2008-03-03&04_Minutes--Procès-verbal1. Call To Order Prayer
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
2 Approval of Minutes
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Sont presents
Norman McFarlane, maire
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL MARCH 3 6:20 PM and March 4 5:15 PM, 2008.
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, and White
and
T. Totten, City Manager; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager,
Programs and Priorities; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; Greg Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; S. Galbraith, Director of
Works; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development;
A. Poffenroth, Manager, Facility Maintenance; R. Simonds, Fire
Chief; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E.
Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE LE 3 MARS 2008, A 18 H 20, ET LE 4 MARS 2008, A 17 H 15
la mairesse suppleante Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase,
Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait et White
et
T. Totten, directeur general; A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint,
programmes et priorites; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
Greg Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier;
S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; J. Baird, commissaire
a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth, directeur de
I'entretien des installations; R. Simonds, chef du service
d'incendie; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general
adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe.
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and Reverend David Warren offered the
opening prayer.
La seance est ouverte par le maire McFarlane et le pasteur David Warren recite la priere
d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 18, 2008 be approved.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 18 fevrier 2008 soit approuve.
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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 Items 13.4, Committee of the Whole Report Appointments
to Committees and 13.5, Application to the New Brunswick Health, Safety and
Compensation Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Exploring Options Related to Pension Administration
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager's recommendation
as submitted in his report dated January 23, 2008 and titled, Exploring Options Related to
Pension Administration, and listed as follows, be denied.
Notwithstanding the conflict disclosed by each of the City Manager, the Commissioner of
Finance and the City Solicitor respecting this matter, the City Solicitor is hereby directed to
deliver a preliminary report to Common Council dealing with the legal dimensions of
replacing the Saint John Pension Act with a Municipal By -law,
And further, that the Commissioner of Finance be directed to begin to research the
financial implications, (including having discussions with the Superintendent of Pensions)
of the City of Saint John possibly deciding to administer the Employee Pension Plan by
way of a Municipal bylaw beginning in 2010 and report back to Council.
And finally, direct the City Manager to prepare a report dealing with this matter from a
policy perspective, including an assessment of how this might benefit the community as a
whole, the effect of existing labour relations and how it may or may not affect the
Organization's ability to either attract or retain human resources.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated, with all members
voting nay except the mover, the seconder and Councillor Chang.
On motion of Mayor McFarlane
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager, Commissioner of
Finance and the City Solicitor and if they wish, to include Bob Hicks, meet with the 5
employee groups to examine the pension issues this fall with a view to bring about some
change in 2010.
Mayor McFarlane read from a prepared text which he submitted to the Clerk, commenting
on some facts about the City's pension fund and the work done by the Trustees in the past
four years.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that notwithstanding the conflict
disclosed by each of the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance and the City Solicitor
respecting this matter, the City Manager engage expert advice in the examination of the
issues surrounding the City's pension plan, and that the City Solicitor explore the
implications of the introduction of a Municipal By -law for the Pension Plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Farren and
Ferguson voting nay.
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 des points 13.4, Rapport du comite plenier relativement
aux nominations pour sieger aux comites, et 13.5, Demande adressee a la Commission
de la sante, de la securite et de I'indemnisation des accidents au travail du Nouveau
Brunswick.
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A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3.1 Etude des options afferentes a ('administration du regime de retraite
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que les recommandations du directeur
general, indiquees ci -apres et presentees dans son rapport date du 23 janvier 2008 et
intitule Etude des options afferentes a ('administration du regime de retraite, soient
rejetees.
Malgre les conflits d'interets divulgues par le directeur general, le commissaire aux
finances et I'avocat municipal relativement a cette affaire, I'avocat municipal est charge,
par les presentes, de presenter un rapport preliminaire au conseil communal ayant trait
aux dimensions legates du remplacement de la Loi sur le regime de retraite de /a ville de
Saint John par un effete municipal;
de plus, que le commissaire aux finances soit charge de commencer a faire des
recherches sur les repercussions financieres (y compris tenir des discussions avec le
surintendant des pensions) relativement au fait que The City of Saint John decidera
vraisemblablement d'administrer le regime de retraite des employes par le biais d'un
effete municipal, a compter de 2010, et de presenter un compte rendu au conseil.
Et finalement que le directeur general soit charge de preparer un rapport ayant trait a
cette affaire, du point de vue de la politique, y compris une evaluation de la fagon dont
('ensemble de la collectivite pourrait beneficier du changement possible, I'effet des
relations de travail existantes et la maniere dont cette affaire peut ou non effecter la
capacite de ('organisation a attirer ou a retenir des ressources humaines.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Tous les conseillers
votent contre la proposition, a ('exception de I'auteur, de I'appuyeur et du conseiller
Chang.
Proposition du maire McFarlane
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general, le commissaire
aux finances, I'avocat municipal et Bob Hicks (si ces derniers le desirent) rencontrent
cinq groupes d'employes afin d'examiner les questions relatives au regime de retraite
cet automne dans le but d'operer certains changements en 2010.
Le maire McFarlane lit un texte prepare d'avance qu'il a presente au greffier communal
dans lequel it emet des commentaires sur certains faits relatifs a la caisse de retraite de
la Ville et au travail effectue par le conseil d'administration au cours des quatre dernieres
annees.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que malgre les conflits d'interets
divulgues par le directeur general, le commissaire aux finances et I'avocat municipal
relativement a cette affaire, le directeur general ait recours a des conseils d'experts en
ce qui concerne ('examen des questions afferentes au regime de retraite de la Ville, et
que I'avocat municipal examine les repercussions de ('adoption d'un effete municipal en
ce qui a trait au regime de retraite.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Ferguson votent contre la proposition.
4 Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor White declared a conflict on item 13.5 and Councillor Tait declared a conflict on
item 9.2.
4 Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Le conseiller White declare qu'il est en situation de conflit d'interets relativement au
point 13.5, et le conseiller Tait declare qu'il en va de meme pour lui en ce qui concerne
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le point 9.2.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the report from the Commissioner of Municipal Operations be referred to the
Clerk to schedule.
5.2 That the letter from Brunswick Pipeline requesting to present a project update to
Council be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
5.3 That the report to Council from the City Manager regarding City Market accessibility
be received for information.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager, $36,000 be reallocated from the
approved $500,000 Waterfront Capital Budget for Reversing Falls West to cover the costs
of phase 1 to refinish the light standards at Harbour Passage.
5.5 That the letter from Cedar Hill- Greenwood Cemetery Co. regarding Marigolds along
Manawagonish Road be referred to the City Manager.
5.6 That Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning applications of
Lesley and Pat O'Neill, 990 Sand Cove Road and Saint John Transit Commission, 55
McDonald Street and the Section 39 Amendment application for 502413 NB Ltd., 120
McDonald Street, for Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and
refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager:
1. The City of Saint John consent to the Assignment of Lease from R.N.L.
Blanchard Ltd. To Kyung Soon Chang as submitted, effective March 14,
2008,
2. the lease be amended by deleting the contents of Clause 14.19(2) and
replacing with the following: "upgrading the store fixtures and replacement of
the existing floor with a similar tile on or before March 15, 2009, and further
3. the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary
document required to effect the transaction.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2008 -2 2008 Flow Metering
be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of
$148,665. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further, that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John grant to the
owner of lands designated by PID Number 335745 in common with all others lawfully
entitled, a right of way over City lands designated City of Saint John, Private Road, on
Survey Plan dated October 5, 1983 to provide access from Eldersley Avenue to the lands
designated on the said Plan of Survey Margaret M. Wilkins Property, upon the following
terms and conditions:
1. that the owner will not require any maintenance or other upkeep, etc. from
the City;
2. that the City will have no liability in the event of death, injury, damage, etc.
from use;
3. that the owner of the land will indemnify the City from any and all claims in
the event of any death, injury and /or damage; and
4. that the owner will agree that any transfer of the lands will contain a
covenant that any transferee and the successors in title will comply with the
requirements imposed and will exact like conditions from a transferee in any
transfer of the parcel or any part thereof.
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And further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the grant of right
of way.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender, in the amount of $39,102.,
plus tax, for the supply and installation of a sprinkler extension to encompass the welding
shop bays and the streets division area and for system flushing in the main garage at the
Rothesay Avenue complex be awarded to the low bidder, Vipond Fire Protection of
Moncton, NB as indicated on the submitted summary of bids.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
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 le rapport du commissaire aux operations municipales soit transmis au
greffier pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee.
5.2 Que la lettre de Brunswick Pipeline visant a presenter un compte rendu au
conseil soit transmise au greffier pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee.
5.3 Que le rapport presente au conseil par le directeur general concernant
I'accessibilite au marche municipal soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la somme de 36 000 soit
reaffectee, a partir du montant de 500 000 qui a ete approuve dans le cadre du budget
d'immobilisations alloue au secteur riverain pour I'ouest des Chutes reversibles, pour
couvrir les coCits de la phase 1 afin d'installer des lampadaires au Passage du port.
5.5 Que la lettre de Cedar Hill- Greenwood Cemetery Co. relative au projet de
plantation de soucis le long du chemin Manawagonish soit transmise au directeur
general.
5.6 Que le conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques au lundi 31
mars 2008, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, relativement aux demandes de rezonage
deposees par Lesley et Pat O'Neill (990, chemin Sand Cove) et la Commission des
transports de Saint John (55, rue McDonald) eta la demande de modification des
conditions imposees par ('article 39 presentee par 502413 NB Ltd.(120, rue McDonald),
et transmette les demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement
d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general
1. The City of Saint John donne son aval a la cession de bail de R.N.L.
Blanchard Ltd. a Kyung Soon Chang, telle qu'elle est presentee, a
compter du 14 mars 2008;
2. le bail soit modifie en supprimant le contenu de la clause 14.19(2) et en le
rempla9ant par ce qui suit la modernisation des accessoires fixes du
magasin et le remplacement du plancher actuel par des tuiles semblables
au plus tard le 15 mars 2009
3. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute la
documentation requise pour conclure ladite transaction.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le contrat n° 2008 -2, relatif aux
mesures de debit de 2008, soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins disant, Fairville
Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 148 665 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et
que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John accorde
au proprietaire des biens -fonds inscrits sous le NID 335745 un droit de passage exerce
en commun par toutes les personnes qui possedent un droit d'emprise legal sur les
biens -fonds municipaux designes chemin prive de The City of Saint John figurant sur le
plan d'arpentage date du 5 octobre 1983 qui raccordait ('avenue Eldersley aux
biens -fonds designes sur ledit plan d'arpentage de la propriete de Margaret M. Wilkins,
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conformement aux conditions suivantes
1. que le proprietaire n'exige aucun travaux d'entretien de la part de la Ville;
2. que la Ville n'encoure aucune responsabilite en cas de deces, de
blessures, de dommages, etc., lies a ('utilisation;
3. que le proprietaire du bien -fonds indemnise la Ville de toute reclamation
en cas de deces, de blessures ou de dommages quelconques;
4. que le proprietaire accepte que tout transfert de biens -fonds comportera
un convenant stipulant que tout destinataire du transfert et les ayants
droit respecteront les exigences imposees et exigeront des conditions
semblables de la part d'un destinataire du transfert dans le cas de tout
transfert dune parcelle de terrain ou d'une partie quelconque de ce
terrain.
Et, en outre, que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'octroi du
droit de passage.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general et comme I'indique le
sommaire des soumissions presente, la soumission presentee par Vipond Fire
Protection de Moncton, au Nouveau Brunswick, le soumissionnaire le moins disant, au
montant de 39 102 TVH en sus, relative a I'agrandissement du reseau de gicleurs afin
de comprendre les aires de travail de ('atelier de soudure, le secteur des rues et la
vidange du reseau de gicleurs du garage principal du complexe de ('avenue Rothesay,
soit acceptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
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 Monday, March 10, 2008 Homelessness Awareness Day.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Le maire declare que le lundi 10 mars 2008 est designe comme la Journee de
sensibilisation aux sans -abri.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 145 Loch Lomond Road
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re- zoning of a parcel of land located at 145 Loch Lomond Road having an
area of approximately 1530 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00320440
from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "B -1" Local Business classification to permit
the establishment of a business office within the existing building as requested by Greg
Harris, with no written objections received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting
a copy of planning staff's report considered at its February 26, 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 145 Loch Lomond Road 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 Greg
Harris, the applicant, advising that he agrees with the staff recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of
approximately 1530 square metres, located at 145 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as
being PID Number 00320440, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "B -1" Local
Business classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of The
City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of
approximately 1530 square metres, located at 145 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as
being PID Number 00320440, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "B -1" Local
Business classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of The
City of Saint John
(Councillor Tait withdrew from the meeting having declared a conflict in the
matter of the proposed re- zoning at 557 Westmorland Road.)
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
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9.1a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 145, chemin Loch
Lomond
9.1b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage propose
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 145, chemin Loch Lomond
dune superficie d'environ 1 530 metres carres et portant le NID 00320440 afin de faire
passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 a zone commerciale locale B -1 dans le but de permettre
I'etablissement d'un bureau d'affaires dans le batiment existant, a la demande de Greg
Harris, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete regue a cet egard.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
26 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 145, chemin
Loch Lomond, 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. Greg Harris, le
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requerant, prend la parole et indique qu'il appuie les recommandations du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune parcelle de
terrain situee au 145, chemin Loch Lomond, dune superficie d'environ 1 530 metres
carres et portant le NID 00320440, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de
zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone commerciale
locale B -1 fasse I'objet 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 du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune parcelle de
terrain situee au 145, chemin Loch Lomond, dune superficie d'environ 1 530 metres
carres et portant le NID 00320440, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de
zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone commerciale
locale B -1 fasse I'objet 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
(Le conseiller Tait quitte la seance, invoquant un conflit d'interets
relativement au projet de rezonage visant la propriete sise au 557, chemin
Westmorland.)
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 557 Westmorland Road
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending to Deny Proposed Rezoning
9.2(c) Letter Opposing Re- Zoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re- zoning of a parcel of land located at 557 Westmorland Road having an
area of approximately 1860 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00308163,
adding to the list of zones in Section 30(1) and adding Section 740(23), uses and zone
standards, and rezoning the same parcel from "B -1" Local Business to "SZ -23" Special
Zone #23 to permit the existing restaurant to be converted to a licensed lounge as
requested by Megamark Inc.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting
a copy of planning staff's report considered at its February 26, 2008 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend denial as set out in the staff recommendation, to deny
the proposed re- zoning of a parcel of land located at 557 Westmorland Road as described
above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with Paul Collrin
of Westmorland Road commenting that he did not want to live next door to a lounge,
stating that the nature of the neighbourhood would be compromised. He submitted a letter
to the Clerk from Donald and Sharron MacKinnon, 560 Westmorland Road who pointed out
that the area is a residential one with many children living there, and a lounge is not
appropriate for the neighbourhood.
(Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting during the presentations against the re-
zoning advising the Assistant Clerk that he had a conflict in this matter.)
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
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On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the proposed re- zoning of a parcel of
land located at 557 Westmorland Road having an area of approximately 1860 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 00308163, adding to the list of zones in
Section 30(1) and adding Section 740(23), uses and zone standards, and rezoning the
same parcel from "B -1" Local Business to "SZ -23" Special Zone #23, be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillors Ferguson and Tait re- entered the meeting.)
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 557, chemin
Westmorland
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rejet du projet de
rezonage
9.2c) Lettre d'opposition au rezonage
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 557, chemin Westmorland,
d'une superficie approximative de 1 860 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00308163,
en I'incluant a la liste des zones inscrites au paragraphe 30(1), en I'ajoutant aux usages
et aux normes de zonage dresses au paragraphe 740(23) et en permettant Ia
modification du zonage visant Ia meme parcelle de terrain pour Ia faire passer de zone
commerciale locale B -1 a zone speciale n° 23« SZ -23 en vue de permettre Ia
conversion du restaurant existant en salon -bar, a Ia demande de Megamark Inc.
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
26 fevrier 2008, a laquelle le comite a resolu de recommander le rejet de la proposition,
comme le souligne la recommendation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal
procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain susmentionnee situee au 557, chemin
Westmorland.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage. M. Paul
Collrin, dont la propriete est situee sur le chemin Westmorland, prend la parole et
indique qu'il ne voudrait pas vivre juste a cote d'un bar salon, car la nature du quartier
serait compromise. 11 presente une lettre au greffier communal qui provient de Donald et
Sharon MacKinnon, du 560, chemin Westmorland, dans laquelle ces derniers soulignent
que la zone oil le bar -salon serait amenage est residentielle, qu'il y a beaucoup
d'enfants qui demeurent dans cette zone et que ('exploitation d'un bar -salon ne serait
pas appropriee pour le quartier.
(Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la seance durant les presentations contre le projet de
rezonage. 11 indique a la greffiere adjointe qu'il est en situation de conflit d'interets
relativement a cette affaire.)
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend
la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que le projet de modification du zonage
dune parcelle de terrain situee au 557, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie
approximative de 1 860 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00308163, en I'incluant a la
liste des zones inscrites au paragraphe 30(1), en I'ajoutant aux usages et aux normes de
zonage dresses au paragraphe 740(23) et en permettant la modification du zonage
visant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone commerciale locale B-
1 a zone speciale n° 23 SZ -23 soit rejete.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Les conseillers Ferguson et Tait sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.)
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9.3(a)(b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By Law Amendments 10 St. James
Street
9.3(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Municipal Plan
and Zoning By -Law Amendments
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Municipal Plan and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of land located at 10
St. James Street having an area of approximately 590 square metres, also identified as
being PID Numbers 00001735 and 55061485, from Medium Density Residential to
Approved Commercial Development classification and by adding to the list of Approved
Commercial Developments, and by rezoning the same parcel from "RM -IF" Multiple
Residential Infill to "B -2" General Business classification, to permit the establishment of a
business office within the existing building as requested by Berthe Hatt, with no written
objections received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting
a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its February 26, 2008 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
approve the proposed Municipal Plan and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of land
located at 10 St. James Street as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, and 2 -C the Future Land Use
Plan by re- designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 590 square metres
located at 10 St. James Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 00001735 and
55061485, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development
classification and by adding to the list of Approved Commercial Developments, 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 Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, and 2 -C the Future Land Use
Plan by re- designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 590 square metres
located at 10 St. James Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 00001735 and
55061485, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development
classification and by adding to the list of Approved Commercial Developments, 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 Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an
area of approximately 590 square metres located at 10 St. James Street, also identified as
being PID Numbers 00001735 and 55061485, from "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-
2" General Business classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 Court
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 with an
area of approximately 590 square metres located at 10 St. James Street, also identified as
being PID Numbers 00001735 and 55061485, from "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-
2" General Business classification, be read a second time.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Zoning By -law of the
City of Saint John
9.3a)b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant le
10, rue St. James
9.3c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de modification
du plan municipal et de I'Arrete de zonage
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal et du zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
10, rue St. James, dune superficie d'environ 590 metres carres et portant les
NID 00001735 et 55061485 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, en
ajoutant la meme parcelle de terrain a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial
approuve et en rezonant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone
d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF a zone
commerciale generale B -2 dans le but de permettre I'etablissement d'un bureau
d'affaires dans le batiment existant, a la demande de Greg Harris, et qu'aucune
objection ecrite n'a ete regue a cet egard.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie lors de la reunion du 26 fevrier 2008, a
laquelle le comite a decide de recommander ('approbation, telle qu'elle est redigee dans
la recommandation du personnel, des modifications proposees au plan municipal et au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 10, rue St. James, telles qu'elles sont
decrites ci- dessus, conformement aux conditions prevues a ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend
la parole.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete concernant le plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du
plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation dune parcelle de terrain situee au
10, rue St. James, dune superficie d'environ 590 metres carres et portant les
NID 00001735 et 55061485, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite
moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, eta ajouter la meme parcelle
de terrain a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet dune
premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete concernant le plan
municipal
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete concernant le plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du
plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation dune parcelle de terrain situee au
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10, rue St. James, dune superficie d'environ 590 metres carres et portant les
NID 00001735 et 55061485, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite
moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, eta ajouter la meme parcelle
de terrain a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial approuve, 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 concernant le
plan municipal de The City of Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
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 590 metres carres, situee au 10, rue St. James et
portant les NID 00001735 et 55061485, en vue de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF
a zone commerciale generale B -2 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 Court
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 590 metres carres, situee au 10, rue St. James et
portant les NID 00001735 et 55061485, en vue de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF
a zone commerciale generale B -2 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
9.4(a)(b)Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By -Law Amendments 117 Carleton
Street
9.4(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Municipal Plan and
Zoning By -Law Amendments
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Municipal Plan and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of land located at 117
Carleton Street having an area of approximately 426 square metres, also identified as
being PID Number 00037598, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial
Development classification and by adding to the list of Approved Commercial
Developments, and by rezoning the same parcel from "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to
"B -2" General Business classification, to permit the establishment of a business office
within the existing building as requested by 603887 NB Ltd., with no written objections
received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting
a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its February 26, 2008 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
approve the proposed Municipal Plan and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of land
located at 117 Carleton Street as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with Lee
Jamieson and Paula Afonso, 62 Sewell Street, adjacent to the property in question,
presenting an electronic slide presentation showing the inside of their house, garden and
driveway. They objected to commercial vehicles using the driveway, stating that it would
compromise their quality of life, poor site lines, safety issues and potential for increase of
vehicle traffic.
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The following co- workers of Ms. Afonso attested to the positive characters of Ms. Afonso
and Mr. Jamieson and their potential contribution to the City as good citizens: Sarah
Campbell, 373 Duke Street West, Amy Hogan, 224 Princess Street, Vanessa and Mike
Duncan, Pugsley Avenue and Jessica Cameron, 29 Knox Court.
Letters from Theresa King and Norman McFarlane of 58 Sewell Street supporting the
position of Mr. Jamieson and Ms. Afonso were received by the Clerk.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with Mary
Eileen Flanagan, 9 Kean Road, owner of the property at 117 Carleton Street advising that
her holding company owns this and other properties in the City that she has refurbished.
Ms. Flanagan further advised that a right of way is a benefit to her property at 117 Carleton
Street and an encumbrance to Mr. Jamieson's and Ms. Afonso's property. She added that
her property will be completely refurbished and enhanced to protect the heritage value of
the house, and will be occupied by her law firm, Sherwood and Flanagan.
Ms. Flanagan stated that the 7 parking spaces that she requires will be diminished with her
relocation; that she prefers to have 5; that she would be accepting of the Planning Advisory
Committee's recommendation reducing parking spaces to 4, and that she will install
landscaping as required. She noted that she does not like the time restriction placed on the
right of way.
Ms. Flanagan outlined the steps she took to gain another access to her property as well as
other alternatives for parking for her staff. She stated that the vehicles which will be using
the right of way and parking in the back of her building will not be commercial, but private
vehicles owned by herself and her staff, and that the passage on the right of way will for
the most part be to arrive and depart from work during normal hours during a normal work
week. She pointed out that the use of the right of way by her staff is potentially lower than if
the building were occupied by a private residence.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the meeting extend beyond 10:00
p.m. to complete the public hearings, and that the meeting continue at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,
March 4 in the Council Chamber to complete the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Rodney McNutt, 109 Union Street, a neighbour of Ms. Flanagan's office, advised that he
has co- existed as a residential neighbour of Ms. Flanagan sharing a right of way to their
properties, having had a very cooperative and beneficial experience. He stated that no
service vehicles used the right of way, and there were no disruptions or incidents.
In response to a Council member's question, the City Solicitor advised that Council has the
right to define the use of property and impose terms and conditions upon that use, as
defined in Section 39 of the Community Planning Act. He further advised that there is a
question which he will examine further and report before third reading relating to the nature
of the use that represents the travel over a residentially zoned piece of property of traffic
that is serving a commercial use.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that first reading be given to the
proposed Municipal Plan and Re- zoning Amendments at 117 Carleton Street with provision
for access and parking of 4 vehicles for the owners of the property at 117 Carleton Street,
with restrictive use, and that the Commissioner of Planning and Development have
discussions with the parties involved to determine what that restrictive use might look like,
and report back before third reading; and that the City Solicitor report back to Council
before third reading on whatever outcome is achieved by the discussions, and on the issue
of the use that represents the travel over a residentially zoned piece of property of traffic
that is serving a commercial use.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, and 2 -C the Future Land Use
Plan by re- designating a parcel of land located at 117 Carleton Street having an area of
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approximately 426 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00037598, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification and by
adding to the list of Approved Commercial Developments, 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 Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, and 2 -C the Future Land Use
Plan by re- designating a parcel of land located at 117 Carleton Street having an area of
approximately 426 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 00037598, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification and by
adding to the list of Approved Commercial Developments, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Farren and
Ferguson voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an
area of approximately 426 square metres located at 117 Carleton Street, also identified as
being PID Number 00037598, from "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B -2" General
Business classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Farren and
Ferguson voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Zoning By -law of the
City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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 with an
area of approximately 426 square metres located at 117 Carleton Street, also identified as
being PID Number 00037598, from "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B -2" General
Business classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Farren and
Ferguson voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Zoning By -law of the
City of Saint John
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the rules regarding meeting times as
found in the Procedural By -law be suspended and the meeting continue beyond 11:00 p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.4a)b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage visant le
117, rue Carleton
9.4c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de modification
du plan municipal et de I'Arrete de zonage
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal et du zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
117, rue Carleton, dune superficie d'environ 426 metres carres et portant le
NID 00037598 afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, en ajoutant la meme
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parcelle de terrain a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial approuve et en
rezonant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone d'edification de
logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF a zone commerciale generale B-
2 dans le but de permettre I'etablissement d'un bureau d'affaires dans le batiment
existant, a Ia demande de 603887 NB Ltd., et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete regue
cet egard.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie Tors de Ia reunion du 26 fevrier 2008, a
Iaquelle le comite a decide de recommander ('approbation, telle qu'elle est redigee dans
Ia recommandation du personnel, des modifications proposees au plan municipal et au
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 117, rue Carleton, telles qu'elles sont
decrites ci- dessus, conformement aux conditions prevues a ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage. Lee Jamieson
et Paula Afonso, du 62, rue Sewell, attenant a la propriete en question, font une
presentation electronique de diapositives montrant I'interieur de leur residence, leur
jardin et leur allee. Its s'objectent a la presence de vehicules commerciaux dans ranee
qui, selon eux, compromettrait leur qualite de vie et entrainerait les problemes suivants
des limites de terrain mal definies, des problemes en matiere de securite et une
possibilite d'augmentation de la circulation des vehicules.
Les collegues de M Afonso attestent du caractere positif de M Afonso et de
M. Jamieson ainsi que de leur contribution potentielle a la Ville a titre de bons citoyens
Sarah Campbell, du 373, rue Duke Ouest; Amy Hogan, du 224, rue Princess; Vanessa
et Mike Duncan, de ('avenue Pugsley et Jessica Cameron, du 29, impasse Court.
Le greffier communal a regu des lettres de Theresa King et de Norman McFarlane, du
58, rue Sewell, dans lesquelles ces derniers appuient la position de M. Jamieson et de
M Afonso.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage. Mary Eileen Flanagan
(9, chemin Kean), proprietaire du bien -fonds situe au 117, rue Carleton, indique que le
bien -fonds en question ainsi que d'autres biens -fonds qu'elle a renoves (qui se trouvent
dans la Ville) sont detenus par sa societe de portefeuille. M Flanagan mentionne
egalement qu'un droit de passage est un avantage pour sa propriete qui est sise au
117, rue Carleton et une servitude sur la propriete de M. Jamieson et de M Afonso.
Elle ajoute que sa propriete sera completement renovee et amelioree afin de proteger le
caractere patrimonial de la maison qui logera son cabinet d'avocats, Sherwood and
Flanagan.
M Flanagan declare qu'en raison de son demenagement, le nombre de places de
stationnement dont elle a besoin, soit sept, sera diminue, qu'elle prefere en avoir cinq,
qu'elle accepterait la recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme voulant que le
nombre diminue a quatre places et qu'elle ferait I'amenagement paysager exige. Elle
mentionne qu'elle n'aime pas I'idee dune limite de temps imposee relativement au droit
de passage.
M Flanagan souligne les etapes qu'elle a suivies pour obtenir un autre acces a sa
propriete ainsi que des autres solutions de rechange pour le stationnement de son
personnel. Elle affirme que les vehicules qui utiliseront le droit de passage et faire de
stationnement a I'arriere de son batiment ne seront pas des vehicules commerciaux
mais des vehicules prives, dont elle et les membres de son personnel sont proprietaires,
et que le passage servira essentiellement aux arrivees et aux departs du travail pendant
les heures normales d'ouverture dune semaine normale de travail. Elle fait remarquer
que ('utilisation du droit de passage par son personnel est susceptible d'etre inferieure a
celle qu'elle serait si le batiment etait occupe par une residence privee.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que la seance se poursuive au -dela de
22 h afin de terminer les audiences publiques, et que la seance continue le
mardi 4 mars, a 17 h, dans la salle du conseil afin de terminer les points de I'ordre du
jour qui n'ont pas ete traites.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Rodney McNutt (109, rue Union), voisin de bureau de M Flanagan, indique qu'il a
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coexiste en tant que voisin residentiel de M Flanagan en partageant un droit de
passage menant a leurs proprietes, qu'il a vecu une experience tres cooperative et que
cette experience lui a ete tres profitable. II declare qu'aucun vehicule de service n'a
utilise le droit de passage et qu'il n'y a eu aucune perturbation ni aucun incident.
En reponse a une question d'un membre du conseil, I'avocat municipal indique que le
conseil a le droit de definir ('usage de la propriete et d'imposer les conditions liees a cet
usage, au sens de ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme. 11 mentionne en outre qu'il veut
examiner une question de plus pres et qu'il fera un rapport avant la troisieme lecture, qui
traitera de la nature de ('usage que represente le deplacement de la de la circulation aux
fins d'usages commerciaux sur un terrain classe comme zone residentielle.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que la premiere lecture soit faite du projet
de modification du plan municipal et du rezonage relativement a la parcelle de terrain
situee au 117, rue Carleton, moyennant ('adoption d'une disposition visant a assurer
I'acces aux proprietaires a cette parcelle ainsi que I'amenagement d'espaces de
stationnement pour quatre vehicules, sous reserve de certaines restrictions, et que le
commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement entame des discussions avec les
personnes touchees afin de determiner la portee de ces restrictions, et qu'il fasse le
compte rendu au plus tard avant la troisieme lecture; et que I'avocat municipal avise le
conseil, avant cette troisieme lecture, des decisions prises au cours de ces discussions
et qu'il se prononce sur la question de la circulation aux fins d'usages commerciaux sur
un terrain classe comme zone residentielle.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete concernant le plan municipal de The City of Saint John modifiant les
annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, en vue de modifier la
classification dune parcelle de terrain situee au 117, rue Carleton, dune superficie
d'environ 426 metres carres et portant le NID 00037598, pour faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone
d'amenagement commercial approuve, et d'ajouter cette parcelle a la liste des zones
d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete concernant le plan
municipal de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete concernant le plan municipal de The City of Saint John modifiant les
annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, en vue de modifier la
classification dune parcelle de terrain situee au 117, rue Carleton, dune superficie
d'environ 426 metres carres et portant le NID 00037598, pour faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone
d'amenagement commercial approuve, et d'ajouter cette parcelle a la liste des zones
d'amenagement commercial approuve, fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Ferguson votent contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete concernant le
plan municipal de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relatif au rezonage dune parcelle de
terrain dune superficie d'environ 426 metres carres, situee au 117, rue Carleton et
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portant le NID 00037598, en vue de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF a zone
commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Ferguson votent contre la proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relatif au rezonage dune parcelle de
terrain dune superficie d'environ 426 metres carres, situee au 117, rue Carleton et
portant le NID 00037598, en vue de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF a zone
commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Ferguson votent contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que les regles regissant I'horaire des
seances prevues a ('Arrete concernant le reglement interieur du conseil communal de
The City of Saint John soient suspendues et que la seance se poursuive au -dela de
22 h.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.5(a)(b) Proposed Development Scheme and Zoning By -Law Amendments Heather
Way, Grandview Avenue Wyatt Crescent
9.5(c) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Development
Scheme and Re- zoning Amendments
9.5(d) Letter Opposing the Amendments
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Development Scheme and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of land
located on both sides of Heather Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent
having an area of approximately 20 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers
00456640, 00456657, 00456665, 55124341 and 55124358 together with the Local
Common located adjacent to PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665, amending
the Saint John East Development Scheme by removing from the Scheme the above noted
parcel, and by re- zoning the same parcel from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential classification to permit a conventional
residential subdivision development as requested by Harold Coughlan, with a letter
opposing the re- zoning.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting
a copy of planning staff's report considered at its February 26, 2008 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to
approve the proposed Development Scheme and Re- zoning amendments of a parcel of
land located on both sides of Heather Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt
Crescent as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with the
following presenters:
Wayne Stephens, 1419 Grandview Avenue, Margaret Dubee, 1330 Grandview Avenue,
Paul Goodwin, 1321 Grandview Avenue, Jason McLellan, 1445 Grandview Avenue
expressed concerns with damages that may occur to the quality of well water, blasting and
potential for damage to foundations.
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Lee Miller, 1289 Grandview Avenue advised that his home is located at the bottom of a hill
and he is worried about drainage and trucks using jake brakes.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with Harold
Coughlan and John Hart, the applicant and the developer advising that they are in
agreement with the Planning Advisory Commission's recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Development Scheme By- law amending the Saint John East Development
Scheme by removing from the Scheme a parcel of land located on both sides of Heather
Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent having an area of approximately 20
hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657, 00456665,
55124341 and 55124358 together with the Local Common located adjacent to PID
Numbers 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665, 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 Development Scheme
By- law
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Development Scheme By- law amending the Saint John East Development
Scheme by removing from the Scheme a parcel of land located on both sides of Heather
Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent having an area of approximately 20
hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657, 00456665,
55124341 and 55124358 together with the Local Common located adjacent to PID
Numbers 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665, 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 Development
Scheme By- law
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 on
both sides of Heather Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent having an
area of approximately 20 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 00456640,
00456657, 00456665, 55124341 and 55124358 together with the Local Common located
adjacent to PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665 from "RS -2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family 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 Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend The Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John re- zoning a parcel of land located on
both sides of Heather Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent having an
area of approximately 20 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 00456640,
00456657, 00456665, 55124341 and 55124358 together with the Local Common located
adjacent to PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665 from "RS -2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Zoning By -law of the
City of Saint John
9.5a)b) Projet de modification du plan d'amenagement et de I'Arrete de zonage
visant la voie Heather, I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt
9.5c) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de modification
du plan municipal et du rezonage
9.5d) Lettre s'opposant au projet de modification
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan d'amenagement et du rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee
sur les deux cotes de la voie Heather, entre I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt,
cette parcelle dune superficie approximative de 20 hectares est inscrite sous les
NID 00456640, 00456657, 00456665, 55124341 et 55124358; et du terrain communal
attenant aux parcelles inscrites sous les NID 00456640, 00456657 et 00456665, et
modifiant le document intitule Saint John East Development Scheme [plan
d'amenagement de Saint John Est], en retirant de ce plan la parcelle susmentionnee et
en procedant au rezonage de la meme parcelle afin de faire passer la classification de
zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone
residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 pour permettre
I'amenagement d'un lotissement residentiel traditionnel, a la demande de Harold
Coughlan; une lettre d'opposition au rezonage est presentee.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie lors de la seance du 26 fevrier 2008, a
laquelle le comite a decide de recommander ('approbation, telle qu'elle est redigee dans
la recommandation du personnel, du plan d'amenagement et du projet de modification
de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux cotes de la voie Heather, entre
('avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous reserve
des conditions stipulees a ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage et les personnes suivantes
prennent la parole.
Wayne Stephens (1419, avenue Grandview), Margaret Dubee (1330, avenue
Grandview), Paul Goodwin (1321, avenue Grandview) et Jason McLellan (1445, avenue
Grandview) expriment leurs inquietudes quant aux dommages eventuels lies a la qualite
de ('eau des puits et aux travaux de dynamitage qui pourraient endommager les
fondations.
Lee Miller (1289, avenue Grandview) indique que sa residence est situee en bas dune
colline et qu'il s'inquiete du drainage et du bruit cause par les freins Jacobs des
camions.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage; Harold Coughlan et
John Hart, le requerant et le promoteur, indiquent qu'ils appuient les recommandations
formulees par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant le
projet d'amenagement du secteur Saint John East modifiant le document intitule
Saint East Development Scheme [plan d'amenagement de Saint John Est], en
retirant de ce plan, la parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux cotes de la voie Heather,
entre ('avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle dune superficie
approximative de 20 hectares etant inscrite sous les NID 00456640, 00456657,
00456665, 55124341 et 55124358; et du terrain communal attenant aux parcelles
inscrites sous les NID 00456640, 00456657 et 00456665, fasse ('objet dune premiere
lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete concernant le
projet d'amenagement du secteur Saint John East
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant le
projet d'amenagement du secteur Saint John East modifiant le document intitule
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Saint East Development Scheme [plan d'amenagement de Saint John Est], en
retirant de ce plan, la parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux cotes de la voie Heather,
entre I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle dune superficie
approximative de 20 hectares etant inscrite sous les NID 00456640, 00456657,
00456665, 55124341 et 55124358; et du terrain communal attenant aux parcelles
inscrites sous les NID 00456640, 00456657 et 00456665, 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 concernant le
projet d'amenagement du secteur Saint John East
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de Saint John modifiant une parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux
cotes de la voie Heather, entre I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle
dune superficie approximative de 20 hectares etant inscrite sous les NID 00456640,
00456657, 00456665, 55124341 et 55124358; et du terrain communal attenant aux
parcelles inscrites sous les NID 00456640, 00456657 et 00456665, afin de faire passer
la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 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 du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de Saint John modifiant une parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux
cotes de la voie Heather, entre I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle
dune superficie approximative de 20 hectares etant inscrite sous les NID 00456640,
00456657, 00456665, 55124341 et 55124358; et du terrain communal attenant aux
parcelles inscrites sous les NID 00456640, 00456657 et 00456665, afin de faire passer
la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales R -2 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
Reconsideration of Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 557 Westmorland Road
The City Solicitor advised that the applicant for the re- zoning at 557 Westmorland Road
was not able to gain access to the Council Chamber because of restrictions on the
numbers permitted in the Chamber, and was not able to present at the Public Hearing.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the motion to deny the proposed
Zoning By -law amendment at 557 Westmorland Road, carried earlier this evening, be re-
considered.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillors Court, Ferguson and Tait withdrew from the meeting.)
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with Mr.
R.D. Singh, the applicant, advising that the rezoning would not produce extra traffic, and
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that the lounge would be a reputable establishment. He submitted a letter explaining the
qualities of the lounge and a petition from citizens in favour of the proposed re- zoning.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the proposed re- zoning of a parcel of
land located at 557 Westmorland Road having an area of approximately 1860 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 00308163, adding Section 740(23), uses and
zone standards, and rezoning the same parcel from "B -1" Local Business to "SZ -23"
Special Zone #23, be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Reexamen du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 557, chemin
Westmorland
L'avocat municipal indique que le requerant du rezonage visant le 557, chemin
Westmorland n'a pas ete en mesure de se prononcer au cours d'une audience tenue a
ce sujet dans la salle du conseil etant donne que le nombre maximal de personnes
permises etait atteint.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que la proposition adoptee plus tot ce soir
visant a rejeter le projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 557, chemin
Westmorland, soit reexaminee.
Adjournment
Cloture de la seance
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Les conseillers Court, Ferguson et Tait quittent la reunion.)
Le maire invite le public a s'exprimer en faveur du projet de rezonage. M. R.D. Singh, le
requerant, prend la parole et indique que le rezonage n'entrainerait pas de circulation
additionnelle et que le bar -salon serait un etablissement integre. Le requerant presente
une lettre precisant les qualites du bar -salon ainsi qu'une petition signee par des
citoyens en faveur du projet de rezonage.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que la demande visant a rezoner la
parcelle de terrain situee au 557, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie approximative
de 1 860 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00308163, en ajoutant aux usages et aux
normes de zonage dresses au paragraphe 740(23) et en permettant la modification du
zonage visant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire passer de zone commerciale
locale B -1 a zone speciale n° 23 SZ -23 soit rejetee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight advising that it will resume
tomorrow, Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 24 h, minuit, et precise qu'elle reprendra
demain, soit mardi a 17 h dans la salle du conseil.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 5:15 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting which began on March 3, 2008, and the discussion on
item 3.1, Exploring Options Related to Pension Administration, continued. (Resolutions
found at the beginning of this document.)
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Le mardi 4 mars 2008 a 17 h 15
Le maire declare que la seance est rappelee afin de prolonger celle tenue
le 3 mars 2008, et que la discussion portant sur le point 3.1, Etude des options
afferentes a ('administration du regime de retraite, se poursuit. (Resolutions mentionnees
au debut du present document.)
10 Consideration of By -laws
10.0 Public Presentation Proposed Municipal Plan By -Law Amendment 47 -55
Golden Grove Road
A public presentation was given on a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development
Plan that would re- designate on Schedule 2 -A of the Plan, a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 1.1 hectares located at 47 -55 Golden Grove Road, also identified as being
PID Numbers 00299271, 00300129, 00301986, 55027510 and 55173033 from Low
Density Residential to Service Corridor classification to permit the development of an
approximately 2800 square metre commercial plaza as requested by 629653 NB Inc.
10 Etude des arretes municipaux
10.0 Presentation publique du projet de modification de I'arrete sur le plan
municipal visant le 47 -55, chemin Golden Grove
Une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification proposee du plan
d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier ('annexe 2 -A du plan, une parcelle de terrain
dune superficie approximative de 1,1 hectare situee au 47 -55, chemin Golden Grove et
inscrite sous les NID 00299271, 00300129, 00301986, 55027510 et 55173033, afin de
faire passer la classification de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone de corridor de
service dans le but de permettre I'amenagement d'un centre commercial d'environ 2 800
metres carres a la demande de 629653 NB Inc.
10.1(a)(b) Third Reading Municipal Plan and Zoning By -Law Amendments 99 Burpee
Avenue
10.I(c) Section 39 Conditions 99 Burpee Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number
C.P. 105 -14 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, the
Future Land Use by re- designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4000
square metres located at 99 Burpee Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00022731 and
a portion of PID Number 00022723, from Major Community Facilities to Medium Density
Residential classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -14 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
law", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number
C.P. 105 -14 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedule 2 -A, the
Future Land Use by re- designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4000
square metres located at 99 Burpee Avenue, 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 third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal
affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -14 A Law to Amend
the Municipal Plan By -law
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number
C.P. 110 -59, 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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -59, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of
The City of Saint John, was read in its entirety.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section
39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 4000 square metres, located at 99 Burpee Avenue, also identified as
being PID Number 00022731 and a portion of PID Number 00022723, for multiple
residential uses, either within the existing building or new construction, be subject to the
condition that the property is developed in accordance with a detailed site plan and building
elevation plans, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, indicating the location, exterior design and treatment of all buildings
and structures, driveways, parking areas, landscaped areas and other site features, and
further that upon the rezoning of the site, the land and any building or structure thereon
must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and condition identified
herein.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number
C.P. 110 -59, 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 third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
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Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -59, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -law of The City of Saint John.
10.1a) b) Troisieme lecture de la modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de
zonage visant le 99, avenue Burpee
10.1c) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 pour le 99, avenue Burpee
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105-
14 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
99, avenue Burpee, dune 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 ('objet
dune lecture.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -14 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu
integralement.
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RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105-
14 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier a ('annexe 2 -A du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres Ia designation dune 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 Ia faire passer de zone
d'installations collectives majeures a zone residentielle de densite moyenne, 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. 105 -14 modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
59 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 ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -59 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues
('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet d'amenagement dune parcelle de terrain
dune superficie approximative de 4 000 metres carres situee au 99, avenue Burpee et
inscrite sous le NID 00022731 et dune partie du NID 00022723 servant a des usages
residentiels multiples, a I'interieur du batiment existant ou d'une nouvelle construction,
soit assujetti a la condition selon laquelle ('emplacement devra etre amenage
conformement aux plans de situation et aux plans d'elevation detailles, dresses par le
requerant, sous reserve de ('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement, et indiquant
('emplacement, la conception exterieure et le traitement de tous les batiments et des
constructions, des entrees, des aires de stationnement, des espaces paysagers et des
autres caracteristiques, et, qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, le terrain et tout
batiment ou structure soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition eta la
condition stipulee par les presentes.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110 -59
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune
parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 4 000 metres carres situee au
99, avenue Burpee et inscrite sous le NID 00022731 et dune 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 ('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 -59 modifiant I'arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John
10.2 Third Reading Business Improvement Levy By -Law
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend
By -law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy By -law" by applying a levy of 16 cents
for each one hundred dollars of assessed value, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy
By -law" was read in its entirety.
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" by applying a levy of 16 cents
for each one hundred dollars of assessed value, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -law Number BIA -2
Business Improvement Levy By -law
10.2 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° BIA -2
modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires visant a imposer une
contribution de 16 cents par tranche de cent dollars par rapport a la valeur fixee, fasse
I'objet dune lecture.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des
affaires est lu integralement.
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 visant a imposer une
contribution de 16 cents par tranche de cent dollars par rapport a la valeur fixee, fasse
I'objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y
soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° BIA -2 modifiant I'arrete relatif a la
taxe d'amelioration des affaires
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Tree Planting Project Church Avenue and Dever Road (Councillor Titus)
(Forwarded from February 18, 2008)
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Council support the application of
Leisure Services for the Tree Planting Project on Church Avenue and Dever Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Intervention des membres du conseil
11.1 Projet de plantation d'arbres sur I'avenue Church et le chemin Dever
(conseiller Titus) (point reporte de la seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
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Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que le conseil appuie la demande des
Services des loisirs concernant le projet de plantation d'arbres sur I'avenue Church et le
chemin Dever.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Policy on Salt Procurement (Councillor Chase) (Forwarded from February 18,
2008)
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase
regarding an adequate supply of road salt and sand be referred to the City Manager to
develop a procurement policy.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Politique relative a I'approvisionnement en sel (conseiller Chase) (point
reporte de la seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par le
conseiller Chase relative a un approvisionnement suffisant en sel et en sable soit
transmise au directeur general afin qu'une politique d'approvisionnement soit elaboree.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Forest Product Industry (Councillor Chase) (Forwarded from February 18,
2008)
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Deputy Mayor Hooton
WHEREAS the forest products industry in the City of Saint John continues
to employ over 1,400 people;
AND WHEREAS the forest products industry in the City of Saint John
continues to pay out over One Hundred Million Dollars annually in wages and benefits,
over Eight Million Dollars in property and water and sewage taxes, as well as providing
related economic benefits to our port, airport, community college and numerous local
businesses that supply goods and services to forest products operations;
AND WHEREAS forest product businesses have spent over 750 Million
Dollars in capital investments in the City of Saint John in the past ten years;
AND WHEREAS the Leaders of Frasers Paper, Flakeboard and J.D. Irving,
Limited delivered a presentation to interested stakeholders, including various provincial and
municipal government representatives, on January 24, 2008 highlighting concerns with the
lack of competitiveness of the forest products industry in New Brunswick;
AND WHEREAS this lack of competitiveness has resulted in the forest
products industry in New Brunswick losing approximately half of its jobs and payroll in the
last 4 years;
AND WHEREAS the future of the forest products industry in New
Brunswick, including Saint John, is dependent on the provincial government establishing
competitive wood and energy costs in order to level the competitive playing field and to
avoid further job losses in the industry;
AND WHEREAS the City of Saint John supports having competitive wood
and energy costs for the forest products industry to ensure its continued viability and the
retention of thousands of jobs in the Province including Saint John;
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AND WHEREAS the City of Saint John further supports competitive energy
costs as a way to attract new businesses, such as data centres, to both the Province and
to the City and to further enhance the City's goal of becoming an "energy hub
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Common Council send a letter to the
Premier and the Cabinet Committee on Forestry requesting that the Provincial Government
immediately addresses the structural challenges around energy costs and wood supply to
bring New Brunswick's competitive environment in line with other North American
jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Common Council send a copy of this
Resolution to the Cities Association of New Brunswick and ask for it to be tabled for
discussion at its Annual General Meeting on March 14 and 15 2008.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Industrie des produits forestiers (conseiller Chase) (point reporte de la
seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton
ATTENDU QUE I'industrie des produits forestiers dans The City of
Saint John continue a employer plus de 1 400 personnes;
ATTENDU QUE I'industrie des produits forestiers dans The City of
Saint John continue a verser chaque annee plus de cent millions de dollars en salaires
et en avantages sociaux et plus de huit millions de dollars en impot foncier et en taxes
sur I'eau et les egouts, tout en apportant des avantages economiques a notre port, notre
aeroport, notre college communautaire et aux nombreux commerces locaux qui
fournissent les produits et services necessaires a ('exploitation des produits forestiers;
ATTENDU QUE les entreprises de produits forestiers ont depense plus
de 750 millions de dollars en investissements de capitaux dans The City of Saint John
au cours des dix dernieres annees;
ATTENDU QUE les dirigeants de Papiers Fraser, Flakeboard et
J.D. Irving, Limited ont effectue, le 24 janvier 2008, une presentation aux intervenants
interesses, dont plusieurs representants des gouvernements provincial et municipal, en
insistant sur les preoccupations relatives au manque de competitivite de I'industrie des
produits forestiers au Nouveau Brunswick;
ATTENDU QUE ce manque de competitivite a eu pour consequence la
perte par I'industrie des produits forestiers du Nouveau Brunswick de la moitie de ses
emplois et de ses effectifs au cours des quatre dernieres annees;
ATTENDU QUE le futur de I'industrie des produits forestiers au
Nouveau Brunswick, notamment a Saint John, depend de la mise en place par le
gouvernement provincial de couts concurrentiels pour le bois et I'energie afin
d'uniformiser les *les de la concurrence et d'eviter de nouvelles pertes d'emplois dans
I'industrie;
ATTENDU QUE The City of Saint John est favorable a la mise en place
de couts concurrentiels du bois et de I'energie pour I'industrie des produits forestiers afin
de garantir sa viabilite durable et la conservation de milliers d'emplois dans la province
et notamment a Saint John;
ATTENDU QUE The City of Saint John est egalement favorable a la mise
en place de couts energetiques concurrentiels comme moyen d'attirer de nouvelles
entreprises, telles que des centres de donnees, dans la province et dans la ville et de
renforcer davantage ('ambition de The City of Saint John de devenir un carrefour
energetique
IL EST DONC RESOLU que le conseil communal envoie au premier
ministre et au Comite du Cabinet sur la foresterie une lettre demandant au
gouvernement provincial de traiter immediatement les difficultes structurelles relatives
aux couts energetiques eta I'approvisionnement en bois afin d'aligner I'environnement
concurrentiel du Nouveau Brunswick sur les autres administrations nord- americaines.
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IL EST DONC RESOLU que le conseil communal envoie une copie de la
presente resolution a ('Association des villes du Nouveau Brunswick en lui demandant
de I'ajouter a I'ordre du jour des discussions de son assemblee generale annuelle qui se
deroulera les 14 et 15 mars 2008.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4(a) Police Justice Complex (Councillor Tait)
11.4(b) Tabled Item for Discussion Questions on the Police Justice Project
Councillor Tait)
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Tait
requesting to ask questions of the Deputy Mayor, the Board of Directors of the Saint John
Arts Center and publisher of the Telegraph Journal regarding the Police Justice Project be
tabled.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
11.4a) Centre judiciaire et policier (conseiller Tait)
11.4b) Point reporte pour les questions a debattre relativement au projet de
centre judiciaire et policier (conseiller Tait)
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les discussions portant sur la lettre
presentee par le conseiller Tait voulant poser des questions a la mairesse suppleante,
au conseil d'administration du centre des arts de Saint John eta I'editeur du
Telegraph Journal au sujet du projet de centre judiciaire et policier, soient reportees.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter ('examen de cette
question est adoptee.
11.5 Public Consultation Process (Deputy Mayor Hooton) (Forwarded from
February 18, 2008)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor Hooton
regarding public consultation process be referred to the City Manager to report back to
Council with a series of recommendations outlining a public consultation process that will
provide the citizens of Saint John with the highest level of open, transparent and inclusive
discussion opportunity ensuring the highest level of investment protection.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Processus de consultation publique (mairesse suppleante Hooton) (point
reporte de la seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre de la mairesse
suppleante Hooton relative au processus de consultation publique soit transmise au
directeur general afin que ce dernier fasse un compte rendu au conseil et qu'il presente
une serie de recommandations decrivant un processus de consultation publique qui
permettra aux citoyens de Saint John de tenir des discussions approfondies dans la plus
grande ouverture et transparence en vue d'assurer une protection maximale des
investissements.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.6 Heritage Development Board (Deputy Mayor Hooton) (Forwarded from
February 18, 2008
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On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor Hooton
regarding the revised Heritage By -Law having passed its final hurdle, be received for
information.
above matter.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.7 Benchmarking to Review Cost and Service (Deputy Mayor Hooton)
(Forwarded from February 18, 2008)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the City Manager establish a
process for benchmarking the cost and performance of the landfill with collection, the water
and sewerage system and fire protection levels and report back to Council with the results
and a recommendation on how to establish a more comprehensive benchmarking system
for all city services.
The Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities distributed a Planning Framework,
Translating Vision into Action, which was submitted to the Vision 2015 Steering Committee
in June, 2007 leading toward benchmarking as part of the overall Vision strategy. He
commented that benchmarking should be related to the outcomes that the City is trying to
achieve; ensuring that the services are aligned to those outcomes, and that measurement
is based on the outcomes.
(Councillor White withdrew from the meeting during discussions on the
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.7 Analyse de I'examen des couts et des services (mairesse suppleante
Hooton) (point reporte de Ia seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller White
RESOLU que le directeur general etablisse un
processus aux fins de ('analyse des coCits et du rendement du site d'enfouissement
(collecte), du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et des niveaux de protection contre les
incendies et fasse un compte rendu au conseil en presentant les resultats et une
recommandation quanta la fagon d'etablir un systeme d'analyse plus complet englobant
tous les services municipaux.
Le directeur general adjoint, charge des programmes et des priorites, distribue le cadre
de planification, Concretiser la vision, soumis au Comite directeur de la Vision 2015 en
juin 2007 et conduisant a une analyse conforme a la strategie globale de la Vision. Le
directeur general indique que ('analyse doit etre propre aux resultats escomptes par la
Ville, soit ('assurance que les services sont alignes sur les resultats et que la mesure se
fonde sur ceux -ci.
(Le conseiller White quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion sur la
question susmentionnee.)
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.8 Budget Process (Deputy Mayor Hooton) (Forwarded from February 18, 2008)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED the City Manager be directed to develop
a budget process that will provide greater transparency and inclusion by clearly outlining
timeframes for staff and Council and participation opportunities for the community and
report back to Council with the recommendation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.8 Processus budgetaire (mairesse suppleante Hooton) (point reporte de Ia
seance du 18 fevrier 2008)
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Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton
Appuyee par le conseiller Chase
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
('elaboration d'un processus budgetaire qui assurera une plus grande transparence et
inclusion en definissant clairement les echeanciers pour les employes et le conseil ainsi
que les possibilites de participation de Ia collectivite, et qu'iI presente ses
recommandations au conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.9 Community Planning Update of Municipal Plan (Mayor McFarlane)
On motion of Mayor McFarlane
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that Council make updating The City of
Saint John's Municipal Plan and Zoning By -Law a priority, and the City Manager provide
the new Commissioner of Planning with the required resources to accomplish this task.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.9 Mise a jour du plan d'amenagement par les services d'urbanisme (maire
McFarlane)
Proposition du maire McFarlane
Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que le conseil fasse de la mise a jour du
plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John une priorite et que le
directeur general fournisse au nouveau commissaire a I'urbanisme les ressources
necessaires a la realisation de cette tache.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.10 Arbour Day Partnership with School District 8 and J D Irving, Limited
(Councillor Titus)
On Motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council support the Arbour Day
Celebration Partnership in 2008 by agreeing to cover the cost of photocopying the
Teacher's Resource Guides that will be provided to each grade one student, and to
approve the Leisure Services Department's participation by again delivering the seedlings
to the schools and assisting in the planting of the mature trees at Centennial School, and
the City Manager, by way of the Leisure Services Department be directed to contact
School District 8 and J. D. Irving, Limited to gauge their interest in reinstating a permanent
Arbour Day Committee in which the City of Saint John would be an active participant.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.10 Partenariat avec le district scolaire n 8 et J. D. Irving, Limited pour la
Journee de la verdure (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil appuie le partenariat pour
la celebration de la Journee de la verdure de 2008 en consentant a payer les coCits lies
a la photocopie du Guide de ressources pour enseignants qui sera remis a chaque eleve
de 1 re annee et que le conseil approuve la participation des Services des loisirs qui
expediera de nouveau les semis aux ecoles en plus d'aider a planter les arbres matures
I'ecole Centennial, et que le directeur general, avec le soutien des Services des loisirs,
soit charge de communiquer avec le district scolaire n° 8 et J. D. Irving, Limited afin de
mesurer Ieur interet ayant trait au retablissement d'un conseil permanent de Ia Journee
de Ia verdure auquel The City of Saint John participerait activement.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.11 City's Drinking Water (Councillor Ferguson)
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On Motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1. direct the City Manager to implement changes to the emergency notification procedures
currently in place to ensure all Saint John residents are notified of water boil orders and
other health warnings in a more timely and thorough manner.
2. Common Council direct the City Manager to undertake discussions with the Province of
New Brunswick and the Government of Canada to start the design and construction of
proper water filtration facilities for our citizens.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager issue a request for
proposals for the delivery of filtered drinking water.
The City Manager advised that the Commissioner of Municipal Operations is working on a
report on this issue and will be reporting to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
(Deputy Mayor Hooten withdrew from the meeting.)
11.11 Eau potable municipale (conseiller Ferguson)
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil communal
1. charge le directeur general de mettre en oeuvre les changements apportes a la
marche a suivre en cas d'urgence actuellement en place afin de s'assurer que tous
les residents de Saint John sont informes des avis de faire bouillir I'eau et d'autres
mises en garde relatives a la sante de fagon plus opportune et plus rigoureuse;
2. charge le directeur general de tenir des discussions avec la province du
Nouveau Brunswick et le gouvernement du Canada afin d'entamer la conception et
la construction d'installations adequates de filtration de I'eau potable destinee aux
citoyens.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general fasse une
demande de propositions pour la distribution d'eau potable filtree.
Le directeur general indique que le commissaire aux operations municipales travaille a
la redaction d'un rapport sur cette question et que ce dernier en fera le compte rendu
devant le conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
(La mairesse suppleante Hooton quitte la reunion.)
11.12 Spring Repair Plan for Fixing City Street Pot Holes (Councillor Farren)
Responding to the request for information from Councillor Farren, the Director of Works
updated Council on the resources and time table planned for fixing the pot holes in and
around the City.
11.12 Plan de refection de printemps pour la reparation des nids de poule des
rues de la ville (conseiller Farren)
En reponse a la demande de renseignements du conseiller Farren, le directeur des
travaux publics met le conseil au courant des ressources et du calendrier prevus pour la
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reparation des nids de poule dans la ville et les environs.
11.13 Impact of Capital Spending on the Tax Rate (Councillor Chase)
On Motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Finance
provide a full and detailed report of the impact of capital spending on the tax rate, and that
the report submitted at the July 23, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting on this subject,
be made available at the next open meeting of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.13 Repercussions des depenses d'investissement sur le taux d'imposition
(conseiller Chase)
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le commissaire aux finances
fournisse un rapport exhaustif et detaille sur les repercussions des depenses
d'investissement sur le taux d'imposition et que le rapport soumis lors de la seance du
comite plenier du 23 juillet 2007 a ce sujet soit disponible au cours de la prochaine
seance publique du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.14 Simms Corner Enhancement (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the Commissioner of
Municipal Operations report back to Council in two weeks time explaining efforts already
put forward regarding community consultation on this exciting transportation opportunity.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.14 Travaux d'amelioration du coin Simms (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le commissaire aux
operations municipales fasse un compte rendu au conseil dans deux semaines
expliquant les efforts deja deployes en ce qui a trait a la consultation des membres de la
collectivite sur cette formidable occasion de transport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.15 Election Sign Recycling Program (Deputy Mayor Hooton)
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor
Hooton regarding a recycling program for election signs in time for the upcoming municipal
election be tabled.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
11.15 Programme de recyclage des panneaux electoraux (mairesse suppleante
Hooton)
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que les discussions portant sur la
lettre presentee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton au sujet de la mise en oeuvre d'un
programme de recyclage des panneaux electoraux coincidant avec les prochaines
elections municipales, soient reportees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette
question est adoptee.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 2008 Capital Programs Making Choices
Manager Common Council:
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On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
1. Approve a detailed design project in the amount of $50,000., General Fund for
reconstruction of Westfield Road, Highfield Avenue to River Road Co -Op;
2. Authorize staff to conduct negotiations to engage the Terrain Group, engineering
consultants, to carry out the design of the Westfield Road project;
3. Approve a detailed design project in the amount of $160,000.; $50,000. W &S
Utility Fund $110,000. General Fund, for the reconstruction of Market Place and
the underground services within the street right -of -way; and
4. Authorize staff to conduct negotiations to engage Crandell Engineering,
engineering consultants, to carry out the design of the Market Place project.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Programmes d'immobilisations de 2008 Prise de decisions
directeur general, le conseil communal
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
1. approuve un projet de conception detainee au montant de 50 000 Fonds
d'administration pour la reconstruction du chemin Westfield, de I'avenue Highfield
jusqu'a la Co -op du chemin River;
2. autorise le personnel a entretenir des negociations visant I'embauche d'ingenieurs-
conseils de Terrain Group Inc. pour mener a bien la conception du projet du
chemin Westfield;
3. approuve le projet de conception detainee au montant de 160 000 dont 50 000
est consacre au Fonds d'immobilisations relatif au service d'aqueduc /egouts et
110 000 est consacre au Fonds d'administration pour la reconstruction de la
place Market et des installations souterraines a I'interieur de I'emprise de la rue;
4. autorise le personnel a entretenir des negociations visant I'embauche d'ingenieurs-
conseils de Crandell Engineering pour mener a bien la conception du projet de la place
Market.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Consulting Services Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Chang
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the Proposal 2008-092201P Consulting Services: Integrated Community
Sustainability Plan be awarded to Dillon Consulting Limited and that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
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The Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities advised Council that the sustainability
plan is a key component of implementing the plan as recommended by the Chartwell
report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Services de conseil relatifs au plan de viabilite integre de la collectivite
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Chang
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general, le contrat n° 2008 092201 P, Services de conseil relatifs au plan de
viabilite integre de la collectivite, soit accorde a Dillon Consulting Limited et que le maire
et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
Le directeur general adjoint, charge des programmes et des priorites, indique au conseil
que le plan de viabilite est une composante cle de la mise en oeuvre du plan comme le
recommande le rapport Chartwell.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Contract 2007 -32 Red Head Road Sanitary Forcemain, Water Sewer Mains,
Slope Stabilization and Road Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council authorize the roadway realignment between Civic Number 360 and the
entrance to the Hazen Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant be completed under Contract
2007 -32, Red Head Road Sanitary Forcemain, Water Sewer Mains, Slope Stabilization
and Road Reconstruction by Fairville Construction Ltd. at an additional cost of $144,130.75
as calculated based on estimated quantities.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Contrat n 2007 -32 relatif aux travaux visant la conduite de refoulement
sanitaire, les conduites d'eau et d'egouts, la stabilisation de la pente et la
refection du chemin Red Head
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general, le conseil autorise le nouvel alignement de la route entre le numero de
voirie 360 et I'entree menant a I'usine de traitement des eaux usees de Hazen Creek, en
vertu du contrat n° 2007 -32 relatif aux travaux visant la conduite de refoulement
sanitaire, les conduites d'eau et d'egouts, la stabilisation de la pente et la refection du
chemin Red Head, par Fairville Construction Ltd., a un coCit additionnel de 144 130,75
etabli a partir de quantites estimatives.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Red Head Road Road Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize Purchasing and Materials Management to issue a
Purchase Order to Saint John Energy in the amount of $41,148.25 to proceed with the
work outlined in the submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
12.4 Travaux de refection du chemin Red Head
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general, le conseil communal autorise le service d'achats et de gestion du
materiel a emettre un bon de commande a I'ordre de Saint John Energy au montant
de 41 148,25 pour commencer les travaux tels qu'ils sont definis dans le rapport
soumis.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Champlain Drive Street Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor Chang
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Common Council authorize Purchasing and Materials Management to issue a
Purchase Order to Saint John Energy in the amount $55,822.51 to proceed with the work
as outlined in the submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Travaux de refection de la promenade Champlain
Proposition du conseiller Chang
Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general, le conseil communal autorise le service d'achats et de gestion du
materiel a emettre un bon de commande a I'ordre de Saint John Energy au montant
de 55 822,51 pour commencer les travaux tels qu'ils sont definis dans le rapport
soumis.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Parking Commission Information Pamphlet
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the information pamphlet
"Parking in the South /Central Peninsula What you need to know" be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Depliant d'information de la commission sur le stationnement
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le depliant d'information
Parking in the South /Central Peninsula What you need to know stationnement
dans la peninsule centre -sud renseignements utiles], soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13.2 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Douglas Heights Subdivision
Phase 4, 296 Morrison Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee Common Council:
1. assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance
with the submitted tentative Douglas Heights Subdivision Phase 4 plan illustrating new
public and future streets, as well as any necessary public utility easements, on the
condition that proposed Lot 08 -8 is not residentially developed until such time as the
existing telecommunications tower is completely removed from the area.
2. accept a Cash in Lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the proposed tentative
Douglas Heights Subdivision Phase 4.
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3. authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City /Developer Subdivision
Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site
and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer, and that such
Agreement(s) also include additional security for the possible construction of a
permanent cul -de -sac turnabout should the next phase of the subdivision not proceed
within two years as anticipated.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la phase 4 du lotissement
Douglas Heights au 296, chemin Morrison
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, le conseil communal
1 approuve le ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement,
de maniere generale, au plan provisoire relatif a la phase 4 du lotissement
Douglas Heights delimitant les nouvelles rues publiques et les rues futures, ainsi que
toute servitude d'utilite publique necessaire, a condition que le lot 08 -8 propose ne
soit pas amenage de fagon residentielle jusqu'a ce que la tour de telecommunications
soit entierement retiree des lieux;
2. accepte une compensation monetaire pour ('affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique
relativement au plan provisoire afferent a la phase 4 du lotissement Douglas Heights;
3. autorise la redaction et la signature de conventions de lotissement entre la ville et le
promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des
installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne ('elaboration de plans de
situation et de drainage detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal, et
que de telles conventions assurent I'accroissement de la securite aux fins de la
construction potentielle dune aire permanente de demi -tour du cul -de -sac advenant
que la prochaine phase du lotissement ne soit pas realisee comme prevu au cours
des deux prochaines annees.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Cash in Lieu Land for Public
Purposes Jeffrey and Ronda Evans Subdivision 100 Point Rd.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Chang
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council accept a Cash in Lieu Land for Public
Purposes dedication for the proposed Jeffrey and Ronda Evans Subdivision, Lot 07 -01, at
100 Point Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant une compensation
monetaire pour ('affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique relativement au
lotissement Jeffrey et Ronda Evans situe au 100, chemin Point
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Chang
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, le conseil communal accepte une compensation
monetaire pour ('affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique relativement au projet de
lotissement Jeffrey et Ronda Evans, lot 07 -01, situe au 100, chemin Point.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Appointments to Committee
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
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Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED, that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, the following appointments be made:
Saint John Community Arts Board Re- appoint Tim Blackmore and Dr. Robert
MacKinnon and appoint Jason MacLean, Kate Elman Wilcott, Li -Hong Xu, Anne Bardou
and David Adams for three year terms ending March 3, 2011.
Jeux Canada Games Foundation Appoint Pat Darrah, Richard Oland, Daryl Wilson,
Joseph Flynn, Wendy Connors Beckett and William McMackin for three year terms ending
March 3, 2011.
PRO Kids Appoint Charles Jensen, Murray Driscoll and Elizabeth Gallant for three year
terms ending March 3, 2011.
Rockwood Park Advisory Board Re- appoint Carl Killan, Margaret Urquhart, and Henry
Briggs for a one year term ending March 3, 2009.
Saint John Non Profit Housing Re- appoint Gregor Hope, Donald Gillis, Wayne Wolfe,
and Richard Gradon for three year terms ending March 3, 2011, and Carl White until the
end of his current term on Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.4 Nominations pour sieger au comite
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
comite plenier, les nominations suivantes soient approuvees
Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John Reconduction du mandat de
Tim Blackmore et du Dr Robert MacKinnon et nomination de Jason MacLean, de
Kate Elman Wilcott, de Li -Hong Xu, d'Anne Bardou et de David Adams pour une periode
de trois ans se terminant le 3 mars 2011.
Fondation Jeux Canada Games Nomination de Pat Darrah, de Richard Oland, de
Daryl Wilson, de Joseph Flynn, de Wendy Connors Beckett et de William McMackin
pour une periode de trois ans se terminant le 3 mars 2011.
PRO Kids Nomination de Charles Jensen, de Murray Driscoll et d'Elizabeth Gallant
pour une periode de trois ans se terminant le 3 mars 2011.
Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood Reconduction du mandat de Carl Killan, de
Margaret Urquhart et d'Henry Briggs pour une periode de un an se terminant le
3 mars 2009.
Saint John Non Profit Housing Reconduction du mandat de Gregor Hope, de
Donald Gillis, de Wayne Wolfe et de Richard Gradon pour une periode de trois ans se
terminant le 3 mars 2011, et de Carl White jusqu'a ('expiration de son mandat au sein du
conseil.
13.5 WHSCC Appeals Tribunal
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Chang
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the February 29 2008
application to the New Brunswick Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation
Commission (the "WHSCC filed by the City Solicitor's Office under section 23 of the New
Brunswick Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act respecting
WHSCC Appeals Tribunal Decision Number 20074826 is hereby ratified.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Farren
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13.5 Tribunal d'appels de la CSSIAT
Proposition du conseiller Chang
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande du
29 fevrier 2008 presentee a la Commission de la sante, de la securite et de
I'indemnisation des accidents au travail (la CSSIAT par le cabinet de I'avocat
municipal en vertu de ('article 23 de la Loi surla Commission de /a sante, de /a securite
et de l'indemnisation des accidents au travail du Nouveau Brunswick, respectant la
decision n° 20074826 du Tribunal d'appels de la CSSIAT, soit par les presentes ratifiee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren
vote contre la proposition.
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
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h.
Mayor /maire
Common Clerk /Greffiere communale