2016-12-12_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAI NT JOHN
DECEMBER 12, 2016 AT 6:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor D. Darling
Deputy Mayor S. McAlary
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Blake Armstrong
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Also
Present: City Manager J. Trail
Deputy City Manager N. Jacobsen
Solicitor S. Brittain
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer K. Fudge
Commissioner of Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton
Commissioner Transportation and Environment M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Saint John Water B. McGovern
Fire Chief K. Clifford
Police Chief J. Bates
Common Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Common Clerk P. Anglin
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Call to Order
Mayor Darling called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of November 28, 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on November
28th, 2016 be approved.
LTA [Q11110 7►[4L1:k]k]1if91
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of items:
17.1 Parking Lot Compliance Program Update; 17.2 Appointment of Arbitration
Board in the matter of Collective Bargaining between the City of Saint John and the
International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F), Local 771; 17.3 Request from
Saint John Non Profit Housing Incorporated to repeal Special By -Law "D"; and,
17.4 Option Saint John Non Profit Housing Wellington Row and Union Street
Properties.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures of conflict of interest were declared.
S. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McAlary and seconded by Councillor
MacKenzie to approve the Consent Agenda, the question was taken, Councillors
Casey and Merrithew voted nay. Councillor Sullivan called a point of order stating
that the Consent Agenda required unanimous consent. The Mayor indicated the
specific item councillors voted against would be removed from the Consent Agenda
and debated as item 14.1.
5.1 Refer to Item 14.1.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-282: Engineering Services- Musquash Water Pumping Station- Electrical
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Substation Upgrades, notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for Engagement
of Professional Services, Common Council authorize staff to conduct direct
negotiations with CBCL Limited to carry out engineering services for the Musquash
Water Pumping Station — Electrical Substation Upgrades project.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-310: Proposed Public Hearing Date- 50 Carleton Street, Common Council
schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of The City of Saint John
(Growth and Community Development Services) (50 Carleton Street — PIDs
00037507, 00037762 and 00037515) for Monday, February 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee
for a report and recommendation.
5.4 That the letter from G. Prosser— Speed Limits on Highway #1 be referred to
the City Manager.
5.5 That the letter from Residents Concerning Saint John Markets Group Inc.
Application for Development of Lot on the Corner of Newman and Holly Street be
referred to the Planning Advisory Committee.
5.6 That the letter from Centre Scolaire Samuel -de -Champlain — Humanitarian
Project Donation Request be referred to the Community Grants Evaluation
Committee.
5.7 That the letter from Sara Mudge re Seaside Park be received for information.
5.8 That the request from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for one or
more individuals to be designated as a Community Leader to be part of the Canada
150 Leaders Network be referred to the Nominating Committee.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-305: Interim Project Financing Saint John Industrial Parks, Common Council
authorize the Commissioner of Finance to provide Interim Project Financing to Saint
John Industrial Parks during a three month period, December 15, 2016 until March
15, 2017, of an amount not to exceed $250,000 at a rate of interest normally charged
to the City of Saint John plus 1% plus any other costs that the City of Saint John may
incur and on the condition that the repayment of this Interim Project Financing be
made by Saint John Industrial Parks upon receipt of claims payments from Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Regional Development Corporation (RDC).
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-296: Easement from Saint John Port Authority at Rodney Terminal:
1. The City of Saint John acquire from Saint John Port Authority, an Easement for
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
storm water pipe in lands being PID # 55151351 upon the terms and conditions
contained in the agreement, attached to M&C 2016-296; and
2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document(s)
necessary to finalize this transaction.
5.11 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-314: 2017 Insurance Renewal, Council accepts the insurance package presented
by BFL Canada, underwritten by AIG Insurance Company through our Agent of
Record, Hub International Atlantic Limited and approves maximum payments as
follow:
Insurance Premiums of
$821,938.00
Agreed Agency Fee of
$25,400
Payable to Hub International Atlantic Limited
$843,433
5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-316: Public Transit Infrastructure Funding Agreement, Council:
1. Approve the Public Transit Infrastructure Funding agreement and authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary contract documents; and,
2. Approve associated capital expenditure for bus purchase in 2018.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item with the
exception of item 5.1 which has been identified for debate, be adopted.
LTA IQI[Q0KGY1:k]k]1if91
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations/Presentations
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
9.1 Street Closing Bylaw Amendment — Mallette Road (1" and 2nd Reading)
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to the proposed bylaw amendment to stop -up and close a portion of Mallette
Road, by adding thereto Section 242 immediately after Section 241 thereof, with no
4
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
objections received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor 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 a portion of Mallette Road by
adding thereto Section 242 immediately after Section 241 thereof, be read a first
time.
MOTION 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."
Moved by Deputy Mayor 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 a portion of Mallette Road by
adding thereto Section 242 immediately after Section 241 thereof, be read a second
time.
MOTION 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."
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Zoning BVLaw Amendment — 79 Edith Avenue (3rd Reading) with Section 39
Conditions
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-37 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 851 square metres, located at 79 Edith Avenue, also identified as PID
Numbers 00344036 and 55031017, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-37 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act, the proposed use of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 851
square metres, located at 79 Edith Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers 00344036
and 55031017, be subject to the following conditions:
a. That a minimum of 50 percent of the children attending the proposed
daycare be between the ages of five and 12 as regulated by the Provincial
Department of Early Childhood Services;
b. That the subject site be limited to a daycare centre;
c. That the daycare centre be limited to a total maximum of 45 children.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-37 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 851 square metres, located at 79 Edith Avenue, also identified as PID
Numbers 00344036 and 55031017, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
LTA WI[Q0KGY1:k]k]11191
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-37 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.2 Zoning BVLaw Amendment — 576-578 Havelock Street (3rd Reading) with
Section 39 Conditions
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-38 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 701 square metres, located at 576-578 Havelock Street, also identified
as PID Number 55193205, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood
Community Facility (CFN), be read.
