2010-12-06_Minutes--Procès-verbalPresent:
Ivan Court, Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL DECEMBER 6, 2010 6:30 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 6 DECEMBRE 2010 A 18 H 30
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
1. Call To Order Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
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
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
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 Councillor Snook offered the opening
prayer.
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Snook recite la priere
d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on November 22, 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 22 novembre 2010 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
approved.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
soit adopte.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
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 Refer to item 14.1.
5.2 That the letter dated November 22, 2010 from Gentle Path Counselling Services
regarding Employee Assistance Programs be referred to the City Manager.
5.3 That the letter dated November 16, 2010 from Family Plus Life Solutions
regarding Employee Assistance Programs be referred to the City Manager.
5.4 That the letter dated November 24, 2010 from the Saint John Police Association,
requesting to present to Council regarding pension reforms, be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
399: Purchase of Refuse Packer Truck, staff be authorized to purchase the packer truck,
a 2006 International Cab and Chassis c/w a Labrie Expert 2000 packer body, presently
on rental from AmTruck Ltd., in the negotiated amount of $77,000.00, plus tax.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
395: Tender for Sand Gravel 2010- 561004T, the tender for the establishment of a
supply agreement for the provision of sand, gravel and aggregate be awarded to the
lowest bidder for each of the items tendered, as indicated on the submitted summary.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
400: Purchase of Used Sweepers, the offer of Joe Johnson Equipment Limited to
purchase one 2003 model year Elgin Eagle at a quoted price of $49,125.00, plus tax and
one 2009 model year Elgin Whirlwind at a quoted price of $180,500.00, plus tax, be
accepted.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
396: Proposed Municipal Services and Public Utility Easements 261 and 400 Chesley
Drive, Common Council assent to the submitted photo- reduced OSLO Properties
Limited Subdivision Plan, dated November 1, 2010 with respect to any necessary
municipal services or public utility easements, and that Common Council assent to the
submitted photo- reduced 635972 N.B. Ltd. Subdivision, dated November 1, 2010, with
respect to any necessary municipal services or public utility easements.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
397: Assent of Public Utility Easements 21 and 22 Mill Cove Lane, Common Council
assent to the submitted photo- reduced Melissa G. and Stephen B. Anderson Subdivision
Plan, dated October 12, 2010 with respect to any necessary public utility easements.
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5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
391: Stop -Up and Close Portion of Harding Street West, the Public Hearing for the
consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close a 2,108 square metre
portion of a public street known as Harding Street West, be set for Tuesday,
January 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Procurement,
Legal and Project Management Services, Common Council approve the request of the
Saint John Parking Commission:
a) to have the City's Purchasing Agent administer on behalf of the Parking
Commission the procurement process for the Peel Plaza Parking Garage so called;
b) to have the Project Manager of the Peel Plaza Project provide project
management services to the Parking Commission with respect to the said Parking
Garage and further;
c) the City Solicitor is hereby directed to provide to the Parking Commission legal
services respecting the said procurement process,
in each case as though the Peel Plaza Parking Garage were a City owned facility.
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 5.1 Horizon
Management Limited Request for Commercial Incentive Program, which has been
identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Voir le point 14.1.
5.2 Resolu que la lettre de Gentle Path Counselling Services Ltd. datee du
22 novembre 2010 et relative aux programmes d'aide aux employes soit transmise au
directeur general.
5.3 Resolu que la lettre de Family Plus /Life Solutions datee du 16 novembre 2010 et
relative aux programmes d'aide aux employes soit transmise au directeur general.
5.4 Que la lettre datee du 24 novembre 2010 et regue de la Saint John Police
Association Inc., qui souhaite faire une presentation devant le conseil au sujet de la
reforme des pensions, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -399 Achat d'un camion compacteur d'ordures, le personnel soit autorise
acheter le camion compacteur presentement loue a la societe Am Truck Ltd., a savoir un
chassis cabine International 2006 dote dune benne a ordures menageres modele
Labrie Expert 2000 pour la somme de 77 000 taxes en sus.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -395: Soumission 2010- 561004T relative a l'approvisionnement de sable et de
gravier, la soumission pour la mise en place dune entente sur I'approvisionnement de
sable, de gravier et de granulat soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins disant dans
chaque cas, comme I'indique le sommaire des soumissions presente.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -400 Achat de balayeuses de voirie d'occasion, I'offre faite par la societe
Joe Johnson Equipment Limited relativement a I'achat dune balayeuse Elgin Eagle,
modele 2003, au prix soumissionne de 49 125 taxes en sus, eta I'achat dune
balayeuse Elgin Whirlwind au prix soumissionne de 180 500 taxes en sus, soit
acceptee.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -396 Projet de servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique visant
les 261 et 400, promenade Chesley, le conseil communal approuve le plan de
lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite presente par OSLO Properties Limited et date
du 1 er novembre 2010 relativement a toute servitude exigee aux fins des services
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municipaux ou d'utilite publique, ainsi que le plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo
reduite presente par 635972 N.B. Ltd. et date du t novembre 2010 relativement a toute
servitude exigee aux fins des services municipaux ou d'utilite publique.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -397: Approbation de l'emprise aux fins d'utilite publique visant les 21 et 22,
allee Mill Cove, le conseil communal approuve le plan de lotissement avec photo reduite
presente par Melissa G. et Stephen B. Anderson, du 12 octobre 2010, relativement a
toute servitude de service public exigee.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -391: Fermeture et barrage d'une partie de /a rue Harding Ouest, le conseil
communal fixe la date de ('audience publique relative a ('adoption d'un wrote visant a
fermer eta barrer un trongon d'environ 2 108 metres carres de Ia rue Harding Ouest,
rue publique, au mardi 4 janvier 2011, a 19 h, dans Ia saile du conseil.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Service d'approvisionnement, service juridique et service de gestion des projets, le
conseil communal approuve la demande de la Commission sur le stationnement de
Saint John visant a
a) charger ('agent d'achat de la ville, au nom de la Commission sur le
stationnement de Saint John, de la gestion du processus d'approvisionnement
relativement au soi disant garage a etages de la place Peel;
b) demander au gestionnaire du projet relatif a la place Peel de fournir des
services de gestion a la Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John dans le cadre
du soi disant garage a etages de la place Peel;
c) mandater I'avocat municipal, en vertu des presentes, pour qu'il fournisse des
services juridiques a la Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John dans le cadre
dudit processus d'approvisionnement.
Dans chacun de ces cas, on considerera que le garage a etages de la place Peel
appartient a la Ville.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion du
point 5.1, Demande adressee par Horizon Management Limited relativement au
programme d'encouragement commercial, et qui a ete selectionne aux fins de
deliberations, soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Anti Bullying Day December 17, 2010
The Mayor proclaimed the 17 day of December, 2010 as Anti Bullying Day in
the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee contre ('intimidation le 17 decembre 2010
Le maire declare le 17 decembre 2010 comme Journee contre ('intimidation dans
The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Results of 2010 Citizen Survey
S. Rackley- Roach, Corporate Program Manager, explained that the City of Saint John
engaged Ipsos Reid to design and conduct three annual citizen surveys, noting that the
goal was to understand the needs and concerns of city residents and to improve service
delivery.
Referring to a submitted presentation, Peggy McGee, representing Ipsos Reid,
presented the key findings of the survey and responded to questions from Council
members.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council suspend the requirements
of section 10.7 of the Procedural By -Law respecting delegations presentations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council receive for information the
submitted report and presentation on the 2010 Citizen Survey.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Resultats du sondage 2010 mene aupres des citoyens
S. Rackley- Roach, directrice des programmes corporatifs, explique que The City of
Saint John a fait appel a Ipsos Reid pour concevoir et mener trois sondages annuels
aupres des citoyens, precisant que I'objectif vise a cerner les besoins et les
preoccupations des residents eta ameliorer la prestation des services.
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Peggy McGee, representant
Ipsos Reid, presente les principaux resultats du sondage, puis repond aux questions des
membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil suspende les exigences de
('article 10.7 de I'arrete sur le reglement interieur relativement aux delegations et aux
presentations.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil accepte a titre informatif la
presentation et le rapport soumis relativement au sondage 2010 mene aupres des
citoyens.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.2 River Road Community Alliance
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Referring to a submitted presentation, Michael Bonga, representing the River Road
Community Alliance, highlighted the road and infrastructure work that has been
completed by the City of Saint John on Westfield Road. He advised that the River Road
Community Alliance is requesting that the City continue to provide funding for the
completion of "Phase A and further, a detailed design of "Phase B
Responding to a question, Mr. Groody advised that the City has allocated funds from the
2010 Capital budget for the remainder of "Phase A noting that this work is scheduled to
be completed in 2011. He stated that he does not have information regarding the cost of
"Phase B
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council suspend the requirements
of section 10.7 of the Procedural By -Law respecting delegations presentations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the River Road Community
Alliance Inc. request for The City of Saint John's commitment to "Phase B" of the road
reconstruction project on Westfield Road, as indentified in the submitted presentation, be
referred to budget deliberations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.2 Alliance communautaire du chemin River
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Michael Bonga, representant la River
Road Community Alliance Inc., souligne les travaux routiers et d'infrastructure realises
par The City of Saint John sur le chemin Westfield. 11 signale que la River Road
Community Alliance Inc. demande a la Ville de maintenir son soutien financier pour
pouvoir terminer la phase A et concevoir un plan detaille de la phase B.
En reponse a une question posee, M. Groody signale que la Ville a affecte les fonds du
budget d'immobilisations 2010 pour le reste des travaux relatifs a la phase A, precisant
que ces derniers devraient etre acheves en 2011. 11 declare ne disposer d'aucune
information en ce qui concerne le coCit de la phase B.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil suspende les exigences de
('article 10.7 de I'arrete sur le reglement interieur relativement aux delegations et aux
presentations.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande de la River Road
Community Alliance Inc. visant a obtenir ('engagement de The City of Saint John envers
la phase B du projet de refection du chemin Westfield, tel qu'il est defini dans la
presentation anterieure, soit soumise aux deliberations budgetaires.
8.3 PIanSJ Update
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
J. Hamilton, Deputy Commissioner of Planning and Development, explained that the
PIanSJ process has arrived at a key stage in the creation of a new municipal plan, noting
that the Plan SJ team will be hosting an open -house meeting for the public on
December 8th
Ms. Hamilton introduced the PIanSJ video and noted that it features citizens from the
youth engagement meetings and the Chair of the PIanSJ Citizens Advisory Committee,
Anne McShane.
Referring to a submitted presentation, Cyndi Rottenber Walker and Mark Reid,
representing Urban Strategies Inc., outlined the PIanSJ process; the growth strategy for
Saint John; the feedback that was received from citizens; and the next steps in the
process of creating a new municipal plan.
Ms. Rottenber Walker advised that citizens are encouraged to send in their comments
on the submitted PIanSJ materials by January 11, 2011, noting that once the citizen
feedback has been reviewed, staff will submit a report to Council.
Responding to a question from Council, Ms. Hamilton advised that PIanSJ will continue
to work with the Port Authority and the Saint John Airport, noting that both have been
identified as important parts of the municipal plan.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the presentation from PIanSJ
entitled A New Direction: Saint John's Choice for Growth and Change, be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.3 Nouvelles sur le PIanSJ
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J. Hamilton, commissaire adjointe a I'urbanisme et au developpement, explique que,
dans le cadre du processus du PIanSJ, on a atteint un stade determinant dans
('elaboration d'un nouveau plan municipal. En outre, eIIe souligne que I'equipe du PIanSJ
organisera une reunion portes ouvertes a ('intention du public le 8 decembre.
M me Hamilton presente Ia video sur le PIanSJ et souligne que celle -ci fait intervenir les
citoyens qui ont pris part aux reunions sur Ia mobilisation de Ia jeunesse et Ia presidente
du Comite consultatif de citoyens, Anne McShane.
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Cyndi Rottenber Walker et Mark Reid,
representant Urban Strategies Inc., decrivent le processus du PIanSJ; la strategie de
croissance pour Saint John; les commentaires regus de la part des citoyens; et les
etapes suivantes du processus relatif a ('elaboration d'un nouveau plan municipal.
M me Rottenber Walker souligne que les citoyens sont encourages a faire parvenir leurs
commentaires relativement a la documentation soumise portant sur le PIanSJ au plus
tard le 11 janvier 2011. En outre, elle precise qu'une fois les commentaires examines, le
personnel transmettra un rapport au conseil.
En reponse a une question posee par le conseil, M me Hamilton precise que I'equipe du
PIanSJ continuera a travailler avec ('Administration portuaire de Saint John et avec
I'aeroport de Saint John, etant donne le role decisif que ces deux acteurs jouent dans le
plan municipal.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la presentation de I'equipe du PIanSJ
intitulee Une orientation nouvelle choix de Saint John relativement a la croissance et au
changement, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Proposed Traffic ByLaw Amendment Respecting Change to
Parking Snow Dates and Douglas Avenue
(Councillors Court, Higgins and Titus withdrew)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that third reading of the by -law entitled
"By -Law Number MV -10 A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the
City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and
Amendments Thereto" amending paragraph 5(9)(a), Schedule B, Schedule H -1 and
Schedule R, be tabled.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and
Councillors Farren, McGuire and Snook voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number MV -10 A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of
Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments
Thereto" amending paragraph 5(9)(a), Schedule B, Schedule H -1 and Schedule R, be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Sullivan voting nay.
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The by -law entitled "By -Law Number MV -10 A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled By -Law
Number MV -10 A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of
Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments
Thereto" amending paragraph 5(9)(a), Schedule B, Schedule H -1 and Schedule R, be
read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Sullivan voting nay.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number MV -10 A Law to Amend a
By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John Made Under the Authority
of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto."
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete sur la circulation
concernant les changements apportes aux dates de stationnement pendant
les operations de deneigement et a I'avenue Douglas
(La conseillere Higgins et les conseillers Court et Titus quittent la reunion.)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase
RESOLU que la troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule
Arrete n° MV -10 modifiant I'Arrete relatif a Ia circulation dans les rues de The City of
Saint John edicte en vertu de Ia Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications
afferentes modifiant I'alinea 5(9)a), I'annexe B, I'annexe H -1 et I'annexe R soit
reportee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Farren, McGuire et Snook votent contre Ia proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° MV -10
modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en
vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant
I'alinea 5(9)a), I'annexe B, I'annexe H -1 et I'annexe R, fasse I'objet dune lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase et le
conseiller Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° MV -10 modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues
de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et
modifications afferentes est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° MV -10
modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en
vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant
I'alinea 5(9)a), I'annexe B, I'annexe H -1 et I'annexe R, 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 acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
et le conseiller Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° MV -10 modifiant I'Arrete relatif a
la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes
10.2(a)Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 234 Rodney Street
10.2(b)Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -164 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 460 square metres, located at 234 Rodney Street,
also identified as PID number 00363770, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R -4" Four Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" was
read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 460 square metres, located at 234 Rodney Street, also identified as being
PID number 00363770, be subject to the following condition:
a. That the property be subject to a building inspection by the Building Inspector to
ensure all building code issues are satisfied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -164 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 460 square metres, located at 234 Rodney Street,
also identified as PID number 00363770, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -164 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
234, rue Rodney
10.2b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -164 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 234, rue Rodney, dune superficie approximative de
460 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00363770, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle
habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a
('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, ('usage propose dune parcelle de terrain dune
superficie d'environ 460 metres carres, situee au 234, rue Rodney et portant le
NID 00363770, soit assujetti a la condition suivante
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a. que la propriete fasse I'objet dune inspection menee par I'inspecteur des batiments
afin de s'assurer que toutes les questions relatives au code du batiment sont *lees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -164 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 au 234, rue Rodney, dune superficie approximative de
460 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00363770, 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit
wrote 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 -164 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
10.3(a)Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 159 St. John Street
10.3(b)Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -163 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 450 square metres, located at 159 St. John Street,
also identified as PID number 00365122, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R -4" Four Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -163 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 McGuire
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 450 square metres, located at 159 St. John Street, also identified as
being PID number 00365122, be subject to the following conditions:
a. That the owner satisfy the Zoning By -law requirement of providing five off street
spaces and;
b. That the property be subject to a building inspection by the Building Inspector to
ensure all building code issues are satisfied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -163 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 450 square metres, located at 159 St. John Street,
also identified as PID number 00365122, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John
(Councillors Court and Titus reentered the meeting)
10.3a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
159, rue St. John
10.3b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -163 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 159, rue St. John, dune superficie approximative de
450 metres carres, inscrite sous le NID 00365122, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle
habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -163 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues
('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, ('usage propose dune parcelle de terrain dune
superficie d'environ 450 metres carres, situee au 159, rue St. John et portant le
NID 00365122, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes
a. que le proprietaire se conforme a ('exigence de ('Arrete de zonage voulant que
cinq places de stationnement hors voirie soient fournies;
b. que la propriete fasse ('objet dune inspection menee par I'inspecteur des batiments
afin de s'assurer que toutes les questions relatives au code du batiment sont *lees.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110-
163 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 159, rue St. John, dune superficie approximative de 450 metres carres,
inscrite sous le NID 00365122, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre
logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et
que le sceau communal y soit appose.
11.
11.1
voting nay.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John
(Les conseillers Court et Titus reintegrent la reunion.)
Submissions by Council Members
Intergovernmental Affairs Resource (Point Person) (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that an Intergovernmental Affairs
position for The City of Saint John be closely examined for implementation within the
city's current funding and organizational structure during Council's 2011 Budget
deliberations.
The Deputy Mayor stated that he would not support the motion if it required adding a
new position to the establishment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
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11.
11.1
Interventions des membres du conseil
Personne ressource au sein des Affaires intergouvernementales
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la creation d'un poste au sein des
Affaires intergouvernementales pour The City of Saint John soit attentivement examine,
et ce, en vue de son integration au sein de la structure actuelle de financement et
organisationnelle de la Ville, durant les deliberations du conseil relativement au budget
de 2011.
Le maire suppleant Chase declare qu'il n'appuierait pas la motion si celle -ci exigeait
qu'un nouveau poste soit cree au sein des effectifs de la Ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Crescent Valley Update
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2010-
390: Crescent Valley Update, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general Mise au point relativement au plan conceptuel de
Crescent Valley
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010-
390 Mise au point relativement au plan conceptuel de Crescent Valley soit accepte a
titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 City Manager: 2011 Insurance
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -403: 2011 Insurance, Council accept the
insurance package offered by Huestis Insurance Ltd., including the required increase in
our Environmental Liability Limits to $5,000,000, and as such that Council approve
payment as follows:
Huestis Insurance Limited 932,479.00
Broken Down as Follows:
Insurance premiums as per tender
Service Fee
Premium for increased Environmental Liability Limits
Total
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
889,197
18,000
25,282
932,479
12.2 Directeur general Assurance pour 2011
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Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -19 Assurance pour 2011, le conseil
accepte I'offre d'assurances propose par Huestis Insurance Ltd., y compris le passage
obligatoire a 5 000 000 du plafond du passif environnemental, et approuve les
paiements suivants
Huestis Insurance Limited 932 479,00
nay.
Somme repartie comme suit
Primes d'assurance conformement a la soumission 889 197
Frais de service 18 000
Primes correspondant a ('augmentation du plafond
du passif environnemental 25 282
Total 932 479
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Manager: Proposal for Operational Review Fleet
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 -394: Proposal for Operational Review
Fleet, the proposal submitted by Mercury Associates Inc., for the undertaking of a Fleet
Operations Assessment as detailed in the Request for Proposals of the same title and
numbered 2010- 092204P, in the amount of $32,560.00, plus tax and an additional
amount of $2,500.00 for travel and expenses to provide the required report to an open
session meeting of Common Council, be accepted and further that upon successful
completion of this project that Mercury be engaged to undertake a comprehensive
review and report, complete with recommendations for "Right- Sizing" the City's fleet of
vehicles and equipment at a quoted cost of $20,000.00.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting
12.3 Directeur general Proposition d'examen operationnel pour le parc de
vehicules
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 -394 Proposition d'examen
operationnel pour le parc de vehicules, la proposition soumise par Mercury Associates
Inc. visant a mener une evaluation operationnelle du parc de vehicules, telle qu'elle est
decrite dans la demande de propositions portant le meme nom et le numero
2010- 092204P, pour la somme de 32 560 taxes en sus et le montant supplementaire
de 2 500 pour les deplacements et les dxpenses liees a la presentation du rapport a
('occasion dune seance publique du conseil communal, soit acceptee. II est en outre
resolu qu'une fois le projet acheve avec succes, la societe Mercury Associates Inc. soit
chargee de mener une etude complete et de rediger un rapport exhaustif comprenant
les recommendations de rajustement du parc de vehicules et de I'equipement de la Ville
au prix soumissionne de 20 000
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote
contre la proposition.
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12.4 City Manager: Quality, Cost and Sustainability Our Essential Drinking
Water Service
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
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 Snook and Titus
voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -395: Quality, Cost and Sustainability— Our
Essential Drinking Water Service, the Mayor and Common Council continue to work
diligently with elected representatives of the Province of New Brunswick and the
Government of Canada to establish a definitive timeline for implementation and a firm
funding commitment for the City of Saint John's Safe Clean Drinking Water Program;
and to support the financial and business management measures that will be brought
forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general Qualite, coats et durabilite, tels sont les mots d'ordre de
notre Service d'eau potable
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de
22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Snook et Titus
votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -395: Qualite, coats et durabilite, tels
sont les mots d'ordre de notre Service d'eau potable, le maire et le conseil communal
continuent a travailler efficacement avec les elus municipaux de la province du
Nouveau Brunswick et du gouvernement du Canada afin de fixer un echeancier definitif
pour la mise en oeuvre et un engagement ferme en matiere de financement dans le
cadre du Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de l'eau potable de The City of
Saint John. II est en outre resolu qu'ils appuient les mesures en matiere de gestion
financiere et commerciale qui seront presentees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Manager: Vacant Land and Surplus Properties
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -402: Vacant Land and Surplus Properties,
Common Council direct staff to call for proposals for the sale and subsequent
development of the following properties; 60 Canterbury Street, 360 Ludlow Street
and128 St. John Street and report back with the results of the call.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Directeur general Terrain vacant et surplus de terrains
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 -402: Terrain vacant et surplus de
terrains, le conseil communal autorise le personnel a lancer un appel d'offres pour la
vente et I'amenagement subsequent des proprietes situees au 60, rue Canterbury; au
360, rue Ludlow et au 128, rue St. John, et qu'iI presente les resultats de cet appel
d'offres.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee: 2010 Interim Financial Results
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submitted report 2010 Interim
Financial Results be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite des finances Bilan financier interimaire de 2010
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule Bilan
financier interimaire de 2010 soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Horizon Management Limited Request for Commercial Incentive Program
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting)
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.)
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On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -393: Horizon Management Limited Request
for Commercial Incentive Program Funding Depot Court, Common Council approve
the request from Horizon Management Limited for additional financial assistance under
the Commercial Incentive Program for its project at 360 Westmorland Road (Depot
Court) in the amount of $44,500.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and
Farren voting nay.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Demande adressee par Horizon Management Limited relativement au
programme d'encouragement commercial
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -393 Demande adressee par Horizon
Management Limited relativement au financement du programme d'encouragement
commercial Depot a /a cour, le conseil communal approuve la demande d'Horizon
Management Limited visant a obtenir une aide financiere supplementaire de 44 500
dans le cadre du programme d'encouragement commercial, et ce, pour son projet visant
le 360, rue Westmorland (depot a la cour).
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et
Farren votent contre.
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15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
16. Levee de la seance
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned 10:05 p.m.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 5.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale