2009-12-21_Minutes--Procès-verbal95 -80
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
DECEMBER 21, 2009 /LE 21 DECEMBRE 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL DECEMBER 21, 2009 6:30 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
1. Call To Order Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
3. Approval of Agenda
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
and
P. Woods, Acting City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G.
Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B.
Hanley, Police Inspector; G. Green, District Fire Chief; E.
Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 21 DECEMBRE 2009, A 18 H 30
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general par interim; J. Nugent, avocat
municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier;
P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest,
commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement;
A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services d'inspection et
des batiments; B. Hanley, inspecteur de police; G. Green, chef
du service d'incendie du district; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere
communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Deacon Bob Freill offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le diacre Bob Freil recite la priere
d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on November 23, 2009 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 23 novembre 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items: 13.1 Committee of the Whole Recommended
Appointments to Committees; 13.2 Committee of the Whole Harbour Clean up Land
Acquisition; 13.3 Committee of the Whole Settlement Proposal Keith Rowe
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants 13.1 Comite plenier
Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites; 13.2 Comite plenier
Acquisition fonciere dans le cadre du nettoyage du port; 13.3 Comite plenier
proposition de reglement de Keith Rowe.
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 letter from the Saint John Community Arts Board dated December 15,
2009, requesting that Council appoint board members, be referred to the Nominating
Committee.
5.2 That the R. Teed letter dated December 7 2009, regarding the relocation of the
West Side Food Bank to Carleton Community Centre, be received for information.
5.3 That the E. Teed letter dated December 14 2009, regarding the recognition of
public service, be received for information.
5.4 That the G. Douthwright letter dated December 15, 2009, regarding the Winter
Parking Ban, be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council schedule
the public hearings for the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications of Glaspy
Bros. Ltd. (34 -36 Jean Street and 172 -176 Beacon Street) and North Star Holdings Ltd.
(40 Mountain View Drive) for Monday, January 18 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and
recommendation.
5.6 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -410: Tender for Lighting Skate Park, the tender submitted by O'Brien
Electric Co. Ltd., in the amount of $44,900.00 plus tax, for the fabrication, supply and
installation of new lighting in the Skate Park, Station Street, be accepted.
5.7 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -405: Route 1 and Highway 7 Interchange Improvement, the City of
Saint John inform NB Transportation to proceed with the acquisition of PID number
55166748 by expropriation.
5.8 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -400: Sea Street Storm System Improvements Phase I, contract
number 2009 -30 be awarded to the low tenderer, Brad Gould Trucking Excavating
Ltd., at the tendered price of $111,390.88 as calculated based upon estimated
quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
5.9 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Council receive for
information the submitted report entitled M &C 2009 -406: Simms Corner Phase I: Fairville
Boulevard Catherwood Street to Lancaster Mall Entrance.
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5.10 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -411: Renewal of Water Supply Agreement Musquash Watershed,
Common Council authorize the extension of the agreement to draw water from the
Musquash Watershed in accordance with the submitted documentation and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk sign the appropriate documents to effect said agreement.
5.11 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -414: Watermain Cleaning Lining Phase 6, the scope of Contract
2009 -15 be increased by an amount of $400,000 to include the additional 1.4km of
watermain cleaning lining.
5.12 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Council receive for
information the submitted report entitled M &C 2009 -403: Braemar Drive and Parkhill
Drive Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Renewal, Storm Sewer Extension, and Street
Reconstruction.
5.13 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Council receive for
information the submitted report entitled M &C 2009 -380: Brunswick Drive and Paul
Harris Street Watermain and Storm Sewer Installation and Street Reconstruction.
5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled M &C 2009 -415: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project SJ Marina and Hoyt
Postponing Closing Dates, Common Council agrees to postpone the closing date of the
two following Agreements of Purchase and Sale:
A) Vendor: Saint John Marina Ltd.
Purchaser: The City of Saint John
Premises: Freehold interest in a portion of PID number 00290197
Comprising 832 square metres in total
Purchase Price:$6,658.00 HST if applicable;
And B) Vendor: Betty F. Hoyt and Brent E. Hoyt
Purchaser: The City of Saint John
Premises: Freehold interest in PID number 55184824
Comprising 2449 square metres
Freehold interest in a portion of PID number 55013833 and
PID number 55013858
Comprising 1453 square metres in total
Purchase Price: $12,000.00 HST if applicable,
to "on or before 28 February, 2010 subject to obtaining the assent of the Planning
Advisory Committee and Common Council to vest the lands to be acquired as Public
Street; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all
necessary documentation.
5.15 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager in the submitted report
entitled Westside PACT Consultation on Future Uses, Common Council advise the
Westside PACT that the City will consult with them on the future use of the lower floor
facilities in the Carleton Community Centre in the event that either the Horizon Health
Network or the Westside Food Bank ceases operations.
5.16 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council engage the
services of Luedey Consultants to assist in the transition of the City of Saint John's
Benefits Plan to new carriers to a maximum of $10,000 plus expenses and HST and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted
agreement on behalf of the City.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Solicitor, the City consents to the Declaration
of Woodhollow Development Ltd pursuant to the Condominium Property Act for
Woodhollow Park Subdivision, PID number 55189278 and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk execute the "Consent of Encumbrancers" submitted with the said Declaration.
5.18 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted Secondment Agreement between the
Department of Tourism and Parks and The City of Saint John related to the secondment
of Ms. Caitlin Griffiths.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Mott
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 ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de demande regue du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint
John datee du 15 decembre 2009 concernant la nomination de membres au conseil soit
transmise au Comite des candidatures.
5.2 Que la lettre de R. Teed datee du 7 decembre 2009 concernant le
demenagement de la banque d'alimentation West Side au centre communautaire de
Carleton, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 14 decembre 2009 concernant la
reconnaissance des services publics soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de G. Douthwright datee du 15 decembre 2009 concernant
('interdiction de stationnement en hiver soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal prevoie ('audience publique relativement aux demandes de rezonage et de
modification des conditions prevues a ('article 39 de Glaspy Bros. Ltd. (34 -36, rue Jean
et 172 -176, rue Beacon) et de North Star Holdings Ltd. (40, promenade Mountain View),
le lundi 18 janvier 2010 a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et que les demandes soient
soumises au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de
recommandations.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 -410 relativement a la soumission concernant I'eclairage du
planchodrome, la soumission presentee par O'Brien Electric Co. Ltd. au montant de
44 900 taxes en sus, pour la fabrication, I'approvisionnement et ('installation de
nouveaux systemes d'eclairage au planchodrome, situe sur la rue Station, soit acceptee.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 405 relativement a ('amelioration de I'echangeur entre la
route 1 et ('autoroute 7, The City of Saint John informe le ministere des Transports du
Nouveau Brunswick de proceder a ('acquisition du bien -fonds portant le NID 55166748
par expropriation.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 400 relativement aux travaux de modernisation du systeme
d'egouts pluviaux de la rue Sea Phase I, contrat n° 2009 -30, soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins disant, Brad Gould Trucking Excavating Ltd., au prix offert
de 111 390,88 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil accepte
a titre informatif le rapport presente intitule M/C 2009 -406 relativement a la phase 1 du
coin Simms boulevard Fairville de la rue Catherwood a ('entree du centre commercial
Lancaster.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 -411 relativement a la reconduction de la convention
d'approvisionnement en eau relative au bassin versant Musquash, le conseil communal
autorise la prorogation de la convention d'approvisionnement en eau potable puisee
dans le bassin versant Musquash conformement aux documents presentes et que le
maire et la greffiere communale signent les documents pertinents afin de mettre en
vigueur ladite convention.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 414 relativement a la phase 6 du nettoyage de la conduite
d'eau principale et du programme de revetement interieur, la portee du contrat n° 2009-
15 soit augmentee d'un montant de 400 000 afin d'inclure 1,4 km supplementaire pour
le nettoyage de la conduite d'eau principale et le programme de revetement interieur.
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5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil accepte
a titre informatif le rapport presente intitule M/C 2009 -403 relativement au
renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et de I'egout sanitaire, au prolongement
du reseau d'egout eta la refection des promenades Braemar et Parkhill.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil accepte
a titre informatif le rapport presente intitule M/C 2009 -380 relativement a ('installation de
la conduite d'eau principale et des egouts pluviaux eta la refection de la
promenade Brunswick et de la rue Paul Harris.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2009 415 relativement au report des dates de cloture du projet de
refection du chemin Westfield de Saint John Marina Ltd. et de Hoyt, le conseil communal
accepte de reporter la date des deux conventions d'achat -vente suivantes
A) Fournisseur Saint John Marina Ltd.
Acheteur The City of Saint John
Lieu Interet franc dune parcelle de terrain portant le NID 00290197
Superficie de plus ou moins 832 metres carres en tout
Prix d'achat 6 658 (TVH en sus, le cas echeant)
Et B) Fournisseur Betty F. Hoyt et Brent E. Hoyt
Acheteur The City of Saint John
Lieux Interet franc du terrain portant le NID 55184824
Superficie de plus ou moins 2 449 metres carres
Interet franc dune parcelle de terrain portant les
NID 55013833 et 55013858
Superficie de plus ou moins 1 453 metres carres en tout
Prix d'achat 12 000 (TVH en sus, le cas echeant)
au plus tard le 28 fevrier 2010, sous reserve de I'obtention du consentement du Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme et du conseil communal pour que les terres a acquerir
deviennent une rue publique, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises
a signer la documentation necessaire.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim dans le rapport
soumis relativement a la consultation concernant les utilisations futures de
Westside PACT, le conseil communal informe Westside PACT que la Ville la consultera
a propos de ('utilisation future des installations de I'etage inferieur du centre
communautaire de Carleton au cas ou le Reseau de sante Horizon ou la banque
d'alimentation Westside cesserait ses activites.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal retienne les services de Luedey Consultants pour prendre part a la transition
du regime de prestations de The City of Saint John vers de nouveaux prestataires
jusqu'a un maximum de 10 000 debours et TVH en sus et, qu'en outre, le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ('entente presentee au nom de The City of
Saint John.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande I'avocat municipal, The City of Saint John consente
a la declaration de Woodhollow Development Ltd. concernant le lotissement du parc
Woodhollow portant le NID 55189278, en vertu de la Loi surles condominiums, et que le
maire et la greffiere communale signent le consentement des engagements joint a
ladite declaration.
5.18 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ('entente de detachement soumise,
conclue entre le ministere du Tourisme et des Pares et The City of Saint John,
relativement au detachement de M Caitlin Griffiths.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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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
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading By -Law Relating to the Market in The City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C -1 A By -Law Relating to the Market in The City of Saint John amending
Section 5(2) by adding the following immediately after subsection 5(2)p: 5(2)q (1) Stall
D, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C -1 A By -Law Relating to the Market in The City of
Saint John," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C -1 A By -Law Relating to the Market in The City of Saint John amending
Section 5(2) by adding the following immediately after subsection 5(2)p: 5(2)q (1) Stall
D, 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 -1 A By -Law Relating to
the Market in The City of Saint John."
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de I'Arrete concernant le marche de The City of
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C -1
concernant le marche de The City of Saint John modifiant le paragraphe 5(2) par
I'ajout de ce qui suit immediatement apres I'alinea 5(2)p) 5(2)q)(1) etal D fasse
I'objet dune lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° C -1A concernant le marche de The City of Saint John est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C -1
concernant le marche de The City of Saint John modifiant le paragraphe 5(2) par
I'ajout de ce qui suit immediatement apres I'alinea 5(2)p) 5(2)q)(1) etal D fasse
I'objet dune 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 n° C -1 concernant le marche de
The City of Saint John
10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 251 Loch Lomond Road
10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -129, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 251 Loch Lomond Road having an area of
approximately 2130 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 00313882 and
55099634, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood
Institutional, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -129, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Tius
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, the development and use of the parcel of land with an area of
approximately 2,130 square metres located at 251 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as
PID numbers 00313882 and 55099634, be subject to the following condition:
a. The use of the property is restricted to a group care facility for up to 12 senior
citizens only.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -129, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 251 Loch Lomond Road having an area of
approximately 2130 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 00313882 and
55099634, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood
Institutional, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -129, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
251, chemin Loch Lomond
10.2b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
129 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond, dune superficie d'environ de
2 130 metres carres et portant les NID 00313882 et 55099634, afin de la faire passer de
zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone de quartier a
vocation collective IL -1 fasse ('objet dune lecture.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -129 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'en vertu de ('article 39 de la Loi sur
l'urbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
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d'environ de 2 130 metres carres situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond et portant les
NID 00313882 et 55099634, soient assujettis a la condition suivante
a. L'utilisation de la propriete est limitee a un etablissement de soins pouvant
accueillir jusqu'a 12 personnes agees seulement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
129 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond, dune superficie d'environ de
2 130 metres carres et portant les NID 00313882 et 55099634, afin de la faire passer de
zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone de quartier
vocation collective IL -1 fasse I'objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote 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 n° C.P. 110 -129 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
10.3(a) Third Reading Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments 72 Broad Street
10.3(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 105 -30 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law" amending Schedule
2 -A and 2 -C, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 400 square metres, located at 72 Broad Street, also identified as PID
number 00000398, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial
Development classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 105 -30 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan
By- Law," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 105 -30 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law" amending Schedule
2 -A and 2 -C, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 400 square metres, located at 72 Broad Street, also identified as PID
number 00000398, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial
Development classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 105 -30 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law."
A Councillor raised concerns regarding the section 39 conditions for the property, noting
that improvements should be made to the building's facade and its parking area.
Responding to a question, the Commissioner of Planning and Development stated that
Council could choose not to adopt a resolution for the section 39 conditions and refer the
matter to staff.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Section 39 conditions for the
property located at 72 Broad Street be referred to Acting City Manager for a revision of
the conditions to include improvements to the building's facade as well as improvements
to the parking area.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The Mayor noted that Council will be reconsidering the proposed Section 39 conditions
and the third reading of "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -130 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-
Law of The City of Saint John" for the property located at 72 Broad Street at its next
meeting.
10.3a) Troisieme lecture des modifications relatives au plan municipal et au
rezonage visant le 72, rue Broad
10.3b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n C.P. 105-
30 modifiant ('Arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant les annexes 2 -A et 2 -C, plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la classification dune parcelle de
terrain dune superficie d'environ de 400 metres carres situee au 72, rue Broad et
portant le NID 00000398, de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone
d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -30 modifiant ('Arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n C.P. 105-
30 modifiant ('Arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant les annexes 2 -A et 2 -C, plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la classification dune parcelle de
terrain dune superficie d'environ de 400 metres carres situee au 72, rue Broad et
portant le NID 00000398, de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone
d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit
arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° 105 -30 modifiant ('Arrete relatif
au plan municipal
Un conseiller souleve des preoccupations relatives aux conditions imposees par
('article 39 concernant la propriete et indique que les ameliorations devraient etre
apportees a la facade du batiment eta son aire de stationnement.
En reponse a une question, le commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement indique
que le conseil pourrait decider de ne pas adopter une resolution a regard des conditions
imposees en vertu de ('article 39 et de soumettre la question au personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les conditions imposees par
('article 39 a regard de la propriete situee au 72, rue Broad soient transmises au
directeur general par interim aux fins de revision pour inclure les ameliorations a
apporter a la facade du batiment ainsi qu'a faire de stationnement.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire fait savoir que le conseil reexaminera le projet concernant les conditions
imposees par ('article 39 et la troisieme lecture de I'« Arrete n° C.P. 110 -130 modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John pour la propriete situee au 72, rue Broad
a la prochaine reunion.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 54 Catherwood Street
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9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 470 square metres, located at 54 Catherwood
Street, also identified as PID number 00035303, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential with one letter of objection 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 December 15, 2009
meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located
at 54 Catherwood Street as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 470 square metres, located at 54 Catherwood Street, also identified as
PID number 00035303, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family
Residential, be read a first time.
Councillor McGuire stated that he does not support the motion as the staff report
recommended denying the rezoning.
voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Mott
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 470 square metres, located at 54 Catherwood Street, also identified as
PID number 00035303, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family
Residential, be read a second time.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 54, rue Catherwood
9.1b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 470 metres carres situee
au 54, rue Catherwood et portant le NID 00035303 afin de faire passer la classification
s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a
zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 et qu'une lettre d'objection
a ete regue.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
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15 decembre 2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage
de la parcelle de terrain situee au 54, rue Catherwood, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus,
sous reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend
la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
54, rue Catherwood, dune superficie d'environ de 470 metres carres et portant le
NID 00035303, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse
('objet dune premiere lecture.
Le conseiller McGuire n'appuie pas la proposition, car, d'apres lui, le rapport du
personnel recommande de refuser la demande de rezonage.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
54, rue Catherwood, dune superficie d'environ de 470 metres carres et portant le
NID 00035303, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse
('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 40 Forest City Street
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 1830 square metres, located at 40 Forest City
Street, also identified as PID numbers 55117824 and 55154579, from "R -2" One and
Two Family Residential to "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple 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 December 15, 2009
meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located
at 40 Forest City Street as described above.
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 Rick
Turner of Hughes Surveys Consultants appearing on behalf of the applicant indicating
that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 1830 square metres, located at 40 Forest City Street, also identified as
PID numbers 55117824 and 55154579, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"RM -1" Three Storey Multiple 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 Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 1830 square metres, located at 40 Forest City Street, also identified as
PID numbers 55117824 and 55154579, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"RM -1" Three Storey Multiple 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."
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 40, rue Forest City
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 1 830 metres carres situee
au 40, rue Forest City et portant les NID 55117824 et 55154579, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 et
qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
15 decembre 2009, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la
demande de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 40, rue Forest City, telle
qu'eIIe est decrite ci- dessus.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Rick
Turner, de Hughes Surveys Consultants, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il est
d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a ('annexe A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
40, rue Forest City, dune superficie d'environ 1 830 metres carres et portant les
NID 55117824 et 55154579, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edifices a
logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
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 dune parcelle de terrain situee au
40, rue Forest City, dune superficie d'environ 1 830 metres carres et portant les
NID 55117824 et 55154579, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edifices a
logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Stonehammer UNESCO Geopark Application
Referring to a submitted presentation, Bill Merrifield, Chair of Stonehammer UNESCO
Geopark Steering Committee, and Dr. Andy Miller of the New Brunswick Museum
updated Council with respect to the steering committee's recent UNESCO Stonehammer
Geopark application.
Referring to a submitted Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Mr. Merrifield
requested that Council execute the MOU between The City of Saint John and the Saint
John Waterfront Development Corporation.
Responding to a question from Council, the Acting City Manager stated that he is
recommending that the Council proceed with the MOU between The City of Saint John
and Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation as it relates to the Stonehammer
Geopark Project on the proviso that the City Solicitor is satisfied with the language
contained in the MOU.
The City Solicitor stated that his department has examined the MOU and he
recommended that the MOU be amended so that it expressly includes the following
provisions:
1) That executing the MOU does not restrict or impair in any fashion The City of Saint
John's right to manage and control property owned by The City of Saint John.
2) That executing the MOU does not oblige The City of Saint John to make or incur
either expenditures or financial responsibilities.
3) That should City owned property be withdrawn by The City of Saint John, or be
removed from the designation, there is no financial penalty to be paid.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council suspend the requirements
of section 10.7 of the Procedural By -law respecting finalization of matters presented by a
delegation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council approve the submitted
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The City of Saint John and Saint John
Waterfront Development Corporation respecting the Stonehammer Geopark Project with
the proviso that the MOU be amended so that it expressly includes the following
provisions:
1) That executing the MOU does not restrict or impair in any fashion The City of Saint
John's right to manage and control property owned by The City of Saint John.
2) That executing the MOU does not oblige The City of Saint John to make or incur
either expenditures or financial responsibilities.
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3) That should City owned property be withdrawn by The City of Saint John, or be
removed from the designation, there is no financial penalty to be paid.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Demande de Stonehammer Geoparc de I'UNESCO
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Bill Merrifield, president du Comite
directeur de Stonehammer pour un geoparc de I'UNESCO, et Andy Miller, du Musee du
Nouveau Brunswick, informent le conseil de la recente demande du Comite directeur de
Stonehammer concernant un geoparc de I'UNESCO.
Faisant reference a un protocole d'entente anterieur, M. Merrifield demande au conseil
de signer le protocole d'entente conclu entre The City of Saint John et Saint John
Waterfront Development Corporation.
En reponse a une question du conseil, le directeur general par interim recommande au
conseil de signer le protocole d'entente conclu entre The City of Saint John et Saint John
Waterfront Development Corporation relatif au projet de geoparc de Stonehammer a
condition que I'avocat municipal soit satisfait de la formulation du protocole d'entente.
L'avocat municipal fait savoir que son service a examine le protocole d'entente et qu'il
recommande de le modifier afin qu'il comprenne expressement les dispositions
suivantes
1) que la signature du protocole d'entente ne limite pas ou ne compromette pas de
quelque fagon que ce soit le droit de The City of Saint John de gerer et de reglementer
la propriete appartenant a The City of Saint John;
2) que la signature du protocole d'entente n'oblige pas The City of Saint John a prendre
ou a assumer des responsabilites au chapitre des depenses et des finances;
3) qu'il n'y ait aucune penalite financiere a payer si la propriete appartenant a la Ville est
retiree par The City of Saint John ou supprimee de la designation.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil suspende les exigences de
('article 10.7 de I'Arrete procedural relativement a la conclusion des activites presentees
par une delegation.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil approuve le protocole
d'entente anterieur conclu entre The City of Saint John et Saint John Waterfront
Development Corporation relatif au projet de geoparc de Stonehammer a condition que
le protocole d'entente soit modifie afin qu'il comprenne expressement les dispositions
suivantes
1) que la signature du protocole d'entente ne limite pas ou ne compromette pas de
quelque fagon que ce soit le droit de The City of Saint John de gerer et de reglementer
la propriete appartenant a The City of Saint John;
2) que la signature du protocole d'entente n'oblige pas The City of Saint John a prendre
ou a assumer des responsabilites au chapitre des depenses et des finances;
3) qu'il n'y ait aucune penalite financiere a payer si la propriete appartenant a la Ville est
retiree par The City of Saint John ou supprimee de la designation.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Chip -Seal Program (Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
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RESOLVED that Council consider the
appropriateness of chip -seal as an acceptable road cover for rural roads and direct the
Acting City Manager to submit a report to Council by January 31, 2010, which outlines a
standard for the use of chip seal, and further, the report shall explore additional
opportunities for which chip -seal could be used in the municipality beyond the roads
currently classified as rural.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Programme de pose d'enduit superficiel (maire suppleant Chase)
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le conseil etudie la pertinence de
poser de I'enduit superficiel comme revetement routier acceptable des routes rurales et
charge le directeur general par interim de soumettre un rapport au conseil d'ici au
31 janvier 2010, Iequel definit une norme en matiere d'utilisation de I'enduit superficiel, et
ce rapport devra examiner des possibilites supplementaires ou I'enduit superficiel
pourrait etre utilise dans la municipalite au -dela des routes actuellement classees
comme etant rurales.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
11.2 2009 Update Independent External Review of Crane Mountain Landfill
(Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report from
Councillor Titus entitled 2009 Update Independent External Review of Crane Mountain
Landfill be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Mise a jour 2009 Examen externe et independant du site d'enfouissement
de la montagne Crane (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le conseiller
Titus relatif a la mise a jour 2009 de ('examen externe et independent du site
d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Transit Vision 2040 Draft Municipal Council Resolution (Councillor Titus)
WHEREAS public transit provides essential mobility to residents within Canada's urban
areas;
AND WHEREAS public transit strengthens economic competitiveness by making
effective and efficient use of roadway capacity and offering people a transportation
choice other than the automobile;
AND WHEREAS public transit reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution;
AND WHEREAS transit infrastructure investment needs for Canadian transit systems in
the period 2008 -2012 stand at approximately $41 billion;
AND WHEREAS municipalities have inadequate revenue tools to finance the full cost of
transit infrastructure and operations;
AND WHEREAS, in response to these challenges, the Canadian Urban Transit
Association (CUTA) has in broad consultation with many stakeholders across Canada
developed Transit Vision 2040, consisting of the following six themes:
1) Putting transit at the centre of communities through stronger government
policy and decision making frameworks, and better community planning and
design.
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2) Revolutionizing service through expansion and innovation, so that transit
systems can both encourage and serve growing demands as they keep pace
with the changing face of Canadian communities.
3) Focusing on customers and accelerating the delivery of flexible, integrated
transit services that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and discriminating
clientele.
4) Greening transit to further reduce the industry's ecological footprint, improve
energy efficiency and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
5) Ensuring financial health through enhanced transit infrastructure and
operating investments by all orders of government, more progressive approaches
to generating revenue, and new efficiencies in service delivery.
6) Strengthening knowledge and practice so that Canada's transit industry
can more effectively respond to future opportunities and challenges.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1) Endorse Transit Vision 2040, as developed by the Canadian Transit
Association (CUTA), including its 6 themes and strategic directions; and
2) Seek to align the future vision of public transit services with Transit Vision
2040 and endeavour to reach or exceed performance targets outlined in the
Vision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Vision du transport 2040 Ebauche de resolution du conseil communal
(conseiller Titus)
ATTENDU que le transport en commun offre une mobilite essentielle aux residents dans
les milieux urbains du Canada;
ET ATTENDU que le transport en commun renforce la competitivite economique en
utilisant de fagon efficace et efficiente la capacite routiere et en offrant aux gens un
choix de transport different de ('automobile;
ET ATTENDU que le transport en commun reduit les emissions de gaz a effet de serre
et Ia pollution de fair;
ET ATTENDU que les besoins d'investissement en matiere d'infrastructure de transport
pour les reseaux de transport canadiens durant Ia periode 2008 -2012 s'elevent
quelque 41 milliards de dollars;
ET ATTENDU que les municipalites disposent d'outils de production de revenus
inadequats pour financer le coCit de ('infrastructure et des operations de transport;
ET ATTENDU que, en reponse a ces difficultes, ('Association canadienne du transport
urbain (ACTU) a, en consultation large avec de nombreux intervenants partout au
Canada, elabore Ia Vision du transport 2040 composee des six themes suivants
1) Offrir le transport au centre des collectivites grace a des cadres
decisionnels et strategiques gouvernementaux plus efficaces eta une meilleure
planification et conception communautaires.
2) Revolutionner le service grace au developpement eta ('innovation pour que
les reseaux de transport puissent encourager et desservir les demandes croissantes
tout en suivant le rythme de ('evolution des collectivites canadiennes.
3) Mettre ('accent sur les clients et accelerer la prestation des services de
transport flexibles et integres qui repondent aux besoins dune clientele de plus en plus
variee et exigeante.
4) Rendre le transport plus ecologique afin de reduire davantage I'empreinte
ecologique de I'industrie, d'ameliorer I'efficacite energetique et de limiter les emissions
de gaz a effet de serre.
5) Assurer la sante financiere par I'entremise d'investissements rehausses des
operations et de ('infrastructure de transport par tous les ordres de gouvernement,
d'approches plus progressives pour generer des recettes et dune efficacite amelioree
liee a la prestation des services.
6) Renforcer les connaissances et les pratiques afin que I'industrie du
transport du Canada puisse mieux repondre aux defis et aux possibilites futurs.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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1) approuve la Vision du transport 2040, elaboree par ('Association canadienne
du transport urbain (ACTU), y compris ses six themes et ses orientations strategiques;
2) cherche a aligner la vision future des services de transport en commun sur la
Vision du transport 2040 et ('initiative pour atteindre ou depasser les objectifs de
rendement definis dans la Vision.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that item 11.8 Westgate Park Flooding
Challenge (Councillor McGuire) be moved forward on the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
11.4 Flooding Westgate Subdivision and Downsview Drive area (Councillor
Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
Farren entitled Flooding Westgate Subdivision and Downsview Drive Area be referred
to the Acting City Manager for a report by January 4, 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le point 11.8 Probleme d'inondations
dans le parc Westgate (conseiller McGuire) soit avance dans I'ordre du jour.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 Inondation Zone du lotissement Westgate et de la promenade Downsview
(conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la soumission presentee par le
conseiller Farren relativement aux inondations de la zone du lotissement Westgate et de
la promenade Downsview soit transmise au directeur general par interim aux fins de
redaction d'un rapport au plus tard le 4 janvier 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.8 Westgate Park Flooding Challenge (Councillor McGuire)
Responding to a question from Council, Mr. Groody stated that a study has been
undertaken on drainage issues in the Westgate Park area, noting that the extent of any
remediation work required for this area will not be known until the study is completed. He
stated that funds are available in the 2010 operating budget to handle relatively minor
work projects with respect to flooding and drainage.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
McGuire, entitled Westgate Flooding Challenge, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.8 Probleme d'inondations dans le parc Westgate (conseiller McGuire)
En reponse a une question du conseil, M. Groody explique qu'une etude a ete entreprise
sur les problemes de drainage dans la zone du parc Westgate et que I'etendue des
travaux de restauration requis dans cette zone ne sera pas connue avant la fin de cette
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etude. II ajoute que les fonds sont disponibles dans le budget d'exploitation de 2010
pour traiter les projets de travaux relativement mineurs concernant les inondations et le
drainage.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la soumission presentee par le
conseiller McGuire relativement au probleme d'inondations dans le parc Westgate soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Letter of Support for the Nature Trust of New Brunswick to Restore the
Henderson Brook and Blueberry Hill Wetland (Councillor Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the Mayor provide a letter of in-
kind support in the way of consultation and advisory for the restoration of the Henderson
Brook and Blueberry Hill Wetland to the Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Lettre d'appui a la Fondation pour la protection des sites naturels du
Nouveau Brunswick pour la restauration du ruisseau Henderson et des terres
humides de Blueberry Hill (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le maire fournisse une lettre d'appui
en nature sous la forme de consultations et de conseils pour la restauration du ruisseau
Henderson et des terres humides de Blueberry Hill a la Fondation pour la protection des
sites naturels du Nouveau Brunswick.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.6 Ward Meetings for Spring 2010 (Councillor Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be
directed to secure appropriate venues and undertake the scheduling and advertisement
of Ward meetings for the spring of 2010, and further, that a report be submitted to
Council outlining the structure of the meetings.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Reunions de quartier pour le printemps 2010 (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim soit
charge de fermer les sites appropries et d'entreprendre ('organisation et la publication
d'avis des reunions de quartier prevues au printemps 2010, et, qu'en outre, un rapport
soulignant la structure des reunions soit soumis au conseil.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.7 Postponing the Installation of Water Meters (Councillor Farren)
Councillor Farren proposed a motion which was not seconded whereby the requirement
of water meters being installed for residents would be placed on hold.
11.7 Report de ('installation de compteurs d'eau (conseiller Farren)
Le conseiller Farren presente une proposition qui nest pas appuyee, ce qui fait en sorte
que ('exigence en matiere de ('installation des compteurs d'eau pour les residents a ete
mise en attente.
11.9 Safe Passage: Westfield Road (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager begin
discussions with officials from Saint John Energy with the goal of improving the lighting
on the Westfield Road, and further, that a report be submitted to Council by January 31s
2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.9 Passage securitaire chemin Westfield (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim
amorce des discussions avec des representants de Saint John Energy en vue
d'ameliorer I'eclairage du chemin Westfield et, qu'en outre, un rapport soit soumis au
conseil au plus tard le 31 janvier 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.10 Martinon Green Space Development (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report from
Councillor McGuire entitled Martinon Green Space Development be received for
information.
11.10 Amenagement de I'espace vert Martinon (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le conseiller
McGuire relativement a I'amenagement de I'espace vert Martinon soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.11 Affordable Housing (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the Mayor, the Acting City
Manager and Councillor McGuire be directed to contact the Minister of Social
Development to discuss the needs of Saint John and the potential positive opportunities
for the City with respect to affordable housing, and further, that a meeting be scheduled
in January 2010 regarding this file.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.11 Logements abordables (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le maire, le directeur general par
interim et le conseiller McGuire soient charges de communiquer avec le ministre du
Developpement social pour discuter des besoins de Saint John et des possibilites
positives potentielles pour la Ville a regard des logements abordables et, qu'en outre,
une reunion soit prevue en janvier 2010 concernant ladite question.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.12 Carleton Community Centre Cheerleading Program (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager, during
budget deliberations, be directed to explore the possible sources of funding in the
amount of $10,000 for the on -going success of the Carleton Community Centre's
Cheerleading program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.12 Programme de stimulation de foule (meneuses de claque) au centre
communautaire de Carleton (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim, au
cours des deliberations budgetaires, soit charge d'examiner les sources possibles de
financement s'elevant a 10 000 pour la reussite continue du programme de stimulation
de foule (meneuses de claque) au centre communautaire de Carleton.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.13 Market Place Community Green Space (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the report from Councillor Snook
entitled Market Place Community Green Space be referred to the Acting City Manager
for consideration during budget deliberations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.13 Espace vert communautaire sur la place Market (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport presente par le
conseiller Snook relativement a I'espace vert communautaire sur la place Market soit
transmis au directeur general par interim aux fins d'etude au cours des deliberations
budgetaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.14 Taylor Avenue Field Neighbourhood Green Space Crescent Valley
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report from
Councillor McGuire entitled Taylor Avenue Field Neighbourhood Green Space
Crescent Valley be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.14 Terrain de I'avenue Taylor espace vert de quartier a Crescent Valley
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le rapport soumis par le conseiller
McGuire relativement a I'espace vert de quartier a Crescent Valley du terrain de I'avenue
Taylor soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 Commissioner of Finance: Authority to Expend Funds
Whereas the 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets for The City of Saint John have not
yet been approved by Common Council; and
Whereas expenditures will be required in the normal course of the Municipality's
continuing operation prior to the approval of the 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
A) The Acting City Manager is hereby authorized to approve expenditures not exceeding
$25,000 where provision for such expenditures would normally be contained in the
Municipality's Operating or Capital Budget; and
B) The Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payments:
i) as required to meet the City's pre- existing or continuing obligations;
ii) to boards, commissions or other organizations to which the City has
pre- existing or continuing obligations or which in the Treasurer's opinion are necessary
to ensure the continued fiscally prudent and efficient day to day operations of such
boards, commissions or organizations;
during the period concluding with the Council's approval of the 2010 Operating and
Capital Budgets.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Commissaire aux finances Autorisation de depense de fonds
Attendu que les budgets de depense et d'immobilisations 2010 de The City of Saint John
n'ont pas encore ete approuves par le conseil communal;
Attendu que des depenses seront requises dans le cours normal des operations
continues de la municipalite avant ('approbation des budgets de depense et
d'immobilisations 2010.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que
A) le directeur general par interim soit, par les presentes, autorise a approuver les
depenses ne depassant pas 25 000 lorsqu'une telle disposition existe normalement
dans le budget de fonctionnement ou le budget d'investissements de la municipalite;
B) le tresorier soit, par les presentes, autorise a effectuer les paiements
i) au besoin pour remplir les obligations anterieures ou continues de la
Ville;
ii) aux conseils, aux commissions ou a d'autres organisations envers
lesquels la Ville a des obligations anterieures ou continues ou qui sont, selon le
tresorier, necessaires pour assurer les activites quotidiennes sures et efficaces sur le
plan financier de ces conseils, commissions ou organisations, pendant la periode se
terminant avec ('approbation des budgets de depense et d'immobilisations 2010 par le
conseil.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Acting City Manager: Short Term Lease with Fortis Properties Corporation
Brunswick Square Pedway
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John enter into a
lease with Fortis Properties Limited for Unit R2 in Brunswick Square upon such terms
conditions contained in the "Short Term Lease" submitted with M &C 2009 -409 and that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general par interim Bail a court terme avec Fortis Properties
Corporation passerelle du Brunswick Square
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que The City of Saint John conclue un
bail avec Fortis Properties Limited pour I'unite R2 du Brunswick Square selon les
conditions comprises dans le bail a court terme soumis avec le rapport M/C 2009-
409, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ledit bail.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Acting City Manager: Engineering Design and Construction Management
Services: Phinney Hill and Dever Road Water Transmission Main Installations and
the District Metering Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposal of CBCL Limited
Consulting Engineers and Crandall Engineering Ltd for engineering design and
construction management services for the Phinney Hill and Dever Road water
transmission main installations and the District Metering Program be accepted, and
further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute appropriate
documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Directeur general par interim Elaboration des services de gestion de la
conception et de la construction Installation de la conduite d'eau principale de
Phinney Hill et du chemin Dever et programme de comptage de district
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la proposition presentee par CBCL
Limited Consulting Engineers et Crandall Engineering Ltd., relativement a ('elaboration
des services de gestion de la conception et de la construction de ('installation de la
conduite d'eau principale de Phinney Hill et du chemin Dever et du programme de
comptage de district, soit acceptee et, qu'en outre, le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Common Clerk: Requests to Make Presentations to Council
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that requests for presentations over
which Council has no legislative and /or policy jurisdiction be added to Council's consent
agenda with a recommendation to receive for information, with the understanding that
Council may make an alternate decision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Greffiere communale Demande de presentations au conseil
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les demandes de presentation oil le
conseil n'a aucune competence legislative ou strategique soient ajoutees aux questions
soumises a ('approbation du conseil avec une recommandation visant a les accepter a
titre informatif, sous reserve que le conseil puisse prendre une autre decision.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointment to Committees
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on December 21, 2009, Council makes the
following appointments to committees:
Saint John 225 Committee: To appoint the following individuals until a final report from
this committee is submitted to Council: Peter Buckland, Christiane Vaillancourt, David
Adams, Kate Barnett, Tzigane Caddell, Cynthia Goodwin, Christine Comeau, Janet
Scott, lan Stead, Michael Wennberg, and the following City of Saint John Staff members
as non voting, ex officio participants: Scott Brittain, Bernard Cormier, Nancy Moar, Greg
Yeomans and Pat Woods.
Municipal Plan Citizens' Advisory Committee: To appoint Councillors Killen and
McGuire until the end of their terms on Council, and the following individuals for a three
year term ending December 21, 2012 or until the Municipal Plan process is complete:
Mokhtaria Benhatchi, Shawn Peterson, Derek Mitchell, Dave Drinnan, Barry Harbinson,
Anne McShane, Jennifer Nicholls, Sara Mudge and Mary Lou Price.
Enterprise Saint John: to appoint Tim Vickers for a three year term from December 21,
2009 to December 21, 2012.
Heritage Development Board: to appoint Jennifer Butler and Murray Littlejohn for a
three year term from December 21, 2009 to December 21, 2012.
Saint John Substandard Appeals Committee: to appoint Cheryl Johnson as Vice
Chair until the end of her current term, and to appoint Stephen Horgan for a two year
term from December 21, 2009 to December 21, 2011.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier Recommandation de nomination pour sieger aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 21 decembre 2009, le conseil approuve les nominations
suivantes pour sieger aux comites
Comite de Saint John 225 Que les personnes suivantes soient nommees jusqu'a ce
qu'un rapport final du comite soit soumis au conseil Peter Buckland,
Christiane Vaillancourt, David Adams, Kate Barnett, Tzigane Caddell, Cynthia Goodwin,
Christine Comeau, Janet Scott, lan Stead, Michael Wennberg et les membres du
personnel suivants de The City of Saint John a titre de membres d'office sans droit de
vote Scott Brittain, Bernard Cormier, Nancy Moar, Greg Yeomans et Pat Woods.
Comite consultatif de citoyens du plan municipal Que soient nommes les
conseillers Killen et McGuire jusqu'a ('expiration de leur mandat au sein du conseil et les
personnes suivantes pour un mandat de trois ans se terminant le 21 decembre 2012 ou
jusqu'a la fin du processus du plan municipal Mokhtaria Benhatchi, Shawn Peterson,
Derek Mitchell, Dave Drinnan, Barry Harbinson, Anne McShane, Jennifer Nicholls,
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Sara Mudge et Mary Lou Price.
Enterprise Saint John Que Tim Vickers soit nomme pour un mandat de trois ans
allant du 21 decembre 2009 au 21 decembre 2012.
Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine Que Jennifer Butler et Murray Littlejohn
soient nommes pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 21 decembre 2009 au
21 decembre 2012.
Comite d'appel sur les residences non conformes aux normes de Saint John Que
Cheryl Johnson soit nommee a titre de vice- presidente jusqu'a la fin de son mandat
actuel et que Stephen Horgan soit nomme pour un mandat de deux ans allant du
21 decembre 2009 au 21 decembre 2011.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
13.2 Committee of the Whole: Harbour Clean up Land Acquisition
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on December 21, 2009, Council approve the
following:
1. That The City of Saint John enter into the Memorandum of Agreement with J.D.
Irving, Limited et al to acquire the necessary real property rights in and through lands
designated:
i) Universal Sales, Limited (USL) PID 00018994, PID 00019042, and a portion
of Marsh Creek, and,
ii) J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) Thorne Ave. PID 55190821 and PID 55164149,
and,
iii) Voyageur Properties Limited (VPL) PID 00419101, and,
iv) J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) Red Head Rd., North Site PID 55114284, and,
v) J.D. Irving, Limited Red Head Rd., South Site PID 55114300,
for the sum of $196,687.00 with Option 1, or $197,917.00 with Option 2, and upon the
terms and conditions contained in the said Memorandum of Agreement; and,
2 That:
i) The City of Saint John pursuant to Section 187(6) of the Municipalities Act
(a) authorize the publication of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of
a by -law to stop up and close that portion of Marsh Street comprising
approximately 1,558 square metres shown cross hatched in red on sketch 3b
submitted; and (b) fixing a time and place for the consideration of objections to
the proposed by -law. In the event that the aforesaid portion of Marsh Street is
stopped up and closed the City convey same to Universal Sales Limited for the
sum of $37,532.00 (HST if applicable), subject to the reservation of a municipal
services easement; and,
ii) Provided Universal Sales Limited has acquired the lands outlined in
yellow on Sketch 6 of the Memorandum of Agreement and its cost conveyed
same to the City; the City pursuant to Section 187(6) of the Municipalities Act (a)
authorizes the publication of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a
by -law to stop up and close Kimball Street and any other street that may be the
subject of this paragraph; and (b) fixing a time and place for the consideration of
objections to the proposed by -law. In the event that Kimball Street is stopped up
and closed, the City will convey same to Universal Sales Limited. Compensation
will be fair market value at the time of closing.
3. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.2 Comite plenier Acquisition fonciere dans le cadre du nettoyage du port
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 21 decembre 2009, le conseil approuve ce qui suit
1. que The City of Saint John conclue un protocole d'entente avec J.D. Irving, Limited et
coll. pour acquerir les droits de biens immobiliers necessaires par le bien -fonds
designe
i) Universal Sales, Limited (USL) NID 00018994, NID 00019042 et une partie
du ruisseau Marsh;
ii) J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) avenue Thorne NID 55190821 et NID 55164149;
iii) Voyageur Properties Limited (VPL) NID 00419101;
iv) J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) chemin Red Head, site nord NID 55114284;
v) J.D. Irving, Limited chemin Red Head, site sud NID 55114300;
pour la somme de 196 687 avec I'option 1 ou de 197 917 avec I'option 2,
conformement a la forme et aux conditions stipulees dans ledit protocole d'entente.
2. Que
i) The City of Saint John, en vertu du paragraphe 187(6) de la Loi sur les
municipalites, a) autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un
arrete visant a fermer eta barrer un tron9on de la rue Marsh dune superficie d'environ
1 558 metres carres, le tout indique par des hachures en rouge sur le schema 3b, et b)
choisisse une heure et un endroit pour entendre les oppositions au projet d'arrete. Au
cas ou la partie susmentionnee de la rue Marsh serait fermee et barree, la Ville
indemnisera en consequence Universal Sales Limited pour la somme de 37 532 (TVH
en sus, le cas echeant), sous reserve de la reservation dune servitude de services
municipaux;
ii) pourvu qu'Universal Sales Limited ait acquis les terrains soulignes en
jaune dans le schema 6 du protocole d'entente et les coCits cedes a la Ville; The City of
Saint John, en vertu du paragraphe 187(6) de la Loi sur les municipalites, a) autorise la
publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un arrete visant a fermer et a
barrer un tron9on de la rue Kimball et toute autre rue assujettie au present paragraphe,
et b) choisisse une heure et un endroit pour entendre les oppositions au projet d'arrete.
Au cas ou la rue Kimball serait fermee et barree, la Ville indemnisera en consequence
Universal Sales Limited. L'indemnisation sera selon la valeur marchande equitable au
moment de la fermeture;
3. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation requise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Committee of the Whole: Settlement Proposal Keith Rowe
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that a payment of $85,000 be made to
Mr. Keith Rowe as full and final settlement of Grievance number 03 -10 -06 challenging
the termination of Mr. Rowe's employment with The City of Saint John in exchange for a
withdrawal of Grievance number 03 -10 -06 and Mr. Rowe's signing of a comprehensive
release respecting any and all claims that he now has or may have in the future
respecting his past employment with The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite plenier Proposition de reglement de Keith Rowe
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'un paiement au montant de 85 000
soit effectue a M. Keith Rowe en tant que reglement integral et final du grief n° 03 -10 -06
contestant la cessation d'emploi de M. Rowe aupres de The City of Saint John en
echange du retrait du grief n° 03 -10 -06 et que M. Rowe signe une quittance globale
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relativement a des reclamations actuelles ou futures a regard de son ancien emploi
aupres de The City of Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
16. Levee de la seance
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 30.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale