2017-08-08_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
August 8, 2017/le 8 ao6t 2017
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAI NT JOHN
AUGUST 8, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Don Darling
Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Blake Armstrong
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
Councillor Ward 2 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Also
Present: City Manager Jeff Trail
Deputy City Manager, N.Jacobsen
City 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
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
2.1 Minutes of July 10, 2017
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 10,
2017 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of the
following items:
17.1 Last Chance Agreement
17.2 Aquatic Golf Driving Range Lease Extension
17.3 Safe, Clean Drinking Water Project — Saint John West Milestone
17.4 Contract No. 2017-15 Fairville Boulevard (Linton Rd. to Plaza Ave. & Outfall)
Storm Sewer Improvements and Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades
17.5 Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program — Renovate Existing
Community Stage
17.6 City Manager Performance Review
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 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: Eric
White.
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
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appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.2 That the Letter from Albert Richard - Restoration of the Barrier located at
the end of McLaughlin Crescent be received for information.
5.3 That the Saint John Transit and Parking Commission — 2016 Annual Report
be received for information.
5.4 That the Citizen Letters regarding Tucker Park be received for information.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-193: Intersection Safety Devices, Common Council directs the Mayor to send
a letter to Hon. Denis Landry, Minister of Justice and Public Safety,
communicating the City of Saint John's support to amend the New Brunswick
Motor Vehicle Act to enable the use of intersection safety technology to
supplement policing capacity in improving public safety in New Brunswick.
5.6 That the Letter from Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAI) -
Heat Pump Rental Program be referred to Saint John Energy.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-189: 2017 Agreement with SOT Brunswick Square Inc. for Cleaning and
Security Services for Chipman Hill:
1) The City enter into a one (1) year agreement with SOT Brunswick Square Inc.
for cleaning and security services for the Chipman Hill Pedway at an annual
cost of $48,830.75 (excluding HST) for the calendar year 2017; and
2) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the said
agreement.
5.8 That the Letter from the Province of New Brunswick - Declare Wellness
Week in your Community be referred to the Clerk to Prepare Proclamation.
5.9 That the City Manager's Follow -Up Letter to Members of the Select
Committee on Cannabis be received for information.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-200: 2017-463003P Bar Screen Repair and Pump Installation, the Request
for Proposal be awarded to Filtrum Inc. at the cost of $239,600 excluding HST,
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreement.
5.11 That as recommended in the submitted Planning Advisory Committee
report Subdivision 1065 King William Road, Common Council authorize the
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acceptance of money -in -lieu of the required land for public purposes (LPP).
5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-199: Contract No. 2017-06: Water Main Cleaning & Lining — Phase 13 be
awarded to the Tenderer, Trenchless Solutions Inc., at the tendered price of
$456,297.00 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-202: Fall Debenture Issue — Notice of Motion:
His Worship the Mayor gave the following Notice of Motion. "I do hereby give
Notice that I will, at a meeting of Common Council held after the expiration of
thirty days from this day, move or cause to be moved, the following resolution:
Namely,
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following
Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
Purpose of Issue
The City of Saint John
Proposed issue of Debentures
To Be Dated On or after September 7t", 2017
GENERAL FUND
General Government
$
200,000
Protective Services
$
150,000
Transportation Services
$
1,000,000
Economic Development
$
200,000
Parks and Recreation
$
450,000
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION
REFINANCE DEBENTURES
Debenture No. AX 13-2007 $
(General Fund — 5 years)
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1,900,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,000,000
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Debenture No. AX 14-2007 $ 3,500,000
(Water & Sewerage —10 years)
Debenture No. AX 15-2007 $ 170,000
(Transit Commission — 5 years)
$ 5,570,000
TOTAL $ 8,570,000
THEREFORE RESOLVED that debentures be issued under provisions of the Acts of
Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the
amount of $ 8,570,000.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-192: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Funding Programs
application — Field House Storm Water Management Project, Common Council:
Endorse Greater Saint John Field House Inc. application to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) under the Municipalities for Climate
Innovation Program (MCIP) for the Field House Storm Water Management
Project.
2. If successful, reduce the City's Capital contribution by 50% of the grant
amount request to the Field House Project. The total amount of funding
request is $1 Million.
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-198: MoveSJ Phase 3 Federal Funding Opportunity, Common Council
endorse City staff submitting an Expression of Interest toward applying for
funding of Phase 3 of the City's Transportation Strategic Plan (MoveSJ) from the
federal National Trade Corridors Fund.
5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2017-194: Procedural Bylaw Amendment respecting submissions/representation
made subsequent to a public hearing, Common Council direct the City Solicitor to
amend the Bylaw Respecting Procedures of the Common Council to incorporate
the resolution of Common Council made on October 27th, 2014 respecting
submissions and representations made subsequent to a public hearing, with the
deletion of the following phrase "and further that the author of any such
submission/representations be advised by the Common Clerk of the foregoing
direction"; and further that the City Solicitor consolidate the Procedural Bylaw to
incorporate all amendments.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item be
adopted.
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6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamations
7.1 Saint John Pride Festival - August 8th to 13th, 2017
The Mayor proclaimed August 8th to 13th, 2017 as Saint John Pride Festival in the
City of Saint John.
7.2 Exhibition Days - August 29th to September 2nd, 2017
The Mayor proclaimed August 291h to September 2nd, 2017 as Exhibition Days in
the City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Saint John Airport
Referring to the submitted report entitled Saint John Airport, D. Stanford
President and CEO Saint John Airport, accompanied by N. McFarlane presented
the challenges of the airport's aging infrastructure and capacity and announced
the Federal Funding program for six designated small airports. SJA will submit an
application this September for enhancements to runway and lighting.
The airport is a strategic alignment for the City and the support of the City to the
funding application is requested.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the presentation from Saint John Airport be received for
information.
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11.1 A Show of Support for the SJ Airport's Federal Funding Application
(Mayor Darling)
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that Council endorse and support the efforts of the Saint John Airport
in their application for federal funding to upgrade and modernize its
infrastructure, and continue to contribute to our region's economic growth.
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9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
9.1 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment 510 Ellerdale Street with Planning
Advisory Committee report recommending Rezoning
9.1.1 Zoning Bvlaw Amendment — 510 Ellerdale Street (15t and 2nd Reading)
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with
regard to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment for a parcel of land at 510
Ellerdale Street to permit an 18 -unit multiple dwelling, 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 Rod Crowther, Kings Valley Consulting Ltd., presenting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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 rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2634 square
metres, located at 510 Ellerdale Street, also identified as PID Number 55186720
from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Mid -Rise Residential, be read a first time.
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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 Sullivan:
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 rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2634 square
metres, located at 510 Ellerdale Street, also identified as PID Number 55186720
from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Mid -Rise Residential, be read a second time.
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Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -
Law of The City of Saint John."
9.2 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12, 24-30 Westmorland Street with
Planning Advisory Committee report recommending Rezoning
9.2.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment — 12, 24-30 Westmorland Street (15t and 2nd
Reading)
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
12, 24-30 Westmorland Street to provide parking for future commercial
development at 12 Westmorland Street and to construct a mixed-use building at
24-26 Westmorland Street, 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 no one presenting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by -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
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1012 square metres,
located at 12 Westmorland Street, also identified as PID Number 55222228 from
Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Corridor Commercial (CC); and, rezoning a parcel of
land having an area of approximately 929 square metres, located at 24 and 26
Westmorland Street, also identified as PID Numbers 55158067 and 55232664
from Two -Unit Residential (R2) and Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to
Local Commercial (CL), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
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 Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by -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
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1012 square metres,
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located at 12 Westmorland Street, also identified as PID Number 55222228 from
Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Corridor Commercial (CC); and, rezoning a parcel of
land having an area of approximately 929 square metres, located at 24 and 26
Westmorland Street, also identified as PID Numbers 55158067 and 55232664
from Two -Unit Residential (R2) and Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to
Local Commercial (CL), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -
Law of The City of Saint John".
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment with Section 39 Conditions — 65 University
Avenue (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-43 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 1877 square metres, located at 65 University Avenue, also
identified as PID Number 55024210, from Neighbourhood Community Facility
(CFN) to General Commercial (CG), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-43 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 Sullivan:
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 1877 square metres, located at 65 University Avenue, also
identified as PID Number 55024210, be subject to the following conditions:
a. That a detailed site plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all
buildings and structures, as well as the location of all parking spaces,
accesses, concrete cast -in-place curbing, and all landscaped areas, and
that this site plan be submitted with the building permit/change of use
application;
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b. The site improvements identified on the site plan submitted in 2(a) be
completed no later than one year after the issuance of a building permit;
c. That a restaurant not be a permitted use.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-43 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 1877 square metres, located at 65 University Avenue, also
identified as PID Number 55024210, from Neighbourhood Community Facility
(CFN) to General Commercial (CG), 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. 111-43 A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendment with Section 39 Conditions — 45 Noel Avenue
(3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-44 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 rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 2650 square metres, located at 45 Noel Avenue, also identified as
PID Numbers 00370593, 00370601, 00370767 and a portion of PID Number
00050575 from Two -Unit Residential (R2) and Future Development (FD) to Mid -
Rise Residential (RM), be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-44 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 Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the
development and use of the parcel of land with an area of approximately 2650
square metres, located at 45 Noel Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers
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00370593, 00370601, 00370767 and a portion of PID Number 00050575 shall be
subject to the following conditions:
a) That any development of the site be in accordance with a detailed site
plan to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings, structures,
parking areas driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, outdoor
storage areas, amenity areas, pedestrian circulation elements and other
site features. This site plan is to be attached to the application for the
building permit for the proposed development and all site improvements
illustrated on the plan must be completed within one year of completion
of the building;
b) That any development of the site shall be in accordance with a detailed
landscaping plan, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer. This landscaping plan is to be
attached to the application for the building permit for the proposed
development and all landscaping illustrated on the plan must be
completed within one year of completion of the building;
c) That the proposed building be constructed in accordance with detailed
elevation plans prepared by the developer and approved by the
Development Officer. These building elevation plans must be attached to
the application for the building permit for the proposed development and
all work illustrated on the plans must be completed within one year of
completion of the building;
d) An engineering water and sewer analysis must be completed by the
applicant's engineering consultant and submitted to the City for review
and approval in order to determine the impact this development (capacity
requirements, peak flows, fire flows, etc.) will have on the existing water
and sewer infrastructure and also to ensure that this proposal does not
exceed the current capacity of the existing systems. If any upgrades to
existing infrastructure are necessary, this will be the responsibility of the
developer;
e) The applicant's engineering consultant must submit a detailed storm
water drainage plan and design report indicating how storm water
collection and disposal will be handled to the City for review and approval.
If any infrastructure improvements are required to service this proposal, it
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will be the applicant's responsibility and cost to complete. No stormwater
is to be directed to adjacent lands;
f) That servicing for electrical and telephone utilities be provided
underground from existing facilities;
g) That the proposed building be limited to 46 dwelling units.
h) That notwithstanding Subparagraph 10.3(3)(1) of the City of Saint John
Zoning By -Law, the height of the building is permitted to be a maximum of
16.6 metres.
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Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-44 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 rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 2650 square metres, located at 45 Noel Avenue, also identified as
PID Numbers 00370593, 00370601, 00370767 and a portion of PID Number
00050575 from Two -Unit Residential (R2) and Future Development (FD) to Mid -
Rise Residential (RM), 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. 111-44 A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.3 Stop Up and Close —Tilley Avenue (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 Tilley
Avenue by adding thereto Section 246 immediately after Section 245 thereof, be
read.
MOTION CARRIED.
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
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Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John", regarding a portion of Tilley
Avenue by adding thereto Section 246 immediately after Section 245 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".
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.2 Tucker Park Improvements (Councillor Sullivan
It was moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton that City staff
be directed to work with the Tucker Park Recreation Association to establish a
plan whereby the Tucker Park Trust is invested into improvements of the area.
Further, that this be a continuing partnership (as we have with many
neighbourhood groups in the city) for future partnered oversight of Tucker Park.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the matter Tucker Park Improvements be referred to Leisure
Services to work with the Tucker Park Association and report back to the Growth
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Casey, Sullivan, and Norton voting nay.
11.3 Proposed Policy for Street Cuts and Construction Traffic Disruption
(Councillors Armstroniz and Lowe)
The City Manager commented on the enforcement of the existing policy, the
priorities for scheduled work and promoting awareness of the policy.
It was moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lowe that Council
adopt a policy so that all future contracts with the city involving any cuts in the
street resulting in a sharp edge in the asphalt must be feathered out with
temporary asphalt after 48 hrs of such cuts and further that Council adopt a
policy so that if lanes are closed and no work is being been done that the closed
lanes are opened up to traffic immediately.
MOTION WITHDRAWN.
11.4 Contact Numbers for Senior Staff (Deputy Mayor McAlary)
The City Manager stated a contact list is available, there is a sensitivity to release
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emergency contact numbers that are personal phone numbers. Also, there is an
office reception number available to contact all senior staff.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that a list of Cell Phone numbers for Senior Staff in all departments be
made available for Council with the understanding that they are to be used only
when necessary to do City Business.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Merrithew and Sullivan voting nay.
11.5 Freedom of the City Ceremony (Deputy Mayor McAlary)
The Deputy Mayor outlined the nature of the event to grant Freedom of the City
recognition to nine cadet groups and planned activities for the ceremony.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the update to Common Council on the Freedom of the City
Ceremony be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 374 Sand
Point Road (PID# 48702)
Following a new procedure to allow evidence contrary to the Building Inspector's
opinion the Mayor made the following cautionary announcement:
"The information which has been provided in the Council Kit includes the report
of the Building Inspector stating that the building located at 374 Sandy Point Road
is a hazard to the safety of the public by virtue of its being, amongst other things,
structurally unsound. Is there present an owner, including anyone holding any
encumbrance upon this property, who wishes to present evidence to the
contrary, that is to say, that the building is structurally sound?"
No one came forward to present evidence.
Responding to a request for clarification on the caution, the City Solicitor
explained that legislation states an opportunity be provided to encumbrance
holders to present evidence of the structural soundness of the building that is
contrary to the Building Inspector's expert opinion.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-203: Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 374
Sandy Point Road (PID# 48702), 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 374 Sandy Point Road (PID#48702),
in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies.
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12.2 Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 26 Cedar
Street (PID# 377465)
Following a new procedure to allow evidence contrary to the Building Inspector's
opinion the Mayor made the following cautionary announcement:
"The information which has been provided in the Council Kit includes the report
of the Building Inspector stating that the building located at 26 Cedar Street is a
hazard to the safety of the public by virtue of its being, amongst other things,
structurally unsound. Is there present an owner, including anyone holding any
encumbrance upon this property, who wishes to present evidence to the
contrary, that is to say, that the building is structurally sound?"
No one came forward to present evidence.
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-204: Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 26
Cedar Street (PID# 377465), 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 26 Cedar Street (PID#377465), in accordance
with the applicable City purchasing policies.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.3 New action items to be included in the Roadmap for Smart Growth
Referring to the submitted report entitled, New action items to be included in the
Roadmap for5mart Growth, the Deputy Commissioner Growth, commented
generally that of the 45 actions identified 16 actions are completed and the plan
is on track. The roadmap has identified added changes for consideration including
a Development Award Program for the Central Peninsula.
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Council members discussed the launch of the proposed development award
program and made several observations including:
• Should the award be restricted to development in the Southern Peninsula;
• Alternatives to a plaque were suggested; such as planting a tree.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the matter, New Action Items to be included in the Roadmap for
Smart Growth, be referred back to the Growth Committee to consider the
comments made by Councillors around the table.
MOTION DEFEATED with Councillors Casey, Reardon, Strowbridge, Armstrong,
Lowe, MacKenzie, Merrithew, and Deputy Mayor McAlary voting nay.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-210: New action items to be included in the Roadmap for Smart
Growth, Common Council approve the following changes to the Roadmap for
Smart Growth:
1. Addition of "ESJ is targeting to create 250 new jobs from external
investors, 500 new and retained jobs from high potential businesses and
40 new jobs from start-ups and entrepreneurs by end -of -2017;"
2. Addition of "HDC to establish the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership
Council by end -of -2017;"
3. Replace Action Item #14 "Release of Saint John's Immigration Strategy"
with "HDC to establish a Local Immigration Partnership Strategy for Saint
John by the end -of -2018;"
5. Addition of "The City of Saint will launch a vacant property and lot
matching program by end -of -2017;"
6. Addition of "The City will review and pursue development opportunities
for 90-102 Mecklenberg St, 45 Boars Head Road, 50 Carleton Street and
the parking structure at the southwest corner of Grannan Lane and
Canterbury Street."
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that the item identified as item 4 in the submitted report M&C 2017-
210: New action items to be included in the Roadmap for Smart Growth, the
addition of "The City of Saint John will launch a development award program by
the end -of -2017", be referred back to the Growth Committee for review.
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12.4 Solid Waste By -Law Review
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2017-205: Solid Waste By -Law Review,
be received for information.
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12.5 Council Code of Conduct
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C2017-195: Council Code of Conduct, Common Council adopt the Council
Code of Conduct.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.6 Video of Open Council Committee Meetings
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C2017-201: Video of Open Council Committee Meetings, the Common Clerk
be directed to purchase the required video equipment and computer (estimated
to be $1500) for the purpose of recording open session meetings of Committee of
the Whole, Growth Committee, and Finance Committee; and further, that the
videos be made available to the public via YouTube subsequent to the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.7 Proposed Service Enhancements for City Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions
The City Manager commented that the focus of the report is to direct the
resolution to the major high impact ABCs appointed by Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C 2017-209: Proposed Service Enhancements for City Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions, Council direct the Common Clerk to:
1) Work directly with City ABCs to create board member job descriptions;
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2) Request that City ABCs develop a detailed board orientation package for new
board appointees; and,
3) Prepare a presentation for significant City ABCs on governance, effective
meetings, the role of the chair, meeting procedures, and an overview of
relevant legislation.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.8 DeveloD Saint John
Referring to the submitted report entitled Develop Saint John, S. Carson, Director
Strategic Real Estate Services, outlined the organizational mandate reviews
conducted for Saint John Industrial Parks and Saint John Development
Corporation and the process undertaken during the past months which led to the
report recommendation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that Common Council accept the Develop Saint John report and
recommendation and direct the City Manager to commence implementation,
with regular updates to the Growth Committee and Common Council.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 University of New Brunswick - The 2nd Annual UNB Saint John Golf Classic
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the request from the University of New Brunswick - The 2nd
Annual UNB Saint John Golf Classic, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Club - Beer Garden for Upcoming Sea Dogs
FanFact
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that Common Council write a letter of support to the NB Liquor
Commission approving the request from the Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Club for
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permission to host a beer garden for the upcoming Seadogs Fan Fest to be held at
King Square on Sunday September 17th, 2017 for Season Ticket Holders and the
general public.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Last Chance Agreement
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 8, 2017, Common Council approve and authorize the Mayor and Common
Clerk to execute the unredacted version of a Last Chance Agreement in the form
presented to Committee of the Whole in closed session at its meeting of August
8, 2017 the redacted version of which (in accordance with the Right to
Information and Protection of Privacy Act) is attached to correspondence from His
Worship, Mayor Darling, to Common Council, dated August 8, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 Aauatic Golf Driving Range Lease Extension
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 8, 2017, Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to
execute the Lease Amendment #2 attached to M&C 2017-196.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.4 Contract No. 2017-15: Fairville Boulevard (Linton Rd. to Plaza Ave. &
Outfall) Storm sewer Improvements and Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades
- Update
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the Common Council accept the offer dated the 26th day of July,
2017 from 048017 NB Ltd. to convey to the City, Easements for the purposes
described therein at the purchase price of $30,000 plus HST and that the City
Solicitor be directed to prepare the appropriate documentation and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 8t", 2017, Common Council authorize the addition to "Contract No. 2017-
15: Fairville Boulevard (Linton Road to Plaza Avenue and Outfall) Storm Sewer
Improvements and Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades", of the
Manawagonish Creek Channel Upgrades described therein, upon portions of land
comprising approximately 2,098 square metres of PID 55177992 and
approximately 6,326 square metres of PID 55167282 each owned by 048017 NB
Ltd. at a cost of $145,000 including HST.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.5 Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
August 8t", 2017, Common Council approve the execution of the Canada 150
Infrastructure Program Agreement conditional upon the recipient contribution
funds being received by the City from North Market Wharf Cultural Association
and confirmation by ACOA that such arrangement is acceptable and further that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
17.3 Safe Clean Drinking Water Proiect — Saint John West Milestone
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 8, 2017, in consideration of the execution of the Release generally in the
form as attached to this M&C No. 2017-208 by Port City Water Partners, that the
City amend the Project Agreement dated February 4, 2016 between The City of
Saint John and Port City Water Partners related to the Safe Clean Drinking Water
Project to change the definition of the "Saint John West Milestone Completion
Target Date" from "June 28, 2017" to "November 15, 2017"; and that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute Amending Agreement No. 1 generally in the
form attached to this M&C No. 2017-208 in this respect.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.6 City Manager Performance Review
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
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August 8, 2017, Common Council adopt the following: That the City Manager's
performance be confirmed to be meeting expectations of the role and that his
salary be adjusted as per section 5 of the contract between the City of Saint John
and Jeffrey Martin Trail.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mackenzie, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on August 8, 2017 be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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PROCES-VERBAL—SEANCE ORDINAIRE
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Sont presents : Don Darling, maire
Shirley McAlary, mairesse suppleante
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1
Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2
John MacKenzie, 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 : Jeff Trail, directeurgeneral
N. Jacobsen, directeur general adjoint
J. Nugent, avocat municipal
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
K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie
J. Taylor, greffier communal
P. Anglin, greffiere communale adjointe
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Ouverture de la seance
La seance est ouverte par le maire.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 10 iuillet 2017
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le
10juillet 2017 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant l'ajout
des points suivants :
17.1 Entente de derniere chance
17.2 Prolongation du bail relatif au terrain d'exercice de golf aquatique
17.3 Projet Eau potable saine et propre — Etape du projet de Saint John West
17.4 Contrat no 2017-15 : Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du
boulevard Fairville (du chemin Linton a l'avenue Plaza et 1'emissaire) et du canal
du ruisseau Manawagonish
17.5 Programme d'infrastructure communautaire de Canada 150— Renovation de
la scene communautaire existante
17.6 Examen du rendement du directeur general
MOTION ADOPTEE.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
S. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Resolu qu'en vertu de I'article 14 de la Loi sur la police de la Province du
Nouveau -Brunswick, Ie conseil communal de la Ville de Saint John, par les
presentes, nomme Ie 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 et les dispositions prevues aux articles 5, 7, 8, 15, 16 et au
paragraphe 5.1 de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans The City of Saint John, a
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savoir : Eric White.
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.
5.2 Que la lettre d'Albert Richard — Restauration de la barriere situee a
1'extremite du croissant McLaughlin soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que le rapport annuel de 2016 des Commissions du stationnement et des
transports de Saint John soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de citoyens au sujet du parc Tucker soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2017-193 : Dispositifs de securite aux intersections, le conseil
communal ordonne au maire d'envoyer une lettre a I'honorable Denis Landry,
ministre de la Justice et de la Securite publique, pour indiquer que la Ville de Saint
John appuie la modification de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur du Nouveau -
Brunswick visant a permettre ('utilisation de dispositifs de securite aux
intersections, et ce, afin de completer la capacite des forces de police a ameliorer
de la securite publique au Nouveau -Brunswick.
5.6 Que la lettre de l'Institut canadien du chauffage, de la climatisation et de
refrigeration (HRAI) concernant le programme de location de thermopompes soit
transmise a Saint John Energy.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-189: Entente de 2017 avec SOT Brunswick Square Inc.
relativement aux services de nettoyage et de securite pour la passerelle de
Chipman Hill:
1) La Ville conclue une entente d'un (1) an avec SOT Brunswick Square Inc. pour
les services de nettoyage et de securite de la passerelle Chipman Hill, au co6t
annuel de 48 830,75 $ (TVH en sus) pour l'annee civile 2017; et
2) le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer ladite entente.
5.8 Que la lettre de la Province du Nouveau -Brunswick concernant la semaine
du mieux-etre au sein de la collectivite soit transmise au greffier communal pour
qu'une proclamation soit redigee.
5.9 Que la lettre de suivi du directeur general aux membres du comite special
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sur le cannabis soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-200: 2017 — 463003P Reparation de la grille a barreaux et
installation d'une pompe, la proposition presentee par Filtrum Inc. au co6t de
239 600 $ (TVH en sus) soit acceptee, et que le maire et le greffier communal
soient autorises a signer 1'entente necessaire.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme dans le
rapport intitule Demande d'amenagement de lotissement au 1065,
chemin King William, le conseil communal autorise I'acceptation d'une
compensation monetaire pour Ie terrain d'utilite publique necessaire.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-199: Contrat n° 2017-06 relatif a la phase 13 du nettoyage et
du revetement de la conduite d'eau principale, le contrat soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Trenchless Solutions Inc., au prix offert de
456 297,00 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le
maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents
contractuels necessaires.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2017-202: Emission d'obligations de Pautomne—Avis de motion:
Monsieur le Maire donne lecture de l'avis de motion suivant : «Je vous avise, par
les presentes, qu'au cours d'une seance du conseil communal, devant etre tenue
a la suite de 1'expiration d'un delai de trente jours a compter de ce jour, je
presenterai ou ferai presenter la resolution suivante, a savoir :
IL EST RESOLU que, compte tenu de la necessite, dans l'interet public, de
proceder a 1'execution de travaux municipaux et d'apporter certaines
ameliorations municipales relativement aux elements enumeres ci-dessous :
Objet de I'emission :
The City of Saint John
Emission proposee d'obligations non garanties
Date d'emission : le 7 septembre ou ulterieurement
FONDS D'ADMINISTRATION
Administration generale 200 000 $
Services de protection 150 000 $
Services de transport 1000 000 $
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Developpement economique 200 000 $
Pares et loisirs 450000$
2 000 000 $
COMMISSION DES TRANSPORTS DE SAINT JOHN
1000 000 $
REFINANCEMENT DES OBLIGATIONS NON GARANTIES
Obligation non garantie no AX 13-2007 1900 000 $
(Fonds d'administration — 5 ans)
Obligation non garantie no AX 14-2007 3 500 000 $
(Services d'aqueduc et d'egouts —10 ans)
Obligation non garantie no AX 15-2007 170000$
(Commission des transports — 5 ans)
5 570 000 $
TOTAL
8 570 000
IL EST PAR CONSEQUENT RESOLU que des obligations non garanties soient emises
en vertu des dispositions des lois de la Chambre d'assemblee, 52 Victoria,
chapitre 27, article 29, et des modifications afferentes, pour le montant de
8 570 000 $.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-192: Demandes de financement dans le cadre des programmes
de la Federation canadienne des municipalites (FCM) — Projet de gestion des eaux
pluviales pour le complexe sportif, le conseil communal :
1. Appuie la demande faite par la Greater Saint John Field House Inc. a la
Federation canadienne des municipalites (FCM) dans le cadre du programme
Municipalites pour ('innovation climatique (MIC) pour le projet de gestion des
eaux pluviales pour le complexe sportif.
2. Si la recommandation est adoptee, reduire la contribution en capitaux de la
Ville de 50 % du montant de la subvention demandee pour le projet du
complexe sportif. Le montant total de la demande de financement est de
1 million de dollars.
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5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-198: EnMouvementSJ : Troisieme etape — Occasion de
financement federal, le conseil communal appuie la demarche voulant que le
personnel municipal soumette une declaration d'interet envers la demande de
financement de la phase 3 du plan strategique en matiere de transport de la Ville
(EnMouvementSJ) depuis le Fonds national des corridors commerciaux du
gouvernement federal.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-194 : Modification de Parretti procedural concernant les
observations/representations faites a la suite d'une audience publique, le conseil
communal charge l'avocat municipal de modifier I'Arrete concernant le reglement
interieur du conseil communal afin d'y integrer la resolution du conseil communal
adoptee Ie 27 octobre 2014 concernant les observations et les representations
faites a la suite d'une audience publique, 1'expression suivante « et, en outre, elle
doit informer I'auteur des presentations et des observations de la directive
precitee » devant etre supprimee; et que l'avocat municipal procede a une
refonte de 1'arrete procedural afin d'y inclure toutes les modifications.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que la recommandation de chaque point de l'ordre du jour necessitant
I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamations
7.1 Festival de la fierte gaie de Saint John, du 8 au 13 ao6t 2017
Le maire declare la semaine du 8 au 13 ao6t 2017 Festival de la fierte de Saint
John dans la Ville de Saint John.
7.2 Journees d'exposition, du 29 ao6t au 2 septembre 2017
Le maire declare que les journees du 29 ao6t au 2 septembre 2017 sont les
Journees d'exposition dans la Ville de Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
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8.1 Aeroport de Saint John
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Aeroport de Saint John, D. Stanford,
president et directeur general de I'aeroport de Saint John, accompagne de N.
McFarlane, presente les defis lies a l'infrastructure vieillissante et a la capacite de
I'aeroport et annonce Ie programme de financement federal pour six petits
aeroports designes. Les responsables de I'aeroport de Saint John soumettront
une demande ce septembre pour que des ameliorations soient apportees a la
piste et a 1'eclairage.
L'aeroport represente un alignement strategique pour la Ville et le soutien de la
Ville a la demande de financement est demande.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que la presentation de I'Aeroport de Saint John soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
11.1 Un spectacle de soutien pour la demande de financement de I'aeroport
de Saint John aupres du aouvernement federal (maire Darling)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le conseil approuve et appuie les efforts deployes par I'aeroport de
Saint John dans sa demande de financement aupres du gouvernement federal qui
vise a moderniser son infrastructure, et ce, afin de continuer a contribuer a la
croissance economique de notre region.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
9. Audiences publiques —18 h 30
9.1 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 510, rue Ellerdale,
accompagne du rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le
changement de zonage
9.1.1 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 510, rue Ellerdale
(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 au 510, rue Ellerdale afin de permettre I'amenagement d'une habitation
multifamiliale comportant 18 logements, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete
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revue. Le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme a recommande I'approbation du
rezonage, tel qu'il est souligne dans Ie 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 du rezonage, et Rod Crowther,
de Kings Valley Consulting Ltd., prend la parole.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 634
metres carres, situee au 510, rue Ellerdale, et portant le NID 55186720, afin de
faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales (R2)
a zone de batiments residentiels de moyenne hauteur, fasse I'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 634
metres carres, situee au 510, rue Ellerdale, et portant le NID 55186720, afin de
faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales (R2)
a zone de batiments residentiels de moyenne hauteur, fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de la Ville de Saint John ».
9.2 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 12 et 24-30,
rue Westmorland, accompagne du rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
recommandant le changement de zonage
9.2.1 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 12 et 24-30,
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rue Westmorland (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 12 et 24-30, rue Westmorland pour fournir des espaces de
stationnement dans Ie cadre d'un futur projet d'amenagement commercial visant
Ie 12, rue Westmorland, et pour construire un batiment a usages mixtes aux 24-
26, rue Westmorland, et qu'aucune objection ecrite n'a ete revue. Le Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme a recommande I'approbation du rezonage, tel qu'il est
souligne dans Ie 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 exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne
ne prend la parole.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1012
metres carres, situee au 12, rue Westmorland, et portant le NID 55222228, afin
de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales
(R2) a zone de corridor commercial (CC), et en procedant au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 929 metres carres, situee aux 24 et
26, rue Westmorland, et portant les NID 55158067 et 55232664, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales (R2) et
zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone commerciale locale
(CL), fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en
procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1012
metres carres, situee au 12, rue Westmorland, et portant le NID 55222228, afin
de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales
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(R2) a zone de corridor commercial (CC), et en procedant au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 929 metres carres, situee aux 24 et
26, rue Westmorland, et portant les NID 55158067 et 55232664, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations bifamiliales (R2) et
zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone commerciale locale
(CL), fasse l'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Seconde lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John ».
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage sous reserve des conditions imposees
par I'article 39 — 65, avenue University (troisieme lecture)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-43 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 1 877 metres carres situee au 65, avenue University, et portant le
NID 55024210, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone commerciale generale
(CG), fasse l'objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-43 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City
of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
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
1877 metres carres, situee au 65, avenue University, et portant le NID 55024210,
soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a. Qu'un plan de situation detaille, prepare par le promoteur et sujet a
I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant 1'emplacement de
tous les batiments, les constructions, les espaces de stationnement, les
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acces, les bordures de beton coulees sur place et les espaces paysagers, et
que ce plan de situation soit accompagne de la demande de permis de
construction/modification d'utilisation;
b. Les ameliorations du site indiquees sur le plan de situation presente au
paragraphe 2(a) doivent etre completees au plus tard un an apres la
delivrance d'un permis de construction;
c. L'usage d'un restaurant ne doit pas etre permis.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-43 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 1 877 metres carres situee au 65, avenue University, et portant Ie
NID 55024210, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone
d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone commerciale generale
(CG), fasse I'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 no C.P. 111-43 modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.2 Modification de I'Arrete de zonage sous reserve des conditions imposees
par I'article 39 — 45, avenue Noel (troisieme lecture)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-44 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 2 650 metres carres situee au 45, avenue Noel, inscrite sous les
NID 00370593, 00370601 et 00370767 et une partie du terrain portant le
NID 00050575, afin de passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) et zone de developpement futur (FD) a zone de batiments
residentiels de moyenne hauteur (RM), fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-44 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City
of Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme,
I'amenagement et ('utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
approximative de 2 650 metres carres, situee au 45, avenue Noel, inscrite sous les
NID 003705931 00370601 et 00370767 et une partie du terrain portant le
NID 00050575, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes :
a) Le site doit etre amenage conformement au plan de situation, prepare par
le promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement,
indiquant 1'emplacement des batiments, des constructions, des aires de
stationnement, des voies d'acces, des aires de chargement, des affiches,
de 1'eclairage exterieur, des aires d'entreposage a I'air Iibre, des aires
d'agrement, des elements de la circulation pietonniere et des autres
caracteristiques du site. Ce plan de situation doit accompagner la
demande de permis de construction relativement a I'amenagement
propose et tous les travaux d'amelioration indiques sur Ie plan doivent
etre termines dans un delai d'un an apres I'achevement de la construction
du batiment;
b) Tout amenagement du site doit etre conforme au plan paysager detaille
devant etre prepare par le promoteur et necessitant I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement. Ce plan d'amenagement paysager doit
accompagner la demande de permis de construction relativement a
I'amenagement propose et tous les travaux d'amenagement paysager
indiques sur le plan doivent etre termines dans un delai d'un an apres
I'achevement de la construction du batiment;
c) Le batiment propose doit etre construit conformement aux plans
d'elevation detailles prepares par le promoteur et approuves par I'agent
de developpement. Ces plans d'elevation du batiment doivent
accompagner la demande de permis de construction relativement a
I'amenagement propose et tous les travaux indiques sur les plans doivent
etre termines dans un delai d'un an apres I'achevement de la construction
du batiment;
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d) Une analyse technique du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts doit etre realisee
par I'ingenieur-conseil du requerant et soumise a la Ville aux fins
d'examen et d'approbation afin de determiner ('incidence de cet
amenagement (criteres relatifs a la capacite, debit de pointe, debit
necessaire en cas d'incendie, etc.) sur ('infrastructure existante du reseau
d'aqueduc et d'egouts et egalement afin de s'assurer que cette
proposition ne depasse pas la capacite actuelle des systemes existants. Le
promoteur sera responsable de toute amelioration devant etre apportee a
('infrastructure existante;
e) L'ingenieur-conseil du requerant doit soumettre un plan de drainage des
eaux pluviales et un rapport de conception detailles indiquant le mode
prevu de collecte et d'elimination des eaux pluviales a la Ville aux fins
d'examen et d'approbation. Les ameliorations devant etre apportees aux
infrastructures pour desservir I'amenagement propose et les co6ts
associes a ces ameliorations incomberont au requerant. Aucun element
du reseau de drainage des eaux de pluie ne doit etre dirige vers les
terrains adjacents;
f) Les services publics de telephone et d'electricite doivent etre assures a
partir d'installations souterraines existantes;
g) L'immeuble propose doit etre limite a 46 logements.
h) Nonobstant I'alinea 10.3(3)i) de I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint
John, la hauteur du batiment peut atteindre un maximum de 16,6 metres.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-44 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 2 650 metres carres situee au 45, avenue Noel, inscrite sous les
NID 00370593, 00370601 et 00370767 et une partie du terrain portant le
NID 00050575, afin de passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'habitations
bifamiliales (R2) et zone de developpement futur (FD) a zone de batiments
residentiels de moyenne hauteur (RM), fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que
ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-44 modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.3 Fermeture et barraize de l'avenue Tillev W lecture
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur l'interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un tron�on de
l'avenue Tilley par l'ajout de I'article 246 a la suite de I'article 245, fasse l'objet
d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete sur l'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 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur l'interruption de la circulation et la
fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un tron�on de
l'avenue Tilley par l'ajout de I'article 246 a la suite de I'article 245, 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 sur l'interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ».
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.2 Ameliorations au Parc Tucker (conseiller Sullivan)
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Norton, it est
resolu que le personnel municipal soit charge de collaborer avec Tucker Park
Recreation Association [Association des loisirs du parc Tucker] a 1'etablissement
d'un plan voulant que la fiducie du parc Tucker serve a financer des ameliorations
au secteur. De plus, ce partenariat doit etre continu (comme c'est le cas avec de
nombreux groupes de quartier dans la ville) en ce qui a trait a la surveillance
future, en partenariat, du parc Tucker.
Proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que la question des ameliorations du parc Tucker soit transmise aux
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Services des loisirs pour qu'ils travaillent avec I'association du parc Tucker et
presentent un rapport au Comite de croissance.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Casey, Sullivan et Norton votent contre
la proposition.
11.3 Politique proposee pour les ouvertures de tranchees dans les rues et la
Derturbation de la circulation Dendant les travaux (conseillers Armstrong et Lowe
Le directeur general s'exprime sur ('application de la politique en vigueur, les
priorites pour les travaux prevus et la promotion de la sensibilisation a la
politique.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe, it est
resolu que le conseil adopte une politique relative a tous les futurs contrats avec
la Ville, a savoir que lorsque I'asphalte presente un bord saillant a la suite de
I'ouverture de tranchees dans les rues, le bord doit etre aminci a I'aide d'asphalte
temporaire 48 heures apres I'ouverture de ces tranchees. II est en outre resolu
que le conseil adopte une politique selon laquelle, si les voies sont fermees et
qu'il n'y a pas de travaux, les voies fermees doivent etre rouvertes a la circulation
immediatement.
MOTION RETIREE.
11.4 Numeros de telephone des cadres superieurs (mairesse suppleante
McAlar
Le directeur general declare qu'une liste de distribution est disponible et que la
diffusion des numeros de telephone personnels des person nes-ressources en cas
d'urgence presente un caractere sensible. De plus, it y a le numero de telephone
d'un bureau d'accueil qui permet de communiquer avec tous les cadres
superieurs.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU qu'une liste de numeros de telephone cellulaire des cadres superieurs de
tous les services municipaux soit mise a la disposition du conseil, etant entendu
que ces derniers seront utilises uniquement en cas de necessite, a savoir dans le
cadre d'affaires municipales.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Merrithew et Sullivan votent contre la
proposition.
11.5 Ceremonie du droit de cite (mairesse suppleante McAla
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La mairesse suppleante precise la nature de 1'evenement visant a octroyer le droit
de cite a neuf groupes de cadets et souligne les activites prevues dans Ie cadre de
la ceremonie.
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que la mise a jour presentee au conseil relative a la ceremonie du droit
de cite soit acceptee a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Demolition du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux situe au 374,
chemin Sandy Point (NID 48702)
A la suite d'une nouvelle procedure autorisant les preuves contraires a l'opinion
de l'inspecteur des batiments, le maire fait I'annonce prudente qui suit :
« Les renseignements fournis dans la trousse de documents presentee au conseil
comprennent le rapport de l'inspecteur des batiments indiquant que le batiment
situe au 374, chemin Sandy Point, represente un danger pour la securite du public
en raison, entre autres, du mauvais etat de sa structure. Y a-t-il actuellement un
proprietaire, y compris une personne detenant une servitude sur cette propriete,
qui desire presenter une preuve du contraire, a savoir que le batiment est
solide?
Personne ne vient presenter de preuve.
En reponse a une demande des precisions quant a l'avertissement, l'avocat
municipal explique que la Loi stipule que les detenteurs d'une servitude doivent
pouvoir presenter une preuve de la solidite structurale du batiment qui va a
1'encontre de l'opinion d'expert de l'inspecteur des batiments.
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 2017-203 : Demolition du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux
situe au 374, chemin Sandy Point (NID 48702), 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 The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir Ie
batiment situe au 374, chemin Sandy Point (NID 48702), conformement aux
politiques de la Ville en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.2 Destruction du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux situe au 26
rue Cedar (NID 377465)
A la suite d'une nouvelle procedure autorisant les preuves contraires a ('opinion
de I'inspecteur des batiments, le maire fait I'annonce prudente qui suit :
« Les renseignements fournis dans la trousse de documents presentee au conseil
comprennent le rapport de I'inspecteur des batiments indiquant que le batiment
situe au 26, rue Cedar, represente un danger pour la securite du public en raison,
entre autres, du mauvais etat de sa structure. Y a-t-il actuellement un
proprietaire, y compris une personne detenant une servitude sur cette propriete,
qui desire presenter une preuve du contraire, a savoir que le batiment est
solide?
Personne ne vient presenter de preuve.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-204 : Demolition du batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux
situe au 26, rue Cedar (NID 377465), 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 The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir Ie batiment situe au 26,
rue Cedar (NID 377465), conformement aux politiques de la Ville en matiere
d'approvisionnement applicables.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.3 Nouvelles mesures de suivi a inclure dans la Feuille de route pour une
croissance intelligente
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Nouvelles mesures de suivi a inclure
dans la Feuille de route pour une croissance intelligence, le commissaire adjoint a
la croissance, indique essentiellement que sur les 45 mesures definies 16 sont
terminees et que plan est sur la bonne voie. La feuille de route a determine des
changements supplementaires a examiner, y compris un programme de prix pour
I'amenagement relativement a la peninsule centrale.
Les membres du conseil discutent du lancement du projet de programme de prix
pour I'amenagement et font quelques observations, notamment les suivantes
• la question de savoir si le prix doit se limiter a I'amenagement dans la
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peninsule sud-est;
• des solutions de rechange a une plaque ont ete suggerees, telles que la
plantation d'un arbre.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Norton :
RESOLU que la question des nouvelles mesures de suivi a inclure dans la Feuille
de route pour une croissance intelligente soit renvoyee au Comite de croissance
pour qu'il examine les commentaires formules par les conseillers autour de la
table.
LA PROPOSITION EST REJETEE. Les conseillers Reardon, Strowbridge, Armstrong,
Lowe, MacKenzie, Merrithew, et la mairesse suppleante McAlary votent contre la
proposition.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-210: Nouvelles mesures de suivi a inclure dans la Feuille de
route pour une croissance intelligence, le conseil communal approuve les
changements suivants a la Feuille de route pour une croissance intelligente :
1. Ajout de « Entreprise Saint John vise la creation de 250 nouveaux emplois
grace aux investisseurs externes, 500 nouveaux emplois et emplois
maintenus grace aux entreprises a fort potentiel et 40 nouveaux emplois
grace aux nouvelles entreprises et aux entrepreneurs d'ici la fin de I'annee
2017 »;
2. Ajout de « Le CPS doit mettre sur pied le conseil de Saint John sur les
partenariats locaux en matiere d'immigration d'ici la fin de I'annee 2017 »;
3. Remplacer la mesure de suivi no 14 « Publication de la strategie
d'immigration de Saint John » par « Le CPS doit etablir une strategie sur
les partenariats locaux en matiere d'immigration pour Saint John d'ici la
fin de I'annee 2018 »;
5. Ajout de « La Ville de Saint John lancera un programme de rapprochement
des proprietes et lots vacants d'ici la fin de I'annee 2017 »;
6. Ajout de « La Ville examinera et saisira les possibilites d'amenagement
visant les proprietes situees aux 90-102, rue Mecklenberg, 45,
chemin Boars Head, 50, rue Carleton et le parc de stationnement a I'angle
sud-ouest de la rue Grannan et de la rue Canterbury.
MOTION ADOPTEE. Le conseiller Sullivan vote contre la proposition.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
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conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que la mesure portant le numero 4 dans le rapport soumis intitule
MIC 2017-210: Nouvelles mesures de suivi a inclure dans la Feuille de route pour
une croissance intelligence, a savoir la mesure ajoutee « La Ville de Saint John
lancera un programme de prix pour I'amenagement d'ici la fin de l'annee 2017 »,
soit transmise au Comite de croissance pour qu'il 1'examine.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.4 Examen de I'arrete r6gissant les dechets solides
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule MIC2017-205 : Examen de Porrete
regissant les dechets solides soit accepte a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.5 Code de conduite du conseil
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Strowbridge :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC2017-195 : Code de conduite du conseil, le conseil communal adopte
le Code de conduite du conseil.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.6 Video des seances publiques du conseil et du comite
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Strowbridge :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-201 : Video des seances publiques du conseil et du comite, le
greffier communal soit charge d'acquerir 1'equipement video et les ordinateurs
necessaires (montant estime a 1 500 $) aux fins d'enregistrement des seances
publiques du comite plenier, du Comite de croissance, et du Comite des finances.
II est de plus resolu que les videos soient mises a la disposition du public sur
YouTube apres les reunions.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.7 Ameliorations de service proposees pour les organismes, conseils et
commissions de la Ville
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Le directeur general indique clue le rapport vise a ce clue la resolution touche les
principaux organismes, conseils et commissions qui ont une grande incidence et
qui sont nommes par le conseil.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU clue, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2017-209: Ameliorations de service proposees pour les organismes,
conseils et commissions de la Ville, le conseil communal charge le greffier
communal de:
1) Travail ler directement avec les organismes, conseils et commissions afin de
creer des descriptions de taches pour les membres;
2) Demander a ce clue les organismes, conseils et commissions elaborent une
trousse d'orientation detaillee pour les nouveaux membres nommes;
3) Preparer pour les organismes, conseils et commissions importants de la Ville
une presentation sur la gouvernance, les reunions efficaces, le role du
president, les procedures relatives aux reunions, et un aper�u des lois
pertinentes.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.8 Devel000ement de Saint John
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Developpement de Saint John, S.
Carson, directeur des Services des biens immobiliers strategiclues, decrit les
examens du mandat organisationnel qui ont ete effectues pour Saint John
Industrial Parks et Saint John Development Corporation et le processus entrepris
au cours du dernier mois, ce qui a donne lieu aux recommandations contenues
dans le rapport.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU clue le conseil communal accepte le rapport DeveloppementSaintJohn et
les recommandations qu'il contient et qu'il charge le directeur general d'entamer
la mise en oeuvre, tout en tenant regulierement au courant le Comite de
croissance et le conseil communal.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
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15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Universite du Nouveau -Brunswick — La 2e edition annuelle du tournoi de
golf classique de I'Universite du Nouveau -Brunswick, campus de Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que la demande de I'Universite du Nouveau -Brunswick concernant la 2e
edition annuelle du tournoi de golf classique de I'Universite du Nouveau -
Brunswick, campus de Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.2 Club de hockey les Sea Dogs de Saint John — Brasserie en Plein air a
('occasion du prochain festival organise pour les amateurs des Sea Dogs
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que le conseil communal ecrive une lettre d'appui a la Societe des alcools
du Nouveau -Brunswick approuvant la demande revue du club de hockey les Sea
Dogs de Saint John pour qu'il soit autorise a installer une brasserie en plein air a
('occasion du prochain festival organise pour les amateurs des Sea Dogs qui se
tiendra a King Square le dimanche 17 septembre 2017 pour les detenteurs de
billets pour la saison et pour le grand public.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Entente de derniere chance
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
8 aout 2017, le conseil communal approuve et autorise le maire et le greffier
communal a signer la version non censuree d'une entente de derniere chance
sous la forme de celle qui a ete presentee au comite plenier en seance privee, lors
de sa reunion du 8 aout 2017, la version censuree (conformement a la Loi sur le
droit a Pinformation et la protection de la vie privee) etant jointe a la
correspondance datee du 8 aout 2017 que le maire Darling a adressee au conseil
communal.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.2 Prolongation du bail relatif au terrain d'exercice de golf aquatique
Rockwood Park
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
8 ao6t 2017, le conseil communal autorise le maire et le greffier communal a
signer la modification au bail no 2 jointe au rapport M/C 2017-196.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.4 Contrat no 2017-15 : Modernisation du reseau d'6gout pluvial du
boulevard Fairville (du chemin Linton a l'avenue Plaza et 1'emissaire) et du canal
du ruisseau Manawagonish — Mise a lour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le Conseil commun accepte l'offre datee du 26 juillet 2017 de
048017 NB Ltd. qui vise a transmettre a la Ville les servitudes aux fins qui sont
decrites au prix d'achat de 30 000 $ (TVH en sus) et que l'avocat municipal soit
charge de preparer la documentation appropriee et que le maire et le greffier
commun soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
8 ao6t 2017, le conseil communal autorise l'ajout au « Contrat no 2017-15
Modernisation du reseau d'egout pluvial du boulevard Fairville (du chemin Linton
a l'avenue Plaza et 1'emissaire) et du canal du ruisseau Manawagonish », de la
modernisation du canal du ruisseau Manawagonish decrite dans le contrat, sur la
parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 2 098 metres carres du terrain portant le
NID 55177992 et sur la parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 6 326 metres carres du
terrain portant le NID 55167282, chacune de ces parcelles appartenant a
048017NB Ltd. au co6t de 145 000 $, TVH incluse.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.5 Programme d'infrastructure communautaire de Canada 150
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
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RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
8 ao6t 2017, le conseil communal approuve 1'execution de 1'entente sur le
Programme d'infrastructure communautaire de Canada 150 sous reserve que les
fonds de contribution pour Ie beneficiaire soient rebus par la Ville de la part de la
North Market Wharf Cultural Association et que I'APECA confirme que cet
arrangement est acceptable. 11 est en outre resolu que Ie maire et Ie greffier
communal soient autorises a signer 1'entente.
MOTION ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
17.3 Projet Eau potable saine et propre — Etape du projet de Saint John West
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Armstrong :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
8 ao6t 2017, compte tenu de 1'execution de la renonciation essentiellement sous
la forme de celle jointe au contrat M/C no 2017-208 par Port City Water Partners,
la Ville modifie 1'entente du projet datee du 4 fevrier 2016 entre la Ville de Saint
John et Port City Water Partners relativement au projet Eau potable saine et
propre afin de modifier la « date cible d'achevement de 1'etape du projet de
Saint John West » du « 28 juin 2017 » au « 15 novembre 2017 »; et que le maire
et le greffier soient autorises a signer 1'entente modificative n°1 essentiellement
sous la forme de celle jointe au present rapport M/C no 2017-208 a cet egard.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.6 Examen du rendement du directeur izeneral
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier s'etant reuni le
8 ao6t 2017, le conseil communal accepte ce qui suit : Qu'il soit confirme que le
rendement du directeur municipal repond aux attentes liees a sa fonction et que
son salaire soit rajuste conformement a I'article 5 du contrat entre la Ville de
Saint John et Jeffrey Martin Trail.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du 8 ao6t 2017 soit levee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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