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2009-12-21_Supplemental Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour supplémentaireSupplemental to Agenda 81(b) Presentation —Stone Hammer Geological Project 8.1(c) Memorandum of Understanding between City of Saint John and Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation 13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointment to Committees 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Harbour Clean Up Land Acquisition 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Settlement of Grievance City of Saint John Seance du Conseil communal Le lundi 21 decembre 2009 Lieu : Salle du Conseil communal Ordre du jour supplementaire 8.1(b) Presentation — Projet geologique Stonehammer 8.1(c) Protocole d'entente entre The City of Saint John et Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation 13.1 Comite plenier : Recommandation de nomination pour sieger auz comites 13.2 Comite plenier : Acquisition fonciere dans le cadre du nettoyage du port 13.3 Comite plenier : Recommandation de reglement d'un grief I 4-1 W a jAd'op mw gP If to ig 1 PLO 0, t fq IM, ei 'I' film "JP WINd" q, fAr NORM Ck Av 14A -a C' % A d A / WIF" siv F,j! ry . na af I I too clans WIF" siv F,j! ry . na af I I F %I 42 N= 1� I p g am 1 14 m NMI � \ 2 � \� . ............ Between City of Saint John And Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is entered into as of this XX day of October, 2009 (Effective Date) between City of Saint John (CSJ) and Saint John Waterfront Development (SJWD), custodian of the Geopark project. Whereas, CSJ desires to be a stakeholder with SJWD as it relates to the Stonehammer Geopark Project, CS] is committed to the project, more specifically as described below. Notes: "sites-"in this document include the following: Dominion Park, Rockwood Park, Reversing Falls, and Harbour Passage Saint John Waterfront Development (SJWD) will be the governing body of the Geopark Project until such time the UNESCO designation is obtained. At that time, a not for profit corporation will be formed to solely govem and operate the Geopark. 1. CSJ commits to ensuring that their respective sites are kept up and do not fall into disrepair. Disrepair for the purpose of this agreement refers to the sites being maintained to their original intent with safety for the visitor and employee being the number one priority. For example, broken stairs/ damaged signage, overflowing receptacle bins, unclean washrooms. It is a requirement that items such as these are rectified in a timely manner. CSJ is required to conduct monthly maintenance inspections of the sites. At minimum, a preseason inspection of sites will be conducted by a SJWD designate, custodian of the Geopark project, and the CSJ. Non compliance will automatically remove the site from the Geopark partnership. 2. CSJ will adhere to the Provincial Acts of Preservation All stakeholders will adhere to the appropriate Provincial legislation that relates to the preservation of fossils. Non compliance will automatically remove the site from the Geopark partnership. 3. CSJ has a willingness to incorporate Geopark signage at the sites if and when the UNESCO Geopark designation is obtained Once the UNESCO designation is obtained, there will be a need to brand the sites as a node of the Geopark. Signage will be one part of the branding strategy and each stakeholder will be required to cover the cost of 1 one sign at each site. Approximate cost is estimated at $1000 per site. The signage will be coordinated through the governing body to ensure consistency. 4. Adhering to the operating principles of the Geopark The operating principles of the Geopark will be as follows: a) Adhere to the standards of the Global Geoparks Network supported by UNESCO b) Proper use of 'logos, tag lines, and all marketing materials c) Ensure product is delivered in a professional manner d) Ensure product is delivered accurately e) Encourage partnership amongst the different nodes f) Encourage economic development g) Encourage local participation and or awareness h) Encourage environmental practices at sites The governing body will ensure proper communication, governance, compliance, training, and evaluation for each site of the Geopark, A biannual review will be conducted to ensure all stakeholders are compliant with the operating principles. Should there be areas identified as non compliant, the stakeholder will have a period of three (3) months to resolve the identified issues. If after three (3) months the issues have not been addressed the stakeholder will be removed from the Geopark partnership. Either party may at any time with Six (6) months notice withdraw from this agreement. The parties below, as legal representatives of the companies of CSJ and SJWD have executed this agreement (MOU) effective as of the issue date indicated in the first paragraph above. (Signature) City of Saint John (Signature) Saint John Waterfront Development (Printed Name) (Printed Name) (Title) (Title) 13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointment to Committees RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole, having met on December 21, 2009, makes the following appointments to committees: Saint John 225 Committee: To appoint the following individuals until a final report is submitted to Council: Peter Buckland, Christiane Vaillancourt, David Adams, Kate Barnett, Tzigane Caddell, Cynthia Goodwin, Christine Comeau, Janet Scott, Ian 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: Mochtaria 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 .,,)epnifer 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. nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase voting A 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Harbour Clean up Land Acquisition 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-Ipw (to -stop u and close Kimball Street and any other street that may be the subject of this ppragraph;",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, December 16, 2009 Deputy Mayor and Councillors, Subject: Recommended Settlement of Grievance The Committee of the Whole, having met on December 14, 2009, makes the following recommendation: RESOLVED that a payment of $85,000 be made to Mr. Keith Rowe as full and final settlement of Grievance No. 03-10-06 challenging the termination of Mr. Rowe's employment with The City of Saint John in exchange for a withdrawal of Grievance No, 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. Sincerely, Ivan ,, Court Mayor (PO-1 SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E21L 41-1 1 wwwsaintiohn.ca C-P 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada E2L 4LI