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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — OCTOBER 15, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe,
MacKenzie, McAlary, Norton, and Strowbridge
-and -
W. Edwards, Commissioner of Transportation and Environment
Services / Acting City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G.
Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; N.
Jacobsen, Commissioner of Strategic Services; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development; J.
Hamilton, Commissioner Growth and Community Development;
K. Clifford, Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Common Clerk; P. Anglin, Acting
Deputy Common Clerk.
Regrets: Councillors Merrithew and Reardon
Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Reverend Chris McMullin of the Church of
the Good Shepherd offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approval of Minutes September 30, 2013
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 30, 2013, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items: 16.1 M &C 2013 -226: Contract 2013 -21 North End
900 mm Diameter Water Transmission Main Chamber Rehab; 16.2 M &C 2013 -227:
Saint John Skating Club — Mini Battle of the Blades; 16.3 YM -YWCA Request for In -Kind
Support; 16.4 M &C 2013 -228: Request to Extend Closing of Sale of former Freedom
and Vimy Courts to Vimy Estates Inc.; and 17.1 Committee of the Whole: Financial
Agreement for a Collaborative Project between PPP Canada Inc. and the City of Saint
John — Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Deputy Mayor Rinehart declared a conflict of interest with item 16.3 YM -YWCA Request
for In -Kind Support.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
224: Proposed Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law Amendment 100 Watson Street, St.
George's — St. Jude's Church, Common Council schedule a public hearing date of
Monday, December 9th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to consider an
amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, which would
remove the church building at 100 Watson Street from the King Street West
Conservation Area, and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard.
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5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
225: Proposed Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law Amendment 183 Duke Street West,
St. George's Rectory, Common Council schedule a public hearing date of Monday,
December 9th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to consider an amendment to
the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, which would remove the Rectory
building at 183 Duke Street West from the King Street West Conservation Area, and that
the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
221 Potential Sale of Portion of City Owned Property Adjoining Civic 359 Eldersley
Avenue, the City of Saint John convey to Lisa Alice MacLellan for the sum of $951.00
plus HST (if applicable), its interest in a 170 square metre (1,830 square foot) parcel of
land, being a portion of PID Number 55189708, also identified as Parcel "A" on the plan
attached to M & C #2013 -221, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the Offer
of Purchase and Sale attached to M & C #2013 -221.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013-
210 Easement Acquisition for Municipal Sanitary Sewer Line Civic 236 Bridge Street:
1. The City of Saint John acquire an Easement for Municipal Services in and through the
land at civic #236 Bridge Street, as per the submitted Offer of Purchase and Sale, and
as illustrated on the submitted Easement Sketch, titled "Proposed Easement 236 Bridge
Street "; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign any document(s) necessary to finalize
this transaction.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager provide a
recommendation regarding the fee structure for applications to remove buildings in
Heritage areas given that there is a significant cost to the City of Saint John for these
applications.
(Mayor Norton withdrew from the meeting due to a conflict of interest)
(Deputy Mayor Rinehart assumed the chair)
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor McAlary
voting nay.
(Mayor Norton re- entered the meeting and assumed the chair)
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations /Presentations
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Municipal Plan Amendment: 59 -119 Commerce Dr., 1 -15
Consumers Dr.. 130 -160 Mark Dr.
(Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Norton
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RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 106 -5, A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law" amending Schedule A
— City Structure, by redesignating seven parcels of land having a total area of
approximately 4.5 hectares, located at 59 -119 Commerce Drive, 1 -15 Consumers Drive
and 130 -160 Mark Drive, also identified as being PID Numbers 55149777, 55151336,
55151310, 00437772, 00000004, 55200448 and 55200430, from Stable Area to
Regional Retail Centre classification; and amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by
redesignating the same parcels of land from Stable Residential to Regional Retail Centre
classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106 -5 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan
By- Law ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 106 -5, A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law" amending Schedule A
— City Structure, by redesignating seven parcels of land having a total area of
approximately 4.5 hectares, located at 59 -119 Commerce Drive, 1 -15 Consumers Drive
and 130 -160 Mark Drive, also identified as being PID Numbers 55149777, 55151336,
55151310, 00437772, 00000004, 55200448 and 55200430, from Stable Area to
Regional Retail Centre classification; and amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by
redesignating the same parcels of land from Stable Residential to Regional Retail Centre
classification, 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. 106 -5 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law ".
(Councillor Farren re- entered the meeting)
10.2 Third Reading Zoning ByLaw Amendment: 1666 Hickey Road
10.2.1 Section 39 Conditions - 1666 Hickey Road
10.2.2 Section 39 Amendment - 1666 Hickey Road
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -219, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel
of land having an area of approximately 2693 square metres, located at 1666 Hickey
Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55198402, from "R -2" One and
Two Family Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -219, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 2693 square metres, located at 1666 Hickey Road,
also identified as that portion of PID Number 55198402 constituting proposed Lot 13 -2,
with a group care facility be subject to the following conditions:
a) The use of proposed Lot 13 -2 is restricted to a special care residence with a
maximum capacity of 20 beds;
b) There shall be no driveway or other vehicular access to the site onto Heather
Way;
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c) The developer must remove existing concrete curb and sidewalk and replace
them with new concrete dropped curb and sidewalk to provide access to the
proposed lot, subject to the City's Chief Engineer or his designate;
d) The developer must pave all parking areas, loading areas, manoeuvring areas
and driveways with asphalt and enclose them with continuous cast -in -place
concrete curbs where necessary to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate
proper drainage;
e) The developer must provide adequate site drainage facilities in accordance with
a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval
of the Chief City Engineer or his designate;
f) The developer must provide all utilities underground from the existing overhead
facilities;
g) The site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan
and building elevation plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings,
parking areas, driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, exterior building
materials and finishes, landscaped areas, including location and types of planting
materials and other site features;
h) The approved plans mentioned in conditions (e) and (g) above must be attached
to the application for building permit for the development;
i) All site improvements shown on the approved site plan and drainage plan, except
for landscaping, must be completed prior to the occupancy of the facility; and the
landscaping must be completed within one year of building permit approval.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that Common Council amend the
Section 39 conditions imposed on the April 12, 2010 rezoning of a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 4050 square metres, located at 1666 Hickey Road, also identified
as PID Number 55198402 by deleting all existing conditions and replacing them with the
following:
a) The use of proposed Lot 13 -1 is restricted to a one — or two — family dwelling,
which may include the following secondary uses:
• subject to Section 810(3) of the Zoning By -law, a home occupation;
• a kindergarten, nursery or day care centre for not more than six children;
• subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Planning
Advisory Committee, a kindergarten, nursery or day care centre for more
than six children;
b) There shall be no driveway or other vehicular access to the site onto Heather
Way.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -219, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ",
amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel
of land having an area of approximately 2693 square metres, located at 1666 Hickey
Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55198402, from "R -2" One and
Two Family Residential to "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional, 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 -219, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ".
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10.3 Third Reading Stop Up and Close: South Market Wharf, Ward Street and
Peters Wharf
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
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 ", regarding South Market Wharf, Ward Street and
Peters Wharf, 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 Strowbridge
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 ", regarding South Market Wharf, Ward Street and
Peters Wharf, 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
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 M &C 2013 -222 - Public Release of the Draft Zoning Bylaw
Ms. Hamilton noted that the proposed new zoning bylaw transforms a thirty year old
bylaw into a modern new development framework that will align and support delivery of
PlanSJ. She advised that this is an important step towards improving the development
process identified as a priority in their service area. Ms. Hamilton noted that the
collaborative effort has yielded a progressive framework that will raise the bar on
community standards for development while ensuring the clarity and predictability
industry needs to make investments in the areas that are targeted in PlanSJ.
Referring to the submitted report, Ms. Stacey Forfar and Mr. Mark O'Hearn provided
highlights of the bylaw and responded to questions from Council.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -222 - Public Release of the Draft Zoning
Bylaw, this report be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Industrial Parks Letters Patent and By -Law Review
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that Common Council refer the letter
from Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. regarding revisions to its Letter's Patent, By -Laws
and supporting policies to the City Manager and City Solicitor for a report and
recommendation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 Contract No. 2013 -21: - North End 900 mm Diameter Water Transmission
Main Chamber Rehabilitation - Forest Street to Reversing Falls Area
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -226 Contract No. 2013 -21: - North End 900
mm Diameter Water Transmission Main Chamber Rehabilitation - Forest Street to
Reversing Falls Area, the contract be awarded to the low Tenderer, Terraex Inc. at the
tendered price of $167,635.50 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated
quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16.2 Saint John Skating Club - Mini Battle of the Blades
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -227 Saint John Skating Club - Mini Battle of
the Blades, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted contract
to allow Insight Productions to film the Saint John Skate Club at the Peter Murray Arena
on Saturday, October 19th, 2013.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Deputy Mayor Rinehart withdrew from the meeting)
16.3 YM -YWCA — Request for In -Kind Support
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from the YMCA -YWCA
of Greater Saint John regarding a request for an in -kind contribution, be referred to the
City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Deputy Mayor Rinehart re- entered the meeting)
16.4 Request to Extend Closing of Sale of former Freedom and Vimy Courts to
Vimy Estates Inc.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2013 -228: Request to Extend Closing of Sale
of former Freedom and Vimy Courts to Vimy Estates Inc., the City of Saint John amend
the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Saint John and Vimy Estates
Inc. dated September 26, 2013 by changing the Closing Date from October 15, 2013 to
November 29, 2013, and all other terms and conditions of the Agreement of Purchase
and Sale remain unchanged.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Committee of the Whole
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17.1 Financial Agreement PPP Canada Inc. and The City of Saint John — Safe,
Clean Drinking Water Project
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on October 15, 2013 Common Council:
a) Approve the submitted text of the Financial Agreement for a Collaborative Project
between PPP Canada Inc. and The City of Saint John, in relation to the funding
support to enable the City of Saint John to assess the usefulness of a public -
private partnership model for the Safe Clean Drinking Water Program, the text of
which accompanies the City Manager's and Project Manager's correspondence
in this matter to Common Council, dated October 8, 2013; and,
b) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Financial
Agreement for a Collaborative Project.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Adjournment
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
October 15, 2013 be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 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 15 OCTOBRE 2013 A 18 H
Sont presents :
Mel Norton, maire
la mairesse suppleante Rinehart et les conseillers Farren, Lowe,
MacKenzie, Norton, Strowbridge et les conseilleres Fullerton et
McAlary
- et -
W. Edwards, commissaire aux services de transport et
d'environnement /directeur general par interim; J. Nugent, avocat
municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; N.
Jacobsen, commissaire aux services strategiques; 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; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie; J. Taylor,
greffier communal; ainsi que P. Anglin, greffiere communale
adjointe par interim.
Sont absents : le conseiller Merrithew et la conseillere Reardon
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Norton. Le reverend Chris McMullin, pasteur de
I'eglise Church of the Good Shepherd, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Approbation du proces- verbal du 30 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 30 septembre 2013 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte moyennant I'ajout des points suivants : 16.1 M/C 2013 -226 : Contrat
no 2013 -21 : Remise en etat d'une conduite d'eau principale de 900 mm de diametre du
quartier North End; 16.2 M/C 2013 -227 : Serie televisee « Mini Battle of the Blades » du
Saint John Skating Club; 16.3 Demande de services en nature du YM -YWCA;
16.4 M/C 2013 -228 : Demande de prolongation de la date de cloture de la vente de deux
parcelles de terrain (anciennement les cours Freedom et Vimy) a Vimy Estates Inc.; et
17.1 Comite plenier : Entente de financement d'un projet de collaboration entre
PPP Canada Inc. et The City of Saint John dans le cadre du Programme sur la salubrite
et proprete de I'eau potable.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
La mairesse suppleante Rinehart declare un conflit d'interets avec le point
16.3 Demande de services en nature du YM -YWCA.
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 -224 : Projet de modification de 1'arrete relatif aux secteurs sauvegardes du
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patrimoine, visant les eglises St. George et St. Jude, au 100, rue Watson, le conseil
communal fixe la date d'une audience publique au lundi 9 decembre 2013 a 18 h 30,
dans la salle du conseil, pour examiner une modification proposee a I'arrete relatif aux
secteurs sauvegardes du patrimoine, Iaquelle aurait pour consequence de retirer 1'eglise
situee au 100, rue Watson, du secteur sauvegarde du patrimoine de la rue King Ouest,
et que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -225: Projet de modification de 1'arrete relatif aux secteurs sauvegardes du
patrimoine visant le presbytere St. George situe au 183, rue Duke Ouest, le conseil
communal fixe la date d'une audience publique au Iundi 9 decembre 2013 a 18 h 30,
dans la salle du conseil, pour examiner une modification proposee a I'arrete relatif aux
secteurs sauvegardes du patrimoine, Iaquelle aurait pour consequence de retirer le
presbytere situe au 183, rue Duke Ouest, du secteur sauvegarde du patrimoine de la rue
King Ouest, et que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -221 : Vente potentielle dune pantie dune propriete appartenant 6 la Ville
attenante au 359, avenue Eldersley, The City of Saint John cede a Lisa Alice MacLellan,
pour la somme de 951 $, TVH en sus (le cas echeant), son interet dans la parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie de 170 metres carres (1 830 pieds carres), portant le NID
55189708, egalement appelee parcelle « A » sur le plan joint au rapport M/C 2013 -221,
sous reserve des conditions enoncees dans l'offre d'achat -vente jointe au rapport
M/C 2013 -221.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2013 -210: Acquisition dune servitude relative au reseau municipal d'egout pluvial
visant le 236, rue Bridge:
1. The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux
associee a la parcelle de terrain situee au 236, rue Bridge, conformement a la
convention d'achat -vente soumise, et telle qu'elle est indiquee sur le plan de servitude
soumis intitule « Servitude proposee visant le 236, rue Bridge >>;
2. le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer tous les documents
necessaires pour conclure ladite transaction.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general fournisse une
recommandation concernant la structure des frais pour les demandes de retrait de
batiments des secteurs sauvegardes du patrimoine etant donne qu'elles representent un
cout considerable pour la Ville de Saint John.
(Le maire Norton quitte la seance en raison d'un conflit d'interets).
(La mairesse suppleante Rinehart assume la presidence.)
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere McAlary vote
contre la proposition.
(Le maire Norton reintegre la seance et en assume la presidence.)
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Audiences publiques
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10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification du plan d'amenagement visant les 59-
119, promenade Commerce, les 1 -15, promenade Consumers et les 130-
160, promenade Mark
(Le conseiller Farren quitte la seance.)
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 106 -5
modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal » qui modifie I'annexe A — Structure de la
municipalite, afin de faire passer la designation de sept parcelles de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 4,5 hectares, situees aux 59 -119, promenade Commerce,
aux 1 -15, promenade Consumers et aux 130 -160, promenade Mark, et inscrites sous les
N I D 55149777, 55151336, 55151310, 00437772, 00000004, 55200448 et 55200430, de
zone stable a centre regional de commerce de detail; et qui modifie I'annexe B —
Utilisation future des sols, en vue de faire passer la designation de ces memes parcelles
de terrain de zone residentielle stable a centre regional de commerce de detail, fasse
('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 106 -5 modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal » est Iu
integralement.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 106 -5
modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal » qui modifie I'annexe A — Structure de la
municipalite, afin de faire passer la designation de sept parcelles de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 4,5 hectares, situees aux 59 -119, promenade Commerce,
aux 1 -15, promenade Consumers et aux 130 -160, promenade Mark, et inscrites sous les
N I D 55149777, 55151336, 55151310, 00437772, 00000004, 55200448 et 55200430, de
zone stable a centre regional de commerce de detail; et qui modifie I'annexe B —
Utilisation future des sols, en vue de faire passer la designation de ces memes parcelles
de terrain de zone residentielle stable a centre regional de commerce de detail, 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. 106 -5 modifiant I'Arrete
relatif au plan municipal >>.
(Le conseiller Farren reintegre la seance.)
10.2 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
1666, chemin Hickey
10.2.1 Conditions imposees par I'article 39 relativement au 1666, chemin Hickey
10.2.2 Modification en vertu de I'article 39 relativement au 1666, chemin Hickey
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110-
219 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan
de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 693 metres carres situee au 1666, chemin Hickey et
faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 55198402, afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone
de quartier a vocation collective « IL -1 >>, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P. 110 -219 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
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OCTOBER 15, 2013/LE 15 OCTOBRE 2013
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39
de la Loi surl'urbanisme, le projet d'amenagement d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 2 693 metres carres situee au 1666, chemin Hickey et faisant partie
du terrain portant le NID 55198402 qui constitue le lot 13 -2 propose, en vue d'y installer
un etablissement de soins en groupe soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
j) ('usage du lot 13 -2 propose doit se limiter a un foyer de soins speciaux
comprenant 20 lits au maximum;
k) it ne doit y avoir aucune voie d'acces menant a la voie Heather Way depuis le
site et aucun vehicule ne doit pouvoir acceder a la voie Heather depuis le site;
1) le promoteur doit retirer la bordure en beton et le trottoir existant et les remplacer
par une nouvelle bordure basse en beton et un nouveau trottoir afin d'assurer
I'acces au lot propose, sous reserve de I'approbation de l'ingenieur municipal en
chef ou de son remplagant.
m) le promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de
chargement et de manoeuvre et toutes les voies d'acces et prevoir des bordures
de beton continues coulees sur place, au besoin, afin de proteger les espaces
paysagers et de faciliter le drainage;
n) le promoteur doit assurer des installations de drainage adequates conformement
a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par le promoteur et sujet a I'approbation
de l'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant;
o) le promoteur doit prevoir toutes les installations d'utilite publique souterraines
depuis les lignes aeriennes existantes;
p) 1'emplacement doit titre amenage conformement aux plans de situation et
d'elevation detailles, prepares par le promoteur et sujets a I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant 1'emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires
de stationnement, les voies d'acces, les aires de chargement, les enseignes,
1'eclairage exterieur, les materiaux exterieurs des batiments et la finition, les
espaces paysagers (y compris 1'emplacement et le genre de plantation), et les
autres caracteristiques de 1'emplacement;
q) les plans approuves mentionnes aux conditions e) et g) ci- dessus doivent
accompagner la demande de permis de construire relative au projet
d'amenagement;
r) toutes les ameliorations indiquees sur les plans de situation et de drainage, sauf
I'amenagement paysager, doivent titre terminees avant ('occupation de
1'emplacement, et I'amenagement paysager doit titre complete dans un delai d'un
an a compter de la date d'approbation du permis de construire.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que le conseil communal modifie les
conditions imposees par I'article 39 le 12 avril 2010 relativement au rezonage de la
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 4 050 metres carres situee au
1666, chemin Hickey, et portant le NID 55198402, en supprimant toutes les conditions
existantes et en les remplagant par ce qui suit:
c) L'utilisation du lot 13 -1 propose est limitee a une habitation unifamiliale ou
bifamiliale pouvant comprendre les usages secondaires suivants :
• sous reserve du paragraphe 810(3) de I'Arrete de zonage, une activite
professionnelle a domicile;
• une maternelle, une pouponniere ou une garderie accueillant six enfants
au maximum;
• sous reserve des conditions pouvant titre imposees par le Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme, une maternelle, une pouponniere ou une garderie
accueillant six enfants au maximum;
c) it ne doit y avoir aucune voie d'acces menant a la voie Heather Way depuis le
site et aucun vehicule ne doit pouvoir acceder a la voie Heather depuis le site.
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OCTOBER 15, 2013/LE 15 OCTOBRE 2013
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110-
219 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan
de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 693 metres carres situee au 1666, chemin Hickey et
faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 55198402, afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone
de quartier a vocation collective « IL -1 >>, fasse l'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit
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 no C. P. 110 -219 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
10.3 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete visant a fermer et a
barrer les trongons suivants : le quai South Market, la rue Ward et le
quai Peters
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que 1'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 au quai South Market, a la rue Ward et au quai
Peters, 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 Strowbridge
RESOLU que 1'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 au quai South Market, a la rue Ward et au quai
Peters, 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 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete
sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 M/C 2013 -222 — Diffusion au public de I'Arrete de zonage provisoire
Mme Hamilton fait remarquer que le nouvel Arrete de zonage propose transforme un
arrete etabli depuis trente ans en un nouveau cadre d'amenagement qui harmonisera et
soutiendra la mise en ceuvre du PlanSJ. Elle signale qu'il s'agit la d'une etape
importante dans I'amelioration du processus d'amenagement qui a ete defini comme une
priorite au sein de la zone de service. Mme Hamilton fait remarquer que les efforts
collaboratifs deployes ont permis d'aboutir a un cadre progressiste qui rehaussera les
normes communautaires en matiere d'amenagement tout en assurant la clarte et le
caractere previsible dont l'industrie a besoin pour investir dans les zones visees par le
PlanSJ.
Faisant reference au rapport produit, Mme Stacey Forfar et M. Mark O'Hearn presentent
les faits saillants de 1'arrete, puis repondent aux questions des membres du conseil.
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OCTOBER 15, 2013/LE 15 OCTOBRE 2013
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -222 : Diffusion au public de I'Arrete de
zonage provisoire, ledit rapport soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Examen des lettres patentes et des reglements de Saint John Industrial
Parks
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que le conseil communal transmette au
directeur general et a I'avocat municipal la lettre de Saint John Industrial Parks relative
aux modifications a ses lettres patentes, a ses reglements et politiques de soutien aux
fins d'etablissement d'un rapport et de recommandations.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Contrat no 2013 -21 : Remise en etat d'une conduite d'eau principale de
900 mm de diametre du quartier North End — de la rue Forest aux Chutes
reversibles
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 -226: Contrat no 2013 -21 : Remise en
etat dune conduite d'eau principale de 900 mm de diametre du quartier North End — de
la rue Forest aux Chutes reversibles, le contrat soit accorde au soumissionnaire le
moins - disant, Terraex Inc., au prix offert de 167 635,50 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a partir de
quantites estimatives, 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.
16.2 Serie televisee « Mini Battle of the Blades » du Saint John Skating Club
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -227: Serie televisee « Mini Battle of
the Blades)) du Saint John Skating Club, le maire et le greffier communal soient
autorises a signer le contrat soumis pour permettre a Insight Productions de filmer le
Saint John Skate Club a I'arena Peter Murray le samedi 19 octobre 2013.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(La mairesse suppleante Rinehart quitte la seance.)
16.3 Demande de services en nature du YM -YWCA
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre du YM -YWCA du Grand
Saint John au sujet de la demande de services en nature soit transmise au directeur
general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
OCTOBER 15, 2013/LE 15 OCTOBRE 2013
(Le maire suppleant Rinehart est de nouveau present a la seance.)
16.4 Demande de prolongation de la date de cloture de la vente de deux
parcelles de terrain (anciennement les cours Freedom et Vimy) a Vimy
Estates Inc.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le
directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2013 -228 : Demande de
prolongation de la date de cloture de la vente de deux parcelles de terrain
(anciennement les cours Freedom et Vimy) a Vimy Estates Inc., The City of Saint John
modifie la convention d'achat -vente conclue entre elle et Vimy Estates Inc. en date du
26 septembre 2013 en faisant passer la date de cloture du 15 octobre 2013 au
29 novembre 2013, toutes les autres dispositions de la convention d'achat -vente
demeurant inchangees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Entente de financement entre PPP Canada Inc. et The City of Saint John
dans le cadre du Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de I'eau potable
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier qui s'est reuni le 15 octobre 2013, le conseil communal :
a) approuve le texte soumis de 1'entente de financement d'un projet de collaboration
entre PPP Canada Inc. et The City of Saint John relativement au soutien
financier permettant a The City of Saint John d'evaluer I'utilite d'un modele de
partenariat public -prive pour le Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de I'eau
potable, Iequel texte accompagne la correspondance du directeur general et du
gestionnaire de projet adressee au conseil communal et datee du
8 octobre 2013;
d) autorise le maire et le greffier communal a signer 1'entente de financement d'un
projet collaboratif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du
15 octobre 2013 soit levee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 5.
maire
greffier communal