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2006-01-30_Minutes--Procès-verbal 92-40 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - JANUARY 30,20065:30 P.M. present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, McGuire, and Titus - and - T. Totten, City Manager; j, Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities and Acting Treasurer; p, Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; j, Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W, Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B, Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; G, Yeomans, Comptroller; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; p, Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E, Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 30 JANVIER 2006 A 17 H 30 Sont presents: Norman McFarlane, maire Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, McGuire et Titus et T. Totten, directeur general; j, Nugent, avocat municipal; A Beckett, directeur general adjoint, programmes et priorites et tresorier par interim; 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; B, Morrison, commissaire aux services des loisirs; G, Yeomans, contr6leur; 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. Call To Order - Prayer, 5:30 p.m. Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order with Reverend Dan Trecartin offering the opening prayer, 1. Ouverture de la reunion, suivie de la priere, a 17 h 30 La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane, accompagne du pasteur Dan Trecartin qui recite la priere d'ouverture, 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on january 16, 2006, be approved, Question being taken, the motion was carried, 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du 92-41 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 conseil communal tenue Ie 16 janvier 2006 so it approuve, A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, 3. Adoption of Agenda On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, and item 12,3, Sale of City Land on Eldersley Avenue, be withdrawn, Question being taken, the motion was carried, 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte moyennant Ie retrait du point nO 12,3, Vente de biens-fonds situes sur I'avenue Eldersley, A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Adoption of Consent Agenda 5.1 Update on Levy Amount from Uptown Saint John (Accept revised amount) 5.2 Request from The Sea Belles to Sing at a Council Meeting (Schedule time) 5.3 Letter from Shirley Walton Objecting to Pipeline through Rockwood Park (Receive for Information) 5.4 Fundy Minor Football (Refer to Recreation Facilities Committee) 5.5 Land Acquisition 59 Bentley Street (Approve recommendation) 5.6 Planning Advisory Committee - Street Vesting 110 Drury Cove Road (Approve recommendation) On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved, Question being taken, the motion was carried, 5. Adoption de I'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Mise a jour relative au montant d'imposition reyu de Uptown Saint John (acceptation de la modification du montant) 5.2 Demande presentee par The Sea Belles voulant interpreter une chanson devant Ie conseil (fixer I'heure) 5.3 Lettre reyue de Shirley Walton se prononyant contre Ie trace du gazoduc a travers Ie parc Rockwood (accepter a titre informatif) 5.4 Football mineur de Fundy (transmission au Comite sur les installations de loisirs) 5.5 Acquisition de biens-fonds situes au 59, rue Bentley (approbation de la recommandation) 5.6 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme relativement a la devolution de la rue au 110, chemin Drury Cove (approbation de la recommandation) Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil so it adopte, 92-42 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, 6. Members Comments The Mayor and several Councillors commented on community events, 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Le maire et plusieurs conseillers discutent de diverses activites communautaires, 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor proclaimed February as Heart Month in the City of Saint John, 7. Proclamation Le maire declare que Ie mois de fevrier est Ie mois du C03ur dans The City of Saint John, 8. Delegations/Presentations 8.1 Saint John Industrial Parks - King William Road On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that M&C# 2005-340, Common Council Report on Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd" be lifted from the table, Question being taken, the motion was carried, Claude MacKinnon, a member of the Board of Directors of Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd, (SJIPL), introduced Peter Trites, Chair of the Industrial Parks, and Brian Irving, General Manager, Referring to a submitted report and electronic presentation, Mr, MacKinnon outlined the mandate, infrastructure and proposed 2006 initiatives for the organization, He noted that the City will probably experience greater demand for industrial land due to the Lepreau refurbishment, LNG project, and Irving Wall Board Plants, and stated that SJIPL is preparing for the challenge to capitalize on the opportunities, Mr, MacKinnon gave background information on the portion of King William Road built by NB Power, and never vested as public, He reviewed current and anticipated development in the area which requires public access via King William Road, and recommended that the City proceed to facilitate the public vesting of the road, Councillor Farren expressed his opinion that King William Road should not be taken over by the City, On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council direct the City Manager to advise Business New Brunswick to proceed to secure the necessary Cabinet approval and finalize the agreement to facilitate the public vesting of a 5,5 km +/- portion of King William Road as generally shown on the submitted sketch, and further that Saint John Industrial Parks Limited bring back to Council a complete presentation on the Barge project. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Farren voting 'nay', 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 8.1 Parcs industriels de Saint John relativement au chemin King William Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie point nO M/C 2005-340, rapport redige par Ie conseil communal relatif a Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd" soit examine des maintenant. 92-43 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, M, Claude MacKinnon, membre du conseil d'administration de Saint John Industrial Parks Ue, (SJIPL), presente Peter Trites, president de ladite entreprise et Brian Irving, directeur general. Se reportant a un rapport depose anterieurement et une presentation electronique, M, MacKinnon passe en revue Ie mandat, I'infrastructure et les initiatives envisagees par I'entreprise pour I'annee 2006, II indique que les besoins de la Ville en matiere de terrains industriels devront surement augmenter en raison de la remise a neuf de la centrale de Point Lepreau et des installations de gaz naturelliquefie et de revetements muraux appartenant a Irving, et affirme que la SJIPL envisage relever ces defis et profiter de ces occasions, M, MacKinnon presente des renseignements generaux relatifs au tronyon du chemin King William construit par Energie NB qui n'a jamais ete devolu aux fins publiques, II mentionne les travaux d'amenagement effectues dans Ie secteur a I'heure actuelle et prevus a I'avenir, indique que Ie public devra y acceder en empruntant Ie chemin King William et recommande que la Ville procede a la devolution dudit chemin aux fins publiques, Le conseiller Farren exprime son opinion voulant que la Ville renonce a la prise de possession du chemin King William, Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie conseil communal charge Ie directeur general d'aviser Entreprises Nouveau-Brunswick de preceder a I'obtention de I'approbation legislative exigee et de conclure la convention visant la devolution d'une partie du chemin King William, d'une longueur approximative de 5,5 km, comme Ie montre de maniere generale, Ie croquis presente et, de plus, que Saint John Industrial Parks Limited se presente de nouveau devant Ie conseil afin de donner une presentation exhaustive relative au projet visant la barge petroliere, A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Le conseiller Farren vote contre la proposition, 12.1 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Proposed 2006 Operating and Capital Budgets The City Manager introduced the submitted report, Water and Sewerage Utility Fund, Proposed 2006 Operating and Capital Budgets, and advised that the document represents the 2006 operating and capital budgets of the utility; that it is consistent with the business plan presented to Council approximately two years ago, and that it affects rates, Referring to the submitted report, Mr, Groody advised Council that the operating budget is just over $28 million and the capital budget just over $30 million, adding that the submitted water and sewer utility budget is the largest yet presented to Council. Mr, Groody stated that the proposed 2006 budgets represent the continuing effort to provide good quality and reliable utility services, and support the necessary enhancement of critical aspects of both water and wastewater services, along with the transition towards sustainability of very expensive utility infrastructure assets, He presented a proposed increase of 8,22% in the flat rate for residential customers, with further details contained in the report, He advised that the rates as presented will allow for Harbour clean-up, safe drinking water, adequate investment in infrastructure renewal to achieve future sustainability, while taking into consideration normal inflationary increases in costs, Mr, Groody advised that the universal metering program is being deferred to a future time, On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the following resolutions for the 2006 Operating Budget and the 2006 Capital Budget for the Water & Sewerage Utility Fund: 1, RESOLVED that the estimated revenue for the Water & Sewerage Utility for the year 2006 in the amount of $28,164,869, be adopted; 92-44 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 2. RESOLVED that the estimate of expenses for the Water & Sewerage Utility for the year 2006 in the amount of $28,164,869. be approved; 3. RESOLVED that the By-Law entitled "a By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage" (Appendix "B") be given first and second reading; and 4. RESOLVED that the Capital Budget for the year 2006 in the amount of $30,350,000., as set out in the submitted schedule of projects (Appendix "C"), be approved. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage", by repealing Schedules "A" and "B" in Section 44 and replacing with the submitted Schedules; by repealing Sections 30 and 43(1) and replacing with the submitted Sections, and by amending Section 1 as submitted, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage", by repealing Schedules "A" and "B" in Section 44 and replacing with the submitted Schedules; by repealing Sections 30 and 43(1) and replacing with the submitted Sections, and by amending Section 1 as submitted, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage". 12.1 Budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisations de 2006 relatifs au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts Le directeur general presente Ie rapport depose anterieurement relatif aux budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisations du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts propose pour 2006 et indique que Ie document represente effectivement les budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisations du reseau pour 2006. II indique qu'il est conforme au plan commercial presente au conseil il y a environ deux ans et qu'il touche les tarifs. Se reportant au rapport presente, M. Groody annonce au conseil que Ie budget d'exploitation depasse legerement la somme de 28 M$ et que Ie budget d'immobilisations s'eleve a plus de 30 M$ et ajoute que Ie budget presente relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts est plus eleve que tout autre budget presente au conseil anterieurement. M. Groody indique que les budgets proposes pour 2006 refletent les efforts continus deployes visant a assurer des services publics fiables et de qualite et a appuyer les ameliorations necessaires des aspects critiques lies aux services d'eau potable et des eaux usees ainsi qu'a la transition vers la durabilite d'une infrastructure de reseau tres dispendieuse. II propose une augmentation de 8,22 % de la tarification forfaitaire adressee a la clientele residentielle et indique que Ie rapport contient des details supplementaires. II affirme que la tarification telle qu'elle est presentee permettra de proceder aux travaux de nettoyage du port, de fournir de I'eau potable, d'investir adequatement dans Ie renouvellement de I'infrastructure afin d'assurer la durabilite a I'avenir, eu egard a I'inflation habituelle et I'augmentation des couts. M. Groody indique que Ie programme de comptage universel est reporte a plus tard. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal adopte les resolutions suivantes relatives au budget d'exploitation de 2006 et au budget d'immobilisations de 2006 relativement au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts : 92-45 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 1. RESOLU que Ie calcul des recettes prevues pour Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2006 au montant de 28 164 869 $ soit adopte; 2. RESOLU que I'estimation des depenses pour Ie service du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2006 au montant de 28 164869 $ so it approuvee; 3. RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> (Annexe << B >>) fasse I'objet de deux lectures. 4. RESOLU que Ie budget d'immobilisations pour I'annee 2006 dresse au montant de 30 350 000 $, tel qu'il est etabli a la liste des projets presentee (Annexe << C >>), soit approuve. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, abrogeant les annexes <<A >> et << B >> de I'article 44 et les remplayant par les annexes deposees, abrogeant les articles 30 et 43(1) et les remplayant par les articles deposes et modifiant I'article 1, tel qu'il est depose, 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 concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, abrogeant les annexes <<A >> et << B >> de I'article 44 et les remplayant par les annexes deposees; abrogeant les articles 30 et 43(1) et les remplayant par les articles deposes et modifiant I'article 1, tel qu'il est depose, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1 (a) Permanent Street Closing - McLean Street 9.1 (b) Letters in Favour of Closure 9.1 (c) Letters in Opposition to Closure The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law Amendment to stop up and close a portion of McLean Street with written objections received. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with the following presenters: Robert Neil, 7 McLaughlin Crescent, spoke on behalf of some of his neighbors objecting to the closure of McLean Street. Neil Stanton, owner of Look and Tell Auto, 283 Rothesay Avenue, spoke of a safety concern in than there are not enough exits in the area in case of emergencies. Tom May, business owner at 37 Spencer Street, stated that the change of traffic flow with the closure has had a detrimental effect on his business. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with the following presenters: Wayne Wallace, 28 Northumberland Avenue, represented neighbors who emphasized that the area is residential and commercial traffic does not belong. 92-46 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Terry Parker, 41 Northumberland Avenue, spoke of a serious accident in the area in which he was injured. He stated that the accident was related to the safety issue when McLean Street was open. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that, as recommended by the City Manager for the reasons outlined in the submitted report which are not limited to the safety issues, and acknowledging that the street was not designed for through traffic, McLean Street be closed permanently. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, 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 permanently stopping up and closing a portion of McLean Street, 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 M-23, a By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, 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 permanently stopping up and closing a portion of McLean Street, 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 to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City Of Saint John". 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1 a) Fermeture permanente de la rue McLean 9.1 b) Lettres deposees en faveur de la fermeture 9.1c) Lettres deposees contre la fermeture Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de rue en vue de fermer et de barrer une partie de la rue McLean, et que certaines oppositions par ecrit ont ete reyues. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et les personnes suivantes prennent la parole. Robert Neil, residant au 7, croissant McLaughlin, se prononce au nom de certains de ses voisins contre la fermeture de la rue McLean. Neil Stanton, proprietaire de Look and Tell Auto, situee au 283, avenue Rothesay, se prononce sur la question de la securite vu Ie nombre insuffisant de sorties dans Ie secteur en cas d'urgence. Tom May, proprietaire d'une entreprise situee au 37, rue Spencer, indique que I'inversion du sens de la circulation occasion nee par ladite fermeture a des effets nefastes sur son commerce. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage et les personnes suivantes prennent la parole. 92-47 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Wayne Wallace, residant au 28, avenue Northumberland, au nom de certains voisins, souligne qu'il s'agit d'un quartier residentiel et que la circulation commerciale est inopportune. Terry Parker, residant au 41, avenue Northumberland, relate un accident grave qui s'est produit dans Ie quartier dans lequel il a ete blesse. II affirme que la cause de I'accident etait Iiee aux mesures securitaires inadequates en vigueur avant la fermeture de la rue McLean. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, pour les motifs soulignes dans Ie rapport presente, sans limiter les questions de securite, et reconnaissant que la rue n'est pas conyue pour accueillir la circulation vehiculaire de transit, la rue McLean soit fermee en permanence. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 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'une partie de la rue McLean, 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 M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 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'une partie de la rue McLean, 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-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 9.2(a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 186 Queen St. West 9.2(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee 9.2(c) Letters in Opposition to Rezoning 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 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square feet, also identified as being a portion of 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 Women's Shelter Services Inc., with written objections received. Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its January 24, 2006 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 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square feet, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone 19 classification, with Section 39 Conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with the following presenters: Kitty Buschlepp, 85 University Avenue, reading from a submitted letter, spoke against the re-zoning citing safety issues in the neighborhood. 92-48 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Yvette Tobin, 127 Queen Street West, spoke of her fear that similar homes would open in the future which may house dangerous individuals. Earl Hammond, owner of 196, 198 and 200 Queen Street West, opposed the proposed re-zoning citing the safety of the neighborhood. Kevin Roberts spoke on behalf of Marie Trainor of 218 Queen Street West, expressing her concerns about having an institution in the neighborhood, and suggesting another location for the shelter. Betty Hammond, 198 Queen Street West, cited her fear that a precedent would be set for similar homes, with no way to control the clientele in the future. Helen Adams, 165 Queen Street West, stated that she was not opposed to the present number of residents in the home, but was concerned about lack of control of the type of clientele that may be able to locate in the area. Karen Trainor, 218 Queen Street West, spoke against the re-zoning. Carolyn Haggarty, 193 St. James Street, advised Council that she is neither for nor against the re-zoning, and reported that the issue has divided the neighborhood. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with the following presenters: Sgt. David Parks, President of Homeless Womens' Shelter Services, advised that there have been no official complaints made by the neighbors, and that an essential service is being provided by the shelter. Elaine Stewart, Executive Director of Second Stage Safe Haven Inc., also speaking on behalf of Hestia House, compared the Homeless Shelter and its residents to that of Hestia and Second Stage advising that similar issues were expressed by the neighborhoods of those services at their inceptions. She pointed out that both housing units are accepted by the neighborhoods in which they are located. (The Mayor announced a break in the Council meeting which resumed after five minutes.) Dorothy Shepherd, 122 St. James Street West, advised that she is a business owner in the area and has recently hosted an open house of the shelter for neighbors, at which only three individuals opposed to the shelter attended. Erica Ganz, Director of the Shelter, answered Councillors' question and clarified that the reference to women, children and others on the application means housing for women, and children and that other services are provided. In response to Councillors' questions, Mr. Baird commented that as a Community Planner, he promotes integration of this type of unit with associated services. Motion to Extend Meeting until 11 o'clock p.m. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the Council meeting proceed beyond the designated adjournment time of 10:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m., as provided for in the Procedural By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the request to re-zone a parcel of land at 186 Queen Street West be denied. Question being taken, the motion was denied with Deputy Mayor Hooton, Councillors Chang, Chase, Farren, and McGuire voting "nay". 92-49 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square feet, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone 19 classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square feet, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone 19 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". 9.2 a) Audience publique relative au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie terrain situe au 186, rue Queen Ouest 9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme 9.2c) Lettres deposees contre Ie rezonage 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 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 >>, pour 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]. 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 24 janvier 2006, au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu 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 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 >>. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et les personnes suivantes prennent la parole. Kitty Buschlepp, residant au 85, avenue University, fait la lecture d'une lettre deposee, et se prononce contre Ie rezonage en evoquant la question de I'insuffisance de securite dans Ie quartier. Yvette Tobin, residant au 127, rue Queen Ouest, exprime ses inquietudes au sujet de I'installation a I'avenir de refuges semblables qui risquent de loger des personnes dangereuses. Earl Hammond, proprietaire des biens-fonds situes au 196, 198 et au 200, rue Queen Ouest, se prononce contre Ie rezonage en invoquant la question de la securite dans Ie quartier. Kevin Roberts, au nom de Marie Trainor, residant au 218, rue Queen Ouest, exprime ses inquietudes relatives a I'amenagement d'un tel etablissement dans Ie quartier et suggere que cet etablissement soit situe dans un autre endroit. 92-50 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Betty Hammond, residant au 198, rue Queen Ouest, exprime ses inquietudes relativement au precedent qui serait etabli, a savoir de tels refuges risquent d'etre amenages a I'avenir sans reglementation. Helen Adams, residant au 165, rue Queen Ouest, indique qu'elle ne s'oppose pas au nombre de residants dans Ie refuge a I'heure actuelle, mais elle s'inquiete des mesures de reglementation visant Ie genre de clientele qui pourrait s'installer dans Ie quartier. Karen Trainor, residant au 218, rue Queen Ouest, se prononce contre Ie rezonage. Carolyn Haggarty, residant au 193, rue St. James, affirme qu'elle ne se prononce ni pour ni contre Ie rezonage et indique que la question divise les citoyens. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au projet de rezonage et les personnes suivantes prennent la parole. David Parks, sergent et president des services de refuge pour femmes sans-abri, affirme qu'aucune plainte officielle n'a ete deposee par les voisins et que Ie refuge fournit un service essentiel. Elaine Stewart, directrice generale de Second Stage Safe Haven Inc., [refuge securitaire deuxieme etape] se prononce egalement au nom de la Maison Hestia et compare Ie refuge pour femmes sans abris et ses residents aux refuges Hestia et Second Stage et indique que des preoccupations semblables avaient ete sou levees par les citoyens des quartiers en question lors de ses debuts. Elle souligne que les deux refuges sont acceptes par les citoyens des quartiers ou ils sont situes. (Le maire annonce I'interruption de la reunion qui doit etre reprise a la suite d'une pause de cinq minutes.) Dorothy Shepherd, residant au 122, rue James Ouest, indique qu'elle est proprietaire d'une entreprise dans Ie quartier et que recemment elle a invite les citoyens a une journee porte ouverte au refuge et que trois personnes presentes se sont opposees au refuge. Erica Ganz, directrice du refuge, repond aux questions sou levees par les conseillers et explique que la mention indiquee sur la demande visant les femmes, les enfants et autres, designe Ie logement offert aux femmes et aux enfants, mais que d'autres services sont fournis. Pour repondre aux questions sou levees par les conseillers, M. Baird indique qu'a titre d'urbaniste, il encourage I'integration de ce genre d'etablissement avec services connexes. Proposition visant a prolonger la seance jusqu'a 23 h. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'heure de cloture de la seance du conseil so it prolongee de 22 h a 23 h, en vertu de I'arrete sur Ie reglement interieur. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la demande visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain situee au 186, rue Queen Ouest so it rejetee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Farren et McGuire votent contre. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire 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 186, rue Queen Ouest, d'une superficie approximative de 465 pieds 92-51 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 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 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire 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 186, rue Queen Ouest, d'une superficie approximative de 465 pieds 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 >>, 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 >>. 9.3 Public Hearing - Proposed Street Closing By-law Amendment - Poplar St., Walnut St., Ashland Ave., Elmwood Ave., Windsor St., Amherst St., Woodland St., Eastmount Cres. and portion of Rockwood Ave. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law Amendment to stop up and close undeveloped streets in their entirety as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Eastmount Situate at St. John, N.B." and described in the submitted proposed by-law with no written objections received. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Percy Smith of Eastmount Street representing citizens of that street who object to the proposal as they believe it will lead to further re-zonings in the area. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, 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 Poplar St., Walnut Street, Ashland Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, Windsor Street, Amherst Street, Woodland Street, Eastmount Crescent and a portion of Rockwood Avenue, 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 M-23, a By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, 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 Poplar St., Walnut Street, Ashland Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, Windsor Street, Amherst Street, Woodland Street, Eastmount Crescent and a portion of Rockwood Avenue, 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 to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John". 92-52 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 9.3 Audience publique relative a la modification proposee de I'arrete concernant la fermeture de routes relativement aux rues Poplar, Walnut, Amherst, Windsor et Woodland, au croissant Eastmount, aux avenues Elmwood et Ashland et a une partie de I'avenue Rockwood Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes en vue de fermer et de barrer integralement les rues non amenagees, comme Ie delimite Ie plan intitule << Plan of Eastmount Situate at St. John, N.B. >>, tel qu'il est decrit a I'arrete propose et depose et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue. Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage et Percy Smith, resident de la rue Eastmount, aux noms de certains citoyens de ladite rue, s'oppose a la proposition puisqu'il craint I'augmentation des cas de rezonage dans Ie secteur. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement ala fermeture et au barrage des rues Poplar, Walnut, Windsor, Amherst, Woodland, du croissant Eastmount, des avenues Ashland, Elmwood et d'une partie de I'avenue Rockwood, 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 M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement ala fermeture et au barrage des rues Poplar, Walnut, Windsor, Amherst, Woodland, du croissant Eastmount, des avenues Ashland, Elmwood et d'une partie de I'avenue Rockwood, 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-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 10 Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 14 Castle St. Public presentation was made of a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-C of the Future Land Use Plan a 440 square metre parcel of land, located at 14 Castle Street, from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities classification to permit re-zoning for a parking area as requested by Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation. 10 Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Presentation publique relative a la modification proposee du plan municipal visant Ie 14, rue Castle Une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification proposee du plan d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier la classification a I'annexe 2-C de la carte d'amenagement futur des terres, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 440 metres carres, situee au 14, rue Castle, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne, a zone d'installations collectives majeures pour modifier Ie zonage dans Ie but de permettre I'amenagement d'une aire de stationnement, a la demande de Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation. 92-53 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 10.2 Zoning By-law Amendment - 660 Rothesay Ave. 10.3 Section 39 Conditions - 660 Rothesay Ave. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that items 10.2 and 10.3, relating to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 660 Rothesay Avenue be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 660, avenue Rothesay 10.3 Conditions imposees par I'article 39 visant Ie 660, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que les points nOs 10.2 et 10.3, relatifs au projet de modification de zonage visant Ie 660, avenue Rothesay, soit reporte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment -1169 Manawagonish Rd. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-5, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1169 Manawagonish Road having an area of approximately 1970 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00397760, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C. P. 110-5, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-5, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1169 Manawagonish Road having an area of approximately 1970 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00397760, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-5, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". 10.4 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 1169, chemin Manawagonish Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 110-5, modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1169, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 1 970 metres carres, et portant Ie NID 00397760, en vue de la faire passer de zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone residentielle- habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero C.P. 110-5 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. 92-54 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 110-5, modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1169, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 1 970 metres carres, et portant Ie NID 00397760, en vue de la faire passer de zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone residentielle- habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, 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 numero C.P. 110-5 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Veteran Parking On motion of Mayor McFarlane Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that Council approve extended parking to veterans indefinitely and recommend that the Saint John Parking Commission implement this program. Councillor Titus advised that he would support a motion to refer the item to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.1 Stationnement pour les anciens combattants Proposition du maire McFarlane Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie conseil approuve Ie prolongement indefini du temps de stationnement pour les anciens combattants et recommande que la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John mette en 03uvre un programme a cet egard. Le conseiller Titus indique qu'il appuiera une proposition visant a transmettre la question a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote contre la proposition. 11.2 Article on Saint John in Bangor Metro Magazine Councillor Farren commented on an article in the January/February edition of Bangor Metro Magazine on the sister city relationship between Bangor and Saint John. 11.2 Le magazine Bangor Metro Magazine publie un article sur Saint John Le conseiller Farren mentionne un article publie dans Ie numero de janvier/fevrier du magazine Bangor Metro Magazine relativement aux relations entre les vi lies jumelees, Bangor et Saint John. 11.3 Capital Budget Requests - Town Hall Meetings On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor McGuire requesting that project requests raised during Town Hall meetings be considered in the 2007 budget deliberations, be received for information. 92-55 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.3 Demandes relatives au budget d'immobilisations presentees lors des assemblees publiques Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller McGuire, voulant que les demandes de projets presentees lors des assemblees publiques soient examinees au cours des deliberations budgetaires de 2007, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.4 Development Update - Fairville Blvd. In response to a submitted letter from Councillor McGuire, the City Manager advised that discussion on development on Fairville Blvd. is proceeding, and will be reported to Council within the next couple of weeks. 11.4 Mise a jour relative a I'amenagement du boulevard Fairville En reponse a la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller McGuire, Ie directeur general indique que les discussions se poursuivent relativement a I'amenagement du boulevard Fairville et que Ie compte rendu sera presente devant Ie conseil au cours des prochaines semaines. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.2 Saint John Water - 2005 Annual Water Report On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council receive and file the submitted 2005 Saint John Water - Annual Water Report, and authorize staff to forward the report to the Department of the Environment and Local Government on behalf of The City of Saint John for the Minister's approval. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.2 Rapport annuel de 2005 relatif au systeme d'aqueduc de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal accepte et classe au dossier Ie rapport annuel de 2005 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et autorise les employes a expedier Ie rapport au ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux, au nom de The City of Saint John, aux fins d'approbation par Ie ministre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 Sale of City Land on Eldersley Avenue (Withdrawn) 12.3 Vente de biens-fonds municipaux situes sur I'avenue Eldersley (retire) 12.4 Sale of 217 Victoria Street to ONE Change Inc. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the item, Sale of 217 Victoria Street, be tabled and referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 92-56 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 12.4 Vente du bien-fonds situe au 217, rue Victoria a ONE Change Inc. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la question relative a la vente du bien-fonds situe au 217, rue Victoria so it reportee et transmise a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.5 Tender for Fire Department Dress Uniform Clothing On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by R. Nichols Distributors Inc., for the supply of dress uniform clothing as indicated on the submitted summary, and for the total cost of $50,394. plus tax, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.5 Soumission relative aux uniformes de grande tenue du service d'incendie Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la soumission presentee par R. Nichols Distributors Inc., relative a I'approvisionnement en uniformes de grande tenue, tel que I'indique Ie sommaire presente, au cout total de 50 394 $, taxes en sus, so it acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.6 Westmorland Road - Traffic Issues On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the item, Westmorland Road- Traffic Issues, be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". 12.6 Questions relatives a la circulation sur Ie chemin Westmorland Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la question relative a la circulation sur Ie chemin Westmorland soit reportee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote contre la proposition. 12.7 Red Head Secondary Access Road - Controlled Access On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a Controlled Access Street By-law be prepared based on the conclusions in the submitted report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.7 Reglementation de I'acces a la voie secondaire Red Head Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, un arrete so it redige relativement aux routes a acces limite, fonde sur les 92-57 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 conclusions formulees dans Ie rapport depose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.8 Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into an agreement with the Province of New Brunswick for the delivery of regional hazardous materials emergency response services (meaning: emergency responses outside of the municipal boundary of Saint John), on the terms and conditions outlined in the submitted agreement; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.8 Intervention d'urgence regionale relative aux matieres dangereuses Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John conclue une convention avec la province du Nouveau- Brunswick relativement a I'approvisionnement de services d'intervention regionale d'urgence relative aux matieres dangereuses (a savoir : I'intervention d'urgence a I'exterieur des limites municipales de Saint John), conformement aux modalites et conditions prevues a la convention presentee; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer ladite convention. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.9 Contract 2005-27 - McAllister Drive (Rothesay Ave. to Majors Brook Dr.) - Street Reconstruction On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Contract No. 2005-27: McAllister Drive (Rothesay Avenue to Majors Brook Drive) - Street Reconstruction, be awarded to Debly Enterprises Ltd. at its tendered price of $1,939.120. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents, and further that a private meeting be scheduled with staff to discuss this item. Councillor Titus commented that he would like to discuss the issues before supporting the motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Titus voting 'nay'. 12.9 Contrat nO 2005-27 relatif a la refection de la promenade McAllister (entre I'avenue Rothesay et la promenade Majors Brook) Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie contrat nO 2005-27 relatif a la refection de la promenade McAllister (entre I'avenue Rothesay et la promenade Majors Brook), so it accorde a Debly Enterprises Ltd., au prix offert de 1 939 120, calcule a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee et qu'une reunion privee soit fixee pour discuter de cette affaire avec les employes municipaux. Le conseiller Titus indique qu'il prefere discuter de cette affaire avant de donner son appui a la proposition. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote contre la proposition. 92-58 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 12.10 Disclosure of Personal Information Concerning Former Employees On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the report regarding a Privacy Policy be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.10 Divulgation de renseignements personnels relatifs aux anciens employes Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie rapport relatif a la politique sur les renseignements prives soit transmis au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Saint John Parking Commission - Parking Meter By-law Amendment Consideration was given to a report from the Saint John Parking Commission proposing the following amendments: 1. Change both the on-street and off-street hourly parking rate from $1.00 per hour to $1.25 per hour as outlined in the attached Parking Bylaw amendment. 2. Delete a number of streets that have parking meters outlined in Schedule "A" and add these streets to Schedule "C" which may have a combination of parking meters and pay and display parking machines as outlined in the submitted Parking Bylaw amendments. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines", amending Schedule "A" and adding Schedule "C" as described in the submitted By-law, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines", amending Schedule "A" and adding Schedule "C" as described in the submitted By-law, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines", amending Section 6(4) as described in the submitted By-law, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried, Councillor Farren voting "nay". 92-59 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Read a first time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines", amending Section 6(4) as described in the submitted By-law, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines". 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John relativement a la modification de I'arrete concernant les parcometres Examen d'un rapport presente par la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, proposant les modifications suivantes : 1. faire passer Ie tarif de stationnement sur rue et hors rue de 1 $ I'heure a 1,25 $ I'heure, conformement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie stationnement ci-joint; 2. supprimer a I'annexe <<A >>, Ie nom de certaines routes munies de parcometres et ajouter ces noms a I'annexe << C >> qui enumere les rues munies de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage, conformement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie stationnement ci-joint. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, modifiant I'annexe <<A >> et ajoutant I'annexe << C >>, tel que Ie decrit I'arrete depose, 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 concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, modifiant I'annexe <<A >> et ajoutant I'annexe << C >>, conformement a I'arrete depose, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, modifiant I'annexe <<A >> et ajoutant I'annexe << C >>, conformement a I'arrete depose, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote contre la proposition. 92-60 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, modifiant I'annexe <<A >> et ajoutant I'annexe << C >>, conformement a I'arrete depose, 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 concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>. 13.2 Board of Trustees City of Saint John Employee Pension Plan - Plan Administration On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the report from Mayor McFarlane regarding issues dealing with the Board of Trustees, City of Saint John Employee Pension Plan - Plan Administration be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren voting "nay". 13.2 Conseil d'administration du regime de retraite des employes de The City of Saint John relativement a la gestion de la caisse de retraite Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie maire McFarlane visant les questions relatives au conseil d'administration du regime de retraite des employes de The City of Saint John relativement a la gestion de la caisse de retraite, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote contre la proposition. 13.3 Planning Advisory Committee - Street Vesting - 1854 Manawagonish Rd. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced tentative subdivision plan that would vest Parcel "A" having an approximate area of 465 square metres, also being PID No. 55090195, into the Cullinan Avenue public street right-of way. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme relativement a la devolution du bien-fonds situe au 1854, chemin Manawagonish Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise Ie plan provisoire de lotissement presente en photo reduite, visant la devolution de la parcelle <<A >>, d'une superficie approximative de 465 metres carres et identifiee sous Ie NID 55090195, afin de I'integrer au droit de passage publique sur I'avenue Cullinan. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 92-61 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 30, 2006/LE 30 JANVIER 2006 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Letter from Boy's Own Inc. - Response to Tim Isaac Letter On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the letter from Boy's Own Inc. raising issues with the letter from Tim Isaac to close Prince William Street for special events be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Lettre rec;ue de Boy's Own Inc. en reponse a la lettre de Tim Isaac Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Boy's Own Inc., soulevant certaines questions relatives a la lettre redigee par Tim Isaac visant la fermeture de la rue Prince William aux fins de presentation d'evenements speciaux, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. 16. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h 10. Common Clerk/greffier communal