2017-05-29_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
May 29, 2017/le 29 mai 2017
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAI NT JOHN
MAY 29, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor D. Darling
Deputy Mayor Shirley 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: Acting City Manager/Commissioner Finance & Admin. Services K. Fudge
Solicitor J. Nugent
Comptroller C. Graham
Commissioner of Transportation and Environment M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton
Commissioner Saint John Water B. McGovern
Deputy Commissioner T. O'Reilly
Deputy Commissioner Administrative Services I.Fogan
Police Chief J. Bates
Fire Chief K. Clifford
Common Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Common Clerk P. Anglin
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Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with the addition of items:
17.2 Performance Dashboard
17.3 Nominating Committee
17.4 Offer to Purchase Synagogue and Peel Plaza Project House and
17.5 Letter from Uptown Saint John be approved; and further that item
15.1 St. John the Baptist / King Edward School — Spring Fundraising Dinner be
removed from the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict with items: 9.1 Rezoning St. James Street;
12.3 Community Grants Recommendations; and 17.1 Saint John Festival of Sail —
Request for Funding.
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the Letter from H. Sauerteig re CAER be received for information.
5.2 That the Letter from Worksafe NB re Disability Awareness Week/ Walk and
Roll Challenge be received for information.
5.3 That the Letter from R. Bailey re Rockwood Park be received for
information.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-140: Demolition of vacant, dilapidated and dangerous building at 78-80
Lansdowne Avenue (PID#371153), 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 78-80 Lansdowne Avenue
(PID#371153), in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
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2017-141: Demolition of vacant, dilapidated and dangerous building at 31
Seaward Crescent (PID#340893), 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 31 Seaward Crescent (PID#340893),
in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-144: Setting of Public Hearing Date for Heritage By-law Amendment Re:
Removal of three PIDs from the King Street East Heritage Conservation Area,
Common Council schedule a public hearing date of Monday June 12th, 2017 at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to consider an amendment to the Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, which would remove three properties, PID
55010516, PID 00009738 and PID 55013577, from the King Street East Heritage
Conservation Area, and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this
regard.
5.7 That as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the
submitted report Subdivision Application 4 Bennett Lane, Common Council assent
to the submitted "Street Tentative Subdivision Plan" with respect the vesting of a
parcel of land at 4 Bennett Lane, PID #00325134 having an area of approximately
458 square metres, as part of the Norris Road public street right-of-way.
5.8 That as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the
submitted report Subdivision 345 Manchester Avenue, Common Council authorize
the acceptance of money -in -lieu of the required land for public purposes (LPP).
5.9 That as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the
submitted report Subdivision 38 Milford Road, Common Council authorize the
acceptance of money -in -lieu of the required land for public purposes (LPP).
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-143: Proposed Public Hearing Date — 49 Noel Avenue, 65 University Avenue
and 700 Somerset Street, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the
rezoning applications of Village View Suites (49 Noel Avenue) and Kris Price (65
University Avenue), and the Section 39 Amendment application of Hughes
Surveys and Consultants Inc. on behalf of Somerset Investments Ltd. (700
Somerset Street) for Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation.
5.11 That the City of Ghosts Augmented Reality Tour be referred to Discover
Saint John.
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5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-152: Request from Kennebecasis Rowing Club - L.R. Ross Trust Fund,
Common Council approve the request for $5,000 from the L.R. Ross Fund by the
Kennebecasis Rowing Club.
5.13 That the submitted report M&C 2017-135: Engineering Services -
Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility — Grit Collection System Upgrades, that
the proposal from Crandall Engineering Ltd. for engineering services for the
Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility — Grit Collection System Upgrades,
Project No. 2017-091006P (the "Project"), be accepted as follows:
a) Detailed design and construction cost estimates are to be completed by
Crandall Engineering Ltd. under the 2017 Capital Program, at a cost of
$133,244.75, 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 2018 Water & Sewerage
Utility Fund Capital Program, the remainder of the engineering services work
for the Project is to be carried out by Crandall Engineering Ltd. after Common
Council approval of the 2018 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program
at a cost of $76,613.00, all applicable taxes included; and
c) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Consulting
Engineering Agreement.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-148: Contract No. 2017-05: City Line- Sanitary Sewer Improvements &
Riverview Drive- Water Main Extension, the contract be awarded to the low
Tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd. at the tendered price of $676,181.89
(including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-156: Contract No. 2017-12: McAllister Drive- Water Main Renewal- Phase 2
(#402 McAllister Drive to Mountain View Drive), the contract be awarded to the
low Tenderer, MIDI Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $711,972.48
(including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities; and further that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
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5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-150: Tender for Sodium Hydroxide 50% NaOH-2017-681001T, the tender for
the establishment of a supply agreement for Sodium Hydroxide (50%) be awarded
to the lowest compliant bidder, Univar Canada.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-154: Architectural Services - City Hall Space, the City engage TOSS Solutions
for architectural services required to cost-effectively optimize City Hall space in
the amount of $120,475 plus HST (fixed cost) and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
5.18 That pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New
Brunswick, the Common Council of the City of Saint John does hereby appoint the
following member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By -Law
Enforcement Officer with the responsibility and authority to enforce provisions of
the Parking Meter By -Law and the provisions of Section 5, Section 5.1, Section 7,
Section 8, Section 15 and Section 16 of the Saint John Traffic By -Law, namely:
Gregory Willigar.
