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2008-02-18_Minutes--Procès-verbal93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 6:20 P.M. present Norman McFarlane, Mayor SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 18 FEVRIER 2008 A 18 H 20 Sont presents Norman McFarlane, maire 1. Call To Order Prayer 2 Approval of Minutes Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere 2. Approbation du proces- verbal and T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; Greg Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B Reid, Deputy Chief of Police; M. Gillan, Deputy Fire Chief, B Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk la mairesse suppleante Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White et T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; Greg Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Reid, chef de police adjoint; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison, commissaire aux services des loisirs; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and Reverend Edward Powell, Senior Pastor of the Grand Bay Westfield Baptist Church offered the opening prayer. La seance est ouverte par le maire McFarlane. Le reverend Edward Powell, pasteur principal de I'Eglise anglicane Grand Bay Westfield, recite la priere d'ouverture. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 4, 2008, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal du 4 fevrier 2008 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -310 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of Item No. 3.1, Appointment of Commissioner of Planning and Development. 5. Consent Agenda Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1, Nomination du commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3.1 Appointment of Commissioner of Planning and Development On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Kenneth Forrest be appointed Commissioner of Planning and Development for the City of Saint John effective June 1, 2008. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3.1 Nomination du commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que Kenneth Forrest soit nomme commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement de The City of Saint John, a compter du 1erjuin 2008. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest The City Solicitor, City Manager, Common Clerk and Commissioner of Finance advised that they have a conflict with respect to item 12.2 being members of the City of Saint John Pension Plan, and Councillor Tait declared that he is a recipient and a member of the Plan. 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets L'avocat municipal, le directeur general, le greffier communal et le commissaire aux finances indiquent qu'ils sont en situation de conflit d'interets relativement au point 12.2 etant donne qu'ils sont membres du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John. Le conseiller Tait declare qu'il est prestataire et membre du regime. 5.1 That the letter from Dean Secord, President of the New Brunswick Police Association regarding police costing statistics be received for information. 5.2 That the letter from Basil A. Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of Community Business Development Corporation requesting government and community leaders to help spread the word with regard to their successfully impacting the community, be received for information. 5.3 That Council approve the request from Brian Harris, Chairman, Mispec Park Recreation Committee Inc. for a grant of $23,500. 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 5.4 That the letter from Bullying Canada .Ca requesting a donation for website enhancements, advertising, etc. and promoting their organization be received for information. 5.5 That the letter from Stephen Horgan, Chairman of the Planning Advisory Committee regarding the PAC Executive for 2008 be received for information. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve a $5,000. grant to Fundy Bay Festival Inc. in 2008 and further, that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to disburse those funds only after documentation has been provided by the Organizers with respect to the incurrence of costs associated with the provision of insurance and promotion. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into the agreement submitted with M C 2008 27 with Jon Gordon MacQueen and Lana Lee Irish to permit a fire exit staircase to exit on King Street East. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend the Traffic By -Law, Schedule "B" No Parking Anytime, by adding St. James Street, between Germain Street and to 22 metres west therefrom and that this be referred to the City Solicitor to be put in the correct form and translated. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John release its right of way in PID Number 30169759 as shown on the submitted Schedule "A and accept in its place the right of way as indicated on Schedule "B On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 5.1 Que la lettre de Dean Secord, president de ('Association des policiers du Nouveau Brunswick, concernant les statistiques sur le coCit des services de police, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.2 Que la lettre de Basil A. Ryan, administrateur en chef des operations de la corporation de developpement communautaire, dans laquelle it demande au gouvernement et aux leaders de la communaute de sensibiliser les gens relativement aux resultats valables obtenus par la corporation dans la communaute, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.3 Que le conseil approuve la demande de subvention de Brian Harris, president du Mispec Park Recreation Committee Inc., qui s'eleve a 23 500 5.4 Que la lettre de Bullying Canada .Ca demandant un don pour la publicite et ('amelioration du site Web, etc., ainsi que pour la promotion de leur organisation, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.5 Que la lettre de Stephen Horgan, president du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme (CCU), concernant la composition de I'executif du CCU en 2008, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal approuve la subvention financiere au montant de 5 000 accordee a Fundy Bay Festival Inc. pour 2008 et, de plus, que le commissaire aux finances soit autorise a debourser ces fonds seulement apres que les organisateurs aient fourni la documentation relative a ('engagement des coCits associes a la disposition liee a ('assurance eta la promotion. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John conclue le contrat (n° MC 2008 -27) avec Jon Gordon MacQueen et Lana Lee Irish en vue de permettre ('installation d'un escalier de sortie de secours afin de pouvoir sortir par la rue King Est. 5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal modifie 93 -312 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 I'annexe B de I'arrete sur la circulation Stationnement interdit, en y ajoutant la rue St. James, entre la rue Germain et 22 metres vers I'ouest, et que ladite modification soit transmise a I'avocat municipal aux fins de redaction en bonne et due forme et de traduction. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John cede son droit de passage portant le NID 30169759, comme le montre I'annexe A presentee, et accepte en echange le droit de passage indique a I'annexe B Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que les recommandations formulees relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soient adoptees. 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. 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor proclaimed the month of March Kidney Month. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Le maire declare que le mois de mars est le mois de la sante du rein. 8 Delegations /Presentations 8.1 Lily Lake Pavilion Referring to a submitted report and electronic presentation, Patrick Riley, Chair, Leslie McColgan, President, Bob Capson, Secretary and Cathy Taylor, Facility Manager of the Lily Lake Pavilion Inc. updated Council on their first year of operation and future plans for the Pavilion. They requested a financial commitment from the City to enable the pavilion to contribute in a significant way to the re- development plans for Rockwood Park. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Pavillon du lac Lily Se reportant a un rapport presente eta l'aide de diapositives electroniques, Patrick Riley, president, Leslie McColgan, presidente, Bob Capson, secretaire et Cathy Taylor, gerante de ('installation Lily Lake Pavilion Inc. mettent le conseil au courant de la premiere annee d'exploitation du pavilion ainsi que des projets futurs connexes. Its demandent un engagement financier de la part de la Ville afin de permettre au pavilion de contribuer grandement aux plans de reamenagement du parc Rockwood. 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 2 St. Paul Street On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment for 2 St. Paul Street be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 2, rue St. Paul Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 2, rue St. Paul, soit transmis au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique ait lieu le lundi 31 mars 2008, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 (a)(b) Third Reading Proposed Rezoning 1010 Grandview Avenue 10.2(c)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council receive the submitted approval from the Department of Public Health and proceed to consider the third reading of the requested Zoning By -Law Amendment for the property at 1010 Grandview Avenue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -62, 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 2100 square metres located at 1010 Grandview Avenue, also identified as being PID Number 00336206, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B -2" General Business classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -62, 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 Councillor Farren RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act the proposed rezoning of 1010 Grandview Avenue be subject to the following conditions: a. the use of the site is restricted to a business office, dwelling unit, personal service shop or retail store within the proposed building and the use is not to include an electrical workshop; b. the developer must pave all parking areas, maneuvering areas and driveways with asphalt; c. the developer must enclose all paved areas with continuous cast -in -place concrete curbs where deemed necessary by the Development Officer to protect the landscaping and facilitate proper drainage; d. the developer must provide adequate site drainage in accordance with a detailed drainage plan prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate; e. the developer must landscape all areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways or parking areas. This landscaping must include a solid hedge of vegetation or a board -on -board privacy fence along both side lot lines extending back beyond the driveway, parking area and building; and f. the site shall not be developed except in accordance with detailed plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of the building, driveway, parking and maneuvering areas, signs, exterior 93 -314 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 lighting, landscaping and detailed elevation drawings of the proposed building. The approved plans must be attached to the application for building permits for this development and further, that upon rezoning of the property, the land and 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. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -62, 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 2100 square metres located at 1010 Grandview Avenue, also identified as being PID Number 00336206, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B -2" General Business classification, be, 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 -62 A Law to Amend The Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John 10.2a)b) Troisieme lecture du rezonage propose visant le 1010, avenue Grandview 10.2c) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le conseil communal re9oive I'aval du ministere de la Sante publique et procede a la troisieme lecture de la demande de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant la propriete situee au 1010, avenue Grandview. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 62 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 2 100 metres carres, situee au 1010, avenue Grandview et portant le NID 00336206 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -62 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues ('article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbamsnze, le projet de rezonage visant le 1010, avenue Grandview soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes a. ('utilisation de ('emplacement sera limitee a un bureau d'affaires, a un logement, a un etablissement de soins personnels ou a un magasin de vente au detail dans le batiment propose et ne doit pas comprendre un atelier d'electricite; b. le promoteur doit revetir d'asphalte toutes les aires de stationnement et de manoeuvre ainsi que les entrees; c. le promoteur doit veiller a ce que toutes les aires asphaltees soient entourees de bordures continues de beton coulees sur place, si ('agent d'amenagement le juge necessaire, pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter le drainage; d. le promoteur doit assurer un drainage adequat du site conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par le promoteur, sous reserve de ('approbation de 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son rempla9ant; e. le promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires du site ou it n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees pietonniere ou d'aires de stationnement. Cet amenagement paysager doit comprendre une haie solide de vegetation ou une cloture privee planche- sur- planche le long des deux limites laterales du lot qui se prolongent derriere la voie d'acces, faire de stationnement et le batiment; f. ('emplacement doit etre amenage conformement aux plans de situation prepares par le promoteur et sujets a ('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement, indiquant ('emplacement du batiment, de la voie d'acces, de faire de stationnement, des aires de manoeuvre, des affiches, de I'eclairage exterieur, des espaces paysagers et de ('elevation detainee du batiment propose. Les plans approuves doivent etre joints a la demande de permis de construction pour cet amenagement; et, de plus, qu'a la suite du rezonage de la propriete, le terrain et le batiment ou la construction soit amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees par les presentes. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110 -62 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 2 100 metres carres, situee au 1010, avenue Grandview et portant le NID 00336206 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -62 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Proposed Subdivision 475 City Line /Fort Dufferin Road On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the proposed subdivision of the parcel of land having PID Number 00390104 with respect to the proposed vesting of the approximately 1.7- hectare (4.2 -acre) area along the shoreline as land for public purposes and any necessary municipal services easements and public utility easements. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Projet de Iotissement visant le 475, chemin City Line a ('intersection du chemin Fort Dufferin Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, le conseil communal approuve le projet de Iotissement de la parcelle de terrain portant le NID 00390104 en ce qui concerne le projet d'acquisition de la bande de terre dune superficie approximative de 1,7 hectare (4,2 acres) longeant la rive en tant que terrain d'utilite publique, de meme que toute servitude necessaire aux fins de services municipaux et publics. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -316 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 8.2 Saint John Horticultural Assoc. Rockwood Park Redevelopment Project Referring to a submitted report and electronic presentation, lan Stead and Stephen Langille, President and Member of the Saint John Horticultural Association, and Larry Stewart of BDA Ltd. Landscape Architects presented plans for redevelopment of Rockwood Park. 8.2 Projet de reamenagement du parc Rockwood de ('Association d'horticulture de Saint John Se reportant a un rapport presente eta l'aide de diapositives electroniques, lan Stead et Stephen Langille, president et membre de ('Association d'horticulture de Saint John ainsi que Larry Stewart de BDA Ltd. Landscape Architects presentent les plans de reamenagement du parc Rockwood. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1 (a) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By -Law Amendments 99 Burpee Ave. 9.1 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal and Zoning By -Law Amendments of a parcel of land located at 99 Burpee Avenue, having an area of approximately 4000 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723 from Major Community Facilities to Medium Density Residential, and with regard to the proposed Zoning By -law amendment for the same parcel of land from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification to permit the conversion of the former Holy Trinity School property to residential uses as requested by Alan Church and Gary Vincent, 625976 NB Ltd. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its February 12, 2008 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation to re -zone a parcel of land located at 99 Burpee Avenue as described above with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with Alan Church advising that he is in agreement with the staff report. On motion of Councillor Farren 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 located at 99 Burpee Avenue, having an area of approximately 4000 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723 from Major Community Facilities to Medium Density Residential 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 Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Councillor Farren 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 located at 99 Burpee Avenue, having an area of approximately 4000 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723 from Major Community Facilities to Medium Density Residential classification, be read a second time. 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton 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 99 Burpee Avenue, having an area of approximately 4000 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723 from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton 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 99 Burpee Avenue, having an area of approximately 4000 square metres, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723 from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional 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. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant le 99, avenue Burpee 9.1b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de modification du plan municipal et du rezonage Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant a modifier la classification dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 4 000 metres carres situee au 99, avenue Burpee et portant le NID 00022731 et une partie du NID 00022723, pour la faire passer de zone d'installations collectives majeures a zone residentielle de densite moyenne, et relativement a la modification proposee de I'arrete de zonage visant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 afin que le terrain de I'ancienne ecole Holy Trinity soit utilise a des fins residentielles, a la demande de Alan Church et Gary Vincent (625976 NB Ltd.). Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 12 fevrier 2008, pendant laquelle le comite a resolu de recommender ('approbation, telle qu'elle est soulignee dans la recommendation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 99, avenue Burpee, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage et Alan Church indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier a ('annexe 2 -A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres la designation dune parcelle de terrain situee au 93 -318 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 99, avenue Burpee, d'une superficie d'environ 4 000 metres carres et portant le NID 00022731 et une partie du NID 00022723, pour la faire passer de zone d'installations collectives majeures a zone residentielle de densite moyenne, 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 relatif au plan municipal Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante 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 99, avenue Burpee, d'une superficie d'environ 4 000 metres carres et portant le NID 00022731 et une partie du NID 00022723, pour la faire passer de zone d'installations collectives majeures a zone residentielle de densite moyenne, fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 4 000 metres carres, situee au 99, avenue Burpee et inscrite sous le NID 00022731 et une partie du NID 00022723, en vue de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 fasse I'objet dune premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 4 000 metres carres, situee au 99, avenue Burpee et inscrite sous le NID 00022731 et une partie du NID 00022723, en vue de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.2 Proposed Business Improvement Levy By -Law Amendment The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising is complete with regard to the Business Improvement Levy; that there were no objections received, and that the amount of $0.16 per $100. of assessment for 2008 is the same as last year. The Mayor called for member of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -law Number BIA -2, Business Improvement Levy By -law be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 Read a first time by title the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -law Number BIA -2, Business Improvement Levy By -law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -law Number BIA -2, Business Improvement Levy By -law 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 By -law Number BIA -2, Business Improvement Levy By -law 9.2 Projet de modification de I'arrete sur la taxe d'amelioration des affaires Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires, qu'aucune objection n'a ete soulevee et que le montant de 0,16 par tranche de 100 d'evaluation pour 2008 demeure le meme que I'an dernier. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires 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 n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires 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 n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires 93 -320 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Smoking Ban in Cars (Councillor Tait) 11.7 Smoking Ban in Cars Carrying Children (Councillor Court) On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council petition the Government of New Brunswick to enact the appropriate legislation to ban the smoking of tobacco products in motorized vehicles where children are present and being transported, and that the Common Clerk draft the appropriate resolution to be forwarded to the Cities of New Brunswick Association in time for the next Cities' meeting seeking its support to petition the Government of New Brunswick to introduce a Province wide ban on the smoking of tobacco products in motor vehicles where children are present and being transported. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.1 Interdiction de fumer dans les voitures (conseiller Tait) 11.7 Interdiction de fumer dans les voitures transportant des enfants (conseiller Court) Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que le maire et le conseil deposent une requete aupres du gouvernement du Nouveau Brunswick afin que ce dernier adopte une loi pertinente visant ('interdiction de fumer des produits du tabac dans les vehicules motorises Iorsque des enfants s'y trouvent et sont transportes et que le greffier communal redige une resolution approprie qui sera acheminee a ('Association des cites du Nouveau Brunswick a temps pour Ia prochaine reunion des cites afin d'obtenir son appui quant au depot dune requete aupres du gouvernement du Nouveau Brunswick pour que ladite interdiction soit appliquee dans ('ensemble de Ia province. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Congratulations to City of Fredericton On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Mayor McFarlane on behalf of Common Council send a letter to extend our congratulations to the City of Fredericton on recently being named a 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Felicitations a la ville de Fredericton Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU qu'au nom du conseil communal, le maire McFarlane envoie une lettre au conseil municipal de la Ville de Fredericton afin d'adresser ses felicitations a la Ville de Fredericton pour avoir ete recemment nommee capitale culturelle du Canada de 2009. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.3 Crescent Valley Community Resource Centre On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the matter of the ownership of the vacant Royal Canadian Legion building, be referred to the City Manager and that he come back with a recommendation as to what financial contribution the City can make to the endeavor of the residents of Crescent Valley in the establishment of their new Community Resource Centre. The City Manager reminded Council that $150,000. had been set aside in the budget for all neighbourhood improvements, and that this request would be considered within that allocation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.3 Centre de ressources communautaires Crescent Valley Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que la question relative au titre de propriete du batiment vacant de la Legion royale canadienne soit transmise au directeur general et que ce dernier revienne avec une recommandation relativement a la contribution financiere que la Ville peut apporter aux efforts deployes par les residents de Crescent Valley quanta I'etablissement de leur nouveau centre de ressources. Le directeur general rappelle au conseil que la somme de 150 000 a ete mise de cote dans le budget pour toutes les ameliorations de quartier et que cette demande serait examinee dans le cadre de cette allocation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.4 Snow Angel Program On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the proposed Snow Angel Program, be referred to the City Manager for assignment to the appropriate staff who will undertake to initiate the Snow Angel Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.4 Programme Anges des neiges Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que le programme Anges des neiges propose soit transmis au directeur general aux fins d'affectation du personnel pertinent qui s'engagera a lancer ledit programme. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.5 City Market Accessibility The Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services advised that these improvements are in the process of taking place, and that he will advise Council when the improvements are completed which should be this year. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that consideration for the improvement of the Charlotte Street entrance to the City Market, be referred to the City Manager for a report back to Council with suggestions for this matter. 11.5 Accessibility au marche municipal 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que ('examen de ('amelioration de ('entree de la rue Charlotte pour se rendre au marche municipal soit transmis au directeur general afin que ce dernier presente au conseil un rapport accompagne de suggestions cet egard. Le commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments mentionne que ces ameliorations sont sur le point de se faire et qu'il avisera le conseil lorsqu'elles seront terminees (elles devraient etre completees cette annee). 93 -322 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 11.6 Position of Deputy Mayor On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the current system of electing the Deputy Mayor which is the election of the Councillor who receives the most votes in the municipal election, be maintained. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.6 Poste de maire suppleant Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Chase RESOLU que le systeme d'election actuel du maire suppleant, c'est -a -dire ('election du conseiller qui regoit le plus de votes lors de ('election municipale, soit maintenu. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.8 Kidney Health Month On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court regarding Kidney Health Month and events for citizens of all ages be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.8 Mois de la sante du rein Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre presentee par le conseiller Court concernant le mois de la sante du rein et les activites pour les citoyens de tous ages soit acceptee a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.9 Globe Mail Article on Saint John On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor McGuire regarding an article identifying Saint John as one of the cities leading the way in strengthening vulnerable neighbourhoods, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.9 Article du Globe and Mail sur Saint John Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller McGuire, concernant un article identifiant Saint John comme etant Tune des villes qui figure comme chef de file dans le renforcement des quartiers vulnerables, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.10 Partnership between Province and City of Saint John On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that The City of Saint John request that the Province of New Brunswick offer, as a matter of policy, surplus lands to the municipality first then to the non profit sector for the development of affordable housing before being publicly sold by tender. 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.10 Partenariat entre la province et The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que The City of Saint John demande que la province du Nouveau Brunswick offre d'abord, par mesure de principe, les terrains excedentaires a la municipalite, puis au secteur sans but lucratif, en vue d'amenager des logements abordables avant de vendre publiquement les terrains excedentaires dans le cadre d'appels d'offres. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.11Green Streets Canada Funding Application 11.11(b) Green Streets Canada Funding Application On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Council ratify the signing and submission of the Green Streets Canada funding application by the Mayor, in order to meet the required deadline as noted in the documentation submitted under item 11.11. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.11 Demande de financement aupres du programme Ma rue, mes arbres 11.11b) Demande de financement aupres du programme Ma rue, mes arbres Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que le conseil ratifie la signature ainsi que la soumission de la demande de financement aupres du programme Ma rue, mes arbres par le maire afin de respecter les delais prevus indiques dans la documentation presentee dans le cadre du point 11.11. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.12 Proposal to Rescind Investigation Motion The Common Clerk advised that in order to rescind a motion previously made, a motion to rescind must be made by a member on the prevailing side, and that Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chase, Farren, Ferguson and Titus voted nay, so that any other Council member can make the motion. No one on the prevailing side advanced the motion. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that items 11.16, 11.17, 11.18, 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 be moved forward. Councillor Titus commented that he preferred to follow the agenda as submitted. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Titus and White voting nay. 11.12 Proposition visant a revoquer la proposition d'enquete Le greffier communal indique que pour revoquer une proposition presentee anterieurement, une proposition de revocation doit etre soumise par un membre faisant partie du camp qui I'a emporte. La mairesse suppleante Hooton ainsi que les conseillers Chase, Farren, Ferguson et Titus ayant vote contre la proposition, tout autre membre du conseil peut presenter la proposition. Personne dans le camp qui I'a emporte ne presente la proposition. 12.2 et 12.3 soient reportes. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que les points 11.16, 11.17, 11.18, 12.1, 93 -324 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 Le conseiller Titus mentionne qu'il prefere suivre I'ordre du jour tel qu'il est presente. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Titus et White votent contre la proposition. 11.16 Questions Relating to Police Justice Complex On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Councillor Court be permitted to ask the Deputy Mayor, who serves as Council's representative on both the Heritage Development Board and the Saint John Arts Board, questions as they relate to the new Police /Justice Complex. The Deputy Mayor proposed an amendment to the main motion which was seconded by Councillor Chase to include that Council members be permitted to ask any other Council member questions related to their portfolios. Question being taken, the motion as amended was carried. Referring to an unsubmitted letter of October 26 and an unsubmitted letter from DFS dated November 6 requesting that a member of the Commission be appointed to a 5 person advisory committee to participate in the procurement of art for the new police facility, Councillor Court asked the Deputy Mayor if the Saint John Arts Board has raised any concerns with the way in which the plans for the police facility was being handled, and if so what were those concerns. The Deputy Mayor responded that with respect to the purchase of art, she does not believe there were any concerns expressed, however she believes that they tried for a couple of years to have a meeting, with no success. The Mayor advised that there was a meeting with the Chair and the Director of the Arts Centre, the Mayor and Deputy City Manager. 11.16 Questions relatives au centre judiciaire et policier Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseiller soit autorise a poser des questions a la mairesse suppleante, qui agit en tant que representante du conseil au Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine et au Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John, ayant rapport au nouveau centre judiciaire et policier. La mairesse suppleante soumet une modification a la proposition principale, appuyee par le conseiller Chase, dans le but d'inclure I'autorisation accordee aux membres du conseil de poser des questions a tout autre membre du conseil qui sont liees a ses portefeuilles. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est modifiee et adoptee. Se reportant a une lettre non presentee datee du 26 octobre eta une lettre non presentee de DFS datee du 6 novembre qui visait a demander qu'un membre de la Commission soit nomme pour sieger au sein d'un comite consultatif de cinq personnes afin de participer a I'achat de I'ceuvre artistique pour le nouveau centre policier, le conseiller Court demande a la mairesse suppleante si le Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John a des reserves quanta la fagon dont les plans du centre policier sont traites et, dans ('affirmative, lesquelles. La mairesse suppleante repond qu'en ce qui concerne I'achat de I'ceuvre artistique, elle ne croit pas que des inquietudes aient ete exprimees; par contre, elle pense que le comite a tente de se reunir depuis quelques annees, mais sans succes. Le maire affirme que le president, le directeur du centre d'arts, le maire et le directeur general adjoint se sont reunis. 11.17 Police Justice Complex 93 -325 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the request of Councillor Tait to be provided with an opportunity to discuss and pose questions related to the alleged future plans of the Art Board, as well as others as it relates to land parcels North of Union Street, including the Carnegie building, be tabled until the next meeting of Council at which time Councillor Tait will submit his questions to the agenda. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 11.17 Centre judiciaire et policier Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la demande du conseiller Tait, visant a avoir ('occasion de discuter et de poser des questions relatives aux plans futurs presumes du Conseil des arts et aux parcelles de terrain situees au nord de Ia rue Union, y compris ('edifice Carnegie, soit reportee jusqu'a Ia prochaine seance du conseil, au cours de Iaquelle le conseiller Tait inscrira ses questions a I'ordre du jour. A ('issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter ('examen de cette question est adoptee. 11.18 Police Justice Project On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the concept of incorporating the Carnegie building into and forming part of the new police facility be forwarded to the Police Steering Committee as further input and consideration. At the suggestion of Councillors Titus and McGuire, the Mayor called for a five minute break in the Council meeting during the discussion on the above motion, and the meeting resumed after the break. The Deputy Mayor commented that she believes the motion is regressive and contrary to the public process. Councillor Chase suggested an amendment to the motion to include stakeholder consultation to the idea. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chase, Ferguson, and Titus, voting nay. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that item 12.2, scheduled to be considered at this meeting, be re- scheduled as the first item to be discussed at the March 3, 2008 meeting of Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.18 Projet du centre judiciaire et policier Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le concept d'integration de ('edifice Carnegie dans le nouveau centre policier soit transmis au Comite directeur de la justice aux fins d'examen et de commentaires supplementaires. A la suggestion des conseillers Titus et McGuire, le maire demande une pause de cinq minutes durant la discussion de la proposition susmentionnee. La seance se poursuit apres la pause. La mairesse suppleante affirme que, selon elle, la proposition est retrograde et contraire 93 -326 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 18, 2008 /LE 18, FEVRIER 2008 au processus public. Le conseiller Chase suggere une modification a la proposition afin d'y inclure une consultation des intervenants. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. La mairesse suppleante Hooton ainsi que les conseillers Chase, Ferguson et Titus votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le point 12.2 qui devait etre examine au cours de la presente seance constitue le premier point a I'ordre du jour de la seance du conseil qui se tiendra le 3 mars 2008. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Council meeting adjourn, with items 11.13, 11.14, 11.15, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21, 11.22, 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 forwarded to the next meeting of Council. Question being taken, motion was carried. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 16. Levee de la seance Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la seance du conseil soit levee, et que les points, 11.13, 11.14, 11.15, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21, 11.22, 12.1, 12.2 et 12.3 soit transmise a la prochaine reunion. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 15. Mayor maire Common Clerk /greffier communal