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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — NOVEMBER 19, 2012 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, MacKenzie,
McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon, Snook and Strowbridge
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P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services; K.
Forrest, Commissioner of Growth and Development Services; W.
Edwards, Commissioner of Transportation and Environment
Services; T. Leblanc, Police Staff Sergeant; K. Clifford, Fire
Chief; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant
Common Clerk.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Reverend Ronald Curtis offered the
opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of item 17.1 Committee of the Whole: Hiring, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Restorative Justice Week — November 18th — 25th, 2012
The Mayor proclaimed the week of November 18th to 25th, 2012 Restorative Justice
Week in the City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
16. Supplemental Agenda
the agenda.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that item 16.1 be lifted from the table
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that item 16.1 be moved forward on
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.1 Exhibition Association: The Field House at Exhibition Park
Referring to submitted documents and video, Paul Gilbride, President of the Saint John
Exhibition Association, presented the association's proposal for a field house sports
facility.
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(Councillor Reardon withdrew from the meeting)
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1(a)Third Reading Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 317 City Line
10.1(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -203, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 912 square metres, located at
317 City Line, also identified as being PID Number 00386193, from "R -2" One and Two
Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -203, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
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 912 square metres, located at 317 City Line, also
identified as being PID Number 00386193 be subject to the following condition:
a. Appropriate landscaping be provided around the parking area at the rear of the
property to visually screen the parking area and prevent headlight trespass onto
adjacent properties.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -203, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 912 square metres, located at
317 City Line, also identified as being PID Number 00386193, from "R -2" One and Two
Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and
the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -203, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
(Councillor Reardon reentered the meeting)
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 4 -Plex (Mayor Norton)
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the City Manager and appropriate
staff be directed to initiate discussions with the Saint John Port Corporation to explore
the potential for using the Long Wharf site as a potential location for a 4 -Plex recreation
facility.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Provincial Pension Task Force's Final Report on the City of Saint John
(Councilor Snook)
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On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council receive the final
report from the Provincial Pension Task Force concerning the City of Saint John's
pension plan in an open session of Council. Furthermore, that a "vetting" period be
established in order to provide an opportunity for public input before Council makes a
final decision concerning changes to our City's pension plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Community Plans /Revitalization Strategy for Urban Core Neighbourhoods
(Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that section 12.7 of Council's
Procedural By -Law respecting speaking time limitations for Council members be
suspended for this item.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from the Councillor
Snook entitled Community Plans /Revitalization Strategy for Urban Core Neighbourhoods
be referred to the City Manager for input and direction from our City's Growth and
Development Services Department with regard to the creation and implementation of
Community Plans /Revitalization Strategy for the above named urban core
neighbourhoods.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Merrithew
and Reardon voting nay.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1 Proposed Bylaw Amendment Stop Up & Close a Portion of King William Rd
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed bylaw amendment to stop up and close a portion of King William Road, by
adding thereto Section 232 immediately after Section 231 thereof, with no objections
received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of King William Road by adding thereto Section 232 immediately
after Section 231 thereof, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
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 King William Road by adding thereto Section 232 immediately
after Section 231 thereof, 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 By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up
and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9.2 Proposed Bylaw Amendment Stop Up and Close a Portion of Market Place
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 Market Place, by
adding thereto Section 233 immediately after Section 232 thereof, with no objections
received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
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 Market Place by adding thereto Section 233 immediately after
Section 232 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 McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Market Place by adding thereto Section 233 immediately after
Section 232 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."
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Committee of the Irving Oil Saint John Christmas Tournament Letter —
Arena Fees
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the letter from the Committee of
the Irving Oil Saint John Christmas Tournament regarding arena fees be referred to the
City Manager.
from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that items 16.2 through 16.15 be lifted
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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16.2 Meetings between City Staff and Local Builders and Developers (Councillor
Merrithew)
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Merrithew entitled Meetings Between City Staff and Local Builders and Developers be
referred to the City Manager for a report outlining the appropriate structure and terms of
reference for the proposed meetings between staff and developers.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.3 City Manager: Professional Services — Hargrave & Company
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -280: Professional Services — Hargrave &
Company the City of Saint John terminates the Agreement for Professional Engineering
Services between the City of Saint John and W. J. Hargrave & Company Inc. dated
March 29, 2012 (the "Agreement ") pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to deliver written
notice thereof to W. J. Hargrave & Company Inc. in accordance to the terms and
conditions of the Agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Reardon withdrew from the meeting)
(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
16.4a) Section 39 Amendment and Rezoning — 290 Ludlow Street
16.4b) Third Reading Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 290 Ludlow Street
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -204, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning approximately 426 square metres, located at 290 Ludlow Street, also
identified as being PID Number 00365098, from "R -1 B" One Family Residential to "B -2"
General Business, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P.110 -204, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that:
Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the March 25,
1985 rezoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1272 square
metres, located at 290 Ludlow Street, also identified as PID Number 00365106
by deleting the existing condition limiting the use to the activities of the Royal
Canadian Legion, and replacing it with the following:
a) The use of the property be limited to a facility for banquets, weddings, meetings,
seminars, bingo games, and other related uses;
b) Any liquor licence on the property be limited to a "Special Facility" liquor licence,
or a similar class of licence should a "Special Facility" licence be changed as a
result of the Province's licence review process;
c) No physical additions to the building shall be permitted;
d) The barbed wire located on the perimeter of the roof be removed and replaced
by a more suitable barrier;
e) All required off - street parking be provided on site or on a property within a 100
metre radius of the subject site;
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f) No mobile signs are permitted;
g) A wooden privacy fence be installed on top of the existing or future retaining wall
abutting the properties at 102 and 106 St. George Street;
h) The condition of the retaining wall along the property line abutting the adjacent
properties on St. George Street be evaluated by a professional engineer to the
satisfaction of the Building Inspector. If the Building Inspector determines that it
is necessary to repair or replace the retaining wall, the required work shall be
designed by a professional engineer to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
i) The applicant shall submit a drainage plan for the subject site prepared by a
professional engineer, to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer or his
designate, ensuring all water runoff on the subject site is directed away from the
adjacent properties;
j) Adequate safety lighting be installed to enhance the safety of the subject site,
subject to the approval of the Development Officer;
k) The work identified in conditions (d), (g), (h), (i) and Q) be completed within one
year of the amendments to the Section 39 conditions.
2. That, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the use of the
parcel of land with an area of approximately 426 square metres, located at 290
Ludlow Street, also identified as PID Number 00365098, be limited to a parking
area developed in conjunction with the adjacent PID 00365106 and subject to the
same conditions as are applicable to PID Number 00365106.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -204, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
re- zoning approximately 426 square metres, located at 290 Ludlow Street, also identified
as being PID Number 00365098, from "R -1 B" One Family Residential to "B -2" General
Business, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P.110 -204, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
(Councillor Farren reentered the meeting)
16.5 City Manager: Core Services Review Update
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report entitled Core Services Review Update, Common
Council:
1. Receive the submitted report for information as a progress update on year one of the
core service review; and
2. Direct the Common Clerk to schedule two Council meetings, one on Friday November
301h (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and the second on Saturday December 1s' (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) for
core service review results and service level options to be considered as part of the
2013 service -based budget.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Reardon reentered the meeting)
16.6 City Manager: City of Saint John and Atlantic Canada Opportunities
Agency's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report entitled City of Saint John and Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund: Common Council:
1. Direct City Manager to immediately prepare and submit an application to ACOA for
the City Market Head Tower Revitalization project under the Community Infrastructure
Improvement Fund.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.7 City Manager: 2013 Water and Sewer Utility Capital Budget
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that item16.13 be moved forward on
the agenda to be dealt with immediately after item 16.7.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Referring to the submitted report, the Commissioner of Transportation and Environment
Services outlined the 2013 water and sewer capital and operating budgets and he
responded to questions.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the report M &C 2012 -260: 2013
Water and Sewer Utility Capital Budget be tabled until November 26, 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.13 City Manager: Proposed 2013 Operating Budget — Water and Sewerage
Utility Fund
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2012-
281: Proposed 2013 Operating Budget— Water and Sewerage Utility Fund be tabled
until November 26, 2012.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.8 Actionable Resolutions — Reflecting up to the November 13, 2012 Council
Meeting
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the report entitled Actionable
Resolutions — Reflecting up to the November 13, 2012 Council Meeting be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.9 Chris Archer Request for a Letter of Support for MMANB (Mixed Martial
Arts New Brunswick)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the report entitled Chris Archer
Request for a Letter of Support for MMANB (Mixed Martial Arts New Brunswick) be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.10 NB Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association —Position
Statement on Government Lenders
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On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the report entitled NB Road
Builders and Heavy Construction Association — Position Statement on Government
Lenders be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.11 CGANB — Letter of Thanks
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the report entitled CGANB —
Letter of Thanks be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.12 Congratulatory Letter to Francis McGuire and the late Neil McKelvey (Deputy
Mayor Rinehart)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk's Office
prepare a letter on behalf of Mayor and Council congratulating Francis McGuire and the
late Neil McKelvey c/o son Peter McKelvey on their inductions to the New Brunswick
Business Hall of Fame.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.14 Common Clerk: Proposed 2013 Common Council Schedule
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the Proposed 2013 Common
Council Schedule be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.15 Common Clerk: Scheduling of Committee of the Whole Meetings
Referring to a submitted report, the Common Clerk noted that the start time for the
November 291h Council meeting should be 7:00 p.m., not 4:30 p.m. as listed.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that a Committee of the Whole
meeting be scheduled on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the 8th floor
boardroom of City Hall to discuss a personnel matter; and further that a Committee of
the Whole meeting be scheduled on Thursday, November 29th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the
8th floor boardroom of City Hall to discuss a financial matter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17.1 Committee of the Whole: Filling Vacant Staff Positions
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that notwithstanding the hiring freeze,
the City Manager be directed to proceed with filling following positions: Commissioner of
Growth and Development; Manager of Industrial Relations; Manager of Staffing and
Development; Facilities Management Position; Communications Officer.
Councillor Snook stated that he is not convinced that all of the recommended positions
are needed.
Councillor Farren explained he does not support hiring for the proposed positions before
the 2013 budget has been approved.
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Councillor Strowbridge stated that he does not support the motion as a pension solution
is not currently in place and the 2013 budget has not been approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren,
Snook and Strowbridge voting nay.
18. Adjournment
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the meeting of November 19,
2012, be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 19 NOVEMBRE 2012 A 18 H
Sont presents :
Mel Norton, maire
la mairesse suppleante Rinehart et les conseillers Farren,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton, Snook, Strowbridge et les
conseilleres McAlary et Reardon
-et -
P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux services financiers et
administratifs; K. Forrest, commissaire aux services de
developpement et de croissance; W. Edwards, commissaire aux
services de transport et d'environnement; T. Leblanc, sergent
d'etat -major du Service de police; K. Clifford, chef du service
d'incendie; E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier
communal adjoint.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Norton et le reverend Ronald Curtis recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 17.1 Comite plenier : Embauches.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine de la justice reparatrice, du 18 au 25 novembre 2012
Le maire declare la semaine du 18 au 25 novembre 2012 Semaine de la justice
reparatrice dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
discussion.
du jour.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que le point 16.1 soit soumis aux fins de
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que le point 16.1 soit avance dans I'ordre
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.1 Association de I'Exposition de la Ville et le Comte de Saint -
Jean : Complexe sportif a Exhibition Park
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Faisant reference a la video et aux documents soumis, Paul Gilbride, president de
I'Association de I'Exposition de la Ville et le Comte de Saint -Jean, presente la
proposition de celle -ci relativement a 1'etablissement d'un complexe sportif.
(La conseillere Reardon quitte la seance.)
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
317, chemin City Line
10.1 b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
203 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 912 metres carres, situee au
317, chemin City Line, et inscrite sous le NID 00386193, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations de quatre Iogements « R -4 », fasse
l'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110 -203 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a
I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 912 metres carres, situee au 317, chemin City Line, et portant le
NID 00386193, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
b. Un amenagement paysager approprie soit effectue autour de I'aire de
stationnement, derriere la propriete, pour isoler visuellement la zone de stationnement et
empecher que Ies phares des vehicules ne se refletent sur Ies proprietes adjacentes.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
203 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 912 metres carres, situee au
317, chemin City Line, et inscrite sous le NID 00386193, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations de quatre Iogements « R -4 », 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 conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110 -203 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
(La conseillere Reardon reintegre la seance.)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Structure de loisirs de quatre installations (maire Norton)
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
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RESOLU que le directeur general et le personnel
approprie soient charges d'entamer des discussions avec la Societe du port de
Saint John en vue d'explorer la possibilite d'utiliser la zone du quai Long pour y
construire une structure de loisirs de quatre installations.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
11.2 Rapport final du groupe de travail provincial sur le regime de retraite de la
Ville de Saint John (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil communal regoive le
rapport final du groupe de travail provincial sur le regime de retraite de la Ville de
Saint John a ('occasion d'une seance publique du conseil. II est en outre resolu qu'une
periode d'examen approfondi soit etablie pour permettre au public de donner son avis
avant que le conseil ne prenne une decision definitive quant aux changements relatifs
au regime de retraite de la Ville.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Plans communautaires - Strategie de revitalisation pour les quartiers du
noyau urbain (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que I'article 12.7 de I'arrete procedural du
conseil relativement au temps d'intervention Iimite pour les membres du conseil soit
suspendu pour ce point.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Snook intitulee
Plans communautaires - Strategie de revitalisation pour les quartiers du noyau urbain soit
transmise au directeur general pour que les Services de developpement et de
croissance de la Ville puissent faire part de leurs commentaires et orientations en ce qui
concerne la creation et la mise en oeuvre de plans communautaires et d'une strategie de
revitalisation pour les quartiers du noyau urbain susmentionnes.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Merrithew et
la conseillere Reardon votent contre la proposition.
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1 Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage d'un
trongon du chemin King William
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon
du chemin King William, par I'ajout de I'article 231 a la suite de I'article 232, et qu'aucune
objection n'a ete regue 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 de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
relativement a un trongon du chemin King William par I'ajout de I'article 232 a la suite de
I'article 231 fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
relativement a un trongon du chemin King William par I'ajout de I'article 232 a la suite de
I'article 231 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
9.2 Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage d'un
trongon de la place Market
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon de
la place Market, par I'ajout de I'article 233 a la suite de I'article 232, et qu'aucune
opposition n'a ete regue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification proposee,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un trongon de la place Market par I'ajout de I'article 233 a la suite de
I'article 232, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John »
concernant un trongon de la place Market par I'ajout de I'article 233 a la suite de
I'article 232, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Lettre du Comite du tournoi de Noel d'Irving Oil de Saint John — Frais de
I'arena
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
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RESOLU que la lettre regue du Comite du tournoi
de Noel d'Irving Oil de Saint John au sujet des frais de I'arena soit transmise au
directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que les points 16.2 a 16.15 soit soumis
aux fins de discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.2 Reunions entre le personnel municipal et les entrepreneurs en
construction et les promoteurs locaux (conseiller Merrithew)
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Merrithew
intitulee Reunions entre /e personnel municipal et les entrepreneurs en construction et
les promoteurs locaux soit transmise au directeur general pour qu'un rapport soulignant
la structure et le cadre de reference appropries des reunions proposees entre le
personnel et les promoteurs soit etabli.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.3 Directeur general : Services professionnels – Hargrave & Company
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -280 : Services professionnels –
Hargrave & Company, The City of Saint John mette fin a la convention relative aux
services professionnels d'ingenierie qu'elle a conclue avec la societe W. J. Hargrave &
Company Inc. le 29 mars 2012 (la « convention ») conformement aux modalites de
ladite convention.
IL EST EN OUTRE RESOLU que le directeur general soit par consequent charge de
remettre un avis ecrit a W. J. Hargrave & Company Inc. conformement aux modalites
enoncees dans la convention.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(La conseillere Reardon quitte la seance.)
(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
16.4a) Modification et rezonage en vertu de I'article 39 — 290, rue Ludlow
16.4b) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
290, rue Ludlow
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
204 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 426 metres carres, situee au
290, rue Ludlow et portant le NID 00365098, afin de faire passer la classification de
zone residentielle – habitations unifamiliales « R -1 B » a zone commerciale generale « B-
2 », fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110 -204 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que:
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3. Le conseil communal modifie les conditions imposees par I'article 39 le
25 mars 1985 relativement au rezonage de la propriete d'une superficie d'environ
1 272 metres carres situee au 290, rue Ludlow, et portant le NID 00365106, en
supprimant la condition existante Iimitant ('utilisation de la propriete aux activites
de la Legion royale canadienne, et en la remplagant par ce qui suit :
1) ('utilisation de la propriete doit titre limitee a une installation pour ('organisation de
banquets, de mariages, de reunions, de seminaires, de parties de bingo et
d'autres utilisations connexes;
m) toute licence pour debit de boisson sur la propriete doit se limiter a une licence
d'etablissement special ou a une licence de categorie semblable, dans le cas ou
une licence d'etablissement special serait modifiee a la suite du processus
d'examen des licences mene par la province;
n) aucun ajout physique au batiment n'est permis;
o) le barbele se trouvant sur le perimetre du toit doit titre retire et remplace par une
barriere plus appropriee;
p) tout stationnement hors rue requis doit titre fourni sur place ou sur une propriete
se trouvant dans un rayon de 100 metres du site en question;
q) Ies panneaux mobiles sont interdits;
r) une cloture privee en bois doit titre installee en haut du mur de soutenement,
existant ou futur, adjacent aux proprietes situees au 102 et au 106, rue
St. George;
s) 1'etat du mur de soutenement Iongeant la Iimite separant la propriete en question
des proprietes adjacentes de la rue St. George doit titre evalue par un ingenieur
professionnel, a la satisfaction de l'inspecteur des batiments. Si l'inspecteur des
batiments juge que le mur de soutenement doit titre repare ou remplace, alors
Ies travaux requis doivent titre congus par un ingenieur professionnel, a la
satisfaction de l'inspecteur des batiments;
t) le requerant doit soumettre un plan de drainage pour le site propose, Iequel doit
titre prepare par un ingenieur professionnel, a la satisfaction de l'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son representant, afin de s'assurer que le ruissellement
des eaux sur le site propose est devie des proprietes adjacentes;
u) un eclairage de securite approprie doit titre installe pour renforcer la securite sur
le site propose et it doit titre assujetti a I'approbation de I'agent de
developpement;
v) Ies travaux definis aux conditions d), g), h), i) et j) doivent titre executes dans un
delai d'un an a compter de la date a Iaquelle Ies modifications seront apportees
aux conditions imposees par I'article 39.
4. Conformement a I'article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, ('usage de la parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 426 metres carres, situee au 290, rue Ludlow,
et portant le NID 00365098, soit Iimite a une sire de stationnement amenagee
conjointement a la parcelle de terrain adjacente portant le NID 00365106 et soit
assujetti aux memes conditions que celles qui s'appliquent a cette derniere.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
204 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 426 metres carres, situee au
290, rue Ludlow et portant le NID 00365098, afin de faire passer la classification de
zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales « R -1 B » a zone commerciale generale « B-
2 », 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 no C. P. 110 -204 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
(Le conseiller Farren se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
16.5 Directeur general : Mise a jour relative a 1'examen des services de base
Proposition du conseiller Snook
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Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport presente intitule Mise a jour relative a 1'examen des services de
base, le conseil communal:
1. regoive le rapport soumis a titre informatif comme compte rendu des progres realises
durant la premiere annee de 1'examen des services de base;
2. charge la greffiere communale de fixer deux reunions du conseil, Tune le vendredi
30 novembre (de 15 h a 18 h) et I'autre le samedi 1" decembre (de 9 h a 14 h), pour
discuter des resultats de 1'examen des services de base et des options de niveaux de
service a prendre en compte dans le cadre du budget fonde sur Ies services pour 2013.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(La conseillere Reardon reintegre la seance.)
16.6 Directeur general : Fonds d'amelioration de ('infrastructure communautaire
de la Ville de Saint John et de I'Agence de promotion economique du Canada
atlantique
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule Fonds d'amelioration de ('infrastructure
communautaire de /a Ville de Saint John et de I'Agence de promotion economique du
Canada at/antique, le conseil communal :
1. charge le directeur general de preparer et de soumettre sans delai une demande a
I'Agence de promotion economique du Canada atlantique (APECA) pour le projet de
revitalisation de la tour du marche municipal dans le cadre du Fonds d'amelioration de
('infrastructure communautaire.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.7 Directeur general : Budget d'immobilisations des services d'eau et
d'egouts de 2013
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que le point 16.13 soit avance dans
l'ordre du jour afin qu'il soit examine immediatement apres le point 16.7.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Faisant reference au rapport soumis, le commissaire aux services de transport et
d'environnement presente Ies budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisations des services
d'eau et d'egouts de 2013, puis repond aux questions des membres.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que le rapport intitule M/C 2012-
260 : Budget d'immobilisations des services d'eau et d'egouts de 2013 soit reporte
au 26 novembre 2012.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.13 Directeur general : Budget d'exploitation propose pour 2013 — Fonds du
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que le rapport intitule M/C 2012-
281 : Budget d'exploitation propose pour 2013 — Fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
soit reporte au 26 novembre 2012.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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16.8 Resolutions pouvant faire ('objet de mesures de suivi — jusqu'a la reunion
du conseil du 13 novembre 2012
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Resolutions
pouvant faire ('objet de mesures de suivi — jusqu'a /a reunion du conseil du
13 novembre 2012 soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.9 Demande de Chris Archer pour une lettre d'appui Ala MMANB (Mixed
Martial Arts New Brunswick)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Demande de Chris
Archer pour une lettre d'appui a /a MMANB (Mixed Martial Arts New Brunswick) soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.10 Association des constructeurs de routes et de la construction lourde du
Nouveau - Brunswick — Enonce de position sur les appels d'offres du
gouvernement
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Association des
constructeurs de routes et de /a construction lourde du Nouveau - Brunswick — Enonce de
position sur les appe/s d'offres du gouvernement soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.11 CGA -NB — Lettre de remerciements
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que le rapport intitule CGA -NB — Lettre
de remerciements soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.12 Lettre de felicitations a Francis McGuire et au defunt Neil McKelvey
(mairesse suppleante Rinehart)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que le bureau de la greffiere communale
redige une lettre au nom du maire et du conseil afin de feliciter Francis McGuire et Neil
McKelvey, a titre posthume par I'intermediaire de son fils Peter McKelvey, de leur
intronisation au Pantheon des affaires Jeunes Entreprises Nouveau - Brunswick.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.14 Greffiere communale : Calendrier des seances du conseil communal
propose pour 2013
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que le ca/endrierdes seances du conseil
communal propose pour 2013 soit approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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16.15 Greffiere communale : Organisation des reunions du conseil et du comite
plenier
Faisant reference a un rapport soumis, la greffiere communale fait remarquer que
I'heure de debut de la reunion du conseil communal du 29 novembre devrait titre 19 h et
non 16 h 30 comme cela est inscrit.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que l'on fixe une reunion du comite
plenier au mercredi 21 novembre 2012 a 16 h 30, au 8e etage de la salle du conseil de
I'hotel de ville, afin de discuter d'une question relative au personnel. II est en outre resolu
que l'on fixe une autre reunion du comite plenier au jeudi 29 novembre 2012 a 19 h, au
8e etage de la salle du conseil de I'hotel de ville, pour discuter d'une question financiere.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17.1 Comite plenier : Pourvoir les postes vacants au sein du personnel
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, nonobstant le gel des embauches, le
directeur general soit charge de proceder a 1'embauche de personnes pour occuper les
postes suivants : commissaire aux services de developpement et de croissance;
gestionnaire, Relations industrielles; gestionnaire du recrutement et du developpement;
gestion des installations; agent de communication.
Le conseiller Snook indique qu'il n'est pas persuade de I'utilite de tous les postes
recommandes.
Le conseiller Farren explique qu'il n'appuiera pas 1'embauche de personnes pour les
postes proposes tant que le budget de 2013 n'aura pas ete approuve.
Le conseiller Strowbridge declare qu'il n'appuie pas la proposition etant donne
qu'aucune solution n'a ete mise en place en ce qui concerne le regime de retraite et que
le budget de 2013 n'a pas encore ete approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Farren,
Snook et Strowbridge votent contre la proposition.
18. Levee de la seance
levee.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que la reunion du 19 novembre 2012 soit
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 40.
Mayor /maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale