2009-09-14_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-647
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009/1-E 14 SEPTEMBRE 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 6:15 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities; F.
Beaulieu, Solicitor; C. Graham, Comptroller; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B.
Connell, Police Inspector; B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure
Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant
Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE - LE 14 SEPTEMBRE 2009 A 18 H 15
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase, la conseillere Higgins et les conseillers
Court, Farren, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint, programmes et priorites;
F. Beaulieu, avocat municipal; C. Graham, controleuse;
P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest,
commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth,
commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments;
B. Connell, inspecteur de police; B. Morrison, commissaire des
Services des loisirs ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and 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 Snook
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on August 17, 2009 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 17 aout 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of items 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to
Committees; 11.6(a) City Solicitor: Proposed Resolution Re Moratorium on
Development, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that items 11.4 Sandy Point Road
Study (Councillor Higgins); 11.6 Clarification Regarding Moratorium on Development on
Sandy Point Road (Councillor McGuire) be dealt with as one single item on the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit approuve, moyennant I'ajout des points 13.2 Comite plenier : Recommandations de
nominations pour sieger aux comites et 11.6a) Avocat municipal : Resolution proposee
concernant le moratoire relatif a I'amenagement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les points 11.4 Etude portant sur le
chemin Sandy Point (conseillere Higgins) et 11.6 Explication au sujet du moratoire relatif
a I'amenagement du chemin Sandy Point (conseiller McGuire) soient traites comme un
seul point a I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the request to present to Common Council in open session, made by the
Saint John YMCA-YWCA, be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
5.2 That the Uptown Saint John letter to Council regarding Peel Plaza be received
for information.
5.3 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Contract No. 2009-5: Bayside
Drive - Phase 1 New 600 mm Sanitary Forcemain (Old Dry Dock to Thorne Avenue) be
awarded to the low tenderer, Gulf Operators Ltd., at the tendered price of $3,702,747.84
as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.4 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council approve
Residential Infrastructure Assistance for the Folkins Estates Limited development at Old
Lake Trail and Blackall Court (Folkins Estates Phases 5 and 6), with an estimated
expenditure of $108,000.
5.5 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Contract No. 2009-8:
Millidgeville Waste Water Treatment Facility - Secondary Clarifier Building Electrical
Component Renewal Project, be awarded to the low tenderer, O'Brien Electric Co. Ltd.,
at the tendered price of $145,770.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
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5.6 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of Lois Ellis as set out in the Construction Easement (Agreement) submitted
with M&C 2009 - 275 & acquire the temporary construction easement interest in, over, &
through the portion of PID 00403535 described in the Agreement for the sum of $500.00
+ HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the said Agreement.
5.7 That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of
Slavica Bogdanov (202 St. James Street West) for Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory
Committee for report and recommendation.
5.8 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the report entitled
Amendments to Agreement of Purchase and Sale Ellerdale Properties Limited 243
Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, Common Council amend its purchase and
sale agreement of December 4, 2007 by:
1) deleting 2(a) "a restriction limiting the use of a three (3) metre wide strip of
land along the northern sideline of the lands to be used as a buffer;"
2) adding a new 2(a) "those areas of land being utilized for the development of
the so called Three Sisters Park at the southern tip of the lands."
5.9 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council accept the
terms and conditions of the July 31, 2009 Letter of Offer from the Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency for funding in the amount of $22,500 under the Recreational
Infrastructure Program and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute
appropriate documentation in that regard.
5.10 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited
for engineering design and construction management services for the Sea Street Storm
System Improvements project be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
5.11 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council provide
early approval of the Beach Crescent / Meadowbank Drainage Basin project as outlined
in the submitted report in the amount of $350,000, as proposed under the 2010 General
Fund Capital Program, and that Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the
engagement of an engineering consultant to carry out the engineering design services
for the project.
5.12 That the submitted report regarding City Hall accessibility be received for
information.
5.13 That the submitted report regarding the status of development at 1-11 Bridgeview
Court and 14-21 Rockingstone Drive, be received for information.
5.14 Refer to item 14.2
5.15 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council approve
the revisions to the 2009 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program as outlined in
the submitted report.
5.16 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the proposal for consulting
services to create a comprehensive City of Saint John Trails and Bikeway Strategic Plan
be awarded to the Terrain Group in the amount of $61,627.94 HST included.
5.17 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender submitted by
Direct Energy Business Services in the total amount of $32,200.00 plus tax, for the
supply and installation of a new HRV - Humidification System in the #4 Fire Station, be
accepted.
5.18 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender for the supply of
all labour materials and equipment necessary to complete the two phases of work
identified to repair the concrete stairs, railing, sidewalk and landscape at the Peter G.
Murray Arena be awarded to ICR Sales and Service Ltd in the total amount of
$49,825.00 plus tax.
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5.19 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender submitted by
Trane Atlantic in the amount of $46,886.00, plus tax, for the supply and installation of a
new cooling system for the computer server room in City Hall, be accepted.
5.20 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council provide
early approval of the Beaverbrook Avenue storm sewer installation and street
reconstruction projects as outlined in the submitted report in the amount of $860,000 as
proposed under the 2010 General Fund Capital Program, and that Common Council
authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of an engineering consultant
to carry out the design and construction management services for the project.
5.21 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Council accept the offer from
Bremner's Service Centre to supply a replacement front end loader in the form of a New
Holland Model W170B c/w Craig Quick Connect System and frontend bucket, in the
amount of $129,750.00 plus tax.
5.22 That the River Valley Female Hockey Association's request for more ice time be
referred to the Acting City Manager for follow-up.
5.23 That the L' Arche Saint John request for funding be denied.
5.24 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of Patrizia Rocca and Kevin Maloney as set out in the Agreement of Purchase
and Sale (Agreement) submitted with M&C 2009 - 284 and acquire the real property
interests in and through portions of PID 00289629 described in the Agreement for the
sum of $3,000.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the
said Agreement.
5.25 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of the Peter J. Claessen Estateand Dorothy I. Claessen as set out in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement) submitted with M&C 2009 - 274 and
acquire the easement interest in, and through the portion of PID 55025423 described in
the Agreement for the sum of $250.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms and
conditions contained in the said Agreement.
5.26 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of the Eugene R. Clarke Estate and Eileen M. Clarke as set out in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement) submitted with report M&C 2009 - 277
and acquire the real property interests in and through the portion of PID 00290205
described in the Agreement for the sum of $250.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms
and conditions contained in the said Agreement."
5.27 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offers of the affected land-owners as set out in the Agreements of Purchase and
Sale, and early access agreements (Agreements) submitted with M&C 2009 - 302 and
acquire the easement interest in, and through portions of PID numbers 55167019,
55182034, 55182026, 55182018, 55182000, 55181994, 55181978, and 55181986
described in the Agreements for the aggregate sum of $8,169.29 plus HST if applicable,
upon the terms and conditions contained in the said Agreements; and that The City of
Saint John do the necessary work now to correct the improper sanitary connections.
5.28 That the Sophia Recovery Centre request for funding be denied and that the
request to present be referred to the Clerk to respond.
5.29 Refer to item 14.1
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 5.14 Proposal 2009-
092203P City of Saint John Citizen Survey; 5.29 School District 8 Request - Centennial
School Playground, which have been identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de demande soumise par Saint John YMCA-YWCA, visant a faire
une presentation devant le conseil communal en seance publique, soit transmise a la
greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation.
5.2 Que la lettre de Uptown Saint John adressee au conseil relativement a la place
Peel soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le contrat no 2009-5,
relatif a la promenade Bayside - phase 1 - nouvelle conduite de refoulement sanitaire de
600 mm, de I'ancien bassin de radoub a I'avenue Thorne, soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Gulf Operators Ltd., au prix offert de 3 702 747,84
etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal approuve la demande d'aide a l'infrastructure residentielle pour le projet
d'amenagement de Folkins Estates Limited relatif au sentier Old Lake et a la cour
Blackall (phases 5 et 6 du plan de Iotissement presente par Folkins Estates Limited),
dont Ies depenses prevues s'elevent a 108 000
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le contrat no 2009-8
relatif a ('installation de traitement des eaux usees de Millidgeville - projet de
renouvellement des composantes electriques et des clarificateurs du batiment
secondaire, soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins-disant, O'Brien Electric Co. Ltd.,
au prix offert de 145 770 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
5.6 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
relative a la construction d'une emprise soumise avec le contrat no M/C 2009-275 et
pergoive Ies interets generes par 1'emprise temporaire associee a la parcelle de terrain
inscrite sous le NID 00403535, decrits dans la convention comme la somme de 500
TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux modalites de Iadite convention.
5.7 Que le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relative a la
demande de rezonage de Slavica Bogdanov (202, rue St. James Ouest) au mardi 13
octobre 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.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
intitule Modifications de la convention d'achat-vente des biens-fonds situes au 243, rue
Prince William et au 230, rue Water appartenant a Ellerdale Properties Limited, le
conseil communal modifie la convention d'achat-vente du 4 decembre 2007 en :
1) supprimant I'alinea 2(a) suivant : « une restriction qui Iimite l'utilisation d'une
bande de bien-fonds de trois metres de large le long de la Iimite Iaterale nord des
terrains devant servir de zone tampon; »
2) ajoutant le nouvel alinea 2(a) suivant : « ces etendues de terre servant a
I'amenagement du soi-disant parc Three Sisters a 1'extremite sud des biens-fonds. »
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal accepte Ies modalites du 31 juillet 2009 precisees dans la Iettre d'offre de
I'Agence de promotion economique du Canada atlantique concernant un projet de
financement au montant de 22 500 $ dans le cadre du programme Infrastructure de
Ioisirs du Canada, et qu'il autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer la
documentation exigee a cet effet.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition
presentee par CBCL Limited relative a l'elaboration des services de gestion de la
conception et de la construction visant Ies travaux de modernisation du systeme
d'egouts pluviaux de la rue Sea soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer la documentation pertinente a cet egard.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal autorise
dans un bref delai le projet de gestion des eaux pluviales du croissant Beach, bassin
versant Meadowbank, au montant de 350 000 conformement au rapport presente, tel
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qu'il est propose en vertu du programme d'immobil isations du fonds d'administration
pour 2010, et que le conseil communal autorise les employes a entamer des
negociations visant a engager les services d'un ingenieur-conseil pour effectuer les
services de conception technique du projet.
5.12 Que le rapport presente concernant I'accessibilite a I'hotel de ville soit accepte a
titre informatif.
5.13 Que le rapport presente concernant I'etat d'avancement des travaux du
1-11, cour Bridgeview et du 14-32, promenade Rockingstone soit accepte a titre
informatif.
5.14 Voir le point 14.2
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal approuve les modifications du programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds
du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2009, tel que le souligne le rapport presente.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la proposition
presentee par 1'entreprise Terrain Group visant les services d'experts-conseils en vue
d'etablir un plan strategique d'amenagement global des sentiers et des voies cyclables
de The City of Saint John soit acceptee pour la somme de 61 627,94 $ (TVH incluse).
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par 1'entreprise Direct Energy Business Services, au montant total de
32 200 taxes en sus, pour la Iivraison et l'installation d'un nouveau systeme de
ventilateur-recuperateur de chaleur et d'humidification a la caserne de pompier no 4, soit
acceptee.
5.18 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par 1'entreprise ICR Sales and Service Ltd, au montant total de 49 825
taxes en sus, pour I'approvisionnement de la totalite de la main-d'oeuvre, du materiel et
de I'equipement necessaires a I'achevement des deux phases des travaux determines
en vue de reparer Ies escaliers en beton, Ies rampes et le trottoir de I'arena Peter G.
Murray et d'entretenir son paysage, soit acceptee.
5.19 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par 1'entreprise Trane Atlantic, au montant total de 46,886 taxes en sus,
relativement a la Iivraison et a l'installation d'un nouveau systeme de refroidissement
pour la salle du serveur informatique de I'hotel de ville, soit acceptee.
5.20 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal autorise dans un bref delai Ies projets visant l'installation des egouts pluviaux
et Ies travaux de refection de I'avenue Beaverbrook, au montant de 860 000
conformement au rapport presente, tel qu'il est propose en vertu du programme
d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2010, et que le conseil communal
autorise Ies employes a entamer des negociations visant a engager Ies services d'un
ingenieur-conseil pour effectuer Ies services de gestion de la conception technique et de
la construction des projets.
5.21 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal accepte l'offre de 1'entreprise Bremner's Service Centre visant la Iivraison
d'une chargeuse frontale de remplacement, soit le modele New Holland W170B dote
d'un systeme a branchement rapide (Craig), au montant de 129 750 taxes en sus.
5.22 Que la demande presentee par River Valley Female Hockey Association
relativement a I'augmentation du temps d'utilisation de la patinoire soit transmise au
directeur general par interim aux fins de suivi.
5.23 Que la demande de subvention presentee par L'Arche Saint John soit rejetee.
5.24 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte l'offre de Patrizia Rocca et de Kevin Maloney telle qu'elle est
presentee dans la convention d'achat-vente (convention) soumise avec le contrat
no M/C 2009-284 et pergoive Ies interets des biens immobiliers associes a une parcelle
de terrain portant le NID 00289629, decrits dans la convention comme la somme de
3 000 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux modalites de Iadite convention.
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5.25 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte I'offre de Peter J. Claessen Estate et de Dorothy I. Claessen telle
qu'elle est presentee dans la convention d'achat-vente (convention) soumise avec le
contrat no M/C 2009-274 et pergoive Ies interets generes par la servitude associee a la
parcelle de terrain inscrite sous le NID 55025423, decrits dans la convention comme la
somme de 250 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux modalites de Iadite
convention.
5.26 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of Saint
John accepte I'offre de Eugene R. Clarke Estate et de Eileen M. Clarke telle qu'elle est
presentee dans la convention d'achat-vente (convention) jointe au rapport (contrat
no M/C 2009-277) et pergoive Ies interets des biens immobiliers associes a la parcelle
de terrain portant le NID 00290205, decrits dans la convention comme la somme de
250 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux modalites deladite convention.
5.27 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte Ies off res des proprietaires touches telles qu'elles sont presentees
dans Ies conventions d'achat-vente et Ies conventions relatives a I'acces anticipe
(conventions) soumises avec le contrat no M/C 2009-302 et pergoive Ies interets generes
par la servitude associee aux parcelles de terrain portant Ies NID 55167019, 55182034,
55182026, 55182018, 55182000, 55181994, 55181978 et 55181986 decrits dans la
convention comme le montant global de 8 169,29 TVH en sus le cas echeant,
conformement aux modalites desdites conventions; et que The City of Saint John
effectue sans tarder Ies travaux necessaires a la correction des raccordements
sanitaires inadequats.
5.28 Que la demande de financement de la societe Sophia Recovery Centre Inc. soit
rejetee et que sa demande visant a se presenter devant le conseil soit transmise a la
greffiere pour qu'elle communique la reponse.
5.29 Voir le point 14.1.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la ou Ies recommandations
formulees pour chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a
1'exception des points 5.14 Proposition no 2009-092203P : City of Saint John Citizen
Survey - « Sondage portant sur Ies citoyens de Saint John » et 5.29 Demande soumise
par le district scolaire 8 - Terrain de jeu de I'ecole Centennial, qui ont ete selectionnes
aux fins de discussion, soient adoptees.
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. Proclamation
8. Delegations/Presentation
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a,b,c) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 70 Gault Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 2510 square metres, located at 70 Gault Road,
also identified as PID number 00423665, from "RF" Rural to "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional.
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Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its September 9, 2009 meeting
at which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
70 Gault 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
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Mr.
Gerry Beatty, father of the applicant, indicating that he was in agreement with the staff
report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 2510 square metres, located at 70 Gault Road, also identified as PID
number 00423665, from "RF" Rural to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, be read a first
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Killen
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 a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 2510 square metres, located at 70 Gault Road, also identified as PID
number 00423665, from "RF" Rural to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional, be read a
second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
The City of Saint John."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a, b, c) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 70, chemin Gault
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe « A plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en vue du
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 510 metres carres situee
au 70, chemin Gault, inscrite sous le NID 00423665 afin de faire passer la classification
s'y rapportant de zone rurale « RF » a zone de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1
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
9 septembre 2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage
de la parcelle de terrain situee au 70, chemin Gault, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus,
sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage.
M. Gerry Beatty, pere du demandeur, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la
recommandation du personnel.
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Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a I'annexe « A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
70, chemin Gault, d'une superficie d'environ 2 510 metres carres et portant le NID
00423665, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone rurale « RF » a zone
de quartier a vocation collective « IL-1 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 Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a I'annexe « A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
70, chemin Gault, d'une superficie d'environ 2 510 metres carres et portant le NID
00423665, pour faire passer la classification de zone rurale « RF » a zone de quartier a
vocation collective « IL-1 fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
(Councillor Mott withdrew from the meeting)
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment 1808 Hickey Road
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-118, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John",
rezoning a parcel of land located at 1808 Hickey Road having an area of approximately
14.5 hectares, also identified as PID numbers 55102628 and 00418491, from "RS-2"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
and "RM-2" High Rise Multiple Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-118, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-118, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John",
rezoning a parcel of land located at 1808 Hickey Road having an area of approximately
14.5 hectares, also identified as PID numbers 55102628 and 00418491, from "RS-2"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
and "RM-2" High Rise Multiple Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-118, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John".
(Councillor Mott reentered the meeting)
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(Le conseiller Mott quitte la seance.)
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
1808, chemin Hickey
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete
no C. P. 110-118 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1808, chemin Hickey, d'une superficie
approximative de 14,5 hectares et inscrite sous Ies NID 55102628 et 00418491, afin de
la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
RS-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » et a zone
residentielle d'immeubles-tours a Iogements multiples « RM-2 fasse I'objet d'une
lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-118 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete
no C. P. 110-118 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1808, chemin Hickey, d'une superficie
approximative de 14,5 hectares et inscrite sous Ies NID 55102628 et 00418491, afin de
la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
RS-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » et a zone
residentielle d'immeubles-tours a Iogements multiples « RM-2 fasse I'objet d'une
troisieme lecture et 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. 110-118 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
(Le conseiller Mott se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
10.2 Public Presentation Proposed Municipal Plan By-Law Amendment 72 Broad
Street
A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land
with an area of approximately 400 square metres, located at 72 Broad Street, also
identified as PID No. 00000398 to permit the establishment of a retail store within the
existing building as requested by Marcel Doucet of Brass `n Things.
10.2 Presentation publique du projet de modification de I'arrete sur le plan
municipal visant le 72, rue Broad
Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a la modification du plan
d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C
du plan d'amenagement, d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 72, rue Broad, d'une
superficie approximative de 400 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00000398, de zone
residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, afin de
permettre I'etablissement d'un magasin de detail a I'interieur du batiment existant, a la
demande de Marcel Doucet de Brass `n Things.
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(Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting)
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 West Saint John Flooding (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor McGuire
entitled West Saint John Flooding be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Deputy Mayor Chase reentered the meeting)
(Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la seance.)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Inondations de Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller McGuire
intitulee « Inondations de Saint John Ouest » soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le maire suppleant Chase est de nouveau present a la seance.)
11.2 Taylor Avenue Playing Field (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council direct the Acting City
Manager to submit a report by September 28t", 2009 regarding the recreational
challenge at Taylor Avenue playing field which has been caused by drainage issues.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Terrain de jeu de I'avenue Taylor (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil charge le directeur general
par interim de soumettre un rapport d'ici le 28 septembre 2009 concernant le probleme
recreatif au terrain de jeu de I'avenue Taylor qui a ete cause par des problemes de
drainage.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Youth Input Into Recreational Needs (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED the Acting City Manager be directed to
submit a report by September 28t", 2009 regarding the planning event that took place at
Fisher Lake between city staff and the youth from the Leisure Services Summer
Playground.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Participation des jeunes relativement aux besoins recreatifs
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim soit
charge de presenter un rapport d'ici le 28 septembre 2009 concernant I'activite de
planification qui a eu lieu au lac Fisher entre le personnel de Saint John et les jeunes
des terrains de jeu estivaux des services de loisirs.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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11.4 Sandy Point Road Study (Councillor Higgins)
11.6 Clarification Regarding Moratorium on Development on Sandy Point Road
(Councillor McGuire)
11.6(a) City Solicitor: Proposed Resolution Re Moratorium on Development
Reading from a submitted letter, Councillor Higgins stated that as an attempt to quell
public misconception, she is requesting that Council acknowledge that the study being
prepared by the City regarding Sandy Point Road/Rockwood Park land use only applies
to City - owned properties.
The Mayor requested that a proposed resolution which was prepared by the City
Solicitor regarding the moratorium on development on Sandy Point Road be read. Mr.
Beaulieu read the following proposed resolution, which was submitted to Council
members prior to the meeting:
"Council acknowledge that the study being prepared by the City regarding Sandy Point
Road / Rockwood Park land-use, only applies to City-owned properties and that in no
way does Council intend for private-property owners to be denied the due process and
due diligence of Staff analysis and recommendations, the PAC process, or Council
hearings.
Whereas Common Council at its meeting of June 22, 2009 adopted a resolution
respecting a moratorium on development in the areas of Sandy Point Road adjacent
to Rockwood Park and
Whereas the question has arisen whether the aforesaid moratorium applies to land not
owned by the City; and
Whereas the City is without authority to impose such a moratorium upon land not owned
by the City;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution adopted by Common Council
on the 22nd day of June, 2009 with respect to a moratorium on development in areas of
Sandy Point Road adjacent to Rockwood Park, is hereby rescinded; and
RESOLVED that a moratorium is hereby imposed upon the erection of any structure
upon City owned land in the area of Sandy Point Road adjacent to Rockwood Park is
hereby imposed until the enactment by Council of revisions to the Municipal
Development Plan affecting this area."
Councillor Higgins stated that she did not feel that it was necessary to add further
clarification to the original motion.
Responding to a question from Council regarding the validity of the June 22, 2009
resolution respecting a moratorium on development in the areas of Sandy Point Road
adjacent to Rockwood Park, Mr. Beaulieu recommended that Council refer this question
to the City Solicitor's office for a report.
Councillor Farren called a point of clarification requesting the names of the Councillors
who had voted in favour of the June 22nd, 2009 motion and the Mayor stated that
Councillors Court, Higgins, Farren, Mott, Sullivan all voted in the affirmative.
The Commissioner of Planning and Development stated that it is unclear as to whether
the moratorium on development applies to the development proposal that Council had
previously received from Northstar Holdings for the property at 1671 Sandy Point Road.
Mr. Forrest explained that Council had already dealt with this property twice prior to the
imposition of the moratorium. Mr. Forrest stated that it is currently not clear whether the
moratorium retroactively applies to the development of 1671 Sandy Point Road.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that at the next meeting of Council, the
City Solicitor clarify whether the moratorium on development retroactively applies to the
development proposal of Northstar Holdings for the property located at 1671 Sandy
Point Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Higgins, and Mott voting nay.
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On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the proposed resolution from the
City Solicitor regarding the Sandy Point Road Moratorium be received for information.
Councillor Titus stated that he is against the motion to receive for information the
proposed resolution as Council should follow the advice of the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor
Titus voting nay.
11.4 Etude portant sur le chemin Sandy Point (conseillere Higgins)
11.6 Explication au sujet du moratoire relatif a I'amenagement du chemin Sandy
Point (conseiller McGuire)
11.6a) Avocat municipal : Resolution proposee concernant le moratoire relatif a
I'amenagement
Faisant la lecture d'une lettre deposee, la conseillere Higgins declare que pour dissiper
tout malentendu public, elle demande que le conseil reconnaisse que I'etude preparee
par la municipalite concernant I'usage des terrains situes sur le chemin Sandy Point
attenants au parc Rockwood ne s'applique qu'aux proprietes appartenant a The City of
Saint John.
Le maire demande que la resolution proposee preparee par I'avocat municipal
concernant le moratoire relatif a I'amenagement du chemin Sandy Point fasse I'objet
d'une lecture. M. Beaulieu lit la resolution proposee suivante qui a ete presentee aux
membres du conseil avant la seance :
Le conseil reconnait que I'etude preparee par la municipalite concernant I'usage des
terrains situes sur le chemin Sandy Point attenants au parc Rockwood ne s'applique
qu'aux proprietes appartenant a The City of Saint John, et qu'en aucun cas le conseil a
('intention de priver les proprietaires prives de I'application reguliere de la loi et de la
diligence requise en ce qui a trait a I'analyse et aux recommandations du personnel de
la municipalite, au processus du CCU ou aux audiences du conseil.
Attendu que, fors de sa seance du 22 juin 2009, le conseil communal a resolu d'adopter
une resolution concernant un moratoire relatif a I'amenagement des « zones du
chemin Sandy Point attenantes au parc Rockwood...
Attendu qu'il faut determiner si le moratoire susmentionne s'applique aux terrains
n'appartenant pas a la municipalite;
Et attendu que la municipalite n'a pas competence pour imposer un tel moratoire sur les
terrains ne lui appartenant pas;
POUR CES MOTIFS, IL EST RESOLU que la resolution adoptee par le conseil
communal le 22 juin 2009 concernant un moratoire relatif a I'amenagement des zones
du chemin Sandy Point attenantes au parc Rockwood soit, par les presentes, annulee;
ET IL EST RESOLU qu'un moratoire soit, par les presentes, impose au moment de la
construction de tout batiment sur les terrains appartenant a la municipalite dans la zone
du chemin Sandy Point attenante au parc Rockwood jusqu'a I'adoption des revisions
relatives au plan d'amenagement municipal touchant cette zone.
La conseillere Higgins mentionne qu'elle ne jugeait pas necessaire d'ajouter des
explications supplementaires a la proposition initiale.
En reponse a une question posee par le conseil au sujet de la validite de la resolution du
22 juin 2009 afferente a un moratoire relatif a I'amenagement des zones du chemin
Sandy Point attenantes au parc Rockwood, M. Beaulieu recommande que le conseil
soumette cette question au bureau de I'avocat municipal aux fins de la presentation d'un
rapport.
Le conseiller Farren aimerait obtenir des precisions : it voudrait connaitre le nom des
conseillers qui ont vote en faveur de la proposition du 22 juin 2009. Le maire indique que
la conseillere Higgins et les conseillers Court, Farren, Mott et Sullivan ont vote en faveur
de cette derniere.
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Le commissaire a l'urbanisme et au developpement indique qu'il n'est pas clair si le
moratoire relatif a I'amenagement s'applique a la proposition d'amenagement que le
conseil a precedemment regue de 1'entreprise Northstar Holdings au sujet de la propriete
situee au 1671, chemin Sandy Point. M. Forrest explique que le conseil a deja pris deux
fois des mesures a I'egard de cette propriete avant l'imposition du moratoire. 11
mentionne qu'il n'est pas clair si le moratoire s'applique retroactivement a
I'amenagement de la propriete sise au 1671, chemin Sandy Point.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que I'avocat municipal precise, Tors de la
prochaine seance du conseil, si le moratoire relatif a I'amenagement s'applique
retroactivement a la proposition d'amenagement de 1'entreprise Northstar Holdings qui a
trait a la propriete situee au 1671, chemin Sandy Point.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. La conseillere Higgins et Ies
conseillers Court et Mott votent contre la proposition.
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que la resolution proposee par I'avocat
municipal au sujet du moratoire relatif au chemin Sandy Point soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
Le conseiller Titus declare qu'il s'oppose a la proposition qui vise a accepter a titre
informatif la resolution proposee alors que le conseil devrait suivre I'avis de I'avocat
municipal.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
11.5 Derelict and Vacant Buildings (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council direct the Acting City
Manager to submit a report by September 28t", 2009 outlining the discussions that were
held between City staff and Provincial Officials on the topic of vacant and derelict
buildings.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Batiments vacants et abandonnes (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil charge le directeur general
par interim de soumettre un rapport d'ici au 28 septembre 2009 presentant Ies
discussions sur Ies batiments vacants et abandonnes ayant eu lieu entre le personnel
municipal et Ies representants provinciaux.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk - Rogers Cable Live Coverage of Council Meetings
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole
meetings held in the 8t" floor conference room prior to regular meetings finish no later
than 6:20pm to ensure that regular Council meetings in the Council Chamber commence
no later than 6:30pm.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay.
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12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale - Diffusion en direct des seances du conseil par
Rogers Cable
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que les seances du comite plenier tenues
dans la salle de conference du 8e etage avant les seances ordinaires se terminent au
plus tard a 18 h 20 pour faire en sorte que les seances ordinaires du conseil
commencent au plus tard a 18 h 30 dans la salle du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
12.2 Acting City Manager: Award of RFP 2009 192202P Consulting Services
Municipal Plan - Growth Management Strategy
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposal from Urban
Strategies Inc. in partnership with ADI Limited for consulting planning services to act as
the Lead Consultant for the City of Saint John Municipal Plan and Growth Management
Strategy be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute
the appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and
Higgins voting nay.
12.2 Directeur general par interim : Attribution du contrat relatif a la demande
d'appel d'offres no 2009 192202p - Services consultatifs, plan municipal,
strategie de gestion de la croissance
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la proposition d'Urban Strategies
Inc., en partenariat avec ADI Limited, pour assurer la prestation de services de conseils
en planification et agir en qualite de conseiller principal aux fins du plan municipal de
The City of Saint John et de la strategie de gestion de la croissance soit acceptee, et
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation
pertinente a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Court et la
conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition.
(Councillor Snook withdrew from the meeting)
12.3 Commissioner of Finance: Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the loans under CMHC's
Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program for Braemar Drive and Brunswick Drive / Paul
Harris Street be approved:
Braemar Drive - Street Reconstruction: $ 465,000
Brunswick Drive / Paul Harris - Street Reconstrution 980,000
Total:
Term: 15 Years.
voting nay.
$ 1,445,000
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
(Councillor Snook reentered the meeting)
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(Le conseiller Snook quitte la seance.)
12.3 Commissaire aux finances : Programme de pret pour les infrastructures
municipales
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que les prets s'inserant dans le cadre du
Programme de pret pour les infrastructures municipales de la Societe canadienne
d'hypotheques et de logement (SCHL) et visant les promenades Braemar et Brunswick
et la rue Paul soient approuves :
Promenade Braemar - Travaux de refection : 465 000 $
Promenade Brunswick/rue Paul Harris - Travaux de refection 980 000
Total :
Duree : 15 ans
1 445 000 $
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
(Le conseiller Snook se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
12.4 Acting City Manager: Effects of Tropical Storm Danny
The Commissioner of Municipal operations outlined the contents of the submitted report
and he responded to a variety of questions posed by Council members.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report from the Acting City
Manager entitled Effect of Tropical Storm Danny be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general par interim : Consequences de la temp6te tropicale
Danny
Le commissaire aux operations municipales presente le contenu du rapport soumis, puis
repond a diverses questions posees par les membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport du directeur general par
interim concernant les consequences de la temp6te tropicale Danny soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Acting City Manager: Canada Games Stadium Upgrades
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council accept the
terms and conditions of the July 31, 2009 Letter of Offer from the Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency for funding under the Innovative Communities Fund in the amount
of $1,402,500 subject to confirmation of matching funding from the Provincial
Government and acceptance by all funders of a completion date of October 31, 2010;
and further that in the absence of the Provincial funding, Council authorize The City of
Saint John to provide the necessary interim financing to UNBSJ to ensure that the
project proceeds; and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.5 Directeur general pas interim : Modernisation du stade des Jeux du Canada
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte les
conditions de la lettre d'offre datee du 31 juillet 2009 de I'Agence de promotion
economique du Canada atlantique visant a obtenir un financement dans le cadre du
Fonds des collectivites innovatrices pour le montant de 1 402 500 moyennant la
confirmation d'un financement de contrepartie du gouvernement provincial et
I'acceptation de la date d'achevement fixee au 31 octobre 2010 par tous Ies bailleurs de
fonds; qu'en I'absence d'un financement provincial, le conseil autorise The City of
Saint John a fournir le prefinancement necessaire a I'Universite du Nouveau-Brunswick,
campus de Saint John, pour s'assurer que le projet va de I'avant; et que le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation pertinente a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.6(a,b) Acting City Manager: Loch Lomond Community Centre - Sports Field
Restoration Project
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, Common Council grant permission to the Loch Lomond Community
Centre to complete the project as outlined in the submitted report, provided assurances
are received from the Province of New Brunswick confirming that the appropriate
mechanic's lien holdback are being attained by the Province of New Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6a), b) Directeur general par interim : Centre communautaire Loch Lomond -
Projet de restauration du terrain de jeu
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, le conseil communal autorise le Centre communautaire Loch
Lomond a mener a bien le projet tel qu'il est defini dans le rapport soumis a condition
que le conseil ait I'assurance que la province du Nouveau-Brunswick est en train
d'obtenir la retenue pertinente pour privilege du constructeur.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.7 Acting City Manager: Grant Request for Funding for Imperial Theatre
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council approve the Imperial
Theatre's funding request for the Keep It Live Capital Campaign for annual funding in the
amount of $25,000 for the years 2010-2013.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.7 Directeur general par interim : Demande de financement pour le
Theatre Imperial
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil approuve la demande de
financement de 25 000 $ pour Ies trois prochaines annees, soit de 2010 a 2013, du
Theatre Imperial dans le cadre de sa campagne de financement annuelle Keep It Live.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.8 City Manager: User Pay Option - Solid Waste Management Services
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 12.8 User Pay Option - Solid
Waste Management Services be tabled, and further, that the Acting City Manager be
directed to schedule a public meeting with Fundy Region Solid Waste on the topic of
solid waste management.
Councillor Titus stated that he does not support the tabling motion as the item should be
dealt with immediately.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and
Councillors McGuire, Mott, Snook and Titus voting nay.
12.8 Directeur general : Possibilite de faire payer les usagers - Service de
gestion des dechets solides
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le point 12.8 Possibilite de faire
payer les usagers - Service de gestion des dechets solides soit reporte, et que le
directeur general par interim soit charge de fixer la date d'une seance publique portant
sur la gestion des dechets solides avec la Commission de gestion de dechets solides de
la region de Fundy.
Le conseiller Titus n'appuie pas la proposition deposee, car, d'apres lui, ce point doit
titre examine immediatement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant ainsi que les conseillers
McGuire, Mott, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Parking Commission: Purchase of Pay and Display Parking
Machines and Upgraded Credit Card Readers
Councillor Titus raised a question of privilege stating that he is offended by the
suggestion by a Council member that he is a lobbyist for a commission on which he
serves.
Responding to the question of privilege, the Mayor stated that the City Solicitor should
asked the following question: If a Council member serves on a board or commission for
which he or she is paid would the Council member be considered a lobbyist for the
board or commission?
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor provide a legal
opinion to Council by September 28, 2009 with respect to the following question: If a
Council member serves on a board or commission for which he or she is paid would the
Council member be considered a lobbyist for the board or commission?
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Councillors Farren, Killen, McGuire and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council approve the following
1. Purchase of five solar powered pay and display parking machines with upgraded
credit card readers in the amount of $83,500 plus HST for Princess Street between
Charlotte Street and Prince William Street; and
2. Purchase and installation of forty-one credit card readers in 2009 with a payment
schedule of $77,000 plus HST in 2009 and $80,850 plus HST in 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Titus and
Higgins voting nay.
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13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : Achat de systemes de
paiement a console d'affichage et de lecteurs de cartes de credit recents
Le conseiller Titus souleve une question de privilege, indiquant qu'il se dit vexe par
('insinuation d'un membre du conseil selon laquelle it serait un lobbyiste pour une
commission a laquelle it siege.
En reponse a la question de privilege, le maire indique que I'avocat municipal doit poser
la question suivante : Si un membre du conseil siege contre remuneration a un conseil
ou a une commission, est-il a ce moment considers comme un lobbyiste pour ce conseil
ou cette commission?
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'avocat municipal donne un avis
juridique au conseil d'ici au 28 septembre 2009 relativement a la question suivante : Si
un membre du conseil siege contre remuneration a un conseil ou a une commission,
est-il a ce moment considers comme un lobbyiste pour ce conseil ou cette commission?
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant
ainsi que les conseillers Farren, Killen, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil approuve
1. I'achat de cinq systemes solaires de paiement a console d'affichage et de lecteurs de
cartes de credit recents pour le montant de 83 500 TVH en sus, a installer rue
Princess, entre Ies rues Charlotte et Prince William;
2. I'achat et ('installation de quarante et un lecteurs de cartes de credit en 2009, selon le
calendrier de paiement suivant : 77 000 TVH en sus, en 2009 et 80 850 TVH en
sus, en 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Titus et la
conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition.
13.2 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, Council makes the following appointments to committees:
City of Saint John Environment Committee: to re-appoint Brenda MacCallum for a 3
year term ending July 31, 2012. To appoint Christy Cunningham for a 3 year term
ending August 31, 2012.
Saint John Development Corporation: to re-appoint Daryl Wilson from a 3 year term
ending on September 30, 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, le conseil approuve Ies nominations suivantes :
Comite sur 1'environnement de The City of Saint John : Renouvellement du mandat
de Brenda MacCallum pour une periode de trois ans se terminant le 31 juillet 2012.
Nomination de Christy Cunningham pour une periode de trois ans se terminant le
31 aout 2012.
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Societe de developpement de Saint John : Renouvellement du mandat de
Daryl Wilson pour une periode de trois ans se terminant le 30 septembre 2012.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 School District 8 Request - Centennial School Playground
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council approve the following as
recommended by the Acting City Manager:
1. Permission be given to School District 8 to install the Centennial School playground
on City Property as outlined in the submitted report on condition that the Superintendent
of School District 8 advise in writing that the general public will also be permitted to use
the Centennial School playground; and
2. That such permission is also conditional on the equipment and installation being CSA
approved and that correspondence from the equipment supplier be provided to confirm
this; and
3. That the Superintendent of School District 8 advise the City in writing that all safety
inspections and on-going maintenance of this new playground will be the responsibility
of School District 8; and
4. Prior to work commencing, the contractor is asked to provide the City with a certificate
of insurance from the contractor naming The City of Saint John as additional insured in
the amount of $2,000,000; and
5. Prior to work commencing, the contractor is asked to provide the City with a Worksafe
NB clearance certificate showing that the contractor is in good standing with Worksafe
NB; and
6. Provided assurances are received from the Province of New Brunswick, that the
appropriate mechanics' lien holdback are being attained by the Province of New
Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Demande soumise par le district scolaire 8 - Terrain de jeu de I'ecole
Centennial
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, le conseil approuve :
1. que le district scolaire 8 regoive I'autorisation d'installer le terrain de jeu de I'ecole
Centennial sur la propriete de la Ville, tel que le souligne le rapport soumis, a la
condition que le directeur du district scolaire 8 avise le public par ecrit qu'il est
egalement autorise a utiliser ce terrain de jeu;
2. que cette autorisation depende de I'approbation par I'Association canadienne de
normalisation (CSA) de l'equipement et de ('installation et qu'une lettre du fournisseur de
l'equipement etablissant ce fait soit fournie;
3. que le directeur du district scolaire 8 avise la Ville par ecrit que toute inspection de la
securite et tout entretien systematique de ce terrain de jeu incomberont au district
scolaire 8;
4. qu'avant le debut des travaux, 1'entrepreneur fournisse a la Ville un certificat
d'assurance nommant The City of Saint John a titre d'assure additionnel pour le montant
de 2 000 000
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5. qu'avant le debut des travaux, 1'entrepreneur fournisse a la Ville un certificat
d'employeur en regle de Travail securitaire NB indiquant qu'il est en regle avec Travail
securitaire NB;
6. qu'a condition qu'il en ait I'assurance, que la province du Nouveau-Brunswick soit en
train d'obtenir la retenue pertinente pour privilege du constructeur.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.2 Proposal 2009-092203P City of Saint John Citizen Survey
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, proposal 2009-092203P City of Saint John Citizen Survey be awarded to
Ipsos Reid in the amount of $39,550 (taxes included) and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried Higgins.
14.2 Proposition n° 2009-092203P : City of Saint John Citizen Survey -
« Sondage portant sur les citoyens de Saint John »
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, la proposition no 2009-092203P - Sondage portant sur les citoyens
de Saint John soit accordee a Ipsos Reid pour le montant de 39 550 $ (taxes incluses),
et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 15.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale