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2006-07-04_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Tuesday, July 04,2006 Location: Common Council Chamber Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order - 5:00 pm 1.1 Departmental Matters 1 0.2( 4)(j) 1.1(a) City Manager Report Departmental Matters 10.2(4)(j) 1.2 Cities ofNB Update 1.3 Property Matter 10.2(4)(d) 1.4 Legal Session A TU L. 1182 & City of Saint John 1 0.2( 4 )(g) 1.5 Legal Session - Duty to Act in the Best Interest of Citizens 10.2(4)(f) Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order - Prayer, 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 June 19,2006 Minutes 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Adoption of Consent Agenda 5.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 76 Coburg St (Refer to PAC) 5.2 Fundy Bay Festival Request to Use King St E (Refer to City Manager) 5.3 Michael Haynes Condition of Sidewalk Manawagonish Rd (Refer to City Manager) 5.4 Paul Russell re Condition ofIntersections Loch Lomond Rd (Refer to City Manager) 5.5 Subject Sale of Lands - Lakeview Heights (Recommendation) 5.6 Release of Municipal Services Easement Lot 05-04A, Depot Court (PID 55174304)(Recommendation) 5.7 Assent of Public Utility Easements 400 Hillcrest Rd (Recommendation) 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations / Presentations 8.1 7:00 p.m. The Village Neighbourhood Association 9. Public Hearings 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1 3rd Reading Zoning By-law 308 Lowell St 10.2 3rd Reading Zoning By-law 172 Tower St 10.3(a) 3rd Reading Municipal Plan 310 Westmorland Rd 10.3(b)(c) 3rd Reading Zoning By-law 310 Westmorland Rd and Section 39 Conditions 10.4 3rd Reading Street Closing - Westmorland and Saint Catherine Streets and Hays Avenue 10.5 3rd Reading Water and Sewerage By-law Amendment 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Request for Update on Development for Fairville Blvd (Councillor McGuire) 11.2 World Urban Fomm III (Councillor McGuire) 11. 3 Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing Initiative (Councillor McGuire) 11.4 Request for police presentation (Deputy Mayor Hooton) 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Long Term Financial Outlook (Tabled June 5, 2006) 12.1(a) 2006 Interim Financial Operating Results 12.2 Financial Reporting & Pension Plan Administration 12.3 Bentley Crossing - Municipal Services Easement 12.4 Residential Infrastmcture Assistance #35 and #36 David St and Westside Estates 12.5 Tender - Panasonic Toughbooks and Peripherals - Mobility Computing Project 12.6 Tenders - Forest Hills and Hurley Arena Paving 12.7 Tender - Fencing Works East Depot 12.8 Red Head Secondary Access Road - Inspection Services 12.9 Contract 2006-18: Expanded Asphalt Stabilization - 2006 12.10 Contract 2006-27: Bellevue Street - Water and Sewer Renewal Sand Cove Rd 12.11 Contract 2006-25: East Saint John Manhole Rehabilitation 12.12 Study of the Cedar Point Sanitary System & Lift Station 12.13 Quebec - Fiscal Partnership with Municipalities 12.14 Acquisition of Two Provincial Properties Adjacent to East Side of Champlain Dr 12.15 Pedestrian Crossing, Somerset Street at St. Pius Church 12.16 Provision of Compensatory Storage - A C Fairweather & Sons - 895 Ashburn Lake Rd 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Subdivision Assent - corner Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street 13.2 2005 Annual Report Saint John Pension Plan 13.3 Grants for Heritage Conservation Program 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 West Business Assoc Invitation to Parade 15.2 NB Conservation Council Request for Signage at Tucker Park Beach 15.3 NB Historical Society re Expansion of Martello Tower 16. Adjournment City of Saint John Seance du conseil communal Le mardi 4 juillet 2006 Emplacement: Salle du conseil communal Comite plenier 1. Ouverture de la seance: 17 h 1.1 Questions ministerielles 10.2(4)j) 1.1a) Rapport du directeur general sur des questions ministerielles 10.2(4)j) 1.2 Nouvelles de l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Bmnswick 1.3 Question relative it la propriete 10.2(4)d) 1.4 Seance juridique relative it ATU L. 1182 et City of Saint John 10.2(4)g) 1.5 Seance juridique relative it l'obligation d'agir dans Ie meilleur interet des citoyens 1 0.2( 4)f) Seance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la reunion, suivie de la priere 18 h 30 2. Approbation du proces-verbal 2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue Ie 19 juin 2006 3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Adoption de l'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises it l'approbation du conseil 5.1 Modification proposee du plan municipal visant Ie 76, me Coburg (Transmettre au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme) 5.2 Demande presentee par Fundy Bay Festival Inc. concernant l'utilisation de la me King Est (Transmettre au directeur general) 5.3 Michael Haynes - Etat du trottoir du chemin Manawagonish (Transmettre au directeur general) 5.4 Paul Russell- Etat des intersections du chemin Loch Lomond (Transmettre au directeur general) 5.5 Vente de biens-fonds - Lakeview Heights (recommandation) 5.6 Liberation d'une servitude aux fins de services municipaux lot 05-04A, depot it la cour (NID 55174304) (recommandation) 5.7 Approbation de la servitude d'utilite publique visant Ie 400, chemin Hillcrest (recommandation) 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 19 h-Association The Village Neighbourhood Association 9. Audiences publiques 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Troisieme lecture de l'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 308, me Lowell 10.2 Troisieme lecture de l'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 172, me Tower 10.3a) Troisieme lecture du plan municipal relatif au 310, chemin Westmorland 10.3b)c) Troisieme lecture de l'arrete sur Ie zonage et des conditions imposees par l'article 39 relativement au terrain situe au 310, chemin Westmorland 10.4 Troisieme lecture du projet de fermeture des mes Westmorland et Saint Catherine et de l'avenue Hays 10.5 Troisieme lecture de la modification de l'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.1 Demande de nouvelles concernant l'amenagement du boul. Fairville ( conseiller McGuire) 11.2 Troisieme session du Fonlln urbain mondial ( conseiller McGuire) 11.3 Initiative Maison saine it consommation energetique nette zero (conseiller McGuire) 11.4 Demande relative it une presentation du service de police (maire suppleant Hooton) 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Perspectives financieres it long terme (reporte du 5 juin 2006) 12.1a) Bilan financier du budget d'exploitation interimaire 2006 12.2 Presentation de l'information financiere et gestion du regime de retraite 12.3 Bentley Crossing - Servitude pour services municipaux 12.4 Demandes nOs 35 et 36 relatives au programme d'aide it l'infrastmcture residentielle - me David et Westside Estates 12.5 Soumission - Toughbooks et peripheriques Panasonic - Projet d'informatique mobile 12.6 Soumissions relatives it l'asphaltage de Forest Hills et de l'arena Hurley 12.7 Soumission relative aux travaux de cloture du depot dans Ie quartier est 12.8 Voie d'acces secondaire Red Head - Services d'inspection 12.9 Contrat 2006-18 : stabilisation de l'asphalte expanse pour 2006 12.10 Contrat 2006-27 : me Bellevue - Renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts du chemin Sand Cove 12.11 Contrat 2006-25 : remise en etat du trou d'homme de la me Saint John Est 12.12 Etude sur Ie systeme d'egouts sanitaires et sur la station de relevement sanitaire de Cedar Point 12.13 Quebec - Partenariat fiscal avec les municipalites 12.14 Acquisition de deux proprietes provinciales adjacentes au cote est de la promenade Champlain 12.15 Passage pour pietons, me Somerset it l'eglise St. Pius 12.16 Offre d'entreposage compensatoire - AC Fairweather & Sons, 895, chemin Ashburn 13. Rapports de comites 13.1 Consentement de lotissement it l'intersection de l'avenue Millidge et de la me Somerset 13.2 Rapport annuel de 2005 relatif au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John 13.3 Subventions pour Ie programme de conservation du patrimoine 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises it l'approbation du conseil 15. Correspondance genera Ie 15.1 Invitation de la Saint John West Business Association it la parade 15.2 Demande de signalisation du Conseil de conservation du Nouveau- Bnmswick it la plage du parc Tucker 15.3 Societe historique du Nouveau-Bnmswick - Agrandissement de la tour Martello 16. ClOture de la reunion present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, Titus and White - and - 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; B. Cullinan, Solicitor; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Pollock, Planner; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 19 JUIN 2006 it 17 h 15 Sont presents: Norman McFarlane, maire Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, Titus et White et 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; B. Cullinan, avocat municipal; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; R. Pollack, urbaniste; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. 1. Call To Order - Prayer, Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la reunion, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 5, 2006 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 5 juin 2006 so it approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 12.17, Red Head Secondary Access Road. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 12.17, Voie d'acces secondaire Red Head. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Adoption of Consent Agenda 5.1 Request to present from Village Neighbourhood Association That the request from Village Neighbourhood Association requesting to present to Council regarding the standard of living be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. 5.2 Request from staff to update Council on Vision 2015 That the request from staff requesting to update Council on Vision 2015 Committee activities be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. 5.3 BKP Vending Brian Perreault Request for Amendment to Vendor's License That the letter from Brian Perreault of BKP Vending requesting an amendment to the Vendor's License be referred to the City Manager. 5.4 Steven Tingley Requesting Street Grand Opening at 120 Germain Street That the letter from Steven Tingley requesting to have a street Grand Opening at 120 Germain Street be referred to the City Manager. 5.5 Saint John Development Corporation Request to Present That the letter from Saint John Development Corporation requesting to present to Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting, an update on progress related to the Coast Guard site be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. 5.6 Horst Sauerteig - Council's Decision Concerning Brunswick Pipeline Project 5.7 Parking By-law Amendment That Common Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the appropriate by-law amendments to effect the proposed changes to the Parking By-Law. 5.8 Contract 2006-17: Chip Seal - 2006 That Contract 2006-17: Chip Seal- 2006, be awarded to the tenderer, Industrial Cold Milling Ltd., at its tender price of $149,099., as calculated based upon I'>c::tim::ltl'>rl nll::lntitil'>C:: ::Inrl fllrthl'>r thl'> 1\II::1\/nr ::Inrl r:nmmnn r:ll'>rk hI'> ::IIIthnri71'>rl tn That Contract 2006-22: Charlotte Street West (Champlain Street to Lancaster Avenue) - Sewer Construction be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $331,452. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.10 Contract 2006-28: Argyle St., Sand Cove Rd to Civic No 418 - Water & Sewer Renewal That Contract 2006-28: Argyle Street, Sand Cove Road to Civic No. 418 - Water & Sewer Renewal be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $296,460. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.11 Tender 2006-084901 T - Shamrock Tennis Court That the tender for the resurfacing of seven tennis courts at Shamrock Park be awarded to Playteck Enterprises Inc. at a cost of $48,200. plus tax. 5.12 New Three-Way Stop Sign on Douglas Ave at Bentley Street 5.13 Contract 2006-23: Lawrence Street - Watermain Looping That Contract 2006-23: Lawrence Street - Watermain Looping, be awarded to the low tenderer, Dean Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $62,191. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.14 Howes Lake Landfill Closure That the report regarding the Howes Lake Landfill closure be received for information. 5.15 Study Westgate Park Sanitary System & Lift Station and Design and Construction Management Busby Street Sanitary Lift Station That the proposal of Dillon Consulting Limited for engineering services for the Study of Westgate Park Sanitary System & Lift Station and Design and Construction Management of the Busby Street Sanitary Lift Station be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.16 New Traffic Signals on Adelaide Street, Westmorland Road and Somerset Street That the report regarding the request for new traffic signals on Adelaide Street, Westmorland Road and Somerset Street be received for information. 5.17 Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Tour That the report regarding the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade tour be received for information. 5.18 St. Peter's Court That the report regarding St. Peter's Court be received for information. 5.19 Termination of Lease - Stall #4 City Market That The City of Saint John accept a Surrender of the Lease with Nougatine et r:hnrnl::lt Inr fnr ~t::lll :I:t.t1 ::It thl'> r:ihl I\lI::1rkl'>t I'>ffl'>rtilll'> Ii Inl'> ~n ?nnR That Common Council amend its resolution contained in M&C 2005-85 by deleting "That The City of Saint John acquire an easement for municipal services/municipal services easement in a 1,812 square metre :t portion of PID Number 408831 from Dexter Construction Company Limited for $5.00 per square metre plus HST if applicable, as generally shown on the submitted sketch." and replaced with "That The City of Saint John acquire an easement for municipal services/municipal services easement in an 1,100 square metre :t portion of PID Number 408831 adjacent to and north or the existing 30 foot wide easement, as generally shown on the submitted sketch, from Dexter Construction Company Limited for $9,060., plus H.ST if applicable." 5.21 Planning Advisory recommendation assent Land for Public Purposes dedication Cambridge Estates Phase II That Common Council assent to the proposed 5,030 square metre (1.24 acre) Land for Public Purposes dedication shown on the submitted site plan for Phase II of the Cambridge Estates Subdivision and for future phases of the development. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved, with the removal of items 5.2,5.6, and 5.12 to be considered as items 14.2, 14.3, and 14.4 respectively. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Adoption de I'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises it I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Demande de l'Association Village Neighbourhood de se presenter devant Ie conseil. Que la demande de l'Association Village Neighbourhood en vue de faire une presentation au conseil au sujet du niveau de vie so it transmise au greffier aux fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour. 5.2 Demande du personnel pour presenter un compte rendu sur la Vision 2015 au conseil. Que la demande du personnel visant a presenter un compte rendu sur les activites du Comite sur la Vision 2015 au conseil soit transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de la date de presentation a I'ordre du jour. 5.3 Demande de Brian Perreault de BKP Vending visant a modifier la licence de marchand. Que la lettre de Brian Perreault de BKP Vending visant a modifier la licence de marchand so it transmise au directeur general. 5.4 Demande de Steven Tingley concernant la grande ouverture de la rue au 120, rue Germain. Que la lettre de Steven Tingley, concernant la grande ouverture de la rue au 120, rue Germain, soit transmise au directeur general. 5.5 Demande de la Saint John Development Corporation visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil. Que la lettre de Saint John Development Corporation, visant a presenter au conseil (Iors d'une reunion en comite plenier) un compte rendu sur les progres .....;.._1:.....;..... _. .__... _.. ..._......_:_ ......_ 1_ f""_........._ ......A...:;....._ ..._:... ......__...__:..._ _.. _..._~~:_... ......_I"Y'\I"Y'\. .__1 5.7 Modification de I'arrete sur les stationnements. Que Ie conseil communal charge I'avocat municipal de rediger les modifications pertinentes a apporter a I'arrete sur les stationnements afin de pouvoir effectuer les changements proposes. 5.8 Contrat 2006-17 relatif a la pose d'enduit superficiel pour 2006. Que Ie contrat 2006-17, relatif a la pause d'enduit superficiel pour 2006, soit accorde au soumissionnaire Industrial Cold Milling Ltd., au prix offert de 149 099 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. 5.9 Contrat 2006-22 relatif a I'amenagement d'un reseau d'egouts de la rue Charlotte, de la rue Champlain Ouest a I'avenue Lancaster. Que Ie contrat 2006-22, relatif a I'amenagement d'un reseau d'egouts de la rue Charlotte, de la rue Champlain Ouest a I'avenue Lancaster, so it accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 331 452 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer to ute documentation contractuelle requise. 5.10 Contrat 2006-28 relatif au reamenagement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Argyle, du chemin Sand Cove au nO 418. Que Ie contrat 2006-28, relatif au reamenagement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Argyle, du chemin Sand Cove au nO 418, so it accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 296 460 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer to ute documentation contractuelle requise. 5.11 Soumission 2006-084901 T relative au resurfa<;:age des courts de tennis du parc Shamrock. Que la soumission de Playteck Enterprises Inc., relative au resurfa<;:age de sept courts de tennis du parc Shamrock, pour la somme de 48 200 $ (taxes en sus), so it acceptee. 5.12 Nouveau panneau d'arret trois sens a I'intersection de I'avenue Douglas et de la rue Bentley. 5.13 Contrat 2006-23 relatif au bouclage de la conduite maltresse de la rue Lawrence. Que Ie contrat 2006-23 relatif au bouclage de la conduite maltresse de la rue Lawrence, soit accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant, Dean Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 62 191 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. 5.14 Fermeture du site d'enfouissement du lac Howes. Que Ie rapport concernant la fermeture du site d'enfouissement du lac Howes so it accepte a titre informatif. 5.15 Etude du systeme d'egouts sanitaires et de la station de relevement du parc Westgate ainsi que gestion de la conception et de la construction de la station de relevement sanitaire de la rue Busby. nilI'> 1::1 nrnnnc::itinn nr~C::l'>nt~1'> n::lr 1::1 firml'> rl'inn~nil'>llrc:: Tl'>rr::lin r::rnlln Inr lIiC::::Int documentation exigee a cet egard. 5.16 Nouveaux feux de circulation sur la rue Adelaide, Ie chemin Westmorland et la rue Somerset. Que Ie rapport, concernant la demande d'installation de nouveaux feux de circulation sur la rue Adelaide, Ie chemin Westmorland et la rue Somerset, so it accepte a titre informatif. 5.17 Visite de I'usine de traitement des eaux usees modernisee de Millidgeville. Que Ie rapport, concernant la visite de I'usine de traitement des eaux usees modernisee de Millidgeville, soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.18 Impasse St. Peter's. Que Ie rapport relatif a I'impasse St. Peter's soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.19 Resiliation du bail de location de I'etal nO 4 au marche municipal. Que The City of Saint John reconnaisse la cession du bail conclu entre Ie marche municipal et Nougatine et Chocolat Inc., visant I'etal nO 4, a la date d'entree en vigueur du 30 juin 2006. 5.20 Construction d'une nouvelle conduite d'eau et modification relative a I'acquisition d'une emprise en ce qui a trait a la construction sur la promenade Dexter. Que Ie conseil communal modifie sa resolution contenue dans Ie contrat nO M/C 2005-85 en supprimant la section << Que The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude pour services municipaux d'environ 1 812 metres carres, portant Ie NID 408831 et appartenant a Dexter Construction Company Limited, pour la somme de 5 $ Ie metre carre, TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente >> et en la rempla<;:ant par << Que The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude pour services municipaux d'environ 1 100 metres carres, attenante a la servitude actuelle de 30 pieds de large et situee au nord de celle-ci, portant Ie NID 408831 et appartenant a Dexter Construction Company Limited, pour la somme de 9 060 $, TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente >>. 5.21 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant d'accepter I'affectation du terrain d'utilite publique aux fins de la phase II du lotissement Cambridge Estates. Que Ie conseil communal approuve Ie projet d'affectation d'un terrain d'une superficie de 5 030 metres carres (1,24 acre) devant etre utilise a des fins publiques, comme Ie montre Ie plan de situation presente relatif a la phase II du lotissement Cambridge Estates. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil so it adopte, moyennant une etude particuliere des points 5.2,5.6 et 5.12 en tant que points 14.2,14.3 et 14.4 respectivement. 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 8.1 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Referring to a submitted report, Ray French, Chair of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners presented the year end Police Force 2005 Operating Budget which was approved by Council on May 2, 2006. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John Se reportant a un rapport depose anterieurement, Ray French, president du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John, presente Ie budget d'exploitation de I'exercice 2005 du corps de police qui a ete approuve par Ie conseille 2 mai 2006. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1 Proposed Street Closing - Westmorland and Saint Catherine Streets and Hays Avenue (Tisdale Place) The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law Amendment to stop up and close Westmorland and Saint Catherine Streets and Hays Avenue. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed street closing with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed street closing with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson 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", with regard to permanently stopping up and closing Westmorland and Saint Catherine Streets and Hays Avenue, 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-23, a By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White 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", with regard to permanently stopping up and closing Westmorland and Saint Catherine Streets and Hays Avenue, 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-23, a By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John". 9. Audiences publiques it 19 h 9.1 Projet de fermeture des rues Westmorland et St. Catherine et de I'avenue Hays (place Tisdale) Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de rue en vue de fermer et de barrer les rues Westmorland et St. Catherine et I'avenue Hays. personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >> relativement a la fermeture et au barrage de fa<;:on permanente des rues Westmorland et Saint Catherine et de I'avenue Hays, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >> relativement a la fermeture et au barrage de fa<;:on permanente des rues Westmorland et Saint Catherine et de I'avenue Hays, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 308 Lowell Street The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 308 Lowell Street, having an area of approximately 890 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00383059, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to recognize an existing six-family dwelling as a permitted use as requested by Joyce Dunlop, with no written objections received. 9.2 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its June 13, 2006 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-zone the above mentioned parcel of land located at 308 Lowell Street from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification. 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 Harry Dunlop speaking on behalf of the applicant advising that he agrees with the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land located at 308 Lowell Street, having an area of approximately 890 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00383059, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land located at 308 Lowell Street, having an area of approximately 890 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00383059, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification, 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 sur Ie zonage relatif au 308, rue Lowell La greffiere communale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 308, rue Lowell, d'une superficie d'environ 890 metres carres et portant Ie NID 00383059 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et reconnaltre une habitation existante a six logements a titre d'usage permis, a la demande de Joyce Dunlop, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete re<;:ue a cet egard. 9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme etudie lors de la reunion tenue Ie 13 juin 2006, au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation, telle qu'elle est presentee dans la recommandation du personnel, voulant que Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain precitee situee au 308, rue Lowell, d'une superficie d'environ 827 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55018048, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien au rezonage, et Frederick Corscadden, au nom de la demanderesse, indique qu'il appuie les recommandations formulees par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 890 metres carres, situee au 308, rue Lowell et portant Ie NID 00383059 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 890 metres carres, situee au 308, rue Lowell et portant Ie NID 00383059 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle _ h::lhit::ltinnc:: Ilnif::lmili::lll'>C:: I'>t hif::lmili::lll'>C:: II R_? \\ il 7nnl'> r~c::irll'>ntil'>lIl'> rl'imml'>llhll'>C:: il Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 172 Tower Street The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 172 Tower Street, having an area of approximately 440 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00364737, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification to convert a dwelling into a commercial aesthetic day spa as requested by Deborah Zwicker with no written objections received. 9.3 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its June 13,2006 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval contrary to staff recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-zone the above mentioned parcel of land located at 172 Tower Street from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification. 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 the applicant, Deborah Zwicker advising that she has arranged for additional parking as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, and Patty Childs of 47 Hillcrest Drive speaking in favor of the re-zoning. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 172 Tower Street, having an area of approximately 440 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00364737, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, 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 Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 172 Tower Street, having an area of approximately 440 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00364737, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, 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". 9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 172, rue Tower La greffiere communale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 172, rue Tower, d'une superficie d'environ 440 metres carres et portant Ie NID 00364737 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >> dans Ie but de transformer un logement en un centre de sante esthetique commercial de jour, a la demande de nl'>hnr::lh 7\Mirkl'>r I'>t nll'::Illrllnl'> nhil'>rtinn ~rritl'> n'::I ~t~ rl'>rlll'> il rl'>t ~n::lrrl Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme etudie lors de la reunion tenue Ie 13 juin 2006, au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation qui va a I'encontre de la recommandation du personnel, voulant que Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain precitee situee au 172, rue Tower afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage. La demanderesse, Deborah Zwicker, indique qu'elle a prevu des places de stationnement supplementaires, comme Ie recommandait Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, et Patty Childs, du 47, promenade Hillcrest, donne son appui au projet de rezonage. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 440 metres carres, situee au 172, rue Tower et portant Ie NID 00364737 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 440 metres carres, situee au 172, rue Tower et portant Ie NID 00364737 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 9.4(a)(b)(c) Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment with Objection Letter - 310 Westmorland Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Municipal Plan amendment amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), located at 310 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification, and by re-zoning the same parcel of land located at 310 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "SC" Shopping Centre classification to permit a shopping center as requested by Horizon Management Inc. with letters of objection and in favour, received. 9.4(d) Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee C::llhmittinn ::I rnnll nf PI::Inninn ~t::lff'c:: rl'lnnrt rnnc::irll'lrl'lrl ::It itc:: Ii Inl'l 1 ~ ?nnR ml'll'ltinn ::It 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 John McGillvery of the law firm, Gorman Nason speaking on behalf of Mrs. O'Brien, the owner of the property in question, advising that she is in favor of the re-zoning. Carmel McCaig of 300 Westmorland Road advised that she is not opposed to the re- zoning but is not in favor of the variance and referred to her submitted letter. Rod Adams of Horizon Management Inc. advised that he is in agreement with the recommendations. Councillor Court stated that he cannot support the re-zoning because of a potential risk of flooding with additional development in the area. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), located at 310 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court voting, 'nay'. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), located at 310 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court voting, 'nay'. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land located at 310 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "SC" Shopping Centre classification with Section 39 conditions, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RI=~(JI \/I=n th::lt thl'> h\/_I::I\M I'>ntitll'>rl "A 1 ::11M tn Shopping Centre classification with Section 39 conditions, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court voting, 'nay'. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". 9.4a)b)c) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 310, chemin Westmorland et presentation des lettres d'opposition Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal visant a modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7640 metres carres (1,9 acre) situee au 310, chemin Westmorland et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional, et au projet de modification du zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >> dans Ie but de permettre I'amenagement d'un centre commercial, a la demande de Horizon Management Inc., et que des lettres d'opposition aux projets et en faveur de ces derniers ont ete re<;:ues. 9.4d) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie lors de la reunion du 13 juin 2006, a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de consentir a I'adoption du rapport, tel qu'il est redige dans la recommandation du personnel, et recommande que Ie conseil communal modifie Ie plan d'amenagement municipal et procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain susmentionnee, situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage. John McGillvery, du cabinet d'avocats, et Gorman Nason, au nom de Mme O'Brien, proprietaire du terrain en question, indique que cette derniere appuie Ie projet de rezonage. Carmel McCaig, du 300, chemin Westmorland, declare qu'elle ne s'oppose pas au projet de rezonage, mais qu'elle desapprouve la derogation. Elle se reporte a sa lettre presentee anterieurement. Rod Adams, de I'entreprise Horizon Management Inc., indique qu'il est d'accord avec les recommandations. Le conseiller Court declare qu'il ne peut donner son appui au projet de rezonage en raison des risques possibles d'inondation causes par des amenagements supplementaires dans Ie secteur. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 7 640 metres carres (1,9 acre) et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote rnntrl'> 1::1 nrnnnc::itinn Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 7 640 metres carres (1,9 acre) et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre la proposition. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 7640 metres carres (1,9 acre) et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre la proposition. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 7640 metres carres (1,9 acre) et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre la proposition. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 10. Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Vesting of Lanes - Tisdale Place On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: ALL THOSE CERTAIN lands situate lying and being in the City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick and more particularly described as those lanes or portions thereof having a width of 4.57 metre (15 feet) more or less, commonly referred to as "fire lanes" or "service lanes" shown on the "Plan of Tisdale Place Situate at St. (sic) John, N.B." filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on January 22, 1921, as File 13#37 lying within the boundaries of lands assigned PID 00322180 by Service New Brunswick, vest in The City of Saint John pursuant to the provision of "An Act to Authorize The City of Saint John to Discontinue or Temporarily r:lnc::l'> I In Pllhlir ~trl'>l'>tc:: in thl'> r:ihl nf ~::Iint Inhn 'A1hl'>n I\ll'>rI'>C::C::::Irll" (1\1 R ~t::ltlltl'>C:: t:lR 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Devolution des allees - place Tisdale Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU QUE: TOUS LESDITS terrains situes dans The City of Saint John, dans Ie comte de Saint John et la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, plus precisement decrits comme les voies ou les parcelles dont la largeur est d'environ 4,57 metres (15 pieds), communement appeles << couloirs d'urgence >> ou << voies de service >>, figurant sur Ie << Plan of Tisdale Place Situate at St. (sic) John, N.B. >> (plan de la place Tisdale situee a Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick) date du 22 janvier 1921 et depose au bureau de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John sous Ie document numero 13 et Ie plan 37, et qui sont situes dans les limites des terrains auxquels Service Nouveau-Brunswick a attribue Ie NID 00322180 sont devolus a The City of Saint John, en vertu des dispositions de la loi << << An Act to Authorize the City of Saint John to Discontinue or Temporarily Close Up Public Streets in the City of Saint John When Necessary>> (Ioi autorisant The City of Saint John a fermer ou a fermer temporairement les routes publiques de la ville lorsque besoin est) (Victoria, chapitre 41 des Statuts de 1893 du Nouveau-Brunswick, tel qu'il a ete modifie). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2(a)(b) Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment -1032 McCavour Drive and Section 39 Conditions On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-17, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1032 McCavour Drive, having an area of approximately 827 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 55018048, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-17, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of the parcel of land located at 1032 McCavour Drive, having an area of approximately 827 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 55018048, be limited as follows: (a) The property must be developed in conjunction with a townhouse project proposed at 1040 Manawagonish Road; or (b) Should the proposed townhouse project not proceed, that the property at 1032 McCavour Drive be limited to the development of a one-family detached dwelling. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-17, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1032 McCavour Drive, having an area of approximately 827 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 55018048, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. 10.2a)b) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage et des conditions imposees par I'article 39 relativement au terrain situe au 1032, promenade McCavour Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 110-17 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a modifier Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1032, promenade McCavour, d'une superficie d'environ 827 metres carres et portant Ie N I D 55018048, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule<< Arrete nOC.P. 110-17 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain ,situee au 1032, promenade McCavour, d'une superficie d'environ 827 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55018048, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) Le terrain doit etre amenage parallelement au projet d'amenagement de maisons en rangee situees au 1040, chemin Manawagonish; b) ou si Ie projet d'amenagement de maisons en rangee n'aboutissait pas, que I'utilisation du terrain du 1032, promenade McCavour soit limitee a I'amenagement d'une habitation unifamiliale isolee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 110-17, Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1032, promenade McCavour, d'une superficie d'environ 827 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55018048, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 110-17 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 10.3(a)(b) Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment - 2075 Loch Lomond Road and Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-16, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located immediately adjacent to 2075 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 900 square metres, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00325209, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read. (Jlll'>c::tinn hl'>inn t::lkl'>n thl'> mntinn \M::IC:: r::lrril'>rl Section 39 Conditions On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of the parcel of land located immediately adjacent to 2075 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 00325209, be limited to the following: (a) This area only be developed with a paved driveway access for the adjoining commercial development at 2075 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID Number 55164230, and that no buildings or structures (except for fencing) be permitted within this area; and (b) A board-on-board fence with a minimum height of 2.4 metres be constructed by the proponent along the common property boundary with 2051 Loch Lomond Road (PID Number 00331041), and that such fence be constructed 8.5 metres back from Loch Lomond Road to the front of the existing commercial building, a distance of approximately 35 metres, and that such fencing must be completed prior to the development of the proposed commercial driveway; and that the land and any structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and condition identified herein. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-16, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land located immediately adjacent to 2075 Loch Lomond Road, with an area of approximately 900 square metres, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00325209, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-16, a Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". 10.3(b) Amendment to Section 39 Conditions - 2075 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 7, 2003 re-zoning of the property located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID Number 55164230, by replacing the existing conditions with the following: (a) that the property only be developed with one-storey buildings and limited to the following uses: business office, church, community centre, dwelling unit, funeral home, park, personal service shop, repair service shop, retail store, school, health club, or a group care facility; (b) that no building or structure (except for fencing) be situated within 6 metres of the eastern side property boundary of the property; (c) that a board-on-board fence with a minimum height of 2.4 metres be constructed by the proponent along the common property boundary with 2109 Loch Lomond Road (PID No. 55027973), and that such fence be constructed 8.5 metres back from Loch Lomond Road to the rear of the existing commercial building, a distance of approximately 57 metres, and that such fencing must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit for the development of the proposed future office building; (rl) th::lt I'>vtl'>rinr linhtinn nnt nnl'>r::ltl'> ::Iftl'>r 1n.nn n m rl::lilll ::Inrl th::lt C::llrh linhtinn hI'> (f) that the site be developed in accordance with one or more detailed drainage plans, subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer, including the installation of any necessary catch basins; (g) that all disturbed areas of the development site not occupied by buildings, parking areas and driveways be landscaped within six (6) months from the issuance of a building permit for any phase of the commercial development; and the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3a)b) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage et des conditions imposees par I'article 39 relativement au terrain situe au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 110- 16 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 900 metres carres et portant partie de NID 00325209, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 110-116 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain directement attenante au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 00325209, so it assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) Ce secteur ne do it comporter qu'une voie d'acces asphaltee destinee a I'amenagement commercial attenant situe au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 55164230, et aucun batiment ou construction (a I'exception des clotures) ne do it etre autorise dans ce secteur; b) et une cloture planche-sur-planche d'une hauteur minimale de 2,4 metres do it etre construite par Ie promoteur Ie long des limites de la propriete commune, situee au 2051, chemin Loch Lomond (et portant Ie NID 00331041); ladite cloture doit etre construite a 8,5 metres a I'arriere du chemin Loch Lomond jusqu'a I'avant de I'immeuble commercial existant, so it une distance approximative de 35 metres, et elle do it etre terminee avant Ie developpement du projet d'amenagement commercial; Ie terrain et les constructions devront etre amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 110- 16 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 900 metres carres et portant partie de NID 00325209, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. 10.3b) Modification des conditions imposees par I'article 39 visant Ie terrain situe au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie conseil communal modifie les conditions imposees par I'article 39 Ie 7 juillet 2003, relativement au rezonage de la propriete, situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 55164230, en rempla<;:ant les conditions existantes par Ie libelle suivant : a) Ie terrain ne comportera que des batiments sans etage, et I'utilisation de la propriete sera limitee a un bureau d'affaires, a une eglise, a un centre communautaire, a un logement, a un salon funeraire, a un parc, a un etablissement de soins personnels, a une boutique de reparation, a un magasin de vente au detail, a une ecole, a un club de sante ou a un centre de soins en groupe; b) aucun batiment ou construction (a I'exception des clotures) ne do it etre situe a moins de six metres de la limite est de la propriete; c) une cloture planche-sur-planche d'une hauteur minimale de 2,4 metres doit etre construite par Ie promoteur Ie long des limites de la propriete commune, situee au 2019, chemin Loch Lomond (et portant Ie NID 55027973); ladite cloture doit etre construite a 8,5 metres a I'arriere du chemin Loch Lomond jusqu'a I'avant de I'immeuble commercial existant, so it une distance approximative de 57 metres, et elle do it etre terminee avant I'emission d'un permis de construire afferent au projet du futur immeuble a bureaux; d) I'eclairage exterieur ne doit pas fonctionner apres 22 h (et ce, tous les jours), et il doit etre con<;:u de maniere a ne pas diriger la lumiere sur les residences avoisinantes; e) I'amenagement do it etre conforme a un ou a plusieurs plans de situation detailles que I'agent d'amenagement aura approuves et qui montrent une aire de stationnement et une allee asphaltees; f) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement a un ou a plusieurs plans de drainage detailles, prevoyant notamment I'installation de puisards au besoin, sous reserve de I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; g) I'amenagement paysager de toutes les zones perturbees du projet d'amenagement qui ne sont pas occupees par des batiments et des aires de stationnement doit se faire dans les six (6) mois de la date d'emission du permis de construire relatif au projet d'amenagement commercial; Ie terrain, les batiments et les constructions devront etre amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.0 Council Proceedings On motion of Mayor McFarlane Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McFarlane regarding Council proceedings be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court voting, 'nay'. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting during discussions on the above matter.) 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.0 Deliberations du conseil Proposition du maire McFarlane Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la lettre du maire McFarlane relative ~I IV rI.6lih.6r~+it"\nc rI.1 r'-t"\nc.ail ct"\if ~t't'.anf.6.a -6 fifr.a inft"\rrY"l~fif (Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion sur la question susmentionnee.) 11.1 One Mile House Interchange On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase requesting support from the provincial government for the One Mile House Interchange project be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.1 Echangeur d'un mille Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Chase, demandant Ie soutien du gouvernement provincial relativement au projet d'echangeur d'un mille, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Town Hall Meeting - Ability Issues On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor McGuire regarding the Town Hall Forum hosted by the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Councillor Court be appointed to serve on the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Assemblee publique locale - problemes relatifs it la capacite Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller McGuire, relative a I'assemblee publique organisee par Ie Saint John Ability Advisory Committee, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseiller Court soit nom me pour sieger au comite Saint John Ability Advisory Committee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.3 Fiscallmbalance On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus 11.3 Desequilibre fiscal Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Titus, concernant un nouvel accord de financement traitant du desequilibre fiscal, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.4 Special Meeting Teach-In on Pension Issues On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus requesting that the City Manager be directed to arrange for a suitable location, date and time for a teach-in on pension issues, be referred to the City Manager and that Council members present their questions in writing by July 4, and that the professionals who will take part in the teach-in present their responses in writing by July 18. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.4 Reunion extraordinaire dans Ie but de participer it un seminaire sur les questions liees au regime de retraite Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Titus, demandant que Ie directeur general so it charge de trouver un emplacement adequat pour Ie seminaire sur les questions liees au regime de retraite et d'en fixer la date et I'heure, soit transmise au directeur general; que les membres du conseil presentent leurs questions par ecrit avant Ie 4 juillet et que les professionnels qui participeront au seminaire donnent leurs reponses par ecrit avant Ie 18 juillet. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.5 Policy to Deal with Storm Water Management On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that items 12.10, and 12.11 be brought forward at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.10 Flooding June 4-5 Glen Falls On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, staff be authorized to seek proposals for a Storm Water Management Strategy with the first drainage basin considered to be the Glen Falls Flood Risk area, and staff be authorized to take steps to acquire property around the creek channels for the purposes of ongoing maintenance. Councillor Ferguson proposed an amendment to the motion which was not seconded. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.11 Flooding Glenwood/West Side Estates June 4-5 On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton ~I'>rnnrll'>rl hll r:nllnrillnr r:nllrt make a commitment to act expeditiously on these issues, be received for information. Mr. Groody presented his submitted reports and slides depicting work that has been completed by the City in the Glen Falls area over the years to minimize the flooding issues, as well as drainage problems in Glenwood/West Side Estates and Glen Falls. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court requesting a policy to deal with storm water management as soon as possible be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.5 Politique en matiere de gestion des reseaux pluviaux Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que les points 12.10 et 12.11 soient examines des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.10 Inondation it Glen Falls les 4 et 5 juin Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie personnel soit autorise a demander des suggestions relativement a la strategie de gestion des reseaux pluviaux puisque Ie premier bassin-versant est considere comme une zone exposee aux inondations a Glen Falls et a prendre les mesures necessaires pour acquerir Ie terrain autour des lits de ruisseaux aux fins d'entretien continuo Le conseiller Ferguson propose une modification a la proposition qui n'est pas appuyee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.11 Inondation de la promenade Glenwood et de West Side Estates les 4 et 5 juin Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie rapport du directeur general, indiquant que Ie personnel examinera les normes d'amenagement relatives a ce type de lotissement et s'engage a regler rapidement ces problemes, soit accepte a titre informatif. M. Groody presente ses rapports et les diapositives demontrant les travaux realises par The City of Saint John dans la region de Glen Falls, au cours des annees, dans Ie but de reduire les problemes d'inondations ainsi que les problemes de drainage de la promenade Glenwood/West Side Estates et de Glen Falls. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Court, demandant I'instauration d'une politique en matiere de gestion des reseaux pluviaux dans les meilleurs delais, soit transmise au directeur general. un motion or l;ounclllor t-arren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that a letter be sent to the Province asking them to mow and maintain the green areas at the three entrances to the City, including the median along the entire stretch of throughway through the City, four times per year, and that a letter be sent to J.D. Irving thanking them for the landscaping work they have done in the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.6 Entretien des espaces verts Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU qu'une lettre soit envoyee au gouvernement provincial pour lui demander de tondre et d'entretenir les espaces verts aux trois entrees de la ville, y compris Ie terre-plein central, Ie long de I'autoroute qui traverse la ville, et ce, quatre fois par annee; et qu'une lettre so it envoyee a J. D. Irving pour Ie remercier des travaux d'amenagement qui ont ete effectues dans la ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.7 Recent Fluoride Chemical Incident On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that item number 12.8 be brought forward. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.8 Latimer Lake Water Treatment Facility - June 2006 Fluoride Incident and Other Matters On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, in addition to Council's efforts to secure the necessary funding to treat wastewater effluent flowing into our rivers and harbour, Council step up its efforts, with the assistance of staff, to secure the necessary support from citizens and other potential funding partners to meet its goal of Fully Treated Potable Drinking Water by 2012; and that the submitted report be received for information. Referring to the submitted report, Mr. Groody updated Council on an incident at the Latimer Lake Water Treatment Facility which is further explained in the report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that The City of Saint John discontinue the use of fluoride treatment to the water supply. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase requesting that the City discontinue the use of fluoride treatment to the water supply be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Chase voting, 'nay'. 11.7 Recent incident afferent au fluorure Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLlJ aue Ie ooint 128 soit examine des 12.8 Usine de traitement des eaux usees du lac Latimer - incident lie au fluorure en juin 2006 et autres affaires Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, en plus des efforts deployes par Ie conseil pour obtenir Ie financement necessaire pour traiter I'effluent d'eaux usees s'ecoulant dans nos rivieres et notre port, Ie conseil accelere ses efforts, avec I'aide du personnel, pour chercher Ie soutien des citoyens et d'autres partenaires de financement potentiels en vue d'atteindre son objectif d'un approvisionnement en eau potable entierement traitee, et que Ie rapport presente so it accepte a titre informatif. Se reportant au rapport presente, M. Groody met Ie conseil au courant d'un incident qui a eu lieu a I'usine de traitement des eaux usees du lac Latimer et qui est explique plus longuement dans Ie rapport. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que The City of Saint John interrompe I'utilisation du traitement au fluorure dans I'approvisionnement en eau. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton QUE la lettre du conseiller Chase, demandant que la ville interrompe I'utilisation du traitement au fluorure dans I'approvisionnement en eau, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Chase vote contre la proposition. 11.8 Update of Sex Trade Action Committee (STAC) Initiative On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as requested by Deputy Mayor Hooton, the Mayor, on behalf of Common Council, write a letter of support for the efforts of the Sex Trade Action Committee to Region 2 with regards to implementing a regional approach for street needle disposal. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.8 Mise it jour de I'initiative du Comite sur Ie commerce du sexe Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie demande Ie maire suppleant Hooton, Ie maire, au nom du conseil communal, ecrive une lettre d'appui pour la demarche du Comite sur Ie commerce du sexe dans la region 2 concernant la mise en c:euvre d'une approche regionale afferente a I'elimination d'aiguilles dans les rues. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.9 Canada/US Stamp On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase requesting that staff investigate the opportunities for the use of this stamp in our efforts to promote tourism, be referred to the City Manager. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Chase, demandant que Ie personnel examine la possibilite d'utiliser ce timbre dans notre demarche pour promouvoir Ie tourisme, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.0 Contract 2006-16 - Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing - 2006 On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract No. 2006-16: Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing - 2006, be awarded to the low tenderer, Classic Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $2,056,450. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.0 Soumission pour Ie contrat 2006-16 relatif au resurfac;age au moyen de beton asphaltique pour 2006 Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2006-16 , relatif aux travaux de resurfa<;:age au moyen de beton asphaltique pour 2006, soit accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant, Classic Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 2 056 450 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.1 Tender for Traffic Signal Materials On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tenders in the amount of $77,849.42, plus tax, for the supply of traffic signal materials be awarded to each bidder as indicated on the submitted summary of bids. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.1 Soumission relative it du materiel pour feux de circulation Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, les soumissions au montant de 77 849,42 $, taxes en sus, relatives a la fourniture de materiel pour feux de signalisation, soient accordees a chaque soumissionnaire inscrit au sommaire des sou missions presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 Tender Roofing Repairs - St. Patrick Pedway On motion of Councillor Farren ~o,...t"\nrlorl h\f non, ,h, 1\1I<:>\ft"\r I-It"\t"\+t"\n Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Soumission relative aux reparations du toit de la passerelle de la rue St. Patrick Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la soumission au montant de 32 430 $, taxes en sus, relative aux reparations du toit de la passerelle de la rue St. Patrick, soit accordee au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant, soit Atlantic Roofers Limited, comme I'indique Ie sommaire des soumissions presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 Long Term Financial Outlook (Tabled June 5, 2006) This item was not lifted from the table. 12.3 Perspectives financieres it long terme (reporte au 5 juin 2006) Ce point n'a pas ete discute. 12.4 Service Agreement - Role Oriented Access Management (ROAM) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: 1. Approve the submitted 'Service Agreement' between Anyware Group and The City of Saint John relative to services provided to implement, maintain and support a ROAM access service in order to provide secure remote access to applications and information within the City of Saint John, subject to a final review of the document as to form, by the Legal Department. 2. Authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.4 Convention de services - Entente relative it la technologie Role-Oriented Access Management (ROAM) - Gestion d'acces it distance axee sur Ie role Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal: 1. approuve la convention de services etablie entre Anyware Group et The City of Saint John relativement aux services offerts pour mettre en ceuvre, gerer et soutenir un service d'acces a la gestion d'acces a distance axee sur Ie role (ROAM) afin d'assurer un acces a distance securise aux applications et aux renseignements de The City of Saint John, sous reserve de la revision finale du document par Ie service juridique; 2. autorise Ie maire et Ie greffier communal a signer la convention au nom de la ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.5 Arbitration Under Contract On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager: of Saint John; and Whereas a dispute has arisen with respect to the quantity of asphalt for which Galbraith Construction Limited has claimed payment under the contract; and Whereas Galbraith Construction Limited has requested that the issue be referred to a Board of Arbitration. Such a Board is made up of three persons, one being appointed by Galbraith Construction Limited and one to be appointed by the City. The two named arbitrators appoint the third arbitrator; and Whereas Galbraith Construction Limited has advised the City that Mr. John Bliss, P. Eng. will be its arbitrator; and Whereas Allan D. Fiander, P. Eng. has been contacted by the City and has agreed to act as its arbitrator; Now therefore be it resolved that Allan D. Fiander, P. Eng. is hereby appointed as the City's arbitrator on the Board of Arbitration involving Contract 2005-14. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.5 Arbitrage en vertu du contrat Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : attendu que The City of Saint John a conclu Ie contrat 2005-14 avec I'entreprise Galbraith Construction Limited relativement a la construction d'une partie du boulevard Fairville dans The City of Saint John; attendu qu'un conflit est survenu relativement a la quantite d'asphalte pour laquelle Galbraith Construction Limited a reclame son paiement en vertu du contrat; attendu que Galbraith Construction Limited a demande que Ie probleme soit soumis au conseil d'arbitrage; ce conseil est compose de trois personnes, dont une est nommee par Galbraith Construction Limited et I'autre par la ville. Les deux arbitres choisis nomment Ie troisieme arbitre; attendu que Galbraith Construction Limited a indique a la ville que M. John Bliss, ingenieur professionnel, sera son arbitre; attendu que la ville a communique avec Allan D. Fiander, ingenieur professionnel, et que ce dernier a accepte d'agir en tant que son arbitre; Pour ces motifs, il est resolu que M. Allan D. Fiander, ingenieur professionnel, soit nom me par la presente comme arbitre de la ville au conseil d'arbitrage en ce qui a trait au contrat 2005-14. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.6 Approval to Operate W-254 Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment Facilities On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that items 12.6, 12.7 and 12.9 be treated as one item. Question being taken, the motion was carried. I\lIr r::rnnrlll nrl'le::l'lntl'lrl e::lirll'le:: illi Ie::tr::ltinn nninte:: m::lrll'l in hie:: e::llhmittl'lrl rl'lnnrte:: nn rlrinkinn RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding Approval to Operate WD-254, Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment Facilities, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.6 Autorisation d'exploitation de la distribution de I'eau potable (W-254) et des usines de traitement Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que les points 12.6, 12.7 et 12.9 soient consideres comme un seul point. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. M. Groody presente des diapositives illustrant les points ressortis dans ses rapports presentes afferents aux installations d'alimentation en eau potable. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie rapport du directeur general, relatif a I'autorisation d'exploitation de la distribution de I'eau potable (W-254) et des usines de traitement, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.7 Contingency Plan for Drinking Water Facilities On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the submitted Contingency Plan for Drinking Water Facilities in accordance with its responsibilities under Approval to Operate W-254 and authorize that measures required to support that Plan be developed and administered under the authority of the Commissioner responsible for Saint John Water. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.7 Plan d'urgence concernant les installations d'alimentation en eau potable Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal adopte Ie plan d'urgence concernant les installations d'alimentation en eau potable conformement aux responsabilites qui lui sont attribuees en vertu de I'autorisation d'exploitation de la distribution de I'eau potable (W-254), et permette que les mesures requises pour soutenir ce plan soient etablies et administrees sous I'autorite du commissaire responsable du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.9 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Program On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the submitted report on water main cleaning and lining program be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie rapport presente relatif au nettoyage de la conduite d'eau principale et au programme de revetement interieur soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.12 Crane Mountain Leachate Agreement and Water and Sewerage By-law Amendment On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the by-law entitled "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage" be given first and second readings; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement with Fundy Regional Solid Waste Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-law Number M-16, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage", respecting Subsections 24(2) and 24(3) 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-16, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that by-law entitled "By-law Number M-16, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage", respecting Subsections 24(2) and 24(3) 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-16, A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage". 12.12 Entente relative aux produits de lixiviation de la montagne Crane et modification de I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, deux lectures de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> soient faites, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente presentee avec la Commission de gestion de dechets solides de la region de Fundy. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-16, modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> relatif aux paragraphes 24(2) et 24(3) fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-16, modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> relatif aux paragraphes 24(2) et 24(3) fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-16, modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. 12.13 Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. NB Environment Impact On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager: 1. the submitted report be received for information, and the issues indicated under City Concerns be sent to the Technical Review Committee. 2. Council recommend to the pipeline proponent as well as Department of Environment and Local Government that there be a current and ongoing public information program focused on this issue to explain the risks involved with respect to the proposed project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.13 Etude des impacts sur I'environnement du Nouveau-Brunswick - Enregistrement de Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general: 1. Ie rapport presente so it accepte a titre informatif, et que les questions indiquees sous la rubrique Inquietudes de la ville soient envoyees au Comite de revision technique. 2. Ie conseil recommande au promoteur du pipeline et au ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux de mettre sur pied un programme d'information publique a jour et continu axe sur ces questions dans les but d'expliquer les risques encourus relatifs au projet propose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.14 Zoning Issue Rothesay Avenue and Marlborough Avenue On motion of Councillor Chang Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding zoning issues at the property at Rothesay Avenue and Marlborough Avenue, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.14 Question de zonage relativement aux avenues Rothesay et Marlborough Proposition du conseiller Chang Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general, relatif aux questions de zonage des proprietes situees sur les avenues Rothesay et Marlborough, soit accepte a titre informatif. A l'ie::e::lll'> rlll lintI'> 1::1 nrnnne::itinn I'>e::t ::Irlnnt~1'> On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Harbour Station Commission be given approval to proceed with the replacement of its existing staging at an estimated cost of $125,000. US and that upon receipt of the new staging, the current staging at Harbour Station be transferred to the Trade and Convention Centre. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.15 Harbour Station - Echafaudage Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la Commission de Harbour Station re<;:oive I'autorisation de proceder au remplacement de son echafaudage actuel, au cout approximatif de 125000 $US, et que des la reception du nouvel echafaudage, I'echafaudage actuel situe a Harbour Station so it transfere au Trade and Convention Centre (centre des congres). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.16 Proposed Agreement Simonds Volunteer Fire Department On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the Agreement Respecting Communications Service between the Department of Environment and Local Government for the Province of New Brunswick and The City of Saint John, relative to services provided to the Simonds Fire Department, subject to a final review of the document as to form by the Legal Department, and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.16 Convention proposee avec Ie service d'incendie benevole de Simonds Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve I'entente liee au service de communication etablie entre Ie ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux du Nouveau- Brunswick et The City of Saint John soumise, qui porte sur les services offerts au service d'incendie de Simonds, sous reserve de la revision finale du document, conformement aux exigences, par Ie service juridique, et autorise Ie maire et Ie greffier communal a signer I'entente au nom de la ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17 Red Head Secondary Access Road - Expropriation 12.17(1) Winnifred Violet Trecartin On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the amount of $16,582.50 be paid to Mrs. Winnifred V. Trecartin in full compensation for her interest in Parcel 06-20 (PID Number 55181077) and Parcel 06-21 ( PID Number 55181069) expropriated by the City on May 25, 2006, in exchange for a Full Release in favour of the City respecting the expropriation of the aforesaid parcels. (Jlll'>e::tinn hl'>inn t::lkl'>n thl'> mntinn \M::Ie:: r::lrril'>rl On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: I. An offer of $6,790. be made to Dennis James Griffin and Elizabeth Janice Griffin in full compensation of their interest in Parcel 06-08 (PID #55181051) shown on Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation, dated May 23, 2006 and certified correct by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., which parcel was expropriated by The City of Saint John on the 25th day of May, 2006 and which amount represents 125% of the market value of the parcel as determined by deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. the aforesaid amount of $6,790. be tendered upon Dennis James Griffin and Elizabeth Janice Griffin; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, be served upon Dennis James Griffin and Elizabeth Janice Griffin; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-08 (PID #55181051) is not occupied for purposes of the Expropriation Act, the Common Council does hereby authorize the City's taking physical possession of Parcel 06-08 (PID #55181051) upon the tendering of compensation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.17(3) Alison & Douglas McKeil & Royal Trust Corporation of Canada On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: I. An offer of $1,618.75 be made jointly to Alison Jane McKiel, Douglas Roy McKiel as well as Royal Trust Corporation of Canada in full compensation of their interest in Parcel 06-13 (PID #55181010) shown on Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation, dated May 23, 2006 and certified correct by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., which parcel was expropriated by The City of Saint John on the 25th day of May, 2006 and which amount represents 125% of the market value of the parcel as determined by deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. the aforesaid amount of $1,618.75 be tendered upon Alison Jane McKiel, Douglas Roy McKiel and Royal Trust Corporation of Canada; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, be served upon Alison Jane McKiel, Douglas Roy McKiel and Royal Trust Corporation of Canada; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-13 (PID #55181010) is not occupied for purposes of the Expropriation Act, the Common Council does hereby authorize the City's taking physical possession of Parcel 06-13 (PID #55181010) upon the tendering of compensation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.17(4) Thomas Developments Limited No motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that I. An offer of $13,136.25 and $3,871.25 be made to Thomas Developments Limited in full compensation of its interest in Parcel 06-14 (PID #55181044) and Parcel nR_1 t:l (PI n :l:tt:lt:l1 A1 n~R) rl'le::nl'lrtilll'llll e::hn\Mn nn PI::In nf ~lln/l'l\1 tn Arrnmn::lnll II. the aforesaid amounts of $13,136.25 and $3,871.25 be tendered upon Thomas Developments Limited; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, be served upon Thomas Developments Limited; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-14 (PID #55181044) and Parcel 06-15 (PID #55181036) are not occupied for purposes of the Expropriation Act, the Common Council does hereby authorize the City's taking physical possession of Parcel 06-14 (PID #55181044) and Parcel 06-15 (PID #55181036) upon the tendering of compensation. 12.17(5) Marion E. Debly On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that I. An offer of $5,556.25 be made to Marion E. Debly in full compensation of her interest in Parcel 06-17 (PID #55181028) shown on Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation, dated May 23, 2006 and certified correct by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., which parcel was expropriated by The City of Saint John on the 25th day of May, 2006 and which amount represents 125% of the market value of the parcel as determined by deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. the aforesaid amount of $5,556.25 be tendered upon Marion E. Debly; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, be served upon Marion E. Debly; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-17 (PID #55181028) is not occupied for purposes of the Expropriation Act, the Common Council does hereby authorize the City's taking physical possession of Parcel 06-17 (PID #55181028) upon tendering of compensation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.17(6) Heirs of Thomas Bean On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that I. An offer of $1,385. and $7,051.25 be made to the Heirs of Thomas Bean in full compensation of their interest in Parcel 06-19A (PID #55179998) and Parcel 06- 19B (PID #55180004) respectively shown on Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation, dated March 24, 2006 and certified correct by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., which parcels were expropriated by The City of Saint John on the 30th day of March, 2006 and which amount represents 125% of the market value of the parcels as determined by deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. the aforesaid amounts of $1,385. and $7,051.25 be paid into Court for the benefit of the Heirs of Thomas Bean; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, accompany the aforesaid payment into Court; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-19A (PID #55179998) ::Inrl P::Irrl'>l nR-1 qR (Pin :l:tt:lt:l1 Rnnn.t1) ::Irl'> nnt nrrllnil'>rl fnr nllrnne::l'>e:: nf thl'> ~l(nmnri;:Jtinn Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.17(7) Estate of Thomas Graham On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that I. An offer of $1,047.50 be made to the Estate of Thomas Graham in full compensation of its interest in Parcel 06-10 (PID #55180020) shown on Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation, dated March 24, 2006 and certified correct by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., which parcel was expropriated by The City of Saint John on the 30th day of March, 2006 and which amount represents 125% of the market value of the parcel as determined by deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. the aforesaid amount of $1,047.50 be paid into Court for the benefit of the Heirs of Thomas Graham; III. a copy of the Appraisal Report prepared by David D. Babineau of deStecher Appraisals Ltd. and upon which the Offer and Tender are made, accompany the aforesaid payment into Court; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that whereas the said Parcel 06-10 (PID #55180020) is not occupied for purposes of the Expropriation Act, the Common Council does hereby authorize the City's taking physical possession of Parcel 06-10 (PID #55180020) upon tendering of compensation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.17 Processus d'expropriation relatif it la voie d'acces secondaire Red Head 12.17(1) Winnifred Violet Trecartin Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU qu'un montant de I'ordre de 16582,50 $ so it verse a Mme Winnifred V. Trecartin, a titre de pleine indemnisation de son interet dans les parcelles de terrain 06-20 (NID 55181077) et 06-21 (55181069) expropriees par la ville Ie 25 mai 2006, en echange d'une quittance complete en faveur de la ville afferente a I'expropriation des parcelles de terrain susmentionnees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17(2) Dennis et Elizabeth Griffin Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU : I. qu'une offre de 6 790 $ so it faite a Dennis James Griffin et a Elizabeth Janice Griffin, a titre de pleine indemnisation de leur interet dans la parcelle de terrain 06-08 (NID 55181051), indiquee sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation>> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 23 mai 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; laquelle parcelle a ete expropriee par The City of Saint John, Ie 25 mai 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande de la parcelle determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que Ie montant susmentionne, a savoir la somme de 6 790 $, so it offert a Dennis James Griffin et a Elizabeth Janice Griffin; iii. au'une copie du rapport d'evaluation. prepare par David D. Babineau de presentes, la prise de possession physique de la parcelle de terrain 06-08 (NID 55181051) par la ville, des la sou mission de I'indemnisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17(3) Alison et Douglas McKeil et la Societe Trust Royal du Canada Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU : I. qu'une offre de 1 618,75 $ soit faite a Alison Jane McKiel, a Douglas Roy McKiel et a la Societe Trust Royal du Canada, a titre de pleine indemnisation de leur interet dans la parcelle de terrain 06-13 (NID 55181010), indiquee sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation >> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 23 mai 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; laquelle parcelle a ete expropriee par The City of Saint John, Ie 25 mai 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande de la parcelle determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que Ie montant susmentionne, a savoir la somme de 1 618,75 $, soit offert a Alison Jane McKiel, a Douglas Roy McKiel et a la Societe Trust Royal du Canada; III. qu'une copie du rapport d'evaluation, prepare par David D. Babineau de deStecher Appraisals Ltd. et en fonction duquel une offre et soumission ont ete faites, so it remise a Alison Jane McKiel, a Douglas Roy McKiel et a la Societe Trust Royal du Canada. Attendu que ladite parcelle 06-13 (NID 55181010) n'est pas occupee aux fins de la Loi sur I'expropriation, IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise, par les presentes, la prise de possession physique de la parcelle de terrain 06-13 (NID 55181010) par la ville, des la soumission de I'indemnisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17(4) Thomas Developments Limited Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU : I. que des offres de 13 136,25 $ et 3871,25 $ soient faites a I'entreprise Thomas Developments Limited, a titre de pleine indemnisation de son interet dans les parcelles de terrain 06-14 (NID 55181044) et 06-15 (NID 55181036) respectives, indiquees sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation >> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 23 mai 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; lesquelles parcelles ont ete expropriees par The City of Saint John, Ie 25 mai 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande des parcelles determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que les montants susmentionnes, a savoir les sommes de 13 136,25 $ et 3 871,25 $, soient offerts a I'entreprise Thomas Developments Limited; iii. qu'une copie du rapport d'evaluation, prepare par David D. Babineau de deStecher Appraisals Ltd. et en fonction duquel une offre et soumission ont ete faites, soit remise a I'entreprise Thomas Developments Limited. Attendu que lesdites parcelles 06-14 (NID 55181044) et 06-15 (NID 55181036) ne sont pas occupees aux fins de la Lo; sur I'expropriation, IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise, par les presentes, la prise de possession physique des n::lrrl'>lIl'>e:: rll'> tl'>rr::lin nR_1.t1 (1\1In t:lt:l1A1n.t1.t1) I'>t nR_1t:l (1\IInt:;t:l1A1n~R) n::lr 1::1 lIilll'> rl,:,e:: 1::1 Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU : I. qu'une offre de 5 556,25 $ soit faite a Marion E. Debly, a titre de pleine indemnisation de son interet dans la parcelle de terrain 06-17 (NID 55181028), indiquee sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation >> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 23 mai 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; laquelle parcelle a ete expropriee par The City of Saint John, Ie 25 mai 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande de la parcelle determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que Ie montant susmentionne, a savoir la somme de 5 556,25 $, soit offert a Marion E. Debly; iii. qu'une copie du rapport d'evaluation, prepare par David D. Babineau de deStecher Appraisals Ltd. et en fonction duquel une offre et soumission ont ete faites, soit remise a Marion E. Debly. Attendu que ladite parcelle 06-17 (NID 55181028) n'est pas occupee aux fins de la Loi sur I'expropriation, IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise, par les presentes, la prise de possession physique de la parcelle de terrain 06-17 (NID 55181028) par la ville, des la soumission de I'indemnisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17(6) Heritiers de Thomas Bean Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU : I. que des offres de 1 385 $ et 7 051,25 $ soient faites aux heritiers de Thomas Bean, a titre de pleine indemnisation de leur interet dans les parcelles de terrain 06-19A (NID 55179998) et 06-19B (NID 55180004) respectives, indiquees sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation >> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 24 mars 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; lesquelles parcelles ont ete expropriees par The City of Saint John, Ie 30 mars 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande des parcelles determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que les montants susmentionnes, a savoir les sommes de 1 385 $ et 7 051,25 $, soient deposes a la Cour au profit des heritiers de Thomas Bean; iii. qu'une copie du rapport d'evaluation, prepare par David D. Babineau de deStecher Appraisals Ltd. et en fonction duquel une offre et sou mission ont ete faites, accompagne Ie paiement susmentionne depose a la Cour. Attendu que lesdites parcelles 06-19A (NID 55179998) et 06-19B (NID 55180004) ne sont pas occupees aux fins de la Loi sur I'expropriation, IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise, par les presentes, la prise de possession physique des parcelles de terrain 06-19A (NID 55179998) et 06-19B (NID 55180004) par la ville, des la soumission de I'indemnisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.17(7) Succession de Thomas Graham Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White D~Q(l1 II . (NID 55180020), indiquee sur Ie plan intitule Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Expropriation >> (plan d'arpentage accompagnant I'avis d'expropriation), date du 24 mars 2006 et certifie conforme par Hugues Surveys & Consultants Inc.; laquelle parcelle a ete expropriee par The City of Saint John, Ie 30 mars 2006, et dont Ie montant represente 125 % de la valeur marchande de la parcelle determinee par deStecher Appraisals Ltd.; II. que Ie montant susmentionne, a savoir la somme de 1 047,50 $, so it depose a la Cour au profit des heritiers de Thomas Graham; iii. qu'une copie du rapport d'evaluation, prepare par David D. Babineau de deStecher Appraisals Ltd. et en fonction duquel une offre et sou mission ont ete faites, accompagne Ie paiement susmentionne depose a la Cour. Attendu que ladite parcelle 06-10 (NID 55180020) n'est pas occupee aux fins de la Loi sur I'expropriation, IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise, par les presentes, la prise de possession physique de la parcelle de terrain 06-10 (NID 55180020) par la ville, des la sou mission de I'indemnisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Planning Advisory Committee - Manchester Estates Subdivision - 1040 Manawagonish Road and 1032 McCavour Drive On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that: 1. Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the proposed Manchester Estates Subdivision, as generally illustrated by the submitted site and elevation plans, including any necessary public street vesting in order to remove sidewalk encroachments, as well as to the vesting of any required municipal services or public utility easements. 2. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more subdivision agreements in order to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed drainage and site plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. 3. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of an agreement pursuant to Section 101 of the Community Planning Act between the City and the landowner that would: (a) Prohibit the construction of any individual driveway abutting a public street, provided such restriction does not prevent the construction of the proposed private street "Felix May Court" from abutting McCavour Drive; (b) The above-mentioned prohibition also be included in the restrictive covenants for each townhouse lot, as well as clearly indicated on all final subdivision plans for this proposed development; and (c) The Development Officer refuse to endorse any final subdivision plan for the creation of townhouse lots until this Agreement is registered in the Saint John Registry Office. 4. Common Council authorize cost sharing outside the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.1 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve Ie projet de lotissement Manchester Estates situe au 1040, chemin Manawagonish et au 1032, promenade McCavour Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU QUE: 1. Ie conseil communal approuve un ou plusieurs plans de lotissement, en une ou plusieurs phases, relativement au projet de lotissement Manchester Estates, comme Ie montre de maniere generale les plans de situation et d'elevation presentes, y compris toutes les devolutions relatives a I'agrandissement de rues publiques afin d'empecher I'empietement des trottoirs ainsi que la devolution de toutes les servitudes aux fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique exigees; 2. Ie conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature d'un ou de plusieurs contrats de lotissement afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris I'elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; 3. Ie conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature d'un contrat conclu entre la ville et Ie proprietaire foncier, en vertu de I'article 101 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, qui permettrait : a) d'interdire la construction de to ute entree individuelle attenante a une rue publique, pourvu qu'une telle restriction n'empeche pas la construction de la rue privee proposee, so it la << cour Felix May>>, de border la promenade McCavour; b) que I'interdiction susmentionnee so it egalement incluse dans les clauses restrictives relatives a chaque lotissement de maisons en rangee et soit clairement indiquee sur tous les plans de lotissement definitifs afferents a ce projet d'amenagement; c) que I'agent d'urbanisme refuse d'approuver tout plan de lotissement definitif afferent a la construction de lots de maisons en rangee jusqu'a ce que ce contrat soit depose au bureau de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John; 4. que Ie conseil communal autorise Ie partage des couts au-dela des limites du projet de lotissement, conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete concernant Ie lotissement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14.1 Letter Regarding Property on King Street On motion of Councillor Chang Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that letter from Bev Hanson objecting to signage on King Street, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises it I'approbation du conseil 14.1 Lettre concernant une propriete situee sur la rue King Proposition du conseiller Chang Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre re<;:ue de Bev Hanson, exprimant son opposition a la signalisation sur la rue King, soit acceptee a titre informatif. On motion of Councillor Chang Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a meeting to update Council on Vision 2015 activities be referred to the Clerk to schedule. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14.2 Vision 2015 Proposition du conseiller Chang Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la demande du personnel visant a presenter un compte rendu sur les activites du Comite sur la Vision 2015 au conseil soit transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de la date de presentation a I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14.3 Horst Sauerteig Council's Decision Concerning Brunswick Pipeline Project Consideration was given to a letter from Horst Sauerteig regarding the Emera Brunswick Pipeline Project. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Mayor present the City's submission before the National Energy Board hearing on the application for Emera Brunswick Pipeline Project to be held in the fall of 2006 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended to 10.30 p.m. consistent with the Procedural By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14.3 Decision du conseil par rapport it la lettre de Horst Sauerteig concernant Ie projet de gazoduc Brunswick Examen d'une lettre de Horst Sauerteig concernant Ie projet de la Emera Brunswick Pipeline. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie maire presente Ie memoire de la ville, quant a I'application du projet de la Emera Brunswick Pipeline, lors de I'audience de l'Office national de I'energie qui aura lieu a I'automne 2006. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la reunion so it prolongee jusqu'a 22 h 30, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding the new three-way stop sign on Douglas A venue at Bentley Street, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14.4 Nouveau panneau d'arret trois sens it I'intersection de I'avenue Douglas et de la rue Bentley Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general, relatif au nouveau panneau d'arret trois sens a I'intersection de I'avenue Douglas et de la rue Bentley, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Patty Higgins Request to Present to Council Regarding LNG Pipeline Through City On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the request from Patty Higgins to present to Council be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Hooton, and Councillors Chang and Chase voting 'nay'. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Demande de Patty Higgins visant it se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement au pipeline de GNL it travers la ville Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la demande de Patty Higgins, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, so it transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang et Chase votent contre la proposition. 15.2 Active Transportation Saint John - Request to Present On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Active Transportation Saint John requesting to present to Council be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.2 Demande soumise par Active Transportation Saint John en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre de demande re<;:ue de Active Tr::lne::nnrt::ltinn ~::Iint Inhn lIie::::Int il e::l'> nr~e::l'>ntl'>r rll'>lI::1nt II'> rnne::l'>il e::nit tr::lne::mie::l'> ::III 15.3 Proposed Renaming of Pedway between Brunswick Square and City Market On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Edis Flewwelling suggesting the naming of the Pedway between Brunswick Square and the City Market be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.3 Projet de changement du nom du reseau pietonnier entre Ie Brunswick Square et Ie marche municipal Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre re<;:ue de Edis Flewweling, suggerant Ie changement du nom du reseau pietonnier entre Ie Brunswick Square et Ie marche municipal, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.4 Request for Funding from Latimore Lake and Area Community Association On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the request from Latimore Lake and Area Community Association requesting funding in the amount of $5000. for the development of a playground be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.4 Demande de financement de l'Association de la collectivite de la region du lac Latimore Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la demande de l'Association de la collectivite de la region du lac Latimore, relative au financement d'un montant de 5 000 $ destine a I'amenagement d'un terrain de jeux, soit approuvee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. 16. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 15. Mayor/maire Common Clerk/greffier communal Common Clerk's Office Bureau du greffier communal EO. Box/C.P. 1971 Saint John, NBjN.-B. Canada E2L 411 www.saintjohn.ca The City of Saint John July 4, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane And Councillors Your Worship and Councillors SUBJECT: Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 76 Coburg Street A Public Presentation was made on May 23, 2006 of a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A and 2C of the Plan from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 860 square metres located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 00015545, and add the same parcel to the list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28. to permit re-zoning of the land from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-2" General Business as requested by Zed and Company. The required advertising has been completed, and attached you will find a copy of the application, public notice and insertion order of the proposed municipal plan amendment. No written objections to the proposed re-zoning have been received. If Council wishes, it may choose to refer the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, or not to proceed with the proposed amendment process, and adopt a resolution to deny the application and receive the attached documentation for information. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Gormle Assistant Common Clerk Attachment ,J I ~ Application for a Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Demande de modification au plan municipal et a l'arrete sur Ie zonage Applicant Related Information I Renseignements sur Ie demandeur Name of Applicant/Nom du demandeur Zed and Cornoan v Mailing Address of applicant / Addresse postale du demandeur 1 5 Ma r k e t S qua r e Saint Johnl NB Postal Code I Code postal E 2 LIE 8 Telephone Number / Numero de telephone Home / Domicile Work /Travail 506-634 -0800 Fax Number I Numero de telecopieur '10n-n14-7Q1R Name of Property Owner (if different) / Nom du proprietaire (si different) T err a nee Mo s e s Address I Aclresse 7 6 Cob u r g S t r e e t. Sa i n t J 0 h n. N B Postal Code I Code postal: F? T. ':l, T 7 Property Information I Renseignements sur la propriete Location I Emplacement 76 Civic # I No de voirie Coburg Street Street I Rue 15545 PID INIP Lot Area I Superficie du lot 860 s q ill ( 9 . 257 s q f t J Street Frontage I Fa9ade sur rue 69' Cob u r g 94 ' Pad doc k Existing Use of Property I Utilisation actuelle de la propriete Res ide n t i a 1 3 Un ita par t rn en t s Present Municipal Plan Land Use Designation Designation actuel de utilization desterres sur Ie plan municipal Med i urn De os i t y Res i de n t ia 1 Present Zoning I Zonage actuel RM-l F Amendments Requested I Modifications dcmandccs Municipal!'lan I Plan lllunicip<I[ [~ Change Land Use Designation to I Modifier la designation de I'utilisation des terres a ADD r 0 v e d romrnerrial Deu~loprnent and/or / au [OJ Text Am~ndJl1ent (indicate particulars on attachment) I Modification du texte (indiquez les details en annexe) Zoning By-Iaw/ Arrete sur Ie Zonagc [Xl Change Zoning to I Modification du zonage a _12- 2 and/or I au [] Text Amendment (indicate particul<lrs on attachment) I ModifIcation due texte (indiquez les details en annexe) Development Proposal! Proposition d'amenagement Description of Proposal I Description de la proposition law office Dlus two residential apartments You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates your proposal. You may also provide photographs, building plans, elevation drawings and any other form of information. The plan must show the dimensions of the property, the /Qcation of all buildings, driveways, parking areas, landscaping and signs. It is important that the distance between the property boundary and buildings are shown. Vous devez fo urn ir un plan du site a l'echelJe il/ustrant votre proposition. Vous pouvez egalement foumir des photographies, des plans de batiment, des dessins de plan d'elevation et toute autre forme de renseignement. Le plan doit indiquer les dimensions de fa proprlete, /'emplacement de la totalite des bd/iments, des allees, des aires de stationnement, des amenagements paysagers et des panneaux de signalisation. II est important d'indiquer /a distance entre les limites de la propriete et les bdtiments. Provide reasons wby these amendments should be approved. I Foumir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait etre approuvees. Please see attached Schedule A Provide any other information about your proposal that would be helpful! Foumir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait ~tre utile. ~~YZrX~ Date 7.. 0 ~~ z.... 00 ("p IX] $400 Application Fee Enclosed I Ci-joint les frais de demande de 400 $ Signature of Applicant! Signature du demandeur Si vous n'etes pas Ie proprietaire du te"ain en question, veui/lez obtenir la signature du proprietaire dans la partie ci-dessous. La signature du proprietaire autorisant Ie traitement de /a presente demande pour que cette derntere l1it e:wminee par Ie consei/ communal. x.~ / Ilj~_. , "'---..1 ' L4 Date: -1- () ~"""LCD Co If you are not the owner of the land in question please have the Qwner sign below. The signature of the owner is authorizing this application to proceed for consideration by Common Council. SignatUre of Owner (if applicable) Signature due proprietaire (s'il y a lieu) SCHEDULE "A" The applicant, Zed & Company, respectfully requests a rezoning of the property located at 76 Coburg Street, and submits the following points for consi derati on: The applicant, after the purchase of the property, plans to invest thousands of dollars in the uptown City of Saint John by rehabilitating the highly visible property at 76 Coburg Street. Zed & Company is a locally owned law firm established 31 years ago with plans on remaining in business permanently in the City of Saint John. By owning its own building, Zed & Company is guaranteeing the firm~ long term viability and longevity in the City. It makes good economic sense for Zed & Company to invest in its own building in the long-term. Zed & Company Law Offices must be located in the uptown area because the Courts, Service New Brunswick, the Registry Office, the banks, and the vast majority of Saint John lawyers are all located uptown. A major complaint of Zed & Company's clients is the lack of available parking in its current location. The property at 76 Coburg Street has ample off-street parking. Another complaint expressed by many of Zed & Company's clients is their fear of heights and the fear of using an elevator. Both of these complaints will be eliminated by relocating to the Coburg Street location with ground floor accessibility. Another common problem for lawyers is the lack of storage room for files and the associated cost of securely storing files. Zed & Company's file storage challenge would be effectively addressed and resolved at the Coburg Street property location which has a large dry and secure basement. Strictly speaking the property at 76 Coburg Street is currently zoned as residential. By changing the zoning to B2 and allowing Zed & Company to establish its offices at 76 Coburg Street, the City would not be changing the nature of the street. Currently Coburg Street is one of the busiest streets in the City of Saint John. There are several Doctors' offices, insurance offices, a church, a school, a clothing store, and even a law office on the corner of Coburg and Carleton Streets. By changing the zoning it would not set a precedent because the City of Saint John has already approved a rezoning application on Coburg Street where Chipman Hills Suites is currently located. Approving the rezoning will not alter the character of the building at 76 Coburg Street. The building presently consists of two small apartments and one large four bedroom home. The current owner and his family have owned the property for approximately 45 years. The owner, Mr. Moses, is a single man without children and the property is too large and expensive for him to maintain. Mr. Moses would be pleased if the City of Saint John approved the rezoning, as selling the property to Zed & Company would keep the property in the family. Mr. Moses does not want his family home to be converted into another Coburg Street rooming house nor cut up into small apartments. He does not want the interior structure to be altered, thereby losing the integrity and heritage forever. Zed & Company would completely restore the building's interior ceilings, walls and floors, to their once grand state while bringing the plumbing and electrical components up to code. The 76 Coburg Street property is located on the comer of Paddock and Coburg Streets, at the top of Garden Street, and that is exactly what Zed & Company proposes to create - a beautiful garden on the corner thereby enhancing the busy intersection and in keeping with the residential character of the neighborhood. Zed & Company will keep the two residential apartments in the building, which will not be converted into office space. Zed & Company is in business not only to provide a living to its owner and employees, but to provide valuable legal services to the people of Saint John at reasonable tees. By approving the rezoning Zed & Company will be able to keep its overhead costs down and pass on its savings to the people of Saint John. Assessment Data: Page 1 of 1 PAN Information PAN: 1634454 Status: Open Assessed Owner(s): MOSES/TERRANCE GEORGE Mailing Address: 76 COBURG 5T SAINT JOHN NB Assessment Year: 2006 Postal Code: E2l 3J7 Current Assessment: $125/700 Current Levy: $2,865.81 Location: 76 COBURG ST County: St. John Property Description: 3 FMLY HOUSE/GAR & LOT Tax Class; Fully Taxable Property Type Code: 120 Property Type Name: Residential Improved Taxing Authority Code: 550 Neighborhood Code: 22 Taxing Authority City of/Cite de Saint John Neighborhood KING ST EAST-NORTH BET. Description: Description: COBURG "&" C.BAY Sequence Number: MOOl Sub Unit: 0 Ha rmon ization: COMPLETED (One to one match Farm Land Identification No of parcels) Program: PIO: QQOl~S4:;;.. PID (2nd): More PID(s): No Back. Horne. Help. Pcoblem Report https://planet.snb.caIPLANETDB/patsOO 1 $pan.queryview?P ~ PAN =01634454& browser _ typ... 4/19/06 A. 4T 'c::-er/~~ '.l,,:lt, .c//7c.-~--' ....J-: .. i~" . ....., -. .... ~ " ....'u ( . :j\,~;;it~1~~r~~~lff#fll~:~~~y.;fr'?... '. ;~t~t~~~~~'~~iil~,~. . " , . ',~ -., .~ -:~ . :.,: .' ' ~. - ~ '. II ~ , ". . " .. . ,'," .~-. ". .,~' ,,{""'>~ ; ".~' . . - -, OJ: '.;;" 'l .','~ "~~~/:~."~;<~'/ "'", ." i... " ," ~ . .' 'I~ ~'. ~ .' ,. . ',~':...:."" . I -.." ; City of Saint John INTERNAL INSERjTION ORDER Special Instructions (if any): For City of Saint John use only: Bud et Number: 11008014422010 De artment: Common Clerk's Office Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506 658-2862 Newspaper Insertfon Dates (Check as applicable) (SJT J= Saint John Te~egraph Journal) .. SJT J City Information Ad Date(s): 1juesday, May 9,2006 .. SJT J Independent Placement ., SJT J Classifieds Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bo d in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) ; i Section Headline: D General Notice D Tender D Proposal 1m Public Notice ! Sub-Headline (if applicable): Text: INSERT A TT~CHED Call to Action: 1. Patrick Woods, Common Cled i/Greffier communal Contact: IT elephone: (506) 658-2862 PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE:76COBURGSTREET Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would: 1. Redesignate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 860 square metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 00015545. 2. Add the following to the list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28: "p) a parcel of land with an area of approximately 860 square metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 00015545." A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of Common Council on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 in the Council Chamber, Lobby Level, City Hall. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit rezoning of the land from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business and the subsequent establishment of a business office within the existing building. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of the undersigned, by June 22, 2006. Enquiries may be made at the office of the Common Clerk or Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk City of Saint John P. O. Box 1971 , , ; ~ROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN : MUNICIPAL OBJET: 76, RUE eOBURG Av~s public est donne, par 11'1 presente, que Ie coJseil communal de The City of Saint John a ]'i~tention d'etudier la modification du plan d'atnenagement municipal camme suit: 1. ila reclassification, a I'annexe 2-A et 2-C du plan d'~ne parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 86~ metres caTrl~s, situee au 76, rue Coburg, et poJttant]e NID 00015545, de zone residentielle de de~site moyenne a zone d'amenagement cOlnmercial approuve. 2. I]'ajout de 11'1 parcelle de terrain suivante a ]1'1 liste de~ 'amenagements commerciaux approuves a I' alinea 2.4.6.28 : :(Cp) une parcelle de terrain dlune superficie id'environ 860 metres carn!:s, situee au 76, rue iCbburg, et portant Ie NID 00015545. )) unie. presentation publique du projet de mddification aura lieu lors de la reunion ordinaire du ! conseil communal Ie mardi 23 mai 2006 dans la isalle du conseil, au niveau du hall d'entree, a l'h~t~1 de ville. ! i R4ISON DE LA MODIFICATION: pefniettre Ie rezonage du terrain afin de faire passer la ~~signation s'y rapportant de zone d'6dification de i liogements multiples sur terrain intercalaire <( R-M-IF >> a zone commerciale genera]e << B-2 >), et petfrnettre l'amemagement d'un bureau d'affaires a ]'i~terieur du batiment existant. ; Ve~iI11ez faire part au consei] par ecrit de vos ob~e~tions au projet de modification au plus tard Ie 22ljuin 2006 a ['attention du soussigne. Pour toute de~ande de renseignements, veuillez cammuniquer av~c Ie bureau du greffier communal ou Ie bureau de i l'urbanisme et du developpement a l'hOtel de vmeau 15, Market Square, Saint John, N.-B., entre 8 11 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jo~rs feries. J. fafrick Woods, Greffier communal Ci~ lof Saint John C. p~ 1971 Saint John, N.B. EZL 4L1 658-2862 Saiht~John, N.-B. EZt ~Ll 65~ 2862 I PROPOSED MUNICIPAL pt~ AMENDMENT RE: 76 COBURGISTREET Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council f The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which w ulld: 1. Redesignate on Schedule 2-A and 2-C of the Plan, <)1m Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an are of approximately 860 square metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 0 015545. 2. Add the following to the list of Approved Commercia Oevelopments in sub-section 2.4.6.28: "p) a parcel of land with an area of approximately 8 0 isquare metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 00015545." A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of Common Council on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 in the Council Cham ~r, Lobby Level, City Hall. I I REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit rezoning of the land from "RM-lF" Multiple ,sidentiallnfill to "B-2" General Business and the subsequent establishment of a business office within h~ existing building. I Written objections to the proposed amendment may be ~de to the Council, in care of the undersigned, by June 22, 2006. Enquiries may be made at the f Ice of the Common Clerk or Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John . .B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays except d~ I I J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk City of Saint John P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, N .B. E2L 4LI 658-2862 I [ I I i I ----------------------------------- 1----------------------------- PROJET DE MODIFICATION ~ PLAN MUNICIPAL OBJET: 76, RUE 10BURG Avis public est donne, par la presente, que Ie conseil c munal de The City of Saint John a I'intention d'etudier la modification du plan d'amenagement munici I comme suit: I. la reclassification, it I'annexe 2-A et 2-C du plan d'u parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 860 metres carres, situee au 76, rue Coburg, et portant Ie ID 00015545, de zone residentielle de densite moyenne it zone d'amenagement commercial approuve. I 2. I'ajout de la parcelle de terrain suivante a ]a liste des ~enagements commerciaux approuves a l'alinea 2.4.6.28 : I I i , (< p) une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'enviro 860 metres carres, situee au 76, rue Coburg, et portant Ie NID 00015545. >> I One presentation publique du projet de modification a r lieu lors de la reunion ordinaire du conseil communal Ie mardi 23 mai 2006 dans la salle du conseil, a niveau du hall d'entree, a l'hotel de ville. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre Ie rezonage du terrain afin de faire passer la de i ation s'y rapportant de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM.IF )) a 0 e commerciale generale << B-2 >>, et permettre l'amemagement d'un bureau d'affaires a I'interieur du bii i ent existant. Veuillez faire part au conseil par ecrit de vos objectio s au projet de modification au plus tard Ie 22 juin 2006 a I'attention du soussigne. Pour toute demand e renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Ie bureau du greffier communal ou Ie bureau de I'urbani e et du developpement a l'h6tel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John, N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 d lundi au vendredi, sauflesjours feries. J. Patrick Woods, Greffier communal City of Saint John C. P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. E2L 4Ll 658 2862 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 105-_ ALA W TO AMEND THE MUNlCIP AL PLAN BY-LAW ARRtTE NQ C.P. 105. TE MODIFIANT L' AR:R.ETE LATIF AU PLAN MUNICIPAL Be it enacted by The City of Saint Lars d'une reunion du conseil John in Common Council convened, as co unal, The City of Saint John a edicte follows: ce q i suit; The Municipal Plan By-law of The City of Saint John enacted on the 3rd day of January, A.D. 2006 is amended by: 1 Amending Schedule 2.A and 2-C, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 860 square metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being PID Number 00015545, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification; 2 Adding the following to the list of 2 Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28: lOp) a parcel of land with an area of approximately 860 square metres, located at 76 Coburg Street, also identified as being Pill N umber 00015545," - aU as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by: Mayor/Maire L'arrete relatif au plan municipal de City of Saint John decrete Ie ier 2006 est modifie par : 1 la modification de I'annexe 2-A et 2- ,re lative au plan d'utilisation future des te e, afin de faire passer la designation d' n parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d' n iron 860 metres carres, situee au 76, ru oburg, et paTtant Ie NID 00015545, de zo e residentielle de densite moyenne It e d'amenagement commercial r uve; I' ajout de la parcelle de terrain te It la liste .des amenagements approuves it I'alinea (<) une parcelle de terrain d'une su e fide d' environ 860 metres carres, si ' au 76, rue Coburg, et portant Ie NID o 0 5545.>> - t u es les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie pI n ci-joint et font partie du present a fJ 01 DE QUO!, The City of Saint John a Ii t apposer son sceau communal sur Ie pr's nt arrete Ie 2006, avec les si tures suivantes ; First Reading Second Reading. Third Reading - iere lecture u ieme lecture T oi iern e lecture er communal Fundy Bay Festival Inc. P.o. Box 27025 RPO Manawagonish Saint John, N.D. E2M 588 (506) 650-0963 temp. fbf@nb.sVInDatico.ca June 26th, 2006 Mayor and Common Council 8th Floor City Hall Saint John, N.B. Your Worship and Councill As you are aware the Fundy B~ Festival will take place in Saint John this year from September 21 $t/06 to September 24 /06. One of the venues we are looking to use is King Street East between Sydney and Cannarthen Street. This we will be using for our MAIN STAGE events. I have been in touch with the Parking Commission and Sgt. Crowley of the Police Force in regards to time and usage of the street. We would like permission from you to let us have street vendors during this time. Some of the vendors would be our entertainers to sell their cd's and maybe a food vendor or two. We would also have tables set up for Aboriginal and Multicultural heritage information. Any and all debris will be cleaned up and put back to original state as agreed by us with the parking commission. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Fred Little ~ See/Treasure Fundy Bay Festival The Mayor and Council Cit}' of Saint John June 11, 2006 I am writing this letter concerning the work that has been going on in relation to the gas pipeline along Manawagonish Rd. and the damage that has been done to the sidevvalk in tront otmy home at 1852 Manawagonish Road As you are aware this street is one of the heaviest traveled streets in the west side of the city and a main access for business travel to the outskirts of the city and beyond. I am also sending pictures of this damage showing large sections 01 sidewalk that has been ripped up and or 4amaged and as yet repaired. It needs to be pointed out that this sidewalk borders two major sub divisions in the west side and is used every day by a number of \-vomen pushing baby' carriages and guiding small children to and from the pumpkin patch and because of the damage to this sidewalk are skirting this area and are pushing there baby carriages on the side of the street in a effort to avoid this damage It goes without saying that this now causes a safety concern not only with the people that live in this area, but to the city itself I am requesting tlrrough thi., letter that the city works dept. take over the rcpairs of this section of sidewalk to make sure that the damaged sections of sidewalk arc replaced as it is my fear that those responsible will only try to cover up these problems and the real damage ",ill then become the responsibility of the city in the neat' future. y ours tru~1 J / f/J JJ (!f~ f ' Michael Haynes ~ 1852 Manawagonish Rd Saint John N.B E2m3y5 672-0825 t. /f~ f1 t .'~; \; ~' . n 6,4 ~~ J3~~~ ~j}~ Cp(.a. 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'~~cL ~./JL ~ ' ~ ~..,...L# ()~ ~ e-t-<.. zk ~V . .~~~~~-d-~~~~ ~~. · l~~~~~~ ~~ ~-f~~~~ ~~'/<" ~_~ ~~ h..5, f). ~ f~ ~ r~ __<Jec.-~ ~. ~~ x-'~ Y~MJ~~a~~ ~e.~ ~a~~ ~~~~-c-~.:L ~~o ~~...c..-4 ~~ ~~~~. ~ . ~. ~ h.fJ-f- ~. ~. ...-tA-d. ~ ~<-?C-.r ~~~~:~' ~ '~.J't?' ~~er-__.P'~ "~<97"~~.:e-~~ -L--d~ .~~~~ . ~ ~c~)~~.~.~~..~~ ~d~~~'~~~ ' ~~ ~~~. .~. .~; Jdh~~ "-r~~~.Jr~, ~~~. ~~-~.:e~~ a..ee~ ~~~~~~~, , J~~~~ M & C - 2006-182 June 30, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: SUBJECT SALE OF LANDS - LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS BACKGROUND: In January of2004, Common Council resolved to sell the former DV A (Department of Veteran Affairs) lands in Lakeview Heights to North Star Holdings for $75,500.00 within 90 days of the closure of the street right of ways within the larger parcel. The closing date of the transaction was delayed at the request of the Purchaser with assent of Council on two occasions. The most recent closing date of June 15, 2006 has passed and the transaction has not yet been completed. The purchaser is now prepared to finalize the transfer on or before July 31, 2006. RECOMMENDATION: 1. It is recommended that The City of Saint John sell PID Numbers 55167605,55167613,55158760,55167597,55167571, and 55167589, being the fonner DV A lands and undeveloped portion of streets bisecting the said lands, as generally shown on the submitted plan, to North Star Holdings Ltd. for $75,500.00 (plus HST, if applicable), less all land required to buffer the City's water tank (as determined by the City); and further that: RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 2 a) the sale be in accordance with the terms and conditions in Proposal Call 03-2, save and except the first line in Paragraph 4 of Section 4 in the aforesaid Proposal Call; b) that the closing date be on or before July 31, 2006; c) the sale be subject to a 15 metre wide::l: right-of-way from Willie Avenue to the water tank, as generally shown on the submitted plan; d) that the bid deposit of $3,775.00 form part of the purchase price; and e) that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents. 2. It is further recommended that Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced subdivision plan of Lot 04-01 of the Golden, Huxtable and White subdivision and to any required municipal services easements. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, c.A. City Manager BUll RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 3 Planning and Development Real Estate Services ~ The above is an illustration of the generClllocation and configuration of the former DVA lands and portions of undeveloped streets situated In Lakewood Heights. PID: Various Pan: Address: Date: RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 iJ-ft~tll frljil IUI1l l'lt"d< ,~~li~ l'~lt 1 If 'l.!l~ ~ "~I ~ J ,'M~ -;}h- r 'l~ I ~11'i 1 !~;~~i [ hi t ',!h [I] ~11 Hi r {t1 ~~I it Ii :11 ( i1'~ 'l~ . ! I I ! 111 ~ t , Ii' 7\' /~J ; Jl I; ~~ ~~ ....~i':~ ""'l;:_~ ~ CD ' ~ 1. .: j ~ n ~r 1 ~J ,<:r - 1;i !! 1:d:~ I~ ~r t~! iLIIP'I:lF t1. ~i~ ;.:~ ~ 't .-a. 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",to I.i I l It III !11!lin'minIJWlr[ti~ Ji :1!MliWl!"lllll' d.ltl! fii}lrW;!.!iJilrH ~!JI!iJJil !il hrH if ~idJj I! !U!~ !d::;f, \ l~~ I" M & C - 2006 - 191 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Release of Municipal Services Easement Lot 05-04A, Depot Court (PID 55174304) BACKGROUND: On January 31, 2005, Common Council assented to the subdivision of the Depot Court area with respect to the widening of the Westmorland Road public street right-of-way, the proposed new cul-de-sac street (Depot Court) and any required municipal services easements and public utility easements. The subdivision plan was subsequently approved in March 2005 and filed in the Registry Office. Subsequent to the approval and filing of the initial subdivision plan, an amending plan was approved and filed that increased the width of portions of the municipal services easements over Lot 05-03 and Lot 05-04. This change was made as a result of more detailed servicing plans having been prepared. ANALYSIS: The owner of Lot 05-04A, Horizon Management Ltd., has now requested that the City release a portion of the originally vested municipal services easement on Lot 05-04A that is no longer needed by the City. The portion to be released mns along the Westmorland Road frontage and the southwest side lot line of Lot 05-04A, as shown in cross-hatching on the attached photo-reduced copy of the subdivision plan. The release of this portion of the easement is possible because of the increased width of that portion of the easement located between the Home Depot propeliy (Lot 05-02) and Lot 05-04A. The Municipal Operations and Engineering Department has indicated its agreement with the property-owner's request. RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the attached Partial Release of Easement with respect to Lot 05-04A, Depot Court (PID 55174034). Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, c.A. City Manager JRB/r RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 3 PARTIAL RELEASE OF [ASEMENT Parcelldcmi tier of Parcd Released: rID 55)74304 Rdeasor~ THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN 15 lI.farkel Square Saintlohn, NB E2L lE8 Releasee: HORIZON MANAGEMENT LIMITED 479 Rothesay Avenue Saint John, NB E.lL 4G7 The Releasor releases the specitled parcel [roln that portiun uf the v.'1unicipttl S~rvir;t:s Easemt:lll shown all SubdivisiorL Plan Horizon Manllgt:mt:1ll Limiled Subdivision regislen:d in the Land Titles Otllce for wt: Count)' of Saint John QIl March 11. 2005 .is No. 19968743 running along WestmQrlalld Road and along the: northwesterly side l)f Lot 05.04 as s]lown 011 said Plan No. 19968743 to the. southeaslerly side of the Municipal St:rvices Easement shown on Amending Subdivision Plan Horizon Management Limited Subdivision regrstercti-in lhe Land Titles Office for the County of Saint John on August 31, 2005 as No. 20879574, the said area of the said Municipal Services Easement to be released sho\'.m cross.h~tlched-~ on the reduction cop}' of silid Plan No. 20879574 attached hereto as Schedule "A". DATE DECEMBER ,2005. THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN by: i\'1nyor: N. M. r..kFarlane and: Common Clerk: J. Patrick Wood::; Common Counci! Resolution: December ,2005. RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 4 SCIIF.IlUl.E ~A" .. ............ '-.. -.. ~_.. . I :rr--=-=:..:....:: -:;-;. "':;t .;-"~""'=':'. 11..._-._..-..............- ............ I'~-:::::.:::~- ~;_- -1----------,"-""-- - - "'- ,. ~ ,.... __..-.....1_ 101.-..... .~ ~ I,!!/ ~ .:.. ~./,'1 / "" 1>.})~'Jili '-<.f l,j II )-~.f. I .~ ill ~ . "- I~:l/ \" "- I.,.... ....,,~ ..r,.~~/ i;o.........~ I .. ....~...,'- /? ~.~," ~/ '''T_'~''- f "\1.. v.... ..... .......... ..... .' - .....__11..-,' 1.Wil1Xt-t;J1 // II' I I 1/ / /I 11 / It 1/1 r--...... I Ijf / --<.., ............ 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W..I"'"..l....a ~""~ , c.!r ~r 5<1;01 J...... , ~...1 .John C~....,~.; 9runn.id "1-"3-00n .~~ '":.':l~--"'-'. a..:L ..-~ ~ejf~~ ~ ~-- --=.'..;..:-:......~:- ~ l._~.'=.~ ~ .....'>00 ... --......-... - """" -, .- .-.' RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 5 Fo...m 45 AFFIDA vrr 01<' CORPORATE EXl<:CUTION LClncl Titlt'3 Ac(, S.N.B. 1981, c.L-LI, s.S5 J)t:ponent: Office Held by Deponent Corporation: Olller Officer Who Executed dIe Inslrumcnt: Offi~e Held by Other OlTict:r Who Executed the lnstrurm::nt: Place of Ex.l.'f;ution: Date of Execution: [. the lk:ponent, make oalh and ~ay: J_ Patrick Wornl~ l:'i Markel SqLlare Saint Jonn. NB ElL lEH Common Clerk THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN N.M. McFarl~lnc 1 j. Market Square Saim John, N13 1;2'- I E8 Mayor SaInt John, NB DECEMBER ,2005 I. That I hold the office spcci.ficd above in the corporation specified abo\'It, and am authorized 10 make this affidavLI and have personal knowled~c of lbe manel's hereinafter deposed to; 2. That th~ attached instrument WWi executed by me ant.l the other offi~er :5pt.'Cilicd abuve, us the onken; duly <l\..lthorir.ed to exccllI!; tht: instrument on behntf of Ene cmpormion; 3. Tbat the commOn. seal ofthc corporation was affixed to the instmment by order of the Common Council of the corporation; 4. lnat the in:;trunlent W<lS c;>;;:r;~uted at the place and OIl the date specified above:; ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ... .uu."....... __. _____............ ___ ---. .-......... n'.'''' ) ) ) SWORN TO at SainI John. New Brunswick on DECEMBER A.D. 2005. BEFORE ME: COi\H".USSlONER OF OATHS Bcit1g a SQhcilOr J. PATRICK WOODS M & C - 2006 - 188 June 30, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Assent of Public Utility Easements 400 Hillcrest Road ANALYSIS: On October 12, 2004 Common Council favourably considered a subdivision proposal involving the creation of six new unserviced residential lots along Hillcrest Road (see attachments). At that time the Developer was only seeking acceptance from Council of cash-in-lieu for the required Land for Public Purposes dedication. Since that time Saint John Energy has informed the Developer that they require public utility easements for this subdivision development. This request was not known at the time when the application was initially considered by the City. While the utility company was prepared to allow for the creation of two of these lots (Lots 3 & 6) earlier this year, they are now insisting on easements for the remaining lots. As the Community Planning Act does not require a recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee in order to assent to public utility easements, and given the nature of this application, no Committee involvement or further public notification has been considered. Approval of any necessary public utility easements regarding the Hillcrest Lake Estates Subdivision is recommended. RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council assent to the attached photo-reduced Hillcrest Lake Estates Subdivision with respect to any necessary public utility easements. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, c.A. City Manager MRO/m Project No. 04-276 RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/URBAN1SME ET DEVELOPPEMENT ~(lY/! ~\ \. \\:)~\/)\ .f "..--- . \ \ 'J). ("'"- \ lV ,/ '\ \/--- \:"/ '. ...' \ "I' '\ \k ~ /./ \ --.. ..,.....~\ {../)\\/ /' , /::/m \/.........-..--..."" \~\~1\\n.. .,.., ..,.;:"~ .......,.....~- ..' \ ---------.... \ .=.).-<( \ \ K' ,z\\ \\. I. 1<<'1 )- ~-/"---;;---~-". .r~rO~Lr\ld}~~I::.:l:~. ~\,~y~---::c~ ~-JJ I,J, ~.-:? -~ /~\,/ ~-1_\ I. \ \ \ \~\ \ k<;.1 "\ 'l'.1 \ '(, \ \, . \\\ \\. \ \\ - \ \ \ \ \ \, -, \ \\ ~".l, \\\\\\ \\ ' \ \ \ ,; \ \ \ \. \ \ \ \ \ ~ \ \ \ \ '\\. \\. \\\ \\\\J\ \ \ /" .--.-/ Subject Site/site en question: '" PID(s)/NIP(s): 00312074 (portion thereof I partie du) ~ Location: 400 ch. Hillcrest Rd. Date: June~ujn 29,2006 Scalefechelte: Not to SC8le/Pas a t'echelle RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 4 U'l - ~Ij ~ ~ I:; 16 ~ ~ <l. . 5 ' i- z:. ,,~~ ~ 7 ~J~ '1 ~~; uI (I n1 2,'-' pr ~~, <i. :;r <! ~ ~ ~ J....J cr--):;ttz fL. Z [i :z f- g J III uJl/l'J}f-iJl.aii )111_";> Q~''j - r:i > is ~ ~ : 01 1:., -t(O-,i:~- .. ..... 0 \J . I" f-.Jll.l)-1j- ]:J.....JI-~~..i ~I----~'J~ ~:rIJl1.U~~.) . . \ c:v ,--<, -/ ------ ~ ,.-~ (~.:. l June 5, 2006 Your Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Common Council Saint John, New Brunswick I am writing to inform you of the newly formed Village Neighbourhood Association. We are one of five neighbourhoods in Saint John that has been identified as a neighbourhood under stress due to the high concentration of poverty. A few facts might provide you with a picture of our neighbourhood: · The percent of single mother families in the Crown Street area is double the Saint John average. All other areas of our neighbourhood have very few children. · Our incidence of low-income households is double the Saint John average. · While most households are funded by an employed breadwinner, most households are significantly below the Saint John average income and the LlCO of $22,000. We are the working poor. · Only 8% of our properties are owner occupied. · Our homes are old -~ 90% were built before 1970; 54% were bum before 1940 Our issues are neither surprising nor rocket-science to fix. Our issues are found in the roots of neglect, poverty and silence. We are finding our voice! We would like to make a presentation to Common Council regarding the issues we are working on in an effort to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhood. We cannot raise the standard by ourselves - we require the attention and services of several commissions and city staff. We have had some successes in The Village in working with the Police and area agencies and would like to build on this model. We look forward to the support of the City Departments and Commissions as the "Village Association" works to raise the standard in our neighbourhood. Please advise of a suitable time for speaking with the Council. Sincerely, (ecelv~J ~~ e~ Cony G. Brienza Facilitator, Village Association 36 Richmond Street 635-5827 ....;", !lIIl ~~ii~~J:':',;i~.i",:,-.:.r~::,"< -.'''''''. ''',"""--,,,-. The Village N eighbourhood Association . IIii ".... Who we are and how we came together ... ...Out of the efforts ofSTAC Our issues are bigger and more than the street sex trade Our issues are neither surprising nor rocket-science to fix Our issues are found in the roots of neglect. poverty and silence. ... We are finding our voice 2 1 .. iii Our Mission is to create and maintain an environment that is clean. safe. respectful and caring. Your Mission is to serve our city with pride, to provide our citizens with quality service and to contribute to the overall economic and social we-being of Saint John. Our Objectives: 1. To make the neighbourhood safe and respec(fulfor residents. 2. To establish a caring and identifiable neighbourhood. A neighbourhood that is safe, clean, comfortable and unique. 3. To increase property values by creating a family friendly community. 3 . . Our Strategy: · Make our aims known to all local residents, businesses, agencies, property owners and landlords. .. . Inform, publicly, the street sex and drug trade that we do not appreciate and will not tolerate their business in our neighbourhood. · Create "events" that will call attention to our aims and spread the feeling of a friendly, proud, respectful neighbourhood. · Be vocal, clear and consistent to City government, the Police. MLAs and the press regarding what we expect as a neighbourhood, where things can be improved, and how they can help. 4 2 't. . IIIlII Demographic info 5 We have more than double the percent of single mother families in the Crown Street area Single Mother Families 50%-"469~___.- 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Waterloo City of SJ Cliff Richmond Station District 8 3 . 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% -... 5% ~-. 0% . II We have very few youngsters re~'iding in our neighbourhood yet serve as home to the Boys and Girls Club, Teen Resource Centre, First Steps and Prince Charles School Residents Under 15 Years Old 25% Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Waterloo City ofSJ Cliff Richmond Station District ::' i::: :~71: "'''"'"'" ., ~ Waterloo-Cliff and Carleton-Station have severe short term residency 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% % of Long Term Residents (More than 5 Years) 42% 44% .-- Crown Waterloo-Cliff Waterloo- Richmond Carleton- Station Waterloo District 7 8 4 :,. We are part of the city migration, a stopping-of/place rather than a place to call home Residency Profile o Resident Mxe Than 5 Years E:I ResKlents nigrating into city 0 Residents rroving within city 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 44% 49% 52% 53% 65% 0% 42% ___,_ 44% Crow n Waterloo-a~f Waterloo- Carleton-Station Waterloo Dstrict Richrrond i . Most households are funded by one or more employed bread winners. Family Funding Source o ~Ioyment income D Government transfer payments 0 Other -- 76.7 69.9 60.3 58.7 56.8 Crow n Waterloo-Cliff Waterloo- Carleton - Waterloo City of SJ Richmond Station Cls trict 10 5 :.. iI $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 " '!I",""",;~~Z~i:~: :::t-:: ~"T!~HM ,""'1~;t>\:~,:;::,; \.:: We are the working poor. Most household~' are significantly below the Saint John average income and the LIeO poverty level of $22,000. Median Household Income ------..--...----,-s5;33e:oO" Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Waterloo CityofSJ Cliff Richmond Station District 11 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Our incidence of low income households is double the Saint John average. Incidence Low Income Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Waterloo City of SJ Cliff Richmond Station District 12 6 ". "~I :;:"jf , II . 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40%----- 30% 20% 10% 0% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% DHi -"i!fi::!:!!iiis; Only 8% of our properties are owner occupied. Dwellings Rented Crown Water1oo- Waterloo- Cliff Richmond Waterloo City of SJ District Carleton- Station 13 41 % of our households suffer from "rent poverty" Households Exceeding 30%of Income on Gross Rent 0% Crown Waterloo- Waterloo" Cliff Richmond Carleton- Station Waterloo District City of SJ 14 7 Our property is old - 90% was built before 1970 54% was built before 1940 Age of Property o Before 1946 eJ 1946-1970 0 After 1970 100% 80% 60% 40% 0% CroW1 (295) Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Cliff (210) Richmond Station (210) (295) Waterloo District (1010) City of SJ 15 ~ ~~~#~t;/i::~~:'): HI;'''''',,'o''"'; What are we working on? -Street sex trade and related issues - Buildings and vacant lots - Clean and Green -Parking, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety -Development of the people and the community spirit 16 8 The Village -- Key Stakeholder Relationships Ptoperty O..."ers (8%) 'rc':i~~~mr Renters (92%) 17 . III cc';' Our Desire List If the decisions were totally up to us, this is what we would wish for... 11 9 ~ni~iiL_"",,,:?i~; ,~~jlm=:::;: ... ''''~... Our Desire List: LAW ENFORCEMENT · CALMING TRAFFIC PATTERNS INCLUDING TRUCKS AND BUSES · PARKING ENFORCEMENT · IMPROVED SANITATION AND APPEARANCE · IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY · IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE 19 . II' ...... To move forward, we need the attention of POLICE COMMISSION · CITY WORKS · PARKING COMMISSION · TRANSIT COMMISSION · CITY COUNCIL 20 10 .' . We are proposing: -Establishment of a City Liaison Team composed of identified, empowered officials from required commissions and departments to work toward resolution of issues in The Village. - Twice annual review by City Council to review progress, break barriers to change, ensure effectiveness of city government to provide us with the required services to fulfill our mission and yours. 21 We will continue to: -To work to enliven the spirit of our neighbourhood -To voice our objectives - To build pride in a clean, respeciful, caring, environment - To work with city commissions and departments to effect the changes we are seeking 22 11 ...., IlII . HNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has." Margaret Mead Thank you -- we are fellow travelers in this journey. 23 . ... ""' . " ~~~i)1;f;;",j:"~;(. 1,~:I::i~_';:'-^^^ Appendix 24 12 . We have a high concentration of women in the Crown St area . Percent Female 70.0% . 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Waterloo City of SJ Cliff Richmond Station District 25 Average Gross Rent $500 $480 $460 $440 $420 $400 $380 $360 $477 Crown Waterloo- Waterloo- Carleton- Cliff Richmond Station Waterloo City of SJ District 26 13 .~ .11_';"""""':'""""""":: __: _ ':';~_ " .Ii:~~!;lm"~~=:;,,,}:::;;n:_~_::.:. ;; IN TERMS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT; WHAi:!~~~CI~ICALLY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE POLICE DO IN THE VILLAGE? -More proactive policing. rather than reactive policing. The police should take the initiative on fighting crime, not rely totally on the community to report it. -Move the prostitutes out of THE VILLAGE, which is our residential neighbourhood. This would require a crackdown on johns cruising our streets. The johns should be arrested and their names published. -Increase drug arrests, especially for public use of marijuana and crack cocaine. -Increase traffic patrols in the Village; especially enforce traffic and motor vehicle violations. Particular attention should be placed on taxicab operators who violate traffic and motor vehicle laws, Many taxi drivers are deeply involved in aiding and abetting the sex trade. -Ticket every vehicle that is illegally parked in bus stops and no parking zones when observed. Routine patrols should be taking this action without being called. -Increase foot and bicycle patrols at night in the Village. -Strongly enforce anti-idling by-law. Too many vehicles (including city vehicles) are parked with their engines running for long periods of time. -Place a Community Police Station in the Village, if possible located in the Community Health Center on Coburg Street. 27 ""'.'^"""'h"~-W"....__, :~:M~P7",,"S7" WHAT SPECIFICALLY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE DONE TO ACHIEVE BETTER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN THE VILLAGE? .Change the traffic patterns to "calm the neighbourhood" ie: make Waterloo Street a one-way artery into the city centre and Prince Edward Street a one-way artery out of the core. After Paul Harris Street, traffic from Prince Edward could then continue on Brunswick Drive in two lanes, -Place a pedestrian traffic light on the corner of Paddock and Coburg Streets. It is very dangerous to cross this intersection. -Restrict left hand turns from Paddock Street on to Coburg Street. -Place NO TRUCK signs on Richmond Street and ticket trucks when they use Richmond as a cut through. .Restrict left hand tums from Richmond Street on to Prince Edward Street and from Richmond Street on to Waterloo Street. -Restrict left hand turns at the top of Cliff Street on to Coburg Street. .Place an additional stop sign at the corner of Coburg and Carleton Streets. -Develop a comprehensive traffic management plan for The Village; until then, the above suggestions should be looked at, seriously studied, and implemented wherever p~~~. u 14 -jt' ."i,!!!~~~,;:q WHAT SPECIFICALLY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE DONE TO IMPROVE PARKING IN THE VILLAGE? 'More enforcement of parking rules and bylaws in the Village. We have too many vehicles parked here that do not belong in the neighbourhood. 'We would like to see Village residents receive priority on renting spaces in city owned and managed parking lots. This would allow Village residents an off-street place to park their vehicles and have fewer vehicles parked on the streets of the Village. 'We would like to see several streets made no parking, especially to non-residents. Cliff Street would be a good one to start with and then others added later. We want to force non-resident vehicles off the streets and make the neighbourhood safer for pedestrians. 'We would like to see parking meters installed beilNeen Richmond Street and Paul Harris with daily enforcement to prevent prolonged and all day parking. DthelVlise, there should be no parking on either side of Prince Edward Street east of Richmond Street. 'We would like to see parking on Union Street banned to improve traffic safety. This action should take place as soon as construction begins on the new police station and justice center on Hazen Avenue or the new YM/YVVCA on Chipman Hill. :Zl WHAT SPECIFICALLY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN IN THE VILLAGE TO IMPROVE ITS APPEARANCE? .Hold both landlords and tenants responsible for trash in front of their buildings. They should be fined for opened trash bags left on the streets prior to or after pickup. 'City campaign against littering in the Village especially from the sale of disposable coffee cups at the Tim Hortons on Waterloo Street. More city owned trash receptacles would certainly help solve this problem. 'Place garbage receptacles all over the Village. Right now there are very few. We also would like to see the city pickup trash deposited in these public containers as needed. 'We would like to see a blue bin program modeled on other Canadian cities where residents can put their recyclables on the curb for city pickup. 'City support of our efforts to clean up vacant lots and to hold owners responsible for keeping them green and tidy after we clean them up. 30 15 WHAT, IF ANYTHING, SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT BUS ROUTES AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS? . Make The Village more pedestrian friendly by reducing the number of cars and trucks using this as a drive through thoroughfare. . Ban all truck traffic on Richmond Street and Cliff Street immediately and significantly reduce on other residential streets. . Slow speeding cars by placing speed bumps on Prince Edward Street perpendicular to the NB Liquor Store at Prince Edward Square Mall. . Ban parking on Union Street to improve traffic safety. This action should take place as soon as construction begins on the new police station and justice center on Hazen Avenue or the new YMfYWCA on Chipman Hill. . Run bus traffic into the city on Waterloo Street and out of the city on Prince Edward Street. Having buses turn on to Richmond Street is dangerous and unnecessary. 31 PAGE 2... WHAT, IF ANYTHING, SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE? Pedestrian Safety . Make crosswalks more visible throughout the Village. The crosswalks need to be painted with more durable paint. We also need signs on both sides of the crosswalk. The most important Improvement we need is lights at every crosswalk so pedestrians can be seen. . Improve street lighting in areas where prostitutes tend to loiter. The corner of Cliff and Waterloo is such a spot and it is also a crosswalk Quality of Ufe: . Examine use and frequency of sirens by fire department and the EMS vehicles. They should only be used in case of a genuine emergency. These sirens are too loud, too disruptive, and unnecessary in many cases. . Reduce overhead lines for electric, telephone and cable services. These utility lines have gotten out of hand. 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"<~~ ,1iii.:~"i' '\.;.j \c~ ; BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 110-18 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRETE NO C.P. 110-18 ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint Lors d'une reunion du conseil John in Common Council convened, as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: decrete ce qui suit; The Zoning By-law of The City of L'arn3te sur Ie zonage de The City Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of of Saint John, decrete Ie dix-neuf (19) December, AD. 2005, is amended by; decembre 2005, est modi fie par: 1 Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 890 square metres, located at 308 Lowell Street, also identified as being PID No. 00383059, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM,I" Three Storey Multiple Residential. , all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by; 1 La modification de I'annexe <{A)), Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 890 metres carres, situee au 308, rue Lowell, et porlant Ie NID 00383059, de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales <<R-2)) a zone d'edifices it logements multiples de trois etages ({ RM,I i). - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie plan cHoint et font partie du present arrete, EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes ; MayorlMaire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - June 19,2006 Second Reading - June 19, 2006 Third Reading - Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture - 19 juin 2006 , 19 juin 2006 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT / URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT REZONING I REZONAGE Amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Modifiant Annexe ((A)) du Reglement de zonage de The City of Saint John FROM I DE TalA R-2 - One and Two Family Residential I Zone residentielle- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales 111I RM-1 - Three Storey Multiple Residential/ Zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages Applicant: Location: Joyce Dunlop 308 rue Lowell Street PID(s)/NIP(s) 00383059 06N-86SE Drawn By/Creee Par: Yves Leger Date Drawn/Carte Creee: June 27, 2006/le 27 juin 2006 Considered by PAC./considere par Ie C.C.U.: June 13, 2006 lie 13 juin 2006 Enacted by Council/Approuve par Ie Conseil: Filed in Registry Offic:e/Enregistre Ie: BY-LAWNUMBERC.P.1l0-19 A LAW TO AMEND THE WNING BY -LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: ^ , 0 ARRETE N c.P. 110-19 ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a decrete ce qui suit: The Zoning By-law of The City of L'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of of Saint John, decrete Ie dix,neuf (19) December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: decembre 2005, est modi fie par : I Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land located at 172 Tower Street, having an area of approximately 440 square metres, also identified as being Pill No. 00364737, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification. , all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law, IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal ofthe said City to be affixed to this by-law the'" day of "', A.D. 2006 and signed by: 1 La modification de l'annexe <<A>>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, Ie rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 172, rue Tower, d'une superficie approximative de 440 metres carres et portant Ie NID 00364737, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales <<R-2>> it zone commerciale locale (( B-1 >>. - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie plan cHoint et font partie du present arrete. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : MayorlMaire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - June 19, 2006 Second Reading - June 19, 2006 Third Reading - Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture - 19 juin 2006 - 19 juin 2006 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT I URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT REZONING I REZONAGE Amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John ModifiantAnnexe <<All du Reglement de zonage de The City of Saint John ,/ I' (j I' FROM I DE TalA R-2 - One and Two Family Residential! Zone residentielle, habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales III B-1 - Local Business I Zone commerciale locale Applicant: Location: Ms. Deborah Zwicker 172 rue Tower Street PID(s)/NIP(s) 00364737 06N-86NW Drawn By/Creee Par: Yves Leger Date Drawn/Carte Creee: June 27, 2006 / Ie 27 juin 2006 Considered by PAC./considim9 par Ie C.C.U.: June 13, 2006 lie 13 juin 2006 Enacted by Council/Approuve par Ie Conseil: Filed in Registry Office/Enregistre Ie: BY-LAWNUMBERC.P.I0S-7 ALA W TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: ARRETE NO C,P.I0S-7 ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE RELATIF AU PLAN MUNICIPAL Lars d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a Miete ce qui suit: The Municipal Plan By-law of The L'arrete relatif au plan municipal de City of Saint John enacted on the 3rd day The City of Saint John decrete Ie of January, A.D. 2006 is amended by; 3 janvier 2006 est modifi6 par: 1 Amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), located at 310 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00320150 and 55160105, from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by: 1 la modification de I'annexe 2-A, relative au plan d'utilisation future des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7640 metres carres (1,9 acres), situee au 3] 0, chemin Westmorland, et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional; - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie plan ci'joint et font partie du present arrete. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : MayorlMaire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - June 19, 2006 Second Reading, June 19, 2006 Third Reading , Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture - 19 juin 2006 - 19 juin 2006 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT / URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN I PLAN D'AMENAGEMENT Amending Schedule 2-A Modifiant annexe 2-A FROM I DE TalA Low Density Residential Residentielle de faible den site mmIlI Regional Centre ~ Centre regional Applicant: Location: Horizon Management Inc. 310 chemin Westmorland Road PID(s)/NIP(s) Map/carte 00320150 & 55160105 07P-00NW Drawn By/Creee Par: Date Drawn/Carte Creee: Yves Leger June 28, 2006/le 28 juin 2006 Considered by PAC.tConsidere par Ie C.C.U.: Enacted by Council/Approuve par Ie Conseil: Approved by Minister/Approuve par Ie Ministre: Filed in Registry Office/Enregislre Ie: June 13, 2006/le 13 juin 2006 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P.ll0-20 ALA W TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: ARRETE NO C,P. 110-20 ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a decrete ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of L'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of of Saint John, decrete Ie dix-neuf (19) December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: decembre 2005, est modi fie par: 1 Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re,zoning a parcel of land located at 310 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1.9 acres), also identified as being PID No. 00320150 and 55160105, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "SC" Shopping Centre classification pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act , all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the >I< day of >1<, A.D. 2006 and signed by: 1 La modification de I'annexe <<A>>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 310, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie approximative de 7 640 metres carres (1,9 acres), et portant les NID 00320150 et 55160105, de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales ,<RS-2>> it zone de centre commercial " SC>> conformement it une resolution adoptee par Ie conseil municipal en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme , toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie plan ci-joint et font partie du present arrete. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : Mayor! Maire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading , June 19, 2006 Second Reading, June 19, 2006 Third Reading - Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture , 19 juiu 2006 , 19 juin 2006 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT / URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT REZONING I REZONAGE Amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning By-Law ofThe City of Saint John Modifiant Annexe <<A}l du Reglement de zonage de The City of Saint John FROM I DE TalA RS-2 - One and Two Family mIImI Suburban Residential/ Zone Ill!fII1i residentielle de banlieue,habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales SC - Shopping Centre / Zone de centre commercial Pursuant to a Resolution under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act * Conformement a une resolution adoptee par Ie conseil municipal en vertu de I'article 39 de la La; sur J'urban;sme Applicant: Location: Horizon Management Inc. 310 chemin Westmorland Road PID(s)/NIP(S) 00320150 & 55160105 07P-00NW Drawn By/Creee Par: Yves Leger Date Drawn/Carte Creee: June 27, 2006/le 27 juin 2006 Considered by P.A.C.lconsidere par Ie C.C.U.: June 13, 2006/1e 13 juin 2006 Enacted by Council/Approuve par Ie Consell: Filed in Registry Office/Enregistre Ie: 3LC) ) 0 l SECTION 39 CONDITIONS ~ 310 WESTMORLAND ROAD RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the development of a shopping centre on a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7640 square metres (1,9 acres), located at 310 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00320150 and 55160105, be subject to the following conditions: a) The site shall be used in conjunction with, and shall be subject to the same Section 39 conditions as the adjacent shopping centre development to the northeast of the subject site, where the subject site shall be considered to be a part of "site 2" and/or "site 3" of the proposed shopping centre development; b) Direct access to the site from Westmorland Road is prohibited; and further that upon the rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. PID: A BY -LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW RESPECTING THE STOPPING UP AND CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN NID: ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR L'INTERRUPTION DE LA CIRCULATION ET LA FERMETURE DES ROUTES DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Lars d'une reunion du conseil Council of The City of Saint John as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: decrete ce qui suit : 1 A by-law of The City of Saint John entitled, "A By,law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John", enacted on the twenty-first day of September, AD. 1970, is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 190 immediately after Section 179 thereof, as follows: 1 Par les presentes, I' arrete de The City of Saint John intitule, (( L'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The city of Saint John >>, decrete Ie 21 septembre 1970, est modi fie par I'ajout de l'article 190 imrnediatement apres l'article 179, comme suit: 190 The City of Saint John does hereby 190 Par les presentes, The City of Saint stop up and close permanently the John barre et ferme de fayon permanente la following portion of highway: portion d'une route suivante : WESTMORLAND AND SAINT CA THERINE STREETS AND HAYS A VENUE: ALL those certain streets or portions thereof at "Tisdale Place" so' called in the City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, and shown on the "Plan of Tisdale Place Situate at SI. (sic) John, N.B." filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on January 22, 1921, as File 13#37 and more particularly described as: (1) Hays Ave. - a sixty-six (66') foot (I) wide street beginning on the easterly sideline of Red Head Road now Bayside Drive and extending eastwardly for its entire length. (2) All that portion of Westmorland (2) Road now Westmorland Street a sixty,six (66') foot wide street lying within the boundaries of the lands assigned PID 00322180 by Service New Brunswick. (3) All that portion of Saint Catherine (3) Street a one hundred (100') foot wide street lying within the boundaries of lands assigned PID 00322180 by Service New Brunswick. RUES WESTMORLAND ET SAINT CA THERINE ET A VENUR HAYS: TOUTES lesdites rues ou parties de ces rues de la (( place Tisdale ,> (comme il est convenu de I'appekr) dans The City of Saint John, dans Ie cornte de Saint John et la province du Nouveau,Brunswick, figurant sur Ie plan d'arpentage (( Plan of Tisdale Place Situate at SI. (sic) John, N.B. >> (plan de la place Tisdale situee a Saint John, au Nouveau,Brunswick), date du 22 janvier 1921 et depose sous Ie document numero 13 et Ie plan numero 37, et plus particuliere decrit comme suit: Avenue Hays - rue d'une largeur de 20,1 metres commenyant a la limite laterale est du chemin Red Head, maintenant appele promenade Bayside, et s'etendant vers l'est sur toute sa longueur. Toute la partie du chemin Westmorland, maintenant appelc rue Westmorland, a savoir une rue d'une largeur de 20,1 metres situee dans les limites des terrains auxquels Services Nouveau, Brunswick a attribue Ie NID 00322180. Toute la partie de la rue Saint Catherine, a savoir une rue d'une largeur de 30,5 metres situee dans les limites des terrains auxquels Services Nouveau,Brunswick a attribue Ie NID 00322180. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John Saint John has caused the Corporate a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie Common Seal of the said City to be affixed present arrete Ie >I< 2006, avec les to this by,law the * day of *, AD. 2006 signatures suivantes and signed by: MayorlMaire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - June 19,2006 Second Reading - June 19, 2006 Third Reading - Premiere lecture - 19 juin 2006 Deuxieme lecture ,19 juin 2006 Troisieme lecture - By-Law Number M-16 A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Water And Sewerage Arrete numero M-16 Arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts Be it enacted by the Common Council of The Le conseil communal de la City of Saint John City of Saint John as follows: edicte ce qui suit. A by-law of The City of Saint John entitled "A By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage", enacted on the 7th day of June, AD. 2004, is hereby amended as follows: L'arrete de la City of Saint John intitule << Arrete concernant les reseaux d' eau et d' egouts >>, edicte Ie 7 juin 2004, est par les presentes modifie comme suit. Subsection 24(2) is hereby repealed and the Le paragraphe 24(2) est par les presentes following is substituted: abroge et remplace par ce qui suit: 24(2)(a) A person may discharge waters or wastes which have a five day Biochemical Oxygen Demand exceeding 400 parts per million by weight and/or contain more than 400 parts per million by weight of suspended solids into a public sewage works in accordance with a written permission issued by the Commissioner to do so 24(2)(b) The Commissioner may in writing permit the discharge of waters or wastes which have a five day Biochemical Oxygen Demand exceeding 400 palis per million by weight and/or contain more than 400 parts per million by weight of suspended solids into a public sewer if he is satisfied: (i) that adequate proVISIOns have been made for the measuring, sampling, and recording of such waters or wastes, and (ii) that the public sewage works IS capable of safely accepting the waters and (iii) that the waters and wastes are not otherwise prohibited by law from being discharged into a public sewage works. 24(2)a) 11 est permis de deverser des eaux ou des eaux usees dont la demande biochimique d' oxygene de cinq jours excede 400 parties par million en poids ou renfermant plus de 400 parties par million en poids de solides en suspension dans un reseau d' egouts public avec une permission ecrite it cet effet du COlmmssalre. 24(2)b) Le commissaire peut pennettre par ecrit Ie deversement d'eaux ou d'eaux usees dont la demande biochimique d'oxygene de cinq jours excede 400 parties par million en poids ou renfermant plus de 400 parties par million en poids de solides en suspension dans un reseau d'egouts public s'il est convaincu (i) que des dispositions adequates ont ete prises aux fins l' echantillonnage et de eaux ou eaux usees en question; du mesurage, de la consignation des (ii) que Ie reseau d' egouts public peut en toute securite absorber les eaux et les eaux usees; et (iii) que Ie deversement des eaux et des eaux usees dans un reseau d' egouts public n' est pas interdit par d' autres dispositions de la loi. The Commissioner shall in his penlllSSlOn specify the points where the discharge may be made into the public sewage works and may impose such other conditions as he deems necessaly. 24(3 )( c) The Commissioner may revoke a permission that he has given under subsection (2) if he deems such action necessmy to protect the public sewage works. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law on the _ day of , 2006. Le commissaire preClsera dans la penlllSSlOn fournie les endroits Oll sera autorise Ie deversement dans Ie reseau d'egouts public et il pourra imposer les autres conditions qu' il juge necessaires. 24(3)c) Le commissaire peut revoquer la permission qu' il a accordee en vertu du paragraphe 2 s'il juge une telle me sure essentielle pour proteger Ie reseau d' egouts public. EN FOI DE QUaI, la City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal au present arrete Ie 2006. Mayor/maire Common Clerk/greffier communal First Reading Second Reading Third Reading June 19,2006 June 19.2006 Premiere lecture - 19 juin 2006 Deuxieme lecture - 19 juin 2006 Troisieme lecture - June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor McFarlane And Member of Common Council Dear Mayor McFarlane and Fellow Councillors: I would like to formally request an update from the City Manager regarding the commercial/sustainable development proposed for Fairville Boulevard. Respectfully submitted, Peter McGuire COUNCILLOR June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor McFarlane And Member of Common Council Dear Mayor McFarlane and Fellow Councillors: WORLD URBAN FORUM III INTERNATIONAL U.N. -HABITAT EVENT ON URBAN SUSTAINABILlTY VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA The World Urban Forum held every two years, examines rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies and policies. Under the theme "Sustainable Cities - Turning Ideas Into Action", WUF3 brought together 10,000 participants from over 100 countries. I participated in a variety of workshops and training sessions which examined the following themes: ~ Enhancing Civic Engagement ~ Participatory Budgeting ~ Inclusive Cities ~ Building Neighbourhood Capacity ~ Importance of Home Ownership ~Creating a Vision For Cities Key learnings, understanding and policy ideas achieved through this participation would include: (a) a long-term vision for our City is critical, (b) children and youth must be included in vision actions, (c) home ownership is a key factor for depressed neighbourhood revitalization, (d) participatory budgeting is effective public policy, (e) a sustainable city has to achieve a dynamic balance among economic, environmental and socio-cultural development goals framed within a local governance system characteristic of deep citizen involvement and inclusiveness. Respectfully submitted, Peter McGuire COUNCILLOR June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor McFarlane And Member of Common Council Dear Mayor McFarlane and Fellow Councillors: PROVIDING HOUSING FOR A CHANGING WORLD NET ZERO ENERGY HEALTHY NATIONAL HOUSING INITIATIVE Through Canada's Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing (NZEHH)* initiative, builders and developers are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to develop innovative solutions and best practices that will demonstrate that housing can be built to meet these societal and environmental needs, and set a new standard for Canadian, and international housing in the near future. Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing is a national residential - build - demonstration initiative to challenge builders/developers across Canada to act as environmental stewards by building affordable, healthy, highly energy and resource efficient housing that produces as much energy as it uses on an annual basis, with low/no housing related environmental impacts on water, land and air, integrated within a sustainable community plan. Saint John has an integrated design team in place and will be responding to this national call for expressions of interest. The design team partnership includes representatives from: City of Saint John Saint John Common Council Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. Housing Alternatives ADI Group J. Waugh Construction Dacon Sales Systems Ltd. Efficiency New Brunswick Vibrant Communities of Saint John Atlantic Coastal Action Program MOTION: RESOLVED that a letter of support from the Mayor and Council regarding this national housing competition be provided. Respectfully submitted, Peter McGuire COUNCILLOR June 28, 2006 His Worship Mayor McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors, Re: Request for Presentation Regarding Community Model for Old North End with Respect to Policing Background: Over the last several months as the media attention has profiled the successes of the Old North End neighborhood revitalization, citizens in other parts of the city specifically the South End have suggested that there has been a drop in Police presence in their neighborhood. There is very much an understanding that as the undesirable element is pushed from one neighborhood they are going to reappear in another neighborhood. The perception, be it right or wrong, is that all police focus has shifted to the Old North End and that the South End is now vulnerable to becoming home to the very undesirable element that the Old North End just got rid of! It is important that all citizens feel safe and considered and that we avoid the possibility of one neighborhood feeling resentment toward another. A wonderful model has been created in the Old North End involving many partners and champions not just the Police Department. A clear understanding of the process taken to achieve the Old North End's success thus far would be a very useful catalyst for other vulnerable neighborhoods. Each success our neighborhoods enjoys brings us one step closer to creating the whole community we have envisioned in Council's 2015 vision statement. I therefore request Chief Bodechon and Police Commission Chair Ray French to present to Council their whole community plan with respect to neighborhood policing. Respectively submitted, Received bye-mail Deputy Mayor Michelle Hooton ,,3 \ 0-. REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL June 5,2006 City of Saint John His Worship Mayor Norman McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: RE: Long-Term Financial Outlook INTRODUCTION During the 2005 Budget preparation process all City Departments, Boards, Agencies and Commissions were asked to prepare and submit detailed estimates for a three year period 2005-2007. During the 2006 Budget process the previously submitted estimates were refined and Council was presented with a 2006 Operating Budget and a preliminary Budget for 2007. The purpose of this report is to discuss a number of items which have arisen since the preparation of the preliminary 2006 Operating Budget which will challenge the City's ability to maintain its current tax rate. In addition staffwill present a longer term overview ofthe City's financial picture. 2007 OPERATING BUDGET In December of 2005 Common Council was presented with a preliminary estimate of the 2007 Operating Budget. Staffhas revised these estimates to reflect recent requests for funding and other factors based on actual operating results to date. These revised estimates are attached as Appendix A. As can be seen from the attaclunent the preliminary estimates result in a property tax rate of $1.899 an increase of 10.4 cents or 5,79%. Included in these estimates are some significant changes from the 2006 Budget year including the following items. City of Saint John Long Term Financial Outlook June 5th, 2006 I. Pension Plan funding - the estimates include provision for $1,550,000 to expense a portion of the funding required and paid for the years 2004-2006. In addition there is provision for funding required in 2007 in the amount of$3,638,000. 2. Police Commission - estimated costs associated with the addition of personnel as requested by the Police Commission during the 2006 Budget process are included in the 2007 preliminary budget amounts. 3. Road maintenance - the preliminary 2007 estimates include provision for increasing the amount of money allocated for the asphalt resurfacing program. This is part of a long-term plan prepared by Municipal Operations showing the resources required to properly maintain the City's road network. 4. Capital from Operating - the amount allocated for capital has been increased in accordance with the City's long-term financial plan aimed at reducing the City's dependence on debt financing for "recurring" capital expenditures. It is significant to note that the collective agreement with CUPE Loca118 (outside workers) expires on December 31,2006, CUPE Local 61 (police) expires on June 30,2007 and IAFF local 771 (firefighters) expires on June 30, 2007. The police agreement is of particular concern as wage settlements in other jurisdictions have been quite high leaving the City's pay scale significantly behind comparative communi ti es. BEYOND 2007 Over the past several years staffhas been using a model for looking at the City's financial picture over a fifteen to twenty year timeframe. The principal driver behind the original development ofthis model was the goal of reducing the City's reliance on debenture financing for its ''recuning'' capital expenditures. Recurring Capital Expenditures The City's current capital program is made up largely of projects that are needed to maintain existing assets. The City has an extensive array of services supported by a variety of infrastructure, facilities and equipment. These capital assets require an on-going investment to ensure that the City sustains its ability to provide services efficiently and effectively. This importance oHhis type of investment was clearly articulated in the Operational Review Report presented by Chartwell Inc. Page 2 City of Saint John Long Term Financial Outlook June 5th, 2006 The impact of not making these types of investments is typically not seen in the short-tenn however over time infrastructure will deteriorate and the costs associated with restoring will far exceed the cost of properly maintaining the assets in question. The investments required for these recurring capital items are significant and will be needed annually if service levels are to be maintained. Staff has previously estimated this recurring capital funding requirement at approximately $14.5 million per year. In the Operational Review~ Chartwell Inc. came up with amounts of a similar magnitude. Rather than being incorporated in the Fiscal Services area of the City's Operating Budget these investments need to be properly incorporated into the on-going costs associated with each of our services so that Council and the Public are in a proper position to evaluate the services and to determine allocation oflimited resources. Since 2003 the City has been able to make some significant initial steps in this regard. The City's budget now incorporates a full costing model for both fleet and corporate computers at the Departmental level. Through this model operating departments are charged both the cost of maintaining these assets as well as a charge for timely replacement. In addition since 2003 the City's Operating Budget has provided for the full cost of our labour rather than requiring borrowing funds through our capital programs to pay for some of our labour costs. Finally there has been an increased amount allocated to recurring capital expenditures in the City's Operating Budget. In total these actions have resulted in approximately $3.8 million dollars of recurring capital expenses being incorporated into the City's proposed Operating Budget for 2007. The goal ofthe long-term plan is to slowly raise this amount to the sum required to cover our recurring capital. It is currently estimated that this will achieved by 2020. Long-Term Issues The results of the financial modeling are presented in Appendix B. Aside from dealing with the City's recurring capital requirements the long-term financial model brings to light a number of significant points that Common Council should consider. 1. Unconditional Grant funding: Over the past few years the Province has been increasing the amount paid to the City by approximately 2% per year. The amount to be paid by way of the Unconditional Grant has been committed through to and including the 2008 fiscal year. There is no indication as to what action will be taken after that time. Page 3 City of Saint John Long Term Financial Outlook June 5'h, 2006 2. Alternative Sources of Revenue: The on-going need for an unconditional grant from the Province simply highlights the fact that the services provided by the City cannot be properly funded by property taxation and user fee revenues alone. As can be seen in Appendix B given the City's currently limited sources of revenue there is not sufficient funds available to cover the on-going expenses of the City. With no changes in our revenue generating capacity the long-term trend would require the City's property tax rate to grow by at least 1.5 to 2 cents per year. Our City as with every major urban center across this country needs a source of revenue that is more closely linked with economic activity in our community. A portion of sales tax revenue or a percentage of income tax revenues would achieve this result and place the City in a much more viable long-term financial position. 3. Capital Expenditures: In 2006 the City's Capital Budget was increased significantly resulting in an increase in our debenture financing requirements. If the capital program remains at this high level our debt levels will become unmanageable. One major concern as our debt levels increase is our vulnerability to increases in long-term interest rates. 4. Wage Costs: Approximately 50% of the City's Operating Budget related to personnel costs. Over the next 5-7 years the City can expect these costs to rise significantly as the availability and competition for skilled workers continues to rise. Page 4 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that this report be received and filed. Respectfully submitted, And!P.~~ - Acting Treasurer City of Saint John 2007 Preliminary Estimates Appendix A </. ~ ~ </. ~ </. 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141,000 144,000 141,000 BEL YEA ARENA 137,000 137,000 192,000 137,000 PETER MURRAY ARENA 137,000 137,000 125,000 137,000 HARBOUR BRIDGE AUTHORITY 200,000 200,000 EMERGENCY DISPATCH 183,000 200,000 569,000 400,000 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES HOUSING OPERATIONS 42,000 42,000 43,000 44,000 PENSION PLAN 120,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 WATER AND SEVVERAGE UTILITY 1.419,000 1,419,000 1.412,000 1,391,000 OTHER WATER SALES 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 OTHER TOURISM 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 PLANNING DEPT SERVICES 5,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 GARBAGE COLLECTION 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 TRANSPORT A TION TENDERS 500 500 500 500 OTHER REVENUE FROM OWN SOURCES LICENSES AND PERMITS BUILDING PERMITS 475,000 555,000 500,000 525,000 PLUMBING PERMITS 40,000 40,000 42,000 46,000 DEMOLITION PERMITS 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 MOBILE HOME PERMITS 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 GRAVEL PIT PERMITS 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000 EXCAVATION PERMITS 250 250 250 250 BUSINESS LICENCES 500 500 500 500 REZONING APPLICATIONS 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 OTHER 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 GAS PIPELINE LICENCE 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 FINES AND PARKING MARKET SQUARE PARKING 673,000 673,000 733,000 733,000 PARKING METERS 724,500 624,500 724,500 724,500 METER VIOLATIONS 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 METER SUMMONSES 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 TRAFFIC BY LAW FINES 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 TRAFFIC BY LAW SUMMONSES 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 MOTOR VEHICLE FINES 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 COURT FINES 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 RENTALS MARKET RE NT ALS 414,000 414,000 467,000 475,000 LAND AND BUILDINGS 168,000 168,000 165,000 170,000 CITY HALL 346,500 270,000 275,000 275,000 SHORT TERM INTEREST 250,000 350,000 250,000 250,000 CONDITIONAL GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVMNTS PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY MAINT 360,000 360,000 386,600 360,000 TOURISM 0 0 0 OTHER REVENUE SURPLUS 2ND PREVIOUS YEAR 0 0 0 OTHER 150,000 300,000 250,000 250,000 TOTAL NON TAX REVENUE 6,909,160 7,106,660 7,738.400 7,603,660 City of Saint John 2006 OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES 2005 PROJECTED DEPARTMENT NAME BUDGET ACTUAL 2006 2007 MAYOR'S OFFICE 191,210 193,360 195,510 COUNCIL 352,330 358,330 409,680 LEGISLATIVE 543,540 525,000 551,690 1.50% 605,190 9.70% CITY MANAGER 429,400 442,000 455,300 VISION 2015 0 500,000 500,000 COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT 0 100,000 100,000 COMMON CLERK 897,392 828,290 835,794 FINANCE 953,683 981,645 1,220,439 LEGAL 505,049 576,528 646,343 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 2,785,524 2.180,000 3,428,463 23.08% 3,757,876 9.61% CORPORATE SERVICES ADMIN. 219,612 223,118 150,000 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 1,065,841 1,048.446 996,984 HUMAN RESOURCES 1,142,238 1,196,681 1,211,226 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 1,463,084 1,722,927 1,774,615 INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SUPPORT 1,777,364 1,878,918 1,935,286 FLEET SERVICES 324,255 417,872 514,069 CORPORATE SERVICES 5,992,394 7,200,000 6,487,962 8.27% 6,582,179 1.45% FIRE 15,703,500 15,900,000 16,749,433 6.66% 17 ,760,535 6.04% BUILDING & TECHNICAL SERVICES 1,130,220 1,197,760 1,200,316 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 793,006 878,422 900,554 CARPENTRY SHOP 438,452 454.479 466,970 CITY HALL BUILDING 1,542,500 1,645,766 1,686,910 BUILDINGS AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3,904.178 3,810,000 4,176,427 6.97% 4,254,750 1.88% EMERGENCY MEASURES ORG 168.757 170,630 167,205 MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS ADMIN 975,382 1,208,324 1,225,493 SERVICE & PROG DEVELOPMENT 502,065 472,174 486,378 ENGINEERING & GROWTH 539,738 362,722 372,309 TRAFFIC ENG & SYSTEMS 937,617 1,048,461 1,047,214 SNOW CONTROL STREETS 4,552,087 4,712,303 4,804,374 SNOW CONTROL SIDEWALKS 463,325 466,089 489,345 STORM DRAINAGE 1,852,636 1,980,573 1,970,809 STREET CLEANING 1,309,311 1,319,093 1,364,201 SANITATION 3,304,777 3,380,349 3,454,519 STREET SERVICES 4,244,031 4,419,416 5,453,951 MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 18,849,726 18,550,000 19,540,134 3.66% 20,835,79B 6.63% COMMUNITY PLANNING 687,988 760,516 781,605 REAL ESTATE 393,889 420,839 455,328 GIS 222,175 260,825 235,315 HERITAGE 138,461 189,290 212,717 PLANNING ADVISORY COMM 10,500 10,700 10,900 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 3,100 3,200 3,300 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1,456,113 1,357 ,ODD 1.645.370 13.00% 1.699,165 3.27% City of Saint John 2006 OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES 2005 PROJECTED DEPARTMENT NAME BUDGET ACTUAL 2006 2007 TOURISM 871,385 871 ,385 895,620 2.78% 918,240 2.53% ADMINISTRATION 982,788 730,096 750,642 FACILITIES 1,160,310 1,382,920 1,422,394 ARENAS 865,911 925,196 950,569 LANDSCAPE 1,160,273 1,353,505 1,391,245 WEST DISTRICT 301,984 359,907 370,129 CENTRAL DISTRICT 472,617 404,011 415,526 EAST DISTRICT 409,160 463,866 477,090 CITY MARKET 764,985 741,406 761,202 CONTRACTED SERVICES 92,000 92,000 92,000 SUBSII"l![,s: FACILITY USAGE 183,000 183,000 183,000 RECREATION COMMUNITY GROUPS 18,000 18,000 16,000 LEISURE SERVICES 6,411,028 6,100,000 6,653.909 3.79% 6.831.797 2.67% POLICE COMMISSION 16,969,616 16,969,816 18,014,630 6.16% 18,885,391 4.83% SAINT JOHN TRANSIT OPERATING 2,498,383 2,800,000 2,800,000 12.07% 3,000,000 7.14% SAINT JOHN TRANSIT DEBT 674,567 674,567 641,870 743,900 MARKET SQ, - COMMON AREA COSTS 1,851,364 1,850,000 1,878,752 1.48% 1,935,115 3.00% WATER SUPPLY & HYDRANTS 1,570,388 1,570,388 1,662,403 1,786,412 REGIONAL FACILITIES COMM 1,547,228 1,547,228 1,554,496 0.47% 1,560,000 0.35% STREET LIGHTING 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000 800,000 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT 844,874 844,874 892,927 933,109 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 401,072 401 ,072 396,495 401,000 LIABILITY INSURANCE 525,000 525,000 600,000 650,000 ARTS AND CULTURE INITIATIVES 115,800 395,000 168,330 171,050 LIBRARY 353,577 353,577 360,993 369,280 PARKING ADMIN. SUPPORT 433,342 433,000 451,591 452,870 MUSEUMS 192,500 132,500 0 0 SAINT JOHN DEV CORP 115,000 115,000 143,500 125,000 WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 ANI MAL & PEST CONTROL 154,500 150,000 150,000 154,500 LORD BEAVERBROOK 125,000 125,000 128,750 132,600 S.J. HORICUL TURAL ASSOC. 56,000 56,000 56,000 58,000 SAINT JOHN INDUSTRIAL PARKS l TO 65,000 65,000 80,000 85,000 FESTIVALS/PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS 38,000 23,000 103,000 43,000 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT 82,500 82,500 305,500 375,500 TRUE GROWTH INITIATIVES 75,000 37,500 50,000 NON DEPARTMENTAL 29,788,911 30,213,522 31.326,131 32,813,127 4.75% DEBT PAYMENTS 11,061,056 11,100,000 11,029,127 11,746,220 WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,050,000 0 CAPITAL FROM OPERATING 1,795,000 1,795,000 516,381 1,768,522 PENSION FUNDING 0 0 1,400,000 5,188,765 ONE TIME WRITE,OFF 534,594 286 ,427 480,000 482,886 2nd PREVIOUS YEAR DEFICIT 15,069 15,069 689.991 65,935 FISCAL CHARGES 14,405,719 14,196,496 15,165.499 5.27% 19,252,328 26.95% TOTALS 100,712,018 100,903 ,403 106,621,244 5.87% 115,311,585 8.15% THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS 2006 BUDGET 2005 2006 2007 ARTS AND CULTURE INITIATIVES ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD 50,000 50,000 SAINT JOHN THEATRE COMPANY SAINT JOHN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL CONTINENTAL DRIFT FILM FESTIVAL PUBLIC ART RESERV~ FUND 25,000 25,000 25,000 CULTURAL ,Ar-rAIRS OFFICE 90,800 93,330 96,050 115,800 168,330 171,050 FESTIVALS/PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS LOYALIST HERITAGE FESTIVAL 3,000 3,000 3,000 FESTIVAL BY THE SEA 15,000 0 0 FUNDY BAY FESTIVAL 0 5,000 5,000 JAll. AND BLUES FESTIVAL 15,000 15,000 15,000 FESTIVAL de Ie BAlE FRANCAIS 5,000 5,000 5,000 FESTIVAL SAINT JOHN (UPTOWN SAINT JOHN) 0 5,000 5,000 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK 0 60,000 0 OTHER 0 10,000 10.000 38,000 103,000 43.000 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT UNBSJ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 200,000 200,000 PETtCT SCAN 50,000 LOCH LOMOND VILLA 20,000 SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (free rent) 30,000 31,000 31,000 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (free rent - 8,000) 27,500 48,000 48,000 P.R.U.D.E. (free rent) 22,000 22,000 22.000 ABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3,000 3,000 3,000 SEAFARER'S MISSION 1,500 1,500 82,500 305,500 375,500 City of Saint John Long-Term Financial Model June 1,2006 Appendix B City of Saint John Long Term Financial Plan Tax Rate Implications Tax Increase Year Rate cents % 2003 1.725 0.0 2004 1.725 0.0 (0.00) 2005 1.795 7.0 4.06 2006 1.795 0.0 0.00 2007 1.899 10.4 5.78 2008 1.922 2.3 1.23 2009 1.941 1.9 1.00 2010 1.961 2.0 1.03 2011 1.979 1.8 0.92 2012 1.969 -1.1 (0.54 ) 2013 1.988 2.0 1.00 2014 2.006 1.8 0.90 2015 2.023 1.6 0.82 2016 2.042 1.9 0.94 2017 2.060 1.8 0.88 2018 2.078 1.8 0.88 2019 2.004 -7.4 (3.58) 2020 2.020 1.7 0.84 2021 2.038 1.7 0.86 2022 2.054 1.6 0.81 2023 2.071 1.7 0.81 2024 2.087 1.6 0.79 2025 2.103 1.6 0.77 2026 2.119 1.6 0.75 2027 2.135 1.5 0.73 2028 2.150 1.5 0.71 City of Saint John Long-Term Financial Model Key Assumptions 1. 2003-2005 figures are actual approved budget for that year 2. One time funding received from the Province in 2004 has been eliminated for 2005 and beyond. 3. For 2007 and beyond the following factors have been applied: Operating Expenditures - Non-Tax Revenue- Unconditional Grant- Tax Base- 3.25% 0.5% 0,0% 3.0% 4. Capital Program Expenditures reflect amounts needed to sustain a viable capital program while at the same time moving towards elimination of debt financing for recurring capital program. Total capital expenditures provided for under this program is as follows: Recurring "other" Total Capital Capital Capital Prog ram Progarm Expenses 2003 9,520,000 2,613,000 12,133,000 2004 14,500,000 14,500,000 2005 14,500,000 14,500,000 2006 17,421,897 17,421,897 2007 14,500,000 14,500,000 2008 14,500,000 14,500,000 2009 14,500,000 14,500,000 2010 14,500,000 14,500,000 2011 14,500,000 14,500,000 2012 14,500,000 14,500,000 2013 14,500,000 14,500,000 2014 14,500,000 14,500,000 2015 14,500,000 14,500,000 2016 14,500,000 14,500,000 2017 14,500,000 14,500,000 2018 14,500,000 14,500,000 2019 13,200,000 13,200,000 2020 15,200,000 15,200,000 2021 16,900,000 16,900,000 Q) "'C s::: 0 .r:.:E 0- .., .S! ... u s::: c .- ca ra c: 0iL: 'to- E o ... >.cP ~t- 00, c o ...J lU :s.~ ';) t)C:O Ct)O CI) )( t) a:s (/) I-~ .... 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Left unchallenged these statements leave an impression with the public that they may have some validity. This is simply unacceptable and is the reason behind my writing to Council at this time. Financial Reporting During the discussion on the 2005 Audited Financial Statements, Councillor Ferguson stated that "there are errors and differences in the Financial Statements and no referenced explanation or footnote." It is the responsibility of the City's Finance Commissioner to ensure that accurate and timely financial infonnation is presented to Common Council and the Public. With regards to annual financial reporting, the Province of New Brunswick through Regulation prescribes the standards that a municipality in this Province must adhere to in preparing Financial Statements. Once prepared, our annual financial statements are audited by an independent third party professional accounting firm hired by Common Council. The purpose of their engagement is to provide a written report to Council that the Financial Statements prepared by management present fairly and reasonably the financial position ofthe City in accordance with the prescribed reporting standards. As a result of their work on the financial statements for the year ended December 31 , 2005 the City's auditors did not find any errors in the financial statements except as relates to the failure to record the solvency funding payments due to the City's Pension Plan, If Councillor Ferguson has specific information that he feels demonstrates an error in the financial reporting then it is incumbent on him to table it with Common Council so that it can be properly assessed and addressed. In the absence of such information I feel that the Councillor's earlier comments should be publicly withdrawn so as to remove any question regarding the credibility of the financial statements and the work performed by City staff and the City's auditors. Pension Plan Funding One area that has drawn considerable discussion in relation to the financial statements is the recording of a portion of the Pension Plan special payments owing in both the General Fund and the Water & Sewerage Utility. There is clearly confusion over this matter that I will attempt to address. In the 2004 Financial Statements there was no recording of any amount related to funding of the City's Pension Plan. This action was taken as the Actuarial valuation had not been completed and discussions were still on-going with the Province relative to possible exemption from the funding requirements. At the time of preparing the 2005 financial statements it was clear that the City had an obligation to fund at least the going-concern portion of the Pension Plan funding. As a result there was a requirement to record the expense associated with the 2004 and 2005 amounts due to the Pension Plan. The total amount owing for the two years was $8,139,159. This total amount owing to the Pension Plan was split between the General Fund and the Water & Sewerage Utility on the basis of percentage of payroll associated with each entity, The decision to record the amount owing to the Pension Plan was not an arbitrary decision of management. In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards the amount owing to the Pension Plan had to be recorded in this manner, At the same time City staff had sent a request to the Province for an exemption from the Municipal Accounting and Reporting Standards to allow for recording of the amounts owed for 2004-2006 inclusive over a period not to exceed seven years. This action was taken in an attempt to have our recording practice match the budget actions approved by Common Council as part of the 2006 Budget process. Approval was received for this request and the financial statements were adjusted accordingly. Pension Plan Administration By far the most disturbing comment to date was reference by Councillor Ferguson that he hoped we did not have a "San Diego situation" here. The situation referred to is a case of possible extortion from that City's Pension Plan by two members of Council. This type of casual inference to serious criminal activity is deplorable. Great effort is put into safeguarding the City's Pension funds. All monies are held by a third party custodian, Royal Trust. All investments are made by professional investment managers hired by the Plan's Board of Trustees based on their expertise and performance record, The Fund is also audited on an annual basis and must file detailed reports with both Provincial and Federal regulatory bodies. Councillor Ferguson's concerns seem to have arisen over information provided by staff related to the costs of the 2002 Early Retirement Program, Councillor Ferguson has noted that he has proof that the actual costs to the City's Pension Plan are significantly more than the amounts reported by staff. As with the Financial Statement information noted earlier it is incumbent on Councillor Ferguson to provide Council with any and all information he may have. The public's interest can only be served if this information is presented and properly reviewed to determine ifin fact it has any validity. Respectfully submitted, 0}f&Jks- Andrew P. Beckett C.A. Acting Treasurer M & C - 2006-192 June 30, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Bentley Crossing - Municipal Services Easement BACKGROUND: The Bentley Crossing development is occurring on their Chesley Drive property. There is an existing Municipal Services Easement on the property adjacent to Chesley Drive. This easement contains a waterline which was recently renewed and properly located within the easement. As illustrated on the building site plan (attached) the buildings are located clear of the easement. However, there will be an increasingly higher embankment between the building units and Chesley Drive. The developers wish to place a retaining wall on the easement. ANALYSIS: While the developer could simply place fill on the easement area, it is proposed that a curved retaining wall be placed on the easement using stackable blocks. The wall would vary in height it would be no more than 4 feet. Initially the wall would be approximately 225 feet long but would be extended to over 375 feet when the development is complete. As can be seen from the overall plan and the details of Block "COO the location of the LPP (a First Nation's significant historic site) result in some units being located close to the street. All units will be located free of the easement and have their access from the new public street. The proposed stacked retaining wall will be located between the street sidewalk and the back of the units. The wall itself will be located on the rear portion of the individual lots being created. RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 2 This wall will be located on the developer's property but this area is also a municipal services easement. Normally easements are to be kept free of buildings and stmctures so that the underground pipes can be maintained. Municipal Operations staff has participated in various discussions and are satisfied that this removable wall and the underground services can co-exist, but there will be an extra cost associated with re-assembly of this type of wall. After considering a number of options it was agreed that the developer should pay an amount that would compensate the City for this additional reinstatement if and when it is needed. The Legal Department has advised that formal agreement will be required between the developer and the City to permit this wall to be constmcted. The amount of compensation has been calculated at $4,000 based on estimates of the labour required for 10 days which could be required to re-instate such a wall. The proposed wall should result in a better development and improved aesthetics along Chesley Drive while a cash payment should compensate the City for any extra effort that may be required in the future. Given the amount of compensation involved the Finance department has suggested that the amount be treated as revenue, and noted that compensation has been received so that in the future it can be utilized if required. RECOMMENDATION: That the City and Bentley Crossing Property Inc. enter into an agreement that would allow for the proposed stacked retaining wall for a compensation amount of $4,000 and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager JRB/mmf RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT I URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT . ""i '<f;:l7" v. r~lll"~ ! G--....I, 1 1) 1,'~ I \ 1'\ J' :/-:XI fL.l J:....:~/'~:y~..~_ II ~ .......,. ;/1\/ /..,..)/i~',.j ~'!I~~"'-~p /';:,..,......, ., ~ :-/' . \,~ ........ / I - -....... i -y~~..': :"." II ~f" - I ...- /.... " ~ ,....--........ II' !r""'.,,- ,"J!.'Jr-'f i," ..... "".. .; ~,,'''. , j ;' 7.'.._.~ ---..} '. .... . ....----:..../ -" 'I' '" ~" . /". .... ................-- .....------ -- [-.:-1 \\ ~/~~,::ik'~/:: ~ :?:~~:;;;;..7 / /~ '-.. 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No. SOJ090E.DWC metres u........ g."", M&C-2006-193 June 30, 2006 Her Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council y our Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Residential Infrastructure Assistance #35 and #36 David Street and Wests ide Estates ANALYSIS: On May 7, 2001 Council approved the establishment of a program to assist developers with the installation of services for residential developments. The following applications have been received and qualify for assistance as set out in the program guidelines: Applicant Location # and Type of Units Estimated 2006 Assistance #35 Johanthan Boyle David Street Lakewood Heights 30 one family $36.000 #36 North Star Holdings Ltd. Westside Estates 26 lots $156.000 Both these developments had previous approvals. The Johanthan Boyle development did not proceed in 2004, while the initial phases of Wests ide Estates were approved in 2003. The approvals are valid for three years and this approval will cover the final phase. The actual amount of assistance provided will depend on the actual service costs experienced, and the phasing of the development. RepOlt to Common Council June 30, 2006 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Common Council approve Residential Infrastmcture Assistance for: #35 Johanthan Boyle development of 30 one family homes off David Street with on estimated 2006 expenditure of $36,000. #36 North Star Holdings Ltd. development of Wests ide Estates with a final phase of26 lots and an estimated 2006 expenditure of$156,000. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager JRB: lUlUf PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT I URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT RS - 2 .' ~. " " .....:\< .....~ '," '. - ~ , " '. R~ - :2 \. .sllbj",c~ Site: ~ ! l~ location: 11 ru e. 0 8V'J S~. Dale: D..~mber 19 c1ecembre 28::)3 Scalr.:iochelle: 1 :'3C'GO '" ..... " '. '...;\~ .' ;. -r. 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RS, "2 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M & C - 2006-180 Cil:y of Sol.!jlt J[)hn 30 June 2006 His Worship Norman McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Tender for Panasonic Toughbooks and Peripherals - Mobile Computing Project BACKGROUND: Staff of the Information Systems & Support division of Corporate Services reported to council in September 2005 and received funding for a mobile computing pilot project with the Saint John Police Force. This pilot project was completed and was successful in enabling employees of the Police force to access the organization's computer network from within a police vehicle. With the pilot project completed, tenders were called to proceed with Mobile Computing access in nineteen (19) additional police vehicles. ANALYSIS: Tenders were called for all necessary equipment to enable 19 police vehicle to have mobile computing capabilities with seven (7) vendors responding. StafffromMaterials Management and Information Systems & Support have reviewed the bids and have found them to be complete in every regard. Items were grouped into the following three like categories allowing the award of this tender to more that one vendor by category. 1) Panasonic Toughbook notebook computers 2) Gamber Johnson Mounting Hardware 3) Panasonic Docking Stations. A summary of bids in enclosed for Council's review. Page Two The total cost to equip 19 police vehicles with mobile computing capabilities if awarded as recommended, will be $109,255.35 plus tax. Funds are available in the Information System Support 2006 Capital Budget. RECOMMENDA TION: It is recommended that the tenders, in the amount of$109,255.35, plus tax, for the supply ofPanasonic Toughbook computers and peripherals be awarded to the lowest bidder as indicated on the enclosed summary of bids. 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The same three companies responded to both the City's tender calls by submitting bids. Copies of the bid summaries for both projects are enclosed for Council's consideration. Staff of Materials & Fleet Management and Leisure Services have reviewed the tenders, and have found them to be complete in every regard. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The total cost to resurface three tennis courts and repave the parking lot at Forest Hills, if awarded as recommended, will be $135,000.00 plus tax and the total cost to pave the parking lot at the Hurley Arena if awarded as recommended, will be $46,995.00. Funds are included in the 2006 Leisure Services Capital Budget. Page 2 RECOMMENDA TION: It is recommended that the tenders for the Forest Hills and Hurley Arena Paving both be awarded to Debly Enterprises Ltd. at a total cost of$181,995.00 plus tax. Respectfully submitted, OJ~ David Logan, CPPB Purchasing Agent Andrew Beckett, CA Acting Treasurer T.L. 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I- "0 = ..... ~ REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL n~'y c>f 5~ [n l: J () t. rl M & C - 2006-181 30 June 2006 His Worship Norman McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Tender 2006-083101 T Fencing Works East Depot - McAllister Drive BACKGROUND: It has been recognized that there is a need to secure the Works Depot on McAllister Drive to alleviate the problem of ATV's and motorcycles using the property as throughway to trails and back roads and to protect the City's vehicles and equipment from theft and vandalism. A tender was called to supply and install approximately 431 meters of 1.8 meter high galvanized chain link fencing complete with one vehicle double swing gate and one man gate. ANALYSIS: Only one company, Fundy Fencing, responded to the City's tender call by submitting a bid. Staff of Materials & Fleet Management and Municipal Operations have reviewed the tender, and have found it to be complete in every regard. Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The total cost to fence the perimeter of the East Works Depot, if awarded as recommended, will be $39,200.00 plus tax. Funds are available in the Municipal Operations 2006 General Operating Budget. RECOMMENDA TION: It is recommended that the tender, in the amount of$39,200.00, plus tax, for fencing the perimeter of the East Works Depot be awarded to Fundy Fencing Ltd. Respectfully submitted, David Logan, CPPB Purchasing Agent Andrew Beckett, CA Acting Treasurer T.L. Totten, FCA City Manager M & C 2006 - 185 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Nonn McFarlane and Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT: Red Head Secondary Access Road - Inspection Services BACKGROUND On November 7, 2005 Council approved a Design Build Agreement between the City and Irving Oil (M&C 2005-328) to constmct a new road from the Old Black River Road to the Proud Road with an inter-connector to the Red head Road. This new road was named in the Agreement as the Red Head Secondary Access Road. Under Section 7.4 of the Design Build (DB) Agreement, reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by the City in retaining a professional engineer duly licensed in the Province of New Bmnswick to monitor and supervise the Developer's performance of the DB Work shall be payable by the Developer to the City on a monthly basis. ANALYSIS The estimated cost of engineering monitoring and supervision of the Developer's performance of the DB Work is expected to be in the $100,000 range but could be more. As previously stated, all City costs associated with monitoring the performance of the work by the Developer will be payable to the City by the Developer. Staff recommend the direct engagement of Terrain Group Inc. for this work. The consultant engagement will be conducted in accordance with the process approved by Council on Febmary 9,2006 for the Engagement of Engineering Consultants - 2006 Capital Program (M&C 2006-31). M & C 2006-185 June 29, 2006 Page 2 RECOMMENDA TION Notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for engagement of Professional Services, Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations with Terrain Group Inc. to carry out monitoring and supervision of the Developer's performance of the DB Work. Respectfully submitted, J. M. Paul Groody, P. Eng. Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A. City Manager M& C 2006 - 177 June 22, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane & Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT: CONTRACT NO. 2006-18: EXPANDED ASPHALT STABILIZATION - 2006 BACKGROUND The 2006 General Fund Operating Budget for Municipal Operations & Engineering and the General Fund Transportation Capital Program include a provision for the in place pulverization and stabilization of a number of streets in the City. This is an annual program to upgrade and maintain deteriorating street surfaces under the maintenance and capital resurfacing programs. This contract includes all work associated with the full depth reclamation and stabilization of approximately 44,560 m2 of existing asphalt pavement and underlying granular base, including the addition and blending of corrective aggregate as required. There are a total of 5 streets in this contract. TENDER RESULTS Tenders closed on June 21, 2006 with the following results: 1. Industrial Cold Milling Ltd. Moncton, N.B. $ 587,056.00 The Engineer's estimate for the work was $524,640.00. M & C 2006-177 June 22, 2006 Page 2 ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and all tenders were found to be formal in all respects. Staff are of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary expertise and the resources to perform the work. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This contract involves work that is to be charged to various operating and capital budgets. Assuming award of this contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed which includes work that will be performed by City forces and others. A review of the low tender was also completed to determine why there was a variance between the lowest tendered price and the Engineer's estimate. This variance can be mainly attributed to a slightly higher than expected unit price on expanded asphalt. The analysis concludes that a total amount of $525,000.00 was provided in the various budgets and the projected completion cost of the projects included in this contract is estimated to be $527,986.88, including the City's eligible H.S.T. rebate - an $833.99 positive difference in the General Fund Transportation Capital Program and a $3820.87 negative difference in the General Fund Operating Budget. Adjustments will be made to certain projects within this contract to ensure the budget envelopes are not exceeded. RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended that Contract No. 2006-18: Expanded Asphalt Stabilization - 2006, be awarded to the low tenderer, Industrial Cold Milling, at their tendered price of$587,056.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and ConUl1on Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Respectfully submitted, J. M. Paul Groody, P .Eng. Commissioner Municipal Operations & Engineering Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A. 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D- c if) -0 ro Q) ~, 'u; co' >- -0 .2: Q) , al 0 -'" -0, II ro 0: 0 -' :;; D- C') N oj 1;; <D o o l! o <:2 <D C o '" -@ d: o ~ c o a if) E ,E if) ill ~ 11) co o ro :s ro Q) ro Q) ill J: I- LU I- a Z M & C 2006 - 175 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane & Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT CONTRACT 2006-27: Bellevue Street -Water and Sewer Renewal Sand Cove Road - New Storm Sewer BACKGROUND This Contract consists of two projects that are approved in the 2006 Water & Sewerage Capital Program and one project approved in the 2006 General Fund Capital Program as follows: 1. A 200mm sanitary sewer on Bellevue Street from Park Avenue to the end of Bellevue Street, to replace an existing sanitary sewer which is in poor condition. 2. A 200mm watermain on Bellevue Street from Park Avenue to the end of Belle vue Street, to replace an existing watennain which is in poor condition. A 200/300mm watennain looping from the end of Belle vue Street to Virginia Street to eliminate three dead-ends to address water quality issues in the area. 3. A new 375 mm storm sewer and concrete curb on Sand Cove Road between McLaren's Beach Road and Civic # 13 79 to address drainage issues in the area. M & C 2006 - 175 June 29, 2006 Page 2 TENDER RESULTS Tenders closed on June 20, 2006, with the following results: 1) Fairville Construction Ltd. Saint John, NB $368,246.00 2) Valley Excavation Services Inc. Saint John, NB $398,293.30 3) Maguire Excavating Ltd. Saint John, NB $473,450.00 4) Galbraith Construction Ltd. Saint John, NB $495,038.00 The Engineer's estimate for the work was $414,673.80 ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and all tenders were found to be formal in all respects. Staff is of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work, and recommend acceptance of their tender. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Contract includes work that is charged against three capital work projects. Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed which includes the estimated amount of work on these projects that will be performed by City forces and others. The analysis concludes that a total amount of$375,000.00 was provided in the budgets and that the projected completion cost of the projects included in the Contract is estimated to be $345,193.41 including the City's eligible HST rebate - a $35,075.22 positive difference in the Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program and a $5,268.63 negative difference in the General Fund Capital Program. M & C 2006 - 175 June 29, 2006 Page 3 RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended that Contract 2006-27: Bellevue Street -Water and Sewer Renewal and Sand Cove Road - New Storm Sewer be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Constmction Ltd, at their tendered price of $368,246.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and fiuiher that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Respectfully submitted, lM. Paul Graody, P. Eng. Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A. City Manager M & C 2006 - 179 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane & Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT CONTRACT 2006-25: East Saint John Manhole Rehabilitation BACKGROUND This Contract consists of one project that is approved in the 2005 Water & Sewerage Capital Program. The project involves the rehabilitation and sealing of approximately 70 sanitary sewer manholes in East Saint John to prevent ground water from entering the sanitary sewer system. This project is part of a larger, multi-year program to control flows to wastewater treatment facilities and reduce potential for environmental contamination. TENDER RESULTS Tenders closed on June 27, 2006, with the following results: 1) Maritime Infrastmcture Technologies Inc. Miramichi, NB $75,510.00 2) Atlantic Underground Services Ltd. Riverview, NB $83,507.60 3) Alltech Solutions Inc. Riverview, NB $102,900.00 4) Wilcraft Concrete Services Ltd. Halifax, NS $114,666.00 The Engineer's estimate for the work was $69,500.00 M & C 2006 - 179 June 29, 2006 Page 2 ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and all tenders were found to be formal in all respects. Staff is of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work, and recommend acceptance of their tender. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Contract includes work that is charged against one capital work project. Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed which includes the estimated amount of work on this project that will be performed by City forces and others. The analysis concludes that a total amount of$100,000.00 was provided in the budget and that the projected completion cost of the project included in the Contract is estimated to be $67,912.25 including the City's eligible HST rebate - a $32,087.75 positive difference in the Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program. RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended that Contract 2006-25: East Saint John Manhole Rehabilitation be awarded to the low tenderer, Maritime Infrastructure Technologies Inc., at their tendered price of $75,510.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Respectfully submitted, lM. Paul Groody, P. Eng. Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A. City Manager M & C 2006 - 178 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Nonn MCFarlane & Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT STUDY OF THE CEDAR POINT SANITARY SYSTEM & LIFT STATION BACKGROUND The Approved 2006 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program- Infrastmcture Renewal Sanitary category includes funding necessary to engage engineering services to complete the following: . Study of the Cedar Point Sanitary System & Lift Station The purpose of the Cedar Point Sanitary System & Lift Station Study is to determine design solutions to upgrade the lift station's capacity. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT The purpose of this report is to make a recommendation for consulting engineering services for this project. ANALYSIS On April 27, 2006, with a comprehensive and detailed scope of work document developed by staff, a proposal for consulting engineering services was requested from ADI Limited. In response to this request, ADI Limited submitted a proposal on May 12,2006. Staff was previously authorized to conduct negotiations with this consultant for engineering services for the Study of the Cedar Point Sanitary System & Lift Station. M & C 2006 - 178 June 29, 2006 Page 2 A Review Committee of staff completed an analysis of the submission: Brian Keenan, P. Eng. Engineering Manager, Municipal Engineering Kendall Mason, P. Eng. Design Engineer, Municipal Engineering Kevin Rice, C.E.T. Operations Manager, Environmental Protection (Wastewater) Dave Logan, CPPB Purchasing Agent / Manager, Materials and Fleet Management Each member completed a review of the submission, and a subsequent meeting of the Review Committee was held to jointly discuss the information presented in the ADI Limited proposal. The upset price contained in the proposal was also evaluated and the committee agreed that the consultant's requested fee was appropriate for submission to Council for approval. The submission from ADI Limited met all of the requirements of the request for proposal, in a manner acceptable to the committee, with a cost-effective bid for the project. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS An amount of$50,000 was provided in the 2006 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program for design services. The proposed cost of the work from ADI Limited to provide design services is approximately $43,853.81 including the City's eligible HS T rebate - a difference of $6, 146.19 in the Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program. M & C 2006 - 178 June 29, 2006 Page 3 RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended that the proposal of ADI Limited for engineering services for the Study of Cedar Point Sanitary System & Lift Station be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Respectfully submitted, J. M. Paul Groody, P. Eng. Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A. City Manager ~ \l City Manager's Office Bureau du directeur general P.O. Box/C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB/N.-B, Canada E2L 4L1 www.saintjohn.ca June 23,2006 1be City of Saint John His Worship Mayor McFarlane and Members of Common Council y our Worship and Members of Council, Re: Quebec - Fiscal Partnership with Municipalities An Agreement on a new Fiscal and Financial Partnership with Municipalities that has been concluded in the Province of Quebec was cited as having some merit during the recent meetings of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The attachment highlights some of the key provisions of the multi-year partnership. Apart from the particulars of the agreement, certain elements are worthy of note; · It is a multi-year agreement that provides for both stable and predictable revenue sources for municipalities. This is essential for long-term planning at the local level. · It is multi-faceted in that it goes well beyond just equalization and unconditional grant transfers to reduce costs of solid waste and policing, adjust taxation of provincial property and eliminate the need for municipalities to fund solvency deficits in their pension funds. · It provides for a steadily and substantial increase in transfers to municipalities over the 7 year term of the agreement (from $406M to $747M). · A significant component is the eventual full reimbursement of the Quebec Sales Tax paid by municipalities. . A guarantee that no municipality will receive less than it did in 2006 as a result of the changes. · It provides supplemental funding to the Quebec City and Montreal metropolitan areas in recognition of their unique roles. The approach adopted in Quebec is progressive in that it is a negotiated agreement, the breadth of the funding considerations went beyond just unconditional transfers to address other municipal cost issues, the total transfers to municipalities will increase and are known with certainty over the term and finally there is a recognition that certain municipalities have particular needs that warrant additional transfers from the Province, The current unconditional grant funding arrangement in the Province of New Brunswick will come to an end in 2008. The comprehensive approach to funding municipal transfers adopted in Quebec could be presented as an effective precedent in future discussions with the Province of New Brunswick on Provincial-Municipal transfers. Recommendation That this report be received and filed and a copy of this report be forwarded to the Department of Local Government. Terrence L. Totten FCA City Manager Highlights of the Fiscal and Financial Partnership 2007-2013 And Other Measures that Impact Municipalities This is an unofficial abbreviated translation and adaptation of the highlights presented at htto://www.mamr.qouv.ac.ca/finances/fina fisc oart.aso#texte Main Components Over the 2007-2013 period, the total amount that will be paid to municipalities under the new Partnership will be $3,8 Billion. . Unconditional grants to local governments and regional county municipalities are almost doubled: from $388 Million in 2006, they will reach $747 Million in 2013. . Equalization is increased and modified: from $36.8 Million in 2006 reaching $60 Million in 2013. . The reimbursement of the QST is the main new recurrent revenue source, . A guarantee that all municipalities will have a minimum gain through the implementation of the Partnership Agreement compared to the base year, 2006. The total amount under the Partnership does not include the following unconditional grants: . Compensation for the loss of the amusement tax revenues for the cities of Montreal, Quebec and Laval ($55 Million); . Assistance for local roads ($85 Million); . Other payments in lieu of taxes as provided prior to the Partnership ($260 Million) a total of: $400 Million in unconditional grants, The Partnership agreement's main additional unconditional grants are provided by the increase in the payments in lieu of taxes that represents $166.5 Million for schools, universities and colleges, and hospitals, and the reimbursement of the Quebec Sales Tax reaching 100% of tax paid by 2013, i.e. from $144,8 Million in 2007 to $472 Million in 2013. The amounts for some of the measures included in the Partnership agreement (part 2, of the agreement) are not yet known. These include: . The replacement of the present funding mechanisms dating back to 1995 for 911 services provided by municipalities by a government fee on all wired and wireless telephone services, including Internet services, the proceeds to be redistributed to local governments. The objective is to stabilize these revenues to the same amount that is currently provided by the fees on wired services (approximately $21 Million). . The authority for local governments to impose fees on the operators of quarries and sand pits located on private lands to remedy certain negative impacts of the operation of these sites (in particular, damage to municipal roads). This measure is not expected to produce a large amount of revenues, . The revenues that municipalities will collect from the taxation of private thermal generating plants are now known (the amount indicated in the agreement is the estimated loss of public service tax revenues for the Government). Based on plants in existence in 2003, these revenues are estimated to reach $2.4 Million. . The amounts associated with the compensation scheme for the net costs of separate collection, subject to data to be provided by a study: however, the agreement states that the measures should tend to full compensation for the cost of separate collection by 2010. Based on the costs for 2005, this measure is expected to generate an additional $43 Million. . As of June 7, 2006, the net gain for municipalities resulting from the reimbursement of 85% of fees paid for the disposal of residual material will represent a net gain of $25 Million. . The total amount does not include $7.8 Million per year for the "Ville de Quebec" under a separate agreement with Government as a grant to the "Capitale nationale" (National Capital). . The total increase in payments in lieu of taxes ($166.5 Million) does not include the amounts linked to payments in lieu of taxes for State museums, the Grand Theatre du Quebec, and the Bibliotheque and Archives nationales du Quebec, which total $8 Million according to the 2006-2007 Budget. The Partnership agreement does not impact conditional grants paid by the Government of Quebec to municipalities. Other Measures Announced in the 2006-2007 Budget It should be noted that there are other measures that were included in Budget 2006- 2007 and are not part of the Fiscal and Financial Partnership, Over the 2007-2013 period, these measures will account for $1. 7 Billion dollars, These include: . In the past, the contribution paid by municipalities for the services of the Surete du Quebec was calculated according to a formula that considered the population and uniformed assessment values. Originally, the municipal share was approximately 50% of the overall cost, however, real estate values have increased considerably, and thus, the municipal share has risen steadily whereas that of the Government has diminished. The Government will gradually scale back the overall contribution by 2009-2010: in 2006, municipal contribution will be reduced to 59% (from 60% in the previous year), 57% in 2007, 55% in 2008, and finally, 53% in 2009. (See Expenditure Measures, 2006-2007 Budget, p. 23). . The Budget also announced that as of March 2007, the fuel tax refund for public carriers would be increased from 33.33% to 100%. The refund totals $9,666,869 for 9 transit authorities, This refund is paid out transit authorities that are distinct corporations from local governments. For biodiesel fuel, the refund remains at 100%. M& C-2006-176 June 30, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Acquisition of Two Provincial Properties Adjacent to East Side of Champlain Drive BACKGROUND: Periodically, the Province of New Brunswick deems lands they own to be considered surplus to their needs. If these lands are located within the City of Saint John, they are first offered to the City, prior to public offering. ANALYSIS: The Province has offered to sell to the City two vacant parcels of land, identified as PID Numbers 313718 and 55033500, located off Champlain Drive (see attached map). These two parcels have a total area of approximately 19.35 acres and had been excavated in the past. The City owns much of the adjacent land. In the future, McAllister Drive may be extended southward to connect with Grandview Avenue. This scenario has been identified in the Municipal Development Plan and would ease traffic concerns as this area continues to experience growth. The purpose of this report is to bring forth a recommendation to Council for their consideration to acquire the two parcels of land from the Province. The value is reasonable considering the size of the property and is based on an appraisal completed by the Province. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in two parcels of land from the Province of New Bmnswick Supply and Services for $12,000.00 plus H.S.T. (if applicable), identified as PID Numbers 313718 and 55033500, having a total area of approximately 19.35 acres, as illustrated on the attached map, on or before October 6, 2006; and 2. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document required to finalize this transaction. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. 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' \ ~ /\ -.;....."""'.... ;:/., y"" .4/\\.~ .......~~, J.,.' \ "t .', ~._A.:::>, \'/'../'.\S,~.,\ \. 3~'\ ' \/~:>.. \""::\>\'\/\~~1\;'/Y/\ \ ./ . . .?>. \/')ij\\' .,"-\;...;,.c){~ ~s>\. \.y" //\ \\\ ~ I. 0 '>;.... ~"\' , , ..-Y..- .-A ;/\.....-. \ \ /'\ / \ \ Description of Plan: Acquisition of Property from the Province of New Brunswick. N & A PID: 313718 and 55033500 Pan: N/A Address: Land Adjacent to East Side of Cham lain Drive Date: June 22, 2006 M& C 2006 - 187 June 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norman McFarlane And Members of Common Council y our Worship and Councilors; SUBJECT: Pedestrian Crossing, Somerset Street/St. Pius Church BACKGROUND At its April 2006 meeting, Council moved that staff consult with stakeholders to find a solution for a pedestrian crossing on Somerset Street near the St. Pius X Catholic Church. This followed Council's rejection of a report recommending that "the letter from St Pius X Roman Catholic Church should be received and filed, and the requested traffic signals not be installed." The Church had requested full stop, pedestrian activated traffic signals in place of the RA5 crosswalk lights currently in place, and had offered to cost share in the additional expense. Staff has consulted with the principal and vice principal of Princess Elizabeth School, Crescent Valley Tenants Association, and the authors of correspondence on the issue, John Mackenzie of the District Education Council and Sharon Jacquard Communications Officer, St Pius X Martha Guild, as well as Father McNeill of St. Pius. This report will update Council on the issue. ANALYSIS Establishment of a safe pedestrian crossing on Somerset Street has been an issue for a number of years for the parishioners of St. Pius X Church. The matter was before Council in 2001, and RA 5 mid block pedestrian activated crosswalk lights were installed by the City in response to the concerns. Previously, an amber flashing light had been installed. M & C 2006 - 187 Pedestrian Crossing Somerset Street/St Pius Church June 13,2006 Page 2 ANALYSIS (Cont'd) Despite these measures the matter of a safe pedestrian crossing at this location remains a matter of concern, not only for parishioners but others using the crossing as well. Father McNeill and Sharon Jacquard reiterated concerns about drivers disregarding the signals and driving through the crossing when pedestrians are using or attempting to use the crosswalk. They related several close calls where traffic in one lane stopped, prompting pedestrians to enter the crosswalk and traffic in the next lane continued to move through, creating a dangerous situation. The only solution, from their point of view, is to bring traffic to a full stop with pedestrian activated traffic signals with an amber/red/green cycle. John MacKenzie of the District Eight Education Council also expressed similar concerns with children using this crossing. He suggested full stop pedestrian activated signals as well, preferably at the intersection with Pugsley Avenue. The Principal and Vice Principal of Princess Elizabeth School were contacted but there have not been any concerns brought to their attention by parents or students at the school, and the Crescent Valley Tenants Association was not aware of any issues at this location. Somerset Street is an integral link in the North/South arterial from the downtown core of the City to the Regional Hospital and Millidgeville area. There is a lot of traffic in both directions. The standard design for an arterial street like Somerset is four traffic lanes, two in each direction. There are three traffic lanes in the block of Somerset where the Church is located between Churchill Boulevard and Cranston Avenue, two nmning uphill past the Church in a southeast direction to the City Center and one running downhill toward Millidgeville. The RA 5 crossing signals are located mid block directly in front of the Church and the Pugsley Avenue intersection is some 50m further up toward the City Center. The most logical location for a set of traffic lights is at an intersection, in this case the intersection with Pugsley Avenue. This would benefit vehicle movements from Pugsley Avenue onto Somerset Street as well as pedestrian movements across Somerset Street. This intersection needs to be redesigned as well as it is currently too wide to effectively control traffic movements. The issue at this location for parishioners attending St. Pius Church, and using the parking lots across the street, is the inconvenience of walking some distance out of the way to Pugsley Avenue rather than crossing directly to the front door of the Church. The mid block RA 5 crosswalk lights were seen as a potential solution to this issue, but they have not proven out and should be removed. M & C 2006 - 187 Pedestrian Crossing Somerset Street/St Pius Church June 13,2006 Page 3 ANALYSIS (Cont'd) In the interests of creating a safe and functional crossing for all pedestrians and vehicles using Somerset Street, staff is of the opinion that pedestrian activated traffic signals should be installed at Pugsley Avenue intersection, with loop detection for vehicles entering from Pugsley, and the RA 5 crosswalk lights removed. Staff will also explore the suitability of other traffic calming measures - reduced lanes, or lane widths, traffic islands, speed humps and the like within this block of Somerset. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES The Saint John Police Force has been contacted and they are in favour of a traffic control device to aid pedestrians crossing a busy street and that they are located in a position that is safe for all pedestrians as well as vehicular traffic utilizing these streets. RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended that Council receive and file this report and support the recommended actions outlined to install pedestrian activated traffic signals at Pugsley Avenue, remove the RA 5 mid block crosswalk lights, consider and install such further traffic calming measures as may be suitable for this location. Respectfully submitted J.M.PauIGroody,P.Eng Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering Terry Totten, F.C.A. City Manager " \.\p ,~ t REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL OPEN SESSION M & C 2006 ~ 183 June 27, 2006 City of Saint John His Worship Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT Provision of Compensatory Storage - A C Fairweather & Sons, 895 Ashburn Road BACKGROUND In early 1999 Common Council adopted guidelines respecting the sale of flood storage which would allow developments in the flood risk area to proceed on land parcels incapable of providing compensatory storage, Subsequent to adopting the guidelines Council has authorized the sale of compensatory storage totaling 76,486 cubic metres. The vast majority of this volume has been provided for the development of First Professionals on Westmorland Road (see attached). The sale of this compensatory storage has facilitated development in the Westmorland Road area in excess of $30 million. The City of Saint John, in advance of selling compensatory storage, undertook construction projects along Golden Grove Road which resulted in the creation of approximately 85,000 cubic metres of new flood storage. The retention ponds, which accommodate approximately 85,000 cubic metres of floodwater, accomplish three important objectives: . Provision of flooding relief to the residents of Glen Falls. . Allow continued development within the flood risk area, . Provide compensatory flood storage for residents in the Glen Falls area who may wish to improve their property or expand their building. ANAL YSIS In developing suggested guidelines for Council, staff acknowledged a fundamental principal. Although development within the flood risk area has economic benefits for the entire City, such development should not proceed if the potential exists for a negative impact on the flooding situation in the Glen Falls area. With this underlying principal, Council adopted the following guidelines: M & C 2006 - 183 - 2 - June 27, 2006 );;- The applicant must demonstrate to the Building Inspector that it is not practical to provide any or all ofthe compensatory storage on the property being developed. )0> The developer (or any affiliated company) does not own other property within or adjacent to the flood risk area upon which the necessary compensatory flood storage could reasonably be provided. )0> Compensatory storage must be provided within the same designated flood risk area of the displaced storage. ? Sale of compensatory storage must be approved by Council. );> Costs per cubic unit to the developer will vary, dependent on the specifics of each application. )0> Monies received by the City in the sale of compensatory storage will be used solely for Marsh Creek flood reduction programs, );;- The City will at no time be in a deficit position resulting from the sale of compensatory storage with respect to flood storage capacity, > The City will not pre-sell any storage capacity in anticipation of a development );> The City is at no time obligated to sell compensatory storage to any developer. To date the City has not deviated from these guidelines, The City has recently been requested by A C Fairweather and Sons to sell 563 cubic metres of compensatory storage in order that they may expand the parking and storage area at 895 Ashburn Road, Presently the City has available 7,305 cubic metres of remaining compensatory storage which could be made available to developers within the flood risk area. Ifthe request is approved by Council the City will be left with 6,742 cubic metres available. Whereas the creation ofthe retention ponds have played a significant role in the development ofthis area, and further, whereas the retention ponds have significantly alleviated the incidents of flooding in the Glen Falls area, the City should consider locating other lands for construction of additional flood water storage. As Council will note from the adopted guidelines, the cost per cubic unit to a developer will vary depending on the specifics of each application. As can be seen on the attachment the initial price for compensatory storage was $4.60 per cubic metre, then $5.41 per cubic metre, These prices were based on the actual cost to the City for the construction of the retention ponds. The second phase of the retention pond was smaller in scope than the initial phase, and consequently, carried a much higher cost per unit. The Engineering Department has calculated that the best figure M & C 2006 - 183 - 3 - June 27, 2006 for unit cost is now $10.75. The developer has been advised and has agreed to this price subject to Council approval. As shown on the attached, the City still has available 7,305 cubic metres of storage in its retention ponds. The sale of this needed 563 cubic metres can be supported, The sale, if approved by Council, will result in revenues of $6,052.25, RECOMMENDATION Your City Manager recommends that . 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City of Saint John Corner of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street Page 2 June 12, 2006 JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE: The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council concerning the vesting of public streets in conjunction with the subdivision ofland. STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE: That Common Council assent to the submitted City of Saint John Subdivision, situate at the corner of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street (PID 47381 and 55084750), with respect to the vesting ofa parcel of land having approximately 200 square metres (2,150 square feet of area as a public street, and assent to the vesting of any necessary public utility easements and municipal services easements. BACKGROUND: On April 24, 2006 Common Council resolved to sell the subject site subject to any necessary municipal services easements / easements for municipal services, and subject to the following terms and conditions: a) placement of access to the subject property from a public street is subject to approval by the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and a restrictive covenant that the placement of access, as approved by the City Engineer will not be enlarged, amended, extended or replaced, unless prior written approval has been obtained by the Chief City Engineer or his designate; b) the subject property must be connected to municipal water and sewer services, prior to any occu pancy of the building; c) that a restrictive covenant be placed on the deed/title limiting the development of this site to a single-family dwelling; and d) if construction of the above said building, including the foundation for the dwelling, has not commenced within six months of the transfer of the property to 600608 NB Ltd., the City has an option to repurchase the subject property within 90 days of the City giving written notice to the purchaser and that the repurchase of the said property shall be for $3,500 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents required to finalize this transaction. A subsequent title search by the Legal Department, in conjunction with the preparation ofthe transfer documents, revealed that a portion of the existing Somerset Street had never been properly vested as a public street. City of Saint John Corner of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street Page 3 June 12, 2006 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Municipal Operations and Engineering supports the proposal. Building and Technical Services has no concerns with this proposal. ANALYSIS: The subject site is situated at the corner ofMillidge Avenue and Somerset Street as shown on the attached map. The surrounding area contains a mix of residential, institutional, commercial, and light industrial uses, and a large vacant property located northeast of the subject site is currently zoned "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential. The subject site, owned by the City of Saint John, is currently vacant. The parcel having PID 55084750 currently contains only a concrete barrier, a section of curb face, overhead utility lines and a steep rock face. A portion also extends into the travelled portion of the street at the intersection of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street. It is proposed that this portion be vested as part ofMillidge Avenue and Somerset Street in conjunction with the sale of the balance of the land. A 5.0 metre (16.4 foot) wide easement on the front portion of the parcel having PID 47381 is being proposed for the provision of municipal and public services. The land proposed to be vested as a public street has been used as a portion ofMillidge Avenue and Somerset Street for years, and the formal vesting of the land is only required at this point due to the sale of the adjacent land by the City. Due to the long-standing use of the lot for public street purposes the proposal has not been circulated to residents in the vicinity. A request for comments has been circulated to Building and Technical Services and Municipal Operations and Engineering however, and neither department has expressed any concerns. Common Council's assent to the City of Saint John Subdivision Plan is recommended. SKH Project No. 06,193 June 28, 2006 y our Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Subdivision Assent - corner of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street The Planning Advisory Committee considered the attached report at its June 27, 2006 meeting. Mr. Curtis Langille appeared before the Committee on behalf of the City of Saint John. Mr Langille spoke in support of the application and staff recommendation. No other presentations were made at the meeting concerning this application. After considering the matter the Committee adopted the recommendation in the attached report. The Committee's recommendation to Common Council is set out below for your conve11lence. RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council assent to the submitted City of Saint John Subdivision, situate at the corner of Millidge Avenue and Somerset Street (PID 47381 and 55084750), with respect to the vesting of a parcel of land having approximately 200 square metres (2,150 square feet) of area as a public street, and assent to the vesting of any necessary public utility easements and municipal services easements. Respectfully submitted, Stephen Horgan Vice-Chairman SKH Attachments Project No. 06,193 ~SAINT JOHN ~ ------. The City of saint John July 4, 2006 P.O. Box/C.P. 1971 Saint John, NBjN.,B. Canada E2l 411 www.saintjohn.ca Deputy Mayor Michelle Hooton and Members of Common Council Deputy Mayor and Councillors: RE: 2005 Annual Report of the City of Saint John Pension Plan INTRODUCTION On behalf ofthe Board of Trustees of the City of Saint John Pension Plan I am pleased to provide the following report on the activities of the Board during the 2005 calendar year. At the time of submitting this report the Board is aware of the Special Meeting requested by Common Council to discuss various aspects of the Plan's financial position and operation. We welcome the opportunity to have this meeting with Council that will include a number of the expert advisors used in administering the Plan. In general terms the Board administers the City's Pension Plan in accordance with the provisions of the City of Saint John Pension Act, the Provincial Pension Benefits Act and the Federal Income Tax Act. The City's Pension Plan is a defined benefit program with employee contributions set at 8.5% of gross earnings and employer contributions set at 8.1 % of gross earnings. The 2005 Calendar year has been another extremely busy one for the Board of Trustees, Areas of focus have been Disability Management, Board Governance and diversifYing the Fund's investment portfolio. Each of these items will be discussed in greater detail below. The net assets of the Plan at December 31, 2005 were $327,161,340 (2004-$283,683,610) and these funds are invested by the Board in accordance with an established investment policy. A copy of the 2005 Audited Financial Statements is attached with this report. It should be noted that the Pension Plan continues to record a receivable from the City for funding due related to the Plan's solvency deficiency. The Pension Benefits Act requires that a so14ency deficiency be funded over a period of 5 years unless an exemption is Explore our past/ Explorez notre passe Discover your future Decouvrez votre avenir " Gra.nd Bay-Westfield . Quispamsis . Rothesay . St. Martins Saint John granted to fund over a period of not more than 15 years. The funding amount set-up by the Plan assumes that the City will fund the solvency deficit over 15 years, This is t;:1ore completely disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements on page 7 attached. INVESTMENT POLICY The Funds assets are managed by five investment managers with an asset mix of 35% Canadian Fixed Income and cash, 35% Canadian Equities, 10% US Equities, 10% ip Real Estate and 10% Foreign Equities. ' The Board completed a comprehensive update of its Investment Policy in 2003 and; reviews the Policy provisions on an annual basis, One area of continued interest to :the Board is the increasing popularity of alternate investments that offer an absolute ret~rn strategy, The desirability ofthese types of investments is that they have the potenti~l to offer reasonable investment returns that are not in any way affected by the ups and downs in the stock market or other investment markets. This would greatly add to the diversity ofthe Fund's Investments and the Board has concluded that it would like to see up to 10% of its portfolio in this type of investments. One action taken by the Board this past year has been the addition of a real estate ~nd as part of the Investment portfolio. The Board has directed that up to 10% of the Funds of the Plan be invested in this Real Estate Fund. INVESTMENT MANAGER PERFORMANCE Over the past year the investment earnings on the Pension Fund's assets averaged L7.4%. By contrast the portfolio return, representing average market returns for a similar t~rm of investments as those carried by our Plan, saw a growth of only 10.6% during the sl:\me period. The returns are also far bettcr than our long-term targeted return of CPI pltJs 3.85% which for 2004 equated to a 6% return. The Pension Plan's assets are managed by six professional investment firms as follows: US Equity EAFE Equity ~ Addenda Capital - Standard Life -. Kingwest - Letko Brosseau - Burgundy Asset Management ~ Philadelphia Investments Fixed Income Real Estate Canadian Equity The Board of Trustees meets with each the Investment Managers twice a year to r~view their perfonnance and discuss emerging trends in the investment markets. The Bo~d also retains API Asset Performance Inc. to provide an analysis of our manager's perfor,mance in comparison with other managers with similar holdings. DISABILITY MANAGEMENT Over the past two years the Board has completed an extensive review ofthe proced*es it follows in approving and administering applications for Long-Term Disability, The: Board was assisted in this review by Leudey Consultants, a firm from Halifax that ' specializes in benefit administration, As part of this review a Call for Proposals waS issued for adjudication support services and the Board has now engaged Lifemark Health Services to provide this service. As part of their work Lifemark will be reviewing all new applications for disability and making recommendations to the Board for approval or denial. In addition they will ;be reviewing the cases of all existing Long-Term Disability recipients to determine if they continue to be eligible for benefits under the Plan. BOARD GOVERNANCE During 2005 the Board also initiated a Call for Proposals for assistance in reviewin~ and enhancing various aspects of the governance function of the Plan. The Board has npw engaged McInnes Cooper Roberston from Halifax to carry out this review and their; work will be completed in 2006. ACTIVE AND RETIRED PARTICIPANTS The number of active participants in the Plan was 867 while the number of retired , participants stands at 725. The impact of the high percentage of pensioners in rela#on to active members really shows on the current fund balances as detailed in the Pension Fund's Annual Financial Statements. In 2005 we see that the total contributions in~o the Plan from employees and the employer were $7,895,596 and the total pensions pai~ were $l6,660,839, With historically low interest rates the size of this pensioner liability has a signific*nt impact on the over-all funding position ofthe Plan. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The current members ofthe Board of Trustees are as follows: Trustee Appointing Body Councillor Chris Titus Councillor Glen Tait David Gould John Nugent Common Council Common Council Outside Workers - CUPE Local IS Management/non-union staff Bill Buckley Frederick Stipp Andrew Beyea Kevin Estabrooks Inside Workers - CUPE Loca1486 Firefighters - IAFF Local 771 Police - CUPE Local 61 Saint John Retired Members Association Mayor Norman McFarlane (Chair) Patrick Woods Andrew P. Beckett (Treasurer) Terrence Totten Ex-officio, Mayor Ex-officio~ Common Clerk Ex-officio~ Commissioner of Finance Ex-officio~ City Manager Re:t;;ed, Mayor Norman McFarlane Chair Board of Trustees City of Saint John Pension Plan Ass l IC \ '\ l I . \ 1\ J) A I) \. [ S () R Y H l ,S I N I S S SIR \. [C I s ASSURANCE SERVICES Financial Statements The City of Saint John - Pension Plan December 31, 2005 aJJ ERNST & YOUNG ~ , ~ ERNST & YOUNG LLP CONTENTS Pa2e Auditors'Report 1 Statement of Net Assets Available for Benefits 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits 3 Notes to Financial Statements 4-8 Schedule of Administrative Expenses 9 "- , .. <, Ell AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Trustees: We have audited the statement of net assets available for benefits of The City of Saint John - Pension Plan ("the Plan") as at December 31, 2005 and the statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audi t. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Plan as at December 31, 2005 and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, ~y hLLP Saint John, Canada, February 17, 2006. Chartered Accountants I .. . > , aJ ERNST & YOUNG The City of Saint John - Pension Plan STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS As at December 31 200S $ 2004 $ Cash and short term notes 12~090,203 2,957,351 Due from The City of Saint J oIm 147,545 243,035 204,715 Accrued interest and dividends 742,158 Investments, at market Bonds and Fixed Income Pooled Funds; (cost 2005 - $108,626,769; 2004 - $102,443,718) Stocks and Equity Pooled Funds; (cost 2005 - $138,196,214; 2004. $126,868,800) 110,602,031 111,108,751 189,318,403 162,104,151 Funding due from The City of Saint John [note 4} Net assets available for benefits 14~261,OOO 327,161,340 6,607 276,624,610 7,059,000 283,683,610 Mortgage receivable Net assets available for benefits before the following: 312,900,340 See accompanying notes On behalf of the Trustees: Trustee Trustee 2 .. , " ill The City of Saint John - Pension Plan STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS A V AILABLE FOR BENEFITS Year ended December 31 Investment income Interest Dividends 2005 2004 $ $ 3,854,001 3,790,175 4,041,595 3,988,241 334,312 7,895,596 8,112,728 4,084,531 6,258,597 4,022,092 3,021,279 8,106,623 9,279,876 7,202,000 7,059,000 39,197,783 19,802,825 62,402,002 44,254,429 16,660,839 16,277 ,265 808,879 318,542 1,454,554 1,208,070 18,924,272 17,803,877 43,477,730 26,450,552 283,683,610 257,233,058 327,161,340 283,683,610 Increase in assets Contributions The City of Saint John Employees Transfer under reciprocal agreement Funding due from The City of Saint John [note 4] Current period change in market values of investments Decrease in assets Pensions paid Contributions and interest refunded to participants Administrative expenses (schedule) Net increase in net assets available for benefits Net assets available for benefits, beginning of year Net assets available for benefits, end of year See accompanying notes .. , ill 3 " ,'. The CUy of Saint John - Pension Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2005 1. PLAN SUMMARY The Pension Fund is the accumulation of Plan assets used to fund pensions under the revised City of Saint John Pension Act as enacted on May 12, 1994, as amended to April 28, 2001. The Act is administered by a Board of Trustees representing Common Council of the City of Saint John ("the City"), management:, unionized employees, non-unionized employees and retired employees. The Plan is also subject to the provisions of the New Brunswick Pension Benefits Act which became effective January 1, 1992. The assets of the Plan are held by the Royal Trust Corporation of Canada which acts as custodian of the Plan. The assets of the Plan are managed by five different investment managers who have discretionary investment authority within the investment mandates given to them by the Board of Trustees. The performance of the Plan relative to others is measured on a regular basis by API Asset Perfonnance Inc. Significant features of the Plan are as follows; . The Plan provides for pensions on the defined benefit basis at the rate of 2% per year of service times the average of the three consecutive years of service having the highest salary, The Plan also provides for disability allowances and survivor benefits. . The Plan provides indexing at the rate of 1 % per year on the basis of service between January 1, 1975 and December31, 1992 and at the rate of2% after January 1, 1993. . The Plan is funded by employees contributing 8-1/2% of salary and the employer contributing at least 7% of salary. The employer is obligated to make additional contributions, if necessary, to adequately amortize any unfunded liability or solvency deficiency. The employer is currently contributing at a rate of 8.1 % of salary. · Contributions become vested after tw"o years. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of presentation These fInancial statements are prepared on the going concern basis and present the aggregate financial position of the Plan as a separate fInancial reporting entity independent of the sponsor and plan members. They are prepared to assist in reviewing the activities of the Plan for the fiscal period but they do not portray the funding requirements of the Plan or the benefit secwity of individual plan members. .. . , , ill 4 The City of Saint John - Pension Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31,2005 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Basis of accounting The accounts of the Plan are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, dividend and interest income is accounted for as earned rather than when received. Basis of valuation of investment assets Investments are stated at published market valuations, Pooled fund investments and earnings Certain of the Plan's equity investments are held via units of pooled equity funds. Income earned on these funds is retained within the fund and reflected as part of the current period change in market values. Foreign currency translation Investments denominated in United States dollars are translated at the year end rate of exchange. Foreign exchange gains and losses realized on disposal of United States dollar investments are included as a component of the current period change in market values of investments. 3. ACTUARIAL V ALVA TION (a) The 2003 actuarial valuation indicated the present value of accumulated plan benefits was $300,780,300 and the adjusted market value of net assets available to provide benefits was $257,233,100 with an estimated unfunded liability of $43,547,200 on a going concern basis. As of December 31, 2003 the liabilities on a solvency basis were $88,852,300 greater than the solvency assets. The significant actuarial assumptions adopted for purposes of the 2003 report were as follows: Retirement will occur at the earlier of age 65 or attainment of combined age and service of 88 years. This produces an average assumed retirement age of 58,5 years, ... , S!J 5 " The City of Saint John - Pension Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2005 3. ACTUARIAL VALUATION (continued) Valuation assets were taken as the book value plus the sum of one-third of the difference between the market and book values of the assets at each of the three most recent year ends. The value is then limited to no more than the market value of assets at the valuation date. This is the same method as was used in the previous valuation, except that the method produced a value less than the market value at that time and there was no limit put on the value. The following are the assumed rates used in the valuation: Investment earnings rate Inflation rate Real rate of return Salary increases 8.0% 4.0% 3.85% 4.5% per alll1um per annum per annum per annum The projected writ credit actuarial cost method was adopted for purposes of the valuation, The benefit at retirement is projected for each member based on the assumed increases in earnings. Equal units of this projected benefit are assumed to accrue in each year of service, The present value of the portion of the projected benefit deemed to be accrued for service to the valuation date is calculated for each member based on the assumptions outlined above. The total accrued liability is the aggregate of the accrued liabilities determined for each individual member. The total accrued liability is then compared with the assets as at the valuation date 10 determine the surplus or unfunded liability at that date. Similarly, the present value of the portion of the projected benefit deemed to accrue in respect of the years of service following the valuation date is detennined for each individual member. The total nonnal actuarial cost is equal to the sum of the individual nonna] actuarial costs so ca]culated for each member. The residua] norma] actuarial cost is the excess of the total nonnal actuarial cost over the member's required contributions. i. " , ~ 6 The City of Saint John - Pension Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2005 3. ACTUARIAL V ALUA TION (continued) (b) Morneau Sobeco conducted an actuarial valuation of the Plan as of December 31, 2003 and have extrapolated these results to December 31, 2005. The extrapolation indicated a present value of accumulated plan benefits of $331 ,304,700 and an adjusted market value of net assets available to provide benefits of $312,900,340 creating an actuarial deficiency of $18,404,360. The cumulative changes in the present value of benefits during 2005 were as follows: Actuarial present value of benefits at December 31,2004 Interest on accrued benefits Benefits accrued Pensions paid and premiums refunded Estimated actuarial present value of benefits at December 31,2005 s 315,978,900 24,895,500 7,899,500 (17,469,200) 331,304,700 4. FUNDING DUE FROM THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN The New Brunswick Pension Benefits Act requires that a solvency deficiency be funded over a period of 5 years unless an exemption is requested to fund over a period of no more than 15 years, or the period to December 3],2018, whichever is shorter. This exemption has not been requested by the City of Saint Jolm. As an exemption has not been obtained, the maximum funding period is 5 years from December 3],2003. The rninimwn funding payment as a level percentage of payroll to fund the solvency deficiency over 5 years is 15.3% starting in 2004. The New Brunswick Pension Benefits Act requires that special funding payments to liquidate a solvency deficiency are to be made in equal monthly installments commencing on the review date of the actuarial valuation, December 31, 2003. Accordingly, a receivable has been recorded on the Pension Plan's Statement of Net Assets in the amount of $14,261 ,000 (2004 - $7,059,000) to cover 2004 and 2005 special funding payments not received during these years along with an interest component at 8%. Additional payments are required from 2006 to 2008. There are no tenns of collection regarding this amount with the City of Saint John and therefore the timing and final settlement of this amount cannot be determined. .. , , , ill 7 The City of Saint John - Pension Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2005 4. FUNDING DUE FROM THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN (continued) However, the Superintendent of Pensions for the Province of New Brunswick has issued an order requiring the City to pay all special funding payments plus interest at 8% due from January 1,2004 to December 3], 2005 which the plan estimates to be $8,139,]59 on a going- concern basis and also to make required 2006 special monthly payments totaling $3,845,000. No payments were received as of January 3], 2006. 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Plan's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, temporary and long-term investments, accounts payable and amounts due from related parties. It is management's opinion that as a result of adequate diversification the Plan is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these fmancial instruments. , , '. ,'. !!I 8 The City of Saint John - Pension Plan SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Year ended December 31 2005 $ 2004 $ Investment management fees Administration fees Performance measurement services Custodian fees Conference and seminar expenses Actuarial and consulting services Legal fees Audit fees Miscellaneous Insurance ],004,793 ]00,000 96,195 71 ,650 60,095 46,949 36.163 ]5,266 14,343 9,]00 1,454,554 ill 9 ~ ., <. 798,05] 100,000 72,098 57,042 47,772 75,6] 8 28,081 15, ] 68 5,990 8,250 1,208,070 Heritage Dewlopment Board P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L ~L1 506 658-2835 506 658-2837 (fax) nhuming(itsaintiohn.ca June 28, 2006 The C1W ()fSalnqohu His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council y our Worship and Councillors: Heritage conservation and development can co-exist in Saint John. Indeed in the heritage areas they are one and the same. Stimulated by the Grants lor Heritage Conservation Program new life is being breathed into numerous uptown buildings. The Preservation Areas echo with the sounds of jobs and constmction activity. Commercial Development On King Street, projects so far this year include fa<;ade and storefront restoration of the Shaw building (next to Royal Bank), Pascal Emerson and Tim Horton's. Development continues on the next phase of Heritage Place/CentreBeam. On Prince William Street several new restaurants have opened including Opera Bistro and Elwoods. Work has recently been approved on the Commissionaires building at Chubb's Corner. Social Housill1! On Germain Street five social housing development projects have been approved to receive over 40% of the 2006 funds approved by Council for the Grants lor Heritage Conservation Program. Residential Several residential property owners encouraged by incentives available in the Grants lor Heritage Conservation Program are upgrading the thermal performance of windows and rebuilding/repointing masonry walls to ensure they remain safe and sturdy. Other property owners are preparing conservation plans and prioritizing development activities to ensure that they get the best value through well spent dollars on conservation development. -2- As a result of this intense level of heritage development the $50,000. budget for the Grants for Heritage Conservation Prof!ram approval by Council for 2006 has already been allocated. The report from the Heritage By-law Review Committee recommended increasing the budget to the $150,000. level of 1993. In their presentation to Council, the Heritage Development Board indicated that a business plan supporting this recommendation would be developed prior to budget discussions for 2007 - work on it continues. Members of the Board respectfully suggest that the pro(?f is in the pudding as heritage developments surround us with jobs and constmction activity on every corner. When advised that funds for the Grants lor Heritaf!e Conservation Prof!ram were already nearly completely allocated for 2006, a number of property owners indicated they would have to consider delaying their heritage development project until next year. This would indeed, be unfortunate. The Heritage Development Board requests approval of an additional $50,000. funding for the Grants lor Heritaf!e Conservation Program for 2006, so that heritage conservation development can continue to revive the historic central peninsula of Saint John. Yours tmly, Deputy Mayor Michelle Hooton, Chair JHB: III Saint CJohn West 'Business Assoc GJnc. Parade Committee Fred Little, Committee Chairman 23 Main Street West Saint John, NB, E2M 3M9 506-672-8545 (Assoc) - 506-738-0990(home) www.sjwba-shopwest.com fpUttle@rogers.com ~~~ ~ '1' :.~1 ~!if - ~ ~ NB Day Parade June 26th/2006 Mayor and Council 8th floor City Hall Saint John N.B. Your Worship and members of Council, As you are aware the N.B. day Parade is being held on the West Side again this Year. Once again I would like to thank you all for your support of $ 1,000.00 towards this event. I would like to extend an invitation to you all to attend the parade and or send a official to represent the city in this event. As you are aware the parade is in honor of our Warbrides and would invite someone to say a few words on behalf of the city back at the Peter Murray Arena around 2:30 pm on August 7th/06. Thank you again for your consideration in this. ~~4 Fred Little Chairman Parade Committee June 26. 2006 To: Mayor Norman MacFarlane and the Common Council City of Saint John 15, Market Square C.P.1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4Ll 649-6000 Re: July 4, 2006 Agenda: Signage for the Tucker Park Beach It has come to the attention ofa few citizens of Saint John that there is no signage for Tucker Park Beach; neither at the beginning ofthe road nor at the water front. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick held an event at Tucker Park Beach last year and it was noticed then that there was no signage, leaving people to their intuitions to locate the Park. Please receive this letter as a request to replace the signage to Tucker Park Beach on both the road and on the beach; please place this issue on the Common COlUlcil agenda for July 4th. 2006. It is important for the citizens of Saint John to know where the park is. Thank you for your attention. ~~~ Alison ayton Saint John Fundy Chapter Conservation Council NB ~'i:>q-o~~~ NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.o. Box 6446, Station"A" Phone #- (506) 642-0096 Saint John, NB, E2L 4R8 Fax #- (506) 634-7423 Common Council City of Saint John rpu. 2hI~ 207J ~ Your Worship and Councillors, The announcement the Federal Govenunent will spent over a half of a million dollars for renewal and expansion at the Martello Tower site is a strong recognition that Martello Tower is a significant Historic feature in Saint John. The work being done will enable visitors to spend more time at the site and get more in depth information about the City's History. The New Brunswick Historical Society suggests it would be appropriate if the Common Council, representing all the citizens of Saint John, adopted a resolution of appreciation to the Federal Government for providing for the enhancement of one of Canada's National Historic sites and adopt a resolution requesting it to do so.