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2008-03-17&18_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL March 17 5:40 PM and March 18 4:30 PM., 2008 present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White T. Totten, City Manager; L. Farrell, Solicitor; Greg Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Herring, Planning and Development; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities; S. Galbraith, A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; M. Gillan, Deputy Fire Chief, B Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk; J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE LE 17 MARS 2008, A 17 H 40, ET LE 18 MARS 2008, A 16 H 30 Sont presents Norman McFarlane, maire 93 -365 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 and la mairesse suppleante Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White et T. Totten, directeur general; Me L. Farrell, avocate; Greg Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; S. Herring, urbanisme et developpement; A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint, programmes et priorites; S. Galbraith; A. Bodechon, chef de police; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison, commissaire aux services des loisirs; E. Gormley, greffiere communale; ainsi que J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1. Call To Order Prayer Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and Reverend Don Ingersol of Kings Valley Wesleyan Church offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire McFarlane et le pasteur Don Ingersol de I'eglise Wesley de la vallee Kings recite la priere d'ouverture. 2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 3 and 4, 2008, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces- verbal Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que les proces verbaux des reunions du conseil communal tenues les 3 et 4 mars 2008 soient approuves. A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -366 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 3.0, Appointment of Common Clerk. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.0, Nomination de la greffiere communale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3.0 Appointment of Common Clerk On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the resignation of J. Patrick Woods from the position of Common Clerk of The City of Saint John is hereby accepted, effective March 17, 2008 and further, that Elizabeth Gormley is hereby appointed Common Clerk of The City of Saint John pursuant to Section 74(2) of the Municipalities Act of the Province of New Brunswick, effective March 17, 2008, beginning at an annual rate of pay established at Group 7 Step 2 on the 2008 Management Salary grid, and provided with five weeks of annual vacation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that Common Council institute a performance measurement system for new senior management employees. Mayor McFarlane stated that he was advised by the Common Clerk that the proposed motion does not relate to the appointment of the Common Clerk and asked Councillor Ferguson to submit this for Council's consideration at the next meeting. A point of order was raised by Councillor Farren stating that he was under the impression that Robert's Rules states that any motion put forward in a duly constituted meeting has to be dealt with. Responding, Mayor McFarlane reiterated that the item does not relate to the appointment that was just made. Councillor Farren asked that the Common Clerk report back to Council advising where it states that a motion on the floor is out of order. 3.0 Nomination de la greffiere communale Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que la demission de J. Patrick Woods, titulaire du poste de greffier communal de The City of Saint John, soit acceptee a compter du 17 mars 2008, et que Elizabeth Gormley soit par les presentes nommee greffiere communale de The City of Saint John en vertu des dispositions de ('article 74(2) de la Loi surles municipalites de la province du Nouveau Brunswick, a partir du 17 mars 2008, selon le taux annuel de remuneration correspondant a ('echelon 2 du groupe 7 de la grille de remuneration pour les cadres 2008 et le droit a un conge annuel de cinq semaines. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que le conseil communal etablisse un systeme devaluation du rendement pour les nouveaux et les anciens employes occupant un poste de cadre. 93 -367 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Le maire McFarlane mentionne qu'il a ete avise par la greffiere communale que la proposition presentee ne cadre pas avec la nomination de la greffiere communale. Le maire demande donc au conseiller Ferguson de soumettre ce point a I'examen du conseil au cours de la prochaine reunion. Le conseiller Farren invoque le reglement en alleguant que, selon lui, le code Robert's Rules of Order stipule que toute proposition presentee au cours dune reunion dument constituee doit etre abordee. Le maire McFarlane repond en reiterant que le point n'est pas lie a la nomination qui vient d'etre faite. Le conseiller Farren demande a la greffiere communale de faire un compte rendu au conseil informant les membres de I'endroit ou it est precise qu'une proposition est irreguliere. 3.1 Cities and Environment Unit Dalhousie University Development and Design Guidelines Mr. Beckett introduced Frank Palermo of the Dalhousie University Cities and Environment Unit. Referring to an electronic presentation, which was distributed to Council members, Mr. Palermo commented regarding a workshop related to design guidelines for the North of Union project and provided Council with an overview of the Cities and Environment Unit's participation with respect to the public consultation process for this project. Expressing the view that the project is significant for Saint John, he pointed out that it could become a catalyst for further development and encouraged the City to take a leadership role. The presentation concluded with Mr. Palermo advising that a Police Station could fit in the area, and stressing the importance of having public consultation and proposing the following recommendations for Council's consideration (Councillor Chang entered the meeting during the above presentation.) 1. Accept Big Ideas, Guide to Public Improvements, Design Guidelines and the Concept Plan in principle and use these as the basis for developing a more detailed site plan and set of design guidelines for the North of Union project. 2. Endorse ongoing public engagement and involvement in the development and implementation of planning strategies and policies for Uptown Saint John and the North of Union site. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Palermo responding to questions from Council members. Mayor McFarlane suggested that staff prepare a report for Council's consideration at a special meeting with the recommendations to include Mr. Palermo's proposals. 3.1 Departement des villes et de I'environnement de I'Universite Dalhousie Elaboration et conception des lignes directrices M. Beckett presente Frank Palermo du departement des villes et de I'environnement de I'Universite Dalhousie. Se reportant a une presentation electronique, distribuee aux membres du conseil, M. Palermo formule des commentaires sur le groupe de travail elaborant les lignes directrices relatives au projet du nord de la rue Union. M. Palermo presente ensuite un apergu de la participation du departement des villes et de I'environnement en ce qui a trait au processus de consultation publique du projet. M. Palermo exprime son opinion selon laquelle le projet est important pour Saint John compte tenu que celui -ci pourrait constituer un catalyseur d'amenagement a I'avenir et, pour cette raison, encourage la Ville a jouer un role de leadership. M. Palermo termine sa presentation en indiquant qu'un quartier general du service de police pourrait etre amenage dans le secteur tout en soulignant ('importance de tenir une consultation publique. M. Palermo soumet les recommandations ci -apres a ('examen du conseil. (Le conseiller Chang se joint a la reunion au cours de la presentation.) 1. Que les grandes idees soient acceptees, que les ameliorations publiques soient orientees, que les lignes directrices et le plan conceptuel d'amenagement de principe soient elabores et utilises comme assise d'un plan de situation et d'un ensemble de lignes directrices d'amenagement plus detailles servant au projet du nord de la rue Union. 2. Qu'un engagement public continu et qu'une participation a ('elaboration eta la mise en ceuvre de strategies et de politiques de planification ayant trait au terrain 93 -368 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 de Uptown Saint John et du nord de la rue Union soient appuyes. Une breve discussion s'ensuit. M. Palermo repond aux questions soulevees par les membres du conseil. Le maire McFarlane suggere que les employes preparent un rapport aux fins d'examen par le conseil dans le cadre d'une reunion extraordinaire. Les recommandations du rapport devront comprendre celles de M. Palermo. 3.2 Investment Consultant, Vaino Keelmann Presentation Mr. Greg Yeomans introduced the Performance Manager for the City of Saint John Pension Board, Vaino Keelmann of API Asset Performance Inc. Referring to a submitted electronic slide presentation, Mr. Keelmann provided Council with an overview of the City of Saint John's Pension Fund performance commenting that it is the Fund's Balanced Fund Performance Objective to achieve an annual return of 3.85% above inflation calculated by the Consumer Price Index. He continued with a review of the following annual returns 2007 2.5 2006 16.4 2005 17.4 2004 11.6% and 2003 12.8 The Investment Manager's performance was reviewed as well as the asset mix commitment and asset mix breakdown of the Fund. The presentation concluded with Mr. Keelmann responding to questions from Council members and expressing the opinion that the Fund is performing very well and there is no need to make any changes. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for the March 3, 2008 public hearings for the proposed re- zoning of the following properties 10 St. James Street, 145 Loch Lomond Road, 117 Carleton Street and Heather Way, Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent) 3.2 Presentation de Vaino Keelmann, expert conseil en placement M. Greg Yeomans presente le gestionnaire du rendement de la Commission des pensions de The City of Saint John, Vaino Keelmann de API Asset Performance Inc. Se reportant a une presentation electronique de diapositives, M. Keelmann fait le compte rendu du rendement de la caisse de retraite de The City of Saint John en mentionnant que I'objectif du fonds equilibre de la caisse est d'atteindre un rendement annuel de 3,85 plus eleve que le taux d'inflation calcule en fonction de I'indice des prix a la consommation. M. Keelmann poursuit par un examen des rendements annuels, soit 2,5 en 2007; 16,4 en 2006; 17,4 en 2005; 11,6 en 2004 et 12,8 en 2003. Le rendement du directeur des placements est passe en revue tout comme ('engagement et la ventilation de la composition de I'actif de la caisse de retraite. M. Keelmann termine sa presentation en repondant aux questions des membres du conseil. 11 indique que, selon lui, le rendement de la caisse de retraite est tres fort et qu'il n'est donc pas necessaire d'y apporter de changements. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion puisqu'il n'etait pas present a ('audience publique tenue le 3 mars 2008 visant les proprietes suivantes 10, rue St. James, 145, chemin Loch Lomond, 117, rue Carleton et voie Heather, avenue Grandview et croissant Wyatt.) 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1(a)Third Reading Municipal Plan Amendment 10 St. James Street 10.1(b)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment 10.1(c)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -15 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 105 -15 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 -15 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 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 -15 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 -64 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 93 -369 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -64 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 the 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, be subject to the following conditions: a. That the non residential use of the property be restricted to a business office within the existing building. b. That vehicular access to the site be restricted to a single commercial access meeting the requirements of the Zoning By -law. c. That the Developer must pave all access, maneuvering and parking areas with asphalt. d. That paved areas be enclosed with continuous cast -in -place concrete curbs where necessary to protect landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage. e. That adequate site drainage facilities, including necessary catch basins, must be provided by the Developer in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. f. That all developed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways, parking or loading areas must be landscaped by the Developer. The landscaping must extend onto the City street right -of -way to the edge of the street curb /sidewalk. g. That the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared by the Developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings, parking areas, driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and other site features, including those listed above. The approved site plan must be attached to the building permit application for the development. 93 -370 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 h. That all site improvements shown on the approved site and drainage plans must be completed within one year of building permit approval. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -64 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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -64, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1a) Troisieme lecture de la modification du plan municipal visant le 10, rue St. James 10.1b) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage 10.1c) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° 105 -15 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 10, rue St. James, d'une superficie approximative de 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 d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -15 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu integralement. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105- 15 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 10, rue St. James, d'une superficie approximative de 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 d'une 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 -15 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- 64 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 590 metres carres, situee au 10, rue St. James et portant les NID 00001735 et 55061485, en vue de faire passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM- IF a zone commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -371 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -64 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John est Iu 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, I'amenagement propose dune parcelle de terrain situee au 10, rue St. James, dune superficie approximative de 590 metres carres et portant les NID 00001735 et 55061485, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes a) ('usage non residentiel de la propriete se limite a I'amenagement d'un bureau d'affaires a I'interieur de I'immeuble existant; b) I'acces des vehicules a ('emplacement se limite a un seul acces commercial satisfaisant aux exigences fixees par I'arrete sur le zonage; c) le promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires d'acces, de manoeuvre et de stationnement; d) les aires asphaltees doivent etre entourees de bordures continues de beton coulees sur place au besoin pour proteger les espaces paysagers et pour faciliter le drainage; e) le promoteur doit assurer des installations adequates de drainage, y compris des puisards, conformement a un plan de drainage detaille dresse par le promoteur et sujet ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son representant; f) le promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires amenagees de ('emplacement ou it n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees pietonnieres et d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement. L'amenagement paysager doit se prolonger sur le droit de passage municipal jusqu'a la bordure de la rue ou au trottoir; g) ('emplacement doit etre amenage conformement a un plan de situation detaille, prepare par le promoteur et sujet a ('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement, indiquant ('emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires de stationnement, les voies d'acces, les aires de chargement, les affiches, I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et les autres caracteristiques de ('emplacement, y compris celles susmentionnees. Le plan de situation doit etre joint a la demande de permis de construction relative au projet d'amenagement; h) tous les travaux d'amelioration indiques sur les plans de situation et de drainage doivent etre termines dans un delai d'un an a compter de la date de delivrance du permis de construction. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 64 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 590 metres carres, situee au 10, rue St. James et portant les NID 00001735 et 55061485, en vue de faire passer la classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM- IF a zone commerciale generale B -2 fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° 110 -64 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John 10.2(a)Third Reading Development Scheme By -law Amendment Heather Way, Grandview Avenue, Wyatt Crescent 10.2(b)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment 10.2(c)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 12 -1 A Law to Amend the Development Scheme By -law amending the 93 -372 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 12 -1 A Law to Amend the Development Scheme 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. 12 -1 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 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, "A Law to Amend the Development Scheme By -law On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 110 -66 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 110 -66 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the Section 39 Conditions for Heather Way, Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent include the testing of wells before and after the development. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the Section 39 Conditions for Heather Way, Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent require that all homeowners adjacent to the development and those separated from the development by a street be provided with a copy of the inspection on their property. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed use of the parcel of land with an area of approximately 20 hectares (49 acres), located on both sides of Heather Way, between Grandview Avenue and Wyatt Crescent, also identified as being PID Numbers 00456640, 00456657, 00456665, 55124341 and 55124358, together with the Local Common located adjacent to PID Nos. 00456640, 00456657 and 00456665, be subject to the following conditions: (a) Prior to any blasting taking place on the property, inspections must be performed on all homes adjacent to the development and those separated from the development by a street and homeowners be provided with a copy of this inspection; (b) Blasting only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and (c) Testing of wells before and after the development be carried out. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 110 -66 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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -66, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John 10.2a) Troisieme lecture des modifications a I'arrete concernant le projet d'amenagement visant la voie Heather, I'avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt 10.2b) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage 10.2c) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 12 -1 modifiant I'arrete concernant le projet d'amenagement modifiant le document intitule Saint East Development Scheme [plan d'amenagement de Saint John Est], en retirant de ce plan, Ia parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux cotes de Ia voie Heather, entre ('avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle d'une 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 d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -373 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 12 -1 modifiant I'arrete concernant le projet d'amenagement est lu integralement. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 12 -1 modifiant I'arrete concernant le projet d'amenagement 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 d'une 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 d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. 93 -374 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant le plan d'amenagement Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 66 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au 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 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 lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -66 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que les conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant la voie Heather, ('avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyatt comprennent I'essai des puits avant et apres I'amenagement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que les conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant la voie Heather, ('avenue Grandview et le croissant Wyattt fassent en sorte que tous les proprietaires adjacents a I'amenagement ainsi que ceux qui en sont separes par une rue re9oivent une copie de ('inspection de leur propriete. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, ('utilisation propose dune 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 (49 acres) 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, soit assujettie aux conditions suivantes a) avant ('execution de tous travaux de dynamitage sur la propriete, toutes les maisons adjacentes a I'amenagement et celles qui en sont separees par une rue doivent faire ('objet dune inspection dont les proprietaires doivent recevoir une copie; b) les travaux de dynamitage sont exclusivement effectues de 7 h a 19 h, du lundi au vendredi; c) I'essai des puits est effectue avant et apres I'amenagement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 66 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee sur les deux cotes de la voie Heather, entre ('avenue Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton 93 -375 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Grandview et le croissant Wyatt, cette parcelle d'une 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 d'une 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° C.P. 110 -66 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John 10.3(a)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment 145 Loch Lomond Road 10.3(b)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -63 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled, By -law Number C.P. 110 -63 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 rezoning of the aforementioned lot be subject to the following conditions: a) the use of the existing building is limited to an insurance office with a basement apartment; b) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared by the Developer and approved by the Development Officer; c) the driveway and parking area must be paved with asphalt; d) the existing landscaped areas must remain and shall not be decreased in size; e) signage is permitted only as approved on the site plan by the Development Officer; f) mobile signs are prohibited. 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 -63 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 a read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -63 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of the City of Saint John 10.3a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 145, chemin Loch Lomond 10.3b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 93 -376 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 63 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 1 530 metres carres, situee au 145, chemin Loch Lomond, et inscrite sous le NID 00320440, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone commerciale locale B -1 fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -63 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 rezonage du terrain susmentionne soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes a) ('utilisation du batiment existant est limitee a un bureau d'assurance avec un logement au sous -sol; b) ('emplacement doit etre amenage conformement au plan de situation detaille, prepare par le promoteur et approuve par ('agent d'amenagement; c) faire de stationnement et ('entree doivent etre asphaltees; d) les espaces paysagers existants doivent etre conserves et leur superficie ne doit pas etre reduite; e) les enseignes ne sont autorisees que comme les a approuvees ('agent d'amenagement dans le plan de situation; f) les panneaux mobiles sont interdits. 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- 63 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 1 530 metres carres, situee au 145, chemin Loch Lomond, et inscrite sous le NID 00320440, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone commerciale locale B -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 -63 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 10.4(a)Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law Amendments Proposed Section 39 Conditions 117 Carleton Street 10.4(b)City Solicitor's Report 10.4(c)Third Reading Municipal Plan Amendment 10.4(d)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment 10.4(e)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the City Solicitor's report regarding 117 Carleton Street, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding the proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law Amendments and Section 39 Conditions for 117 Carleton Street, be received for information. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -16 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. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 93 -377 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 The by -law entitled, By -law Number C.P. 105 -16 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- law" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -16 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 a read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 105 -16 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the third reading of the Zoning By- law Amendment and Section 39 Conditions for 117 Carleton Street be tabled for two weeks. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. (Councillor Titus re- entered the meeting.) 10.4a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage des conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant le 117, rue Carleton 10.4b) Rapport de I'avocat municipal 10.4c) Troisieme lecture de la modification du plan municipal 10.4d) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage 10.4e) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que le rapport de I'avocat municipal relatif au 117, rue Carleton soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que le rapport du directeur general, concernant le projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete de zonage et les conditions imposees par ('article 39 relativement au 117, rue Carleton, soit accepte a 93 -378 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que ('arrete intitule Arrete n° 105 -16 modifiant ('arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 117, rue Carleton, d'une superficie d'environ 426 metres carres et portant le NID 00037598, 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 d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -16 modifiant ('arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu integralement. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que ('arrete intitule Arrete n° 105 -16 modifiant ('arrete relatif au 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 117, rue Carleton, dune superficie d'environ 426 metres carres et portant le NID 00037598, 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de ('arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -16 modifiant ('arrete relatif au plan municipal Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que la troisieme lecture de la modification de ('arrete de zonage et des conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant le 117, rue Carleton, soit report& a deux semaines. A ('issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter ('examen de cette question est adoptee. (Le conseiller Titus est de nouveau present a la reunion.) 10.5(a) Report from the City Manager 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street 10.5(b)Third Reading Municipal Plan 10.5(c)Third Reading Re- Zoning Amendments 10.5(d)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -17 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedules 2 -A, 2 -C, and 6 -A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re- designating the approximate southern half of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5640 square metres located at 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, also identified as being PID Number 00006676 from Transportation and Medium Density Residential to Uptown Regional Centre classification, and expanding the uptown boundary to include the same portion of the parcel of land as part of the Low Intensity Mix area within the uptown, be read. 93 -379 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Chang withdrew from the meeting.) The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -17 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -17 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law amending Schedules 2 -A, 2 -C, and 6 -A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re- designating the approximate southern half of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5640 square metres located at 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, also identified as being PID Number 00006676 from Transportation and Medium Density Residential to Uptown Regional Centre classification, and expanding the uptown boundary to include the same portion of the parcel of land as part of the Low Intensity Mix area within the uptown, 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 -17 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -67 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 5640 square metres located at 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, also identified as being PID Number 00006676, from "T" Transportation and "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "ID" Integrated Development classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -67 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 5640 square metres, located at 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, also identified as being PID Number 00006676, for a mixed commercial residential development be subject to a detailed agreement tying the development of the land to the applicant's specific proposal. 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 -67 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 5640 square metres located at 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, also identified as being PID Number 00006676, from "T" Transportation and "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "ID" Integrated Development classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -67 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 City Manager's report with respect to 243 Prince William Street and 230 Water Street, be received for information. 93 -380 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5a) Rapport du directeur general visant le 243, rue Prince William et le 230, rue Water 10.5b) Troisieme lecture du plan municipal 10.5c) Troisieme lecture de la modification du rezonage 10.5d) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105- 17 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant les annexes 2 -A, 2 -C et 6 -A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, en modifiant Ia classification d'environ Ia moitie de Ia partie sud dune parcelle de terrain situee au 243, rue Prince William et au 230, rue Water, dune superficie approximative de 5 640 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00006676, pour faire passer Ia classification de zone de transport et de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a celle de zone regionale du centre -ville et en elargissant les limites du centre -ville afin d'inclure la meme partie de la parcelle de terrain dans la zone de melange a faible densite au sein du centre ville, fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Chang quitte la reunion.) L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -17 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu integralement. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105- 17 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal modifiant les annexes 2 -A, 2 -C et 6 -A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, en modifiant la classification d'environ la moitie de la partie sud dune parcelle de terrain situee au 243, rue Prince William et au 230, rue Water, dune superficie approximative de 5 640 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00006676, pour faire passer la classification de zone de transport et de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a celle de zone regionale du centre -ville et en elargissant les limites du centre -ville afin d'inclure la meme partie de la parcelle de terrain dans la zone de melange a faible densite au sein du centre ville, 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 -17 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 67 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 5 640 metres carres, situee au 243, rue Prince William et au 230, rue Water et inscrite sous le NID 00006676, en vue de faire passer la classification de zone de transport T et de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone de developpement integre ID fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -67 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 a ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 5 640 metres carres, situee au 243, rue Prince William et au 230, rue Water et inscrite sous le NID 00006676 concernant un projet de developpement commercial et residentiel, soit assujetti a une entente detainee reliant I'amenagement du terrain a la proposition precise du demandeur. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -381 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 67 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de 5 640 metres carres, situee au 243, rue Prince William et au 230, rue Water et inscrite sous le NID 00006676, en vue de faire passer la classification de zone de transport T et de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone de developpement integre ID 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° C.P. 110 -67 modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que le rapport du directeur general, concernant le 243, rue Prince William et le 230, rue Water, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By -law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de 22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Hart to Hart Subdivision 50 51 Heather Way On motion of Councillor Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: 1 Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted Hart to Hart tentative subdivision plan illustrating new public and future streets with approximately 145 serviced residential lots, as well as any necessary 336 Planning Advisory municipal services and public utility easements, on the following conditions: (a) That no driveway be constructed to or over any future street public right -of -way until such time such right -of -way is developed by a subdivider to acceptable public street standards; and (b) That a notation referencing the above condition be clearly placed on all registered final subdivision plans for this development. 2. Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedications with an approximate total area of 0.8 hectares (1.9 acres), as illustrated on the submitted Hart to Hart tentative subdivision plan, which also provides a credit of 1,282 square metres (13,800 square feet), on the following conditions: (a) That a concrete walkway be constructed through the L.P.P. parcel 93 -382 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 proposed between Pacific Avenue and Boyaner Crescent Hart Avenue and Canary Crescent; and (b) That these walkways be constructed to the specifications of the Chief City Engineer, including any necessary drainage facilities, and this work be included in the appropriate City /Developer Subdivision Agreement(s). 3. Common Council amend its resolution of November 19, 2007 by allowing the developer to apply the Land for Public Purposes dedication credit of this subdivision to the previously approved Hart to Hart Builders Inc. Subdivision (Parcel "D at 256 Wyatt Crescent. 4. Common Council 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. 5. Common Council authorize cost sharing outside of the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By -law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de Iotissement Hart to Hart situe au 50 et 51, vole Heather Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que 1 le conseil communal approuve le ou les plans de Iotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan provisoire de Iotissement Hart to Hart delimitant les nouvelles rues publiques et les rues futures, environ 145 lots residentiels viabilises de meme que toute servitude necessaire aux fins des services municipaux et publics, au nombre de 336, du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, conformement aux conditions suivantes a) qu'aucune entree menant a un droit de passage sur rue publique ou sur celui- ci ne soit construite avant qu'un tel droit de passage soit elabore par un lotisseur selon des normes acceptables en matiere de rue publique; b) qu'une note se rapportant a la condition susmentionnee soit clairement indiquee sur tous les plans de Iotissement enregistres definitifs afferents a cet amenagement. 2. le conseil communal approuve ('affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique dune superficie approximative totale de 0,8 hectare (1,9 acre), comme I'illustre le plan provisoire de Iotissement Hart to Hart qui prevoit egalement un credit de 1 282 metres carres (13 800 pieds carres), conformement aux conditions suivantes a) qu'une allee en beton traversant la parcelle propose de terrain d'utilite publique soit construite entre ('avenue Pacific, le croissant Boyaner, ('avenue Hart et le croissant Canary; b) que cette allee soit construite selon les specifications determinees par I'ingenieur municipal en chef, y compris toute installation de drainage necessaire, et que ces travaux soient inclus dans les conventions appropriees de Iotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur. 3. le conseil communal modifie la resolution adoptee le 19 novembre 2007 en autorisant le promoteur a affecter le credit d'affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique de ce Iotissement au Iotissement (parcelle D approuve anterieurement pour ('entrepreneur en construction Hart To Hart Builders Inc. au 256, croissant Wyatt; 4. le conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de Iotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 93 -383 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris ('elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; 5. le conseil communal autorise le partage des coCits s'elevant au -dela des limites prevues en vertu du projet de lotissement conformement a ('article 26 de I'arrete concernant le lotissement. 13.2 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Subdivision Foriere Drive (filed as 2219 Loch Lomond Road) On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that: 1 Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the proposed creation of three lots and a parcel of land to be consolidated with an existing lot for Sunrise Park Subdivision Phase 5 and to any required public utility easements. 2. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City /Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including the proposed extension to Foriere Drive, and detailed street and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. 3. Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication having an area of approximately 3.25 hectares (8 acres). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de lotissement de la promenade Foriere (depose sous 2219, chemin Loch Lomond) Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que 1 le conseil communal approuve le ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases en vue de la creation propose de trois lots et dune parcelle de terrain devant etre annexe au terrain existant du lotissement du parc Sunrise, phase 5, en plus d'approuver toute servitude d'utilite publique; 2. le conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, notamment le prolongement jusqu'a la promenade Foriere et ('elaboration de plans d'amenagement des rues et de drainage detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son representant; 3. le conseil communal approuve ('affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique propose dune superficie d'environ 3,25 hectares (8 acres). A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.3 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Public Street Vesting 2100 Sandy Point Road On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the vesting of a parcel of land as a public street at the end of Scenic View Drive, as generally illustrated on the submitted Marilyn Galbraith Subdivision Plan dated January 18, 2008. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant ('inclusion d'une rue publique au 2100, chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Farren 93 -384 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la devolution dune parcelle de terrain en tant que rue publique a I'extremite de la promenade Scenic View, comme le montre de maniere generale le plan de Iotissement Marilyn Galbraith presente date du 18 janvier 2008. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.4 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Proposed Subdivision 230 Water St. 243 Prince William St. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the proposed subdivision of the parcel of land having PID Number 00006676 with respect to the proposed vesting of Parcel "A" as a public street and any necessary municipal services easements and public utility easements. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Council meeting adjourn after the presentation from ACAP Saint John. 8.1 ACAP Saint John Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mayor McFarlane advised that the meeting will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber and will commence with item 11.3. 13.4 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le projet de Iotissement situe au 230, rue Water et au 243, rue Prince William Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le Iotissement propose de la parcelle de terrain inscrite sous le NID 00006676 relativement a la devolution proposee de la parcelle A en tant que rue publique, de meme que toute servitude necessaire aux fins de services municipaux et publics. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal soit levee apres la presentation de PAZCA de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire McFarlane indique que la seance sera rappelee demain, le mardi 18 mars 2008 a 16 h 30, dans la salle du conseil et que le point 11.3 sera le premier aborde. 8. Delegations /Presentations Referring to his submitted electronic slide presentation regarding the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative, Tim Vickers of ACAP Saint John explained that interest is being shared in this topic by Vision 2015 and the Benefits Blueprint process. He advised that the Sustainable Communities Roundtable put forth by the New Brunswick Department of Environment has selected Saint John as a pilot city. Continuing, he spoke regarding sustainable development advising that it occurs only when all three of the following components, environment, economy and society, are incorporated into design and implementation. Mr. Vickers concluded his presentation requesting that Council endorse the concept of the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative as a priority sustainability project for the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council endorse the concept of the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative as a priority sustainability project for the City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 PAZCA de Saint John Se reportant a une presentation electronique de diapositives portant sur ('initiative de restauration de Marsh Creek, Tim Vickers, de PAZCA de Saint John, explique que celle- ci, en tant que theme de la Vision 2015, suscite I'interet tout comme le processus detaille en matiere d'avantages. M. Vickers mentionne que les participants a la table ronde des collectivites durables, organisee par le ministere de I'Environnement du Nouveau Brunswick, ont choisi Saint John comme ville pilote. En poursuivant, M. Vickers traite du developpement durable en indiquant que celui -ci n'est possible que si trois composantes, soit I'environnement, I'economie et la societe, sont incorporees a la conception eta la mise en oeuvre. M. Vickers conclut sa presentation en demandant au conseil d'appuyer ('initiative de restauration de Marsh Creek en tant que projet prioritaire de durabilite de The City of Saint John. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que le conseil communal appuie ('initiative de restauration de Marsh Creek en tant que projet prioritaire de durabilite de The City of Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. which began on March 17, 2008 advising that it will adjourn at 6:00 p.m. (Councillor Chan was absent.) Le mardi 18 mars 2008 Le maire declare que la seance est rappelee a 16 h 30 afin de prolonger celle tenue le 17 mars 2008 et precise qu'elle sera levee a 18 h. (Le conseiller Chan est absent.) 6. Members Comments 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres 93 -385 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 11.3 Waste By -law Exemptions to Permit Non Waste Generating Home Based Businesses (Councillor Chase) On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that staff develop a process for providing home based businesses to apply for exemptions to the waste by -law. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the process for providing home based businesses to apply for exemptions to the Waste By -law, be referred to the City 93 -386 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Manager for assessment, evaluation, and associated costs and other implications be examined for putting such a procedure in place, with a report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the deadline of March 24, 2008 for home based businesses being responsible for their own pick -up be suspended until a report comes back to Council on this matter. (Councillor White entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.3 Exemptions de I'arrete concernant les dechets afin de permettre I'etablissement d'entreprises a domicile ne produisant pas de dechet (conseiller Chase) Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que les employes elaborent un processus pour permettre aux entreprises a domicile de demander des exemptions conformement a I'arrete concernant les dechets. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que le processus pour permettre aux entreprises a domicile de demander des exemptions conformement a I'arrete concernant les dechets soit transmis au directeur general aux fins d'examen, devaluation et des coCits associes, et que les autres repercussions soient examinees en ce qui a trait a la mise en oeuvre d'un tel processus, et qu'un rapport soit presente au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que I'echeance du 24 mars 2008, date a compter de laquelle les entreprises a domicile seraient responsables de leur propre collecte, soit suspendue jusqu'a ce qu'un rapport soit presente au conseil a ce sujet. (Le conseiller White se joint a la reunion.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the letter from Susan Tipper, Superintendent of School District 8 regarding lighting sports fields in Millidgeville be referred to the City Manager and Saint John Energy. 5.2 That the letter from Saint John Youth Hockey Association regarding Ice time be referred to the City Manager. 5.3 That as requested by Gulf Operators, requesting that its tender for Lily Lake Trail be withdrawn. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager the report regarding 2008 General Specifications Revisions be received for information. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the attached revisions to Division 2 Instructions to Tenderers and Tendering Procedures, Division 4 Form of Tender, Division 5 Form of Agreement, Division 6 General 93 -387 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Administration of Contract, and Division 27 Asphalt Concrete of the City of Saint John General Specifications. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council use its good offices to encourage a timely signing of the agreement by the parties and that construction of the culvert for storm drainage in the West Side Estates proceed expeditiously for completion by September 30, 2008. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager, resolved that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say: (Details to be read from "Purpose of the Issue therefore resolved that debentures be issued under provisions of the Acts of Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the amount of $11,000,000. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager, advertisements be prepared for a Public Hearing required to create a Business Improvement Area in West Saint John in the larger area illustrated in the submitted sketch as requested by the Saint John West Business Association. 5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The City of Saint John acquire a 270 square metre Municipal Services Easement /Easement for Municipal Services and common right -of -way, located on Lot #07 -02 as shown on the submitted subdivision plan from Scott Hatfield for $1,350. (plus HST if applicable) on or before April 30, 2008. a) As part of the above noted transaction, The City of Saint John will pay to a maximum of $500. plus H.S.T. (if applicable), the legal costs incurred by Scott Hatfield and any other associated administrative or registration costs that are required to secure the City's interest in the above mentioned easement; and b) The Mayor and /or Common Clerk are authorized to execute any necessary document. 2. The City of Saint John acquire a 191 square metre Municipal Services Easement /Easement for Municipal Services, located on Lot 07- 01, as shown on the submitted subdivision plan from Michelle Robichaud for $955. (plus HST if applicable) on or before April 30, 2008. a) As part of the above noted transaction, The City of Saint John will pay to a maximum of $500. plus H.S.T. (if applicable), the legal costs incurred by Michelle Robichaud and any other associated administrative or registration costs that are required to secure the City's interest in the above mentioned easement; and b) the Mayor and /or Common Clerk are authorized to execute any necessary document. 5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The City of Saint John sell the fee simple interest in the subject property as identified on the submitted plan, consisting of 2,212 square metres to Saint John Transit Commission, The City of Saint John offers for sale in the sum of $246,540. plus HST (if applicable). 2. Saint John Transit Commission be authorized to apply for a rezoning of the subject property, however, Common Council is not explicitly or implicitly obligated to approve the application. 3. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document required to effect this transfer. 5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning applications of Wayne D. Brown, 86 -88 Lansdowne Avenue, Hughes Surveys Consultants Inc., 304 Westmorland Road, Terrain Group, 93 -388 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 1060 Sandy Point Road, Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., 1035 Burchill Road, and the Section 39 amendment application for Applied Pressure Inc., 101 Kennedy Street for Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. 5.13 That the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close a 1,121 square metre portion of a public street known as Rock Street, be set for Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by Castle Rock Construction, in the amount of $454,760.59 taxes included, for the construction of a boardwalk and trail on the north -west section of Lily Lake, be accepted. 5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of Premium /High Performance Traffic Paint be awarded to Innis Paint Canada of Richibucto, 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, with the exception of items, 5.7 Capital Program Impact on Debt Capacity and 5.16 Community Consultation North of Union, which have been identified for debate, be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Responding to questions raised with respect to item 5.7, Capital Program Impact on Debt Capacity, Mr. Yeomans began to review his report, at which time, a point of privilege was raised by Councillor Tait suggesting that it would be beneficial to the public if this matter was discussed when the Council meeting was being televised, noting that the meeting this evening is not being televised. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED the item 5.7, Capital Program Impact on Debt, be tabled until the next meeting of Council. Councillor Court expressed concern stating that he may not be present for the next meeting of Council, March 31, 2008, and advised that he wishes to speak on the matter stressing that he wants his comments heard. Councillor Ferguson then withdrew, as seconder of the proposed motion expressing the opinion that if a Councillor wishes to speak on an issue, they should be permitted to do so. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that item 5.7, Capital Program Impact on Debt, be tabled until the next meeting of Council. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. Responding to questions regarding item 5.8, Capital Financing, Mr. Yeomans explained the date of April 16, 2008 on page 3 will have to be changed because it is 30 days from yesterday, rather than today, March 18, 2008. Discussion ensued concerning item 5.16, Community Consultation North of Union. (Councillor Titus entered the meeting during the above discussions.) On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that item 5.16, Community Consultation North of Union be removed from the consent agenda and referred to the City Manager in addition to the report from the Cities and Environment Unit, for consultation with Frank Palermo and a report back to a Special Meeting of Council next week. Mayor McFarlane noted that a preliminary report would be forwarded to Frank Palermo of the Cities and Environment Unit at Dalhousie University for review. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 93 -389 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 5.1 Que la lettre de Susan Tipper, directrice d'ecole du district 8, relative a I'eclairage des terrains de sport de Millidgeville soit transmise au directeur general et a Saint John Energy. 5.2 Que la lettre de la Saint John Youth Hockey Association relative au temps de glace soit transmise au directeur general. 5.3 Qu'a la demande de Gulf Operators, sa soumission relative au sentier de Lily Lake soit retiree. 5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport concernant les modifications apportees aux specifications generates 2008 soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal adopte les specifications generates de The City of Saint John ci- jointes concernant la division 2 visant les directives relatives aux soumissionnaires et aux procedures d'appel d'offres, la division 4, le formulaire d'un soumissionnaire, la division 5, le formulaire d'entente, la division 6, ('administration generale d'un contrat et la division 27, le beton asphaltique. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal fasse usage de ses bons offices pour encourager une signature opportune de ('entente par les parties, et que la construction d'un ponceau servant a I'ecoulement des eaux pluviales dans le quartier West Side Estates soit entamee le plus rapidement possible afin d'etre terminee d'ici au 30 septembre 2008. 5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, compte tenu de la necessite, dans I'interet public, de proceder a ('execution de travaux publics et d'apporter certaines ameliorations municipales, relativement aux elements enumeres ci- dessous (Les elements afferents seront tires du document intitule Objectifs de ('emission En consequence, it est resolu que soient emises des debentures en vertu des dispositions des Lois de /a Chambre d'assemb/ee, 52 Victoria, chapitre 27, article 29, et des modifications afferentes, pour la somme de 11 000 000 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, des avis soient prepares aux fins de la tenue dune audience publique necessaire a la creation dune zone d'amelioration des affaires dans Saint John Ouest dans la plus grande zone indiquee sur le croquis presente a la demande de la Saint John West Business Association Inc. 5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, 1. The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux dune superficie de 270 metres carres et un droit de passage commun, situe sur le lot n° 07 -02, comme le montre le plan de lotissement soumis par Scott Hatfield pour la somme de 1 350 (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) au plus tard le 30 avril 2008; a) Dans le cadre de la transaction susmentionnee, The City of Saint John acquittera les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 500 (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) engages par Scott Hatfield ainsi que tous les autres frais administratifs ou d'enregistrement associes necessaires pour garantir les interets de la Ville selon la servitude decrite ci- dessus. b) Le maire et/ou la greffiere communale sont autorises a signer les documents necessaires. 2. The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux dune superficie de 191 metres carres, situe sur le lot n° 07 -01, comme le montre le plan de lotissement soumis par Michelle Robichaud pour la somme de 955 (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) au plus tard le 30 avril 2008. a) Dans le cadre de la transaction susmentionnee, The City of Saint John 93 -390 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 acquittera les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 500 (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) engages par Michelle Robichaud ainsi que tous les autres frais administratifs ou d'enregistrement associes necessaires pour garantir les interets de la Ville selon la servitude decrite ci- dessus. b) Le maire et /ou la greffiere communale sont autorises a signer les documents necessaires. 5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, 1. The City of Saint John procede a la vente de I'interet en fief simple de ladite propriete, delimitee sur le plan presente, dune superficie approximative de 2 212 metres carres, a Ia Commission de transport de Saint John et que The City of Saint John le mette en vente pour Ia somme de 246 540 (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu); 2. la Commission de transport de Saint John soit autorisee a presenter une demande de rezonage de ladite propriete, cependant, que le conseil communal ne soit sous aucune obligation formelle ou tacite d'approuver la demande; 3. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la documentation exigee afin de conclure ladite transaction. 5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques au lundi 14 avril 2008, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, relativement aux demandes de rezonage deposees par Wayne D. Brown (86 -88, avenue Lansdowne), Hughes Surveys Consultants Inc. (304, chemin Westmorland), Terrain Group (1060, chemin Sandy Point), Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (1035, chemin Burchill) eta la demande de modification des conditions imposees par ('article 39 presentee par Applied Pressure Inc. (101, rue Kennedy), et transmette les demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations. 5.13 Que ('audience publique, relative a ('adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer une partie dune rue publique dune superficie approximative de 1 121 metres carres, connue sous le nom de rue Rock, soit tenue le lundi 14 avril 2008, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil. 5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission presentee par I'entreprise Castle Rock Construction, au montant de 454 760,59 (taxes incluses), relativement a la construction dune promenade et d'un sentier dans la section nord- ouest de Lily Lake, soit acceptee. 5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, la soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere de haute qualite ou haute performance soit accordee a Innis Paint Canada Ltd. de Richibucto, Nouveau Brunswick, comme I'indique le resume des soumissions presente. Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que la recommandation formulee relativement a chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion des points 5.7 Incidence du programme d'immobilisations sur la capacite d'emprunt et 5.16 Consultations communautaires relatives au nord de la rue Union, et qui a ete selectionnee aux fins de discussion, soit adoptee. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. En reponse aux questions soulevees relativement au point 5.7 Incidence du programme d'immobilisations sur la capacite d'emprunt, M. Yeomans commence a examiner son rapport, le conseiller Tait souleve alors un point de privilege suggerant qu'il serait profitable pour le public que cette question fasse ('objet dune discussion au cours dune reunion televisee du conseil, en indiquant que la reunion de cette soiree ne I'est pas. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que le point 5.7 Incidence du programme 93 -391 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 d'immobilisations sur la capacite d'emprunt soit reporte a la prochaine seance publique du conseil. Le conseiller Court exprime ses inquietudes en indiquant qu'il pourrait ne pas etre en mesure de se presenter a la prochaine seance du conseil qui doit avoir lieu le 31 mars 2008, et qu'il souhaite se prononcer sur la question puisqu'il veut que ses commentaires soient entendus. Le conseiller Ferguson se retracte comme personne ayant appuye la proposition en indiquant que, selon lui, si un conseiller veut prendre la parole sur une question, it doit pouvoir le faire. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le point 5.7 Incidence du programme d'immobilisations sur la capacite d'emprunt soit reporte a la prochaine seance publique du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette question est adoptee. En repondant aux questions sur le point 5.8 Financement des immobilisations, M. Yeomans explique que la date du 16 avril 2008 a la page 3 devra etre modifiee compte tenu qu'elle est a 30 jours a partir de la date d'hier plutot que d'aujourd'hui, soit le 18 mars 2008. Une discussion s'ensuit au sujet du point 5.16 Consultations communautaires relatives au nord de la rue Union. (Le conseiller Titus se joint a la reunion au cours de la discussion.) Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Hooton Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que le point 5.16 Consultations communautaires relatives au nord de la rue Union soit retire de I'ordre du jour et transmis au directeur general en plus du rapport du departement des villes et de I'environnement aux fins de consultation avec Frank Palermo et qu'un compte rendu a ce sujet soit presente au cours de la reunion extraordinaire de la semaine prochaine du conseil. Le maire McFarlane indique qu'un rapport preliminaire sera transmis aux fins d'examen a Frank Palermo du departement des villes et de I'environnement de I'Universite Dalhousie. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Proclamation 7. Proclamation 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 11. Submissions by Council Members 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.0 Earth Hour (Mayor McFarlane) On motion of Mayor McFarlane Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McFarlane regarding Earth Hour on March 29 be referred to the City Manager to assign appropriate staff required to fulfill the WWF Canada Atlantic Region requests. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 93 -392 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 (Mayor McFarlane withdrew from the meeting and Deputy Mayor Hooton assumed the Chair.) 11.0 Une heure pour la planete (maire McFarlane) Proposition du maire McFarlane Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Hooton RESOLU que la lettre du maire McFarlane au sujet de I'evenement Une heure pour la planete du 29 mars soit transmise au directeur general afin que les employes adequats soient charges de repondre aux demandes du Fonds mondial pour la nature (Canada) region de I'Atlantique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le maire McFarlane quitte la reunion et la mairesse suppleante Hooton assume la presidence.) Earth Day April 22, 2008 (Councillor Titus) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus regarding Earth Day April 22, 2008 be referred to the City Manager to assign to the appropriate staff to encourage actions to help our environment. (Mayor McFarlane re- entered the meeting and re- assumed the Chair.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.1 Jour de la Terre le 22 avril 2008 (conseiller Titus) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre presentee par le conseiller Titus relative au Jour de la Terre qui aura lieu le 22 avril 2008, soit transmise au directeur general afin que les employes adequats soient charges de favoriser des mesures qui aideront I'environnement. (Le maire McFarlane se presente de nouveau a la reunion et en assume la presidence.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Asphalt Resurfacing Repairs (Councillor Ferguson) On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council direct the City Manager to establish a measurable ongoing system of asphalt resurfacing and asphalt repairs with annual reporting to Council of detailed progress and with comparisons to other municipalities in New Brunswick and their similar programs. Mr. Groody responded to questions regarding the proposed recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mayor McFarlane noted that the second motion contained in Councillor Ferguson's letter will be dealt with first at the March 31, 2008 meeting of Council. 11.2 Resurfagage d'asphalte et reparations (conseiller Ferguson) Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le conseil communal charge le directeur general de mettre en oeuvre un systeme devaluation continue du resurfagage d'asphalte et de la reparation du revetement d'asphalte et de la presentation d'un rapport annuel au conseil faisant etat des progres enregistres et etablissant des comparaisons par rapport a d'autres municipalites du Nouveau Brunswick ayant des programmes similaires. M. Groody repond aux questions sur la recommandation proposee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire McFarlane mentionne que la deuxieme proposition de la lettre du conseiller Ferguson sera traitee en premier au cours de la reunion du 31 mars 2008 du conseil. 16. Adjournment 16. Levee de la seance The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 18 h 15. 93 -393 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL MARCH 17& 18, 2008 /LE 17 18, MARS 2008 Mayor maire Common Clerk /greffiere communale