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2020-02-10_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 LTA II►IIIII*.*=ilk] xe111w_1I'M LTA Iif;IIILI10 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN FEBRUARY 10, 2020 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 David Hickey Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge Also Present: City Manager J. Collin City Solicitor J. Nugent Q.C. Fire Chief K. Clifford Commissioner Growth & Community Development J. Hamilton Commissioner Finance and Treasurer K. Fudge Director of Strategic Affairs I. Fogan Commissioner Transportation and Environment M. Hugenholtz Commissioner Saint John Water B. McGovern Common Clerk J. Taylor Deputy Common Clerk P. Anglin COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 f6vrier 2020 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of January 27, 2020 Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on January 27, 2020, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of items: • 17.1 Voluntary Separation Program • 17.2 Recommended Appointments to Committees • The Clerk also distributed to Council Members additional comments received for the Public Hearing item 9.3 (819 Millidge Avenue) MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest S. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the Letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners re Board of Police Commissioners 2020 Executive be received for information. 5.2 That the submitted report M&C 2020-043: Vacant Building Enforcement Case Update — 530-532 Rothesay Avenue (Fundy Line Motel) (PID 303610), be received for information. 5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020- 049: Traffic Paint Sole Source, notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy, Common Council authorize City staff to purchase Franklin Paint Company traffic paint for the 2020 construction season as a sole source procurement from Stinson Equipment Limited at a cost of $91,505.82 plus HST. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020- 043: Proposed Public Hearing Date —191 Red Head Road and 90 Paradise Row, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning applications of Sandor Toror (191 Red Head Road) and Saint John Energy (90 Paradise Row) for Monday April 6, 2020 at 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 6:30 p.m. in the Ludlow Room, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled M&C 2020-051: City Market Lease with Gilliane Nadeau DBA Uncorked Tours, Common Council approves the following: 1. That the City enter into a Lease for the premises as referred to and described in Schedule "A" of the lease in the City Market with Gilliane Nadeau DBA Uncorked Tours., under the terms and conditions as set out in the Lease submitted with M&C 2020-51. 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents. 5.6 That the Mayor's Letter to Federal and Provincial Governments regarding Council's support to Legislate the Elimination of Conversion Therapy be received for information. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 7. Proclamations 7.1 Heritage Week — February 101h to 17th, 2020 The Mayor declared February 101h to 17th, 2020 as Heritage Week in the City of Saint John. 8. Delegations/Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM 9.1 251 Loch Lomond Road — Proposed Section 59 Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report recommending Amendment 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Section 59 Amendment amending the Section 59 conditions imposed on the December 21, 2009, rezoning of the property located at 251 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID Nos. 00313882 and 55099634, to permit a revised proposal to increase the number of residents in the existing special care home, with no written objections received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of planning staff's report considered at its January 21, 2020 meeting at which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 59 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with Sandra Ferris, owner and operator of the Special Care Home presenting. Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that Common Council rescind the Section 39 (now Section 59) conditions imposed on the December 21, 2009 rezoning of the property located at 251 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID Numbers 00313882 and 55099634; and that pursuant to Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, the development and use of the parcel of land with an area of approximately 2,130 square metres located at 251 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID Numbers 00313882 and 55099634, be subject to the following condition: a. The use of the property is restricted to a supportive facility for up to 14 residents only. MOTION CARRIED. 9.2 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 95 Wentworth Street with Staff Presentation and Planning Advisory Committee report Recommendation to Approve (15tand 2nd Reading) A staff report was presented by Planner A. Reid in favour of the proposal for a seven storey, 83 -unit multi -residential development. The PAC recommendation also supports the application. 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 95 Wentworth Street to permit a multi -residential development, with written letters of objection and 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 support received. The Planning Advisory Committee recommended approval of the re- zoning as set out in the submitted report, with Section 59 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the rezoning with the following presenting: • Stephen Greek, Waterloo Street resident presenting; asking questions on taxation, rent control, impact of building height blocking sunlight to existing neighbours, water run-off. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning with the following presenting: • Alex Weaver Crawford, PAC Chair, Horsfield Street resident • Percy Wilbur, Proponent, Millidgeville resident • Patrick McCaffrey, Leinster Street resident • Randy Hatfield, Princess Street resident, Director Human Resource Development Centre • Arthur Melanson, Wentworth Street resident • Ian Stead, Seeley Street resident • Steve Carson, Develop SJ • Stephen Chase, resident • Bob McVicar, Realtor, Orange Street resident 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 0.25 hectares, located at 95 Wentworth Street, also identified as being PID No. 55236541, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to High -Rise Residential (RH); and amending Schedule "G", the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John, by increasing the maximum building height of PID No. 55236541 from 14 metres to 23 metres, 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 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 0.25 hectares, located at 95 Wentworth Street, also identified as being PID No. 55236541, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to High -Rise Residential (RH); and amending Schedule "G", the 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John, by increasing the maximum building height of PID No. 55236541 from 14 metres to 23 metres, 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." LTA [0000114L1:k]k]11191 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the meeting recess for a ten minute break from 8:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. 9.3 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment — 819 Millidge Avenue with Staff Presentation and Planning Advisory Committee report recommending Denial of Rezoning (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 819 Millidge Avenue to allow for a multi -residential development, with written letters of objection and support received. The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that the rezoning application be denied. The Commissioner of Growth and Community Development advised that staff are recommending approval of the development to support density / intensification as it meets the expectations of the Plan SJ Growth Strategy and the Municipal Plan. Referring to the submitted PowerPoint entitled 819 Millidge Avenue Public Hearing Presentation to Common Council February 10th, 2020, Planner K. Melanson outlined infill development trends in Moncton and Halifax in support of the staff recommendation. Mark O'Hearn outlined the application and the PAC hearing decision to reject the Application. Neighbourhood compatibility, transportation and traffic, parking, infrastructure and drainage, existing Zoning permissions were illustrated. The amended staff recommendation follows: 1. Common Council rezone the property to Mid -Rise Residential (RM) 2. Common Council impose Section 59 conditions as follows: • Daniel Avenue driveway used as an exit with right turns only; • Trees and shrubs be required in front, flankage and side yards; COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 • A landscape berm be installed along adjoining residential properties; • Opaque material be used for the balconies between the 40 -unit apartment building and adjoining properties on Hayward Court; • The development and use of the parcel be in accordance with approved detailed building elevation and site plans. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the rezoning with the following presenting: Alex Weaver Crawford, Chair PAC, resident Horsfield Street, objecting to the height of the development. Responding to question, the Chair commented that the development rendering shown tonight was not presented to the PAC. Graham Scott, Manners Sutton Road resident, commented on the mass of the building in a mature single home area; a middle ground transition would be better suited to the area. The required parking is understated in the proposal. Paul Lunney, Tudor Lane resident, commented on the Municipal Plan targets. Alternative areas are available - Sears Plaza, Indian Town. The proposal jumped out of nowhere; there was no lead time. This is the first rendering of the development shown. The reaction by the neighbourhood is demonstrative of the planning process. There is backlash against the process. Katherine Herrington, Kennebecasis Drive resident. Excessive mass of the development is not consistent with the neighbourhood. The excessive mass is in the building height, and the number of apartment units. Other areas are more conducive to development, such as University Avenue. The proposed development does not fit with the established characteristics of the older neighbourhood. Aggressive overbuilding is not in the spirit of the community. Peter Larsen, Highridge Road resident and property developer in Hayward Court Millidgeville, objected to the height development in relation to its proximity to neighbours. The density of the property, number of vehicles, building is too large for the property; the development does not transition to the surroundings. There is an oversupply of apartments in Millidgeville. Apartment buildings decline in value. Vacancy rate for older apartments is low, because people prefer a newer facility. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Hasell Kerr, Donaldson Street resident, stated there was a complete difference between the Percy Wilbur development engagement process and the Dec 16th letter dropped in mailboxes. Housing built on the old airport runway may be subject to flooding; there was flooding in the past. The public open consultation meeting was held the day before the PAC meeting. Voiced her objection to height of the building and the location. Martha Garey, Daniel Avenue resident, chose Millidgeville for the family friendly neighbourhood. The proposal to increase density and traffic will negatively impact home values. Staff submitted a 2012 car count study which is not relevant in 2020. The proposal is development that will compromise, not enhance the neighbourhood. Chris Herrington, Millidge Avenue. The proposed development is too large for the site. Development should comply with the character of the community. Since the PAC meeting, Develop SJ contacted the residents. Citizens deserve respect and engagement on the project. Yuriy Klikinskiy, McCauley Avenue resident. Main concern is the safety of the children. Daniel Avenue is a traffic route to the Schools, M.G. Teed, Samuel de Champlain. The proposal is not as attractive, it will cause property devaluation. Deborah McCormick, Ragged Point resident, takes issue with the process — it was lacking engagement of the community. The procedure was vague. How will you accredit the procedure? How does PAC function? Staff had a plan B. Do they always have a plan B? Did city staff consult the residents? Lack of civic engagement, is the major problem. We (citizens) are the key components. How much of the residential taxes do we pay in Millidgeville compared to rest of the City? We endorse the PAC recommendation. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that in accordance with section 3.13 of the Procedural Bylaw the meeting be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. LTA IQI[Q►[4L1all allIN91 Steve Butler, Millidgeville Avenue resident. The development size is too big for the area. Water issues - even with holding tanks. Traffic flow in the area. The development should be downsized. COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Shirkant Mehta, Bell Manor Drive resident. Size of the proposal is too large. The quiet neighbourhood with low level lighting will look like a shopping mall. Aesthetics will be affected. The Anchorage Project is not attractive; garbage bins, etc. Deny the proposal. Let the developer, staff and the community get together. Call a meeting at the M. Gerald Teed community centre to discuss. Lena Biryukova, Bell Manor Drive. The developer is requesting a lower allowance. 55 units are permitted, 88 are proposed. Many of the houses in the area are built with basements because of the hard rock. They will not withstand the blasting from the development. At 10:15 p.m. the Mayor called a brief recess for 5 minutes. Natalia Biryukova, Bell Manor Drive. Two points were missed. The buildings are just cubes. The construction will go from flat roof to a sloped roof with another variance. The traffic from the apartment building will be 5-10 m from Hill Heights. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning with the following presenting: Charlie Bird, the proponent developer Sea -Bird 1201990 Ontario Limited and his development team Stephen Brittain. The developer said the demand is strong for rental units. The City Manager advised that the public hearing ends with the presentation by the public being heard. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the Procedural Bylaw be suspended to continue the meeting beyond 11:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay. Also presenting in favour of the development: Sandy Robertson, resident, supports the development. Tim Jones, Ragged Point Road, supporting the development sends a strong message to developers. 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Claude MacKinnon, Woodward Avenue (Brentwood Towers) Resident, supports change, supports tax base growth. Brian Irving Develop SJ supported the developer through the application process. Community Engagement - delivered flyers to the residents within 100 meters in November. The development follows best practices observed from visiting other growing communities: high-density development in Fredericton, Moncton, Charlottetown, and Rothesay. The development at 819 Millidge Avenue checks all the boxes: Site Location, Fits the Community, Servicing, Exemplary Design, Market Demand, and Business Case. Patricia Ellsworth, resident Carter Court, supports the development for opportunities for new families to move to the neighbourhood. Moved by Councillor Armstrong, 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 7,818 square metres, located at 819 Millidge Avenue, also identified as being PID Numbers 55059828 and 00046615, Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM), be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay. Councillor Sullivan stated that due to the lack of community engagement the process was flawed and that the development is too big for the location. 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 7,818 square metres, located at 819 Millidge Avenue, also identified as being PID Numbers 55059828 and 00046615, Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM), be read a second time. 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan 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." 10. Consideration of Bylaws 11. Submissions by Council Members Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew: RESOLVED that the following items be tabled: 11.1 Flyer Delivery Bylaw (Councillor Hickey) 11.2 Ban on Single Use Plastics (Councillor Hicke 17.1 Voluntary Separation Agreement 17.2 A000intments to Committees IL 10000011GY1:k]k] III � 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Continuous Improvement Initiatives Update S. Rackley -Roach Director of Corporate Performance outlined the following continuous improvement initiatives: • The imposition of administrative penalties bylaw (Revenue to de determined) • Contracted services (reduction of approx. $172,000) Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Continuous Improvement Initiatives Update for Administrative Penalties and Contracted Services be endorsed as an option to be considered in addressing the entirety of the deficit in 2021 and 2022. MOTION CARRIED. 12.2 Sustainability Initiatives Update 12.2.1 Asphalt Overlay— Sustainability Item 12.2.2 Recreation Riahtsizina Facilities (Horse Stables) - Sustainability Item The City Manager stated that in error the Sustainability Initiatives Update was submitted as item 12.2; it was intended to be submitted as a Consent Agenda item. In October feedback was provided to Council of 50+ ideas that staff would look at. This is a 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 housekeeping matter informing Council of certain ideas that will not be pursued in time for the sustainability requirements of 2021. In some cases we are walking away, as explained in the report, because on further analysis they don't make sense to do. In other cases they will take more time, or are being incorporated in other projects and initiatives. The recommendation is for Council to receive and file the submitted report entitled M&C 2020-55: Sustainability Initiatives Update. Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2020-55: Sustainability Initiatives Update, be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Ticket Purchase Request - NB Black History Society Achievement Awards Dinner Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew: RESOLVED that the Ticket Purchase Request - NB Black History Society Achievement Awards Dinner be referred to the Clerk to purchase tickets for interested Council Members. MOTION CARRIED. 15.2 Ticket Purchase Request - The Spirit of Ella Hathaway Award Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the Ticket Purchase Request - The Spirit of Ella Hathaway Award be referred to the Common Clerk to purchase tickets for interested Council members. MOTION CARRIED. 15.3 Ticket Purchase (Bundle) Request - Amazeatorium Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary: RESOLVED that the Ticket Purchase (Bundle) Request - Amazeatorium be approved to purchase a $300.00 bundle. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay. 12 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 15.4 Sponsorship Request - Cystic Fibrosis Canada Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that that Council Members purchase tickets individually to the event. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Voluntary Separation Agreement (Tabled) 17.2 Appointments to Committees (Tabled) 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on February 10, 2020 be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:56 p.m. Mayor/ maire t Common Clerk/greffier communal 13 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 PROCES-VERBAL— REUNION ORDINAIRE CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINTJOHN 10 FEVRIER 2020 A 18 H DANS LA SALLE DU CONSEIL Presents : Don Darling, maire Shirley McAlary, mairesse adjointe Gary Sullivan, conseiller Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1 Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1 Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2 John MacKenzie, conseiller du quartier 2 David Hickey, conseiller du quartier 3 Donna Reardon, conseillere du quartier 3 David Merrithew, conseiller du quartier 4 Ray Strowbridge, conseiller du quartier 4 Egalement presents : J. Collin, directeur municipal J. Nugent, avocat municipal, conseiller de la reine (c. r.) K. Clifford, chef des pompiers J. Hamilton, commissaire a la croissance et au developpement communautaire K. Fudge, commissaire aux finances et tresorier I. Fogan, directeur des affaires strategiques M. Hugenholtz, commissaire des transports et de 1'environnement Water B. McGovern, commissaire, Saint John J. Taylor, greffier communal P. Anglin, greffier communal adjoint 14 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 f6vrier 2020 1. Ouverture de la seance 2. Approbation des proces-verbaux 2.1 Proces-verbal du 27 ianvier 2020 Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du Conseil communal tenue le 27 janvier 2020 soit approuve. MOTION ADOPTEE. 3. Approbation de I'ordre du jour Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit approuve, auquel sont ajoutes ces points : • 17.1 Programme de depart volontaire • 17.2 Nominations recommandees aux comites • Le greffier distribue aux membres du Conseil les commentaires supplementaires rebus pour le point 9.3 de I'audience publique (819, avenue Millidge) MOTION ADOPTEE. 4. Divulgation des conflits d'interets S. Resolutions en bloc 5.1 Que la lettre du Comite des commissaires de police de Saint John concernant la direction du comite des commissaires de police de Saint John 2020 soit revue a titre informatif. 5.2 Que le rapport soumis M&C 2020-043: Vacant Building Enforcement Case Update 530-532 Rothesay Avenue (Fundy Line Motel) (PID 303610), soit re�u a titre informatif. 5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal dans le rapport presente intitule M&C2020-049: Traffic Paint Sole Source, nonobstant ce que prevoit la politique d'approvisionnement de la Ville, le Conseil communal autorise le personnel de la Ville a acheter de la peinture pour chaussee de la societe Franklin Paint pour la saison des travaux 2020 comme source unique d'approvisionnement aupres de Stinson Equipment Limited, au cont de 91 505,82 $, TVH en sus. 15 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal dans le rapport M&C 2020- 043: Proposed Public Hearing Date — 191 Red Head Road and 90 Paradise Row, le Conseil communal programme I'audience publique des demandes de rezonage de Sandor Toror (191, chemin Red Head) et de Saint John Energy (90, Iigne Paradise) Ie Iundi 6 avril 2020 a 18 h 30 dans la salle Ludlow, et soumet les demandes au comite consultatif d'urbanisme afin d'obtenir son rapport et Ieur recommandation. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal dans le rapport intitule M&C 2020-051: City Market Lease with Gilliane Nadeau DBA Uncorked Tours, le Conseil communal approuve ce qui suit: 2. Que la ville conclue un bail pour les locaux comme mentionnes et decrits a I'annexe «A» du bail dans le marche de la Ville avec Gilliane Nadeau, DBA, Uncorked Tours, selon les modalites enoncees dans le bail soumis avec le document M&C 2020-51. 2. Que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires. 5.6 Que la lettre du maire destinee aux gouvernements federal et provinciaux sur le soutien du Conseil pour Iegiferer sur 1'e1imination des therapies de conversion soit revue a titre informatif. Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU que la recommandation enoncee dans la resolution en bloc respective soit adoptee. MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE. 6. Commentaires des membres Les membres du Conseil commentent diverses activites communautaires. 7. Proclamations 7.1 Semaine du oatrimoine — du 10 au 17 fevrier 2020 Le maire declare que du 10 au 17 fevrier 2020 aura lieu la Semaine du patrimoine dans la Ville de Saint John. 8. Delegations et presentations 16 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 9. Audiences publiques 18 h 30 9.1 251, chemin Loch Lomond — Proiet de modification I'article 59 a Tissue du raDDort Droduit Dar Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aui recommande cette modification Le greffier communal a indique que la publicite necessaire avait ete faite en ce qui concerne la proposition de modification de I'article 59 modifiant les conditions imposees par I'article 59 lors du rezonage, le 21 decembre 2009, de la propriete situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond, portant les NID 00313882 et 55099634, afin de permettre une proposition revisee visant a augmenter le nombre de residents dans le foyer de soins speciaux existant, proposition pour laquelle on n'a pas re�u de lettre d'opposition. Le rapport comite consultatif de planification est egalement pris en consideration par le personnel. L'exemplaire de ce rapport du personnel de la planification a ete examine a la reunion du 21janvier2020 ou le Comite a recommande la modification des conditions actuelles de I'article 59. Le maire demande aux membres du public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee a laquelle aucun membre ne se prononce. Le maire demande aux membres du public de se prononcer en faveur de la modification proposee a laquelle Sandra Ferris, proprietaire et exploitante du foyer de soins speciaux, se prononce. Sur la proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuye par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil communal abroge les conditions de I'article 39 (devenu I'article 59) imposees pour le rezonage, le 21 decembre 2009, de la propriete situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond, portant les NID 00313882 et 55099634; et que, conformement a I'article 59 de la Loi sur Purbanisme, I'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 130 metres carres situee au 251, chemin Loch Lomond, portant les NID 00313882 et 55099634, soient assujettis a la condition suivante : a. L'utilisation de la propriete est limitee a un etablissement de soutien pour au plus 14 residents seulement. MOTION ADOPTEE. 9.2 Modification proposee de 1'arrete de zonage visant le 95, rue Wentworth — Presentation au personnel et rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui recommande 1'approbation (premiere et deuxieme lecture) 17 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Le planificateur A. Reid presente au personnel un rapport favorable a la proposition d'une tour d'habitation de 7 etages comprenant 83 unites. La recommandation du Comite des commissaires de police (CCP) appuie la demande egalement. Le greffier communal mentionne que l'on a fait paraitre la publicite necessaire concernant la proposition de modification de 1'arrete de zonage pour une parcelle de terrain situee au 95, rue Wentworth afin de permettre I'amenagement d'une tour d'habitation pour Iequel l'on a re�u des Iettres d'opposition et de soutien. Le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommande I'approbation du rezonage tel qu'il est presente dans Ie rapport soumis et comprenant les conditions mentionnees dans I'article 59. Le maire demande aux membres du public de s'exprimer contre le rezonage par la presentation suivante : • Stephen Greek, resident de la rue Waterloo, donne une presentation; it pose des questions sur la fiscalite, le controle des loyers, 1'effet de la hauteur du batiment qui bloque 1'ensoleillement des terrains voisins actuels et le ruissellement. Le maire demande aux membres du public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage selon les propositions presentees suivantes : • Alex Weaver Crawford, president du CCP, resident de la rue Horsfield • Percy Wilbur, soumissionnaire, resident de Millidgeville • Patrick McCaffrey, resident de la rue Leinster • Randy Hatfield, resident de la rue Princess, directeur du Centre de developpement des ressources humaines • Arthur Melanson, resident de la rue Wentworth • Ian Stead, resident de la rue Seeley • Steve Carson, Developpement de Saint John • Stephen Chase, resident • Bob McVicar, agent immobilier, resident de la rue Orange Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John, modifiant I'annexe «A », la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par un rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 0,25 hectares, situee au 95, rue Wentworth, portant le NID 55236541, de zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone d'installations residentielles de grande hauteur (RH); la modification de I'annexe «G », 1'arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par I'augmentation de la hauteur maximale de batiment NID 55236541 de 14 metres pour le faire passer a 23 metres, fassent l'objet d'une premiere lecture. MOTION ADOPTEE. 18 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Premiere lecture a partir du titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John. Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe «A », la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 0,25 hectares, situee au 95, avenue Millidge, portant le NID 55236541, passe de zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone d'installations residentielle de grande hauteur (RH); et modifiant I'annexe « G », I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John, par I'augmentation de la hauteur maximale de I'immeuble du NID 55236541, soit de 14 metres a 23 metres, fassent I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. MOTION ADOPTEE. Deuxieme lecture a partir du titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Varrete de zonage de The City of Saint John. MOTION ADOPTEE. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller MacKenzie : IL EST RESOLU de suspendre la seance pour une pause de dix minutes, de 20 h a 20 h 10. MOTION ADOPTEE. 9.3 Proiet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 819, avenue Millidge — Presentation du personnel et rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui recommande de refuser ce rezonage (premiere et deuxieme lecture) Le greffier communal mentionne que I'on a fait paraitre la publicite necessaire concernant la proposition de modification du reglement de zonage pour une parcelle de terrain situee au 819, avenue Millidge afin de permettre I'amenagement d'une tour d'habitation, pour laquelle I'on a re�u des lettres d'opposition et de soutien. Le comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommande que la demande de rezonage soit rejetee. Le commissaire a la croissance et au developpement communautaire declare que le personnel recommande I'approbation de ce projet d'amenagement pour repondre aux conditions de densite de la population et de ('intensification de sa croissance parce qu'il satisfait aux attentes de la strategie de croissance du Plan SJ et du plan municipal. En ce qui a trait a la presentation PowerPoint intitulee 819 Millidge Avenue Public Hearing Presentation to Common Council February 10th, 2020, le planificateur K. Melanson 19 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 rappelle les tendances en amenagement intercalaire a Moncton et Halifax a l'appui de la recommandation du personnel. Mark O'Hearn presente la demande, et le CCP entend le refus de cette demande a I'audience. La compatibilite, le transport et la circulation, le stationnement, les infrastructures et Ie drainage, les autorisations de zonage existantes dans ce quartier appuient cette decision. La recommandation modifiee du personnel suit : 1. Le Conseil communal change Ie zonage de ce terrain pour permettre I'amenagement d'un immeuble de hauteur moyenne (RM). 2. Le Conseil communal impose les conditions mentionnees a I'article 59 comme suit : • L'allee de l'avenue Daniel sert de sortie, permettant uniquement le virage a droite; • La plantation d'arbres et d'arbustes est obligatoire devant, sur le flanc et sur les cotes; • Une levee de terre doit etre amenagee le long des proprietes residentielles adjacentes; • L'obligation d'utiliser un materiau opaque pour les balcons entre I'immeuble d'habitation de 40 appartements et les proprietes adjacentes de Hayward Court; • L'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle doivent etre conformes aux plans detailles approuves concernant la hauteur et 1'emplacement des batiments. Le maire demande aux membres du public de s'exprimer contre le rezonage par la presentation suivante : Alex Weaver Crawford, president du CCP, residant de la rue Horsfield, s'opposant a la hauteur de I'amenagement. En reponse a la question, le president mentionne que la version de I'amenagement montree ce soir n'avait pas ete presentee au CCP. Graham Scott, resident du chemin Manners Sutton, commente la masse du batiment dans une zone de maisons unifamiliales agees; une transition intermediaire serait mieux adaptee a la zone. Le nombre d'espaces de stationnement requis est sous-estime dans la proposition. Paul Lunney, resident de Tudor Lane, commente les objectifs du plan municipal. D'autres zones sont disponibles : Sears Plaza, Indian Town. La proposition sort de nulle 20 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 part; it n'y a pas de delai. C'est la premiere version de I'amenagement presente. La reaction des residents du quartier est revelatrice quant au processus de planification. 11 y a un retour de baton contre le processus. Katherine Herrington, residente de la promenade Kennebecasis. La masse excessive de I'amenagement n'est pas coherente avec le quartier. La masse excessive reside dans la hauteur de I'immeuble et aussi dans le nombre d'appartements. D'autres zones sont plus propices au developpement, comme l'avenue University. Ce projet d'amenagement ne correspond pas aux caracteristiques etablies du vieux quartier. Cette fa�on agressive de faire du « surbatiment » est contraire a 1'esprit de cette communaute. Peter Larsen, resident du chemin Highridge et promoteur immobilier a Hayward Court Millidgeville, s'oppose a la hauteur de I'amenagement par rapport a sa proximite avec les voisins. La densite de la propriete, le nombre de vehicules et la construction trop grande par rapport au terrain; ce projet de developpement ne permet pas une bonne transition avec 1'environnement. II y a une offre excedentaire d'appartements a Millidgeville. Les immeubles d'habitation perdent de leur valeur. Le taux d'occupation des appartements existants est faible, car les gens preferent un etablissement plus recent. Hasell Kerr, resident de la rue Donaldson, affirme qu'il le processus d'engagement de Percy Wilbur pour le developpement est totalement different du contenu de la lettre du 16 decembre deposee dans les boites aux lettres. L'habitation construite sur I'ancienne piste de I'aeroport peut etre sujette aux inondations; it y a deja eu des inondations. La reunion de consultation ouverte au public a eu lieu la veille de la reunion du CCP. Elle exprime son opposition a la hauteur du batiment et a son emplacement. Martha Garey, residente de l'avenue Daniel, dit avoir elu domicile a Millidgeville en raison du voisinage familial. La proposition d'augmenter la densite et la circulation fera baisser la valeur des maisons. Le personnel administratif a soumis une etude sur le nombre de vehicules en 2012; ces chiffres ne sont plus pertinents en 2020. C'est un projet de developpement qui compromettra le voisinage, et ne I'ameliorera pas. Chris Herrington, avenue Millidge. L'amenagement propose est trop grand pour le site. Cet amenagement doit etre conforme au caractere de la communaute. Depuis la reunion du CCP, Develop SJ a contacte les residents. Les citoyens meritent d'etre respectes et d'etre consultes sur ce projet. 21 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Yuriy Klikinskiy, resident de l'avenue McCauley. La principale preoccupation est la securite des enfants. L'avenue Daniel est une voie de circulation vers les ecoles, M. G. Teed, Samuel de Champlain. La proposition nest pas si attrayante; elle entrainera une devaluation de la propriete. Deborah McCormick, residente de Ragged Point, conteste le processus — it y manque la participation de la communaute. La procedure est vague. Comment allez-vous accrediter la procedure? Comment fonctionne le CCP? Le personnel avait un plan B. A -t- il toujours un plan B? Le personnel de la Ville a-t-il consulte les residents? Le manque d'engagement civique est le principal probleme. Nous (les citoyens) en sommes les elements cles. Quelle est la part des taxes residentielles que nous payons a Millidgeville par rapport au aux secteurs de la ville? Nous approuvons la recommandation du CCP. Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a I'article 3.13 de 1'arrete relatif au reglement interne, la reunion soit prolongee au -dela de 22 h. MOTION ADOPTEE. Steve Butler, resident de l'avenue Millidgeville. La taille de cet amenagement est trop importante pour ce secteur. Problemes d'eau, y compris les reservoirs de retention. Flux de circulation dans ce secteur. Cet amenagement devrait etre reduit. Shirkant Mehta, de la promenade Bell Manor. La taille de ce projet d'amenagement est trop importante. Le quartier est calme et peu eclaire; it ressemblera a un centre commercial. Cela nuira au cachet du quartier. Le projet Anchorage nest pas attrayant avec ses poubelles, notamment. Refuser la proposition. Laisser le promoteur, le personnel et la communaute se reunir. Organiser une reunion au centre communautaire M. Gerald Teed pour en discuter. Lena Biryukova, promenade Bell Manor. Le promoteur demande qu'on reduise le nombre d'appartements. 55 appartements sont autorises, 88 sont proposes. De nombreuses maisons de la region comportent des demi—sous-sols en raison de la roche dure. IIs ne resisteront pas a 1'explosion de ce secteur bati. A 22 h 15, le maire demande une breve suspension des activites de cinq minutes. 22 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Natalia Biryukova, chemin Bell Manor. On omet deux points. Les batiments sont simplement des cubes. La construction passera d'un toit plat a un toit incline, en plus d'une autre variante. La circulation a proximite de I'immeuble d'habitation sera a cinq ou dix metres de Hill Heights. Le maire demande aux membres du public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage selon les propositions presentees suivantes : Charlie Bird, promoteur immobilier Sea -Bird 1201990 Ontario Limited et son equipe de developpement dirigee par Stephen Brittain. Le promoteur declare que la demande d'unites de location est forte. Le directeur municipal signale que I'audience publique se termine par I'audition de la presentation par Ie public. Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong : IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete concernant le reglement interieur soit suspendu pour poursuivre la reunion apres 23 h. MOTION ADOPTEE a Tissue du vote, malgre l'opposition du conseiller Sullivan. Egalement en faveur de I'amenagement : Sandy Robertson, residente, appuie cet amenagement. Tim Jones, chemin Ragged Point, appuie I'amenagement, envoie un message fort aux promoteurs. Claude MacKinnon, resident de l'avenue Woodward (tours Brentwood), appuie le changement, 1'e1argissement de I'assiette fiscale. Brian Irving de Developpement de Saint John appuie le promoteur tout au long du processus de candidature. Engagement communautaire : livraison de prospectus aux residents dans un rayon de 100 metres en novembre. Cet amenagement respecte les pratiques exemplaires observees lors de la visite d'autres communautes en croissance : haute densite de I'amenagement a Fredericton, Moncton, Charlottetown et Rothesay. L'amenagement du 819, avenue Millidge satisfait a tous les criteres : emplacement, 23 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 compatibilite avec la communaute, services, conception exemplaire, demande du marche et analyse de rentabilite. Patricia Ellsworth, residente de Carter Court, soutient I'amenagement pour les possibilites d'emmenagement de nouvelles families dans ce quartier. Sur la proposition du conseiller Armstrong, appuye par le conseiller Merrithew : IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe «A », la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7 818 metres carres, situee au 819, avenue Millidge, portant les NID 55059828 et 00046615, passe de zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone d'installations residentielles de hauteur moyenne (RM), fassent I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. MOTION ADOPTEE a Tissue du vote, malgre ('opposition du conseiller Sullivan. Le conseiller Sullivan declare que, en raison du manque d'engagement de la communaute, le processus est imparfait et que le developpement est trop grand pour le site. Premiere lecture a partir du titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John. Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Parretti de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant I'annexe «A », la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7 818 metres carres, situee au 819, avenue Millidge, portant les NID 55059828 et 00046615, passe de zone d'installations communautaires de quartier (CFN) a zone d'installations residentielles de hauteur moyenne (RM), fassent ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. MOTION ADOPTEE a Tissue du vote, malgre ('opposition du conseiller Sullivan. Deuxieme lecture a partir du titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant Varrete de zonage de The City of Saint John. 10. Examen des arretes municipaux 24 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU de clore les points suivants 11.1 Arrete sur la distribution de prospectus (conseiller Hickey) 11.2 Interdiction des plastiques a usage unique (conseiller Hickey) 17.1 Accord de depart volontaire 17.2 Nominations aux comites 12. Questions administratives — Agents municipaux 12.1 Mise a lour des initiatives d'amelioration continue S. Rackley -Roach, directeur du rendement de l'organisation resume les initiatives d'amelioration continue suivantes : • imposition de sanctions administratives (recettes a determiner); • services contractuels (reduction d'environ 172 000 $). Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie : IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour des initiatives d'amelioration continue pour les sanctions administratives et les services contractuels soit approuvee comme une option a envisager pour traiter la totalite du deficit en 2021 et 2022. MOTION ADOPTEE. 12.2 Mise a lour des initiatives de durabilite 12.2.1 Programme de revetement bitumineux— Point sur la durabilite 12.2.2 Installations de loisirs avec droits (ecuries pour chevaux) — Point sur la durabilite Le directeur municipal declare que la mise a jour des initiatives de durabilite a ete soumise par erreur comme point 12.2; elle devait etre soumise comme point des resolutions en bloc. En octobre, le Conseil a re�u plus de 50 idees que le personnel examinerait. II s'agit d'une question d'ordre administratif informant le Conseil de certaines idees qui ne seront pas concretisees a temps pour respecter les exigences de durabilite de 2021. Dans certains cas, nous devons y mettre fin, comme 1'explique le rapport, parce qu'apres une analyse approfondie, cela n'a pas de sens. Dans d'autres cas, it faudra plus de temps ou integrer ces idees a d'autres projets et initiatives. La 25 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 f6vrier 2020 recommandation propose clue le Conseil re�oive et depose le rapport presente intitule M&C 2020-55: Sustainability Initiatives Update. Sur la proposition de la conseillere Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie : IL EST RESOLU clue le rapport presente, intitule M&C 2020-55 : Sustainability Initiatives Update, soit re�u a titre informatif. MOTION ADOPTEE. 13. Rapports des comites 14. Examen des questions non incluses dans les resolutions en bloc 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Demande d'achat de billets — Diner de remise des prix d'excellence de la Societe d'histoire des Noirs du Nouveau -Brunswick Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew: IL EST RESOLU clue la demande d'achat de billets pour le diner de remise des prix d'excellence de la Societe d'histoire des Noirs du Nouveau -Brunswick soit transmise au greffier pour I'achat de billets aux membres du Conseil qui le souhaitent. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.2 Demande d'achat de billets — Prix The Spirit of Ella Hathawa Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU clue la demande d'achat de billets — Prix The Spirit of Ella Hathaway soit transmise au greffier communal pour I'achat de billets aux membres du Conseil qui le souhaitent. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.3 Demande d'achat de billets (lot) — Amazeatorium Sur la proposition du conseiller Norton, appuye par la mairesse adjointe McAlary : IL EST RESOLU clue la demande d'achat de billets (lot) - Amazeatorium soit approuvee pour I'achat d'un lot de 300,00 $. MOTION ADOPTEE a Tissue du vote, malgre ('opposition du conseiller Sullivan. 15.4 Demande de commandite — Fibrose kystigue Canada 26 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL February 10, 2020 / le 10 fevrier 2020 Sur la proposition de la mairesse adjointe McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie : IL EST RESOLU que les membres du Conseil achetent chacun leur billet d'admission a 1'evenement. MOTION ADOPTEE. 16. Complement a I'ordre du jour 17. Comite plenier 17.1 Accord de depart volontaire (depose) 17.2 Nominations aux comites Woosees 18. Levee de la seance Sur la proposition de la conseillere Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller Armstrong : IL EST RESOLU que la reunion du Conseil communal tenue le 10 fevrier 2020 soit levee. MOTION ADOPTEE. Le maire declare la seance levee a 23 h 56. Mayor/ maire t Common Clerk/greffier communal 27