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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — AUGUST 12, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe
MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and
Strowbridge
SINE
W. Edwards, Acting City Manager / Commissioner of
Transportation and Environment Services; S. Brittain, Solicitor; G.
Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; J. Fleming,
Police Staff Sergeant; K. Clifford, Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Common
Clerk; P. Anglin, Acting Deputy Common Clerk
Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Pastor David McElhinney offered the
opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 July 15, 2013 Minutes
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on July 15, 2013, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 July 29, 2013 minutes
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on July 29, 2013, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of items 17.1 Committee of the Whole: Appointment of Commissioner of
Strategic Services and 17.2 Committee of the Whole: Appointment of Acting Deputy
Common Clerk, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that items 17.1 Committee of the
Whole: Appointment of Commissioner of Strategic Services and 17.2 Committee of the
Whole: Appointment of Acting Deputy Common Clerk, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Committee of the Whole: Appointment of Commissioner of Strategic Services
On motion of Councillor Fullerton
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Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole having met on July 15, 2013, that effective August 26, 2013,
Mr. Neil Jacobsen is hereby appointed to the position of Commissioner of Strategic
Services at Group 9 and Step C of the Management Pay Scale and pursuant to the
management terms and conditions of employment including an entitlement for six weeks'
vacation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17.2 Committee of the Whole: Appointment of Acting Deputy Common Clerk
On motion of Councillor Fullerton
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the following Common Council
resolution of June 24, 2013, be rescinded: "RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on June 24, 2013, Phil Ouellette be appointed
Acting Deputy Common Clerk during the absence of the Common Clerk by reason of
illness, any other reason, or when the office is vacant, with such appointment to continue
until terminated by resolution of Common Council."
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Fullerton
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on August 12th, 2013, Common Council appoint
Patricia Anglin, Acting Deputy Common Clerk, which position is identified in the
Municipalities Act by the title "Assistant Clerk ", pursuant to section 83 of the
Municipalities Act, for a probationary period of up to one year beginning August 29th,
2013 at Group 5 Step A of the 2013 Management Salary Grid.
Councillor Farren indicated that he will vote nay because he is opposed to hiring for
positions that are appointed under section 74 of the Municipalities Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors
Farren and McAlary voting nay.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
175: Douglas Avenue (Bentley Street to Civic #228) Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal
Project Temporary Construction Easement Portion of PID #00358481 - 263 Douglas
Avenue:
1. The City of Saint John acquire from Terrence Joseph Keating a temporary
construction easement in a 31.7 square metre +/- portion of PID # 00358481 for the sum
of $1.00, upon the terms and conditions contained in the Temporary Construction
Easement document attached to M &C 2013 -175, and,
2. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documentation.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
174: Douglas Avenue (Bentley Street to Civic #228) Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal
Project Temporary Construction Easement Portion of PID # 55172860 - 247 Douglas
Ave.:
1. The City of Saint John acquire from 630820 N.B. Inc. a temporary construction
easement in a 41.5 square metre +/- portion of PID # 55172860 for the sum of
$1.00,upon the terms and conditions contained in the Temporary Construction
Easement document attached to M &C 2013 -174, and,
2. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documentation.
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5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
173: Douglas Avenue (Bentley Street to Civic #228) Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal
Project Sanitary Lift Station and Gravity Sewer Easement Portion of PID # 00377937 -
Province of New Brunswick:
1) The City of Saint John acquire from the Province of New Brunswick:
A) A 116 square metre freehold portion of lands designated as PID # 00377937
shown on the tentative subdivision plan attached to M &C 2013 -173 for the sum of
$1,248.16 + HST if applicable, and
B) A Municipal Services Easement in and through lands designated as PID #
00377937 along the routing as generally shown on the tentative subdivision plan
attached to M &C 2013 -173 for the sum of $353.00 + HST if applicable, and
2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary
documents.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
171: Easement Granting City to PNB, Peel Plaza /Justice Building, the City grant, for the
nominal sum of $1.00, to the Province of New Brunswick, an easement for the
movement of persons to, from and between the Police Headquarters and the Justice
Law Court Facility and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute any necessary document to effect the granting of easement.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
172: Rescheduling of Public Hearing 142 Harrington Street, Common Council cancel the
scheduled September 3, 2013 public hearing for the Section 39 amendment application
of Stepping Stones Fundy Region Inc. (142 Harrington Street), as requested by the
applicant, and reschedule the public hearing for Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Cornet from
King's Square Bandstand, Common Council donate the comet from the King's Square
bandstand to the New Brunswick Museum; and further, that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation.
5.8 Refer to item 14.1
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.7 Children's Wish Foundation of Canada Letter Re: Support for Exile Island
Saint John
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the request for exemption of rental
fees of $150.00 for the Barrack Green Fields from the Children's Wish Foundation of
Canada NB Chapter be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 The Greater Saint John Pride Week Festival - August 11 -17, 2013
Mr. Brian Boyd appeared before Council and provided information respecting the
Greater Saint John Pride week.
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The Mayor proclaimed the week of August 11 -17, 2013 as The Greater Saint John Pride
Week Festival in the city of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentation
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Stop -Up and Close of Freedom Court
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the By -law entitled, "By -law
Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Freedom Court, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -law Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the
Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the By -law entitled, "By -law
Number M -23, A By -law To Amend a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Freedom Court, be read a third time,
enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by -law entitled, "By -law Number M -23, a By -law To Amend
a By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint
John ".
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Amendment to Speaking Time Limits for Committee of the Whole Meetings
(Councillor Reardon)
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Councillor Lowe
RESOLVED that the Procedural By -law be
amended so that during a Committee of the Whole meeting a Council member is limited
to speaking on a main motion for a maximum of three minutes each time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Request to Present from Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc.
(Councillor Norton)
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the request to present from the
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. be referred to the clerk for scheduling.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Cities of New Brunswick Meeting — Railway Safety (Deputy Rinehart)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John shall
become a partner of the CROSS - BORDER MUNICIPAL COALITION FOR RAILWAY
SAFETY in order to demand review, modernization and upgrading by the responsible
public authorities of the standards governing activities of railway companies; and
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THAT a copy of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the Union of Quebec
Municipalities, to the attention of Martine Painchaud, Director of International Relations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Cities of New Brunswick Meeting — General Meetings (Deputy Rinehart)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that Common Council recommends
that the Cities of New Brunswick hold one general meeting per year.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.5 Use of former Jewish Synagogue Building (Councillor Lowe)
On motion of Councillor Lowe
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that item 11.5 Use of Former Jewish
Synagogue Building be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Guide Rail Best Management Practice - Hillcrest Road
Kevin Rice, Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations, outlined the contents of the
submitted report and he responded to questions from Council members.
Responding to a question, the solicitor opined that the Coroner's Hearing made a
recommendation, not an order for the guide rail.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -151: Guide Rail Best Management Practice
- Hillcrest Road Common Council:
1. Endorse the implementation of the Guide Rail Best Management Practice for any
guide rail installation or maintenance that is performed from this date forward. This
would also include any work performed by contractors.
2. Authorize staff to provide a copy of this Report to the Office of the Chief Coroner.
3. Endorse the City Traffic Engineer recommendations as a result of the investigation
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
arrange for a guide rail to be installed between 89 and 111 Hillcrest Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and
Councillors Reardon and Norton voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
investigate the feasibility of lowering speed limits from 50 km an hour to 40 km per hour
in certain areas throughout the City in consultation with the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Proposed Saint John Skateboard By -Law Amendment
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On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law
respecting the Use of Skateboards and Other Recreational Equipments within The City
of Saint John ", be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the bylaw entitled, "A By -Law respecting the Use of
Skateboards and Other Recreational Equipments within The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "A By -Law
respecting the Use of Skateboards and Other Recreational Equipments within The City
of Saint John ", be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the bylaw entitled, "A By -Law respecting the Use of
Skateboards and Other Recreational Equipments within The City of Saint John."
12.3 Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program — Update
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -177. Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program —
Update:
1. Council approve the governance structure as outlined in Appendix A.
2. Council authorize the secondments of two (2) provincial employees (specialists in P3
procurement), and approve the hiring of one (1) additional part -time individual (specialist
in P3 procurement). Approve the hiring of two temporary positions (one (1)
Communications Office, one (1) Common Clerk's Office). See submitted Appendix B.
3. Council authorize the additional payment to PricewaterhouseCoopers for the Phase 1
procurement in the amount of $125,000 plus taxes.
4. Council authorize the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers for Phase 2:
Commencement of the Procurement Process and Phase 3: Negotiations and Financial
Close. Price not to exceed $350,000 plus disbursements and taxes.
5. This report be received and filed
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Demolition of the Vacant, Unoccupied, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building
at 49 & 51 Summer Street (PID #22186)
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -178: Demolition of the Vacant, Unoccupied,
Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 49 & 51 Summer Street (PID #22186), Common
Council direct one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council for the
enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and
Structures By -law, to arrange for the demolition of the building at 49 & 51 Summer Street
(PID #22186), in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Transportation and Environment Services - 1 -Ton Truck Replacement
On motion of Councillor McAlary
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Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -170: Transportation and Environment
Services - 1 -Ton Truck Replacement, Common Council award the tender for the supply
of;
1. Two (2) 1 -Ton 4- wheel -drive Regular Cab (Dual Rear Wheel) trucks at a price of
$110,848.00 plus HST and
2. One (1) 1 -Ton 4- wheel -drive Extended Cab (Dual Rear Wheel) truck at a price of
$67,370.00 plus HST and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute any necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.6 Canada Hockey Excellence Building at 125 Station Street
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -176: Canada Hockey Excellence Building at
125 Station Street:
1. The City accept the Surrender of the Lease to Canadian Hockey Association dated 27
March, 1997 a copy of which is attached to M &C 2013 -176, and
2. The City enter into a lease with Tri- Maritime Bus Network Inc. for lot 96 -1 as depicted
on a plan of survey dated 10 September, 1996 (a copy of which plan is attached to this
report) generally upon the terms and conditions set out on the Lease Proposal a copy of
which is attached to M &C 2013 -176, and
3. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Committee Reports
(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
13.1 Saint John Transit Commission: "Yield to Bus" Legislation
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John endorse the
"Yield to Bus" initiative and make a formal request to the province for legislative
enactment of this provision in the Motor Vehicle Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Farren reentered the meeting)
13.2 Finance Committee - Operating Results Projection for 2012 and 2013
Referring to a submitted report, Councillor Merrithew provided an overview of the
operating results projection for 2012 and 2013.
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the operating results projection for
2012 and 2013 be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 SPCA Letter Re: Signage on City Property- Request for Exemption
On motion of Councillor McAlary
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Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that item 14.1 SPCA Letter Re:
Signage on City Property - Request for Exemption be referred to the 3 member Council
Committee established to review the signage section of the Zoning By -Law of the City of
Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
18. Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Strowbridge
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
August 12, 2013 be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor
Common Clerk
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SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 12 AOUT 2013 A 18 H
Sont presents :
le maire Mel Norton
la mairesse suppleante Rinehart et les conseillers Farren, Lowe,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton, Strowbridge et les conseilleres
Fullerton, McAlary et Reardon
-et -
W. Edwards, directeur general par interim /commissaire aux
services de transport et d'environnement; S. Brittain, avocat
municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier;
J. Flemming, sergent d'etat -major du Service de police;
K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie; J. Taylor, greffier
communal; ainsi que P. Anglin, greffiere communale adjointe par
interim.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Norton et le pasteur David McElhinney recite la
priere d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 15 juillet 2013
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 15 juillet 2013 soit approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
2.2 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 29 juillet 2013
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue le 29 juillet 2013 soit approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit approuve, moyennant I'ajout des points 17.1 Comite plenier : Nomination au poste
de commissaire aux services strategiques et 17.2 Comite plenier : Nomination au poste
de greffiere communale adjointe par interim.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que les points 17.1 Comite
plenier : Nomination au poste de commissaire aux services strategiques et 17.2 Comite
plenier : Nomination au poste de greffiere communale adjointe par interim soient
approuves.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Comite plenier
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17.1 Comite plenier : Nomination au poste de commissaire aux services
strategiques
Proposition de la conseillere Fullerton
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier s'etant reuni le 15 juillet 2013, a compter du 26 aout 2013, M. Neil Jacobsen soit
par les presentes nomme commissaire aux services strategiques, a 1'echelon C du
groupe 9 de 1'echelle de remuneration des cadres et conformement aux conditions de
travail du personnel de la direction, y compris un droit a prendre six semaines de conge.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17.2 Comite plenier : Nomination au poste de greffiere communale adjointe par
interim
Proposition de la conseillere Fullerton
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que la resolution suivante prise par le
conseil communal en date du 24 juin 2013 soit annulee : « RESOLU que, comme le
recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le 24 juin 2013, Phil Ouellette soit nomme
greffier communal adjoint par interim pendant I'absence du greffier communal, en cas de
maladie, pour toute autre raison, ou Iorsque le poste est vacant. 11 est en outre resolu
que la nomination soit maintenue jusqu'a ce que le conseil communal y mette fin.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la conseillere Fullerton
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier s'etant reuni le 12 aout 2013, le conseil communal nomme Patricia Anglin,
greffiere communale adjointe par interim, lequel poste est defini dans la Loi sur les
municipalites par le titre « secretaire- adjoint >), conformement a I'article 83 de Loi sur les
municipalites, pour une periode probatoire maximale d'un an debutant le 29 aout 2013 a
1'echelon A du groupe 5 de 1'echelle de remuneration des cadres de 2013.
Le conseiller Farren indique qu'il votera contre, car it s'oppose a toute embauche pour
des postes dont le titulaire est nomme en vertu de I'article 74 de la Loi sur les
municipalites.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Farren et la
conseillere McAlary votent contre la proposition.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -175: Projet de renouvellement des egouts sanitaires et pluviaux de
I'avenue Douglas (de la rue Bentley au numero de voirie 228) : Servitude de construction
temporaire sur une partie du NID 00358481 — 263, avenue Douglas:
1. The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de Terrence Joseph Keating une servitude de
construction temporaire sur une parcelle d'une superficie de 31,7 metres carres du bien-
fonds portant le NID 00358481, pour la somme de 1 $, conformement aux modalites
enoncees dans le document intitule Temporary Construction Easement (servitude de
construction temporaire) joint au rapport M/C 2013 -175;
2. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -174 : Projet de renouvellement des egouts sanitaires et pluviaux de
I'avenue Douglas (de la rue Bentley au numero de voirie 228) : Servitude de construction
temporaire sur une partie du NID 55172860 — 247, avenue Douglas:
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1. The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de 630820 N.B. Inc. une servitude de
construction temporaire sur une parcelle d'une superficie de 41,5 metres carres du bien-
fonds portant le NID 55172860, pour la somme de 1 $, conformement aux modalites
enoncees dans le document intitule Temporary Construction Easement (servitude de
construction temporaire) joint au rapport M/C 2013 -174;
2. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -173: Projet de renouvellement des egouts sanitaires et pluviaux de
I'avenue Douglas (de la rue Bentley au numero de voirie 228) : Servitude pour la station
de relevement des eaux usees et 1'egout collecteur sur une partie du NID 00377937 —
Province du Nouveau-Brunswick:
1) The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de la Province du Nouveau - Brunswick
A) une partie non grevee de 116 metres carres des biens -fonds inscrits sous le
NID 00377937 et representes sur le plan de lotissement provisoire joint au contrat
no M/C 2013 -173 pour la somme de 1 248,16 $, TVH en sus, le cas echeant;
B) une servitude pour services municipaux associee aux biens -fonds inscrits
sous le NID 00377937 le long du trace qui est represents en general sur le plan de
lotissement provisoire joint au contrat no M/C 2013 -173 pour la somme de 353 $, TVH
en sus, le cas echeant;
2. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -171 : Etablissement dune servitude entre The City of Saint John et la
Province du Nouveau - Brunswick— Palais de justice de la place Peel, la Ville accorde,
pour la somme nominale de 1 $, a la Province du Nouveau - Brunswick, une servitude
pour le deplacement de personnes, a destination ou en provenance du quartier gsnsral
du Service de police ou du Palais de justice, ou entre le quartier gsnsral du Service de
police et le Palais de justice, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a
signer tout document necessaire pour que I'octroi de la servitude ait lieu.
5.5 RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur gsnsral dans le rapport
soumis intitule M/C 2013 -172: Changement de la date de I'audience publique relative au
142, rue Harrington, le conseil communal annule I'audience publique prevue le
3 septembre 2013 relativement a la demande de modification de I'article 39 deposee par
Stepping Stones Fundy Region Inc. (142, rue Harrington), comme I'a exige le
demandeur, et qu'il reporte I'audience publique au lundi 30 septembre 2013 a 18 h 30,
dans la salle du conseil.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Cornet du kiosque a musique du square King, le conseil fasse don du cornet du kiosque
a musique du square King au Musee du Nouveau - Brunswick, et que le maire et le
greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents appropries a cet egard.
5.8 Voir le point 14.1.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
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.
5.7 Lettre de la Fondation Canadienne Reves d'Enfants au sujet du soutien a
1'evenement Exile Island, Saint John
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que la demande, presentee par la
Fondation Canadienne Reves d'Enfants, visant a obtenir une exemption des frais de
location de 150 $ pour les terrains du Manege militaire Barrack Green soit approuvee.
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A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Festival de la semaine de la fierte gaie du Grand Saint John, du 11 au 17
aout 2013
M. Brian Boyd se presente devant le conseil et fournit des renseignements sur la
semaine de la fierte gaie du Grand Saint John.
Le maire declare la semaine du 11 au 17 aout 2013 Festival de la semaine de la fierte
gaie du Grand Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Audiences publiques
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de
routes — cour Freedom
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23,
Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a la cour Freedom, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23,
Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John » relativement a la cour Freedom, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme
lecture, qu'il 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 M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete
sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of
Saint John >).
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Modification a la limitation du temps de parole pour les reunions du comite
plenier (conseillere Reardon)
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
RESOLU que I'arrete procedural soit modifie pour
que, durant une reunion du comite plenier, le temps de parole d'un membre du conseil
relativement a une motion principale soit limite a un maximum de trois minutes.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Demande reque de la Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. visant a
se presenter devant le conseil (conseiller Norton)
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
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RESOLU que la demande soumise par la
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. visant a se presenter devant le conseil soit
transmise au greffier pour qu'il fixe une date de presentation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Reunion de I'Association des cites du Nouveau - Brunswick — Securite
ferroviaire (mairesse suppleante Rinehart)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que The City of Saint John devienne un
partenaire de la COALITION MUNICIPALE TRANSFRONTALIERE POUR LA
SECURITE FERROVIAIRE pour pouvoir demande 1'examen, la modernisation et
I'amelioration, par Ies autorites publiques responsables, des normes regissant Ies
activites des compagnies de chemin de fer.
QU'une copie de cette resolution soit adressee a I'Union des municipalites du Quebec, a
I'attention de Martine Painchaud, directrice des relations internationales.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 Association des cites du Nouveau - Brunswick — Assemblees generales
(mairesse suppleante Rinehart)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que le conseil communal recommande
que I'Association des cites du Nouveau - Brunswick organise une assemblee generale
par an.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Utilisation de I'ancienne synagogue (conseiller Lowe)
Proposition du conseiller Lowe
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 11.5 Utilisation de I'ancienne
synagogue soit renvoye au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Pratique exemplaire en matiere de gestion : Rail de securite —
Chemin Hillcrest
Kevin Rice, commissaire adjoint aux Operations municipales, presente le contenu du
rapport soumis et repond aux questions des membres du conseil.
En reponse a une question posee, I'avocat exprime I'avis que I'audition du coroner a
donne lieu a une recommandation et non a une ordonnance en ce qui concerne le rail
de securite.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -151 : Pratique exemplaire en matiere
de gestion : Rail de securite — Chemin Hillcrest, le conseil communal :
1. Appuie la mise en oeuvre de la pratique exemplaire en matiere de gestion pour
('installation et 1'entretien de tout rail de securite a partir de maintenant. Cela
comprendrait Ies travaux effectues par des entrepreneurs.
2. Autorise le personnel a fournir une copie du present rapport au Bureau du coroner en
chef.
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3. Appuie les recommandations de l'ingenieur municipal de la circulation a la suite de
1'enquete.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
prendre les dispositions qui s'imposent pour qu'un rail de securite soit installe entre les
89 et 111, chemin Hillcrest.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. La mairesse suppleante
Rinehart, la conseillere Reardon et le conseiller Norton votent contre la proposition.
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de se
renseigner sur la faisabilite du projet qui vise a faire passer la limitation de vitesse de
50 km /h a 40 km /h dans certaines zones de la ville en consultant le Bureau des
commissaires de la police de Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Projet de modification de I'Arrete interdisant ('utilisation des planches a
roulettes sur les rues de The City of Saint John
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('utilisation
des planches a roulettes et du materiel recreatif dans The City of Saint John » fasse
('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('utilisation des planches a
roulettes et du materiel recreatif dans The City of Saint John >).
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('utilisation
des planches a roulettes et du materiel recreatif dans The City of Saint John » fasse
('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('utilisation des planches a
roulettes et du materiel recreatif dans The City of Saint John >).
12.3 Le point sur le Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de I'eau potable
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -177: Le point sur le Programme sur la
salubrite et proprete de 1'eau potable :
1. Le conseil communal approuve la structure de gouvernance telle qu'elle est presentee
a I'Annexe A.
2. Le conseil autorise le detachement de deux (2) employes provinciaux (specialistes en
approvisionnement en PPP) et approuve 1'embauche d'une (1) personne supplementaire
a temps partiel (specialiste en approvisionnement en PPP). Approuve 1'embauche de
deux personnes a des postes temporaires (une [1 ] au Bureau des communications et
une [1 ] au Bureau du greffier communal). Voir I'annexe B ci- jointe.
3. Le conseil autorise que soit versee a PricewaterhouseCoopers, pour la phase 1
(approvisionnement), une somme supplementaire de 125 000 $, taxes en sus.
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4. Le conseil autorise que les services de PricewaterhouseCoopers soient retenus pour
la phase 2 (lancement du processus d'approvisionnement) et la phase 3 (negociations et
d6ture financiere). Le prix ne devra pas exceder 350 000 $, debours et taxes en sus.
5. Ce rapport doit titre accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Destruction du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux situe aux 49 et 51,
rue Summer (NID 22186)
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -178: Destruction du batiment vacant,
delabre et dangereux situe aux 49 et 51, rue Summer (NID 22186), le conseil communal
mandate, par les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil
relativement a I'application de I'Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux batiments et
constructions dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment
vacant, delabre et dangereux situe aux 49 et 51, rue Summer (NID 22186)
conformement aux politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of
Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Services de transport et d'environnement — Remplacement des camions
d'une tonne
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -170: Services de transport et
d'environnement — Remplacement des camions dune tonne, le conseil communal
adopte la soumission relative a la fourniture :
1. de deux (2) camions d'une tonne, cabine simple, a quatre roues motrices (roues
arriere jumelees), au prix de 110 848 $, THV en sus;
2. d'un (1) camion d'une tonne, cabine allongee, a quatre roues motrices (roues arriere
jumelees), au prix de 67 370 $, TVH en sus, et que le maire et le greffier communal
soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.6 Centre d'excellence de Hockey Canada, 125, rue Station
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -176: Centre d'excellence de Hockey
Canada, 125, rue Station:
1. la Ville accepte de ceder le bail date du 27 mars 1997 et dont une copie est jointe au
rapport M/C 2013 -176 a I'Association canadienne de hockey;
2. la Ville conclue un bail avec Tri- Maritime Bus Network Inc. pour le lot 96 -1 tel qu'il est
illustre sur un plan d'arpentage date du 10 septembre 1996 (dont une copie est jointe au
present rapport) generalement selon les modalites et les conditions enoncees dans la
proposition de bail dont une copie accompagne le rapport M/C 2013 -176;
3. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
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(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
13.1 Commission des transports de Saint John : Legislation visant a ceder le
passage aux autobus
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que The City of Saint John appuie le
projet de disposition legislative visant a ceder le passage aux autobus et fasse une
demande officielle a la Province pour qu'elle soit adoptee dans la Loi sur les vehicules a
moteur.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Farren se joint de nouveau a la seance.)
13.2 Comite des finances — Previsions pour les resultats d'exploitation de 2012
et 2013
Faisant reference a un rapport anterieur, le conseiller Merrithew donne un aperqu des
previsions pour les resultats d'exploitation de 2012 et 2013.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que les previsions pour les resultats
d'exploitation de 2012 et 2013 soient acceptees a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Lettre de la SPCA relative aux enseignes sur les proprietes municipales —
Demande d'exemption
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le point 14.1 Lettre de la SPCA
relative aux enseignes sur les proprietes municipales — Demande d'exemption, soit
transmis au comite compose de trois membres faisant partie du conseil dont le mandat
consiste a examiner la section de I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relative a
I'affichage.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller Strowbridge
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du
12 aout 2013 soit levee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 55.
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