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2009-01-19_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-236 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL -JANUARY 19, 2009 5:30 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; D. Scribner, Police Inspector; 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 19 JANVIER 2009 A 17 H 30 Sont presents : Ivan Court, maire le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus et T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat 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; D. Scribner, inspecteur de police; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. 1. Call To Order - Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Snook recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 5, 2009 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 5 janvier 2009 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-237 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of items 12.3 Frequency of Council Meeting and 13.2 Substandard Appeals Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 12.3 Frequences des seances du conseil et 13.2 Comite d'appel sur Ies residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the letter from Vanda White regarding the reconstruction of Braemar Drive be referred to the City Manager. 5.2 That the letter from Violet Matheson regarding the state of the Reversing Falls bridge be referred to the City Manager 5.3 That the letter from Patricia Dashwood concerning fees and taxes related to garbage collection be received for information. 5.4 That the letter from Margaret Titus regarding the Pension Fund be received for information. 5.5 Refer to item 14.1 5.6 That the letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners regarding the election of Commissioners to serve as the executive body for the year 2009, be received for information. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., 170 Germain Street, for Monday, February 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, Contract Number 2008-38: Braemar/Parkhill Drive - sanitary sewer and watermain renewal, storm sewer extension, and street reconstruction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,153,082.51 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited for engineering services (design and construction management) for Pipeline Road West - Phase 2, Spruce Lake to Gault Road water transmission main installation, be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council rescind the current Internet Acceptable Use Policy approved in August of 2008 and that the revised submitted Policy from the report dated January 21, 2009 entitled Internet, Asset and Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy, be adopted. 94-238 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced Amending Subdivision Plan - Leila R. Cathline and Marilyn V. Simonds Subdivision with respect to any necessary public utility easements. 5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager, the public hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By-law to Stop Up and Close a 0.4 square metre ± and a 2.1 square metre ± portion of a public street known as King Street East, be set for Monday, February 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 5.13 That the letter from the Mispec Park Recreation Committee be referred to the City Manager. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of item 5.5 Letter from Ian Benjamin Regarding Violations of Section 39 Conditions by East Point Development, which has been identified for debate, be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried 5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Resolu que la lettre de Vanda White relative a la refection de la promenade Braemar soit transmise au directeur general. 5.2 Resolu que la lettre de Violet Matheson relative a I'etat du pont Reversing Falls soit transmise au directeur general. 5.3 Resolu que la Iettre de Patricia Dashwood relative aux frais et aux taxes ayant trait a la collecte des dechets soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.4 Resolu que la Iettre de Margaret Titus relative a la caisse de retraite soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.5 Voir le point 14.1. 5.6 Resolu que la Iettre du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John relative a la nomination des commissaires a titre de membres du corps dirigeant au cours de I'annee 2009 soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relative a la demande de rezonage de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. du 170, rue Germain, au Iundi 16 fevrier 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et que la demande soit soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations. 5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le contrat no 2008-38 relatif aux promenades Braemar et Parkhill - renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et de I'egout sanitaire, prolongement du reseau d'egout et refection des promenades, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 1 153 082,51 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la proposition presentee par CBCL Limited relative aux services d'ingenierie visant la gestion de la conception et de la construction de la phase 2 de ('installation de la conduite principale d'eau au chemin Pipeline Ouest, du lac Spruce jusqu'au chemin Gault, soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation requise a cet egard. 5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal annule la politique actuelle d'utilisation acceptable d'Internet approuvee en aout 2008, et que la politique modifiee presentee dans le rapport date du 21 janvier 2009 intitulee Politique d'utilisation acceptable d'Internet, de I'actif et du courrier electronique soit adoptee. 5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal approuve la modification au plan de Iotissement provisoire avec photo reduite presentee - Iotissement Leila R. Cathline et Marilyn V. Simonds relativement a toute servitude d'entreprise de service public necessaire. 94-239 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, I'audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer une rue publique d'une superficie approximative de ±0,4 metre can-6 et de ±2,1 metres carres, connue sous le nom de rue King Est, soit tenue le Iundi 16 fevrier 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil. 5.13 Que la lettre du Mispec Park Recreation Committee (comite des loisirs du parc Mispec) soit transmise au directeur general. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exception du point 5.5 Lettre de Ian Benjamin relative a la violation des conditions de I'article 39 par East Point Development, qui a ete selectionnee aux fins de deliberations, soit adoptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 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 8. Delegations/Presentations 8. Delegations et presentations 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a,b) Proposed Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments 435 Boars Head Rd. 9.1(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning amendments for a parcel of land located at 435 Boars Head Road, having an area of approximately 2480 square metres, also identified as PID number 00049833 by adding the following at the end of the second paragraph of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan under the heading, Development Theme/Character, "Townhouses may also be developed on the parcel of land located at 435 Boars Head Road (PID 00049833)", and by rezoning the same parcel of land from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse to permit the development of townhouses as requested by NJP Developments, with written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its January 13, 2009 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to re-zone a parcel of land located at 435 Boars Head Rd. as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Peter Pappas indicating that he was in agreement with the recommendations in the report with the exception of items 3 b), d) and e) of the submitted staff report. 94-240 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Section 3.44 of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan (Development Area Design Guidelines - Projects and Proposals - Development Area D: Boars Head Road) by adding the following sentence at the end of the second paragraph under the heading Development Theme/Character: "Townhouses may also be developed on the parcel of land located at 435 Boars Head Road (PID 00049833)", be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law". On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councilor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Section 3.44 of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan (Development Area Design Guidelines - Projects and Proposals - Development Area D: Boars Head Road) by adding the following sentence at the end of the second paragraph under the heading Development Theme/Character: "Townhouses may also be developed on the parcel of land located at 435 Boars Head Road (PID 00049833)", be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor 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 435 Boars Head Road, having an area of approximately 2,480 square metres, also identified as PID number 00049833 from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse, 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 Farren 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 435 Boars Head Road, having an area of approximately 2,480 square metres, also identified as PID number 00049833 from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse, 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. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1a), b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur le zonage visant le 435, chemin Boars Head 9.1c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification du plan municipal et le rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement aux modifications proposees au plan municipal et au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 435, chemin Boars Head d'une superficie approximative de 2 480 metres carres et portant le NID 00049833 en ajoutant ce qui suit a la fin du second paragraphe du plan secondaire de Millidgeville sous la rubrique « Thematique et caracteristique de 94-241 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 I'amenagement v : « Des maisons en rangee peuvent egalement titre amenagees sur la parcelle de terrain (NID 00049833) situee au 435, chemin Boars Head v, et en modifiant le zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone de maisons en rangee « TH » afin de permettre I'amenagement de maisons en rangee, comme NJP Developments en a fait la demande, et que des oppositions ecrites ont ete revues. Examen d'un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui ont fait ('objet d'un examen Tors de la seance du 13 janvier 2009 au cours de Iaquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander I'approbation, telle qu'elle est soulignee dans la recommandation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 435, chemin Boars Head, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions susmentionnees imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage. Peter Pappas indique qu'il est d'accord avec Ies recommandations a ('exception des points 3b), d) et e) du rapport du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal » qui vise a modifier I'article 3.44 du plan secondaire de Millidgeville (lignes directrices relatives a la conception de secteurs d'amenagement - projets et propositions relatifs au secteur d'amenagement « D » : chemin Boars Head) en ajoutant la phrase suivante a la suite du deuxieme paragraphe sous la rubrique Thematique et caracteristique de I'amenagement : « Des maisons en rangee peuvent egalement titre amenagees sur la parcelle de terrain (NID 00049833) situee au 435, chemin Boars Head fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal » qui vise a modifier I'article 3.44 du plan secondaire de Millidgeville (lignes directrices relatives a la conception de secteurs d'amenagement - projets et propositions relatifs au secteur d'amenagement « D » : chemin Boars Head) en ajoutant la phrase suivante a la suite du deuxieme paragraphe sous la rubrique Thematique et caracteristique de I'amenagement : « Des maisons en rangee peuvent egalement titre amenagees sur la parcelle de terrain (NID 00049833) situee au 435, chemin Boars Head fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 480 metres carres situee au 435, chemin Boars Head et inscrite sous le NID 00049833 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone de maisons en rangee « TH fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 94-242 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 480 metres carres situee au 435, chemin Boars Head et inscrite sous le NID 00049833 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone de maisons en rangee « TH fasse ('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 de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.2(a)(b)(c) Proposed Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments 14 McLaughlin Crescent 9.2(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan Admendment and Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-Zoning amendments of a parcel of land located at a 14 McLaughlin Crescent having an area of approximately 1,470 square metres, also identified as being PID number 0032214, from Low Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development and by rezoning the same parcel from "IL-I" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-1" Local Business to permit the a physiotherapy clinic and other professional services within the existing building as requested by Kendra Jones, with written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its January 13, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to re-zone a parcel of land located at 14 McLaughlin Crescent as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with the applicant, Kendra Jones, providing a presentation explaining the proposed business and indicating that she was in agreement with the staff recommendation. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1470 square metres, located at 14 McLaughlin Crescent, also identified as being PID number 00322214, from Low Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law". On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councilor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1470 square metres, located at 14 McLaughlin Crescent, also identified as being PID number 00322214, from Low Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law". 94-243 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor 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 14 McLaughlin Crescent, having an area of approximately 1,470 square metres, also identified as PID Nubmer 00322214, from "IL-I" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-1" Local 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 Sullivan Seconded by Councilor Farren 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 14 McLaughlin Crescent, having an area of approximately 1,470 square metres, also identified as PID Nubmer 00322214, from "IL-I" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-1" Local 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". 9.2a), b), c) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur le zonage visant le 14, croissant McLaughlin 9.2c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification du plan municipal et le rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin d'une superficie d'environ 1 470 metres carres et portant le NID 0032214 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, en modifiant le zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 a zone commerciale locale « B-1 » afin de permettre une clinique de physiotherapie et d'autres services professionnels au sein du batiment existant, comme en a fait la demande Kendra Jones, et que des oppositions ecrites ont ete revues. Examen d'un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui ont fait I'objet d'un examen lors de la seance du 13 janvier 2009 au cours de laquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander I'approbation, telle qu'elle est soulignee dans la recommandation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Kendra Jones, la requerante, donne une presentation concernant le commerce propose et indique qu'elle est d'accord avec la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John » modifiant I'annexe 2-A, plan d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 470 metres carres situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin et portant le NID 00322214 de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-244 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John » modifiant I'annexe 2-A, plan d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 470 metres carres situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin et portant le NID 00322214 de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 470 metres carres situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin et inscrite sous le NID 00322214 pour la faire passer de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 » a zone commerciale locale « B-1 fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 470 metres carres situee au 14, croissant McLaughlin et inscrite sous le NID 00322214 pour la faire passer de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 » a zone commerciale locale « B-1 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.3(a)(b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments 410 Highland Rd. 9.3 (c) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Denial of Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-Zoning amendments for a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4.3 hectares, located at 410 Highland Road, also identified as being PID number 00428714, from Low Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification and by rezoning the same parcel from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit the development of a licensed banquet and meeting hall with cabins for tourist accommodation as requested by Michael Saunders, with written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its January 13, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended denial of the amendments as set out in the staff recommendation. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Glen Jackson of 364 Highland Road, Penny Selly of 405 Highland Road and Luke Nicholls of 402 Highland Road, all of whom expressed safety concerns with increased traffic on the narrow, winding road. 94-245 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Michael Saunders, the applicant, appearing. On motion of Councillor Mott Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application for a Municipal Plan and Zoning amendments to develop a licensed banquet and meeting hall with cabins for overnight accommodation at 410 Highland Road be denied. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.3a), b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant le 410, chemin Highland 9.3c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rejet des modifications du plan municipal et du rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 410, chemin Highland d'une superficie d'environ 4,3 hectares et portant le NID 00428714 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, en modifiant le zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 » pour permettre la construction d'une salle de reunion et de reception avec permis d'alcool ainsi que des cabines de touristes, comme Michael Saunders en a fait la demande, et que des oppositions ecrites ont ete revues. Examen d'un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui ont fait ('objet d'un examen Tors de la seance du 13 janvier 2009 au cours de Iaquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander le rejet des modifications comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le projet de rezonage. Glen Jackson du 364, chemin Highland, Penny Selly du 405, chemin Highland et Luke Nicholls du 402, chemin Highland ont tous formule des preoccupations Iiees a la securite advenant une circulation accrue sur le chemin etroit et sinueux. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage. Michael Saunders, le requerant, prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Mott Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que la demande visant Ies modifications proposees au plan municipal et au zonage afin de permettre la construction d'une salle de reunion et de reception avec permis d'alcool ainsi que des cabines pour offrir un hebergement de nuit au 410, chemin Highland, soit rejetee. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.4(a) Proposed Section 39 Amendment 1660 Manawagonigh Rd. 9.4(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Section 39 Amendment. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Section 39 Amendment amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the March 20, 1991 rezoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at 1660 Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID numbers 00402727 and 55076335 to permit a senior's retirement facility not licensed by the Department of Social Development as requested by Khalid Malik, with written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its January 13, 2009 meeting at which time the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 39 conditions. 94-246 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with Denise Johnston of 29 Coronation Court stating that the applicant has maintained an unsightly premise for a number of years and that she does not feel that operating a senior care business would be appropriate on this property. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with Khalid Malik, the applicant, stating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council deny the amendment of the Section 39 conditions imposed on the March 20, 1991 rezoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at 1660 Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID numbers 00402727 and 55076335. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.4a) Modification proposee aux conditions imposees en vertu de I'article 39 visant le 1660, chemin Manawagonigh 9.4b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification de I'article 39 La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en ce qui a trait a la modification proposee en vertu de I'article 39, modifiant les conditions imposees le 20 mars 1991 relativement au rezonage de la parcelle situee au 1660, chemin Manawagonish d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare et inscrite sous Ies NID 00402727 et 55076335 afin de permettre la construction d'une maison d'accueil pour personnes agees n'ayant pas ete autorisee par le ministere de Ressources humaines et Developpement social Canada, comme Khalid Malik en a fait la demande, et que des objections ecrites ont ete revues. Examen d'un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui fait ('objet d'un examen lors de la seance13 janvier 2009 au cours de laquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander la modification des conditions en vigueur a I'heure actuelle en vertu de I'article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee. Denise Johnston du 29, impasse Coronation indique que le batiment du requerant est inesthetique depuis plusieurs annees et qu'elle n'est donc pas d'avis qu'exploiter une entreprise de soins aux personnes agees sur ladite propriete est approprie. Le maire invite Ies membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant a la modification proposee. Khalid Malik, le requerant, se prononce en faveur de la recommandation et du rapport du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal rejette la modification des conditions imposees le 20 mars 1991 en vertu de I'article 39 relativement au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 1660, chemin Manawagonish d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare et inscrite sous Ies N I D 00402727 et 55076335. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.5(a) Report Rezoning Application 595 Hillcrest Rd. 9.5(b) Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule a new public hearing for the rezoning application of Kings Valley Consulting Ltd. (595 Hillcrest Road) for Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application back to the Planning Advisory Committee for a new report and recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-247 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 9.5a) Rapport concernant la demande de rezonage au 595, chemin Hillcrest 9.5b) Demande de modification de I'arrete de zonage Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal prevoie I'audience publique relative a la demande de rezonage de Kings Valley Consulting Ltd. situe au 595, chemin Hillcrest, le Iundi 2 mars, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et que la demande soit soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.6 Business Improvement Levy (Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting) The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising is complete with regard to the Business Improvement Levy; that there were no objections received, and that the amount of $0.16 per $100. of assessment for 2009 is the same as last year. The Mayor called for member of the public to speak against the amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the amendment with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By-law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy 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 Law to Amend By-law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By-law". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By-law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy 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 Law to Amend By-law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By-law". (Councillor Farren reentered the meeting) 9.6 Taxe d'amelioration des affaires (Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.) La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires, qu'aucune objection n'a ete soulevee et que le montant de 0,16 $ par tranche de 100 $ d'evaluation pour 2009 demeure le meme que I'an dernier. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no BIA-2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires » fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee 94-248 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no BIA-2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no BIA-2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires » fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no BIA-2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires (Le conseiller Farren se joint de nouveau a la seance.) 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment to1989 Manawagonish Rd. A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would: 1. Redesinate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, from Low Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.75 acres, located at 1989 Manawagonish Road, also identified as a portion of PID number 55163588. 2. Add the following to the list of Approved Commercial Development in sub-section 2.4.6.28: "v) a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.75 acres, located at 1989 Manawagonish Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 5516388." 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 1989, chemin Manawagonish Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a un projet de modification du plan d'amenagement municipal qui : 1. ferait passer, a I'annexe 2-A et 2-C du plan, la classification d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,75 acre, situee au 1989, chemin Manawagonish et inscrite sous le NID 55163588, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve; 2. ajouterait la parcelle de terrain suivante a la liste de zones d'amenagement commercial approuve a I'alinea 2.4.6.28: V) une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,75 acre, situee au 1989, chemin Manawagonish et inscrite sous le NID 55163588 10.2 Building By-law Amendment Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager recommending that first and second readings be given to the proposed by-law entitled "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John", be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-249 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John" On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John" 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 the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John". 10.2 Modification de I'arrete relatif a la construction Examen d'un rapport presente par le directeur general recommandant les premiere et deuxieme lectures du projet d'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Killen RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John » fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de 1'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Killen RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John » fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de 1'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.0 Building Code Act (Mayor Court) On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Court entitled Building Code Act dated January 15, 2009 be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.0 Loi sur le code du batiment (maire Court) Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre du maire Court intitulee Loi sur le code du batiment, datee du 15 janvier 2009, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-250 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 11.1 Collection of Beverage Containers at City Facilities (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that all city facilities are to have a system of collecting beverage containers for recycling. The funds collected through this system shall be divided between Pro Kids and programming at the City's three programmed Community Centres with the exception of those city facilities which are currently donating the said funds to other charities. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.1 Collecte des recipients a boisson dans les installations de la Ville (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que toutes les installations de la Ville soient dotees d'un systeme de collecte des recipients a boisson pour le recyclage. Les fonds amasses par 1'entremise de ce systeme seront repartis entre Pro Kids et la programmation des trois centres communautaires de la Ville a 1'exception des installations de la Ville qui remettent actuellement Iesdits fonds a d'autres organisations caritatives. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Saint John Water (W&S Utility Fund) Proposed 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets. (Councillors Titus and McGuire entered the meeting) Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager entitled Saint John Water (W&S Utility Fund) Proposed 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets recommending that Council adopt 4 submitted resolutions and that first and second readings be given to a proposed by-law entitled "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage". On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that: 1. The estimated revenue for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 2009 in the amount of $33 217 735.00 be adopted (Appendix "A" in submitted report); 2. The estimate of expenses for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 2009 in the amount of $33 217 735.00 be approved (Appendix "A" in submitted report); 3. The By-law entitled A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage (Appendix "C" in submitted report) be given first and second reading; and 4. The Capital Budget for 2009 in the amount of $48,695,000, as set out in the submitted schedule of projects (Appendix "D1" in submitted report), be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage", 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 Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage", be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-251 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage", Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisation de 2009 relatifs au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de Saint John (Les conseillers Titus et McGuire sont de nouveau presents a la seance.) Examen d'un rapport presente par le directeur general intitule Budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisation de 2009 relatifs au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de Saint John recommandant que le conseil adopte quatre resolutions presentees et que les premiere et deuxieme lectures soient faites relativement a I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que : 1. le calcul des recettes prevues relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2009 au montant de 33 217 735 $ soit adopte (annexe « A » du rapport soumis); 2. le calcul des depenses prevues relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2009 au montant de 33 217 735 $ soit adopte (annexe « A » du rapport soumis); 3. deux lectures de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » (annexe « C » du rapport soumis) soient faites; 4. le budget d'immobilisation pour I'annee 2009 au montant de 48 695 000 tel qu'il est etabli a la liste des projets presentee (annexe « D1 » du rapport soumis), soit approuve. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Killen RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 Deloitte & Touche LLP Consulting Contract - Peel Plaza Contract On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the amending contract between The City of Saint John and Deloitte & Touche LLP, the text of which accompanies the City Solicitor's correspondence in this matter to Council, which is dated January 16th, 2009. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-252 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 12.2 Contrat de consultation conclu avec Deloitte & Touche LLP - Contrat de la place Peel Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises, par les presentes, a signer le contrat de modification entre The City of Saint John et Deloitte & Touche LLP dont le texte accompagne la correspondance redigee par I'avocat municipal a cet egard le 16 janvier 2009 et adressee au conseil. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 Frequency of Council Meetings On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Council approve the submitted 2009 Council meeting schedule reflecting regular Council meetings every 2 weeks to include public hearings and other agenda items, and with the provision for a Council and/or committee of the whole meeting as required on the "off Monday". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 Frequences des seances du conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil approuve le calendrier soumis des seances du conseil de 2009 selon lequel les seances ordinaires du conseil auront lieu toutes les deux semaines et incluront des audiences publiques et d'autres points a I'ordre du jour et selon lequel une seance du conseil ou du comite plenier sera tenue au besoin le « lundi sans seance ordinaire A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Enterprise Saint John Update to Council On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the report from Enterprise Saint John dated January 14, 2009 providing an update to Council with respect to the projected impact on the City of Saint John as a result of the present and future large- scale capital projects, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins voting nay. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Mise a jour devant le conseil d'Enterprise Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le rapport d'Enterprise Saint John date du 14 janvier 2009 presentant une mise a jour au conseil relativement a ('incidence prevue de grands projets d'immobilisations actuels et futurs sur The City of Saint John soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Higgins vote contre la proposition. 94-253 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting) 13.2 Substandard Appeals Committee. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council accepts the resignation of each Mayor G. Ivan Court, and Councillors H. Gary Sullivan, Christopher T. Titus and J. Carl Killen from the Saint John Substandard Properties Appeal Committee; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT each of Maria G. Henheffer, Q.C., Timothy M. Hopkins, Cheryl G. Johnson and Nadia McPhee be appointed to the Saint John Substandard Properties Appeal Committee for a 2 year period expiring on January 19tH 2011; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chairperson shall receive remuneration in the amount of $600.00 per day and the Vice-Chairperson the amount of $300.00 per day; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the administrative assistant of the Mayor shall provide administrative support to the Saint John Substandard Properties Appeal Committee on a trial basis with Maria G. Henfeffer and Timothy M. Hopkins be appointed Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.) 13.2 Comite d'appel sur les residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte la demission du maire G. Ivan Court et des conseillers H. Gary Sullivan, Christopher T. Titus et J. Carl Killen du Comite d'appel sur les residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John; IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE Maria G. Henheffer, c.r., Timothy M. Hopkins, Cheryl G. Johnson et Nadia McPhee soient nommes au Comite d'appel sur les residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John pendant une periode de deux ans se terminant le 19 janvier 2011; IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE le president regoive une remuneration de 600 $ par jour et le vice-president, 300 $ par jour; IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE I'adjoint administratif du maire assure un service administratif au Comite d'appel sur les residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John a titre d'essai et que Maria G. Henfeffer et Timothy M. Hopkins soient respectivement nommes presidente et vice-president. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14.1 Letter from Ian Benjamin Regarding Violations of Section 39 Conditions by East Point Development On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Ian Benjamin entitled East Point Developer is Violating Three Section 39 By-Law Conditions be referred to the City Manager, and further, that staff make direct contact within the week with affected parties on Oakland Street. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-254 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 19, 2009/LE 19 JANVIER, 2009 On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that Council suspend the requirements of Section 5.3 of the Procedural By-Law respecting Special Committee of the Whole meeting notice in order to schedule a budget meeting for January 20, 2009. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 14.1 Lettre de Ian Benjamin relative aux violations des conditions de I'article 39 par East Point Developer Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre de Ian Benjamin intitulee East Point Developer contrevient a trois conditions de I'article 39 soit transmise au directeur general et que le personnel communique directement au cours de la semaine avec les parties concernees de la rue Oakland. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Killen RESOLU que le conseil suspende les exigences de I'article 5.3 de I'arrete procedural ayant trait a I'avis de seance extraordinaire du comite plenier de maniere a fixer la date d'une seance budgetaire au 20 janvier 2009. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h. Mayor/maire Common Clerk/greffiere communale