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JANUARY 4, 2011/LE 4 JANVIER 2011
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — JANUARY 4, 2011 — 6:15 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Norton,
Snook, 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; T. Leblanc, Police
Staff Sergeant; M. Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief, B. Morrison,
Commissioner of Leisure Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk
and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 4 JANVIER 2011 a 18 H 15
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Norton, Snook et la
conseillere Higgins
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;
T. Leblanc, sergent d'etat -major du Service de police; M. Gillen,
chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison, commissaire des
Services des loisirs; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale,
et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend Lindsay Burt offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
Le maire Court ouvre la seance et le reverend Lindsay Burt recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on December 6, 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 6 decembre 2010 soit approuve.
P, ('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
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the report entitled Swearing -In of New Councillor, advising of the Oath of
Office taken by Councillor Mel Norton on December 241h, 2010, be received for
information.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Solicitor in the submitted report Insurance:
Agent of Record, the December 6, 2010 resolution of Common Council appointing an
Agent of Record for the City's insurance portfolio and accepting the associated premium
costs for the City's 2011 insurance requirements be amended by deleting the words
"Huestis Insurance Ltd." and the words "Huestis Insurance Limited" and substituting in
each case the words "Huestis Commercial Insurance Ltd."
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
003: Proposed Public Hearing Date, Common Council schedule the public hearings for
the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications of Anderson Architect Ltd. (515-
519 Westmorland Road), Apple Properties Ltd. (991 Fairville Boulevard) and Genivar
Inc. (1925 Bayside Drive) for Monday, January 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and
recommendation.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
004: Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority— Quit Claim Deed, The City of Saint John join
in a Quit Claim Deed to the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority for lands designated
PID number 426163 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the Quit Claim
Deed.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que le rapport intitule Assermentation d'un nouveau conseiller, portant sur le
serment que le conseiller Mel Norton a prete le 24 decembre 2010, soit accepte a titre
d'information.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande I'avocat municipal dans le rapport soumis intitule
Assurance : Agent realisateur, la resolution adoptee par le conseil communal
le 6 decembre 2010 portant sur la nomination d'un agent realisateur pour le portefeuille
d'assurances de la Ville et sur ('acceptation du cout des primes connexes pour les
exigences relatives aux assurances de 2011 de la Ville, soit modifiee en remplarant
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« Huestis Insurance Ltd. » et « Huestis Insurance Limited » par « Huestis Commercial
Insurance Ltd. ».
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011 -003: Date proposee pour la tenue d'une audience publique, le conseil
communal fixe la date de ('audience publique relativement aux demandes de rezonage
et de modification en vertu de ('article 39 soumises par Anderson Architect Ltd.
(515 -519, chemin Westmorland), Apple Properties Ltd. (991, boulevard Fairville) et
Genivar Inc. (1925, promenade Bayside) au lundi 31 janvier 2011, a 19 h, dans la salle
du conseil, et qu'il transmette les demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins
de presentation de rapport et de recommandations.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011 -004: Administration du pont du port de Saint John, The City of Saint John
joigne un acte de renonciation a ('Administration du pont du port de Saint John
relativement aux terrains designes par le NID 426163, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale signent I'acte de renonciation.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
P, ('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. Proclamation
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Saint John Transit: 2011 Budget
Referring to a submitted presentation, Frank McCarey, General Manager of Saint John
Transit, outlined the 2011 Saint John Transit budget and he responded to questions from
Council members.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Budget de 2011 de la Commission des transports de Saint John
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Frank McCarey, directeur general de la
Commission des transports de Saint John, presente le budget de 2011 de la
Commission des transports de Saint John, puis repond aux questions des membres du
conseil.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1 Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up & Close Portion of Harding St West
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed by -law amendment to stop -up and close a portion of Harding Street West,
by adding thereto Section 215 immediately after Section 214 thereof, with no objections
received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Harding Street West by adding thereto Section 215 immediately
after Section 214 thereof, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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 Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Harding Street West by adding thereto Section 215 immediately
after Section 214 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1 Projet de modification de ('Arrete concernant Ia fermeture et le barrage d'un
trongon de Ia rue Harding Ouest
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont �t� publies relativement au projet
de modification de ('Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — tronron de
Ia rue Harding Ouest et par I'ajout de ('article 215 a Ia suite de ('article 214, et qu'aucune
opposition n'a �t� revue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quanta la modification proposee,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quanta la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
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 »
concernant un tronron de la rue Harding Ouest par I'ajout de ('article 216 a la suite de
('article 214, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Farren
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 »
concernant un tronron de la rue Harding Ouest par I'ajout de ('article 216 a la suite de
('article 214, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
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10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Proposed Water and Sewerage By -Law Amendment
Regarding Fees
(Councillor Norton withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting Water and Sewerage" be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "A By -law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Water and Sewerage"
was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting Water and Sewerage" 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 By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
Water and Sewerage."
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de ('Arrete concernant les frais
de reseaux d'eau et d'egouts
(Le conseiller Norton quitte la seance.)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
('arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant ('arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » est
lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
('arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts » fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture,
que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de ('arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant ('arrete concernant les reseaux
d'eau et d'egouts ».
10.2 Third Reading Street Closing — Portion of St. James Street
(The Mayor withdrew from the meeting and Councillor Titus replaced him as the Chair)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the By -law entitled "By -law
Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to St. James Street, be read.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -law Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the
Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the By -law entitled "By -law
Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Saint James Street, be read a third
time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by -law entitled "By -law Number M -23, A By -law To Amend
a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John ".
(The Mayor reentered the meeting replacing Councillor Titus as the Chair)
10.2 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la fermeture d'un troncon de la rue
St. James
(Le maire quitte la seance et le conseiller Titus le remplace a titre de president.)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23,
Arrete modifiant ('Arrete sur ('interruption de Ia circulation et Ia fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a Ia rue St. James, fasse ('objet d'une premiere
lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant ('Arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23,
Arrete modifiant ('Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John », relativement a la rue St. James, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme
lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant ('Arrete
sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John ».
(Le maire se joint de nouveau a la seance et remplace le conseiller Titus a titre de
president.)
10.3(a)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment — 142 Harrington 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 CP 110 -165, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 142 Harrington Street having an area of
approximately 690 Square metres, also identified as PID number 00371518, from
"RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B -1" Local Business classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by -law entitled "By -law Number CP 110 -165, 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 Farren
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land located at 142 Harrington Street having an area of approximately 690 square
metres, also identified as PID number 00371518 be subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the use of the site be limited to a business office and dwelling units;
(b) That the parking area in the rear of the site be developed in accordance with the
detailed plan prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, detailing the layout of the parking area and landscaping
and showing a minimum of four parking spaces;
(c) That the developer pave all access, maneuvering and parking areas with asphalt
and that paved areas be enclosed with continuous cast -in -place concrete curbs
where necessary to protect landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage;
and
(d) That the developer provide a detailed stormwater and site drainage plan and
report, subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate,
indicating how storm water collection and disposal will be handled.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law
Number CP 110 -165, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 142 Harrington Street having an area of
approximately 690 square metres, also identified as PID number 00371518, from
"RM -IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B -1" Local Business classification, be read a third
time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -law Number CP 110 -165, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
10.3a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le
142, rue Harrington
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 -165 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 690 metres carres,
situee au 142, rue Harrington et portant le NID 00371518, en vue de faire passer la
classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire
« RM -IF » a zone commerciale locale « B -1 », fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -165 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a
('article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose de la parcelle de terrain
situee au 142, rue Harrington, d'une superficie d'environ 690 metres carres et inscrite
sous le NID 00371518, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
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(a) que ('usage du site se limite a un bureau commercial eta des logements;
(b) que I'aire de stationnement situee a I'arriere du site soit amenagee
conformement au plan de situation detaille, prepare par le promoteur et sujet a
('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement, indiquant la disposition de I'aire de
stationnement, les espaces paysagers et au moins quatre places de
stationnement;
(c) que le promoteur asphalte toutes les aires d'acces, de manoeuvre et de
stationnement, et que les aires asphaltees soient entourees de bordures
continues de beton coulees sur place au besoin pour proteger les espaces
paysagers et pour faciliter le drainage;
(d) que le promoteur fournisse un plan et un rapport de drainage et de situation
detailles des eaux de ruissellement, sous reserve de ('approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son representant, indiquant le mode prevu de collecte et
de repartition des eaux pluviales sur les lieux.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -165 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 690 metres carres,
situee au 142, rue Harrington et portant le NID 00371518, en vue de faire passer la
classification de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire
« RM -IF » a zone commerciale locale « B -1 », fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que
ledit wrote soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de ('arrete intitule «Arrete n° 110 -165 modifiant ('Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.4(a)Third Reading Zoning By -law Amendment — 237 -249 Mount Pleasant Ave
10.4(b)Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law
Number CP 110 -166, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 237 -249 Mount Pleasant Avenue having an area of
approximately 1950 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 55143119,
00418608, 00418590, 55080386 and 00429050, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -law Number CP 110 -166 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of
The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of CouncillorTitus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land located at 237 -249 Mount Pleasant Avenue having an area of approximately
1950 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 55143119, 00418608, 00418590,
55080386 and 00429050 be subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the developer provide a detailed stormwater and site drainage plan and
report, subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate,
indicating how storm water collection and disposal will be handled;
(b) That the developer pave all access, maneuvering and parking areas with asphalt
and that paved areas be enclosed with continuous cast -in -place concrete curbs
where necessary to protect landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage;
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(c) That development of the site be in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared
by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, and the
Chief City Engineer or his designate, illustrating the location of all buildings,
structures, parking areas, driveways, landscaping and other site features;
(d) That the developer agrees to negotiate in good faith for the acquisition of the
parcel of land required to correct the existing encroachment of City infrastructure
onto the site; and
(e) That the approved site plan be attached to any building permit application for the
development and that the site improvements shown on the approved site plan be
completed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer within one (1) year from
the issuance of a building permit for the particular building.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law
Number CP 110 -166, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 237 -249 Mount Pleasant Avenue having an area of
approximately 1950 square metres, also identified as PID numbers 55143119,
00418608, 00418590, 55080386 and 00429050, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -law Number CP 110 -166, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
10.4a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de ('Arrete de zonage visant les
237 -249, avenue Mount Pleasant
10.4b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -166 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 950 metres carres situee
au 237 -249, avenue Mount Pleasant, et portant les NID 55143119, 00418608,
00418590, 55080386 et 00429050, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle —
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone de quartier a vocation collective
« IL -1 », fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -166 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a
('article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose de la parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 1 950 metres carres situee au 237 -249, avenue
Mount Pleasant, et portant les NID 55143119, 00418608, 00418590, 55080386 et
00429050, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
(a) que le promoteur fournisse un plan et un rapport de drainage et de situation
detailles des eaux de ruissellement, sous reserve de ('approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son representant, indiquant le mode prevu de collecte et
de repartition des eaux de ruissellement sur les lieux;
(b) que le promoteur asphalte toutes les aires d'acces, de manoeuvre et de
stationnement, et que les aires asphaltees soient entourees de bordures
continues de beton coulees sur place au besoin pour proteger les espaces
paysagers et pour faciliter le drainage;
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(c) que I'amenagement de ('emplacement soit conforme au plan de situation detaille,
prepare par le promoteur et sujet a ('approbation de ('agent d'amenagement et de
I'ingenieur municipal ou de son rempla9ant, indiquant ('emplacement de tous les
batiments et de toutes les constructions, les aires de stationnement, les voies
d'acces, les espaces paysagers et les autres caracteristiques de ('emplacement;
(d) que le promoteur convienne de negocier de bonne foi en vue de ('acquisition de
la parcelle de terrain necessaire pour corriger I'empietement existant de
('infrastructure municipale sur le site;
(e) que le plan de situation approuve soit joint a toute demande de permis de
construction relative au projet d'amenagement et que les travaux d'amelioration
indiques sur les plans de situation approuves soient termines, a la satisfaction de
('agent d'amenagement, dans un delai d'un (1) an a compter de la date de
delivrance du permis de construction pour le batiment en question.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -166 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 950 metres carres situee
au 237 -249, avenue Mount Pleasant, et portant les NID 55143119, 00418608,
00418590, 55080386 et 00429050, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle —
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone de quartier a vocation collective
« IL -1 », fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de ('arrete intitule «Arrete n° 110 -166 modifiant ('Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.5 Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 6 Highwood Drive
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law
Number CP 110 -168, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 6 Highwood Drive having an area of approximately
1000 square metres, also identified as PID number 00020131, from "R -1A" One Family
Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled "By -law Number CP 110 -168 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 Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -law
Number CP 110 -168, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 6 Highwood Drive having an area of approximately
1000 square metres, also identified as PID number 00020131, from "R -1A" One Family
Residential to "R -2" One and Two 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 CP 110 -168, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
(Councillor Norton reentered the meeting)
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10.5 Troisieme lecture de la modification de ('Arrete de zonage visant
le 6, promenade Highwood
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P.
110 -168 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » visant a modifier le
zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 000 metres carres situee
au 6, promenade Highwood, et portant le NID 00020131, pour la faire passer de zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R -1A » a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 », fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -168 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que ('arrete intitule « Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -168 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » visant a
modifier le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 000 metres
carres situee au 6, promenade Highwood, et portant le NID 00020131, pour la faire
passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R -1A » a zone residentielle —
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 », fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que
ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de ('arrete intitule «Arrete n° 110 -168 modifiant ('Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
(Le conseiller Norton se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Private Member's Bill for Pension Plan Reform (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that Mayor Court, on behalf of
Common Council, formally ask MLA Carl Killen to bring forward the required legislative
changes to reform the Pension Plan of The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Projet de loi emanant d'un depute concernant la reforme du regime de
retraite (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le maire Court, au nom du conseil
communal, demande formellement a Carl Killen, depute, de presenter les modifications
legislatives exigees pour proceder a la reforme du regime de retraite de The City of
Saint John.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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11.2 Scheduling of Additional Ward Meeting (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager consult with
Ward Councillors and schedule additional Ward meetings where deemed necessary and
appropriate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Etablissement d'un calendrier pour une reunion de quartier supplementaire
(conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general consulte les
conseillers des quartiers et qu'il organise des reunions de quartier supplementaires s'il le
juge necessaire et pertinent.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Safer Communities and Neighbourhood Task Force (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager place contact
information with regard to the SCAN Task Force on the home page of the City of
Saint John's website and, in consultation with the SCAN Task Force, explore other
effective ways to promote and distribute information about how a citizen can use this
new and valuable resource; and further, that the Clerk be directed to invite the SCAN
Task Force to appear before Council to make a presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Groupe de travail sur la securite dans les collectivites et les quartiers
(conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general affiche les
coordonnees du groupe de travail sur « les voisinages et les communautes plus
securitaires » sur la page d'accueil du site Web de The City of Saint John et, en
consultation avec ce groupe de travail, qu'il etudie d'autres moyens efficaces de
promouvoir et de distribuer ('information sur la fawn dont les citoyens peuvent utiliser
cette ressource nouvelle et precieuse; en outre, que la greffiere soit chargee d'inviter le
groupe de travail « sur les voisinages et les communautes plus securitaires » a faire une
presentation devant le conseil.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 Rainbow Park Update (Councillor Snook)
The Commissioner of Leisure Services advised that the new skating surface at Rainbow
Park will open next week. He further advised that the splash pad is complete, noting that
it will be tested in the Spring of 2011.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the verbal update provided by the
Commissioner of Leisure Services be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.4 Mise a jour relative au parc Rainbow (conseiller Snook)
Le commissaire des Services des loisirs indique que la nouvelle patinoire du parc
Rainbow doit ouvrir la semaine suivante. II indique egalement que la fontaine a jets
douchants est terminee et qu'elle sera testee au printemps 2011.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la mise a jour verbale presentee par
le commissaire aux Services des loisirs soit acceptee a titre d'information.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Community Centre Partnerships (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager explore the
feasibility of creating an "After Hours" PALS program support model for the City of
Saint John's Community Centres in order to ensure that children and youth have an
increased level of mentorship, support, and recreational opportunities. The goal is to
ensure there are sustainable and enhanced programs in our community centres through
the establishment of creative partnerships with local businesses.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Partenariats de centre communautaire (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general etudie la
faisabilite de creer un modele de soutien au programme PALS (partenaires aidant les
ecoles locales) apres les heures de bureau pour les centres communautaires de
The City of Saint John, afin que les enfants et les jeunes aient acces a plus de services
de mentorat, de soutien et de possibilites de loisirs. Le but est de s'assurer que nos
centres communautaires offrent des programmes durables et ameliores en etablissant
des partenariats creatifs avec les entreprises locales.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Community Centres Programming
Kevin Watson, Recreation Manager, appeared before Council and outlined the
recommendation appearing in the submitted report and he responded to questions from
Council members.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that:
1) Common Council approve a grant in the amount of $49,000 for the YMCA to provide
programs and services at the Forest Glen Community Centre for the period of January 1,
2011 to December 31, 2011 as per the original terms and conditions as set forth in the
2006 agreement;
2) The YMCA will provide free drop -in programs as per the submitted proposal;
3) The City Solicitor be directed to prepare all necessary documents; and
4) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any required contract
documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general : Programmes des centres communautaires
Kevin Watson, directeur des loisirs, se presente devant le conseil pour donner un aperru
des recommandations contenues dans le rapport et repondre aux questions des
membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que :
1) le conseil communal approuve une subvention de 49 000 $ pour permettre au YMCA
d'offrir des programmes et des services au centre communautaire Forest Glen, pour la
periode du 1 of janvier au 31 decembre 2011, conformement aux modalites et aux
conditions stipulees dans ('entente de 2006;
2) le YMCA offrira des programmes de halte - garderie gratuits conformement a la
proposition soumise;
3) I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger toute documentation exigee;
4) le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation
contractuelle exigee.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 City Manager: Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast
Pipeline — Crossing KP 98
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -05: Pipeline Crossing Agreement with
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline — Crossing KP 98, The City of Saint John enter into a
Crossing Consent Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership,
by its General Partner Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. / Maritimes &
Northeast Pipeline subject to the terms and conditions in the submitted agreement, for
the purposes of facilitating the force main installation as part of the Harbour Clean Up
Project and that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the said agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general : Convention relative au franchissement du gazoduc
conclue avec la societe Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline Management
Ltd. — croisement du gazoduc 98
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -05 : Convention entre la municipalite et
la societe Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, The City of Saint John conclue une
convention de consentement de croisement avec Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline
Limited Partnership, par I'entremise de son associee commanditee, Maritimes and
Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. /Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, sous reserve
des modalites prevues a la convention presentee, afin de faciliter ('installation de la
conduite principale dans le cadre du projet de nettoyage du port, et que le maire et la
greffiere communale signent ladite convention.
P, ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
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15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 10.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffiere communale