2009-08-04_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-581
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - AUGUST 4, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
McGuire, Mott, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
P. Woods Acting City Manager; M. Tompkins, 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; C.
Thompson, Police Staff Sergeant; J. Taylor, Assistant Common
Clerk; J. Chown, Administrative Assistant
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L-HOTEL DE VILLE - LE 4 AOOT 2009 A 18 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
Le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general par interim; M. Tompkins, avocat;
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;
C. Thompson, sergent d'etat-major du service de police;
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint; J. Chown, adjointe
administrative
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Titus offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le conseiller Titus recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on July 6, 2009 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 6 juillet 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
94-582
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the additions of the following items: 7.3 National Senior Little League
Baseball Week; 11.2 Fairville Boulevard Corridor Improvement Plan (Councillor
McGuire); 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Pension Entitlements-City Manager Position;
13.4 Committee of the Whole: Section 74 of the Municipalities Act and Contracting with
Senior Officers; 13.5 Committee of the Whole Report: Recommended Appointments to
Committees
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants : 7.3 Semaine nationale de la Petite
Ligue senior de baseball; 11.2 Plan d'amelioration du couloir du boulevard Fairville
(conseiller McGuire); 13.3 Comite plenier : Droit a pension - fonction de directeur
general; 13.4 Comite plenier : Article 74 de la Loi surles municipalites et sous-traitance
pour les agents de niveau superieur; 13.5 Rapport du 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
7.3 National Senior Little League Baseball Week August 8t" to 13t", 2009
The Mayor proclaimed the week of August 81h to 131", 2009 as National Senior
Little League Baseball Week.
7.3 Semaine nationale de la Petite Ligue senior de baseball, du 8 au
13 aout 2009
Le maire declare la semaine du 8 au 13 aout Semaine nationale de la Petite
Ligue senior de baseball.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the Destination Marketing Organization's request to present to Committee of
the Whole be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
5.2 That the R. O'Donnell letter dated July 6, 2009 regarding ditches on Borosha Rd,
be referred to the Acting City Manager.
5.3 That the S. Hutton letter dated July 23, 2009 regarding the Westside Food Bank
be received for information.
5.4 That the W. Vincent letter dated July 20, 2009 entitled Property Matters, be
referred to the City Solicitor.
5.5 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager and subject to the approval
and consent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, The City of Saint John
accept the offer of Red Rose Developments Inc. as set out in the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale (Agreement) submitted with M&C 2009 - 206 & sell to it the freehold
title of PID 00017814 for the sum of $125,000.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms
and conditions contained in the said Agreement, and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute all documents required to complete this sale of
land.
94-583
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
5.6 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the City of Saint John
consent to the License Agreement dated June 26, 2009 between Prude Inc. and The
Saint John Multicultural & Newcomer Resource Centre Inc. submitted with M&C # 2009-
213; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute such
Consent.
5.7 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the City of Saint John accept
the offer of Lois Ellis as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement)
submitted with M&C 2009 - 214 & acquire the easement interest in, over, & through the
portion of PID 00403535 described in the Agreement for the sum of $1,414.00 + HST if
applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the said Agreement.
5.8 That the submitted report entitled Heather Way Traffic Calming Plan Update be
received for information.
5.9 That the report from the Acting City Manager entitled 'Extension of Notice to
Vacate Rockwood Park Horse Barns be referred to the City Solicitor.
5.10 That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of
Haldor (1972) Ltd. (1808 Hickey Road) for Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for
report and recommendation.
5.11 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council approve
Residential Infrastructure Assistance for the Thornbrough Development Inc.
development at Thornbrough Avenue & Parkwood Avenue, with an estimated
expenditure of $120,000.
5.12 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the engineering services
agreement with CBCL Limited for the Water Action Plan: Potable Water Storage, Water
Transmission and Distribution Systems Analysis & Future Planning project be increased
from $526,919 to $596,774 as outlined in the submitted report.
5.13 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the project for the
replacement of the retaining wall at the corner of McKiel Street and Connors Street be
added to the 2009 General Fund Capital Program and that current funding be
reallocated as outlined above.
5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Contract 2009 - 10:
Millidgeville wastewater treatment facility bar screen building door installation, be
awarded to the low tenderer, Castle Rock Construction Services Inc. at their tendered
price of $39,723.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.15 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Contract No. 2009-1:
Lancaster Zone Flow Meters, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd.,
at the tendered price of $177,432.60 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
5.16 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the report entitled Marsh
Creek Drainage Basin: Piped Stormwater Diversion System, Common Council:
1. Endorse the preliminary design work and cost-benefit analysis currently underway;
2. Be prepared to consider a recommendation on the actual project, subject to technical
and financial feasibility, affordability in the context of overall municipal priorities, and
required cost-sharing with the other two levels of government; and
3. Receive for information the submitted report
5.17 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal from ADI
Limited for engineering design and construction management services for Connaught
Avenue-Culvert Renewal project be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
94-584
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
5.18 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal from ADI
Limited for engineering design services for Loch Lomond Road (Russell Street to
Westmorland Road) - Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Renewal and Road
Reconstruction be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
5.19 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal from Dillon
Consulting Ltd. for engineering services (design and construction management) for
Douglas Avenue, Ford Avenue, Glengarry Drive and Visart Street - Water, Sanitary and
Storm Sewer Main Installation be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
5.20 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, in the event that a portion of
Hazen Avenue is stopped-up and closed, The City of Saint John sell its fee simple
interest in Parcel "A" having an area of 517 square metres, as shown on the submitted
Preliminary Amending Subdivision Plan, subject to any necessary municipal and/or
public utility easements and an easement to permit underground passage therein, to the
Province of New Brunswick for $50,000.00 plus HST (if applicable) on or before
December 31, 2009, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
sign any documents required to finalize the transfer.
5.21 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council permit a
mini-home to be situated on the property at 2517 Lorneville Road for a temporary period
of one year pursuant to the Mobile Home Parks By-law.
5.22 That the D. & J. Griffin letter regarding Saint John Industrial Parks be referred to
Saint John Industrial Park.
5.23 That the Remax letter regarding an Alternative Building Site for Police
Headquarters be received for information.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la demande soumise par I'organisme Destination Marketing visant a faire
une presentation devant le comite plenier soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe
une date de presentation.
5.2 Que la lettre de R. O'Donnell datee du 6 juillet 2009 concernant les fosses le
long du chemin Borosha soit transmise au directeur general par interim.
5.3 Que la lettre de S. Hutton datee du 23 juillet 2009 concernant la banque
d'alimentation Westside soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de W. Vincent du 20 juillet 2009 intitulee « Questions relatives aux
biens-fonds soit transmise a I'avocat municipal.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, et sous reserve de
I'approbation et du consentement de la Societe canadienne d'hypotheques et de
logement, The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de Red Rose Developments Inc. telle
qu'elle est presentee dans la convention d'achat-vente (convention), soumise avec le
contrat no M/C 2009-206, et lui vende le titre franc de la parcelle inscrite sous le
NID 00017814 pour la somme de 125 000 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement
aux modalites de ladite convention, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer toute documentation exigee afin de conclure ladite vente immobiliere.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of Saint
John consente au contrat de licence date du 26 juin 2009 conclu entre Prude Inc. et The
Saint John Multicultural & Newcomer Resource Centre Inc., soumis avec le contrat
no M/C 2009-213, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer un
tel consentement.
94-585
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte I'offre de Lois Ellis telle qu'elle est presentee dans la convention
d'achat-vente (convention) soumise avec le contrat no M/C 2009-214 et pergoive Ies
interets generes par la servitude associee a la portion de la parcelle inscrite sous le
NID 00403535, decrits dans la convention comme la somme de 1 414 TVH en sus le
cas echeant, conformement aux modalites de Iadite convention.
5.8 Que le rapport presente, concernant la mise a jour du plan visant a ralentir la
circulation de la voie Heather, soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.9 Que le rapport du directeur general par interim, concernant la prolongation de
I'avis d'expulsion relatif aux ecuries du parc Rockwood, soit transmis a I'avocat
municipal.
5.10 Que le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relative a la
demande de rezonage de Haldor (1972) Ltd. (1808, chemin Hickey) au Iundi
31 aout 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil et qu'il transmette la demande au Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal approuve la demande d'aide a ('infrastructure residentielle pour le projet
d'amenagement Thornbrough Development Inc., au coin des rues Thornbrough et
Parkwood, dont Ies depenses prevues s'elevent a 120 000
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le budget prevu
dans la convention des services d'ingenierie conclue avec CBCL Limited pour le plan
d'action pour le projet de reservoir d'eau potable, d'analyse des systemes de distribution
d'eau et de planification future passe de 526 919 $ a 596 774 tel qu'il est brievement
decrit dans le rapport qui est presente.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le projet de
remplacement du mur de soutenement a ('intersection des rues McKiel et Connors soit
ajoute au programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2009 et que le
financement actuel soit reaffecte tel qu'il est decrit precedemment.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le contrat
no 2009-10, c'est-a-dire la pose d'une porte munie d'une grille a barreaux pour
('installation de traitement des eaux uuses de Millidgeville, soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Castle Rock Construction Services Inc., au prix offert
de 39 723 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le contrat no 2009-1
relatif aux debitmetres pour le secteur Lancaster soit accorde au soumissionnaire le
moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 177 432,60 etabli a partir de
quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer
Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
concernant le bassin versant du ruisseau Marsh se deversant dans un reseau de
captage des eaux de ruissellement, le conseil communal :
1. approuve le travail de conception preliminaire et I'analyse couts-avantages en cours;
2. soit dispose a considerer la possibilite de recommander le projet actuel, sous reserve
de la faisabilite technique et financiere du projet, de son abordabilite dans le contexte
des priorites municipales generales et du partage des couts obligatoire avec Ies deux
autres ordres de gouvernement;
3. accepte a titre informatif le rapport presente.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition
presentee par ADI Limited relative aux services de gestion de la conception technique et
de la construction du projet de remplacement des buses de I'avenue Connaught soit
acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la
documentation pertinente a cet egard.
94-586
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
5.18 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition
presentee par ADI Limited relative aux services de conception technique du chemin
Loch Lomond (de la rue Russell au chemin Westmorland), c'est-a-dire le remplacement
des conduites principales d'eau et d'egout et la refection du chemin, soit acceptee, et
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation
pertinente a cet egard.
5.19 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition
presentee par 1'entreprise Dillon Consulting Ltd. relative aux services d'ingenierie
(conception et gestion de la construction) relativement a ('installation des conduites
principales d'eau, d'egout sanitaire et d'egout pluvial sur Ies avenues Douglas et Ford, la
promenade Glengarry et la rue Visart soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer la documentation pertinente a cet egard.
5.20 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, dans le cas ou une
partie de I'avenue Hazen etait fermee a la circulation, The City of Saint John vende
I'interet en fief simple de la parcelle « A dont la superficie est de 517 metres carres, tel
qu'il est illustre sur le plan modificateur de Iotissement preliminaire presente, sous
reserve des servitudes municipales ou de services publics necessaires et d'une
servitude pour permettre un passage souterrain a cet egard, a la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick pour la somme de 50 000 TVH en sus (le cas echeant), le ou
avant le 31 decembre 2009, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a
signer toute documentation requise pour conclure le transfert.
5.21 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal autorise le proprietaire d'une maison mobile installee au 2517, chemin
Lorneville a Iaisser Iadite maison mobile sur place pour une periode temporaire de un an
en vertu de I'arrete sur Ies pares pour maisons mobiles.
5.22 Que la Iettre regue de D. & J. Griffin au sujet des pares industriels de Saint John
soit transmise a Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.
5.23 Que la Iettre de Remax au sujet d'un autre terrain a batir pour le quartier general
du service de police soit acceptee a titre informatif.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Stompin' Tom Connors Day August 8t", 2009
The Mayor proclaimed Saturday August 81h, 2009 as the 1St Annual Stompin' Tom
Connors Day in the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee Stompin' Tom Connors, le 8 aout 2009
Le maire declare que le samedi 8 aout 2009 est la 1 re journee annuelle Stompin'
Tom Connors dans The City of Saint John.
7.2 Pride Festival Week August 9t" to 15t", 2009
The Mayor proclaimed the week of August 91h to 151", 2009 as Pride Festival
Week in the City of Saint John.
94-587
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
7.2 Semaine de la fierte gaie, du 9 au 15 aout 2009
Le maire declare la semaine du 9 au 15 aout Semaine de la fierte gaie dans The
City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program (PWIP)
Referring to a submitted presentation, Laura Anderson, Employment Coordinator
and Rachel Harlow, Employment Specialist, updated Council with respect to the services
offered by the Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager hold a
meeting with the representatives of Partners for Workplace Inclusion to open a dialogue
regarding the possibility of establishing a formal relationship with respect to employment
opportunities for clients working with their organization.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program (PWIP) (partenaires du
programme d'integration au milieu de travail)
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Laura Anderson, coordonnatrice
des emplois, et Rachel Harlow, specialiste en emploi, informent le conseil des services
offerts par le programme Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim
organise une reunion avec les representants du programme Partners for Workplace
Inclusion Program dans le but d'engager le dialogue au sujet de la possibilite d'etablir
une relation officielle relativement aux perspectives d'emploi pour les clients qui
travaillent en collaboration avec leur organisme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Flooding in Westgate Park (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager present a
report to Council in 3 months time, outlining the possible solutions and costs associated
with resolving the issue of flooding in Westgate Park.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Inondations dans le parc Westgate (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que dans trois mois le directeur general
par interim presente un rapport au conseil decrivant brievement les solutions possibles
au probleme des inondations dans le parc Westgate ainsi que les couts connexes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Acting City Manager: Westgate Park Drainage and Traffic
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information, the submitted report entitled Westgate Park: Drainage and Traffic.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
94-588
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
12.5 Directeur general par interim : Circulation et drainage du parc Westgate
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport presente concernant le parc Westgate : circulation et drainage.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 693-697 Manawagonish Rd
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report - 693-697 Manawagonish Rd
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-
zoning a parcel of land located at 693-697 Manawagonish Road, having an area of
approximately 1000 square metres, also identified as being PID numbers 55037683 and
00036053, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential,
with no objections being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its July 28, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land at 693-697
Manawagonish Road as described above, with Section 39 Conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
appearing.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with the
applicant Mr. Lawrence Mason stating that he agreed with the staff report in general, but
that he disagreed with the report's proposed conditions limiting the number of units on
the property and the paving and curbing requirements.
On motion of Titus
Seconded by McGuire
RESOLVED the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-
Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of
Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 693-697 Manawagonish Road, with
an area of approximately 1000 square metres, also identified as being PID numbers
55037683 and 00036053, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four
Family Residential, be read a first time.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Sullivan
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 the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of
The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 693-697 Manawagonish
Road, with an area of approximately 1000 square metres, also identified as being PID
numbers 55037683 and 00036053, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4"
Four Family Residential, be read a second time.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Sullivan
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
The City of Saint John".
94-589
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 693-697, chemin
Manawagonish
9.1 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - 693-697, chemin
Manawagonish
Le greffier communal adjoint mentionne 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 1 000 metres
carres, situee au 693-697, chemin Manawagonish, inscrite sous Ies NID 55037683 et
00036053, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a habitations de quatre Iogements
R-4 » et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard.
On procede egalement a I'etude d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui
presente un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de la planification etudie Tors de la
seance du 28 juillet 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au
rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 693-697, chemin Manawagonish, telle
qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions stipulees a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage et le requerant,
M. Lawrence, indique qu'il est en general d'accord avec le rapport du personnel, mais
pas avec Ies conditions y proposees qui restreignent le nombre de Iogements sur la
propriete ni avec celles qui concernent I'asphaltage et Ies trottoirs.
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 693-697,
chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 1 000 metres carres, inscrite
sous Ies NID 55037683 et 00036053, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a habitations de quatre Iogements
R-4 fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Sullivan 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
693-697, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 1 000 metres
carres, inscrite sous Ies NID 55037683 et 00036053, afin de la faire passer de zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a habitations de quatre
Iogements « R-4 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Sullivan vote
contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
94-590
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
9.2 Applicant Requesting to Withdraw Rezoning Application for 105 Mountain
View Drive
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the request from The Church Army
National Director, Bruce Smith, to withdraw the proposed zoning by-law amendment at
105 Mountain View Drive, be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2 Demande du requerant de retirer la demande de rezonage - 105,
promenade Mountain View
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande regue du directeur national de
The Church Army (Armee de I'eglise episcopale), Bruce Smith, visant a retirer la
modification proposee a I'arrete de zonage pour le 105, promenade Mountain View, soit
acceptee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
The Mayor and Councillors Mott and Court withdrew from the meeting for items 10.1,
10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5.
The Deputy Mayor replaced the Mayor as Chair of the meeting.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - Accessory Buildings and
Structures
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-111 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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-111, 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 Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-111 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 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. 110-111, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
Le maire et les conseillers Mott et Court quittent la reunion et sont absents pour les
points 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 et 10.5.
Le maire suppleant remplace le maire a titre de president de la reunion.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant les
batiments ou les constructions accessoires
94-591
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P.
110-111 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
accessoires 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
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-11 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P.
110-111 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
accessoires 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
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-111 modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 299 Golden Grove Rd
10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-110, A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John,"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 299 Golden Grove Road having an area of
approximately 1.88 hectares, also identified as PID number 55196547, from "RS-2" One
and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-110, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed Development of a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 1.88 hectares, located at 299 Golden Grove Road,
also identified as PID number 55196547, be subject to the following conditions:
a) The use of the subject property be restricted to a seniors group care facility within
the existing building.
b) The seniors group care facility be limited to a maximum of 16 beds for clients;
and
c) Change of Use permit must be obtained from the Department of Building and
Inspection Services.
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. 110-110, A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John,"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 299 Golden Grove Road having an area of
94-592
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
approximately 1.88 hectares, also identified as PID number 55196547, from "RS-2" One
and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, 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. 110-110, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de 1'arrete de zonage visant le
299, chemin Golden Grove
10.2b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
110 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove, d'une superficie approximative
de 1,88 hectare et inscrite sous le NID 55196547, afin de la faire passer de zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone de
quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-110 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39
de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 1,88 hectare, situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove et inscrite sous le
NID 55196547, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) I'usage de la propriete visee doit se limiter a I'amenagement d'un etablissement
de soins pour personnes agees a I'interieur du batiment;
b) I'etablissement de soins pour personnes agees doit comprendre au plus 16 lits
pour les clients;
c) un permis de modification d'utilisation doit titre obtenu aupres des Services
d'inspection et des batiments.
A I'issue 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-
110 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 299, chemin Golden Grove, d'une superficie approximative
de 1,88 hectare et inscrite sous le NID 55196547, afin de la faire passer de zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone de
quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit
arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-110 modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
94-593
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
10.3 Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 130 Station St
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-112, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 130 Station Street having an area of approximately
476 square metres, also identified at a portion of PID number 00038620, from 1-1" Light
Industrial to "B-2" General Business, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-112, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-112, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 130 Station Street having an area of approximately
476 square metres, also identified at a portion of PID number 00038620, from 1-1" Light
Industrial 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. 110-112, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
10.3 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de 1'arrete de zonage visant le
130, rue Station
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
112 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 130, rue Station, d'une superficie approximative de
476 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00038620, afin de la faire passer de zone
d'industrie legere « 1-1 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-112 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
112 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 130, rue Station, d'une superficie approximative de
476 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00038620, afin de la faire passer de zone
d'industrie legere « 1-1 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-112 modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
94-594
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
10.4 Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 100 Fallsview Ave
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-113, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 100 Fallsview Avenue, having an area of
approximately 9470 square metres, also identified at a portion of PID numbers
00378505 and 55053441, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "P" Park., be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-113, 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 the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-113, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 100 Fallsview Avenue, having an area of
approximately 9470 square metres, also identified at a portion of PID numbers
00378505 and 55053441, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "P" Park., 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. 110-113, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
10.4 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le
100, avenue Fallsview
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
113 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 100, avenue Fallsview, d'une superficie approximative de
9 470 metres carres et inscrite sous Ies NID 00378505 et 55053441, afin de la faire
passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone de
parc « P fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-113 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
113 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 100, avenue Fallsview, d'une superficie approximative de
9 470 metres carres et inscrite sous Ies NID 00378505 et 55053441, afin de la faire
passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone de
parc « P 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. 110-113 modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
94-595
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
10.5(a) Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 299 Golden Grove Rd
10.5(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-114, A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John,"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1437 Rothesay Road (formerly 1427 Rothesay
Road) having an area of approximately 4660 square metres, also identified as PID
number 55197503, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2"
General Business, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-114, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed Development of a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 4660 square metres, located at 1437 Rothesay Road
(formerly 1427 Rothesay Road), also identified as PID number 55197503, be subject to
the following conditions:
a) Any development be serviced by municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm
sewer services;
b) A site drainage plan be prepared for this development and submitted to the Chief
City Engineer for review and approval;
c) The developer must pave all parking areas, loading areas, maneuvering areas
and driveways with asphalt, and be enclosed with continuous cast-in-place
concrete curbing in order to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper
drainage;
d) All areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways, parking or
loading areas must be landscaped by the developer, including the side yards.
The landscaping must extend onto the City street right-of-way to the edge of the
sidewalk;
e) A plan showing access arrangements must be prepared and submitted to the
Chief City Engineer or their designate for review and approval;
f) Details of landscaping be subject to the approval of the Development Officer prior
to the issuance of a Building Permit;
g) All developed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways and
walkways must be landscaped by the Developer. The landscaping must extend
onto the City street right-of-way to the edge of the street curb/sidewalk;
h) Details of signage be subject to the approval of the Development Officer prior to
the issuance of a Building Permit;
i) Details of lighting be subject to the approval of the Development Officer prior to
the issuance of a Building Permit; and
j) Architectural drawings, and specifically elevations of any buildings on site, be
submitted to the Development Officer for review and approval prior to issuance of
a Building Permit.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
94-596
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C.P. 110-114, A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John,"
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1437 Rothesay Road (formerly 1427 Rothesay
Road) having an area of approximately 4660 square metres, also identified as PID
number 55197503, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential 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 with Councillor Higgins
voting nay
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-114, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
10.5a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le
299, chemin Golden Grove
10.5b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
114 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay (anciennement le 1427, chemin
Rothesay), d'une superficie approximative de 4 660 metres carres et inscrite sous le
NID 55197503, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse ('objet
d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-114 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39
de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 4 660 metres carres, situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay
(anciennement le 1427, chemin Rothesay) et inscrite sous le NID 55197503, soit
assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) que tout amenagement soit desservi par les services municipaux d'eau, d'egout
sanitaire et d'egout pluvial;
b) qu'un plan de drainage du site soit prepare pour cet amenagement et qu'il soit
presente a I'ingenieur municipal en chef aux fins d'examen et d'approbation;
c) que le promoteur asphalte toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de
chargement et de manoeuvre, et toutes les voies d'acces et qu'il prevoit des
bordures de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et
favoriser un drainage adequat;
d) que le promoteur prevoit I'amenagement paysager des aires du site ou it n'y a
pas de batiment, de voie d'acces, de passage pieton et d'aire de stationnement
ou de chargement, y compris I'amenagement paysager des cours laterales.
L'amenagement paysager doit s'etendre au droit de passage municipal, jusqu'a
la bordure du trottoir;
e) qu'un plan indiquant les modalites d'acces soit prepare et qu'il soit soumis a
I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou a son representant aux fins d'examen et
d'approbation;
f) que les details de I'amenagement paysager soient assujettis a I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement avant qu'un permis de construire ne soit delivre;
94-597
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
g) que le promoteur prevoit I'amenagement paysager des aires amenagees ou it n'y
a pas de batiment, d'aire de stationnement, de voie d'acces et de passage
pieton. L'amenagement paysager doit s'etendre au droit de passage municipal,
jusqu'a la bordure de la rue ou du trottoir;
h) que Ies details de la signalisation soient assujettis a I'approbation de I'agent
d'amenagement avant qu'un permis de construire ne soit delivre;
i) que Ies details de I'eclairage soient assujettis a I'approbation de I'agent
d'amenagement avant qu'un permis de construire ne soit delivre;
j) que Ies dessins architecturaux, et particulierement I'elevation des batiments sur
le site, soient presentes a I'agent d'amenagement aux fins d'examen et
d'approbation avant qu'un permis de construire ne soit delivre.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
114 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 1437, chemin Rothesay (anciennement le 1427, chemin
Rothesay), d'une superficie approximative de 4 660 metres carres et inscrite sous le
NID 55197503, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS-2 » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet
d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-114 modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
The Mayor and Councillors Mott and Court reentered the meeting.
The Mayor replaced the Deputy Mayor as Chair of the meeting.
11.2 Fairville Boulevard Corridor Improvement Plan (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that item 11.2 Fairville Boulevard
Corridor Improvement Plan (Councillor McGuire), be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Le maire et Ies conseillers Mott et Court reintegrent la seance.
Le maire remplace le maire suppleant a titre de president de la reunion.
11.2 Plan d'amelioration du couloir du boulevard Fairville (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le point 11.2, Plan d'amelioration du
couloirdu boulevard Fairville (conseiller McGuire), soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
94-598
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Proposed Business Improvement Area West (Tabled July
20, 2009)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 12.1 Common Clerk:
Proposed Business Improvement Area West be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that based on the legislation quoted in
the submitted report, Council deny the proposed Saint John West Business
Improvement Area By-Law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale : Projet de zone d'amelioration des affaires dans le
quartier Westside (point reporte lors de la reunion du 20 juillet 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le point 12.1, Greffiere communale :
Projet de zone d'amelioration des affaires dans le quartier Westside soit soumis aux fins
de discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu de la legislation citee dans le
rapport qui est presente, le conseil rejette I'arrete propose relatif a la zone d'amelioration
des affaires de Saint John Ouest.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Acting City Manager: Green Municipal Funding Agreement - Integrated
Community Sustainability Plan
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that Common Council authorizes the
Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the submitted agreement between the City of Saint
John and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding Green Municipal Funding
for the City's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general par interim : Entente de financement municipal pour
1'environnement - Plan integre de durabilite communautaire
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le conseil communal autorise le
maire et la greffiere communale a signer 1'entente presentee, conclue entre The City of
Saint John et la Federation canadienne des municipalites, relativement a du
financement municipal pour 1'environnement dans le cadre du plan integre de durabilite
communautaire de la ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
94-599
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
12.3 Acting City Manager: Rockwood Park Redevelopment Phase 2
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be
directed to complete the design and tendering for Phase 2 Rockwood Park
Redevelopment and that such design be structured as one definite project and two
possible supplemental projects in the single tender, with provision that construction of
each of the supplemental projects is to proceed only if appropriate funding is attained.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
12.3 Directeur general par interim : Projet de reamenagement du
parc Rockwood - Phase 2
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim soit
charge de completer la conception et le processus d'appel d'offres pour la phase 2 du
projet de reamenagement du parc Rockwood et qu'une telle conception prevoit un projet
certain et deux projets supplementaires possibles dans le meme appel d'offres, les
dispositions devant prevoir que la construction de chacun des projets supplementaires
ne doit titre entreprise que si le financement adequat est obtenu.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Mayor Court withdrew from the meeting for item 12.4 and the Deputy Mayor replaced
him as Chair.
12.4 Acting City Manager: Development of 1671 Sandy Point Rd by North Star
Holdings Inc.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be
directed to submit a report to Council in two weeks time identifying options for the City to
engage local developers, area residents, and other stakeholders, in a planning process
to identify the optimum future use of land along Sandy Point Road adjacent to Rockwood
Park; and further, that the report shall identify the human and financial resources that
would be required to pursue the identified options and the anticipated timelines.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and
Councillors Titus and McGuire voting nay.
Le maire Court quitte la reunion et est absent pour le point 12.4. Le maire suppleant le
remplace a titre de president.
12.4 Directeur general par interim : Demande d'amenagement visant le 1671,
chemin Sandy Point presentee par North Star Holdings Inc.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Higgins
RESOLU que dans deux semaines le directeur
general par interim soit charge de presenter un rapport au conseil qui propose a la
municipalite des fagons d'interesser les promoteurs locaux, les residents de la region et
d'autres intervenants a un processus de planification visant a determiner ('utilisation
future optimale du bien-fonds le long du chemin Sandy Point, adjacent au parc
Rockwood. De plus, que le rapport indique les ressources humaines et financieres qui
seraient requises pour aller de ('avant avec les options definies et pour respecter les
calendriers prevus.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant et les
conseillers Titus et McGuire votent contre la proposition.
94-600
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
12.4(b) Keirstead Holdings Letter Re Moratorium on Development Resolution
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information, the submitted letter from Keirstead Holdings Re Moratorium on
Development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4b) Lettre de Keirstead Holdings concernant le moratoire relatif a la resolution
d'amenagement
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif la lettre presentee par Keirstead Holdings concernant le moratoire relatif a la
resolution d'amenagement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Mayor Court reentered the meeting and replaced the Deputy Mayor as the Chair.
12.6 Acting City Manager: Watermain Cleaning and Lining Program
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information, the submitted report entitled Watermain Cleaning & Lining Program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Le maire Court reintegre la seance et remplace le maire suppleant a titre de president
de la reunion.
12.6 Directeur general par interim : Programme de nettoyage et de revetement
interieur de la conduite d'eau principale
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport presente concernant le programme de nettoyage et de revetement
interieur de la conduite d'eau principale.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.7 Acting City Manager: Signalized Intersection Improvements (2009-2010)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information, the submitted report entitled Signalized Intersection Improvements 2009-
2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.7 Directeur general par interim : Ameliorations aux carrefours a feux (2009-
2010)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport presente concernant les ameliorations aux carrefours a feux (2009-
2010).
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
94-601
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
12.8 Commissioner of Finance: 2009 Interim Financial Report
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information, the submitted report entitled 2009 Interim Financial Report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.8 Commissaire aux finances : Rapport financier interimaire de 2009
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport financier interimaire de 2009.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: 2008 Audited Financial Statements
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, the submitted 2008 audited financial statements of the City of
Saint John General Fund, Water and Sewerage Utility and the Reserve and Trust Funds,
be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier : Etats financiers verifies de 2008
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, les etats financiers verifies de 2008 de The City of Saint John, relatifs au fonds
d'administration generale, aux services d'eau et d'egouts, au fonds en fiducie et au fonds
de reserve, soient approuves.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Lord Beaverbrook Rink Board of Trustees: Request for Funding
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the request from the Board of
Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink for an additional $33,572 to cover the shortfall for
2008, and the request for an additional $15,000 for the 2009 Lord Beaverbrook Rink
Operating Budget, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Conseil d'administration de I'arena Lord Beaverbrook : Demande de
financement
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande presentee par le conseil
d'administration de I'arena Lord Beaverbrook pour une somme supplementaire de
33 572 $ pour couvrir le manque a gagner de 2008 et que la demande pour un montant
supplementaire de 15 000 $ pour le budget d'exploitation de 2009 de I'arena Lord
Beaverbrook soient approuvees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
94-602
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
13.3 Committee of the Whole: Pension Entitlements-City Manager Position
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the Rules and Regulations of the
Procedural By-Law specifically those set out in Section 3.10 of the Procedural By-Law
are hereby suspended for the purpose of considering a motion to rescind a resolution of
Common Council adopted on the 13th day of May 2002, respecting City Manager's
salary and enhanced pension entitlements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the following resolution adopted
by Common Council on the 13th day of May, 2002:
1. That, effective December 16, 2001, the salary for the position of City Manager be set
at an amount equal to the top level in the management pay scale as approved by
Council on an annual basis, divided by a factor of .8.
2. That the City provide the appointee to the position of City Manager with a
supplemental pension calculated as 2% of the annual salary at the date of retirement for
each of the five years of service commencing December 16, 2001.
3. That the City Manager be provided with the option of retiring any time after he or she
reaches the age of 55, with a pension as calculated under Section 10(2) of the City of
Saint John Pension Act and, should the employee select this option, his or her pension
shall be calculated as per the City of Saint John Pension Act as of the employee's
retirement date and compared to that as calculated with sole reference to Section 10(2)
of the Act, and this calculation shall be made once on the date of retirement and, should
the amount calculated under the appropriate provisions of the Act be less than the
amount as calculated under Section 10(2), the City shall annually pay the amount to the
employee in the same manner as the employee's pension as stipulated in Section 10(3)
of the Act.
is hereby rescinded.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite plenier : Droit a pension - fonction de directeur general
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que les regles et reglements de I'arrete
procedural, particulierement celles et ceux prevus a I'article 3. 10, sont par Ies presentes
suspendus afin d'etudier la proposition visant a annuler une resolution du conseil
communal adoptee le 13e jour du mois de mai 2002, qui concerne le salaire et la
majoration du droit a pension du directeur general.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la resolution suivante adoptee par le
conseil communal le 13e jour du mois de mai 2002 :
1. Que, a partir du 16 decembre 2001, le salaire pour le poste de directeur general soit
fixe a un montant equivalant a celui de I'echelon superieur de I'echelle de remuneration
des cadres, tel qu'il est approuve par le conseil sur une base annuelle, et divise par un
facteur de 0,8.
2. Que la municipalite accorde a la personne nommee au poste de directeur general un
regime complementaire de retraite equivalant a 2 % de son salaire annuel a la date de
sa retraite, pour chacune des cinq annees de service a compter du 16 decembre 2001.
94-603
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
3. Que le directeur general ait la possibilite de prendre sa retraite en tout temps apres
avoir atteint 1'6ge de 55 ans, et qu'il ait droit a des prestations de retraite equivalant a ce
qui est prevu au paragraphe 10(2) de la Loi surle regime de retraite de /a ville de
Saint John et, si 1'employe choisit cette option, ses prestations doivent titre calculees
suivant la Loi, a compter de sa date de retraite, et comparees aux prestations calculees
en faisant uniquement reference au paragraphe 10(2) de la Loi, et ce calcul doit titre
effectue a la date de la retraite et, si le montant calcule en vertu des dispositions
pertinentes de la Loi etait inferieur au montant calcule en vertu du paragraphe 10(2), la
municipalite doit verser ce montant a 1'employe chaque annee, comme it est fait pour Ies
prestations de retraite de 1'employe, tel qu'il est stipule au paragraphe 10(3) de la Loi.
est par Ies presentes annulee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Committee of the Whole: Section 74 of the Municipalities Act and
Contracting with Senior Officers
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the following resolution be
adopted:
"That Section 74 of the Municipalities Act be amended so as to provide a municipality
with the option, exercisable at the time of creating an employment relationship, of
establishing the duration of employment for a person occupying a position referred to in
Section 74"
And further that the City Solicitor be directed to initiate the legislative amendment
process.
And further that the Common Clerk be directed to submit the resolution, in the
appropriate format, to the Cities of New Brunswick Association.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.4 Comite plenier : Article 74 de la Loi sur les municipalites et sous-traitance
pour les agents de niveau superieur
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que la resolution suivante soit adoptee
Que I'article 74 de la Loi surles municipalites soit modifie de maniere a donner a une
municipalite la possibilite de determiner, au moment d'etablir une relation d'emploi, la
duree de 1'emploi d'une personne qui occupe un poste auquel it est fait reference a
I'article 74. »
Et que I'avocat municipal soit charge d'entamer le processus de modification legislatif.
Et que la greffiere communale soit chargee de presenter la resolution, dans le format
approprie, a I'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.5 Committee of the Whole Report: Recommended Appointments to
Committees
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:
Planning Advisory Committee: to appoint Morgan Lanigan for a 3 year term ending
August 4, 2012.
94-604
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
AUGUST 4t", 2009/LE 4 AOUT 2009
Rockwood Park Advisory Board: to appoint Tom Chesworth for a 3 year term ending
August 4, 2012.
Jeux Canada Games Foundation: to appoint Dale Knox for a 3 year term ending
August 4, 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Rapport du comite plenier : Recommandations denominations pour sieger
aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, le conseil approuve les nominations suivantes :
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Nomination de Morgan Lanigan pour une periode de
trois ans se terminant le 4 aout 2012.
Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood : Nomination de Tom Chesworth pour une
periode de trois ans se terminant le 4 aout 2012.
Fondation Jeux Canada Games : Nomination de Dale Knox pour une periode de trois
ans se terminant le 4 aout 2012.
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. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale