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NOVEMBER 9, 2009/1-E 9 NOVEMBRE 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - NOVEMBER 9, 2009 - 6:30 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
Andrew Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and
Priorities; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of
Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal
Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and
Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings
and Inspection Services; Glen McCloskey, Police Staff Sergeant;
M. Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk;
K. Tibbits, Administrative Assistant.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 9 NOVEMBRE 2009, A 18 H 30
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
Andrew Beckett, directeur general adjoint, programmes et
priorites; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire
a la Division des finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire
aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service
Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint
aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; Glen McCloskey,
sergent d'etat-major du service de police; M. Gillen, chef adjoint
du service d'incendie; J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint;
K. Tibbits, adjointe administrative.
Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening
prayer.
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 October 13, 2009, be approved.
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 13 octobre 2009 soit approuve.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillors Killen and Titus declared a conflict of interest with item 9.2 (a,b) Proposed
Zoning By-Law Amendment 1070 Sand Cove Road.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Les conseillers Killen et Titus declarent titre en conflit d'interets avec le point 9.2a, b)
Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 1070, chemin Sand Cove
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the Saint John and Western Crime Stoppers request for funding in the
amount of $1,500 be referred to budget deliberations.
5.2 That the Marathon by the Sea letter of thanks to The City of Saint John and its
employees, dated November 2, 2009, be received for information.
5.3 That the Proposed 2010 Common Council Schedule be approved as submitted.
5.4 That the E. Teed letter dated October 29, 2009, regarding sanitary food handling,
be received for information.
5.5 That the letter dated November 3, 2009 from D. Thompson - Fundy Baykeeper,
regarding the results of drilling and sampling at the former Lantic Sugar site, be referred
to the Acting City Manager.
5.6 That the report entitled Saint John Police Force 2009 Operating Budget August
Year-to-Date Financial Results, as submitted by the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners, be received for information.
5.7 That the terms of the 2009 Debenture Issue be received for information.
5.8 That Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning and Section
39 amendment applications of Troy Arsenault (99 Burpee Avenue), Scott Trites (187
Golden Grove Road) and Sandra Ferris & Laura Saunders (251 Loch Lomond Road) for
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the
applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
5.9 That the D. Uhryniw letter dated October 25, 2009 regarding basement flooding,
be referred to the Acting City Manager.
5.10 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the additional cost totaling
$32,564.00 (excluding HST) for unforeseen items for the Peter Murray Arena board
replacement project, as outlined in the submitted report entitled M&C 2009 - 369, be
approved by Common Council.
5.11 That the request for funding for the 2010 Canadian Masters Curling
Championships be referred to budget deliberations.
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5.12 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager with respect to the
Skateboard Park - Highway Usage Permit:
1) the submitted Addendum Permit Number 200911 OM43000101 be added to the
original Highway Usage Permit Number 200810OM43000101 and that;
2) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign same, and that;
3) the sum of $5,000.00 be paid to the Province of New Brunswick as the
required cash security deposit.
5.13 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager with respect to the Westfield
Road Reconstruction Project:
1) the resolutions respecting acquisitions from Peter J Claessen Estate et al. and
from Eugene R. Clarke Estate et al. adopted by Common Council at its meeting of
September 14, 2009 be rescinded and that;
2) The City of Saint John accept the offer from Eugene R. Clarke Estate and
Eileen M. Clarke as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement)
submitted with M&C 2009 - 358 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute all
necessary documentation.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de demande de financement d'Echec au crime a Saint John pour le
montant de 1 500 $ soit transmise aux fins de deliberations budgetaires.
5.2 Que la lettre de remerciement de Marathon pres de la mer adressee a The City
of Saint John et a son personnel en date du 2 novembre 2009 soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.3 Que le calendrier des seances du conseil communal propose pour 2010 soit
approuve tel qu'il est presente.
5.4 Que la lettre de M. E. Teed datee du 29 octobre 2009 au sujet de la manipulation
sanitaire des aliments soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que la lettre de D. Thompson, de I'organisme Sentinelles de la baie de Fundy,
datee du 3 novembre 2009 au sujet des resultats de forage et d'echantillonnage a
I'ancien emplacement de Sucre Lantic soit transmise au directeur general par interim.
5.6 Que le rapport intitule Budget de fonctionnement de 2009 du service de police -
Bilan financier jusqu'au mois d'aout, tel qu'il est presente par le Bureau des
commissaires de la police de Saint John, soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.7 Que Ies modalites relatives a I'emission d'obligations de 2009 soient acceptees a
titre informatif.
5.8 Que le conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques relativement aux
demandes de rezonage et de modification des conditions prevues a I'article 39 de Troy
Arsenault (99, avenue Burpee), de Scott Trites (187, chemin Golden Grove) et de
Sandra Ferris et Laura Saunders (251, chemin Loch Lomond) au lundi 7 decembre
2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil et qu'il transmette Ies demandes au Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation.
5.9 Que la lettre de D. Uhryniw datee du 25 octobre 2009 concernant I'inondation du
sous-sol soit transmise au directeur general par interim.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, Ies couts
supplementaires de 32 564 $ (TVH en sus) pouvant titre affectes au projet de
remplacement des bandes de patinoire a I'arena Peter Murray, conformement au rapport
presente intitule M/C 2009-369, soient approuves par le conseil communal.
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5.11 Que la demande de financement en vue des Championnats canadiens des
maitres 2010 soit soumise aux deliberations budgetaires.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general au sujet du permis d'utilisation
de I'autoroute dans le cadre du planchodrome :
1) L'Addenda propose au permis no 200911 OM43000101 soit ajoute au permis
d'utilisation de I'autoroute portant le no 2008100M43000101;
2) le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a y apposer Ieur signature;
3) la somme de 5 000 $ soit versee a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick a titre
de cautionnement en especes exige.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general au sujet du projet de refection
du chemin Westfield :
1) Ies resolutions adoptees par le conseil communal Tors de sa seance du
14 septembre 2009 relativement a I'acquisition de la propriete de Peter Claessen & Sons
Ltd. et de celle de Eugene R. Clarke soient annulees;
2) The City of Saint John accepte I'offre relative a la propriete d'Eugene R.
Clarke et d'Eileen M. Clarke etablie dans une convention d'achat-vente (convention),
soumise avec le contrat no 2009 - 358, et que le maire et la greffiere communale signent
la documentation requise.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ies recommandations formulees
relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil 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/Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
(The Mayor and Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting)
Deputy Mayor Chase replaced the Mayor as the Chair.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading Zoning By-Law Amendment - 105 Mountain View Dr.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number CP 110-125, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John",
rezoning a parcel of land located at 105 Mountain View Drive having an area of
approximately 3270 square metres, also identified as a portion of PID number
55165716, from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number CP 110-125, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number CP 110-125, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John",
rezoning a parcel of land located at 105 Mountain View Drive having an area of
approximately 3270 square metres, also identified as a portion of PID number
55165716, from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family 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 CP 110-125, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John".
(Le maire et le conseiller Court quittent la reunion.)
Le maire suppleant Chase remplace le maire a titre de president de la reunion.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le
105, promenade Mountain View
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
125 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 105, promenade Mountain View, d'une superficie
approximative de 3 270 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 55165716, afin de la faire
passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur « IL-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-125 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
125 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 105, promenade Mountain View, d'une superficie
approximative de 3 270 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 55165716, afin de la faire
passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur « IL-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete
soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no 110-125 modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John
10.2 Third Reading - Street Closing By-Law Amendment Portion of a Public
Street Between Harding Street West and Fairville Boulevard.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law
Number M-23, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping-Up and Closing
of Highways in the City of Saint John" regarding a portion of a Public Street between
Harding Street West and Fairville Boulevard, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number M-23, a By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting
the Stopping-Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" was read in its
entirety.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law
Number M-23, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping-Up and Closing
of Highways in the City of Saint John", regarding a portion of a Public Street between
Harding Street West and Fairville Boulevard, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number M-23, a By-Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting the Stopping-up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John."
10.2 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la
fermeture de routes visant un trongon de rue publique entre la
rue Harding Ouest et le boulevard Fairville
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23,
arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a un trongon de rue publique entre la
rue Harding Ouest et le boulevard Fairville fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23, arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23,
arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a un trongon de rue publique entre la
rue Harding Ouest et le boulevard Fairville, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit
arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-23 modifiant I'Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
10.3(a) Third Reading - By-Law Amendment respecting Parking Zones and the
Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number M-7, A Law to Amend A By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of
Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" by amending Schedule "A" by deleting
both sides of a portion of Princess Street from Charlotte Street to Germain Street and
the South side from Germain Street to Water Street; and by amending Schedule "C" by
adding both sides of a portion of Princess Street from Charlotte Street to Germain Street
and the North side from Germain Street to Prince William Street, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number M-7, A Law to Amend a By-Law with Respect to
Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" was read
in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law
Number M-7, A Law to Amend A By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of
Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines by amending Schedule "A", by deleting
both sides of a portion of Princess Street from Charlotte Street to Germain Street and
the South side from Germain Street to Water Street; and by amending Schedule "C" by
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adding both sides of a portion of Princess Street from Charlotte Street to Germain Street
and the North side from Germain Street to Prince William Street, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number M-7, A Law to Amend A
By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines".
(The Mayor and Councillor Court reentered the meeting)
The Mayor replaced Deputy Mayor Chase as Chair of the meeting.
10.3a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete concernant les zones de
stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7,
modifiant I'Arrete concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant I'annexe « A supprimant le passage se rapportant aux
deux extremites d'un trongon de la rue Princess, soit de la rue Charlotte a la rue
Germain et du sud de la rue Germain a la rue Water, et modifiant I'annexe « C » en
rajoutant la mention relativement aux deux extremites d'un trongon de la rue Princess,
soit de la rue Charlotte a la rue Germain et du nord de la rue Germain a la rue Prince
William, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7, modifiant I'Arrete concernant Ies zones de stationnement
et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7,
modifiant I'Arrete concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant I'annexe « A supprimant le passage se rapportant aux
deux extremites d'un trongon de la rue Princess, soit de la rue Charlotte a la rue
Germain et du sud de la rue Germain a la rue Water, et modifiant I'annexe « C » en
rajoutant la mention relativement aux deux extremites d'un trongon de la rue Princess,
soit de la rue Charlotte a la rue Germain et du nord de la rue Germain a la rue Prince
William, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7, modifiant I'Arrete
concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des
horodateurs
(Le maire et le conseiller Court reintegrent la reunion.)
Le maire remplace le maire suppleant Chase a titre de president de la reunion.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.0 Request for Council to Approve Community Video Showcase (Mayor Court)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that Council approve the engagement
of CGI Communications Inc. to provide a fully produced, no cost, Community Video
Showcase to be placed on the City's web site, and further, that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary related documentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.0 Demande d'approbation par le conseil d'une presentation video de la
collectivite (maire Court)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le conseil approuve 1'engagement de
CGI Communications Inc. visant a produire integralement et gratuitement, une
presentation video de la collectivite, Iaquelle sera publiee sur le site Web de la Ville, et
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation
exigee a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.1 Highway 100 Update (Fairville Boulevard - Simms Corner - Bridge Road
Corridor) (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the report dated November 9,
2009 entitled Highway 100 (Fairville Boulevard - Simms Corner - Bridge Road
Corridor), be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.1 Mise a jour - route 100 (boulevard Fairville - coin Simms - couloir du
chemin Bridge) (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport en date du 9 novembre
2009 concernant la route 100 (boulevard Fairville - coin Simms - couloir du
chemin Bridge) soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Operating Budget (Councillor
Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report dated
November 3, 2009, entitled FRSWC Operating Budget Submission, be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Budget d'exploitation de la Commission de gestion des matieres usees
solides de la region de Fundy (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport date du 3 novembre 2009
intitule Budget d'exploitation de la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de
la region de Fundy, soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Letter requesting to withdraw rezoning application
9.1(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1026 Millidge Avenue
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the applicant requested to withdraw the
rezoning application. He advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-
zoning a parcel of land located at 1026 Millidge Avenue, having an area of
approximately 1300 square metres, also identified as being a portion of PID number
00041822, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "P" Park with no objections being
received.
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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 favour of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the request to withdraw the
application to amend the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-
zoning a parcel of land located at 1026 Millidge Avenue, having an area of
approximately 1300 square metres, also identified as being a portion of PID number
00041822, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "P" Park, be granted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Lettre demandant a ce que la demande de rezonage soit retiree
9.1 b) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 1026, avenue Millidge
Le greffier communal adjoint mentionne que le requerant souhaite le retrait de la
demande de rezonage. II mentionne que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 300 metres carres situee
au 1026, avenue Millidge et inscrite sous une partie du NID 00041822, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
R-1A » a zone de parc « P » et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend
la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la requete visant a retirer la demande
de modification de 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 d'une superficie d'environ 1 300 metres carres situee
au 1026, avenue Millidge et inscrite sous une partie du NID 00041822, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
R-1A » a zone de parc « P » soit accordee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Councillors Killen and Titus withdrew from the meeting)
9.2 (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1070 Sand Cove Road
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report recommending rezoning
with Section 39 Conditions.
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-
zoning a parcel of land located at 1070 Sand Cove Road and a portion of 8 Thistle
Street, having an area of approximately 1800 square metres, also identified as PID
number 55191282 and a portion of PID number 55094833, from "R-1 B" One Family
Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential with no objections being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its November 3rd, 2009
meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located
at 1070 Sand Cove Road as described above with Section 39 Conditions.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with Steve Arsenault of 66 Honeysuckle Drive, Brian Malone of 1090 Sand Cove Road,
Rachel Thibodeau of 76 Honeysuckle Drive, and Rick Thompson of 70 Honeysuckle
Drive, raising concerns with respect to the quality of fill being used, the stability of the
land in the area, water and drainage problems in the area, and increased traffic.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with David Baker, the applicant, stating that he was in agreement with the
staff report and its recommendations. He stated that he has hired a professional
engineering firm to conduct tests on the soil and to provide him with a water drainage
report. He noted that he would not proceed with a building permit should the engineering
report raise any issues with respect to water drainage.
Some Council members expressed concerns with the water drainage in the area.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 located at 1070
Sand Cove Road and a portion of 8 Thistle Street, having an area of approximately 1800
square metres, also identified as PID number 55191282 and a portion of PID number
55094833, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family
Residential, be denied.
voting nay
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Sullivan
(Councillors Killen and Titus reentered the meeting)
(Les conseillers Killen et Titus quittent la reunion.)
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 1070, chemin
Sand Cove
9.1b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres situee
au 1070, chemin Sand Cove et sur une partie de 8, rue Thistle, inscrite sous le
NID 55191282 et sous une partie du NID 55094833 afin de faire passer la classification
de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet
egard.
On procede egalement a I'etude d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui
presente un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de la planification etudie Tors de la
seance du 3 novembre 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au
rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 1070, chemin Sand Cove, telle qu'elle est
decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions stipulees a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee. Steve Arsenault
du 66, promenade Honeysuckle, Brian Malone du 1090, chemin SandCove, Rachel
Thibodeau du 76, promenade Honeysuckle et Rick Thompson du 70, promenade
Honeysuckle expriment Ieurs inquietudes quant a la quality du remblai utilise, a la
stability du terrain dans le secteur, aux problemes d'ecoulement des eaux et a
I'augmentation de la circulation.
Le maire invite Ies membres du public a exprimer Ieur appui quant a la modification
proposee. David Baker, le requerant, se prononce en faveur des recommandations et du
rapport du personnel. 11 souligne avoir engage une societe specialisee en ingenierie,
Iaquelle sera chargee de realiser des essais du sot et de Iui remettre un rapport sur
I'ecoulement des eaux. 11 souligne qu'il ne fera pas la demande d'un permis de
construction dans le cas ou Iedit rapport ferait etat d'un quelconque probleme
relativement a I'ecoulement des eaux.
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Certains membres du conseil font part de leurs inquietudes quant a I'ecoulement des
eaux dans le secteur.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
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 1070, chemin
Sand Cove et sur une partie de 8, rue Thistle, inscrite sous le NID 55191282 et sous une
partie du NID 55094833 afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales « R-2 soit rejete.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Sullivan vote
contre la proposition.
(Les conseillers Killen et Titus reintegrent la reunion.)
9.3 (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 986 Manawagonish Road
9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report recommending rezoning
with Section 39 Conditions.
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-
zoning a parcel of land located at 986 Manawagonish Road, having an area of
approximately 900 square metres, also identified as PID number 00447052, from "R-2"
One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential, with no objections
being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its November 3rd, 2009
meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located
at 986 Manawagonish Road as described above with Section 39 Conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 986
Manawagonish Road, having an area of approximately 900 square metres, also
identified as PID number 00447052, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4"
Four Family Residential, 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 McGuire
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 located at 986
Manawagonish Road, having an area of approximately 900 square metres, also
identified as PID number 00447052, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4"
Four Family Residential, 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."
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9.3a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 986,
chemin Manawagonish
9.3b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39
Le greffier communal adjoint mentionne que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement
a la modification de I'annexe « A plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 900 metres
carres, situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish, inscrite sous le NID 00447052, afin de
faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a habitations de quatre Iogements « R-4 » et
qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard.
On procede egalement a I'etude d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui
presente un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de la planification etudie Tors de la
seance du 3 novembre 2009, pendant Iaquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au
rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish, telle qu'elle est
decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions stipulees a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification proposee,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
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
986, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 900 metres carres,
inscrite sous le NID 00447052, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre
Iogements « R-4 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 McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
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
986, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie approximative de 900 metres carres,
inscrite sous le NID 00447052, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre
Iogements « R-4 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
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Acting City Manager: Approval of the Work Plan for The City of Saint John
Growth Management Strategy and Municipal Plan; Approval to Execute a
Contract with Urban Strategies.
Referring to a submitted report, Jacqueline Hamilton, Deputy Commissioner of Planning
and Development, updated Council with respect to the Planning Department's work plan
for The City of Saint John Growth Management Strategy and Municipal Plan.
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On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, that Council:
1) Approve the Project Charter for The City of Saint John Growth Management
Strategy and Municipal Plan and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute a
contract with Urban Strategies in partnership with ADI Limited that embodies the terms
of the Project Charter for an amount that shall not exceed $658,371.00 plus HST subject
to the review of the City Solicitor;
2) Approve the creation of a Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Municipal Plan
and direct Planning Staff to launch a recruitment effort for 10 citizen members of the
Committee and refer a list of candidates to the Nominating Committee;
3) Request that the Planning Advisory Committee identify one of its members to
sit on the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Municipal Plan and refer this name to the
Nominating Committee;
4) Refer the appointment of two members of Common Council (to the Citizen's
Advisory Committee for the Municipal Plan) to the Nominating Committee;
5) Approve additional funding of $150,000 ($110,000 in 2010 and $40,000 in
2011) to support delivery of the enhanced public engagement program including a
project storefront, youth engagement program and a project video.
Councillor Titus stated that he supports the first four recommendations, but that he is not
in favour of recommendation five.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay
Responding to a question, Mr. Beckett explained that Council would be required to
rescind the resolution which established Council's Municipal Plan Committee in order to
allow for those current members to be considered for the Citizen's Advisory Committee
for the Municipal Plan.
Mr. Nugent requested that Council delay its consideration of the rescinding resolution
until the staff provides Council with the exact resolutions with respect to the
establishment of Council's Municipal Plan Committee.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be
directed to provide Council with the previous Council resolutions relating to the
establishment of Council's Municipal Plan Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Councillors Farren, Higgins and Killen expressed an interest in being nominated for the
Citizen's Advisory Committee, to which the Mayor responded that he will request that the
Clerk record the names of those interested and submit this information to Council's
Nominating Committee.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general par interim : Approbation du plan de travail concernant la
strategie de gestion de la croissance et le plan d'amenagement de The City
of Saint John, et approbation pour signer un contrat avec Urban Strategies
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, Jacqueline Hamilton,
commissaire adjointe a I'urbanisme et au developpement, informe le conseil du plan de
travail du service de I'urbanisme concernant la strategie de gestion de la croissance et le
plan d'amenagement de The City of Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, les resolutions suivantes soient adoptees :
1) Que I'arrete de projet concernant la strategie de gestion de la croissance et le
plan municipal de The City of Saint John soit approuve, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer un contrat avec Urban Strategies en collaboration
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avec ADI Limited qui fixers les modalites de I'arrete de projet pour des frais ne
depassant pas 658 371 $ (TVH en sus), sous reserve d'une etude effectuee par I'avocat
municipal;
2) qu'un Comite consultatif de citoyens soit cree pour le plan municipal, que le
personnel du Service d'urbanisme soit mandate en vue de recruter 10 citoyens
supplementaires au sein du Comite et qu'une Iiste de candidats soit soumise au Comite
des candidatures;
3) que le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme designe I'un de ses membres pour
sieger au Comite consultatif de citoyens dans le cadre du plan municipal et qu'il
communique le nom dudit membre au Comite des candidatures;
4) que le Comite des nominations soit informe de la nomination de deux
membres du conseil communal au sein du Comite consultatif de citoyens pour le plan
municipal;
5) que I'attribution d'une enveloppe supplementaire de 150 000 $ soit approuvee
(110 000 $ en 2010 et 40 000 $ en 2011) en vue de soutenir la mise en oeuvre du
programme renforce de mobilisation du public, Iequel comprend un projet de
construction d'un comptoir de services, un programme favorisant la participation des
jeunes et un projet video.
Le conseiller Titus declare qu'il appuie Ies quatre premieres recommandations, mais pas
la cinquieme.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
En reponse a une question posee, M. Beckett explique que le conseil devrait abroger la
resolution qui a permis la constitution du Comite pour le plan municipal du conseil, et ce,
en vue de permettre aux membres actuels de pouvoir postuler pour sieger au sein du
Comite consultatif de citoyens pour le plan municipal.
M. Nugent demande que le conseil reporte sa decision d'abroger la resolution jusqu'a ce
que le personnel transmette au conseil Ies resolutions definitives relativement a la
creation du Comite pour le plan municipal du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general soit mandate
pour communiquer au conseil Ies resolutions precedentes relativement a la constitution
du Comite pour le plan municipal du conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Les conseillers Farren, Higgins et Killen se disent interesses a sieger au sein du Comite
consultatif de citoyens. Le maire signale alors qu'il demandera a la greffiere d'enregistrer
le nom des personnes interessees et de transmettre la Iiste de ces noms au Comite des
candidatures.
12.2 Acting City Manager: Stormwater Management - Marsh Creek Drainage
Basin
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the process underway to evaluate
the requirements, technical and environmental feasibility, and costs of a Marsh Creek
Stormwater Diversion System continue and that Common Council receive for information
the submitted report entitled Stormwater Management - Marsh Creek Drainage Basin.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general par interim : Gestion des eaux pluviales - bassin versant
du ruisseau Marsh
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le processus en cours qui est destine
a determiner Ies exigences, la faisabilite sur le plan technique et environnemental et Ies
couts relativement au reseau de derivation des eaux pluviales de Marsh Creek se
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poursuive et que le conseil communal regoive, a titre informatif, le rapport soumis intitule
Gestion des eaux pluviales - bassin versant du ruisseau Marsh.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Acting City Manager: Update on Residential Flooding
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Update on Residential Flooding be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
the agenda.
voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that item 15.1 be moved forward on
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
12.3 Directeur general par interim : Mise a jour sur les inondations residentielles
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule Mise a jour
sur les inondations residentielles soit accepte a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
du jour
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 15.1 soit avance dans l'ordre
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
15. General Correspondence
15.1 (a,b) King Street East Property Owners - Request to Appear Before Council
Regarding Right-of-Way and Retaining Wall Maintenance.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager and the
City Solicitor be directed to submit a report with recommendations to Council by
November 23, 2009, with respect to the King Street East Property Owners concerns
regarding right-of-way and retaining wall maintenance.
Councillor McGuire stated that he is against the motion as City staff had already dealt
with this issue in the past.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 a), b) Demande soumise par des proprietaires de la rue King Est de se
presenter devant le conseil relativement a 1'entretien de 1'emprise et du mur
de soutenement
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim et
I'avocat municipal soient charges de soumettre au conseil, au plus tard le 23 novembre
2009, un rapport accompagne de recommandations sur Ies inquietudes exprimees par
Ies proprietaires de la rue King Est relativement a 1'entretien de 1'emprise et du mur de
soutenement.
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Le conseiller McGuire indique qu'il s'oppose a la proposition etant donne que cette
question a deja ete reglee par les employes municipaux dans le passe.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
12.4 Acting City Manager: Public Communication -Winter Management Plan
(Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Public Communication - Winter Management Plan, containing Ward meeting dates and
locations, be received for information.
Council members requested that a number of the proposed meeting dates and locations
be changed, to which the Commissioner of Municipal Operations responded that he
would attempt to accommodate the requested changes and report back to Council with
the updated information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general par interim : Communication publique - plan de gestion
hivernal
(Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la seance.)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le document soumis intitule
Communication publique - plan de gestion hivernal, lequel comprend les dates et les
lieux des reunions de quartier, soit accepte a titre informatif.
Les membres du conseil demandent que certaines des dates et certains des lieux de
reunion proposes soient modifies. Le commissaire aux Operations municipales repond
qu'il tentera d'apporter les changements souhaites et qu'il communiquera les nouveaux
renseignements au conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Acting City Manager: Third Reading Building By-law Amendment
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, third reading be given to the attached "By-Law C.P. 101-1, A By-law to
Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and
Structures in the City of Saint John".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law C.P.
101-1, A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction Repair and Demolition
of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John", be amended by repealing section
2(3) and substituting with section 2(3) The National Building Code of Canada, 2005
edition, with the exception of Part 5 and Part 8 in relation to all buildings and structures
for which standards are therein prescribed, except as allowed by section 12, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction Repair
and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John" was read in its
entirety.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law C.P.
101-1, A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction Repair and Demolition
of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John", be amended by repealing section
2(3) and substituting with section 2(3) The National Building Code of Canada, 2005
edition, with the exception of Part 5 and Part 8 in relation to all buildings and structures
for which standards are therein prescribed, except as allowed by section 12, be read a
third time, enacted, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Construction Repair
and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John" was read by title.
12.5 Directeur general par interim : Troisieme lecture de la modification de
I'arrete relatif a la construction
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, I'arrete no C.P. 101-1 ci-joint intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif
a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans
The City of Saint John » fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 101-1.
modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments
et de structures dans The City of Saint John soit modifie par I'abrogation et le
remplacement de I'article 2(3) par I'article 2(3) du Code national du batiment du Canada,
edition 2005, sauf les parties 5 et 8, en ce qui concerne tous les batiments et toutes les
structures auxquels s'appliquent les normes prescrites, sous reserve des dispositions de
I'article 12 du present arrete, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la
demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John » est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 101-1,
modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments
et de structures dans The City of Saint John soit modifie par I'abrogation et le
remplacement de I'article 2(3) par I'article 2(3) du Code national du batiment du Canada,
edition 2005, sauf les parties 5 et 8, en ce qui concerne tous les batiments et toutes les
structures auxquels s'appliquent les normes prescrites, sous reserve des dispositions de
I'article 12 du present arrete, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit
edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la construction, a la
reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John
12.6 City Solicitor: Settlement of Erin Walsh v. Province of New Brunswick, City
of Saint John et al.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report regarding the
settlement of Erin Walsh v. Province of New Brunswick, City of Saint John et al, be
received for information
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.6 Avocat municipal : Reglement de I'affaire Erin Walsh c. la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, The City of Saint John et autres
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis concernant le
reglement de I'affaire Erin Walsh c. la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, The City of Saint
John et autres, soit regu a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.7 City Solicitor: Winter Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks By-law
Amendments
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that a by-law, entitled "By-Law number
M-19 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Relating to the Public Streets in The City of Saint
John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the said City" be amended by: deleting section
1 and replacing it with 1(a) defining "Street" and 1(b) defining "sidewalk"; adding section
30.1 pertaining to persons placing snow or ice on the paved or main-travelled portions of
any streets or sidewalks; and section 30.2 pertaining to fines for said offences, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled "By-Law number M-19 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Relating to the
Public Streets in The City of Saint John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the said
City" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that a by-law, entitled "By-Law number
M-19 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Relating to the Public Streets in The City of Saint
John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the said City" be amended by: deleting section
1 and replacing it with 1(a) defining "Street" and 1(b) defining "sidewalk"; adding section
30.1 pertaining to persons placing snow or ice on the paved or main-travelled portions of
any streets or sidewalks; and section 30.2 pertaining to fines for said offences, be read a
third time and the Corporate seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled "By-Law number M-19 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Relating to the
Public Streets in The City of Saint John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the said
City" was read by title.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that a by-law entitled " A Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John Made Under the
Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973, and Amendments Thereto" by deleting Section
20; amending Section 5 by adding 5(9)(a) and 5(9)(b); adding Schedule "R" listing
streets excluded from winter on-street parking restriction; amending Schedule "B" - No
Parking Anytime, Schedule "H-1" - Alternate Side Parking and Schedule "J" - No
Overnight Parking, on portions of Douglas Avenue, be read.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
The by-law entitled "A Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City
of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973, and
Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that a by-law entitled " A Law to
Amend a By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John Made Under the
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Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973, and Amendments Thereto" by deleting Section
20; amending Section 5 by adding 5(9)(a) and 5(9)(b); adding Schedule "R" listing
streets excluded from winter on-street parking restriction; amending Schedule "B" - No
Parking Anytime, Schedule "H-1" - Alternate Side Parking and Schedule "J" - No
Overnight Parking, on portions of Douglas Avenue, be read a third time and the
Corporate seal affixed thereto.
The by-law entitled "A Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City
of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973, and
Amendments Thereto" was read by title.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
12.7 Avocat municipal : Modifications de I'arrete sur le plan de gestion hivernal
pour les rues et les trottoirs
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-19,
modifiant I'Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques et a empecher
certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John » modifie comme suit : suppression de
I'article 1 et son remplacement par Ies alineas 1 a) et 1 b) definissant respectivement ce
que sont une rue et un trottoir; et ajout des paragraphes 30.1 relativement aux
personnes qui jettent de la neige ou de la glace sur toute partie d'une rue ou d'un trottoir
asphaltee ou la plus souvent empruntee et 30.2 relativement aux amendes infligees
dans le cadre de ces infractions, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-19, modifiant I'Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des
rues publiques et a empecher certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John » est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-19,
modifiant I'Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques et a empecher
certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John » modifie comme suit : suppression de
I'article 1 et son remplacement par Ies alineas 1 a) et 1 b) definissant respectivement ce
que sont une rue et un trottoir; et ajout des paragraphes 30.1 relativement aux
personnes qui jettent de la neige ou de la glace sur toute partie d'une rue ou d'un trottoir
asphaltee ou la plus souvent empruntee et 30.2 relativement aux amendes infligees
dans le cadre de ces infractions, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-19, modifiant I'Arrete visant a
reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques et a empecher certaines nuisances dans The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John, edicte
conformement a la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes »
supprimant I'article 20, modifiant I'article 5 par I'ajout des alineas 5(9)a) et 5(9)b),
ajoutant I'annexe « R » qui fait etat des rues exemptes des restrictions relatives au
stationnement sur rue en hiver, modifiant I'annexe « B » - Stationnement interdit,
I'annexe « H-1 » - Stationnement en alternance et I'annexe « J » - Stationnement de
nuit interdit, sur des trongons de I'avenue Douglas, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans Ies rues de The City
of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications
afferentes » est lu integralement.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John, edicte
conformement a la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes »
supprimant I'article 20, modifiant I'article 5 par I'ajout des alineas 5(9)a) et 5(9)b),
ajoutant I'annexe « R » qui fait etat des rues exemptes des restrictions relatives au
stationnement sur rue en hiver, modifiant I'annexe « B » - Stationnement interdit,
I'annexe « H-1 » - Stationnement en alternance et I'annexe « J » - Stationnement de
nuit interdit, sur des trongons de I'avenue Douglas, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture
et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
Lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans
Ies rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur
(1973) et modifications afferentes
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission: Proposed 2010 Operating Budget
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report from the Fundy Region
Solid Waste Commission entitled proposed 2010 Operating Budget be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Commission de gestion des dechets solides de Fundy : Budget de
fonctionnement propose pour 2010
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport de la Commission de
gestion de dechets solides de la region de Fundy relativement au budget de
fonctionnement propose pour 2010 soit accepte a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Planning Advisory Committee: 105 Mountain View Drive Subdivision
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that Common Council assent to one or
more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the Forest Hills Estates Subdivision,
as generally illustrated on the submitted tentative plan dated June 22, 2009, including
any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; and that Common
Council accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the proposed
subdivision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : lotissement du 105, promenade Mountain
View
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le ou
Ies plans de lotissement, en une ou plusieurs phases, dans le cadre du projet de
lotissement Forest Hills Estates, comme le montre de maniere generale le plan
provisoire presente et date du 22 juin 2009, y compris toute servitude de services
municipaux ou d'entreprise de service public exigee, et que le conseil communal
accepte une compensation monetaire pour le terrain d'utilite publique en vue du projet
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d'amenagement du lotissement propose.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Pension Plan Board of Trustees: 2008 Annual Report of The City of Saint
John Pension Plan
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report from the pension plan
Board of Trustees entitled 2008 Annual Report to The City of Saint John Pension Plan
be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Conseil d'administration du regime de retraite : Rapport annuel de 2008
relatif au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport annuel 2008 du conseil
d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Saint John Parking Commission: Proposed Amendment to Parking Meter
By-law - Christmas Courtesy Voucher Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law
Number M-7, A Law to Amend A By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of
Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" by amending Section 14 with respect to
the Christmas Courtesy Voucher Program, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number M-7, A Law to Amend A
By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-Law
Number M-7, A Law to Amend A By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of
Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" by amending Section 14 with respect to
the Christmas Courtesy Voucher Program, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number M-7, A Law to Amend
A By-Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines".
13.4 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : Projet de modification de
I'arrete concernant les parcometres - programme de coupons de courtoisie
de Noel
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7,
modifiant I'Arrete concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant I'article 14 relativement au programme de coupons de
courtoisie de Noel, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7, modifiant I'Arrete concernant
Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7,
modifiant I'Arrete concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant I'article 14 relativement au programme de coupons de
courtoisie de Noel, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7, modifiant I'Arrete
concernant Ies zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des
horodateurs
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee.
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Common Clerk/greffiere communale