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2008-12-22_Minutes--Procès-verbal 94-195 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - DECEMBER 22,2008 5:00 P.M. present Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus - and - T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager; D.Cooper Police Sergeant; M. Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief, B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk. SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 A 17 H Sont presents : Ivan Court, maire Ie maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus et T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avo cat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments; A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint; D. Cooper, sergent de police; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison, commissaire aux services des loisirs; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. 1. Call To Order - Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire Court. 1. Recommended Appointments to Committees On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that item 1. Recommended Appointments to Committees which was scheduled for Committee of the Whole closed session be added to the Regular session of Council as item 13.6. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Assistant Pastor Jerry Chaisson of Full Gospel Assembly offered the opening prayer. 94-196 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 1. Nominations recommandees aux comites Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen RESOLU que Ie point 1. Nominations recommandees aux comites, qui devait etre presente a la reunion privee du comite plenier soit ajoute a I'ordre du jour de la seance ordinaire du conseil sous Ie point 13.6. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le pasteur Jerry Chaisson de la Full Gospel Assembly recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 8, 2008, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Mott RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 8 decembre 2008 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of 3.1 Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John Ferguson; 13.6 Appointments to Committees, and 11.4(a) Letter from Karen Kincade Regarding Citizens with Disabilities. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1, Depot des jugements pour les depens - Retraite c. John Ferguson; sous Ie point 13.6 Nominations aux comites; et I'ajout du point 11.4 a) Lettre de Karen Kincade au sujet des citoyens ayant des handicaps. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3.1 Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John Ferguson On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Court entitled Re: Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John Ferguson be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3.1 Depot des jugements pour les depens - Retraite c. John Ferguson Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre du maire Court intitulee : Depot des jugements pour les depens - Retraite c. John Ferguson, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-197 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Deputy Mayor Chase declared a conflict of Interest with agenda item 5.7 Historic Places Initiative Canadian Register of Historic Places. 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets Le maire suppleant Chase declare qu'il est en situation de conflit d'interets avec Ie point 5.7, Initiative des lieux historiques relative au Repertoire canadien des lieux historiques. 5. Consent Agenda (Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting) 5.1 That the report from Enterprise Saint John dated December 5, 2008 entitled 2009 Operating Funding Request be referred to budget deliberations. 5.2 That the report from Enterprise Saint John dated December 15, 2008 entitled Saint John Trade and Convention Centre Renovation and Expansion Request be received for information. 5.3 That the following resolution be adopted: Whereas the 2009 budgets for The City of Saint John have not been approved; And Whereas there are some day to day matters controlled by the general approval of the budget; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager be authorized to approve purchases up to the value of $25,000 where provision for same is normally contained in the budget which has not been approved; And be it further resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to disburse funds related to expenditures related to pre-existing contractual agreements and to commissions and organizations which, in his opinion, would ensure the continued economic and efficient day-to-day operations of these commissions and organizations during this period. 5.4 That Common Council approve the purchase of 7 handheld ticket writers, 7 printers, the software program and the first year of software support and maintenance for a total cost of $55,674 plus applicable taxes. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, the City enter into an agreement with Fortis Properties Corporation for the maintenance and security of the Chipman Hill and City Market pedways on the terms and conditions and in the form as submitted to the City Manager's report dated December 18, 2008 addressed to Common Council in this matter, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. 5.6 That Common Council authorize the extension of the agreement to draw water from the Musquash Watershed in accordance with the submitted report entitled Renewal of Water Supply Agreement - Musquash Watershed; and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk sign the appropriate documents. 5.7 That the contract for Phase 4 - Awareness project for the Canadian Register of Historic Places be awarded to Joanne Claus, Communications Consultant, for up to $20,000.00, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.8 That The City of Saint John reject the proposals submitted by Ellerdale Properties Limited and Commercial Properties Limited for the property located at civic #60 Canterbury Street, also identified as PID Number 8979, pursuant to a proposal call issued by Common Council on September 15, 2008; and direct staff to continue discussions with the proponents and report back to Common Council. 5.9 That Common Council authorize advertisement and set a public hearing date at 7:00 p.m. on Heritage day, February 16, 2009 in the council chamber, for consideration of the proposed amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law. 94-198 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 5.10 That the report from the Saint John Port Authority dated December 16, 2008 be referred to the Nominating Committee. 5.11 That Common Council approve the proposed settlement between The City of Saint John and LHMD Adventures as contained in the submitted letter dated December 11, 2008 entitled LMHD Adventures - License Agreement - Rockwood Park, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation provided by the Legal Department. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgens voting nay. (Deputy Mayor Chase re-entered the meeting) 5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil (Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la reunion.) 5.1 Que Ie rapport d'Enterprise Saint John date du 5 decembre 2008 intitule Demande de fonds d'exploitation 2009 soit soumis aux deliberations budgetaires. 5.2 Que Ie rapport d'Enterprise Saint John date du 15 decembre 2008 intitule Demande d'agrandissement et de renovation du Saint John Trade and Convention Centre soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.3 Que la resolution suivante soit adoptee: Attendu que les budgets de The City of Saint John pour I'annee 2009 n'ont pas ete approuves; Et attendu que certaines affaires quotidiennes dependent de I'approbation generale du budget; En consequence, il est resolu que Ie directeur general soit autorise a approuver les acquisitions d'une valeur maximale de 25 000 $ lorsqu'une telle disposition existe normalement dans Ie budget non approuve; Et qu'il soit de plus resolu que Ie tresorier soit autorise a verser des sommes, pendant ladite periode, pour acquitter les depenses prevues en vertu d'engagements contractuels anterieurs, et aux commissions et aux organisations qui, a son avis, veillent quotidiennement a leur fonctionnement economique et efficace continuo 5.4 Que Ie conseil communal approuve I'achat de 7 carnets de contraventions electroniques, 7 imprimantes, Ie programme logiciel et la premiere annee de soutien et de maintenance pour un coat total de 55 674 $, taxes en sus. 5.5 Que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la Ville signe une entente avec Fortis Properties Corporation pour assurer I'entretien et la securite des reseaux pietonniers de Chipman Hill et de City Market selon les conditions et modalites ainsi que Ie modele presentes dans Ie rapport du directeur general date du 18 decembre 2008 adresse au conseil communal dans cette affaire, et que Ie maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a executer I'entente. 5.6 Que Ie conseil communal autorise la prorogation de la convention d'approvisionnement en eau potable puisee dans Ie bassin versant Musquash conformement au rapport depose intitule Reconduction de la convention d'approvisionnement en eau relative au bassin versant Musquash; et que Ie maire et la greffiere communale signent les documents pertinents. 5.7 Que Ie contrat relatif a la phase 4 - Projet de sensibilisation pour Ie Repertoire canadien des lieux historiques soit accorde a Joanne Claus, consultante en communications, jusqu'a concurrence de 20 000 $ et que Ie maire et la greffiere 94-199 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 communale soient autorises a executer les documents contractuels necessaires. 5.8 Que The City of Saint John rejette les propositions presentees par Ellerdale Properties Limited et Commercial Properties Limited pour Ie bien-fonds situe au numero de voirie 60, rue Canterbury, aussi designe sous Ie NID 8979, conformement a un appel de propositions emis par Ie conseil communal Ie 15 septembre 2008 et qu'elle ordonne au personnel de poursuivre les discussions avec les promoteurs et de presenter un rapport au conseil communal. 5.9 Que Ie conseil communal autorise la publication d'avis et fixe la date d'une audience publique Ie 16 fevrier 2009, Fete du patrimoine, a 19 h dans la salle du conseil, afin d'examiner Ie projet de modification de I'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John. 5.10 Que Ie rapport de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John date du 16 decembre 2008 soit renvoye au Comite des candidatures. 5.11 Que Ie conseil communal approuve Ie reglement propose intervenu entre The City of Saint John et LHMD Adventures tel qu'il est decrit dans la lettre presentee Ie 11 decembre 2008 intitulee LMHD Adventures - Contrat de licence - Parc Rockwood, et que Ie maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a executer les documents necessaires fournis par Ie service juridique. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que les recommandations formulees relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soient adoptees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Conseiller Higgins vote contre la proposition. (Le maire suppleant Chase est de nouveau present a la reunion.) 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires. 7. Proclamation 7. Proclamation 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 43-51 Golden Grove Road A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2.9 acres, located at 43-51 Golden Grove Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 55027510,00300129,00299008,55173033, and 00301986. 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal visant Ie 43-51, chemin Golden Grove Une presentation publique est donnee relativement au projet de modification du plan d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier la classification sur I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 2,9 hectares, situee au 43-51, chemin Golden Grove, et inscrite sous les NID 55027510, 00300129, 00299008, 55173033 et 00301986. 94-200 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Senior Manager's Report on Employee Supervison and Evaluation Practices (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Senior Managers (The City Manager, Commissioner of Finance, Common Clerk, and City Solicitor) prepare a report on the current employee supervision and evaluation practices in their departments which are to include either an endorsement from the manager of the current system or recommendations for the implementation of an appropriate system to ensure the corporation is performing in an effective and efficient manner; and further, the 4 reports may be presented separately and shall be presented to Council no later than June 1, 2009. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Rapport du directeur principal sur les pratiques de supervision et d'evaluation des employes (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que les directeurs principaux (directeur general, commissaire aux finances, greffiere communale et avo cat municipal) preparent un rapport sur les pratiques actuelles de supervision et d'evaluation des employes dans leurs services, lesquelles doivent comprendre un appui du directeur du systeme actuel ou des recommandations visant la mise en reuvre d'un systeme pertinent pour assurer un rendement efficace et adequat de la corporation; en outre, les 4 rapports peuvent etre presentes separement et seront remis au conseil au plus tard Ie 1 er juin 2009. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Delegations/Presentations Referring to a submitted presentation, Sarah Stashick, President of the Board of Directors of the Saint John Animal Rescue League, updated Council with respect to various services offered by the Animal Rescue League and also made a funding request from The City of Saint John on behalf of the organization. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council suspend item 10.7 of Council's procedural by-law for this item. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the 2009 budget request from the Saint John Animal Rescue League be referred to budget deliberations. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Delegations et presentations Faisant reference a une presentation, Sarah Stashick, presidente du conseil d'administration de la Coalition secours animal Saint John, met Ie conseil au courant des divers services offerts par la Coalition et presente une demande de financement a The City of Saint John au nom de son organisation. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie conseil communal suspende Ie point 10.7 de I'arrete du Conseil relatif au reglement interieur. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-201 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la demande budgetaire 2009 de la Coalition secours animal Saint John soit soumise aux deliberations budgetaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Electronic Tendering Process (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Manager report to Council on the possibility of incorporating an electronic tendering process for The City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Processus d'appel d'offres electronique (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie directeur general presente un rapport au conseil sur la possibilite d'incorporer un processus d'appel d'offres electronique pour The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.3 Councillor Information Requests (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that City Staff will provide information to individual Councillors upon request. Councillor Farren remarked that in a recent open session of Council he requested that the City Solicitor provide him with a copy of the Municipalities Act and that the information was not provided to him. To which the City Solicitor responded that he did not recall such a request from Councillor Farren. The City Solicitor noted that often he will provide information to individual Councillors that is easily accessible; however, Mr. Nugent remarked that if he is providing a legal opinion it must be provided at the request of Council as a whole and not individual Councillors. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that item 11.3 of the agenda, Councillor Information Request (Councillor Sullivan), be tabled to allow for verification of the records. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.3 Demande de renseignements de la part des conseillers (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie personnel municipal offre sur demande de I'information a chacun des conseillers. Le conseiller Farren fait remarquer que dans une seance ouverte recente du conseil, il a demande que I'avocat municipallui remette une copie de la Loi sur les municipalites et que I'information ne lui avait pas ete fournie. L'avocat municipallui a repondu qu'il ne se souvenait pas d'avoir rec;u une demande de la part du conseiller Farren. L'avocat municipal indique qu'il procure souvent de I'information facilement accessible aux conseillers a titre individuel. Cependant, M. Nugent ajoute que s'il emet un avis juridique, ille fait a la demande du conseil dans son ensemble et non des conseillers a titre individuel. 94-202 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie point 11.3 de I'ordre du jour, Demande de renseignements de la part des conseillers (conseiller Sullivan), soit reporte pour permettre la verification des dossiers. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1 (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 11-25 Sewell St & 96-124 Station St 9.1 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826, 00039818,00038612,00039792,55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B- 2" General Business. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone parcels of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Kevin Harris stating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826,00039818,00038612,00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, 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 Titus Seconded by Councilor Killen RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826,00039818,00038612,00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, 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". 94-203 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1 a) Projet de modification de l'Arrete de zonage visant les 11-25, rue Sewell et les 96-124, rue Station 9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en vue du rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au 96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826, 00039818,00038612,00039792,55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760et 00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au 96-124, rue Station, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus. Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage et Kevin Harris indique qu'il est d'accord avec Ie rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au 96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 et 00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au 96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 et 00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 2797 Loch Lomond Rd 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential. 94-204 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Gerry Roberts, Kierstead Quigley and Roberts, and Joe Mallette each stating that they were in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A",the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, 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 Titus Seconded by Councilor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councilor McGuire RESOLVED that; 1) Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication having an area of approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres); and 2) Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work, including detailed street and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.2a) Modification de l'Arrete de zonage relative au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond 9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 12 hectares situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223 afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus. 94-205 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui en faveur du rezonage. Gerry Roberts, de Kierstead Quigley et Roberts, et Joe Mallette indiquent tous les deux qu'ils sont en accord avec Ie rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 12 hectares, inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 12 hectares, inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que: 1) Ie conseil communal approuve I'affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique propose d'une superficie d'environ 1,14 hectare (2,8 acres) et 2) qu'il autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration de plans de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou son representant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1030 Dever Rd 9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as PID Numbers 00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. 94-206 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as PID Numbers 00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, 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 Titus Seconded by Councilor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as PID Numbers 00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, 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". 9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant Ie 1030, chemin Dever 9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,3 hectare situee au 1030, chemin Dever, inscrite sous les NID 00398693 et 55085641 afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1030, chemin Dever, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus. Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1030, chemin Dever, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, inscrite sous les N I D 00398693 et 55085641, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 94-207 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1030, chemin Dever, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, inscrite sous les N I D 00398693 et 55085641, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 11.4 Serving Those with Disabilities (Councillor Mott) On motion of Councillor Mott Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the submitted letter from Karen Kincade dated October 21, 2008 be formally referred to the Ability Advisory Board for a full and comprehensive report on all of the various topics; and further, that upon request, City staff provide the necessary support to the Advisory Committee; and finally, that the City Manager include in the proposed 2009 Operating Budget, to be considered by Council in January, an increase in the allocation of funds to the Ability Advisory Committee in order to allow the Committee to properly carry out this task. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.4 Services adresses aux personnes handicapees (conseiller Mott) Proposition du conseiller Mott Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Karen Kincade datee du 21 octobre 2008 soit officiellement transmise au Comite consultatif sur les personnes handicapees du conseil afin d'obtenir un rapport complet et exhaustif sur tous les divers sujets; et que Ie personnel municipal offre sur demande Ie soutien necessaire au Comite consultatif et, enfin, que Ie directeur general inclut dans Ie budget d'exploitation de 2009 propose, lequel sera etudie par Ie conseil en janvier, une hausse de I'allocation des fonds au Comite consultatif sur les personnes handicapees pour que cette tache soit correctement accomplie. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.5 Solid Waste Collection (Councillor Titus) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to prepare an analysis and recommendation on the contracting out of solid waste and collection services. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting nay. 11.5 Collecte des dechets solides (conseiller Titus) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen RESOLU que Ie directeur general soit charge de preparer une analyse et une recommandation sur la sous-traitance des services de collecte des dechets solides. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre la proposition. 94-208 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Centre of Excellence Water and Wastewater Technician Program On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council endorse the vision and realization of a two-year Water and Wastewater Technician Program, and further reinforce the foundation of a Centre of Excellence in Water and Wastewater at NBCC Saint John; and further, Common Council support the idea of establishing up to five bursaries for graduates of Saint John high schools. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Centre d'excellence pour Ie programme offert aux techniciens des eaux et des eaux usees Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie conseil communal appuie la vision et la realisation du programme de deux ans offert aux techniciens des eaux et des eaux usees, qu'il encourage davantage la creation d'un Centre d'excellence pour la formation en matiere d'eau et d'eaux usees au CCNB, campus de Saint John, et qu'il soutienne en outre I'idee d'etablir jusqu'a cinq bourses d'etudes pour les diplomes des ecoles secondaires de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 Action Plan for Safe, Clean Drinking Water - Value Review On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council authorize staff to proceed with the process for engagement of value specialist consultants for the value engineering review of planned water system improvements - An Action Plan for Safe, Clean Drinking Water and, further, to engage William Hargrave of Hargrave & Company to act as an advisor and expert resource to The City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de I'eau potable - Examen des valeurs Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise Ie personnel a entamer Ie processus d'embauche des consultants specialises en amelioration de la valeur pour effectuer I'examen technique de la valeur des ameliorations prevues au reseau d'eau - Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de I'eau potable et qu'il embauche en outre William Hargrave de Hargrave & Company pour agir comme conseiller et ressource experte aupres de The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 Infrastructure Funding Opportunities On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Mayor and appropriate staff meet with government officials in Ottawa on behalf of The City of Saint John to discuss potential infrastructure funding as outlined in the submitted report dated December 17, 2008 entitled Infrastructure Funding Opportunities. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-209 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that Common Council adopt the submitted report entitled City of Saint John Proposed Special Infrastructure Program report as the basis for a City of Saint John request for special infrastructure funding assistance from the Federal and/or Provincial Governments, and that a submission be forwarded to the respective Federal and Provincial ministers under the signature of Mayor Court, with follow-up by the Mayor and members of Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 Possibilites de financement de I'infrastructure Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie maire et Ie personnel pertinent rencontrent les fonctionnaires a Ottawa au nom de The City of Saint John afin de discuter du financement potentiel des infrastructures tel qu'il est decrit dans Ie rapport presente et date du 17 decembre 2008 intitule Possibilites de financement de I'infrastructure. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen RESOLU que Ie conseil communal adopte Ie rapport intitule Programme special des infrastructures proposees de The City of Saint John comme base de la demande municipale presentee aupres des gouvernements federal ou provincial en vue d'obtenir une aide financiere speciale pour financer les infrastructures et qu'une presentation soit acheminee aux ministres federal et provincial respectifs portant la signature de maire Court, accompagnee d'un suivi effectue par Ie maire et les membres du conseil communal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.4 Vibrant Communities - Five Priority Neighbourhoods & Youth Planning Sessions On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that The City of Saint John support the Vibrant Communities priority neighbourhood planning sessions with a grant in the amount of $9,000.00 from the 2008 Neighbourhood Stimulation Grant Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.4 Communautes vivantes - Cinq quartiers prioritaires et seances de planification pour les jeunes Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que The City of Saint John appuie les seances de planification visant les communautes vivantes et les quartiers prioritaires en accordant une subvention de 9 000 $ a partir du programme de subvention d'encouragement au voisinage de 2008. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Finance Committee August 2008 Interim Financial Results On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the report entitled Finance Committee August 2008 Interim Financial Results be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-210 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Bilan financier interimaire jusqu'au mois d'aout 2008 - Comite des finances Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie rapport intitule Bilan financier interimaire jusqu'au mois d'aoOt 2008 - Comite des finances soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.2 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Easement for The ONE Change Inc. 51-59 Metcalf St. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the common municipal services and public utility easement as generally illustrated on the submitted Rehabitat Inc. Subdivision tentative plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la servitude aux fins de The ONE Change Inc. situe au 51-59, rue Metcalf Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que Ie conseil communal approuve les services municipaux communs et la servitude aux fins d'utilite publique comme I'illustre de maniere generale Ie plan provisoire de lotissement presente par Rehabitat Inc. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.3 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending White Rocks Road Subdivison Plan On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that: 1. Common Council assent to a subdivision plan, in general accordance with the submitted White Rocks Road subdivision tentative plan, including any necessary municipal services and/or public utility easements; and 2. The Planning Advisory Committee accept the following street standards for White Rocks Road as being satisfactory: a) 23 metre (75.5 feet) wide public street right-of-way; b) 9.2 metre (30 feet) wide paved asphalt surface; c) concrete curbing along both sides; d) in-ground water, storm and sanitary systems; e) landscaped boulevard areas; and f) no sidewalks. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant I'approbation du projet de lotissement White Rocks Road Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que: 1. Ie conseil communal approuve Ie projet de lotissement conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire White Rocks Road, y compris toutes les servitudes aux fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique; 94-211 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 2. Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme accepte les normes suivantes en matiere de rue pour Ie projet de lotissement White Rocks Road comme etant satisfaisantes : a) droit de passage dans une rue publique de 23 metres (75,5 pieds) de largeur; b) revetement de sol en asphalte de 9,2 metres (30 pieds) de largeur; c) bordures de beton Ie long des deux cotes; d) reseaux d'eau, d'egouts sanitaires et pluviaux souterrains; e) secteurs de boulevard paysages; f) aucun trottoir. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.4 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Eagle Subdivision Phase 1 at 1101 Grandview Ave On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that: 1. Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted Eagle Subdivision - Phase 1 plan illustrating a new public street with approximately 37 serviced residential lots, as well as any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; and 2. Common Council assent to a 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land for Public Purposes dedication, as generally illustrated on the submitted Eagle Subdivision - Phase "A" plan, which would provide a credit of 1.29 hectares (3.19 acres) for any future phases of this subdivision; and 3. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer; and 4. Common Council authorize cost sharing outside of the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme visant la phase 1 du lotissement Eagle situe au 1101, avenue Grandview Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que: 1. Ie conseil communal approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases, conformement, de maniere generale, au plan provisoire de lotissement Eagle - phase 1 delimitant une nouvelle rue publique qui comporte environ 37 lots residentiels viabilises, de meme que toutes les servitudes necessaires aux fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique; 2. Ie conseil communal approuve I'affectation d'un terrain de 1,42 hectare (3,51 acres) utilise a des fins publiques, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan de la phase A du lotissement Eagle, qui prevoit un credit de 1,29 hectare (3,19 acres) pour les phases futures de ce lotissement; 3. Ie conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature d'un ou de plusieurs contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris I'elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; 4. Ie conseil communal autorise Ie partage des coats au-dela des limites du projet de lotissement, conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete de lotissement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-212 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 13.5 Performance Management Committee Recommending Engagement of Firm On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council engage the Accounting firm of Ernst and Young to assist council with the development and implementation of a comprehensive Performance Management System at estimated cost of between $40,000 and $50,000 plus expenses for the positions that are appointed and report directly to council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.5 Comite de gestion du rendement recommandant la nomination d'une entreprise Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook RESOLU que Ie conseil communal embauche Ie cabinet comptable Ernst and Young pour aider Ie conseil avec I'elaboration et la mise en reuvre d'un systeme complet de gestion du rendement au coat estimatif variant entre 40 000 $ et 50 000 $ plus les depenses pour les titulaires de poste nommes par Ie conseil et relevant directement de lui. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.6 Appointments to Committees On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Council makes the following appointments to committees: Saint John Industrial Parks - To re-appoint William Leahy and Claude Mackinnon for three year terms ending December 22, 2011. Saint John Development Corp - As recommend by the Port Authority, appoint Stephen Campbell as the Port's representative for a three year term ending December 22, 2011. Planning Advisory Committee - To re-appoint Bernie Rogenbogen, and to appoint Sid Lodhi and Colin Murray for three year terms ending December 31, 2011. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.6 Nominations pour sieger aux comites Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que Ie conseil formule les recommandations suivantes : Saint John Industrial Parks [parcs industriels de Saint John] - la reconduction du mandat de William Leahy et de Claude MacKinnon pour une periode trois ans se terminant Ie 22 decembre 2011. Saint John Development Corp. - Comme il est recommande par l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, la nomination de Stephen Campbell en tant que representant du port pour un mandat de trois ans se terminant Ie 22 decembre 2011. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - Le renouvellement de la nomination de Bernie Rogenbogen et de Sid Lodhi et la nomination de Colin Murray pour des mandats de trios ans se terminant Ie 31 decembre 2011. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 94-213 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 35. Mayor/maire Common Clerk/greffiere communale