2024-05-27_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
May 27, 2024 / le 27 mai 2024
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
MAY 27, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
2ND FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the City's
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV.
Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern
Director Legal Services / Solicitor J. Boucher
Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director External Affairs L. Caissie
Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Clerk P. Anglin
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1. Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Killen read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
"The City of Saint John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet. The Wolastogiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
the Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw and Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati signed Peace and Friendship
Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands and
resources."
1.2 National Anthem
The Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra performed O Canada by video.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of May 13, 2024
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the minutes of May 13, 2024, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Sulivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda for May 27, 2024, be approved with the addition of
• 16.1 Chesley Drive Traffic Disruption (Verbal);
• 16.2 Appointment of Acting Mayor;
• 17.1 Retail Drive Realignment — Extension of Clear View Agreement and Property
Acquisition Closing Dates;
• 17.2 City Market Lease with Boy's Own Inc.; and
• 17.3 Temporary Term Extension for Trade and Convention Center with Hilton
Canada Co.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict -of -interest with item 12.1 and 16.2, and Councillors
Stewart and Radwan declared a conflict with item 17.1.
5. Consent Agenda
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6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 The Mayor declared the week of May 20 to June 1, 2024, Disability Awareness
Week in The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations / Presentations
9. Public Hearings — 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By -Laws
Councillor Hickey entered the meeting.
Having been absent for 1st and 2nd reading of items 10.1 and 10.2 Councillor Killen
withdrew from the meeting for the 3rd reading.
10.1 Municipal Plan Amendment, Zoning By -Law Amendment, Section 59 Conditions
and Section 131 Agreement — 241-281 Douglas Avenue (3rd Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth advised the legal conditions to allow the expansion of the New
Brunswick Museum have been met and Council may proceed with third reading.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 106-32 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By -Law",
1. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
2. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
3. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
4. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from
Stable Area, and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and
5. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also
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identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Stable
Area; and
6. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area
to Major Community Facility; and
7. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area
to Major Community Facility; and
8. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to
Major Community Facility; and
9. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 115.88 square metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55222012, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
10. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00377945, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
11. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 546.77 square metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00358481, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
12. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from
Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to
Major Community Facility; and
13. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Major
Community Facility, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-32 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -
Law" was read in summary.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 106-32 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By -Law",
1. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
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2. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
3. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to
Stable Area; and
4. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from
Stable Area, and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and
5. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Stable
Area; and
6. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area
to Major Community Facility; and
7. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area
to Major Community Facility; and
8. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to
Major Community Facility; and
9. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 115.88 square metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 55222012, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
10. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00377945, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
11. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 546.77 square metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID 00358481, from Stable Residential to Major Community
Facility; and
12. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from
Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to
Major Community Facility; and
13. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Major
Community Facility, 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, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-32 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law."
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-164 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an approximate
area 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID
Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481,
and a portion of PID number 55222129, from Park (P), Mid -Rise Residential (RM), and
Major Community Facility (CFM) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-164 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the
Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an
approximate area of 2466 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also
identified as PID Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012,
00377945, 00358481, and a portion of PID number 55222129:
(a) The development and use of the parcel of land be in general accordance with the
detailed building elevations and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of buildings and
structures, driveway accesses, vehicle and bicycle parking, loading areas, landscaping,
signs, and exterior lighting as illustrated on the site plan submitted with the application.
(b) That the New Brunswick Museum, upon the opening of the Museum expansion, provide
offsite parking and shuttle service for all staff at an offsite location, such as their nearby
Lancaster Avenue facility, and that this commitment remain in place as long as the onsite
parking lot averages more than 80% capacity via regular visitation.
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-164 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an approximate
area 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID
Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481,
and a portion of PID number 55222129, from Park (P), Mid -Rise Residential (RM), and
Major Community Facility (CFM) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-164 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize an Agreement between the City and the
Developer pursuant to section 131 of the Community Planning Act for the following public
benefits associated with the development:
(a) That upon completion of the New Brunswick Museum expansion project, the developer
shall apply to designate the original museum exterior (including the King George Hall) as
a heritage designated property as per the City of Saint John's Heritage Conservation Areas
By -Law.
(b) That the developer enters into a cost sharing agreement to upgrade the existing
crosswalks, located at Bentley Street and Douglas Avenue, into lighted crosswalks, to the
satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer.
(c) That the developer incorporates and install two covered transit stops located south of
277 Douglas Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer.
(d) That the developer extend the Harbour Passage trail system with the specialized trail
extending from the new Museum entrance to the southern property boundary (bordering
Riverview Park), at the developers sole cost.
(e) That the developer establish the New Brunswick Museum parking lot as a Snow Ban
Lot, for use by local residents during on -street parking bans. The details of the lot
operations shall generally align with the existing Snow Ban Lot operations as well as the
maintenance requirements of the Museum.
MOTION CARRIED.
10.2 Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law Amendment (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law" which would remove the property situated at 241
Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area; and would also
incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue
Heritage Conservation Area, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By -Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage
Conservation Areas By -Law" was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
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RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law" which would remove the property situated at 241
Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area; and would also
incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue
Heritage Conservation Area, 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 HC-1 A Law to Amend the
Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law."
Councillor Killen re-entered the meeting.
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
Having declared a conflict -of -interest Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting for
discussion of item 12.1.
12.1 Traffic Safety Improvement Plan 2024
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C2024-143: Traffic Safety Improvement Plan,
Director T. O'Reilly presented the 2024 projects and strategy for a continued
transformation in approach to managing traffic safety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-143: Traffic Safety Improvement Plan
2024 be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Growth Committee: Citv Market Resourcina Reauest 2024
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Growth Committee in the submitted report M&C
2024-142. City Market Resourcing Request 2024 Common Council approve up to
$200,000 from the Growth Reserve for resourcing to support and expedite the
implementation of the 10-year City Market Strategic Plan generally as presented to the
Growth Committee on April 16, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED.
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13.2 Finance Committee: Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc. Request
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2024-149: Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc. Request, Common Council approve the
request from Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc to access the balance of funds in the Saint
John Non -Profit Sinking Fund (Future Development Fund).
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13.3 Finance Committee: Transit Purchase Electric Vehicles — Request for 2023-2024
Capital Budget Adjustment
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2024-147. Transit Purchase Electric Vehicles — Request for 2023-2024 Capital Budget
Adjustment, Common Council approve an adjustment to the 2023 and 2024 capital
budgets to enable the residual lease buyout of six (6) twenty -foot Karsan E-Jest Electric
Buses from Damera Leasing Canada Corp. at a total cost of $1,662,111.24 plus HST.
MOTION CARRIED.
13.4 Finance Committee: Housing Accelerator Funding — 2024 Budget Adjustment
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2024-148: Housing Accelerator Funding — 2024 Budget Adjustment, Common Council
approve the 2024 Budget amendment recommendation for funding received as part of the
Housing Accelerator Funding.
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Citizen Letters: 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation: Refer to Growth
Committee)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the citizen letters regarding 1671 Sandy Point Road be referred to the
Growth Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 J. Kennedy: Request for Proclamation — Democracy Day (Nigeria)
(Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to prepare proclamation)
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Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the J. Kennedy request for proclamation — Democracy Day (Nigeria) be
referred to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 NB Medical Education Foundation: Request to Present (Recommendation: Deny
the request to present and direct the CAO to follow up in writing to explain the
rationale
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the NB Medical Education Foundation Request to Present be referred to
the City Clerk to schedule a presentation and that Mr. David Ryan be referred to Envision
Saint John for assistance.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 Chesley Drive Traffic Disruption
Director Tim O'Reilly provided an update on the Southern Railway Crossing on Chesley
Drive heading onto Ocean Steel and the delay on work completion today. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, this goal of completing the work by 7:00 a.m. was not met, and
the road was closed until approximately 11:00 a.m. today. Combined with the ongoing
Harbour Bridge construction, traffic was backed up all over the west side, including along
Route 1, Bridge Road, Main Street West, and Manawagonish Road. A public communique
and apology were issued. Notwithstanding the City was not responsible for the work being
undertaken, a debriefing is forthcoming for process improvement with the authorities
involved.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the Chesley Drive Traffic Disruption verbal update be received for
information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting declaring a conflict -of -interest with item
16.2.
16.2 Appointment of Acting Mayor
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that, pursuant to s.48(5) of the Local Governance Act, Councillor Gary Sullivan
be appointed to act in the place of the Mayor for the period of June 51h - June 11th, 2024,
and while so acting, Councillor Sullivan possesses the powers and shall perform the duties
of the Mayor.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
17. Committee of the Whole
Councillors Stewart and Radwan withdrew from the meeting.
17.1 Retail Drive Realignment — Extension of Clear View Agreement and Property
Acquisition Closing Dates
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 27,
2024, Common Council approve the following:
1. That the City enter into the Amending Agreement with Clear View Homes Ltd. and Orion
M.C. Inc., in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27,
2024, for the purpose of extending the City's conditions precedent in the Amended and
Restated Land Acquisition Agreement dated December 21, 2023, and that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute the said Amending Agreement and any documents
ancillary thereto or necessary to give effect to the transaction; and
2. That the City enter into the Amended and Restated Conditional Agreement of Purchase
and Sale with Carl Ellemberg, in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its
meeting held May 27, 2024, for the purpose of extending the City's conditions precedent
and closing date of the acquisition of the lands and building located at 26-28 Retail Drive,
identified as PID 309005, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said
Amended and Restated Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any documents
ancillary thereto or necessary to give effect to the transaction.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillors Stewart and Radwan re-entered the meeting.
17.2 City Market Lease with Boy's Own Inc.
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 27,
2024, Common Council approve the following:
1. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city terminate the current lease with City
Market with Boy's Own Inc., dba Java Moose, under previous resolution from M&C 2020-
208 in stall "8 & 9" and ancillary spaces in the City Market; and
2. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the city enter into a lease generally in the form as
presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27, 2024, for stall "9" and
ancillary spaces in the City Market with Boy's Own Inc., dba Java Moose; and
3. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any
necessary documents.
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MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 Temporary Term Extension for Trade and Convention Center with Hilton Canada
Co.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 27,
2024, Common Council approve that the City enter into the Temporary Management
Agreement, in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May
27, 2024, with Hilton Canada Co. for the purpose of ensuring continuity of management
services at the Saint John Trade and Convention Center for the month of June 2024 and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the said Temporary Management
Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on May 27, 2024, be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor / Maire
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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PROCES-VERBAL — SEANCE ORDINAIRE
CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
27 MAI 2024 A 18 h
2e ETAGE DE LA SALLE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL, HOTEL DE VILLE
Nous utiliserons un moyen de communication e/ectronique lors de cette reunion. Le
public peut assister a la seance en personne dans la salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur
le site Web de la ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur Rogers TV.
Presents : Mairesse Donna Noade Reardon
Maire adjoint John MacKenzie
Conseiller general Gary Sullivan
Conseiller general Brent Harris
Conseiller du quartier 1 Greg Norton
Conseillere du quartier 1 Joanna Killen
Conseiller du quartier 2 Barry Ogden
Conseiller du quartier 3 Gerry Lowe
Conseiller du quartier 3 David Hickey
Conseiller du quartier 4 Greg Stewart
Conseillbre du quartier 4 Paula Radwan
Egalement presents :
Administrateur en chef B. McGovern
Directrice des services juridiques / procureure J. Boucher
Directeur des finances K. Fudge
Commissaire aux Services publics et d'infrastructure I. Fogan
Chef des pompiers R. Nichol
Commissaire aux ressources humaines S. Hossack
Commissaire a la croissance et aux services communautaires A. Poffenroth
L. Caissie, directrice des affaires externes
Commissaire aux travaux publics et aux transports M. Hugenholtz
Directeur des services legislatifs/greffier municipal J. Taylor
Greffibre adjointe P. Anglin
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1. Rappel a I'ordre
1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale
La conseillere Killen lit a haute voix la reconnaissance des terres et demande un moment
de reflexion.