And further that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee
ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the
appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.19 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-151: Amended - Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Renewal Agreement, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
submitted "amended" Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Renewal Agreement with the Province of New Brunswick respecting the delivery
of regional hazardous materials emergency response services in areas outside the
City's boundaries.
5.20 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-147: Convert McLellan Street from a two way street to a one-way street,
that McLellan Street, with limits of Highland Road to Pokiok Road, be added to
the Saint John Traffic By -Law as a one-way street in a southerly direction and the
City Solicitor be directed to draft the amendment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item 5.1-
5.20, respectively be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. Members Comments
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Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamations
7.1 Parachute's Safe Kids Week -June 5th to June 11th, 2017
The Mayor proclaimed June 5th to 11th, 2017 as Parachute's Safe Kids Week in the
City of Saint John.
7.2 Bike Week - June 2nd to June 11th, 2017
The Mayor proclaimed June 2nd to June 11th, 2017 as Bike Week in the City of
Saint John.
7.3 Safe Kid's Fun Day & Expo - June 5th to June 11th, 2017
The Mayor proclaimed June 5th to June 11th, 2017 as National Safe Kids Week in
the City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Presentation
Board Chair J. Carhart and Chief Bates updated Council on financial and employee
status, emerging issues, recent accomplishments, continuous improvements and
service objectives and targets.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the presentation from the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting.
9.1 Proposed Zoning and Bylaw Amendment and Conditional Use — 9, 15, 19
St. James Street with Planning Advisory Committee report recommending
Rezoning
9.1.1 Zoning Bvlaw Amendment — 9. 15. 19 St. James Street (1" and 2nd Readi
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The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment for a parcel of land located at 9,
15 and 19 St. James Street to recognize an existing commercial parking lot, with
no written objections received. The Planning Advisory Committee recommended
approval of the re -zoning as set out in the submitted report, with Section 39
conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re -zoning with
no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re -zoning
with Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys presenting.
Staff responded to questions.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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 976 square
metres, located at 9, 15, and 19 St. James Street, also identified as PID Numbers
00002907, 00002899, 00002915, from Urban Centre Residential (RC) to General
Commercial (CG), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon and Armstrong voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John."
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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 976 square
metres, located at 9, 15, and 19 St. James Street, also identified as PID Numbers
00002907, 00002899, 00002915, from Urban Centre Residential (RC) to General
Commercial (CG), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon and Armstrong voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -
Law of The City of Saint John."
Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
9.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 180 Cosy Lake Road with Planning
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Advisory Committee report recommending Denial of MPA
Referring to the submitted report entitled 180 Cosy Lake Road Municipal Plan
Amendment, Subdivision M. Reade outlined the staff recommendation to deny
the Municipal Plan Amendment for the following reasons:
• Contrary to growth controls established to limit sprawl
• No unique consideration that warrants approval of development
• Reduces potential for rural intensification in existing approved
development areas.
9.2.1 Municipal Plan Amendment — 180 Cosv Lake Road (15t and 2nd Readi
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to the proposed municipal plan amendment for a parcel of land located at
180 Cosy Lake Road to permit a two lot subdivision, with no written objections
received. The Planning Advisory Committee recommended denial of the
municipal plan amendment as set out in the submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re -zoning with
no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re -zoning
with Mr. Stephen Faulder, applicant/owner presenting; and Mr. Howard
Yeomans, Millidge Avenue presenting.
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106 A Law to Amend
the Municipal Plan By -Law", amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by
redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4.03 hectares,
located at 180 Cosy Lake Road also identified as being PID Number 55005425,
from Rural Resource Area to Rural Residential Area, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon, Casey, Sullivan and MacKenzie
voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law".
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106 A Law to Amend
the Municipal Plan By -Law", amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by
redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4.03 hectares,
located at 180 Cosy Lake Road also identified as being PID Number 55005425,
from Rural Resource Area to Rural Residential Area, be read a second time.
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MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon, Casey, Sullivan and MacKenzie
voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106 A Law
to Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law".
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Stop Up and Close portion of Grannan Street (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
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 Grannan
Street by adding thereto Section 243 immediately after Section 242, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The bylaw 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 Grannan
Street by adding thereto Section 243 immediately after Section 242, be read a
third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the bylaw entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping
Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John".
