2017-01-09_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
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MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAI NT JOHN
JANUARY 9, 2017 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
City Solicitor J. Nugent
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
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Call to Order
Mayor Darling called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of December 5. 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on
December 5, 2016, be approved.
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3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, , seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved and that item 11.1 Ellen's
Law be brought forward on the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures of conflict of interest were declared.
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-001: Engineering Services - Morna Heights & Greenwood Subdivision -
Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades, notwithstanding the City's
Procurement Policy for Engagement of Professional Services, Common Council
authorize staff to conduct direct negotiations with Dillon Consulting Limited to
carry out engineering services for the Morna Heights and Greenwood Subdivision
-Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades project.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-003: Saint John City Market—Assignment of Lease—Stall "No. 41; the City of
Saint John consent to the Assignment of Lease of Space for Stall "No. 4" from
Shawarma Hut Inc. to CHS Food Ltd. as per the submitted document; and further
that Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute such documentation to
give effect to the hereinabove given consent.
5.3 That the letter from the Province of New Brunswick re Heritage Week
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2017 be referred to the Common Clerk to prepare a proclamation.
5.4 That the Bullying Canada request for funding be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-004: Training Partner Agreement between the Canadian Red Cross Society
and the City of Saint John, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute
the Training Partner Agreement between the Canadian Red Cross and the City of
Saint John in the form attached to this report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item
respectively be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
11.1 Ellen's Law and Provincial Public Safety Education Program for Active
Transportation (Mayor Darling)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the Mayor of Saint John on behalf of Common Council send a
letter of support for Ellen's Law and the development of a provincial health and
safety active transportation education program to the Minister of Justice & Public
Safety Denis Landry.
MOTION CARRIED.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Anglophone South School District (ASD -S) Multi-year Infrastructure
Planning — Central Saint John Schools Presentation
The Clerk advised the presenter called to cancel early in the day. The presentation
will be rescheduled to January 23rd, 2017.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
9.1 Staff Presentation — 303 Westmorland Road Section 39 Amendment
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9.1.1 Planning Advisory Committee report recommending approval of Section
39 Conditions
9.1.2 Public Notice / Application — Proposed Section 39 Amendment 303
Westmorland Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to the proposed Section 39 Amendment amending the Section 39
conditions imposed on the August 25, 2011 rezoning of the property located at
303 Westmorland Road, also identified as PID Number 00321158, to rescind the
existing Section 39 conditions that limit the use of the site to the past proposal, as
requested by 630820 NB Inc., Terrence Collins.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 13, 2016
meeting at which the committee recommended the amendment of the existing
Section 39 conditions described above.
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 Greg Collins presenting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council rescind Section 39 Conditions imposed on August 15,
2011 on the property located at 303 Westmorland Road; and
2. 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 3930 square metres, located at 303 Westmorland Road,
also identified as PID Number 00321158, be subject to a condition
restricting the use of the site to the proposal and the uses permitted in
the General Commercial (CG) zone with the exception of the following
uses:
• Bar, lounge, or nightclub;
• Private Club.-
Service
lub;Service Station; and,
• Vehicle Repair Garage
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10. Consideration of By-laws
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10.1 Street Closing Bylaw Amendment — Mallette Road (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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.
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The by-law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of
Highways in the City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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 third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping
Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John".
10.2 Bylaw Amendment — Business Improvement Levy Bylaw (15t and 2nd
Reading)
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising is complete with regard
to the Business Improvement Levy; that there were no objections received; and
that the amount of $0.16 per $100 of assessment for 2017 is the same as last
yea r.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as requested by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc.,
Common Council approve the submitted 2017 budget to the Business
Improvement Area as follows:
REVENUE
Special BIA Levy $ 425,255.00
EXPENDITURES
Beautification 14,700.00
Clean & Safe Programs
Marketing & Communications
Operations & Administrative
Urban Design & Development
TOTAL
MOTION CARRIED.
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24,000.00
70,255.00
281,300.00
35,000.00
S 425,255.00
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2
Business Improvement Levy By -Law", by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one
hundred dollars of assessed value for 2017, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number
BIA-2 Business Improvement Levy By -Law."
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2
Business Improvement Levy By -Law", by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one
hundred dollars of assessed value for 2017, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law
Number BIA-2 Business Improvement Levy By -Law."
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.2 Falls Restaurant - Skywalk Saint John Presentation (Councillor Norton)
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the Falls Restaurant - Skywalk Saint John Presentation be referred
to the Common Clerk for scheduling.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
11.3 Canada 150 Celebrations in the City of Saint John (Councillor Norton)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the matter be tabled.
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MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Strowbridge voting nay.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the matter be lifted from the table.
MOTION CARRIED.
The City Manager advised that the City delegated to Discover Saint John
organizing the events for Canada 150 Celebrations.
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the City Manager and/or appropriate designated organization
(e.g. Discover Saint John) present in an open session of council the progress that
has been made toward Canada 150 Celebrations for the citizens of Saint John.
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12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
18. Adjournment
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned.
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The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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PROCES-VERBAL—SEANCE ORDINAIRE
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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
J. Nugent, avocat municipal
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
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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 5 decembre 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du conseil communal du
5 decembre 2016 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de cette seance soit adopte et que le point 11.1 sur la
loi d'Ellen soit avance au debut de l'ordre du jour.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Aucun conflit d'interets nest declare.
S. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-001 : Services d'ingenierie — Lotissement Morna Heights et
lotissement Greenwood — Modernisation de Pinstallation de traitement des eaux
usees, nonobstant la politique d'approvision nement de la Ville relativement au
recours a des services professionnels, le conseil communal autorise le personnel a
entreprendre des negociations directes avec Dillon Consulting Limited pour
effectuer les services d'ingenierie pour le projet Lotissement Morna Heights et
lotissement Greenwood — Modernisation de ('installation de traitement des eaux
usees.
5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-003: Marche municipal de la Ville de Saint John — Cession de
bail— Etal « n° 4 v, la Ville de Saint John donne son consentement a la cession de
bail de 1'etal « no 4» Shawarma Hut Inc. a CHS Food Ltd. conformement au
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document soumis; et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a
signer cette documentation afin de Bonner force au consentement susmentionne.
5.3 Que la lettre de la Province du Nouveau -Brunswick concernant la semaine
du patrimoine 2017 soit transmise au greffier communal pour qu'une
proclamation soit redigee.
5.4 Que la demande de financement presentee par Bullying Canada soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule 2017-004 : Entente de partenariat deformation entre la Societe
canadienne de la Croix -Rouge et la Ville de Saint John, le maire et le greffier
communal soient autorises a signer entre la Societe canadienne de la Croix -Rouge
et la Ville de Saint John dans le formulaire joint a ce rapport.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises
a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
11.1 Loi d'Ellen et le programme de sensibilisation en matiere de securite
publique pour le transport actif (maire Darling)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le maire de Saint John, au nom du conseil communal, envoie une
lettre d'appui a la loi d'Ellen et a 1'etablissement d'un programme de
sensibilisation en matiere de sante et de securite publique pour Ie transport actif
au ministre de la Justice et de la Securite publique Denis Landry.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Planification pluriannuelle des infrastructures du District scolaire
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anglophone Sud — Presentation des ecoles dans la region centrale de Saint John
Le greffier avise que le presentateur concerne a annule tot dans la journee. La
presentation sera reportee au 23 janvier 2017.
9. Audiences publiques —18 h 30
9.1 Presentation du personnel — Modification des conditions imposees par
I'article 39 visant le 303, chemin Westmorland
9.1.1 Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant I'approbation
des conditions imposees par I'article 39
9.1.2 Avis public ou demande — Projet de modification des conditions imposees
par I'article 39 visant Ie 303, chemin Westmorland
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en ce qui a trait a
la modification proposee en vertu de I'article 39, modifiant les conditions
imposees le 25 ao6t 2011, relativement au bien situe au 303,
chemin Westmorland, inscrit sous le NID 00321158, afin d'annuler les conditions
prevues a I'article 39 qui limitent ('utilisation de 1'emplacement a la proposition
passee, comme demande par 630820 NB Inc., Terrence Collins.
On procede a 1'examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme,
accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme, etudie lors
de la seance du 13 decembre 2016, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande la
modification des conditions actuelles susmentionnees en vertu de I'article 39.
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 Sullivan
RESOLU que :
1. Le conseil communal annule les conditions imposees par I'article 39 du
15 ao6t 2011 sur le bien situe au 303, chemin Westmorland.
2. Qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme, le
projet d'utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
3 930 metres carres, situee au 303, chemin Westmorland et portant le
NID 00321158, soit assujetti a une condition exigeant que les utilisations
du site se limitent a la proposition et a celles autorisees dans la zone
commerciale generale (CG), a 1'exclusion des suivantes :
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• bar, bar -salon ou boite de nuit;
• club prive;
• station -service;
• garage de reparation automobile.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes —
Chemin Mallette (troisieme lecture)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
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 lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des
routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
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 a la suite de I'article 241, fasse ('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 I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
10.2 Modification de I'Arrete concernant la contribution pour I'amelioration
des affaires (premiere et deuxieme lectures)
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
taxe d'amelioration des affaires, qu'aucune objection n'a ete soulevee et que le
montant de 0,16 $ par tranche de 100 $ d'evaluation pour 2017 demeure le
meme que I'an dernier.
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Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU qu'en vertu de la demande du conseil d'administration de Uptown
Saint John Inc., le conseil communal approuve le budget de 2017 relatif a la zone
d'amelioration des affaires, comme suit
RECETTES
Taxe speciale relative a la zone d'amelioration des affaires
425 255 $
DEPENSES
Embellissement 14 700,00
Programmes de proprete et de securite 24 000,00
Marketing et communications 70 255,00
Operations et services administratifs 281 300,00
Urbanisme et valorisation des terrains 35 000,00
TOTAL 425 255,00 S
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n°BIA-2 modifiant I'Arrete concernant la
contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires », visant a imposer une contribution
de 16 cents par tranche de cent dollars de la valeur imposable pour 2017, fasse
l'objet d'une premiere lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete no BIA-2
concernant la contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n°BIA-2 modifiant I'Arrete concernant la
contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires », visant a imposer une contribution
de 16 cents par tranche de cent dollars de la valeur imposable pour 2017, fasse
l'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete no BIA-2
concernant la contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires ».
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.2 Restaurant Falls Restaurant — Presentation concernant la passerelle de
Saint John (conseiller Norton)
Proposition du conseiller Norton, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew :
RESOLU que la Restaurant Falls Restaurant - Presentation concernant la passerelle
de Saint John soit transmise au greffier communal pour planification.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
11.3 Celebrations dans la Ville de Saint John pour le 150e anniversaire du
Canada (conseiller Norton)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que la question soit reportee.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Le conseiller Strowbridge vote contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary
RESOLU que la question soit soumise aux fins de discussion.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le directeur general indique que la Ville a delegue a Decouvrez Saint John
('organisation des evenements pour les celebrations du 150e anniversaire du
Canada.
Proposition du conseiller Norton, appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge :
RESOLU que le directeur general ou ('organisation designee appropriee (p. ex.
Decouvrez Saint John) presente lors d'une seance publique du conseil les progres
realises concernant les celebrations du 150e anniversaire du Canada pour les
citoyens de Saint John.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
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14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU clue la seance soit levee.
Le maire declare clue la seance est levee a 18 h 47.
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