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-38 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act, the proposed use of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 701
square metres, located at 576-578 Havelock Street, also identified as PID Number
55193205, be subject to the following conditions:
a) That a minimum of 50 percent of the children attending the proposed day care be
in the category of 5-12 year old children, as defined by the Department of Early
Childhood Services;
b) That the subject site be limited to a day care centre;
c) That the applicant submits a site plan, subject to the approval of the Development
Officer, illustrating the location of all off-street parking spaces, drop-off area, and any
site improvements proposed for the subject property including additional front yard
landscaping at the front of the parking area to facilitate safe traffic circulation; and
d) That the applicant reinstate the grassed area in the street right-of-way to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-38 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 701 square metres, located at 576-578 Havelock Street, also identified
as PID Number 55193205, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood
Community Facility (CFN), be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-38 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.3 Bylaw Amendment — Salaries to Members of the Common Council (3rd
Reading)
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-6 A By-law To Provide For
Salaries To The Members of The Common Council of The City Of Saint John", be read.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Merrithew, Sullivan and Norton voting nay.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-6 A By-law To Provide For
Salaries To The Members of The Common Council of The City Of Saint John", be read
a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Merrithew, Sullivan and Norton voting nay.
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Incentives Annual Resort Packa
Referring to the submitted report entitled, Urban Development Incentives Program
Year -End Report, J. Cyr outlined the new model and the 3 -to -1 return on investment
received by the program, outperforming the initial 2 -to -1 return initially reported.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-307: Urban Development Incentives Program Year -End Report,
1. Common Council receive and file the Urban Development Incentives year-end
report;
2. Common Council adopt the amended Urban Development Incentives Program
Policy and the amended Urban Beautification Grant Policy; and
3. Common Council direct Finance and Administrative Services to establish an
operating reserve fund to finance the Urban Development Incentives Program and
that it operate according to the following provisions:
a) The equivalent of the net increase in municipal tax revenue from each
development project receiving funding through this program will be directed to the
operating reserve fund each year to pay for the residential density grant. The net
increase in municipal tax revenue will be calculated by subtracting the municipal
property tax of a building following completion of the project and re -assessment of
the property, by the municipal property tax of the property at the time of application
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
submission;
b) Where an approved project generates a net increase in municipal property tax
revenue prior to the completion of the project, the revenue shall be directed to the
operating reserve fund;
c) Where a surplus is generated by the residential density grant, the surplus shall be
returned to the City of Saint John's general operating fund. A surplus will be
calculated as the sum of the net increase in municipal property tax revenue
generated by all projects currently under an active grant agreement, subtracted by
the total value of residential density grants owing for that year;
d) Where an approved project will not be completed within the calendar year of
application, money owing from the City of Saint John's general operating budget for
the Residential Construction Challenges and Building Permit Grants shall be directed
to the reserve fund and held until payment of the grants or the termination of the
grant agreement. If a grant agreement is terminated, the grant funding previously
committed shall be returned to the City of Saint John's general operating fund; and
e) Where the estimated costs for the Construction Challenges Grant are less than
specified by an approved grant agreement, any residual grant funding not issued for
the project will be returned to the City of Saint John's general operating fund.
LTA [0000114L1:k]k]11191
12.2 Communitv Centre Service Agreements and Future Direction
Referring to the submitted report entitled Community Centre Service Agreements
and Future Direction, Deputy Commissioner T. O'Reilly addressed future direction to
align with PlaySJ, to consider the ASD Community Management model, the impact of
school closures that will affect the service agreements and re-evaluating the current
relevance of the City's community centre offerings.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-308: Community Centre Service Agreements and Future Direction:
• That in consideration of the sum of $93,788.00 the parties extend to December
31, 2017 the agreement between the City of Saint John and the YMCA of Greater
Saint John Inc. dated August 26, 2013 as renewed February 23, 2015 for services,
at the Forest Glen Community Centre and that the terms and conditions of the
current agreement be extended except as to any right to renew and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documentation;
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
• That in consideration of the sum of $83,031.00 the parties extend to December
31, 2017 the agreement between the City of Saint John and the YMCA of Greater
Saint John Inc. dated August 26, 2013 as renewed February 23, 2015 for services,
at the Millidgeville Community Centre and that the terms and conditions of the
current agreement be extended except as to any right to renew and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documentation;
• That in consideration of the sum of $90,923.00 the parties extend to December
31, 2017 the agreement between the City of Saint John and the Boys and Girls
Club of Greater Saint John Inc. dated September 12, 2013 as renewed March 18,
2015 for services, at the South End Community Centre and that the terms and
conditions of the current agreement be extended except as to any right to renew
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation;
• That the City shall provide an Unconditional Operating Grant in the amount of
$40,937.00, inclusive of HST, to the Boys and Girls Club in order to support the
operations of the said club located at 1 Paul Harris Street in 2017 payable in two
(2) installments on the 2nd day of January, 2017 and the 2nd day of July, 2017; and,
• That the West Side Community Partners be provided a deadline of May 31, 2017
to submit a proposal to commence operations of the Carleton Community Centre
on January 1, 2018. Should their proposal not be submitted by the deadline of
May 31, 2017 or said proposal is not accepted by the City, a competitive
procurement process be commenced to secure a service provider.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 2017 General Operating Budget
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-317: 2017 General Operating Budget, Council approve the following:
1. That the sum of $154,021,467 be the total Operating Budget of the City of Saint
John for 2017;
2. That the sum of $120,853,074 be the Warrant of the City of Saint John for 2017;
3. That the tax rate for the City of Saint John be $1.7850;
4. That Common Council orders and directs the levying by the Minister of
10
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Environment and Local Government of said amount on real property liable to
taxation under the Assessment Act within the Municipality of Saint John;
5. That Common Council authorizes the Commissioner of Finance and Administrative
Services to disburse, at a time acceptable to him, to the named Commissions,
Agencies and Committees, the approved funds as contained in the 2017 budget; and
6. That Common Council approves the 2017 Establishment of Permanent Positions at
641.
The question was not taken due to an amendment proposed by Councillor
Merrithew.
Councillor MacKenzie declared a conflict with the amending motion and withdrew
from the meeting.
A point of order was called by Councillor Sullivan stating that the amending motion is
contradictory to a motion passed on Dec 5t" concerning the grants funding and
therefore would require a rescinding motion. The Mayor ruled the December 5t"
motion was to allow for debate only and the amending motion proposed by
Councillor Merrithew is valid.
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the Dec 5t" recommendation in the 2017 General Operating Budget
be amended to reflect that the Community Grants Committee be allocated $179,721
in funding which includes $50,000 Cherry Brook Zoo, $20,000 PRUDE and $50,000
Human Development Council.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay.
Councillor MacKenzie re-entered the meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-317: 2017 General Operating Budget, Common Council approve the following:
1. That the sum of $154,021,467 be the total Operating Budget of the City of Saint
John for 2017;
2. That the sum of $120,853,074 be the Warrant of the City of Saint John for 2017;
3. That the tax rate for the City of Saint John be $1.7850;
4. That Common Council orders and directs the levying by the Minister of
11
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Environment and Local Government of said amount on real property liable to
taxation under the Assessment Act within the Municipality of Saint John;
5. That Common Council authorizes the Commissioner of Finance and Administrative
Services to disburse, at a time acceptable to him, to the named Commissions,
Agencies and Committees, the approved funds as contained in the 2017 budget
reflecting that the Community Grants Committee be allocated $179,721 in funding
which includes $50,000 Cherry Brook Zoo, $20,000 PRUDE and $50,000 Human
Development Council; and
6. That Common Council approves the 2017 Establishment of Permanent Positions at
641.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay stating that although holding
the tax rate was commendable, the City could do better and push to reduce the tax
rate, that surpluses gained through the water utility should be partially returned to
citizens, and that he has concern with changes proposed to the viability of the Cherry
Brook Zoo, HDC and other agencies.
13.1.3 2016 Budget Analysis to Council
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2016-319: 2016 Budget Analysis to
Council, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13.1.6 Council Reserve Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-318: Council Reserve Report, Common Council authorize the establishment of a
General Operating Reserve Fund and that $2,000,000 be transferred from the
General Operating Fund to the General Operating Reserve Fund in 2016. It is further
recommended that Council approve the transfer of $2,855,000 ($2,355,000 approved
in the 2016 Budget and $500,000 from the 2016 projected surplus) from the Water &
Sewerage Utility Operating Fund to the Safe, Clean, Drinking Water Capital Reserve
Fund in 2016.
LTA IQI[Q0KGY1:l11I191
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Services to Beach Road
12
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-299: Services to Beach Road, Common Council extend the provision of service
to the Beach Road until such time, that at its sole discretion, Common Council
resolves to discontinue service and that Council adopts the following conditions,
restrictions and limitations:
Service will be provided only for so long as written permission from the
owners of Beach Road to the City to do so has been provided;
Service is conditional upon the continued existence of a policy of
comprehensive general liability insurance naming the City as an additional
insured and including a cross -liability clause, which has been obtained and
paid for by the property owners fronting on the Beach Road, and which policy
provides $2,000,000 coverage on an occurrence basis with a policy year term
general aggregate limit of $5,000,000;
III. The nature and extent of servicing shall be solely in the City's discretion acting
reasonably, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall be
restricted to maintenance and minor repair services including limited grading
in the spring of the year and snow removal and sanding in the winter months,
to a level and upon the portion or portions of Beach Road determined
appropriate by the Chief City Engineer, taking into consideration the
topography of the road, its dimensions and the City equipment available at
any particular time, as well as any other factors relevant to the safe delivery
of such service;
IV. More specifically, the maintenance and minor repair service shall not extend
to repair or reinstatement of the Beach Road or to drainage in relations
thereto, nor to work respecting culverts, nor to work protecting the Beach
Road or the adjacent shoreline from erosion or other deterioration and
further that the scheduling of service to the road shall be solely at the
discretion of the City acting reasonably.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Casey and Merrithew voting nay.
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Parking Lot Compliance Program Update
13
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
December 12, 2016, Common Council:
(1) initiate legal proceedings for non-compliance with the Zoning By-law for the
following properties:
a. 40 Horsfield Street, PID #s 00007880 and 55117915;
b. 169-173 Charlotte Street, PID # 00010678;
c. 10 Dorchester Street, 0 and 1-11 Coburg Street, 157-161 Union Street, PID
#s 00038042, 55058861, 0038232 and 00037267.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
17.2 Appointment of Arbitration Board in the matter of Collective Bargaining
between the City of Saint John and the International Association of Firefighters
(I.A.F.F), Local 771
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
December 12, 2016, pursuant to paragraph 55(2) of the Industrial Relations Act,
Common Council appoint John McIntyre as the nominee of the City of Saint John in
the matter of an Arbitration with respect to the latest round of Collective Bargaining
with the International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F.), Local 771.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Norton voting nay.
17.3 Request from Saint John Non Profit Housing Incorporated to repeal Special
By -Law "D"
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
December 12, 2016, Common Council adopt the following: that consent is hereby
provided to Saint John Non Profit Housing Incorporated to repeal Special By -Law "D"
enacted on the 27th day of April, 1993.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.4 Option Saint John Non Profit Housing Wellington Row and Union Street
Properties
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
14
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
December 12, 2016, Common Council authorize that the grant of an Option to Saint
John Non Profit Housing Incorporated, as amended by Council, be further amended
as follows:
Paragraph 9 in the Option is hereby deleted and the following substituted
therefore:
'All adjustments of interest, rents, taxes, rates and insurance premiums shall be
made on or before 4:00 p.m. (local time) on the first day of May, 2017 on which
date the Purchaser shall be entitled to the possession of the Parcel.'
Anew paragraph shall be added to the Option, immediately following paragraph
9, (subsequent paragraphs being renumbered accordingly) as follows:
'10. It is understood and agreed that the closing under any agreement arising
from this Option, as amended, shall be conditional upon the prior acquisition by
the Purchaser of Civic -9 Wellington row) being PID 37770, such acquisition being
integral to the development of the entire project.'
3. All other terms and conditions of the Option, and amendments, shall remain in
full force and effect.
And further, that the Mayor and Common clerk be authorized to execute the
aforesaid amendment."
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon and Sullivan voting nay.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on December 12, 2016 be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
15
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
16
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
PROCES-VERBAL—SEANCE ORDINAIRE
CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
LE 12 DECEMBRE 2016 A 18 H
D7_1►1.iW_Iy_1IIaDINKiIil►1.91111
Sont presents : D. Darling, maire
S. McAlary, mairesse suppleante
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1
John MacKenzie, conseiller du quartier 2
Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2
Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier 3
Donna Reardon, conseillere du quartier 3
David Merrithew, conseiller du quartier 4
Ray Strowbridge, conseiller du quartier 4
Sont egalement
presents: J. Trail, directeur general
N. Jacobsen, directeur general adjoint
S. Brittain, avocat
K. Fudge, commissaire aux finances et tresorier
J. Hamilton, commissaire du Service de la croissance et du
developpement
communautaire
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire des Services de transport et
d'environnement
B. McGovern, commissaire de Saint John Water
K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie
J. Bates, chef de police
J. Taylor, greffier communal
P. Anglin, greffiere communale adjointe
17
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
Ouverture de la seance
La seance est ouverte par le maire Darling.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 28 novembre 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du conseil communal du
28 novembre 2016 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de cette seance soit approuve, moyennant I'ajout des
points suivants :
17.1 Mise a jour sur le programme lance pour assurer le respect des normes liees au
stationnement; 17.2 Nomination au conseil d'arbitrage relativement aux
negociations collectives entre la Ville de Saint John et la section locale 771 de
I'Association internationale des pompiers (AIP); 17.3 Demande de Saint John Non -
Profit Housing Inc. visant a abroger I'arrete special « D »; et 17.4 Option de
Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc. pour les terrains sur les rues Wellington et Union.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Aucun conflit d'interets n'est declare.
S. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
La mairesse suppleante McAlary propose, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie,
d'approuver les questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil. Cette motion donne
lieu a un vote, et les conseillers Casey et Merrithew votent contre la proposition. Le
conseiller Sullivan souleve une objection, indiquant que les questions soumises a
I'approbation du conseil necessitent un consentement unanime. Le maire indique
que le point specifique contre lequel ont vote les conseillers sera retire des questions
soumises a I'approbation du conseil et fera I'objet d'une discussion dans le point
14.1.
5.1 Voir le point 14.1.
18
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-282 : Services d'ingenierie — Poste de pompage de Peau de
Musquash — Modernisation de la sous -station electrique, nonobstant la politique
d'approvisionnement de la Ville relativement au recours a des services
professionnels, le conseil communal autorise le personnel a entreprendre des
negociations directes avec CBCL Limited pour effectuer les services d'ingenierie pour
le projet Poste de pompage de 1'eau de Musquash — Modernisation de la sous -station
6lectrique.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-310: Date prevue d'une audience publique concernant le 50,
rue Carleton, le conseil communal prevoie une audience publique pour la demande
de rezonage de la Ville de Saint John (Service de la croissance et du d6veloppement
communautaire) (50, rue Carleton — NID 00037507, 00037762 et 00037515) pour le
lundi 6 fevrier 2017 a 18 h 30 dans la Salle du Conseil, et transmet la demande au
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de preparation d'un rapport et d'une
recommandation.
5.4 Que la lettre de G. Prosser relative aux limites de vitesse sur la Route 1 soit
transmise au directeur general.
5.5 Que la lettre des residents relative a la demande du Saint John Markets
Group Inc. pour I'amenagement du lot, situe a l'intersection des rues Newman et
Holly, soit transmise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme.
5.6 Que la lettre du Centre scolaire-communautaire Samuel -de -Champlain
concernant la demande de dons pour un projet humanitaire soit transmise au Comite
devaluation des subventions communautaires.
5.7 Que la lettre de Sara Mudge concernant le parc Seaside soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.8 Que la demande de la Federation canadienne des municipalites quant a la
designation d'une ou plusieurs personnes comme Leaders communautaires dans le
cadre du reseau des Leaders de Canada 150 soit transmise au Comite des
candidatures.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2016-305 : Financement d'un projet provisoire — Saint John Industrial
Parks, le conseil communal autorise le commissaire aux finances a octroyer a Saint
John Industrial Parks un financement pour un projet provisoire d'une duree de trois
mois, du 15 d6cembre 2016 au 15 mars 2017, dont le montant ne doit pas depasser
250 000 $ a un taux d'int6ret normalement factur6 a la Ville de Saint John plus 1 %,
19
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
plus tout autre co6t que la Ville de Saint John pourrait avoir engage a condition que
le remboursement du financement de ce projet interimaire soit fait par Saint John
Industrial Parks sur reception des paiements de reclamations de I'Agence de
promotion economique du Canada atlantique (APECA) et la Societe de
developpement regional (SDR).
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2016-296: Servitude de 1'Administration portuaire de Saint John relative
au terminal Rodney:
1. la Ville de Saint John acquiere une servitude de I'Administration portuaire de
Saint John pour les canalisations d'eaux pluviales sur les terrains portant le NID
55151351 sous reserve des modalites et conditions contenues de 1'entente, joint
au M/C 2016-296;
2. que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents
requis afin de conclure cette transaction.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-314: Renouvellement d'assurance pour 2017, le conseil accepte
l'offre d'assurances proposee par BFL Canada, assuree par la societe d'assurances
AIG par notre agent realisateur, Hub International Atlantic Limited, et approuve les
paiements maximaux comme suit :
Primes d'assurance de
821938,00$
Frais d'agence etablis a
25 400 $
Payable a Hub International Atlantic Limited
843 433 $
5.12 Que comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-316: Entente de financement pour Pinfrastructure de transport en
commun, le conseil :
1. approuve 1'entente de financement pour l'infrastructure de transport en
commun et autorise le maire et le greffier a signer les documents contractuels
requis;
2. approuve les depenses en capital associees pour I'achat d'un autobus en 2018.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees relativement a chacune des questions
soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exclusion du point 5.1 qui a ete selectionne
aux fins de discussion, soient adoptees.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
20
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
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 —18 h 30
9.1 Modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes —
Chemin Mallette (premiere et deuxieme lectures)
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 —
chemin Mallette, et par I'ajout de I'article 242 a la suite de I'article 241, et qu'aucune
opposition n'a ete revue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de modification, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante 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 un tron�on du
chemin Mallette par I'ajout de I'article 242 immediatement apres I'article 241, fasse
('objet d'une premiere lecture.
MOTION 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 mairesse suppleante 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 un tron�on du
chemin Mallette par I'ajout de I'article 242 immediatement apres I'article 241, fasse
('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
21
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
MOTION 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 ».
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage au 79, avenue Edith (troisieme lecture), en
vertu des conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-37 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, le plan de zonage de la Ville
de Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 851 metres carres, situee au 79, avenue Edith, et portant les NID 00344036
et 55031017, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) a zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN), fasse
('objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-37 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
Qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme, ('usage
propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 851 metres carres,
situee au 79, avenue Edith, et portant les NID 00344036 et 55031017, soit assujetti
aux conditions suivantes :
a. qu'au moins 50 % des enfants assistant a la garderie proposee soient ages de
cinq a 12 ans tel que prescrit par le ministere provincial du Developpement
des services a la petite enfance;
b. que le site en question se limite a I'amenagement d'une garderie;
c. que la garderie soit limitee a un maximum de 45 enfants.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-37 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, le plan de zonage de la Ville
22
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
de Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 851 metres carres, situee au 79, avenue Edith, et portant les NID 00344036
et 55031017, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) a zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN), fasse
l'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal
y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-37 Loi modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.2 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage au 576-578, rue Havelock
(troisieme lecture), en vertu des conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-38 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, le plan de zonage de la Ville
de Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 701 metres carres, situee au 576-578, rue Havelock, et portant le NID
55193205, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) a zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN), fasse
l'objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-38 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John », est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme,
l'usage propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 701 metres
carres, situee au 576-578, rue Havelock, et portant le NID 55193205, soit assujetti
aux conditions suivantes :
a) qu'au moins 50 % des enfants assistant a la garderie proposee soient ages de cinq
a 12 ans tel que prescrit par le ministere provincial du Developpement des services a
la petite enfance;
b) que le site en question se limite a I'amenagement d'une garderie;
c) que le requerant formule un plan de site, sujet a I'approbation de I'agent
d'amenagement, indiquant 1'emplacement de tous les espaces de stationnement
23
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
hors rue, aires de depot, ainsi que les ameliorations apportees au site proposes pour
le bien en question, y compris I'amenagement paysager supplementaire de la cour
avant devant I'aire de stationnement pour faciliter une circulation securitaire;
d) que le requerant retablisse le secteur gazonne dans 1'emprise de la rue a la
satisfaction de I'agent d'amenagement.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-38 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, le plan de zonage de la Ville
de Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 701 metres carres, situee au 576-578, rue Havelock, et portant le NID
55193205, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) a zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN), fasse
l'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal
y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-38 Arrete
modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.3 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage — Salaires des membres du conseil
communal (troisieme lecture)
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller Stowbridge :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du
conseil communal de The City of Saint John » fasse l'objet d'une lecture.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Merrithew, Sullivan et Norton votent
contre la proposition.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU QUE 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du
conseil communal de The City of Saint John » fasse l'objet d'une troisieme lecture,
que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Merrithew, Sullivan et Norton votent
contre la proposition.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
24
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 RaDDort annuel sur les incitatifs
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Rapport de fin d'annee sur le programme
recommande d'incitatifs pour Pamenagement urbain, J. Cyr presente le nouveau
modele et le rendement de l'investissement 3 pour 1 genere par le programme, qui
depasse le rendement 2 pour 1 indique initialement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-307: Rapport de fin d'annee sur le programme recommande
d'incitatifs pour 1'amenagement urbain,
1. Le conseil communal accepte et archive le rapport de fin d'annee sur les incitatifs
pour I'amenagement urbain.
2. Le conseil communal adopte la politique relative au programme recommande
d'incitatifs pour I'amenagement urbain et la politique modifiee relative a la
subvention d'embellissement urbain.
3. Le conseil communal charge les services financiers et administratifs d'etablir un
fonds de reserve de fonctionnement pour financer le programme recommande
d'incitatifs pour I'amenagement urbain fonctionnant selon les dispositions suivantes
a) 1'equivalent de I'augmentation nette des recettes de l'impot municipal de chaque
projet d'amenagement beneficiant d'un financement grace a ce programme sera
dirige vers Ie fonds de reserve de fonctionnement chaque annee, afin de financer la
subvention relative a la densite residentielle. L'augmentation nette des recettes de
l'impot municipal sera calculee en deduisant l'impot foncier municipal d'un batiment
a la suite de I'achevement du projet et de la reevaluation du bien, par l'impot foncier
municipal du bien au moment de la presentation de la demande;
b) lorsqu'un projet approuve genere une augmentation nette des recettes de l'impot
foncier municipal avant I'achevement du projet, les recettes doivent etre dirigees
vers le fonds de reserve de fonctionnement;
c) lorsqu'un surplus est genere par la subvention relative a la densite residentielle, it
doit etre remis au fonds de fonctionnement general de la Ville de Saint John. Un
surplus equivaut a la somme de I'augmentation nette des recettes de l'impot foncier
municipal generee par 1'ensemble des projets faisant actuellement l'objet d'une
entente de subvention active, soustraite par la valeur totale des subventions
relatives a la densite residentielle dues pour cette annee.
25
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
d) lorsqu'un projet approuve ne sera pas acheve dans I'annee civile de la demande,
I'argent d6 sur Ie budget de fonctionnement general de la Ville de Saint John pour les
defis en matiere de construction residentielle et les subventions relatives aux permis
de construction doit etre dirige vers Ie fonds de reserve et retenu jusqu'au paiement
des subventions ou jusqu'a 1'expiration de 1'entente de subvention. Si une entente de
subvention est expiree, la subvention precedemment convenue doit etre remise au
fonds de fonctionnement general de la Ville de Saint John;
e) lorsque les co6ts estimes de la subvention relative aux defis en matiere de
construction sont inferieurs a ce qu'indique une entente de subvention approuvee,
toute subvention residuelle non emise pour le projet sera remise au fonds de
fonctionnement general de la Ville de Saint John.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.2 Ententes de services et orientation future du centre communautaire
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Ententes de services et orientation
future du centre communautaire, le commissaire adjoint T. O'Reilly a aborde
l'orientation future a aligner sur le plan strategique R6cr6SJ, pour examiner le
modele de gestion de la communaute des personnes avec des troubles du spectre
autistique, 1'effet des fermetures d'6coles qui auront des repercussions sur les
ententes de service et la reevaluation de la pertinence actuelle des offres du centre
communautaire de la Ville.
Proposition de la mairesse suppl6ante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-308 : Ententes de services et orientation future du centre
communautaire:
• Que, en consideration de la somme de 93 788,00 $, les parties prolongent
jusqu'au 31 d6cembre 2017 1'entente entre la Ville de Saint John et YMCA of
Greater Saint John Inc dat6e du 26 ao6t 2013 et renouvel6e au 23 f6vrier 2015 en
matiere de services, au centre communautaire Forest Glen et que les modalit6s
et conditions de 1'entente actuelle soient prolong6es, sauf pour le droit de
renouvellement, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autoris6s a signer
toute la documentation requise.
• Que, en consideration de la somme de 83 031,00 $, les parties prolongent
jusqu'au 31 d6cembre 2017 1'entente entre la Ville de Saint John et YMCA of
Greater Saint John Inc dat6e du 26 ao6t 2013 et renouvel6e au 23 f6vrier 2015 en
matiere de services, au centre communautaire Millidgeville et que les modalit6s
26
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
et conditions de 1'entente actuelle soient prolong6es, sauf pour le droit de
renouvellement, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autoris6s a signer
toute la documentation requise.
• Que, en consideration de la somme de 90 923,00 $, les parties prolongent
jusqu'au 31 d6cembre 2017 1'entente entre la Ville de Saint John et le Club
garcons et filles de Greater Saint John Inc dat6e du 12 septembre 2013 et
renouvel6e au 18 mars 2015 en matiere de services, au centre communautaire
South End et que les modalit6s et conditions de 1'entente actuelle soient
prolong6es, sauf pour le droit de renouvellement, et que le maire et le greffier
communal soient autoris6s a signer toute la documentation requise.
• Que la Ville doit octroyer une subvention de fonctionnement inconditionnelle
d'un montant de 40 937,00 $, TVH incluse, au Club garcons et filles afin d'appuyer
les op6rations dudit club situ6 au 1, rue Paul Harris en 2017, payable en deux
(2) versements le 2 janvier 2017 et le 2 juillet 2017.
• Que les partenaires communautaires de West Side aient jusqu'au 31 mai 2017
pour pr6senter une proposition de d6but des op6rations pour le centre
communautaire Carleton au ler janvier 2018. Si leur proposition n'est pas
pr6sent6e au 31 mai 2017 ou si ladite proposition n'est pas accept6e par la Ville,
un processus d'approvisionnement concurrentiel sera mis en ceuvre pour obtenir
un fournisseur de services.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Budget de fonctionnement g6n6raI de 2017
Proposition de la mairesse suppl6ante McAlary, appuy6e par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis
intitul6 MIC2016-317: Budget de fonctionnement general de 2017, le conseil
approuve ce qui suit :
1. que la somme de 154 021467 $ constitue la totalit6 du budget de fonctionnement
de la Ville de Saint John pour 2017;
2. que la somme de 120 853 074 $ repr6sente le mandat de la Ville de Saint John
pour 2017;
3. que le taux d'imposition pour la Ville de Saint John s'61eve a 1,7850 $;
4. que le conseil communal ordonne et d6crete le pr6levement par le ministre de
27
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
I'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux de la somme sur les biens reels dans
la municipalit6 de Saint John assujettis a l'impot en vertu de la Loi sur lWaluation;
5. que le conseil communal autorise le commissaire aux services financiers et
administratifs a verser, a un moment qui lui est opportun, les fonds approuv6s aux
commissions, aux organismes et aux comites d6sign6s, selon ce que pr6voit le budget
de 2017;
6. que le conseil communal approuve 1'6tablissement de postes permanents de 2017
a 641.
La question ne donne lieu a aucun vote en raison d'une modification propos6e par le
conseiller Merrithew.
Le conseiller MacKenzie declare etre en conflit d'int6rets avec la motion de
modification et quitte la seance.
Le conseiller Sullivan souleve une objection, indiquant que la motion de modification
va 1'encontre d'une motion adoptee le 5 d6cembre concernant les subventions et
qu'elle n6cessiterait donc une motion d'annulation. Le maire indique que la motion
du 5 d6cembre visait uniquement a autoriser la discussion et que la motion de
modification propos6e par le conseiller Merrithew est valide.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuy6e par la mairesse suppl6ante McAlary
RESOLU que la recommandation du 5 d6cembre concernant le budget de
fonctionnement g6n6ral de 2017 soit modifi6e pour refl6ter le fait que le Comit6 des
subventions communautaires re�oit 179 721$ de financement, soit 50 000 $ pour le
zoo Cherry Brook, 20 000 $ pour PRUDE et 50 000 $ pour le Conseil du
perfectionnement social.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Le conseiller Sullivan vote contre la proposition.
Le conseiller MacKenzie r6integre la s6ance.
Proposition de la mairesse suppl6ante McAlary, appuy6e par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur g6n6ral dans le rapport soumis
intitul6 MIC2016-317: Budget de fonctionnement general de 2017, le conseil
communal approuve ce qui suit :
1. que la somme de 154 021467 $ constitue la totalit6 du budget de fonctionnement
de la Ville de Saint John pour 2017;
2. que la somme de 120 853 074 $ repr6sente le mandat de la Ville de Saint John
pour 2017;
28
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
3. que le taux d'imposition pour la Ville de Saint John s'eleve a 1,7850 $;
4. que le conseil communal ordonne et decrete le prelevement par le ministre de
I'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux de la somme sur les biens reels dans
la municipalite de Saint John assujettis a l'impot en vertu de la Loi sur lWaluation;
5. Que le conseil communal autorise le commissaire aux services financiers et
administratifs a verser, a un moment qui lui est opportun, les fonds approuves aux
commissions, aux organismes et aux comites designes, selon ce que prevoit le budget
de 2017 pour refleter le fait que le Comite des subventions communautaires re�oit
179 721 $ de financement, soit 50 000 $ pour le zoo Cherry Brook, 20 000 $ pour
PRUDE et 50 000 $ pour le Conseil du perfection nement social.
6. Que le conseil communal approuve 1'etablissement de postes permanents de 2017
a 641.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Le conseiller Sullivan vote contre la proposition, indiquant
que meme si le maintien du taux d'imposition est louable, la Ville peut mieux faire en
s'effor�ant de le reduire, que les surplus obtenus par 1'entremise du service d'eau
devraient etre partiellement remis aux citoyens, et qu'il est preoccupe par les
modifications proposees pour la viabilite du zoo Cherry Brook, du Conseil du
perfectionnement social et autres organismes.
13.1.3 Analyse budg6taire 2016 pour le conseil
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule MIC 2016-319: Analyse budgetaire 2016 pour
le conseil soit accepts a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.1.6 Rapport sur la reserve du conseil
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2016-318: Rapport sur la reserve du conseil, le conseil communal
autorise 1'etablissement d'un fonds de reserve de fonctionnement general et qu'un
montant de 2 000 000 $ soit transfers du fonds de fonctionnement general au fonds
de reserve de fonctionnement general en 2016. II est sgalement recommande que le
conseil approuve le transfert de 2 855 000 $ (un montant de 2 355 000 $ approuve
dans le budget de 2016 et un montant de 500 000 $ du surplus projete de 2016) du
fonds de fonctionnement des services publics d'eau et d'egouts au fonds de reserve
29
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 d6cembre 2016
d'eau potable saine et propre en 2016.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
14.1 Services au chemin Beach
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2016-299: Services au chemin Beach, le conseil communal prolonge la
prestation de services au chemin Beach jusqu'a ce que le conseil communal, a sa
seule discretion, decide d'interrompre les services et que le conseil adopte les
conditions, restrictions et limitations suivantes :
les services seront fournis uniquement si les proprietaires du chemin Beach
donnent par ecrit a la Ville la permission de le faire;
les services sont conditionnels au maintien en vigueur d'une police
d'assurance de responsabilite civile generale qui nomme la Ville comme
assuree supplementaire et qui comporte une clause de responsabilite
reciproque, police qui a ete obtenue et payee par les proprietaires des biens
donnant sur le chemin Beach, et qui offre une protection de 2 000 000 $ par
evenement, assortie d'une limite generale globale de 5 000 000 $ pour la
duree d'un an de la police;
III. la nature et la portee des services sont a la discretion exclusive de la Ville,
agissant raisonnablement; sans limiter le caractere general de ce qui precede,
les services se limitent a 1'entretien et aux reparations mineures, y compris un
nivellement mineur au printemps de l'annee en question ainsi qu'au
deneigement et a 1'epandage de sable pendant I'hiver, jusqu'a un niveau et
en fonction de la partie ou des parties du chemin Beach que l'ingenieur
municipal en chef a juge appropries, compte tenu de la topographie du
chemin, de ses dimensions et de 1'equipement municipal disponible a tout
moment particulier, de meme que d'autres facteurs qui ont trait a la
prestation securitaire de ces services;
IV. plus precisement, 1'entretien et les reparations mineures ne visent pas les
reparations ou la remise en service du chemin Beach, ou 1'ecoulement qui s'y
rattache, ni le travail relatif aux ponceaux, ni le travail pour proteger le
chemin Beach et le rivage contigu contre 1'erosion ou une autre deterioration
et, en plus, le calendrier des services au chemin Beach est a la discretion
exclusive de la Ville, agissant raisonnablement.
30
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Casey et Merrithew votent contre la
proposition.
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Mise a lour sur le programme lance pour assurer le respect des normes liees
au stationnement
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
12 decembre 2016, le conseil communal :
(1) entame des poursuites judiciaires pour non-conformite a I'arrete de zonage pour
les biens suivants :
a. 40, rue Horsfield, NID 00007880 et 55117915;
b. 169-173, rue Charlotte, NID 00010678;
c. 10, rue Dorchester, 0 et 1-11, rue Coburg, 157-161, rue Union, NID
0038042, 00038042, 0038232 et 00037267.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
17.2 Nomination au conseil d'arbitrage relativement aux n6gociations collectives
entre la Ville de Saint John et la section locale 771 de I'Association internationale des
pompiers (AIP)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
12 decembre 2016, en vertu de I'alinea 55(2) de la Loi sur les relations industrielles, le
conseil communal designe John McIntyre nomine de la Ville de Saint John en matiere
d'arbitrage relativement a la derniere serie de Negociations collectives avec la
section locale 771 de I'Association internationale des pompiers (AIP).
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition.
17.3 Demande de Saint John Non -Profit Housing Incorporated visant a abroger
I'arrete special « D
31
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
12 decembre 2016, le conseil communal adopte ce qui suit : le consentement est
accorde par les presentes a Saint John Non -Profit Housing Incorporated pour abroger
I'arrete special « D » decrete le 27 avril 1993.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.4 Option de Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc. pour les terrains sur les
rues Wellington et Union.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
12 decembre 2016, le conseil communal accepte que la subvention d'une option de
Saint John Non -Profit Housing Incorporated, telle que modifiee par le conseil, soit
egalement modifiee comme suit :
1. I'alinea 9 de I'option est par les presentes abroge et remplace par ce qui suit :
«Tous les rajustements d'interet, de loyers, d'impots, de taux et de primes
d'assurance doivent etre realises au plus tard a 16 h (heure locale) le
ler mai 2017, date a laquelle I'Acheteur doit avoir droit a la possession de la
parcelle.
2. Un nouvel alinea doit etre ajoute a I'option immediatement apres I'alinea 9 (les
alineas suivants etant renumerotes en consequence) comme suit :
« 10. II est entendu et convenu que la fermeture de toute entente decoulant de
cette option, telle que modifiee, doit etre conditionnelle a I'acquisition
precedente par I'Acheteur du -9, rue Wellington, portant le NID 37770, cette
acquisition etant essentielle a I'amenagement du projet dans son integralite.
3. Toutes les autres modalites et conditions de I'option, ainsi que les modifications,
doivent demeurer en vigueur.
De plus, le maire et le greffier communal sont autorises a signer la modification
susmentionnee.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon et Sullivan votent contre la
proposition.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie :
32
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
December 12, 2016/le 12 decembre 2016
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du 12 decembre 2016 soit levee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 50.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
33