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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — OCTOBER 7, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe,
MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and
Strowbridge
-and -
P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; W. Edwards,
Commissioner of Transportation and Environment Services; A.
Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Growth and Community
Development; J. Hamilton, Commissioner of Growth and
Community Development; N. Jacobsen, Commissioner of
Strategic Services; Sgt. S. Osborne, Sergeant -at -Arms; K.
Clifford, Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Common Clerk; P. Anglin, Acting
Deputy Common Clerk.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Rev. R. Ingalls, Trinity Church, offered the
opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 September 23, 2013 Minutes
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 23, 2013 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items 16.1 Waiving of the Conditions of Sale of former
Freedom and Vimy Courts to Vimy Estates Inc. for Development of Senior Apartment
Complex; 16.2 Committee of the Whole: Freedom of the City; 16.3 Priorities Update
(Mayor Norton); and 16.4 Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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-
215: Amendment to Terms for an Easement for Public Utilities 170 Prince William Street
- Saint John High School, the Common Council resolution adopted December 10, 2012
regarding the acquisition of an easement for public utilities, located at civic #170 Prince
William Street (known as Saint John High School), be amended by adding the following
words, "and that compensation for the aforementioned easement be paid to the Province
of New Brunswick in an amount of $1,770.00 (plus HST if applicable)" immediately after
"PID #6098 ".
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
216: Consent Agreement for proposed Encroachment of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
Irving Pulp and Tissue "spur line" at the tee, Mill St., in the County of St. John, in the
Province of New Brunswick, The City of Saint John enter into the Consent Agreement
with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership, by its General Partner,
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Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. / Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
attached to M &C 2013 -216 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the said
agreement.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
211: Lease #222 (Lower Cove Loop) - Saint John Port Authority, The City of Saint John
renew Lease #222 with the Saint John Port Authority Corporation for a further two (2)
year term (commencing January 1, 2013, expiring on December 31, 2014), at an annual
rent of $325.00 per annum (plus HST if applicable); and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal.
5.4 That the report Summary of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Board of
Directors and Standing Committee Meetings be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
212: Loch Lomond Community Centre Demolition - Recommendation for Award of
Request for Quotation, Common Council award RFQ Number 2013- 083006Q:
Demolition of Loch Lomond Community Centre to the low bidder, JA Excavation, for the
contract price of $15,000 plus HST, which excludes the demolition of the playground
equipment and site elements described in the Request for Quotation.
5.6 That the request to present from Uptown Saint John be referred to the Clerk for
scheduling.
5.7 That the letter from Bob Warr regarding recognition of the Irving family be
received for information.
5.8 That the letter from Paul Ram regarding the Taxi Cab Advisory Committee be
referred to the Nominating Committee.
5.9 That the letter from Horst Sauerteig regarding the Saint John Emergency
Management Organization Advisory Committee be received for information.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Extension to
Installation Timeframe for 225 Sculpture (Shards of Time) Common Council direct the
City Manager and Common Clerk to execute the submitted Extension Agreement.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Children's Vision Month - October 2013
The Mayor proclaimed the month of October 2013 Children's Vision Month in The City of
Saint John.
16.4 Fire Prevention Week — October 6, 2013 to October 12, 2013
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that item 16.4 Proclamation: Fire
Prevention Week — October 6, 2013 to October 12, 2013 be brought forward on the
agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor proclaimed October 6, 2013 to October 12, 2013 Fire Prevention Week and
October 12, 2013 Fire Service Recognition Day in The City of Saint John.
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8. Delegations /Presentations
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading - A By -Law Respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses in
The City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses in The City of Saint John" permitting retail
businesses to set their own hours of operation in the City of Saint John on a weekly day
of rest, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses in The City
of Saint John ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses in The City of Saint John" permitting retail
businesses to set their own hours of operation in the City of Saint John on a weekly day
of rest, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Closing of Retail
Businesses in The City of Saint John ".
10.2 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 1006 Latimore
Lake Road
A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan which would redesignate, on Schedule A of the Plan, a parcel of land
with an area of approximately 89 hectares, located at 1006 Latimore Lake Road, also
identified as PID Number 0043367, from Rural Resource Area and Park and Natural
Area, to Stable Area; and redesignate, on Schedule B of the Plan, the same parcel of
land, from Rural Resource and Park and Natural Area to Rural Residential to permit a
rural residential subdivision as requested by Douglas Cyr and Kimberly Wilson.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Saint John Midget Vito's Sponsorship (Deputy Mayor Rinehart)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the request for sponsorship from
the Saint John Midget Vito's be referred to the City Manager for consideration.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 P.M.
9.1 Proposed ByLaw Amendment Stop Up and Close South Market Wharf,
Ward Street and Peters Wharf
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed bylaw amendment to stop -up and close South Market Wharf, Ward Street
and Peters Wharf, by adding thereto Section 235 immediately after Section 234, with no
objections received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Mr. Rick Turner from Hughes Surveys and Consultants appearing on
behalf of the applicant.
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 South Market Wharf, Ward Street and Peters Wharf by adding Section 235
immediately after Section 234 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 Merrithew
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding South Market Wharf, Ward Street and Peters Wharf by adding Section 235
immediately after Section 234 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."
11.2 Crowdsource Funding for Municipal Infrastructure Projects (Councillor
Norton)
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council refer for consideration to
the City Manager the concept of Crowdsource funding for supporting community
projects, while using iFundWaterloo.ca as a template for a City of Saint John design.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Bi- Weekly Council Meetings (Councillor Strowbridge)
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
Strowbridge regarding bi- weekly Council meetings, be tabled.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Fullerton,
Lowe, MacKenzie, Merrithew, Reardon and Strowbridge voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Strowbridge
Seconded by Councillor Lowe
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the
Common Clerk, along with the City Manager, to reschedule Council meetings to
biweekly.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Rinehart
and Councillors Farren, McAlary and Norton voting nay.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
report back on the possibility of providing up to a 30 minute recess between meetings if
there is a requirement of Council to reconvene in Committee of the Whole subsequent to
the regular session meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Fullerton,
Lowe, MacKenzie, Merrithew, Reardon and Strowbridge voting nay.
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(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Chipman Hill Pedway Curtain Wall Replacement - Recommendation for
Award of Tender
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -213: Chipman Hill Pedway Curtain Wall
Replacement - Recommendation for Award of Tender.
1) Common Council award Bid No. 2013- 082801T: Curtain Wall Replacement - Chipman
Hill Pedway to the low bidder, Atlantic Windoor Ltd., for the contract price of $221,000
plus HST, which includes the replacement of the curtain wall and soffit systems;
2) Common Council approve a construction contingency allowance of $22,000, which is
to be expended only if required to address unforeseen conditions during the construction
at the approval of the Manager of Facility Management;
3) Common Council approve an additional $50,577.65 in the 2013 capital budget to
cover the additional costs over and above the previously approved $200,000 associated
with the contract amount (factoring in HST and HST rebates) plus the contingency
allowance ($228,577.65 plus $22,000 less $200,000); and
4) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Farren re- entered the meeting)
12.2 C.E. Nicolle Community Centre Revitalization - Recommendation for Award
of Construction Contract Phase 2
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -214: C.E. Nicolle Community Centre
Revitalization - Recommendation for Award of Construction Contract Phase 2:
1) Common Council award Bid No. 2012- 081202T: C.E Nicolle Community Centre
Revitalization - Phase 2 (Interior Renovations) to the low bidder, John Flood & Sons Ltd.,
for the bid price of $1,172,709.00 plus HST;
2) Common Council approve a construction contingency allowance of $80,000 for C.E
Nicolle Community Centre Revitalization - Phase 2 (Interior Renovations), which is to be
expended only if required to address unforeseen conditions during the construction at
the approval of the Manager of Facility Management; and
3) The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Members Comments on Council Agenda
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report Members Comments on Council Agenda, Common
Council direct staff to amend "A By -Law Respecting the Procedures of the Common
Council of the City of Saint John" to clarify the purpose and intent of members comments
section and to establish a speaking time limit of two minutes per Council member.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
voting nay.
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12.4 2014 Budget Preparation
Mr. Woods noted that the submitted report formally initiates the 2014 budget process
and suggested that a separate in- camera session be scheduled to consider various
collective bargaining issues related to the expiration of three collective agreements
during 2014 ( Local 18 - June 30, Local 486 — Dec 31, Local 771 - Dec 31). He
recommended that Council hear from the Police Commission as it will be affected by up-
coming collective bargaining.
Council suggested that all departments be directed to submit written budgets including
staff input for efficiencies and that Destination Marketing Organization and Saint John
Transit Commission be requested to present to Council.
(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Police Force - August 2013 Financial Results
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that the Saint John Police Force
August 2013 Financial Results be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 Waiving of the Conditions of Sale of former Freedom and Vimy Courts to
Vimy Estates Inc. for Development of Senior Apartment Complex
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -220 Waiving of the Conditions of Sale of
former Freedom and Vimy Courts to Vimy Estates Inc. for Development of Senior
Apartment Complex the City of Saint John waive the pre- condition set out in article 5.1 of
the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and proceed to complete the land conveyance to
Vimy Estates Inc. pursuant to the Agreement or Purchase and Sale.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.2 Freedom of the City (Mayor Norton)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee
of the Whole, having met on June 17, 2013, Common Council confer the honour of
Freedom of the City to Dr. Richard Currie in recognition of his significant contribution to
the City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.3 Priorities Update (Mayor Norton)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the City
Manager to arrange for the scheduling of a facilitated Priority Update Session to:
1) Review and update Council's priorities;
2) Assess actions that need to be taken to ensure achievement of remaining stated
priorities; and
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Further, that such Priority Update Session be held prior to approving the 2014 budget.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Committee of the Whole
18. Adjournment
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
October 7, 2013 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 7 OCTOBRE 2013 A 18 H
Sont presents :
Mel Norton, maire
la mairesse suppleante Rinehart et les conseillers Farren, Lowe,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton, Strowbridge et les conseilleres
Fullerton, McAlary et Reardon
- et -
P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; W. Edwards,
commissaire aux services de transport et d'environnement;
A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjointe aux services axes sur la
croissance et le developpement communautaire; J. Hamilton,
commissaire aux services axes sur la croissance et le
developpement communautaire; N. Jacobsen, commissaire aux
services strategiques; sergent S. Osborne, sergent d'armes;
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
Le maire Norton ouvre la seance et le pasteur R. Ingalls, de I'eglise Trinity, recite la
priere d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 23 septembre 2013
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 23 septembre 2013 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 16.1 Renonciation des conditions de vente des
anciennes cours Freedom et Vimy a Vimy Estates Inc. pour I'amenagement d'un
immeuble d'habitations pour personnes agees; 16.2 Comite plenier : Droit de cite;
16.3 Mise a jour des priorites (maire Norton); et 16.4 Proclamation : Semaine de
prevention des incendies.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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 -215: Modification des conditions de servitude du 170, rue Prince William aux
fins d'utilite publique — Ecole secondaire Saint John High School, la resolution adoptee
par le conseil communal le 10 decembre 2012 relativement a I'acquisition d'une
servitude a des fins d'utilite publique, au 170, rue Prince William (egalement appelee
Ecole secondaire Saint John High School), soit modifiee par I'ajout de la formulation « et
que I'indemnisation, s'elevant a 1 770 $ (TVH en sus le cas echeant), pour la servitude
susmentionnee soit versee a la Province du Nouveau - Brunswick » immediatement apres
N I D 6098 v.
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5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -216: Convention de consentement relative a 1'empietement propose de la
societe Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline a la ligne d'embranchement tridirectionnelle de
la societe Irving Pulp and Tissue, situe rue Mill du comte de Saint John de la province du
Nouveau - Brunswick, The City of Saint John conclue la convention de consentement
avec Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership, par 1'entremise de son
associee commanditee, Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. /Maritimes
and Northeast Pipeline, soumise avec le rapport M/C 2013 -216, et que le maire et le
greffier communal soient autorises a signer Iadite convention.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -211 : Bail no 222 (Lower Cove Loop) — Administration portuaire de Saint John,
The City of Saint John reconduise le bail no 222 avec I'Administration portuaire de
Saint John pour une duree supplementaire de deux (2) ans, soit du 1 of janvier 2013 au
31 decembre 2014, que le Ioyer annuel se chiffre a 325 $, TVH en sus (le cas echeant),
et que le maire et la greffier communal soient autorises a signer la reconduction de bail.
5.4 Que le rapport intitule Resume des reunions du conseil d'administration et du
comite permanent de la Federation canadienne des municipalites soit accepte a titre
informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -212: Demolition du centre communautaire du chemin Loch Lomond —
Recommandation visant I'attribution du contrat decoulant de la demande de prix, le
contrat decoulant de la demande de prix no 2013- 083006Q : Demolition du centre
communautaire du chemin Loch Lomond — Recommandation visant I'attribution du
contrat decoulant de demande de propositions de prix, soit accorde au soumissionnaire
le moins - disant, a savoir JA Excavation, au prix offert de 15 000 $, TVH en sus, ce qui
ne comprend pas la demolition du materiel du terrain de jeu et des elements du site
decrits dans la demande de prix.
5.6 Que la demande soumise par Uptown Saint John a faire une presentation devant
le conseil soit transmise au greffier communal pour qu'il fixe une date.
5.7 Que la lettre de Bob Warr relative a la reconnaissance de la famille Irving soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
5.8 Que la lettre de Paul Ram relative au comite consultatif sur les taxis soit
transmise au Comite des candidatures.
5.9 Que la lettre de Horst Sauerteig visant le Comite consultatif de I'Organisme de
gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Prolongation du delai d'installation de la sculpture 225 (Shards of Time), le conseil
communal charge le directeur general et le greffier communal de signer 1'entente de
prolongation soumise.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
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. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Mois de la vision oculaire chez les enfants — Octobre 2013
Le maire declare que le mois d'octobre 2013 est le mois de la vision oculaire chez les
enfants dans The City of Saint John.
16.4 Semaine de prevention des incendies — Du 6 au 12 octobre 2013
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Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que le point 16.4 Semaine de prevention
des incendies — Du 6 au 12 octobre 2013 soit avance dans l'ordre du jour.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la semaine du 6 au 12 octobre 2013 est la semaine de prevention
des incendies dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture — Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de
vente au detail dans The City of Saint John
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete relatif a la
fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John
permettant aux etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John de fixer
Ieurs propres heures d'ouverture au cours du jour de repos hebdomadaire, fasse l'objet
d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans
The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete relatif a la
fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John
permettant aux etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John de fixer
Ieurs propres heures d'ouverture au cours du jour de repos hebdomadaire, 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 1'arrete intitule «Arrete relatif a la fermeture des
etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>.
10.2 Presentation publique sur le projet de modification du plan municipal relatif
au 1006, chemin Latimore Lake
Une presentation publique a lieu relativement a la modification proposee du plan
d'amenagement municipal visant a faire passer la designation, a ('Annexe A du plan
d'amenagement, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de
89 hectares, situee au 1006, chemin Latimore Lake, inscrite sous le NID 0043367, de
zone de ressources rurale et de zone de parc et zone naturelle a zone stable; et a faire
passer la designation, a ('Annexe B, de la meme parcelle de terrain de ressources
rurales et de zone de parc et zone naturelle a zone residentielle rurale afin de permettre
un Iotissement residentiel rural, a la demande de Douglas Cyr et de Kimberly Wilson.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Commandite de Saint John Midget Vito's (mairesse suppleante Rinehart)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que la demande de commandite
presentee par Saint John Midget Vito's soit transmise au directeur general pour qu'il
1'etudie.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Audiences publiques a 18 h 30
9.1 Projet de modification de I'arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage des
trongons suivants : le quai South Market, la rue Ward et le quai Peters
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — le quai
South Market, la rue Ward et le quai Peters, par I'ajout de I'article 235 a la suite de
I'article 234, et qu'aucune opposition n'a ete revue.
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 venir exprimer son appui a la modification et M. Rick Turner,
de Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc., prend la parole au nom du demandeur.
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 le quai South Market, la rue Ward et le quai Peters par I'ajout de I'article 235
a la suite de I'article 234, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'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 Merrithew
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
concernant le quai South Market, la rue Ward et le quai Peters, par I'ajout de I'article 235
a la suite de I'article 234, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'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 >>.
11.2 Financement collaboratif pour les projets d'infrastructures municipales
(conseiller Norton)
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil transmette au directeur
general, aux fins d'etude, le concept de financement collaboratif pour les projets
communautaires tout en utilisant le site Web iFundWaterloo.ca comme modele de
conception pour la Ville de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Seances bimensuelles du conseil (conseiller Strowbridge)
Proposition du conseiller Norton
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la presentation du conseiller
Strowbridge concernant les seances bimensuelles du conseil soit reportee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Lowe,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton et les conseilleres Fullerton et Reardon votent contre la
proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Strowbridge
Appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
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RESOLU que le conseil communal charge le
greffier communal, ainsi que le directeur general, de reprogrammer les reunions du
conseil pour qu'elles aient lieu tous les quinze jours
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La mairesse suppleante
Chase ainsi que les conseillers Farren et Norton et la conseillere McAlary votent contre
la proposition.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de
faire un compte rendu sur la possibilite d'instaurer une suspension de 30 minutes entre
deux reunions si le conseil decide de se former en comite plenier a la suite d'une seance
ordinaire.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Lowe,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton et les conseilleres Fullerton et Reardon votent contre la
proposition.
(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Remplacement du mur - rideau de la passerelle de Chipman Hill —
Recommandation pour I'adjudication du contrat
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -213: Remplacement du mur - rideau de
la passerelle de Chipman Hill — Recommandation pour I'adjudication du contrat:
1) le conseil communal attribue le contrat no 2013-082801T: Remplacement du mur -
rideau de la passerelle de Chipman Hill au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, a savoir
Atlantic Windoor Ltd., au prix offert de 221 000 $, TVH en sus, ce qui comprend le
remplacement du mur - rideau et les systemes de soffite;
2) le conseil communal approuve des fonds pour eventualites aux fins de travaux de
construction de 22 000 $, lesquels ne seront depenses que pour faire face aux situations
imprevues durant la construction si le gestionnaire, Gestion des installations, en decide
ainsi;
3) le conseil communal approuve une somme supplementaire de 50 577,65 $ a meme le
budget d'immobilisations de 2013 pour couvrir les couts supplementaires au -dela des
200 000 $ precedemment approuves qui sont associes au montant contractuel (en
tenant compte de la TVH et du remboursement de la TVH) plus les fonds pour
eventualites (228 577,65 $ plus 22 000 $ moins 200 000 $);
4) le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Farren reintegre la seance.)
12.2 Revitalisation du Centre communautaire C.E. Nicolle — Recommandation
pour I'adjudication du contrat de construction de la phase 2
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -214 : Revitalisation du Centre
communautaire C.E. Nicolle — Recommandation pour I'adjudication du contrat de
construction de la phase 2:
1) le conseil communal attribue le contrat no 2012-081202T: Revitalisation du Centre
communautaire C.E. Nicolle — Phase 2 (renovations interieures) au soumissionnaire le
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
OCTOBER 7, 2013/LE 7 OCTOBRE 2013
moins - disant, a savoir John Flood & Sons Ltd., au prix offert de 1 172 709 $, TVH en
sus;
2) le conseil communal approuve des fonds pour eventualites aux fins de travaux de
construction de 80 000 $ pour la phase 2 (renovations interieures) du projet de
revitalisation du Centre communautaire C.E. Nicolle, lesquels ne seront depenses que
pour faire face aux situations imprevues durant la construction si I'administrateur de la
gestion des installations, en decide ainsi;
3) le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Commentaires presentes par les membres sur I'ordre du jour du conseil
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule Commentaires presentes par les membres sur
Fordre du jourdu conseil, le conseil communal charge le personnel de modifier 1'arrete
intitule « Arrete concernant le reglement interieur du conseil communal de The City of
Saint John » pour clarifier la section relative a l'objet et a l'intention des commentaires
presentes par les membres et pour limiter le temps de parole de chaque conseiller a
deux minutes.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote
contre la proposition.
12.4 Preparation du budget de 2014
M. Woods fait remarquer que le rapport soumis lance off iciellement le processus
budgetaire de 2014 et suggere qu'une seance a huis clos distincte soit programmee
pour examiner les divers enjeux de negociation collective lies a 1'expiration de trois
ententes collectives en 2014 (avec la section locale 18 le 30 juin, la section locale 486 le
31 decembre et la section locale 771 le 31 decembre). II recommande que le conseil
permette au Bureau des commissaires de police de se presenter devant lui etant donne
qu'il sera concerne par la prochaine negociation collective.
Le conseil suggere que tous les services soient charges de soumettre des budgets par
ecrit, accompagnes des commentaires du personnel aux fins d'efficience, et que l'on
demande a I'Organisation de marketing de destinations et a la Commission des
transports de Saint John de faire une presentation devant le conseil.
(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Service de police de Saint John : Bilan financier du mois d'aout 2013
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Service de police
de Saint John : Bilan financier du mois d'aout 2013 soit accepte a titre informatif.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Renonciation des conditions de vente des anciennes cours Freedom et
Vimy a Vimy Estates Inc. pour I'amenagement d'un immeuble d'habitations
pour personnes agees
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
OCTOBER 7, 2013/LE 7 OCTOBRE 2013
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -220 : Renonciation des conditions de
vente des anciennes cours Freedom et Vimy a Vimy Estates Inc. pour I'amenagement
d'un immeuble d'habitations pour personnes agees, The City of Saint John renonce aux
conditions prealables enoncees a I'article 5.1 de la convention d'achat -vente et aille de
I'avant avec le transfert des terres au profit de Vimy Estates Inc. conformement a la
convention d'achat - vente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.2 Droit de cite (maire Norton)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 17 juin 2013, le conseil communal rende hommage au Dr
Richard Currie pour son importante contribution a la Ville de Saint John, en lui accordant
le droit de cite.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16.3 Mise a jour des priorites (maire Norton)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que le conseil communal charge le
directeur general de prendre les dispositions necessaires pour que la date d'une seance,
avec animateur, de mise a jour des priorites soit fixee aux fins suivantes :
1) examiner et mettre a jour les priorites du conseil;
2) evaluer les actions qui doivent titre prises pour assurer la realisation des autres
priorites indiquees.
II est en outre resolu que cette seance ait lieu avant que le budget de 2014 ne soit
approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Comite plenier
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du
7 octobre 2013 soit levee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 40.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/ greffier communal