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2011-07-18_Minutes--Procès-verbal96 -295 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — JULY 18, 2011 - 7:15 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus -and - P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspections Services; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; 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 18 JUILLET 2011 A 19 H 15 Sont presents : Ivan Court, maire le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Mott, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins - et - P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations municipales; W. Edwards, commissaire aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; 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 Reverend Dan Trecartin offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere Le maire Court ouvre la seance et le reverend Dan Trecartin recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of June 20, 2011 On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 20, 2011, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.2 Minutes of July 4, 2011 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 4, 2011, be approved with the following amendment: Councillor Higgins' vote is affirmative for item 11.3 Morna Heights School. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 96 -296 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 20 juin 2011 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 20 juin 2011 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.2 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 4 juillet 2011 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal du 4 juillet 2011 soit adopte moyennant 1'execution de la modification suivante : Le vote de la conseillere Higgins est affirmatif pour le point 11.3 Ecole Morna Heights. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with the addition of items: 3.1 Proposed Subdivision — Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision; 11.1(b,c) Parking — Dorchester Street; 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees; 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Pension Funding; and 13.4 Committee of the Whole: Proposed NB Power Transmission Line to Saint John Port Authority Property on West Side. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants : 3.1 Projet de lotissement — Cedar Point Anchorage; 11.1 b), c) Stationnement — rue Dorchester; 13.2 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites; 13.3 Comite plenier : Financement du regime de retraite; et 13.4 Comite plenier : Proposition d'une ligne de transport d'electricite d lEnergie NB sur la propriete de I'Administration portuaire de Saint John du quartier West Side. 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 as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 186: Proposed Public Hearing Date, Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning applications of Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (lands adjacent to 1035 Burchhill Road) and Saied Salamat (194 St. James Street West) for Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 182: Tender for Highway Salt, the tender from Cargill Deicing Technology, for the establishment of a two year supply agreement for highway salt as per the pricing detailed in said report, be accepted. 96 -297 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 187: Digital Imaging Equipment, Council accept the offer submitted by Konica Minolta, for the supply of digital imaging machines, as per the prices and conditions contained in their proposal for a term of 60 months and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 184, Contract No. 2011 -19: Microsurfacing - 2011, be awarded to the low tenderer, Industrial Cold Milling Ltd., at the tendered price of $106,574.89 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 177: Unidirectional Flushing, the quotes from Aqua Data Atlantic be accepted for the unidirectional flushing of the water distribution system and for the expansion of the program to the Saint John North zone. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 176: Street Naming, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and approve the following change: Add the name voie Navy Way. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Responsibilities of the Saint John Development Corp., Common Council direct the City Solicitor and City Manager to develop appropriate resolutions to clarify the mandate of the Saint John Development Corporation in order to facilitate future development of the Coast Guard Site. 5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 188: Easement Acquisition for Municipal Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lines — 130 River Hill Drive, The City of Saint John acquire an Easement for Municipal Services in and through the lands at civic number 130 River Hill Drive, as per the submitted Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and as illustrated on the submitted Easement Sketch, titled "Milford Drainage Basin Stormwater System Improvements" and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any document(s) necessary to finalize this transaction. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 180: Thorne Avenue Lift Station #4 Project — Easement Requirement PID 55027759, the City acquire from G.M.G. Investments Ltd. and 503602 NB Inc. an easement for municipal services in and through PID number 55027759 together with a right of early access for $4,982.00 (plus HST if applicable) upon the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale document submitted with said report and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documents. 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, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -186: Date proposee pour la tenue dune audience publique, le conseil communal fixe la date des audiences publiques relativement aux demandes de rezonage presentees par Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (terrains adjacents au 1035, chemin Burchhill) et Saied Salamat (194, rue St. James Ouest) au lundi 29 aout 2011 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil, et qu'il transmette les demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. 5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -182: Soumission relative 6 I'acquisition de sel de voirie, la soumission presentee par 1'entreprise Cargill Deicing Technologies, en vue de conclure une convention d'approvisionnement pour une duree de deux ans relative a la fourniture de set de voirie, conformement au tarif decrit dans (edit rapport, soit acceptee. 96 -298 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -187: Appareils d'imagerie numerique, le conseil communal accepte I'offre presentee par 1'entreprise Konica Minolta, relative a I'approvisionnement d'appareils d'imagerie numerique, conformement aux prix et aux modalites precisees dans sa proposition, pendant une periode de 60 mois, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. 5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -184, le contrat no 2011 -19 relatif au microsurfagage pour 2011 soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, Industrial Cold Milling Ltd., au prix offert de 106 574,89 $, etabli 6 partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises 6 signer les documents contractuels necessaires. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -177: Ringage unidirectionnel, les soumissions presentees par 1'entreprise Aqua Data Atlantic, relativement au ringage unidirectionnel du reseau d'aqueduc et a 1'expansion du programme a zone de Saint John Nord, soient acceptees. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -176: Attribution de nom de rue, le conseil communal modifie la Iiste des noms de rue off iciels et approuve I'ajout du nom suivant : voie Navy Way. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule Responsabilites de la Saint John Development Corp., le conseil communal demande a I'avocat municipal et au directeur general de rediger des resolutions appropriees pour clarifier le mandat de la Saint John Development Corporation afin de faciliter I'amenagement futur de 1'emplacement des bureaux de la Garde cotiere. 5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -188: Acquisition dune servitude relative au reseau municipal d'egout sanitaire et d'egout pluvial visant le 130, promenade River Hill, The City of Saint John fasse I'acquisition d'une servitude pour services municipaux sur les terrains situes au 130, promenade River Hill, conformement a la convention d'achat -vente soumise et au croquis de servitude soumis intitule « Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du bassin versant de Milford >>, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires a la conclusion de cette transaction. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2011 -180: Projet de la station de relevement no 4 de I'avenue Thorne — Exigence de servitude des terrains portant le NID 55027759, The City of Saint John fasse I'acquisition, pour la somme de 4 982 $ (TVH en sus, le cas echeant), d'une servitude pour services municipaux ainsi que d'un droit d'acces anticipe sur le terrain designe par le NID 55027759 aupres de G.M.G. Investments Ltd. et de 503602 NB Inc., conformement aux conditions prevues dans la convention d'achat -vente soumise avec (edit rapport, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer la documentation requise. 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. 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. 96 -299 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 3.1 Proposed Subdivision — Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision The City Solicitor advised that Council's treatment of the Cedar Point Anchorage subdivision plan is limited to Council considering the proposed public streets and lands for public purposes within the subdivision. He advised the decision to assent to the subdivision should be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision By -Law. Mr. Nugent explained that a number of requirements with respect to the placement of public streets are outlined in the subdivision by -law as it currently exists, noting that a developer is entitled to have the current requirements applied to an application for a subdivision. Referring to the Planning Advisory Committee recommendation for Council to consider amending the subdivision by -law to require a secondary access road in certain circumstances, Mr. Nugent stated that should such an amendment be made to the by- law, it would govern subdivision applications that are received subsequent to the change. He explained that there is currently not a requirement in the by -law for a secondary access road, noting that is not a consideration that should give rise to Council refusing to assent to the subdivision plan. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council: 1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision, Phase 7 tentative plan, as well as to any necessary municipal services and public utility easements, on the condition that the plan is amended to include a 6 metre wide Land for Public Purposes dedication in the vicinity of proposed Lots 36 -G to 42 -G between Anchorage Avenue (extension) and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick Inc. property (PID number 55198436); and 2) authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City / Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the required work facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and any required contributions to the pumping station and potential force main upgrades, as well as any additional infrastructure costs associated with this proposed subdivision development. Councillor Farren expressed concerns that a secondary access road was not constructed in the subdivision, noting that Council had previously imposed this condition on developer in an earlier phase of the development. Mr. Nugent stated that it is his understanding that a secondary access road was a condition imposed during a previous phase of the subdivision, noting that he has serious doubt whether Council could impose this condition as a binding obligation in the subdivision scheme. Mr. Forrest advised that staff did not recommend a secondary access road, noting that this condition was added by the planning advisory committee and by Council in 2007. He stated that the developer did acquire land for a secondary road, adding that the road was never constructed. Councillor Sullivan stated that he could not support the motion due to the large size of the subdivision with only one access road. Councillor Higgins stated that she will vote against the motion due to her concerns with impact of future development on drainage in the subdivision, noting that the neighbourhood currently experiences drainage problems during storms. Mr. Groody advised that detailed engineering consideration would be given to this project to to ensure that the situation is not made worse for those who live downstream. He noted that his department has an obligation to halt the development if the engineering is not adequate for the circumstances. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors 96 -300 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 201 VLE 18 JUILLET 2011 Court, Farren, Higgins, Norton, Snook, Sullivan voting nay 3.1 Projet de lotissement — Cedar Point Anchorage L'avocat municipal indique que le traitement du plan de lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage par le conseil se limite a 1'etude des rues et des terrains publics proposes a des fins publiques a l'interieur du lotissement. 11 precise que la decision d'approuver le lotissement doit titre determinee conformement aux dispositions de I'Arrete de lotissement. M. Nugent explique qu'un certain nombre d'exigences en rapport avec le placement de rues publiques sont decrites dans I'arrete sur le lotissement comme it existe actuellement, et it mentionne qu'un promoteur a le droit de demander I'application des exigences actuelles a une demande de lotissement. Se reportant a la recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme que le conseil envisage de modifier I'arrete sur le lotissement afin qu'il soit possible d'exiger une vole d'acces secondaire dans certaines circonstances, M. Nugent precise que si une telle modification etait apportee a I'arrete, elle regirait les demandes d'amenagement de lotissement qui seraient revues par la suite. II explique qu'a I'heure actuelle, I'arrete ne prevoit aucune exigence pour une vole d'acces secondaire, mais que cela ne devrait pas entrainer le refus par le conseil d'approuver le plan de lotissement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal: 1) approuve un ou plusieurs plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire de la phase 7, presente relativement au lotissement Cedar Point Anchorage, ainsi que tous les services municipaux et les servitudes d'utilite publique exiges, a la condition que le plan soit modifie pour inclure un terrain d'utilite publique d'une largeur de 6 metres a proximite des lots projetes 36 -G a 42 -G, entre I'avenue Anchorage (prolongement) et la propriete de la Fondation pour la protection des sites naturels du Nouveau - Brunswick (NID 55198436); 2) autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la municipalite et le promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris ('elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de l'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant, ainsi que les contributions requises pour le poste de pompage et la mise a niveau eventuelle de la conduite de refoulement, et les couts associes a des infrastructures supplementaires en vue du projet de lotissement envisage. En reponse a une question, M. Nugent indique qu'a sa connaissance, au cours de la phase precedente du lotissement, le conseil avait impose la condition au promoteur de construire une vole d'acces secondaire. II precise qu'il ne croit pas que le conseil a I'autorite d'imposer cette condition comme une obligation contraignante a un promoteur a 1'egard du plan de lotissement. Le conseiller Farren fait part de ses preoccupations quant au fait qu'une voie d'acces secondaire n'ait pas ete construite. A cet egard, it precise que le conseil avait prealablement impose cette condition au promoteur dans une phase anterieure du projet d'amenagement. M. Nugent indique qu'a sa connaissance, la construction d'une voie d'acces secondaire etait ('une des conditions a remplir dans le cadre d'une phase precedente du projet d'amenagement. II declare en outre avoir de serieux doutes quant au fait que le conseil puisse imposer cette condition comme une obligation contraignante a ('egard du plan de lotissement. M. Forrest precise que ce n'est pas le personnel qui a recommande la construction d'une voie d'acces secondaire, cette condition ayant ete ajoutee par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et par le conseil en 2007. De plus, it declare que le promoteur a fait I'acquisition de terrains dans le but de construire une vole d'acces secondaire, mais que ce projet n'a jamais ete mene a bien. Le conseiller Sullivan indique qu'il ne peut pas appuyer cette motion compte tenu du fait 96 -301 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 qu'il n'y a qu'une seule voie d'acces pour tout le lotissement La conseillere Higgins declare qu'elle votera contre la motion. En effet, elle se dit preoccupee par les incidences que les travaux d'amenagement futurs auront sur le drainage dans le lotissement. De plus, elle precise que le quartier eprouve deja des problemes de drainage lorsque des tempetes surviennent. M. Groody declare qu'en ce qui concerne I'ingenierie, une attention toute particuliere serait apportee a ce projet, et ce, afin de s'assurer que la situation n'empire pas pour les personnes qui vivent en aval. II precise que son service a ('obligation de suspendre tout projet d'amenagement lorsque les travaux d'ingenierie ne sont pas conformes aux exigences applicables en fonction de la situation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Court, Farren, Norton, Snook et Sullivan et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. 13.4 Committee of the Whole: Proposed NB Power Transmission Line to Saint John Port Authority Property on West Side On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City refuses to consent to the installation of overhead electrical power lines on any City owned lands through which run the rail line described in the Assignment of Lease from Canadian Pacific Limited to New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited, to which the City consented and which assignment is dated January 5, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Comite plenier : Proposition d'une ligne de transport d'electricite d'Energie NB sur la propriete de I'Administration portuaire de Saint John du quartier West Side. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que The City of Saint John refuse de consentir a ('installation de lignes electriques aeriennes sur tout terrain lui appartenant et que traverse le chemin de fer decrit dans la cession de bail de Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitee a Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau - Brunswick Limitee, que la municipalite a consentie en date du 5 janvier 1995. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Councillor Higgins and Councillor Snook withdrew from the meeting) 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment — Lands Adjacent to 460 Latimore Lake Road (tabled from July 4, 2011) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Item 10.1 Proposed Zoning By- Law Amendment — Lands Adjacent to 460 Latimore Lake Road, be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that Council deny the proposed zoning by -law amendment for a parcel of land having an area of approximately 35 hectares, located adjacent to 460 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being a portion of PID numbers 00333385, 00334599 and 00333419, from "RF" Rural to "PQ" Pits and Quarries. 96 -302 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren, McGuire and Titus voting nay. (La conseillere Higgins et le conseiller Snook quittent la seance.) 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les terrains contigus au 460, chemin Latimore Lake (reporte de la seance du 4 juillet 2011) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le point 10. 1, Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les terrains contigus au 460, chemin Latimore Lake, soit soumis aux fins de discussion. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le conseil communal rejette le projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage relatif a une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 35 hectares attenante au terrain situe au 460, chemin Latimore Lake, portant les NID 00333385, 00334599 et 00333419, afin de la faire passer de zone rurale « RF a zone de gravieres et de sablieres « PQ >>. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Farren, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. (Councillor Higgins re- entered the meeting) 10.2 Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 1429 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -173. A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1429 Loch Lomond Road and having an area of approximately 8.2 hectares, also identified as being PID number 00312900, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential, be read. Deputy Mayor Chase stated that he was against the motion as the proposed development deviates from the new municipal plan. Councillor Farren stated that he was against the motion as it is not smart growth. Councillor Court indicated that the citizens in the area have safety and privacy concerns with regard to the proposed new development. Councillor Norton explained that he cannot support the proposed development as he has not heard a strong argument in support of the level of densification contemplated by the developers. The Commissioner of Planning and Development stated that the PlanSJ growth strategy is not an urban only vision of Saint John, noting that it also contemplates suburban growth. He advised that the map that is included with the growth strategy should not be considered in isolation of the growth strategy document, noting that the document outlines the importance of connecting communities and the need for infill developments that help achieve other planning objectives. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Mott, Norton and Sullivan voting nay. (La conseillere Higgins se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 10.2 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 1429, chemin Loch Lomond 96 -303 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110- 173, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 8,2 hectares, situee au 1429, chemin Loch Lomond, et inscrite sous le NID 00312900, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 >>, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. Le maire suppleant Chase indique qu'il s'oppose a la proposition parce que le projet d'amenagement s'eloigne du nouveau plan municipal. Le conseiller Farren indique qu'il s'oppose a la proposition parce qu'elle ne represente pas une croissance intelligente. Le conseiller Court indique que Ies citoyens du quartier ont des preoccupations au point de vue de la securite et de la vie privee en rapport avec le nouveau projet d'amenagement. Le conseiller Norton explique qu'il ne peut pas appuyer le projet d'amenagement parce qu'il n'a pas entendu un argument solide pour appuyer le niveau de densification envisage par Ies promoteurs. Le commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement fait remarquer que la strategie de croissance du PlanSJ n'est pas une vision uniquement urbaine de Saint John et qu'elle prevoit egalement une suburbanisation. II precise que la carte qui accompagne la strategie de croissance ne doit pas titre consideree de fagon isolee par rapport au document de la strategie de croissance, en mentionnant que le document expose ('importance de relier Ies collectivites et le besoin de projets d'amenagement intercalaire qui aident a atteindre d'autres objectifs de planification. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que Ies conseillers Court, Farren, Mott, Norton et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. (Councillor Higgins withdrew) 10.3(a)Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 1515 Loch Lomond Road 10.3(b)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -174, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land located at 1515 Loch Lomond Road having an area of approximately 15 hectares, also identified as being PID number 55210413, from "RS -2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential, be read. Councillor Norton stated that he was against the motion as the development is outside the PlanSJ Growth Strategy's identified opportunity area, noting that it would be a dense development in a suburban area. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Mott, Norton, Sullivan voting nay. (La conseillere Higgins quitte la reunion.) 10.3a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 1515, chemin Loch Lomond 10.3b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110- 174, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant le zonage 96 -304 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 15 hectares, situee au 1515, chemin Loch Lomond et inscrite sous le NID 55210413, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 >>, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. Le conseiller Norton indique qu'il s'oppose a la proposition parce que I'amenagement propose se trouve a 1'exterieur du secteur prometteur etabli dans le plan de croissance du PlanSJ et que I'amenagement serait dense pour une region suburbaine. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que Ies conseillers Court, Farren, Mott, Norton et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. (Councillor Higgins reentered the meeting) 10.4(a)Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 2797 Loch Lomond Road 10.4(b)Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -175, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road having an area of approximately 48 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase voting nay The by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -175, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of the parcel of land with an area of approximately 48 hectares, located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, be subject to the following condition: (a) that the developer notify buyers in writing of potential groundwater quality and quantity concerns. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -175, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road having an area of approximately 48 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase voting nay. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -175, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." (Councillor Snook reentered the meeting) (La conseillere Higgins se joint de nouveau a la seance.) 96 -305 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 10.4a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 2797, chemin Loch Lomond 10.4b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110- 175, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 48 hectares, situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond et inscrite sous le NID 00326223, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR >>, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110 -175 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » est Iu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 48 hectares, situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond et inscrite sous le NID 00326223, soit assujetti a la condition suivante : (a) que le promoteur avise Ies acheteurs par ecrit des preoccupations potentielles relatives a la qualite et a la quantite d'eau souterraine. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110- 175, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 48 hectares, situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond et inscrite sous le NID 00326223, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR >>, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110 -175 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>. (Le conseiller Snook se joint de nouveau a la seance.) 7. Proclamation 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations / Presentations 8.1 Organizational Re- alignment Referring to a submitted report and presentation, the City Manager outlined the proposed organizational re- alignment and he responded to questions. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council approve the new service based organizational structure as shown in the submitted Appendix B and 96 -306 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 further, that Common Council approve the submitted job descriptions (D -1 to D -6) for each of the Commissioner of Growth and Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Commissioner of Strategic Services, Commissioner of Urban Environment Services and Commissioner of Saint John Water. Question being taken, the motion was carried 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Harmonisation organ isationnelle Mentionnant un rapport soumis et une presentation, le directeur general presente I'harmonisation organ isationnelle proposee, puis repond a des questions. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la nouvelle structure organ isationnelle fondee sur les services telle qu'elle est presentee a I'annexe B et que le conseil communal approuve les descriptions de travail presentees (D -1 a D -6) pour les postes de commissaire aux services de croissance et de developpement, de commissaire aux services financiers et administratifs, de commissaire aux services strategiques, de commissaire aux services de 1'environnement urbain et de commissaire a I'approvisionnement en eau de Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Pension Funding On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that payment of $8,700,000.00 be made forthwith to The City of Saint John Pension Fund, for special payments plus interest to date, due with respect to 2010, together with the increase residual current service cost plus interest to date, due for 2010. Deputy Mayor Chase stated that he could not support the motion without documentation from staff on the issue. Responding to a question, the Commissioner of Finance stated that in the City's original pension reform proposal, it sought a 1 year deferral of the outstanding 2010 pension contributions, which was refused by the Province and resulted in the City being required to make the $8,700,000.00 payment. He explained that the outcome of this payment would be either a charge towards the City's 2012 operating budget or a deferral of a portion of the charge to mitigate the impact on the overall expenses. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillor Higgins voting nay. 13.3 Comite plenier : Financement du regime de retraite Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le montant de 8 700 000 $ soit paye immediatement au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, pour paiements speciaux plus I'interet accumule a ce jour, dus par rapport a 2010, ainsi que le cout residuel supplementaire des prestations pour services courants plus I'interet accumule a ce jour, du par rapport a 2010. Le maire suppleant Chase indique qu'il ne peut pas appuyer cette proposition sans les documents pertinents du personnel. En reponse a une question, le commissaire aux finances indique que la municipalite doit payer 8 700 000 $ parce que le gouvernement de la province a refuse sa demande de report d'un an des cotisations de retraite impayees en 2010 qui figurait dans la proposition originate concernant la reforme de son regime de retraite. II explique que ce paiement devra titre impute au budget d'exploitation de 2012 de la municipalite ou qu'une partie de ce montant devra titre reporte pour attenuer les repercussions sur les dxpenses generates. 96 -307 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. 11.1(a,b,c) Parking — Dorchester Street (Mayor Court) On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" amending Schedule "B" respecting no parking anytime and Schedule "J" respecting no overnight parking, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "By -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." On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" amending Schedule "B" respecting no parking anytime and Schedule "J" respecting no overnight parking, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "By -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. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" amending Schedule "B" respecting no parking anytime and Schedule "J" respecting no overnight parking, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines." On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" amending Schedule "B" respecting no parking anytime and Schedule "J" respecting no overnight parking, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines." 11.1 a), b), c) Stationnement sur la rue Dorchester (maire Court) Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Norton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans Ies rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, modifiant I'annexe « B » — Stationnement interdit et I'annexe « J » — Stationnement de nuit interdit, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. 96 -308 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Court 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 surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, modifiant I'annexe « B » — Stationnement interdit et I'annexe « J » — Stationnement de nuit interdit, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs >>, modifiant I'annexe « B » — Stationnement interdit et I'annexe « J — Stationnement de nuit interdit, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs >>. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs >>, modifiant I'annexe « B » — Stationnement interdit et I'annexe « J — Stationnement de nuit interdit, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs >>. 12.2 City Manager: Bleury Street / Danells Drive / Molson Avenue On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011 -179, Contract 2011 -2: Bleury Street / Danells Drive / Molson Avenue — Watermain, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation and Street Reconstruction be awarded to the low tenderer, Valley Excavation Services Inc., at the tendered price of $1,052,511.38 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Directeur general : Rue Bleury /promenade Danells /avenue Molson Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport presente M/C 2011 -179, le contrat no 2011 -2 relatif a ('installation de la conduite d'eau principale et des egouts sanitaires et pluviaux et aux travaux de refection sur la rue Bleury, la promenade Dannels et I'avenue Molson, soit 96 -309 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 accorde au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, Valley Excavation Services Inc., au prix offert de 1 052 511,38 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 Public Presentation — Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 109 -113 Prince Edward Street and 27 Richmond Street A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule 2 -A and 2 -C, the Future Land Use Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land located at 109 -113 Prince Edward Street and 27 Richmond Street, also identified as PID number 00012468, to recognize the existing commercial uses and to permit a business office. 10.6 Presentation publique relative a la modification proposee du plan municipal visant le 109 -113, rue Prince Edward et le 27, rue Richmond Une presentation publique est donnee relativement a la modification du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation, aux annexes 2 -A et 2 -C du plan d'amenagement futur des terres, d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 109 -113, rue Prince Edward et au 27, rue Richmond, inscrite sous le NID 00012468, de zone residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, afin de reconnaitre les usages commerciaux existants et de permettre 1'etablissement d'un bureau d'affaires. 10.5 Third Reading — Traffic By -Law Amendment — Speed Limits on Main Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto amending Appendix "A" regarding the speed limit on Main Street: Chesley Drive to Harbour Bridge Ramp "C ", be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled "By -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 "By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" amending Appendix "A" regarding the speed limit on Main Street: Chesley Drive to Harbour Bridge Ramp "C ", be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -Law 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. 10.5 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation concernant les limites de vitesse sur la rue Main 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 >>, modifiant N< annexe A » relativement a la limitation de vitesse sur la rue Main, de la 96 -310 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 promenade Chesley a la bretelle < C » du pont du port, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule < Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes » est Iu integralement. 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 surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, modifiant N< annexe A » relativement a la limitation de vitesse sur la rue Main, de la promenade Chesley a la bretelle < C » du pont du port, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete 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 >>. 8.2 2012 Service -Based Budget Format and Process On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By -law. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Mott and Titus voting nay. Referring to a submitted presentation, S. Rackley- Roach, Manager of Corporate Planning, updated Council on the 2012 service -based budget format and process. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council adopt the submitted format and procedures for the 2012 service -based budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.2 Format et processus de budget de services pour 2012 Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de 22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que les conseillers Mott et Titus votent contre la proposition. Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, S. Rackley- Roach, directrice de la planification strategique, met le conseil a jour sur le format et le processus du budget de services pour 2012. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil adopte le format et les procedures presentes pour le budget de services de 2012. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting) 96 -311 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 8.3 Customer Service Update Referring to a submitted presentation, K. Graham, Corporate Program Manager, updated Council on the City's customer service plan. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.) 8.3 Mise a jour du service a la clientele Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, K. Graham, directrice des programmes corporatifs, met le conseil a jour sur le plan du service a la clientele de la municipalite. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.0 Letter re Royal Charter (Mayor Court) On motion of Mayor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council approve the submitted draft letter to be sent to the black citizens of Saint John in care of Mr. David Peters. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.0 Lettre concernant la chare royale (maire Court) Proposition du maire Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve 1'ebauche de la lettre presentee a envoyer aux citoyens noirs de Saint John a I'attention de M. David Peters. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Letter of Support for Canadian Blood Services (Mayor Court) On motion of Mayor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Council direct the Mayor to write a second letter to Premier David Alward, the Minister of Health and Canadian Blood Services in support of Canadian Blood Services remaining in Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Lettre d'appui a la Societe canadienne du sang (maire Court) Proposition du maire Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil charge le maire de rediger une deuxieme Iettre au premier ministre, David Alward, a la ministre de la Sante et a la Societe canadienne du sang afin que la Societe canadienne du sang demeure a Saint John. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Quinton Heights Playground / Green Space Investment (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Deputy Chase RESOLVED that during 2012 Budget deliberations, an investment in the Quinton Heights playground / greenspace be given consideration. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Investissement dans les terrains de jeux/espaces verts de Quinton Heights 96 -312 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase RESOLU qu'au cours des discussions sur le budget de 2012, un investissement dans les terrains de jeux et les espaces verts de Quinton Heights soit envisage. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.3 Possible NB Power Above - Ground Transmission Corridor Entering West Saint John Neighbourhoods (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor McGuire regarding a Possible Above - Ground Transmission Corridor Entering West Saint John Neighbourhoods be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.3 Amenagement possible d'un couloir de transport aerien d'Energie Nouveau - Brunswick dans des quartiers de Saint John Ouest (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que la presentation du conseiller McGuire sur I'amenagement possible dun couloir de transport aerien dans des quartiers de Saint John Ouest soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.4 Rationalization of Commissions (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the City Solicitor report to Council regarding the process required to rationalize the financial relationships with all Commissions of The City of Saint John, including The Power Commission of the City of Saint John (Saint John Energy), The Saint John Parking Commission, Police Commission, Regional Facilities Commission and Saint John Transit that would: 1) require that their annual budgets be approved by Common Council; 2) require that the senior staff of those commissions present to Common Council in Committee of the Whole a mid -year financial report; 3) require that any Net Incomes of these organizations be turned over to The City of Saint John as a dividend. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.4 Rationalisation des commissions (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'avocat municipal presente un rapport au conseil concernant le processus necessaire pour rationaliser les rapports financiers avec toutes les commissions de The City of Saint John, y compris la Commission d'energie de The City of Saint John (Saint John Energy), la Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John, le Bureau des commissaires de police, la Commission regionale des installations et la Commission des transports de Saint John, afin d'exiger : 1) que leurs budgets annuels soient approuves par le conseil communal; 2) que leurs cadres superieurs presentent un etat financier de mi- exercice au conseil communal devant le comite plenier; 3) que tout resultat net de ces organismes soit remis a The City of Saint John a titre de dividende. 96 -313 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.5 Grade 3 Council Chamber Visit (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor Sullivan regarding Grade 3 Council Chamber Visit, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.5 Visite de la salle du conseil par une classe de la troisieme annee (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que la presentation du conseiller Sullivan concernant la visite de la salle du conseil par une classe de la troisieme annee soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 City Manager: Peel Plaza Update Referring to a submitted presentation, the Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services updated Council on the Peel Plaza Project. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Council suspend the presentation for item 12.1 Peel Plaza Project and move item 12.3 forward on the agenda. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and Councillor McGuire voting nay. Mr. Edwards was informed that he could finish the Peel Plaza Update presentation at the next meeting of Council. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Directeur general : Mise a jour concernant la place Peel Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, le commissaire aux Services d'inspection et des batiments met le conseil a jour sur le projet de la place Peel Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil suspende la presentation du point 12.1 sur le projet de la place Peel et qu'il passe au point 12.3 de I'ordre du jour A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire et le conseiller McGuire votent contre la proposition. M. Edwards est informe qu'il pourra terminer la presentation sur la mise a jour concernant la place Peel a la prochaine seance du conseil. 12.3(a)Common Clerk: Possible Impact of a Reduction of Council Members 12.3(b)City Solicitor: Council Composition By -Law - Amendment On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan 96 -314 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2011/LE 18 JUILLET 2011 RESOLVED that Common Council's current composition of 10 Councillors and 1 Mayor, be maintained. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McGuire voting nay 12.3a) Greffiere communale : Incidence possible d'une reduction du nombre de membres du conseil 12.3b) Avocat municipal : Modification de I'arrete sur la composition du conseil Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la composition actuelle du conseil communal, soit de dix conseillers et d'un maire, soit maintenue. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller McGuire vote contre la proposition. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence The following items are forwarded to the agenda of August 2nd, 2011: 12.1 City Manager: Peel Plaza Update 13.1 Parking Commission: Designation /Authorization to Lay Information in the Provincial Court of New Brunswick for Violations of the Parking Meter and Traffic By- Laws 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees 15. Correspondance generale Les points suivants sont reportes a la seance du 2 aout 2011 12.1 Directeur general : Mise a jour concernant la place Peel 13.1 Commission sur le stationnement Designation /Autorisation concernant le depot des sommations a la Cour provinciale du Nouveau - Brunswick pour les infractions liees aux parcometres et aux arretes sur la circulation 13.2 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h. Mayor/ maire Common Clerk/ greffiere communale