2010-08-30_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL AUGUST 30, 2010 6:30 P.M.
Present:
Stephen Chase, Deputy Mayor
Councillors Court, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and
Titus
and
P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations /Acting City
Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner
of Finance and Treasurer; B. Keenan, Manager of Water and
Waste Water; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and
Development; D. Logan, Manager of Materials and Fleet;
A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection
Services; T. LeBlanc, Staff Sergeant Saint John Police Force;
M. Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief; B. Morrison, Commissioner of
Leisure Services; J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk and
J. Beltrandi Chown, Administrative Assistant.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 30 AOOT 2010 A 18 H 30
Sont presents
le maire suppleant Stephen Chase
1. Call To Order Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of August 3, 2010
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les conseillers Court, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et
Titus
et
P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations municipales /directeur
general par interim; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans,
commissaire aux finances et tresorier; B. Keenan, directeur eau
et eau usees; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et
developpement; D. Logan, chef de I'approvisionnement et du
parc automobile; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services
d'inspection et des batiments; T. LeBlanc, sergent d'etat -major
Service de police de Saint John; M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service
d'incendie; B. Morrison, commissaire des Services des loisirs;
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint et J. Beltrandi- Chown,
adjointe administrative.
Deputy Mayor Chase called the meeting to order and Reverend Rob Nylen offered the
opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire suppleant Chase et le pasteur Rob Nylen recite la
priere d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on August 3, 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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2.2 Minutes of August 16, 2010
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on August 16, 2010 be approved.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 3 aout 2010
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 3 aoCit 2010 soit approuve.
2.2 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 16 aout 2010
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 16 aoCit 2010 soit approuve.
3. Approval of Agenda
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the withdrawal of item 12.1 Capital Financing and the addition of
item 13.2 Appointment of Interim City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the appointment of an Interim
Acting City Manager be moved up on the agenda to the first item of business.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte, moyennant la suppression du point 12.1 Financement des immobilisations
et I'ajout du point 13.2 Nomination d'un directeur general par interim.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la question relative a la nomination
d'un directeur general par interim soit placee en tete de la liste des points a traiter.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Appointment of Acting City Manager
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mr. Groody entered the meeting as Acting City Manager.
13.2 Nomination d'un directeur general par interim
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that pending Common Council's
appointing a Deputy City Manager and in the event of the absence of City Manager
J. Patrick Woods, appointment to the position of Acting City Manager is hereby made of
Paul Groody, Ken Forrest and Rob Simonds respectively, in accordance with the
availability of each and the matters anticipated to require attention in the City Manager's
absence, with the City Manager to administer this arrangement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, jusqu'a ce que le conseil communal
procede a la nomination d'un directeur general par interim, dans le cas ou le directeur
general serait absent, cette fonction soit occupee par Paul Groody, Ken Forrest et
Rob Simonds respectivement, en fonction des disponibilites de chacun et des sujets
devant etre examines en ('absence du directeur general. II est en outre resolu que le
directeur general definisse les modalites de la presente disposition.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
M. Groody integre la seance en tant que directeur general par interim.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Items forwarded from August 16 2010 Council Agenda
4.1(a,b,c) Recreation Infrastructure, Facilities and Programming (IFP) Inventory
Study
The Commissioner of Leisure Services explained that ADI Limited was engaged by the
City to conduct a recreation infrastructure, facilities and programming inventory study
(IFP).
Referring to a submitted report, B. White, planner with ADI Limited, provided Council
with an overview the IFP Study.
Deputy Mayor Chase advised that Council must now move into the public hearings
portion of the meeting, noting that Council would return to item 4.1 IFP Inventory Study.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Points reportes de I'ordre du jour du conseil du 16 aout 2010
4.1a,b,c) Etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des
programmes de loisirs
Le commissaire des Services des loisirs explique que la Ville a engage les services de
la societe ADI Limited pour mener une etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des
installations et des programmes de loisirs.
Se reportant a un rapport depose anterieurement, B. White, urbaniste pour la societe
ADI Limited, fournit au conseil un apergu de ('etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des
installations et des programmes de loisirs.
Le maire suppleant Chase indique que le conseil doit desormais traiter les points relatifs
aux audiences publiques et iI precise que le conseil abordera de nouveau le point 4.1
Etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des programmes de loisirs.
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9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning by -Law Amendment 489 Sea Street
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Rezoning with
Section 39 Conditions
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Schedule "A the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 489 Sea Street, having an area of approximately
4720 square metres, also identified as being PID number 00385781, from "1 -1" Light
Industrial to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional, with no letters of objection or support
received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its August 24, 2010 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land at 489 Sea Street
as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Bob Landry from Residential Contractors Limited speaking in support of
the amendment.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 489 Sea
Street, having an area of approximately 4720 square metres, also identified as being
PID number 00385781, from "1 -1" Light Industrial to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional,
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 Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 489 Sea
Street, having an area of approximately 4720 square metres, also identified as being
PID number 00385781, from "1 -1" Light Industrial to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional,
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 Titus withdrew from the meeting)
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 489, rue Sea
9.1b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
conformement aux conditions imposees par ('article 39
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de 1'annexe A plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en vue du
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 4 720 metres carres situee
au 489, rue Sea, inscrite sous le NID 00385781, afin de faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 a zone de quartier a vocation
collective IL -1 et qu'aucune Iettre d'opposition ou d'appui 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
24 aoCit 2010, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la
parcelle de terrain situee au 489, rue Sea, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous
reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Le maire suppleant invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quanta la
modification proposee. Bob Landry de I'entreprise Residential Contractors Limited se
prononce en faveur de la proposition.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a ('annexe A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ 4 720 metres carres situee au 489, rue Sea et inscrite sous le NID 00385781,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 a
zone de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a 1'annexe A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ 4 720 metres carres situee au 489, rue Sea et inscrite sous le NID 00385781,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 a
zone de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.)
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9.2(a) Proposed Zoning by -Law Amendment 237 Union Street
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Rezoning
9.2(c) Letters of Support
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to amending Schedule "A the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 237 Union Street, having an area of approximately
330 square metres, also identified as being PID number 00012286, from "B -2" General
Business to "B -3" Central Business, with seven letters of support received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its August 24, 2010 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land at 237 Union Street
as described above.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Victor Train and Mark Arsenault presenting.
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On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 237 Union
Street, having an area of approximately 330 square metres, also identified as being PID
number 00012286, from "B -2" General Business to "B -3" Central Business, be read a
first time.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
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 Mott
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John amending Schedule "A the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 237 Union
Street, having an area of approximately 330 square metres, also identified as being PID
number 00012286, from "B -2" General Business to "B -3" Central Business, be read a
second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
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."
Mr. Forest stated that there is a difference between the B -2 and B -3 zones and unless
Section 39 Conditions were applied, any uses which fall under the B -3 zone would be
permitted.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that item 9.2(a,b), zoning by -law
amendment for 237 Union Street, be referred to the City Manager to draft an appropriate
report including Section 39 Conditions, in consultation with the applicant, prior to third
reading to address concerns regarding hours of operation, types of entertainment, type
of establishment and set -back or other restrictions regarding an outdoor patio.
voting nay
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire
(Councillor Titus re- entered the meeting)
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 237, rue Union
9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
9.2c) Lettres d'appui
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en vue du
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 330 metres carres situee
au 237, rue Union, inscrite sous le NID 00012286, afin de faire passer la classification
s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale B -2 a zone commerciale centrale
B -3 et qu'aucune lettre d'opposition ou d'appui 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
24 aoCit 2010, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommender ('approbation de la
demande de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 237, rue Union, telle qu'eIIe
est decrite ci- dessus.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
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Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son appui quanta la modification
proposee. Victor Train et Mark Arsenault prennent la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a I'annexe A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ 330 metres carres situee au 237, rue Union et inscrite sous le NID 00012286,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale B -2
a zone commerciale centrale B -3 fasse I'objet dune premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Mott
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a I'annexe A plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ 330 metres carres situee au 237, rue Union et inscrite sous le NID 00012286,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale B -2
a zone commerciale centrale B -3 fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
M. Forest precise qu'il y a une difference entre les zones B -2 et B -3 et que, a moins que
les conditions imposees par ('article 39 aient ete appliquees, tout usage relevant de la
zone B -3 serait permis.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 9.2a,b) Modification de
('Arrete de zonage visant le 237 rue Union, soit transmis au directeur general en vue de
I'etablissement, en concertation avec le requerant et avant la troisieme lecture, d'un
rapport pertinent comprenant les conditions imposees par ('article 39, et ce, afin de
repondre aux preoccupations soulevees par les heures d'ouverture, les types de
divertissement offerts, le type de construction autorise, le type de retrait a respecter,
ainsi que les autres restrictions imposees dans le cadre de la construction dune terrasse
exterieure.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote
contre la proposition.
(Le conseiller Titus est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
9.3 Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close a Portion of Saint James
Street
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed by -law amendment to Stop -Up and Close a portion of Saint
James Street, by adding thereto Section 213 immediately after Section 212 thereof, with
no objections received.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
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On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" be
tabled.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Titus,
McGuire, Sullivan and Deputy Chase voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Saint James Street by adding thereto Section 213 immediately
after Section 212 thereof, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Snook,
Court and Mott voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Saint James Street by adding thereto Section 213 immediately
after Section 212 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Snook,
Court and Mott voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up
and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
report back to Council respecting the proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close
a Portion of Saint James Street prior to third reading with respect to the impact that the
street closure would have on area residents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3 Projet de modification de I'arrete concernant Ia fermeture et le barrage d'un
trongon de Ia rue St. James
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes en vue de fermer et de barrer
un trongon de Ia rue St. James, et par I'ajout de ('article 213 a Ia suite de ('article 212, et
qu'aucune opposition n'a ete regue.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son appui quanta la modification
proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant la
fermeture et le barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John soit depose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Titus, McGuire
et Sullivan ainsi que le maire suppleant Chase votent contre la proposition.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant la
fermeture et le barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John relativement a un
trongon de Ia rue St. James, par I'ajout de ('article 213 a Ia suite de ('article 212, fasse
('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Snook,
Court et Mott votent contre la proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant la fermeture et le
barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant la
fermeture et le barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John relativement a un
trongon de la rue St. James, par I'ajout de ('article 213 a la suite de ('article 212, fasse
('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Snook,
Court et Mott votent contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant la fermeture et le
barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge,
relativement au projet de modification de ('Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage
d'un trongon de la rue James, de presenter au conseil, avant la troisieme lecture, un
rapport sur les repercussions que ladite fermeture pourrait avoir sur les residents du
quartier en question.
9.4(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment Re: Routine Variance and Conditional
Use Applications
9.4(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Rezoning By -Law
Text Amendment
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment, with no letters of objection
received.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John" revising various sections to update
and clarify provisions of the By -Law and to reduce the number of routine variance and
conditional use applications, be read a first time.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the
City of Saint John"
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On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John" revising various sections to update
and clarify provisions of the By -Law and to reduce the number of routine variance and
conditional use applications, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
the City of Saint John
9.4a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage concernant les demandes
courantes de derogation et d'usage conditionnel
9.4b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant une modification
au texte de I'Arrete de zonage
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en ce qui
concerne le projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage et qu'aucune lettre d'opposition
n'a ete regue.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son appui quanta la modification
proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John mettant a jour et precisant les
dispositions de I'Arrete de zonage, et reduisant ainsi le nombre de demandes courantes
de derogation et d'usage conditionnel, 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 Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John mettant a jour et precisant les
dispositions de I'Arrete de zonage, et reduisant ainsi le nombre de demandes courantes
de derogation et d'usage conditionnel, 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
4.1 Recreation Infrastructure, Facilities and Programming (IFP) Inventory
Study. (Continuation of Presentation)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council adopt the Leisure Services Infrastructure, Facilities and
Programming (IFP) Inventory Study; and that
2. The Leisure Services IFP Inventory Study be referred to the City Manager to
follow up and report back to Common Council at the appropriate time; and that
3. ADI Limited be engaged to develop a Rental Policy for City recreation facilities to
be reported back to council prior to October 2010; and that
4. Common Council refer the IFP Inventory Study to the Leisure Services Advisory
Board for comment back to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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4.1 Etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des programmes
de loisirs. (Suite de la presentation)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que
1. le conseil communal adopte ('etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des
installations et des programmes de loisirs;
2. ('etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des programmes de
loisirs soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de suivi et de presentation d'un
rapport en temps opportun;
3. les services de Ia societe ADI Limited soient retenus pour ('elaboration dune
politique de location relativement aux installations de loisirs de Ia Ville, Iaquelle
devra etre presentee au conseil avant le mois d'octobre 2010;
4. le conseil communal transmette ('etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des
installations et des programmes de loisirs au Conseil consultatif des services des
loisirs aux fins de presentation des commentaires au conseil.
4.2 Expansion of MacKay Highway (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Saint John Common Council
requests that the New Brunswick Minister of Transportation forward any feasibility,
environmental, or other study respecting the expansion of the MacKay Highway to six
lanes that has been undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Province to the Saint John
Common Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.2 Agrandissement de la route MacKay (conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal de Saint John
demande au ministre des Transports du Nouveau Brunswick de lui transmette toute
etude de faisabilite, toute etude environnementale ou toute autre etude relativement a
I'elargissement a six voies de la route MacKay, a savoir le projet entrepris par la
province ou en son nom.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.3 Reporting of Traffic Accidents (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council requests that
the Police Commission provide the following information to Council:
1. The total of traffic accidents reported to the Saint John Police Department for
years 2008 and 2009 and;
2. A list of locations of 2008 and 2009 accidents, or, if readily available, a copy of a
plotted map of same.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.3 Rapport sur les accidents de la route (conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal demande au
Bureau des commissaires de police de lui fournir les renseignements suivants
1. le nombre total d'accidents de la route rapportes au Service de police de
Saint John pour les annees 2008 et 2009;
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2. une liste comprenant le nom des lieux oil se sont produits ces accidents en 2008
et 2009 ou un exemplaire dune carte, si possible, faisant apparaitre ces lieux.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.4 Reinstatement Request for Canadian Census (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that letter from Councillor Higgins
regarding the reinstatement request for Canadian census be received for information.
nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
4.4 Demande de retablissement du recensement du Canada
(conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la lettre de la conseillere Higgins
concernant la demande de retablissement du recensement du Canada soit acceptee a
titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
4.5 Simms Corner Corridor Commitment (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that letter from Councillor McGuire
entitled Simms Corner Corridor Commitment be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.5 Engagement relatif au couloir de Simms Corner (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller McGuire
intitulee Engagement relatif au couloir de Simms Corner soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.6 City Manager: Planning Fees Review
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1. Receive for information the Planning Fees Review prepared by Hemson
Consulting dated June, 2010;
2. a) Direct the Commissioner of Planning and Development to prepare the
appropriate amendments to the Zoning By -Law and the Subdivision By -Law and
prepare an appropriate by -law to establish other fees for planning services.
b) Refer the amendments to the Zoning by -law, the Subdivision By -law, and the
by -law to establish other fees for planning services to the Planning Advisory
Committee;
c) Schedule the public hearing for the amendments to the Zoning By -Law and the
by -law to establish other fees for planning services for Monday October 25, 2010
which will provide for the following fees for planning applications and planning
services effective January 1, 2011:
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.6 Directeur general Examen des frais d'urbanisme
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Service
All amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Section 39 conditions
Variances and other PAC Development Officer approvals
Basic subdivision application fee
Serviced
Unserviced
Plus fee per lot proposed:
Serviced
Unserviced
Stamping fee
Zoning confirmation compliance letters
3. Forward a letter to the Province of New Brunswick requesting that the
Community Planning Act be amended to:
Permit municipalities and planning commissions to levy a fee for municipal plan
amendment applications; and
Remove the requirement for notice of public hearings and public presentations of
by -laws to be placed in newspapers and allow for notice to be given on municipal
web sites and other appropriate electronic media.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal
1. accepte a titre informatif I'examen des frais d'urbanisme presente par
Hemson Consulting, date de juin 2010;
2. a) demande au commissaire d'Urbanisme et developpement de rediger
les modifications pertinentes a apporter a I'Arrete de zonage eta I'Arrete
de Iotissement et de preparer un arrete approprie autorisant
I'etablissement de frais supplementaires pour les services d'urbanisme;
b) transmette au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme les modifications
apportees a I'Arrete de zonage, a I'Arrete de Iotissement eta I'arrete qui
sera prepare en vue d'etablir les frais supplementaires pour les services
d'urbanisme;
c) fixe la date de ('audience publique pour les modifications a apporter a
I'Arrete de zonage eta I'arrete en vue d'etablir les frais supplementaires
pour les services d'urbanisme au lundi 25 octobre 2010. Les demandes
et les services d'urbanismes seront ainsi assujettis aux frais suivants a
compter du 1 er janvier 2011
Service
Modifications apportees a I'Arrete de zonage et aux conditions
imposees par ('article 39.
Derogations et autres approbations delivrees par le Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme et ('agent d'amenagement.
Frais de base lies a la demande de Iotissement.
Amenage
Non amenage
Frais additionnels par lot propose
Amenage
Non amenage
Commission d'acceptation
Lettre de confirmation de zonage et lettre de conformite au zonage
Frais
1 000
250
50
100
50
100
10$ 1
25
Fee
$1,000
$250
$50
$100
$50
$100
$10
$25
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3. fasse parvenir une lettre a la province du Nouveau Brunswick dans laquelle it lui
demande de modifier la Loi surl'urbanisme aux fins suivantes
autoriser les municipalites et les comites d'urbanisme a appliquer des frais pour
les demandes de modification de plans d'amenagement.
annuler ('exigence prevoyant la publication des dates des audiences et des
presentations publiques pour les arretes dans les journaux et autoriser la
publication sur les sites Web des municipalites et sur les autres supports
electroniques appropries.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.7 SPRNG Letter: (Rockwood Park) Sandy Point Road Planning Study
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that letter from SPRNG dated August
6, 2010, regarding the Sandy Point Road Planning Study, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
4.7 Lettre de SPRNG (Parc Rockwood) Etude de planification portant sur le
chemin Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre de SPRNG du 6 aoCit 2010
concernant ('etude de planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point soit acceptee a
titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
4.8 Committee of the Whole Recommended Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee
of the Whole on August 16 2010, Council makes the following appointments to
committees:
Saint John Industrial Parks: To re- appoint Mayor Ivan Count until the end of his term
on Council.
Rockwood Park Advisory Committee: Appoint Tom Chesworth for a one year term
ending August 30 2011.
nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried Councillor Higgins voting
4.8 Comite plenier Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux
comites
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme I'a recommande le comite
plenier en date du 16 aoCit 2010, le conseil approuve les nominations suivantes
pour sieger aux comites
Pares industriels de Saint John Renouvellement de la nomination du maire
Ivan Court jusqu'a la fin de son mandat au sein du conseil.
Comite consultatif du parc Rockwood Nomination de Tom Chesworth pour une
periode d'un an se terminant le 30 aout 2011.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
5. Consent Agenda
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5.1 That the Cusack letter dated August 15, 2010 regarding Flooding of Cusack Land
behind 1641 Sandy Point Rd be referred to the City Manager.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
290: Bar Code System, the bid submitted by Quatred Touchless Solutions, for the
supply of 6 bar code scanners, 2 bar code printers, associated hardware, software,
implementation and training, in the amount of $47,372.64 U.S., plus exchange and
taxes, be accepted.
5.3 That the E. Teed letter dated August 16, 2010 regarding Healthy Food be
received for information.
5.4 That the E. Teed letter dated August 16, 2010 regarding Freeman of City be
received for information.
5.5 That the M. Perkins letter dated August 17, 2010 regarding Police Headquarters
be received for information.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
277: Exchange of Land between City and Evelyn Speight, The City of Saint John acquire
from Evelyn Jean Speight Parcel "B" and the Municipal Services Easement within Lot 6
Block 12 (File 32 #48) as shown on the tentative plan "Evelyn Jean Speight and City of
Saint John Subdivision, Glengarry Drive, Forest Hills, City of Saint John, Saint John
County, New Brunswick" dated August 10, 2010 prepared by Hughes Surveys
Consultants Inc. (the Tentative Plan), and the City shall convey to Mrs. Speight, Parcel
"A" as shown on the Tentative Plan reserving there from a municipal services easement
as shown on said Tentative Plan upon the terms and conditions set out in the agreement
submitted with said report and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to sign any documents required to finalize the land exchange.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
292: Bell Aliant Public Utility Easement Agreement Downsview Drive:
1) The City of Saint John grant a Public Utility Easement to Bell Aliant Regional
Communications L.P. by its General Partner, Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc.
for the sum of $1,000.00 plus H.S.T. (if applicable) in a portion of PID number 55118707,
located off Downsview Drive, as generally shown on the submitted survey plan, on or
before November 30, 2010;
2) That Bell Aliant Regional Communications L.P. by its General Partner, Bell
Aliant Regional Communications Inc. must upon completion of construction, reinstate the
subject property to the same condition as existed prior to construction;
3) That Bell Aliant Regional Communications L.P. by its General Partner, Bell
Aliant Regional Communications Inc. must release and indemnify and hold harmless
The City of Saint John, it servants, agents and contractors from and against any and all
actions or claims arising from the installing of the pad mounted communications facility,
and further Bell Aliant Regional Communications L.P. by its General Partner, Bell Aliant
Regional Communications Inc. shall name The City of Saint John as coinsured with
regards to the installation and operation of the pad mounted communication facility; and
4) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any document required to
facilitate this granting.
5.8 That the E. Teed letter dated August 25, 2010 regarding the Freeman of the City,
submitting a copy of an original certificate, be received for information.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
289: Accessibility Upgrade Carleton Community Centre, the contract for Tender
number 2010- 081206T: ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE CARLETON COMMUNITY
CENTRE be awarded to the low bidder, ICR General Contractors Ltd., at the tendered
price of $159,800.00, plus tax.
5.10 That the Saint John Theatre Company's request for funding in the amount of
$10,000 for the Youth Outreach of Marco Polo: The Musical, be referred to the City
Manager.
5.11 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -294: Section 39 Amendment— 1151 Golden
Grove Road, be received for information.
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5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
275: City Easement Acquisition for Municipal Water Pipe Line 299 -315 Metcalf Street,
The City of Saint John acquire from 059673 N.B. Ltd. an easement for municipal
services municipal services easement in and through land designated as PID number
55040224 upon the terms and conditions set out in the agreement submitted with said
report for the sum of $10,863.00, save and except the closing date and further, authorize
the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign any document(s) necessary to finalize this
transaction.
5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
293: Proposed Municipal Services Easement— 235 Bedell Avenue, Common Council
assent to the submitted photo- reduced Amending Subdivision Plan Phase 1, S A
Holdings Ltd. Subdivision with respect to any necessary municipal services or public
utility easements.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
280: Emera Brunswick Pipeline Crossing Greenhead Road, The City of Saint John
enter into a Crossing Consent Agreement with Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company
Limited Brunswick Pipeline at crossing KP 22 +800 subject to the terms and conditions
in the letter dated August 4, 2010 submitted with said report to permit the installation of
the 250 mm water main on Greenhead Road.
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
276: Proposed Public Hearing Date, Common Council schedule the public hearings for
the rezoning applications of Gail Giberson (134 Sydney Street) and the Saint John
Parking Commission (75 Carleton Street) for Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee
for report and recommendation.
5.16 That the request from Outflow Ministry for a parcel of land in the Southern
Peninsula be referred to the City Manager.
5.17 That as recommended by the Deputy Fire Chief, Rocky Terrace remain a
crescent or through street for the purpose of maintaining efficient emergency access.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de Cusack datee du 15 aoCit 2010 concernant I'inondation du terrain
de Cusack derriere le 1641, chemin Sandy Point, soit transmise au directeur general.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -290: Systeme de code a barres, la proposition portant sur la fourniture de six
lecteurs de code a barres, de deux imprimantes de code a barres, du materiel associe et
des logiciels, ainsi que sur ('installation et la formation, soumise par Quatred Touchless
Solutions au coCit de 47 372,64 dollars americains, echange et taxes en sus, soit
acceptee.
5.3 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 16 aoCit 2010 concernant ('alimentation saine
soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 16 aoCit 2010 concernant le citoyen d'honneur
de la Ville soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que la lettre de M. Perkins datee du 17 aout 2010 concernant le quartier general
du Service de police soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -277 Echange d'un terrain entre /a Ville et Evelyn Speight, The City of
Saint John acquiere aupres de Evelyn Jean Speight la parcelle de terrain B et la
servitude aux fins de services municipaux, situee sur le bloc 12 du lot n° 06 (document
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numero 32 et le plan numero 48), comme le montre le plan de lotissement intitule
lotissement entre Evelyn Jean Speight et The City of Saint John, promenade
Glengarry, Forest Hills, The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John,
Nouveau Brunswick etabli par la societe Hughes Surveys Consultants Inc. (plan
provisoire) en date du 10 aoCit 2010. II est en outre resolu que la Ville cede a
M Speight, Ia parcelle de terrain A telle qu'elle est indiquee sur le plan provisoire,
pour Ia servitude aux fins de services municipaux (figurant egalement sur le plan
provisoire), et ce, conformement aux modalites decrites dans ('entente accompagnant
ledit rapport, et que le maire et Ia greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute
documentation requise pour conclure I'echange.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -292: Servitude d'utilite publique en faveur de Bell Aliant, chemin Downsview
1) The City of Saint John cede une servitude d'entreprise de service public a
Bell Aliant Communications regionales, societe en commandite, par I'entremise de son
associee commanditee, Bell Aliant Communications regionales Inc., au plus tard le
30 novembre 2010, moyennant la somme de 1 000 TVH en sus (le cas echeant), sur
une parcelle du terrain inscrite sous le NID 55118707, donnant sur la
promenade Downsview, comme le montre de maniere generale le plan d'arpentage
presente;
2) Bell Aliant Communications regionales, societe en commandite, par
I'entremise de son associee commanditee, Bell Aliant Communications regionales Inc.,
retablisse, une fois la construction achevee, la propriete en question dans I'etat oil elle
etait avant la construction;
3) Bell Alliant Communications regionales, societe en commandite, par
I'entremise de son associee commanditee, Bell Alliant Communications regionales Inc.,
degage de toute responsabilite et indemnise The City of Saint John, ses preposes,
mandataires et contractants contre toute action en justice ou reclamation resultant de
('installation de transformateurs sur socle, et, de plus, que Bell Aliant Communications
regionales, societe en commandite, par I'entremise de son associee commanditee,
Bell Alliant Communications regionales Inc., nomme The City of Saint John comme
coassuree relativement a ('installation eta ('exploitation de I'etablissement de
transformateurs sur socle;
4) le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la
documentation necessaire pour effectuer cette concession.
5.8 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 25 aoCit 2010, accompagnee d'un exemplaire
d'un certificat original, concernant le citoyen d'honneur de la Ville soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -289 Modernisation de l'acces du Centre communautaire Carleton, la
soumission 2010- 081206T relative a la MODERNISATION DE L'ACCES DU CENTRE
COMMUNAUTAIRE CARLETON soit accordee au soumissionnaire le moins disant,
savoir ICR General Contractors Ltd., au prix offert de 159 800 taxes en sus.
5.10 Que la demande de financement de 10 000 faite par la troupe de theatre
Saint John Theatre Company pour la comedie musicale Marco Polo presentee dans le
cadre du programme de sensibilisation des jeunes soit transmise au directeur general.
5.11 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -294 Projet de modification des
conditions imposees par Particle 39 visant le 1151, chemin Golden Grove, soit accepte
titre informatif.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -275 Acquisition d'une servitude pour permettre /a pose d'une conduite d'eau
municipale au 299 -315, rue Metcalf, The City of Saint John fasse ('acquisition, pour la
somme de 10 863 d'une servitude pour services municipaux sur le terrain designe par
le NID 55040224 aupres de la societe 059673 N.B. Ltd., conformement aux conditions
prevues dans ('entente jointe audit rapport, sauf pour la date de fermeture indiquee, et
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents
necessaires a la conclusion de cette transaction.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -293: Servitude proposee aux fins de services municipaux visant le 235,
avenue Bedell, le conseil communal approuve la modification au plan de lotissement
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provisoire avec photo reduite presentee Phase 1 du lotissement S A Holdings Ltd.
relativement a toute servitude exigee aux fins des services municipaux ou d'utilite
publique.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -280: Croisement du gazoduc de Emera Brunswick Pipeline Co. Ltd
concernant le chemin Greenhead, The City of Saint John conclue une convention de
consentement de croisement avec Emera Brunswick Pipeline Company Ltd. /Brunswick
Pipeline au croisement du gazoduc 22 et du 800, chemin Greenhead, sous reserve des
modalites contenues dans la lettre du 4 aout 2010 soumise avec ledit rapport, afin de
faciliter ('installation dune conduite d'eau principale de 250 mm de diametre sur le
chemin Greenhead.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -276: Date proposee pour la tenue d'une audience publique, le conseil
communal fixe la date de ('audience publique relativement aux demandes de rezonage
de Gail Giberson (134, rue Sydney) et de la Commission sur le stationnement de
Saint John (75, rue Carleton), au lundi 27 septembre 2010, a 19 h, dans la salle du
conseil, et que les demandes soient soumises au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux
fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.16 Que la demande de Outflow Ministry relativement a une parcelle de terrain situee
dans le quartier Southern Peninsula soit transmise au directeur general.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le chef adjoint du service d'incendie, la terrasse
Rocky demeure un croissant ou une voie de circulation, et ce, dans le but de maintenir
un bon acces d'urgence.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 United Way Day September 2, 2010
The Deputy Mayor proclaimed September 2, 2010 as United Way Day in the City
of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee Centraide du 2 septembre 2010
Le maire suppleant declare que le 2 septembre 2010 est la Journee
Centraide dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
(Councillor Mott withdrew from the meeting)
8. Delegations et presentations
(Le conseiller Mott quitte la seance.)
(Councillor Mott re- entered the meeting)
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10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1(a) Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 11 King William Rd
10.1(b) Section 39 Conditions 11 King William Rd
The City Solicitor stated that at the last Council meeting when first and second readings
were given to this proposed rezoning of 11 King Williams Road there were ten members
of Council present, noting that six voting in favour of first and second reading and four
against. He stated that the Planning Advisory Committee had recommended against
rezoning, advising that under the terms of the Community Planning Act, if Council
wished to enact a by -law that is contrary to the views expressed by the Planning
Advisory Committee, a majority of Council must vote in favour of the enactment on third
reading by title.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
RESOLVED that item 10.1 (a,b) be tabled until the
next regular session of Common Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Titus,
Sullivan and McGuire voting nay.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
11, chemin King William
10.1b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant le 11, chemin King William
L'avocat municipal declare que sur les dix membres du conseil presents lors de la
derniere seance du conseil, apres que les premiere et deuxieme lectures ont ete faites
relativement au projet de rezonage visant le 11, chemin Williams, six d'entre eux ont
vote en faveur de la premiere et de la deuxieme lectures et quatre ont vote contre. 11
precise que le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme s'etait prononce contre le rezonage en
s'appuyant sur les modalites de la Loi surl'urbanisme, laquelle prevoit que si le conseil
souhaite adopter un wrote malgre 1'opinion exprimee par le Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme, une majorite des membres du conseil doit alors voter pour 1'adoption au
moment de la troisieme lecture par titre.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins
RESOLU que le point 10.1a,b) soit reportejusqu'a
la tenue de la prochaine seance ordinaire du conseil communal.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Titus,
Sullivan et McGuire votent contre la proposition.
(Le conseiller Mott se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
10.2(a) Third Reading Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 982 -984 1000
Westfield Rd
10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions 982 -984 1000 Westfield Rd
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number CP 110 -150, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
rezoning a parcel of land located at 982 -984 and 1000 Westfield Road, having an area
of approximately 6600 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 00419093 and
00287680, from "B -2" General Business and "1 -1" Light Industrial to "1 -1" Light Industrial
and "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number CP 110 -150, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John was read in its entirety
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On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councilor Court
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land located at 982 -984 and 1000 Westfield Road, having an area of approximately
6600 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 00419093 and 00287680, be
subject to the following conditions:
That, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the development and use
of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5086 square metres, located at
1000 Westfield Road, also identified as Lot 10 -01 on the submitted Tentative Plan of
Subdivision, be subject to the following conditions:
(a) The use of the property be restricted to a distribution warehouse and offices for a
business servicing vending machines;
(b) A landscaped buffer or fence be constructed on Lot 10 -01 along the proposed
boundary with Lot 10 -02, in accordance with a plan, prepared by the developer
and subject to the approval of the Development Officer prior to approval of the
Final Plan of Subdivision;
(c) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any future development on Lot 10 -01
the applicant shall submit a site plan, subject to the approval of the Development
Officer, showing the location of parking, landscaping, site features and existing
and proposed buildings.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number CP 110 -150, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
rezoning a parcel of land located at 982 -984 and 1000 Westfield Road, having an area
of approximately 6600 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 00419093 and
00287680, from "B -2" General Business and "1 -1" Light Industrial to "1 -1" Light Industrial
and "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, be read a third time, enacted
and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number CP 110 -150, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
10.2a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les
982 -984 et 1000, chemin Westfield
10.2b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant les 982 -984 et 1000,
chemin Westfield
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
150 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee aux 982 -984 et 1000, chemin Westfield, dune superficie
approximative de 6 600 metres carres et inscrite sous les NID 00419093 et 00287680,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale B -2
et de zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 a zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 eta zone
residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 fasse ('objet
dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -150 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues
('article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose de la parcelle de terrain
situee aux 982 -984 et 1000, chemin Westfield, dune superficie d'environ 6 600 metres
carres et inscrite sous les NID 00419093 et 00287680, soit assujetti aux conditions
suivantes
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme,
I'amenagement et 1'usage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie approximative de
5 086 metres carres, situee au 1000, chemin Westfield, a savoir le lot 10 -01, soient
assujettis aux conditions suivantes
a) 1'usage de la propriete se limite a I'amenagement d'un entrepot de distribution et
de bureaux pour la vente de distributeurs automatiques;
b) une zone tampon paysagere ou une cloture soit amenagee sur le lot 10 -01, le
long des limites proposees avec le lot 10 -02, conformement au plan, prepare par
le promoteur et sujet a ('approbation de 1'agent d'amenagement avant
('approbation du plan de lotissement definitif;
c) avant la delivrance d'un permis de construction pour tout projet de
developpement futur relativement au lot 10 -01, le demandeur doit presenter un
plan de situation, sujet a ('approbation de 1'agent d'amenagement, indiquant
('emplacement des aires de stationnement, des espaces paysagers, des autres
caracteristiques propres au site et des batiments existants ou proposes.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
150 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee aux 982 -984 et 1000, chemin Westfield, dune superficie
approximative de 6 600 metres carres et inscrite sous les NID 00419093 et 00287680,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale B -2
et de zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 a zone d'industrie legere 1 -1 eta zone
residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -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 -150 modifiant ('Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John
10.3 Third Reading Parking Zone and Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines By -Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number M -7 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use
of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines by amending Schedule "A" with
regard to Dorchester Street, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Higgins
and Snook voting nay.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -7 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to
Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines was read
in its entirety.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number M -7 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use
of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines by amending Schedule "A" with
regard to Dorchester Street, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins and
Snook voting nay.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -7 A By -Law to Amend a
By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines
10.3 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete concernant les zones de
stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -7,
modifiant ('Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant ('annexe A relativement a la rue Dorchester, fasse
('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins et le
conseiller Snook votent contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -7, modifiant ('Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement
et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -7,
modifiant ('Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres
et des horodateurs modifiant ('annexe A relativement a la rue Dorchester, 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. La conseillere Higgins et le
conseiller Snook votent contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -7, modifiant ('Arrete
concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des
horodateurs
10.4 Third Reading Traffic By -Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under
The Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments thereto amending
Schedule "B Schedule "D Schedule "F Schedule "J" and Schedule "N with respect
to Dorchester Street, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Snook and
Councillor Higgins voting nay.
The by -law entitled "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The
City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And
Amendments thereto was read in its entirety
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under
The Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments thereto amending
Schedule "B Schedule "D Schedule "F Schedule "J" and Schedule "N with respect
to Dorchester Street, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal
affixed thereto.
voting nay.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments thereto."
10.4 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a Ia circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de
Ia Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant les
annexes B D F J et N relativement a Ia rue Dorchester, fasse I'objet
dune lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Snook et la
conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City
of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications
afferentes est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de
la Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant les
annexes B D F J et N relativement a la rue Dorchester, fasse I'objet
dune troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes
(Councillors Snook and McGuire withdrew from the meeting)
10.5 Third Reading Proposed Public Streets by -Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that item 10.5 Third Reading
Proposed Public Streets By -Law Amendment be tabled until Council could be provided
with information regarding Section 8 of the by -law, which the proposed amendment
would delete.
nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
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(Les conseillers Snook et McGuire quittent la seance.)
10.5 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete visant a reglementer
('utilisation des rues publiques
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 10.5 Troisieme lecture du
projet de modification de ('Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques soit
reporte jusqu'a ce que le conseil obtienne les renseignements sur ('article 8 de I'arrete
dont le projet de modification prevoit la suppression.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
10.6 Third Reading Proposed By -Law Respecting Excavation of Streets
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number M -18 A By -Law Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John
which would replace the current Excavation of Streets By -Law enacted in 1968, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, A By -Law Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint
John was read by section title.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number M -18, A By -Law Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John
which would replace the current Excavation of Streets By -Law enacted in 1968, 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 M -18, A By -Law
Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John
(Councillors Snook and McGuire re- entered the meeting)
10.6 Troisieme lecture du projet relatif a ('Arrete concernant les excavations
dans les rues
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -18
concernant les excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John lequel viendrait
remplacer I'arrete actuel concernant les excavations dans les rues edicte en 1968, fasse
('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Lecture des articles de I'arrete intitule Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues
de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -18
concernant les excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John lequel viendrait
remplacer I'arrete actuel concernant les excavations dans les rues edicte en 1968, 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.
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Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -18 concernant les excavations
dans les rues de The City of Saint John
(Les conseillers Snook et McGuire sont de nouveau presents a la seance.)
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Letter from Concerned Citizen regarding 850 Dever Road Property
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back to
Council in one month's time regarding the property at 850 Dever Road and possible
remediation options.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Lettre d'un citoyen inquiet au sujet de la propriete qui se trouve au
850, chemin Dever (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general presente, dans
un delai d'un mois, son rapport au conseil concernant la propriete situee au
850, chemin Dever, et qu'il fasse part de ses suggestions quant aux eventuelles
solutions.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general examine les
documents de recherche fournis dans le cadre de ('elaboration d'un cadre strategique
destine a recuperer les lots vacants. Ces documents comprennent, entre autres, la
structure de gouvernance, les etapes de la mise en oeuvre et les possibilites en matiere
d'investissement financier. II est en outre resolu qu'il donne un compte rendu au conseil
dans deux mois.
11.2 Vacant Properties as Growth Opportunities: Blight Fight (Councillor
McGuire)
11.2 Lots vacants possibilites de croissance lutte contre la degenerescence
urbaine (conseiller McGuire)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager examine the
research documents provided with respect to developing a policy framework to reclaim
vacant properties, including governance structure, implementation action steps, and
financial investment options, and report back to Council in two months.
nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Forbes Drive Area (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
provide Council with an update respecting the progress of development in the Forbes
Drive area by September 13, 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
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11.3 Zone de la promenade Forbes (conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
faire le point aupres du conseil sur I'etat d'avancement de I'amenagement de la zone de
la promenade Forbes au plus tard le 13 septembre 2010.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
11.4 Arlington Crescent Area (Councillor Higgins)
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
provide Council with an update respecting the progress of development in the Arlington
Crescent area by September 13, 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Titus and
McGuire voting nay.
11.4 Zone du croissant Arlington (conseillere Higgins)
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
faire le point aupres du conseil sur I'etat d'avancement de I'amenagement de la zone du
croissant Arlington au plus tard le 13 septembre 2010.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Titus et McGuire
votent contre la proposition.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.2 City Manager: Supply Agreement for Emergency Repairs Traffic Control
Responding to questions from Council, Mr. Logan stated that he examined the
purchasing policies for the municipalities of Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, Kitchener,
Regina, Saskatoon and Victoria to compare with The City of Saint John's purchasing
policies, noting that Saint John has the smallest signing authority.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Supply Agreement for Emergency Repairs Traffic Control be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins and
Councillor Court voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that spending authority limits of the
Purchasing Agent of the City of Saint John be referred to the City Manager for a report
and recommendation to determine if the current policies are out of date and if changes
are required to improve efficiency of purchasing practices.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.2 Directeur general Convention d'approvisionnement regulation de la
circulation en cas de reparations d'urgence
En reponse aux questions posees par les membres du conseil, M. Logan declare avoir
examine les politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement pour les municipalites de
Fredericton, de Moncton, d'Halifax, de Kitchener, de Regina, de Saskatoon et de Victoria
afin de les comparer avec celles de The City of Saint John. A cette occasion, i1 souligne
que c'est Saint John qui a le plus faible pouvoir de signature.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Convention
d'approvisionnement regulation de la circulation en cas de reparations d'urgence soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins et le
conseiller Court votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les limites imposees a I'agent d'achat
de The City of Saint John en matiere d'autorisation de depenses soient transmises au
directeur general aux fins d'etablissement d'un rapport et de recommendations visant a
determiner si les politiques en vigueur sont depassees et si s'il est necessaire d'apporter
des changements en vue d'ameliorer I'efficacite des pratiques en matiere
d'approvisionnement.
12.3 City Manager: Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -278: Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure
Upgrades, the overall Water Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program be increased by
$400,000 and Contract number 2010 -18: Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades,
be awarded to the low tenderer, Gulf Operators Ltd., at the tendered price of
$6,839,393.93 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
voting nay.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
12.3 Directeur general Modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de la place
Peel
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -278: Modernisation de ('infrastructure
municipale de /a place Peel, le programme global d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts soit majore de 400 000 et que le contrat n° 2010 -18
concernant la modernisation de ('infrastructure de la place Peel soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins disant, Gulf Operators Ltd., au prix offert de 6 839 393,93
etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
12.4 City Manager: Harbourview Subdivision Water System Disinfection Ocean
Drive
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -286: Harbourview Subdivision Water
System Disinfection Ocean Drive, Contract number 2010 -19: Harbourview Subdivision
Water System Disinfection Ocean Drive, be awarded to the tenderer, Fairville
Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $387,912.05 as calculated based upon
estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.4 Directeur general Desinfection du reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement
Harbourview promenade Ocean
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -286: Desinfection du reseau
d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview promenade Ocean, le contrat n° 2010 -19 relatif
a la desinfection du reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview promenade Ocean
soit accorde au soumissionnaire Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de
387 912,05 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Manager: District Metering Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -285: District Metering Program, Contract
number 2010 -7: District Metering Program, be awarded to the tenderer, Fairville
Construction Ltd., at the negotiated price of $1,070,107.18 as calculated based upon
estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Directeur general Programme de comptage de district
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -285 Programme de comptage de
district, le contrat n° 2010 -7 relatif au programme de comptage de district soit accorde
au soumissionnaire Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix negocie de 1 070 107,18 etabli
a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Councillors Snook and McGuire withdrew from the meeting)
10.5 Third Reading Proposed Public Streets by -Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that item 10.5 Third Reading Proposed
Public Streets By -Law Amendment be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number M -19, A by -law to amend a by -law Relating to the Public Streets in The City of
Saint John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the Said City be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -19, A by -law to amend a by -law Relating to the
Public Streets in The City of Saint John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the Said
City was read in its entirety
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number M -19, A by -law to amend a by -law Relating to the Public Streets in The City of
Saint John and to Prevent Certain Nuisances in the Said City 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 M -19, A by -law to amend
a by -law Relating to the Public Streets in The City of Saint John and to Prevent Certain
Nuisances in the Said City
(Councillors Snook and McGuire re- entered the meeting)
(Les conseillers Snook et McGuire quittent la seance.)
10.5 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete visant a reglementer
('utilisation des rues publiques
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 10.5, Troisieme lecture du projet de
modification de ('Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques, soit soumis
aux fins de discussion.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -19,
modifiant ('Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques eta empecher
certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John fasse ('objet dune lecture.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -19, modifiant ('Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des
rues publiques eta empecher certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -19,
modifiant ('Arrete visant a reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques eta empecher
certaines nuisances dans The City of Saint John, 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° M -19, modifiant ('Arrete visant a
reglementer ('utilisation des rues publiques eta empecher certaines nuisances dans
The City of Saint John
(Les conseillers Snook et McGuire sont de nouveau presents a la seance.)
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12.6 City Manager: Spruce Lake Industrial Park Watermain Installation
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -279: Spruce Lake Industrial Park Watermain
Installation, the budget amount of $900,000 for the Spruce Lake Industrial Park
Watermain Installation project be adjusted to $600,000 Other Share and $300,000 Utility
Share under the 2010 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program and that
Contract number 2010 -17: Spruce Lake Industrial Park Watermain Installation be
awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of
$629,253.04 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6 Directeur general Installation d'une conduite d'eau principale dans le parc
industriel du lac Spruce
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitule M/C 2010 -279: Installation d'une conduite
d'eau principale dans le parc industriel du lac Spruce, le montant budgetaire de
900 000 alloue pour le projet d'installation dune conduite d'eau principale dans le parc
industriel du lac Spruce soit rajuste et reparti de la maniere suivante, soit 600 000
sous autre part et 300 000 sous part du service dans le cadre du programme
d'immobilisations du fonds des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2010, et que le
contrat n° 2010 -17 Installation dune conduite d'eau principale dans le parc industriel du
lac Spruce soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd.,
au prix offert de 629 253,04 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et
la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.7 City Manager: Proposal for the Collection of Residential Solid Waste
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -291: Proposal for the Collection of
Residential Solid Waste, the proposal of Fero Waste Recycling Inc. for the
establishment of a supply agreement with a 1 year term and an option to extend for an
additional 1 year term, for the collection of items under the special bulky pickup
program and the collection of residential solid waste in the routes identified in Option
A of the submitted report, be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.7 Directeur general Proposition pour la collecte des dechets solides
residentiels
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -291 Proposition pour la collecte des
dechets solides residentiels, la proposition de Fero Waste Recycling Inc., ayant trait a
('elaboration dune convention d'approvisionnement dune duree d'un an avec option de
prolongation dune annee pour la collecte d'articles dans le cadre du programme special
de cueillette des dechets volumineux et la collecte des dechets solides residentiels dans
les zones determinees a ('option A du rapport presente, soit acceptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.8 City Manager: City of Saint John Citizen Survey
voting nay.
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On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -287: City of Saint John Survey, work related
to carrying out the City's annual citizen survey as outlined in the proposal call 2009
092203P City of Saint John Citizen Survey be awarded to Ipsos Reid in the amount of
$39,550 (taxes excluded) and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
12.8 Directeur general Sondage mene aupres des citoyens de The City of
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -287: Sondage mene aupres des
citoyens de The City of Saint John, les travaux lies a ('execution du sondage annuel
mene aupres des citoyens de Saint John indiques dans I'appel de propositions
2009- 092203P relatif au sondage mene aupres des citoyens de The City of Saint John
soient accordes a Ipsos Reid pour le montant de 39 550 (taxes en sus), et que le
maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
12.9 City Manager: Demolition of Dilapidated Building 42 -44 Victoria Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council hereby directs
one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council in connection with the
the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law,
to arrange for the demolition of the building and the remains of the fire damaged garage
located at 42 -44 Victoria Street, Saint John, NB (PID #376400) as well as the cleanup of
the premises, in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.9 Directeur general Demolition du batiment delabre situe au 42 -44, rue
Victoria
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal mandate, par
les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a
('application de I'Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou
dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment et les restes du
garage endommage par le feu situes au 42 -44, rue Victoria, a Saint John, au
Nouveau Brunswick (NID 376400) et de nettoyer les lieux, conformement aux politiques
en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.10 City Manager: Demolition of Fire Damaged and Dilapidated Building 300
Charlotte Street West 96 City Line
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council hereby directs
one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council in connection with the
enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law, to
arrange for the demolition of the building located at 300 Charlotte St W 96 City Line,
Saint John, NB (PID 364083) as well as the cleanup of the premises, in accordance with
the applicable City purchasing policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.10 Directeur general Demolition du batiment endommage par le feu et
delabre situe a ('intersection du 300, rue Charlotte Ouest et du 96,
chemin City Line
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal mandate, par
les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a
('application de I'Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou
dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment situe a
('intersection du 300, rue Charlotte Ouest et du 96, chemin City Line, a Saint John, au
Nouveau Brunswick (NID 364083) et de nettoyer les Iieux, conformement aux politiques
en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.11 City Manager: Demolition of Dilapidated and Dangerous Building 247 -249
Rockland Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council herby directs
one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council in connection with the
enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law, to
arrange for the demolition of the building located at civic address 247 -249 Rockland
Road, Saint John NB (PID 25932) as well as clean up of the premises, in accordance
with the applicable City purchasing policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.11 Directeur general Demolition du batiment delabre et dangereux situe au
247 -249, chemin Rockland
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal mandate, par
les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a
('application de I'Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou
dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment dont I'adresse
municipale est le 247 -249, chemin Rockland, a Saint John, au Nouveau Brunswick
(NID 25932) et de nettoyer les Iieux, conformement aux politiques en matiere
d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the deadline for the Rockwood
Park Advisory Board to provide written comments on the Sandy Point Road Planning
Study and the Statement of Professional Opinion's Concept Plan, be extended to
September 24 2010.
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13. Committee Reports
13.1 Rockwood Park Advisory Board Re: Extension of date to make
recommendation to Council
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the deadline for interested parties
to provide written comments on the Sandy Point Road Planning Study and the
Statement of Professional Opinion's Concept Plan, be extended to September 24
2010.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Titus,
McGuire, Sullivan and Mott voting nay.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood concernant le report de la date aux
fins de recommandations au conseil
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la date d'echeance relative a la
presentation de commentaires ecrits sur I'etude de planification portant sur le chemin
Sandy Point et le plan conceptuel de la declaration d'opinion professionnelle par le
Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood soit prolongee jusqu'au 24 septembre 2010.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que la date d'echeance relative a la
presentation de commentaires ecrits sur I'etude de planification portant sur le chemin
Sandy Point et le plan conceptuel de la declaration d'opinion professionnelle par les
parties interessees soit prolongee jusqu'au 24 septembre 2010.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Titus,
McGuire, Sullivan et Mott votent 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
15.1 Hospice Greater Saint John: Request for Assistance
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager direct staff to
install a fire hydrant on Chapel Street as requested by Hospice Greater Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Hospice Greater Saint John Demande d'aide
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general ordonne au
personnel d'installer une borne fontaine sur la rue Chapel, a la demande d'Hospice
Greater Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.2 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g) Friends of Rockwood Park letters and Petition
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter and petition from the
Friends of Rockwood Park, and the letters from citizens, respecting Rockwood Park and
Sandy Point Road appearing in the August 30, 2010 Council agenda as item 15.2
(a,b,c,d,e,f,g) be received by Council for information, and further, that said documents be
submitted to the Planning Department as part of Sandy Point Road Planning Study's
public consultation opportunity.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.2a), b), c), d), e), f), g) Lettre et petition regues du groupe Friends of Rockwood
Park
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre et la petition du groupe
Friends of Rockwood Park ainsi que les lettres des citoyens concernant le parc
Rockwood et le chemin Sandy Point figurant a I'ordre du jour de la seance du
30 aoCit 2010 du conseil comme le point 15.2a), b), c), d), e), f), g) soit acceptees a titre
informatif par le conseil et, qu'en outre, lesdits documents soient presentes au service
d'urbanisme dans le cadre de la consultation publique sur I'etude de planification portant
sur le chemin Sandy Point.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
have the playground equipment at the Glen Road Playground replaced by the end of
September, 2010.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
remplacer le materiel pour terrains de jeux du terrain de jeu du chemin Glen d'ici la fin de
septembre 2010.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Adjournment
The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
16. Levee de la seance
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Le maire suppleant declare que la seance est levee.
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Mayor /maire
Assistant Common Clerk /greffier communal adjoint