2010-10-12_Minutes--Procès-verbalPresent:
Ivan Court, Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL OCTOBER 12th, 2010 6:50 P.M.
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
and
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;
K. Clifford, District Fire Chief; 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 12 OCTOBRE 2010 A 18 H 50
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
1. Call To Order Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of September 13, 2010
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
et
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; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie de district;
ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier
communal adjoint.
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend Eric Phinney offered the opening
prayer.
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le reverend Eric Phinney recite la priere
d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 13 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 13 septembre 2010
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 13 septembre 2010 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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2.2 Minutes of September 27, 2010
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 27 2010 be approved.
3. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 27 septembre 2010
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 27 septembre 2010 soit approuve.
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 addition of items 9.3 Proposed Street Closing Fort Dufferin Rd; 13.8
Committee of the Whole: Designation of Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement
Proceedings; 13.9 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to
Committees; 13.10 Committee of the Whole: Acquisition of Easement 242 Kennebecasis
Dr.
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 reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants 9.3 Projet de fermeture du chemin
Fort Dufferin; 13.8 Comite plenier Affectation d'un commissaire adjoint aux procedures
de mise en application; 13.9 Comite plenier Recommandations de nominations pour
sieger aux comites; 13.10 Comite plenier Acquisition dune parcelle de terrain situee au
242, promenade Kennebecasis
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Higgins declared a conflict of interest with item 5.4.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Le conseiller Higgins declare qu'elle est en situation de conflit d'interets relativement au
point 5.4.
5.1 That the request of the Exhibition Association of the City County of Saint John
to present in Committee of the Whole Closed Session be referred to the Clerk to
schedule.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
344: Request to Present Revitalization of the North End Community Centre (NECC),
Common Council direct the Clerk to schedule a presentation with ADI Limited on
October 25th, 2010 concerning the Revitalization of the North End Community Centre.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
341: Contract 2010 -23: Crack Sealing 2010, Contract 2010 -23: Crack Sealing 2010, be
awarded to the low tenderer, 624091 Alberta Ltd. operating as R &N Maintenance, at the
tendered price of $42,827.00, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further
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that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
5.4 Refer to item 14.1.
5.5 That Common Council receive for information the submitted report M &C 2010-
342: Contract No. 2009 -11: Ocean Westway Water Transmission Main.
5.6 That Common Council receive for information the submitted report M &C 2010-
343: Contract 2009 -6: Rothesay Road (Route #100) Clairmont Street to Railroad
Overpass Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction Provincially
Designated Highways Improvement Program.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report VON
Contract: Seasonal Influenza Shots, The City of Saint John enter into the submitted
contract with the Victorian Order of Nurses Canada New Brunswick Branch Inc., to
administer the influenza vaccines to its Employees, and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to sign all related documents.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
332: Saint John Salvage Corps Fire Police Admission of New Member, Common
Council issue a warrant for the following new member: Scott Meyers.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
330: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project Acquisition of Crown Land Follow Up,
The City of Saint John acquire PID number 55208516 from the Province of New
Brunswick at the price of $2,838.00 HST upon the terms and conditions set out in the
June 7, 2010 resolution of Common Council and further that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
5.10 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -337: Pending Conveyance of "To Be
Closed" Portion of Fort Dufferin Road be received for information.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
336: Land Exchange between City and Counsel Corporation Fairville Boulevard,
The City of Saint John acquire from Counsel Fairville Limited and Counsel Lancaster
Limited those parcels of land, identified "Fairville Boulevard Public Street" on the
submitted tentative subdivision plan, "Counsel Lancaster Limited Subdivision" and that
the City convey to Counsel Fairville Limited lands designated PID number 55203020
subject to a 3.0 metre wide easement along the northeastern side of the said lands for
public utilities. Further, that The City of Saint John give to Bell Aliant Regional
Communications Inc. and The Power Commission of the City of Saint John a 3.0 metre
wide easement along the northeastern side of lands designated PID number 55203020
for public utilities upon such terms and conditions as are substantially set out in N.B.
Regulation 84- 217(5); and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all
required documents.
5.12 Refer to Item 14.2.
5.13 Refer to item 14.3.
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 items 5.4 Consulting
Engineering Agreements with Terrain Group Inc.; 5.12 YMCA Grant Funding Proposal
for Forrest Glen Community Centre; 5.13 Rockwood Park Phase 3 Design 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 demande soumise par Exhibition Association de la ville et du
comte de Saint John, visant a faire une presentation devant le comite plenier en seance
privee, soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation.
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5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -344 Demande de presentation Revitalisation du centre communautaire du
quartier nord, le conseil communal charge la greffiere de fixer la date dune presentation
avec ADI Limited, le 25 octobre 2010, au sujet de la revitalisation du centre
communautaire du quartier nord.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -341: Contrat n 2010 -23 relatif au calfeutrage des fissures pour 2010, le
contrat n° 2010 -23 relatif au calfeutrage des fissures pour 2010 soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins disant, 624091 Alberta Ltd. societe exploitee comme R &N
Maintenance, au prix offert de 42 827 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le
maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
5.4 Voir le point 14.1.
5.5 Que le conseil communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -342: Contrat n 2009 -11 concernant la conduite d'eau principale de /a voie
Ouest Ocean.
5.6 Que le conseil communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -343: Contrat n 2009 -6 concernant /a refection du reseau d'egouts pluvieux et
sanitaires sur le chemin Rothesay (route 100) (de /a rue Clairmont au passage superieur
du chemin de fer) dans le cadre du programme d'amelioration des routes municipales
designees.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Contrat conclu avec VON Vaccins contre /a grippe saisonniere, que The City of
Saint John conclue un contrat avec les Infirmieres de I'Ordre de Victoria du Canada,
section du Nouveau Brunswick, pour administrer le vaccin antigrippal a ses employes, et
que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents
connexes.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -332: Services de police, d'incendie et de corps de sauvetage de Saint John
Admission de nouveaux membres, le conseil communal accorde la procuration
necessaire au nouveau membre suivant Scott Meyers.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -330 Projet de refection du chemin Westfield Acquisition des biens -fonds de
la Couronne Suivi, The City of Saint John acquiere les biens -fonds inscrits sous le
NID 55208516, appartenant a la province du Nouveau Brunswick pour la somme de
2 838 TVH en sus, conformement aux conditions prevues dans la resolution prise le
7 juin 2010 par le conseil communal, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires.
5.10 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -337: Transfert en instance concernant
le trongon a fermer du chemin Fort Dufferin soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -336 Echange d'un terrain entre /a Ville et /a Counsel Corporation boulevard
Fairville, The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de Counsel Fairville Limited et Counsel
Lancaster Limited les parcelles de terrain, designe comme etant la rue publique
boulevard Fairville sur le plan de lotissement provisoire presente par I'entreprise
Counsel Lancaster Limited et que la ville cede a Counsel Fairville Limited les terrains
portant le NID 55203020, sous reserve dune servitude dune largeur de trois metres
longeant le cote nord -est desdits terrains aux fins d'utilite publique.
Et que The City of Saint John cede a Bell Aliant Communications regionales Inc. eta la
Commission d'energie de The City of Saint John, une servitude dune largeur de
trois metres longeant la cote nord -est des terrains portant le NID 55203020 aux fins
d'utilite publique, selon les conditions en grande partie enoncees dans le reglement
84- 217(5) du Nouveau Brunswick, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer les documents requis.
5.12 Voir le point 14.2.
5.13 Voir le point 14.3.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation precisee visant
chaque point a I'ordre du jour, respectivement, a ('exception des points 5.4 Consultation
de Ia convention relative aux services d'ingenierie conclue avec Terrain Group Inc.; 5.12
Proposition de subventions du YMCA pour le centre communautaire Forest Glen;
5.13 Phase 3 de Ia conception du parc Rockwood, qui 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 Waste Reduction Week October 18 -24, 2010
The Mayor proclaimed the week of October 18 to 24 2010 to be Waste
Reduction Week in the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine canadienne de reduction des dechets, du 18 au 24 octobre 2010
Le maire declare la semaine du 18 au 24 octobre 2010 Semaine canadienne de
reduction des dechets dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Conservation Council of New Brunswick: Presentation on Pesticides
Referring to a submitted presentation, Sharon Flatt of the Conservation Council
New Brunswick (CCNB) Saint John Chapter, outlined the adverse effects of pesticides
on the public.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Conseil de la conservation du Nouveau Brunswick Presentation sur les
pesticides
Mentionnant la presentation soumise, Sharon Flatt du Conseil de la conservation du
Nouveau Brunswick, section de Saint John, indique les effets nocifs des pesticides sur
le public.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 582 -584 Green Head Rd
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 1300 square metres, located at 582 -584 Green
Head Road, also identified as PID numbers 00406983 and 00406868, from "R -2" One
and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential 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 October 5 2010 meeting
at which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
582 -584 Green Head Road as described above with Section 39 conditions.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with
Serge Ethier, the applicant, indicating he was in agreement with the Planning Advisory
Committee recommendation, but not the staff report.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
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 1300 square metres, located at 582 -584 Green Head Road, also
identified as PID numbers 00406983 and 00406868, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, 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 Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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 1300 square metres, located at 582 -584 Green Head Road, also
identified as PID numbers 00406983 and 00406868, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 582 -584,
chemin Green Head
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 1 300 metres carres situee
au 582 -584, chemin Green Head et portant les NID 00406983 et 00406868, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre logements R -4 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
5 octobre 2010, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de
la parcelle de terrain situee au 582 -584, chemin Green Head, telle qu'elle est decrite
ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Serge
Ethier, le requerant, indique qu'il appuie les recommandations du Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme, mais pas le rapport du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'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 aux
582 -584, chemin Green Head, dune superficie approximative de 1 300 metres carres,
inscrite sous les NID 00406983 et 00406868, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle
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habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de
quatre logements R -4 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 Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe A plan de zonage
de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee aux
582 -584, chemin Green Head, dune superficie approximative de 1 300 metres carres,
inscrite sous les NID 00406983 et 00406868, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de
quatre logements R -4 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 180 -182 Millidge Ave
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 530 square metres, located at 180 -182 Millidge
Avenue, also identified as PID number 00042457, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential 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 October 5 2010 meeting
at which time the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
180 -182 Millidge Avenue as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with
Lorraine Linton, the applicant, indicating that she was in agreement with the staff report
and recommendation.
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 530 square metres, located at 180 -182 Millidge Avenue, also identified as
PID number 00042457, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family
Residential, 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 Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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 530 square metres, located at 180 -182 Millidge Avenue, also identified as
PID number 00042457, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family
Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 180 -182,
avenue Millidge
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 530 metres carres situee
aux 180 -182, avenue Millidge et portant le NID 00042457 afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre logements R -4 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
5 octobre 2010, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de
la parcelle de terrain situee au 180 -182, avenue Millidge, telle qu'elle est decrite
ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage.
Lorraine Linton, la requerante, indique qu'elle est d'accord avec le rapport et les
recommandations du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
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 dune
superficie d'environ 530 metres carres situee aux 180 -182, avenue Millidge et portant le
NID 00042457 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle
de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre
logements R -4 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 McGuire
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 dune
superficie d'environ 530 metres carres situee aux 180 -182, avenue Millidge et portant le
NID 00042457 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle
de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -2 a habitations de quatre
logements R -4 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 Proposed Street Closing Fort Dufferin Rd
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Section 214 of "A By -Law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" by adding thereto Section 214, The City of Saint
John does hereby stop up and close permanently Fort Dufferin Road comprising
292 square metres (3,143 square feet)
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the street closure with no
one presenting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3 Projet de fermeture du chemin Fort Dufferin
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the street closure with
Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys, indicating that he was in agreement with the street
closure.
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" be
amended by adding thereto Section 214, immediately after Section 213, The City of
Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently Fort Dufferin Road comprising
292 square metres (3,143 square feet), be read a first time.
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 McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law
Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" be
amended by adding thereto Section 214, immediately after Section 213, The City of
Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently Fort Dufferin Road comprising
292 square metres (3,143 square feet), be read a second time.
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
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de ('article 214 de I'« Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture
des routes dans The City of Saint John par ('insertion a ('article 214 de ce qui suit
The City of Saint John prescrit la fermeture et le barrage de maniere permanente du
chemin Fort Dufferin, dune superficie d'environ 292 m (3 143 pieds carres).
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quanta la fermeture de la rue, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quanta la fermeture de la
rue. Rick Turner, de Hughes Surveys, se prononce en faveur de la fermeture de la rue.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
soit modifie par insertion a ('article 214 a la suite de ('article 213, de ce qui suit The City
of Saint John prescrit la fermeture et le barrage de maniere permanente du chemin Fort
Dufferin, dune superficie d'environ 292 m (3 143 pieds carres), et qu'il soit lu une
premiere fois.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
soit modifie par insertion a ('article 214 a la suite de ('article 213, de ce qui suit The City
of Saint John prescrit la fermeture et le barrage de maniere permanente du chemin Fort
Dufferin, dune superficie d'environ 292 m (3 143 pieds carres), et qu'il soit lu une
premiere fois.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 134 Sydney Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 110 -157, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street having an area of approximately
1170 square metres, also identified as PID number 00005371, from "R -2" One and Two
Family Residential to "RM -IF Multiple Residential Infill, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -157, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 110 -157, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street having an area of approximately
1170 square metres, also identified as PID number 00005371, from "R -2" One and Two
Family Residential to "RM -IF Multiple Residential Infill, 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 -157, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de ('Arrete de zonage visant le
134, rue Sydney
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
157 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 134, rue Sydney, dune superficie approximative de
1 170 metres carres et 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 lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -157 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
157 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 134, rue Sydney, dune superficie approximative de
1 170 metres carres et 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 troisieme
lecture, qu'il 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 -157 modifiant ('Arrete
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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de zonage de The City of Saint John
10.2(a,b) Third Reading Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By -Law
Amendment 231 1 /2 Milford Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 105 -32, 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 '/2 Milford Road, also identified as being PID
numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from Low Density Residential
to Open Space classification, be read.
The by -law entitled "By Law Number C.P. 105 -32, A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan
By -Law" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 105 -32, 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 '/2 Milford Road, also identified as being PID
numbers 00405431, 00405423, 55183172 and 55049662, from Low Density Residential
to Open Space classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By Law Number C.P. 105 -32, A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 110 -158, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 231 '/2 Milford Road, having an area of
approximately 15 hectares, 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.
The by -law entitled "By Law Number C.P. 110 -158, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By Law
Number C.P. 110 -158, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 231 '/2 Milford Road, having an area of
approximately 15 hectares, 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 third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal
affixed thereto.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By Law Number C.P. 110 -158, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John
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10.2a)b) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification du plan municipal et de
I'Arrete de zonage visant le 231 chemin Milford
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105-
32 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 lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -32 modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 105-
32 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 troisieme
lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 105 -32, modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
158 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 231%, chemin Milford, dune superficie approximative de
15 hectare et inscrite sous 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 lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -158 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
158 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune
parcelle de terrain situee au 231%, chemin Milford, dune superficie approximative de
15 hectare et inscrite sous 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -158 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
11.
11.1
Submissions by Council Members
Simms Corner (Councillor McGuire)
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On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
McGuire entitled Simms Corner, be received for information.
11.
