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COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL
MAY 11, 2009 /LE 11 MAI 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL MAY 11, 2009 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
1. Call To Order Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, 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; B. Reid, Chief of
Police; B. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection
Services; Cy Thompson Police Staff Sargent; R. Simonds Fire
Chief; 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 11 MAI 2009 A 19 H
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
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; B. Reid, chef
de police; B. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et
des batiments; Cy Thompson, sergent d'etat -major du service de
police; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; ainsi que
E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal
adjoint.
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Deacon Bob Freill of the Catholic Diocese
of Saint John offered the opening prayer.
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le diacre Bob FreiII, du diocese catholique
de Saint John, recite la priere d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council held on April 14 20, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les proces verbaux des seances du
conseil communal, tenues les 14 et 20 avril 2009, soient approuves.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 3.1 Peel Plaza Project Expenditures; 13.1 ecoMobility
Funding Agreement and; 13.2 Collection of Water and Sewerage Arrears in Small
Claims Court.
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, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1 Depenses Iiees au Projet de la place Peel;
13.1 Entente de financement du programme ecoMOBILITE; 13.2 Collecte des arrieres
des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts a la Cour des petites creances.
3.1 Peel Plaza Project (tabled May 4, 2009)
lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that item 3.1 Peel Plaza Project be
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED the report entitled Peel Plaza Project
dated April 22, 2009, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council express its confidence in
the professionals and city staff currently involved in the Peel Plaza Project to deliver the
project in a prudent and timely manner.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Projet de la place Peel (proposition reportee le 4 mai 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que le point 3.1 Projet de la place Peel
soit soumis aux fins de discussion.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport date du 22 avril 2009
intitule Projet de la place Peel soit accepte a titre informatif.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le Conseil se montre confiant quant a
la realisation avec prudence et en temps opportun du Projet de la place Peel de la part
du personnel professionnel et du personnel de la Ville.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
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9. Public Hearings
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 37 Northumberland Avenue
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 with an area of approximately 873 square metres, located at 37 Northumberland
Avenue, also identified as PID number 00314427, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential with no objections being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staffs report considered at its May 5, 2009 meeting at
which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
37 Northumberland Avenue 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 Brett
Taylor, the owner of 37 Northumberland Avenue, indicating that he was in agreement
with the staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 873 square metres, located at 37 Northumberland Avenue, also identified
as PID number 00314427, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four
Family Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 873 square metres, located at 37 Northumberland Avenue, also identified
as PID number 00314427, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four
Family Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John."
9. Audiences publiques
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage relatif au
37, avenue Northumberland
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont �t� publies relativement a la
modification de ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 873 metres carres situee
au 37, avenue Northumberland et portant le NID 00314427 afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre logements R -4 et qu'aucune
objection n'a �t� reque a cet egard.
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 5 mai 2009,
pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de
terrain situee au 37, avenue Northumberland, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous
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reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Le
proprietaire du 37, avenue Northumberland, Brett Taylor, indique qu'il est d'accord avec
le rapport et les recommandations du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 37, avenue Northumberland, d'une superficie approximative de 873 metres
carres, inscrite sous le NID 00314427, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de
banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre
logements R -4 fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 37, avenue Northumberland, d'une superficie approximative de 873 metres
carres, inscrite sous le NID 00314427, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de
banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre
logements R -4 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 83 Hawthorne Avenue 90 Parks
Street Extension
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 with an area of approximately 90 square metres, located at 90 Parks Street
Extension, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00027607, from "R -4" Four
Family Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential with a letter of support
being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staffs report considered at its May 5, 2009 meeting at
which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
90 Parks Street Extension as described above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re- zoning with Rick
Turner of Hughes Surveys appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in
agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
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On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 90 square metres, located at 90 Parks Street Extension, also identified as
being a portion of PID number 00027607, from "R -4" Four Family Residential to "R -2"
One and Two Family Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 90 square metres, located at 90 Parks Street Extension, also identified as
being a portion of PID number 00027607, from "R -4" Four Family Residential to "R -2"
One and Two Family Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John."
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 83, avenue Hawthorne
et le prolongement donnant sur le 90, rue Parks
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont �t� publies relativement a la
modification de ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 90 metres carres situee au
90 du prolongement de la rue Park et portant le NID 00027607 afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant d'habitations de quatre logements R -4 a zone
residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 et qu'une
lettre d'appui a �t� reque.
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 5 mai 2009,
a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la demande de
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 90 du prolongement de la rue Park, telle
qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Rick
Turner, de Hughes Surveys, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le
rapport et la recommandation du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 90 du prolongement de Ia rue Park, d'une superficie approximative de
90 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00027607, afin de Ia faire passer d'habitations de
quatre logements R -4 a zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales RS -2 fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
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Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 90 du prolongement de Ia rue Park, d'une superficie approximative de
90 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00027607, afin de Ia faire passer d'habitations de
quatre logements R -4 a zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales RS -2 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
10. Consideration of By -laws
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the letter from Eric Teed dated May 5, 2009, regarding early transportation
in the City of Saint John, be received for information.
5.2 That the letter from Minister H. Albert regarding a $75,000 grant from the
Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport to The City of Saint John, be received for
information.
5.3 That the request to present by Saint John 225 be referred to the Clerk to
schedule.
5.4 That the letter from Mrs. Debly entitled Expropriated Lands from the Estate of
A.J. Debly be referred to the City Solicitor.
5.5 That the Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region Inc letter dated April 29, 2009
requesting financial assistance be referred to the City Manager.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John accept the
proposal submitted by Saunders Equipment Ltd. to rebuild a 1996 MT Trackless
machine, vehicle #783 at a cost of $39,500.00 plus HST.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of traffic
signal material for a two year term be awarded to the lowest bidder in each case as
indicated on the enclosed summary of bids.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by Castle Rock
Construction Services Inc., in the amount of $598,900.00, tax included, for the supply of
all labour, materials and equipment necessary to remove and replace the concrete floor
slabs and brine system at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena and the Charles Gorman Arena,
be accepted; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the
contract documents.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John exercise its
option to purchase the Cat 930H loader presently on rental to the City and further that it
accept the bid submitted by the vendor, Atlantic Tractors and Equipment Ltd, to add the
necessary Quik Connect c/w wing plow assembly, hydraulics and controls as required
for a total purchase price, before taxes, of $204,945.68.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the
following additions to the establishment of permanent positions for the City:
1) Planner Management /Professional Position
2) Planning Technician Local 486 Position
3) Administrative Assistant Local 486 Position
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council:
1) authorize the Commissioner of Finance to disburse to the Saint John
Development Corporation 50% of the costs incurred up to a maximum of $1,000,000,
incurred on public space improvements in the Water Street precinct, including road and
utility work, park and green space improvements and the extension of Harbour Passage;
and further
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2) acknowledge that the Saint John Development Corporation shall disburse, at
their discretion, to the Saint John Port Authority an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
consistent with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Saint John Development
Corporation and the Saint John Port Authority with respect to public space and
pedestrian walkway improvements in and around the new cruise terminal as well as
Pugsley Park.
5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager, pursuant to and in accordance with
Clause 7 of its License with LHMD Adventures to operate a Horse Barn in Rockwood
Park, The City of Saint John hereby terminates said License on May 31, 2010.
5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the
public hearing for the rezoning application of Comeau MacKenzie Architecture
(806 Manawagonish Road) for Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and
recommendation.
5.14 Refer to item 14.1
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager, the report from Saint John Industrial
Parks Ltd. regarding the Griffin letter of March 30, 2009 be received for information.
5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1) Common Council authorize staff to engage the Canada Games Aquatic Centre
to provide lifeguard supervision at four City beaches in 2009, as outlined in the
submitted proposal at a cost of $95,000 plus HST, and that;
2) The City Solicitor be directed to prepare all necessary documents, and that;
3) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign these documents.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1) The City of Saint John sell PID 53025, 672 -675 Ashburn Road to
Clear View Mobile Homes Ltd. under the terms and conditions contained in the
submitted draft Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the following three provisions
being added to the agreement:
a) Provide the City with the opportunity to examine title to make any requisitions needed
with respect to the property that is proposed to be exchanged;
b) Requirement that proper transfers in registerable form be provided to the City;
c) Provide further detail with respect to the right of entry being given to the prospective
purchaser of the City's property, including that they not enter upon the City's property
until they provide the City with a certificate of insurance in the amount of $2 000 000 to
indemnify the City as a result of any claims that might be made resulting from their entry
onto the property prior to the City conveying it to them.
2) Clear View Mobile Homes 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
3) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document
required to effect this transfer.
5.18 Refer to item 14.2
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of items 5.14 Capital
Reallocation Saint John Industrial Park; 5.18 Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1563
Rothesay Rd, which have been identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Eric Teed en date du 5 mai 2009 relative
aux transports d'autrefois de The City of Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre du ministre H. Albert concernant ('attribution d'une subvention de
75 000 par le ministere du Mieux etre, de la Culture et du Sport a The City of Saint
John, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
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5.3 Que la demande soumise par Saint John 225 visant a se presenter devant le
conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation.
5.4 Que la lettre de Mme Debly concernant ('expropriation de terres dans le cadre de
la succession de A.J. Debly, soit transmise a I'avocat municipal.
5.5 Que la lettre de Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc. en date du
29 avril 2009 pour une demande d'aide financiere soit transmise au directeur general.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John valide
la proposition faite par Saunders Equipment Ltd. concernant la remise a neuf du tracteur
783 Trackless MT de 1996 au coil de 39 500 TVH en sus.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission relative a la
fourniture de materiel pour feux de signalisation pour une duree de deux ans soit
accordee au soumissionnaire moins disant dans cheque cas, comme I'indique le
sommaire des soumissions ci- joint.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission presentee par
Castle Rock Construction Services Inc., au montant de 598 900 taxes incluses,
relativement a I'approvisionnement de la totalite de la main- d'ceuvre, du materiel, de
I'equipement necessaires pour la depose et le remplacement du systeme de dalles en
beton et du reseau de tuyaux de saumure a ('arena Lord Beaverbrook eta ('arena
Charles Gorman soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande la directeur general, The City of Saint John exerce
son option d'acheter le chargeur Caterpillar 930H que la Ville loue actuellement et
qu'elle accepte la soumission presentee par le vendeur Atlantic Tractors and Equipment
Ltd. relativement a I'ajout des chasse -neige et ailerons a branchement rapide, des
installations hydrauliques et des unites de controle necessaires au prix d'achat total de
204 945,68 taxes en sus.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal approuve
I'ajout des elements suivants a I'etablissement des postes municipaux permanents
1) Urbaniste Poste de gestion /professionnel
2) Technicien en planification Poste a la section locale 486
3) Assistant administratif Poste a la section locale 486
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal
1) autorise le commissaire aux finances a verser a la Saint John Development
Corporation, jusqu'a concurrence de 1 000 000 50 des depenses occasionnees
dans le cadre des ameliorations apportees a I'espace public dans la zone environnante
de la rue Water, y compris les travaux de refection des routes et d'utilite publique, les
ameliorations apportees aux pares et aux espaces verts, et le prolongement du Passage
du port;
2) reconnaTt que la Saint John Development Corporation doit verser, a sa
discretion, un montant n'excedant pas 1 000 000 a ('Administration portuaire de
Saint John, et ce, en vertu du protocole d'entente qui les lie. Ce protocole d'entente
porte sur les ameliorations apportees a I'espace public eta la voie pietonniere, a
I'interieur et autour du nouveau terminal de croisiere, et au parc Pugsley.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John en
vertu du paragraphe 7 de la licence qui le lie a LHMD Adventures pour ('exploitation
d'une ecurie a I'interieur du parc Rockwood, resilie ladite licence le 31 mai 2010.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal fixe la
date de ('audience publique relative a la demande de rezonage de Comeau
MacKenzie Architecture (806, chemin Manawagonish), au lundi 15 juin 2009, a 19 h,
dans la salle du conseil, et que la demande soit soumise au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.14 Voir le point 14.1
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport de Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd. faisant suite a la lettre de Griffin datee du 30 mars 2009 soit
accepte a titre informatif.
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5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general
1) le conseil communal autorise les employes municipaux a retenir les services
du Centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada afin de fournir des sauveteurs sur les plages
municipales en 2009, comme le souligne la proposition presentee, au coil de 95 000
TVH en sus;
2) I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger toute documentation exigee;
3) le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer cette documentation.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general
1) The City of Saint John procede a la vente de la parcelle de terrain inscrite
sous le NID 53025 situee au 672 -675, chemin Ashburn, a Clear View Mobile Homes
Ltd., sous reserve des modalites prevues au projet de convention d'achat -vente
presentee et des trois dispositions suivantes qui ont �t� rajoutees
a) permettre a la Ville d'examiner le titre afin qu'elle puisse traiter toute demande
necessaire relativement au bien -fonds qui est propose au titre de I'echange;
b) exigence voulant que I'acte de transfert passe en bonne et due forme aux fins
d'enregistrement soit fourni a Ia ViIIe;
c) fournir des renseignements supplementaires sur le droit d'entree accorde a I'acheteur
potentiel de Ia propriete appartenant a Ia ViIIe, notamment le fait que celui -ci ne doit pas
y penetrer avant d'avoir fourni un certificat d'assurance au montant de 2 000 000 a Ia
ViIIe. L'assurance servira a indemniser cette derniere si une plainte est deposee suite a
une infraction commise par I'acheteur, qui aurait penetre dans Ia propriete avant que
celle -ci ne Iui ait �t� transferee par Ia ViIIe.
2) Clear View Mobile Homes Ltd. soit autorisee a presenter une demande de
modification du plan municipal et de rezonage relativement a ladite parcelle, mais que le
conseil communal n'ait pas ('obligation implicite ou explicite d'approuver toute
modification du plan municipal ou de rezonage;
3) le maire et Ia greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute Ia
documentation exigee afin de conclure ladite transaction.
5.18 Voir le point 14.2
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee
relativement a chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion
des points 5.14 Reattribution des fonds des pares industriels de Saint John, 5.18
Convention d'achat -vente visant la propriete situee au 1563 chemin Rothesay, et qui ont
�t� selectionnes aux fins de discussion, soit adoptee.
A ('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
7.1 Police Week May 10 to May 16
The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 10` to May 16` 2009 Police Week in the
City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine de la police du 10 au 16 mai.
Le maire declare que la semaine du 10 au 16 mai 2009 constitue la Semaine de
la police dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Vibrant Communities Saint John
Referring to a submitted presentation, Tom Gribbon, Chair of Vibrant Communities,
updated Council with respect to Vibrant Communities Saint John and he responded to a
variety of questions posed by Council members.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
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Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council suspend item 10.7 of the
procedural by -law for this item.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the neighborhood stimulation
grant beginning in budget deliberation of 2010, be placed within the capital item list.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Commissioner of Finance and the City Manager each stated that the prudent
financial way to proceed would be to utilize the Operating budget and not the Capital
budget.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council rescind the following
resolution from its meeting of May 11, 2009: RESOLVED that the neighborhood
stimulation grant beginning in budget deliberation in 2010 be placed within the capital
item list.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as policy, the City of Saint John
will contribute no less than $150,000 to the five vulnerable neighbourhoods in each of
the next five years.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED the City Manager report back to
Common Council with a recreation plan for the Saint John Community Centres including
"look fors" to set expectations of citizens when they visit a community centre.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Collectivites vivantes dans Saint John
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Tom Gribbon, president de Vibrant
Communities, informe le conseil des mises a jour concernant Vibrant Communities
Saint John et repond a diverses questions posees par le conseil.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil suspende le point 10.7 de
I'arrete relatif au reglement interieur.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la subvention d'aide au voisinage,
qui dolt faire ('objet de deliberations budgetaires en 2010, figure sur la liste des elements
a inscrire a I'actif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le commissaire aux finances et le directeur general ont tous les deux declare que la
maniere la plus sure de proceder, d'un point de vue financier, est d'utiliser le budget
d'exploitation et non pas le budget d'immobilisations.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil annule la resolution
suivante adoptee lors de la seance du conseil du 11 mai 2009: RESOLU que la
subvention d'aide au voisinage, qui dolt faire ('objet de deliberations budgetaires en
2010, figure sur la liste des elements a inscrire a 1'actif.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, the City of Saint John adopte
comme politique ('attribution d'un budget annuel ne depassant pas 150 000 aux
cinq quartiers vulnerables au cours des cinq prochaines annees.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un plan
relatif aux loisirs au conseil communal concernant les centres communautaires de
The City of Saint John. Ce plan comprendra les criteres permettant de determiner
les attentes des citoyens en matiere de centre communautaire.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Legislative Changes to The City of Saint John Pension Plan
(Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council send a letter to the local
Members of the Legislative Assembly inquiring of their interest in putting forth a private
member's bill to effect changes to the legislation for The City of Saint John Pension Plan;
and further, that they provide Council with: 1) the information required 2) the process to
be undertaken; and 3) in general what their expectations are on this matter; and further,
that Council requests that a response to this inquiry be made in writing on a date that is
appropriate and timely.
Responding to a question from a Council Member with respect to when the proposed
draft changes to The City of Saint John Pension Plan would be completed, the City
Solicitor stated that he is hoping to have a final draft to present to Council by June 15,
2009. Mr. Nugent remarked that the very earliest that this matter could be considered by
the legislature would be in the Fall of 2009. He continued by stating that generally
private bills are not considered in the Fall, but they can be if the Standing Committee on
Private Legislation chooses.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and
Councillor Court voting nay.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Modifications legislatives relatives au regime de retraite de The City of
Saint John (maire suppleant Chase)
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil fasse parvenir une lettre
aux membres locaux de I'Assemblee legislative afin d'evaluer leur degre d'interet
concernant ('introduction d'un projet de Ioi emanant des deputes destine a mettre en
ceuvre les modifications legislatives relatives au regime de retraite de The City of
Saint John; et que ces derniers fournissent au conseil les elements suivants 1)
L'information requise, 2) Le procede a mettre en ceuvre, et 3) En general, quelles sont
Ieurs attentes a cet egard. 11 est par ailleurs resolu que le conseil demande qu'une
reponse ecrite a cette demande soit fournie a la date qu'i1 jugera acceptable et en temps
opportun.
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En reponse a une question soulevee par 1'un des membres du conseil au sujet de la
date a laquelle les modifications preliminaires relatives au regime de retraite de
The City of Saint John seront terminees, I'avocat municipal indique qu'il espere pouvoir
presenter une version definitive au conseil d'ici au 15 juin 2009. M. Nugent souligne
qu'au plus tot, I'Assemblee legislative pourra examiner cette question au cours de
I'automne 2009. 11 ajoute que d'habitude les projets de Ioi ne sont pas examines en
automne, sauf si le comite permanent adopte une Ioi d'interet prive.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire et le conseiller
Court votent contre la proposition.
11.2 Comprehensive Review of Fire Services (Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager instruct the Fire
Chief to conduct a comprehensive review of the Fire Protective Services that are
currently being offered; and further the review shall produce various
restructuring /realignment options, in priority, with the least consequences for reducing
the current cost of providing service to our citizens, and further that the review
examine /consider the consolidation of fire stations, integration of fire services, possible
volunteer firefighters, a change in response policy, medical assistance calls,
technological changes /initiatives and any other measure necessary to reduce costs; and
further, the report, due in August 2009, include how the above will affect I.A.O. ratings
and if this can be translated to fire premiums for the average residential property in
Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and
Higgins voting nay.
11.2 Etude exhaustive des services d'incendie (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general a demande au
chef du service d'incendie de proceder a un examen complet portant sur les services de
protection qui sont actuellement offerts en matiere d'incendie, et qu'a la suite de cette
revision, des options de restructuration et de realignement devront etre etablies en
priority, sans que cela n'ait d'impact sur ('effort visant a reduire les coils lies a la
prestation de services a nos clients. II est en outre resolu que, ('examen porte sur le
regroupement des casernes de pompier, I'eventuelle presence de sapeurs pompiers
volontaires, la modification de la politique en matiere d'intervention, les appels
d'assistance medicale, les changements et les initiatives en matiere de technologie et
toutes les mesures permettant de reduire les coils. De plus, le rapport qui dolt etre
rendu en aout 2009 devra indiquer en quoi ce qui vient d'etre enonce aura une incidence
sur les taux fixes par le GTA ainsi que les primes d'assurance en incendie pour
('habitation moyenne de Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et
Higgins votent contre la proposition.
11.3 Municipal Ownership of Derelict Property (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Councillor McGuire, in discussion
with Provincial Government officials, investigate whether the municipality could apply for
a certificate of registered ownership (pursuant to Land Titles Act) or a deed (pursuant to
the Registry Act) which would vest in the municipality the fee simple absolute or absolute
ownership to the derelict property.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Regie municipale concernant les proprietes abandonnees
(conseiller McGuire)
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Arrete concernant les batiments vacants et abandonnes
(conseiller McGuire)
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Position of Deputy Mayor (Councillor Killen)
nay.
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Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseiller McGuire, qui prend
actuellement part a des discussions avec les fonctionnaires provinciaux, mene une
enquete afin de determiner s'il est possible que la municipalite fasse une demande de
certificat pour une propriete enregistree (en vertu de la Loi sur l'enregistrement foncier)
ou un acte de transfert (en vertu de la Loi sur l'enregistrement) dans le but d'attribuer a
la municipalite la propriete inconditionnelle ou absolue de la propriete abandonnee.
11.4 Vacant and Derelict Buildings By -Law (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager assign
Patrick Woods and Bill Edwards to join Councillor McGuire in the discussions with
Provincial Government officials concerning the proposed Derelict Building By -Law
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general informe
Patrick Woods et Bill Edwards de se joindre au conseiller McGuire pour participer aux
discussions avec les fonctionnaires provinciaux a propos du projet d'arrete concernant
les batiments vacants et abandonnes.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council adopt as policy the
following schedule for the position of Deputy Mayor: At -large Councillor with the most
votes to serve a term of one year as Deputy Mayor; in order (Ward 1 to Ward 4), the
Councillors receiving the most votes in their respective wards to serve 9 months each as
Deputy Mayor.
Responding to a question from a Council member, the City Solicitor remarked that the
Municipalities Act states that the Council of the Municipality shall elect a Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Nugent noted that he has not verified the record at which the most recent Deputy
Mayor was elected; however, he indicated that he expects that there was a call for
nominations and a call for the vote, which would then be considered an election.
Mr. Nugent stated that he was not certain if there is a provision in the Municipalities Act
that would allow Council to undue an election.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted motion from
Councillor Killen dated May 4, 2009, regarding the creation of a rotating schedule for the
position of Deputy Mayor, be referred to the City Solicitor to allow for the conditions to be
outlined whereby a change of this type could be undertaken in preparation for the next
election.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
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11.5 Poste de maire suppleant (conseiller Killen)
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil adopte comme politique le
calendrier suivant pour le poste de maire suppleant Le conseiller general recevant le
plus de votes assume le poste de maire suppleant pendant un an; vote par quartier
(quartier 1 a quartier 4) les conseillers recevant le plus de votes dans leur quartier
respectif assument le poste de maire suppleant pendant 9 mois chacun.
En reponse a une question soulevee par un membre du conseil, I'avocat municipal
indique que Ia Loi sur les municipalites precise que le conseil de Ia municipalite doit elire
un maire suppleant. M. Nugent mentionne qu'i1 n'a pas verifie le dossier du dernier maire
suppleant elu; it indique toutefois qu'i1 s'attend a ce qu'i1 y ait eu un appel de mises en
candidature et un vote, ce qui serait considers comme une election. 11 ajoute egalement
qu'i1 n'est pas certain s'i1 existe une disposition dans Ia Loi sur les municipalites qui
permet au conseil d'imposer une election.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la proposition soumise par le
conseiller Killen clothe du 4 mai 2009 concernant la creation d'un horaire sur rotation
pour le poste de maire suppleant soit acheminee a I'avocat municipal afin que les
conditions soient soulignees dans le cas oia un changement de ce type serait entrepris
au cours de la preparation de la prochaine election.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
11.6 Support of Local CBC Radio (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that in support of Local CBC Radio,
the Common Council of The City of Saint John send letters to our area MP's:
Rodney Weston, Greg Thompson and Rob Moore, along with the president of CBC,
Hubert Lacroix, denouncing the proposed cuts to local radio and supporting the
continuation of programming at the current resource levels.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Appui a regard du reseau radio anglais local de la SRC (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil communal de The City of
Saint John envoie des lettres a nos deputes locaux afin d'appuyer le reseau radio
anglais local de la SRC Rodney Weston, Greg Thompson et Rob Moore, ainsi qu'au
president de la SRC, Hubert Lacroix, pour denoncer les coupures proposees a la radio
locale et appuyer le maintien de la programmation aux niveaux actuels de ressources.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.2 Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1563 Rothesay Rd.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager:
1) The City of Saint John purchase 1563 Rothesay Road from Adam Douglas
Ellis- Herring and Alison Lynn Ellis- Herring in accordance with the terms and conditions
contained in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale submitted with the report
(M &C 2009 -136), and further
2) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Farren and Higgins voting nay.
14.2 Convention d'achat -vente visant la propriete situee au
1563, chemin Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general
1. The City of Saint John acquiere le 1563, chemin Rothesay appartenant a
Adam Douglas Ellis- Herring eta Alison Lynn Ellis- Herring conformement aux modalites
et aux conditions stipulees dans la convention d'achat -vente jointe au rapport
(contrat n° M/C 2009 -136);
2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court,
Farren et Higgins votent contre la proposition.
12.3 City Manager: Program Contribution Agreement Energy Efficiency
Retrofit Program for City of Saint John Facilities
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager:
1) The City of Saint John enter into a Contribution Agreement substantially
in the Form as submitted with M &C 2009 -127 with each of the Buildings listed in
Schedule "A" attached to said M &C 2009 -127; subject to review and approval
of the City Solicitor or his designate; and
2) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the Contribution Agreement for
each of the buildings listed in Schedule "A" attached to M &C 2009 -127.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Directeur general Entente de contribution du programme Programme de
modernisation de I'efficacite energetique des installations de The City of
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, les propositions suivantes soient adoptees
1. The City of Saint John conclue une entente de contribution fondamentalement telle
qu'elle est presentee avec le contrat n° M/C 2009 -127 avec chacun des batiments
enumeres dans ('annexe A jointe au !edit contrat n° M/C 2009 -127; sujet a ('examen
eta ('approbation de I'avocat municipal ou de son representant;
2. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer ('entente de contribution
pour chacun des batiments enumeres dans ('annexe A jointe au contrat
n° M/C 2009 -127.
12.12 City Manager: Provincially Designated Highways Improvement Program
(Rothesay Road Clairmont Street to Railroad Overpass)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize staff
to utilize the available funding and to proceed with the tendering process for the Phase 1
reconstruction project on Rothesay Road between Clairmont Street and the railroad
overpass near Brookville Manufacturing, as recommended by the City Manager in the
report entitled: Contract 2009 -6 Rothesay Road (Route 100) Phase 1
(Clairmont Street to Railroad Overpass) Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation and
Road Reconstruction Provincially Designated Highways Improvement Program
(M &C2009 133).
voting nay.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
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12.12 Directeur general Programme d'amelioration des routes provinciales
designees (chemin Rothesay de la rue Clairmont au passage superieur du
chemin de fer)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil communal autorise le
personnel a utiliser le financement disponible eta proceder au processus d'appel
d'offres dans le cadre de la phase 1 du projet de refection du chemin Rothesay entre la
rue Clairmont et le passage superieur du chemin de fer pros de Brookville Manufacturing
comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport concernant le contrat
n° 2009 -6 relativement au chemin Rothesay (route 100) pour la phase 1 (de la rue
Clairmont au passage superieur du chemin de fer) relative a ('installation d'un reseau
d'egouts pluvieux et sanitaires sur le chemin Rothesay eta la refection de ce dernier
dans le cadre du programme d'amelioration des routes provinciales designees
(contrat n° M/C 2009 133).
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
12.13 City Manager: Simms Corner Phase 1 Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Contract No. 2008 -41: Simms Corner Phase I: Fairville Boulevard
Catherwood Street to Lancaster Mall entrance, be awarded to the low tenderer,
Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $2,815,958.19 as calculated based
upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.13 Directeur general Phase 1 de la refection du coin Simms
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, le contrat n° 2008 -41, relatif a la phase 1 du coin Simms boulevard Fairville
de la rue Catherwood a ('entree du centre commercial Lancaster installation de la
conduite d'eau principale et des egouts pluviaux et refection de la promenade et de la
rue, soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au
prix soumissionne de 2 815 958,19 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et, de plus,
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
16. Adjournment
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the unfinished items on the
current agenda will be forwarded to the next meeting of Council on May 25, 2009,
beginning in regular session at 5:00 P.M.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
16. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les points non regles a I'ordre du jour
de la presente reunion soient reportes a la prochaine seance du conseil tenue le
25 mai 2009, la reunion publique ordinaire devant debuter a 17 h.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h.
The following items forwarded to meeting of May 25, 2009:
11.7 Employee Questionnaire (Councillor Higgins)
11.8 Reduction in Remuneration for Elected Members (Councillor Higgins)
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Efficiency of Council Meetings
12.2 City Manager: Accessibility for Citizens with Disabilities
12.4 City Manager: 937 Hillcrest Road Zoning By -Law Violation
12.5 City Manager: 85 Hayes Avenue Zoning By -Law Violation
12.6 City Manager: City of Saint John Website
12.7 City Manager: St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation
12.8 City Manager: Stop Up and Close of Mitchell Street
12.9 City Manager: Presentation Reversing Falls Master
12.11 City Manager: An Accountability Framework for The City of Saint John
12.14 City Manager: Public Information Session Pipeline Road West Water
Transmission Main
Les points suivants sont reportes a la seance du 25 mai 2009.
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11.7 Questionnaires des employes (conseiller Higgins)
11.8 Reduction de la remuneration des membres elus (conseiller Higgins)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale Efficacite des reunions du conseil communal
12.5 Directeur general Accessibility des citoyens handicapes
12.4 Directeur general 937, chemin Hillcrest Infractions a I'arrete de zonage
12.5 Directeur general 85, avenue Hayes Infractions a I'arrete de zonage
12.6 Directeur general Site Web de The City of Saint John
12.7 Directeur general Fondation de I'hopital St. Joseph
12.8 Directeur general Fermeture et barrage de Ia rue Mitchell
12.9 Directeur general Presentation Plan d'amenagement des
chutes reversibles
12.11 Directeur general Cadre redditionnel de The City of Saint John
12.14 Directeur general Seance d'information publique relative a Ia conduite
d'eau principale du chemin Pipeline Ouest
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint john Parking Commission: ecoMobility Agreement Funding from
Transport Canada
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John Entente relative au
programme ecoMOBILITE Financement de Transports Canada
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Capital Reallocation Saint John Industrial Parks
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Reattribution des fonds des pares industriels de Saint John
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Canada Day Countdown Request to Appear Before Council
15.2 New Brunswick Police Association Request to Present
Mayor /maire
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Common Clerk/greffiere communale