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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING -THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL -April 14t", 6:15 P.M. and April 20t", 6:00 P.M., 2009
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
-and-
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; P. Bentley,
Engineer for Buildings and Inspection Services; D. Parks, 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 14 AVRIL 2009, A 18 H 15, ET LE 20 AVRIL 2009, A 18 H
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody,
commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest,
commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; P. Bentley,
ingenieur aux services d'inspection et des batiments; D. Parks,
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 Eric Finney, Rector of St. James
The Less Anglican Church, offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court. Le reverend Eric Finney, pasteur de I'eglise
anglicane St. James the Less, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on March 23, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du
Conseil communal tenue le 23 mars 2009 soit approuve.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Maguire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items: 13.5 Committee of the Whole -MPNU Association:
Annual Wage Increases for the Management Group;13.6 Appointment of Arbitration
Board in the Matter of Collective Bargaining Between The City of Saint John and the
Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, I.A.F.F., Local 771 and move item 13.1, Arbor Day
Committee Update with Item 7.1.
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 reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants :13.5 Comite plenier -Management
Profession Non-Union Association (MPNU) (association des gestionnaires, des
professionnels et des employes non syndiques) :Augmentations salariales annuelles
pour le groupe d'employes cadres; 13.6 Nomination au Conseil d'arbitrage relativement
aux negociations collectives entre The City of Saint John et la section locale 771 (IAFF)
de ('Association des pompiers de Saint John et remplacement du point 13.1 Le point sur
le comite permanent de La journee de I'arbre par le point 7.1.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1. Common Council accept the proposal submitted by the Mispec Park
Recreation Committee Inc. for the operation of Mispec Park for the 2009 year; and
further that
2. A grant in the amount of $28,500 be provided to the Mispec Park Recreation
Committee Inc. as outlined in the submitted report; and further that
3. Common Council approve expenditures up to $9,000 for Building and
Inspection Services to carry out remedial repairs to Mispec Park buildings and stairs;
and further that
4. The City Solicitor be directed to prepare the appropriate documents; and
further that
5. The mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the documents.
5.2 That Common Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a four year lease
of the Carnegie Building to the Saint John Arts Centre Inc.
5.3 That Common Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a seasonal
license with Hargo Jet Boat Inc. for the use of the Red School House as a bicycle rental
location.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1) The City of Saint John implement the Click2Gov Parking Tickets Module for
the general public; and further
2) The Communications Department be authorized to provide the necessary
communication to the general public.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance be
given authority to disburse funds related to the 225 Celebration to the extent provided for
in the 2009 General Fund Operating Budget pending the determination of the Cultural
Capital of Canada funding application at which time an update will be provided to
Common Council.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the
public hearings for the rezoning applications of Brett Taylor (37 Northumberland Avenue)
and Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. (83 Hawthorne Avenue / 90 Parks Street
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Extension) for Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the
applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
5.7 That the Care Connections request for funding be referred to the City Manager.
5.8 That the Griffin letter regarding Saint John Industrial Parks be referred to the City
Manager and to Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.
5.9 That, pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick,
the Common Council of The City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following
member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By-Law Enforcement Officer with
the responsibility and authority to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By-Law and
the provisions of Section 5, Section 7, Section 8(1), and Section 15 of the Saint John
Traffic By-Law, namely: Allen David Wickens;
And further, that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee
ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the
appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.10 That, pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick,
the Common Council of The City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following
member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By-Law Enforcement Officer with
the responsibility and authority to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By-Law and
the provisions of Section 5, Section 7, Section 8(1), and Section 15 of the Saint John
Traffic By-Law, namely: Daniel Desjardins;
And further, that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee
ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the
appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.11 That Adrianus Vanden Biggelaar is hereby designated and authorized to lay
informations in the Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick for breach of the
Saint John Parking Meter By-Law and the Saint John Traffic By-Law, and this
appointment and authorization shall continue until he ceases to be an employee of the
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, or until it is rescinded by Common Council,
whichever comes first.
5.12 That the Reid letter of thanks to Mayor and Common Council be received for
information.
5.13 That the submitted report entitled Contract 2008-9: Watermain Cleaning and
Lining Phase 4, be received for information.
5.14 Refer to item 14.1
5.15 That the submitted report entitled Public Information Session -Eastern
Wastewater Treatment Facility, be received for information.
5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Dillon Consulting for
engineering services (design and construction management) for Harbourview
Subdivision water system and Beaverbrook Avenue watermain installation project, be
accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
appropriate documentation in that regard.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively, with the exception of item 5.14 Design and
Construction Management Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility, which has been
identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general
1. le conseil communal accepte la proposition presentee par Mispec Park
Recreation Committee Inc. (comite sur les loisirs du parc Mispec) relative a ('exploitation
du parc Mispec pendant I'annee 2009;
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2. le conseil communal octroie une subvention de 28 500 $ au Mispec Park
Recreation Committee Inc. comme I'indique le rapport soumis;
3. le conseil communal approuve les depenses jusqu'a concurrence de 9 000 $
pour permettre aux Services d'inspection et des batiments d'effectuer les reparations
necessaires des batiments et des escaliers du parc Mispec;
4. I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger toute documentation exigee;
5. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer cette documentation.
5.2 Que le conseil communal autorise le directeur general a negocier un bail de
quatre ans de I'immeuble Carnegie au Centre des arts de Saint John Inc.
5.3 Que le conseil communal autorise le directeur general a negocier un permis
saisonnier avec Hargo Jet Boat Inc. relativement a ('utilisation de Little Red School
House comme local de location de bicyclettes.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general
1) The City of Saint John mette en oeuvre le module de contraventions de
stationnement Click2Gov pour le grand public;
2) le service de communications soit autorise a fournir les communications
necessaires au grand public.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le commissaire aux finances
soit autorise a verser des sommes relativement aux celebrations du 225e anniversaire
comme elles sont prevues dans le budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration
de 2009 en attendant Tissue de la demande de financement de la capitale culturelle du
Canada. Des lors, une mise a jour sera presentee au conseil communal.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal prevoie
les audiences publiques relatives aux demandes de rezonage de Brett Taylor, situee au
37, avenue Northumberland et de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., situee au 83,
avenue Hawthorne/90, prolongement de la rue Parks, le lundi 11 mai 2009 a 19 h dans
la salle du conseil et que les demandes soient soumises au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme aux fins de la presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.7 Que la lettre de demande de financement revue de Care Connections soit
transmise au directeur general.
5.8 Que la lettre revue de Griffin relative aux pares industriels de Saint John soit
transmise au directeur general et a Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.
5.9 RESOLU qu'en vertu de Particle 14 de la Loi sur la police de la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, le conseil communal de The City of Saint John, par les presentes,
nomme le membre suivant du Corps canadien des commissaires, a titre d'agent charge
de ('execution des arretes municipaux, investi de la responsabilite et de I'autorite
d'appliquer les dispositions de I'arrete sur les parcometres et les dispositions des
articles 5, 7, 8(1) et 15 de I'arrete sur la circulation, notamment :Allen David Wickens;
En outre, que cette nomination demeure en vigueur jusqu'a ce que cette
personne cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou jusqu'a ce que
la nomination soit annulee par le conseil communal, selon la premiere eventualite.
5.10 RESOLU qu'en vertu de Particle 14 de la Loi sur la police de la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, le conseil communal de The City of Saint John, par les presentes,
nomme le membre suivant du Corps canadien des commissaires, a titre d'agent charge
de ('execution des arretes municipaux, investi de la responsabilite et de I'autorite
d'appliquer les dispositions de I'arrete sur les parcometres et les dispositions des
articles 5, 7, 8(1) et 15 de I'arrete sur la circulation, notamment :Daniel Desjardins;
En outre, que cette nomination demeure en vigueur jusqu'a ce que cette
personne cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou jusqu'a ce que
la nomination soit annulee par le conseil communal, selon la premiere eventualite.
5.11 Qu'Adrianus Vanden Biggelaar soit, par les presentes, nomme et autorise a
deposer aupres de la Cour provinciale du Nouveau-Brunswick des denonciations
relatives aux infractions commises a I'encontre de I'arrete sur les parcometres dans The
City of Saint John et I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans The City of Saint John, et que la
nomination et les autorisations demeurent en vigueur jusqu'a ce que cette personne
cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou jusqu'a ce que la
nomination soit annulee par le conseil communal, selon la premiere eventualite.
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5.12 Que la lettre revue de M. Reid remerciant le maire et le conseil communal soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
5.13 Que le rapport soumis sur le contrat n° 2008-9 relatif au nettoyage et au
revetement interieur de la conduite d'eau principale, phase 4, soit accepte a titre
informatif.
5.14 Voir le point 14.1
5.15 Que le rapport presente concernant la seance informative publique relative a
('installation de traitement des eaux usees situee dans le quartier est soit accepte a titre
informatif.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la proposition presentee par
Dillon Consulting visant les services d'ingenierie (gestion de la conception et de la
construction) relativement au reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview et au projet
d'installation dune conduite d'eau a ('avenue Beaverbrook soit acceptee et que le maire
et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion du point 5.14,
Gestion de la conception et de la construction de ('installation de traitement des eaux
usees situee dans le quartier est, et qui a ete selectionnee aux fins de deliberations, soit
adoptee.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Arbour Day April 24, 2009
John.
The Mayor proclaimed Friday, April 24, 2009 as Arbour Day in the City of Saint
7. Proclamation
7.1 La journee de I'arbre, le 24 avril 2009
Le maire declare le vendredi 24 avril 2009 La journee de I'arbre dans The City of
Saint John.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Arbour Day Committee Update
Jeff Britt of JD Irving appeared before Council and provided an update with respect to
Arbour Day.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report entitled Arbour Day
Committee Update be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Le point sur le comite permanent de La journee de I'arbre
Jeff Britt, representant de J.D. Irving, se presente devant le conseil et fait le point sur La
journee de I'arbre.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport concernant la mise a jour
relative au comite permanent de La journee de I'arbre soit reru a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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7.2 Volunteer Appreciation Week
Week.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 19-25, 2009 Volunteer Appreciation
7.2 Semaine d'appreciation des benevoles
Le maire declare la semaine du 19 au 25 avril 2009 Semaine d'appreciation des
benevoles.
7.3 Lions Appreciation Day
John.
The Mayor proclaimed April 21, 2009 Lions Appreciation Day in the City of Saint
7.3 Journee d'appreciation du Lions Club
Le maire declare le 21 avril 2009 Journee d'appreciation du Lions Club dans The
City of Saint John.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment -
1989 Manawagonish Road
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan and
Rezoning Amendments
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning amendments for a parcel of land located at
1989 Manawagonish Road having an area of approximately 1.75 acres, also identified
as a portion of PID number 55163588, from Low Density Residential to Approved
Commercial Development classification and by rezoning the same parcel from "RF"
Rural to "SZ-26" Special Zone #26 to recognize the existing motel as a permitted use as
requested by Kamaljit Sekhon with written objections received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its April 7, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
re-zone a parcel of land located at 1989 Manawagonish Road as described above with
Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
Responding to a question of Council, the Commissioner of Planning and Development
advised Council that the staff recommendation was to deny the application.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the application for the proposed
Municipal Plan By-Law Amendment regarding 1989 Manawagonish Road be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Court voting nay.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the application for the proposed
Zoning By-Law Amendment regarding 1989 Manawagonish Road be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Court voting nay.
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9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant le
1989, chemin Manawagonish
9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification du plan
municipal et le rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal et de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
1989, chemin Manawagonish dune superficie d'environ 1,75 acre et portent le
NID 55163588 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
faible densite a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, en modifiant le zonage de
la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone rurale « RF » a zone speciale
n° 26 « SZ-26 »afin de reconnaitre un motel existent a titre d'usage permis, comme en
a fait la demande Kamaljit Sekhon, et que des oppositions ecrites ont ete revues.
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 7 avril
2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a resolu de recommender ('approbation, telle qu'elle est
soulignee dens la recommendation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal
procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 1989, chemin Manawagonish,
telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par Particle 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
En reponse a une question du conseil, le commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement informe le conseil que le personnel recommande de rejeter la demande.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la demande de modification du plan
municipal visant le 1989, chemin Manawagonish Road soit rejetee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
et le conseiller Court votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la demande relative au projet de
modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 1989, chemin Manawagonish Road soit
rejetee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
et le conseiller Court votent contre la proposition.
9.2(a,b) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 10 Technology Drive -Request to
Withdraw
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the request by Comeau
MacKenzie Architecture, the applicant, to withdraw the proposed zoning by-law
amendment at 10 Technology Drive, be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2a, b) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 10,
promenade Technology - Demande de renonciation
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la demande de Comeau MacKenzie
Architecture, le requerant, de vetiver le projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage
concernant le 10, promenade Technology soit acceptee.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1612 & 1618 Latimore Lake Road
9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 1612 and 1618 Latimore Lake Road, having an area of approximately
4,029 square metres, also identified as a portion of PID Number 55120315 and a portion
of PID Number 55144612, from "RF" Rural to "RFM" Rural and Mobile Home to
recognize the existing use of a mobile home as requested by Karen and Daryl Lunn, with
no objections received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its April 7, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 1612 and
1618 Latimore Lake Road, as described above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1612 and
1618 Latimore Lake Road, having an area of approximately 4,029 square metres, also
identified as a portion of PID Number 55120315 and a portion of PID Number 55144612,
from "RF" Rural to "RFM" Rural and Mobile Home, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1612 and
1618 Latimore Lake Road, having an area of approximately 4,029 square metres, also
identified as a portion of PID Number 55120315 and a portion of PID Number 55144612,
from "RF" Rural to "RFM" Rural and Mobile Home, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
The City of Saint John."
9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant les 1612 et 1618, chemin
Latimore Lake
9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en modifiant a
I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de
terrain dune superficie d'environ 4 029 metres carves situee aux 1612 et 1618, Latimore
Lake et inscrite sous une portion du NID 55120315 et une portion du NID 55144612 afin
de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone rurale « RF » a zone rurale de
maisons mobiles «RFM »afin de reconnaitre I'usage existent dune maison mobile, a la
demande de Karen et Daryl Lunn, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete revue.
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
7 avril 2009, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommender ('approbation de la demande
de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 1612 et au 1618, chemin Latimore Lake,
telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
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Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «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 dune parcelle de terrain situee au
1612 et au 1618, chemin Latimore Lake, dune superficie approximative de 4 029 metres
carres, inscrite sous une pantie du NID 55120315 et une pantie du NID 55144612, afin de
la faire passer de zone rurale « RF » a zone rurale de maisons mobiles «RFM », fasse
I'objet dune premiere lecture.
P, Tissue 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 Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «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 dune parcelle de terrain situee au
1612 et au 1618, chemin Latimore Lake, dune superficie approximative de 4 029 metres
carres, inscrite sous une pantie du NID 55120315 et une pantie du NID 55144612, afin de
la faire passer de zone rurale « RF » a zone rurale de maisons mobiles «RFM », fasse
I'objet dune deuxieme lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John ».
9.4 Proposed By-Law Amendment to Stop Up and Close a Portion of Peel
Street
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 Peel Street, by adding
thereto Section 202 immediately after Section 201 thereof, with no objections received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with Anne Baker, property owner on Peel Street, stating that the parking for her business
would be negatively affected by the closing of Peel Street.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Peel Street by adding thereto Section 202 immediately
after Section 201 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 to Amend a By-Law Respecting
the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Peel Street by adding thereto Section 202 immediately
after Section 201 thereof, be read a second time.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9.4 Modification proposee de I'arrete sur le zonage visant la fermeture et le
barrage d'un tron~on de la rue Peel
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
tronron de la rue Peel, et par I'ajout de Particle 202 a la suite de Particle 201, et
qu'aucune opposition n'a ete revue.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee. Anne Baker,
proprietaire de bien-fonds situe sur la rue Peel, declare que la fermeture de la rue Peel
aurait un effet negatif sur le stationnement pour son entreprise.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de la rue Peel, par I'ajout de Particle 202 a la
suite de Particle 201, fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de la rue Peel, par I'ajout de Particle 202 a la
suite de Particle 201, fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
9.5 Proposed By-Law Amendment to Stop Up and Close a Portion of Chipman
Street
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 Chipman Street, by
adding thereto Section 203 immediately after Section 202 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 favor of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Chipman Street by adding thereto Section 203
immediately after Section 202 thereof, 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 By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting
the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Chipman Street by adding thereto Section 203
immediately after Section 202 thereof, be read a second time
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9.5 Modification proposee de I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture d'un tron~on de la rue Chipman
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
tronron de la rue Chipman et par I'ajout de Particle 203 a la suite de Particle 202, 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 le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de la rue Chipman, par I'ajout de Particle 203 a la
suite de Particle 202, fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de la rue Chipman, par I'ajout de Particle 203 a la
suite de Particle 202, fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
9.6 Proposed By-Law Amendment to Stop Up and Close a Portion of Hazen
Avenue
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 Hazen Avenue, by
adding thereto Section 204 immediately after Section 203 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 favor of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Hazen Avenue by adding thereto Section 204
immediately after Section 203 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 to Amend a By-Law Respecting
the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" regarding a portion of Hazen Avenue by adding thereto Section 204
immediately after Section 203 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9.6 Modification proposee de I'arrete sur le zonage visant la fermeture et le
barrage d'un tron~on de I'avenue Hazen
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
tronron de I'avenue Hazen et par I'ajout de Particle 204 a la suite de Particle 203, 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 le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de ('avenue Hazen, par I'ajout de Particle 204 a la
suite de Particle 203, fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John » relativement a un tronron de ('avenue Hazen, par I'ajout de Particle 204 a la
suite de Particle 203, fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
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8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Enterprise Saint John - 2009 Workplan Highlights
Referring to a submitted presentation, Bob Manning, Chair of Enterprise Saint John and
Steve Carson, CEO, updated Council with respect to the 2009 Enterprise Saint John
workplan.
The Mayor informed Council that it was brought to his attention that a citizen had
intended to speak in favour of a zoning and municipal plan amendment during the public
hearing with respect to item 9.1 Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By- Law
Amendment 1989 Manawagonish Road.
The City Solicitor stated that if Council were to allow the proponents of this rezoning and
municipal plan amendment to appear before Council after the public hearing is finished,
it would effectively be reopening the public hearing which, he advised, would not be in
accordance with the Community Planning Act. Mr. Nugent stated that the applicants
would be required to re-apply for the zoning amendment should they wish to appear
before the Council.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Presentation d'Entreprise Saint John -Faits saillants du plan de travail de
2009
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Bob Manning, president d'Entreprise
Saint John, et Steve Carson, president-directeur general, informent le conseil du plan de
travail de 2009 d'Enterprise Saint John.
Le maire indique au conseil qu'on lui a souligne qu'un citoyen desire exprimer son
soutien quant a la modification du plan municipal et du zonage pendant la presentation
publique relativement au point 9.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete
de zonage visant le 1989, chemin Manawagonish.
L'avocat municipal indique que si le conseil permet aux promoteurs de ce projet de
modification du plan municipal et de rezonage de se presenter devant le conseil
maintenant, cette situation va en realite rouvrir ('audience publique, ce qui, precise-t-il,
nest pas conforme a la Loi surl'urbanisme. M. Nugent explique que les postulants
doivent presenter de nouveau une demande de modification de zonage s'ils desirent se
presenter devant le conseil.
3.1 Winter Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks
Referring to a submitted report, the Commission of Municipal Operations updated
Council with respect to the winter management plan for streets and sidewalks in Saint
John.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the report entitled Winter
Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks be referred to the City Manager for a
response to the concerns expressed by the Council respecting the plan; and further that
the report include a value for money exercise and public engagement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors McGuire
and Snook voting nay.
3.1 Plan de gestion hivernal pour les rues et les trottoirs
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, le commissaire aux operations
municipales informe le conseil du plan de gestion hivernal pour les rues et les trottoirs
de Saint John.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport concernant le plan de
gestion hivernal pour les rues et les trottoirs soit transmis au directeur general pour
obtenir une reponse aux questions soulevees par le conseil relativement au plan et,
qu'en outre, le rapport comprenne une valeur pour les exercices financiers et
I'interessement du public.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers McGuire et
Snook votent contre la proposition.
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13.3 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
Councillor Higgins provided an update to Council with respect to a fundraising dinner for
PROKids, Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids, taking place on April 25th, 2009 at
the Delta Hotel.
13.3 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux
comites
Le conseiller Higgins fournit au conseil une mise a jour quant au souper-benefice pour
P.R.O. KIDS -Positive Recreation for Kids qui aura lieu le 25 avril 2009 a I'hotel Delta.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 185-187 Golden Grove Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By-
LawAmendment regarding 185-187 Golden Grove Road be referred to the Planning
Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on May 11th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 185-187, chemin
Golden Grove
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan
municipal visant le 185-187, chemin Golden Grove soit transmis au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de
recommandations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et qu'une audience
publique soit fixee au 11 mai 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue
East
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal
Plan By-Law Amendment regarding 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East be
referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the
necessary advertising be authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on May 11, 2009 at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant les 188 et 196, avenue
Mount Pleasant Est
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le projet de modification du
plan municipal visant les 188 et 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est soit transmis au
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la
presentation de recommandations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et
qu'une audience publique soit fixee au 11 mai 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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15.0 Saint John Airport Inc. -Submission for the Building Canada Fund
Communities (Airports) Component
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council send a letter of support to
the Saint John Airport Inc. Board of Directors indicating that the City of Saint John
welcomes and supports the Saint John Airport Inc.'s participation in the Communities
Component (Airports) of the Building Canada Fund in view of its key role as an
economic enabler, and an essential component for activity in the region.
voting nay
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned
until April 20, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mayor Court advised that the meeting will resume Monday, April 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber and will commence with item 10.3(a,b).
15.0 Saint John Airport Inc. - Soumission dans le cadre du volet Collectivites
(aeroports) du Fonds Chantiers Canada
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil envoie au conseil
d'administration de Saint John Airport Inc. une lettre d'appui dans laquelle it est indique
que The City of Saint John approuve la participation de Saint John Airport Inc. dans le
cadre du volet Collectivites (aeroports) du Fonds Chantiers Canada compte tenu de son
role cle en tant que moteur economique et volet essentiel lors d'activites qui se deroulent
dans la region.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la presente reunion soit levee
jusqu'au 20 avril 2009.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire Court indique que la seance se poursuivra le lundi 20 avril 2009 a 18 h, dans la
salle du conseil, et que le point 10.3a, b) sera le premier aborde.
Monday, April 20, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting which began on April 14, 2009.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
-and-
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; B. Keenan,
Manager of Water and Wastewater; A. Poffenroth, Deputy
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services;
C. Thompson, Police Staff Sergeant; E. Gormley, Common Clerk
and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
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Le maire declare que la seance reprend afin de prolonger Celle tenue le 14 avril 2009.
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; B.
Keenan, directeur -eau et eaux usees; A. Poffenroth,
commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments;
C. Thompson, sergent d'etat-major du service de police; ainsi
que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier
communal adjoint.
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.
10.3(a,b) Third Reading - By-Law Amendments -Winter On-Street Parking and the
Depositing of Snow and Ice on Streets and Sidewalks
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that items 10.3 (a) and 10.3(b)Third
Reading -Bylaw Amendment Winter On-Street Parking and Depositing of Snow and
Ice on Streets and Sidewalks be tabled pending a report from the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.3a, b) Troisieme lecture -Modification de I'arrete concernant le stationnement
sur la rue en hiver et ('accumulation de neige et de glace sur les rues et
les trottoirs
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que la troisieme lecture des points 10.3a)
et 10.3b) relatifs a la modification de I'arrete concernant le stationnement sur la rue en
hiver et ('accumulation de neige et de glace sur les rues et les trottoirs soit reportee
jusqu'a ce qu'un rapport soit reru du directeur general.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.0 Public Process -Further Developing Accountability and Transparency
(Deputy Mayor Chase)
12.2 Committee of the Whole Recommendations to Council
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 11.0 Public Process -
Further Developing Accountability and Transparency be removed from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that item 12.2 Committee of the Whole
Recommendations to Council be moved forward on the agenda.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council, as part of its rules of
procedure, implement the rule that any item brought from closed session of Committee
of the Whole must be tabled on the subsequent meeting of an open session and only
considered in a following open session of Council with at least a week in separation.
Referring to the submitted report entitled Committee of the Whole Recommendations to
Council, the City Manager outlined the details of the document.
The majority of Council members indicated that they do not agree with the motion as it
would create more restrictions than necessary and also it could cause financial and legal
problems for the City. Council members also remarked that Council presently has the
ability to table Committee of the Whole closed items to a later date and therefore the
present motion would not be necessary.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Higgins, Killen, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Snook, and Sullivan voting
nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the item 12.2 Committee of the
Whole Recommendations to Council be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.0 Processus public -Valorisation accrue de la transparence et de ('obligation
de rendre compte (maire suppleant Chase)
12.2 Recommandations du comite plenier a ('intention du conseil
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 11.0 Processus public -
Valorisation accrue de la transparence et de ('obligation de rendre compte soit retire.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 12.2 Recommandations du
comite plenier a ('intention du conseil soit avance dans I'ordre du jour.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil, dans le cadre de ses
regles de procedure, applique la regle selon laquelle tous les points evoques dans une
reunion privee ou en comite plenier doivent titre soumis a la discussion lors de la seance
publique suivante et uniquement pris en compte dans une seance publique du conseil
se tenant apres un intervalle d'au moins une semaine.
Se rapportant au rapport presente concernant les recommandations du comite plenier a
('intention du conseil, le directeur general souligne les details du document.
La majorite des membres du conseil indiquent qu'ils ne sont pas d'accord avec la
proposition, car elle creerait plus de restrictions que necessaire ainsi que des problemes
financiers et juridiques pour The City of Saint John. Its font egalement remarquer que le
conseil peut, a I'heure actuelle, reporter les points regles du comite plenier a une date
ulterieure et, par consequent, la proposition actuelle ne serait pas necessaire.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les
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conseillers Court, Higgins, Killen, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Snook et Sullivan votent contre
la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 12.2 Recommandations du
comite plenier a ('intention du conseil soit reru a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.1 Letter to Canadian Blood Services (Mayor Court)
On motion of Mayor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council requests the
Mayor to write a letter to the CEO of Canadian Blood Services to reverse the decision to
close the Saint John Blood Service distribution centre and further that this letter be
forwarded to the Premier, Minister of Health, Chair of the bi-partisan Committee of the
Legislative Assembly, MLA Margaret-Ann Blaney and MLA Stewart Jamieson.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.1 Lettre a la Societe canadienne du sang (maire Court)
Proposition du maire Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil communal demande au
maire d'ecrire une lettre au president-directeur general de la Societe canadienne du
sang (SCS) dans laquelle it demande de renverser la decision de fermer le centre de
services transfusionnels de Saint John et que cette lettre soit egalement envoyee au
premier ministre, au ministre de la Sante, au president du comite bipartite de
I'Assemblee legislative, aMargaret-Ann Blaney, deputee provinciale, et a
Stewart Jamieson, depute provincial.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Controlling City Costs (Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that a letter under the Mayor's
signature be sent to every Municipal Agency, Board or Commission stating that
Common Council has the expectation that these agencies, boards and commissions
(ABC's) will impose a two year wage freeze for the years 2009 and 2010 or in the first
two years following the expiration of any labour contract currently in place;
And further, that every other organization requesting funding from the City of
Saint John in 2010 and 2011 must provide the City's Commissioner of Finance
appropriate documentation indicating that wages and salaries within their organization
have been frozen with such documentation being a prerequisite of municipal funding.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Killen voting
nay.
11.2 Controle des Gouts municipaux (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU qu'une lettre portant la signature du maire
soit envoyee a ('ensemble des organismes municipaux, des conseils et des commissions
indiquant que le conseil communal s'attend a ce que ces organismes, conseils et
commissions (trois groupes essentiels) imposent un gel des salaires pendant deux ans
pour les annees 2009 et 2010 ou au cours des deux premieres annees suivant
('expiration de toute convention collective actuellement en vigueur.
De plus, que tous les autres organismes faisant une demande de financement
aupres de The City of Saint John en 2010 et 2011 fournissent au commissaire aux
finances de The City of Saint John tous les documents pertinents dans lesquels it est
indique que les salaires des employes de leurs organismes ont ete geles comme ces
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documents representent une exigence prealable au financement municipal.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, le conseiller Killen ayant
vote contre la proposition.
11.3 Concerns for Future Debt of Our City (Councillor Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the Finance Commissioner
prepare a report within 4 weeks that includes all anticipated and known projects and
costs associated with them that both staff and Council are contemplating over the next
12 to 18 months.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Killen, McGuire, Snook and Titus voting nay.
11.3 Inquietudes au sujet de la dette municipale a venir (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le commissaire aux finances prepare
un rapport, qui comprend tous les projets prevus et connus et leurs couts connexes
envisages par le personnel et le conseil au cours des prochains 12 a 18 mois. Le rapport
devrait titre soumis au conseil dans un delai de quatre semaines.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Court, Killen, McGuire, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition.
11.4 GPS Tracking of City Vehicles (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back with
a recommendation to Council regarding the use of GPS tracking systems to monitor the
use of city vehicles in the delivery of services by June 22, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting
nay.
11.4 Reperage par GPS des vehicules municipaux (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un
rapport contenant des recommandations au conseil concernant ('utilisation de GPS afin
de surveiller ('utilisation des vehicules municipaux pendant la prestation de services. Ce
rapport dolt titre presente au conseil le 22 juin 2009 au plus tard.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote
contre la proposition.
11.5 The Church of Saint Andrew and Saint David -The Abbey Housing Project
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council identify
The Abbey Housing Project as their top priority mixed-income housing project for 2009.
Responding to a question of Council, the City Manager indicated that The City of Saint
John is not currently involved in any other housing project.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.5 Eglise Saint Andrew and Saint David -projet de logements « L'abbaye
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le maire et le conseil determinent le
projet de logements « L'abbaye » comme projet d'habitations mixtes a priorite principale
en 2009.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.6 West Saint John Recreational /Leisure Evaluation (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager and the Director
of Leisure Services, provide Council an evaluation of the "outdoor" recreational /leisure
resources located in the West Saint John Area within the next month. Such an
evaluation should include:
a) The current condition of our resources
b) Enhancement scheduled for 2009 and
c) "blue sky" thinking, presenting a projection for possible growth initiatives for
current or new resources for the 2010 budget process
And further that this be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Evaluation des loisirs dans Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general et le directeur
des Services de loisirs fournissent au conseil une evaluation des ressources en matiere
de loisirs « exterieurs »dans Saint John Ouest au cours du prochain mois. Cette
evaluation dolt comprendre les elements suivants
a) I'etat actuel de nos ressources;
b) les ameliorations prevues en 2009;
c) une reflexion sans limite presentant une prevision des initiatives possibles de
croissance pour les ressources actuelles ou nouvelles dans le cadre du
processus budgetaire de 2010.
De plus, que cette evaluation soit acheminee au Comite consultatif des Services des
loisirs.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters -Municipal Officers
12.1 Cancellation of June 8, 2009 Council Meeting
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the June 8, 2009 meeting of
Council be cancelled to permit Council members to attend the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities conference.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Annulation de la seance du conseil du 8 juin 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la reunion du conseil du 8 juin 2009
soit annulee afin de permettre aux membres du conseil de participer a la conference de
la Federation canadienne des municipalites.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.3 Vibrant Communities -Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the
Vibrant Communities grant request for a neighbourhood economic development project
in the amount of $19,000 from the Neighbourhood Stimulation Grant program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Communautes vivantes -Subvention d'encouragement de I'amenagement
du voisinage
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la
demande de subvention de I'organisme Communautes vivantes visant un projet
economique d'amenagement du voisinage en accordant une subvention de 19 000 $ a
partir du programme de subvention d'encouragement de I'amenagement du voisinage.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Demolition of Structurally Unsound Building at 8-10 Brinley Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council hereby directs that one or more of the Officers appointed
and designated by Council for the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises
and Dangerous Buildings By-Law, arrange for the demolition of the buildings at 8-10
Brinley Street at a cost of less than $25,000 and in accordance with the applicable City
purchasing policies.
Referring to a submitted report, P. Bentley, Engineer for Building and Inspection
Services, updated Council with respect to the proposed demolition of the structurally
unsound building at 8-10 Brinley Street.
Responding to a question of Council, the City Solicitor indicated that if the City were to
have a property demolished by virtue of its compromised structural integrity, then the
City must demonstrate to the Province that reasonable steps have been taken to recover
the costs incurred by the municipality. Mr. Nugent explained that the Province will then
indemnify the City for the costs that it incurred and those costs would then be treated by
the Province as a lien on the property, which is collected through the property tax
system.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Demolition du batiment en mauvais etat en raison de sa structure situe au
8-10, rue Brinley
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, le conseil communal mandate, par les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents
nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a ('application de I'Arrete concernant les
batiments et structures inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue
de demolir le batiment situe au 8-10, rue Brinley a un cout moins eleve que 25 000 $ et
conformement aux politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of
Saint John.
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, P. Bentley, ingenieur aux
Services d'inspection et des batiments, informe le conseil du projet de demolition du
batiment en mauvais etat situe au 8-10, rue Brinley.
En reponse a une question du conseil, I'avocat municipal indique que si The City of
Saint John dolt demolir une propriete en raison de son integrity structurale menacee,
elle dolt alors demontrer au gouvernement provincial que des mesures raisonnables ont
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ete prises pour recuperer les Gouts engages par la municipalite. M. Nugent explique que
le gouvernement provincial indemnisera The City of Saint John pour les Gouts engages
et ces Gouts seront acquittes par le gouvernement provincial comme un privilege sur le
bien par I'entremise des impots fonciers.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Carleton Community Centre -Sprinkler System Installation
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council approve staff to proceed
with cost sharing the installation of sprinkler protection at the Carleton Community
Centre with the Province of New Brunswick, through Westpact, in the amount of
$75,000.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Centre communautaire de Carleton -Installation d'un systeme de gicleurs
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le Conseil autorise le personnel a
proceder, dans le cadre de ('installation dune protection par gicleurs au centre
communautaire Carleton, au partage des Gouts avec la province du Nouveau-Brunswick,
par I'entremise de Westpact, au montant de 75 000 $.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.6 Councillor Killen's Motion of January 26, 2009 -Exemption of seniors,
those on fixed incomes and the poor from the flat rate water use increases
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the report entitled Councillor
Killen's Motion of January 26, 2009 -Exemption of seniors, those on fixed incomes and
the poor from the flat rate water use increases, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6 Proposition du 26 janvier 2009 du conseiller Killen -Exoneration des
augmentations de la taxe d'eau forFaitaire visant les aines, les personnes a
revenu fixe et les personnes pauvres
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le rapport concernant la proposition
du 26 janvier 2009 du conseiller Killen sur ('exoneration des augmentations de la taxe
d'eau forfaitaire visant les aines, les personnes a revenu fixe et les personnes pauvres
soit reru a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Peel Plaza Steering Committee: Peel Plaza Project -Request for
Qualifications
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report from the Peel Plaza
Steering Committee entitled Peel Plaza Project -Request for Qualifications, be received
for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.2 Comite directeur de la place Peel : Projet de la place Peel - Demande de
qualifications
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport presente par le comite
directeur de la place Peel concernant la demande de qualifications dans le cadre du
projet de la place Peel soit accepte a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on March 30, 2009, Council makes the following
appointments:
Saint John Board of Police Commissioners: to re-appoint David Emerson for a three
year term from May 24, 2009 to May 24, 2012.
Saint John Free Public Library: to re-appoint Patricia Chisholm for a three year term
from March 30, 2009 to March 30, 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux
comites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 30 mars 2009, le Conseil approuve les nominations suivantes
Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John :Que David Emerson soit
nomme de nouveau pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 24 mai 2009 au 24 mai 2012.
Bibliotheque publique de Saint John :Que Patricia Chisholm soit nommee de
nouveau pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 30 mars 2009 au 30 mars 2012.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 13.4 Committee of the
Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees be lifted from the Table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Councillor Farren update Council
with respect to the Fort La Tour Development Authority.
Councillor Farren informed Council that the Fort La Tour Development Authority is
working towards seeing that the site is redeveloped in an appropriate manner. Councillor
Farren informed Council that he would provide an update on Committee vacancies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.4 Comite plenier :Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux
comites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 13.4 Comite plenier
Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites soit soumis aux fins de
discussion.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseiller Farren informe le conseil
concernant le comite pour la mise en valeur de Fort LaTour.
Le conseiller Farren informe le conseil que le comite pour la mise en valeur de
Fort La Tour travaille pour s'assurer que ('emplacement est reamenage de maniere
adequate. II ajoute qu'il presentera une mise a jour concernant les postes a pourvoir au
sein du comite.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.5 Committee of the Whole -MPNU Association: Annual Wage Increases for
the Management Group
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the report from the MPNU
Association entitled Annual Wage Increases for the Management Group be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Comite plenier -Management Profession Non-Union Association (MPNU)
(association des gestionnaires, des professionnels et des employes non
syndiques) :Augmentations salariales annuelles pour le groupe
d'employes cadres
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par la Management
Profession Non-Union Association (MPNU) (association des gestionnaires, des
professionnels et des employes non syndiques) concernant les augmentations salariales
annuelles pour le groupe d'employes cadres soit reru a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.6 Appointment of Arbitration Board in the Matter of Collective Bargaining
Between The City of Saint John and the Saint John Fire Fighters'
Association, I.A.F.F., Local 771
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that Mr. J. David King be named as
the City's nominee on the Arbitration Board in the matter of the collective bargaining
dispute between the City of Saint John and the Saint John Fire Fighter's Association,
Local 771, I.A. F. F.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.6 Nomination au conseil d'arbitrage relativement aux negociations
collectives entre The City of Saint John et la section locale 771 (IAFF) de
('Association des pompiers de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que M. J. David King soit nomme
candidat de la Ville pour sieger au conseil d'arbitrage relativement aux negociations
collectives entre The City of Saint John et la section locale 771 (I.A. F. F.) de ('Association
des pompiers de Saint John.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Design and Construction Management Eastern Wastewater Treatment
Facility
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the engineering services agreement with CBCL Limited for design and
construction management of the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility project be
increased from $3,197,460 to $3,437,360 as outlined in the submitted report.
Deputy Mayor Chase stated that he could not support this motion due to the increased
cost.
voting nay
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Gestion de la conception et de la construction de ('installation de
traitement des eaux usees dans le quartier est
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, la convention des services d'ingenierie conclue entre CBCL Limited et la Ville,
relativement a la gestion de la conception et de la construction du projet lie a
('installation de traitement des eaux usees dans le quartier est soit modifiee en faisant
passer le montant de 3 197 460 $ a 3 437 360 $, comme le souligne le rapport presente.
Le maire suppleant Chase indique qu'il ne peut appuyer cette proposition en raison de la
hausse du cont.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
15. General Correspondence
15.1 SPRNG letter requesting a Ward Meeting
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the SPRNG letter requesting a
ward meeting be received for information.
Councillor Sullivan stated that he is in the process of scheduling a meeting with
representatives of the SPRNG group.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15. Correspondance generate
15.1 Lettre de demande revue de SPRNG relativement a une reunion de quartier
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre de demande revue de
SPRNG relativement a une reunion de quartier soit revue a titre informatif.
Le conseiller Sullivan indique qu'il organise actuellement une reunion avec les
representants du groupe SPRNG.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 15.
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