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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - February 16, 2009 5:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
P. Woods, Deputy 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 16 fevrier 2009 a 17 h
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general adjoint; 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 Reverend Lloyd Lake of the Chaplin for the
Diocese of Fredericton offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le pasteur Lloyd Lake, du diocese de
Fredericton, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approval of Minutes of January 19, 2009
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council held on January 19, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Approbation du proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 19 janvier 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 19 janvier 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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2.2 Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2009
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council held on January 26, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 26 janvier 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 26 janvier 2009 soit approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of item 13.2 Committee of the Whole Report - City Solicitor's Membership
on the City of Saint John Pension Board as a Trustee and item 13.3 Committee of the
Whole Report - Ernst & Young Letter of Engagement, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 13.2, Rapport du comite plenier relatif a I'avocat
municipal siegeant au conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of
Saint John en tant que fiduciaire et du point 13.3, Rapport du comite plenier relatif a la
lettre de mission d'Ernst & Young.
A ('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 the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission dated January
29, 2009 regarding a User Fee Program for waste, be received for information.
5.2 That the letter from the Saint John Police Protective Association dated February
9, 2009 regarding amendments to the City of Saint John Pension Plan be referred to the
Common Clerk to schedule.
5.3 Refer to item 14.1.
5.4 That the letter from Mrs. A.J. Debly dated February 5, 2009 regarding
expropriation of lands in Red Head area be referred to the City Solicitor.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tenders for the supply of 1 new
mid size hybrid sedan and 4 new compact all wheel drive sedans be awarded to the
lowest bidders to meet the requirements of the tenders as indicated on the submitted
summaries of bids.
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5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1) The City of Saint John acquire from Voyageur Properties Limited
municipal services easement in & through lands designated PID
00419101 upon the terms and conditions attached to the submitted report
M&C 2009-040 for the sum of $800.00; and
2) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
5.7 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 in its entirety a 743
square metre ± public street known as Hospital Street, be set for Monday, March 16,
2009 at 7:00p.m. in the Council Chamber.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council cancel the March
2, 2009 Public Hearing for the rezoning application of Donald Cullinan (1186 Loch
Lomond Road) and schedule a new Public Hearing for this application for March 16,
2009; and further,
Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Section 39 amendment
applications of First Stop Auto 41 Adelaide street, 614594 N.B. Ltd. 91 Ocean Drive and
Troy Gallant 703 Highmeadow Drive and for the rezoning application of North Star
Holdings Ltd. 1671 Sandy Point Road for Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for
report and recommendation.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
Advertising - 2009 Experience New Brunswick Official Vacation Planner, Council
approve the payment of $45,120.00 plus taxes to Hawk Communications for the
placement of the inside back-cover gatefold ad in the 2009 Experience New Brunswick
Official Vacation Planner.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the
additional fee of $35,851.62 from Crandall Engineering Ltd. to provide engineering
services (design and construction management) for the Mountain Road - Street
Reconstruction project as outlined in the submitted report.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager, the engineering services agreement
with Touchie Engineering for Preliminary Design of the Eastern and Western Potable
Water Treatment Facilities be increased from $467,400 to $697,400.
5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize
Westpact to search out an architect by an interview process, engage the architect and
be responsible for signing and approving the architect's invoices for services rendered
up to, but not exceeding $48,750; and further
The Commissioner of Finance be authorized to make payment of the architect's
invoices based on receipt of a resolution of the Board of Westpact indicating the services
have been satisfactorily rendered; and further
The Commissioner of Building and Technical Services be authorized to allow
renovations to commence by Westpact upon his approval of the final drawings of the
work to be done to this City-owned facility.
5.13 That the submitted report from the Steering Committee Peel Plaza Project dated
February 10, 2009 entitled Peel Plaza Project, be received for information.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively, with the exception of item 5.3 Rogers Letter Re
City Manager's Pension, which has been identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre presentee par la Commission de gestion des dechets solides de la
region de Fundy datee du 29 janvier 2009 concernant le programme de frais de
ramassage des ordures soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre de demande soumise par la Saint John Police Protective
Association datee du 9 fevrier 2009 concernant des modifications au regime de retraite
de The City of Saint John soit transmise a la greffiere communale pour qu'une date de
presentation soit fixee.
5.3 Voir le point 14.1.
5.4 Que la lettre de A.J. Debly datee du 5 fevrier 2009 relative a 1'expropriation des
biens-fonds situes dans le secteur Red Head soit transmise a I'avocat municipal.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, Ies contrats relatifs a
I'approvisionnement d'une nouvelle berline hybride de taille intermediaire et de quatre
nouvelles berlines compactes a quatre roues motrices soient accordes aux
soumissionnaires Ies moins disant afin de respecter Ies exigences visees par Ies
contrats, comme l'indiquent Ies sommaires des soumissions presentees.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general :
1) The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude de services municipaux de
Voyageur Properties Limited par le bien-fonds inscrit sous le N I D 00419101
conformement a la forme et aux conditions stipulees dans le rapport soumis du contrat
no M/C 2009-040 pour la somme de 800
2) Le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la
documentation requise.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, I'audience publique relative a
1'examen de I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer integralement 743 metres
carres environ de la rue publique connue sous le nom de rue Hospital, soit tenue le
Iundi 16 mars 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal annule
I'audience publique du 2 mars 2009 relativement a la demande de rezonage de
Donald Cullinan (1186, chemin Loch Lomond) et fixe une nouvelle date d'audience
publique relative a cette demande au 16 mars 2009.
Le conseil communal fixe la date d'audience publique au 16 mars 2009, a 19 h,
dans la salle du conseil, relativement aux demandes de modification des conditions
imposees par I'article 39 deposees par First Stop Auto (41, rue Adelaide), 614594 N.B.
(91, promenade Ocean) et Troy Gallant (703, promenade Highmeadow) et relativement
a la demande de rezonage de North Star Holdings Ltd. (1671, chemin Sandy Point), et
qu'il transmette Ies demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de
presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport presente
intitule Publicite dans le guide touristique off iciel 2009, Vivre vos vacances au
Nouveau-Brunswick, le conseil approuve le paiement de la somme de 45 120 taxes
en sus, a 1'entreprise Hawk Communications pour avoir place une annonce a encart
integre sur la couverture arriere interieure du guide touristique officiel 2009, Vivre vos
vacances au Nouveau-Brunswick.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal approuve
Ies frais supplementaires au montant de 35 851,62 $ demandes par Crandall
Engineering Ltd. relatifs aux services d'ingenierie (gestion de la conception et de la
construction) pour Ies travaux de refection sur le chemin Mountain, tel que le souligne le
rapport presente.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la convention des services
d'ingenierie conclue entre Touchie Engineering et la Ville, relativement a I'avant-projet
sommaire relatif aux installations de traitement de I'eau potable des quartiers est et
ouest, soit modifiee en faisant passer le montant de 467 400 $ a 697 400
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5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal autorise
Westpact a chercher un architecte par un processus d'entrevue, a engager I'architecte et
a prendre la responsabilite de signer et d'approuver Ies factures de I'architecte pour
services rendus d'une somme maximale de 48 750
Que le commissaire aux finances soit autorise a acquitter Ies factures de
I'architecte en s'appuyant sur une resolution du conseil d'administration de Westpact
indiquant que Ies services ont ete rendus de maniere satisfaisante.
Que le commissaire aux services techniques et des batiments puisse autoriser
Westpact a commencer Ies renovations sous reserve de I'approbation des dessins
finaux des travaux a effectuer dans cette propriete de la Ville.
5.13 Que le rapport presente par le comite directeur de la place Peel concernant le
projet de la place Peel, date du 10 fevrier 2009 et intitule « Projet de la place Peel soit
accepte a titre informatif.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exclusion du point 5.3,
Lettre de Rogers concernant le regime de retraite du directeur general, qui a ete
selectionnee aux fins de deliberations, soit adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
The Mayor commented on community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le maire discute de diverses activites communautaires.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 170 Germain St and 181 Charlotte St
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 170 Germain Street, having an area of approximately 128 square
metres, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00010744, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-3" Central Business.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its February 10, 2009 meeting
at which the Committee decided to recommend the rezoning of a parcel of land located
at 170 Germain 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 Rick
Turner appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the
staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
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 170 Germain
Street, having an area of approximately 128 square metres, also identified as being a
portion of PID number 00010744, form "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-3"
Central Business, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor 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 170 Germain
Street, having an area of approximately 128 square metres, also identified as being a
portion of PID number 00010744, form "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-3"
Central 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. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 170, rue Germain et le
181, rue Charlotte
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 vue du
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 128 metres carres situee
au 170, rue Germain, inscrite en partie sous le NID 00010744 afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 » a zone
centrale commerciale « B-3
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
10 fevrier 2009, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 170, rue Germain, telle qu'elle
est decrite ci-dessus.
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.
Rick Turner, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la
recommandation du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
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 zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 128 metres carres situee au 170, rue Germain et en partie sous le
NID 00010744, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de quartier a
vocation collective « IL-1 » a zone centrale commerciale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage 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 zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 128 metres carres situee au 170, rue Germain et en partie sous le
NID 00010744, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de quartier a
vocation collective « IL-1 » a zone centrale commerciale « B-3 fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
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9.2 Proposed Saint John Heritage Areas By-Law Amendment
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Saint John Heritage Areas By-law Amendment.
Consideration was also given to a report from the City Manager recommending the
proposed amendment.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the Saint John Heritage
Areas By-law Amendment with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the Saint John Heritage
Areas By-law Amendment with Bob McVicar, Chair of the Heritage Development Board,
and Caroline Lawton endorsing the amendment.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law HC-01" amended by adding to Section 2(1) of the
By-Law Schedule "J" Lancaster Avenue Heritage Conservation Area and Schedule "K"
Brunswicker/Ordnance Corps Heritage Conservation Area, 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 Saint John Heritage
Conservation Areas By-law"
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law HC-01" amended by adding to Section 2(1) of the
By-Law Schedule "J" Lancaster Avenue Heritage Conservation Area and Schedule "K"
Brunswicker/Ordnance Corps Heritage Conservation Area, 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 Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By-law."
9.2 Projet de modification de I'arrete relatif aux secteurs sauvegardes de
Saint John
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete sur les secteurs sauvegardes de The City of Saint John.
Examen d'un rapport presente par le directeur general recommandant la modification
proposee.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification de I'arrete sur
les secteurs sauvegardes de The City of Saint John, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur de I'arrete sur les secteurs
sauvegardes de The City of Saint John. Bob McVicar, president du Comite de revision
des arretes municipaux concernant le patrimoine et Caroline Lawton ont ratifie la
modification.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n°HC-01 relatif
aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John modifie par I'ajout a
I'article 2(1) de I'arrete de I'annexe « J aire de conservation du patrimoine de I'avenue
Lancaster et de I'annexe « K aire de conservation du patrimoine du service du materiel
- Brunswicker, 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 aux aires de
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conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule, « Arrete no HC-01
relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John » modifie par
I'ajout a I'article 2(1) de I'arrete de I'annexe « J aire de conservation du patrimoine de
I'avenue Lancaster et de I'annexe « K aire de conservation du patrimoine du service du
materiel - Brunswicker, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation du
patrimoine de The City of Saint John.
9.3 Proposed By-Law Amendment Stop up and Close a Portion of King Street East
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed by-law amendment to stop-up and close a portion of King Street East, by
adding thereto Section 200 immediately after Section 199 thereof, with no objections
received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Rick Turner appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was
in agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of King Street East by adding thereto Section 200 immediately after
Section 199 thereof, 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 Respecting the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of King Street East by adding thereto Section 200 immediately after
Section 199 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
9.3 Modification proposee de I'arrete sur le zonage visant la fermeture et le
barrage d'un trongon de la rue King Est
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes en vue de fermer et de barrer un
trongon de la rue King Est, et par I'ajout de I'article 200 a la suite de I'article 199, et
qu'aucune opposition n'a ete revue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant a la modification
proposee. Rick Turner, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport
et la recommandation du personnel.
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Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
concernant un trongon de la rue King Est par I'ajout de I'article 200 a la suite de
I'article 199, 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 concernant la fermeture et le barrage
de routes dans The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule, «Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
concernant un trongon de la rue King Est par I'ajout de I'article 200 a la suite de
I'article 199, 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 concernant la fermeture et le
barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John
9.3 (a) Proposed By-Law Amendment King Street East
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that:
1. In the event that the two (2) portions of King Street East, 2.1 square metres and 0.4
square metres, are stopped-up and closed, The City of Saint John sell its fee simple
interest therein to Carol Ann Milne for $3,217.00 plus HST, if applicable, on or before
May 29, 2009; and further,
2. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents
required to finalize the transfer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete visant la rue King Est
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que :
1. Au cas o6 les deux (2) trongons de la rue King Est, d'une superficie respective de
2,1 metres carres et de 0,4 metre carre, sont fermes et barres, The City of Saint John
procede a la vente de I'interet a Carol Ann Milne pour 3 217 TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu,
au plus tard le 29 mai 2009.
2. Le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la documentation
requise afin de conclure le transfert.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment 296 Morrison Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-96 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 rezoning a parcel
of land located at 296 Morrison Road, having an area of approximately 1.14 hectares,
also identified as being a portion of PID number 55071351, from "P" Park to "RR" One
Family Rural Residential, classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C. P. 110-96 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- law of
the City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-96 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 rezoning a parcel
of land located at 296 Morrison Road, having an area of approximately 1.14 hectares,
also identified as being a portion of PID number 55071351, from "P" Park to "RR" One
Family Rural Residential, classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C. P. 110-96 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- law of
the City of Saint John", was read a third time by title.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
296, chemin Morrison
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete
no C. P. 110-96, Arrete modifiant I'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 296, chemin Morrison, d'une superficie
approximative de 1,14 hectare, inscrite en partie sous le NID 55071351, afin de la faire
passer de zone de parc « P » a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales
RR fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-96 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
96, Arrete modifiant I'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 296, chemin Morrison, d'une superficie approximative
de 1,14 hectare, inscrite en partie sous le NID 55071351, afin de la faire passer de zone
de parc « P » a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales « RR fasse I'objet
d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-96, Arrete modifiant
I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John
10.2 (a,b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments Peel Plaza
10.2(c) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P 105-24 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule
6A of the Uptown Strategy, by redesignating an area of approximately 51,000 square
metres, identified as PID Numbers 00040014, 00039875, 00037747, 55108062,
00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507, 00037499, 00037515, 55088900,
55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455, 00037697, 00039933, 55033773,
00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918, and a portion of 00037689 from Low
Intensity Mix to High Intensity Mix classification, be read.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P.105-24 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan
By-Law", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P 105-24 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule
6A of the Uptown Strategy, by redesignating an area of approximately 51,000 square
metres, identified as PID Numbers 00040014, 00039875, 00037747, 55108062,
00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507, 00037499, 00037515, 55088900,
55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455, 00037697, 00039933, 55033773,
00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918, and a portion of 00037689 from Low
Intensity Mix to High Intensity Mix classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 105-24, A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law of The City of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P 110-97 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 rezoning an area
of approximately 51,000 square metres, identified as PID Numbers 00040014,
00039875, 00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507,
00037499, 00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455,
00037697, 00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918, and a
portion of 00037689, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple Residential, 1-2" Heavy Industrial and "B-2" General Business to "B-3" Central
Business pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C. P. 110-97, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 51,000 square metres, identified as PID Numbers
00040014, 00039875, 00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762,
00037507, 00037499, 00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792,
00038455, 00037697, 00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177,
55088918, and a portion of 00037689 be subject to the following conditions:
Specific to the Justice Facilitv
a. The site be developed in general accordance with the submitted site plan
prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development
Officer, illustrating the location of all buildings, structures, parking areas,
driveways, signs, landscaping and other site features.
b. The structure be erected in general accordance with the submitted building
elevation plans and be subject to the approval of the Development Officer.
Specific to the Parkina Facilitv
a. The site be developed in accordance with a detailed site plan prepared by the
developer illustrating the location of all buildings, structures, parking areas,
driveways, signs, landscaping and other site features.
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b. The appearance of the structure be in accordance with detailed building elevation
plans.
c. The developer must have the Section 39 conditions to include the detailed site
plan and building elevation plans.
d. The developer provide a traffic study identifying the impacts of the proposed
parking structure on existing City streets and provide recommendations on any
improvements to the street network required to facilitate the development to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer and the Chief City Engineer.
Specific to the Public Plaza
a. The City of Saint John provide the public with an opportunity for input on the final
design of the public plaza prior to its construction.
Applicable to Anv Development on the Subiect Property
a. Municipal servicing be provided to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer or
his designate.
b. All development must be in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, subject to
the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P 110-97 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 rezoning an area
of approximately 51,000 square metres, identified as PID Numbers 00040014,
00039875, 00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507,
00037499, 00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455,
00037697, 00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918, and a
portion of 00037689, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple Residential, 1-2" Heavy Industrial and "B-2" General Business to "B-3" Central
Business pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-97, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John.
10.2a,b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et du rezonage visant la place
Peel
10.2c) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 105-
24 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant a I'annexe « 6A » de la
strategie de Uptown Saint John la classification d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 51 000 metres carres, portant les NID 00040014, 00039875, 00037747,
55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507, 00037499, 00037515,
55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455, 00037697, 00039933,
55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918 et une partie du NID 00037689,
pour la faire passer de zone de melange a faible densite a zone de melange a forte
densite, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 105-24 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal » est lu
integralement.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 105-
24 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant a I'annexe « 6A » de la
strategie de Uptown Saint John la classification d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 51 000 metres carres, portant Ies NID 00040014, 00039875, 00037747,
55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507, 00037499, 00037515,
55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455, 00037697, 00039933,
55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918 et une partie du NID 00037689,
pour la faire passer de zone de melange a fable densite a zone de melange a forte
densite, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 115-24 modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
97 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal 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 51 000 metres carres, portant Ies
NID 00040014, 00039875, 00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762,
00037507, 00037499, 00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792,
00038455, 00037697, 00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177,
55088918 et une partie du NID 00037689, pour la faire passer de quartier a vocation
collective « IL-1 de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois
etages « RM-1 de zone d'industrie lourde « 1-2 » et de zone commerciale
generale « B-2 » a zone centrale commerciale « B-3 » ,conformement a une resolution
adoptee par le conseil communal en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur 1'urbanisme, fasse
l'objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-97 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a
I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 51 000 metres carres, portant Ies NID 00040014, 00039875,
00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762, 00037507, 00037499,
00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792, 00038455, 00037697,
00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177, 55088918 et une partie du
NID 00037689, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
Propre au centre iudiciaire
a) L'amenagement de 1'emplacement doit titre conforme de maniere generale au
plan de situation presente, prepare par le promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant 1'emplacement de tous Ies batiments et de
toutes Ies constructions, Ies aires de stationnement, Ies voies d'acces, Ies
affiches, Ies espaces paysagers et Ies autres caracteristiques de 1'emplacement.
b) Le batiment doit titre edifie conformement, de maniere generale, aux plans
d'elevation presentes et titre sujet a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement.
Propre au parc de stationnement
a) L'amenagement de 1'emplacement doit titre conforme au plan de situation
detaille, prepare par le promoteur, indiquant 1'emplacement de tous Ies batiments
et de toutes Ies constructions, Ies aires de stationnement, Ies voies d'acces, Ies
affiches, Ies espaces paysagers et Ies autres caracteristiques de 1'emplacement.
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b) L'aspect du batiment doit titre conforme aux plans d'elevation detailles.
c) Le promoteur doit respecter les conditions de I'article 39 afin d'integrer le plan de
situation detaille et Ies plans d'elevation.
d) Le promoteur fournit une etude de la circulation determinant Ies incidences de
I'aire de stationnement proposee sur Ies rues existantes de la Ville et emet des
recommandations relatives aux ameliorations necessaires du reseau urbain pour
faciliter la mise en ceuvre, a la satisfaction de I'agent d'amenagement et de
l'ingenieur municipal en chef.
Proore a la place oubli% e
a) The City of Saint John accorde au public la possibilite de s'exprimer relativement
au concept definitif de la place publique avant sa construction.
Applicable a tous les amenaaements de la orooriete en question
a) Des services municipaux doivent titre assures a la satisfaction de l'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son remplagant.
b) Tous Ies amenagements doivent titre conformes a un plan de drainage detaille
sujet a I'approbation de l'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110-
97 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal 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 51 000 metres carres, portant Ies
N I D 00040014, 00039875, 00037747, 55108062, 00037481, 00037739, 00037762,
00037507, 00037499, 00037515, 55088900, 55094908, 55084420, 55178792,
00038455, 00037697, 00039933, 55033773, 00039735, 55190151, 55190177,
55088918 et une partie du NID 00037689, pour la faire passer de quartier a vocation
collective « IL-1 de zone residentielle d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois
etages « RM-1 de zone d'industrie Iourde « 1-2 » et de zone commerciale
generale « B-2 » a zone centrale commerciale « B-3 conformement a une resolution
adoptee par le conseil communal en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi surFurbanisme, fasse
l'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y
soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-97 modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Garbage Collection Schedule for Priority Neighbourhoods (Councillor
Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager bring forward a
report outlining the challenges of implementing a bi-weekly garbage collection schedule
in Saint John's five priority neighbourhoods and in doing so, state the rationale for
weekly garbage pick-up, and further, the report provide possible strategies the
municipality could implement in order to facilitate the elimination of this accommodation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
voting nay.
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11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Horaire de collecte des ordures pour les quartiers prioritaires
(conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un
rapport definissant les defis de mise en ceuvre d'un horaire bihebdomadaire de collecte
des ordures dans les cinq quartiers prioritaires de Saint John, qu'il presente les
avantages du ramassage hebdomadaire des ordures et que le rapport propose des
strategies pouvant titre mises en place par la municipalite afin de faciliter la suppression
de ce service.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Committee of the Whole Meetings Location
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Common
Clerk, council approve the following motions:
1) Resolved that the motion of November 10, 2008: "RESOLVED that unless
otherwise approved, that all open Committee of the Whole meetings take
place in the Council Chamber.", be rescinded, and further
2) Resolved that at the discretion of the Common Clerk committee of the whole
meetings be scheduled in the Council Chamber, 8th floor board room, or other
appropriate location, subject to change by a vote of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Lieu de reunion du comite plenier
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande la greffiere
communale, le conseil approuve les changements suivants :
1) Resolu que la proposition du 10 novembre 2008: « RESOLU que, a moins
qu'il ne soit approuve autrement, toutes les seances publiques du comite
plenier se tiennent dans la salle du conseil soit revoquee.
2) Resolu qu'a la discretion de la greffiere communale, les seances du comite
plenier se tiennent dans la salle du conseil, dans la salle de conference du
8e etage, ou dans un autre lieu juge adequat, sujet a modifications par un
vote du conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Water & Sewerage By-law - Imposition of Fines under the Municipalities
Act
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Solicitor, The City of Saint John undertake the appropriate initiatives to achieve
amendment of the Municipalities Act so as to permit the imposition of the following fines
for violation of a municipal water and sewerage by-law: (a) for an individual - a fine not
exceeding $10,000 for a first offence; not more than $20,000 for a subsequent offence;
and (b) for a corporation - a fine not exceeding $50,000 for a first offence; not more than
$100,000 for a subsequent offence.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.2 Arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts - Imposition d'amendes en
vertu de la Loi sur les municipalites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande I'avocat
municipal, The City of Saint John prenne Ies initiatives adequates pour modifier la Loi
surles municipalites afin d'autoriser ('imposition des amendes suivantes pour une
infraction a I'arrete municipal concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts : (a) pour une
personne - une amende n'excedant pas 10 000 $ pour une premiere infraction;
n'excedant pas 20 000 $ pour une infraction ulterieure; et (b) pour une entreprise - une
amende n'excedant pas 50 000 $ pour une premiere infraction; n'excedant pas
100 000 $ pour une infraction ulterieure.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Legal Services - Peel Plaza Redevelopment
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Solicitor, Common Council approve the engagement of the Steward McKelvey firm to
assist the City Solicitor's Office in providing legal services throughout the issuance of the
Request for Qualifications associated with the Peel Plaza Project, and in the event that
Common Council decides to proceed with the public-private partnership procurement
process, throughout the issuance of the Request for Proposals to the financial close, in
accordance with the technical and financial proposals submitted by the firm.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
12.3 Services juridiques relatifs au reamenagement de la place Peel
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande I'avocat
municipal, le conseil communal approuve 1'engagement du cabinet d'avocats
Stewart McKelvey pour fournir des services juridiques au cabinet de I'avocat municipal
pour I'emission de la demande de qualifications relative au projet de la place Peel, et au
cas o6 le conseil communal decide de proceder au processus d'approvisionnement d'un
partenariat public-prive, pendant I'emission d'une demande de propositions jusqu'a la
cloture financiere, conformement aux propositions techniques et financieres presentees
par le cabinet d'avocat.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
12.4 Winter Street and Pedestrian Services
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report entitled Winter Street and Pedestrian Services,
Common Council:
1) Declare that making Saint John the most liveable winter city possible is a
shared responsibility and requires the cooperation on the entire community,
and;
2) Recognize that variable winter conditions will affect the delivery and cost of
winter street and pedestrian services, and that service planning shall reflect
this reality, and;
3) Redefine service levels and update performance expectations by March 30th,
2009, and;
4) In light of variable and unpredictable weather conditions, consider
incorporating a contingency funding mechanism for annual operating budgets
for winter services, and;
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5) Adopt the 7-point approach to winter on-street parking, identified in the
submitted report, and ask the City Solicitor to work with staff to draft
appropriate by-law provisions or amendments and associated operating
procedures by March 30th, 2009, and;
6) Reiterate that no person shall place snow or ice upon any street or sidewalk
in a manner that impedes or is likely to impede the movement of traffic or
pedestrians, or restricts and impedes winter snow control operations or
delivery of services, and;
7) Accept in principle the need for by-law amendments to better deal with those
who deposit snow on municipal sidewalks, and request the City Solicitor to
draft by-law amendments summarized in the submitted report for Council's
consideration by March 30th, 2009, and;
8) Recognize that snow removal based on the priorities identified in the
submitted report is an essential part of the City's winter street and pedestrian
services, and;
9) Support an enhanced public information model for winter services, and;
10) Ask media agencies to work constructively with the City towards improving
winter street and pedestrian services, and;
11) Consider the policy aspects of the Snow and Ice Control Pan by March 30tH
2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Services pietonniers et routiers d'hiver
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitule Services pietonniers et routiers d'hiver, le
conseil communal :
1) Declare que faire de Saint John la ville la plus agreable possible en hiver est
une responsabilite partagee et requiert la cooperation de toute la collectivite;
2) Reconnait que les conditions climatiques variables de I'hiver auront une
incidence sur la livraison et le cout des services pietonniers et routiers
d'hiver, et que la planification des services doit refleter cette realite;
3) Redefinit les niveaux de service et met a jour les attentes en matiere de
rendement d'ici le 30 mars 2009;
4) En raison des conditions climatiques variables et imprevisibles, envisage
d'incorporer un mecanisme de financement d'urgence pour les budgets de
fonctionnement annuels des services d'hiver;
5) Adopte I'approche en 7 points du stationnement sur rue en hiver precisee
dans le rapport soumis et demande a I'avocat municipal de travailler avec le
personnel pour rediger Ies dispositions et Ies amendements de I'arrete et Ies
modalites de fonctionnement correspondantes d'ici le 30 mars 2009;
6) Reitere qu'il est interdit a quiconque de deposer de la neige ou de la glace
sur toute rue ou tout trottoir de maniere a obstruer, ou a occasionner des
possibilites d'obstruction de la circulation routiere ou pedestre, ou encore a
restreindre et a gener Ies services de deneigement ou Ies services de
Iivraison;
7) Accepte en principe le besoin de modifications de I'arrete afin de mieux gerer
ceux qui deposent de la neige sur Ies trottoirs municipaux et demande a
I'avocat municipal de rediger des modifications de I'arrete resumees dans le
rapport soumis aux fins d'examen par le conseil d'ici le 30 mars 2009;
8) Reconnait que le deneigement, tel qu'il est defini par Ies priorites precisees
dans le rapport soumis, est une partie essentielle des services pietonniers et
routiers d'hiver de la Ville;
9) Est en faveur d'un meilleur modele d'information publique sur Ies services
d'hiver;
10) Demande aux agences des medias de travailler de maniere constructive
avec la Ville afin d'ameliorer Ies services pietonniers et routiers d'hiver;
11) Prend en consideration Ies aspects politiques du programme de deneigement
et de deglagage d'ici le 30 mars 2009.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.5 Saint John Water - 2008 Annual Wastewater Report
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report entitled Saint John Water - 2008 Annual Wastewater
Report, Common Council receive and file the said report, and authorize the City
Manager to forward the 2008 Saint John Water - Annual Wastewater Report to the
Department of Environment on behalf of The City of Saint John (Approval Holder).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Rapport annuel de 2008 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitule Rapport annuel de 2008 relatif au reseau
d'aqueduc et d'egouts de Saint John, le conseil communal accepte et classe ledit
rapport et autorise le directeur general a expedier le rapport de 2008 relatif au reseau
d'aqueduc et d'egouts de Saint John au ministere de I'Environnement au nom de The
City of Saint John (titulaire de I'agrement).
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Proclamation
7.1 The Mayor declared February 16, 2009 as Heritage Day in the City of Saint John.
7.2 The Mayor declared the week of February 22nd to February 28th, 2009 as
Freedom to Read Week.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Le maire declare que le 16 fevrier 2009 est la Fete du patrimoine dans The City
of Saint John.
7.2 Le maire declare que la semaine du 22 au 28 fevrier 2009 est la semaine de
lecture en toute liberte.
12.6 Vacant and Derelict Buildings Update
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report dated February 12,
2009 entitled Vacant and Derelict Buildings, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6 Mise a jour relative aux batiments vacants et abandonnes
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport date du 12 fevrier 2009
intitule Batiments vacants et abandonnes, soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.11 Terms of the Fall 2008 Debenture Issue
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
treasurer, the report dated February 5, 2009 entitled Terms of Fall 2008 Debenture issue
be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.11 Conditions de I'emission d'obligations de I'automne 2008
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le tresorier,
le rapport date du 5 fevrier 2009 intitule Conditions de 1'emission d'obligations de
I'automne 2008 soit accepts a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.12 Revision to the 2009 General Fund Capital Budget
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
treasurer, Common Council approve the revision to the General Fund Capital Budget in
the sum of $1,651,900 as outlined in submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.12 Revision du budget d'immobil isations de 2009/fonds d'administration
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le tresorier,
le conseil communal approuve I'ajustement au budget d'immobilisations du fonds
d'administration d'une somme de 1 651 900 tel que le souligne le rapport presente.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Committee of the Whole Report Ernst & Young Letter of Engagement.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the Agreement submitted by Ernst & Young in the form of
a Letter of Engagement for the development of a Performance Management Program for
the four positions reporting directly to Common Council, with the revisions that: (1) the
Agreement be construed in accordance with and subject to the laws and courts of New
Brunswick; and (2) that Common Council be identified as the authority to approve and
implement such a program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
13.3 Rapport du comite plenier relatif a la lettre de mission d'Ernst & Young
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer I'accord presente par Ernst & Young sous la forme d'une lettre
de mission pour le developpement d'un programme de gestion du rendement pour les
quatre postes relevant directement du conseil communal avec les ajustements suivants
(1) I'accord est interprets conformement aux lois et aux cours de justice du
Nouveau-Brunswick et Ieur est assujetti; et (2) le conseil communal est precise comme
I'autorite pouvant approuver et mettre en ceuvre un tel programme.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
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12.7 Request for Open Committee of the Whole Meeting - March 9, 2009
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council meet in open session of Committee of the Whole on March
9, 2009 at 5:00pm to receive presentations from Dr. Michael Ircha respecting Saint
John's current planning process and from Staff and the Design and Buildings Standards
Committee regarding urban design, and further, that Council invite the Planning
Advisory Committee to attend and participate in the discussions.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.7 Demande d'une seance publique du comite plenier le 9 mars 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, le conseil communal se reunisse pour une seance publique du comite plenier le
9 mars 2009 a 17 h pour assister aux presentations de M. Michael Ircha concernant le
processus actuel de planification de Saint John et du personnel et du comite sur les
normes de conception et de construction concernant I'art urbain, et que le conseil invite
le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme a assister et a participer aux discussions.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.9 Nominations to the Registers of Historic Places
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1) List the following properties on the City of Saint John Register of Historic Places:
a) 274 Sydney Street - former HMSC Brunswicker/Ordinance Corps
(Buildings #36) PID #55153423 and
b) 266 Lancaster Avenue PID #00033225 (Earl Estate) including the
buildings and structures at: 3 Dunnedin Lane; 5 Dunnedin Lane; 11 Dunnedin
Lane; 16 Dunnedin Lane; 20 Dunnedin Lane; 522 Edwards Avenue; 532
Edwards Avenue; 266 Lancaster Avenue; 2 Tipperary Court; 3 Tipperary Court;
5 Tipperary Court; 6 Tipperary Court; and further,
2) Nominate the properties noted in 1) above to be listed on the New Brunswick
Register of Historic Places and Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.9 Nominations aux Repertoires canadiens des lieux historiques
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal :
3) Inscrive les proprietes suivantes au Repertoire des lieux historiques de The City
of Saint John :
a) 274, rue Sydney - ancien service du materiel-HMSC Brunswicker
(batiment no 36) NID no 55153423
b) 266, avenue Lancaster NID no 00033225 (Earl Estate), dont les batiments
et les constructions situes aux : 3, allee Dunnedin; 5, allee Dunnedin; 11, allee
Dunnedin; 16, allee Dunnedin; 20, allee Dunnedin; 522 avenue Edwards;
532, avenue Edwards; 266, avenue Lancaster; 2, court Tipperary; 3,
court Tipperary; 5, court Tipperary; 6, court Tipperary;
4) Propose ('inscription des proprietes mentionnees plus haut 1) au Repertoire des
lieux historiques du Nouveau-Brunswick et au Repertoire canadien des lieux
historiques.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.8 Advertising Public Tenders
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the report entitled Advertising Public Tenders be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council extend its
meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillors Titus, McGuire, and Higgins voting nay.
12.8 Publication des appels d'offres
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, le rapport relatif a la presentation des appels d'offres soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal soit
prolongee au-dela de 22 h.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
ainsi que les conseillers Titus, McGuire et Higgins votent contre la proposition.
12.10 Funding -Cherry Brook Zoo
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Treasurer, the City of Saint John pay the Cherry Brook Zoo's property taxes for 2009
and further that the Zoo receive the full $50,000 approved by Council.
The Commissioner of Finance advised Council that as part of the 2009 General Fund
Operating budget a grant of $50,000 was approved for the Cherry Brook Zoo; however,
he noted that Council was not made aware at that time of the outstanding property taxes
owed by the Zoo. He stated that the City has been paying the property taxes and
invoicing the Zoo and that for the years 2003-2008 the outstanding charges owed are
$52,580.18.
Councillor Court stated that he does not support this motion as he was not aware that
the Zoo owed The City of Saint John money for property tax and had he been aware of
that fact he would not have voted for the original $50,000 for the Zoo.
Councillor Snook stated that he does not feel that Council should provide additional
funds over and above the $50,000 to which it had previously agreed.
Councillor Mott indicated that in his view Council should not provide any additional funds
to the Zoo.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Snook, McGuire, Titus, and Mott voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the process of withholding the
amount of the annual property taxes related to the premises being utilized by the
Cherry Brook Zoo from the approved grant for the Cherry Brook Zoo is continued and
further that the outstanding account for the zoo be written off provided that the
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Cherry Brook Zoo be advised that in the future the amount of any grant from the City will
be net of the applicable property taxes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillors Higgins, and Sullivan voting nay.
12.10 Financement du Zoo Cherry Brook
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le tresorier,
The City of Saint John acquitte l'impot foncier du Zoo Cherry Brook pour 2009 et que le
Zoo regoive la somme totale de 50 000 $ approuvee par le conseil.
Le commissaire aux finances avise le conseil qu'en tant que partie du budget de
fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de 2009, une subvention de 50 000 $ est
approuvee pour le Zoo Cherry Brook; toutefois, it note que le conseil ne connait pas
pour ('instant l'impot foncier arriere du par le Zoo. II indique que la Ville a paye l'impot
foncier et I'a facture au Zoo et que pour les annees 2003 a 2008, les frais arrieres dus
s'elevent a 52 580
Le conseiller Court indique qu'il n'appuie pas cette proposition, car it ne savait pas que le
Zoo devait de I'argent a The City of Saint John pour l'impot foncier et que s'il I'avait su, it
n'aurait pas vote en faveur des 50 000 $ initiaux verses au Zoo.
Le conseiller Snook indique qu'il ne pense pas que le conseil doive fournir des fonds
supplementaires en plus des 50 000 $ pour Iesquels it avait donne son accord.
Le conseiller Mott indique qu'il pense que le conseil ne devrait pas fournir des fonds
supplementaires au Zoo.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que Ies
conseillers Court, Snook, McGuire, Titus et Mott votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la retenue de l'impot foncier annuel
qui s'applique aux Iocaux utilises par le Zoo Cherry Brook sur la subvention approuvee
pour le Zoo Cherry Brook soit prolongee et que le compte en souffrance du Zoo soit
annule a condition que le Zoo Cherry Brook soit avise qu'a I'avenir la somme des
subventions de la Ville sera nette de l'impot foncier.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
ainsi que Ies conseillers Higgins et Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Earth Hour Participation - Saturday, March 28 at 8:30-9:30p.m.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Saint
John Environment Committee, the City of Saint John encourage all residents and local
businesses to take part by turning off non-essential lights during Earth Hour on
Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Participation a Une heure pour la planete le samedi 28 mars de 20 h 30 a
21 h 30
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le Comite
sur 1'environnement de The City of Saint John, The City of Saint John encourage tous
Ies residents et Ies entreprises locales de participer a Une heure pour la planete en
eteignant Ies Iumieres superflues le samedi 28 mars de 20 h 30 a 21 h 30.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13.2 Committee of the Whole City Solicitor's Membership on the City of Saint
John Pension Board as a Trustee
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that following the discussion with an
outside legal advisor, the City Solicitor is legally able to sit as a member on the City of
Saint John's Pension Board as a trustee and furthermore that Common Council supports
his membership on this board.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
13.2 Comite plenier relatif a I'avocat municipal siegeant au conseil
d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John en tant que
fiduciaire
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'a la suite de la discussion avec un
conseiller juridique independant, I'avocat municipal soit legalement habilite a sieger au
conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John en tant que
fiduciaire et que le conseil communal appuie son adhesion a ce conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote contre la
proposition.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Rodgers Letter City Manager's Pension
The Mayor called a point of order in response to the discussion and suggested that this
item is a personnel matter which should be discussed in a committee of the whole
meeting.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 14.1 Rodgers Letter Re City
Manager's Pension be deferred to the next meeting of Council pending a verification of
the public record.
nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Lettre de Rogers relative au regime de retraite du directeur general
Le maire souleve une objection en reponse a la discussion et suggere qu'il s'agit d'une
question relative au personnel qui devrait titre discutee au cours d'une seance du comite
plenier.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le point 14.1, lettre de Rogers
relative au regime de retraite du directeur general, soit reporte a la prochaine seance du
conseil, en attente de la verification des archives publiques.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
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15. General Correspondence
15.1 Conservation Council of New Brunswick
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that letter from the Conservation
Council of New Brunswick dated January 19, 2009 regarding the forest management
strategy in New Brunswick, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Conseil de conservation du Nouveau-Brunswick
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre revue du Conseil de
conservation du Nouveau-Brunswick datee du 19 janvier 2009 concernant la strategie
de gestion de la foret au Nouveau-Brunswick, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned 10:00 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h.
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