2011-04-26_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Committee of the Whole
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1. Call to Order
5:00 p.m. 8th Floor Boardroom
1.0 Minutes
1.1 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0)
1.2 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
1.3 Land Matter 10.2(4)(d)
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order — Prayer
6:30 p.m. Council Chamber
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of March 28, 2011
2.2 Minutes of April 4, 2011
3. Adoption of Agenda
3.1 Arbour Day Presentation
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Temporary Turnaround - Tudor Lane (Recommendation Receive for
Information)
5.2 Request for Grant in the Amount of Municipal Fees for Tannery Court Co-
operative Limited (Recommendation in Report)
5.3 Public Information Session Sanitary Lift Station #30 and Associated Force
Main Harbour Clean -Up Construction Project (Recommendation Receive for
Information)
5.4 Crescent Valley Neighbourhood Development Update (Recommendation
Receive for Information)
5.5 Archer Request to Present (Recommendation: Refer to the Clerk to Schedule)
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5.6 Proposed Public Hearing Date (Recommendation in Report)
5.7 Harbour Clean Up Lift Station #32 Stop Up and Close Portion of Milford
Road (Recommendation in Report)
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
7.1 Day of Mourning April 28, 2011
7.2 Arbor Day April 29, 2011
7.3 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month - Month of May
7.4 Emergency Preparedness Week May 1 -7
8. Delegations / Presentations
9. Public Hearings
7:00 p.m.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 43 Melrose Street
9.1(b)Proposed Rezoning 43 -45 Melrose Street
9.2(a) Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close a Portion of Fallsview
Drive
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1a) City Solicitor: Proposed Subdivision By -Law Amendments
10.1b) Third Reading - Subdivision By -law Amendment
10.2 Third Reading - Traffic By -Law Amendment
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Managing the City's Woodlands (Councillor Farren)
11.2 Information Update Concerning Actions Under Section 190 of
Municipalities Act (Councillor McGuire)
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Public Review of Draft Regulations Amending New
Brunswick Regulation 2010 -111 Under the Right to Information and Protection of
Privacy Act
12.2 City Manager: Rainbow Park Project Update
12.3 City Manager: Purchase of Phone and Professional Services for New Centrix
IP Service
12.4 City Manager: Harbour Cleanup 101 Kennedy Street PID 00377150
12.5 City Manager: Chesley Drive - Emergency Asphalt Repairs
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: City Solicitor's Office - Departmental Positions
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Adjournment
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City of Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le mardi 26 avril 2011
Comite plenier
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1.Ouverture de la seance
17 h — Salle de conference du 8e Rage
1.0 Proces- verbal
1.1 Question relative a Pemploi — alin6a 10.2(4)j)
1.2 Question financiere — alinea 10.2(4)c)
1.3 Question relative aux biens -fonds — alin6a 10.2(4)d)
S6ance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la s6ance, suivie de la priere
18 h 30 — Salle du conseil
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la s6ance tenue le 28 mars 2011
2.2 Proces- verbal de la s6ance tenue le 4 avril 2011
3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour
3.1 Presentation de La journ6e de Parbre
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises i Papprobation du conseil
5.1 Endroit temporaire pr6vu pour manccuvrer — All6e Tudor (recommandation
accepter a titre informatif)
5.2 Demande visant Pobtention d'une subvention au montant des droits
municipaux pour Tannery Court Co- operative Limited (recommandation figurant
au rapport)
5.3 S6ance informative publique — Station de relevement no 30 et travaux li6s a la
conduite de refoulement dans le cadre du projet de construction et de nettoyage du
port (recommandation : accepter a titre informatif)
5.4 Mise a jour relative a Pam6nagement du quartier Crescent Valley
(recommandation : accepter a titre informatif)
5.5 Demande soumise par 1'archer qui d6sire se presenter devant le conseil
(recommandation : transmettre a la greffiere pour qu'une date de presentation soit
fix6e)
5.6 Date propos6e pour les audiences publiques (recommandation figurant au
rapport)
5.7 Fermeture et barrage d'une partie du chemin Milford dans le cadre du
nettoyage du port, station de relevement no 32 (recommandation figurant au
rapport)
6. Commentaires pr6sent6s par les membres
7. Proclamation
7.1 Jour de deuil — le 28 avril 2011
7.2 La joum&e de 1'arbre — le 29 avril 2011
7.3 Mois de la sensibilisation a la fibrose kystique — mois de mai
7.4 Semaine de la protection civile — du ler au 7 mai
8. D616gations et pr6sentations
9. Audiences publiques
19h
9.1a) Projet de modification de 1'Arret6 de zonage visant le 43, rue Melrose
9.1b) Projet de modification du rezonage visant les 43 et 45, rue Melrose
9.2a) Projet de modification de 1'Arret6 concernant la fermeture et le barrage de
routes — trongon de la promenade Fallsview
10. Etude des arrWs municipaux
10.1a) Avocat municipal : Projet de modification de 1'Arret6 de lotissement
10.1b) Troisieme lecture de la modification de 1'Arret6 de lotissement
10.2 Troisieme lecture de la modification de 1'Arret6 relatif a la circulation
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Gestion des terrains bois6s de la Ville (conseiller Farren)
11.2 Mise a jour des renseignements relatifs aux mesures prises en vertu de
Particle 190 de la Loi sur les municipalites (conseiller McGuire)
12. Affaires municipales 6voqukes par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale : Examen public de 1'6bauche du reglement modifiant
le Reglement 2010 -111 du Nouveau - Brunswick en vertu de la Loi sur le droit d
Pinformation et la protection de la vie privee
12.2 Directeur g6n6ral : Mise a jour relative au projet du parc Rainbow
12.3 Directeur g6n6ral : Achat de telephones et de services professionnels pour les
nouveaux services IP Centrex
12.4 Directeur g6n6ral : Nettoyage du port — 101, rue Kennedy, inscrite sous le
NID 00377150
12.5 Directeur g6n6ral : Travaux d'asphaltage d'urgence de la promenade Chesley
13. Rapports deposes par les comit6s
14. Etude des sujets &art& des questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil
15. Correspondance g6n6rale
16. Levee de la seance
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MARCH 28, 2011/LE 28 MARS 2011
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — MARCH 28, 2011 - 6:45 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Farren, Higgins, McGuire,
Norton, Snook, and Titus
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P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham,
Comptroller; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations;
K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; M. King
Police Staff Sergeant; 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 28 MARS 2011 A 18 H 45
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Farren, McGuire,
Norton, Snook, Titus et la conseillere Higgins
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P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
C. Graham, controleuse; P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations
municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et
developpement; M. King, sergent d'etat -major du Service de
police; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie de district;
E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier communal
adjoint.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Pastor Nick Doyle offered the opening
prayer.
Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le pasteur Nick Doyle recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of February 28, 2011
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 28, 2011, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 28 fevrier 2011
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 28 fevrier 2011 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items 12.7 Rainbow Park Improvements Amendment to
Recreational Infrastructure Canada Letter of Offer; 13.1 Committee of the Whole:
Recommended Amendment to Procedural By -Law; 13.2 Committee of the Whole: City
Market; and further, that items 12.4 City Manager: Sandy Point Road Planning Study
and 12.6 City Manager: Saint John Water — 2010 Annual Water Report be moved
forward on the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 12.7, Ameliorations du parc Rainbow —
Modification de la lettre d'offre d'Infrastructure de loisirs du Canada; 13.1, Comite
plenier : Modification recommandee de I'arrete procedural; 13.2, Comite plenier : Marche
municipal. En outre, it est resolu que les points 12.4, Directeur general : Etude de
planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point et 12.6, Directeur general : Rapport
annuel de 2010 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water soient avances dans
I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close a Portion of Unnamed
Public Street in Glen Falls
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 an unnamed public
street in Glen Falls, adding thereto Section 217 immediately after Section 216 thereof,
with no objections received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
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 an unnamed public street in Glen Falls be amended by adding
thereto Section 217 immediately after Section 216 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 Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
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 an unnamed public street in Glen Falls be amended by adding
thereto Section 217 immediately after Section 216 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."
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9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Modification proposee de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de
routes — partie d'une rue publique sans nom a Glen Falls
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon
d'une rue publique sans nom a Glen Falls, par I'ajout de I'article 217 a la suite de
I'article 216, et qu'aucune opposition n'a ete regue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification proposee,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un troncon d'une rue publique sans nom a Glen Falls, par I'ajout de
I'article 217 a la suite de I'article 216, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un trongon d'une rue publique sans nom a Glen Falls, par I'ajout de
I'article 217 a la suite de I'article 216, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
9.1(b) Sale of Unnamed Street Closure (Pending) in Glen Falls
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -55: Sale of Unnamed Street Closure
(Pending) in Glen Falls, in the event the Unnamed Public Street in Glen Falls is stopped -
up and closed, The City of Saint John sell its fee simple interest in Parcel "A" having an
area of approximately 713 square metres to Harry William Rowe and Claudette Mary
Theresa Rowe for $1,000.00 plus HST (if applicable) as per the submitted Offer of
Purchase and Sale agreement; and to sell Parcel "B ", having an area of approximately
283 square metres to Robert K. Janes for $500.00 plus HST (if applicable) as per the
submitted Offer of Purchase and Sale agreement, both Parcels as shown on the
submitted Tentative Plan of Subdivision; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk
be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the land transfers.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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9.1b) Vente d'une rue publique sans nom a Glen Falls (en attente d'approbation)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011-55: Vente dune rue publique sans
nom a Glen Falls (en attente d'approbation), dans le cas ou ladite rue publique sans
nom a Glen Falls est fermee et barree, The City of Saint John vende I'interet en fief
simple de la parcelle « A », dont la superficie est de 713 metres carres, a
Harry William Rowe et a Claudette Mary Theresa Rowe pour la somme de 1 000 $
(TVH en sus, le cas echeant) conformement a la convention d'achat -vente soumise, et
que The City of Saint John vende I'interet en fief simple de la parcelle « B » d'une
superficie d'environ 283 metres carres a Robert K. Janes pour la somme de 500 $
(TVH en sus, le cas echeant) conformement a la convention d'achat -vente soumise. II
est en outre resolu que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute
documentation requise pour conclure le transfert des parcelles.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 City Manager: Sandy Point Road Planning Study
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -51: Sandy Point Road Planning Study:
1) Common Council rescind the proposals adopted in Recommendations #1, #2 and
#3, and Figures 1 and 2 of the Council Report M &C 2010 -138 (dated November
18, 2010);
2) The northwest boundary of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road be established
as shown in the submitted Figure 1;
3) Common Council authorize Staff to initiate the process with respect to the following
proposed Amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw:
a) That Common Council consider an amendment to the Zoning By -law to create a
new zoning category to be known as "P -2" Park zone;
b) That Common Council initiate an amendment of 1) the Municipal Development
Plan from Low Density Residential to Open Space, and 2) the Zoning By -law
from "R -1A" One Family Residential to "P -2" Park as shown on the submitted maps
(Figures 3 & 4), being portions of PID numbers 00052548, 00418129, 55059026,
55059034 and 55196380;
c) That Common Council initiate an amendment of 1) the Municipal Development
Plan from Low Density Residential to Open Space, and 2) the Zoning By -law
from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "P -2" Park as shown
on the submitted maps (Figures 3 & 4), being portions of PID number 00052548;
4) Common Council adopt in principle the Concept Plan as shown in the submitted
Figure 2, and refer these to the City Manager for future implementation;
5) Common Council resolves that except for the Municipal Plan and Zoning Bylaw
amendments initiated above, the Sandy Point Road Planning Study is now complete.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillor Titus
voting nay.
The Common Clerk explained that a rescinding resolution requires a 2/3 affirmative vote
of the whole of Council to pass, noting that the present motion was defeated as a result
of receiving seven affirmative votes and one nay.
Citing a point of procedure, a Council member asked if the whole of Council is
considered ten members when a Councillor is absent due to medical reasons, to which
the City Solicitor replied that the whole of Council is eleven members regardless of the
absence of other Council members.
The City Manager suggested that Council vote on each of recommendations in the
report separately.
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The Commissioner of Planning expressed the opinion that all of the recommendations in
the report should be dealt with in one resolution.
The Clerk explained that Council could reconsider the previous motion by way of
resolution, advising that Council could then table the item.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the preceding motion (item 12.4
City Manager. Sandy Point Road Planning Study) be reconsidered by Council.
Councillors Titus and McGuire advised that they were voting against the motion as the
public hearing process for Sandy Point Road was circumvented by Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors McGuire
and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the item 12.4 City Manager. -
Sandy Point Road Planning Study be tabled.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors McGuire
and Titus voting nay.
12.4 Directeur general : Etude de planification portant sur le chemin
Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -51 : Etude de planification portant sur
le chemin Sandy Point:
1) Le conseil communal annule les propositions adoptees qui sont enoncees dans les
recommandations n" 1, 2 et 3, et les figures 1 et 2 du rapport du conseil M/C 2010 -138
(date du 18 novembre 2010).
2) La limite nord -ouest du parc Rockwood longeant le chemin Sandy Point soit etablie
conformement a la figure 1 dudit rapport.
3) Le conseil communal autorise le personnel a amorcer le processus dans le cadre des
projets de modification suivants relatifs au plan municipal d'amenagement et a I'Arrete
de zonage :
a) que le conseil communal envisage d'apporter une modification a I'Arrete de
zonage en vue de creer une nouvelle categorie de zonage, a savoir la zone de
parc « P -2 »;
b) que le conseil communal procede a la modification du (1) plan d'amenagement
municipal pour faire passer la designation des parcelles inscrites sous les
NID 00052548, 00418129, 55059026, 55059034 et 55196380 de zone
r6sidentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces libres; et (2) I'Arret6 de zonage
pour faire passer la designation de zone r6sidentielle — habitations unifamiliales
o R -1A» a zone de parc « P -2 » , comme I'indiquent les cartes presentees
(figures 3 et 4);
c) que le conseil communal procede a la modification du (1) plan d'amenagement
municipal pour faire passer la designation de la parcelle inscrite sous le
NID 00052548 de zone r6sidentielle a faible densite a zone d'espaces libres; et
(2) I'Arrete de zonage pour faire passer la designation de zone r6sidentielle de
banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -2 » a zone de
parc « P -2 », comme I'indiquent les cartes presentees (figures 3 et 4).
4) Le conseil communal adopte en principe le plan conceptuel tel qu'il est presente a la
figure 2, et qu'il le transmette au directeur general pour la mise en ceuvre ulterieure.
5) Le conseil communal decide qu'a ('exception des modifications au plan municipal et a
I'Arret6 de zonage demandees ci- dessus, ('etude de planification portant sur le chemin
Sandy Point est desormais achevee.
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A Tissue du vote, la proposition est rejet6e. Le conseiller Titus vote contre
la proposition.
La greffiere communale explique que pour titre annul6e, une resolution doit faire l'objet
d'un vote affirmatif de la part des deux tiers de 1'ensemble des membres du conseil. Elle
souligne en outre que la pr6sente motion a 6t6 rejet6e, car sept personnes ont vote pour
son rejet et une personne a vot6 contre.
Citant un point de proc6dure, un membre du conseil demande si par 1'ensemble des
membres du conseil, on entend dix membres lorsqu'un des conseillers est absent pour
des raisons m6dicales. L'avocat municipal r6pond alors que 1'ensemble des membres du
conseil signifie onze membres, peu importe que des membres du conseil soient absents
ou non.
Le directeur general suggere que le conseil procede a un vote distinct pour chacune des
recommandations du rapport.
Le commissaire du service Urbanisme et d6veloppement estime que toutes les
recommandations du rapport devraient donner lieu a une seule resolution.
La greffiere explique que le conseil pourrait r6examiner la motion pr6c6dente par voie de
resolution, ce qui lui permettrait par la suite de reporter ce point.
Proposition du maire supplbant Chase
Appuy6e par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la motion pr6c6dente (point 12.4
Directeur general : Etude de planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point) soit
r6examin6e par le conseil.
Les conseillers Titus et McGuire signalent leur intention de voter contre la motion 6tant
donn6 que le conseil a contourn6 le processus d'audience publique relatif au
chemin Sandy Point.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. Les conseillers McGuire et
Titus votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du maire suppl6ant Chase
Appuy6e par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 12.4 Directeur
g6n6ral : Etude de planification portant sur /e chemin Sandy Point soit report6.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. Les conseillers McGuire et
Titus votent contre la proposition.
12.6 City Manager: Saint John Water— 2010 Annual Water Report
Referring to the submitted report, the Commissioner of Municipal Operations outlined the
information contained in the 2010 Annual Water Report.
N. Taylor, Operations Manager — Water Resources and Quality, responded to questions
from Council members.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -66: Saint John Water— 2010 Annual Water
Report, Common Council receive the said report for information and authorize staff to
forward the 2010 Saint John Water— Annual Water Report to the Department of
Environment and the Department of Health on behalf of The City of Saint John (Approval
Holder).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.6 Directeur general : Rapport annuel de 2010 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de
Saint John Water
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, le commissaire aux Operations
municipales donne un aperqu de ('information contenue dans le rapport annuel de 2010
relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water.
N. Taylor, directrice des operations, Ressources en eau et qualite de I'eau, repond aux
questions des membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitul6 M/C 2011 -66 : Rapport annuel de 2010 relatif
au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water, le conseil communal accepte ledit rapport a
titre informatif et autorise le personnel a transmettre le rapport annuel de 2010 relatif au
reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water au ministere de I'Environnement et au ministere
de la Sante au nom de The City of Saint John (titulaire de I'agrement).
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the submitted report M &C 2011 -72: Partnership with the Salvation Army be
received for information.
5.2 Refer to item 14.1.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
69: Facility Condition Assessment and Capital Planning Study in Support of the Public
Sector Accounting Board Project, the financial proposal submitted by VFA Canada to
complete a Facility Condition Assessment and Capital Planning Study on 17 City -owned
facilities be accepted at a cost of $43,188.00 plus HST.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
53: Encroachment Rockwood Park Entrance, Common Council acquire a 15 square
metre +/- portion of PID 21295 from Mr. and Mrs. Halcrow under the terms and
conditions in the offer submitted with said report and further that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to effect the transfer.
5.5 Refer to item 14.2.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
56: Harbour Clean -Up — Lift Station #30 — Stop Up and Close Portion of Fallsview Drive,
the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close
a 819 square metre +/- portion of a public street known as Fallsview Drive, be set for
Tuesday April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and that Common Council
orders the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of such By -Law
pursuant to section 187(6)(b) of the Municipalities Act.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
52: Assignment of Lease Infusion Tea Room, The City of Saint John consent to the
Assignment of Lease from The Infusion Co. Ltd. to Young Gon Lee and Okkyu Lee as
submitted with said report, effective April 1, 2011, and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary document required to effect the
transaction.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
61: Proposed Public Hearing Date 43 -45 Melrose Street, Common Council schedule the
Public Hearing for the rezoning application of Melmaris Construction (43 -45 Melrose
Street) for Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the
application to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
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5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011-
67: Uninterruptible Power Supply, the proposal submitted by Universal Power Solutions
for the supply and installation of a new uninterrupted power supply to support the City's
operation at the Chipman Hill location and in the amount of $39,999.87, plus tax, be
accepted.
5.10 Refer to item 14.3.
5.11 Refer to item 14.4.
5.12 Refer to item 14.5.
5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report 1900
Westfield Road — PID Number 296426, Common Council rescind the resolution of
January 18, 2010 authorizing expropriation and that the City acquire from the owner of
1900 Westfield Road, PID number 296426, freehold and easement interests (35m2
freehold x 382m2 easement) to allow the construction for the widening of Westfield Road
for the sum of $1,540.20.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
New Brunswick Southern Railway and Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, The City of
Saint John quit claim to New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited any
residual interest the City may have in lands designated PID numbers 32128, 55110472,
55110464, 55211262, 55110597, and 55110118 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk
execute a Form A13.1 Quit Claim Deed.
5.15 Refer to item 14.6.
5.16 Refer to item 14.7.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Saint John
Emergency Management Organization Advisory Committee, Common Council hereby
establishes a standing committee to be known as the Saint John Emergency
Management Organization Advisory Committee existing and functioning in accordance
with the approved Terms of Reference; to be chaired by the Director of Saint John EMO
and comprised of the members of the Emergency Management Council Committee,
namely the Mayor and three Councillors, the Manager, Emergency Preparedness, the
Common Clerk, and such additional members, members -at -large and City Staff as shall
be defined in the Terms of Reference, and further that this matter be referred to the
Nominating Committee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of items 5.2 Dever Road
Water Transmission Main; 5.5 Harbour Clean Up - SLS #10A, SLS #24 and Collector
Sewer for SLS #8; 5.10 Tender for Asphaltic Concrete Mixes; 5.11 Tender for Traffic
Paint; 5.12 Telecom Expense Management Software (TEM); 5.15 Sauerteig Letter to
Fire Chief; 5.16 Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range Proposed 2011
Fee Structure, which have been identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -72 : Partenariat avec I'Armee du salut
soit accept6 a titre informatif.
5.2 Voir le point 14.1.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis intitul6
M/C 2011 -69 : Evaluation de 1'6tat des installations et Etude sur la planification des
immobilisations dans le cadre du projet du Conseil sur la comptabilite dans le secteur
public, la proposition financibre faite par VFA Canada pour mener une #valuation de
I'Mat des 17 installations appartenant b la Ville et une etude sur la planification des
immobilisations, au cout de 43 188 $ plus TVH, soit acceptee.
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5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-53: Empietement de /'entree du parc Rockwood, The City of Saint John
acquiere aupres de M. et Mme Halcrow la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
approximative de 15 metres carres portant le NID 21295, sous reserve des modalites
stipulees en vertu de I'offre presentee avec ledit rapport, et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer tout document exige afin de conclure le transfert.
5.5 Voir le point 14.2.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-56: Fermeture et barrage dune partie de la promenade Fallsview dans le
cadre du nettoyage du port, station de relevement no 30, le conseil communal fixe la
date de I'audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrbte visant a fermer et a barrer un
trongon d'environ 819 metres carres de la promenade Fallsview, rue publique, au
mardi 26 avril 2011, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et qu'il autorise la publication d'un
avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un tel arrete en vertu de I'alinea 187(6)b) de la
Loi sur les municipalit6s.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-52: Cession de bail relativement au salon de th6 Infusion, The City of
Saint John donne son aval a la cession de bail de The Infusion Co. Ltd. a Young Gon
Lee et Okkyu Lee, telle qu'elle est presentee avec (edit rapport, a compter du
1 e avril 2011, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la
documentation requise pour conclure Iadite transaction.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011 -61 : Date prevue dune audience publique relativement aux 43 -45,
rue Melrose, le conseil communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relative a la
demande de rezonage de Melmaris Construction (43 -45, rue Melrose), au mardi 26 avril
2011, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil, et que la demande soit soumise au Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011 -67: Alimentation sans coupure, la proposition portant sur la fourniture et
('installation d'une nouvelle unite d'alimentation permanente en vue de maintenir les
operations de la Ville sur la cote Chipman, soumise par Universal Power Solutions au
cout de 39 999,87 $, taxes en sus, soit acceptee.
5.10 Voir le point 14.3.
5.11 Voir le point 14.4.
5.12 Voir le point 14.5.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
1900, chemin Westfield — NID 296426, le conseil communal annule sa resolution du
18 janvier 2010 autorisant 1'expropriation et que la Ville acquibre aupres du proprietaire
de la parcelle situee au 1900, chemin Westfield, inscrite sous le NID 296426, les interets
au titre de tenure franche et de servitude (35 m2 en tenure franche x 382 m2 de
servitude) afin de permettre la construction dans le cadre de 1'e1argissement du
chemin Westfield au cout de 1 540,20 $.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Chemin de fer du sud du Nouveau - Brunswick et Administration du pont du port de
Saint John, The City of Saint John renonce a tout interet residuel dans les terrains
designes par les NID 32128, 55110472, 55110464, 55211262, 55110597, et 55110118,
au profit du Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau - Brunswick Limitee, et que le maire et la
greffiere communale signent la formule A13.1 intitulee « Acte de transfert par voie de
renonciation ».
5.15 Voir le point 14.6.
5.16 Voir le point 14.7.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Comite consultatif de 1'Organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John, le
conseil communal cree par les presentes un comite permanent, a savoir le Comite
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consultatif de I'Organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John, que ledit
comite existe et fonctionne conformement au mandat approuve, qu'il soit preside par le
directeur de I'OGSU de Saint John et qu'il soit compose des membres du Comite sur le
conseil des situations d'urgence, a savoir le maire et trois conseillers, le directeur, le
personnel de la protection civile, la greffiere communale et les membres
supplementaires (les membres a titre individuel et le personnel municipal) pouvant titre
d6signes dans le cadre du mandat. 11 est en outre resolu que cette question soit
transmise au comite des candidatures.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee
relativement a chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exclusion
des points 5.2 Conduite d'eau principale du chemin Dever; 5.5 Nettoyage du port —
Stations de relevement des eaux usees nos 10A et 24, et egout collecteur a la station de
relevement des eaux usees no 8; 5.10 Soumission relative aux melanges de beton
asphaltique; 5.11 Soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere;
5.12 Logiciel de gestion des depenses en telecommunications; 5.15 Lettre de Sauerteig
adressee au chef du service d'incendie; 5.16 Rapport sur le terrain de golf et le champ
d'exercice aquatique du parc Rockwood et grille tarifaire proposee pour 2011, et qui ont
ete selectionnes aux fins de discussion, soit adoptee.
A I'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 Daffodil Month April 2011 / Daffodil Day April 27, 2011
The Mayor proclaimed the month of April 2011 as Daffodil Month and the 27th Day of
April, 2011 as Daffodil Day in the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Mois de la jonquille en avril 2011 et Jour de la jonquille le 27 avril 2011
Le maire declare que le mois d'avril 2011 est le Mois de la jonquille et que
le 27 avril 2011 est le Jour de la jonquille dans The City of Saint John.
7.2 Canadian Oncology Nursing Day April 5, 2011
The Mayor proclaimed April 5th, 2011 as Canadian Oncology Nursing Day in the City of
Saint John.
7.2 Journee annuelle des soins infirmiers en oncologie du Canada
le 5 avril 2011
Le maire declare le 5 avril 2011 Journee annuelle des soins infirmiers en oncologie du
Canada dans The City of Saint John.
7.3 Records and Information Management Month April 2011
The Mayor proclaimed the month of April 2011 as Records and Information Management
Month in the City of Saint John.
7.3 Avril 2011 — Mois de la gestion des documents et de ('information
Le maire declare que le mois d'avril 2011 est le mois de la gestion des documents et de
('information dans The City of Saint John.
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7.4 Tartan Day April 6, 2011
The Mayor proclaimed April 6t ", 2011 as Tartan Day in the City of Saint John.
7.4 Jour du tartan le 6 avril 2011
Le maire declare le 6 avril 2011 Jour du tartan dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
10. Consideration of By -laws
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Asphalt (Mayor Court)
On motion of Mayor Court
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
review the quality control / assurance for asphalt and the application of same to City
streets.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Asphalte (maire Court)
Proposition du maire Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge
d'examiner le systeme de controle de la qualite et d'assurance relativement a I'asphalte
et a son application sur les rues municipales.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Spring — Summer Road Construction (Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
submit a report with a brief update on the construction this spring and summer and
recommend actions / suggestions to lessen the impact on the public.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Travaux de refection du printemps et de 1'ete (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
soumettre un rapport faisant un bref point sur la construction au cours du printemps et
de 1'ete et proposant des actions et des suggestions pour reduire les repercussions sur
le public.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Harbour Passage (Councillor Norton)
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager direct the
appropriate staff to take all necessary steps within the legal limits of the City's authority
to ensure that: 1) Harbour Passage is restored as soon as possible; and 2) Harbour
Passage is accessible throughout its length to pedestrians and cyclists during 2011.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.3 Passage du port (conseiller Norton)
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general demande au
personnel approprie de prendre toutes les mesures necessaires, dans la limite legale
des pouvoirs de la Ville, pour s'assurer que 1) le passage du port est remis en etat au
plus vite; et 2) qu'il est accessible sur toute sa longueur aux pietons et aux cyclistes en
2011.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting)
11.4 Provincial Initiative: Crescent Valley Neighbourhood Revitalization Project
(Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager direct the
appropriate City Staff to invite officials of the Department of Social Development to a
meeting of Council to provide an update on their revitalization plans for the Crescent
Valley Neighbourhood.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la seance.)
11.4 Initiative de la Province : Projet de revitalisation du quartier Crescent Valley
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general charge le
personnel municipal approprie d'inviter des representants du ministere du
Developpement social a participer a une reunion du conseil afin de faire le point sur les
projets de revitalisation du quartier Crescent Valley.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 PlanSJ Growth Strategy (March 2011): Fairville Place (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as the planning process begins for
the Fairville Boulevard area, consideration be given to include Tairville Place" within this
planning process model.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Strategie de croissance du PlanSJ (mars 2011) : Place Fairville
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que dans le cadre du lancement du
processus de planification relatif a la zone du boulevard Fairville, on envisage d'inclure
la place Fairville dans ce modele de processus de planification.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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(Deputy Mayor Chase reentered the meeting)
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Municipal Legislative Powers
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council select an
appointee to advocate for the introduction of a permissive legislative approach in a new
Municipalities Act in the Province of New Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Le maire suppleant Chase est de nouveau present a la seance.)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general : Pouvoirs legislatifs a I'echelle de la municipalite
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal selectionne un
candidat pour defendre la mise en ceuvre d'une approche facultative de la loi dans le
cadre d'une nouvelle Loi sur les municipalites de la province du Nouveau - Brunswick.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 City Manager: Communications Strategy Update
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information the submitted report M &C 2011 -54: Communications Strategy Update.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general : Mise a jour de la strategie en matiere de
communications
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -54 : Mise a jour de la strategie en matiere
de communications.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14.2 Harbour Clean Up - SLS #10A, SLS #24 and Collector Sewer for SLS #8
A Council member expressed concerns with the potential impact that the expropriation of
lands and the construction of a lift station would have on a small business that is located
on the proposed site.
Mr. Groody advised that staff would be returning to Council with a report prior to
proceeding with the expropriation of lands in the area.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -62: Harbour Clean -Up — SLS#10A, SLS#24,
and Collector Sewer(s) for SLS#8, Common Council adopt the following resolutions:
I. Be it confirmed and resolved that it continues to be the objective of The City of
Saint John to construct the Harbour Clean Up Project sewer lift stations SLS #8
(Crown Street), SLS #10A (Chesley Drive), and SLS #24 (Kennedy Street), together with
the associated force mains and gravity sewers;
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11. Be it resolved that:
(a) the City Solicitor or his designate be authorized to commence and proceed with the
expropriation process to acquire access and title to the lands required to permit the
construction and operation of the Harbour Clean Up Project sewer lift stations SLS #8
(Crown Street), SLS #10a (Chesley Drive), and SLS #24 (Kennedy Street), together with
the associated force mains and gravity sewers; and,
(b) Common Council hereby appoint each of CBCL Limited and Crandall Engineering
Ltd. — Engineering, Surveying, Design, Project Management, Environmental Permitting
Work; deStecher Appraisal Ltd. - Appraisal Services; Kierstead, Quigley & Roberts Ltd. —
Surveying, Line Cutting; Hughes Surveys & Consultants — Surveying, Line Cutting;
Conquest Engineering Ltd. — Geotechnical Analysis and Reporting; W &S General
Contractors - Environmental Soil Investigation if required, the City's agents to make
surveys, take levels, and make such borings, sink such trial pits or conduct such other
tests as are necessary to ascertain suitability of the lands to be expropriated for the
construction and operation of the remainder of the Harbour Clean Up Project; and
(c) Common Council hereby authorize entry by its employees and by its said agents
upon the lands to be expropriated for the construction and operation of the remainder of
the Harbour Clean Up Project;
I11. Be it further resolved that:
(a) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute a Notice of Entry pursuant to
the provisions of the Expropriation Act, Chapter E -14, RSNB 1973 and amendments
thereto and the Regulations thereunder with respect to each property on which the
remainder of the Harbour Clean Up Project shall be located and through which the
associated force mains and gravity sewer shall run, such notice to advise that the City,
its employees and its named agents intend to enter upon the properties in question,
being PID numbers 00377150, 55006043, and 00000075, commencing not earlier than
April 11, 2011, and continuing as necessary but in no event later than June 30, 2011
for the purpose of conducting activity to determine the suitability of the lands for the
purposes of the remainder of the Harbour Clean Up Project; and
(b) the City Solicitor or his designate arrange that such Notice of Entry be given in
accordance with the requirements of the Expropriation Act;
IV. Be it further confirmed and resolved that the City Manager be directed to proceed to
negotiate the acquisition, by agreement, of all land interests required in connection with
the proposed remainder of the Harbour Clean Up Project to a maximum of 125% of
appraised values.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.2 Nettoyage du port — Stations de relevement des eaux usees no' 10A et 24 et
egout collecteur a la station de relevement des eaux usees no 8
Un membre du conseil fait part de son inquietude quant aux repercussions que
1'expropriation des biens -fonds et la construction d'une station de relevement pourraient
avoir sur une petite entreprise situee sur le site propose.
M. Groody souligne que le personnel presenterait un rapport au conseil avant
d'entreprendre 1'expropriation des biens -fonds du secteur.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011-62: Nettoyage du port— Stations de
relevement des eaux usees no' 10A et 24 et egout collecteur a la station de relevement
des eaux usees no 8, le conseil communal adopte Ies resolutions suivantes :
1. II est confirme et resolu que The City of Saint John maintienne son objectif, a savoir la
construction, dans le cadre du projet de nettoyage du port, des stations de relevement
des eaux usees n °s 8 (rue Crown), 10A (promenade Chesley) et 24 (rue Kennedy), ainsi
que des conduites de refoulement et les egouts collecteurs connexes.
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11. II est de plus r6solu que :
a) I'avocat municipal ou son representant soit autorise a entamer et a poursuivre le
processus d'expropriation en vue d'acqu6rir I'acces aux biens -fonds et le titre de ces
derniers, exig6s afin d'effectuer les travaux de construction et 1'exploitation des stations
de relevement des eaux us6es nO5 8 (rue Crown), 10A (promenade Chesley) et
24 (rue Kennedy), ainsi que des conduites de refoulement et les egouts collecteurs
connexes, dans le cadre du projet de nettoyage du port;
b) le conseil communal nomme, par les pr6sentes, chacune des entreprises suivantes
pour effectuer les travaux correspondants : Crandall Engineering Ltd. — ing6nierie,
arpentage, conception, gestion de projet, services de nature environnementale en
matiere de permis de travail; deStecher Appraisal Ltd. — services d'6valuation; Kierstead,
Quigley & Roberts Ltd. — arpentage et d6broussaillage de corridors; Hughes Surveys &
Consultants — arpentage et d6broussaillage de corridors; Conquest Engineering Ltd. —
analyse g6otechnique et production de rapports; W &S General Contractors Ltd. —
6valuation environnementale de la reconnaissance du sol et s'il y a lieu les mandataires
de la Ville, pour lever les plans d'arpentage, relever les niveaux, executer les forages,
creuser les fosses d'essai ou effectuer tout autre essai n6cessaire pour determiner la
convenance des biens -fonds devant titre expropri6s aux fins de la construction et de
1'exploitation dans le cadre de I'achevement du projet de nettoyage du port;
c) le conseil communal autorise par les pr6sentes ses employes et ses repr6sentants
susmentionn6s a p6n6trer sur les biens -fonds pr6vus aux fins d'expropriation, en vue de
la construction et de 1'exploitation dans le cadre de I'achevement du projet de nettoyage
du port.
III. II est de plus resolu que :
a) le maire et la greffiere communale soient autoris6s a signer ('Avis d'intention de
p6n6trer sur un bien- fonds, en vertu de la Loi sur Pexpropriation, chapitre E -14,
L.R.N. -B., 1973, et des modifications et des r6glements y afferents, relativement a
chacun des biens -fonds sur lesquels I'achevement du projet de nettoyage du port doit
avoir lieu et au travers desquels les conduites de refoulement et les 6gouts collecteurs
connexes seront trac6s, tel avis devant indiquer que la Ville, ses employes et ses
mandataires d6signes ont ('intention de p6n6trer sur les biens -fonds en question, inscrits
sous les NID 00377150, 55006043, et 00000075, a compter du 11 avril 2011, et ce,
jusqu'au 30 juin 2011, au plus tard, dans le but d'effectuer des travaux en vue de
determiner la convenance des biens -fonds aux fins de I'achevement du projet de
nettoyage du port;
b) I'avocat municipal ou son representant s'assure que I'Avis d'intention de p6n6trer soit
d6livr6 conform6ment aux exigences pr6vues par la Loi sur l'expropriation.
IV II est de plus confirm6 et resolu que le directeur general soit charge de proc6der aux
n6gociations en vue d'obtenir le consentement des parties visant I'acquisition des
int6rets immobiliers exig6s relativement a I'achevement du projet de nettoyage du port,
jusqu'a une somme maximale representant 125 % du montant de la valeur estimative.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
14.3 Tender for Asphaltic Concrete Mixes
D. Logan, Manager of Materials and Fleet, appeared before Council and responded to
questions respecting the submitted report.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -70: Tender for Asphaltic Concrete Mixes,
the tender for the supply of asphaltic concrete mixes for the 2011 season be awarded to
Classic Construction for the supply of all items required for the period from their
approximate opening date of April 18th to May 9th and to NRB Construction for the supply
of all items required during the Construction and After Construction season, May 9th
through December 16th
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Farren voting nay.
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14.3 Soumission relative aux melanges de b6ton asphaltique
D. Logan, chef de I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile, se presente devant le
conseil et r6pond aux questions sur le rapport soumis.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2011-70: Soumission relative aux melanges
de b6ton asphaltique, le contrat relatif A I'approvisionnement de melanges de b6ton
asphaltique pour la saison 2011 soit accord6 a Classic Construction dans chaque cas,
pour la p6riode allant de la date de son ouverture, soit du 18 avril environ jusqu'au
9 mai, et A NRB Construction pendant la p6riode de construction et aprbs celle -ci, soit
du 9 mai au 16 d6cembre.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est accept6e. Le maire suppl6ant Chase
et le conseiller Farren votent contre la proposition.
14.4 Tender for Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -68: Tender for Traffic Paint, the tender for
the supply of Premium / High Performance Water Bourne Traffic Paint, at a cost of
$49,906.85 plus HST, be awarded to Stinson Equipment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.4 Soumission relative A la peinture de signalisation routiere
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2011 -68 : Soumission relative a la peinture
de signalisation routiere, le contrat pour la fourniture de peinture A 1'eau de demarcation
routiere de haute qualit6 ou haute performance soit accord6 A Stinson Equipment pour
un montant de 49 906,85 $, TVH en sus.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
14.5 Telecom Expense Management Software (TEM)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report Telecom Expense Management Software (TEM), the
Quotation submitted by WebCentrex for the procurement of a Telecom Expense
Management solution be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.5 Logiciel de gestion des depenses en telecommunications
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis intitul6 Logiciel de gestion des depenses en
telecommunications, le devis pr6sent6 par WebCentrex pour I'acquisition d'une solution
de gestion des depenses en t6l6communications soit accept6.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
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14.6 Sauerteig Letter to Fire Chief
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the H. Sauerteig letter dated
March 17, 2011 regarding The former Chief Simonds' letter of March 1, 2011 in reply to
my letter to him of February 15, 2011, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.6 Lettre de Sauerteig adressee au chef du service d'incendie
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre de H. Sauerteig datee du
17 mars 2011 concernant la lettre de I'ancien chef Simond datee du ter mars 2011 en
reponse a la lettre que je lui ai adressee le 15 fevrier 2011, soit acceptee a titre
d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Councillor Norton withdrew from the meeting)
14.7 Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range Proposed 2011 Fee
Structure
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter and report from Gerry
Connolly, President of Total Golf Management Inc., regarding the Rockwood Park Golf
Course and Aquatic Driving Range, be received for information and the Proposed 2011
Fee Structure be approved as submitted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Norton reentered the meeting)
(Le conseiller Norton quitte la seance.)
14.7 Rapport sur le terrain de golf et le champ d'exercice aquatique du
parc Rockwood et grille tarifaire proposee pour 2011
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre et le rapport requs de
Gerry Connolly, president de Total Golf Management Inc., au sujet du terrain de golf et
du champ d'exercice aquatique du parc Rockwood soient acceptes b titre informatif et
que la grille tarifaire proposee pour 2011 soit approuvee telle qu'elle est presentee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Norton se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
12.3 City Manager: Province of New Brunswick Wetlands Conservation Policy
Changes
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information the submitted report M &C 2011 -57: Province of New Brunswick Wetlands
Conservation Policy Changes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.3 Directeur general : Changements a la politique de conservation des terres
humides du Nouveau - Brunswick
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2011-57: Changements a la politique de
conservation des terres humides du Nouveau - Brunswick.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
12.5 City Manager: Saint John Port Authority 2011 Land Use Plan
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -63: Saint John Port Authority 2011 Land
Use Plan, Common Council direct the City Manager to task the Planning and
Development Department with the responsibility to coordinate the City's formal written
response to the Saint John Port Authority 2011 Land Use Plan, and further that Common
Council: 1) Refer the Saint John Port Authority 2011 Land Use Plan to the Planning
Advisory Committee, the PlanSJ Citizen's Advisory Committee and the PlanSJ Staff
Steering Committee for review and comment; and 2) Direct the Planning and
Development Department to draft a written response on behalf of The City of Saint John
and forward this draft response to a future meeting of Committee of the Whole for
discussion and review.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Directeur general : Plan d'am6nagement du territoire 2011 de
I'Administration portuaire de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2011-63: Plan d'am6nagement du territoire
2011 de I'Administration portuaire de Saint John, le conseil communal demande au
directeur g6n6ral de confier au service Urbanisme et d6veloppement la responsabilit6 de
coordonner la r6ponse 6crite officielle de la Ville au plan d'am6nagement du territoire
2011 de I'Administration portuaire de Saint John. II est en outre r6solu que le conseil
communal 1) transmette le plan d'am6nagement du territoire 2011 de I'Administration
portuaire de Saint John au Comit6 consultatif d'urbanisme, au Comit6 consultatif de
citoyens pour le PlanSJ et au Comit6 directeur du personnel pour le PlanSJ aux fins
d'examen et de commentaires et 2) charge le service Urbanisme et d6veloppement de
r6diger la r6ponse 6crite au nom de The City of Saint John et de la transmettre au
Comit6 pl6nier lors d'une prochaine r6union a des fins de discussion et d'examen.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
12.7 Rainbow Park Improvements Amendment to Recreational Infrastructure
Canada Letter of Offer
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council approve the submitted
amendment as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
Rainbow Park Improvements Amendment to Recreational Infrastructure Canada Letter
of Offer, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any
necessary document required to effect the amendment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.7 Ameliorations du parc Rainbow — Modification de la lettre d'offre
d'Infrastructure de loisirs du Canada
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil approuve la modification
soumise comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Ameliorations du parc Rainbow — Modification de la lettre d'offre d'lnfrastructure de
loisirs du Canada, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer
toute la documentation requise pour mettre en ceuvre ladite modification.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Amendment to Procedural By -Law
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed by -law amendment to amend a by -law respecting the procedures of the
Common Council of The City of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of The City of
Saint John ", by deleting subsection 4.13 Simultaneous Interpretation, be read a first
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the
Procedures of the Common Council of The City of Saint John ".
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of The City of
Saint John ", by deleting subsection 4.13 Simultaneous Interpretation, be read a second
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
the Procedures of the Common Council of The City of Saint John ".
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier : Modification recommandee de I'arrete procedural
La greffibre communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification d'arrete visant a modifier I'Arrete relatif au reglement interieur du conseil
communal de The City of Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule a Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif au reglement interieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John »,
par la suppression du paragraphe 4.13 Interpretation simultanee, fasse I'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
Premibre lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif au
reglement interieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John ».
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Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que 1'arr6t6 intitul6 « Arr6t6 modifiant
I'Arr6te relatif au reglement int6rieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John »,
par la suppression du paragraphe 4.13 Interpretation simultanee, fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arr6t6 intitul6 « Arr6t6 modifiant I'Arr6t6 relatif au
reglement int6rieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John ».
13.2 Committee of the Whole: Request for Proposal of City Market Management
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Higgins
RESOLVED that the response received to the
Request for Proposals respecting management of the Saint John City Market
(2010- 092203P) be rejected.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillor Snook voting nay.
13.2 Comite plenier : Demande de gestion du marche municipal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins
RESOLU que la reponse a la demande de gestion
du march6 municipal de Saint John (2010- 092203P) soit rejet6e.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
et le conseiller Snook votent contre la proposition.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Dever Road Water Transmission Main
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2011-
64: Contract No. 2010 -4: Dever Road Water Transmission Main be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Etude des sujets ecart6s des questions soumises a I'approbation du
Conseil
14.1 Conduite d'eau principale du chemin Dever
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2011-
64 : Contrat no 2010 -4 concernant la conduite d'eau principale du chemin Dever soit
accept6 6 titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance gen6rale
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16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 45.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffiere communale
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APRIL 4, 2011/LE 4 AVRIL 2011
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — April 4, 2011 — 12:30 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Councillors Higgins, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan and Titus
- and -
P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; H. Nguyen,
Assistant Comptroller; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal
Operations; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant
Common Clerk.
1.1 Commissioner of Finance : 2011 Debenture Issue
Referring to a submitted report, Ms. Nguyen outlined the 2011 debenture issue and she
responded to questions from the Council.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that whereas occasion having arisen
in the public interest for the following public civic works and needed civic improvements,
that is to say:
General Fund
General Government
$
2,000,000
Protective Services
$
2,500,000
Transportation Services
$
10,500,000
Economic Development
$
3,500,000
Parks and Recreation
$
3,500,000
$22,000,000
Protective Services (Police Complex)
$
5,000,000
$5,000,000
Water & Sewerage Utility
Water System
$
7,000,000
Sewer System
$
7,000,000
$14,000,000
Total $41,000,000
THEREFORE RESOLVED that debentures be issued under provisions of the
Acts of Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto,
to the amount of $41,000,000.
2. Commissioner of Finance be authorized to issue and to sell to the
New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation (the "Corporation ") a City of
Saint John bond or debenture in the principal amount of $41,000,000 at such
terms and conditions as are recommended by the Corporation.
3. And further that the City of Saint John agrees to issue post -dated cheques to the
Corporation, or other such arrangements as the Corporation may from time to
time accept, in payment of principal and interest charges on the above bond or
debenture as and when they are required by the Corporation.
4. And further that the Commissioner of Finance be hereby authorized to receive an
offer in connection with the foregoing debentures at a price not less than $98 per
$100 of debenture, at interest rates not to exceed an average of 6.50% and at a
term not to exceed 15 years for the issue related to the General Fund capital,
other than the Police Complex, which is not to exceed 25 years and not to
exceed 20 years for the Water & Sewerage Utility.
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5. And further that the Commissioner of Finance report to Common Council the
exact values for price per $100 of debenture, interest rate and term in years,
together with the date of the issue.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 4 avril 2011 A 12 H 30
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
les conseillers McGuire, Norton, Snook, Titus et la conseillbre
Higgins
-et -
P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
H. Nguyen, controleuse adjointe; P. Groody, commissaire aux
Operations municipales; E. Gormley, greffibre communale, et
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1.1 Commissaire aux finances : Emission de debentures pour 2011
A partir d'un rapport anterieur, Mme Nguyen presente I'emission de debentures pour
2011, puis repond aux questions des membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
Compte tenu de la necessite, dans I'interet public,
de proceder a 1'execution de travaux publics et d'apporter certaines ameliorations
municipales, relativement aux elements enumeres ci- dessous :
Fonds d'administration
Administration generale 2 000 000 $
Services de protection 2 500 000 $
Services de transport 10 500 000 $
Developpement economique 3 500 000 $
Pares et loisirs 3 500 000 $
Services de protection (quartier
general du Service de police) 5 000 000 $
Services d'agueduc et d'egouts
Reseau d'aqueduc 7 000 000 $
Reseau d'egouts 7 000 000 $
Total
22 000 000 $
a
14 000 000 $
41 000 000 $
En consequence, it est resolu que soient emises des debentures en vertu des
dispositions des lois de la Chambre d'assemblee, 52 Victoria, chapitre 27,
article 29, et des modifications afferentes, pour la somme de 41 000 000 $;
2. que le commissaire aux finances soit autorise a emettre et a vendre a la
Corporation de financement des municipalites du Nouveau - Brunswick
(la « Corporation ») une obligation ou une debenture de The City of Saint John
au montant principal de 41 000 000 $ aux modalites et conditions
recommandees par la Corporation;
3. en outre, que The City of Saint John accorde son assentiment a I'emission de
chbques postdates au nom de la Corporation, ou a toute autre disposition que la
Corporation peut accepter a tout moment, pour le paiement du principal et des
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interets relatifs a ('obligation ou a la debenture susmentionnee au moment requis
et dans la forme exigee par la Corporation;
4. de plus, que le commissaire aux finances soit autorise, par les presentes, a
accepter une offre, relativement aux debentures susmentionnees, a un tarif egal
a au moins 98 $ pour 100 $ d'obligations, a un taux d'interet maximal de 6,50 %
en moyenne et pour une duree maximale de 15 ans pour 1'emission relative aux
immobilisations du fonds d'administration, mis a part pour le quartier general du
Service de police dont la duree maximale ne peut depasser 25 ans, et une duree
maximale de 20 ans pour le reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts;
5. et de plus, que le commissaire aux finances presente un compte rendu au
conseil communal, indiquant la valeur exacte du tarif pour 100 $ en debentures,
le taux d'interet, et le terme en annees, ainsi que la date d'emission.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
1.2 Amendment to the Contribution Agreement Cultural Capitals of Canada —
Saint John 225
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report entitled Amendment to the Contribution Agreement
Cultural Capitals of Canada — Saint John 225, the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the submitted Amendment to the Contribution Agreement between
the City and the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.2 Modification a la 1'entente de contribution dans le cadre du programme
Capitales culturelles du Canada — Saint John 225
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule Modification a la 1'entente de contribution dans /e
cadre du programme Capitales culturelles du Canada — Saint John 225, le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la modification presentee a 1'entente de
contribution entre la Ville et le ministre du Patrimoine canadien.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 12 h 45.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffiere communale
`4 llrt
April 26, 2011
Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors,
Re: Arbour Day
I would request that Common Council approve a brief presentation at tonight's
meeting from Mr. Jeff Britt of JDI, in recognition of Arbour Day, April 29`h, 2011.
Respectfully Submitted,
1,
Chris Titus
Councillor
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 41-1
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C- 2011 -94
April 20, 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Temporary Turnaround - Tudor Lane
BACKGROUND:
City of Saim John
At the Common Council meeting of April 11, 2011 Common Council referred an
inquiry to Staff regarding the status of the temporary turnaround on Tudor Lane.
ANALYSIS:
Staff have reviewed the development approvals issued and discussed the matter
with Municipal Operations and Engineering.
With the initial development application filed in 2003, N.J.P. Developments Ltd.
requested a variance from the subdivision by -law to not provide a temporary
turnaround for the extension of Tudor Lane. The Planning Advisory Committee
dealt with the Tudor Lane development at its meeting of October 28, 2003 and did
not approve the variance, instead recommending "that a turnaround facility be
provided at the end of the proposed extension of Tudor Lane acceptable to the
Chief City Engineer." This recommendation was adopted by Common Council
on November 10, 2003.
In 2004, the adjacent landowner, Residential Developers and Investors Limited,
applied to extend Tudor Lane and create a new building lot. The application was
dealt with by PAC at their meetings of September 21, 2004 and October 5, 2004.
Variances were approved for cul -de -sac length, reduced cul -de -sac radius and
reduced lot depth and the Committee recommended Common Council assent to
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the proposed extension of Tudor Lane. Common Council assented to the
proposed extension on October 12, 2004.
All of the required work has been completed and the developer's obligations have
been fulfilled. The temporary gravel turnaround was vested to the City by the
developer and is owned by the City as a Public Street Right -of -Way.
The City did however install some sidewalk and there is one additional sidewalk
panel outside the limits of N.J.P. Development's Ltd. development that will be
installed by City forces to complete the work undertaken by the City.
To date there are no known plans for development beyond the current terminus of
Tudor Lane. Should additional development or an extension to the existing street
be proposed, consideration should be given in providing a permanent turnaround
in conjunction with future development.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council receive and file this report.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner
Planning and Development
J. Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
MR
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
M &C2011 -95
April 20, 2011
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
City of Saim John
SUBJECT
Request for grant in the amount of municipal fees for Tannery Court Co- operative
Limited
BACKGROUND
Tannery Court Co- operative Limited has submitted a request for a grant in the
amount of municipal fees for their affordable housing project at 185 Carmarthen
Street /120 Queen Street. The project will provide 50 affordable housing units to
non - elderly singles. The project will provide 100 percent subsidized housing
units. Construction permits have been issued and the project is complete. The
value of the project is approximately $3,155,000, with municipal fees in the order
of $25,340.
ANALYSIS
At the August 4, 2008 meeting of Common Council, a grant program was adopted
to provide grants in the amount of municipal fees for registered non - profit
organizations for the purpose of providing subsidized or low income housing.
The program will be limited in total to $50,000 in a fiscal year, and grants will be
restricted to a maximum of $5,000 per development (see attached).
The Tannery Court Co- operative Limited project meets the criteria for approval
under the grant program as it is a registered non - profit housing organization,
providing subsidized or affordable housing with this development. Staff can
recommend Tannery Court Co- operative Limited for a grant in the amount of
$5,000.
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RECOMMENDATION
Your City Manager recommends that Council give a grant in the amount of
$5,000 to Tannery Court Co- operative Limited on the condition that they sign the
Agreement prepared by the City Solicitor pursuant to the August 18, 2008
Resolution; and
That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign said Agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng. MBA
Deputy Commissioner
Buildings and Inspection Services
Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C2011 -96
April 20, 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
SUBJECT: Public Information Session
Sanitary Lift Station #30 and Associated Force Main
Harbour Clean -Up Construction Project
PURPOSE
71r � I
The City of Saint john
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of a Public Information Session that will be held
in relation to the Sanitary Lift Station #30 and the Associated Force Main construction project,
and to update Council on the status of the project.
BACKGROUND
The approved 2011 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program includes a project under the
Harbour Clean -Up program to construct Sanitary Lift Station #30, and associated Force Main on
Riverview Avenue and Edward Avenue.
ANALYSIS
Tenders for Sanitary Lift Station #30, and associated Force Main are anticipated to close on May
25th, 2011. Construction work is anticipated to start mid June 2011 and will continue until
October 30, 2011. This project will have some impact on the local area during construction. For
this reason it is appropriate to hold a Public Information Session to allow local residents and
others an opportunity to view the project design drawings, ask questions and give their feedback
on the construction project. This Public Information Session is scheduled to be held at Carleton
Community Centre, 82 Market Place on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. This report is being provided for the information of Council and to extend an
invitation to any Councilors who may wish to attend the Public Information Session.
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The Public Information Session will be advertised and a copy of the attached notice will be
delivered door to door in the project area.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. Paul Groody, P. Eng.
Commissioner
Municipal Operations & Engineering
J. Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
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The City of Saint John
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Riverview Avenue SLS #30 & Force Main
The City of Saint John will be completing a Sewage Lift Station and Force Main installation
project in the area of Riverview Avenue West / Edward Avenue. This sanitary infrastructure
project is included under the Harbour Clean -up Program.
Construction work is anticipated to start June 6, 2011 and will continue until October 30, 2011.
Representatives from the City of Saint John and the project design team will be available to
answer questions related to the proposed project. The areas affected will be Fallsview Drive,
Riverview Avenue West, Edwards Avenue and Lancaster Avenue at the intersection of Edward
Avenue and Riverview Avenue West. The public is invited to attend an information session on
this project on the following date and times:
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Place: Carleton Community Centre, 82 Market Place
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
For further information about this project, contact the Consultant, CBCL Limited,
Consulting Engineers, at (506) 633 -6650 or contact Municipal Operations & Engineering
at (506) 658 -4455
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April 21, 2011
Common Council of the City of Saint John
His Worship Mayor Court,
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors,
Subject: Crescent Valley Neighbourhood Development Update
At its meeting of March 28, 2011, Common Council adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED that the City Manager direct the appropriate City Staff to invite officials of the
Department of Social Development to a meeting of Council to provide an update on their
revitalization plans for the Crescent Valley Neighbourhood.
Council's resolution was forwarded to the department of Social Development and the Common
Clerk's office subsequently received the attached response letter from Minister Sue Stultz.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jonathan Taylor,
Assistant Common Clerk
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P.O, Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1
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April 6, 2011
Jonathan Taylor
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
Dear Mr. Taylor:
Thank you for the invitation for Social Development to meet with council to update city officials
on the revitalization plans for the Crescent Valley Neighbourhood.
Social Development is certainly prepared to provide an update to City Council regarding the
redevelopment status of Crescent Valley. However, I would like to suggest that this meeting be
deferred until a later date that would allow Social Development to provide council with more
specifics regarding the proposed developments. Although discussions are taking place with
specific developers, confidentiality must be maintained until such time as the proposals are at a
point where Social Development is prepared to approve the proponent's submissions.
The Department certainly understands the importance of revitalizing Crescent Valley to the
residents and the City of Saint John. Working in partnership with the City of Saint John we can
realize the goal of transforming Crescent Valley into a vibrant, diversified neighbourhood.
Thank you again for the invitation and I look forward to meeting with you in the future.
Sincerely,
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Sue Stultz
Minister
Minister /Ministre
Social Development /Developpement social www.gnb.ca
P.O. Box /C.P. 6000 Fredericton New Brunswick /Nouveau- Brunswick E3B5H1 Canada Tel./Tel. (506) 453 -2001 Fax /Telec. (506) 453 -2164
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To: Mayor and Council
Request for Presentation
April 26t`, Bylaw for section 83 of the criminal code of Canada
We would like an opportunity to present our information to educate, and field
any questions or alleviate any concerns you may have in person before the vote. We
believe this bylaw is very important to the city of Saint John. Mixed Martial Art events
will bring in new economic activity. We can also use this new economic activity to
benefit various charities and businesses around the city. Including a complete campaign
and fund raiser centered around one event per year for the Cherry Brook Zoo. At the
same time bringing steady business to the Lord Beaver Brook Rink, for our small
amateur events, and Harbor Station for professional Mixed Martial Art events.
We are asking Saint John to show they care about the youth and young athletes.
We can be a leader in the fastest growing sport in the world. Let's set an example by
making Saint John the standard for what Mixed Martial Arts can be. We want to set up a
strong safety first amateur foundation, so our athletes have the tools to compete as
professionals. Thank you for taking your time to read our request for a presentation.
Sincerely
Chris Archer
Ground N Pound Entertainment
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Mixed Martial Arts in Saint John
Prepared for: Mayor and Council
Prepared by: Chris Archer
archerwaynec @,gmail.com
506- 657 -3833
In Reference to By Law proposal for section 83.1 of M.C.C.0 "Prize Fighting"
For those of you who are not familiar with Mixed Martial Arts the name pretty
much says it all. Combine all the martial arts under one set of rules and regulations,
where the participants can choose to either stand and compete with hands or feet or go to
the mat and grapple (a combination of wrestling and Jujitsu) for a submission describes
the sport. Combining all elements participants will compete in 3 rounds, each 5 minutes
in length with a 1 minute rest in between rounds. A qualified referee is the third man in
the ring, his duty being to observe the participants to make sure they obey all the rules
and regulations, to prevent injury and stop bouts when a participant is no longer able to
continue.
Although considered a rough sport by some, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is
actually safer then Hockey, Football, Soccer, Boxing and results in less serious injury
then rock climbing or any other extreme sport. According to the Journal of Sports
Medicine MMA ranks 8`' on the list of minor injuries including but not limited to Facial
lacerations, pulled muscles, broken or sprained joints or bones etc. Above it are
Basketball, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Gymnastics, Kick Boxing and Boxing.
The following is a quote from The Journal of Sports Medicine. "During the 635
professional MMA matches, 300 of the 1,270 athlete's sustained documented injuries
with an injury rate of 23.6 per 100 fight participations. Most common reported injuries
were lacerations and upper extremity injuries. Severe concussion rate was 16.5 per 1,000
athlete exposures, or 3.3% of all matches. No deaths or critical sports - related injuries
resulted from any of the regulated matches during the study period. Age, weight, and
fight experience did not statistically increase the likelihood of injuries after controlling
for other covariates."
As you can see MMA is much less dangerous then the more widely accepted
sports including Canada's national past time Hockey who this year along currently has 26
players out with concussions.
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What can MMA bring to our city?
• Increased revenue for local retailers & business's including hotels.
• Rental fee's and revenue for local Arenas
• Donation's for local Saint John charities
• Entertainment for Saint Johns citizens and surrounding area's
Moncton and Shediac have passed bylaws allowing Mixed Martial Arts in their cities
and have enjoyed a boom to local business. Saint John fans head to Moncton by the
busloads for MMA events as do citizens from McAdam, Fredericton and other towns
throughout New Brunswick.
What can it do for our Youth?
As of right now Mixed Martial Arts practitioners have no choice but to go to
Moncton and turn professional with no previous bout experience. Often this leads to kids
from Saint John and other cities being over matched against Moncton locals. It is our goal
to not focus on Professional Mixed Martial Arts but strengthen the sport by regulating
and controlling a safety first amateur division. By giving our youth the chance to master
their art in a heavily regulated and safety first amateur division we give them a head start
and contribute to their safety for the rest of their chosen career. Local athletes will also
have the option to turn professional and compete in their home town.
For others it gives them something to work towards, a reason to stay in shape,
stay disciplined and stay off the streets. It is a proven fact that youth who compete in
sports stay out of trouble and lead more confident and successful lives.
How do we accomplish a safety first amateur division?
Unlike boxing MMA cannot use safety gear as it hinders more then helps. The
emphasis is on regulation, rules and competent caring referee's and match makers who
put the fighter before profit. I have dealt with world sanctioning body ISCF in the the last
year and have adopted their system of rules and regulations and adding even more safety
rules and discussing them with Martial Arts trainers and fighters around the world.
Comparing it with other amateur Mixed Martial Arts around the world I am confident I
have prepared the safest set of rules in existence.
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The following are samples of rules and regulations in the Amateur Division
• A laceration stops the match
• A 10 count is given in the case of a knockdown to assess the fighter
• If a joint is manipulated in such a way that the participant should not continue the
bout, the referee will stop the match.
• If a fighter appears over matched the match will be stopped
• A doctor will assess each participant before, during and after the bout.
Regulation
• A participant with no bouts will not be allowed to match up against a fighter with
more then 3 bouts.
• Age requirements are mandatory, all participants must be 18 years of age or older
• 18 years cannot compete against any other competitor over 25 years of age.
• There must not be a difference of more than 5 years training experience between
competitors.
• Every competitor must be approved by a decorated and certified trainer.
• All competitors will be required to provide medical records and blood work.
I hope I have answered some questions you may have had and alleviated any
concerns over the safety of our participants. Should you require any further information
please feel free contact me. Again my interest is in establishing a sanctioning body that
will have not only an excellent and well regulated professional program, but also proper
amateur division safety rules and regulations that will become the standard across New
Brunswick. By passing our proposed bylaw you will be giving our youth the opportunity
to progress safely while at the same time generating revenue to local business, brining in
an estimated 2900 fans per event at the Lord Beaver Brook Rink which will help in
raising money for our local charities. Thank You For your Time
Sincerely
Chris Archer
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C- 2011 -91
April 18, 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Proposed Public Hearing Date
646 Fairville Boulevard and 46 Westmorland Road
BACKGROUND:
As provided in Common Council's resolution of August 3, 2004, this report
indicates the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications received and
recommends an appropriate public hearing date.
Details of the applications are available in the Common Clerk's office and will
form part of the documentation presented at the public hearings.
The following applications have been received.
City of Saitti John
Name of Location
Existing
Proposed Reason
Applicant
Zone
Zone
Retrocom/ 646 Fairville
1-1" &
"SZ -22" To permit an
Smart Centres Boulevard
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approximately
1150- square-
metre commer-
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Streekraft 46 Westmorland "R -2" "RM -1" To permit a seven
Holdings Ltd. Road unit dwelling
With respect to the application of Retrocom /Smart Centres (initially submitted by
Counsel Fairville Limited), Common Council has previously authorized the
execution of a purchase and sale agreement for the City -owned portion of the
subject site, including a portion of the former Harding Street West right -of -way
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(now stopped up and closed). It is now recommended that Council authorize the
application for rezoning of the City -owned land.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning
applications of Retrocom /Smart Centres (646 Fairville Boulevard) and
Streekraft Holdings Ltd. (46 Westmorland Road) for Tuesday, May 24, 2011
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the
Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
2. That Common Council authorize Retrocom/Smart Centres to apply for
rezoning of the City -owned land at 646 Fairville Boulevard, being PID
number 55203020 and a portion of PID number 55210694 (formerly a portion
of Harding Street West).
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner
Planning and Development
J. Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
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April 21, 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: HARBOUR CLEAN -UP — LIFT STATION # 32
Stop Up and Close Portion of Milford Road
Design engineering has determined that the proper location for Harbour Clean -Up
sewer lift station #32 is on a portion of Milford Road, at its eastern extremity. It
consists of an area of 243 sq m +/- of currently undeveloped street right of way
bordered on the west by the paved portion of Milford Road, on the north by single
family residential properties, on the south and east by other portions of Milford
Road that will remain as street right of way. The attached Crandall Engineering
sketch No. 0801 -1 SLS #32 dated March 2011 shows the location of the
proposed lift station lot, and its layout.
The design provides for a 33 +/- foot wide corridor to remain as undeveloped
street right of way linking the end of the currently developed part of Milford Road
to the shore of the St .John River for public access to the river, and also to the two
vacant properties whose only street frontage is located on this undeveloped
portion of Milford Road. In its current state, this land is neither suitable nor safe
for vehicular nor pedestrian access to the river.
In order to properly accommodate the proposed lift station, this portion of Milford
Road should be stopped up and closed.
Staff therefore seek Common Council's direction to initiate the stop -up and
closing of this portion of Milford Road so that Lift Station #32 may be
comfortably constructed within the 2011 construction season.
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RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to
Stop Up and Close a 243 square metre ± portion of a public street known
as Milford Road, be set for Tuesday May 24, 20117:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, and,
2. That Common Council orders the publishing of a notice of its intention to
consider the passing of such By -Law pursuant to section 187(6)(b) of the
Municipalities Act..
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner
Planning and Development
J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A.
City Manager
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SAINT JOHN
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: every year nearly one thousand Canadian
workers are killed by workplace injuries and
many more die from occupational disease,
and
WHEREAS: thousands more are permanently disabled,
and
WHEREAS: tens of thousands are injured or made ill, and
WHEREAS: concerned Canadians are determined to
prevent these tragedies by:
-- observing April 28th as a day of mourning to
remember these victims of workplace injuries
and disease;
-- renewing our efforts to seek stronger safety
and health protections, better standards and
enforcement, and fair and just compensation;
and
-- rededicating ourselves to improving safety
and health in every Canadian workplace
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Ivan Court, — <:-��
of Saint John do hereby proclaim April 28th as a day of
mourning to remember victims of workplace injuries and disease
in the City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the
official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. lj-�P-
PO. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E21- 4L1 I www.sainyohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint
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The City of Saint John
Mayor Ivan Court
Mayor's Office
Bureau du maire
P4
SAINT JOHN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: In 2007 the City of Saint John in partnership with
School District 8 and JDI Limited reinstated Arbor Day
celebrations; and
WHEREAS: trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by
wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs,
moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen
and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS: trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for
our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood
products; and
WHEREAS: trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our
community; and
WHEREAS: trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and
spiritual renewal,
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Ivan Court,
of Saint John do hereby proclaim Friday, April 29h, 2011 as Arbor Day in the
City of Saint John.
I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
trees and woodlands, and further, I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees
to gladden the heart and promote the well -being of this and future generations.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
Mayor of the City of Saint John.
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 41 1 www.saintjohn.ca C.P. 1971 Saint J
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Mayor Ivan Court
Mayor's Office
Bureau du maire
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SAINT JOHN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS The City of Saint John is pleased to designate the month of May as
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Mortal in recognition of the exceptional
progress that has been made in Canada in cystic fibrosis research
and care; and
WHF.,RFAS: Cystic Fibrosis, wliicli affects the lungs and digestive system, is die
most common, fatal, inherited disease affecting young Canadians.
In tie digestive tract, cystic fibrosis blocks the absorption of
adequate nutrients from food. In tle lungs, die effects of ale
disease are most devastating; and witli time, respiratory problems
become increasingly severe. Ultimately, most cystic fibrosis deaths
are due to lung disease; and
WgILRTAS in the 1960s, most children with cystic fibrosis did not live long
enough to allen(i kindergarten. "Today, thanks to nearly five
decades of cystic fibrosis research and care, lie number of adults
will cystic fibrosis ie.persons aged 18 and older, has surpassed the
number of children. We've come a long way, but here is still work
to be done; and
WHF.RFAS: May is a lime to higliliglit tie hope for the future that members of'
the Saint John Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
share will people who have cystic fibrosis, and their families and
friends. We encourage our citizens to join them in supporting taus
vital cause; and
WHEREAS progress in Ile fight against cystic fibrosis could not have been
realized without the dedication and commitment of the
Foundation's Saint John Chapter whose fundraising projects in our
community continue to support cystic fibrosis research programs.
It's with their lielp that researchers are closing in on an ultimate
goal - a cure or an effective cTntrol for cystic fibrosis;
NOW THEREFORE I, Mayor Ivan Court I r- _ _� r` _ of Saint john do
hereby proclaim tie month of May as Cystic FihrosisAw2rwessMonth. . n.11
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Saint John.
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E21- 41-1 www.saingohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John,
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Mayor Ivan Court
Mayor's Office
Bureau du maire
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: May 1 -7, 2011 is Emergency Preparedness Week in
Canada; and
WHEREAS: Emergency Preparedness Week is designed to increase
public awareness of the importance of personal and
business preparedness to cope with emergencies; and
WHEREAS: Emergency Preparedness is a shared responsibility in
which every person and business can help reduce risks
we face by learning how to better prepare ourselves, our
families and our community; and
WHEREAS: in times of crises, the City of Saint John, its citizens and
businesses, staff and the agencies of the Saint John
Emergency Management Organization, have collectively
demonstrated their commitment to provide for the
safety, health and welfare of citizens, the protection of
property and the environment and the ability to respond
to emergencies in a highly professional and safe manner;
and
WHEREAS: an informed, prepared and cooperative public is vital to
effective emergency preparedness planning and
emergency response; C—)'—of NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Ivan Court, Saint
John do hereby proclaim the week of May 1 -7, 2011 as "Emergency
Preparedness Week" in the City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
Mayor of the City of Saint John.
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(aussi disponible en jronfais)
Type of Application
❑, /Municipal Plan Amendment
ra` Zoning By -law Amendment
❑ Amendment to Section 39 Conditions
❑ Zoning Confirmation Letter
❑ Subdivision
❑ Variance
❑ Conditional Use
❑ Letter for Liquor Licensing
❑ Similar/ Compatible Use
❑ Temporary Use
❑ Change/ Re- establishment of
Non - Conforming Use
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Existing Plan Designation of Property
Existing Zoning of Property
Description of Application
Proposed Plan Designation of Property
Proposed Zoning of Property 0-2—
Describe what you propose to do (attach additional pages if necessary)
NOTE If the applicant is NOT the owner, the Owner's signature or authorization (in writing to submit this application is
required
Signature ofAppbcant, Signature of Owner,
Date Date
For Office Use Only
Reviewed by Date
Development Officer
Information Accompanying Application f�• ads
Letter of Intent ❑ Tentative Subdivision Plan Floor Plans Im
Site Plan ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Sign Drawings
❑ Fee ❑ Other
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March 03, 2011
Re: Building and Inspection Services- First Notice- dated Jan. 28, 2011
45 Melrose Street, PID # 55152631
Case Number: 11 -0106
Attention: Mark
Mark: g)�
In response to your First Notice dated January 28'h , 2011, we wish to ask for city staffs approval of a B -2
zoning of our property. This B -2 zoning, would be supplemental to the existing residential zoning. This
request is based upon the following information:
Item 1) 45 Melrose Street, has been home to business in its recent history. Over the last eight
years and prior to the purchase of this building by its present owner's, a hair salon operated out of the
ground floor of this building. A home office occupied part of the ground floor, and has now evolved into
the present offices. When this building was purchased by the present owners, and based on the
previous building history, it was assumed that this building was already zoned for business B -2
occupancy.
Item 2) The existing building has been upgraded and improved in a number of areas. The newly
renovated office area, has had new electrical, finishes, plumbing, and cabinetry installed. This
renovation has been done while maintaining the former residential room layout. Overall the owner's
goal is to renew and upgrade the existing building, while improving on the aesthetics and functionality.
Item 3) City zoning maps indicate the area east of the Courtenay Bay Causeway, is primarily
residential. While this is true, there are a number of properties within this area which are currently non-
residential uses. Some examples include but are not limited to: Daycares, special care homes,
community halls, auto service, delivery service, pet grooming, food banks and second hand outlets.
None of the fore mentioned properties are located on Bayside drive, but rather on streets disbursed
throughout the area east of the causeway. Based on this, 45 Melrose Street is one of many properties
which mix residential and non residential usage.
Item 4) Various churches and community buildings are also located in this area east of the
causeway. While churches are primarily institutional zones, it does state in the city bylaw, that church
properties can also become B2 business properties. (reference page 69 of the city bylaw). Given recent
history, there have been a number of churches which closing. More and more church properties are
evolving into alternative uses. It is becoming more likely, that present church properties may use their
current B2 zoning. This is relevant to our Melrose street property, as the current St. Pius church
property, covers over 50% of the west side of Melrose street. Since church properties are presently
listed as being an acceptable candidate for a B2 zoning, this property located directly across from 45
Melrose street, should add credibility to the acceptance of B2 zoning on this street.
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Item 5) We have attached to this letter a supplemental drawing which shows the current
parking for this property at 45 Melrose Street. City bylaws require 1.25 parking spaces for each
apartment as well as 1 parking space for every 613.5 sq ft. of office space. The attached site and floor
plan, indicates an office space area of 1360 sq. ft . Collectively this would require this building and site
to provide 5 parking spaces. Currently this lot can support 9 parking spaces as shown. It is also worth
noting this site has two driveways serving the lot. The primary driveway extends from Melrose street
and extends to the back of the lot. A second supplemental driveway, is a common right of way which
extends from Park Drive into the rear of the lot. The existing conditions noted above, exceed the city's
bylaw requirements for parking.
Item 6) The current owners of the 61 occupancy, wish to invest in the city by renovating this
existing building. While other properties located elsewhere are available, the renewal of this property
aids both the property owners and the city. The city's current efforts to entice development within the
city are shared by the property owners. The owners wish to continue improvements to this property.
The current owners have not received any complaints from neighbors in the area, regarding their
current office operation.
Item 7) The owners wish to work with city staff and meet the necessary requirements to have
their B2 occupancy approved by city staff. The young owner's of this business wish to promote growth
and success for their business, as well as, for the city's growth.
The owners appreciate city staff's input, and will work with city staff to resolve any issues.
We remain available to provide any supplemental information upon request.
Respectfully:
Marcus Power— Foundation Group- 650 -9009
David Yoemans- MelMaris Construction Ltd.- 696 -2202
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice is hereby given that the
Common Council of The City of Saint
John intends to consider amending The
City of Saint John Zoning By -law at its
regular meeting to be held in the Council
Chamber on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00
p.m., by:
Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 580 square metres, located
at 43 -45 Melrose Street, also identified as
being PID Nos. 00343707, 55152623 and
55152631, from "R -2" One and Two Family
Residential to "B -2" General Business.
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To permit a business office.
The proposed amendment may be inspected
by any interested person at the office of the
Common Clerk, or in the office of Planning
and Development, City Hall, 15 Market
Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours
of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted.
Written objections to the amendment may
be sent to the undersigned at City Hall.
Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk
658 -2862
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AVIS PUBLIC
Par les pr6sentes, un avis public est donne
par lequel le conseil communal de The City
of Saint John indique son intention d'&tudier
la modification suivante a 1'arret6 sur le
zonage de The City of Saint John, lors de la
reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra dans la salle
du conseil le mardi 26 avril 2011 a 19 h:
Rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 580 metres carr&s,
situ&e au 43 -45, rue Melrose, et portant les
NID 00343707, 55152623 et 55152631, de
zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales <<R -2>> a zone commerciale
generale << B -2 >>.
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Permettre un bureau d'affaires.
Toute personne interestee peut examiner le
projet de modification au bureau du greffier
communal ou au bureau de l'urbanisme et du
d6veloppement a 116tel de ville situe au 15,
Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau -
Brunswick., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi
au vendredi, sauf les jours f6ri&s.
Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet
de modification par &crit a 1'attention du
soussign6 a 116tel de ville.
Elizabeth Gormley, G•efl^iere communale
658 -2862
4660102
BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 110 -
A LAW TO AMEND
THE ZONING BY -LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint
John in Common Council convened, as
follows.
The Zoning By -law of The City of
Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by:
1 Amending Schedule "A ", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 580 square metres, located
at 43-45 Melrose Street, also identified as
PID Nos. 00343707, 55152623 and
55152631, from "R -2" One and Two
Family Residential to "B -2" General
Business
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto
and forming part of this by -law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
to this by -law the * day of *, A.D. 2011
and signed by:
Mayor /Maire
ARRETE No C.P. 110 -
ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE
SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF
SAINT JOHN
Lors d'une reunion du conseil
communal, The City of Saint John a
delcr6t6 ce qui suit :
L'anet6 sur le zonage de The City
of Saint John, ddcr6t6 le dix -neuf (19)
delcembre 2005, est modifie par:
1 La modification de l'annexe <<A»,
Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John,
permettant de modifier la designation pour
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 580 metres carrels, situele au 43-
45, rue Melrose, et portant les NID
00343707, 55152623 et 55152631, de zone
r6sidentielle — habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales c<R -2» a zone commerciale
g6n6rale « B -2 »
- toutes les modifications sont indiqu6es sur
le plan ci joint et font partie du present
arret6.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
present arrdt6 le 2011,
avec les signatures suivantes :
Common Clerk/Greffi6re communale
First Reading -
Premiere lecture
Second Reading -
Deuxi6me lecture
Third Reading -
Troisieme lecture
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April 20, 2011
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Proposed Rezoning - 43 -45 Melrose Street
On March 28, 2011, Common Council scheduled the public hearing for the
rezoning application at 43 -45 Melrose Street for Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00
p.m. and referred the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report
and recommendation. A rezoning from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to
"B -2" General Business was requested by the applicant to legalize the
establishment of a business office.
The applicant has submitted the attached request to withdraw the application in
order to re- evaluate the proposal. As a result of the applicant's request, the
Planning Advisory Committee did not consider the application at is April 19,
2011 meeting.
A copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the Committee's consideration is
attached, as are copies of the letters received from neighbouring property owners
concerning the application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the April 26, 2011 Public Hearing for the rezoning application of Melmaris
Construction at 43 -45 Melrose Street be cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Colin Murray
Chairman
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Project No. 11 -076
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City nf Saint John
15 Market Square
PO Box 1971
Saint John, New Brunswick
E21-4L1
Subject: Withdraw Application
Name ofApplicant: Me|maris Construction (oo David Yeomans)
Name ofOwner: Jennifer and David Yeomans
Location: 43'45 Melrose Street
P|D:003437O7,65162631 and 55152623
Municipal Plan: Low Density Residential
Zoning: "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
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Proposal: To legalize the establishment of a business office within the existing building
Type of Application: Rezoning and variance to reduce the minimum required lot area from 820 square
metres to approximately 580 square metres.
Dear City of Saint John,
I hereby request that my application respecting the above address be withdrawn for the meeting
scheduled for tonight April 19, 2011 as well as for the public hearing scheduled in front of Common
Council for Monday, April 25i2Ol1. Upon reading the staff reports it became apparent that |should
reevaluate my application.
I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
JJ VZ"—
David Yeomans
K8e|mahs Construction Ltd.
506'696-2202
506-696-2210 (fax)
506-639-0959 (cell)
P]0BoxD92I Saint John, New Brunswick |E2L4C3
P: (506)696-II021&4506>696-2I10
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
FOR:
PREPARED BY:
Patrick Foran
Planning Officer
SUBJECT:
F.110910
I Olki WA I WON 11
Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner
Name of Applicant: Melmaris Construction (c/o David Yeomans)
Name of Owner: Jennifer and David Yeomans
Location: 43-45 Melrose Street
PID: 00343707, 55152631 and 55152623
Municipal Plan: Low Density Residential
Zoning: "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
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Proposal: To legalize the establishment of a business office within the
existing building.
Type of Application: Rezoning and variance to reduce the minimum required lot area
from 820 square metres to approximately 580 square metres.
alavi I N 0 Valal
The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common
Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation will be
considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
SAINT JOHN
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada E2L 4L1
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43-45 Melrose Street
Page 2
April 15, 2011
The Act also authorizes the Committee to grant reasonable variances from the requirements of the
Zoning By-law. The Committee can impose conditions.
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That the application be denied.
ANPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has the following comments regarding the proposed rezoning
and'variance at 43-45 Melrose Street:
Based on the submitted application, it is assumed that there are no changes in municipal servicing
required. Should there be servicing modifications/additions required, a servicing plan must be
submitted to this Department for review and approval.
Rezoning of the property and addition of the commercial unit would result in the property no longer
being eligible for Municipal residential solid waste collection.
Buildings and Inspection Services indicates that it first became aware of this matter in January 2011
when a complaint was received that renovations were underway without a permit. The area inspector
subsequently discovered that one of the apartments was to be converted to a business office.
Assuming the matter will be approved by the Planning Advisory Committee and Common Council, our
concerns include but are not limited to having the business office properly fire separated from the
residential units and having the exit facilities reviewed and brought up to code standard.
Assuming the applicant obtains a change of use permit as part of the rezoning process, the above matters
W111i be addressed through that permit.
'Saint John Fire Department has no objection to the proposed rezoning and variance as long as fire
apparatus access is maintained to the front of the building and driveway side. Any and all changes must
be in accordance with the Building Permit and the applicable sections of the National Building Code and
National Fire Code.
Saint John Transit advises that it currently provides a high level of service on Park Avenue in close
proximity to this location.
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Site and Neighbourhood
The subject site is located on the cast side of Melrose Street, on the block bounded by Park Avenue (to
the north) and Mount Pleasant Avenue East (to the south) in East Saint John (see attached location map).
The neighbourhood surrounding the site is primarily low-density residential, characterized by one- to
two-storey single-family dwellings, although there are some two-family and multi-unit buildings
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43-45 Melrose Street April 15, 2011
interspersed throughout the broader neighbourhood. The site is one block removed from the Bayside
Drive Service Corridor which contains a range of non-residential uses, although most of those in the
general vicinity of the subject site tend to be institutional in nature such as the Stella Maris church
(across the street from the subject site). Other non-residential uses in the area (outside of the Service
Corridor) include the All Saints church to the northeast (at the comer of Park Avenue and Belgrave
Street) and the Edith Avenue Baptist Church (one block to the north).
The site in question consists of three parcels of land having an aggregate area of approximately 580
square metres (6,240 square feet) with a total width of approximately 19.6 metres (64.3 feet) and a depth
of approximately 30 metres (98.4 feet). Presently located on the site is a two-storey building situated
with a minimal setback from the front property line. A driveway on the north (left-hand) side of the
building provides access to the rear of the property which consists entirely of a surfaced parking area
with virtually no landscaping. The rear of the site can also be accessed via a fire lane that extends off of
Park Avenue. It should be noted that, based on an analysis of the City's aerial photography, the parking
area has been expanded beyond the applicant's property and onto the fire lane, covering its full width.
ti"isting and Proposed Use
City records indicate that the building has historically (pre -1942) been utilized as a multiple dwelling
containing a total of four dwelling units and has been used continuously as such until at least the year
2000. Consequently, Staff has considered that the use of the site has acquired legal non-conforming
status tatus as a four-unit multiple dwelling.
Subsequent to a complaint and ensuing investigation from the By-law Enforcement Officer, it was
revealed that a business office for a real estate company had illegally been established on the premises
and was operating without having obtained the necessary planning approvals and change of use
building permits'.
In a letter submitted with the application, the applicant has indicated that within the last eight years, and
prior to the current owner's acquisition of the property, a hair salon had operated out of the ground floor
of the building (which now appears to have ceased operation). Also, at some point, a home office had
been located in the dwelling unit now occupied by the real estate office. The City does not have any
records of these businesses being legally established and the extent to which they could have been
permitted would have been as home occupations (subject to the restrictions outlined in the By-law).
Following an enforcement notice concerning the illegal use, the applicant submitted a rezoning
application in an effort to legalize the business office. As illustrated on the attached submissions, the
business office occupies the entirety of one of the ground floor dwelling units. The applicant is
indicating that there is a parking area at the rear of the property which can be accessed from Melrose
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Stre-, e-t via a private driveway or from Park Avenue via a "local common".
1 Although the office is for a real estate company, our records do not indicate that any requests seeking confirmation of the
property's zoning, which would indicate the permitted uses, were submitted to the City prior to the business office being
established.
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Existing Municipal Plan and Growth Strategy
The general area is designated in the Municipal Development Plan as Low Density Residential. The Plan
envisions .envisions such areas of the community as being appropriate for the development of fully serviced one-
-and two-family dwellings intermixed with some multi-unit housing.
The', Plan recognizes that certain non-residential uses are appropriate for such areas. However, these land
uses are generally accepted as those necessary to primarily serve the needs of the local resident
population, or are compatible with residential uses. Such land uses include: elementary schools, daycare
centres, parks, churches, and neighbourhood commercial facilities such as small convenience stores. The
real estate office in question does not correspond to provisions of this policy.
Further, in accordance with accepted best planning principles, the Plan also indicates that these types of
uses would be better located "in existing Service Corridors rather than in scattered locations throughout
the residential areas of the City". The intent of this provision is twofold: to strengthen the existing
Service Corridors by grouping commercial uses together, and to minimize their impact on surrounding
residential areas by keeping the two types of land use separate from each other. The subject application
fails to meet this test as well.
In addition, Common Council has recently adopted a Growth Strategy as a preliminary step in the
implementation of the forthcoming Municipal Plan. To strengthen the long term health of these
commercial areas, the Growth Strategy identifies that the Uptown core is the first priority area for
commercial development, with the existing Service Corridors and commercial nodes being of secondary
priority. riority. Consequently, commercial development outside of these established commercial areas is not
supported.
ported.
Similar to the existing Municipal Plan, the Growth Strategy indicates that healthy residential
neighbourhoods will be encouraged to incorporate ingredients that may be missing from a complete
[local] community, such as neighbourhood retail, local services and amenities, and convenient
transportation options that include transit, walking and cycling. As with the current Plan, a real estate
office does not satisfy these criteria.
In light of the above observations, the proposal is seen as incompatible with the vision and policies
outlined in both the existing Municipal Plan and the recently adopted Growth Strategy. While it is
understood that a real estate office is a comparatively low-impact commercial use, there is no planning
rationale to support the proposal given this inherent incompatibility. Consequently, approval of the
requested quested rezoning cannot be supported.
As indicated previously, the use of the site is recognized as a non-conforming four-unit multiple
dwelling. It is not clear what the parking requirement was at the time that the use was originally
established, but under the current By-law standard a total of five (5) off-street parking spaces is required.
If the proposed change of use is permitted, the By-law requires one additional off-street parking space to
be *ovided.
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M61maris Construction
43-45 Melrose Street
Page 5
April 15, 2011
The site plan submitted with the application indicates that a total of eight (8) off-street parking spaces
would be provided, two more than required by the Zoning By-law for the proposed tenant mixture of the
,building. However, while, there is an existing parking area located behind the building, it does not meet
the By-law requirements (dimension of parking stalls, manoeuvring aisles, landscaped buffers, etc.) and
Staff is not of the opinion that the additional parking required can be provided on-site in conformity with
.t he By-law standards. Further, in response to the circulation sent to neighbouring property owners,
correspondence has been received indicating that there is not sufficient on-site parking for the business
office which has been creating problems for some adjacent property owners. This lends further credence
to the policies outlined in the Municipal Plan about proper separation of residential and commercial uses
and bolsters Staff's rationale in being unsupportive of the application.
In addition, the site plan submitted with the application indicates a second driveway access from Park
Avenue. While this driveway access presently exists 2 , the applicant is not the owner of the property over
which it lies and, given uncertainty as to the exact ownership of this parcel, could not be included in the
rezoning. As a result, should Common Council decide to approve the requested rezoning, it should be
clear that the second driveway access cannot legally be utilized for commercial purposes as it would not
be properly zoned. Notwithstanding the zoning, this driveway is not on property owned by the applicant
and it is not clear to what state it can legally be constructed nor what right anyone other than the
property owner would have to utilize it.
.In order to accommodate the proposed tenant mixture, the By-law requires a certain minimum lot area in
order to allow for the minimum required setbacks, landscaping, and off-street parking. In this instance, a
minimum lot area of 820 square metres is required, whereas the lot has a total area (all three PIDs) of
approximately 580 square metres. Consequently, in addition to the rezoning, a variance is necessary to
reduce the minimum required lot area from 820 square metres to approximately 580 square metres.
By way of comparison, the non-conforming four-unit dwelling requires, under the present By-law
standards, tandards, a minimum lot area of 600 square metres. The deficiency of 20 square metres is seen as
,relatively minor. However, the current proposal would see a deficiency of 240 square metres,
approximately one-quarter of the By-law requirement. Given that this lot area is intended to enable the
accommodation of sufficient off-street parking, which is already deficient and appears to be creating
issues for neighbouring landowners, approval of this variance cannot be supported.
The present application arises from a use that was illegally established. The fact that the use has already
been established, however, does not provide sufficient planning rationale to justify its continued
operation at a location that is clearly contrary to the policies outlined in both the existing Municipal Plan
as well as the recently adopted Growth Strategy. For the reasons outlined above, it is recommended that
the application be denied.
PF
Proi:ectNo. 11-076
2 It should be noted, however, that based on an analysis of the City's aerial photography, it appears that most of the secondary
driveway access (that portion behind 33-35 Melrose Street to the subject site) was not constructed until fairly recently (2008
or later).
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Foran, Patrick
From:
Extenno| - Pkanning
Sent:
Thursday, April O7.2O111O14AM
To:
Foran' Patrick
Subject.
FW: 43-46 Melrose st.
lyndafockhart
Planning and Deve|opnnent/UrbanisnmeetD6ve|oppenoent
The City of Saint John
T:/5OO>658-2835
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From: Anne &lerry [ma i Ito: cave] le@nb.sym
Sent: Thursday, April O7,2O119:14AM
To: External Planning
Subject- 43-45 Melrose st.
Please be advised that my family has absolutely no objections to this rezoning. Our property is directly behind the
property at 43-45 Melrose st.
Terrance Murphy
48BekJravaat
O58-1242
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Foran, Patrick
From: External - Planning
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 9:17 AM
To: Foran, Patrick
Subject: FW: Proposed Rezoning and Variance - 43-45 Melrose Street
Lynda, fockha,rt
Planning and Development/Urbanisme et Nveloppernent
The City of Saint John
T: (506) 658-2835
F: (506) 658-2837
From: Stephen Wilson [mailto:stephen.wilson@rogers.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 20113:55 PM
To: External - Planning
Cc:, Andrew Wilson
Subject: Proposed Rezoning and Variance - 43-45 Melrose Street
Dear Planning Advisory Committee,
I would like to present a large concern in regards to the parking diagram provided in your letter in regards to
this rezoning as I do not see that it includes on street parking. Currently Melrose Street is congested from Sam
to 6pm Monday - Friday due to employees of this business parking on the road and leaving with company
vehicles. This causes major traffic issues on Melrose Street. From time to time employees partially block the
driveway of 47 - 49 Melrose street preventing residents to safely enter/exit the driveway, or even unable to do
so. This is particularly true when there are cars parked on both sides of Melrose Street. During winter months
this leaves little room for a snowplough, and causes larger trucks to back down the street due to not being able
to pass with cars parked on both sides.
This is my only concern with the rezoning, thank you for taking this into consideration. Perhaps a resolution
would be a parking regulation that only allows traffic on one side of Melrose Street, and that employees be
asked to be courteous and be aware of where they are parking.
Sincerely,
Stephen Wilson
49 Melrose Street
Saint John, NB E2J I E2
506-214-2519
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Stella Maris (-",hurch
P.O. Box 423
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 4L9
Phone: (506) 653-6860
Fax: (506) 653-6858
Email: starofthesea0qnb.aibn.com
To-, Planning Advisory Committee
Re: Proposed Rezoning and Variance 43 -45 Melrose Street
To: Marcus Power, Business Manager/Owner
Foundation Property Group
P.O, Box 321
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3Y2
By Fax: 506-696-2210
After careful consideration Of Your letter, delivered by fax, on Saturday, April 16,
2011, and following discussion with Father Peter Osborne, Pastor, the Chairs of
our Pastoral and Finance Council, it was decided that we will not be granting
permission to allow the Foundation Property Group/Melmaris Construction, to rent
parking in Stella Maris Parking Lot.
Yours sincerely,
Father Peter Osborne, Pastor
G. Shirley Young')7t 7
Chair of Finance Committee
CC: Bishop Robert Harris, Bishop
Diocese of Saint John
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Re: Proposed Rezoning and Variance-43-45 Melrose Street
Stella Maris Church, being a neighbor of the above mentioned property, has two
concerns that it wants to bring to the attention of P.A.0 and Common Council.
The property in question seems to have lack of parking. The parking lot of Stella
Maris Church is a posted private parking area. Vehicles from Melrose Street, have
been towed before and the practice will continue. Different tenants come and go on
a regular basis and it is imperative that the owner of the said property informs all
new tenants that they are not to park in our parking lot due to insurance reasons.
When one look at the above mentioned property, one can see that the driveway is
narrow and when you have a winter like we just had there is no place to push snow
to the back of the property. The Director of Operations for MELmaris Construction
Ltd., was doing the plowing this past winter. From the back of the property the
snow was pushed onto the street, into the street snow bank OR across the street
into the church snow bank. We want that practice to stop.
If these concerns are respected, the present new business appears to be a quiet
operation. (), --,,.,4 y o c- f i -, .� 1-4 LA -T 13 a w oi p Q Ai 4,; tv I "
Yours truly
Fater Peter Osborne.
Pastor
Denis McLaughlin
Caretaker
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STREET CLOSING
FALLS VIEW DRIVE
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider amending "A By -law Respecting The
Stopping Up and Closing of a Highway In The City
of Saint John" at its regular meeting to be held on
Tuesday April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to stop up
and close the following portion of highway:
Falls View Drive : All that portion of Falls View
Drive, a public street in the City of Saint John, in
the County of Saint John, in the Province of New
Brunswick, comprising 819 square metres as
shown on a Plan of Survey showing a portion of
Falls View Drive, City of Saint John, County of
Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, prepared
by Kierstead Quigley and Roberts Ltd. and dated
March 10, 2011, attached hereto.
(INSERT PLAN)
The proposed amendment and plan of the above
described portion of highway may be inspected by
any interested person at the office of the Common
Clerk, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John,
N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m, and 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted.
Written objections to the proposed amendment may
be sent to the undersigned at City Hall.
FERMETURE DE RUE
PROMENADE FALLS VIEW
Par les prdsentes, un avis public est donne par
lequel le conseil de The City of Saint John indique
son intention de modifier N( arr6t6 concernant la
fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John »
lors de la r6union ordinaire qui se tiendra le mardi,
26 avril 2011 A 19 h afin de fermer et de barrer le
tronpon de route suivant :
Promenade Falls View : La totalitd d'une portion
de Ia promenade Falls View, une rue publique
situ6e dans The City of Saint John, dans le comt6
de Saint John et dans la province de Nouveau -
Brunswick, d'une superficie de 819 mZ dtant
d6sign6e plus particulierement sur un plan
d'arpentage indiquant une portion de la promenade
Falls View, Ville de Saint John, Comte de Saint
John, Nouveau - Brunswick, pr6pare par Kierstead
Quigley and Roberts Ltd., date du 10 mars 2011,
ci joint.
(INSERER LE PLAN)
Toute personne int6ress6e peut examiner le projet
de modification et le plan des trongons de route
d6crits ci- dessus au bureau du greffier communal a
I'h6tel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John
(N. -B.), entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au
vendredi, sauf les fours f6ri6s.
Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de
modification par dcrit a I'attention du soussignd a
1'h6tel de ville.
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April 21, 2011
Common Council of
The City of Saint John
Your Worship and Councillors:
City Solicitors Office
Bureau de Pavocat municipal
Re: Proposed Subdivision By -Law Amendments
Common Council at its meeting of April 11, 2011, gave first and second
reading to several amendments to the Subdivision By -Law as
recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee. Additionally, those
amendments which related to on -site sewage disposal, were referred to
me at my request.
Having examined the provisions in question, it is my opinion that they
require revision in order to ensure their enforceability. The need to amend
those provisions of the By -Law which address on -site sewage disposal
arises, as you know, from the Province's decision to withdraw from its
determining the suitability of a lot for on -site sewage disposal. The
Planning Department, in conjunction with ourselves, is working to
formulate amendments in this regard which would effectively fill the lacuna
left by the Province's decision.
Consequently, I would recommend that third reading be given to only
those amendments which do not deal with on -site sewage disposal. A
copy of such a by -law is attached.
Respectfully Submitted,
"Vay"t�7__
Jo L. Nugent
City Solicitor
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint john, NB Canada E2L 41_1 I www saintjohn.ca 1 C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1
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BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 121 - ARRETE No C.P.121-
A BY -LAW TO AMEND THE SAINT ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE DE
JOHN SUBDIVISION BY -LAW LOTISSEMENT DE SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint Le conseil communal de The City
John in Common Council convened, as of Saint John 6dicte
follows:
The Saint John Subdivision By-
law, enacted on the nineteenth day of
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by:
1. Amending the table in Section 13(1) by
deleting "20 metres (66 feet)" and
replacing it with "23.1 metres (75.8
feet)" as the minimum width for
Country Roads;
2. Amending the English version of the
table in Section 13(1) by deleting the
words "Country Roads" and replacing
them with the words "Rural Roads;"
L'Arrete de lotissement de Saint
John, edicte le 19 d6cembre 2005, est
modifi6 comme suit:
1. La table figurant au paragraphe 13(1)
est modifi6e par suppression de
20 m6tres (66 pieds) >> et son
remplacement par o 23,1 m6tres
(75,8 pieds) >> comma largeur minimale
des routes rurales.
2. La table figurant au paragraphe 13(1)
est modifiee, dans sa version anglaise,
par suppression de << Country Roads »
et son remplacement par o Rural
Roads ».
3. Adding the following as subsection 3. L'article 13 est modifi6 par
13(6) immediately following I'adjonction du paragraphe qui suit
subsection 13(5): apr&s le paragraphe 13(5) :
4.
"13(6) Notwithstanding any other
provision in this by -law, the minimum
width for rural roads in subdivisions
for which the Development Officer has
approved the tentative plan prior to
April 26, 2011 is 20 metres (66 feet);"
Amending subsection 25(6) by deleting
"20 metres (66 feet)" and replacing it
with "23.1 metres (75.8 feet);"
4.
5. Amending the English version of 5.
Schedule B, Section 5, by replacing the
words "country standard roads" with
the words "rural standard roads;"
13(6) Malgr6 toute autre disposition
du present arret6, la largeur minimale
des routes rurales dans les lotissements
pour lesquels I'Agent d'amenagement a
approuve le plan provisoire avant le 26
avril, 2011 est de 20 metres (66
pieds) >>.
Le paragraphe 25(6) est modifi6 par
suppression de o 20 m6tres (66 pieds)
et son remplacement par «23,1 m6tres
(75,8 pieds) ».
L'article 5 de 1'annexe B est modifi6,
dans sa version anglaise, par
suppression de << country standard
roads >> et son remplacement par << rural
standard roads >>.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
to this by -law the day of
A.D. 2011 and signed by:
Mayor /Maire
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
present arrete le 2011,
avec les signatures suivantes :
Common Clerk/Greffiere communale
First Reading -
Premiere lecture
Second Reading -
Deuxieme lecture
Third Reading -
Troisi8me lecture
MN
BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 121 -002
A BY -LAW TO AMEND THE SAINT
JOHN SUBDIVISION BY -LAW
ARRETE No C.P. 121 -002
ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE DE
LOTISSEMENT DE SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint Le conseil communal de The City
John in Common Council convened, as of Saint John edicte
follows:
The Saint John Subdivision By- L'Arrete de lotissement de Saint
law, enacted on the nineteenth day of John, edicte le 19 decembre 2005, est
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: modifie comme suit:
Re: On -site Sewage Disposal Systems
1. Deleting the definition of "Department
of Health" (ministere de la Sante et du
Mieux -titre) in Section 2;
Concernant les reseaux autonomes
d'evacuation des eaux usees
1. L'article 2 est modifie par suppression
de la definition <( ministere de la Sante
et du Mieux -etre >) (Department of
Health).
2. Adding the following definition in 2. L'article 2 est modifie par adjonction
Section 2: de la definition qui suit :
"`qualified professional' means a
registered member of the Association
of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of New Brunswick, the
Association of New Brunswick Land
Surveyors or the Canadian Institute of
Public Health Inspectors, each with
sufficient training and knowledge of
soils assessment to conduct
assessments for on -site sewage
disposal systems; (professional
qualifie)"
`professionnel qualifie' S'entend d'un
membre agree de I'Association des
ingenieurs et des geoscientifiques du
Nouveau - Brunswick, d'un membre
immatricule de I'Association des
arpenteurs- geometres du Nouveau -
Brunswick ou d'un membre agree de
I'Institut canadien des inspecteurs en
sante publique, ayant une formation et
des connaissances suffisantes en
analyse des sols pour mener des
evaluations relatives a des systemes
autonome d'evacuation des eaux usees.
(qualified professional)
3. Deleting subsection 25(2) and 3. Le paragraphe 25(2) est supprime et
replacing it with the following: remplace par cc qui suit :
"25(2) The Development Officer shall
not approve a proposed subdivision
plan, or any phase thereof, that
involves lots that would be serviced
with on -site sewage disposal systems,
unless an assessment has been
conducted at the expense of the
developer by a qualified professional
and submitted to the City, that deems
the lots appropriate for on -site sewage
disposal systems. The Development
Officer shall seek the opinion of an
independent qualified professional in
reviewing the assessment provided by
the developer and shall take this
opinion into consideration when
rendering a decision or providing a
recommendation on the subdivision
application;"
4. Deleting Section 28;
<( 25(2) L'agent d'amenagement
n'approuve pas un plan de lotissement
propose, ou une partie de celui -ci, qui
prevoit I'amenagement de lots qui
seraient viabilisds par des reseaux
autonomes d'evacuation des eaux
usees, a moins que la municipalite ait
recu une evaluation effectuee aux frais
du promoteur par un professionnel
qualifie, selon laquelle les lots
conviennent a des reseaux autonomes
d'evacuation des eaux usees. Dans son
examen de l'evaluation fournie par le
promoteur, 1'agent d'amenagement
consulte un professionnel qualifie
independant et tient compte de son avis
dans la decision qu'il rend ou la
recommandation qu'il fait en reponse a
la demande de lotissement. )>
4. L'article 28 est abroge.
5. Deleting Section 4(b) of Schedule A, 5. L'alin6a 4b) de Pannexe A est
and replacing it with the following: supprim6 et remplac6 par ce qui suit :
"(b) Individual on -site sewage disposal
systems may be accepted by the City in
lieu of connection to the municipal
sewer system where, in the opinion of
the Commissioner, such a system
within a particular area is not feasible
at the time of subdivision and the on-
site system has been deemed
acceptable by the Development Officer
in accordance with the requirements
outlined in Section 25(2);"
b) Un r6seau autonome d'6vacuation
des eaux us6es individuel peut etre
autoris6 par la municipalit6 lorsque, de
Pavis du commissaire, le raccordement
au r6seau d'6gouts municipal dans une
zone particuliere est impraticable au
moment du lotissement et que Pagent
d'am6nagement 1'a jug6 acceptable au
regard du paragraphe 25(2). >>
6. Deleting Section 4(c) of Schedule A, 6. L'alinda 4c) de l'annexe A est
and replacing it with the following: supprim6 et remplac6 par cc qui suit :
"(c) Individual on -site sewage disposal
systems deemed acceptable by the
Development Officer in accordance
with the requirements outlined in
Section 25(2);-
Re: Rural (Country) Road Standards
7. Amending the table in Section 13(1) by
deleting "20 metres (66 feet)" and
replacing it with "23.1 metres (75.8
feet)" as the minimum width for
Country Roads;
8. Amending the English version of the
table in Section 13(1) by deleting the
words "Country Roads" and replacing
them with the words "Rural Roads;"
<( c) R6seaux autonomes d'6vacuation
des eaux us6es individuels : juge's
acceptables par I'agent d'am6nagement
au regard du paragraphe 25(2). >>
Concernant les normes applicables aux
routes rurales
7. La table figurant au paragraphe 13(i)
est modifi6e par suppression de
20 m6tres (66 pieds) n et son
remplacement par « 23,1 m6tres
(75,8 pieds) >> comme largeur minimale
des routes rurales.
8. La table figurant au paragraphe 13(1)
est modift6e, dans sa version anglaise,
par suppression de v Country Roads
et son remplacement par a Rural
Roads ».
9. Adding the following as subsection 9. L'article 13 est modifi6 par
13(6) immediately following Padjonction du paragraphs qui suit
subsection 13(5): apr6s le paragraphe 13(5) :
"13(6) Notwithstanding any other
provision in this by -law, the minimum
width for rural roads in subdivisions
for which the Development Officer has
approved the tentative plan prior to
April 26, 2011 is 20 metres (66 feet);"
10. Amending subsection 25(6) by deleting
"20 metres (66 feet)" and replacing it
with "23.1 metres (75.8 feet);"
11. Amending the English version of
Schedule B, Section 5, by replacing the
words "country standard roads" with
the words "rural standard roads;"
13(6) Malgr6 toute autre disposition
du pr6sent arr6t6, la largeur minimale
des routes rurales dans les lotissements
pour lesquels l'Agent d'am6nagement a
approuv6 le plan provisoire avant le 26
avril, 2011 est de 20 m6tres (66
pieds) ».
10. Le paragraphe 25(6) est modifi6 par
suppression de <(20 metres (66 pieds)
et son remplacement par «23,1 m6tres
(75,8 pieds) )>.
11. L'article 5 de Pannexe B est modifi6,
dans sa version anglaise, par
suppression de « country standard
roads » et son remplacement par a rural
01
Re: Subdivision Cost Sharing
12. Adding the following as subsection
26(4) immediately following
subsection 26(3):
"26(4) Notwithstanding the above
provisions, or any other provision of
this by -law, no reimbursement shall be
given:
a) after March 14, 2014 for costs
incurred with respect to subdivisions
for which a Residential Infrastructure
Assistance (RIA) grant has been
approved by Common Council;
b) after December 31, 2011 for all
other subdivisions;"
Re: Review Fees
standard roads ».
Concernant le partage des couts de
lotissement
12. L'article 26 est modifid par adjonction
du paragraphe qui suit apres le
paragraphe 26(3) :
(< 26(4) Malgre les dispositions qui
precedent et toute autre disposition du
present arrete, aucun remboursement ne
sera accorde :
a) apres le 14 mars 2014 pour les frais
engag6s a 1'egard de lotissements pour
lesquels une subvention d'aide a
('infrastructure residentielle a et6
approuvee par le conseil communal;
b) apres le 31 d6cembre 2011,
s'agissant des autres lotissements.
Concernant les droits d'examen
13. Adding the following as paragraph 13. L'article 5 est modifie par adjonction
5(1)(d): du paragraphe 5(1)d) qui suit :
"(d) Notwithstanding (a) and (b),
where the proposed subdivision does
not result in a net increase in the
number of lots already existing, the
review fee shall be $250."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
to this by -law the * day of *, A.D. 2011
and signed by:
Mayor/Maire
d) Malgre les paragraphes a) et b),
lorsque le lotissement propose ne
gdnere pas une augmentation nette du
nombre des lots existants, le droit
d'examen est de 250 $.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
present arrete le 2011,
avec les signatures suivantes
Common Clerk/Greffiere communale
First Reading -April 11, 2011 Premiere lecture
Second Reading - April 11, 2011 Deuxieme lecture
Third Reading - Troisieme lecture
- le 11 avri 12011
- le 11 avril 2011
10. 2,
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
ARRETE No MV -10
ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE RELATIF
A LA CIRCULATION DANS LES RUES
DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN EDICTE
CONFORMEMENT A LA LOI SUR LES
VEHICULES A MOTEUR (1973) ET LES
MODIFICATIONS AFFERENTES
Be it enacted by the Common Council of Lors d'une reunion du conseil municipal.
The City of Saint John as follows: The City of Saint John a ddcrdtd ce qui suit :
A By -law of The City of Saint John
entitled "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 ", enacted on the 19`h day of
December, A.D. 2005, is hereby amended as
follows:
1 Schedule R — List of Streets Excluded from
Winter On- Street Parking Restriction - is amended
by adding the following words under the following
headings :
Street
Limits
Par les presentes, Parretti de The City of
Saint John intitule « Arretd relatif a la circulation
dans les rues dans The City of Saint John ddictd
conformdment a la Coi sur les vehieules a moteur
(1973) et les modifications affdrentes », ddcretd le
19 ddcembre 2005, est modifid comme suit:
1 L'Annexe R — Liste des rues exemptes de la
restriction de stationnement sur rue pendant
Phivers — est modifiee par I'adjonction des mots
suivants sous les titres suivants :
Rues
Limites
Lancaster St. Sutton St. to Clarence St. rue Lancaster de la rue Sutton a la rue
Clarence
2 Schedule H — Alternate Side Parking
November 15 — April 30 - is amended by adding
the following words under the following headings :
Street
Limits
2 L'Annexe H — Stationnement unilatdral altered
du 15 novembre au 30 avril -- est modifiee par
I'adjonction des mots suivants sous les titres
suivants :
Rues
Limites
Lancaster St. Sutton St. to Clarence St. rue Lancaster de la rue Sutton a la rue
Clarence
3 Schedule R — List of Streets Excluded from
Winter On- Street Parking Restriction - is amended
by deleting the following words under the
following headings :
Street Limits
Sutton St. City Line to Lancaster St
3 L'Annexe R — Liste des rues exemptes de la
restriction de stationnement sur rue pendant
I'hivers — est modifiee par la suppression des mots
suivants sous les titres suivants :
Rues Limites
rue Sutton de la City Line a la rue
Lancaster
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said
City to be affixed to this by -law the day
of , A.D. 2011 signed by:
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
Mayor /Maine
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
apposer son sceau municipal sur le present arrete
le 2011, avec les signatures
suivantes :
Common Clerk/grefftere communale
-April 11, 2011 Premiere lecture
- April 11, 2011 Deuxieme lecture
Troisieme lecture
MN
- le 11 avril 2011
- le 11 avril 2011
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SAINT JOHN
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April 26, 2011
Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors,
Motion: I would like to have a discussion on "Managing the City's Woodlands"
I am in the process of gathering information to build upon an earlier motion I made
concerning the select cutting of wood on city property. I hope to have this together
before the Common Clerk sends our Council kit out but in case I do not I am asking my
fellow Council members to allow me to present my research here tonight.
Sincerely,
(received by email)
Bill Farren
Councillor
The City of Saint John
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E21L 4L1
April 26, 2011
Your Worship Mayor Ivan Court &
Members of Common Council:
Issue: Information Update Concerning Actions under Section 190 of Municipalities Act
Context:
• Since the changes to the Municipalities Act in 2007 (which strengthened the By -
laws for the Dangerous Buildings and Unsightly Premises and Minimum Property
Standards) The City of Saint John has completed a significant number of positive
actions.
• It should be noted that in 2007, City of Saint John staff played a 'critical' role in
partnering with Provincial Officials in crafting 'best practice' legislation.
Motion: That Ms. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner Buildings and Inspection Services
Department, update Council this evening regarding the actions that have been taken by
the City of Saint John under Section 190 of the Municipalities Act.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter McGuire
Councillor — City of Saint John
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1
REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
April 20, 2011
Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
The City of Saint John
SUBJECT: Public Review of Draft Regulations amending New Brunswick Regulation 2010 -111
under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
BACKGROUND: The Province of New Brunswick is seeking input on draft regulations amending
New Brunswick Regulation 2010 -111 under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. To be considered, feedback must be received on or before the deadline of April 29, 2011.
The proposed amendments are to section 3 and sections 9 through 15. The proposed changes to
section 3 provide additional clarity regarding the elements required to complete a request for
access to a record. The proposed amendments to section 9 through 15, however, eliminate all
fees (application; search and preparation; copying; computer programming and data processing;
mail and courier delivery) associated with processing an access to information request.
In eliminating these fees, the Province of New Brunswick would fall out of step with the rest of
the country, as all jurisdictions (both federal and provincial) charge some combination of fees
for the above services.' Indeed, in many cases the fees in other jurisdictions make those
currently in place in New Brunswick look very modest. Maintaining the existing fee structure
would enable us to streamline the process while recovering a small portion of the actual costs
that will result from becoming subject to this new piece of legislation.
It should be noted that the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act specifies that fees
established in the Regulations must be "fair and reasonable" (s. 80). In addition, it is specified in
the Regulations that these same fees may be waived by the "head" if "payment would impose
an unreasonable financial hardship on the applicant" (s. 15).
There are compelling arguments in favour of fees in that they do enable effective and efficient
access to information service delivery by encouraging focused requests. In addition, fees serve
as a minimal defence against frivolous and vexatious requests which, in tying -up organizational
resources, have the potential of depriving legitimate requestors with access to information.
' See attached federal and provincial jurisdictional comparison of non - personal access to information fees.
M
It is clear that the current fee structure does not represent a barrier to the democratic principle
of the public's right to know. Indeed, the existing fee structure offers a balance between
protecting the public's right to know and the organization's capacity to respond to legitimate
access to information requests.
RECOMMENDATION: In view of the foregoing, we propose the following language for a
resolution of Common Council:
RESOLVED that, in response to the Public Review of Draft Regulations
Amending New Brunswick Regulation 2010 -111 under the Right to
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Common Council of The
City of Saint John requests that the proposed changes to sections 9
through 15 respecting the elimination of fees be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
David Burke Elizabeth Gormley
Privacy, Access, Records and Information Common Clerk
Management Officer City of Saint John
City of Saint John
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Jurisdiction
Legislation
Making an application
Search and preparation (includes locating
Copying (includes both conventional and non-
Computer programming and data
Delivery (includes regular
to request non - personal
relevant records, making working copies and
conventional methods)
processing (includes both internal and
mail and courier)
information
severing personal and /or confidential
external processing)
information)
Federal Government'
Access to Information (ATIA)
$5.
$10 per hour.
Print is $0.20 -$0.40 per page. Other charges
$20 per hour for programming and
No charge.
depending upon medium.
$16.50 per minute for central
processing time.
British Columbia'
Freedom of Information and
No charge.
$30 per hour.
Print is $0.25- $1.65. Other charges depending upon
$30 per hour for programming and
Actual cost of shipping.
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)
medium.
$16.50 per minute for central
processing time.
Alberta
Freedom of Information and
$25 -$50 depending
$27 per hour.
Print ranges from $0.25 to actual cost. Other charges
Actual cost to public body for
Actual cost of shipping.
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPA)
upon whether the
depending upon medium.
processing and up to $80 per hour for
request is a non-
programming.
continuing versus
continuing one.
Saskatchewan
Local Authority Freedom of
$20.
$30 per hour.
Print is $0.25 -$0.50 per page. Other charges
Actual cost.
No charge.
Information and Protection of Privacy
depending upon medium.
Act (LAFOIPA)
Manitoba
Freedom of Information and
No charge.
$30 per hour.
Print is $0.20 -$0.50 per page. All other formats are
$40 per hour for internal programming
No charge for regular mail but
Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
actual cost.
and data processing or actual cost if
courier charges at actual cost
done externally.
Ontario
Municipal Freedom of Information
$5.
$30 per hour.
Print is $0.20 per page. Other charges depending
$60 per hour for programming. Actual
Unspecified shipping costs
and Protection of Privacy Act
upon medium.
cost for processing and programming
may be charged.
MFIPPA
if performed externally.
Quebec
An Act respecting Access to
No charge.
Access is free, however, Quebec charges for
Fixed fees are charged for certain documents (i.e.
Actual cost up to $1.01 per second of
Actual cost of shipping
documents held by public bodies and
"reproduction ", "transcription" and
$2.75 for a financial report, $3.45 for a plan) and for
central processing time. Hourly rate
the Protection of personal
"transmission" (next three columns).
specific formats (i.e. photocopy or print at $0.34 per
for "manual transcription of
information
page). Otherwise, access to information is exempt
computerized documents" is
from payment of any fee up to an amount of $6.80.
$23.75 /hour.
After $6.80 fees apply and depend upon medium.
New Brunswick
Right to Information and Protection
$5.
$30 per hour.
Conventional devices (i.e. printer, copier) charged at
Internal charged at $40 per hour and
No charge for regular mail but
of Privacy Act (RTIPPA)
$0.25 per page and non - conventional (i.e. microfilm)
external at actual cost.
courier charges at actual cost
at actual cost.
Nova Scotia
Municipal Government Act, Part XX
$5.
$30 per hour.
Conventional devices (i.e. printer, copier) charged at
Programming at actual cost.
Actual cost of shipping.
and Regulations
$0.20 per page and non - conventional (i.e. microfilm)
at actual cost.
Prince Edward Island
Freedom of Information and
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)
Newfoundland &
Access to Information and Protection
$5.
$15 per hour.
Conventional devices at $0.25 per page or actual cost
Actual cost.
Actual cost of shipping.
of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) and Fee
Labrador
if not by conventional method.
Schedule
' At the federal level, the right to access to records is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
' British Columbia differentiates charges for individual and commercial requests, charging the latter actual costs.
3 In Prince Edward Island municipalities are not subject to FOIPPA. Charlottetown does, however, have a policy for responding to access Kuests.
'There is typically no charge for the first 1 -5 hours of search and preparation.
REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C2011
April 20, 2011
His Worship Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Rainbow Park Update
PURPOSE
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The City of Saint John
At the meeting of Common Council on April 11, 2011, a letter (Item 11.3) was referred to the
City Manger for an update on the status of the work at Rainbow Park. This report will provide an
update on the capital improvements to Rainbow Park specifically in relation to the status of the
Phase I work and the plan for expenditures of the capital funds approved in the 2011 Capital
Budget
STATUS OF PHASE I WORK
As part of the 2010 Capital Program a tender was awarded to Piscines -Soucy Inc. for the first
phase of the revitalization of Rainbow Park. Due to budget constraints the scope of work was
narrowed down to the construction of the splash pad and outdoor ice skating rink at the centre of
the park. The work commenced in the fall of 2010 and was halted due to inclement weather in
late December 2010. The majority of the work was completed and the outdoor ice rink opened
to the public in early January 2011.
Ice Quality Issues
As most of Council is aware, the first season of operation was disappointing in the quality of ice
at the artificial ice surface. While it is not unusual to experience a learning curve when
commissioning any new facility, it became apparent that the refrigerated slab was not
functioning effectively. On a number of occasions during February and early March the general
contractor came back to the site to make adjustments to the ice plant and associated equipment in
an attempt to rectify the issue. These adjustments made only minor differences in the quality of
ice. At this time, the manufacturer (the layout of the ice plant and tubing is a proprietary design)
constructed a mock -up of the piping at their shop and performed additional testing in an attempt
to identify the problem. Based on this testing an action plan was developed that involved
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chipping small pockets in the rink slab and making adjustments to some of the piping loops.
Representatives of the contractor were on site week of April 18, 2011 performing this work.
Upon completion the lines will be pressure tested and the ice plant started up to ensure that
consistent cooling is provided throughout the slab. City staff and representatives from the
consultant will be on hand to ensure the testing is satisfactory, and it is anticipated that these
issues will be solved well in advance of the 2011/2012 winter season.
Remaining Seasonal Deficiencies
In addition to the technical glitches with the ice system, a number of seasonal deficiencies
remain to be addressed. Most of these relate to the reinstatement of landscaping and finishes
required to tie -in the new elements with the existing. This includes sod and topsoil, asphalt
paving and painting; all work which could not be completed in the winter time. This work has
been tentatively scheduled for mid to late May.
Upon completion of this work the splash pad equipment will be commissioned. This will include
training for staff or maintenance contractors as well as physically turning on the pumps to ensure
the system works as designed. Barring any unforeseen difficulties, this equipment will be ready
for the enjoyment of the community by this summer.
ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
As Council is aware, funds from the sale of the Lantic Sugar site were originally intended to
support this project. When the sale of this property fell through staff was forced to drastically
cut the scope of work to suit the available budget. While the community did get the benefit of
the completion of the centerpiece elements of the revitalized park, not proceeding with the
overall concept plan has had definite drawbacks. The construction of the splash pad and ice rink
required the removal of existing playground equipment as well as a section of the existing
basketball court. In addition, the pathways and permanent lighting that would bring people to
the park and help protect against vandalism could not be completed. In particular residents have
expressed a desire to see action on the following items:
1. Lighting in the park to extend the use of the ice rink in the winter as well as to protect the
existing investments
2. Reinstatement or repair of the basketball court
3. Removal of the rusted fencing around the tennis courts
4. Proper seating around the new splash pad/outdoor rink
5. Reinstallation of the playground equipment removed to facilitate the new work
As part of the 2011 Capital Program, Council has approved $100,000 to support completion of
additional work at both Rainbow Park and Fleming Court. Out of this money it is anticipated
that approximately $70,000 can be used to support these various projects.
On April 19, 2011, the People United in the Lower South End (PULSE) organized a community
meeting attended by members of the community, Councilors Snook and Norton, members of
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Leisure Services staff among other stakeholders to discuss the status of the work and help
identify priorities for 2011 and beyond. As a result of these discussions staff is closer to
identifying exactly what projects will be undertaken this year. It is important that any
investments made at this time consider the impact of future phases of the work, and focus on
those things achievable with available funding that will give the biggest `bang for the buck'.
Leisure Services staff will be examining the feasibility and cost of these various proposals and
will report back to Council with specific recommendations for these focused investments.
Furthermore, we will endeavor to continue working with stakeholders to ensure their input is
considered in this process.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
Respectfully submitted,
Bernie Morrison
Commissioner,
Leisure Services
J. Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL As
April 6 "', 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors
City of Saint John
SUBJECT: Purchase Of Phones And Professional Services For New Centrex IP Service
BACKGROUND:
In 2008 it was identified that the City was not effectively managing its landline telephone spend.
The system was implemented over 15 years ago and control and management was with the
individual department; there was no enterprise strategy or control. Furthermore, the City's
landline telephone system was not well positioned to be able to leverage current and upcoming
technologies such as voice to email, voice over IP (VoIP), and Unified Communications. The
City was also paying rental costs of $50,000 per year on over 550 phones some of which were
over 10 years old.
Over the course of 2009, the IT department investigated alterative solutions and was inserted
between the departments and the service provider. In addition, with the assistance of the
Purchasing Department the City took ownership of the fleet of desk phones thus saving $50,000
per year in operating costs. The investigation found that:
• The City was paying for 702 landlines and an audit had not been undertaken in sometime.
• The City's phone system was not capable of leveraging new technologies and efficiencies.
• A modern VoIP system could cut operating costs.
• Calling the service provider to move, add, change, or delete phone lines was costly and
inefficient.
• The current system could not be integrated with other communication channels (eg email,
instant messaging, and voice) to provide staff with a Unified Communication System.
As a result the IT department committed to sourcing and implementing a new VoIP telephony
solution, and to integrating it with Microsoft's Office Communication System (OCS) in 2010. In
early 2010 the IT department selected Bell Aliant's Centrex IP Service as the best system that
would meet the City's current and future needs. On March 29t1i, 2010 Common Council by
resolution authorized execution of the Centrex IP Services Schedule Contract Agreement with Bell
Aliant Regional Communications.
ANALYSIS:
In order to implement the Centrex IP service new phones were required and needed to be
purchased. The Centrex IP contract stipulated that the phones had to be certified to operate with
the service. Aliant provided the City's IT department with its certified phones and pricing. IT
staff were directed to compare these phones with other manufactures (e.g. Cisco with whom the
City has a standing offer) and other online sources. It was agreed that the City would pay $140 per
phone for the initial 100 phones and $219 per phone for the larger shipment of 338 phones, and
Aliant also agreed to give the City a $79 per phone rebate on the larger shipment. Thus, the net
cost of each phone was $140.
During 2010 the IT department with help from Bell Aliant's project management team converted
332 phones to Centrex IP. Each phone line that was converted represented an operational cost
savings of 30 %, which in one year will save the City $38,400 (14 month pay back). In addition
the IT Department examined the remaining 370 lines and concluded that 53 where not in use. By
deleting these lines the City has saved an additional $20,500. Further evidence of savings is that
between December 2008 and February 2011 the City's monthly phone bill has been reduced by
$7,000 or $84,000 per year (see Figure 1).
In September of 2010 the City received the invoice for the phones and part of the professional
services, however, the charges were applied to the wrong Aliant account. As a result it has taken
City staff from IT and Finance, plus Aliant some time to reconcile the bill. The total capital cost
$450,000
Savings of
$165,000
$400,000 __ __ over 2008 spend
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$350,000
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$250,000
$200,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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*s pend for 2011 is a prediction based on 3 months of data.
Figure 1 Chart showing the landline telephone spend between 2004 and 2011, and the anticipated savings as a
result of the Centrex IP Project.
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for the project currently stands at $120,382 + HST. The IT department and Aliant are currently
investigating being able to return 100 phones which would save the City an additional $14,000
(the total cost would then be $106,382).
CONCLUSION:
Although Common Council approved the services agreement, the City's Procurement policy was
not followed for the purchase of the actual phones needed for the Centrex IP service, however,
diligence has since been applied and the City has received excellent value. The project was a
success and this investment will be paid back in full by March 2012.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City be authorized to pay Bell Aliant up to $120,382 +HST for the cost
of the IP Centrex project costs.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Woods, M.Sc
Manager of Information Technology, Acting
\7� �-� ��
J. Xatrick Woods, C.G.A.
Manager
REPORT TO N ("OUNCII,
Aptil 18, 2011
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Your Worsh- - - Councilk- -
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101 Kennedy Street PlID 00377150
MMEIM=
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there-under with respect to each required property, and ffmt the City
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Staff has been unable to make significant headway with Applied pressure rre Inc
Owner o t' PlD 00377150 located at lilt Kennedy Street from wholn the City
requires freehold interest in rr 317 sq rrr. I- portion of this property for
construction of Sanitary Li l Station 41 24 ` I,S 4) The 11recholrl requirenients
of tlae City am- depicted on <a sketch dated October 12. 2010 by Crandall.
Fn incering titled t enneeli o-vel Sanitary ,i i Slutio n . roper n
icquisition Plan' (Crandall `ketch 1 � A copy of Crandall Sketch I is attached
to this letter. StatT nict with the Owners on April 16, 2009, Arid many tinier
thereafter. notwithstanding subsequent efforts, slraff does not foresec a.
t s t -, ith the c Owners have verbally
to ti
The Owners have expressed the
Common Council's Match 28 mi
l Will the Owners be ab
construction o L 4?
ANSWER: The Owners
following concern-, through Councilor' Norton at
in
to park and drive across the property after
will not be able to park nor drive over the
ill, change from prescrit on ainder of the
100
11- -3- April 1 ,
t of the 2008 freshet, which was the highest experienced
and the proposed SLS424 sits in relation t the balance of
at high freshet conditions. A copy of Crandall. Sketch 2 is
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2013, the City must acquire the freehold interests in this 317 sq or ..+. /- portion of'
PID 00377150 without further er delay.
Staff herein seeks authority to begirt proceedings under the .:xpropr action AtI bUt
,ill Continue to pursue. if possible, negotiated acquisitions, however without
el av tO the eWr t)r tation vro else ,
1 City Solicitor or his i e be authorized to commence g
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issioner
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J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A.
City Mr
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C2011 -90
April 19, 2011
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council,
SUBJECT: CHESLEY DRIVE — EMERGENCY ASPHALT REPAIRS
The City of Saint John
Purpose of this Report — Chesley Drive is a major arterial that, other than Route 1, is the
only east -west connection in Saint John. Chesley Drive is also a Truck Route that carries
a higher volume of heavy trucks than other streets in the City. This road requires costly
repairs to make it safe and passable to a reasonable standard expected by the public.
BACKGROUND
Chesley Drive is part of the Provincially Designated Highway (PDH) Route 100 system.
There is currently a Municipal Kilometrage Agreement (Agreement) in place between the
Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John that defines the summer and
winter maintenance responsibilities for approximately 399 lane kilometres of PDH and
Regional Designated Highways (RDH) within Saint John's municipal boundary. The City
maintains 24% (summer) and 30% (winter) of these under this Agreement. The Province
maintains 1% (summer) and 3% (winter) of outlying (Clover Valley Road, Range Road
and the city portion of Garnett Settlement Road) municipal streets. The Province of New
Brunswick compensates the City for maintaining these PDH /RDH roadways.
ANALYSIS
M &C 2010 -319: Provincially/Regionally Designated Highways Proposed 5 -Year Capital
Improvement Program (2011 -2015) listed Chesley Drive for reconstruction in 2014 to be
aligned with a Safe Clean Drinking Water Program upgrade project at a total cost of
$2,200,000 with $1,200,000 of that funding being requested from the Province of New
Brunswick. According to the City's Pavement Condition Index (PCI), the deteriorated
state of the roadway infrastructure on the majority of Chesley Drive warrants
reconstruction and can no longer be resurfaced or maintained in a sustainable manner.
This Safe Clean Drinking Water Program upgrade project has since been deferred to
2018 under the Program Structuring and Implementation Plan (April 2011).
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Sustainable Provincial Highway Funding
Each year, only a portion of funding needed to sustain its highways through Saint John is
allocated under the PDH /RDH Capital Improvement Program. Guidelines for cost
sharing for necessary renewal work were adopted by Council in 2007 where the City
often contributes 50% of the project cost. Furthermore, the City often assumes full
funding responsibility for roadway improvements. Examples of this include the
reconstruction of Market Place (RDH) in 2011, in conjunction with the urgent need for
renewal of underground services. Also this year, the City is planning to resurface the
entire width of City Road along with the work to install a sanitary forcemain along
Station Street and City Road.
Parts of Chesley Drive have deteriorated severely, particularly with the effects of a hard
winter, to the point where major emergency repairs are needed — over approximately 1.80
lane kilometres. The level of major repair required falls beyond the scope of maintenance
funding provided under Agreement with the Province.
The Province currently provides a total of $51,146.64 annually for summer maintenance
of 97.509 lane kilometres of PDH/RDH roadways. Each summer, however, asphalt
maintenance and other summer maintenance activities, such as street sweeping, can
easily exceed the compensation provided. To date in 2011, costs for asphalt repairs alone
along Chesley Drive, City Road, Bridge Road and Smythe Street are in excess of
$25,000. Asphalt pavement conditions have deteriorated noticeably over the winter.
A number of PDH /RDH roadways are currently within or nearing the reconstruction
category (PCI 55 or less). When major maintenance work (e.g. resurfacing) is not
completed in a timely manner, poor levels of service to the public and higher
maintenance and reconstruction costs result.
The City needs to carefully analyze the funding it receives for PDH /RDH maintenance
and investments in Capital improvements — for the care and timely reconstruction of
those highways running through Saint John. While the City seeks to maintain a strong
working relationship with DOT, the status quo is not sustainable.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Six options have been considered to address the repair issue on Chesley Drive for the
inside west bound lane and both east bound lanes between Hilyard and Bentley;
1. 40mm Mill and Overlay, $107,000 with an estimated life cycle of 7 to 8 years
2. Skim Patch 25mm asphalt, $54,000 with an estimated life cycle of 2 to 3 years
3. Skim Patch inside west bound lane only, $20,000 with an estimated life cycle of 2
to 3 years
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4. Request NBDOT complete the necessary asphalt repairs, as outlined in Option 1.
5. Request NBDOT complete the reconstruction of Chesley Drive, from Hilyard
Street to Bentley Street, currently estimated at $760,000.
6. Close the inside westbound lane until required funding is made available.
Staff recommends Option 1 with full funding from NBDOT; that the City undertake
emergency asphalt repairs to provide a safe and passable road until full reconstruction of
Chesley Drive can be undertaken (dependent upon the Province's funding contribution).
Failing an agreement with the Province to cover the costs for this work, Option 6 may be
necessary to protect motorists and liability to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council:
1. Adopt Option 1 and request required financial support from the Province of New
Brunswick in 2011.
2. Advise the Department of Transportation that the cost of future major
maintenance repairs exceed Municipal Kilometrage Agreement funding and, as
such, require additional investment from the Province to carry out the needed
work.
3. Authorize the Mayor to submit this report to the Minister, with a copy to the
Director of Design and the District Engineer for the New Brunswick Department
of Transportation.
Respectfully submitted,
J.M. Paul Groody, P.Eng.
Commissioner,
Municipal Operations & Engineering
Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
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APPENDIX A: 2010 PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX FOR PDH
/ RDH WITHIN SAINT JOHN
PDH / STREET
FROM
TO
PCI
FAIRVILLE BOULEVARD
HARDING STREET
SIMMS CORNER
62
BRIDGE ROAD
MAIN STREET W
FALLSVIEW DRIVE
57
BRIDGE ROAD
FALLS VIEW DRIVE
CHESLEY DRIVE
64
CHESLEY DRIVE
BRIDGE ROAD
MERRITT STREET
53
CHESLEY DRIVE
MERRITT STREET
BENTLY STREET
51
CHESLEY DRIVE
BENTLY STREET
HILYARD STREET
49
CHESLEY DRIVE
HILYARD STREET
MAIN STREET
62
MAIN STREET
CHESLEY DRIVE
VIADUCT
65
MAIN STREET
VIADUCT
UNION STREET
66
UNION STREET
SAINT PATRICK STREET
SMYTHE STREET
92
SMYTHE STREET
STATION STREET
UNION STREET
70
STATION STREET
SMYTHE STREET
CITY ROAD
67
CITY ROAD
GARDEN STREET
DELHI STREET
56
CITY ROAD
DELHI STREET
HAYMARKET SQUARE
58
LOCH LOMOND ROAD
AIRPORTARTERIAL
SAINT MARTINS ROAD
68
SAINT MARTINS ROAD
LOCH LOMOND ROAD
CITY LIMITS
58
ROTH ESAY ROAD
ASHBURN ROAD
PRIDE ROCK COURT
71
ROTH ESAY ROAD
ROTHESAY AVENUE
ASHBURN ROAD
65
ROTH ESAY ROAD
PRIDE ROCK COURT
CITY LIMITS
98
RDH / STREET
FROM
TO
PCI
DIGBY FERRY ROAD
LANCASTER STREET
DEAD END
62
LANCASTER STREET
DIGBY FERRY ROAD
SAINT JOHN STREET
62
ST. JOHN STREET
LANCASTER STREET
WATSON STREET
77
ST. JOHN STREET
WATSON STREET
LUDLOW STREET
72
ST. JOHN STREET
LUDLOW STREET
MARKET PLACE
57
MARKET PLACE
SAINT JOHN STREET
KING STREET WEST
54
SOMERSET STREET
GARDEN STREET
PARADISE ROW
62
SOMERSET STREET
PARADISE ROW
BARKER STREET
70
SOMERSET STREET
BARKER STREET
WELLESLEY AVENUE
91
SOMERSET STREET
WELLESLEY AVENUE
CHURCHILL BOULEVARD
52
SAMUEL DAVIS DRIVE
SOMERSET STREET
SANDY POINT ROAD
94
SANDY POINT ROAD
SAMUEL DAVIS ROAD
TUCKER PARK
62
SANDY POINT ROAD
TUCKER PARK ROAD
FOSTER THURSTON
80
SANDY POINT ROAD
FOSTER THURSTON
KENNEBACIS DRIVE
96
KENNEBECASIS DRIVE
SOMMERVILLE FAIRY LANDING
SANDY POINT ROAD
64
LUDLOW STREET
PRINCE STREET
KING STREET WEST
65
KING STREET WEST
LUDLOW STREET
MARKET PLACE
56
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April 21, 2011
Deputy and Councillors:
Re: City Solicitor's Office — Departmental Positions
The Committee of the Whole, having met on April 11, 2011, adopted the resolution resolution:
"RESOLVED that: (1) the position of Solicitor occupied by Mr. Scott Brittain be reclassified from Group 5
to Group 6 and Mr. Brittain be placed at Step C therein; (2) the position of Solicitor occupied by Ms.
Melanie Tompkins be reclassified from Group 5 to Group 6 and Ms. Tompkins be placed at Step E
therein; (3) the position of Solicitor occupied by Mr. Frangois Beaulieu be reclassified from Group 6 to
Group 7 and Mr. Beaulieu be placed at Step A therein; (4) an incumbent of the Group 6 positions in
question will automatically move, conditional upon satisfactory performance, to Step A of Group 7 one
(1) year following having reached the final step of Group 6; and (5) the salary of Ms. Lynda Farrell be
increased by Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00)."
Sincerely,
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Ivan Court
Mayor
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SAINT JOHN
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4Ll
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