La ville de Saint John/Menaquesk est situee sur le territoire traditionnel des
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet. Les Wolastogiyik/Malecites, ainsi que leurs voisins autochtones, les
Mi'kmaq/Mi'kmaw et les Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati, ont signe des traites de paix et
d'amitie avec la Couronne britannique dans les annees 1700, qui protegeaient leurs droits
sur les terres et les ressources.
1.2 Hymne national
L'Orchestre des jeunes de Saint John interprete O Canada dans une video.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal du 13 mai 2024
Propos6 par la conseillere Radwan, appuyee par le conseiller Harris
IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal du 13 mai 2024 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
3. Approbation de I'ordre du jour
Propose par le conseiller Norton, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU d'approuver I'ordre du jour du 27 mai 2024 avec I'ajout des points
suivants :
• 16.1 Perturbation de la circulation de la promenade Chesley (verbal);
• 16.2 Nomination du maire suppleant;
• 17.1 Realignement de la promenade Retail — Prolongation de ]'accord Clear View
et des dates de cloture de I'acquisition de la propriete;
• 17.2. Bail de City Market avec Boy's Own Inc
• 17.3 Prolongation temporaire du Trade and Convention Center avec Hilton Canada
Co.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
4. Divulgation des conflits d'interets
Le conseiller Sullivan declare un conflit d'int6rets pour les points 12.1 et 16.2, et les
conseillers Stewart et Radwan declarent un conflit pour le point 17.1.
5. Resolutions en bloc
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6. Commentaires des membres
Les membres font des commentaires sur divers evenements locaux.
7. Proclamation
7.1 La mairesse declare la semaine du 20 mai au 1erjuin 2024 Semaine de
sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees dans la ville de Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Audiences publiques — 18 h 30
10. Examen des arretes
Le conseiller Hickey reintegre la reunion.
Absent lors de la premiere et de la deuxieme lecture des points 10.1 et 10.2, la conseillere
Killen s'est retire de la reunion pour la troisieme lecture.
10.1 Modification du plan municipal, modification de I'arr6te de zonage, conditions en
vertu de I'article 59 et entente en vertu de I'article 131 - 241-281, avenue
Douglas (3e lecture)
Le commissaire Poffenroth indique que les conditions legales pour permettre ]'expansion
du Musee du Nouveau -Brunswick ont 6te respectees et le Conseil peut proceder a la
troisieme lecture.
Propose par le maire adjoint MacKenzie, appuye par la conseillere Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete numero C.P. 106-32 Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal »,
1. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 584,42 metres carres, situe au 241, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00379230, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
2. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 829,18 metres carres, situe au 247, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 55172860, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
3. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 960,21 metres carres, situe au 249, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00379255, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
4. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 16 773,37 metres carres, situ6 au NID 00377937, de
zone stable et de parc et zone naturelle a zone stable;
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5. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 694 metres carres, situe au 281, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme une partie du NID 55222129, de parc et zone
naturelle a zone stable;
6. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 584,42 metres carres, situe au 241, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00379230, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
7. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 829,18 metres carres, situe au 247, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 55172860, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
8. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 960,21 metres carres, situe au 249, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00379255, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
9. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 115,88 metres carres, situe au 255, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 55222012, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
10. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 544,57 metres carres, situe au 261, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00377945, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
11. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 546,77 metres carres, situe au 263, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme etant le NID 00358481, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
12. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 16 773,37 metres carres, situe au NID 00377937, de
zone residentielle stable, parc et zone naturelle et grande installation
communautaire a grande installation communautaire;
13. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 694 metres carres, situe au 281, Douglas Avenue,
egalement identifie comme une partie du NID 55222129, de parc et zone
naturelle a grande installation communautaire, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-32 Loi modifiant le reglement du plan
municipal » est lu.
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete numero C.P. 106-32 Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal »,
1. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 584,42 metres carres, situe au 241, Douglas Avenue,
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6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00379230, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
2. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 829,18 metres carres, situe au 247, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 55172860, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
3. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 960,21 metres carres, situe au 249, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00379255, de zone stable et de parc et
zone naturelle a zone stable;
4. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 16 773,37 metres carres, situe au NID 00377937, de
zone stable et de parc et zone naturelle a zone stable;
5. Redesigner, a I'annexe A du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 694 metres carres, situe au 281, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme une partie du NID 55222129, de parc et zone
naturelle a zone stable;
6. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 584,42 metres carres, situe au 241, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00379230, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
7. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 829,18 metres carres, situe au 247, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 55172860, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
8. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 960,21 metres carres, situe au 249, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00379255, de zone residentielle stable
et de parc et zone naturelle a grande installation communautaire;
9. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 115,88 metres carres, situe au 255, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifi6 comme etant le NID 55222012, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
10. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 544,57 metres carres, situe au 261, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00377945, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
11. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 546,77 metres carres, situe au 263, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme etant le NID 00358481, de zone residentielle stable
a grande installation communautaire;
12. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 16 773,37 metres carres, situe au NID 00377937, de
zone residentielle stable, parc et zone naturelle et grande installation
communautaire a grande installation communautaire;
13. Redesigner, a I'annexe B du plan d'amenagement municipal, un terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 694 metres carres, situe au 281, Douglas Avenue,
6galement identifie comme une partie du NID 55222129, de parc et zone
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naturelle a grande installation communautaire, soit lu une troisibme fois, adopte
et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisbme lecture une, par titre, de I'arrete intitule « Arrbte n° C.P. 106-32 Arrbte modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal. »
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrbtb intitule « Arrbte numero C.P. 111-164 Arrbte modifiant
I'arrbte de zonage de The City of Saint John » rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 21 048 mbtres carres, situee au 241-281, avenue Douglas,
egalement identifiee par les NID 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012,
00377945, 00358481, et une partie du NID 55222129, de parc (P), Residentiel de hauteur
moyenne (RM), et grande installation communautaire (CFM) a grande installation
communautaire (CFM), soit lue.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrbte intitule «Arrbte numero C.P. 111-162 Arrbte modifiant I'arrete de zonage de la
Ville de Saint John », est lu dans son integralite.
Propose par le Conseiller Radwan, appuye par le maire adjoint MacKenzie :
IL EST RESOLU que le conseil municipal, conformement aux dispositions de I'article 59
de la Loi sur Furbanisme, impose les conditions suivantes a la parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 2 466 a 21 048 mbtres carres, situee au 241-281, avenue
Douglas, egalement identifiee par les NID 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937,
55222012, 00377945, 00358481, et une partie du NID 55222129 :
(a) L'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle de terrain doivent titre globalement
conformes aux elevations detaillees des batiments et aux plans du site, prepares par le
promoteur et soumis a I'approbation de ]'agent de developpement, illustrant la conception
et ]'emplacement des batiments et des structures, des accbs aux voies d'accbs, du
stationnement des vehicules et des bicyclettes, des zones de chargement, de
I'amenagement paysager, des enseignes et de I'eclairage exterieur, tels qu'illustres sur le
plan du site presente dans le cadre de la demande.
(b) Que le Musee du Nouveau -Brunswick, dbs I'ouverture de I'agrandissement du musee,
fournisse un stationnement hors site et un service de navette pour tout le personnel a un
endroit hors site, tel que ses installations proches de ]'avenue Lancaster, et que cet
engagement reste en vigueur tant que le stationnement sur place a une capacite moyenne
de plus de 80 % en raison de ('affluence regulibre.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrbte numero C.P. 111-164 Arrbt6 modifiant
I'arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une
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superficie approximative de 21 048 metres carres, sitube au 241-281, avenue Douglas,
egalement identifiee par les NID 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012,
00377945, 00358481, et une partie du NID 55222129, de parc (P), residence de moyenne
hauteur (RM) et grande installation communautaire (ICM) a grande installation
communautaire (ICM), soit lu une troisibme fois, adoptb et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Lecture une troisibme fois, par titre, de I'arrbt6 intitule «Arrete C.P. 111-164 Arrete
modifiant I'arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John ».
Propose par le conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil communal autorise un accord entre la Ville et le promoteur,
conformement a ]'article 131 de la Loi sur Purbanisme, pour les avantages publics suivants
associes au developpement :
(a) Qu'une fois le projet d'agrandissement du Musbe du Nouveau -Brunswick termine, le
promoteur fasse une demande pour que 1'exterieur original du musbe (y compris le hall
Roi George) soit designe comme bien patrimonial conformement a I'Arrete sur les
secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John.
(b) Le promoteur conclut un accord de partage des couts afin de transformer les passages
pour pietons existants, situes sur la rue Bentley et ]'avenue Douglas, en passages pour
pietons eclairbs, a la satisfaction de I'ingenieur en chef de la ville.
(c) Le promoteur incorpore et installe deux arrets de transport en commun couverts situes
au sud du 277, avenue Douglas, a la satisfaction de I'ingenieur en chef de la ville.
(d) Le promoteur doit etendre le reseau de sentiers du Passage du port avec le sentier
specialise qui s'etend de la nouvelle entree du musee a la limite sud de la propri6t6 (en
bordure du parc Riverview), a ses frais exclusifs.
(e) Que le promoteur fasse du stationnement du Musee du Nouveau -Brunswick un parc
de stationnement a ]'usage des residents locaux pendant les periodes d'interdiction de
stationner dans les rues pour le deneigement. Les details de 1'exploitation du lot doivent
s'aligner sur 1'exploitation existante du lot pendant le deneigement ainsi que sur les
besoins d'entretien du musee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
10.2 Modification de I'arrbt6 sur les secteurs de conservation du patrimoine
(3electure)
Propose par le maire adjoint MacKenzie, seconde par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrW intitule «Arrbte numero HC-1 — Loi modifiant I'arrete sur les
secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John », qui retirerait la propriete situee
au 241, Douglas Avenue du secteur de conservation du patrimoine de la Douglas Avenue
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et integrerait un libelle clarifiant 1'empietement dans le secteur de conservation du
patrimoine de la Douglas Avenue, soit Iu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no HC-1 - Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur les secteurs de
conservation du patrimoine de Saint John.
Propose par le conseiller Stewart, appuye par le maire adjoint MacKenzie:
IL EST RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete numero HC-1 - Loi modifiant I'arrete sur les
secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John », qui retirerait la propriete situee
au 241, Douglas Avenue du secteur de conservation du patrimoine de la Douglas Avenue
et integrerait un libelle clarifiant 1'empietement dans le secteur de conservation du
patrimoine de la Douglas Avenue, soit lu une troisieme fois, adopte et que le sceau
communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture, par titre, de I'arrete intitule « Arrete numero HC-1 - Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur les secteurs de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John ».
La conseillere Killen reintegre la reunion.
11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil
12. Questions commerciales - Fonctionnaires municipaux
Le conseiller Sullivan declare un conflit d'interets et se retire de la discussion sur le
point 12.1.
12.1 Plan d'amelioration de la securite routiere 2024
Renvoyant au rapport soumis M & C 2024-143 : Plan d'amelioration de la securite routiere,
le directeur T.O'Reilly presente les projets et la strategie pour 2024 en vue d'une
transformation continue de I'approche de la gestion de la securite routiere.
Propose par le maire adjoint MacKenzie, appuye par le conseiller Ogden :
IL EST RESOLU que le rapport soumis M&C 2024-143 : Plan d'amelioration de la securite
routiere 2024 est repu pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan reintegre la reunion.
13. Rapports du comite
13.1 Comite de la croissance : Demande de ressources pour le marche de la
ville 2024
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Propose par le maire adjoint Mackenzie, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU que, comme recommande par le Comite de la croissance dans le rapport
soumis M&C 2024-142 : Demande de ressourcement pour le marche de la ville 2024 le
Conseil communal approuve jusqu'a 200 000 $ de la Reserve pour la croissance pour le
ressourcement afin de soutenir et d'accelerer la mise en oeuvre du Plan strategique
decennal pour le Marche public de la ville, tel que presente au Comite sur la croissance
le 16 avril 2024.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.2 Comite des finances : Demande de Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc.
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que, comme recommande par le Comite des finances dans le rapport
soumis M & C 2024-149 : Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc., le Conseil communal
approuve la demande de Saint John Non -Profit Housing Inc. d'acceder au solde du fonds
d'amortissement de Saint John Non -Profit (fonds de developpement futur).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.3 Comite des finances : Achat de v6hicules electriques par les transports en
commun — Demande d'ajustement du budget d'investissement pour 2023-2024
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuyb par le conseiller Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que, comme recommande par le Comite des finances dans le rapport
soumis M & C 2024-147 : Achat de v6hicules electriques par les transports en commun —
Demande d'ajustement du budget d'investissement pour2023-2024, le Conseil communal
approuve un ajustement aux budgets d'investissement pour 2023-2024 pour permettre le
rachat par bail residuel de six (6) autobus electriques Karsan E-Jest de vingt pieds de
Damera Leasing Canada Corp. au cout total de 1 662 111,24 $, plus la TVH.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.4 Comite des finances : Fonds pour accelerer la construction de logements —
Aiustement du budget de 2024
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que, comme recommandb par le Comite des finances dans le rapport
soumis M & C 2024-148 : Fonds pour accelerer la construction de logements—Ajustement
du budget de 2024, le Conseil communal approuve la recommandation de modification
du budget de 2024 pour le financement requ dans le cadre du Fonds pour accelerer la
construction de logements.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
14. Examen de questions separees des resolutions en bloc
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15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Lettres de citoyens : 1671, chemin Sandy Point (Recommandation : Renvoi au
Comite de la croissance)
Propose par le maire adjoint Mackenzie, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU que les lettres de citoyen concernant le 1671, chemin Sandy Point soit
renvoyee au Comite sur la croissance.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.2 J. Kennedy: Demande de proclamation — Journee de la d6mocratie (Nigeria
(Recommandation : Demander au greffier de pr6parer la proclamation)
Propose par le conseiller Radwan, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU que la demande de proclamation de J. Kennedy — Journee de la
d6mocratie (Nigeria) soit renvoyee au greffier pour qu'il prepare la proclamation.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.3 La Fondation d'education m6dicale du Nouveau -Brunswick Inc.: Demande de
presentation (Recommandation : Refuser la demande de presentation et
demander a I'administrateur en chef d'assurer un suivi par 6crit pour en expliquer
les raisons.)
Propose par le conseiller Norton, appuye par le conseiller Lowe :
IL EST RESOLU que la demande de presentation de la Fondation d'education m6dicale
du Nouveau -Brunswick soit transmise au greffier municipal pour planifier une
presentation et que M. David Ryan soit renvoye a Envision Saint John pour de I'aide.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Interruption de la circulation sur la promenade Chesley
Le directeur Tim O'Reilly fait le point sur le passage a niveau de la Southern Railway sur
la promenade Chesley en direction d'Ocean Steel et sur le retard pris dans I'achevement
des travaux aujourd'hui. En raison de circonstances imprevues, I'objectif de terminer les
travaux a 7 h n'a pas ete atteint et la route a ete fermee jusqu'a environ 11 h aujourd'hui.
En plus des travaux de construction du pont du port, la circulation a ete bloqu6e dans
toute la partie ouest, notamment le long de la route 1, du chemin du pont, de la Main Street
Ouest et du chemin Manawagonish. Un communique public et des excuses ont ete
publies. Bien que la ville Wait pas ete responsable du travail entrepris, un compte rendu
est prevu pour ameliorer le processus avec les autorit6s concernees.
Propose par la conseillere Killen, appuye par la conseillere Radwan :
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IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour verbale sur I'Interruption de la circulation sur la
promenade Chesley soit requ pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan se retire de la r6union, declarant un conflit d'interet avec le point
16.2.
16.2 Nomination du maire suppleant;
Propos6 par le conseiller Norton, appuy6 par le conseiller Lowe:
IL EST RESOLU QUE, conform6ment a I'article 48(5) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale,
le conseiller Gary Sullivan soit nomm6 pour agir a la place du maire pour la p6riode du 5
au 11 juin 2024 et que, pendant cette p6riode, le conseiller Sullivan possede les pouvoirs
et exerce les fonctions de maire.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Sullivan r6integre la r6union.
17. Comite plenier
Les conseillers Stewart et Radwan se retirent de la r6union.
17.1 Realignement de la promenade Retail — Prolongation de I'accord Clear View et des
dates de cloture de I'acquisition de la propri6te
Propos6 par le maire adjoint Mackenzie, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU que, tel que recommand6 par le Comit6 plenier, qui s'est r6uni le 27 mai
2024, le Conseil communal approuve ce qui suit:
1. Que la Ville conclue 1'entente modificatrice avec Clear View Homes Ltd. et Orion M.C.
Inc. dans la forme presentee au Comite plenier Tors de sa r6union du 27 mai 2024, dans
le but de prolonger les conditions prealables de la Ville dans la convention d'acquisition
de terrains modifiee et mise a jour datee du 21 d6cembre 2023, et que la mairesse et le
greffier soient autoris6s a signer Iadite Entente modificatrice et tout document connexe ou
n6cessaire pour donner effet a la transaction; et que la mairesse et le greffier soient
autoris6s a signer Iadite convention modificatrice et tout document connexe ou n6cessaire
pour donner effet a la transaction
2. Que la Ville conclue avec Carl Ellemberg la convention conditionnelle d'achat et de
vente modifiee et mise a jour, dans la forme presentee au Comit6 plenier lors de sa r6union
du 27 mai 2024, afin de prolonger les conditions prealables et la date de cloture de
I'acquisition par la Ville des terrains et de I'immeuble situes au 26-28, promenade Retail,
identifies par le NID 309005, et que la mairesse et le greffier soient autoris6s a signer Iadite
convention conditionnelle d'achat et de vente modifiee et mise a jour ainsi que tout
document connexe ou n6cessaire pour donner effet a la transaction.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
Les conseillers Stewart et Radwan rbintbgrent la reunion.
17.2 Bail du marche de la Ville avec Bov's Own Inc.
Propose par le conseiller Radwan, appuyb par le conseiller Norton :
IL EST RESOLU que, tel que recommandb par le Comite plenier, qui s'est reuni le 27 mai
2024, le Conseil communal approuve ce qui suit:
1. IL EST DONC RESOLU que la ville resilie le bail actuel du marche de la Ville avec Boy's
Own Inc., ou Java Moose, en vertu d'une resolution anterieure de M&C 2020-208 dans
I'etal « 8 et 9 » et les espaces auxiliaires dans le marche de la Ville;
2. IL EST EN OUTRE RESOLU que la Ville conclue un bail gbnbralement sous la forme
presentee au Comite plenier lors de sa reunion du 27 mai 2024, pour I'etalage « 9 » et les
espaces auxiliaires dans le marche de la Ville avec Boy's Own Inc., ou Java Moose;
3. IL EST EN OUTRE RESOLU que la mairesse et le secretaire municipal soient autorises
a signer tous les documents necessaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.3 Prolongation temporaire du Trade and Convention Center avec Hilton Canada Co.
Propose par le conseiller Lowe, appuyb par le maire adjoint MacKenzie:
IL EST RESOLU que, selon la recommandation du Comite plenier qui s'est reuni le 27 mai
2024, le Conseil communal approuve que la Ville conclue 1'entente de gestion temporaire,
dans la forme presentee au Comite plenier lors de sa reunion du 27 mai 2024, avec Hilton
Canada Co. dans le but d'assurer la continuite des services de gestion au Saint John Trade
and Convention Center pour le mois de juin 2024 et que la mairesse et le greffier soient
autorises a signer ladite entente de gestion temporaire et tous les autres documents qui
s'y rattachent.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Ajournement
Propose par le conseiller Lowe, appuyb par le conseiller Stewart :
IL EST RESOLU que la seance du Conseil communal tenue le 27 mai 2024 soit levee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
May 27, 2024 / le 27 mai 2024
La mairesse declare la seance levee a 19 h 55.
Mayor/ Mai re
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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