2009-06-22_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-519
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JUNE 22, 2009/LE 22 JUIN 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL -JUNE 22, 2009 5:30 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; S. Brittain, Solicitor; C. Graham,
Comptroller; B. Keenan, Manager of Water and Wastewater; K.
Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; B.
Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; D.
Scribner, Deputy Chief of Police; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; E.
Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE - LE 22 JUIN 2009 A 17 H 30
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general adjoint; S. Brittain, avocat;
C. Graham, controleuse; B. Keenan, directeur - eau et eau
usees; K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement; B. Edwards, commissaire aux services
d'inspection et des batiments; D. Scribner, chef de police adjoint;
R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; ainsi que E. Gormley,
greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Pastor Clayton Meisner of the Life
Community Life Church offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le pasteur Clayton Meisner, de I'eglise Life
Community, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on June 1, 2009 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 1e,juin 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 3.1 Acting City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1 Directeur general par interim.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3.1 Acting City Manager
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Mr. Patrick Woods, during
the time he is Acting City Manager, shall be paid the salary established for the position
of City Manager, an amount equal to the top level in the management pay scale as
approved by Common Council on an annual basis divided by a factor of .8, and shall be
entitled to the use of a City leased vehicle for business and personal use, with service
and maintenance, including fuel, to be provided by the City, with the exception being that
fuel for personal use outside the City is at the employee's expense;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Woods shall be returned to the position of
Deputy City Manager at the end of the acting assignment and that Common Council
shall at that time and by resolution reappoint him to the position of Deputy City Manager
pursuant to the provisions of Section 74 of the Municipalities Act.
Councillor Farren stated that he could not support the motion as it would grant section
74 provisions to Mr. Woods upon returning to his role as Deputy City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and
Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 12.6 City Manager: Building
Permit Application 109 Crowley Road and item 15.1 John Henderson Law Office
Request to Present - A. Brun Building Certificate Application be moved forward on the
agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Directeur general par interim
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU QUE M. Patrick Woods, pendant 1'exercice de
ses fonctions en tant que directeur general par interim, regoive le salaire etabli pour le
poste de directeur general d'un montant egal a celui de I'echelon le plus haut dans
I'echelle de remuneration des cadres tel qu'il est approuve par le conseil communal sur
une base annuelle et divise par un facteur de 0,8, et qu'il soit autorise a utiliser un
vehicule de location de la Ville a des fins profession nelles et personnelles, et que la Ville
prenne en charge Ies services et 1'entretien, y compris le carburant, sauf s'il s'agit d'un
deplacement personnel en dehors de la Ville, Ies frais restant alors a la charge de
1'employe;
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que M. Woods reprenne ses fonctions de directeur general
adjoint a la fin de I'affectation interimaire et que le conseil communal, en temps voulu et
par voie de resolution, le renomme directeur general adjoint conformement aux
dispositions de I'article 74 de la Loi surles municipalites.
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Le conseiller Farren indique qu'il ne peut appuyer la motion, car, en vertu des
dispositions de I'article 74, elle accorderait une securite d'emploi a M. Woods a son
retour au poste de directeur general adjoint.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 12.6 Directeur general -
demande de permis de construire concernant le 109, chemin Crowley et que le point
15.1 Cabinet John Henderson au nom d'A. Brun - demande de permis de construire et
demande visant a presenter devant le conseil soient avances dans I'ordre du jour.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.6 City Manager: Building Permit Application 109 Crowley Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 12.6 City Manager: Building
Permit Application 109 Crowley Road be tabled until such time that the City Manager
provides a report and recommendation to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6 Directeur general : Demande de permis de construire concernant le 109,
Chemin Crowley
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le point 12.6 Directeur general -
demande de permis de construire concernant le 109, chemin Crowley soit reporte
jusqu'a ce que le directeur general fournisse un rapport et des recommandations au
conseil.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.1 John Henderson Law Office Request to Present - A. Brun Building
Certificate Application
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 15.6 John Henderson Law
Office Request to Present - A. Brun Building Certificate Application be received for
information until such time that City staff provide a report and recommendation to
Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.1 Cabinet John Henderson au nom d'A. Brun - demande de permis de
construire et demande visant a se presenter devant le conseil
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 15.6 Cabinet
John Henderson au nom d'A. Brun - demande de permis de construire et demande
visant a presenter devant le conseil soit regu a titre informatif jusqu'a ce que les
employes municipaux fournissent un rapport et des recommandations au conseil.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
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5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager:
1) Tender No. 2009-081802T: Victoria square refurbishment be awarded to the
low bidder, Maguire Excavating Ltd., at the tendered price of $330,049.00 HST included,
and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
2) The proposal of Glenn Group Ltd. for construction management services for
the Victoria Square Refurbishment be accepted and that Materials and Fleet
Management issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $30,479.00 HST included.
5.2 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager:
1) Tender No. 2009-081803T: Robertson Square Refurbishment be awarded to
the low bidder, ICR General Contractors Ltd., at the tendered price of
$309,000.00 HST included, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the necessary contract documents.
2) The proposal of Glenn Group Ltd. for construction management services for
the Robertson Square Refurbishment be accepted and that Materials and Fleet
Management issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $31,329.00 HST included.
5.3 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender for the supply of
10 self contained breathing apparatus complete with face piece and carbon fibre
cylinders be awarded to Micmac Fire and Safety in the amount of $44,383.30, plus tax.
5.4 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender submitted by SES
Lighting and Energy Consultants of Bedford, NS, in the amount of $43,332.11, tax
included, for the supply of all labour, materials and equipment necessary to upgrade
lighting at the Peter Murray Arena be accepted.
5.5 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender submitted by
Master Mechanical Contractors of Saint John, NB, in the amount of $93,690.00, tax
included, for the supply of all labour, materials and equipment necessary for the
ammonia plant heat recovery and flood water heating at the Peter Murray Arena be
accepted.
5.6 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager,The City of Saint John accept
the offer of Robert Arseneau as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
(Agreement), submitted with M&C 2009 - 179, and acquire the portion of PID 00342402
described in the Agreement for the sum of $2,021.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms
and conditions contained in the submitted Agreement.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
(B. Edwards withdrew from the meeting)
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim :
1) La soumission no 2009-081802T, relative a la remise en etat de la place
Victoria Square, soit accordee au soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Maguire Excavating
Ltd., au prix offert de 330 049 dollars, TVH incluse, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
2) La proposition presentee par Glenn Group Ltd. relativement aux services de
gestion de la construction concernant la remise en etat de la place Victoria Square soit
acceptee et que la Division de la gestion du materiel et du parc de vehicules emette un
bon de commande au montant de 30 479 dollars, TVH incluse.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim
1) La soumission no 2009-081803T, relative a la remise en etat de la place
Robertson Square, soit accordee au soumissionnaire le moins-disant, ICR General
Contractors Ltd., au prix offert de 309 000 dollars, TVH incluse, et que le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
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2) La proposition presentee par Glenn Group Ltd. relativement aux services de
gestion de la construction concernant la remise en etat de la place Robertson Square
soit acceptee et que la Division de la gestion du materiel et du parc de vehicules emette
un bon de commande au montant de 31 329 dollars, TVH incluse.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
relative a I'approvisionnement de dix appareils respiratoires autonomes dotes de pieces
faciales et de cylindres en fibre de carbone soit accordee a Micmac Fire and Safety au
montant de 44 383,30 dollars, taxes en sus.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par SES Lighting and Energy Consultants de Bedford, N.-E., au montant de
43 332,11 dollars, taxes incluses, relativement a I'approvisionnement de la totalite de la
main-d'oeuvre, du materiel, de I'equipement necessaires a la modernisation de
I'eclairage a I'arena Peter Murray, soit acceptee.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par Master Mechanical Contractors de Saint John, N.-B., au montant de
93 690 dollars, taxes incluses, pour I'approvisionnement de la totalite de la
main-d'oeuvre, du materiel, de I'equipement necessaires au dispositif de recuperation de
la chaleur et de chauffage des eaux de crue de I'usine de fabrication d'ammoniac pour
I'arena Peter Murray, soit acceptee.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte I'offre de Robert Arseneau etablie dans une convention d'achat-
vente (convention), soumise avec le contrat no 2009 - 179, et acquiere la parcelle
inscrite sous le NID 00342402 et decrite dans la convention pour la somme de
2 021 dollars, TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux modalites de la convention
soumise.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller B. Edwards quitte la seance)
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 Hire a Youth Week June 22-26, 2009
The Mayor proclaimed the week of June 22-26, 2009 as Hire a Youth Week in
the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine Embauchez un etudiant! du 22 au 26 juin 2009
Le maire declare que la semaine du 22 au 26 juin 2009 est la Semaine
Embauchez un etudiant! dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 An Accountability Framework for The City of Saint John
Referring to a submitted report and presentation, A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager and
S. Rackley-Roach, Corporate Program Manager, updated Council with respect to an
Accountability Framework for The City of Saint John and responded to a variety of
questions posed by Council members.
The Mayor withdrew from the meeting and Deputy Mayor Chase replaced him as Chair.
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The Chair advised that should Council wish to entertain a motion that this must be done
after all other items agenda are completed.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Cadre redditionnel de The City of Saint John
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint, et
S. Rackley-Roach, gestionnaire de programmes administratifs, informent le conseil des
mises a jour concernant le Cadre redditionnel de The City of Saint John et repondent a
diverses questions posees par le conseil.
Le president precise que, si le conseil souhaite accueillir une motion, cela doit titre fait
apres avoir termine tous les autres points prevus a I'ordre du jour.
8.2 Project ReAdd
Referring to a submitted presentation, Camille and Janet Bordage presented a proposal
to establish a non-profit, self-supporting, abstinence based residential drug and alcohol
treatment centre in New Brunswick and they responded to a variety of questions from
Council members.
8.2 Projet ReAdd
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Camille et Janet Bordage presentent
une proposition afin d'etablir, au Nouveau-Brunswick, un centre residentiel autonome a
but non lucratif de traitement de la toxicomanie et de I'alcoolisme reposant sur
I'abstinence, et elles repondent a diverses questions posees par le conseil.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading To Stop Up and Close a Portion of Crown Street
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number M-23 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Crown Street, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number M-23 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting
the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" was read in its
entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law
Number M-23 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Crown Street, 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 M-23 A By-Law to Amend
a By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint
John".
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete de zonage visant la fermeture et le barrage
d'un trongon de la rue Crown
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23,
Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a la rue Crown fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage
de routes dans The City of Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23,
Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John relativement a la rue Crown, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme
lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23 modifiant I'arrete
concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John
10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment 806 Manawagonish Road
10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-107, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1736 square metres, located at
806 Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID Number 55154322, from "R-1A" One
Family Residential and "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family
Residential classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-107, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the use and development of a parcel of land
with an area of approximately 1,736 square metres, located at 806 Manawagonish
Road, also identified as PID No. 55154322, be subject to the conditions that:
a) The use of the site be restricted to a maximum of three (3) dwelling units within
the existing dwelling;
b) The maximum number of driveways be limited to one per street frontage should
future street reconstruction be undertaken on Manawagonish Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-107, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1736 square metres, located at
806 Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID Number 55154322, from "R-1A" One
Family Residential and "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family
Residential classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-107, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John".
10.2a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 806,
chemin Manawagonish
10.2b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
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107 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » visant a modifier le zonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 806, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie
d'environ 1 736 metres carres et portant le NID 55154322, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1A » et zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations a quatre
Iogements « R-4 fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-107 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a
I'article 39 de la Loi sur l urbanisme. ('utilisation et I'amenagement d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 736 metres carres, situee au 806,
chemin Manawagonish et portant le NID 55154322, soient assujettis aux conditions
suivantes :
a) Que ('usage du site soit limite a un nombre maximal de trois (3) Iogements au
sein de I'habitation existante;
b) Que le nombre maximal de voies d'acces soit limite a une par limite frontale,
dans le cas ou une refection future de la rue serait entreprise sur le chemin
Manawagonish.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
107 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » visant a modifier le zonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 806, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie
d'environ 1 736 metres carres et portant le NID 55154322, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1A » et zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations a quatre
Iogements « R-4 fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et
que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-107 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Section 39 Amendment 251 Wentworth Street
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Section 39 Amendment amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on
the August 5, 2008 rezoning of the property located at 251 Wentworth Street, also
identified as PID No. 00001339, to permit the community policing office to have vinyl
siding and trim, commercial glass front door entrance and overhead electrical
connection, with no written objections received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its June 16, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 39
conditions.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Carl Trickey of P.U.L.S.E. (People United for the Lower South End) and
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Mr. William Shannon appearing on behalf of the applicant, both indicating that they were
in agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council amend the
Section 39 conditions imposed on the August 5, 2008 rezoning of the property located at
251 Wentworth Street, also identified as PID No. 00001339, to permit the community
policing office to have vinyl siding and trim, commercial glass front door entrance and
overhead electrical connection.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager provide
an explanation to Council regarding why the original section 39 conditions for the
property located at 251 Wentworth Street were not followed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Commissioner of Planning and Development informed Council that the owner of the
property has the responsibility of following section 39 conditions and therefore the
Planning Department would not be able to speak on the owner's behalf with respect to
why the conditions were not followed.
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Modification proposee aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 visant le
terrain situe au 251, rue Wentworth
9.1 b) Recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification proposee en vertu de I'article 39, modifiant les conditions imposees, le
5 aout 2008 relativement au rezonage de la propriete situee au 251, rue Wentworth,
inscrite sous le NID 00001339, afin de permettre au bureau de police communautaire
d'avoir un bardage et un habillage en vinyle, une entree principale avec porte de fagade
vitree ainsi qu'un raccordement electrique aerien, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete
regue.
Un examen a egalement ete effectue concernant un rapport presente par le Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel
du Service d'urbanisme, qui a fait I'objet d'un examen Tors de la seance du 16 juin 2009
au cours de Iaquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander la modification des conditions
en vigueur a I'heure actuelle en vertu de I'article 39.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification
proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire suppleant invite Ies membres du public a exprimer Ieur appui quant a la
modification proposee. Au nom du requerant, Carl Trickey de PULSE (People United for
the Lower South End) et M. William Shannon indiquent qu'ils appuient Ies
recommandations et le rapport du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal modifie Ies
conditions imposees par I'article 39 le 5 aout 2008, relativement au rezonage de la
propriete situee au 251, rue Wentworth et portant le NID 00001339, afin de permettre au
bureau de police communautaire d'avoir un bardage et un habillage en vinyle, une
entree principale avec porte de fagade vitree ainsi qu'un raccordement electrique aerien.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim
fournisse une explication au conseil concernant la raison pour Iaquelle Ies conditions
originales imposees par I'article 39 pour la propriete situee au 251, rue Wentworth ne
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sont pas respectees.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement informe le conseil que le proprietaire
de la propriete se doit de respecter les conditions imposees par I'article 39 et que, par
consequent, le Service d'urbanisme ne peut s'exprimer au nom du proprietaire quant a
la raison pour Iaquelle Ies conditions ne sont pas respectees.
8.3 New Brunswick Police Association
Referring to a submitted report and presentation, Dean Secord, President of the New
Brunswick Police Association, presented Council with a cost analysis which compared
Municipal Police forces to the RCMP.
8.3 Association de police du Nouveau-Brunswick
Faisant reference a un rapport et a une presentation anterieurs, Dean Secord, president
de I'Association des policiers du Nouveau-Brunswick, presente au conseil une analyse
des couts qui compare Ies services de police municipaux avec la GRC.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.0 Budget Submissions to Finance Committee (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that item 11.0 Budget Submissions to
Finance Committee be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Acting City Manager advised Council that the scheduled wage increases for
unionized staff will make it very difficult for certain departments to adhere to a 2.5%
budget increase.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City administration, and all
Agencies, Boards and Commissions reporting to the Common Council, be advised that
their initial budget submission (by September 30, 2009) be increased by 2.5% of their
approved 2009 budget with a provision allowing for an increase of up to a maximum of
4.5% when necessary by virtue of contract obligations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.0 Demandes budgetaires presentees au comite des finances
(conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 11.0 Demandes budgetaires
presentees au comite des finances soit soumis aux fins de discussion.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le directeur general par interim informe le conseil qu'en raison des augmentations de
salaire prevues pour le personnel syndique, it ne sera pas facile pour certains services
d'adherer a une augmentation budgetaire de 2,5
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que ('administration municipale, Ies
agences, Ies conseils d'administration et Ies commissions relevant directement du
conseil communal soient informes que leurs demandes budgetaires (presentees au plus
tard le 30 septembre 2009) seront augmentees de I'ordre de 2,5 % du budget qui leur a
ete accorde pour 2009, avec une disposition permettant une augmentation jusqu'a un
maximum de 4,5 au besoin, en vertu des obligations contractuelles.
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A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.1 Minimum Property Standards Statistics from May 2008 to May 2009
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED item 11.1 Minimum Property
Standards be tabled until July 6, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.1 Statistiques sur les normes minimales regissant les residences de
mai 2008 a mai 2009 (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le point 11.1 Normes minimales
regissant les residences soit reporte jusqu'au 6 juillet 2009.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 West Saint John Recreation/Leisure Examination (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report from
Councillor McGuire entitled West Saint John Recreation/Leisure Examination, be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Evaluation des loisirs dans Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le conseiller
McGuire intitule Evaluation des loisirs dans Saint John Ouest soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 West Saint John Retail Development Forum Participant Feedback Summary
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager establish a
meeting with Ward One Councillors and the appropriate Senior Staff to examine
methods for strengthening the pedestrian linkages between neigbourhoods and the
shopping areas on Fairville Boulevard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Resume des commentaires des participants au forum tenu par
Enterprise Saint John concernant I'amenagement commercial a
Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general convoque une
reunion avec les conseillers du quartier 1 et que les cadres appropries etudient les
methodes permettant de renforcer les installations pietonnieres entre les quartiers et les
aires de magasinage sur le boulevard Fairville.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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11.4 Ability to Use Term Contracts for Senior Staff (Councillor Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Solicitor to
prepare a report outlining the manner in which the municipality could hire senior staff
under a contract, or term position, and further, that this report be submitted as soon as is
practical allowing the Council a sufficient amount of time to contact a Member of the
Legislative Assembly with the request that the report be brought to the Legislation in
Fredericton for the implementation of the said changes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Possibilite d'utiliser des contrats a terme pour la haute direction
(conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil autorise I'avocat municipal
a preparer un rapport presentant la maniere selon Iaquelle la municipalite peut
embaucher des cadres en vertu d'un contrat, ou en vertu d'un poste a duree determinee,
et que ce rapport soit par la suite soumis des que possible afin que le conseil dispose de
suffisamment de temps pour joindre un membre de I'Assemblee legislative pour
demander a ce que le rapport soit soumis a I'Assemblee legislative a Fredericton aux
fins de mise en oeuvre desdits changements.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Rescinding the Resolution for City Manager's Pension (Councillor Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
Farren, entitled Rescinding the Resolution for the City Manager's Pension, be referred to
the City Solicitor for a report and recommendation, which shall also include the
consideration of the salary of the City Manager as outlined in the May 13, 2002
resolution vis a vis the proposed salary of 20% greater than the top level of the
Management payscale as outlined in the November 2001 City Manager Salary Survey
from Dr. Ircha.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Annulation de la resolution concernant le regime de retraite du directeur
general (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la soumission presentee par le
conseiller Farren, intitulee Annulation de la resolution concernant le regime de retraite
du directeur general, soit transmise a I'avocat municipal aux fins de rapport et de
recommandations, qui doivent egalement inclure 1'examen du salaire du directeur
general tel qu'il est indique dans la resolution du 13 mai 2002 par rapport au salaire
propose superieur de 20 % a celui de I'echelon le plus haut dans I'echelle de
remuneration de la direction, comme I'indique 1'enquete de M. Ircha sur le salaire du
directeur general, menee en novembre 2001.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.6 Request to Present - Geothermal Energy (Mayor Court)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that Mayor Court's request to present
on the topic of geothermal energy on July 6, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.6 Demande de presentation - energie geothermique (maire Court)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que la demande du maire Court visant a
presenter le sujet de I'energie geothermique le 6 juillet 2009 soit approuvee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Rogers TV Webcasting and Television Coverage for
Council Meetings
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the letter from Rogers TV entitled
Webcasting and Televising Coverage of Saint John Council via Rogers, be referred to
the Common Clerk.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale : Diffusion Web et couverture televisee des seances
du conseil - reseau de television Rogers
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la lettre du reseau de television
Rogers intitulee Diffusion Web et couverture televisee des seances du conseil de
Saint John sur la chaine Rogers soit transmise a la greffiere communale.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 City Manager: Recent Amendments to the Community Planning Act
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
1) The portion of the report respecting variances from the Zoning Bylaw,
variances from the Subdivision Bylaw, temporary use variances, changes to the
subdivision process, and enforcement be received as information, and further,
2) Common Council direct the Acting City Manager to bring forward a
comprehensive review of the City's fees for planning services with recommendations for
a new fee structure to more accurately reflect the cost of providing the service as part of
the 2010 budget process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general : Modifications recentes a la Loi sur Furbanisme
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que :
1) La partie du rapport concernant les derogations de I'arrete de zonage, les
derogations de I'arrete de lotissement, les derogations relatives a ('utilisation temporaire,
les changements apportes au processus de lotissement et la mise en application soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
2) Que le conseil communal autorise le directeur general par interim a presenter
un examen complet des tarifs de la Ville concernant les services de planification avec
des recommandations pour une nouvelle grille tarifaire dans le but de refleter plus
fidelement le cout lie a la prestation du service dans le cadre du processus budgetaire
de 2010.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.3 City Manager: Municipal Plan Amendment & Rezoning Application - Sandy
Point Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that item 12.3 Municipal Plan
Amendment & Rezoning Application - Sandy Point Road, be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that a moratorium on development be
imposed on the areas of Sandy Point Road adjacent to Rockwood Park until a new
Municipal Plan, with public consultation, is complete.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and
Councillors McGuire, Snook and Titus voting nay.
12.3 Directeur general : Modification du plan municipal et demande de rezonage
visant le chemin Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 12.3 Modification du plan
municipal et demande de rezonage visant le chemin Sandy Point soit soumis aux fins de
discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU qu'un moratoire relatif a I'amenagement
soit impose dans les zones du chemin Sandy Point attenantes au parc Rockwood
jusqu'a ce qu'un plan d'amenagement, a la suite d'une consultation avec la population,
soit elabore.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que
Ies conseillers McGuire, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition.
12.4 Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Commitment to Improving Saint John
Streets
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk schedule a full
presentation for the Commissioner of Municipal Operations to present the material
contained in the submitted report entitled Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Commitment to
Improving Saint John Streets
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Asphalte de qualite - engagement d'ameliorer les rues de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la greffiere communale prevoie une
presentation complete pour le commissaire aux operations municipales afin de presenter
Ies documents contenus dans le rapport soumis intitule Asphalte de qualite -
engagement d'ameliorer Ies rues de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Manager: Implementation Requirements - Fire Services Review
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that:
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1) Common Council retain Risk Management Services to conduct a baseline
assessment of the Fire Protection requirements for the City of Saint John in relation to a
baseline assessment of existing Fire Protection capabilities within the Saint John Fire
Department in accordance with the submitted proposal; and further
2) Common Council establish a Steering Committee comprised of one Councillor
from each of the four wards to support the Fire Chief in completing a Comprehensive
Review of Fire Services. The Steering Committee's mandate will be to serve as principal
advisors to the Fire Chief in identifying various options to reduce the current cost of fire
protection in relation to: the consolidation of fire stations, integration of fire services,
possible introduction of volunteer firefighters, and changes in response policies, medical
assistance calls, technological changes and any other measure to reduce costs.
3) Council establish the target completion date for the Fire Services Review to be
no later than September 30th, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Higgins,
Snook and Titus voting nay.
12.5 Directeur general : Exigences de mise en oeuvre - Etude des services
d'incendie
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que :
1) Le conseil communal fasse appel a des services de gestion des risques afin
de mener une evaluation de base des exigences en matiere de protection contre les
incendies pour The City of Saint John au regard d'une evaluation de base des capacites
existantes en matiere de protection contre les incendies au sein du Service d'incendie
de Saint John, conformement a la proposition soumise;
2) Le conseil communal etablisse un comite directeur constitue d'un conseiller de
chacun des quatre quartiers afin de soutenir le chef du Service d'incendie dans la
realisation d'une etude exhaustive des services d'incendie. Dans le cadre de son
mandat, le comite directeur servira de conseiller principal au chef du Service d'incendie
dans la determination des diverses options permettant de reduire le cout actuel lie a la
protection contre les incendies concernant le regroupement des casernes de pompiers,
('integration des services d'incendie, I'eventuelle presence de sapeurs-pompiers
volontaires, la modification des politiques en matiere d'intervention, Ies appels
d'assistance medicale, Ies changements en matiere de technologie et toutes Ies autres
mesures permettant de reduire Ies couts.
3) Le conseil fixe la date visee d'achevement de I'etude des services d'incendie
au 30 septembre 2009 au plus tard.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Higgins,
Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Subdivision Application for 2905 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council assent to cash-
in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes equal to 6% of the market value of the land in the
proposed Bernard F. Desmond and Joan Desmond Subdivision at the time of final
subdivision approval.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Demande d'amenagement d'un lotissement au 2905, chemin Loch Lomond
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve une
compensation monetaire contre le terrain d'utilite publique egale a 6 % de la valeur
marchande du terrain inclus dans le lotissement Bernard F. Desmond et Joan Desmond
propose au moment de I'approbation du lotissement definitif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Frank Rodgers Letter - Pension Arrangement (Forwarded from June 15,
2009)
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the letter from Frank Rodgers
dated June 10, 2009, be received for information.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Lettre de Frank Rodgers relative aux dispositions du regime de retraite
(point reporte de la seance du 15 juin 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la lettre de Frank Rodgers datee du
10 juin 2009 soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
14.2 Street Name Change (Forwarded from June 15, 2009)
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the
following changes:
1) Rename rue Stewart Street to rue Porter Street; and
2) Remove rue Stewart Street from the list of Official Street Names.
Councillor McGuire called a point of order stating that comments being
made by a Councillor were moving off topic, to which the Chair agreed and re-directed
the debate.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
14.2 Changement de nom de rue (point reporte de la seance du 15 juin 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal procede aux
changements suivants :
1) Renommer la rue Stewart « rue Porter
2) Retirer la rue Stewart de la liste des noms de rue officiels.
Le conseiller McGuire souleve une objection, car it estime que les
commentaires formules par un conseiller s'eloignent du sujet. Apres avoir retenu
('objection, le president redirige le debat.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
15.2 Lily Lake Pavilion Request to Present (Forwarded from June 15, 2009)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that an open Committee of the Whole
Meeting at the Lily Lake Pavilion be scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2009 where Lily
Lake Pavilion Board and other stakeholders will present to Council on the proposed
future direction of the Pavilion and Rockwood Park.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15.2 Demande presentee par Lily Lake Pavilion Inc. visant a se presenter devant
le conseil (point reporte de la seance du 15 juin 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU qu'une seance publique du comite plenier
au pavillon de Lily Lake se tienne le lundi 27 juillet 2009, au cours de laquelle le conseil
d'administration du pavillon Lily Lake et d'autres parties interessees presenteront au
conseil la future direction proposee du pavillon et du parc Rockwood.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.1 (b) An Accountability Framework for The City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council approve the proposed
accountability framework and service based budgeting process as submitted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and
Titus voting nay.
8.1b) Cadre redditionnel de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil approuve le cadre
redditionnel et les services proposes en fonction du processus budgetaire tels qu'ils ont
ete presentes.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Court et
Titus votent contre la proposition.
16. Adjournment
The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire suppleant declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 15.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale