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2009-07-20_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-553 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - JULY 20, 2009 6:00 P.M. Present: Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus - and - P. Woods, Acting City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Connell, Police Staff Sergeant; M. Gillen, Deputy 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 20 JUILLET 2009 A 18 H Sont presents : le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Snook, Sullivan et Titus et P. Woods, directeur general par interim; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Connell, sergent d'etat-major du service de police; M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service d'incendie, ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. 1. Call To Order - Prayer Deputy Mayor Chase called the meeting to order and Pastor Clayton Meisner offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire suppleant Chase. Le pasteur Clayton Meisner recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 22, 2009 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 22 juin 2009 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 94-554 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with the addition of item 13.3 Committee of the Whole Recommended Appointments to Committees, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 13.3, Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites A I'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 Abel Leblanc request to present to Council in Open Session with respect to the Carleton Community Centre and the Westside Pact be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.2 That the Youth Council of ONE Change request to present be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.3 That the Partners for Workplace Inclusion request to present be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.4 That the M. Cavanagh request to present to Committee of the Whole be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.5 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager: 1) Common Council extend "in-kind" support of free rent including heat and lights for the West Side Food Bank as part of the West Side Wellness Centre; 2) Common Council extend "in-kind" support to include the power consumption costs for the West Side Food Bank; 3) The City Solicitor be directed to prepare all necessary documents required to enter into this partnership with the West Side Food Bank; and that 4) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign these documents. 5.6 That Common Council grant the submitted license agreement for granting right of way between The City of Saint John and 511978 NB Inc. for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the license. 5.7 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager: 1) Common Council grant a licence to Hargo Jet Boat Tour Inc./Excursions Nautiques Hargo Inc. for the term May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 under the submitted terms and conditions; and 2) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the license. 5.8 That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-law amendment application of Played Out Fun Centre Ltd. (212 McAllister Drive) for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.9 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council authorize Purchasing and Materials Management to issue a purchase order to Saint John Energy in the amount of $192,100 to proceed with the work as outlined in the submitted report. 94-555 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 5.10 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Contract No. 2009-13: Parks Street Pump Station - electrical, mechanical and architectural upgrade, be awarded to the low tenderer, Castle Rock Construction Services Inc., at the tendered price of $186,718.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.11 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager: 1) The following projects approved under the 2009 General Fund Capital Program: Assess on-site stormwater storage on large commercial properties; Backflow prevention and local drainage improvements; Design for three or more community retention facilities; Design/construct rider sewer(s) to service Brentwood Crescent, and Pilot program to disconnect rain gutters from storm sewers; drain to rain gardens on properties. be consolidated and replaced by one single project identified as Stormwater Management - Brentwood Crescent Rider Sewer in the amount of $1,050,000. 2) The proposal of CBCL Limited for engineering design and construction management services for Stormwater Management - Brentwood Crescent Rider Sewer be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign these documents. 5.12 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal of Fundy Engineering for engineering design and construction management services for Burpee Avenue and Loch Lomond Road - retaining wall reconstruction and slope stabilization projects be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation. 5.13 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited for engineering design and construction management services for Honeysuckle Drive and Bleury Street - drainage basin study and storm sewer installation projects be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation. 5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal of Hydro-Com Technologies for engineering services (design and inspection services) for sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration reduction program phase VI be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation. 5.15 That the request by School District 8 to install a playground on City property adjacent to Centennial School be referred to the Acting City Manager. 5.16 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the submitted report entitled Soccer Field for Carleton Community Centre and Market Place be received for information and that staff provide updates at the appropriate time. 5.17 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report entitled Princess Street Curbing: 1) The work on Princess St. proceed as tendered (avoiding $300,000 overrun and related project delays); 2) The policy of the type of curbing to be used in the Trinity Royal district be revisited and revised as needed through consultation with a committee comprised of a representative from each of Municipal Operations, Uptown Saint John, the Heritage Review Board, and the Planning Department;and 3) Upon conclusion of the evaluation a formal policy recommendation be made to Common Council; and 4) All future work be done at the approved standard in the area and budgeted accordingly. On motion of Councillor McGuire 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. 94-556 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Que la demande soumise par Abel Leblanc visant a se presenter devant le conseil en seance publique au sujet du centre communautaire Carleton et de Westside Pact, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. 5.2 Que la demande soumise par le conseil des jeunes de ONE Change visant a se presenter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. 5.3 Que la demande soumise par Partenaires du programme d'integration au milieu de travail visant a se presenter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. 5.4 Que la demande soumise par M. Cavanagh visant a se presenter devant le comite plenier, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim : 1) Le conseil communal fasse une offre en nature plus genereuse, a savoir, en off rant le loyer ainsi que les frais de chauffage et d'eclairage a la banque d'alimentation West Side dans le cadre du programme du centre de mieux-titre de Westside. 2) le conseil communal fasse une off re plus genereuse a la banque d'alimentation West Side, a savoir qu'il lui paye les frais de consommation d'energie; 3) I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger toute documentation exigee pour conclure ce partenariat avec la banque d'alimentation West Side; 4) le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer cette documentation. 5.6 Que le conseil communal approuve le permis d'occupation presente, et ce, dans le but d'octroyer un droit de passage entre The City of Saint John et 511978 NB Inc. pour la periode allant du 1 e, juillet 2009 au 30 juin 2014, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ledit permis. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim 1) Le conseil communal accorde une licence a Hargo Jet Boat Tours Inc./Excursions Nautiques Hargo Inc. pour la periode allant du 1e, mai 2009 au 30 avril 2010, sous reserve des modalites prevues; 2) que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ladite licence. 5.8 Que le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique au lundi 17 aout 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, relativement a la demande de rezonage de Played Out Fun Centre Ltd. (212, chemin McAllister), et qu'il transmette la demande au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil communal autorise le service d'achats et de gestion du materiel a emettre un bon de commande de 192 100 $ a I'ordre de Saint John Energy pour commencer les travaux tels qu'ils sont definis dans le rapport soumis. 5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le contrat no 2009-13 relatif a la mise a niveau de I'equipement electrique, mecanique et architectural de la station de pompage situee rue Park soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Castle Rock Construction Services Inc., au prix offert de 186 718 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. 5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim 1) les projets ci-dessous soient autorises dans le programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2009 : Evaluer la capacite de stockage sur place des eaux pluviales pour les grandes proprietes commerciales; ameliorer les dispositifs anti refoulements et les systemes locaux d'evacuation des eaux pluviales; concevoir les plans en vue de la construction de trois ou plusieurs installations communautaires de retenue des eaux pluviales; concevoir et construire les egouts secondaires pour la gestion des eaux pluviales du croissant Brentwood; 94-557 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 mettre en place un programme pilote destine a separer les gouttieres des egouts pluviaux; et a les raccorder aux jardins pluviaux situes dans les proprietes. Et que ces projets soient consolides et remplaces par un projet unique intitule Gestion des eaux pluviales - Egouts secondaires du croissant Brentwood de 1 050 000 2) Que la proposition presentee par CBCL Limited, relativement aux services de gestion de la conception technique et de la construction dans le cadre de la gestion des eaux pluviales des egouts secondaires du croissant Brentwood, soit acceptee et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation requise a cet egard. 5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition presentee par Fundy Engineering relativement aux services de gestion de la conception technique et de la construction des projets de refection du mur de soutenement et de stabilisation de la pente de I'avenue Burpee et du chemin Loch Lomond soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. 5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition presentee par CBCL Limited relativement aux services de gestion de la conception technique et de la construction des projets d'installation d'egouts pluviaux et d'etude portant sur le bassin-versant de la promenade Honeysuckle et de la rue Bleury soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. 5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition presentee par Hydro-Com Technologies Ltd., relative aux services d'ingenierie (conception et services d'inspection) visant la phase VI du programme de reduction du captage et d'infiltration des egouts sanitaires, soit acceptee et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. 5.15 Que la demande emise par le District scolaire 8 visant la construction d'un terrain de jeu sur la propriete de la Ville, a proximite de I'ecole Centennial, soit transmise au directeur general par interim. 5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le rapport soumis intitule Terrain de soccer pour le centre communautaire Carleton et pour la place Market, soit accepte a titre informatif et que le personnel fournisse des mises a jour en temps opportun. 5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport soumis intitule Bordures de la rue Princess : 1) Les travaux de la rue Princess soient effectues conformement a la soumission retenue, et ce, afin d'eviter un depassement d'environ 300 000 $ et que Ies projets connexes ne soient retardes. 2) On reexamine et revise, au besoin, la politique visant a etablir le type de bordure devant titre utilisee pour le district Trinity Royal conjointement avec un comite compose d'un representant issu de chacune des entites suivantes : le Service des operations municipales, Uptown Saint John, le Comite de revision des arretes municipaux et le service d'urbanisme. 3) Une fois I'evaluation terminee, que I'on fasse une recommandation off icielle en matiere de politique au conseil communal. 4) A I'avenir, tous Ies travaux effectues respectent Ies normes approuvees en vigueur et que le montant necessaire a Ieur realisation soit prevu au budget. Proposition du conseiller McGuire 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. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events 94-558 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires. 7. Proclamation 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/Presentations 8.1 Acting City Manager: Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Commitment to Improving Saint John Streets. Referring to a submitted presentation, the Commissioner of Municipal Operations updated Council with respect to the City's strategy for improving the asphalt in Saint John and made a number of recommendations for Council's consideration. The Deputy Mayor called a 10 minute recess prior to the public hearings beginning. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Directeur general par interim : Asphalte de qualite - engagement d'ameliorer les rues de Saint John Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, le commissaire aux operations municipales informe le conseil de la strategie visant a ameliorer les rues de Saint John et it formule un certain nombre de recommandations aux fins d'examen par le conseil. Le maire suppleant annonce une suspension de 10 minutes avant la tenue de I'audience publique. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 City Manager: Provision of Cell Phone, Blackberry, Paging and PC Data Cards On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that as recommended by the Evaluation Committee, the proposal 2009-580501 P submitted by Rogers Wireless Inc., to enter into a three year supply agreement for the provision of cell phones, blackberry phones, pagers and pc data air cards and all associated services, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire voting nay. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Directeur general : Fourniture de telephones cellulaires, de BlackBerry, de teleavertisseurs et de cartes de donnees pour PC Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Higgins RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite devaluation, la proposition presentee par Rogers Wireless Inc., soit le contrat no 2009- 580501 P, visant a conclure une entente d'approvisionnement de trois ans pour la fourniture de telephones cellulaires, de BlackBerry, de teleavertisseurs et de cartes de donnees pour PC, ainsi que les services connexes, soit acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote contre la proposition. 8.1 Acting City Manager: Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Commitment to Improving Saint John Streets. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council: 1. Support the strategy outlined in the submitted report to improve asphalt pavements; 2. Adopt a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 70 as the policy goal for the average or overall network condition of asphalt pavements; 94-559 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 3. Consider the funding levels required annually to raise the average PCI towards the desired condition rating of 70 and be prepared to increase Operating Budget allocations for streets as outlined in this report; 4. Expect specific resurfacing projects to be determined on a rational basis tied to improvement of street condition, considering street condition (PCI) and other planned infrastructure renewals in the street right-of-way; 5. Expect specific street reconstruction projects to be selected based on the needs and priorities of the community, with consideration of street condition (PCI), possible redevelopment and planned underground infrastructure renewal; 6. Be prepared to consider reports on the status of pavement condition to be submitted not later than mid-October of each year; and 7. Schedule a full presentation of the submitted report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.1 Directeur general par interim : Asphalte de qualite - engagement d'ameliorer les rues de Saint John Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal : 1. Soutienne la strategie decrite dans le rapport soumis afin d'ameliorer les revetements de sol en asphalte; 2. retienne un indice de I'etat du revetement (PCI) de 70, et ce, dans le cadre d'une politique visant a etablir un critere servant a juger I'etat des revetements asphaltiques recouvrant la chaussee; 3. examine Ies financements necessaires chaque annee pour faire passer l'indice PCI moyen a 70 et envisage d'augmenter Ies credits du budget de fonctionnement destines a 1'entretien des rues, comme cela est indique dans le present rapport; 4. prevoit la mise en place des projets de resurfagage specifiques en fonction d'un fondement rationnel lie a I'amelioration de I'etat des rues, tout en prenant en consideration l'indice PCI et Ies autres renouvellements prevus des infrastructures a l'interieur de 1'emprise de la rue; 5. prevoit la selection de projets specifiques de reconstruction des rues en fonction des besoins et des priorites de la communaute, en tenant compte de I'etat des rues, des eventuels reamenagements et du renouvellement prevu des infrastructures souterraines; 6. prevoit envisager de soumettre Ies rapports portant sur I'etat du revetement au plus tard a la mi-octobre de chaque annee; 7. fixe la date de presentation complete du rapport susmentionne. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Respect to Accessory Buildings and Structures 9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending the Zoning By-law's provisions with respect to accessory buildings and structures to recognize changing design trends, resulting in a reduction in the number of routine variance applications, 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 July 14, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended amending the Zoning By-Law with respect to accessory buildings and structures as described above. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no one presenting. 94-560 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 On motion of Councillor Farren 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 the Zoning By-law's provisions with respect to accessory buildings and structures to recognize changing design trends, resulting in a reduction in the number of routine variance applications, 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 Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending the Zoning By-law's provisions with respect to accessory buildings and structures to recognize changing design trends, resulting in a reduction in the number of routine variance applications, 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 pour les batiments et constructions annexes 9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification des dispositions de I'arrete de zonage en ce qui concerne les batiments et Ies constructions annexes afin de reconnaitre I'evolution des tendances de conception, ce qui entraine une reduction du nombre de demandes de derogation courantes, et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue 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 14 juillet 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder a la modification de I'arrete de zonage relativement aux batiments et aux constructions annexes. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant Ies dispositions de I'arrete de zonage en ce qui concerne Ies batiments et Ies constructions annexes afin de reconnaitre I'evolution des tendances de conception, ce qui entraine une reduction du nombre de demandes de derogation courantes, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant Ies dispositions de I'arrete de zonage en ce qui concerne Ies batiments et Ies constructions annexes afin de reconnaitre I'evolution des tendances de conception, ce qui entraine une reduction du nombre de demandes de derogation courantes, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. 94-561 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 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 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 299 Golden Grove Road 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning with Section 39 Conditions The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.88 hectares, located at 299 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID number 55196547, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, 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 July 14, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 299 Golden Grove Road, as described above, with Section 39 conditions. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Bob Landry of Residential Contractors Ltd. 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 McGuire 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 1.88 hectares, located at 299 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID number 55196547, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood 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 McGuire 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 1.88 hectares, located at 299 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID number 55196547, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood 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 1'arrete sur le zonage visant le 299, chemin Golden Grove 9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 La greffiere communale 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 1,88 hectare situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove et portant le NID 55196547 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard. 94-562 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 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 14 juillet 2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Bob Landry, de 1'entreprise Residential Contractors Ltd., 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 McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove, d'une superficie approximative de 1,88 hectare, inscrite sous le NID 55196547, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 fasse l'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 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove, d'une superficie approximative de 1,88 hectare, inscrite sous le NID 55196547, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 fasse l'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 9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 130 Station Street 9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 476 square metres, located at 130 Station Street, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00038620, from 1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, 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 July 14, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 130 Station Street as described above. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr. Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. 94-563 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire 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 476 square metres, located at 130 Station Street, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00038620, from 1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, 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 Snook RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 476 square metres, located at 130 Station Street, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00038620, from 1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, 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 1'arrete de zonage relatif au 130, rue Station 9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage La greffiere communale 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 vue du rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 476 metres carres situee au 130, rue Station et faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 00038620, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere « 1-1 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue 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 14 juillet 2009, a Iaquelle le Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 130, rue Station, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. M. Rick Turner, de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., 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 McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 130, rue Station, d'une superficie d'environ 476 metres carres et faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 00038620, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere « 1-1 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse l'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 94-564 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 130, rue Station, d'une superficie d'environ 476 metres carres et faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 00038620, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie Iegere « I-1 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse 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 9.4 Applicant Requesting to Withdraw Rezoning Application 389 & 397 Millidge Avenue 9.4(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 9.4(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning Be Denied On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the request by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., on behalf of Dr. Kerry J. Sheppard Professional Corporation, the applicant, to withdraw the proposed zoning bylaw amendment at 389 & 397 Millidge Avenue, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.4 Demande du requerant de retirer la demande de rezonage - 389 et 397, avenue Millidge 9.4a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur le zonage 9.4b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rejet de la demande de rezonage Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la demande de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., au nom du Dr. Kerry J. Sheppard de I'ordre professionnel, le requerant, de retirer le projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage concernant les 389 et 397, avenue Millidge soit acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.5(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1437 Rothesay Road (formerly 1427 Rothesay Road) 9.5(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning with Section 39 Conditions The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4660 square metres, located at 1437 Rothesay Road, also identified as PID number 55197503, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, 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 July 14, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 1437 Rothesay Road as described above, with Section 39 Conditions. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr. Rick Turner, of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the Planning Advisory Committee report and recommendation. 94-565 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire 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 4660 square metres, located at 1437 Rothesay Road, also identified as PID number 55197503, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be read a first time. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 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 McGuire 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 4660 square metres, located at 1437 Rothesay Road, also identified as PID number 55197503, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be read a second time. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John." 9.5a) Projet de modification de 1'arrete de zonage visant le 1437, chemin Rothesay (anciennement le 1427, chemin Rothesay) 9.5b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 La greffiere communale 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 4 660 metres carres situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay et portant le NID 55197503 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue 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 14 juillet 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. M. Rick Turner, de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et les recommandations du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie approximative de 4 660 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 55197503, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. 94-566 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Higgins vote contre la proposition. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie approximative de 4 660 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 55197503, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.6(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 100 Fallsview Avenue 9.6(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning parcels of land with an area of approximately 9470 square metres, located at 100 Fallsview Avenue, also identified as PID numbers 00378505 and 55053441, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park, 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 July 14, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 100 Fallsview Avenue as described above. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with the applicant Terry Stevens stating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren 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 9470 square metres, located at 100 Fallsview Avenue, also identified as PID numbers 00378505 and 55053441, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park, 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 Farren 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 9470 square metres, located at 100 Fallsview Avenue, also identified as PID numbers 00378505 and 55053441, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park, be read a second time. 94-567 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 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." 9.6a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 100, avenue Fallsview 9.6b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage La greffiere communale 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 des parcelles de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 470 metres carres situees au 100, avenue Fallsview et portant Ies NID 00378505 et 55053441 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone de parc « P et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue 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 14 juillet 2009, a Iaquelle le Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 100, avenue Fallsview, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage. Terry Stevens, la requerante, se prononce en faveur de la recommandation et du rapport du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage de parcelles de terrain situees au 100, avenue Fallsview, d'une superficie approximative de 9 470 metres carres, inscrites sous Ies NID 00378505 et 55053441, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone de parc « P fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage de parcelles de terrain situees au 100, avenue Fallsview, d'une superficie approximative de 9 470 metres carres, inscrites sous Ies NID 00378505 et 55053441, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone de parc « P fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.7(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 43 Downsview Drive 9.7(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning Amendments with Section 39 Conditions The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1430 square metres, located at 43 Downsview Drive, also identified as PID number 55118715, from "B-1" Local Business to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, with no objections being received. 94-568 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its June 30, 2009 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 43 Downsview Drive as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Mark Craft, resident on Downsview Drive, stating that he is concerned with increased traffic and draining problems on the street. Paul Seeley of 44 Downsview Drive and Russ Dillon of 21 Acorn Drive both stated that they are against the development due to the potential of increased flooding on the street. Andrew Arsenault of 40 Downsview Drive stated that he has concerns with respect to the existing poor road conditions as well as the existing drainage problems on the road The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr. Rick Turner, of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation The Commissioner of Planning and Development responded to questions from Council and outlined the recommendation contained in the submitted Planning Department's staff report. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the proposed zoning by-law amendment to 43 Downsview Drive be denied. Responding to a question from Council, S. Galbraith, Director of Works, explained that this area has had existing storm drainage problems and that the City is in the process of attempting to improve this issue. He stated that the City is responsible to repair any existing issues with the drainage and the developer would be responsible to ensure that the drainage system will work properly for any future development. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that item 9.7(a) Proposed Zoning By- Law Amendment 43 Downsview Drive be tabled until the City of Saint John and the developer address the existing storm drainage problems in this area. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire voting nay. 9.7a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 43, promenade Downsview 9.7b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant les modifications du rezonage conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 La greffiere communale 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 1 430 metres carres situee au 43, promenade Downsview et portant le NID 55118715, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale locale « B-1 » a zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue 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 30 juin 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 43, promenade Downsview, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer contre le projet de rezonage. Mark Craft, resident de la promenade Downsview, se dit preoccupe par I'augmentation de la circulation et par Ies problemes lies au drainage sur la promenade. 94-569 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 Paul Seeley, resident du 44, promenade Downsview et Russ Dillon, resident du 21, promenade Acorn, indiquent qu'ils s'opposent au projet d'amenagement en raison des risques accrus d'inondation. Andrew Arsenault, resident du 40, promenade Downsview, exprime ses inquietudes quant au mauvais etat des routes et quant aux problemes de drainage actuels sur la promenade Downsview. Le maire suppleant invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. M. Rick Turner, de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Le commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement repond aux questions posees par le conseil et donne un apergu des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme qui a ete presente. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 43, promenade Downsview soit refuse. En reponse a une question posee par le conseil, S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics, explique que ce secteur connait presentement des problemes lies a I'ecoulement des eaux pluviales et que la Ville tente actuellement de les resoudre. II precise que la resolution de tout probleme lie au drainage incombe a la Ville, et que le promoteur est responsable de s'assurer du bon fonctionnement du systeme de drainage pour tout amenagement futur. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le point 9.7a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 43, promenade Downsview soit reporte jusqu'a ce que The City of Saint John et le promoteur resolvent les problemes actuels lies a I'ecoulement des eaux pluviales dans ce secteur. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote contre la proposition. 9.8 Proposed West Saint John Business Improvement Area By-Law - Common Clerk Report and Letters of Opposition 9.8(a) Proposed Saint John West Business Improvement Area By-Law The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the request of the Board of Directors of the Saint John West Business Association Inc. for the establishment of a Business Improvement Area By-Law with objections being received. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed West Saint John Business Improvement Area By-Law with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed West Saint John Business Improvement Area By-Law with Blaine Harris, Director of Saint John West Business Association, stating that he was in favour of a West Business Improvement Area stating his association has been lobbying for this for over five years. He noted that they have held public meetings and have not received any opposition to the proposal. Responding to a question from Council, the Common Clerk noted that a preliminary examination of the number of objections received from business users and property owners with respect to the proposed business improvement area revealed a 35% objection rate. The Clerk explained that Council could choose to proceed with one of the following three options: 1. Table the item until business listings and assessments are verified. 94-570 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 2. Give first and second readings to the by-law and not give third reading until listings and assessments values are verified. If the final count reveals a one-third objection rate, or the second part of section 2(3) is met of the Business Improvement Area Act, Council would be obligated to deny the establishment of an area. 3. Deny the request based on the written objections and other information received at the public hearing. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Council table item 9.8(a) Proposed Saint John West Business Improvement Area By-Law until business listings and assessments are verified. Councillor Sullivan called a point of order with respect to a question being asked by Councillor Farren, to which the Chair ruled that question was appropriate as it was a point of clarification. Responding to Councillor Farren's question, the Common Clerk stated that the property owners of vacant lots were not considered to be business owners. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Higgins, McGuire and Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Council deny the request for a Saint John West Business Improvement Area. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Farren, Higgins, Snook and Sullivan voting nay. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Council table item 9.8(a) Proposed Saint John West Business Improvement Area By-Law until business listings and assessments are verified. Councillor Titus stated that he does not support the tabling motion as it is his view the original tabling motion, which was prior to the public hearing, was the appropriate motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors McGuire and Titus voting nay. 9.8 Projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest - Rapport et lettres d'opposition presentes par la greffiere communale 9.8a) Projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la demande du conseil d'administration de Saint John West Business Association Inc. visant a mettre en place un arrete concernant la zone d'amelioration des affaires, et que des objections ont ete regues. Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant au projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest. Blaine Harris, directeur de la Saint John West Business Association, se prononce en faveur de la zone d'amelioration des affaires et it souligne que cela fait cinq ans que son association soutient activement ce projet. Le maire suppleant souligne que des reunions publiques ont eu lieu et que ladite proposition n'a fait I'objet d'aucune objection. 94-571 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 En reponse a une question du conseil, la greffiere communale indique qu'une etude preliminaire a permis de reveler que les objections emises par les utilisateurs fonctionnels et par les proprietaires fonciers representent 35 % du taux d'opposition total a I'egard de la proposition d'amenagement commercial. La greffiere explique que le conseil a la possibilite de choisir Tune des trois options suivantes : 1. Reporter le point jusqu'a ce que la verification des repertoires d'adresses et des evaluations commerciales soit faite. 2. Proceder a la premiere et a la deuxieme lecture de I'arrete, mais reporter la troisieme lecture jusqu'a ce que la verification des repertoires d'adresses et des evaluations commerciales soit effectuee. Si le chiffre definitif revele un taux d'opposition egal a un tiers, ou que la deuxieme partie de la section 2(3) de la Loi surles zones d'amelioration des affaires est respectee, alors le conseil devra rejeter la construction d'une zone d'amelioration des affaires. 3. Rejeter la demande compte tenu des objections ecrites et des autres renseignements regus lors de I'audience publique. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil reporte le point 9.8a) Projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest jusqu'a ce que la verification des repertoires d'adresses et des evaluations commerciales soit faite. Le conseiller Sullivan souleve une objection a propos de la question posee par le conseiller Farren. Le president estime que cette question est legitime puisqu'elle permet d'apporter une precision. En reponse a la question du conseiller Farren, la greffiere communale souligne que les proprietaires de terrains vagues ne sont pas consideres comme des proprietaires d'entreprise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que les conseillers Higgins, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le conseil rejette la demande relative a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Farren, Higgins, Snook et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil reporte le point 9.8a) Projet d'arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires de Saint John Ouest jusqu'a ce que la verification des repertoires d'adresses et des evaluations commerciales soit faite. Le conseiller Titus n'appuie pas la proposition deposee, car, d'apres lui, la proposition initiale, qui avait deja ete acceptee avant que I'audience publique n'ait lieu, etait la bonne proposition. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que les conseillers McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 274 Sydney Street A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, from Open Space to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2500 square metres, located at 274 Sydney Street, also identified as PID No. 55153423 to permit the establishment of business offices within the existing building as requested by Ocean Capital Investments Moncton Limited. 94-572 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Presentation publique relative a la modification proposee du plan municipal visant le 274, rue Sydney Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a la modification du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan d'amenagement, d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 274, rue Sydney, d'une superficie approximative de 2 500 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 55153423, de zone d'espaces Iibres a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, afin de permettre I'etablissement de bureaux commerciaux a I'interieur de I'immeuble existant, a la demande de Ocean Capital Investments Moncton Limited. 10.2 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - Waterfront District Policies A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would amend Part Two: Land Use by adding subsection 2.4.13 - Policies Respecting the Waterfront District, and by adding Schedule 2-D: Waterfront District to incorporate the policies of the Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan into Part Two of the Municipal Development Plan. 10.2 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal visant les politiques du district du secteur riverain Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a la modification du plan d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier la partie deux, usage du terrain, par I'ajout du paragraphe 2.4.13, « politiques sur le district du secteur riverain et par I'ajout de I'annexe 2-D, district du secteur riverain, afin de permettre ('inclusion des politiques du Plan d'amenagement du territoire de I'arriere-port de Saint John dans la partie deux du plan d'amenagement municipal. 10.3 Public Presentation -Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 100 Long Wharf A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Transportation to Waterfront District, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.2 hectares, located at Long Wharf, also identified as a portion of PID No. 55151351 to permit a mixed use development at Long Wharf as requested by Irving Oil Limited. 10.3 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 100, quai Long Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a la modification du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement, d'une parcelle de terrain situee au quai Long, d'une superficie approximative de 1,2 hectare, et etant une partie du NID 55151351, de zone de transport a district du secteur riverain, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un usage mixte du quai Long, a la demande de Irving Oil Limited. 10.4(a,b) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 899 Grandview Avenue with Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-109, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land located at 899 Grandview Avenue having an area of approximately 680 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00434142 , from "R- 1 B" One Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-109, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety. 94-573 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed use of a parcel of land located at 899 Grandview Avenue, having an area of approximately 680 square metres (7,319.5 square feet), also identified as PID # 00434142, be subject to a condition that the use is limited to a one-family dwelling or a rooming house with a maximum of five persons. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-109, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land located at 899 Grandview Avenue having an area of approximately 680 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00434142, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, 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. 110-109, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John". 10.4a), b) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur le zonage visant le 899, avenue Grandview conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110-109 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 680 metres carres, situee au 899, avenue Grandview et inscrite sous le NID 00434142 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-109 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet relatif a ('utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 680 metres carres (7 319,5 pieds carres), situee au 899, avenue Grandview et portant le NID 00434142, soit assujetti a la condition que ('usage de ladite parcelle se limite a une habitation unifamiliale ou a une maison de chambres avec un nombre maximal de cinq personnes. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110-109 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 680 metres carres, situee au 899, avenue Grandview et inscrite sous le NID 00434142 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 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. 110-109 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 94-574 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 10.5(a,b,c) Third Reading Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments with Section 39 Conditions 99 Hazen Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 105-26 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A and 2-C, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 105-26 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 105-26 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A and 2-C, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate 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. 105-26 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law." On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-108 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 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID number 00015388, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-108 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 Sullivan RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed use of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID Number 00015388, be subject to the following conditions: a. That the non-residential use of the property be restricted to business offices within the existing building, not including medical or dental offices; b. That the developer make arrangements, and provide proof of such arrangements to the satisfaction of the Development Officer prior to the endorsement of the required Change of Use permit, to provide five (5) parking spaces at an off-site location in the vicinity of 99 Hazen Street. c. That any changes to the exterior of the existing building be in accordance with a detailed plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the development Officer, indicating any signs, exterior lighting and architectural modifications. The approved plans must be attached to any permit application for the development. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-575 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-108 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 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID number 00015388, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business, 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. 110-108 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John." 10.5a), b), c) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification du plan municipal et des conditions imposees par I'article 39 relativement au terrain situe au 99, rue Hazen Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 105- 26 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie approximative de 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 105-26 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 105- 26 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie approximative de 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse I'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. 105-26, modifiant I'Arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110- 108 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour faire passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire « RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-108 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet d'utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres, situee au 99, rue Hazen et portant le NID 00015388, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : 94-576 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 a. L'usage non residentiel de la propriete se limite a I'amenagement de bureaux d'affaires a l'interieur de I'immeuble existant, a 1'exclusion des cabinets medicaux et des cabinets dentaires. b. Que le promoteur prenne toutes les dispositions necessaires afin de fournir cinq (5) places de stationnement sur un emplacement situe a proximite du 99, rue Hazen, et qu'il en fournisse la preuve, a la satisfaction de I'agent d'amenagement, avant que le permis de changement de la designation requis ne soit approuve. c. Que tout changement apporte a 1'exterieur du batiment existant soit conforme a un plan detaille, prepare par le promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement. Ce plan devra faire mention de tous Ies panneaux, de tous Ies eclairages exterieurs et tous Ies changements architecturaux apportes. Les plans approuves doivent titre joints a toute demande de permis relative au projet d'amenagement. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110- 108 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour faire passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire « RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse l'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. 110-108 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Development on the Former DVA Site/Lancaster Avenue - West Saint John (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager and appropriate staff report back to Council by mid-September as to the status of the development on the Former DVA Site/Lancaster Avenue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Amenagement sur un ancien emplacement du ministere des Anciens Combattants/avenue Lancaster - Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le directeur general par interim et le personnel competent informent le conseil d'ici a la mi-septembre de l'etat d'avancement relativement a I'amenagement sur un ancien emplacement du ministere des Anciens Combattants/avenue Lancaster. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Recent Actions on Derelict Buildings By-Law File (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the submitted report from Councillor McGuire entitled Recent Actions on Derelict Buildings By-Law File, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 94-577 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 11.2 Mesures recemment prises concernant les batiments vacants et abandonnes (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le conseiller McGuire intitule Mesures recemment prises concernant les batiments vacants et abandonnes soit accepte a titre informatif. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Planning Advisory Committee: Hillcrest Heights North Subdivision On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans for the submitted Hillcrest Heights North Subdivision, to the proposed public street and to any required municipal services and public utility easements for the remaining lots (Lots 1-N to 5-N, inclusive, and Lots 13-N, 14-N, and 17-N); and further Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements in order to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Lotissement Hillcrest Heights North Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le ou les plans de lotissement afferents au lotissement Hillcrest Heights North qui a ete presente, la devolution de la rue publique proposee et toute servitude de services municipaux ou d'entreprise de service public exigee pour les autres lots (a savoir les lots 1-N a 5-N inclusivement et les lots 13-N, 14-N et 17-N); le conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin de permettre 1'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris l'elaboration 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. Le conseiller Higgins vote contre la proposition. 13.2 Planning Advisory Committee: Thornbrough Developments Ltd. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that: 1. Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the attached photo-reduced Thornbrough Developments Ltd. Subdivision tentative plan, which illustrates new public cul-de-sac streets and an extension of Parkwood Avenue, and to any required municipal services and public utility easements. 2. Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication of approximately 5846 square metres (62,928 square feet) in the vicinity of Parkwood Avenue (extension), which would also provide a credit of 283 square metres (3,046 square feet) towards future subdivision development in the area, on the condition that the subdivision plan is amended so that the L.P.P. dedication has continuous frontage along the proposed public street. 94-578 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 3. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. 4. That Common Council authorize cost-sharing outside the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Thornbrough Developments Ltd. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que : 1. Le conseil communal approuve le ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire presente avec photo reduite pour le lotissement Thornbrough Developments Ltd. qui illustre des nouvelles voies publiques sans issue, un prolongement de I'avenue Parkwood, ainsi que toute servitude de services municipaux ou d'entreprise de service public exigee. 2. Le conseil communal approuve I'affectation d'un terrain utilise a des fins publiques, d'environ 5 846 metres carres (62 928 pieds carres) a proximite de I'avenue Parkwood (prolongement) qui prevoit egalement un credit de 283 metres carres (3 046 pieds carres) pour I'amenagement futur du Iotissement dans le secteur, a condition que le plan de Iotissement soit modifie pour permettre a I'integralite du terrain d'utilite publique de donner sur la rue publique proposee. 3. 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, y compris l'elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de l'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant. 4. Que le conseil communal autorise le partage des couts s'elevant au-dela des Iimites prevues en vertu du projet de Iotissement conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete concernant le Iotissement. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.3 Committee of the Whole Report - Appointments to Committees Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, Council makes the following appointments to committees: Saint John Port Authority: to appoint Edward McLean for a three year term from July 6, 2009 to July 6, 2012. Saint John Airport: to re-appoint Wayne Power for a three year term from July 6, 2009 to July 6, 2012. Saint John Free Public Library: to re-appoint Bridget McGale and appoint Michael Richard for three year terms each from July 6, 2009 to July 6, 2012. Taxicab Advisory Committee: to re-appoint Donald LeBlanc, Gary Williston, Mac Tobias and Christine Saumure for two year terms each from July 6, 2009 to July 6, 2011. Revenue Generating Committee: to appoint Councillors Killen, McGuire, and Sullivan as members and the Mayor and Greg Yeomans as ex-officio until the end of the current Council term. Saint John 225 Committee: to appoint the Mayor and Councillor Killen to support the working committee established for Saint John's 225 year celebration. Question being taken, the motion was carried 94-579 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 13.3 Rapport du comite plenier relativement aux nominations pour sieger aux comites Le conseiller Farren quitte la reunion. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, le conseil approuve les nominations suivantes : Administration portuaire de Saint John : Que Edward McLean soit nomme pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 6 juillet 2009 au 6 juillet 2012. Aeroport de Saint John : Que Wayne Power soit nomme de nouveau pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 6 juillet 2009 au 6 juillet 2012. Bibliotheque publique de Saint John : Que Bridget McGale soit nommee de nouveau et que Michael Richard soit nomme pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 6 juillet 2009 au 6 juillet 2012. Comite consultatif sur les taxis : Que Donald LeBlanc, Gary Williston, Mac Tobias et Christine Saumure soient nommes de nouveau pour des mandats de trois ans chacun allant du 6 juillet 2009 au 6 juillet 2011. Comite pour la production de recettes : Que les conseillers Killen, McGuire et Sullivan soient nommes membres, que le maire soit nomme et que Greg Yeomans soit nomme en tant que membre d'office jusqu'a la fin de leur mandat au sein du conseil. Comite de Saint John 225 : Que le maire et le conseiller Killen soient nommes pour soutenir le comite de travail qui a ete mis en place a ('occasion des celebrations pour le 225e anniversaire de la Ville de Saint John. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15.1 MacLean Letter Requesting Pedway be Renamed to Stompin' Tom Way On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the letter from Jason MacLean dated July 16, 2009 requesting that the Pedway be renamed to Stompin' Tom Way, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Lettre de demande de MacLean visant a changer le nom du reseau pietonnier a sentier « Stompin' Tom » Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que la lettre de Jason MacLean datee du 16 juillet 2009 voulant que le nom du reseau pietonnier soit remplace par sentier Stompin' Tom » soit acceptee a titre informatif. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Adjournment The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. 94-580 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 20, 2009/LE 20 JUILLET 2009 16. Levee de la seance Le maire suppleant declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 15. Deputy Mayor/ le maire suppleant Common Clerk/greffiere communale