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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - MARCH 23, 2009 5:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Councillors Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook,
Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham,
Comptroller; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and
Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings
and Inspection Services; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager
Programs and Priorities; B. Reid, Chief of Police; M. Gillen,
Deputy Fire Chief; B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure
Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant
Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 23 MARS 2009 A 17 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott,
Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
C. Graham, controleuse; K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et
au developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux
services d'inspection et des batiments; A. Beckett, directeur
general adjoint, programmes et priorites; B. Reid, chef de police;
M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison,
commissaire aux services des loisirs ainsi que E. Gormley,
greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening
prayer.
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
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Titus disclosed a conflict of interest with item 11.3 Public Inquiry into City
Pension Plan.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Le conseiller Titus declare titre en conflit d'interets avec le point 11.3 Enquete publique
sur le regime de retraite de la Ville.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of asphaltic
concrete mixes for the 2009 season be awarded to the lowest bidder in each case as
indicated in the submitted summary of bids.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of
Premium/High Performance Traffic Paint be awarded to Ennis Paint Canada of
Richibucto, N.B. as indicated on the submitted summary of bids.
5.3 That Common Council approve the renaming of the section of Barker Street
between Kitchener Street and Somerset Street to Magazine Street.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission relative a
I'approvisionnement de melanges de beton asphaltique pour la saison 2009 soit
accordee au soumissionnaire moins-disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique le
sommaire des soumissions presente.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission relative a la
peinture de signalisation routiere de haute qualite ou haute performance soit accordee a
Ennis Paint Canada Ltd. de Richibucto, Nouveau-Brunswick, comme I'indique le resume
des soumissions presente.
5.3 Que le conseil communal approuve le changement de nom du trongon de la rue
Baker situee entre la rue Kitchener et la rue Somerset par rue Magazine.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees
relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil soient adoptees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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
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8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
10. Consideration of By-laws
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Public Record of Motions (Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 11.1 Public Record of
Motions be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Archive publique des motions (maire suppleant Chase)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 11. 1, Archive publique des
motions, soit reporte au prochain conseil en seance ordinaire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Saint John West Business Association Business Improvement Area
(Councillor Farren)
12.1 Common Clerk: Proposed West Side Business Improvement Area
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED item 11.2 Saint John West Business
Association Business Improvement Area and item 12.1 be tabled until the next regular
meeting of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Zone d'amelioration des affaires - Saint John West Business Association
(conseiller Farren)
12.1 Greffiere communale : Projet de zone d'amelioration des affaires dans le
quartier West Side
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 11.2, Zone d'amelioration
des affaires - Saint John West Business Association, et que le point 12.1 soient reportes
a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Councillor Titus and the City Solicitor withdrew from the meeting)
11.3 Public Inquiry into City Pension Plan (Councillor Farren)
Councillors discussed the Mayor's proposal to vote on the issue
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted document entitled
Public Inquiry into City Pension Plan be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Le conseiller Titus et I'avocat municipal quittent la reunion.)
11.3 Enquete publique sur le regime de retraite de la Ville (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
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RESOLU que le document soumis intitule Enquete
publique sur le regime de retraite de la Ville soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
11.3a Appointments to Committees
Councillors discussed the proposal to vote on the issue of having a public inquiry into
The City of Saint John Pension Plan immediately and Council reiterated its position that
as previously decided, it be referred to the Nominating Committee.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Common Council form a
committee consisting of the Mayor and two Councillors for the purpose of providing a
recommendation to Council respecting the engagement of outside legal counsel to
address the feasibility of proceeding to a public inquiry of the pension plan under our
City's legislation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that advertising proceed to solicit
interest in the City's representation on the Saint John Port Authority which will be vacant
in May 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Titus and the City Solicitor reentered the meeting)
11.3a) Nominations aux comites
Les conseillers ont discute la proposition pour voter sur le probleme d'avoir une enquete
publique sur le regime de retraite conformement immediatement et Conseil a reitere sa
position qui comme auparavant net, it est refere au Comite des candidatures.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil communal cree un comite
constitue du maire et de deux conseillers afin de fournir une recommandation au conseil
concernant 1'engagement de conseillers juridiques independants pour etudier la
possibilite de proceder a une enquete publique sur le regime de retraite conformement
aux dispositions Iegislatives de notre Ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la promotion se poursuive pour
susciter un interet relativement au poste de representant de la Ville de I'Administration
portuaire de Saint John, qui sera vacant en mai 2009.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Titus et I'avocat municipal sont de nouveau presents a la seance.)
11.4 Council Inquiries to Staff (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that staff employed by The City of
Saint John shall answer the question of a member of Common Council unless:
1) The information would breach the province of New Brunswick's Protection of
Personal Information Act; or
2) Gathering the information would take significant time away from the
employee's regular duties.
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In the case of #1 above the particular section of the Protection of Personal Information
Act shall be referenced. In the case of exception #2 above, the employee shall provide
a time when the information will be available.
The City Solicitor stated that the proposed resolution is similar to a resolution of Council
that was adopted earlier this year which was referred to him; he remarked that he
anticipates having a report prepared for the next meeting of Council.
Responding to a question of Council, the City Solicitor stated that employees of The City
of Saint John, with the exception of the four positions that report directly to Council,
report to the City Manager. He remarked that the authority of Common Council exists in
the body and not in any individual member of Council, with very few exceptions.
The City Manager stated that any policy made by Council is a matter of public record
and that staff should always make the information available to Council members upon
request. He suggested that individual Council members contact him directly if a situation
arises whereby they encounter any difficulty when trying to access public records.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that item 11.4 Council Inquiries to staff
be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Sullivan
voting nay.
11.4 Demandes formulees par le conseil a ('intention du personnel
(conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le personnel employe par The City of
Saint John reponde a la question d'un membre du conseil communal a moins que :
1) ('information ne contrevienne a la Loi surla protection des renseignements
personnels de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick;
2) le rassemblement de renseignements ne demande trop de temps a I'employe
pendant 1'exercice de ses fonctions regulieres.
Dans le premier cas susmentionne, la section particuliere de la Loi surla protection des
renseignements personnels doit titre citee. Dans le deuxieme cas susmentionne,
I'employe doit indiquer a quel moment les renseignements seront disponibles.
L'avocat municipal declare que la resolution proposee est semblable a la resolution du
conseil adoptee plus tot cette annee et qui lui a ete adressee; it indique qu'il prevoit la
preparation d'un rapport pour la prochaine seance du conseil.
En reponse a une question du conseil, I'avocat municipal indique que les employes de
The City of Saint John, a 1'exception des quatre postes relevant directement du conseil,
relevent du directeur general. 11 fait remarquer que c'est 1'ensemble des membres du
conseil qui detient I'autorite du conseil communal et non un membre particulier du
conseil, a quelques exceptions pres.
Le directeur general indique que toute politique etablie par le conseil entre dans le cadre
des archives publiques et que le personnel devrait toujours mettre Ies renseignements a
la disposition des membres du conseil sur demande. 11 suggere que Ies membres
individuels du conseil communiquent directement avec Iui dans le cas oo its
eprouveraient des problemes en essayant d'acceder aux archives publiques.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le point 11.4, Demandes formulees
par le conseil a l'intention du personnel, soit reporte a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du
conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Sullivan vote
contre la proposition.
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11.5 Follow-Through on Motions (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council be provided with a bi
weekly update with respect to outstanding motions passed by Council.
Responding to a question of Council, the Common Clerk stated that preparing the
proposed document on a bi-weekly basis would create a considerable amount of work
for the Clerk's office.
Councillor Sullivan proposed an amendment to which the seconder agreed.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council be provided with a
monthly update with respect to outstanding motions passed by Council.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Snook, Higgins, McGuire and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council be provided with an
update with respect to outstanding motions 4 times per year.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Sullivan
and Mott voting nay.
11.5 Donner suite aux propositions (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'une mise a jour bihebdomadaire soit
presentee au conseil quant aux propositions en suspens adoptees par le conseil.
En reponse a une question du conseil, le greffier communal precise que la preparation
du document propose sur une base bihebdomadaire entrainerait une charge
considerable de travail pour le bureau du greffier.
Le conseiller Sullivan propose une modification et I'appuyeur y consent.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'une mise a jour mensuelle soit
presentee au conseil quant aux propositions en suspens adoptees par le conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que Ies
conseillers Court, Snook, Higgins, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'une mise a jour soit presentee quatre
fois par an au conseil quant aux propositions en suspens.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Sullivan et
Mott votent contre la proposition.
11.6 West Saint John Recreational Opportunity - Lancaster Kiwanis Field
Project (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager convene a
meeting with Mr. Jim Sullivan and appropriate City staff to discuss the Lancaster Kiwanis
Field Project.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Possibilite recreative dans Saint John Ouest - Projet de terrain Kiwanis de
Lancaster (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general convoque une
reunion avec M. Jim Sullivan et le personnel municipal approprie pour aborder le projet
de terrain Kiwanis de Lancaster.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.7 West Saint John Economic Development (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled West
Saint John Economic Development be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.7 Developpement economique dans Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
Developpement economique dans Saint John Ouest soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.8 Westfield Road - Area Snow Clearance for Roads and Sidewalks
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Westfield Road - Area Snow Clearance for Roads and Sidewalks be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.8 Chemin Westfield - Deneigement de chemin et des trottoirs
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
Chemin Westfield - Deneigement de chemin et des trottoirs soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Proposed Business West Side Improvement Area
Refer to item 11.2.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale : Projet de zone d'amelioration des affaires dans le
quartier West Side
Voir le point 11.2.
12.2 City Solicitor: Inclusionary Zoning
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Inclusionary Zoning be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Councillor McGuire be appointed
by Council to pursue the issue of Inclusionary Zoning; and further, that he update
Council with a progress report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Avocat municipal : Zonage d'inclusion
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule Zonage
d'inclusion soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseiller McGuire soit nomme par
le conseil afin d'approfondir la question du zonage d'inclusion et qu'il tienne le conseil
informe par I'intermediaire d'un rapport d'etape.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Solicitor: Traffic By-Law Amendments
Consideration was given to a submitted report from the City Solicitor entitled Winter On-
Street Parking and the Depositing of Snow and Ice on Streets and Sidewalks - By-Law
Amendments.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made
under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto," amending
"Schedule A" to regulate parking times on Coburg St. and Waterloo St., 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
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle
Act, 1973, and amendments thereto."
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made
under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto," amending
"Schedule A" to regulate parking times on Coburg St. and Waterloo St., 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
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle
Act, 1973, and amendments thereto."
12.3 Avocat municipal : Modifications de I'arrete sur la circulation
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete
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modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en
vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant
1'« annexe A » afin de reglementer Ies heures de stationnement sur rue Coburg et rue
Waterloo, fasse l'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 a la
circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule < Arrete
modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John edicte en
vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant
1'« annexe A » afin de reglementer Ies heures de stationnement rue Coburg et rue
Waterloo, 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 a la
circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes
12.4 City Manager: Lead Results Update
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the submitted report regarding the
2008 Annual Water report entitled Lead Results Update be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general : Le point sur les resultats
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le rapport sur le sujet du 2008
rapport Annuel d'Eau soumis intitule Le point sur Ies resultats soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Solicitor: Pension Act Amendments Legal Advice
(Councillor Killen withdrew from the meeting)
Referring to a submitted report, the City Solicitor advised Council that, by virtue of his
membership in the Pension plan, he has a conflict of interest with a recent Council
resolution directing him to prepare the text of changes to the City of Saint John Pension
Act (the Act). Mr. Nugent recommended that Council hire outside legal counsel to
complete this work.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council retain outside
legal counsel to prepare the text of changes to the City of Saint John Pension Act (the
Act).
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Farren, Mott, Court and Higgins voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor continue to
prepare the text of changes to the City of Saint John Pension Act (the Act).
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and
Sullivan voting nay.
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(Councillor Killen re-entered the meeting)
12.5 Avocat municipal : Conseil juridique en ce qui concerne les modifications
relatives a la Loi sur le regime de retraite
(Le conseiller Killen quitte la reunion.)
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, I'avocat municipal indique au
conseil qu'en raison de son adhesion au regime de retraite, it est en conflit d'interets
relativement a une resolution recente du conseil qui le charge de preparer le texte sur
Ies modifications a apporter a la Loi sur le regime de retraite de la Ville de Saint John (la
Loi). M. Nugent recommande au conseil de recourir aux services d'un expert juridique
externe pour executer ce travail.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal retienne Ies
services d'un expert juridique externe pour preparer le texte sur Ies modifications a
apporter a la Loi sur le regime de retraite de la Ville de Saint John (la Loi).
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que Ies
conseillers Farren, Mott, Court et Higgins votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'avocat municipal poursuive la
preparation du texte sur Ies modifications a apporter a la Loi surle regime de retraite de
la Ville de Saint John (la Loi).
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
(Le conseiller Killen est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
12.6 City Manager: Sustainable Transportation Plan
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report from the City
Manager entitled Sustainable Transportation Plan be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
12.6 Directeur general : Plan de transport durable
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le directeur
general intitule Plan de transport durable soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
12.7 Commissioner of Finance: Capital Financing
His Worship the Mayor gave the following Notice of Motion: "I do hereby give Notice that
I will, at a meeting of Common Council held after the expiration of 30 days from this day,
move or cause to be moved, the following resolution: Namely,
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the
public interest for the following Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that
is to say:
The City of Saint John
Proposed issue of Debentures
To Be Dated On or After April 22, 2009
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Purpose of Issue
GENERALFUND
General Government
Protective Services
Transportation Services
Economic Development
Parks and Recreation
WATER & SEWERAGE UTILITY
Water System
Sewer System
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT
TOTAL
$ 500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 5,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 1,000,000
14, 000, 000
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
$ 17, 000, 000
THEREFORE RESOLVED that debentures be issued under provisions of the Acts of
Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the amount
of $17,000,000.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
12.7 Commissaire aux finances : Financement des immobilisations
Le maire donne lecture de l'avis de motion suivant : « Je vous avise, par les presentes,
qu'au cours d'une seance du conseil communal, devant titre tenue a la suite de
1'expiration d'un delai de trente jours a compter de ce jour, je presenterai ou ferai
presenter la resolution suivante,
a savoir
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
IL EST RESOLU que, compte tenu de la necessite,
dans l'interet public, de proceder a ('execution de travaux municipaux et d'apporter
certaines ameliorations municipales, relativement aux elements enumeres ci-dessous
The City of Saint John
Emissions d'obligations proposees
Date d'emission : le 22 Avril, 2009 ou plus tard
FONDS D'ADMINISTRATION
Administration generale
500 000 $
Services de protection
3 500 000 $
Services de transport
5 500 000 $
Developpement economique
3 500 000 $
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Services de loisirs et culture 1 000 000 $
14 000 000 $
RESEAU D'AQUEDUC ET D'EGOUTS
Reseau d'aqueduc 1,000000$
Reseau d'egouts 500 000 $
1 500 000 $
COMMISSION DES TRANSPORTS DE SAINT JOHN 1 500000$
TOTAL 17 000 000 $
EN CONSEQUENCE, IL EST RESOLU que des debentures soient emises
conformement aux dispositions de la Loi 52 de I'Assemblee, Victoria, chapitre 27,
article 29, ainsi que Ies modifications afferentes, pour la somme de 17 000 000
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee: Terms of Reference
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 13.1 Finance Committee:
Terms of Reference be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council.
Councillor Titus withdrew the Tabling motion with the consent of the Seconder.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance
Committee, Council refer the Terms of Reference of the Finance Committee to the City
Solicitor for review and recommendation for any necessary changes with respect to the
additional roles Council has requested for the Finance Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite des finances : Mandat
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 13.1, Comite des finances :
Mandat, soit reporte a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil.
Le conseiller Titus retire la proposition visant a reporter 1'examen de ce point avec
I'accord de l'appuyeur.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
des finances, le conseil presente le mandat du comite des finances a l'avocat municipal
aux fins d'examen et de recommandations concernant toute modification necessaire
quant aux roles supplementaires exiges par le conseil a 1'egard du comite des finances.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Finance Committee: Financial Advisory Services for Pension Plan Review
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On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance
Committee, Council engage the Services of Morneau Sobeco to review possible
changes to the pension plan and the effect of these changes in reducing liabilities, cost
and the impact to plan members.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Higgins and Farren voting nay.
13.2 Comite des finances : Services consultatifs financiers aux fins de 1'examen
du regime de retraite
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
des finances, le conseil retienne les services de Morneau Sobeco pour etudier les
modifications possibles a apporter au regime de retraite ainsi que 1'effet de ces dernieres
sur la diminution des responsabilites, des frais et des repercussions pour Ies membres
du regime.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court,
Higgins et Farren votent contre la proposition.
13.3 Committee of the Whole Report: Terms and Conditions of Employment -
Management and Professional Personnel
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting)
A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities, advised Council that there
was one change to the document on page 14
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that on the recommendation of
Committee of the Whole, that Common Council approve the submitted Terms and
Conditions of Employment for the Management/Professional Personnel as submitted
with an effective date of January 1, 2009.
Councillor Higgins indicated that she could not support the motion due to the cost.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and
Higgins voting nay.
13.3 Rapport du Comite plenier : Conditions de travail du personnel de direction
et des employes professionnels
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.)
A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint, charge des programmes et des priorites, indique
qu'une modification a ete apportee au document.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, sur la recommandation du Comite
plenier, le conseil communal approuve Ies conditions de travail du personnel de direction
et des employes professionnels soumises et dont la date d'entree en vigueur etait le
1 e, janvier 2009.
La conseillere Higgins indique qu'elle ne peut appuyer cette proposition en raison du
coot.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Higgins votent contre la proposition.
13.4 Committee of the Whole: Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met earlier this evening, Council makes the following
appointments:
Rockwood Park Advisory Board: Appoint Margaret Urquhart for a one year term
ending March 16, 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.4 Comite plenier : Nominations aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le Comite
plenier, s'etant reuni plus tot en soiree, le conseil procede aux nominations suivantes
Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood : Nomination de Margaret Urquhart pour une
periode d'un an se terminant le 16 mars 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.5 Water Committee: Water Committee Report
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Water
Committee, Council send a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of the
Province re-stating that Clean, Safe, Drinking Water is the number one priority of the
City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Comite compose des membres de Saint John Water : Rapport presente par
Saint John Water
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
compose des membres de Saint John Water, le conseil envoie une lettre au premier
ministre du Canada et au premier ministre de la province en indiquant de nouveau que
la salubrite et la proprete de 1'eau potable constituent la priorite absolue de The City of
Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Rezoning Application for 1671 Sandy Point Rd, City Owned Harrigan Lake
Property, by North Star Holdings Inc.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council authorize staff to continue to negotiate a purchase price for the
property at civic #1671 Sandy Point Road, being a portion of PID number 418129, along
with terms and conditions for an agreement with North Star Holdings Limited exclusively
for a period not to exceed August 31, 2009, or until such time as North Star Holdings
Ltd. has stated in writing they are no longer interested in pursuing the aforementioned
property, whichever is the sooner of the two; and further
2. That North Star Holdings Ltd. be authorized to seek an amendment to the Municipal
Plan and apply for a rezoning of the subject parcel. However, Common Council is not
explicitly or implicitly obligated to approve any amendment to the Municipal Plan or any
rezoning; and further
3. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any documents required
to facilitate this process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Demande de rezonage visant le 1671, chemin Sandy Point (propriete du lac
Harringan appartenant a la municipalite) presentee par North Star
Holdings Inc.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que :
1. le conseil communal autorise le personnel a continuer de negocier un prix d'achat
pour la propriete situee au 1671, chemin Sandy Point (parcelle de terrain portant le
NID 418129), ainsi que des modalites en vue d'une entente avec 1'entreprise North Star
Holdings Limited exclusivement, pour une periode n'excedant pas le 31 aout 2009 ou
jusqu'a la date indiquee par ecrit par North Star Holdings Ltd. a Iaquelle Iadite entreprise
ne sera plus interessee par I'achat de la propriete (selon la plus courte periode);
2. 1'entreprise North Star Holdings Ltd. soit autorisee a presenter une demande de
modification du plan municipal et de rezonage relativement a Iadite parcelle. Toutefois,
le conseil communal n'a pas l'obligation implicite ou explicite d'approuver toute
modification du plan municipal ou de rezonage;
3. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la documentation
necessaire pour faciliter ce processus.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range Report
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the proposed fee structure as
outlined in the submitted report entitled Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving
Range be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Rapport sur le terrain de golf et champ d'exercice de golf aquatique du
parc Rockwood
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la grille tarifaire proposee, presentee
dans le rapport depose intitule Rapport sur le terrain de golf et champ d'exercice de golf
aquatique du parc Rockwood, soit approuvee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.2 Symphony New Brunswick Request for Funding
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the request for funding from
Symphony New Brunswick be referred to City Manager.
The City Manager stated that Council has access to $25, 000 in an unspecified grants
budget; he recommended that if Council is prepared to support the Symphony New
Brunswick request that it utilize $5,000 from this budget.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council provide $5,000 to
Symphony New Brunswick from the unspecified grant budget.
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Councillor Sullivan indicated that he could not support this motion as he is concerned
that many other groups seeking funds will come forward and he is concerned that these
funds will soon be depleted.
Councillor McGuire stated that he agreed with Councillor Sullivan and that he would not
support this motion.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Killen,
McGuire, Mott, and Sullivan voting nay.
15.2 Demande de subvention presentee par I'Orchestre symphonique du
Nouveau-Brunswick
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la demande de financement revue de
I'Orchestre symphonique du Nouveau-Brunswick soit transmise au directeur general.
Le directeur general indique que le conseil dispose de 25 000 $ dans un budget de
subventions non precise; it recommande au conseil, dans 1'eventualite o6 ce dernier
serait pret a appuyer la demande de I'Orchestre symphonique du Nouveau-Brunswick,
d'utiliser 5 000 $ de ce budget.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil fournisse 5 000 $ a
I'Orchestre symphonique du Nouveau-Brunswick provenant du budget de subventions
non precise.
Le conseiller Sullivan indique qu'il ne peut appuyer cette proposition, car it s'inquiete a
propos du fait que de nombreux autres groupes necessitant des fonds se presenteront
et que ces fonds seront bientot epuises.
Le conseiller McGuire precise qu'il est d'accord avec le conseiller Sullivan et qu'il
n'appuie pas cette proposition.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Killen,
McGuire, Mott et Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 10.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale