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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — MAY 12, 2014 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe,
MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and
Strowbridge
W Tw
J. Hamilton, Commissioner of Growth and Community Services /
Acting 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 Building Inspections; K.
Clifford, Fire Chief; J. Taylor, Common Clerk; K. Tibbits,
Administrative Assistant.
Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Reverend Roger Graham of Forest Hills
Baptist Church offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of April 28, 2014
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on April 28, 2014, 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 with
the addition of items 16.1 Demolition of the Structurally Unsound and Dangerous
Building at 167 -171 Prince William St, PI 11486; and 17.1 Committee of the Whole:
Lifeguard Contract with Maritime Daytripping, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the letter from The Originals: Saint John Festival of Art regarding street
closure request be received for information.
5.2 That the letter from Port Saint John regarding Green Marine Week be referred to
the Common Clerk's office to prepare the proclamation and schedule the flag raising.
5.3 That letter from Port Saint John regarding Port Days be received for information.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
61: Skate Park Land- Station Street:
1) The City of Saint John purchase from the Saint John Parking Commission the 469
square metre portion of PID # 55209746 illustrated as lot 14 -01 on the Subdivision Plan
number S004408H dated April 24, 2014 prepared by Hughes Surveys attached to M &C
2014 -61 for $1.00; and
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2) The City pay for all costs associated with the Subdivision plan that is required to
complete the transaction; and
3) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
57: General Specifications - Policy Revisions (Divisions 2 & 6) Common Council adopt
the submitted revisions to the current clauses of Division 2 (Instructions to Tenderers
and Tendering Procedures) and Division 6 (General Administration of Contract) of the
City of Saint John General Specifications.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
58: 2014 General Specifications Revisions be received for information.
5.7 That the letter from Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick regarding
memberships be referred to City Manager.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
65: Transfer of Land to Dykeman's Hardware Ltd. the City of Saint John provide a Quit
Claim Deed to Dykeman's Hardware Ltd. for $1.00; and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute the said Quit Claim Deed.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
55: Tender 2014- 084902T - Reinstatement of Utility Cuts - Concrete Work tender 2014 -
084902T: Reinstatement of Utility Cuts - Concrete Work, be awarded to the low bidder
meeting all tender requirements, Midi Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of
$108,300.00 plus HST as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further, that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Response to
Hardman Group Request Common Council request the City Manager to respond to the
Hardman Group's request and indicate the City's interest to maintain the existing level of
financial support towards promotional events as proscribed by the Market Square
Complex Head Lease.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Community
Clean -Up Trailer Common Council approve the use of $20,000 from the settlement
between the City of Saint John and the Saint John Airport for the purchase of a
community clean -up trailer.
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
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Transportation and Environment Services: Sustainable Service Review
Presentation
Mr. Edwards, Mr. Rice and Mr. Hugenholtz presented a report on the Sustainable
Service Review — Transportation and Environment Services to Council. Mr. Edwards
commented that they will be focusing on five specific areas, to include:
• a discussion on surface maintenance;
• pedestrian and traffic management;
• sport and recreation facilities;
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• parks and City landscapes; and
• opportunities that may result in efficiencies of service and cost savings for the
City.
On motion of Councillor MacKenzie
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the report entitled, Sustainable
Service Review - Transportation and Environment Services be referred to the City
Manager as input into the 2015 budget process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 P.M.
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading of Zoning By -Law 368 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -226 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 284 square metres, located to the rear of 368
Rothesay Avenue, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55183875, from "P"
Park to 1 -1" Light Industrial, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -226 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 Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -226 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 284 square metres, located to the rear of 368
Rothesay Avenue, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55183875, from "P"
Park to 1 -1" Light Industrial, 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 -226 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2 Third Reading of Zoning By -Law 3636 Westfield Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -227 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 8050 square metres, located at 3636 Westfield
Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55063614, from 1 -1" Light
Industrial to "B -2" General Business, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -227 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
That, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act, the development and use of the parcel of land with an area of
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approximately 8,050 square metres, located at 3636 Westfield Road, also identified as
being a portion of PID Number 55063614, for business offices be subject to the following
conditions:
a) That the use of the property be restricted to a business office;
b) That all parking areas and driveways be paved with asphalt;
c) That all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings and vehicular areas
must be landscaped;
d) The stormwater drainage for the site must be developed and maintained in
accordance with a detailed stormwater drainage plan and design brief approved
by the Chief City Engineer or his designate;
e) 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 of planting materials
and other site features;
f) The approved plans mentioned in condition (d) and (e) above must be attached
to the application for building permit for the development; and,
g) All work shown on the site plan and drainage plan must be completed by the
proponent within one year of the building permit being issued.
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 -227 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 8050 square metres, located at 3636 Westfield
Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55063614, from 1 -1" Light
Industrial to "B -2" General Business, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -227 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.3 Public Presentation - Amendments Related to the Proposed Adoption of
New Zoning By -Law
A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan to incorporate changes to the policies and schedules of the Municipal
Plan that are required to ensure clear alignment between the Plan and the City's
proposed new Zoning By -Law.
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Demolition of the Vacant, Unoccupied, Dilapidated and Dangerous
Buildings at 55 Simpson Drive
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -62: Demolition of the Vacant, Unoccupied,
Dilapidated and Dangerous Buildings at 55 Simpson Drive 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 buildings at 55 Simpson Drive (PID #301242), in
accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital Adjustments
Responding to a question, Mr. Edwards confirmed that the work contemplated in the
submitted report is related to the Gas Tax Fund and indicated that the City cannot
redirect money from the Gas Tax Fund to pay an over expenditure in another area.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that section 12.4 of Council's
Procedural Bylaw respecting members not speaking more than twice on a motion be
suspended.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fullerton,
Merrithew and Strowbridge voting nay.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -60: 2014 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund
and General Fund Capital Program Adjustments Common Council approve the
adjustments to the 2014 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital
Programs as outlined in the submitted report, as follows:
1. Add Burpee Avenue to the 2014 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program
totaling $633,000 ($174,000 water + $459,000 sewer) utilizing the budget offsets
identified;
2. Add Duke Street to the 2014 General Fund Capital Program totaling $805,000
($280,000 storm + $525,000 transportation) utilizing the budget offsets identified; and,
3. Increase the budget for Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing and Curb & Sidewalk Renewal
projects by $900,000 utilizing the Gas Tax Fund surplus identified.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren,
Merrithew and Reardon voting nay.
12.3 Engineering Services: Fairville Boulevard Storm Sewer Improvements and
Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -56: Engineering Services: Fairville
Boulevard Storm Sewer Improvements and Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades
the proposal from CBCL Limited for engineering services for the Fairville Boulevard
Storm Sewer Improvements and Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades,
Project No. 2014- 091503P (the "Project "), be accepted as follows:
a) Detailed design and construction cost estimates are to be completed by CBCL
Limited under the 2014 Capital Program, at a cost of $90,400.00, all applicable taxes
included;
b) Subject to Common Council's approval that the funding for the construction
component of the Project will be included in the 2015 General Fund Capital Programs,
the remainder of the engineering services work for the Project is to be carried out by
CBCL Limited after Common Council approval of the 2015 Capital Programs at a cost of
$136,730.00, all applicable taxes included; and
c) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Consulting
Engineering Agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Street Excavation By -Law
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -63: Street Excavation By -Law Common
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Council repeal the current Street Excavation By -Law and enact a new revised by -law
which will give effect to the changes outlined in the submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4.1 Revised ByLaw Respecting Excavation of Streets in the City of Saint John
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting
Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the street
excavation bylaw enacted on the 301h day of August, 2010, 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 Excavation of Streets
in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting
Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the street
excavation bylaw enacted on the 301h day of August, 2010, 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 Excavation of
Streets in The City of Saint John."
12.5 Contract 2014 -5: Watermain Cleaning and Lining Phase 10
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -59: Contract 2014 -5: Watermain Cleaning
and Lining Phase 10 Contract 2014 -5: Watermain Cleaning & Lining, Phase 10, be
awarded to the tenderer, Trenchless Solutions Inc., at the tendered price of
$1,616,750.89 (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.
12.6 Elimination of the Night Time Solid Waste Collection Model (Tabled April
14, 2014)
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that item 12.6 Elimination of the Night
Time Solid Waste Collection Model be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Responding to a question, Mr. Rice stated that there are no financial implications as a
result of the recommendation but that staff could be re- deployed to perform other tasks
and thus increase service levels in those areas.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that section 12.4 of Council's
Procedural Bylaw respecting members not speaking more than twice on a motion be
suspended.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fullerton,
Merrithew, Norton and Strowbridge voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Merrithew
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Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -42: Elimination of the Night Time Solid
Waste Collection Model Common Council:
1) Endorse the elimination of night time solid waste collection in the South Central
Peninsula; and,
2) Endorse the recommended changes to the Solid Waste Collection schedule with
adequate public communications.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Fullerton,
Lowe, McKenzie, Norton, Reardon and Strowbridge voting nay.
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 Demolition of the Structurally Unsound and Dangerous Building at 167 -171
Prince William Street, PID 11486
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014:67: Demolition of the Structurally Unsound
and Dangerous Building at 167 -171 Prince William St., PID 11486 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 167 -171 Prince William
Street, PID #11486 and cleanup of the premise. All work will be carried out in
accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Lifeguard Contract with Maritime Daytripping
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, Common Council authorize the Commissioner of
Transportation and Environment Services to give written notice to Maritime Daytripping
Inc. in order to terminate immediately the Lifeguard Services Agreement dated June 10,
2013 between The City of Saint John and Maritime Daytripping Inc. and that Common
Council authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the lifeguard services to
provide safety supervision to the public who attend the Dominion Park, Little River
Reservoir, Fisher Lake and Lily Lake beaches for the year 2014.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
May 12, 2014 be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffier communal
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SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'H6TEL DE VILLE, LE 12 MAI 2014 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 -
J. Hamilton, commissaire aux services axes sur la croissance et
le developpement communautaire et directeur general par
interim; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire
aux finances et tresorier; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services
de transport et d'environnement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire
adjoint aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; K. Clifford,
chef du service d'incendie; J. Taylor, greffier communal; ainsi que
K. Tibbits, adjointe administrative.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Norton. Le reverend Roger Graham, pasteur de
I'Eglise baptiste Forest Hills, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal du 28 avril 2014
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue le 28 avril 2014 soit approuve.
A ('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 approuve, moyennant I'ajout des points 16.1 Demolition du batiment dangereux et
peu solide situe aux 167 -171, rue Prince William (NID 11486); et 17.1 Comite
plenier : Contrat relatif aux services de sauvetage avec Maritime Daytripping.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 RESOLU que la lettre reque des Originaux concernant la demande de fermeture
de rues dans le cadre du festival d'art de Saint John soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre reque de Port Saint John au sujet de la Semaine maritime
ecologique soit transmise au greffier communal aux fins de preparation de la
proclamation et de programmation de la levee de drapeau.
5.3 Que la lettre reque de Port Saint John au sujet des Journees portuaires soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014 -61 : Terrain pour planchodrome — Rue Station:
1) The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de la Commission sur le stationnement de
Saint John la parcelle d'environ 469 metres carres du terrain portant le NID 55209746,
laquelle est illustree en tant que lot 14 -01 sur le plan de lotissement numero S004408H
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date du 24 avril 2014, prepare par Hughes Surveys et joint au rapport M/C 2014 -61,
pour la somme de 1 $;
2) la Ville assume tous les frais lies au plan de lotissement requis pour conclure la
transaction;
3) le maire et la greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-57: Specification generales — Revision de la politique (sections 2 et 6), le
conseil communal adopte les changements proposes aux clauses actuelles de la
section 2 (directives relatives aux soumissionnaires et aux procedures d'appel d'offres)
et de la section 6 (administration generale des contrats) dans le cadre des specifications
generales de The City of Saint John.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-58: Examen des specifications generales pour 1'annee 2014 soit accepte a
titre informatif.
5.7 Que la lettre de I'Union des municipalites du Nouveau - Brunswick au sujet de
I'adhesion soit transmise au directeur general.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-65: Transfert dun bien -fonds a Dykeman's Hardware Ltd., The City of Saint
John fournisse un acte de renonciation a Dykeman's Hardware Ltd. pour la somme de
1 $, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit acte de
renonciation.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-55: Soumission 2014- 084902T relative a la restauration des tranchees
destinees aux services publics — Travaux de beton, le contrat soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins - disant repondant a toutes les exigences de la soumission,
Midi Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 108 300 $ (TVH en sus), etabli a partir de
quantites estimatives, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer
les documents contractuels necessaires.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Reponse a la demande de Hardman Group, le conseil communal demande au directeur
general de repondre a la demande deposee par Hardman Group et d'annoncer que la
Ville a ('intention de maintenir le degre actuel de soutien financier pour les evenements
promotionnels tel qu'il est prescrit par le bail principal de Market Square pour le
complexe.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
Remorque pour le nettoyage communautaire, le conseil communal approuve ('utilisation
de la somme de 20 000 $ du reglement entre The City of Saint John et I'aeroport de
Saint John pour I'achat d'une remarque destinee au nettoyage communautaire.
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 ('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
8. Delegations et presentations
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8.1 Services de transport et d'environnement — Presentation de 1'examen relatif
A la prestation des services durables
M. Edwards, M. Rice et M. Hugenholtz presentent au conseil un rapport sur 1'examen
relatif a la prestation des services durables pour Ies services de transport et
d'environnement. M. Edwards indique que I'accent sera mis sur cinq secteurs precis,
afin d'inclure :
• une discussion sur 1'entretien du revetement routier;
• la gestion de la circulation pietonne et routiere;
• Ies installations sportives et recreatives;
• I'amenagement paysager des pares et de la ville;
• Ies occasions permettant de realiser des efficiences en matiere de service et
des economies de cout pour la Ville.
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que le rapport intitule Examen relatif a la
prestation des services durables — Services de transport et d'environnement soit
transmis au directeur general en tant qu'element contribuant au processus budgetaire de
2015.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Audiences publiques a 18 h 30
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 368, avenue Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
226 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >), en modifiant I'annexe A,
plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee a
I'arriere de la propriete au 368, avenue Rothesay, d'une superficie d'environ 284 metres
carres et faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 55183875, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone de parc « P » a zone d'industrie legere « 1 -1 >), fasse
('objet d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110 -226 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C. P. 110-
226 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >), en modifiant I'annexe A,
plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee a
I'arriere de la propriete au 368, avenue Rothesay, d'une superficie d'environ 284 metres
carres et faisant partie du terrain portant le NID 55183875, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone de parc « P » a zone d'industrie legere « 1 -1 >), fasse
('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y
soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -226 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John >).
10.2 Troisieme lecture de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 3636, chemin Westfield
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C. P. 110-
227 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >), en modifiant I'annexe A,
plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
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3636, chemin Westfield, d'une superficie d'environ 8 050 metres carres et faisant partie
du terrain portant le NID 55063614, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de
zone d'industrie Iegere « I -1 » a zone commerciale generale « B -2 >), fasse ('objet d'une
lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -227 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
Qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi
sur 1'urbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
approximative de 8 050 metres carres, situee au 3636, chemin Westfield et etant une
partie du NID 55063614, comprenant un batiment accessoire aux fins d'entreposage, en
tant que bureaux d'affaires, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes :
h) ('usage de la propriete doit se limiter a I'amenagement d'un bureau d'affaires;
i) toutes les aires de stationnement et voies d'acces doivent titre asphaltees;
j) toutes les aires perturbees de 1'emplacement ou it n'y a pas de batiments et
d'aires reservees aux vehicules doivent faire l'objet d'un amenagement paysager;
k) les installations de drainage des eaux de ruissellement pour le site doivent titre
amenagees et entretenues conformement a un plan de drainage des eaux de
ruissellement detaille et a un enonce de conception approuves par l'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou son representant;
1) 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 des elements vegetaux), et les
autres caracteristiques de 1'emplacement;
m) les plans approuves mentionnes aux conditions d) et e) ci- dessus doivent
accompagner la demande de permis de construire relative au projet
d'amenagement;
n) tous les travaux indiques sur le plan de situation et le plan de drainage doivent
titre executes par le demandeur dans un delai d'un an apres la delivrance du
permis de construction.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110-
227 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >), en modifiant I'annexe A,
plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
3636, chemin Westfield, d'une superficie d'environ 8 050 metres carres et faisant partie
du terrain portant le NID 55063614, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de
zone d'industrie Iegere « 1 -1 » a zone commerciale generale « B -2 >), fasse ('objet d'une
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -227 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John >).
10.3 Presentation publique — Modifications relatives au projet d'adoption du
nouvel Arrete de zonage
Une presentation publique est donnee relativement au projet de modification du plan
d'amenagement municipal pour tenir compte des modifications aux politiques et aux
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annexes du plan municipal qui sont requises afin d'assurer une harmonisation tangible
entre le plan et le projet relatif au nouvel Arrete de zonage de la Ville.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Demolition des batiments vacants, inoccupes, delabres et dangereux
situes au 55, promenade Simpson
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 2014-62: Demolition des batiments vacants,
inoccupes, delabres et dangereux situes au 55, promenade Simpson, le conseil
communal mandate, par les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par
le conseil relativement a ('application de I'Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux
batiments et constructions dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir les
batiments situes aux 55, promenade Simpson (NID 301242) conformement aux
politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Ajustements aux programmes d'immobilisations du fonds des services
d'aqueduc et d'egouts et du fonds d'administration
En reponse a une question, M. Edwards confirme que les travaux envisages dans le
rapport soumis se rapportent au fonds de la taxe sur 1'essence et it indique que la Ville
ne peut pas puiser dans ce fonds pour combler un depassement de credit dans un autre
domaine.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que I'article 12.4 de I'arrete procedural
relativement au fait que les membres ne peuvent pas intervenir plus de deux fois dans
une proposition soit suspendu.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Merrithew et
Strowbridge et la conseillere Fullerton votent contre la proposition.
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 2014-60: Ajustements aux programmes
d'immobilisations du fonds des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts et du fonds
d'administration pour 2014, le conseil communal approuve les ajustements aux
programmes d'immobilisations du fonds des services d'aqueduc et d'egouts et du fonds
d'administration pour 2014 tels qu'ils sont decrits dans le rapport soumis, comme suit
1. Ajout de la rue Duke au programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau
d'aqueduc et d'egouts de 2014 totalisant 633 000 $; (174 000 $ pour 1'eau + 459 000 $
pour les egouts) en se servant des compensations budgetaires definies;
2. Ajout de la rue Duke au programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration de
2014 totalisant 805 000 $; (280 000 $ pour les eaux pluviales + 525 000 $ pour les
transports) en se servant des compensations budgetaires definies;
3. Augmenter de 900 000 $ le budget pour les projets de resurfagage d'asphalte des
routes et de renovation des bordures et des trottoirs en se servant de 1'excedent releve
du fonds de la taxe sur 1'essence.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et
Merrithew et la conseillere Reardon votent contre la proposition.
12.3 Services d'ingenierie : Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du
boulevard Fairville et du canal du ruisseau Manawagonish
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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 2014-56: Services
d'ingenierie : Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du boulevard Fairville et du canal
du ruisseau Manawagonish, la proposition presentee par CBCL Limited relative aux
services d'ingenierie visant la modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du
boulevard Fairville et du canal du ruisseau Manawagonish, a savoir le projet no 2014 -
091503P (le « projet >)), soit adoptee comme suit:
a) les estimations detaillees des couts de conception et de construction doivent titre
terminees par CBCL Limited dans le cadre du programme d'immobilisations de 2014, a
un cout de 90 400 $, toutes les taxes applicables comprises;
b) sous reserve que le conseil communal accepte que le financement des travaux de
construction pour le projet soit inclus dans le programme d'immobilisations du fonds
d'administration pour 2015, le reste des services d'ingenierie dans le cadre du projet
doivent titre executes par CBCL Limited une fois que le conseil communal aura
approuve les programmes d'immobilisations pour 2015 a un cout de 136 730 $, toutes
taxes applicables comprises;
c) que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer 1'entente relative aux
services de genie - conseil.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues
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 2014-63: Arrete concernant les excavations
dans les rues, le conseil communal abroge I'Arrete concernant les excavations dans les
rues en vigueur et adopte un nouvel arrete revise qui mettra en oeuvre les changements
enonces dans le rapport soumis.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4.1 Modification de I'Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues de The
City of Saint John
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant les
excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John » abrogeant et remplagant I'Arrete
concernant les excavations dans les rues decrete le 30 aout 2010, fasse ('objet d'une
premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues de
The City of Saint John >).
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant les
excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John » abrogeant et remplagant I'Arrete
concernant les excavations dans les rues decrete le 30 aout 2010, fasse ('objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant les excavations dans
les rues de The City of Saint John >).
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12.5 Contrat 2014 -5 : Dixieme etape du nettoyage et du revetement de la
conduite d'eau principale
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014-59: Contrat no 2014-5: Dixieme etape
du nettoyage et du revetement de la conduite d'eau principale, le contrat no 2014 -5
relatif a la dixieme etape du nettoyage et du revetement de la conduite d'eau principale
soit accorde au soumissionnaire Trenchless Solutions Inc., au prix offert de
1 616 750,89 $ (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.
12.6 Elimination du modele de collecte des dechets solides en soiree (point
reporte lors de la seance du 14 avril 2014)
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge
RESOLU que le point 12.6 Elimination du modele
de collecte des dechets solides en soiree soit soumis aux fins de discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
En reponse a une question, M. Rice declare que la recommandation n'entrainera pas de
repercussions financieres, mais que le personnel pourrait titre reaffecte a d'autres
taches afin d'accroitre les niveaux de service dans ces secteurs.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que I'article 12.4 de I'arrete procedural
relativement au fait que les membres ne peuvent pas intervenir plus de deux fois dans
une proposition soit suspendu.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Merrithew,
Norton et Strowbridge et la conseillere Fullerton votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014-42: Elimination du modele de collecte
des dechets solides en soiree, le conseil communal :
3) approuve I'elimination du modele de collecte des dechets solides en soiree dans
la peninsule centre -sud;
4) approuve les modifications recommandees a I'horaire de collecte des dechets
solides en mettant en place des communications publiques adequates.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Lowe,
MacKenzie, Norton et Strowbridge et les conseilleres Fullerton et Reardon votent contre
la proposition.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Demolition du batiment dangereux et peu solide situe aux 167 -171,
rue Prince William (NID 11486)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
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RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014-67: Demolition du batiment peu solide
et dangereux situe aux 167 -171, rue Prince William (NID 11486), 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, delbre et dangereux situe aux 167 -171, rue Prince William (NID 11486) et de
nettoyer Ies Iieux. Tous Ies travaux seront effectues conformement aux politiques en
matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de la Ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Contrat relatif aux services de sauvetage avec Maritime Daytripping
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, le conseil communal autorise le commissaire aux services de transport et
d'environnement a donner a Maritime Daytripping Inc un avis ecrit mettant
immediatement fin au contrat relatif aux services de sauvetage date du 10 juin 2013,
entre The City of Saint John et Maritime Daytripping Inc., et que le conseil communal
autorise I'emission d'une demande de propositions pour Ies services de sauvetage afin
d'assurer la securite des personnes qui frequentent le parc Dominion, le reservoir Little
River, et Ies plages des lacs Fisher et Lily pour I'annee 2014.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du
12 mai 2014 soit levee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 55.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffier communal