2010-06-07_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL JUNE 7, 2010 6:15 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
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Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook,
Sullivan, and Titus
and
P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; S. Galbraith, Director of
Works; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development;
A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection
Services; B. Connell, Deputy Chief of Police; M. Gillen, Deputy
Fire Chief, B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; E.
Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 7 JUIN 2010 A 18 H 15
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
1. Call To Order Prayer
les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook,
Sullivan et Titus
P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; S. Galbraith,
directeur des travaux publics; K. Forrest, commissaire au service
Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint
aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Connell, chef de
police adjoint; M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service d'incendie;
B. Morrison, commissaire des Services des loisirs; ainsi que
E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal
adjoint.
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Killen offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Killen recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2010
et
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on May 10 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Approbation du proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 10 mai 2010
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 10 mai 2010 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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2.2 Approval of Minutes of May 25, 2010
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on May 25 2010 be approved.
3. Approval of Agenda
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 Approbation du proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 25 mai 2010
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 25 mai 2010 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the withdrawal of item 11.2 Police Headquarters and City Hall Building (Councillor
Higgins), be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit approuve, moyennant la suppression du point 11.2 Quartier general du service de
police et batiment de I'hotel de ville (conseillere Higgins).
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Red Hat Society Day June 12, 2010
The Mayor proclaimed Saturday June 12 2010 as Red Hat Society Day in the
City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee de la Red Hat Society le 12 juin 2010
Le maire declare le samedi 12 juin 2010 Journee de la Red Hat Society dans
The City of Saint John.
3.1 Duke of Edinburgh Award
Brian Cornish, Executive Director for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Deborah Adams,
Life Skills Teacher at Simonds High School, and Mayor Court, presented the Bronze
Duke of Edinburgh Award to the following Simonds High students: Murray Barthelot,
Samantha Cameron, Jessica Kelly, Chris Leblanc and Brody Searle.
3.1 Prix du Duc d'Edimbourg
Brian Cornish, directeur executif des Prix du Duc d'Edimbourg, Deborah Adams,
enseignante en dynamique de la vie a I'ecole secondaire Simonds, et le maire Court,
remettent le prix du duc d'Edimbourg, categorie bronze, aux eleves suivants de I'ecole
secondaire Simonds Murray Barthelot, Samantha Cameron, Jessica Kelly,
Chris Leblanc et Brody Searle.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.4 Refer to Item 14.1.
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5.1 That the McCleave- Porter letter dated May 31, 2010 regarding Duke Street West
Parking be received for information.
5.2 That the Teed letter regarding Alaska's First City be referred to the Mayor to
send a greeting letter to the Mayor of Ketchikan, Alaska.
5.3 That Common Council approve the acquisition of Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
at a price of $77,235.
5.5 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -199: Commercial Activity at 7 -9 MacLaren
Blvd, Corner of Somerset Street and Samuel Davis Drive be received for information.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
189: Sale of a Stopped Up and Closed Portion of Sussex Drive, The City of Saint John
convey to James and Linda Enterprise Inc. its interest in the 1250 square metre
parcel of land formerly Sussex Drive stopped up and closed on May 25, 2010 upon the
terms and conditions contained in the proposed Agreement of Purchase and Sale
submitted with said report.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
198: Proposed Parkland Milford Area, Common Council initiate an amendment of:
1) the Municipal Development Plan from Low Density Residential to Open Space;
and 2) the Zoning By -law from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial and "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "P" Park for the properties shown on the submitted map, being PID
numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
196: Saint John Salvage Corps Fire Police Admission of New Members, Common
Council issue warrants for the following new members: Derek Damery, Wayne King,
Christopher Martin, Frederic Roy.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
194: Engagement of Engineering Consultant Westmorland Road Reconstruction, and
notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for engagement of professional services,
Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of Terrain
Group Inc. to carry out design and construction management services for the
Westmorland Road Reconstruction Project as contained in the approved 2010 General
Fund Capital Program Transportation Category.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
192: Land Acquisition Thorne Avenue Lift Station 4 Project, The City of Saint John
accept the "Offer to Purchase" from Downey Ford Sales Ltd. submitted with said report
and acquire the freehold interest in PID 55116867 for the sum of $386,250.00 (plus HST
if applicable), upon the terms and conditions contained in the said "Offer to Purchase
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
193: Proposed Public Hearing Date, Common Council schedule the public hearing for
the rezoning application of the Trustees of the Fundamental Baptist Church of Lancaster
Inc. (885 Danells Drive) for Monday, July 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and
recommendation.
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5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
187: Watershed Land Acquisition Update 4361 Loch Lomond Road, the following
resolution adopted July 6, 2009 in respect of land designated PID number 00428524 be
rescinded:
5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint
John accept the offer of Marvin and Mary Brown as set out in the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale (Agreement) attached to M &C 2009 190 purchase from
them the unencumbered freehold title of the portion of PID 00428524 described
in the Agreement for the sum of $27,500.00 HST if applicable, upon the terms
and conditions contained in the said Agreement; and further, that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute all documents required to finalize this
transaction.
5.13 That the submitted report from the Commissioner of Finance Terms of the
May 2010 Debenture Issue be received for information.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
185: Street Naming, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and
approve the addition of the name "terrace Charlie Grace Terrace
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
186: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project, in the event that the Lieutenant Governor in
Council approves, The City of Saint John acquire a portion of PID number 55107163 and
a portion of PID number 00000002 from the Province of New Brunswick upon the terms
and conditions set out in the letter dated May 25, 2010 (File number 668 02 1395)
submitted with said report and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to sign all applicable documents.
5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
190: Easement Acquisition for Relocation of Municipal Sewer Line 70 Thorne Avenue,
The City of Saint John acquire an Easement for Municipal Services in and through the
portion of PID number 00019869 as detailed on the submitted Plan of Survey, titled
"Easement for Municipal Services crossing Apple Atcan Holdings Ltd. Property, Thorne
Ave., City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick" from Apple Atcan Holdings
Ltd. and provide a release of its rights to the existing pipeline and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Absence
Management Service Manulife, Common Council engage the services of Manulife
Financials' ad hoc Absent Management Access Program and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted agreement on behalf of the City.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of item 5.4 Moosehead
Request for Committee of the Whole Meeting, which has been identified for debate, be
adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de McCleave Porter datee du 31 mai 2010 concernant le
stationnement de la rue Duke Ouest soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre de M. Teed concernant la premiere ville de ('Alaska soit transmise
au maire afin de permettre a ce dernier d'envoyer une lettre de felicitations au maire de
Ketchikan en Alaska.
5.3 Que le conseil communal approuve ('acquisition de ('application Tivoli Storage
Manager pour la somme de 77 235
5.4 Voir le point 14.1.
5.5 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -199 Activites commerciales au
7 -9, boulevard MacLaren, au coin de /a rue Somerset et de /a promenade Samuel Davis
soit accepte a titre informatif.
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5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -189: Vente d'un trongon de /a promenade Sussex ferme a /a circulation,
The City of Saint John cede a James et Linda Entreprise Inc., en date du 25 mai 2010,
son interet dans la parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 1 250 metres carres,
anciennement le trongon de la promenade Sussex ferme a la circulation, aux conditions
enoncees dans ladite convention d'achat -vente soumise avec ledit rapport.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -198 Projet de parc dans /a region de Milford, le conseil communal procede a
la modification des elements suivants
1) du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces fibres;
2) de I'arrete de zonage afin de faire passer la designation des biens -fonds
portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662, tel que I'indique la carte
presentee, de zone d'industrie lourde 1 -2 et de zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone de parc P
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -196: Services de police, d'incendie et de corps de sauvetage de Saint John
admission de nouveaux membres, le conseil communal approuve la nomination des
nouveaux membres suivants Derek Damery, Wayne King, Christopher Martin,
Frederic Roy.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -194 Nomination d'ingenieurs- conseils relativement a /a refection du chemin
Westmorland, nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement elaboree par la Ville
relativement au recours a des services professionnels, le conseil autorise le personnel a
entretenir des negociations visant a retenir les services de Terrain Group Inc. pour
effectuer les services de gestion en matiere de conception et de construction dans le
cadre du projet de refection du chemin Westmorland, compris dans le programme
d'immobilisations generates approuve pour 2010, categorie des transports.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -192 Projet d'acquisition fonciere de /a station de re/evement n 4 de l'avenue
Thorne, The City of Saint John accepte I'offre d'achat de Downey Ford Sales Ltd. jointe
audit rapport et acquiere I'interet franc sur le bien -fonds inscrit sous le NID 55116867
pour la somme de 386 250 (TVH en sus, le cas echeant) conformement a la forme et
aux conditions stipulees dans ladite offre d'achat, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer la documentation requise.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -193 Date propose pour la tenue d'une audience publique, le conseil
communal fixe la date de ('audience publique relativement a la demande de rezonage
de The Trustees of the Fundamental Baptist Church of Lancaster Inc.
(885, promenade Danells), au lundi 5 juillet 2010, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et que
la demande soit soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation
d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -187: Mise a jour relative a l'acquisition de bien -fonds relativement au bassin
versant de /a propriete situee au 4361, chemin Loch Lomond, la resolution suivante
adoptee le 6 juillet 2009 relativement au bien -fonds portant le NID 00428524 soit
annulee
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim,
The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de Marvin et Mary Brown telle qu'elle est decrite
dans la convention d'achat -vente (convention), soumise avec le contrat n° M/C 2009-
190, et achete le titre non greve de la parcelle inscrite sous le NID 00428524, decrite
dans la convention pour la somme de 27 500 TVH en sus le cas echeant,
conformement aux modalites de ladite convention, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation exigee afin de conclure ladite
transaction.
5.13 Que le rapport soumis presente par le commissaire aux finances intitule
Modalites relatives a l'emission d'obligations de mai 2010, soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -185 Attribution de nom de rue, le conseil communal modifie la liste des noms
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de rue officiels et approuve I'ajout du nom suivant terrace Charlie Grace Terrace
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -186: Projet de refection du chemin Westfield, a Ia condition que le
lieutenant gouverneur en conseil I'approuve, The City of Saint John acquiere une partie
des biens -fonds inscrits sous les NID 55107163 et 00000002, appartenant a Ia province
du Nouveau Brunswick, conformement aux conditions etablies dans Ia Iettre numbro de
dossier 668 02 1395) du 25 mai 2010 presentee avec ledit rapport, et que le maire et Ia
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -190: Acquisition d'une servitude relative au deplacement du reseau d'egout
municipal visant le 70, avenue Thorne, The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude
aux fins de services municipaux associee a la parcelle de terrain portant le
NID 00019869 et appartenant a Apple Atcan Holdings Ltd. telle qu'elle est indiquee sur
le plan d'arpentage soumis intitule servitude aux fins de services municipaux
traversant la propriete de Apple Atcan Holdings Ltd., l'avenue Thorne, la ville de
Saint John et le comte de Saint John au Nouveau Brunswick qu'elle renonce a ses
droits relativement a la conduite existante, et que le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Service de gestion des absences Manuvie, le conseil communal retienne les services
de la Financiere Manuvie relativement a son programme de gestion des absences, et
que le maire et la greffiere municipale soient autorises a signer ('entente presentee au
nom de The City of Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion du point 5.4
Demande soumise par Moosehead qui desire faire une presentation lors de la tenue
dune seance du comite plenier qui a ete selectionne aux fins de deliberations, soit
adoptee.
A ('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.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings
9. Audiences publiques
(Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting)
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Proposed Zoning ByLaw Amendment 1861 Manawagonish
Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -144, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 122 square metres, located
at 1861 Manawagonish Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number
55005151, from "TH" Townhouse to "R -1A" One Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -144, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -144, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 122 square metres, located
at 1861 Manawagonish Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number
55005151, from "TH" Townhouse to "R -1A" One Family Residential, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -144, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
(Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion.)
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
1861, chemin Manawagonish
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -144, modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 122 metres carres, situee au
1861, chemin Manawagonish et inscrite sous une partie du NID 55005151 en vue de la
faire passer de zone de maisons en rangee TH a zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales R -1A fasse I'objet dune lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -144 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -144, modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 122 metres carres, situee au
1861, chemin Manawagonish et inscrite sous une partie du NID 55005151 en vue de la
faire passer de zone de maisons en rangee TH a zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales R -1A fasse I'objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et
que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -144 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
10.2 Third Reading Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 42 -44 Westmorland
Road with Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -145, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1700 square metres, located at
42 -44 Westmorland Road, also identified as PID number 55165096, from "R -2" One and
Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -145, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, the development and use of a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 1700 square metres located at 42 -44 Westmorland Road, also identified
as PID number 55165096, be subject to the following conditions:
a. That the number of dwelling units be limited to a maximum of three units;
b. That the driveway closest to the existing building accessing Westmorland
Road be removed and that the sidewalk, curb and roadway at the intersection of
the driveway and Westmorland Road be reinstated by the developer to match the
existing grades, width and alignment;
c. That the Developer prepare a site drainage plan subject to the approval of the
Chief City Engineer or his designate to accompany the necessary permit
application for the construction of the new driveway onto Jardine Street; and
d. That all works associated with conditions b) and c) be completed by the
proponent within one year of approval of the required building permit for the third
dwelling unit.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -145, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1700 square metres, located at
42 -44 Westmorland Road, also identified as PID number 55165096, from "R -2" One and
Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted,
and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -145, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
(Councillors Court and Farren re- entered the meeting)
(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
10.2 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les
42 -44, chemin Westmorland, sous reserve des conditions imposees par
('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -145 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 1 700 metres
carres, situee aux 42 -44, chemin Westmorland, et inscrite sous le NID 55165096, afin de
faire passer Ia classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre
logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, Ia proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -145 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu de ('article 39 de Ia Loi sur
l'urbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ de 1 700 metres carres situee aux 42 -44, chemin Westmorland et portant le
NID 55165096, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes
a. que le nombre de logements soit limite a un maximum de trois logements;
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b. que ranee la plus proche du batiment existant donnant sur le
chemin Westmorland soit deplacee et que le trottoir, Ia bordure et Ia route situes
au croisement de ranee et du chemin Westmorland soient retablis par le
promoteur conformement aux niveaux, a Ia Iargeur eta I'alignement en vigueur;
c. que le promoteur prepare un plan de drainage du site, sujet a ('approbation de
I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son representant, destine a accompagner Ia
demande de permis necessaire a I'amenagement de Ia nouvelle aIIee sur Ia
rue Jardine;
d. que tous les travaux se rapportant aux conditions mentionnees aux points a)
et b) soient acheves dans I'annee suivant ('approbation du permis de construire
du troisieme logement.
A ('issue du vote, Ia proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -145 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 1 700 metres
carres, situee aux 42 -44, chemin Westmorland, et inscrite sous le NID 55165096, afin de
faire passer Ia classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre
logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et
que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, Ia proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -145 modifiant ('Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
(Les conseillers Court et Farren sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.)
11.
11.1
Submissions by Council Members
Pay Equity for Women (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John:
1) recognize the existence of unacceptable systemic inequalities facing women, and
further recognize that specific Provincial and Federal legislation mandating pay equity in
the workplace is required to remedy discriminatory practices; and
2) urge the New Brunswick Provincial Government to carry forward the momentum
created by adoption of the Pay Equity Act 2009 that applies to the public sector, by
passing, without delay, a proactive law that governs pay equity in the private sector as
well; and
3) Common Council direct the Common Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to
Premier Graham, and the leader of each of the four other Provincial political parties.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Equity salariale pour les femmes (conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que The City of Saint John
1) reconnaisse les inegalites inacceptables dont sont systematiquement victimes les
femmes, et qu'il reconnaisse egalement la necessite de mettre en oeuvre une legislation
provinciale et federate specifique visant a instaurer requite salariale sur le lieu de travail,
et ce, afin de !utter contre les actes discriminatoires;
2) incite le gouvernement provincial du Nouveau Brunswick a poursuivre le mouvement
lance a !a suite de !'adoption de !a Loi de 2009 surl'equite salariale qui s'applique au
secteur public, en adoptant, sans delai, une Ioi proactive regissant egalement requite
salariale dans le secteur prive;
3) demande au conseil communal, par I'entremise de !a greffiere communale, de faire
parvenir un exemplaire de ladite resolution au premier ministre Graham, ainsi qu'au
dirigeant de chacun des quatre autres partis politiques de !a province.
A !'issue du vote, !a proposition est adoptee.
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11.3 Traffic on Rocky Terrace (Councillor Killen)
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the City Manager provide a report
on the feasibility of closing the Mount Pleasant Avenue end of Rocky Terrace.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and
Councillors Higgins, Sullivan and Titus voting nay.
11.3 Circulation sur la terrasse Rocky (conseiller Killen)
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un
rapport sur la faisabilite quanta la fermeture du trongon de I'Avenue Mount Pleasant
donnant sur Ia terrace Rocky.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Higgins, Sullivan et Titus votent contre Ia proposition.
11.4 Pedestrian and Cyclist Access to the Uptown (Councillor Killen)
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the City Manager suggest how
feasible it would be to create a cycling pedestrian lane on the southern side of the
viaduct as part of an overall strategy to provide safe alternatives to Harbour Passage for
cyclists and pedestrians. Any such plan must be achievable at a reasonable cost with
safety the paramount concern. Further, the motion should not limit the City Manager's
options: a general recommendation that may not include the southern side of the viaduct
would be fine if it achieved the desired end.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Acces des pietons et des cyclistes au centre -ville (conseiller Killen)
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le directeur general emette des
suggestions quanta la faisabilite du projet de construction dune piste pour les velos et
les pietons au sud du viaduc, et ce, dans le cadre dune strategie globale visant a fournir
des solutions securitaires pour les cyclistes et les pietons franchissant le passage du
port. La realisation d'un tel plan doit se faire a un coCit raisonnable et avec la securite
comme principale preoccupation. En outre, la motion ne devrait pas limiter les choix du
directeur general une recommendation generale excluant la partie sud du viaduc
devrait etre acceptee, du moment qu'elle permet d'atteindre I'objectif vise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Economic Development for Saint John (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager include within
the upcoming municipal review being conducted by the firm Knightsbridge Robertson
Surrette, a review of all of our existing economic business development models with a
critical focus on governance, strategic direction and outcome delivery.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Developpement economique dans Saint John (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general inclue dans la
presentation prochaine portant sur I'examen municipal mene par I'entreprise
Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, une etude de tous nos modeles actuels de
developpement de I'economie et des entreprises, en mettant majoritairement I'accent sur
('administration, la direction strategique et les resultats a fournir.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.6 West Saint John Urban Property Challenges (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back to
Common Council in two weeks' with an update on the West Saint John properties
located at 1081 Manawagonish Road and 1 -11 Bridgeview Court 14 -32 Rockingstone
Drive.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Defis lies aux biens fonciers urbains dans Saint John Ouest
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general presente dans
deux semaines au conseil communal une mise a jour de la situation des proprietes de
Saint John Ouest situees au 1081, chemin Manawagonish, aux 1 -11, cour Bridgeview,
et aux 14 -32, promenade Rockingstone.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Applications
2010
Referring to a submitted report, K. Watson, Recreation Manager, outlined the Leisure
Services Department's recommendations with respect to the Neighbourhood
Development Stimulation Grants.
Responding to a question from Council regarding why the Village Neighbourhood
Association was not recommended to receive a grant, Mr. Watson stated that the group
did not apply.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant
Applications 2010, Common Council support the listed organizations by providing each a
grant as per the recommendations outlined in Table 1 of said report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general Demandes dans le cadre de la Subvention
d'encouragement de I'amenagement du voisinage de 2010
Mentionnant un rapport soumis, K. Watson, directeur des loisirs, decrit les
recommandations formulees par le Service des loisirs quant aux subventions
d'encouragement de I'amenagement du voisinage.
En reponse a une question posee par le conseil, a savoir pourquoi le nom de
('Association Village Neighbourhood n'a pas ete propose pour beneficier dune
subvention, M. Watson declare qu'elle n'en a pas fait la demande.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule Demandes dans le cadre de /a Subvention
d'encouragement du voisinage de 2010, le conseil communal appuie les organismes
dont le nom figure sur la liste en attribuant a chacun d'entre eux une subvention
conformement aux recommandations formulees dans le Tableau 1 dudit rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 City Manager: Fairville Boulevard Planning Exercise
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2010-
188: Fairville Boulevard Planning Exercise be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general Exercice de planification du boulevard Fairville
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -188 Exercice de planification du boulevard Fairville soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Manager: Brentwood Crescent Woodward Avenue Storm Sewer
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -197, Contract number 2009 -27: Brentwood
Crescent Woodward Avenue Storm Sewer be awarded to the lowest compliant
tenderer, Terraex Inc., at their tendered price of $1,039,475.70 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.
12.3 Directeur general Egout pluvial du croissant Brentwood et de
I'avenue Woodward
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitule M/C 2010 -197, le contrat n° 2009 -27 Egout
pluvial du croissant Brentwood et de I'avenue Woodward soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins disant, Terraex Inc., au prix offert de 1 039 475,70 etabli a
partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 City Manager: Cedar Point Estates Development Standards and
Infrastructure Maintenance
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -195: Cedar Point Estates Development
Standards and Infrastructure Maintenance, Common Council consider the issues and
options outlined in said report, and direct staff to develop a long term strategy, in
consultation with the neighbourhood and developers, for appropriate future standards for
these developments.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.4 Directeur general Entretien des infrastructures et normes d'amenagement
du lotissement Cedar Point Estates
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -195 Entretien des infrastructures et
normes d'amenagement du lotissement Cedar Point Estates, le conseil communal se
penche sur les problemes et les solutions presentes par ledit rapport et qu'il charge les
employes d'elaborer, de concert avec le quartier et les promoteurs, une strategie a long
terme visant a definir les normes futures appropriees relativement a ces projets
d'amenagement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Manager: Reversing Falls Master Plan
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010: Reversing Falls Master Plan:
1. The Reversing Falls Master Plan be adopted by Council as presented by Saint John
Waterfront Development, and that;
2. Saint John Waterfront Development be appointed the lead agency for this
development, and that;
3. Saint John Waterfront Development be directed to pursue external funding sources
and leverage Council support to enable partnership opportunities, and that;
4. Council direct appropriate city staff to work with Saint John Waterfront
Development regarding land use planning, zoning and property issues, and that;
5. Saint John Waterfront Development work with the DMO office regarding tourism
impacts and planning, and that;
6. Saint John Waterfront Development be required to report back to Council at
appropriate times to provide updates on the project.
The question was not taken as a motion to amend took precedence over the main
motion.
Councillor Farren proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Sullivan, to add a requirement that Saint John Waterfront Development
consult with the public on an annual basis with respect to the proposed Reversing Falls
project.
Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010: Reversing Falls Master Plan:
1. The Reversing Falls Master Plan be adopted by Council as presented by Saint John
Waterfront Development, and that;
2. Saint John Waterfront Development be appointed the lead agency for this
development, and that;
3. Saint John Waterfront Development be directed to pursue external funding sources
and leverage Council support to enable partnership opportunities, and that;
4. Council direct appropriate city staff to work with Saint John Waterfront Development
regarding land use planning, zoning and property issues, and that;
5. Saint John Waterfront Development work with the DMO office regarding tourism
impacts and planning, and that;
6. Saint John Waterfront Development be required to report back to Council at
appropriate times to provide updates on the project.
7. Saint John Waterfront Development be required to consult with the public on an
annual basis regarding the proposed Reversing Falls project.
Question being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was carried.
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12.5 Directeur general Plan d'amenagement des chutes reversibles
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010: Plan d'amenagement des chutes
reversibles
1. Le conseil accepte le Plan d'amenagement des chutes reversibles tel qu'il est
presente par Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John;
2. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John soit nomme organisme
chef de file pour le present projet d'amenagement;
3. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John soit charge de
poursuivre la recherche de sources de financement externe et d'obtenir le soutien du
conseil en vue de creer des occasions de collaboration;
4. Le conseil charge le personnel municipal competent de travailler avec Partenariat
d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John pour toutes les questions se
rapportant a la planification de ('utilisation des terrains, au zonage et aux proprietes;
5. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John travaille avec
I'organisme Destination Marketing relativement a la planification et aux repercussions du
tourisme;
6. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John informe le conseil, en
temps opportun, de I'etat d'avancement du projet.
On ne procede pas au vote etant donne que la proposition visant a modifier la question
a preseance sur la proposition principale.
Le conseiller Farren propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par le conseiller
Sullivan, demandant que I'on rajoute une exigence visant a ce que Partenariat
d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John consulte le public tous les ans sur le
projet propose relativement aux chutes reversibles.
A ('issue du vote relatif a la modification, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010: Plan d'amenagement des chutes
reversibles
1. Le conseil accepte le Plan d'amenagement des chutes reversibles tel qu'il est
presente par Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John;
2. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John soit nomme organisme
chef de file pour le present projet d'amenagement;
3. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John soit charge de
poursuivre la recherche de sources de financement externe et d'obtenir le soutien du
conseil en vue de creer des occasions de collaboration;
4. Le conseil charge le personnel municipal competent de travailler avec Partenariat
d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John pour toutes les questions se
rapportant a la planification de ('utilisation des terrains, au zonage et aux proprietes;
5. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John travaille avec
I'organisme Destination Marketing relativement a la planification et aux repercussions du
tourisme;
6. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John informe le conseil, en
temps opportun, de I'etat d'avancement du projet.
7. Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John consulte le public tous
les ans sur le projet propose relativement aux chutes reversibles.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition telle qu'elle est modifiee est adoptee.
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12.6 City Manager: Engineering Design Services Peel Plaza Municipal
Infrastructure Upgrades
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -191: Engineering Design Services Peel
Plaza Municipal lnfrastrucure Upgrades that the engineering services agreement with
Stantec Consulting Ltd. for engineering design for the Peel Plaza Municipal
Infrastructure Upgrades project be increased from $456,181 to $553,000 as outlined in
the submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and
Higgins voting nay.
12.6 Directeur general Services de conception technique visant la
modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de la place Peel
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -191 Services de conception
technique visant /a modernisation de l'infrastructure municipale de /a place Peel, le
montant de la convention relative aux services d'ingenierie conclue avec Stantec
Consulting Ltd. dans le cadre des services de conception technique visant la
modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de la place Peel passe de 456 181 a
553 000 comme I'indique le rapport soumis.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Farren et la
conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd: Response to Councillor Higgins' Letter
Entitled Industrial and Business Parks Renewable Energy
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report from Saint
John Industrial Parks dated May 15, 2010 regarding Councillor Higgins' Renewable
Energy motion be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Some Council members noted that Enterprise Saint John (ESJ) has not responded to
three recent Council resolutions which were directed towards ESJ. The City Manager
stated that he will discuss this issue with a representative of ESJ at a meeting to be held
on June 11 2010.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. Reponse a la lettre de la conseillere
Higgins intitulee Parcs industriels et commerciaux /Energie renouvelable
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis des Parcs
industriels de Saint John en date du 15 mai 2010 concernant la motion de la conseillere
Higgins relativement a I'energie renouvelable soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Certains des membres du conseil font remarquer qu'Enterprise Saint John n'a pas
respecte trois des resolutions adoptees par le conseil a son egard. Le directeur general
declare qu'il discutera de ce point avec un representant d'Enterprise Saint John lors de
la reunion qui se deroulera le 11 juin 2010.
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14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Moosehead Request for Committee of the Whole Meeting
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the Moosehead request to present
to Council in Committee of the Whole Closed Session be referred to the Clerk to
schedule.
Councillor Titus stated that the meeting should be held in open session.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Higgins
and Titus voting nay.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Demande soumise par Moosehead qui desire faire une presentation lors de
la tenue d'une seance du comite plenier
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la demande soumise par Moosehead
visant a faire une presentation devant le comite plenier en seance privee soit transmise
a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation.
Le conseiller Titus indique que la seance devrait etre ouverte au public.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. La conseillere Higgins et le
conseiller Titus votent contre la proposition.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
16. Levee de la seance
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale