2009-08-17_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-605
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - AUGUST 17, 2009 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
P. Woods, Acting City Manager; F. Beaulieu, Solicitor; C.
Graham. Comptroller; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal
Operations; S. Herring, Planner; A. Poffenroth, Deputy
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Morrison,
Commissioner of Leisure Services; B. Reid, Chief of Police; M.
Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief, J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk and
K. Tibbits, Administrative Assistant.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L-HOTEL DE VILLE - LE 17 AOUT 2009 A 19 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general par interim; F. Beaulieu, avocat
municipal; C. Graham, controleuse; P. Groody, commissaire aux
operations municipales; S. Herring, urbaniste; A. Poffenroth,
commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments;
B. Morrison, commissaire des Services des loisirs B. Reid, chef
de police; M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service d'incendie, J. Taylor,
greffier communal adjoint et K. Tibbits, adjointe administrative.
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Snook 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 20, 2009 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 20 juillet 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of items: 5.12 Rockwood Park Redevelopment Phase 2; 9.2(c) Letters of
Support for 72-74 St. James St; 9.3(f) Letters of Support 994-1000 Rothesay Rd; 13.2
Committee of the Whole: Option to Purchase 107-109 Union Street; 13.3 Committee of
the Whole: Option to Purchase 115 Union Street, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants : 5.12, Projet de reamenagement du
parc Rockwood - Phase 2; 9.2c) Lettres d'appui concernant le 72-74, rue St. James;
9.3f), Lettres d'appui concernant le 994-1000, chemin Rothesay; 13.2, Comite plenier :
Option d'achat du 107-109, rue Union; 13.3, Comite plenier : Que I'option d'achat du
115, rue Union soit approuvee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 212 McAllister Drive
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning Amendment
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Sections 550(1)(a) and 551(1)(a), relating to the "SC" Shopping
Centre and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zones, of the Zoning Bylaw, by adding the use of
"day care or school" to the sections to permit day care centres and schools in the "SC"
and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zone as requested by Mrs. Tara Lund of Played Out Fun
Centre Ltd., 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 28, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
amend Sections 550 and 551 (relating to the "SC" Shopping Centre and "SC-2"
Shopping Centre zones) of the Zoning Bylaw by adding the following bullet point after
the second Bullet Point of Sub-section (1)(a) of each of the sections: " - a day care or
school."
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor 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 Sections 550(1)(a) and
551(1)(a), relating to the "SC" Shopping Centre and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zones, of
the Zoning Bylaw, by adding the use of "day care or school" to the sections to permit day
care centres and schools in the "SC" and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zone, 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."
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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 Sections 550(1)(a) and
551(1)(a), relating to the "SC" Shopping Centre and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zones, of
the Zoning Bylaw, by adding the use of "day care or school" to the sections to permit day
care centres and schools in the "SC" and "SC-2" Shopping Centre zone, 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 visant le 212, promenade
McAllister
9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification du rezonage
Le greffier communal adjoint mentionne que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement
a la modification des sections 550(1)a) et 551(1)a) de I'arrete de zonage visant la zone
de centre commercial « SC » et la zone de centre commercial « SC-2 » par I'ajout d'un
droit d'utilisation d'une « garderie » ou d'une « ecole » pour permettre I'amenagement de
garderies ou d'etablissements scolaires dans Iesdites zones, comme cela a ete
demande par Mme Tara Lund de Played Out Fun Centre Ltd., et qu'aucune opposition n'a
ete regue.
Le conseil a egalement examine un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme,
accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie
Tors de la reunion du 28 juillet 2009, a Iaquelle le Comite a resolu de recommander
I'approbation, telle qu'elle est soulignee dans le rapport du personnel du service
d'urbanisme, voulant la modification des sections 550 et 551 (visant la zone de centre
commercial « SC » et la zone de centre commercial « SC-2 de I'arrete sur le zonage
en permettant I'ajout du point centre suivant, soit a la suite du second point des
sous-sections (1)a) pour chacune desdites sections : « une garderie ou une ecole. »
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
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 les sections 550(1)a) et
551(1)a) et visant la zone de centre commercial « SC » et la zone de centre commercial
SC-2 » par I'ajout d'un droit d'utilisation d'une « garderie ou d'une ecole » pour
permettre I'amenagement de garderies ou d'etablissements scolaires dans Iesdites
zones 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 McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant les sections 550(1)a) et
551(1)a) et visant la zone de centre commercial « SC » et la zone de centre commercial
SC-2 » par I'ajout d'un droit d'utilisation d'une « garderie ou d'une ecole » pour
permettre I'amenagement de garderies ou d'etablissements scolaires dans Iesdites
zones fasse I'objet d'une seconde lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
9.2(a) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments 47-51 and 63-69
Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan and Re-
zoning By-Law Amendments
9.2(c) Letters of Support
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning amendments for a parcel of
land located at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street, having an area
of approximately 1880 square metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00001628,
00001610, 00001594, 00001586 and 00001800 by redesignating on Schedule 2-A and
2-C of the Municipal Development Plan from Medium Density Residential to Approved
Commercial Development and by rezoning the same parcels of land from "RM-1 F"
Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business to permit a parking area as
requested by 514574 N.B. Ltd, 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 August 11, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
re-zone a parcel of land located at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James
Street as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr.
Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys and Consultants speaking on behalf of the applicant and
indicating that he was in agreement with the recommendations in the submitted staff
report.
Councillor Higgins stated that the area should remain residential.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" redesignating on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the
Municipal Development Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial
Development, parcels of land with an area of approximately 1880 square metres, located
at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street, also identified as PID Nos.
00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 and 00001800, and by adding them to the
list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28 of the Municipal
Development Plan, 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 Municipal Plan By-
Law."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" redesignating on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the
Municipal Development Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial
Development, parcels of land with an area of approximately 1880 square metres, located
at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street, also identified as PID Nos.
00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 and 00001800, and by adding them to the
list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28 of the Municipal
Development Plan, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
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Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
Law."
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 1880 square metres, located at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74
St. James Street, also identified as PID numbers 00001628, 00001610, 00001594,
00001586 and 00001800, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill 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 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 1880 square metres, located at 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74
St. James Street, also identified as PID numbers 00001628, 00001610, 00001594,
00001586 and 00001800, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill 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."
9.2a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de modification de 1'arrete de
zonage visant le 47-51 et le 63-69, rue Ross et le 72-74, rue St. James
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification du plan
municipal et de 1'arrete de rezonage
9.2c) Lettres d'appui
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
projet de modification du plan municipal et du rezonage visant a modifier la classification
figurant aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan d'amenagement municipal, faisant passer de
zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve,
des parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au 63-69, rue Ross et au 72-74,
rue St. James, d'une superficie d'environ 1 880 metres carres et portant les
NID 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 et 00001800, et a rezoner ces memes
parcelles de terrain de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire
RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 » pour permettre I'amenagement d'une
aire de stationnement, a la demande de 514574 N.B. Ltd., et qu'aucune opposition n'a
ete regue.
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 11 aout
2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation, telle qu'elle
est soulignee dans la recommandation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal
procede au rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au 63-69, rue Ross et
au 72-74, rue St. James, telles qu'elles sont decrites ci-dessus, sous reserve des
conditions imposees par I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Rick
Turner, de Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc., au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il
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est d'accord avec les recommandations contenues dans le rapport du personnel qui a
ete presente.
Le conseiller Higgins indique que la zone ne devrait comprendre que des residences.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal » afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2-A et
2-C du plan d'amenagement municipal, de parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au
63-69 rue Ross et au 72-74, rue St. James, d'une superficie approximative de
1 880 metres carres, inscrites sous Ies NID 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586
et 00001800, de zone residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve et qu'elles soient ajoutees a la Iiste des zones d'amenagement
commercial approuve prevue au paragraphe 2.4.6.28 du plan d'amenagement
municipal, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
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 relatif au plan
municipal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal » afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2-A et
2-C du plan d'amenagement municipal, de parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au
63-69 rue Ross et au 72-74, rue St. James, d'une superficie approximative de
1 880 metres carres, inscrites sous Ies NID 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586
et 00001800, de zone residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve et qu'elles soient ajoutees a la Iiste des zones d'amenagement
commercial approuve prevue au paragraphe 2.4.6.28 du plan d'amenagement
municipal, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal
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 en modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage
de The City of Saint John, le zonage de parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au 63-
69 rue Ross et au 72-74, rue St. James, d'une superficie d'environ 1 880 metres carres
et portant Ies NID 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 et 00001800, pour faire
passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain
intercalaire « RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse ('objet d'une premiere
lecture.
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 Farren
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 de parcelles de terrain situees au 47-51 et au
63-69 rue Ross et au 72-74, rue St. James, d'une superficie d'environ 1 880 metres
carres et portant Ies NID 00001628, 00001610, 00001594, 00001586 et 00001800, pour
faire passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain
intercalaire « RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse ('objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
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A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller 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
9.3(a) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment 994-1000
Rothesay Road
9.3(b) Planning Advisory Report Recommending Municipal Plan and Rezoning
By-Law Amendment
9.3(c,d,e) Letters of Opposition
9.3(f) Letters of Support
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning amendments for a parcel of
land located at 994-1000 Rothesay Road, having an area of approximately 1.2 hectares,
also identified as PID Numbers 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 and
00297689, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification and by
rezoning the same parcel of land from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "B-2" General Business to permit the development of a recreational
vehicle sales establishment as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants on behalf of
Aberdeen The RV Place Ltd., with letters of objection and letters of support received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its August 11, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
re-zone a parcel of land located at 994-1000 Rothesay Road as described above with
Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with
Elizabeth McGahan of 1107 Rothesay Road, Paula Justason of 1020 Rothesay Road,
Heather Chiasson of 1083 Rothesay Road, Sonya Hartt of 1115 Rothesay Road, Doug
Justason of 1020 Rothesay Road, Brian Chiasson of 1083 Rothesay Road, Debra
Lindsay of 111 Fox Point Road and Tareq Syed of the New Brunswick Association of
Muslims presenting. The presenters addressed areas of concern such as the impact the
proposed rezoning would have on the quality of life in the neighborhood, increased
traffic, safety issues, flooding issues, devaluation of their property, visual appeal, impact
on the historical heritage of the area and the overall opinion that the rezoning did not add
value to the neighborhood.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr.
Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys and Consultants speaking on behalf of the applicant,
indicating that he was in agreement with the recommendation in the submitted staff
report.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan,
by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.2 hectares, located at
994-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 55007264, 00296756,
00296541, 00297051 and 00297689, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor
classification, be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
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 1.2 hectares, located at 994-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as PID
numbers 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 and 00297689, from "RS-2" One
and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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9.3a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de 1'arrete de zonage visant le
994-1000, chemin Rothesay
9.3b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant les
modifications relatives au plan municipal et a 1'arrete de zonage
9.3c), d), e) Lettres d'opposition
9.3f) Lettres d'appui
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
projet de modification du plan municipal et du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
994-1000, chemin Rothesay d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare et portant les
NID 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 et 00297689, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de
service, en modifiant le zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de
zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 » a zone
commerciale generale << B-2 » pour permettre I'amenagement d'un commerce de vente
de vehicules de plaisance, a la demande de Hughes Surveys & Consultants, au nom
d'Aberdeen The RV Place Ltd., et que des Iettres d'opposition et d'appui ont ete regues.
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
11 aout 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation, telle
qu'elle est soulignee dans la recommandation du personnel, voulant que le conseil
communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 994-1000, chemin
Rothesay, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par
I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage. Elizabeth McGahan
domiciliee au 1107, chemin Rothesay, Paula Justason domiciliee au 1020,
chemin Rothesay, Heather Chiasson domiciliee au 1083, chemin Rothesay, Sonya Hartt
domiciliee au 1115, chemin Rothesay, Doug Justason domicilie au 1020,
chemin Rothesay, Brian Chiasson domicilie au 1083, chemin Rothesay, Debra Lindsay
domiciliee au 111, promenade Fox Point et Tareq Syed membre de la New Brunswick
Association of Muslims (<< Association musulmane du Nouveau-Brunswick font une
presentation. Au cours de leur presentation, ces personnes ont aborde des sujets de
preoccupation tels que les consequences du projet de rezonage sur la qualite de vie
dans le quartier, I'augmentation de la circulation, les questions liees a la securite, les
problemes d'inondation, la perte de valeur de leur propriete, I'attrait visuel, ('incidence
sur le patrimoine historique de la region et I'avis largement partage que le rezonage n'a
pas apporte de valeur ajoutee a leur quartier.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage.
Rick Turner, de Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc., au nom du demandeur, indique
qu'il est d'accord avec les recommandations contenues dans le rapport du personnel qui
a ete presente.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Higgins
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-A du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, la classification d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
994-1000, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare et portant les NID
55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 et 00297689, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, soit rejete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Higgins
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
994-1000, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie approximative de 1,2 hectare, inscrite
sous les NID 55007264, 00296756, 00296541, 00297051 et 00297689, 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 soit rejete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the request from Rick Davis for a grant in the amount of $380.00 to be used
towards the new Early Learning Centre at the St. John the Baptist-King Edward School
be approved.
5.2 That the letter from Mayor Palmer inviting Council and Staff to visit the City of
Bangor regarding the advancement of the Energy Corridor concept be received for
information.
5.3 That the Seniors' Advisory Board request for a donation in the amount of $50.00
for International Day of Older Persons be approved.
5.4 That the E. Teed letter regarding Senior Citizen of the Year recognitions be
received for information.
5.5 Refer to item 14.1
5.6 That Common Council approve the Printing Service Agreement with Saint John
Energy; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign this agreement for
the continuation of printing and mailing services of Saint John Water billings and
employee T4's, as well as the printing of weekly employee pay advices.
5.7 Refer to item 14.2
5.8 That the tender for the supply and delivery of abrasive sand for the 2009/2010
winter season be awarded to Lafarge Canada Inc. in the amount of $8.85 per tonne, plus
applicable taxes.
5.9 That Council endorse the approach outlined in the submitted report for asphalt
paving work related to the West Salt Storage Facility.
5.10 That the tender from Cargill Deicing Technologies, for the establishment of a two
year supply agreement for highway salt as per the pricing detailed above be accepted.
5.11 That the quote from Aqua Data Atlantic be accepted for the unidirectional
flushing of the water distribution system in the aforementioned areas of the submitted
report.
5.12 Refer to item 14.3
5.13 That the proposal of Glenn Group Ltd. for construction management services for
the Flemming Court: Project #2009-081801T be accepted and that Materials and Fleet
Management issue a purchase order in the amount of $33,645.50 HST included.
5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the submitted report
regarding Flemming Court be received for information.
5.15 That:
1) Provided the request from 626922 N.B. Ltd. to extend the Closing Date to 30
November, 2009 is accepted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City
accept such extension request.
2) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
5.16 That the proposal for design and inspection services to for BMX / Mountain Bike
Trails in the Shamrock Park area be awarded to the Glenn Group in the amount of
$50,700.00 plus HST.
5.17 That, pursuant to the Mobile Home Parks By-law, Common Council permit a
mini-home to be situated on the large property at 3396 Loch Lomond Road for a
temporary period of one (1) year.
5.18 That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of
Hamilton Homestyle Daycare (70 Gault Road) for Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory
Committee for report and recommendation.
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5.19 That Common Council issue a warrant for the following new member: Brian
Cornish.
5.20 That Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the
submitted agreement respecting the installation of water service lines to the 12 garden
homes being constructed by 639752 N.B. Inc. at 1219 Manawagonish Road.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of items 5.5 Purchase
Approval for Parks and City Landscape; 5.7 City of Saint John Website; and 5.12
Design & Construction Management - Rockwood Park Redevelopment Phase 2, which
have been identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la demande de Rick Davis pour I'octroi d'une subvention a hauteur de 380 $
destinee au nouveau Early Learning Centre (centre d'apprentissage pour les jeunes
enfants) a I'ecole St. John the Baptist-King Edward soit approuvee.
5.2 Que la Iettre du maire Palmer invitant le conseil et le personnel a visiter la ville de
Bangor dans le cadre de la promotion du concept de couloir de transport de I'energie
soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la demande de don de 50 $ du Conseil consultatif des aines pour la Journee
internationale des personnes agees soit approuvee.
5.4 Que la Iettre regue de M. E. Teed concernant la reconnaissance du citoyen amb
de I'annee soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Voir le point 14.1
5.6 Que le conseil communal approuve 1'entente relative au service d'impression
avec Saint John Energy, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a
signer Iadite entente en vue de permettre la prolongation des services d'impression et
d'expedition des factures de Saint John Water, des feuillets T4 des employes, ainsi que
l'impression des fiches de paie hebdomadaires des employes.
5.7 Voir le point 14.2.
5.8 Que le contrat relatif a la Iivraison de sable abrasif pour la saison
hivernale 2009-2010, soit accorde a Lafarge Canada Inc., pour un montant de 8,85 $ la
tonne, taxes en sus.
5.9 Que le conseil approuve la methode decrite dans le rapport presente
relativement aux travaux d'asphaltage de l'installation de stockage de set du quartier
ouest.
5.10 Que la soumission presentee par 1'entreprise Cargill Deicing Technologies, en
vue de conclure une convention d'approvisionnement pour une duree de deux ans
relative a la fourniture de sel de voirie, conformement au tarif susmentionne, soit
acceptee.
5.11 Que la soumission presentee par 1'entreprise Aqua Data Atlantic, relativement au
projet de ringage unidirectionnel du reseau d'aqueduc dans les secteurs susmentionnes
du rapport presente, soit acceptee.
5.12 Voir le point 14.3
5.13 Que la proposition presentee par Glenn Group Ltd. relativement aux services de
gestion de la construction concernant le projet no 2009-081801T de la cour Flemming
soit acceptee et que la Division de la gestion du materiel et du parc de vehicules emette
un bon de commande d'une somme de 33 645,50 dollars, TVH incluse.
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5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le rapport presente
concernant la cour Fleming soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.15 Que :
1) Du fait que la demande de 626922 N.B. Ltd. visant a reporter la date de
cloture jusqu'au 30 novembre 2009 est acceptee par la Societe canadienne
d'hypotheques et de logement, la Ville valide ladite prolongation.
2) Le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation
requise.
5.16 Que la proposition relative a la conception et aux services d'inspection des pistes
de velos tout-terrain « BMX » au parc Shamrock soit attribuee a 1'entreprise
Glenn Group pour la somme de 50 700 TVH en sus.
5.17 Qu'en vertu de I'Arrete surles pares pour maisons mobiles, le conseil communal
autorise le proprietaire d'une maison mobile, installee sur le vaste terrain situe
au 3396, chemin Loch Lomond, a Iaisser Iadite maison mobile sur place pour une
periode temporaire de un (1) an.
5.18 Que le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relative a la
demande de rezonage de la garderie Hamilton Homestyle (70, chemin Gault) au Iundi
14 septembre 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.
5.19 Que le conseil communal accorde la procuration necessaire au nouveau membre
suivant : Brian Cornish.
5.20 Que le conseil communal autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer
1'entente soumise relativement a ('installation par la societe 639752 N.B. Inc. de
conduites d'eau au 1219, chemin Manawagonish pour approvisionner Ies 12 maisons a
patio en cours de construction.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee
relativement a chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exclusion
des points 5.5, Approbation des achats pour I'amenagement paysager des pares et de la
ville; 5.7, Site Web de The City of Saint John et 5.12, Gestion de la conception et de la
construction visant la phase 2 du reamenagement du parc Rockwood, qui ont ete
selectionnes aux fins de discussion, soit adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
7. Proclamation
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Saint John Parking Commission: Residential Parking Study
Referring to a submitted report, Dave Hardy, President of Hardy Stevenson, outlined the
findings of a study conducted on residential parking in the Central Peninsula area of
Saint John and he responded to questions from members of Council.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Item 8.1 Saint John Parking
Commission - Residential Parking Study Update of the Saint John Central Peninsula, be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : Etude portant sur le
stationnement residentiel
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, Dave Hardy, president de la
societe Hardy Stevenson, donne un apergu des conclusions d'une etude menee sur le
stationnement dans la peninsule centrale de Saint John et it repond aux questions
posees par les membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 8.1, Commission sur le
stationnement de Saint John - Mise a jour de I'etude portant sur le stationnement
residentiel dans la peninsule centrale de Saint John, soit accepte a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Councillors Killen and Snook withdrew from the meeting as they were absent for the
public hearing on August 4, 2009.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 693-697 Manawagonish Road
10.1(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number C. P. 110-115, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John,"
re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1000 square metres, located at
693-697 Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID numbers 55037683 and 00036053,
from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential
classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-115, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, the development and use of a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 1,000 square metres located at 693 and 697 Manawagonish Road, also
identified as PID Numbers: 55037683 and 00036053, be subject to the following
conditions:
a. The use of the property is limited to either two three-unit dwellings as generally
illustrated on the submitted site plan or one four-unit dwelling located in the
centre of both lots.
b. Development of the site be in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared by
the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, drawn on
a survey-accurate site plan, and illustrating the location of all buildings,
structures, parking areas, driveways, signs, landscaping and other site features;
c. All parking areas and driveways be paved with asphalt;
d. Any main buildings be constructed in accordance with detailed architectural plans
prepared by the developer in accordance with the `Infill Housing and
Rehabilitation Design Guidelines and Zone Standards' document and subject to
the approval of the Development Officer;
e. All main buildings be serviced by municipal water and sewer and underground
public utilities;
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f. All areas not occupied by buildings, parking areas and driveways be landscaped
and all site improvements indicated on the approved site, landscaping and
building elevation plans be completed within one (1) year from the issuance of a
building permit for the development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-
115, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John," re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 1000 square metres, located at 693-697
Manawagonish Road, also identified as PID numbers 55037683 and 00036053, from "R-
2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential classification, be
read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 110-115, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John."
N'ayant pas assiste a I'audience publique du 4 aout 2009, les conseillers Killen et Snook
quittent la reunion.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 693-697,
chemin Manawagonish
10.1 b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-115
modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 000 metres carres, situee au
693-697, chemin Manawagonish et portant Ies NID 55037683 et 00036053 afin de faire
passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 fasse
l'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-115 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Le conseiller Farren quitte la reunion.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur
l'urbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 1 000 metres carres, situee au 693, chemin Manawagonish et portant Ies
NID 55037683 et 00036053, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes :
g. L'usage de la propriete doit se limiter a un nombre maximal de deux habitations a
trois Iogements, comme cela est indique sur le plan de situation soumis, ou a
une habitation a quatre Iogements au milieu de chacun des terrains;
I'amenagement de 1'emplacement doit titre conforme au plan de situation detaille,
prepare par le promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement,
conformement a un plan de situation respectant I'arpentage et indiquant
1'emplacement de tous Ies batiments et de toutes Ies constructions, Ies aires de
stationnement, Ies voies d'acces, Ies affiches, Ies espaces paysagers et Ies
autres caracteristiques de 1'emplacement;
toutes Ies aires de stationnement et voies d'acces doivent titre asphaltees;
tous Ies batiments principaux doivent titre construits conformement aux dessins
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architecturaux detailles prepares par le promoteur, lesquels doivent respecter le
rapport intitule « Infill Housing and Rehabilitation Design Guidelines and Zone
Standards » (Directives de conception pour la construction intercalaire et la
remise a neuf et normes de zonage), et assujettis a I'approbation de I'agent
d'amenagement;
k. tous Ies batiments principaux doivent titre desservis par le reseau municipal
d'aqueduc et d'egouts et par ('installation d'utilites publiques souterraines;
1. toutes Ies zones non occupees par Ies batiments, Ies aires de stationnement et
Ies voies d'acces doivent titre des espaces paysagers, et tous Ies travaux
d'amelioration indiques sur Ies plans de situation, d'elevation et d'amenagement
paysager approuves doivent titre termines dans un delai d'un (1) an a compter
de la date de delivrance du permis de construction pour I'amenagement.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-115
modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 000 metres carres, situee au 693-
697, chemin Manawagonish et portant Ies NID 55037683 et 00036053 afin de faire
passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 fasse
l'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit 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. 110-115 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
Councillors Farren, Killen and Snook re-entered the meeting.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Acting City Manager: Sandy Point Road Planning Study
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the
Planning and Development department to initiate the Sandy Point Road Planning Study
in general accordance with the Project Statement submitted with M & C - 2009 - 238
and dated August 10, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Farren, Higgins, Killen and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended
beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors, Snook,
Sullivan and Titus voting nay.
Les conseillers Farren, Killen et Snook sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general par interim : Etude de planification portant sur le chemin
Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal confie au
Service d'urbanisme et de developpement la tache de lancer I'etude de planification
portant sur le chemin Sandy Point conformement, de maniere generale, a I'enonce de
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projet soumis avec le rapport no M/C 2009 - 238 et date du 10 aoot 2009.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court,
Farren, Higgins, Killen et Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au-dela de
22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Snook,
Sullivan et Titus votent contre la proposition.
12.2 Acting City Manager: Award of Proposal for Planning Consulting Services -
Leisure Services Infrastructure, Facilities and Programming Inventory Study
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposal submitted by ADI
Limited for the services of a qualified urban planning consultant to undertake an
inventory study of Leisure Services infrastructure, facilities and programming in the
amount of $44,320.00 plus tax, be accepted.
Councillors Higgins and Titus stated that they do not support the motion as the City is
presently involved in a large number of studies.
Councillor Court stated that he does not support the motion due to the high cost.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Higgins, Killen, and Titus voting nay.
12.2 Directeur general par interim : Offre d'appel relative a des services de
conseils en planification - Etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations
et des programmes des Services des loisirs
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la proposition presentee par ADI
Limited visant a faire appel aux services d'un consultant qualifie en urbanisme pour
mener une etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des programmes
des Services des Ioisirs pour un montant de 44 320 taxes en sus, soit acceptee.
Les conseillers Higgins et Titus n'appuient pas la proposition, car, selon eux, la Ville
mene deja un nombre important d'etudes.
Le conseiller Court indique qu'il n'appuie pas cette proposition en raison du coot eleve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Court,
Higgins, Killen et Titus votent contre la proposition.
12.3 Acting City Manager: Value for Money Review - Fire Services
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize staff
to proceed with a Request for Proposals to engage a third party consultant to carry out a
value for money review on the City's Fire Service as described in the submitted report,
and
That the composition of the Steering Committee for the Fire Service Review
approved on June 18, 2009 be amended to provide for two members of Common
Council, four citizen representatives, the Manager of Corporate Planning and the Fire
Chief provided the target date for completion of the Value for Money Review be no later
than November 2009.
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The Acting City Manager indicated that he would verify the feasibility of completing the
Value for Money audit by November 2009 and report back to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Higgins,
Killen, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus voting nay.
The Mayor stated that the Acting City Manager will advise Council of the feasibility of the
November 2009 deadline at the next meeting of Council.
Council members expressed concern with respect to a previous resolution from May 11,
2009, which directed the Fire Chief to conduct a review of the fire service and report
back to council in September 2009.
Responding to a question from Council regarding the status of the May 11, 2009
resolution which directed the Fire Chief to conduct a review of the fire Service, the
Assistant Common Clerk explained that the resolution would still be valid.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back to
Council at the meeting of August 31, 2009 regarding the status of the resolution of May
11, 2009 respecting a comprehensive review of the Fire Protective Services by the Fire
Chief.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and
Councillor Higgins voting nay.
12.3 Directeur general par interim : Examen de ('optimisation des ressources -
Services d'incendie
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que le conseil communal autorise le
personnel a faire une demande de proposition relativement a 1'embauche d'un
consultant independant, et ce, en vue de mener un examen de l'optimisation des
ressources sur le service d'incendie de la ville, comme le decrit le rapport presente;
Que la composition du comite directeur pour 1'examen du service d'incendie
approuve en date du 18 juin 2009 soit modifiee afin d'integrer deux membres du conseil
communal, quatre representants des citoyens, la directrice de la planification
strategique, et le chef du service d'incendie, etant donne que 1'examen de l'optimisation
des ressources doit titre acheve au plus tard en novembre 2009.
Le directeur general par interim indique son intention de realiser une etude de faisabilite
relativement a la date de cloture fixee en novembre 2009 pour I'evaluation de
l'optimisation des ressources et qu'il presentera ses conclusions au conseil.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Higgins,
Killen, Snook, Sullivan et Titus votent contre la proposition.
Le maire declare que le directeur general par interim informera le conseil a la prochaine
reunion relativement a la date de cloture fixee au mois de novembre 2009 pour le projet,
a savoir si celui-ci peut titre acheve ou non a Iadite date.
Les membres du conseil font par de Ieur inquietude quant a la precedente resolution du
11 mai 2009, Iaquelle prevoyait que le chef du service d'incendie soit mandate pour
conduire un examen portant sur son service et pour presenter au conseil, en septembre
2009, Ies resultats de cet examen.
En reponse a une question posee par le conseil au sujet de I'etat actuel de la resolution
du 11 mai 2009 visant a mandater le chef du service d'incendie pour mener une etude
sur son service, le greffier communal adjoint explique que Iadite resolution resterait en
vigueur.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general fasse une
presentation devant le conseil a la reunion du 31 aout 2009 relativement a I'etat actuel
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de la resolution du 11 mai 2009, a savoir 1'examen complet des services de protection
par le chef du service d'incendie.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire et le conseiller
Higgins votent contre la proposition.
12.4 Acting City Manager: Contract 2009-12 Spar Cove Road - Wastewater
Pumping Station
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Contract 2009-12: Spar Cove
Road - Wastewater Pumping Station not be awarded and that the work in question be
deferred until 2011 or 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general par interim : Contrat no 2009-12 concernant le poste de
pompage des eaux usees situe sur le chemin Spar Cove
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le contrat no 2009-12 concernant le
poste de pompage des eaux usees situe sur le chemin Spar Cove ne soit pas attribue et
que les travaux en question soient reportes jusqu'en 2011 ou 2012.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole Report: Recommended Appointment of Facilitator
for Pension Plan Discussions
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Sally Wells Dicarlo be engaged to
facilitate discussions between Common Council and the groups representing the
members of the City of Saint John Pension Plan.
Councillor Titus stated that he does not support this motion as each individual employee
is entitled to be part of the discussion.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Rapport du Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations d'un
animateur des discussions portant sur le regime de retraite
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que Sally Wells Dicarlo soit engagee pour
favoriser le dialogue entre le conseil communal et les groupes representant les
membres du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John.
Le conseiller Titus indique qu'il ne soutient pas cette motion, car, selon lui, chaque
employe a le droit de prendre part a la discussion.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
13.2 Committee of the Whole: Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement 107-109
Union St (PID #37366)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
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1. The City of Saint John enter into an option agreement with Rodney Neil McNutt to
purchase 107-109 Union Street (PID Number 37366) in accordance with the terms and
conditions contained in the "Option" attached to the submitted report (M&C #2009-246);
and further
2. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Comite plenier : Option et convention d'achat-vente visant la propriete situee
au 107-109, rue Union (NID no 37366)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que :
1. The City of Saint John signe une entente avec Rodney Neil McNutt pour I'achat de la
propriete situee au 107-109, rue Union (NID no 37366) conformement aux modalites et
aux conditions stipulees dans 1'« option » jointe au rapport (contrat no M/C 2009-246);
2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Committee of the Whole: Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement 115
Union St (PID #37358)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
1. The City of Saint John enter into an option agreement with Reed Clarence McNutt and
Marie Loella McNutt to purchase 115 Union Street, (PID Number 37358) in accordance
with the terms and conditions contained in the "Option" attached to the submitted report
(M & C # 2009-247); and further,
2. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite plenier : Option et convention d'achat-vente visant la propriete situee
au 115, rue Union (NID no 37358)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que :
1. The City of Saint John signe une entente avec Reed Clarence McNutt et
Marie Loella McNutt pour I'achat de la propriete situee au 115, rue Union (NID no 37358)
conformement aux modalites et aux conditions stipulees dans 1'« option » jointe au
rapport (contrat no M/C 2009-247);
2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Purchase Approval for Parks and City Landscape
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
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RESOLVED that council approve the purchase of
planting materials from Country Harvest for $28,438.91, authorize Materials and Fleet
Management to increase purchase order number 35376.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Approbation des achats pour I'amenagement paysager des pares et de la
ville
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le conseil approuve I'achat de
plantations aupres de la societe Country Harvest pour la somme de 28 438,91 et qu'il
autorise la Division de la gestion du materiel et du parc de vehicules a revoir a la hausse
le montant du bon de commande no 35376.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.2 City of Saint John Website
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the update regarding the City of
Saint John website be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.2 Site Web de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la mise a jour relative au site Web de
The City of Saint John soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.3 Design & Construction Management - Rockwood Park Redevelopment
Phase 2
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the proposal of BDA Landscape
Architects for consulting services (design and construction management) for the
Rockwood Park Redevelopment Project Phase 2 be accepted and that Materials and
Fleet Management issue a purchase order in the amount of $308,603.00 HST included.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
14.3 Gestion de la conception et de la construction visant la phase 2 du
reamenagement du parc Rockwood
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la proposition presentee par
BDA Landscape Architects visant les services d'experts-conseils (conception et
construction) relativement a la phase 2 du projet de reamenagement du parc Rockwood
soit acceptee et que la Division de la gestion du materiel et du parc de vehicules emette
un bon de commande d'une somme de 308 603 dollars, TVH incluse.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
15. General Correspondence
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15. Correspondance generale
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 FixMyStreet.com (Councillor Snook)
Forwarded to meeting of August 31, 2009.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 FixMyStreet.com (conseiller Snook)
Reporte a la seance du 31 aout 2009.
11.2 Graffiti Management Plan (Councillor Snook)
Forwarded to meeting of August 31, 2009.
11.2 Plan de gestion des graffitis (conseiller Snook)
Reporte a la seance du 31 aout 2009.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h.
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Common Clerk/greffiere communale