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2010-09-27_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 6:45 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; Cy Thompson, Police Inspector; B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk. SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 A 18 H 45 Sont presents Ivan Court, maire 1. Call To Order Prayer le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; Cy Thompson, inspecteur de police; B. Morrison, commissaire des Services des loisirs; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere 2. Approval of Minutes 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 95 -522 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 and et La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Snook recite la priere d'ouverture. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on August 30, 2010 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 30 aoCit 2010 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -523 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with the addition of items 13.5 Rockwood Park Advisory Board: Recommendations to Council Respecting the Sandy Point Rd Study and 13.6 Committee of the Whole: M. Totten v. City of Saint John, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 13.5 Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood Recommandations au conseil concernant l'etude portant sur le chemin Sandy Point et 13.6 Comite plenier M. Totten c. The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the E. Teed letter dated September 22, 2010 regarding Development of High Rise Buildings in Saint John be received for information. 5.2 That the S. Cyr letter dated September 20, 2010 regarding Bilingual Service be referred to the Police Commission. 5.3 That the letter from the Milford Community Involvement Committee regarding the expansion of Lou Murphy Park be referred to the City Manager. 5.4 That the E. Teed letter dated September 8, 2010 regarding Use of Handheld Cell Phones While Driving be received for information. 5.5 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -322: Public Information Session Westmorland Road (Westmorland Mall to Kervin Road) Roadway Improvements be received for information. 5.6 That as recommended by the Commissioner of Finance in the submitted report Request for Approval of Expenditure above Quoted Price, Common Council approve the payment to Jamac Painting and Sandblasting Ltd in the amount of $11,000 plus HST for additional costs related to the Repair and Painting of Harbour Passage Steel Structures. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Loch Lomond Community Centre (HOPE Centre), the City enter into a License Agreement with the Regional Health Authority B for that portion of the second floor of the H.O.P.E. Centre shaded pink on Schedule A of the License Agreement submitted with said report, for a two year term upon the terms and conditions outlined in the said License Agreement, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the License Agreement. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 317: Assent for Municipal Services Easement 65 Glengarry Drive, The City of Saint John assent to a Municipal Services Easement in and through the portion of PID number 307850 as detailed on the submitted Tentative Plan titled "Evelyn Jean Speight and City of Saint John Subdivision, Glengarry Drive, Forest Hills, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 318: Proposed Public Hearing Date 85 Whitebone Way, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of Greenstar Recycling Ltd. (85 Whitebone 95 -524 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 Way) for Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.10 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -326: Contract No. 2009 -11: Ocean Westway Water Transmission Main, be received for information. 5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 328: Highway Usage Permit Lou Murphy Overpass Dever Road Water Transmission (Stimulus) Project, Common Council approve the Highway Usage Permit (HUP) agreement with the Province of New Brunswick, Minister of Transportation, for the water main installation on the Lou Murphy Bridge (Greenhead Road), and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the HUP document. 5.12 Refer to item 14.1. 5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 316: Carpenter Place Wastewater Pumping Station Solids Screening Equipment Upgrades, Contract Number 2010 -17: Carpenter Place Wastewater Pumping Station Solids Screening Equipment Upgrades, be awarded to the tenderer, Walcott Machining and Fabrication Ltd., at the tendered price of $204,717.58 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 327: Saint John Trade Convention Centre, Common Council approve the redirection of capital in an amount not to exceed $60,000 plus HST from the Facility Management Capital Budget to offset the additional Trade Convention Centre renovation design fees and reimbursable expenses. 5.15 Refer to Item 14.2. 5.16 That the River Road Community Alliance letter dated September 10, 2010, requesting to present to Council, be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 329: License Agreements with Hargo Jet Boat Tour Inc. Fallsview Park and Red School House, The City of Saint John grant a five (5) month License to Hargo Jet Boat Tours Inc. for the 2010 season for the use of the "Red School House" off Water Street; and a six (6) month license agreement for the use of a portion of Fallsview Park for the Jet Boat operation, under the terms and conditions as contained in the License agreements submitted with said report; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the License agreements. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of item 5.12 Construction Management Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades and item 5.15 Sprinkler System Inspection Testing and Maintenance Services City Facilities, which have been identified for debate, be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 5.1 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 22 septembre 2010 concernant I'amenagement d'immeubles de grande hauteur a Saint John soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.2 Que la lettre de S. Cyr datee du 20 septembre 2010 concernant le service bilingue soit transmise au Bureau des commissaires de police. 5.3 Que la lettre du Comite de participation communautaire de Milford concernant I'agrandissement du parc Lou Murphy soit transmise au directeur general. 5.4 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 8 septembre 2010 concernant ('utilisation des telephones cellulaires portatifs en conduisant soit acceptee a titre informatif. 95 -525 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 5.5 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -322: Seance d'information publique visant /a refection de /a chaussee du chemin Westmorland (du centre commercial Westmorland au chemin Kervin) soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le commissaire aux finances dans le rapport soumis intitule Demande d'approbation des depenses superieures au prix propose, le conseil communal approuve le paiement de la somme de 11 000 TVH en sus, a Jamac Painting and Sandblasting Ltd. pour les coCits additionnels lies a la reparation et a la peinture des structures d'acier du passage du port. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule Centre communautaire Loch Lomond (centre HOPE), la municipalite conclue un contrat de licence avec la regie regionale de la sante B pour la partie du deuxieme etage du centre HOPE qui est de couleur rose nuancee a I'annexe A du contrat de licence presente avec ledit rapport, pour une duree de deux ans selon les conditions enoncees dans ledit contrat, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer le contrat de licence. 5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -317 Approbation de /a servitude aux fins de services municipaux visant le 65, promenade Glengarry, The City of Saint John autorise une servitude de services municipaux associee a la parcelle de terrain portant le NID 307850, comme le montre le plan provisoire 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 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -318 Date proposee pour la tenue d'une audience publique concernant le 85, voie Whitebone, le conseil communal fixe la date de ('audience publique relative a la demande de rezonage de Greenstar Recycling Ltd. (85, voie Whitebone) au lundi 25 octobre 2010, a 19 h, dans Ia saile du conseil, et qu'iI transmette Ia demande au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. 5.10 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -326: Contrat n 2009 -11 concernant la conduite d'eau principale de la voie Ouest Ocean soit accepte a titre informatif. 5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -328 Permis d'utilisation de l'autoroute Passage superieur Lou Murphy projet de conduite d'eau principale du chemin Dever (stimulation), le conseil communal approuve la convention relative au permis d'utilisation de ('autoroute conclue avec le ministre des Transports de la province du Nouveau Brunswick, pour ('installation de la conduite d'eau principale sur le pont Lou Murphy (chemin Greenhead), et qu'il autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer la convention relative au permis d'utilisation de ('autoroute. 5.12 Voir le point 14.1. 5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -316: Modernisation du materiel d'inspection des solides du poste de pompage des eaux usees de la place Carpenter, le contrat n° 2010 -17 relatif a la modernisation du materiel d'inspection des solides du poste de pompage des eaux usees de la place Carpenter soit accorde au soumissionnaire Walcott Machining and Fabrication Ltd., au prix offert de 204 717,58 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. 5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -327: Saint John Trade Convention Centre, le conseil communal approuve le reacheminement des fonds, jusqu'a concurrence de 60 000 TVH en sus, provenant du budget d'immobilisations de la gestion des installations afin de compenser les frais remboursables et supplementaires lies a la conception de la renovation du Trade Convention Centre. 5.15 Voir le point 14.2. 95 -526 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 5.16 Que la lettre de la River Road Community Alliance Inc., datee du 10 septembre 2010, visant a faire une presentation devant le conseil soit transmise a la greffiere communale aux fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour. 5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -329: Contrats de licence conclus avec Excursions Nautiques Hargo Inc., le parc Fallsview et /a Little Red School House, The City of Saint John accorde un permis de cinq (5) mois a Excursions Nautiques Hargo Inc. pendant la saison 2010 pour ('utilisation de la Little Red School House donnant sur la rue Water et conclue un contrat de licence de six (6) mois pour ('utilisation dune partie du parc Fallsview aux fins d'exploitation des bateaux a propulsion hydraulique, selon les conditions contenues dans les contrats de licence presentes avec ledit rapport, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les contrats de licence. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que les recommandations formulees pour chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion des points 5.12 Gestion de /a construction relativement a /a modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de /a place Peel et 5.15 Services d'essai et de maintien pour inspecter le systeme de gicleurs Installations de /a Ville, qui ont ete selectionnes aux fins de discussion, soient adoptees. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Mental Illness Awareness Week October 3 9, 2010 The Mayor proclaimed October 3 -9, 2010 as Mental Illness Awareness Week. 7.2 In Motion City Wednesday October 6, 2010 The Mayor Proclaimed that on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 the City of Saint John will celebrate being named an "In Motion" city. 7.3 Fire Prevention Week October 3 9, 2010 The Mayor proclaimed the week of October 3 to October 9 t 2010 as Fire Prevention Week. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales du 3 au 9 octobre 2010 Le maire declare que la semaine du 3 au 9 octobre 2010 est la Semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales. 7.2 Saint John en mouvement le mercredi 6 octobre 2010 Le maire declare que le mercredi 6 octobre 2010, The City of Saint John celebrera le fait d'etre designee une ville en mouvement 7.3 Semaine de prevention des incendies du 3 au 9 octobre 2010 Le maire declare que la semaine du 3 au 9 octobre 2010 est la Semaine de prevention des incendies. 95 -527 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a,b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By -Law Amendments 231 1 /2 Milford Road 9.1(c) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Municipal Plan and Rezoning Amendments The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Rezoning amendments of a parcel of land located at 231 '/2 Milford Road having an area of approximately 15 hectares, also identified as being PID numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from Low Density Residential to Open Space classification and by rezoning the same parcel from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial and "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park to permit a public park as requested by The City of Saint John, with no written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its September 21, 2010 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval as set out in the staff recommendation, to rezone a parcel of land located at 231 '/2 Milford Road as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the rezoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning with Susan Harris, representing Brunswick Pipelines and Ken Palmer, member of the Milford Community Involvement Committee each stating that they were in agreement with the staff report and recommendations. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law" amending Schedule 2 -A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 15 hectares, located at 231% Milford Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from Low Density Residential to Open Space classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law." On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan ByLaw" amending Schedule 2 -A, the Future Land Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 15 hectares, located at 231% Milford Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from Low Density Residential to Open Space classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law." On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan 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 with an area of approximately 15 hectares, located at 231% Milford Road, also identified as PID numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial and "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park, 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 McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan 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 with an area of approximately 15 hectares, located at 231% Milford Road, also identified as PID numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial and "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "P" Park, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -528 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John." 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1a), b) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 231 chemin Milford 9.1c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant les modifications relatives au plan municipal et au rezonage La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal et du zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 231%, chemin Milford dune superficie d'environ 15 hectares et portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces fibres, en vue du rezonage de la meme parcelle pour la faire passer de zone d'industrie lourde 1 -2 et de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone de parc P afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un parc public, a la demande de The City of Saint John, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete regue a cet egard. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 21 septembre 2010, a laquelle le Comite a resolu de recommander 1'adoption de la proposition, comme le souligne la recommendation du personnel, voulant que le conseil communal procede au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain susmentionnee situee au 231%, chemin Milford. Le maire invite le public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Susan Harris, representant la societe Brunswick Pipeline, et Ken Palmer, membre du Comite de participation communautaire de Milford, indiquent tous les deux qu'ils sont en accord avec le rapport et la recommendation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, a 1'annexe 2 -A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, la classification dune parcelle de terrain situee au 231%, chemin Milford, dune superficie d'environ 15 hectares et portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces fibres, 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 relatif au plan municipal 95 -529 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, a 1'annexe 2 -A du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, Ia classification dune parcelle de terrain situee au 231%, chemin Milford, dune superficie d'environ 15 hectares et portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662, pour Ia faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces fibres, fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan 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 situee au 231 chemin Milford, dune superficie approximative de 15 hectares et portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie lourde 1 -2 et de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 »a zone de parc P 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 McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'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 situee au 231 chemin Milford, dune superficie approximative de 15 hectares et portant les NID 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 et 55049662, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie lourde 1 -2 et de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 »a zone de parc P fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 134 Sydney Street 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Rezoning The 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 with an area of approximately 1170 square metres, located at 134 Sydney Street, also identified as PID number 00005371, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its September 21, 2010 meeting at which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the rezoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED the proposed zoning by -law amendment for 134 Sydney Street be tabled pending input from the Preservation Review Board. The Commissioner of Planning and Development stated the subject property was recently before the Preservation Review Board to deal with the land use plan that is being proposed, noting that the Board issued a permit for the construction of exterior stairs on the building. The City Solicitor stated that the opportunity for an association, group or corporation to make representation to the Council is during the public hearing, noting that it would be inappropriate for Council to hear from the Preservation Review Board subsequent to the public hearing. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan and Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Sullivan 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 with an area of approximately 1170 square metres, located at 134 Sydney Street, also identified as PID number 00005371, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -530 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 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 Sullivan 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 with an area of approximately 1170 square metres, located at 134 Sydney Street, also identified as PID number 00005371, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill, 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." 9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 134, rue Sydney 9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage La greffiere communale 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 procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 1 170 metres carres situee au 134, rue Sydney et portant le NID00005371, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF et qu'aucune objection 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 21 septembre 2010, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la demande de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 134, rue Sydney, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus. Le maire invite le public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. 95 -531 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase RESOLU que le projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 134, rue Sydney soit reporte jusqu'a ce qu'on re9oive les commentaires du Comite de revision sur Ia conservation. Le commissaire du service Urbanisme et developpement indique que le Comite de revision sur la conservation a ete saisi recemment de la propriete en question afin de prendre des mesures a regard du plan d'utilisation des terres propose et souligne que le Comite a emis un permis pour la construction d'escaliers exterieurs sur le batiment. L'avocat municipal declare que c'est au cours de ('audience publique que les associations, les groupes ou les societes ont ('occasion de faire des demarches aupres du conseil et qu'il serait inapproprie pour le conseil d'entendre les commentaires du Comite de revision sur la conservation a la suite de ('audience publique. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant ainsi que les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus votent contre Ia proposition. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 134, rue Sydney, dune superficie approximative de 1 170 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00005371, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF 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 Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 134, rue Sydney, dune superficie approximative de 1 170 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00005371, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire RM -IF 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 9.3(a) Proposed Section 39 Amendment 75 Carleton Street 9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Section 39 Conditions The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Section 39 Amendment amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the February 16, 2009 rezoning of the property located at 75 Carleton Street, also identified as PID numbers 00037689 and 55196778, to permit the construction of a multi- storey parking garage in conjunction with the Peel Plaza development with no written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its September 21, 2010 95 -532 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 meeting at which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with The Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services, appearing on behalf of the Saint John Parking Commission, the applicant, stating that both he and the Parking Commission are in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. Responding to a question regarding traffic in the area of the proposed parking garage, Mr. Edwards stated that should Council approve the construction of the parking garage it is his belief that all of the necessary changes will be in place to allow traffic to move fairly easily during peak hours. Councillor Titus called a point of order in response to a Council member's suggestion that other Councillors were in a conflict of interest in relation to the parking garage and the Peel Plaza project due to their employment status with the Provincial Civil service. The Mayor stated that none of the Council members are in a conflict of interest. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the February 16, 2009 rezoning of the property located at 75 Carleton Street, also identified as PID numbers 00037689 and 55196778, to permit the construction of a multi- storey parking garage in conjunction with the Peel Plaza development. 9.3a) Projet de modification conformement aux conditions imposees par ('article 39 visant le 75, rue Carleton 9.3b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant les conditions imposees par ('article 39 La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en ce qui a trait a la modification proposee en vertu de ('article 39, modifiant les conditions imposees le 16 fevrier 2009 relativement au rezonage de la propriete situee au 75, rue Carleton, inscrite sous les NID 00037689 et 55196778, afin de permettre la construction d'un garage de stationnement a plusieurs etages dans le cadre de I'amenagement de la place Peel, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete regue a cet egard. Un examen a egalement ete effectue concernant un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui a fait ('objet d'un examen lors de la seance du 21 septembre 2010 au cours de laquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander la modification des conditions en vigueur a I'heure actuelle en vertu de ('article 39. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quanta la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quanta la modification proposee. Le commissaire des Services d'inspection et des batiments, au nom de la Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John, la requerante, indique que lui et la Commission sont d'accord avec la recommandation et le rapport du personnel. Repondant a une question concernant la circulation dans le secteur du garage de stationnement propose, M. Edwards indique que si le conseil approuvait la construction du garage de stationnement, it est d'avis que tous les changements necessaires seront en place pour permettre le mouvement assez facile des deplacements routiers pendant les heures de pointe. Le conseiller Titus formule une objection en reponse a une suggestion d'un membre du conseil selon laquelle d'autres conseillers sont en conflit d'interets par rapport au garage de stationnement dans le cadre du projet d'amenagement de la place Peel en raison de leurs etats de service au sein de la fonction publique provinciale. Le maire declare qu'aucun des membres du conseil n'est en conflit d'interets. 95 -533 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal procede a la modification des conditions imposees par ('article 39 le 16 fevrier 2009 relativement au rezonage de la propriete situee au 75, rue Carleton, inscrite sous les NID 00037689 et 55196778, afin de permettre la construction d'un garage de stationnement a plusieurs etages dans le cadre de I'amenagement de la place Peel. 8. Delegations /Presentations 8.1 Healthy Eating Physical Activity Coalition of New Brunswick Referring to a submitted report, Kathy Orser, Healthy Eating Physical Activity Coalition of New Brunswick (HEPAC) Wellness Coordinator, updated Council with respect to HEPAC and its work with various agencies and communities. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Coalition pour une saine alimentation et I'activite physique au Nouveau Brunswick Se reportant a un rapport depose anterieurement, Kathy Orser, coordonnatrice du mieux -titre de la Coalition pour une saine alimentation et I'activite physique au Nouveau Brunswick (CSAAP) informe le conseil de la CSAAP et de son travail aupres de divers organismes et collectivites. (Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting) 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1(a)Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 182 Golden Grove Road 10.1(b) Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -155, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2460 square metres, located at 182 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID number 55101927, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "TH" Townhouse, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -155, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the rezoning of the property at 182 Golden Grove Road be subject to the following conditions: a) The proponent of the development shall landscape all disturbed areas of the subject site in accordance with a detailed landscaping plan, to be prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer. The required plan shall be attached to the application for building permit for the development. b) All work shown on the approved landscaping plan must be completed no later than one year following the issuance of the required building permit for the development. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -155, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2460 square metres, located at 182 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID number 55101927, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "TH" Townhouse, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -155, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John." (Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.) 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 182, chemin Golden Grove 10.1b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 155 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 182, chemin Golden Grove, dune superficie approximative de 2 460 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 55101927, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone de maisons en rangee TH fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -534 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -155 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le rezonage de la propriete situee au 182, chemin Golden Grove, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes a) Le promoteur de I'amenagement doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de ('emplacement conformement au plan paysager detaille devant etre prepare par le promoteur et sujet a ('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement. Le plan requis doit etre joint a la demande de permis de construire relative au projet d'amenagement. b) Tout le travail indique sur le plan paysager approuve doit etre effectue au plus tard un an apres ('emission du permis de construire necessaire dans le cadre de I'amenagement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 155 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 182, chemin Golden Grove, dune superficie approximative de 2 460 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 55101927, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a zone de maisons en range TH fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -155 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 95 -535 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 10.2(a)Third Reading Zoning ByLaw Amendment 61 Bayside Drive 10.2(b)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -156, A Law to Amend the Zoning ByLaw of the City of Saint John," adding "special zones SZ -27" to the list of zones in Section 30(1) and "special zone #27 (SZ -27) as Section 740(27), by rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square metres, located at 61 Bayside Drive, also identified as being PID number 00319996, from "B -1" Local Business to "SZ -27" Special Zone #27, be read. voting nay. voting nay. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -156, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the development and use of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square meters, located at 61 Bayside Drive, also identified as being PID number 00319996, be subject to the following conditions: a) That the parking area be paved; and b) That the property owner make an effort to secure an access agreement with the Province. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -156, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John," adding "special zones SZ -27" to the list of zones in Section 30(1) and "special zone #27 (SZ -27) as Section 740(27), by rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square metres, located at 61 Bayside Drive, also identified as being PID number 00319996, from "B -1" Local Business to "SZ -27" Special Zone #27, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -156, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John." (Councillor Farren re- entered the meeting) 10.2a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 61, promenade Bayside 10.2b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 156 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John visant le rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 690 metres carres situee au 61, promenade Bayside, inscrite sous le NID 00319996, en ajoutant zone speciale SZ -27 a Ia liste des zones dressee au paragraphe 30(1) et zone speciale n° 27 (SZ -27) sous le paragraphe 740(27) afin de faire passer Ia classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale locale B -1 a zone speciale n° 27 SZ -27 fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -156 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est Iu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU qu'en vertu de ('article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ de 690 metres carres situee au 61, promenade Bayside et portant le NID 00319996, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes a) L'aire de stationnement doit etre asphaltee. b) Le proprietaire de la propriete doit faire un effort pour obtenir une entente relative a I'acces avec le gouvernement provincial. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 156 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John visant le rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 690 metres carres situee au 61, promenade Bayside, inscrite sous le NID 00319996, en ajoutant zone speciale SZ -27 a la liste des zones dressee au paragraphe 30(1) et zone speciale n° 27 (SZ -27) sous le paragraphe 740(27) afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone commerciale locale B -1 a zone speciale n° 27 SZ -27 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 vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -156 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John (Le conseiller Farren se joint de nouveau a la seance.) 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Drainage and Sewer Projects (Councillor Farren) 95 -536 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that, in order to allow environmental approval and project design work to begin as soon as possible, the City Manager submit a report with recommendation(s) at the next meeting of Council, for early approval of priority drainage and sewer projects as recommended in the various drainage basin studies. 11. 11.1 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Interventions des membres du conseil Projets de reseau d'egout et de drainage (conseiller Farren) Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins RESOLU qu'afin de permettre I'autorisation environnementale ainsi que le debut des travaux de conception du projet dans les plus brefs delais, le directeur general doit presenter un rapport formulant une ou des recommandations lors de la prochaine seance du conseil aux fins d'approbation hative des projets prioritaires de reseau d'egout et de drainage, comme le recommandent les diverses etudes consacrees au bassin versant. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -537 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 11.2 Cherry Brook Zoo's Inclusion in the Regional Facilities Commission (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Sullivan entitled Cherry Brook Zoo's Inclusion in the Regional Facilities Commission, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Inclusion du zoo Cherry Brook a la Commission regionale des installations (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Sullivan intitulee Inclusion du zoo Cherry Brook a la Commission regionale des installations soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.3 Request to Address Committee of the Whole in Closed Session Respecting a Land Matter on Sandy Point Road (Councillor Higgins) On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Councillor Higgins' request to address the Committee of the Whole with respect to a land matter on Sandy Point Road, be scheduled for the Committee of the Whole closed session meeting of October 13, 2010. Question being taken, the motion was carried Councillors McGuire and Titus voting nay. 11.3 Demande visant a se presenter devant le comite plenier en seance privee concernant une question relative aux biens -fonds du chemin Sandy Point (conseillere Higgins) Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la demande de la conseillere Higgins visant a se presenter devant le comite plenier concernant une question relative aux biens -fonds du chemin Sandy Point soit inscrite a I'ordre du jour de la seance a huis clos du 13 octobre 2010 du comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 12.1 City Manager: Pension Benefits Act Reforms On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Pension Benefits Act Reforms, Common Council petition the Province of New Brunswick to initiate the regulatory changes to the Pension Benefits Act Regulations as set out in the submitted Schedule B. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Directeur general Reforme de la Loi sur les prestations de pension Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport presente intitule Reforme de /a Loi sur les prestations de pension, le conseil communal demande au gouvernement du Nouveau Brunswick d'amorcer les changements reglementaires aux reglements pris en vertu de la Loi sur les prestations de pension, tels qu'ils sont etablis a I'annexe B soumise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 City Manager: Safe Clean Drinking Water Program Towards Securing the Required Funding Agreement On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -314: Safe Clean Drinking Water Program, Common Council ask its Water Committee to convene at the earliest opportunity following the September 27th provincial election, to chart a future direction on a funding agreement for the Safe Clean Drinking Water Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Directeur general Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de l'eau potable en vue de conclure I'accord de financement requis 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 -314 Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de l'eau potable, le conseil communal demande a son comite compose des membres de Saint John Water de se reunir dans les meilleurs delais apres la tenue des elections provinciales du 27 septembre afin d'etablir ('orientation future de ('accord de financement concernant le Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de l'eau potable. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 City Manager: Safe Clean Drinking Water Program Treatment Site and Other Preliminary Work On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -315: Safe Clean Drinking Water Program Treatment Site and Other Preliminary Work, Common Council: 1) Approve adjustment of the 2010 Capital Program by deleting the $70,000 Infrastructure Renewal Water project (Lancaster Ave and Main St W) and adding a $70,000 Safe, Clean Drinking Water project (Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Measures); and 2) Notwithstanding the City's procurement policy for professional services, authorize the engagement of Hargrave Company to provide professional engineering services related to the Safe Clean Drinking Water Program up to a maximum of $125,000 over 2010 and 2011, and authorize the Mayor and the Common Clerk to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -538 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 95 -539 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 12.3 Directeur general Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de I'eau potable Traitement de site et autre travail preliminaire 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 -315 Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de I'eau potable Traitement de site et autre travail preliminaire, le conseil communal 1) approuve le rajustement du programme d'immobilisations en supprimant le projet de renouvellement de ('infrastructure pour les services d'aqueduc de 70 000 (avenue Lancaster et rue Main Ouest) et en ajoutant le projet sur Ia salubrite et proprete de ('eau potable de 70 000 (avant projet sommaire et mesures de protection de I'environnement); 2) autorise I'embauche de Hargrave Company pour fournir des services d'ingenierie professionnels Ties au Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de ('eau potable, jusqu'a concurrence de 125 000 au cours de 2010 et 2011, nonobstant Ia politique d'approvisionnement elaboree par Ia Ville relativement au recours a des services professionnels, et autorise le maire et Ia greffiere communale a signer Ia documentation exigee a cet egard. voting nay. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.4 City Manager: Presentation by PPP Canada Safe Clean Drinking Water Program On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -313: Presentation by PPP Canada Safe Clean Drinking Water Program, Common Council schedule a presentation by PPP Canada at its meeting of October 12th, 2010, with a Q &A session, concerning the City's preliminary P3 funding submission related to the Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 12.4 Directeur general Presentation de PPP Canada relative au Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de ('eau potable Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -313 Presentation de PPP Canada relative au Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de ('eau potable, le conseil communal prevoie la presentation de PPP Canada pendant la tenue de sa seance du 12 octobre 2010, comportant une periode de questions, concernant la presentation de la Ville sur le financement preliminaire en PPP lie au Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de ('eau potable. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 12.5 City Manager: Brentwood Drainage Basin Storm Sewer Improvements On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -320: Engineering Design and Construction Management: Brentwood Drainage Basin Storm Sewer Improvements, the proposal from CBCL Limited for engineering design and construction management services for the Brentwood Drainage Basin Storm Sewer Improvements project be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -540 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 12.5 Directeur general Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant de Brentwood Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -320: Conception technique et gestion de construction Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant de Brentwood, la proposition presentee par CBCL Limited relative aux services de conception technique et de gestion de construction dans le cadre du projet de modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant de Brentwood soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation pertinente a cet egard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.6 City Manager: Honeysuckle Drive Relief Storm Sewer On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -325: Engagement of Engineering Consultant Honeysuckle Drive Relief Storm Sewer, and notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for engagement of professional services, Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of CBCL Limited for design and construction management services for the relief storm sewer on Honeysuckle Drive. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.6 Directeur general Egout pluvial de secours de la promenade Honeysuckle Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -325 Embauche d'un ingenieur- conseil Egout pluvial de secours de /a promenade Honeysuckle, le conseil communal, nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la Ville relativement au recours a des services professionnels, autorise le personnel a entreprendre des negociations avec CBCL Limited pour fournir des services de gestion de la conception et de la construction ayant trait a I'egout pluvial de secours de la promenade Honeysuckle. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.7 City Manager: PALS Partnership with Lorne Middle School On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 PALS Partnership with Lorne Middle School, Common Council continue its support for the PALS Partnership with Lorne Middle School in the Old North End. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.7 Directeur general Partenariat PALS avec I'ecole intermediaire Lorne Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 Partenariat PALS avec l'eco/e intermediaire Lorne, le conseil communal continue a soutenir le partenariat PALS avec I'ecole intermediaire Lorne du vieux quartier nord. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -541 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 12.8 City Manager: Provincially Regionally Designated Highways Proposed 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program (2011 -2015) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -319: Provincially /Regionally Designated Highways Proposed 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program (2011- 2015), Common Council: 1) Adopt the submitted Provincially Designated Highways 5 -Year Capital Improvements Program for the years 2011 -2015; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to submit the proposed Program to the Minister, with copies to the Director of Design and the District Engineer for the New Brunswick Department of Transportation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting) 12.8 Directeur general Programme quinquennal d'amelioration des immobilisations relatif aux routes provinciales et regionales designees (2011 a 2015) 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 -319 Programme quinquennal d'amelioration des immobilisations relatif aux routes provinciales et regionales designees (2011 a 2015), le conseil communal 1) adopte le programme quinquennal d'amelioration des immobilisations relatif aux routes provinciales designees pour les annees 2011 a 2015 qui a ete presente; 2) autorise le maire a presenter le programme propose susmentionne au ministre, avec copies au directeur de la conception eta I'ingenieur de district du ministere des Transports du Nouveau Brunswick. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.) 12.9 City Manager: Glen Road Playground Equipment On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010: Glen Road Playground Equipment: a) Staff engage with the community members to ensure their views are considered when developing the scope and details of the playground equipment; b) Tender documents be developed and issued out for competitive bid; c) Once bids have been received and evaluated staff provide a recommendation for moving ahead with this project, with a target timeline of completion in the spring of 2011. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole recommendation respecting the performance review for the Commissioner of Finance be placed on Council's September 27, 2010 agenda as item 13.0. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -542 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 12.9 Directeur general Materiel du terrain de jeu du chemin Glen Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010: Materiel du terrain de jeu du chemin Glen a) le personnel discute avec les membres de la collectivite afin de veiller a ce que I'on tienne compte de leurs opinions lors de ('elaboration des limites et des details du materiel du terrain de jeu; b) des dossiers d'appel d'offres soient elabores et distribues aux fins de soumission concurrentielle; c) le personnel formule une recommandation visant a alter de ('avant avec ce projet, dont I'achevement est prevu au printemps 2011, une fois les soumissions regues et evaluees. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la recommandation du comite plenier concernant ('evaluation du rendement du commissaire aux finances figure a I'ordre du jour de la seance du 27 septembre 2010 du conseil comme le point 13.0. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.0 Committee of the Whole: Performance Review for the Commissioner of Finance On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Finance has met expectations of Council and that his salary be moved from Group 9 step F on the 2008 City of Saint John Management Salary Grid effective September 27 2010. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.0 Comite plenier Evaluation du rendement du commissaire aux finances Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le commissaire aux finances a repondu aux attentes du conseil et que son salaire passe a ('echelon F du groupe 9 de la grille de remuneration des cadres de The City of Saint John de 2008, a compter du 27 septembre 2010. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.1 Saint John 225 Committee: Public Lecture With Karim Rashid Imperial Theatre Rental Agreement On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the Saint John 225 Committee, Common Council approve the submitted contract for rental services from the Imperial Theatre and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute said contract. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -543 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 13.1 Comite de Saint John 225: Expose public avec Karim Rashid /Contrat de location conclu avec le Theatre Imperial Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le Comite de Saint John 225, le conseil communal approuve le contrat de location soumis par le Theatre Imperial et autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer ledit contrat. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.2 Enterprise Saint John: Request to Present in Committee of the Whole On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the request from Enterprise Saint John to present in Committee of the Whole closed session be referred to the City Manager and the Common Clerk for scheduling. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Demande regue d'Enterprise Saint John visant a se presenter devant le comite plenier Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que la demande soumise par Enterprise Saint John visant a faire une presentation devant le comite plenier en seance privee soit transmise au directeur general eta la greffiere pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.3 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners: Saint John Police Force 2010 Operating Budget April YTD Financial Results On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Council receive for information the submitted April YTD Financial Results of the Saint John Police Force's 2010 Operating Budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.3 Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John Budget de fonctionnement de 2010 du Service de police de Saint John Bilan financier jusqu'au mois d'avril Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil accepte a titre informatif le bilan financierjusqu'au mois d'avril du budget de fonctionnement de 2010 presente par le Service de police de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.4 Planning Advisory Committee: Subdivision Application 182 Golden Grove Road On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that Common Council: a) Assent to the proposed subdivision of the site with respect to any required municipal services easements or public utility easements; b) Authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City Developer subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. Question being taken, the motion was carried. voting nay. voting nay. 95 -544 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 13.4 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Demande d'amenagement de Iotissement au 182, chemin Golden Grove Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le conseil communal a) approuve le Iotissement propose du site a regard de toute servitude exigee aux fins de services municipaux ou d'utilite publique; b) autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de Iotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris ('elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.5 Rockwood Park Advisory Board: Recommendations to Council Respecting the Sandy Point Rd Study On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the letter from the Rockwood Park Advisory Board dated September 24, 2010, with recommendations to Common Council respecting the Sandy Point Road Planning Study be referred to the City Manager for a report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.5 Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood Recommandations au conseil concernant ('etude portant sur le chemin Sandy Point Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que la lettre du Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood datee du 24 septembre 2010) comportant des recommandations au conseil concernant ('etude portant sur le chemin Sandy Point soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.6 Committee of the Whole: M. Totten v. City of Saint John On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that, and on advice of independent legal counsel, a payment of $145,000 be made to Mrs. Margaret Totten as a recovery in costs, interest and general damages as a full and final settlement of all claims as between The City of Saint John and Margaret Totten including but not restricted to her claim of discrimination under the New Brunswick Human Rights Act dated October 26 2007; such payment is also in exchange for an agreed comprehensive Release in favour of the City and an agreement, as in the Minutes of Settlement, to hold harmless and indemnify the City for any taxes arising with the Canada Revenue Agency from such settlement. Such payment is divided as between the City and its insurers with each contributing one half or $72,500 each to the settlement fund. And it is further Resolved that such payment to be made in accordance with Minutes of Settlement submitted to Common Council on September 27 2010, to be executed by the City of Saint John and Mrs. Totten and the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission and a comprehensive Release to be executed by Mrs. Totten in favour of the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that Council receive for the record The Minutes of Settlement in the matter of the Human Rights Complaint of Margaret Totten as submitted to Council on September 27, 2010; and further, that Council receive for the record the letter from Haynes Law dated September 24, 2010 entitled Margaret Totten v. City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 95 -545 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 13.6 Comite plenier M. Totten c. The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que, sur les conseils d'un conseiller juridique independent, un paiement de 145 000 soit verse a M Margaret Totten a titre de recouvrement de coCits, interets et dommages de droit et en reglement final et complet de toutes les revendications entre The City of Saint John et Margaret Totten, y compris notamment, mais non exclusivement, son allegation de discrimination en vertu de la Loi sur les droits de /a personne du Nouveau Brunswick datee du 26 octobre 2007; ce paiement est egalement fait en echange dune quittance globale convenue en faveur de la Ville et constitue une entente, comme it est mentionne dans le proces- verbal du reglement, en vue d'indemniser la Ville et de la degager de toute responsabilite aupres de I'Agence du Revenu du Canada en ce qui a trait a tout impot pouvant decouler d'un tel reglement. Ce paiement est divise entre Ia Ville et ses assureurs, chacun doit verser Ia moitie de Ia somme, soit 72 500 au fonds de reglement. 11 est de plus resolu qu'un tel paiement soit fait conformement au proces- verbal du reglement presente au conseil communal le 27 septembre 2010 afin qu'i1 soit signe par The City of Saint John, M Totten et Ia Commission des droits de Ia personne du Nouveau Brunswick, et qu'une quittance globale soit signee par M Totten en faveur de Ia Ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le conseil regoive aux fins du dossier le proces- verbal du reglement relatif a la plainte concernant les droits de la personne deposee par Margaret Totten, tel qu'il a ete presente au conseil le 27 septembre 2010, et que le conseil regoive aux fins du dossier la lettre de Haynes Law datee du 24 septembre 2010 et intitulee Margaret Totten c. The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14.1 Construction Management Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -321: Construction Management: Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades, the proposal from Stantec for engineering services (construction management) for Peel Plaza Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades, be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillor Higgins voting nay. 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 14.1 Gestion de la construction relativement a la modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de la place Peel Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -321 Gestion de /a construction relativement a /a modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de /a place Peel, la proposition presentee par Stantec relative aux services d'ingenierie (gestion de la construction) fournis dans le cadre de la modernisation de ('infrastructure municipale de la place Peel soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase et Ia conseillere Higgins votent contre Ia proposition. 14.2 Sprinkler System Inspection Testing and Maintenance Services City Facilities 95 -546 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 /LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2010 On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -324: Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services City Facilities, the proposal for the establishment of a supply agreement with a term of 3 years, to commence upon award by Council, for the provision of sprinkler system inspection, testing and maintenance services as submitted by Edwards Sprinkler at an annual estimated cost of $17,760.00, plus tax, be accepted, and further that a two (2) year extension, at the sole discretion of the City and upon mutual agreement with the vendor, be included. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 14.2 Services d'essai et de maintien pour inspecter le systeme de gicleurs Installations de la Ville Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -324 Services d'essai et de maintien pour inspecter le systeme de gicleurs Installations de /a Ville, la proposition presentee par Edwards Sprinkler ayant trait a I'etablissement d'un contrat dune duree de trois ans, a compter de Ia date d'attribution du contrat par le conseil, pour Ia fourniture de services d'essai et de maintien pour inspecter le systeme de gicleurs, au coCit estimatif annuel de 17 760 taxes en sus, soit acceptee, et qu'une option de prolongation de deux (2) ans, a Ia discretion exclusive de Ia Ville et apres accord mutuel avec le fournisseur, soit incluse. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 15. Mayor maire Common Clerk /greffiere communale