10.2 Stop Up and Close portion of Clovelly Drive (3rd Reading)
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 Clovelly Drive
by adding thereto Section 244 immediately after Section 243, 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.
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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 Clovelly Drive
by adding thereto Section 244 immediately after Section 243, 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, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping
Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John".
10.3 Amendments to the Saint John Parkiniz Meter By -Law (1" and 2nd Readin
Consideration was given to a report entitled, "Amendments to the Saint John
Parking Meter By -Law".
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-7 A By-law to Amend a
By-law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines", amending Schedule "A" in order to add two parking meters in
front of the Saint John Law Courts building, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-7 A By-law to
Amend a By-law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and
Pay and Display Machines".
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-7 A By-law to Amend a
By-law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and
Display Machines", amending Schedule "A" in order to add two parking meters in
front of the Saint John Law Courts building, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-7 A By-law to
Amend a By-law with respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and
Pay and Display Machines".
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Sandy Point Road and Tucker Park Development Plans - Growth Roadma
(Councillor Sullivan)
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that references to "Review and pursue Sandy Point Road municipal
property development opportunities" and "Review and pursue Tucker Park
(municipal -owned land) development opportunities" be removed from the Saint
John Growth Roadmap.
MOVED by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the Growth Committee.
The Mayor denied discussion on the propriety of the referral motion.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Norton and Sullivan voting nay.
11.2 Truck Restrictions (Councillor Strowbri
The Acting City Manager requested the matter be referred to the City Manager
for due diligence on enforcement issues, and the current Traffic Bylaw review.
The Commissioner of Transportation commented on Move SJ truck routes
review, alternate routes for the developer, and traffic calming options. The Traffic
Engineer commented on the designated truck routes and the allowance for trucks
to depart from the designated truck routes by taking the shortest and safest
routes to their designation and the regulations in place. The Traffic Engineer
commented that the streets could be included in Schedule I of the proposed
Consolidated Traffic Bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that submitted Truck Restrictions request be referred to staff for a
report and recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED.
11.3 Proposed Street Closing June 30th to July 30th (Councillor Armstrong)
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the matter Proposed Street Closing June 30th to July 30th be
referred to staff for an initial report for the next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
11.4 Saint John Theatre Company Funding Request (Councillor MacKenzie)
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that Council support the Saint John Theatre Company in their request
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for $19,000 to match the Regional development Corporation for a feasibility study
on the old Court House in King Square and funding source be referred to the City
Manager.
MOTION CARRIED with Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors Merrithew and
Casey voting nay.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Noise Generated by Heat Pumps - Background and Information
Deputy Commissioner Poffenroth addressed the issue and provided options to
Council:
1. General Noise Bylaw amendment
2. Specific Noise Bylaw amendment to address Heat Pumps
3. Do nothing — only 1 complaint was received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the matter of noise generated by Heat Pumps be referred to the
City Manager for a Noise Bylaw amendment that includes heat pumps.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
12.2 Expansion Permit - Glen Falls Mobile Home Park (220 Glen Road)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-139: Expansion Permit - Glen Falls Mobile Home Park (220 Glen Road),
Common Council approve the expansion of the Glen Falls Mobile Home Park at
220 Glen Road.
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Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting.
12.3 Community Grant Recommendations - 2017 Remaining Funds
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-138: Community Grant Recommendations - 2017 Remaining Funds,
Common Council approve the recommendations in this report as submitted by
the Community Grants Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
12.4 PIaySJ Playground Services Update
Referring to the submitted report entitled, M&C 2017-145: PIaySJ Playground
Services Update T. O'Reilly commented on the progress toward higher quality
playgrounds and the playgrounds turned over to the community management
model or fully decommissioned.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled M&C2017-145: PIaySJ Playground
Services Update, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 ABC RegortinR Framework - Mav 2017 Submissions
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the ABC Reporting Framework - May 2017 Submissions be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 St. John the Baptist / Kinia Edward School - SDrinia Soiree Fundraising Dinner
(Removed from Agenda)
15.2 New Brunswick Historical Societv - Reauest to Present to Council
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the New Brunswick Historical Society's Request to Present to
Council be referred to the Common Clerk to Schedule.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 R. Goodwin: McLean Street opening during the construction work by Port
City Water Partners (PCWP) on Westmorland Road June 2017
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Commissioner McGovern outlined the construction, productivity, the public
safety reasons for the request to temporarily open McLean Street, the public
open house, and information bulletins provided to the residents.
The resident's concern was considered and it was recommended to move ahead
the dates of the public hearing.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that the public hearing to consider reclosing McLean Street be held on
June 26th
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that Common Council receive the correspondence from Mr. Goodwin
and the attached petition for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
Councilllor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting.
17.1 Saint John Festival of Sail - Reauest for Fundin
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
May 15th, 2017 and the subsequent recommendation of the Grants Committee,
Common Council approve funding of $12,500 for the Festival of Sail.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
17.2 Dashboard Performance
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the item entitled M&C 2017-153: Performance Dashboard be
tabled.
MOTION CARRIED.
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17.3 Appointments to Nominating Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that Common Council make appointments to the Nominating
Committee to address upcoming vacancies as of May 30, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that Councillor Reardon be appointed to the Nominating Committee
for a one year term beginning May 30th 2017 and terminating May 30th 2018.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that Councillor Strowbridge be appointed to the Nominating
Committee for a one year term beginning May 301h 2017 and terminating May
30th 2018.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.4 Offer to Purchase Synagogue and Peel Plaza Project House
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that Common Council approve an agreement between the City of Saint
John and Fairville Construction for the relocation of a water line currently passing
through the so-called Peel Plaza Project Office Site on Carleton Street, in
accordance with the specifications, drawings, terms and conditions contained in
RFQ No. 2017-085103Q 20 Peel Plaza New Water Service issued by the City on
May 3, 2017, adjusted so as to result in a net cost to the City of not more than
$59,832.00 HST inclusive; that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the
corresponding agreement and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the latter.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.5 Letter from Uptown Saint John
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
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18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on May 29, 2017 be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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LE 29 MAI 2017, A 18 H
DANS LA SALLE DU CONSEIL
Presents: Don Darling, maire
Shirley 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 :
K. Fudge, commissaire aux Services financiers et administratifs et
directeur general par interim
J. Nugent, avocat
C. Graham, controleur
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire des Services de transport et
d'environnement
J. Hamilton, commissaire du Service de la croissance et du
developpement communautaire
B. McGovern, commissaire de Saint John Water
T. O'Reilly, commissaire adjoint
I. Fogan, commissaire adjoint aux services administratifs
J. Bates, chef de police
K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie
J. Taylor, greffier communal
P. Anglin, greffiere communale adjointe
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1. Ouverture de la seance
La seance est ouverte par le maire.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Norton, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout
des points suivants :
17.2 Tableau de bord sur le rendement
17.3 Comite des candidatures
17.4 Offre d'achat de la synagogue et de la batisse du projet de la place Peel
17.5 Approbation de la lettre d'Uptown Saint John;
15.1 Retrait de I'ordre du jour du St. John the Baptist / King Edward School —
Spring Fundraising Dinner.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Le conseiller Sullivan declare etre en conflit d'interets avec les points : 9.1
Rezonage de la rue St. James; 12.3 Recommandations relatives aux subventions
communautaires; et 17.1 Demande de financement —Festival des grands voiliers
de Saint John.
S. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de H. Sauerteig au sujet de ('initiative de sensibilisation de la
collectivite et d'intervention d'urgence (CAER) soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre de Travail securitaire NB concernant la Semaine de
sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees et du Defi « Marche et
roule » soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la lettre de R. Bailey concernant le parc Rockwood soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-140: Demolition du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux
situe au 78-80, avenue Lansdowne (NID 371153), le conseil communal mandate
un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a
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('application de I'Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux batiments et
constructions dangereux dans la Ville de Saint John, en vue de demolir Ie
batiment situe au 78-80, avenue Lansdowne (NID 371153), conformement aux
politiques applicables de la Ville en matiere d'approvisionnement.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-141 : Demolition du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux
situe au 31, croissant Seaward (NID 340893), le conseil communal mandate 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 la Ville de Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment situe au 31,
croissant Seaward (NID 340893), conformement aux politiques applicables de la
Ville en matiere d'approvisionnement.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-144 : Etablissement de la date de Paudience publique relative a
1'Arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine : Retrait de trois NID de faire de
conservation du patrimoine de la rue King Est, le conseil communal fixe la date de
I'audience publique au lundi 12 juin 2017, a 18 h 30, dans la salle du conseil afin
d'etudier la modification a I'Arrete concernant les aires de conservation du
patrimoine de Saint John, Iaquelle aurait pour consequence de retirer trois
proprietes portant les NID 55010516, NID 00009738 et NID 55013577, situees
dans I'Aire de conservation du patrimoine de la rue King Est et que la publication
des avis soit autorisee a cet effet.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme dans le
rapport soumis intitule Demande d'amenagement de lotissement au 4, allee
Bennett, le conseil communal approuve le « plan provisoire de lotissement de
rue », relativement a la devolution d'une parcelle de terrain au 4, allee Bennett,
portant le NID 00325134, d'une superficie d'environ 458 metres carres, en tant
que partie du droit de passage sur une rue publique, soit le chemin Norris.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme dans le
rapport soumis intitule Demande d'amenagement de lotissement au 345,
avenue Manchester, le conseil communal autorise I'acceptation d'une
compensation monetaire pour le terrain d'utilite publique necessaire.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme dans le
rapport soumis intitule Demande d'amenagement de lotissement au 38,
chemin Milford, le conseil communal autorise I'acceptation d'une compensation
monetaire pour le terrain d'utilite publique necessaire.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-143 : Date prevue d'une audience publique relativement au 49,
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avenue Noel, au 65, avenue University et au 700, rue Somerset, le conseil
communal fixe la date de I'audience publique relativement a la demande de
rezonage de Village View Suites (49, avenue Noel) et Kris Price (65,
avenue University) et la demande de modification des conditions prevues a
I'article 39 visant Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., au nom de
Somerset Investments Ltd. (700, rue Somerset) au Iundi 10juillet 2017, a 18 h 30,
dans la salle du conseil, et qu'il transmette la demande au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation.
5.11 Que la visite en realite augmentee « La ville des fantomes » soit transmise a
Decouvrez Saint John.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-152: Demande du Kennebecasis Rowing Club — Fonds en fiducie
L. R. Ross, le conseil communal approuve la demande du Kennebecasis Rowing
Club voulant qu'une contribution de 5 000 $ soit faite depuis le fonds L. R. Ross.
5.13 Quele rapport soumis intitule MIC2017-135: Services d'ingenierie—
Installation de traitement des eaux usees de Lancaster — Modernisation du
systeme de collecte de sable, que la proposition de Crandall Engineering Ltd. pour
les Services d'ingenierie — Installation de traitement des eaux usees de
Lancaster— Modernisation du systeme de collecte de sable, Projet n° 2017-
091006P (le « Projet ») soit acceptee comme suit :
a) Les estimations detaillees des co6ts de conception et de construction doivent
etre terminees par Crandall Engineering Ltd. dans le cadre du programme
d'immobilisations de 2017, a un co6t de 133 244,75 $, toutes taxes
applicables comprises;
b) Sous reserve que le conseil communal accepte que le financement du volet
construction pour le projet soit inclus dans le programme d'immobilisations
relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2018, le reste des
services d'ingenierie dans le cadre du projet doivent etre executes par
Crandall Engineering Ltd. une fois que le conseil communal aura approuve le
programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts pour 2018 a un co6t de 76 613,00 $, toutes taxes applicables
comprises;
c) Que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer 1'entente
relative aux services de genie-conseil.
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5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-148: Contrat no 2017-05 : chemin City Line —Amelioration des
egouts sanitaires et de la promenade Riverview — Prolongement de la conduite
d'eau principale, le contrat soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins-disant,
Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 676 181,89 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a
partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2017-156: Contrat no 2017-12 : Promenade McAllister—
Renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale — Phase 2 (du 402,
promenade McAllister jusqu'a la promenade Mountain View), le contrat soit
accorde au soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix
offert de 711972,48 $ (TVH incluse) etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et
que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-150: Soumission relative a Phydroxyde de sodium (NaOH)
50 %-2017-681001T, la soumission pour 1'etablissement d'une entente relative a
I'hydroxyde de sodium (50 %) soit accordee au soumissionnaire conforme Ie
moins-disant, Univar Canada.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule MIC 2017-
154 : Services d'architecture — Espace de Photel de ville, la Ville retienne les
services de TOSS Solutions pour les services d'architecture requis afin d'optimiser
de maniere rentable 1'espace de I'hotel de ville au montant de 120 475 $, TVH en
sus, (co6t fixe) et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer
toute documentation requise a cet egard.
5.18 Qu'en vertu de I'a rticle 14 de la Loi sur la police de la province du Nouveau -
Brunswick, le conseil communal de la Ville de Saint John, par les presentes,
nomme le membre suivant du Corps canadien des commissaires, a titre d'agent
charge de 1'execution des arretes municipaux, investi de la responsabilite et de
I'autorite d'appliquer les dispositions de I'Arrete concernant les parcometres de
Saint John et les dispositions prevues aux articles 5, 5.1, 7, 8, 15 et 16 de 1'arrete
relatif a la circulation dans la Ville de Saint John, a savoir Gregory Williga.
II est aussi resolu que cette nomination demeure en vigueurjusqu'au moment ou
cette personne cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou
jusqu'a ce que la presente nomination soit retiree par le conseil communal, selon
la premiere eventualite.
5.19 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
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intitule MIC 2017-151 :Modification —Renouvellement de l'accord sur
Pintervention d'urgence regionale relative aux matieres dangereuses, le maire et
le greffier communal soient autorises a signer avec la province du Nouveau -
Brunswick le renouvellement de I'accord « modifie » sur l'intervention d'urgence
regionale relative aux matieres dangereuses soumis relativement a
l'approvisionnement de services d'intervention regionale d'urgence concernant
les matieres dangereuses dans les zones situees en dehors des Iimites de la Ville.
5.20 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-147: Modifier la rue McLellan pour la faire passer d'une rue a
double sens a une rue a sens unique, la rue McLellan, du chemin Highland au
chemin Pokiok, soit ajoutee a 1'arrete N° MV -10 comme une rue a sens unique en
direction sud et que l'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger la modification.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees relativement a chacune des
questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a savoir les points 5.1 a 5.20,
soient adoptees.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamations
7.1 Semaine SecuriJeunes de Parachute — Du 5 au 11 juin 2017
Le maire declare la semaine du 5 au 11 juin 2017, la Semaine SecuriJeunes de
Parachute dans la Ville de Saint John.
7.2 Semaine du velo — Du 2 au 11 juin 2017
Le maire declare la semaine du 2 au 11 juin 2017, la Semaine du velo dans la Ville
de Saint John.
7.3 Journee de Dlaisir et exoosition SecuriJeunes — Du 5 au 11 iuin 2017
Le maire declare la semaine du 5 au 11 juin 2017, la semaine nationale
SecuriJeunes dans la Ville de Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
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8.1 Presentation du bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John
Le president du conseil J. Carhart et le chef Bates informent le conseil sur 1'etat
financier et Ie statut des employes, les questions emergentes, les recentes
realisations, les ameliorations continues et les objectifs et les cibles en matiere de
services.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que la presentation du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint
John soit acceptee a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
9. Audiences publiques —18 h 30
Le conseiller Sullivan quitte la seance.
9.1 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage et d'usage conditionnel visant
les 9, 15 et 19, rue St. James avec Ie rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
recommandant Ie rezonage
9.1.1 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 9, 15 et 19, rue St. James
(premiere et deuxieme lectures)
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage concernant une parcelle de terrain
situee aux 9, 15 et 19, rue St. James afin de reconnaitre 1'existence d'un parc de
stationnement, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete revue. Le Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme a recommande I'approbation du rezonage, tel qu'il est indique dans
le rapport presente, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer en faveur de la modification proposee et
Rick Turner de Hughes Surveys prend la parole.
Le personnel repond aux questions.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville Saint
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John », modifiant I'annexe A du plan de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
976 metres carres, situee aux 9, 15 et 19, rue St. James et portant les
NID 000029071 00002899 et 00002915, afin de faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle du centre urbain (RC) a zone commerciale
generale (CG), fasse l'objet d'une premiere lecture.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon et Armstrong votent contre la
proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de la Ville de Saint John ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de
Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A du plan de zonage de Saint John, en procedant
au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 976 metres
carres, situee aux 9, 15 et 19, rue St. James et portant les NID 00002907,
00002899 et 00002915, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle du centre urbain (RC) a zone commerciale generale (CG), fasse
l'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon et Armstrong votent contre la
proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de la Ville de Saint John ».
Le conseiller Sullivan se joint de nouveau a la reunion.
9.2 Proposition de modification du plan d'amenagement visant le 180,
chemin Cosy Lake avec le Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
recommandant le reiet de la modification
En se reportant au rapport soumis intitule « Modification du plan
d'amenagement du 180, chemin Cosy Lake et lotissement », M. Reade souligne la
recommandation du personnel de rejeter la modification du plan d'amenagement
pour les raisons suivantes :
• La modification est contraire aux controles de croissance etablis afin de
limiter 1'etalement;
• Aucune consideration exceptionnelle ne vient justifier I'approbation de
I'amenagement;
• Reduction du potentiel d'intensification rurale dans les secteurs
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d'amenagement existants approuves.
9.2.1 Modification du plan municipal visant le 180, chemin Cosy Lake (premiere et
deuxieme lectures)
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
projet de modification du plan d'amenagement concernant une parcelle de
terrain situee aux 180, chemin Cosy Lake afin de permettre un lotissement de
deux lots, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete revue. Le Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme a recommande le rejet des modifications du plan d'amenagement,
telles qu'elles sont soulignees dans le rapport presente.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a venir exprimer son appui au rezonage et
M. Stephen Faulder, requerant/proprietaire, et M. Howard Yeomans,
avenue Millidge, prennent la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par la mairesse
suppleante McAlary :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 106, modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan
municipal », modifiant I'annexe B — Utilisation future des terres, afin de faire
passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
4,03 hectares, situee au 180, chemin Cosy Lake et portant Ie NID 55005425, de
zone de ressources rurales a zone residentielle rurale, fasse l'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon, Casey, Sullivan et MacKenzie
votent contre la proposition.
Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 106 Arrete modifiant
I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal ».
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par la mairesse
suppleante McAlary :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 106, modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan
municipal », modifiant I'annexe B — Utilisation future des terres, afin de faire
passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
4,03 hectares, situee au 180, chemin Cosy Lake et portant le NID 55005425, de
zone de ressources rurales a zone residentielle rurale, fasse l'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon, Casey, Sullivan et MacKenzie
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votent contre la proposition.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 106 Arrete
modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal ».
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Fermeture et barraize d'un troncon de la rue Grannan (troisieme lecture
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture des routes dans la Ville de Saint John » concernant un tron�on de la
rue Grannan par I'ajout de I'article 243 a la suite de I'article 242, fasse ('objet
d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des
routes dans la Ville de 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 la Ville de Saint John » concernant un tron�on de la
rue Grannan par I'ajout de I'article 243 a la suite de I'article 242, 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 la Ville de Saint John ».
10.2 Fermeture et barrage d'un tronCon de la promenade Clovelly (troisieme
lecture
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 la Ville de Saint John » concernant un tron�on de la
promenade Clovelly par I'ajout de I'article 244 a la suite de I'article 243, fasse
('objet d'une lecture.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des
routes dans la Ville de Saint John » est lu integralement.
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 la Ville de Saint John » concernant un tron�on de la
promenade Clovelly par I'ajout de I'article 244 a la suite de I'article 243, fasse
('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et que Ie 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 la Ville de Saint John ».
10.3 Modifications a I'Arrete concernant les parcometres de Saint John (premiere
et deuxieme lectures)
Examen d'un rapport intitule « Modifications a I'Arrete concernant les
parcometres de Saint John ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Strowbridge :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7 modifiant I'Arrete concernant les
zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs »,
modifiant I'annexe « A » dans le but d'ajouter deux parcometres devant le
batiment du palais de justice de Saint John, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete no M-7 modifiant I'Arrete
concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des
horodateurs ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M-7 modifiant I'Arrete concernant les
zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs »,
modifiant I'annexe « A » dans le but d'ajouter deux parcometres devant le
batiment du palais de justice de Saint John, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M-7 modifiant I'Arrete
concernant les zones de stationnement et l'utilisation des parcometres et des
horodateurs ».
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Plans d'amenagement du chemin Sandy Point et du chemin Tucker Park —
Feuille de croissance (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Norton :
RESOLU que toutes les mentions de « Revoir et poursuivre les possibilites
d'amenagement de la propriete municipale du chemin Sandy Point » et de
« Revoir et poursuivre les possibilites d'amenagement du parc Tucker (terrain
appartenant a la municipalite) » soient supprimees de la feuille de croissance de
Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par la mairesse
suppleante McAlary :
RESOLU que la question soit soumise au Comite de croissance.
Le maire refuse la discussion du bien-fonde de la motion de renvoi.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Norton et Sullivan votent contre la
proposition.
11.2 Restrictions imoosees aux camions (conseiller Strowbridize
Le directeur general par interim demande que la question soit transmise au
directeur general pour qu'une diligence raisonnable soit exercee dans
('application de 1'arrete, et 1'examen de I'Arrete actuel relatif a la circulation.
Le commissaire des Services de transport presente ses observations sur 1'examen
des voies reservees aux camions, d'autres voies de circulation pour le promoteur
et des options en matiere d'attenuation de la circulation dans le cadre du plan
d'amenagement du transport (EnMouvementSJ). L'ingenieur de la circulation
s'exprime au sujet des voies reservees aux camions et de la possibilite, pour ceux-
ci, d'eviter leurs voies designees en prenant les trajets les plus courts et les plus
surs jusqu'a leur destination, et timet aussi des observations sur les reglements
en place. L'ingenieur de la circulation mentionne que les rues pourraient etre
incluses dans I'annexe I de I'Arrete consolide relatif a la circulation propose.
Proposition du conseiller Strowbridge, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew :
RESOLU que la demande soumise intitulee « Restrictions imposees aux camions
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soit transmise au personnel aux fins de preparation d'un rapport et de
recommandations.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
11.3 Proiet de fermeture de rue du 30 juin au 30 iuillet (conseiller Armstrong)
Proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuyee par la mairesse
suppleante McAlary :
RESOLU que la question relative au Projet de fermeture de rue du 30 juin au
30 juillet soit transmise au personnel aux fins de preparation d'un rapport initial
pour la prochaine reunion.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
11.4 Demande de financement soumise par la Saint John Theatre Compa
(conseiller MacKenzie)
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par le conseiller Stowbridge :
RESOLU que le conseil appuie la Saint John Theatre Company dans sa demande de
subvention de 19 000 $ en guise de financement de contrepartie a la Societe de
developpement regional dans 1'execution d'une etude de faisabilite sur I'ancien
palais de justice dans King's Square, et que la source de financement soit
transmise au directeur general.
MOTION ADOPTEE. La mairesse suppleante McAlary et les conseillers Merrithew
et Casey votent contre la proposition.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Bruit excessif genere par les thermopompes — renseignements generaux
La commissaire adjointe Poffenroth traite la question et fournit des options a
l'intention du conseil :
1. Modification relative a 1'arrete concernant la prevention du bruit excessif
2. Modification precise relative a 1'arrete pour traiter des thermopompes
3. Ne rien faire — une seule plainte a ete revue.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Norton
RESOLU que la question du bruit excessif genere par les thermopompes soit
transmise au directeur general aux fins de la modification de I'Arrete concernant
la prevention de bruit, qui comprend les thermopompes.
MOTION ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
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12.2 Permis d'agrandissement — Parc de maisons mobiles de Glen Falls (220,
chemin Glen)
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 2017-139: Permis d'agrandissement — Parc de maisons mobiles de
Glen Falls (220, chemin Glen), le conseil communal approuve I'agrandissement du
parc de maisons mobiles de Glen Falls, situe au 220, chemin Glen.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan quitte la seance.
12.3 Recommandations relatives aux subventions communautaires — Fonds
restants en 2017
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2017-138: Recommandations relatives aux subventions
communautaires — Fonds restants en 2017, le conseil communal approuve les
recommandations de ce rapport presente par le Comite des subventions
communautaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan se joint de nouveau a la reunion.
12.4 Mise a iour des services de terrain de ieux RecreSJ
En se reportant au rapport soumis intitule, MIC 2017-145 : Mise a jour des
services de terrain de jeux RecreSJ, T. O'Reilly parle des progres realises en vue de
I'amelioration de la qualite des terrains de jeu, des terrains de jeu ayant adopte le
modele de gestion communautaire ou entierement mis hors service.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule MIC 2017-145 : Mise a jour des services de
terrain de jeux RecreSJ soit accepte a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Soumissions de mai 2017 — Cadre de reddition de comptes pour les
orizanismes. les conseils d'administration et les commissions
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU clue les Soumissions de mai 2017— Cadre de reddition de comptes pour
les organismes, les conseils d'administration et les commissions soient acceptees
a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Souper-benefice Spring Soiree — Ecole St. John the Baptist / Kina Edward
(Point supprime de I'ordre du jour)
15.2 Demande de presentation devant le conseil — Societe historique du
Nouveau -Brunswick
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par la conseillere Reardon :
RESOLU clue la demande de la Societe historique du Nouveau -Brunswick en vue
de faire une presentation devant le conseil soit transmise au greffier communal
pour qu'il fixe une date de presentation.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.3 R. Goodwin : Ouverture de la rue McLean pendant les travaux de
construction effectues par Port City Water Partners (PCWP) sur le
chemin Westmorland en iuin 2017
Le commissaire McGovern souligne la construction, la productivite et les raisons
de securite publique qui justifient la demande d'ouverture temporaire de la
rue McLean, la seance d'information publique et les bulletins d'information
fournis aux citoyens.
Les preoccupations des citoyens ont ete examinees et it est recommande d'aller
de I'avant en ce qui concerne les dates des audiences publiques.
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Proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que les audiences publiques pour examiner la fermeture de la
rue McLean soient fixees au 26 juin.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary :
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte la correspondance de M. Goodwin et la
petition jointe a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour suppidmentaire
17. Comite plenier
Le conseiller Sullivan quitte la seance.
17.1 Demande de financement — Festival des izrands voiliers de Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par la
conseillere Reardon :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
15 mai 2017, en vue de la recommandation du Comite de subventions, le conseil
communal approuve le financement de 12 500 $ pour le Festival des grands
voiliers.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan se joint de nouveau a la reunion.
17.2 Tableau de bord sur le rendement
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule MIC 2017-153 : Tableau de bord sur le
rendement soit reporte.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.3 Nominations pour si6ger au comite des candidatures
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
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RESOLU que le conseil communal procede aux nominations pour sieger au Comite
des candidatures pour pourvoir les postes vacants a compter du 30 mai 2017.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que la conseillere Reardon soit nommee pour sieger au Comite des
candidatures pour un mandat d'un an, debutant le 30 mai 2017 et se terminant le
30 mai 2018.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le conseiller Strowbridge soit nomme pour sieger au Comite des
candidatures pour un mandat d'un an, debutant le 30 mai 2017 et se terminant le
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.4 Offre d'achat de la synagogue et de la batisse du projet de la place Peel
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve 1'entente entre la Ville de Saint John
et Fairville Construction pour Ie deplacement de la canalisation actuelle
traversant Ie site connu sous Ie nom de Projet de la place Peel sur la rue Carleton,
conformement aux specifications, aux dessins, aux modalites et conditions
contenus dans la demande de qualification du nouveau service d'eau de la place
Peel, RFQ no 2017-085103Q 20, emise par la Ville Ie 3 mai 2017, modifiee afin
d'obtenir un cont net de la Ville d'au plus 59 832,00 $, TVH incluse, et que
l'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger 1'entente correspondante, et que Ie
maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer cette derniere.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.5 Lettre d'UDtown Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que la lettre d'Uptown Saint John soit acceptee a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Levee de la seance
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Proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du 29 mai 2017 soit levee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 55.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
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