2011-05-24_Minutes--Procès-verbal 96-203
COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL COMMUNAL
MAY 24, 2011/LE 24 MAI 2011
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL— MAY 24, 2011 — 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
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Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Norton, Snook,
Sullivan, and Titus
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P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham,
Comptroller; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services;
J. Fleming, Police Staff Sergeant; D. Logan, Manager of
Materials and Fleet, 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 24 MAI 2011 A 19 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
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les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan et
la conseillere Higgins
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P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
C. Graham, controleuse; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux
publics; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et
developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services
d'inspection et des batiments; J. Flemming, sergent d'etat-major
du Service de police; D. Logan, chef de I'approvisionnement et
du parc automobile, E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order— Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend Eric Phinney offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le reverend Eric Phinney recite la priere
d'ouverture.
Premier's Award for Energy Efficiency
The Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services advised that The City of
Saint John and the Saint John Transit Commission have been awarded the Premier's
Award for Energy Efficiency. Mayor Court and Councillor Titus accepted the awards on
behalf of The City of Saint John and the Transit Commission respectively.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting, with
the addition of items 13.6 Committee of the Whole: Draft City of Saint John Response to
the Draft Land Use Plan for the Saint John Port Authority; 13.7 Committee of the Whole:
Development of the Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters, be approved; and further,
that items 8.1 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) By-Law Proposal and 13.2a) Planning Advisory
Committee: Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision (Phase 7), be moved forward on the
agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Prix du premier ministre pour I'efficacite energetique
Le commissaire aux Services d'inspection et des batiments informe le conseil que The
City of Saint John et la Commission des transports de Saint John ont re�u le prix du
premier ministre pour I'efficacite energetique. Le maire Court et le conseiller Titus ont
accepte ce prix au nom de The City of Saint John et de la Commission des transports,
respectivement.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 13.6 Comite plenier— Ebauche de reponse de
The City of Saint John au projet de plan d'utilisation des terres pour I'Administration
portuaire de Saint John et 13.7 Comite plenier—Amenagement des Harbourfront
Residences a Three Sister, et, de plus, que les points 8.1 Proposition relative a I'Arrete
sur les arts martiaux mixtes et 13.2a) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme — Lotissement
Cedar Point Anchorage (phase 7) soient avances dans I'ordre du jour.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 646 Fairville Boulevard
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning with Section 39
Conditions
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 5100 square metres, located at 646 Fairville
Boulevard, also identified as PID numbers 55056832, 00034140, 00034132, 00035030,
00036525, 55061295, 55203020, a portion of PID 55210694 and a portion of Fairville
Boulevard, from "I-1" Light Industrial and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to
"SZ-22" Special Zone#22, with no objections being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 17, 2011 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
646 Fairville Boulevard as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the amendment with no
one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the amendment with
Doug Bundy, representing the property owner, stating that he is in agreement with the
staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of
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approximately 5100 square metres, located at 646 Fairville Boulevard, also identified as
PID numbers 55056832, 00034140, 00034132, 00035030, 00036525, 55061295,
55203020, a portion of PID 55210694 and a portion of Fairville Boulevard, from "I-1"
Light Industrial and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "SZ-22" Special
Zone #22, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 5100 square metres, located at 646 Fairville Boulevard, also identified as
PID numbers 55056832, 00034140, 00034132, 00035030, 00036525, 55061295,
55203020, a portion of PID 55210694 and a portion of Fairville Boulevard, from "I-1"
Light Industrial and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "SZ-22" Special Zone
#22, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
The City of Saint John."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 646, boulevard
Fairville
9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage conformement
aux conditions imposees par I'article 39
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 5 100 metres carres situee
au 646, boulevard Fairville, egalement inscrite sous les NID 55056832, 00034140,
00034132, 00035030, 00036525, 55061295 et 55203020, d'une partie du terrain portant
le NID 55210694 et d'un tron�on du boulevard Fairville, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere « I-1 » et de zone d'edifices a
logements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 » a zone speciale n°22 « SZ-22 », et
qu'aucune objection n'a ete re�ue a cet egard.
Le conseil etudie egalement un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne
d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme examine lors de la seance du
17 mai 2011, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la
parcelle de terrain situee au 646, boulevard Fairville, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus,
sous reserve des conditions prevues a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant a la modification
proposee. Doug Bundy, qui represente le proprietaire de la propriete, se prononce en
faveur de la recommandation et du rapport du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 5 100 metres carres situee au 646, boulevard Fairville, egalement
inscrite sous les NID 55056832, 00034140, 00034132, 00035030, 00036525, 55061295
et 55203020, d'une partie du terrain portant le NID 55210694 et d'un tron�on du
boulevard Fairville, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie
legere « I-1 » et de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 » a
zone speciale n° 22 « SZ-22 », fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 5 100 metres carres situee au 646, boulevard Fairville, egalement
inscrite sous les NID 55056832, 00034140, 00034132, 00035030, 00036525, 55061295
et 55203020, d'une partie du terrain portant le NID 55210694 et d'un tron�on du
boulevard Fairville, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie
legere « I-1 » et de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 » a
zone speciale n° 22 « SZ-22 », fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John ».
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 46 Westmorland Road
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Report Recommending Rezoning with Section 39
Conditions
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 990 square metres, located at 46 Westmorland
Road, also identified as PID numbers 00319657 and 55076053, from "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, with no objections
being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its May 17, 2011 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at
46 Westmorland Road as described above with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the amendment with no
one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the amendment with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 990 square metres, located at 46 Westmorland Road, also identified as
PID numbers 00319657 and 55076053, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to
"RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The
City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 990 square metres, located at 46 Westmorland Road, also identified as
PID numbers 00319657 and 55076053, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to
"RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
The City of Saint John."
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 46, chemin
Westmorland
9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 990 metres carres situee
au 46, chemin Westmorland, inscrite egalement sous les NID 00319657 et 55076053,
afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois
etages « RM-1 », et qu'aucune objection n'a ete re�ue a cet egard.
Le conseil etudie egalement un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui contient
un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme examine durant la seance du
17 mai 2011 pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande le rezonage de la parcelle de
terrain situee au 46, chemin Westmorland, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous
reserve des conditions prevues a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
46, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 990 metres carres, inscrite
egalement sous les NID 00319657 et 55076053, pour faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle— habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone
d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 », fasse I'objet d'une premiere
lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
46, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 990 metres carres, inscrite
egalement sous les NID 00319657 et 55076053, pour faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle— habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R-2 » a zone
d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 », fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme
lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John ».
9.3 Proposed Street Closing — Portion of Milford Road
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 Milford Road, by
adding thereto Section 219 immediately after Section 218 thereof, with no objections
received.
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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 Snook
Seconded by Councillor Norton
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 Milford Road by adding thereto Section 219 immediately after
Section 218 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 Norton
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 Milford Road by adding thereto Section 219 immediately after
Section 218 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-Law Respecting the Stopping Up
and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9.3 Projet de fermeture d'un tron�on du chemin Milford
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 —tron�on du
chemin Milford, I'article 219 ayant ete ajoute immediatement apres I'article 218, et
qu'aucune objection n'a ete re�ue a cet egard.
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 Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un tron�on du chemin Milford par I'ajout de I'article 219 immediatement
apres I'article 218, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un tron�on du chemin Milford par I'ajout de I'article 219 immediatement
apres I'article 218, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
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2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of April 26, 2011
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on April 26, 2011, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 Minutes of May 9, 2011
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on May 9, 2011, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 26 avril 2011
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 26 avril 2011 soit approuve.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
2.2 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 9 mai 2011
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 9 mai 2011 soit approuve.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
The City Solicitor and the City Manager declared a conflict with item 13.2(a,b) Cedar
Point Anchorage Subdivision; Councillors Sullivan and Higgins declared a conflict with
items 11.4 Preservation of Morna Heights Schoo/and 13.7 Committee of the Who/e:
Deve/opment of the Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters, respectively.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
L'avocat municipal et le directeur general declarent etre en conflit d'interets avec les
points 13.2a) et 13.2b) Lotissement CedarPointAnchorage; la conseillere Higgins et le
conseiller Sullivan declarent etre en conflit d'interets avec les points 11.4 Sauvegarde de
I'Eco/e Morna Heights et 13.7 Comite plenier—Amenagement des Harbourfront
Residences a Three Sisters, respectivement.
8. Delegations/Presentations
The City Solicitor stated that, as a result of Council receiving a request to consider
establishing a by-law to regulate mixed martial arts (MMA) in the City of Saint John, he
was directed by Council to examine the issue and report back.
Mr. Nugent advised that based on his review of the topic, having examined Provincial
and Federal legislation, he concluded that municipalities in New Brunswick have not
been delegated the authority to regulate and license mixed martial arts events. He
explained that the proponents who sought the by-law would be required to communicate
with Provincial or Federal officials to determine how to proceed with their request.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council not proceed with the
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) presentation as Council does not have the authority to create
a mixed martial arts by-law.
Councillors Farren, Sullivan and Snook stated that they would like to hear the scheduled
presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren,
Sullivan and Snook voting nay.
Responding to a question, Mr. Nugent stated that in his view the Criminal Code of
Canada would need to be amended to resolve any legal restrictions associated with
holding mixed martial arts events.
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that having received a request to
establish a mixed martial arts by-law in Saint John, Common Council has determined,
based upon legal advice from the City Solicitor, that such a by-law is not within its
authority; and further, that this matter be referred to the Province of New Brunswick for
its review and consideration.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
L'avocat municipal declare avoir ete charge par le conseil d'examiner une demande
voulant que le conseil envisage I'etablissement d'un arrete reglementant les arts
martiaux mixtes dans The City of Saint John, puis de se prononcer a ce sujet.
M. Nugent conclut que, d'apres son etude du sujet, et apres avoir examine les lois
provinciales et federales, les municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick n'ont pas I'autorite de
reglementer et d'autoriser les evenements d'arts martiaux mixtes. II explique que les
personnes qui souhaitaient I'etablissement d'un tel arrete doivent communiquer avec les
autorites provinciales ou federales pour determiner de quelle fa�on elles doivent
proceder.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil n'aille pas de I'avant avec
la presentation sur les arts martiaux mixtes etant donne qu'il n'a pas I'autorite de mettre
en place un arrete sur les arts martiaux mixtes.
Les conseillers Farren, Sullivan et Snook mentionnent qu'ils aimeraient assister a la
presentation qui etait prevue.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Farren,
Sullivan et Snook votent contre la proposition.
En repondant a une question, M. Nugent indique que, selon lui, le Code crimine/devrait
etre modifie afin de resoudre toute restriction legale associee a la tenue d'evenements
d'arts martiaux mixtes.
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, apres avoir re�u une demande de
creation d'un arrete sur les arts martiaux mixtes dans The City of Saint John, le conseil
communal a decide, conformement a I'avis juridique presente par I'avocat municipal,
qu'un tel arrete ne releve pas de son autorite et, de plus, que cette affaire soit renvoyee
a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick pour examen et consideration.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the request to present made by the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners regarding CrimeMapping.com be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
5.2 That the Mary Schryer request to present regarding the establishment of a
medical research program at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, be referred to the
Clerk to schedule.
5.3 That the submitted report M&C 2011-117: Public Information Session Westfie/d
Road Phase A1 Street Reconstruction, be received for information.
5.4 That the submitted report M&C 2011-120: Public Information Session Pee/P/aza
Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades Project— Union Street, be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2011-122: June 13, 2011 Specia/ Committee of the Who/e Council meeting on the Draft
Municipa/P/an, Common Council agree to meet in an open session of Committee of the
Whole on Monday June 13th, 2011 to receive a briefing on the Draft Municipal Plan.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2011-116: Uptown Saint John— Facade Incentive Program 2011, Common Council
approve a contribution of$10,000 from the General Capital Fund — Development
Incentive Program to Uptown Saint John Incorporated to partner in the implementation of
Uptown Saint John's Facade Program 2011 subject to the following conditions:
1) That the City's contribution be used to pay no more than 50% of the value of any
approved grant and that all program administration costs be the responsibility of Uptown
Saint John Incorporated; and
2) That any portion of the City's contribution not paid out in the form of a grant be repaid
to the City at the conclusion of the program;
And further that the Commissioner of Planning and Development be directed to name a
qualified staff inember to serve as the City's representative on the Facade Program
Committee.
5.7 That the submitted report Terms of the May 2011 Debenture /ssue, be received
for information.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2011-114: Tender for the Scott Air Pack Upgrade, Common Council:
1) accept MicMac Fire and Safety's written request to withdraw from the competition and
2) accept the bid submitted by Levitt Safety in the amount of$2,817.00 each plus tax, for
the upgrade of Scott Air Packs to NFPA 1981 —2007 Edition standards.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la demande soumise par le Bureau des commissaires de la police de
Saint John concernant CrimeMapping.com soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe
une date de presentation.
5.2 Que la demande soumise par Mary Schryer visant a faire une presentation
concernant I'etablissement d'un programme de recherche medicale dans le cadre du
programme Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle
fixe une date de presentation.
5.3 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011-117 : Seance informative publique
re/ative a /a phase A 1 de /a refection du chemin Westfie/d soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.4 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011-120 : Seance informative publique
re/ative au projet de modernisation de I'infrastructure municipa/e de/a place Peel—
Rue Union soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-122 : Seance extraordinaire du Comite plenierdu 13 juin 2011 surl'ebauche
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du plan d'amenagement, le conseil communal accepte de se reunir lors de la seance
publique du Comite plenier le lundi 13 juin 2011 pour etre mis au courant de I'ebauche
du plan d'amenagement.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-116 : Programme d'encouragement d'amenagement de fa�ade 2011 de
Uptown Saint John, le conseil communal approuve une contribution de 10 000 $ a partir
du fonds d'immobilisation general — programme incitatif d'amenagement a Uptown
Saint John Incorporated afin de participer a la mise en oeuvre du programme
d'encouragement d'amenagement de fa�ade 2011 de Uptown Saint John, sous reserve
des conditions suivantes :
1) que la contribution de la Ville serve a payer jusqu'a concurrence de 50 % de la valeur
de toute subvention approuvee et que tous les frais d'administration du programme
incombent a Uptown Saint John Incorporated;
2) que toute partie de la contribution de la Ville non versee sous forme de subvention
soit remboursee a la Ville une fois le programme termine.
Par ailleurs, que le commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement soit charge de
nommer un employe qualifie pour agir a titre de representant de la Ville au sein du
comite du programme d'amenagement de fa�ade.
5.7 Que le rapport soumis intitule Modalites re/atives a I'emission d'obligations de
mai 2011 soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-114 : Soumission re/ative a /a modernisation des appareils respiratoires
autonomes a bouteille d'air pulmo-commande Scott, le conseil communal :
1) accepte la demande ecrite presentee par MicMac Fire and Safety de se retirer de la
course et 2) accepte la soumission presentee par Levitt Safety d'un montant de 2 817 $,
taxes en sus, pour la modernisation des appareils respiratoires autonomes a bouteille
d'air pulmo-commande Scott selon les normes de la NFPA 1981, edition 2007.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
P, 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 Jumpstart Day May 28t", 2011
The Mayor proclaimed May 28t", 2011 as Jumpstart Day in the City of Saint John.
7.2 Disability Awareness Week May 29t" to June 4t", 2011
The Mayor proclaimed May 29t" to June 4t", 2011 as Disability Awareness Week.
7.3 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17t", 2011
The Mayor proclaimed May 17t", 2011 as International Day Against Homophobia and
Transphobia.
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7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee Bon depart, le 28 mai 2011
Le maire declare le 28 mai 2011 Journee Bon depart dans The City of Saint John.
7.2 Semaine de sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees du
29 mai au 4 juin 2011
Le maire declare la semaine du 29 mai au 4 juin 2011 Semaine de sensibilisation a la
situation des personnes handicapees.
7.3 Journee internationale de lutte contre I'homophobie et la transphobie, le
17 mai 2011
Le maire declare le 17 mai 2011 Journee internationale de lutte contre I'homophobie et
la transphobie.
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading — By-Law Amendment Respecting Traffic on Streets in The
City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "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" repealing and
replacing Section 24, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled "A Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City
of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and
Amendments Thereto", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "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" repealing and
replacing Section 24, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal
affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto."
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans
les rues de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de
la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes » abrogeant I'article
24 et le rempla�ant fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City
of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications
afferentes » est lu integralement.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de
la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes » abrogeant et
rempla�ant I'article 24 fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le
sceau communal y soit appose.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles
vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes ».
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Mill Wood Allocations (Councillor Court)
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the Mayor send a letter on behalf
of Common Council to the Province requesting that the government:
1. Keep mill wood allocation at 2007 levels so that no jobs are lost
2. Wait for the two task forces to complete reports by year-end 2011
3. Establish a timber objective that sustains jobs, investment and grows the forest,
by year-end 2011
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Approvisionnements en bois d'usine (conseiller Court)
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le maire fasse parvenir une lettre a la
province, au nom du conseil communal, pour que le gouvernement :
1. maintienne I'approvisionnement en bois d'usine au niveau de 2007 afin qu'il n'y
ait aucune perte d'emploi;
2. attende que les deux groupes de travail aient termine leur rapport a la fin de
I'exercice 2011;
3. etablisse un objectif en matiere de bois d'oeuvre qui permette le maintien des
emplois et des investissements et la regenerescence de la foret d'ici la fin de
I'exercice 2011.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 By-Law to Prevent the Feeding of Deer Within City Limits (Councillor
Farren)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren
entitled By-Law to Prevent the Feeding of Deer Within City Limits be referred to the City
Solicitor for a report and recommendation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11.2 Arrete visant a empecher que I'on nourrisse les chevreuils a I'interieur des
limites de la ville (conseiller Farren)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Farren ayant
pour titre Arrete visant a empecher que I'on nourrisse les chevreuils a I'interieur des
limites de la ville soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport et de
recommandations.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Possible Development of an NB Power Transmission Line Through West
Saint John (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back to
Common Council in two weeks with respect to the possible development and
consequences to the City of Saint John — in particular residents of the West side —of an
above-ground power transmission corridor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Possible installation d'une ligne de transport d'electricite d'Energie NB
traversant Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general fasse part de ses
conclusions au conseil communal dans les deux semaines en ce qui concerne
I'amenagement possible—et les consequences pour The City of Saint John, en
particulier pour les residents du secteur ouest—d'un couloir de transport d'energie
aerien.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 Preservation of Morna Heights School (Councillor McGuire)
(Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
McGuire regarding preservation of Morna Heights School be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Sullivan reentered the meeting)
11.4 Sauvegarde de I'Ecole Morna Heights (conseiller McGuire)
(Le conseiller Sullivan quitte la seance.)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la soumission presentee par le
conseiller McGuire concernant la sauvegarde de I'Ecole Morna Heights soit acceptee a
titre informatif.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Sullivan se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
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11.5 Presentation from the Saint John Airport (Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor
Chase entitled Presentation from the Saint John Airport be tabled until the next meeting
of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Presentation de I'aeroport de Saint John (maire suppleant Chase)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que ce point— lettre du maire suppleant
Chase intitulee Presentation de I'aeroport de Saint John — soit reporte a la prochaine
reunion du conseil.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2a) Planning Advisory Committee: Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that notwithstanding the disclosure of
conflict of interest by the City Solicitor respecting item 13.2 on this evening's agenda, the
City Solicitor be requested to provide Common Council with an opinion as to the extent
of Council's discretionary authority respecting ascent to a proposed subdivision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The City Solicitor stated that the submitted report and recommendation from the
Planning Advisory Committee ("PAC") outlines a number of its concerns respecting the
subdivision proposal. He explained that the report does not provide the PAC's
recommendation with respect to the location of proposed streets within the subdivision,
which he noted is a role that has been assigned to the PAC through the Community
Planning Act, adding that Council should request this information from the committee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Planning Advisory Committee
be requested to provide Council with the Committee's recommendation respecting the
location of public streets within the proposed Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision
(Phase 7), as called for in accordance with s. 56 of the Community Planning Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2b) Cedar Point Anchorage Presentation from Dr. Chris O'Brien
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Cedar Point Anchorage
Presentation from Dr. Chris O'Brien be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2a) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'on demande a I'avocat municipal de
rediger une opinion juridique quant a la portee du pouvoir discretionnaire du conseil en
ce qui concerne son assentiment a un projet de lotissement, et ce, nonobstant le fait qu'il
ait declare etre en conflit d'interets relativement au point 13.2 de I'ordre du jour.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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L'avocat municipal indique que le rapport et les recommandations presentes par le
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme donnent un aper�u d'un certain nombre de
preoccupations du Comite a I'egard de la proposition de lotissement. II explique que le
rapport ne mentionne pas la recommandation du Comite en ce qui concerne
I'emplacement des rues proposees dans le lotissement, ce qui, precise-t-il, est un role
qui a ete assigne au Comite aux termes de la Loi surl'urbanisme, et ajoute que le
conseil devrait exiger cette information du Comite.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'on demande au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme d'emettre une recommandation relativement a I'emplacement des rues
dans le projet de lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage (phase 7), conformement a
I'article 56 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2b) Presentation du Dr Chris O'Brien sur le lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la presentation du Dr Chris O'Brien
sur le lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage soit acceptee a titre informatif.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Tender Asphalt Resurfacing — Chesley Drive
(Councillors Titus and McGuire withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M&C 2011-124: TenderAspha/t Resurfacing, Ches/ey
Drive, the tender submitted by Debly Enterprises Ltd, in the total tax included amount of
$104,154.93, for the provision of all necessary labour, materials, tools and equipment
required to mill and resurface Chesley Drive between Hilyard Street and Bentley Drive,
and in accordance with the specifications and requirements of tender 084902T, be
accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
submit a report and recommendation respecting the inclusion of performance
specifications for asphalt life expectancy and associated guarantees in future contract
documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillors Titus and McGuire reentered the meeting)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general : Soumission relative au resurfa�age d'asphalte de la
promenade Chesley
(Les conseillers Titus et McGuire quittent la seance.)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011-124 : Soumission re/ative au
resurfa�age d'aspha/te de /a promenade Ches/ey, la soumission presentee par Debly
Enterprises Ltd. concernant I'approvisionnement de la totalite de la main-d'oeuvre, des
materiaux, des outils et de I'equipement necessaires au fraisage et au resurfa�age de la
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promenade Chesley entre les rues Hilyard et Bentley, conformement aux specifications
et exigences de la soumission 084902T, pour la somme de 104 154,93 $, taxes
incluses, soit acceptee.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'une directive soit donnee au directeur
general pour qu'a I'avenir il soumette un rapport et des recommandations qui incluent les
specifications de rendement pour la duree utile prevue de I'asphalte ainsi que les
garanties connexes dans ses prochains documents contractuels.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Les conseillers Titus et McGuire reintegrent la seance.)
12.2 City Manager: Refuse on Private Property, Illegal Dumping and Improper
Storage of Garbage
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C
2011-121: Refuse on Private Property, lllega/Dumping and ImproperStorage of
Garbage, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general : Ordures sur les proprietes privees, decharge illegale et
entreposage inapproprie des dechets
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2011-121 : Ordures sur les proprietes privees, decharge illega/e et entreposage
inapproprie des dechets soit accepte a titre informatif.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Manager: Little River Reservoir Community Park
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report Litt/e River Reservoir Community Park, Common
Council approve the development of the Little River Reservoir Community Park as
presented, and that the 2012 Operating Budget make provision for the related facility
maintenance costs and that the City Manager and City Solicitor be directed to prepare all
necessary documentation for Common Council's approval.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Directeur general : Parc communautaire dans le secteur du reservoir
Little River
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport
soumis intitule Parc communautaire dans/e secteur du reservoir Litt/e River, le conseil
communal approuve I'amenagement du parc communautaire du reservoir Little River tel
qu'il est presente, que le budget de fonctionnement de 2012 prevoit les couts d'entretien
des installations y associees et que I'on demande au directeur general et a I'avocat
municipal de preparer tous les documents necessaires devant etre approuves par le
conseil communal.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Parking Commission: Salty Jam Festival 2011 — Request to Use
Water Street (Coast Guard) Parking Lot
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the
request of the Salty Jam Festival to allow the use of the Water Street Parking Lot from
Wednesday July 6, 2011 after 5:00 p.m. until Sunday July 10, 2011 for the use as
indicated in said report and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : Festival Salty Jam 2011 —
Demande d'utilisation du stationnement de la rue Water(garde cotiere)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la
demande de Festival Salty Jam relative a I'utilisation du stationnement de la rue Water
du mercredi 6 juillet 2011 apres 17 h au dimanche 10 juillet 2011 aux fins mentionnees
dans ledit rapport et, de plus, que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a
signer les documents necessaires.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Planning Advisory Committee: Street Vesting (Widening) — 102 Spar
Cove Rd
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED That Common Council assent to the
submitted Four Star Leasing Ltd. Subdivision plan that would vest approximately
594 square metres of land situated at the intersection of Spar Cove Road and
Belleview Avenue, also being identified as PID numbers 00040584, 00040592 &
00415588, into the adjoining public street rights of way.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Devolution de terrains a titre de rue
(elargissement) visant le 102, chemin Spar Cove
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil communal donne son
assentiment au plan de lotissement soumis par Four Star Leasing Ltd., lequel attribuerait
aux voies de circulation generale adjacentes environ 594 metres carres des terrains
situes a I'intersection du chemin Spar Cove et de I'avenue Belleview, egalement inscrits
sous les NID 00040584, 00040592 et 00415588.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Planning Advisory Committee: Proposed Subdivision 237-249 Mount
Pleasant Ave. East
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the
submitted Dobbelsteyn Care Home Ltd. Subdivision, located at the intersection of Mount
Pleasant Avenue East and Alma Street East with respect to the vesting of an
approximately 153 square metre (1,647 square foot) parcel of land, as a public street, as
well as any necessary municipal services easements and public utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13.4 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Projet de lotissement— 237-249, avenue
Mount Pleasant Est
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal donne son
assentiment au projet de lotissement Dobbelsteyn Care Home Ltd. soumis, lequel sera
situe a I'intersection de I'avenue Mount Pleasant Est et de la rue Alma Est, relativement
a la devolution d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 153 metres carres
(1 647 pieds carres) comme rue publique, ainsi que de toute servitude aux fins de
services municipaux et d'utilite publique.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.5 Taxation Review Committee: Request for Information from City
Departments
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to
issue to the head of each of the City's various departments a list of questions
substantially in the form submitted as Exhibit A; and further that upon completion this
information be submitted to the Taxation Review Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Comite de revision de I'impot foncier : Demande de renseignements de la
part des services municipaux
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil enjoigne au directeur
general de transmettre aux responsables des differents services municipaux une liste de
questions, essentiellement dans le format de I'annexe A soumise, et, de plus, que ces
renseignements, lorsqu'ils seront complets, soient presentes au Comite de revision de
I'impot foncier.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.6 Committee of the Whole: Draft Response to the Draft Land Use Plan for the
Saint John Port Authority
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize the
Mayor to forward correspondence to the Saint John Port Authority detailing the official
comments of The City of Saint John respecting the Port's Draft Land Use Plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.6 Comite plenier : Ebauche de reponse au projet de plan d'utilisation des
terres pour I'Administration portuaire de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal autorise le
maire a faire suivre, a I'Administration portuaire de Saint John, toute correspondance
expliquant en detail les commentaires officiels de The City of Saint John relativement a
I'ebauche du plan d'utilisation des terres pour le port.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13.7 Committee of the Whole: Development of the Harbourfront Residences at
Three Sisters and the Reconstruction of Prince William Street
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that notwithstanding the City's
Procurement Policy for engagement of professional services, Common Council
authorizes staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of GENIVAR to carry out
design and construction management services for the improvements required to Prince
William Street pursuant to the Agreement between Ellerdale Properties Limited and The
City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
13.7 Comite plenier : Amenagement des Harbourfront Residences a
Three Sisters et reconstruction de la rue Prince William
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, nonobstant la politique
d'approvisionnement de la Ville relativement a I'embauche de services professionnels, le
conseil communal autorise le personnel a entreprendre des negociations avec
GENIVAR pour realiser les travaux de conception et de construction pour la refection de
la rue Prince William, conformement a I'entente conclue entre Ellerdale Properties
Limited et The City of Saint John.
P, I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 15.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale