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2009-05-25_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-460 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - MAY 25, 2009 5:00 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus - and - T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham, Comptroller; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Connell, Police Staff Sargent; K. Clifford, District Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk and Jeanne Beltrandi- Chown, Administrative Assistant. SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN HOTEL DE VILLE - LE 25 mai 2009 A 17 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; C. Graham, controleuse; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Connell, sergent d'etat-major du service de police; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie de district; J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint et Jeanne Beltrandi- Chown, adjointe administrative. Call To Order - Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend David Nicolson offered the opening prayer. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le pasteur David Nicholson recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on April 27 & May 4, 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 le 27 avril et le 4 mai 2009 soient approuves. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-461 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance soit adopte. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the letter from Eric Teed dated May 19`h, 2009, regarding the Mayor's position on the UNB Board of Governors, be received for information. 5.2 That as recommended by the Assistant Common Clerk, Common Council meetings be scheduled on June 1, June 15 and June 22, 2009, in order to comply with the procedural by-law. 5.3 That the letter from Donna Reardon dated May 13, 2009, regarding the replacement of granite curbing, be received for information. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal submitted by Hatch Mott MacDonald to provide engineering services for the replacement of the existing vehicle exhaust system as well as the installation of a new make-up air system and a general exhaust/ventilation system complete with gas detection system at the Central Fleet Garage in the amount of $29,921.00 plus tax, be accepted. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of all necessary labour materials and equipment required to upgrade the public washrooms at the City Market, submitted by ICR General Contractors Limited of Saint John, NB, in the amount of $64,950.00, be accepted. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Conquest Engineering Ltd. for engineering services -asphalt concrete, Portland cement concrete and soils testing and inspection for 2009 be accepted; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.7 That the letter from the Leisure Services Advisory Board regarding the construction of a fence at the Samuel de Champlain field be received for information. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, the report on Shamrock Park land issues be received for information. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the following change in the personnel establishment: reduce the number of engineering technologist positions by one and increase the number of professional engineer positions by one. 5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager, the submitted report entitled Wellfield Protection Study be received for information. 94-462 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager, Council proceed with the Change Order as submitted, to the contract for the Adelaide Street Maintenance Garage, in the amount of $79,553.49 plus HST. 5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Section 39 application of W&S General Contractors Ltd. (251 Wentworth Street) for Monday, June 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation 5.13 Refer to 12.8 5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager, the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By-law to Stop Up and Close a 126 square metre ± portion of a public street known as Crown Street, be set for Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Eric Teed en date du 5 mai 2009 concernant la decision prise par le maire relativement au conseil des gouverneurs de UNB, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.2 Que les dates des seances du conseil communal soient fixees au 1 au 15 et au 22 juin 2009, afin de respecter I'arrete sur le reglement interieur 5.3 Que la lettre de Donna Reardon en date du 13 mai 2009 relative au remplacement des bordures en granite soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.4 Que la proposition presentee par Hatch Mott MacDonald concernant la prestation de services d'ingenierie dans le cadre du remplacement des systemes d'echappement des vehicules ainsi que ('installation d'un nouveau systeme d'air d'appoint et d'un systeme complet d'echappement et de ventilation equipe d'un dispositif de detection de gaz dans le garage central de la flotte de vehicules pour la somme de 29 921 taxes en sus, soit acceptee. 5.5 Que la soumission presentee par ICR General Contractors Limited de Saint John (N.-B.) concernant I'approvisionnement en main-d'oeuvre, materiaux et equipement necessaires a la modernisation des toilettes publiques au marche municipal pour la somme de 64 950 $ soit acceptee. 5.6 Que la proposition presentee par Conquest Engineering Ltd. relativement aux services d'ingenierie (beton asphaltique, beton de ciment Portland et evaluation et inspection des sols pour 2009) soit acceptee et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet effet. 5.7 Que la lettre reque du Conseil consultatif des services des loisirs relativement a ('installation d'une cloture autour du terrain du Centre scolaire-communautaire Samuel- de-Champlain soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.8 Que le rapport sur les questions liees au bien-fonds du parc Shamrock soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.9 Que le conseil communal approuve les modifications suivantes relativement aux effectifs : suppression d'un poste de tech nicien-specialiste en ingenierie et creation d'un poste d'ingenieur professionnel. 5.10 Que le rapport presente intitule Etude de protection des champs de captage soit accepte 6 titre informatif. 94-463 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 5.11 Que le conseil valide l'ordre de modification, tel qu'il est presente, relativement au contrat pour 1'entrep6t du materiel d'entretien situe sur la rue Adelaide pour la somme de 79 553,49 TVH en sus. 5.12 Que le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique au Iundi 22 juin 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, relativement a la demande de modification des conditions prevues a I'article 39 presentee par W&S General Contractors Ltd. (251, rue Wentworth), et qu'il transmette la demande au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. 5.13 Voir le point 12.8 5.14 Que I'audience publique, relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a Termer et a barrer une partie d'une rue publique d'une superficie de 126 metres carres environ, connue sous le nom de rue Crown, soit tenue le Iundi 15 juin 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 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 Disability Awareness Week May 31st to June 6th 2009 The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 31 to June 6`h, 2009 Disability Awareness Week in the City of Saint John. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees du 31 mai au 6 juin 2009 Le maire declare que la semaine du 31 mai au 6 juin 2009 constitue la Semaine de sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees dans The City of Saint John. 7.2 National Safe Kid's Week May 25th to May 31st, 2009 The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 25th to May 31 s`, 2009 National Safe Kid's Week and call upon all citizens to take the time to prepare themselves and their children to think safety first this week and every week. 7.2 Semaine nationale SecuriJeunes du 25 au 31 mai 2009 Le maire declare que la semaine du 25 au 31 mai 2009 constitue la Semaine nationale SecuriJeunes. De plus, it encourage les citoyens a prendre le temps necessaire pour qu'eux-memes et leurs enfants placent desormais la securite au cceur de leurs preoccupations. 8. Delegations/Presentations 8. Delegations et presentations 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment 37 Northumberland Avenue 10.1(b) Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Snook 94-464 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 110-101 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 pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-101, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed use and development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 873 square metres, located at 37 Northumberland Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00314427, be subject to the condition that: a. the use of the property is limited to a maximum of three dwelling units, b. the applicant obtains a Change of Use permit for the three dwelling units to ensure that all Building and Fire Code standards are met; and further, that upon rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 110-101 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 pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-101, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 37, avenue Northumberland 10.1 b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 110- 101 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 873 metres carres situee au 37, avenue Northumberland et inscrite sous le N I D 00314427 pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v, conformement a une resolution adoptee par le conseil communal en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur /'urbanisme, Passe ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-101 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of 94-465 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 Saint John v est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet relatif a ('utilisation et a I'amenagement d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 873 metres carres, situee au 37, avenue Northumberland et portant le NID 00314427, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a. que ('usage de la propriete soit limite a un nombre maximal de trois logements; b. que le requerant obtienne une modification du permis d'utilisation pour les trois logements afin de s'assurer que ces derniers respectent les normes etablies par le Code national du batiment et le Code national de prevention des incendies; et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, le terrain et tout batiment ou construction soit amenage et utilise conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees par les presentes. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 110-101 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 873 metres carres situee au 37, avenue Northumberland et inscrite sous le NID 00314427 pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements « R-4 v, conformement a une resolution adoptee par le conseil communal en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur /'urbanisme, Passe ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-101 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. 10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment 83 Hawthorne Avenue and 90 Parks Street Extension On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 110-102 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-102 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 110-102 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 third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. 94-466 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-102 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John." 10.2a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 83, avenue Hawthorne et le prolongement donnant sur le 90, rue Parks Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 110-102 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'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 la rue Park, d'une superficie approximative de 90 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 0027607, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v, Passe ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-102 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-102 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'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 la rue Park, d'une superficie approximative de 90 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 0027607, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v, Passe ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-102 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. 10.3 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 994-1000 Rothesay Road A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.2 hectares, located at 994-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as PID Nos. 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 and 00297689 to permit the development of a recreational vehicle sales establishment as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants on behalf of Aberdeen The RV Place Ltd. 10.3 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 994-1000, chemin Rothesay Une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification proposee du plan d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier la classification a I'annexe 2-A du plan, la faisant passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 1,2 hectare situee au 994-1000, chemin Rothesay, inscrite sous les NID 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 et 00297689, pour permettre I'amenagement d'un commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance, a la demande de 1'entreprise Aberdeen The RV Place Ltd. 10.4 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, parcels of land with 94-467 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 an area of approximately 1880 square metres, located at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street, also identified as PID Nos. 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 and 00001800 and also added to the list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28 to permit a parking area as requested by 514574 NB Ltd. 10.4 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 47-51 et le 63-69, rue Ross et le 72-74, rue St. James Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a un projet de modification du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan d'amenagement, de parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au 63-69 rue Ross et au 72-74, rue St. James, d'une superficie approximative de 1880 metres carres, inscrites sous Ies N I D 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 et 00001800, de zone residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve et qu'elles soient ajoutees a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial approuve prevue au paragraphe 2.4.6.28, afin de prevoir une afire de stationnement, a la demande de 514574 NB Ltd. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Employee Questionnaire (Councillor Higgins) On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council convene a committee of Councillors to compose a questionnaire to be distributed to all City of Saint John employees asking for input as to how The City of Saint John can find efficiencies and contribute to our City's fiscal, financial, social, and environmental futures. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Councillors Farren, Higgins and Mott be accepted as the members of the committee struck to compose a questionnaire to be distributed to City employees. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Questionnaires des employes (conseiller Higgins) Proposition du conseiller Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal constitue un comite compose de conseillers afin d'etablir un questionnaire qui sera distribue a tous Ies employes de The City of Saint John, et ce, dans le but de recueillir toutes leurs suggestions relativement a la maniere dont The City of Saint John doit proceder pour realiser des economies et pour assurer I'avenir fiscal, financier, social et environnemental de notre ville. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ies conseillers Farren, Higgins et Mott (assent partie du comite dont le role est de mettre sur pied un questionnaire qui sera distribue aux employes de la Ville. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Reduction in Remuneration for Elected Members (Councillor Higgins) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court 94-468 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor Higgins entitled Reduction in Remuneration for Elected Members, be tabled until the 2010 budget deliberations. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors, Farren, Higgins, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook and Sullivan voting nay. On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that all elected members of the municipality of Saint John have a 5% reduction in remuneration for the next two years. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and Councillors Court, Killen, McGuire, Mott and Snook voting nay. 11.2 Reduction de la remuneration des membres elus (conseiller Higgins) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que la soumission du conseiller Higgins intitulee Reduction de la remuneration des membres elus soit reportee jusqu'aux deliberations budgetaires de 2010. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire adjoint ainsi que Ies conseillers Farren, Higgins, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la remuneration de tous Ies membres elus de la municipality de Saint John soit reduite de 5 % pour Ies deux prochaines annees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que Ies conseillers Court, Killen, McGuire, Mott et Snook votent contre la proposition. 11.3 Industrial User Water Rates (Deputy Mayor Chase) On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to provide, for Council's consideration, recommended industrial user water rates, based on consultation with industrial users; and further If the charge per unit of water cannot be determined, then an agreement on pricing principles and structures should be presented for Council's consideration, which must be agreed upon by the respective industrial users and the City; and further, This report shall be presented for the Council meeting of June 15, 2009. The City Manager stated that in the past 2 weeks the City has had very positive meetings with the City's large industrial users. Mr. Totten recommended that City staff meet with Council in a closed session of Committee of the Whole to further discuss this topic. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that a closed Committee of the Whole session be scheduled within the next week to allow the City Manager to update Council with respect to the meetings that have taken place between the City and the City's large industrial water users and to provide Council with recommendations on how to proceed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-469 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 The City Manager stated that he intends to provide Council with an overview next week regarding the water rate discussions and negotiations taking place with the large industrial users. 11.3 Tarifs des utilisateurs d'eau industriels (maire suppleant Chase) Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal charge le directeur general de fournir, aux fins d'examen par le conseil, les recommandations visant les tarifs des utilisateurs d'eau industriels, apres consultation avec ces derniers Si le tarif par unite d'eau ne peut pas titre fixe, une entente relative aux principes de tarification et aux structures devra alors titre presentee au conseil aux fins d'examen et elle devra titre conclue entre les utilisateurs industriels respectifs et la Ville; Ce rapport devra titre presente a la seance du conseil du 15 juin 2009. Le directeur general annonce que les reunions entre la Ville et les grands utilisateurs d'eau industriels se sont bien deroulees durant ces deux dernieres semaines. M. Totten suggere que le personnel de la Ville se reunisse avec le conseil lors d'une seance privee du comite plenier pour discuter davantage de ce sujet. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU qu'une date de reunion privee du comite plenier soit fixee la semaine prochaine pour permettre au directeur general d'informer le conseil des reunions qui ont eu lieu entre la Ville et les grands utilisateurs d'eau industriels de la Ville et que le conseil regoive les recommandations relatives a la maniere dont proceder. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le directeur general annonce qu'il prevoit presenter au conseil, la semaine prochaine, un aperqu des discussions portant sur le tarif de 1'eau et des negociations auxquelles les grands utilisateurs d'eau industriels ont pris part. 11.4 Affordable Housing Strategy (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council provide its consent for Councillor McGuire to begin discussions concerning funding options with Benefits Blueprint officials with the goal of developing an affordable housing strategy for Saint John; and further that reporting back to the Mayor and Council with updates on this file will be mandatory. Responding to a request from the City Manager, Councillor McGuire indicated that he would also follow up with the Commissioner of Planning with respect to this file. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.4 Strategie en matiere de logements abordables (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal donne son accord pour que le conseiller McGuire entame des discussions portant sur les options de financement avec les membres de ('initiative Prevision d'avantages, et ce, dans le but de mettre au point une strategie en matiere de logements abordables pour Saint John et, qu'en outre, it sera obligatoire de presenter au maire ainsi qu'au conseil tout element nouveau se rapportant a ce dossier. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. En reponse a une demande du directeur general, le conseiller McGuire indique qu'il assurera egalement le suivi avec le commissaire 6 l'urbanisme relativement 6 ce 94-470 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 dossier. 11.5 Enterprise Saint John Western Retail Development Forum (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor McGuire entitled Enterprise Saint John West Saint John Retail Development Forum May 28, 2009, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.5 Forum tenu par Enterprise Saint John concernant I'amenagement commercial a Saint John Quest (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que la soumission du conseiller McGuire relative au forum du 28 mai 2009 tenu par Enterprise Saint John concernant I'amenagement commercial a Saint John Quest soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Common Clerk: Efficiency of Council Meetings On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the Common Clerk, Council adopt the following recommendations 1) The Clerk schedule items with anticipated long duration for an 'off Monday'; 2) The Clerk schedule the procedural by-law for Council review for areas of efficiency opportunities; 3) The Clerk schedule the committee system form of governance for Council review; 4) Delegations and Council members are reminded of time limits and "questions-not comments", at the beginning of every presentation; 5) The Clerk monitor individual members' debating times and advise the Mayor accordingly; 6) A clock be placed at the podium for the benefit of presenters; 7) Council members respect the Chair as leader of the meeting; 8) Council members move their motions without reading text, and offer explanation only if requested; 9) At the beginning of each Council meeting, the presiding officer remind Council of the time limitations for speaking on agenda items and the rules around debate; 10) The presiding officer thank presenters on behalf of Council; 11) The presiding officer follow the same procedural rules as other members; 12) The procedural rules enforced by the Mayor and by other Council members if necessary. Councillor Snook stated that he did not agree with recommendations #8 or #3 of the report. Councillors Court and Killen sated that they do not agree with recommendation #3 of the report. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, Killen and Snook voting nay. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Greffiere communale : Efficacite des reunions du conseil communal Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme le recommande la greffiere 94-471 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 communale, le conseil adopte les recommandations suivantes : 1) Que la greffiere fixe la date des points dont la discussion sera longue a un « lundi sans seance ordinaire v; 2) Que la greffiere fixe une date de presentation relativement a I'arrete sur le reglement interieur pour permettre au conseil de determiner Ies domaines dans Iesquels des economies peuvent titre realisees; 3) Que la greffiere fixe une date de presentation du mode de gestion du systeme des comites aux fins d'examen par le conseil; 4) Que l'on rappelle aux delegations et aux membres du conseil que le temps de parole est Iimite et qu'il Taut poser des questions et non pas faire de commentaires, au debut de chaque presentation; 5) Que la greffiere verifie le temps de debat imparti a chaque membre et informe le maire en consequence; 6) Qu'une horloge soit installee sur 1'estrade a ('intention des personnes prenant la parole; 7) Que Ies membres du conseil montrent le respect qui est du au president de seance; 8) Que Ies membres du conseil presentent une motion sans lire Ieur feuille et qu'ils ne fournissent des explications que s'ils sont invites a le faire; 9) A 1'ouverture de chaque seance, que le president rappelle au conseil que Ies points a l'ordre du jour sont soumis a un temps de parole Iimite et que le debat est reglemente; 10) Que le president adresse ses remerciements aux personnel ayant pris la parole au nom du conseil; 11) Que le president du conseil respecte Ies regles de procedure au meme titre que Ies autres membres; 12) Que Ies regles de procedure soient appliquees par le maire et par Ies autres membres du conseil, si necessaire. Le conseiller Snook indique qu'il n'approuve pas Ies recommandations n° 8 et 3 du rapport. Les conseillers Court et Killen indiquent qu'ils n'approuvent pas la recommandation n° 3 du rapport. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court, Farren, Higgins, Killen et Snook votent contre la proposition. 12.2 City Manager: Accessibility for Citizens with Disabilities On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council direct the Common Clerk to contact the Ability Advisory Committee and schedule an Open Committee meeting with this Committee so as to allow for a free flow of information. Councillor Snook proposed an amendment to the motion, seconded by Councillor McGuire: that the Ability Advisory Committee make a presentation in a regular session of Council. Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council direct the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation from the Ability Advisory Committee in regular session of Council. Question being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was carried. 12.2 Directeur general : Accessibility des citoyens handicapes Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal charge la greffiere communale de communiquer avec le Comite consultatif sur Ies personnes handicapees et de fixer la date d'une reunion publique du comite avec celui-ci pour 94-472 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 permettre a ('information de circuler plus librement. Le conseiller Snock propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par le conseiller McGuire, selon laquelle le Comite consultatif sur les personnes handicapees ferait une presentation devant le conseil lors d'une seance publique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal charge la greffiere communale de fixer la date pour que le Comite consultatif sur Ies personnes handicapees Passe une presentation devant le conseil Tors d'une seance publique ordinaire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition telle qu'elle est modifiee est adoptee. 12.3 City Manager: 85 Hayes Ave -Zoning By-Law Violation On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that whereas the records of the Saint John Registry Office show Edna L. Baribault and Wayne A. McGaughey to be the registered owners of the parcel of land located on the eastern side of Hayes Avenue, Saint John, NB at civic address 85 Hayes Avenue and designated as PID No. 408666; And whereas the said Property is zoned "RS-2", "One and Two Family Suburban Residential" under the Saint John Zoning By-Law; And whereas, contrary to and in violation of section 120 of the By-Law, and contrary to notices and an Order form the City of Saint John, the owners have continued to operated the vehicle repair business: That the Deputy Building Inspector, David Crawford, is hereby designated and authorized by the Common Council of the City of Saint John to make an application on behalf of the City of Saint John to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order that will require Wayne A. McGaughey and Edna L. Baribault to cease using or permitting the use of the property at 85 Hayes Avenue, Saint John, NB bearing PID No. 408666 for a vehicle repair business or other business. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 Directeur general : 85, avenue Hayes - Infraction a I'arrete de zonage Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ies registres du bureau de 1'enregistrement pour le comte de Saint John designent Edna L. Baribault et Wayne A. McGaughey comme Ies proprietaires de la parcelle de terrain situee au 85, avenue Hayes, du cote est de I'avenue Hayes a Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick, portant le N I D 408666 et que Iadite propriete soit classee comme zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 v en vertu de I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John; Et attendu que Ies proprietaires ont continue a effectuer des operations commerciales de reparation de vehicules en contravention et en violation de I'alinea 120 de I'arrete, des avis et d'un decret de The City of Saint John; QUE 1'inspecteur adjoint des batiments David Crawford est, par Ies presentes, charge et autorise a deposer une requete au nom de The City of Saint John a la Cour du Banc de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick visant a obtenir une ordonnance stipulant que A. McGaughey et Edna L. Baribault doivent cesser d'utiliser ou permettre ('utilisation de leur propriete situee au 85, avenue Hayes a Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick et portant le N I D 408666 a des fins de reparation de vehicules ou pour toute autre activite commerciale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-473 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 12.4 City Manager: 937 Hillcrest Rd. -Zoning By-Law Violation On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that whereas the records of the Saint John County Registry Office show Bertin Levesque to be the registered owner of the parcel of land located on the northern side of Hillcrest Road, Saint John, N.B. at civic address 937 Hillcrest Road and designated as PID No. 55090526; And whereas said property is zoned "RS-1 "One and Two Family Suburban Residential", under the Saint John Zoning By-Law; BE IT RESOLVED that the Deputy Building Inspector, David Crawford, is hereby designated and authorized by the Common Council of The City of Saint John to make an application on behalf of the City of Saint John to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order that will require Bertin Levesque to cease using or permitting the use of his property bearing PID No. 55090526 and known as civic address 937 Hillcrest Road, Saint John, NB, as a repair garage and showroom or other business. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.4 Directeur general : 937, chemin Hillcrest - Infraction a I'arrete de zonage Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que les registres du bureau de 1'enregistrement pour le comte de Saint John designent Bertin Levesque comme le proprietaire de la parcelle de terrain situee au 937, chemin Hillcrest, du cote nord du chemin Hillcrest a Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick et portant le NID 55090526; Et attendu que ladite propriete est classee zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-1 v en vertu de I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John; IL EST DONC RESOLU que l'inspecteur adjoint des batiments David Crawford est, par les presentes, charge et autorise a deposer une requete au nom de The City of Saint John a la Cour du Banc de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick visant a obtenir une ordonnance stipulant que Bertin Levesque doit cesser d'utiliser ou permettre ('utilisation de sa propriete situee au 937, chemin Hillcrest a Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick et portant le N I D 55090526 comme garage de reparation ou comme un lieu servant a toute autre activite commerciale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.5 City Manager - Pipeline Rd. West Water Transmission Main On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report entitled Public Information Session - Pipeline Road West Water Transmission Main Installation from Spruce Lake to Gault Road, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.5 Directeur general : conduite d'eau principale du chemin Pipeline Quest Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le rapport concernant la Seance d'information publique relative a ('installation de la conduite d'eau principale du chemin Pipeline Quest, du lac Spruce au chemin Gault, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-474 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 12.6 City Manager: City of Saint John Website On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the submitted report entitled City of Saint John Website be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.6 Directeur general : Site Web de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule Site Web de The City of Saint John soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.7 City Manager: St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve a total contribution of $100,000 to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's Care Connection Campaign with payment to be made in four equal installments of $25,000 in each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.7 Directeur general : Fondation de I'hopital St. Joseph Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le versement d'un Somme totale de 100 000 $ a la Fondation de I'hopital St. Joseph's dans le cadre de la Campagne Care Connections. Cette somme sera attribuee en quatre versements de 25 000 $ chacun pour chacune des annees suivantes: 2009, 2010, 2011 et 2012. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.8 City Manager: Stop Up and Close of Mitchell St. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By-law to Stop Up and Close a 1,689.2 square metre ± portion of a public street known as Mitchell Street, be set for Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.8 Directeur general : Fermeture et barrage de la rue Mitchell. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Mott Resolu que ('audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a Termer et a barrer une partie d'une rue publique d'une superficie approximative de 1 689,2 metres carres, connue sous le nom de rue Mitchell, soit tenue le lundi 15 juin 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-475 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 12.9 City Manager: Presentation - Reversing Falls Master Plan On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Common Clerk schedule the Glen Group for presentation on the Reversing Falls master plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.9 Directeur general : Presentation - Plan d'amenagement des chutes reversibles Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la greffiere communale fixe la date de presentation par Glen Group concernant le plan d'amenagement des chutes reversibles. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.10 City Manager: Grant Requests -Boys and Girls Club of Saint John; South End Days Committee On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: 1) Approve a grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Saint John in the amount of $1,000.00 as sponsorship of the National Youth Conference. 2) Approve a grant to the South End Days Organizing Committee in the amount of $1,000.00 in support of the South End Days Festival. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.10 Directeur general : Demande de subvention - Club gargons et filles de Saint John; Comite des journees du quartier sud Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Higgins RESOLU que le conseil communal 1) Accorde une subvention au Club gargons et filles de Saint John pour un montant de 1 000 $ afin que celui-ci puisse participer a la conference de nationale pour les jeunes. 2) Accorde une subvention au Comite des journees du quartier sud pour un montant de 1 000 $ dans le cadre du soutien apporte au festival qu'il organise. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.11 City Manager: An Accountability Framework for The City of Saint John On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Maguire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, an open Committee of the Whole session be scheduled for staff to present the Accountability Framework to Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.11 Directeur general : Cadre redditionnel de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU qu'une seance publique du comite plenier soit prevue pour que le personnel puisse presenter le cadre redditionnel au conseil communal. 94-476 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 372 Ludlow Street 9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Assistant 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 300 square metres, located at 372 Ludlow Street, also identified as PID number 00365924, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential as requested by Matrix Management, with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 20, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 372 Ludlow Street 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 Derek Webster, the property owner, indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Court 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 300 square metres, located at 372 Ludlow Street, also identified as PID number 00365924, 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 Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott 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 300 square metres, located at 372 Ludlow Street, also identified as PID number 00365924, 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 a 19 h 9.1a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage relatif au 372, rue Ludlow 9.1 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 300 metres carres situee au 372, rue Ludlow et portant le N I D 00365924 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v a la demande de Matrix Management, et qu'aucune objection n'a ete 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 Tors de la seance du 20 mai 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la 94-477 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 parcelle de terrain situee au 372, rue Ludlow, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Le proprietaire, Derek Webster, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et les recommandations du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 372, rue Ludlow, d'une superficie approximative de 300 metres carres, inscrite sous le N I D 00365924, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v, Passe I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 372, rue Ludlow, d'une superficie approximative de 300 metres carres, inscrite sous le N I D 00365924, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 v, Passe I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 388 University Avenue 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Assistant 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 12.7 hectares, located at 388 University Avenue, also identified as PID number 00424739, from "R-1A" One Family Residential and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional as requested by Julie Mason of the Department of Supply and Services, with written objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 20, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 388 University Avenue as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Mr. Bob Ridgeway stating that Galbraith Construction's approved subdivision development on the adjacent land was being hindered by the parking area's storm drainage emptying onto their land. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Pierre McIntyre of the Department of Supply and Services appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Mott 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 12.7 hectares, located at 388 University Avenue, also identified as PID 94-478 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 number 00424739, from "R-1A" One Family Residential and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional, 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 Titus Seconded by Councillor Court 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 12.7 hectares, located at 388 University Avenue, also identified as PID number 00424739, from "R-1A" One Family Residential and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional, 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 388, avenue University 9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 12,7 hectares situee au 388, avenue University et portant le NID 00424739 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1A v et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 v a zone d'equipement collectif majeur « IL-2 v, a la demande de Julie Mason du ministere de I'Approvisionnement et des Services, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete 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 20 mai 2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 388, avenue University, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage. M. Bob Ridgeway indique que I'amenagement d'un lotissement approuve sur un terrain attenant de Galbraith Construction est entrave par I'ecoulement des eaux fluviales de I'aire de stationnement jusqu'a son terrain. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Pierre McIntyre, du ministere de I'Approvisionnement et des Services, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 388, avenue University, d'une superficie approximative de 12,7 hectares, inscrite sous le N I D 00424739, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1A v et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 v a zone d'equipement collectif majeur « IL-2 v, Passe I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The 94-479 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 City of Saint John v. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 388, avenue University, d'une superficie approximative de 12,7 hectares, inscrite sous le N I D 00424739, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1A v et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 v a zone d'equipement collectif majeur « IL-2 v, Passe ('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 v. 9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 10 Technology Drive 9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Assistant 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 10 Technology Drive, having an area of approximately 6,400 square metres, also identified as PID Number 55179576, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential as requested by Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, with written objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 20, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 10 Technology Drive as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Ms. Genevieve Tozier appearing on behalf of the Somerset Park Executive stating that they are concerned that the landscaping for this development will not be completed. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr. Peter MacKenzie, Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. He also stated that the developer would ensure that the landscaping was completed on this project. On motion of Councillor Mott Seconded by Councillor Titus 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 10 Technology Drive, having an area of approximately 6,400 square metres, also identified as PID Number 55179576, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple 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 McGuire Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase 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 10 Technology Drive, having an area of approximately 6,400 square metres, also identified as PID Number 55179576, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" 94-480 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple 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." 9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 10, promenade Technology 9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 6 400 metres carres situee au 10, promenade Technology et portant le N I D 55179576 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v et de zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM- 1 v a zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 v a la demande de Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete 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 20 mai 2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 10, promenade Technology, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite les membres du public a se prononcer contre le rezonage. Mme Geneviere Tozier, au nom du dirigeant du parc Somerset, indique qu'elle est preoccupee par I'amenagement paysager qui ne serait pas terming. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. M. Peter MacKenzie, de Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel. II precise que le promoteur s'assurera que I'amenagement paysager sera terming pour ce projet. Proposition du conseiller Mott Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v en modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 10, promenade Technology, d'une superficie d'environ 6 400 metres carres et inscrite sous le N I D 55179576, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v et de zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 v a zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 v, Passe ('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 v. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v en modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 10, promenade Technology, d'une superficie d'environ 6 400 metres carres et inscrite sous le N I D 55179576, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v et de zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 v a zone d'immeubles a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 v, Passe ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-481 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. 9.4(a,b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East 9.4(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-Zoning amendments by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Heavy Industrial to Low Density Residential, parcels of land with an area of approximately 2,080 square metres, located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East, also identified as being PID numbers 00346916, 00347443 and 00417634 and rezoning the same parcels of land from 1-2" Heavy Industrial to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to recognize the existing residential use of the properties as requested by John and Alvina MacDonald 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 May 20, 2009 meeting at which time the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to re-zone parcels of land located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East 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 the applicant, Mr. MacDonald, indicating that he was in agreement with the staff recommendation. On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating parcels of land with an area of approximately 2,080 square metres, located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East, also identified as being PID Numbers 00346916, 00347443 and 00417634, from Heavy Industrial to Low Density Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law." On motion of Councillor Killen Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating parcels of land with an area of approximately 2,080 square metres, located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East, also identified as being PID Numbers 00346916, 00347443 and 00417634, from Heavy Industrial to Low Density Residential classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law." On motion of Councillor Killen 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 parcels of land with an area of approximately 2,080 square metres, located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East, also identified as PID numbers 00346916, 00347443 and 00417634, from 1-2" Heavy Industrial to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-482 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 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 Killen 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 parcels of land with an area of approximately 2,080 square metres, located at 188 and 196 Mount Pleasant Avenue East, also identified as PID numbers 00346916, 00347443 and 00417634, from 1-2" Heavy Industrial 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." 9.4a, b) Projet de modification du plan d'amenagement et de I'arrete de zonage visant Ies 188 et 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est 9.4c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ies modifications relatives au plan municipal et au rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que Ies avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et de zonage visant a modifier la classification a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, faisant passer de zone d'industrie lourde a zone residentielle de faible densite, des parcelles de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 2 080 metres carres, situees au 188 et au 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est, inscrites sous Ies N I D 00346916, 00347443 et 00417634, et a rezoner ces memes parcelles de terrain de zone d'industrie lourde « 1-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliale et bifamiliale « R-2 v afin de reconnaitre I'usage residentiel existant a la demande de John et Alvina MacDonald, et qu'aucune objection n'a ete reque. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie Tors de la seance du 20 mai 2009, a Iaquelle le comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition, comme le souligne la recommandation du personnel, selon Iaquelle le conseil communal procede au rezonage des parcelles de terrain susmentionnees situees au 188 et au 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ies membres du public a exprimer Ieur appui quant au rezonage. Le requerant, M. MacDonald, indique qu'il est d'accord avec la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John v modifiant I'annexe 2-A, plan d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 080 metres carres situee au 188 et au 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est et portant le N I D 00346916, 00347443 et 00417634 de zone d'industrie Iourde a zone residentielle de faible densite, Passe I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John v. Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John v modifiant I'annexe 2-A, plan d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 080 metres carres situee au 188 et 94-483 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 au 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est et portant le N I D 00346916, 00347443 et 00417634 de zone d'industrie Iourde a zone residentielle de faible densite, Passe I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John v. Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 188 et au 196, avenue Mount Avenue East, d'une superficie approximative de 2 080 metres carres, inscrite sous les N I D 00346916, 00347443 et 00417634, afin de la faire passer de zone d'industrie Iourde « 1-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v, Passe I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. Proposition du conseiller Killen Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 188 et au 196, avenue Mount Pleasant Est, d'une superficie approximative de 2 080 metres carres, inscrite sous les N I D 00346916, 00347443 et 00417634, afin de la faire passer de zone d'industrie Iourde « 1-2 v a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 v, Passe I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John v. 9.5(a,b) Proposed Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments 185-187 Golden Grove Road 9.5(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Denial of Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning amendments by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 438 square metres, located at 185-187 Golden Grove Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00312116 and rezoning the same parcel of land from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "1-1" Light Industrial to expand the area currently designated as Light Industrial to include an existing garage as requested by Douglas Mitton, with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 20, 2009 meeting at which time the Committee recommended that Common Council deny the requested Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments. 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. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED that the requested Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a parcel of land with an area of approximately 94-484 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 438 square metres, located at 185-187 Golden Grove Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00312116, be denied. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.5a, b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur le zonage visant Ies 185 et 187, chemin Golden Grove 9.5c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rejet des modifications du plan municipal et du zonage Le greffier communal adjoint indique que Ies avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et de zonage visant a modifier la classification a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, faisant passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 438 metres carres, situees au 188-187, chemin Golden Grove, inscrites sous le NID00312116, et a rezoner cette meme parcelle de terrain de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 v a zone d'industrie legere « 1-1 v afin d'inclure un garage existant a la demande de Douglas Mitton, et qu'aucune objection n'a ete reque. Examen d'un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie Tors de la seance du 20 mai 2009 au cours de Iaquelle le comite a recommande au conseil communal de rejeter la demande de modifications du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage. 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 Killen RESOLU que la demande de modifications du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage relativement a une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 438 metres carres, situee au 185-187, chemin Golden Grove et portant le NID 00312116, soit rejetee. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.12 City Manager: Value Engineering Update - Action Plan for Safe Clean Drinking Water Referring to a submitted report, the Commissioner of Municipal Operations updated Council with respect to the value engineering update regarding the action plan for drinking water. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the report dated May 21, 2009 entitled Value Engineering Update Action Plan for Safe, Clean Drinking Water, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.12 Directeur general : Mise a jour relative a Value Engineering Services (services d'ingenierie de la valeur) - Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de I'eau potable Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, le commissaire aux operations municipales informe le conseil quant aux services d'ingenierie de la valeur lies au plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de 1'eau potable. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le rapport date du 21 mai 2009 concernant la mise 6 jour relative aux services d'ingenierie de la valeur lies au plan 94-485 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de 1'eau potable, soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.13 City Manager: Westfield Road Reconstruction On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled Westfield Road Reconstruction, Common Council approve Option 2 described herein for funding and implementation of Phase A of the Westfield Road Reconstruction project as follows: • An additional $647,500 be approved in the 2009 General Fund Capital Program and • $1,737,500 be pre-approved for the 2010 General Fund Capital Program Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.13 Directeur general : Refection du chemin Westfield Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport presente concernant la refection du chemin Westfield, le conseil communal approuve ('option 2 decrite dans les presentes afin de financer et de mettre en oeuvre la phase A du projet de refection du chemin Westfield comme suit : • qu'un fonds supplementaire de 647 500 $ soit approuve dans le programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2009; • que le montant de 1 737 500 $ soit preautorise dans le programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2010. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.14 City Manager: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments for Accessory Buildings and Structures On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council schedule a public hearing for the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law with respect to accessory buildings, for Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the proposal to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.14 Directeur general : Projet de modifications de I'arrete de zonage pour les batiments et constructions annexes Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que le conseil communal fixe la date d'audience publique relative au projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage en ce qui trait aux batiments connexes au Iundi 20 juillet 2009 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil et transmette la demande au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Saint John Parking Commission: ecoMobility Agreement -Funding from Transport Canada. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire 94-486 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 RESOLVED that the City of Saint John enter into an ecoMobility Funding Agreement with the Federal Minister of Transport on condition that the Parking Commission and the Transit Commission enter a contract with the City, whereby those Commissions accept full responsibility to satisfy the obligations placed upon the City by the ecoMobility Funding Agreement, and indemnify the City from and against any and all claims which might be made against the City arising from the terms of the ecoMobility Funding Agreement, and further that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare such a contract and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute it. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : Entente relative au programme ecoMOBILITE - Financement de Transports Canada Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que The City of Saint John conclue une entente de financement du programme ecoMOBILITE avec le ministere des Transports federal a condition que la Commission sur le stationnement et la Commission des transports concluent un contrat avec la Ville dans Iaquelle ces Commissions acceptent la responsabilite entiere de repondre aux obligations de la Ville dans le cadre de ('entente de financement du programme ecoMOBILITE et d'indemniser la Ville de tous Ies frais afferents aux modalites de ('entente de financement du programme ecoMOBILITE et que I'avocat municipal soit charge de preparer ce contrat et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a le signer. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.2 Collection Proceedings -Water and Sewerage Arrears On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Solicitor or a designate thereof commence proceedings in Small Claims Court of New Brunswick against the owner of Service New Brunswick PID number 00412304 (the "Property") to collect water and sewerage arrears owing in respect of the Property. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Higgins voting nay. 13.2 Procedures de collecte - Arrieres des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'avocat municipal ou son representant correspondant entame des procedures a la Cour des petites creances du Nouveau-Brunswick contre le proprietaire du N I D 00412304 (ci-apres appele la Propriete v) attribue par Services Nouveau-Brunswick pour collecter Ies arrieres des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts concernant ladite Propriete. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Higgins votent contre la proposition. 13.3 Leisure Services Advisory Board: Renaming of Playground to the Mabel Phoebe Peters Playground. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the Leisure Services Advisory Board, the playground at the Allison Grounds be named the Mabel Phoebe Peters Playground; and further, the Mayor be directed to contact the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with the suggestion that other Municipalities also name a playground after Mabel Phoebe Peters. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-487 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 13.3 Conseil consultatif des services des loisirs : Changement de nom du Terrain de Jeu Mabel Phoebe Peters Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le nom terrain de jeu Allison Grounds soit desormais appele le terrain de jeu Mabel Phoebe Peters Playground et, que le maire soit charge de communiquer avec la Federation canadienne des municipalites pour suggerer a d'autres municipalites de nommer un terrain de jeu en I'honneur de Mabel Phoebe Peters. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.4 Uptown Saint John: Request to Permit Statutory Holiday Shopping The City Solicitor stated that the determination of whether or not retail businesses can be opened on Canada Day and New Brunswick Day, each of which is a prescribed day of rest under the New Brunswick Days of Rest Act, lies within in the purview of the Days of Rest Act and not with The City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Uptown Saint John, having made a request to Common Council to permit statutory holiday shopping, be directed to the Days of Rest Act as this is within the purview of the Provincial Government and not with The City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Uptown Saint John : Demande d'autorisation de magasinage les jours feries Uavocat municipal indique que la decision pour determiner si les commerces au detail peuvent titre ouverts ou non a la fete du Canada et a la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick, qui toutes deux, sont designees comme jour de conge en vertu de la Loi sur les jours de repos du Nouveau-Brunswick, releve de la Loi sur les jours de repos et non de The City of Saint John. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Uptown Saint John, qui a fait une demande au conseil communal d'autoriser le magasinage les jours feries, soit charge de consulter la Loi sur les jours de repos comme cette question releve de la responsabilite du gouvernement provincial et non de The City of Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.5 Planning Advisory Committee: Douglas Heights Subdivision - Phase 4, 296 Morrison Road On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that: 1) Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the Douglas Heights Subdivision - Phase 4, as generally illustrated on the submitted tentative plan dated December 23, 2008, including any necessary municipal services and public utility easements, on the condition that proposed Lot 08-4 is not residentially developed until such time that the existing telecommunications tower is completely removed from the area; and further: 2) Common Council accepts a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for this proposed subdivision; and further 3) Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. Question being taken, the motion was carried 94-488 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 13.5 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Phase 4 du lotissement Douglas Heights au 296, chemin Morrison Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal 1) approuve le ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases relatifs a la phase 4 du lotissement Douglas Heights, comme le montre de maniere generale le plan provisoire presente et date du 23 decembre 2008, delimitant toute servitude d'utilite publique necessaire, a condition que le lot 08-4 propose ne soit pas amenage de fagon residentielle jusqu'a ce que la tour de telecommunications soit entierement retiree des lieux; 2) que le conseil communal accepte une compensation monetaire visant I'affectation du terrain d'utilite publique relativement au Iotissement propose; 3) que le conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de Iotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin de permettre 1'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne 1'e1aboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de l'ingenieur municipal en chef. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.6 Uptown Saint John: Request to Reconsider Removal of Granite Curbing On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Killen RESOLVED the letter from Uptown Saint John dated May 11, 2009 regarding granite curbing, be referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.6 Uptown Saint John : Demande de reexamen du retrait des bordures en granite Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Killen RESOLU QUE la lettre de demande reque de Uptown Saint John, datee du 11 mai 2009, visant les bordures en granite, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport et de recommandations. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14.1 Capital Reallocation Saint John Industrial Parks On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council approves the reallocation of $150,000 of approved Capital to the following SJIPL projects; $50,000 towards the Spruce Lake Beautification program and $100,000 towards the White Rocks Road Storm Detention Pond project. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins voting nay. 94-489 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 14.1 Reattribution des fonds des pares industriels de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la reattribution du montant en capital approuve de 150 000 $ aux projets suivants du SISJ 50 000 $ pour le programme d'embellissement du lac Spruce et 100 000 $ pour le projet d'un bassin de retenue des eaux pluviales du chemin White Rocks. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Canada Day Countdown Request to Appear Before Council On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Allen of Canada Day Countdown requesting funding and to make a presentation to Council, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Demande soumise par Compte a rebours de la fete du Canada en vue de faire une presentation devant le conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reque de M. Allen de Compte a rebours de la fete du Canada visant a demander du financement et a se presenter devant le conseil, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.2 New Brunswick Police Association Request to Present On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the request from the New Brunswick Police Association to present to Council be referred to the Clerk to schedule. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.2 Demande soumise par I'Association de police du Nouveau-Brunswick en vue de faire une presentation devant le conseil Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que la demande soumise par I'Association de police du Nouveau-Brunswick visant a se presenter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.3 Rodgers Letter regarding 2002 Pension Resolution Responding to a question from Council, the City Solicitor stated that in order to address the letter from Mr. Rodgers, he would be required to refer to advice that he had provided Council in a closed session, which he is not able to do without the consent of Council. Mr. Nugent noted that if Council were to provide him with the authority to speak on this topic it would not, in his opinion, expose the City to any negative consequences. 94-490 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MAY 25, 2009/LE 25 MAI 2009 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be directed by Council to comment with respect to advice that he had provided Council regarding the 2002 City manager pension resolution in a closed session of Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The City Solicitor stated that he did provide advice in 2002 to the former Council with respect to the possibility of providing an enhanced/supplemental pension arrangement for the City Manager, which would be an enhancement to the provisions under the City of Saint John Pension Act. Mr. Nugent stated that the advice that he provided at that time was that it was entirely within The City of Saint John's authority to provide such enhancements. However, he noted that the enhancements would be required to be borne by The City of Saint John as opposed to the Pension Fund. 15.3 Lettre de Rodgers concernant la resolution de 2002 relative au regime de retraite En reponse a une question soulevee par l'un des membres du conseil, l'avocat municipal fait savoir qu'afin de traiter la lettre de M. Rodgers, it doit fournir les conseils presentes au conseil lors d'une seance privee, ce qu'il ne peut pas faire sans obtenir le consentement du conseil. M. Nugent mentionne que si le conseil I'autorise a s'exprimer a ce sujet, cette autorisation, a son avis, n'expose pas la Ville a des consequences negatives. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil charge l'avocat municipal de fournir des commentaires a 1'egard des conseils presentes au conseil communal concernant la resolution de 2002 relative au regime de retraite du directeur general. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'avocat municipal explique avoir presente des conseils en 2002 au conseil anterieur concernant la possibility d'offrir des dispositions du regime de retraite ameliorees ou supplementaires au directeur general, ce qui representerait une amelioration des dispositions en vertu de la Loi sur /e regime de retraite de la Ville de Saint John. M. Nugent explique que ce conseil au moment de la presentation decoulait entierement de I'autorie de The City of Saint John pour apporter de telles ameliorations. II note toutefois que ces ameliorations devront titre assumees par The City of Saint John au lieu de la caisse de retraite. 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 30. Mayor/maire Common Clerk/greffiere communal