11.1
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Interventions des membres du conseil
Coin Simms (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la presentation du conseiller McGuire
intitulee Coin Simms soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Derelict and Vacant Building By -Law (Councillor McGuire)
11.2(b) Derelict Building By -law Report to Council dated April 23, 2009
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that, to support amendments to the
Municipalities Act that are required to enact the Derelict and Vacant Buildings By -Law,
the City Manager be directed to:
(a) Send a copy of the proposed By -Law to all members of the Legislature;
(b) Schedule a meeting with the local caucus to discuss the By -law; and
(c) Schedule a meeting with the Minister of the Department of Local Government to
discuss the By -law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Arrete concernant les batiments abandonnes et vacants (conseiller
McGuire)
11.2b) Rapport presente au conseil date du 23 avril 2009 portant sur I'arrete
concernant les batiments abandonnes
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU qu'afin d'appuyer les modifications a la
Loi sur les municipalites qui sont necessaires pour edicter I'arrete concernant les
batiments vacants et abandonnes, le directeur general soit charge
a) d'envoyer une copie du projet d'arrete a tous les membres du Parlement;
b) de fixer une reunion avec le groupe parlementaire regional afin de discuter de
I'arrete;
c) de prevoir une reunion avec le ministre du ministere des Gouvernements locaux
afin de discuter de I'arrete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Peel Plaza Parking Facility (Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
issue a call for proposals for the Peel Plaza Parking facility.
Referring to a submitted letter entitled Parking Garage Fact Sheet, the City Manager
provided Council with information regarding the proposed Peel Plaza Parking Facility.
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Responding to queries from Council, R. Smith, General Manager of the Saint John
Parking Commission, stated that in his view the Parking Commission has sufficient funds
to proceed with the construction of the proposed parking garage.
Deputy Mayor Chase called a point of order after a statement was made by a Councillor
that he has not expressed any of the concerns that were outlined in his submitted letter
to the Parking Commission. The Deputy Mayor noted that he sits on the board of the
Parking Commission and that he has raised his concerns with the General Manager.
Councillor Titus called a Point of Privilege stating that he has reviewed the Parking
Commission minutes for the last several years, noting that he could not find a record of
the Deputy Mayor raising concerns to the Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Sullivan, Snook and Titus voting nay.
11.3 Garage a etages de la place Peel (maire suppleant Chase)
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general soit enjoint de
lancer un appel de propositions relativement au garage a etages de la place Peel.
Se reportant a une lettre presentee anterieurement intitulee Feuillet de documentation
relatif au garage a etages, le directeur general fournit des renseignements au conseil
ayant trait au projet de garage a etages de la place Peel.
Repondant aux questions du conseil, R. Smith, directeur general de la Commission sur
le stationnement de Saint John, declare qu'a son avis la Commission possede
suffisamment de fonds pour proceder a la construction du garage a etages propose.
Le maire suppleant Chase souleve une objection apres qu'un conseiller declare que le
maire suppleant n'avait exprime aucune des inquietudes indiquees dans sa lettre
soumise a la Commission sur le stationnement. Le maire suppleant mentionne qu'il
siege au conseil d'administration de la Commission sur le stationnement et qu'il a fait
part de ses preoccupations au directeur general.
Le conseiller Titus demande une explication sur un fait personnel en declarant qu'il avait
passe en revue les proces- verbaux de la Commission des dernieres annees et qu'il
n'avait trouve aucune mention du fait que le maire suppleant avait exprime ses
inquietudes a la Commission.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Sullivan, Snook et Titus votent contre la
proposition.
11.4 Resignation of Councillor Killen
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that, having received Councillor Carl
Killen's submitted resignation as Ward 3 Councillor, Common Council declare a
Councillor Vacancy in Ward 3 of The City of Saint John effective October 12, 2010, and
direct the Common Clerk to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Municipal
Electoral Officer of the Province of New Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Demission du conseiller Killen
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU qu'ayant regu la demission presentee par
Carl Killen, a titre de conseiller du quartier 3, le conseil communal declare que le poste
de conseiller du quartier 3 de The City of Saint John est a pourvoir a compter du
12 octobre 2010 et enjoigne la greffiere communale a fournir une copie certifiee de la
presente resolution au fonctionnaire electoral municipal de la province du
Nouveau Brunswick.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Councillor Higgins withdrew from the meeting)
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Consulting Engineering Agreements with Terrain Group Inc.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -331: Consulting Engineering Agreements
with Terrain Group Inc., Common Council authorize the following Agreements be
assigned from Terrain Group Inc. to GENIVAR Consultants Limited Partnership:
1) Tender and Construction Management Services: Westfield Road Upgrades
Phase A 2009 0836 -M.
2) Marsh Creek Piped Stormwater Diversion 2009 0836 -C.
3) Design and Construction Management Kennebecasis Drive Culvert
Replacement 2008 0836 -S.
4) Milford Drainage Basin Stormwater System Improvements 2009 0836 -D.
5) Design and Construction Management Westmorland Road (Westmorland Mall
to Kervin Road) Roadway Reconstruction 2010 0836 -A.
6) Design and Construction Management Princess Street (Prince William Street
to Charlotte Street) Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation and Street
Reconstruction 2008 0836 -H.
7) Simms Corner Reconfiguration 2006- 083609P.
8) Wind Turbine Installation Pre Feasibility Study 2008 0836 -Q.
9) Design and Construction Management Consumers Drive, Mountainview
Drive and Rothesay Avenue Roadway Improvements 2009 0836 -L.
10) Somerset Street Water Pumping Station Upgrades 2006 0836 -E.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Higgins reentered the meeting)
(La conseillere Higgins quitte la seance.)
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Consultation de la convention relative aux services d'ingenierie conclue
avec Terrain Group Inc.
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 -331 Consultation de /a convention
relative aux services d'ingenierie conclue avec Terrain Group Inc., le conseil communal
autorise que les contrats suivants passent de Terrain Group Inc. a GENIVAR
Consultants Limited Partnership
1) contrat n° 2009 0836 -M relatif aux services de gestion des soumissions et de
la construction phase A de la refection du chemin Westfield;
2) contrat n° 2009 0836 -C relatif a la derivation des eaux pluviales du ruisseau
Marsh;
3) contrat n° 2008 0836 -S relatif a la gestion de la conception et de la
construction visant le remplacement des buses de la promenade Kennebecasis;
4) contrat n° 2009 0836 -D relatif a la modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du
bassin versant de Milford;
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5) contrat n° 2010 0836 -A relatif a la gestion de la conception et de la
construction visant la refection du chemin Westmorland (du centre commercial
Westmorland au chemin Kervin);
6) contrat n° 2008 0836 -H relatif a la gestion de la conception et de la
construction visant la conduite d'eau principale, les installations sanitaires et celles des
egouts pluviaux sur la rue Princess (de la rue Prince William a la rue Charlotte) ainsi que
les travaux de refection de la rue;
7) contrat n° 2006- 083609P relatif a la reconfiguration du coin Simms;
8) contrat n° 2008 0836 -Q relatif a I'etude de faisabilite prealable relativement a
('installation dune eolienne;
9) contrat n° 2009 0836 -L relatif aux services de gestion de Ia conception et de Ia
construction travaux de modernisation de Ia chaussee de Ia promenade Consumers,
de Ia promenade Mountain View et de ('avenue Rothesay;
10) contrat n° 2006 0836 -E relatif aux ameliorations au poste de pompage de
('eau de Ia rue Somerset.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(La conseillere Higgins se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
14.2 YMCA Grant Funding Proposal for Forest Glen Community Centre
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council provide a grant
to the YMCA in the amount of $8968.75 for the period of October 1, 2010 to
December 31, 2010 to assist in providing services at the Forest Glen Community Centre,
and that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare all necessary documents outlining the
terms and conditions for this grant, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to sign any required documentation; and further that the Forest Glen
Community Centre Grant Proposal be referred to the to the City Manager to examine the
program fee structure and to provide Council with a report and recommendation.
Some council members expressed concerns regarding the registration fees that are
being charged for youth to attend programs at the Forest Glen Community Centre,
noting that the programs should be free.
K. Watson, Leisure Services Recreation Manager, stated that the YMCA provides a
subsidy program for at -risk youth and families that have a financial need, further noting
that the PRO kids program also offers financial assistance to low- income families.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.2 Proposition de subventions du YMCA pour le centre communautaire
Forest Glen
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal accorde une
subvention de 8 968,75 au YMCA pour la periode allant du 1er octobre 2010 au
31 decembre 2010 pour lui permettre d'offrir des services au centre communautaire
Forest Glen, que I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger tous les documents
necessaires indiquant les conditions et modalites de cette subvention, que le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tout document requis et que la proposition
de subvention pour le centre communautaire Forest Glen soit transmise au directeur
general pour qu'il examine le bareme tarifaire du programme et presente un rapport et
des recommandations au conseil.
Certains membres du conseil font part de leurs inquietudes au sujet des droits
d'inscription exiges des jeunes qui participent aux programmes du centre
communautaire Forest Glen et mentionnent que les programmes devraient etre gratuits.
K. Watson, directrice des services de loisirs, indique que le YMCA fournit un programme
de subventions aux families et aux jeunes a risque ayant besoin d'aide financiere et que
le programme PRO kids offre egalement un soutien financier aux families a faibles
revenus.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.3 Rockwood Park Phase 3 Design
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
entitled Rockwood Park Phase 3 Design be referred to budget deliberations.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
14.3 Phase 3 de la conception du parc Rockwood
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Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins
RESOLU que le rapport du directeur general intitule
Phase 3 de /a conception du parc Rockwood soit soumis aux deliberations budgetaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: 2009 -2010 Winter management Plan Review and Update
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1) Endorse the changes to the Winter Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks
that include:
(a) Winter Sidewalks addition of approximately 2167m (or 0.5 to the
sidewalk service inventory and adopting changes to the secondary sidewalk
service level objectives Priority 1 (2 days after end of storm bare walking
surface) and 2 (3 days after end of storm bare walking surface) to replace "bare
walking surface" with "walking surface with traction
b) Street Plowing route priority changes to reflect Saint John Transit's bus route
changes and other requests based on merit.
c) The addition of the Winter Management Plan Communications Plan for the
2010 -2011 winter season.
2) Endorse a proposed Winter Parking Ban change from "November 15 to April 15" to
"December 1 to March 31" and refer the matter to the City Solicitor for review and
preparation of the necessary amendment to paragraph 5(9)(a) of the Traffic By -law.
3) Endorse the Winter Street Restrictions Exemption of the portion of Douglas Avenue
between Bentley Street and Main Street and that other portions of Douglas Avenue be
removed from Schedule R of the Traffic By -law and refer the matter to the City Solicitor
for review and preparation of the necessary amendment to the Traffic By -law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended
beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By -law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and
Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that agenda items 12.2 (a,b,c,d) from
the October 12, 2010, Common Council Agenda, be tabled until October 18, 2010.
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Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Councillors Court, Higgins, McGuire, Snook, Sullivan and Titus voting
nay.
On motion of Councillor Higgins
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that agenda items 12.2(a,b,c,d) from
the October 12, 2010, Common Council Agenda, be tabled until October 25, 2010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren,
Mott and Titus voting nay.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general Examen et mise a jour du Plan de gestion hivernal
2009 -2010
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal
1) approuve les changements suivants apportes au Plan de gestion hivernal pour les
rues et les trottoirs
a) trottoirs en hiver— ajout d'environ 2 167 m (ou 0,5 a ('ensemble des
trottoirs municipaux dont le service hivernal est assure et adoption des changements
apportes a Ia priorite 1 (deux jours apres Ia fin de Ia tempete surface de marche
degagee) eta Ia priorite 2 (trois jours apres Ia fin de Ia tempete surface de marche
degagee) afin de remplacer surface de marche degagee dans les deux cas par
surface de marche avec traction
b) changements des priorites relatives aux itineraires de deneigement des rues
afin de refleter les changements apportes aux itineraires des autobus urbains de Saint
John et d'autres demandes fondees sur le merite;
c) ajout du plan de communication du Plan de gestion hivernal pour la saison
hivernale 2010 -2011;
2) adopte le changement propose ayant trait a ('interdiction de stationnement en hiver
consistant a remplacer du 15 novembre au 15 avril par du ter decembre au
31 mars et soumette la question a I'avocat municipal pour qu'il ('examine et redige la
modification necessaire a I'alinea 5(9)a) de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation;
3) approuve ('exemption des restrictions relatives au stationnement sur rue en hiver en
ce qui concerne le trongon de ('avenue Douglas situe entre la rue Bentley et la rue Main
de meme que le retrait d'autres trongons de ('avenue Douglas de ('annexe R de I'Arrete
relatif a la circulation, et soumette la question a I'avocat municipal pour qu'il ('examine et
redige la modification necessaire a I'Arrete relatif a la circulation.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de
22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que les points 12.2a), b), c), d) de I'ordre
du jour du conseil communal du 12 octobre 2010 soient reportes au 18 octobre 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant
ainsi que les conseillers Court, McGuire, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins
votent contre la proposition.
Proposition de la conseillere Higgins
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que les points 12.2a), b), c), d) de I'ordre
du jour du conseil communal du 12 octobre 2010 soient reportes au 25 octobre 2010.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Farren, Mott
et Titus votent contre la proposition.
12.2(e) City Manager: Engineering Design Construction Management Services
Honeysuckle Drive Relief Storm Sewer
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -345: Engineering Design Construction
Management Services Honeysuckle Drive Relief Storm Sewer, the proposal from
CBCL Limited for engineering design and construction management services for the
Honeysuckle Drive Relief Storm Sewer 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.
12.2e) Directeur general Services d'ingenierie et de gestion de la construction
Egout pluvial de secours de la promenade Honeysuckle
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -345: Services d'ingenierie et de
gestion de /a construction Egout pluvial de secours de /a promenade Honeysuckle, la
proposition presentee par CBCL Limited relative aux services d'ingenierie et de gestion
de la construction pour I'egout pluvial de secours de la promenade Honeysuckle soit
acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la
documentation pertinente a cet egard.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.3 City Manager: Contract 2010 -20: Watermain Flushing Removal, Phase 3
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -334: Contract 2010 -20: Watermain Flushing
Removal, Phase 3, Contract 2010 -20 be awarded to the low tenderer, 614046 NB Ltd.
operating as Midi Construction at their tendered price of $91,355.07 as calculated based
upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Directeur general Contrat n 2010 -20 relatif a la phase 3 de ('interruption
du ringage de la conduite d'alimentation principale en eau
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 -334: Contrat n 2010 -20 relatif a /a
phase 3 de l'interruption du ringage de /a conduite d'alimentation principale en eau, le
contrat n° 2010 -20 soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins disant, 614046 NB Ltd.,
societe exploitee comme Midi Construction, au prix offert de 91 355,07 etabli a partir
de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a
signer la documentation requise.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12.4 City Manager: Contract 2010 -21: Watermain Cleaning Lining, Phase 7
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -339: Contract 2010 -21: Watermain Cleaning
Lining, Phase 7, Contract 2010 -21 be awarded to the tenderer, Alltech Solutions Inc.,
at the tendered price of $1,056,380.50 as calculated based upon estimated quantities,
and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general Contrat n 2010 -21 relatif a la phase 7 du programme de
nettoyage et de revetement de la conduite d'eau principale
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -339: Contrat n 2010 -21 relatif a /a
phase 7 du programme de nettoyage et de revetement de /a conduite d'eau principale, le
contrat n° 2010 -21 soit accorde au soumissionnaire Alltech Solutions Inc., au prix offert
de 1 056 380,50 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.3 Saint John Transit Commission: Application for Assessment Reduction
Under Section 7 of the Assessment Act
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John actively
support an application by the Saint John Transit Commission to have all property owned
or occupied by a "municipal transit operation" added to Section 5.(2)(a) of Regulation
98 -47 under the Assessment Act in order to allow the Province of New Brunswick to
authorize an assessment reduction under Section 7.1(1) of the Assessment Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.3 Commission des transports de Saint John Demande de reduction de
('evaluation de I'impot foncier pour les installations de la Commission des
transports en vertu de ('article 7 de la Loi sur ('evaluation
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que The City of Saint John appuie
activement la demande presentee par la Commission des transports de Saint John
relativement au fait d'ajouter toutes les proprietes appartenant a un service municipal
de transport ou occupees par ce dernier a I'alinea 5(2)a) du Reglement 98 -47 etabli en
vertu de la Loi surl'evaluation afin de permettre au gouvernement du Nouveau
Brunswick d'autoriser une reduction de ('evaluation dans le cadre du paragraphe 7.1(1)
de la Loi sur l'evaluation.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.6 Committee of the Whole: Salary Adjustments
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
1. RESOLVED that, having met performance expectations of Council, the
Common Clerk's salary be advanced to Group 7 step D on the 2008 City of
Saint John Management Salary Scale effective March 17, 2010.
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2. RESOLVED that, having met performance expectations of Council, the City
Solicitor's salary be advanced to Group 9 step E on the 2008 City of Saint John
Management Salary Scale effective January 1, 2009, and to Group 9 step F
effective January 1, 2010.
3. RESOLVED that, having met performance expectations of Council, the City
Manager's salary be increased by $2,500.00 effective July 1, 2010.
4. RESOLVED that, having met performance expectations of Council, the
Commissioner of Finance's salary be advanced to Group 9 step C, on the 2007
City of Saint John Management Salary Scale effective August 2, 2007; to
Group 9 step D on the 2008 Management Salary Scale effective August 2,
2008, and Group 9 step E on the 2008 Management Salary Scale effective
August 2, 2009.
5. RESOLVED that Council- approved step increases for senior staff be
retroactive to the beginning of each performance period for which a positive
performance review was completed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.6 Comite plenier Rajustements salariaux
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
1. RESOLU que, puisque la greffiere communale a repondu aux attentes du
conseil en matiere de rendement, son salaire passe a ('echelon D du groupe 7
de Ia grille de remuneration des cadres de The City of Saint John de 2008, a
compter du 17 mars 2010.
2. RESOLU que, puisque I'avocat municipal a repondu aux attentes du conseil en
matiere de rendement, son salaire passe a ('echelon E du groupe 9 de Ia grille
de remuneration des cadres de The City of Saint John de 2008, a compter du
1 er janvier 2009, eta ('echelon F du groupe 9, a partir du 1 er janvier 2010.
3. RESOLU que, puisque I'avocat municipal a repondu aux attentes du conseil
en matiere de rendement, son salaire augmente de 2 500 a compter du
1er juillet 2010.
4. RESOLU que, puisque le commissaire aux finances a repondu aux attentes du
conseil en matiere de rendement, son salaire passe a ('echelon C du groupe 9
de Ia grille de remuneration des cadres de The City of Saint John de 2007, a
compter du 2 aout 2007, a ('echelon D du groupe 9 de Ia grille de remuneration
des cadres de The City of Saint John de 2008, a partir du 2 aoCit 2008, et a
('echelon E du groupe 9 de Ia grille de remuneration des cadres de The City of
Saint John de 2008, a compter du 2 aoCit 2009.
5. RESOLU que le conseil approuve Ia retroactivite des augmentations d'echelon
des cadres superieurs au commencement de chaque periode de rendement
pour Iaquelle une evaluation positive en matiere de rendement a ete effectuee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.8 Committee of the Whole: Designation of Deputy Commissioner for
Enforcement Proceedings
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Deputy Commissioner Amy
Poffenroth, P. Eng. is hereby designated and authorized to make an application on
behalf of The City of Saint John to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an
order that would require the owner(s) of 1660 Manawagonish Road to, within 60 days or
such other period of time as the judge may direct, cease using, or permitting the use of
his property that is located at 1660 Manawagonish Road, Saint John, NB (PID 402727),
for the occupancy of tenants for residential purposes and to refrain from such uses in the
future.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.8 Comite plenier Affectation d'un commissaire adjoint aux procedures de
mise en application
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la commissaire adjointe Amy
Poffenroth, ingenieure, soit par la presente nommee et autorisee a deposer une requete
d'ordonnance, au nom de The City of Saint John, aupres de la Cour du Banc de la Reine
du Nouveau Brunswick, exigeant que le ou les proprietaires cessent d'utiliser ou de
permettre ('utilisation de leur propriete situee au 1660, chemin Manawagonish,
Saint John (Nouveau- Brunswick) et portant le NID 402727, pour ('occupation de
Iocataires a des fins residentielles, et ce, dans un delai de 60 jours ou selon Ia
prescription du juge, et evitent toute utilisation de Ia sorte a I'avenir.
A ('issue du vote, Ia proposition est adoptee.
13.9 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
appointments to Committees:
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council makes the following
Saint John Free Public Library: to re- appoint Maryanne Lewell and Jason Alcorn,
each for a three year term from October 12, 2010 to October 12, 2013; to re- appoint
Suzanne Ball and Nicholas Barfoot, each fora three year term from October 23, 2010 to
October 23, 2013; and to re- appoint Don McKim, for a three year term from January 1,
2011 to January 1, 2014.
Saint John Transit Commission: to re- appoint Lionel Bordage for a three year term
from October 23, 2010 to October 23, 2013.
Taxation Review Committee: to appoint Councillor Sullivan from October 12, 2010 until
the end of his term on Council.
Destination Marketing Organization: to appoint Wayne Long for a two year term from
October 12, 2010 to October 12, 2012.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council appoint Donna Reardon
to the Saint John Transit Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Court, Farren, McGuire, Sullivan and Titus voting nay.
13.9 Comite plenier Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux
comites
suivantes
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil procede aux nominations
Bibliotheque publique de Saint John Le renouvellement des nominations de
Maryanne Lewell et de Jason Alcorn, chacun pour un mandat de trois ans allant du
12 octobre 2010 au 12 octobre 2013; le renouvellement des nominations de Suzanne
Ball et de Nicholas Barfoot, chacun pour un mandat de trois ans allant du
23 octobre 2010 au 23 octobre 2013 et le renouvellement de la nomination de
Don McKim, pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 1 er janvier 2011 au 1 er janvier 2014.
Commission des transports de Saint John Le renouvellement de la nomination de
Lionel Bordage pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 23 octobre 2010 au
23 octobre 2013.
Comite de revision de I'impot foncier La nomination du conseiller Sullivan, a
compter du 12 octobre 2010 jusqu'a la fin de son mandat au sein du conseil.
Organisation de marketing de destinations La nomination de Wayne Long pour un
mandat de deux ans allant du 12 octobre 2010 au 12 octobre 2012.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil nomme Donna Reardon
pour sigger a la Commission des transports de Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Sullivan et Titus votent contre la proposition.
13.10 Committee of the Whole: Acquisition of Easement 242 Kennebecasis Dr.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire
from Michael Claude MacKinnon an easement and rights for municipal services
comprising an area of 803 square metres within PID 437509 as outlined in the submitted
Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized
to execute any necessary document.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Higgins voting nay.
13.10 Comite plenier Acquisition d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
242, promenade Kennebecasis
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que The City of Saint John acquiere
aupres de Michael Claude MacKinnon une servitude et des droits pour services
municipaux, comprenant une superficie approximative de 803 metres carres sur le
terrain portant le NID 437509, tel qu'il est indique dans la convention d'achat -vente
soumise et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute
documentation exigee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition.
Items Tabled until October 25, 2010:
12.2 Drainage Basin Follow -Up Stormwater Management Strategy
12.2(a) Honeysuckle Drive Sherbrooke Street Drainage Basin Study Report
12.2(b) Milford Drainage Basin Stormwater System Improvements
12.2(c) Beach Crescent Meadowbank Drainage Basin Storm System Improvements
12.2(d) Westgate Park Drainage Basin Study Stormwater Management Measures
Items Forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 25, 2010:
12.5 2011 Operating and Capital Budgets
13.1 Leisure Services Advisory Board: Lord Beaverbrook Arena
13.2 The City of Saint John Pension Board of Trustees: Common Council
Appointment to Board of Pension Trustees
13.4 Saint John Transit Commission: 2010 Budget Shortfall
13.5 Saint John Transit Commission: Request to Present
13.7 City of Saint John Pension Board of Trustees: Filing of 2009 Valuation Report
15.1 Friends of Rockwood Park: Letter and Petition
15.2 AIM Metal Shredding Plant: Pier 10 Port of Saint John
15.3 Benjamin Letter: East Point Center Unfinished Business on the Northwest
Boundary
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Points reportes au 25 octobre 2010
12.2 Suivi lie au bassin versant, Strategie de gestion des eaux pluviales
12.2a) Rapport d'etude concernant le bassin versant de la promenade Honeysuckle et
de la rue Sherbrooke
12.2b) Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant de Milford
12.2c) Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant du croissant Beach et
de Meadowbank
12.2d) Mesures de gestion des eaux pluviales Etude du bassin versant du
parc Westgate
Points reportes a Ia seance du conseil du 25 octobre 2010
12.5 Budgets de depense et d'immobilisations de 2011
13.1 Conseil consultatif des services des loisirs Arena Lord Beaverbrook
13.2 Conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John
Nomination du conseil communal au conseil d'administration du regime de
retraite
13.4 Commission de transport de Saint John Insuffisances budgetaires en 2010
13.5 Demande soumise par Ia Commission de transport de Saint John visant a se
presenter devant le conseil
13.7 Conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John Depot
du rapport devaluation de 2009
15.1 Lettre et petition regues du groupe Friends of Rockwood Park
15.2 Usine de dechiquetage metallique d'AIM, quai 10, port de Saint John
15.3 Lettre de M. Benjamin Centre Est Point Travaux inacheves a la limite nord -est
16. Adjournment
16. Levee de Ia seance
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 15.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale