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2012-03-12_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour�" tLl�- City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, March 12, 2012 Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order 5:00 p.m. 8th Floor Boardroom City Hall Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une reunion de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Municipalities Act and Council /Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: 1.1 Approval of Minutes 1.2 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c) 1.3 Legal Opinion 10.2(4)(f) 1.4 Legal Opinion 10.2(4)(f) Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order — Prayer 5:30 p.m. Council Chamber 2. Approval of Minutes 2.0 Minutes of January 30th, 2012 2.1 Minutes of February 1, 2012 2.2 Minutes of February 13, 2012 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement Portion of Civic #54 Loch Lomond Road (Recommendation in Report) 5.2 Space Needs Analysis, M &C 2012 -46 (Recommendation in Report) 5.3 Lease Renewal for 188 and 192 Courtenay Bay Saint John Port Authority (Recommendation in Report) 5.4 Lease #222 (Lower Cove Loop) Saint John Port Authority (Recommendation in Report) 5.5 Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Land Gazette (Recommendation in Report) 5.6 Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (Recommendation in Report) S 5.7 Common Clerk: Information Session for Potential Candidates for 2012 Election (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/ Presentations 8.1 Saint John Free Public Library 9. Public Hearings 7:00 p.m. 9.1 Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close Public Street off of Jean St 9.2 Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close Public Street off of Loch Lomond Rd 9.3 Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close portion of Phillip Ct and Wigmore Ct 9.4(a) Proposed By -Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law 9.4(b) Heritage Development Board: Amendments to Heritage Conservation Areas ByLaw - Fees 9.4(c) Letters of Opposition to the Proposed Heritage By -Law Amendments 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Third Reading Proposed By -Law Amendment Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures 10.2 Third Reading A By -Law Respecting Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures 10.3 Third Reading A By -Law Respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Request to Send Letter to Premier Alward (Mayor Court) 11.2 3T MRI at the Saint John Regional Hospital (Councillor McGuire) 11.3 Pension Board's Travel (Councillor Farren) 11.4 Pension Board Governance (Councillor Farren) 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Zoning By -Law Review: Public Launch, M &C 2012 -50 12.2 Contract 2010 -19: Harbourview Subdivision Water System Disinfection 12.3 City Manager: Peel Plaza Project Public Plaza Component 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Cities of New Brunswick Recommending Council Adopt By -Law Re Jacob Brakes 15.2 Options for Council to Consider Re Bally Desmond Subdivison (cost estimate removed for privacy reasons) 15.3 3rd Field Regiment RCA Requesting Letter of Support 15.4 Canadian Aviation Historical Society Turnbull Chapter Requesting that the Link with World War Two 410 Squadron be Reestablished 16. Adjournment 5 Ville de Saint John Seance du conseil communal Lundi 12 mars 2012 Comit6 pl6nier 1.Ouverture de la seance 17 h Salle de conf6rence du 8e 6tage, h6tel de ville Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une r6union de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffi&e communale au 658 -2862. Chacun des points suivants, en totalit6 ou en partie, peut faire l'objet d'une discussion en priv6 en vertu des dispositions pr6vues a Particle 10 de la Loi sur les municipalites. Le Conseil /Comit6 prendra une ou des d6cisions a cet 6gard au cours de la s6ance publique 1.1 Approbation du proc6s- verbal 1.2 Question financi6re — alin&a 10.2(4)c) 1.3 Avis juridique — alin6a 10.2(4)/) 1.4 Avis juridique — alin6a 10.2(4)j) Seance ordinaire 1.Ouverture de la s6ance, suivie de la pri6re 17 h 30 Salle du conseil 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.0 Proc6s- verbal de la s6ance tenue le 30 janvier 2012 2.1 Proces- verbal de la s6ance tenue le 1' f&vrier 2012 2.2 Proces- verbal de la s6ance tenue le 13 f6vrier 2012 3. Adoption de 1'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits dint& is 5. Questions soumises a Papprobation du conseil 5.1 Convention d'achat -vente visant la parcelle situ6e au 54, chemin Loch Lomond (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.2 Analyse des besoins en espace, M/C 2012 -46 (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.3 Reconduction des baux ri 188 et 192, Courtenay Bay — Administration portuaire de Saint John (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.4 Bail ri 222 (Lower Cove Loop) — Administration portuaire de Saint John (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.5 Protocole d'entente concernant la Gazette fonciere (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.6 Convention entre la municipalit6 et la social Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. relative au croisement du gazoduc (recommandation figurant au rapport) 0 5.7 Greffiere communale : Seance d'information pour recruter des candidats possibles aux elections de 2012 (recommandation : accepter a titre informatif) 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Bibliotheque publique de Saint John 9. Audiences publiques 19h 9.1 Projet de modification de 1'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — rue publique partant de la rue Jean 9.2 Projet de modification de 1'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — rue publique partant du chemin Loch Lomond 9.3 Projet de modification de 1'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon de l'impasse Phillip et de l'impasse Wigmore 9.4a) Proposition d'arrete modifiant 1'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John 9.4b) Le developpement du patrimoine Conseil: Amendements a la conservation du patrimoine Reglement Domaines - Frais 9.4c) Lettres d'opposition concernant les modifications proposees de 1'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de 1'arrete relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures 10.2 Troisieme lecture de 1'Arrete sur les lieux inesthetiques et les batiments ou constructions dangereux dans The City of Saint John 10.3 Troisieme lecture de 1'Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Demande d'envoi d'une lettre au premier ministre Alward (maire Court) 11.2 Appareil IRM 3T a 1'h6pital regional de Saint John (conseiller McGuire) 11.3 Deplacements de la Commission du regime de retraite (conseiller Farren) 11.4 Administration de la Commission des pensions (conseiller Farren) 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Examen de 1'Arrete de zonage : lancement public, M/C 2012 -50 12.2 Contrat ri 2010 -19 : Desinfection du reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview 12.3 Directeur general : Projet de la place Peel — Place publique 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Villes du Nouveau - Brunswick recommandant au conseil d'adopter un arrete relativement aux freins Jacob 15.2 Options que le conseil doit prendre en compte concernant le lotissement Bally Desmond (estimation des couts retiree pour des raisons de confidentialite) 7 15.3 Demande de lettre d'appui emise par le 3e Regiment d'artillerie de campagne, Artillerie royale du Canada 15.4 Demande de la Canadian Aviation Historical Society (section de Turnbull) en vue de retablir le lien avec le 410e escadron de la Seconde Guerre mondiale 16. Levee de la seance 0 96 -616 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — JANUARY 30, 2012 - 5:45 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus -and - P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham, Comptroller; K. Rice, Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; K. Clifford, Acting Fire Chief; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk. SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 30 JANVIER 2012 A 17 H 45 Sant presents : Ivan Court, maire le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins -et - P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; C. Graham, controleuse; K. Rice, commissaire aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie par interim; E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. 1. Call To Order — Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend David Nicholson offered the opening prayer. Rob Belliveau, representing Emera Brunswick Pipelines, advised that the company donated 27 acres of waterfront property in the Milford area to the City of Saint John last year and he presented the Mayor with a $10,000 cheque from on behalf of Emera for the development of park trails and the installation of benches. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le pasteur David Nicholson recite la priere d'ouverture. Rob Belliveau, representant Emera Brunswick Pipelines, declare que la societe a fait don I'annee derniere de 27 acres de sa propriete du secteur riverain de la region Milford A The City of Saint John afin de servir de parc. M. Belliveau a presente au maire un cheque de 10 000 $ au nom d'Emera pour 1'amenagement des sentiers du parc et ('installation de bancs. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of January 3'd, 2012 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 3'd, 2012, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9 96 -617 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 3 janvier 2012 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces - verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 3 janvier 2012 soit approuv6. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'int6rets 5. Consent Agenda The Common Clerk advised that recommendation for agenda item 5.6 has an error, noting that it should read "for the sum of $144,521.00 (plus HST if applicable) ", not "for the sum of $132,521.00 (plus HST if applicable)" as shown in the submitted report. 5.1 Refer to item 14.1 5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -016: Amendment to Purchase Price for Easement 490 -510 Woodward Avenue - Millidgeville North School: That whereas by a resolution of the Common Council of The City of Saint John adopted May 10, 2010 the City, subject to Cabinet approval, authorize the acquisition of a municipal services easementleasement for municipal services from the Province of New Brunswick, and Whereas upon a final survey it has been determined that the municipal services ease mentleasem ent for municipal services comprise 2,573 square metres instead of 2,434 square metres, and Whereas because of the greater area the monies originally calculated at $28,636.50 are now calculated at $29,273.50. Therefore be it resolved that the resolution of May 10, 2010 be amended so that the City acquire from the Province of New Brunswick, a municipal services easement/easement for municipal services comprising 2,573 square metres for the sum of $29,273.50 and in all other respects, the resolution of May 10, 2010 remains unchanged. 5.3. That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -018: Proposed Public Hearing Date 101 Kennedy Street, 8 Rockwood Avenue, 1120 Loch Lomond Road and 5481550 Milford Road that Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications of the City of Saint John (101 Kennedy Street), Haldor (1972) Ltd. (8 Rockwood Avenue), Kierstead Quigley & Roberts Ltd. (1120 Loch Lomond Road) and 616462 N.B. Inc. (548/550 Milford Road) for Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -019: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project that The City of Saint John accept the offer of Betty & Brent Hoyt as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement) attached to M &C 2012 -19. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -017.- Sale of Portions of Water and Prince William Streets: 1. That in the event the 29 square metre ± portion of the public street known as Water Street and the one square metre portion of the public street known as Prince William Street as shown on the two attached survey plans are stopped -up and closed, The City of Saint John sell its freehold interest to Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters Inc. on or before March 30, 2012, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the two Offers of Purchase and Sale attached to M & C #2012 -17; and 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the transfer. 10 96 -618 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2092 -095. Harbour Clean Up Sanitary Lift Station #3 Bayside Drive: 1. That The City of Saint John acquire from Irving Oil Limited, Irving Oil Operations Ltd., Highlands Operations Limited, and Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited: A) (i) the freehold interest in a portion of PID # 55164214 designated 11 -01, and, (ii) an easement in a portion of PID # 55164214 designated "Municipal Services Easement 1,265 m2 ", on a Subdivision Plan "Irving Oil Subdivision" prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., Dwg. No. S11151 D, and, B) (i) an easement for municipal services in a portion of PID # 55200380 designated "Parcel "C" 360 m2", and, (ii) a right of way in a portion of PID # 55200380 designated "Access Right of Way Parcel "B" 550 m2" on a Plan of Survey "Easement requirements for Lift Station No.3, Irving Oil Operations Ltd., Highlands Operations Limited, Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited, and Irving Oil Operations G.P." prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., Dwg. No. S11151 C for the sum of $144,521.00 (plus HST if applicable), upon the terms and conditions contained in the "Agreement of Purchase and Sale" attached to M &C 2012 -015 and, 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all documentation required to complete the contemplated purchases. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -024: Saint John City Market - Lease of Space Stall No. E together with the Adjacent Bench: 1. That The City of Saint John enter into a Lease of space for stall "E" together with adjacent bench in the City Market with Cindy Christie, doing business as The Butcher's Daughter Gift Shoppe under the terms and conditions as set out in the Lease submitted with MC2012 -21, and further 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease. 5.8 That the Wright letter regarding the Wade -Myles Aviation Park be referred to the City Manager. 5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled Uptown Saint John Inc Revised 2012 Budget that the resolution adopted by Common Council at its open session meeting held on January 3, 2012, approving the 2012 budget submitted by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc. be amended by deleting the figure of $389,316.16 and substituting therefore the figure of $389,609.28. 5.10 That the Planning Advisory Committee: Executive for 2012 be received for information. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively with the revision to the resolution in item 5.6 as outlined by the common clerk and with the exception of item 5.1 Enterprise Saint John Request to Present, which has been identified for debate, be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried 5. Questions soumises it I'approbation du Conseil La greffiere communale declare que la recommandation formulee pour le point 5.6 a I'ordre du jour comporte une erreur, faisant observer qu'elle devrait se lire « pour la somme de 144 521 $ (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) » et non « pour la somme de 132 521 $ (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) » comme I'indique le rapport soumis. 5.1 Voir le point 14.1 11 96 -619 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -016: modification du prix d'achat de la servitude visant les numeros 490 a 510, avenue Woodward — ecole Millidgeville North: le consell communal de The City of Saint John, au moyen d'une resolution adoptee le 10 mai 2010, et sous reserve de I'approbation du Cabinet, autorise I'acquisition d'une servitude de services municipaux du gouvernement du Nouveau - Brunswick; Attendu que, par suite d'un arpentage final, 11 a ete determine que la servitude pour services municipaux a une superficie de 2 573 metres carres au lieu de 2 434 metres carrels; Attendu que, en raison de la superficie plus grande, les sommes d'argent qui a I'origine sWevaient a 28 636,50 $ s'elevent maintenant a 29 273,50 $. En consequence, it est resolu que la resolution du 10 mai 2010 soit modifiee de sorte que la Ville acquiere aupres de la province du Nouveau - Brunswick une servitude pour services municipaux d'une superficie de 2 573 metres canes pour la Somme de 29 273,50 $. La resolution du 10 mai 2010 demeure inchangee a tous autres egards. 5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -018: Date proposee pour la tenue dune audience publique visant le 101, rue Kennedy, le 8, avenue Rockwood, le 1120, chemin Loch Lomond et les 5481550, chemin Milford, le Conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques au lundi 27 fevrier 2012, a 19 h, dans la Salle du Conseil, relativement aux demandes de rezonage et de modification des conditions imposees par I'article 39 deposees par The City of Saint John (101, rue Kennedy), Haldor (1972) Ltd. (8, avenue Rockwood), Kierstead Quigley & Roberts Ltd. (1120, chemin Loch Lomond) et 616462 N.B. Inc. (5481550, chemin Milford), et que les demandes soient soumises au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de la presentation d'un rapport et de recommendations. 5.4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -019: Refection du chemin Westfield, The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de Betty et Brent Hoyt etablie dans une convention d'achat -vente (convention), soumise avec le contrat no MC 2012 -19. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -017: Vente de parties des rues Water et Prince William: 1. dans le cas oO I'acces a la rue publique qui s'(§tend Sur environ 29 metres carres connue sous le nom de rue Water et I'acces a la rue publique qui s'etend Sur un metre carre connue sous le nom de rue Prince William, tel que I'indlquent les deux plans d'arpentage ci joints, sont fermees et barrees, The City of Saint John vende ses interats francs au domaine Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters Inc. au plus tard le 30 mars 2012, sous reserve des conditions regissant les deux offres d'achat -vente jointes au contrat no MC 2012 -17; 2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise pour conclure le transfert. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule WC 2012 -015: Nettoyage du port, station de relevement no 3 de la promenade Bayside : 1. The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de Irving Oil Limited, Irving Oil Operations Ltd., Highlands Operations Limited, et Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited A) (i) I'interet franc d'une parcelle de terrain portant le NID 55164214 etant designee 11 -01; (ii) une servitude dune parcelle de terrain portant le NID 55164214 etant designee comme la « servitude pour services municipaux de 1 265 m2 », Sur un plan de lotissement « Irving Oil Subdivision » prepare par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., dessin no S11151 D; B) (i) une servitude pour services municipaux d'une parcelle de terrain portant le NID 55200380 etant designee la « parcelle C 360 M2)); (ii) un droit de passage Sur une parcelle de terrain portant le NID 55200380 etant designee « Droit d'acces a la parcelle de terrain 'B' 550 m2 » Sur un plan d'arpentage Exigence de servitude pour la station de relevement no 3, Irving Oil Operations Ltd., Highlands Operations Limited, Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited, and Irving Oil Operations G.P. » prepare par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., dessin no S11151 C pour la somme de 144 521 $ (TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu), conformement aux 12 96 -620 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 modalites et aux conditions stipulees dans la convention d'achat -vente soumise avec le contrat MC 2012 -015; 2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer le contrat de vente et tous les documents requis pour terminer les achats prevus. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -021: Marche municipal de The City of Saint John — Location de I'etal n° a E» ainsi que Ie bane adjacent: 1. The City of Saint John conclue le bail relatif a 1'etal n° u E » ainsi que le bane adjacent du marche municipal entre elle -m6me et Cindy Christie, exergant sous la raison sociale The Butcher's Daughter Gift Shoppe, conformement aux modalites precisees dans le bail joint au contrat MC 2012 -21 et, de plus, 2. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer ledit bail. 5.8 Que la lettre de Wright concernant le pare d'aviation Wade -Myles soit transmise au directeur general. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur g6neral dans le rapport soumis intitule Budget revise de 2012 de Uptown Saint John Inc., la resolution adoptee par le conseil communal lors de sa reunion publique tenue le 3 janvier 2012, approuvant le budget de 2012 present6 par le conseil d'administration de Uptown Saint John Inc. soit modifiee par la suppression du montant 389 316,16 $ et son remplacement par le montant de 389 609,28 $. 5.10 Que le rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme traitant de sa composition pour 2012 soit accepte a titre informatif. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que [a recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, avec la revision du point 5.6, telle que le precise la greffiere communale et a ['exclusion du point 5.1, Demande de presenta tion de la part de Enterprise Saint John, et qui a et6 s6lectionnee aux fins de deliberations, soit adoptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Members Comments 6. Commentaires present6s par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 Heart Month February 2012 The Mayor proclaimed February 2012 as Heart Month in The City of Saint John. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Le mois du cceur — F6vrier 2012 Le maire declare que le mois de fevrier 2012 est le mois du coeur dans The City of Saint John. 7.2 International Development Week February 5th to February 11th, 2012 The Mayor proclaimed February 5th to February 11th, 2012 as International Development Week in The City of Saint John. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that item the 2012 General Fund Operating Budget be added to Council's agenda as item 3.1. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Court, Higgins, McGuire and Titus voting nay. 13 96 -621 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 The Common Clerk advised that the motion was defeated, noting that the procedural by -law requires a two thirds affirmative vote of Council to add an item to the agenda. The City manager stated that it is vital for Council to set a tax rate at this meeting in order for the property tax bills to be issued; adding that he was informed by the Department of Local Government that the City will incur additional expenses if it fails set the tax rate by tomorrow morning. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Council add to its agenda the following proposed resolution: 1. That the sum of $144,642,653 be the total Operating Fund Budget of the City of Saint John for 2012 and; 2. That the Warrant for the City of Saint John for the year 2012 be approved in the amount of $114,504,447, and; 3. That the tax rate for the City of Saint John be $1.7850 in accordance with Subsection 5.01(3)(b) of the Real Property Tax Act, and; 4. That Common Council order and directs the levying by the Minister of Local Government of said amount on real property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the City of Saint John Councillor Snook advised that he could not support the motion until Council has finalized the budget. Deputy Mayor stated that he is not prepared to support the motion unless council adds the 2012 budget to its agenda to allow the public to receive the documents. Councillor Farren stated that he would not vote on the tax rate without finalizing the budget. Councillor Norton questioned how funds would be allocated to the various departments if Council were to set a tax rate without finalizing the budget. The City Manager advised that the department heads have been instructed to focus strictly on day -to -day operations, with no new initiative or no new hiring. Responding to a question, the City Manager advised that if Council is unable to agree upon the individual budget allocations then he will direct the various departments to operate under the "Plan B" scenario until the budget is finalized. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Higgins, Farren, Norton and Snook voting nay. Responding to a question, the Common Clerk advised that a motion to reconsider could only be introduced by a Council member from the prevailing side. On motion of Deputy Mayor Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that Council request a presentation from the Acting Fire Chief respecting the proposed 2012 fire budget. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor and Councillors Court, Farren, McGuire, Sullivan, Snook and Titus voting nay. 7.2 Semaine du developpement international du 5 au 11 fevrier 2012 Le maire declare la semaine du 5 au 11 fevrier 2012 la Semaine du developpement international dans The City of Saint John. Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RtSOLU que le point Budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de 2012 soit inclus a I'ordre du jour du conseil sous le numero 3.1. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Court, Higgins, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. 14 96 -622 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012ILE 30 JANVIER 2012 La greffiere communaie indique que la motion est rejetee, soulignant que I'arrete procedural exige un vote affirmatif des deux tiers du conseil pour inclure un point a I'ordre du jour. Le directeur general indique qu'il est vital pour le conseil d'etablir, au cours de cette reunion, un taux d'imposition pour les factures d'impot foncier qui seront dressees, ajoutant qu'il a ete informs par le ministere des Gouvernements locaux que la Ville engagera des depenses supplementaires si elle fait defaut d'etablir le taux d'imposition avant demain matin. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil ajoute a son ordre du jour la resolution proposee suivante : 1. le total des fonds prevus au budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de The City of Saint John s'eleve a 144 642 653 $ pour I'annee 2012; 2. le mandat de The City of Saint John pour I'annee 2012 soit approuve au montant de 114 504 447 $; 3. le taux d'imposition de The City of Saint John snit de 1,7850 $ conformement a I'alinea 5.01(3)b) de la Loi sur 1'imp6t foncier; 4. le conseil communal ordonne et decrete le prelevement par le ministre des Gouvernements locaux de ladite somme sur les biens reels dans The City of Saint John assujettis a I'impot en vertu de la Loi sur !'evaluation; le conseiller Snook indique qu'il ne peut pas appuyer la proposition avant que le conseil Wait finalise le budget. Le maire suppleant declare qu'il n'est pas pret a appuyer la proposition a moins que le conseil ajoute le budget de 2012 a son ordre du jour pour permettre au public de recevoir les documents. Le conseiller Farren declare qu'il ne voterait pas sur le taux d'imposition sans que le budget ne soit finalise. Le conseiller Norton s'interroge sur la fagon dont les fonds seraient affectes aux differents services municipaux si le conseil devait etablir un taux d'imposition sans finaliser le budget. Le directeur general indique que les chefs de service ont ete appeles a se concentrer strictement sur les operations quotidiennes, en ne mettant en place aucune nouvelle initiative et en ne procedant a aucune nouvelle embauche. En reponse a une question, le directeur general indique que si les membres du conseil ne sont pas en mesure de s'entendre sur les allocations budgetaires individuelles, it ordonnera alors aux differents services municipaux de fonctionner conformement au plan B » jusqu'a ce que le budget soit finalise. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Higgins, Farren, Norton et Snook votent contre la proposition. En reponse a une question du conseil, la greffiere municipals declare qu'une proposition visant le reexamen ne pouvait titre presentee que par un membre du conseil ayant vote avec la majorite. Proposition du maire suppleant Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins RESOLU que le conseil fasse une demande visant la tenue d'une presentation par le chef du service d'incendie par interim relativement au budget 2012 du service d'incendie propose. .A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire ainsi que les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Sullivan, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition. 15 96 -623 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 67 Loch Lomond Rd 9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Rezoning with Section 39 Conditions. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, from "R -2" one and two family residential to "R -4" four family residential, with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee considered at its January 18th, 2012 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 67 Loch Lomond Road as described above, with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the amendment with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire 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 with an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, from "R -2" one and two family residential to "R -4" four family residential, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was 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." On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire 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 with an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, from "R -2" one and two family residential to "R -4" four family residential, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was 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." 9. Audiences publiques it 19 h 9.1a) Modification de I'Arrete de zonage relative au 67, chemin Loch Lomond 9.1b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39. La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations de quatre logements « R -4 », et qu'aucune objection n'a ete revue a cet egard. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 18 janvier 2012 pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39. 16 96 -624 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 Le maire invite le public ;A exprimer son opposition quant a la modification, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant a I'annexe « A », plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements « R -4 », fasse ['objet d'une premiere lecture. A ['issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU qua I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant a I'annexe « A », plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements c R -4 » , fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'An -ete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». 9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 3795 Loch Lomond Rd 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report Recommending Denial The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 8.2 Hectares, located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID number 00329144, from "RS -1" one and two family suburban residential to "RR" one family rural residential, with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee considered at its January 17th, 2012 meeting at which the Committee recommended denial of the application to rezone a parcel of land located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with Mr. Dan Estey, the applicant, advising that he is not in favour of the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation. Referring to a submitted report, Mr. Estey provided an overview of the proposed project and the work that he has completed to date. Responding to a question, Mr. Forrest stated that this application was not able to meet all of the criteria established under the existing Municipal Plan for rural development. He explained that this development would result in additional infrastructure for the city to maintain in the future. 17 96 -625 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren 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 with an area of approximately 8.2 Hectares, located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID number 00329144, from "RS -1" one and two family suburban residential to "RR" one family rural residential, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors McGuire, Norton and Higgins voting nay. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren 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 with an area of approximately 8.2 Hectares, located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID number 00329144, from "RS -1" one and two family suburban residential to "RR" one family rural residential, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried Councillors McGuire, Norton and Higgins 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." 9.2a) Modification de I'Arrete de zonage relative au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond 9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rejet de la demande La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 8,2 hectares situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond, inscrite sous le NID 00329144 afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR », et qu'aucune objection n'a ete revue a cet egard. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 17 janvier 2012 pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande le rejet de la demande de rezonage de la parcelle de terrain situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond, telle qu'elle est decrite ci- dessus. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son soutien au projet de modification et M. Dan Estey, le demandeur, indique qu'il nest pas en faveur des recommandations formulees par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme. Citant un rapport soumis, M. Estey donne un aperqu du projet et du travail qui a ete accompli jusqu'a maintenant. En reponse a une question, M. Forrest indique que cette demande n'a pas ete en mesure de repondre a tous les criteres etablis en vertu du plan municipal d'amenagement rural actuel. Il explique que cet amenagement obligerait la Ville a veiller a 1'entretien d'une infrastructure supplementaire a I'avenir. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 8,2 hectares, inscrite sous le NID 00329144, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue — in 96 -626 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012ILE 30 JANVIER 2012 habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR », fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers McGuire, Norton et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule e Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » , modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 8,2 hectares, inscrite sous le NID 00329144, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » e zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR », fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers McGuire, Norton et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». 9.3(a) Proposed Stop Up and Close Portion of King Street East 9.3(b) Letter of opposition The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed by -law amendment to stop -up and close a portion of King Street East, by adding thereto Section 223 immediately after Section 222 thereof, with no objections received. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with Hazel Braithwaite stating that the proposed new pumping station will affect access to her driveway; adding that she has concerns about drainage, the aesthetics of the building and landscaping in the area. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with no one presenting. Mr. Forrest explained that the Heritage Development Board and the Planning Advisory Committee would be considering this application, which he noted would provide opportunities to address some of Ms. Braithwaite concerns. Some members of council expressed dissatisfaction with the location of the proposed building. Mr. Rice stated that the winter management plan for King street may need to be altered to include the subject area as a snow removal cite, as opposed to a snow plowing cite, due to the limitations of space on the street. John Campbell, Municipal Engineer, responded to questions from Council members concerning aesthetics, landscaping and the location of the building. He noted that the proposed location was determined to be the only feasible placement for the building. On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that item 9.3 Proposed Stop Up and Close Portion of King Street East be tabled pending a report that outlines the additional cost of relocating the proposed structure. Councillors Norton and Snook withdrew the motion. On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" 19 96 -627 COMMON COUNCILJCONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012JLE 30 JANVIER 2012 regarding a portion of King Street East by adding thereto Section 223 immediately after Section 222 thereof, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John." On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" regarding a portion of King Street East by adding thereto Section 223 immediately after Section 222 thereof, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John." 9.3a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon de la rue King Est 9.3b) Lettre d'opposition La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes - trongon de la rue King Est, et par I'ajout de I'article 223 a la suite de I'article 222, et qu'aucune opposition n'a ete revue. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre la modification proposee, ce que fait Hazel Braithwaite, qui declare que la nouvelle station de pompage proposee 1'empechera d'acceder a son entree, faisant part de ses preoccupations au sujet du drainage, de 1'esthetique du batiment et de I'amenagement paysager de la zone. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. M. Forrest explique que le Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine et le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme allaient prendre cette demande en consideration, faisant observer qu'il s'agirait la d'une excellente occasion d'aborder certaines des inquietudes soulevees par Mme Braithwaite. Certains membres du Conseil font part de leur insatisfaction quant a ]'emplacement du batiment propose. M. Rice indique que le Plan de gestion hivernal pour la rue King pourrait avoir besoin d'etre modifie en vue d'inclure la zone en question comme site de deneigement, au lieu d'un site de deblaiement, en raison de 1'espace limite sur la rue. John Campbell, ingenieur municipal, a repondu aux questions des membres du Conseil concernant 1'esthetique, I'amenagement paysager et 1'emplacement du batiment. II fait observer que 1'emplacement propose a ete juge le seul emplacement envisageable pour le batiment. Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le point 9.3 Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes -- trongon de la rue King Est soit reporte en attendant la presentation d'un rapport decrivant les coots supplementaires de la structure proposee. Les conseillers Norton et Snook retirent la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » 20 96-628 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 relativement a un trongon de la rue King Est par I'ajout de I'article 223 a la suite de I'article 222 fasse i'objet d'une premiere lecture. A ['issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ». Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » relativement a un trongon de la rue King Est par I'ajout de I'article 223 a la suite de I'article 222 fasse ['objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ». 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of the following items: 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Congestion /Commuter Tax/Charge; 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Late Submission Respecting the Proposed Municipal; 13.4 Committee of the Whole: Stop up and Close Saddlebrook Court; 13.5 Committee of the Whole: Proposed Settlement, Rothesay Avenue Reconstruction Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopts, moyennant I'ajout des points suivants . 13.2 Comite plenier : Taxe /Frais de congestion ou de deplacements domicile - travail; 13.3 Comite plenier : Propositions soumises apres la date d'echeance relativement au projet de plan d'amenagement; 13.4 Comite plenier : Fermeture et barrage de la cour Saddlebrook; 13.5 Comite plenier : R6glement propose, travaux de refection de ['avenue Rothesay A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Delegations /Presentations $. Deiegations et presentations 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1(a)Third Reading Proposed Municipal Plan as amended 10.1(b)Planning Advisory Committee Report - Recommending approval of Municipal Plan as amended (Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 106 Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John ", which includes the submitted document entitled "City of Saint John Municipal Plan ", and forms a part hereof as Schedule "A", constituting the Municipal Plan, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21 96 -629 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 The By -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 106 Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John ", was read by title rather than in its entirety, as per provisions of the Community Planning Act to do so. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 106 Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John ", which includes the submitted document entitled "City of Saint John Municipal Plan ", and forms a part hereof as Schedule "A", constituting the Municipal Plan, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P 106 Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John." (Deputy Mayor Chase re- entered the meeting) 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1a) Troisieme lecture des modifications proposees au plan municipal tel qu'il eat modifie 10.1 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme — recommandant I'approbation du projet de modification du plan municipal tell qu'il eat modifie (Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la seance.) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RtSOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 106 modifiant I'Arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal », qui comprend le document soumis intitule « Plan municipal de The City of Saint John » et qui fait partie de I'Annexe « A » constituant le plan municipal, fasse l'objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee L'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 106 modifiant I'Arrete portant sur I'adoption du plan municipal de The City of Saint John » fait ('objet d'une lecture par titre et non d'une lecture integrale, conformement aux dispositions de la Loi sur i'urbanisme a cette fin. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 106 modifiant I'Arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal », qui comprend le document soumis intitule « Plan municipal de The City of Saint John » et qui fait partie de I'Annexe « A » constituant le plan municipal, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n° C.P. 106 modifiant I'Arrete relatif au plan municipal de The City of Saint John ». (Le maire suppleant Chase est de nouveau present a la seance.) 10.2 Third Reading — Street Closing By -Law Amendment Portion of Water St (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Higgins RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -23, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping — Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John ", regarding a portion of Water Street, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22 96 -630 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012ILE 30 JANVIER 2012 The By -Law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping -Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -23, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping —Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John ", regarding a portion of Water Street, was read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping -Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John ". 10.2 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture de routes visant un trongon de la rue Water (Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par la conseillere Higgins RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » relativement a un trongon de la rue Water, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete No M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un trongon de la rue Water fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John ». 10.3 Third Reading -- Street Closing By -Law Amendment Portion of Prince William St On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -23, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping — Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John ", regarding a portion of Prince William Street, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By -Law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping -Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled "By -Law Number M -23, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping —Up and Closing 23 96 -631 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 of Highways in The City of Saint John ", regarding a portion of Prince William Street, was read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping -Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John ". 10.3 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrate concernant la fermeture de routes visant un trongon de la rue Prince William Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » relativement a un trongon de la rue Prince William, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete No M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un trongon de la rue Prince William fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -23, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John ». 10.4 Third Reading - Proposed Traffic By -Law Amendment (Councillor Higgins withdrew from the meeting) (Councillor Titus re- entered the meeting) On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto ", amending Schedule "B" and Schedule "R" regarding Brunswick Place, be read. The By -Law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto ", amending Schedule "B" and Schedule "R" regarding Brunswick Place, was read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto. (Councillor Higgins re- entered the meeting) 24 96 -632 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 10.4 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation (La conseillere Higgins quitte la seance.) (Le conseiller Titus est de nouveau present A la reunion.) Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrete intitul6 « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », modifiant I'annexe « B » et I'annexe « R » relativement A la Place Brunswick, fasse ('objet d'une lecture. L'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que I'arrAte intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif A la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », modifiant I'annexe « B » et I'annexe « R » relativement 6 la Place Brunswick, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose, A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >}. (La conseillere Higgins se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Public Transit (Councillor Norton) On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council receive for information the submitted report from Vibrant Communities concerning the Saint John Urban Transportation Initiative. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du Conseil 11.1 Transport an common (conseiller Norton) Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le Conseil communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport presents par I'organisme Vibrant Communities relativement a ('initiative visant le transport urbain de Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 City Manager: Traffic Line Painting Future Service Delivery On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2092 -20: Traffic Line Painting Future Service Delivery: I. Delay the purchase of updated traffic line painting equipment and salting /sanding attachment, and 2. Direct the City Manager to complete a detailed Traffic Line and Marking Service 25 96 -633 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 Outsourcing Decision review and recommend a service delivery model to Council in 2012. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par Iles fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Directeur general : Prestation future du service de tragage des lignes Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -20 : Prestation future du service de tragage des lignes : I. soit retarde I'achat du plus recent equipement de tragage des lignes et des fixations pour I'epandage de sel et de sable; 2. soit ordonne au directeur general de presenter un examen de la decision live a I'impartition du service de tragage des lignes et de marquage et de recommander un modele de prestation de service au conseil en 2012. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 City Manager: Affordable Housing Projects in Saint John On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the report entitled Affordable Housing Projects in Saint John that this report be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Directeur general : Projets relatifs a I'amenagement de logements abordables a Saint John Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le rapport intitule Projets relatifs a I'amenagement de logements abordables a Saint John soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Committee of the Whole: 2011 Outstanding Contributions Pension Plan Going Concern Unfunded Liability The Common Clerk advised that there is an error in the last sentence of the proposed resolution, noting that it should state "not to exceed 10 years commencing in 2013" On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Commissioner of Finance payment of $7,900,000.00 plus interest to date be made forthwith to the City of Saint John Pension Fund, for special payments due with respect to 2011; And further be it resolved that as recommended by the Commissioner of Finance the City request from the Province a loan in the amount of $12,800,000.00 which amount consists of the special funding payments to the City of Saint John Pension Fund due for 2011, being $7,900,000.00 plus $4,900,000.00, being a portion of the amount paid by the City as special payments to the Pension Fund for 2010, with repayments of such loan being part of the annual operating budget, with such borrowing being in the form of a debenture to the Province of New Brunswick and with such debenture being executed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and Common Clerk; And further be it resolved that as recommended by the Commissioner of Finance the City seek permission from the Commissioner of Municipal Affairs to defer $7,900,000.00 plus interest of the special payments made by the City to the Pension Fund for 2011 and 26 96 -634 COMMON COUNCILICON5EIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 amortize this deferred expense over a period not to exceed 10 years commencing in 2013. Question being taken the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins voting nay. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Comite plenier : Contributions 2011 impayees — Passif a long terme non capitalise du regime de retraite La greffiere communale declare qu'il y a une erreur a la derniere phrase de la resolution proposee, faisant observer qu'elle devrait se lire « ne depassant pas 10 ans en commengant en 2013 ». Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que comme le recommande le commissaire aux finances, le montant de 7 900 000 $ plus l'int6ret accumuls a ce jour soit pays immsdiatement au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, pour paiements speciaux dus en 2011. II est de plus rssolu que, comme le recommande le commissaire aux finances, la Ville fasse a la province une demande d'emprunt de 12 800 000 $ dont le montant comprend les paiements speciaux de financement verses au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John dus en 2011, soit un montant de 7 900 000 $ plus 4 900 000 $, faisant partie du montant verse par la Ville au regime de retraite au titre des paiements speciaux pour 2010, que les remboursements de ce pret soient imputes au budget annuel d'exploitation, que le pr6t soit contracts sous forme d'obligation non garantie aupres de la province du Nouveau - Brunswick et que le maire et la greffiiere communale soient autorisss a signer l'obligation non garantie au nom de la Ville; II est de plus rdsolu, comme le recommande le commissaire aux finances, la Ville obtienne la permission aupres du commissaire aux affaires municipales de reporter la somme de 7 900 000 $ plus I'intsret des paiements speciaux verses par la Ville au regime de retraite en 2011 et amortisse cette charge repartee sur une periode ne depassant pas 10 ans en commengant en 2013. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptse. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Congestion/Commuter Tax/Charge On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor entitled Congestion/Commuter TaxlCharge dated January 9, 2012 be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Comite plenier : TaxelFrals de congestion ou de deplacements domicile - travail Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le rapport de I'avocat municipal date du 9 janvier 2012 et intitule « TaxelFrais de congestion ou de deplacements domicile - travail » soit accepts a titre informatif. A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 27 96 -635 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 20121LE 30 JANVIER 2012 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Late Submission Respecting the Proposed Municipal On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of January 301h, 2012 open session meeting of Common Council confirm that members of Common Council received and have followed written advice from the City's Solicitor that they not read, and discard the submission from Mr. Ian McQueen, received by the Common Clerk's Office on January 10, 2012, respecting the proposed Municipal Plan By -Law, such advice having been delivered to the members of Council prior to their receiving Mr McQueen's submission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.3 Comite plenier : Propositions soumises apres la date d'echeance relativement au projet de plan d'amenagement Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance publique du Conseil communal du 30 janvier 2012 confirme que les membres du Conseil communal ont regu et suivi I'avis de I'avocat municipal de ne pas lire et d'ecarter la presentation de M. Ian McQueen, revue par le Bureau de is greffiere communale le 10 janvier 2012, relativement au projet de modification de I'Arrete portant sur I'adoption d'un plan municipal, cet avis ayant ete remis aux membres du Conseil avant qu'lls aient requ la presentation de M. McQueen. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.4 Committee of the Whole: Stop up and Close Saddlebrook Court On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop -up and Close a public street known as Saddlebrook Court, in its entirety, be set for Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber; and, That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of the intention to consider passing of such By -law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Comite plenier : Fermeture et barrage de la cour Saddlebrook Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer integralement une rue publique, connue sous le nom de cour Saddlebrook, soit tenue le lundi 27 fevrier 2012, a 19 h, dans la salle du Conseil. Le Conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un tel arrete. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.5 Committee of the Whole: Proposed Settlement, Rothesay Avenue Reconstruction On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the amount of $100,000.00, all inclusive, be accepted for the settlement of the legal action against Debly Enterprises Limited, ING Insurance Company of Canada, Ray's Paving Ltd. and ADI Limited in full satisfaction of the City's entitlement pursuant to Contract 2003 -1, Rothesay Avenue 96 -636 COMMON COUNCILICONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 2012/LE 30 JANVIER 2012 (McLean Street to Sunnyside Avenue), street reconstruction, in exchange for a discontinuance of the action and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any Releases or any other required documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.5 Comite plenler : Reglement propose, travaux de refection de ['avenue Rothesay Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Court RILSOLU que le montant de 100 000 $, inclusivement, soit accepte en vue du reglement de la poursuite judiciaire contre Debly Enterprises Limited, la Compagnie d'assurance ING du Canada, Ray's Paving Ltd. et ADI Limited representant le paiement complet des droits de la Ville en vertu du contrat n° 2003 -1, relatif a ['avenue Rothesay (depuis la rue McLean jusqu'a I'avenue Sunnyside), refection des routes, en contrepartie du desistement de I'action, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer I'acte de quittance et toute autre documentation exigee. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14.1 Enterprise Saint John Request to Present On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the request from Enterprise Saint John to present to Council be tabled until after the 2012 operating budget has been finalized. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Mayor Court, Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Farren, Norton, Sullivan and Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the request from Enterprise Saint John to present to Council be referred to the Clerk to schedule. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Higgins voting nay. 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 14.1 Demande presentee par Entreprise Saint John visant a se presenter devant le conseil Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la demande presentee par Enterprise Saint John visant a se presenter devant le conseil soit reportee jusqu'a ce que son budget d'exploitation de 2012 soit finalise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire Court, le maire suppleant Chase ainsi que les conseillers Farren, Norton, Sullivan et Titus votent contre la proposition. Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre de demande reque de Enterprise Saint John, visant a se presenter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere communale aux fins d'inscription. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. 29 sB -637 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 30, 201211.E 30 JANVIER 2012 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 30. Mayor I maire Common Clerk 1 greffiere communale 30 96 -638 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 01, 2012/LE 1e' FEVRIER 2012 COMMON COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — FEBRUARY 1, 2012 — 4:30 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus - and - P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham, Comptroller; K. Rice, Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; Police; K. Clifford, Acting Fire Chief; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk. REUNION EXTRAORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 1e' FEVRIER 2012 A 16 H 30 Sont presents : Ivan Court, maire le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, Titus et la conseillere Higgins -et - P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; C. Graham, controleuse; K. Rice, commissaire aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; service de police; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie par interim; E. Gormley, greffiere communale, et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint. 1. Call To Order — Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order. 1.12012 General Fund Operating Budget The City Manager explained that the city's 2012 operating budget, referred to as "Plan A ", was prepared as a status quo budget with a stable tax rate. He added that "Plan A" is predicated entirely on having the city's proposed pension amendments approved by the Province. Mr. Woods stated that he prepared a "Plan B" budget with $8 million in reductions to account for the possibility of the city's pension reform request being rejected by the Province. He noted that this budget was prepared with the view of minimizing the impact of core services to citizens, adding that any proposed reductions had to be sustainable. Referring to budget "Plan C ", Mr. Woods advised that this model was a hybrid of the other two options. Mr. Woods reported that he was informed by the actuary of the city's pension plan earlier in the day that the estimated unfunded liability of the plan increased by $64 million over the last year. Mr. Woods advised that the total unfunded pension liability as of December 31, 2011 is estimated to be approximately $190 million. He explained that under budget "Plan A" this level of deficit would require the City to pay an additional $13 million annually towards the pension deficit should the city not receive pension reforms. Referring to budget "Plan A ", Mr. Woods advised that it represents Council's highest risk exposure, noting that he is now recommending Council adopt the "Plan B" budget. 31 96 -639 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 01, 2012/LE ter FEVRIER 2012 Councillor Sullivan called a point of order stating that some Council members have spoken beyond the permitted time limit as outlined in Council's procedure by -law. The Mayor advised that Council members will be limited to 3 minutes. Councillor Titus called a point of order stating that he did not clearly hear the City Manager's recommendation. Mr. Woods stated that he is recommending that Council adopt the 2012 General Fund Operating Budget as detailed in "Plan B ". He added that if Council adopts "Plan B" and the Province approves the proposed pension reforms, Council may re- allocate funds within the various program areas. (Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that: 1. The sum of $144,642,653 be the total Operating Fund Budget of the City of Saint John for 2012 and; 2. The Warrant for the City of Saint John for the year 2012 be approved in the amount of $114,504,447, and; 3. The Tax rate for the City of Saint John be $1.7850 in accordance with Subsection 5.01(3)(b) of the Real Property Tax Act, and; 4. Common Council orders and directs the levying by the Minister of Local Government of said amount on real property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the City of Saint John, and; 5. Council endorses the Plan B budget as submitted The Mayor stated that he does not support the motion on the floor. Councillor Higgins stated that she would support voting on the tax rate, but that she will not support any of the proposed three budget options. Responding to a question, the City Manager advised that "Plan B" would exclude a provision for a salary increase for management. The Solicitor advised that it is critically important that each Council member understands that if he /she votes in favour of the motion then he /she has endorsed "Plan B ". Question being taken, the motion was carried with Mayor Court and Councillor Higgins voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Solicitor and Commissioner of Finance be directed to meet with the pension reform group and the Superintendent of Pensions to discuss options and ramifications of pension reforms. Question being taken, the motion was carried Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Norton and Snook voting nay. The City Manager requested that he be authorized to provide background information on the 2012 budget including the impact on the reduction to the city's fire department. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to provide background information on the 2012 operating budget including the impact on the reduction to the city's fire department. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32 96 -640 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 01, 2012/LE 1e' FEVRIER 2012 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire Court. 1.2 Budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de 2012 Le directeur general explique que le budget de fonctionnement 2012 de la Ville, que l'on appelle « Plan A >), a et6 61abor6 en tant que budget qui maintient le statu quo, avec un taux d'imposition stable. II ajoute que les previsions entourant le « Plan A » reposent entierement sur le fait que l'on suppose que le gouvernement provincial approuvera les modifications propos6es par la Ville relativement au regime de retraite. M. Woods d6clare qu'il a prepare un budget « Plan B » comportant des compressions de I'ordre de 8 millions de dollars afin de prendre en compte le fait que le gouvernement provincial pourrait rejeter la demande de r6forme du regime de retraite formul6e par la Ville. II souligne que ce budget a 6t6 61abor6 dans l'optique qu'il est n6cessaire d'att6nuer ('incidence des services fondamentaux sur les citoyens, en ajoutant que toute compression propos6e se doit d'etre viable. M. Wood fait r6f6rence au « Plan C » et signale que ce modele est en fait une combinaison des deux autres options. M. Woods indique que I'actuaire du r6gime de retraite de la Ville I'a avis6 plus tot au cours de la journde que le passif non capitalis6 estim6 pour le r6gime a augment6 de 64 millions de dollars au cours de la derniere ann6e. M. Woods indique que la valeur totale du passif non capitalis6 du r6gime de retraite au 31 d6cembre 2011 6tait estim6e a environ 190 millions de dollars. 11 explique que, avec le budget « Plan A >), ce niveau de d6ficit obligerait la Ville a injecter un montant annuel suppl6mentaire de 13 millions de dollars pour compenser le d6ficit du r6gime de retraite, advenant le rejet des r6formes du r6gime de retraite. En faisant r6f6rence au budget a Plan A », M. Woods d6clare que celui -ci est ('option pr6sentant les risques les plus importants pour le Conseil, ajoutant qu'il recommande maintenant I'adoption du budget « Plan B ». Le conseiller Sullivan souleve une objection, indiquant que certains membres du Conseil ont d6pass6 la limite de temps permise pour pr6senter, laquelle est d6taill6e dans I'arret6 procedural du Conseil. Le maire d6clare que le temps accord6 aux membres du Conseil sera limit6 a 3 minutes. Le conseiller Titus souleve une objection, mentionnant qu'il n'a pas entendu clairement la recommandation du directeur g6n6ral. M Woods d6clare qu'il recommande I'adoption par le Conseil du Budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de 2012 tel qu'il est d6crit dans le « Plan B ». II ajoute que, si le Conseil adopte le « Plan B » et que le gouvernement provincial approuve les r6formes propos6es pour le r6gime de retraite, le Conseil pourra r6investir les fonds dans divers secteurs de programme. (Le conseiller Sullivan quitte la seance.) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuy6e par le conseiller Norton RESOLLI que: 1. le total des fonds pr6vus au budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de The City of Saint John s'eleve a 144 642 653 $ pour I'annbe 2012; 2. le mandat de The City of Saint John pour ('ann6e 2012 soit approuv6 au montant de 114 504 447 $; 33 96 -641 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 01, 2012/LE ter FEVRIER 2012 3. le taux d'imposition de The City of Saint John soit de 1,7850 $ conformement a I'alinea 5.01(3)b) de la Loi sur I'impot foncier, 4. le conseil communal ordonne et decrete le prelevement par le ministre des Gouvernements locaux de la somme sur les biens reels dans The City of Saint John assujettis a I'impot en vertu de la Loi sur /'evaluation; 5. le Conseil approuve le budget « Plan B » tel qu'il est presente. Le maire declare qu'il n'appuie pas la proposition presentee. La conseillere Higgins declare qu'elle appuierait la tenue d'un vote concernant le taux d'imposition, mais qu'elle ne donnerait son appui a aucune des trois options budgetaires. En reponse a une question, le directeur general explique que le « Plan B » n'inclurait aucune disposition concernant une augmentation salariale pour les membres de la haute direction. L'avocat municipal mentionne qu'il est primordial que chaque membre du Conseil comprenne qu'en votant en faveur de la proposition, it approuve par le fait meme le Plan B ». A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire Court et la conseillere Higgins votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le maire, le directeur general, I'avocat municipal et le commissaire aux finances soient charges de se reunir avec le groupe responsible des reformes du regime de retraite et le surintendant des pensions en vue de discuter des options et des incidences ayant trait aux reformes du regime de retraite. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Norton et Snook votent contre la proposition. Le directeur demande I'autorisation de fournir au service d'incendie de la Ville des renseignements generaux sur le budget de 2012, y compris ('incidence des compressions. Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLLI que le directeur general soit autorise a fournir au service d'incendie de la Ville des renseignements generaux sur le budget de 2012, y compris ('incidence des compressions. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 18 h 40. Mayor / maire Common Clerk / greffiere communale 34 96 -643 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — FEBRUARY 13, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus IN TiT! P. Woods, City Manager; S. Brittain, Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; K. Mason, Municipal Engineer; B. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; T. LeBlanc, Staff Sergeant; K. Clifford, Acting Fire Chief; J. McIntyre, Manager of Human Resources; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and K. Tibbits, Administrative Assistant. SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 A 19 H Sont presents : Ivan Court, maire les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire, Norton, Snook, Sullivan et la conseillere Higgins -et- P. Woods, directeur general; S. Brittain, avocat; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; K. Mason, ingenieur municipal; B. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; T. Leblanc, sergent d'etat- major; K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie par interim; J. McIntyre, gestionnaire des ressources humaines; E. Gormley, greffiere communale et K. Tibbits, adjointe administrative. Call To Order — Prayer Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Reverend Robert Mercer of St. Mark's United Church offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le reverend Robert Mercer, de I'Eglise Unie St -Marc, recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of January 16, 2012 On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 16, 2012, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.1 Proces- verbal de la seance tenue le 16 janvier 2012 Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 16 janvier 2012 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 35 96 -644 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 9. Public Hearings The public hearing began at 7:45 p.m. The Common Clerk noted that staff advised those members of the public that were in attendance at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber that the public hearings would begin later than scheduled. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Item 9.1 Proposed Stop Up and Close — Ludlow Street be moved forward on the agenda. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Proposed Stop Up and Close — Ludlow Street The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed by -law amendment to stop -up and close a portion of Ludlow Street, by adding thereto Section 224 immediately after Section 223 thereof, with no objections received. 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 no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" regarding a portion of Ludlow Street by adding thereto Section 224 immediately after Section 223 thereof, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John." On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John" regarding a portion of Ludlow Street by adding thereto Section 224 immediately after Section 223 thereof, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "A By -law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John." 9. Audiences publiques L'audience publique debute a 19 h 45. La greffiere communale fait remarquer que le personnel a informe les membres du public presents a 19 h dans la salle du conseil que les audiences publiques commenceraient plus tard que prevu. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le point 9.1 Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — rue Ludlow soit avance dans I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 36 96 -645 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 9.1 Projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — rue Ludlow La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage de routes — trongon de la rue Ludlow, et par I'ajout de I'article 224 a la suite de I'article 223, et qu'aucune opposition n'a ete regue. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quant a la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quant a la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ['interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un trongon de la rue Ludlow par I'ajout de I'article 224 a la suite de ['article 223, fasse ['objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule a Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ». Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John » concernant un trongon de la rue Ludlow par I'ajout de I'article 224 a la suite de I'article 223, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete sur ['interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John ». 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of Item 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Capital Costs Agreement — Peel Plaza Project; 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Traffic By -Law and Parking Meter By -Law Fines Amendments; 13.4 Committee of the Whole: City Market Stall No. 4; 13.5 Committee of the Whole: YMCA — Churchill Boulevard; 13.6 Committee of the Whole: Loch Lomond Villa Request to Purchase Right -of -Ways; 13.7 Committee of the Whole: Memorandum of Agreement between City of Saint John and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 486 (Inside Workers); and 13.8 Committee of the Whole: 2012 Establishment Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 13.2 Comite plenier : Entente afferente aux couts d'immobilisation — projet de la place Peel; 13.3 Comite plenier : modification des amendes donnees conformement a I'Arrete relatif a la circulation et a I'Arrete concernant les parcometres; 13.4 Comite plenier : etal n° « 4 » du marche municipal; 13.5 Comite plenier : YMCA — Boulevard Churchill; 13.6 Comite plenier : demande presentee par Loch Lomond Villa visant I'acquisition de droits de passage; 13.7 Comite plenier : protocole d'entente entre The City of Saint John et le Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, section locale 486 (cols blancs); et 13.8 Comite plenier : effectif 2012 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 37 96 -646 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 13.5 Committee of the Whole: YMCA — Churchill Boulevard On motion of Mayor Court Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that Item 13.5 Committee of the Whole: YMCA — Churchill Boulevard be moved forward on the agenda. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that: (1) the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close Phillip Court and Wigmore Court be set for Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber; (2) that Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of the intention to consider passing of the By -law identified above; (3) It being understood that the City is neither explicitly nor implicitly obligated to enact any by -law to stop -up and close any public street, the City of Saint John gives its consent to the Saint John Y, at its sole cost, risk and expense, to initiate the rezoning process for the development site intended to be the future location of the Y including Phillip Court, Wigmore Court, and PID 55160691 and further, directs Real Estate Services to negotiate the terms of sale with the Saint John Y for the three (3) properties and to present to Common Council for its consideration a proposed Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.5 Comite plenier : YMCA — Boulevard Churchill Proposition du maire Court Appuyee par le conseiller Norton RESOLU que le point 13.5 Comite plenier : YMCA — Boulevard Churchill soit avance dans I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que: 1) I'audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer ('impasse Phillip et ('impasse Wigmore soit tenue le lundi 12 mars 2012, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil; 2) le conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter I'arrete mentionne plus haut; 3) etant entendu que la Ville n'est aucunement soumise a ('obligation, expresse ou implicite, d'6dicter un arrete concernant la fermeture et le barrage d'une rue publique, The City of Saint John donne son accord pour que le YMCA de Saint John, a ses frais, risques et depens exclusifs, lance le processus de rezonage du site de developpement destine a accueillir le futur YMCA, site comprenant ('impasse Phillip et ('impasse Wigmore ainsi que le terrain portant le NID 55160691; par ailleurs, la Ville charge les Services des biens immobiliers de negocier avec le YMCA de Saint John les conditions de la vente des trois (3) propriet6s, et de soumettre au conseil communal une proposition de convention d'achat - vente, aux fins d'examen. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That the Frank Rodgers Letter be received for information. 96 -647 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 5.2 That the Organ Donor Program request to present be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.3 That the letter from Uptown Saint John regarding the Congestion Levy /Fee be received for information. 5.4 That the letter from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee regarding Transportation be referred to the Transit Commission. 5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012- 026: Land Acquisition - 411 Rothesay Avenue portion of PID 55145049: A) That Common Council rescind the following resolutions adopted at its meeting of 07 June 2004: 1. That The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 19 ±m2 portion of PI 55145049 from Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd. at a unit rate of $50.00 per square meter (+ HST if necessary), as generally shown on the submitted sketch; and 2. The City shall reimburse Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd. to a maximum of $350.00 (inclusive of HST) the legal fees required to finalize this transaction; and 3. The City shall pay for and prepare any plan of survey necessary to facilitate this transfer; and 4. The Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized to sign any document required to finalize this transfer. and, B) That Common Council resolve: 1. To enter into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City and Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. attached to M &C 2012 -26, on the terms and conditions set out in the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and, 2. That the City pay for all administrative fees charged to Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. by its financial institutions to produce the necessary discharges, and for all registration and other fees necessary to complete the transaction; and 3. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all required documentation. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012- 025: Medium Voltage Motor Control Centre — Musquash Water Pumping Station that the proposal from Wesco Distribution for the supply of one (1) Medium - Voltage Motor Control Centre and associated breaker at a cost of $205,945 plus tax be accepted. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012- 028: Saint John Water - 2011 Annual Water Report that Common Council receive and file this report, and authorize staff to forward the Saint John Water 2011 Annual Water Report to the Department of Environment and the Department of Health on behalf of the City of Saint John (Approval Holder). 5.8 That the request to present from the Saint John Industrial Parks be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule. 5.9 That as recommended by the Commissioner of Fianance in the submitted report entitled Replacement Packer Truck that a payment be issued to Shu -Pak for the outstanding balance of $75,332.43 plus HST of $19,064.11 for a total of $94,396.54. 5.10 That the John Howard Society of New Brunswick letter be received for information. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Que la lettre de Frank Rodgers soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.2 Que la demande soumise par le Programme de dons d'organes, visant a se pr6senter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere communale aux fins d'inscription. 39 96 -648 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 5.3 Que la lettre reque de Uptown Saint John, portant sur le peage de congestion, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.4 Que la lettre du Saint John Ability Advisory Committee concernant le transport soit transmise a la Commission des transports. 5.5 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -026: Acquisition dune parcelle de terrain situ6e au 411, avenue Rothesay portant le NID 55145049: A) le conseil communal annule les resolutions suivantes, adoptees lors de la seance du 7 juin 2004 : 1. The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief simple d'une parcelle d'environ 19 metres carres du terrain inscrit sous le NID 55145049, aupres de Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd. au prix unitaire de 50 $ le metre carre (TVH en sus s'il y a lieu), comme le montre de maniere generale le croquis presente. 2. La Ville rembourse a Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd., jusqu'a concurrence de 350 $ (TVH incluse), les frais juridiques engages pour conclure cette transaction. 3. La Ville prepare les plans d'arpentage necessaires pour faciliter ce transfert, et acquitte les frais afferents. 4. Le maire et la greffiere communale sont autorises a signer toute documentation requise pour conclure ce transfert. et que B) le conseil communal decide: 1. de conclure la convention d'achat -vente entre la Ville et Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. soumise avec le Rapport M/C 2012 -26, selon les modalites enoncees dans ladite convention d'achat - vente; 2. que la Ville assume tous les frais administratifs factures a Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. par ses institutions financieres pour I'emission des decharges necessaires, et acquitte egalement les droits d'enregistrement et tous les autres frais necessaires a la conclusion de la transaction; 3. que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents requis. 5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -025: Centre de commande de moteurs a moyenne tension — Poste de pompage de 1'eau de Musquash,la soumission reque de Wesco Distribution, pour la fourniture d'un (1) centre de commande de moteurs a moyenne tension et de son disjoncteur, au montant de 205 945 $ (taxes en sus), soit acceptee. 5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -028: Rapport annuel de 2011 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water, le conseil communal accepte et classe le rapport soumis, et autorise le personnel a transmettre le Rapport annuel de 2011 relatif au r6seau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water au ministere de I'Environnement et au ministere de la Sante au nom de The City of Saint John (titulaire de 1'agrement). 5.8 Que la demande soumise par Saint John Industrial Parks, visant a se presenter devant le conseil, soit transmise a la greffiere communale aux fins d'inscription. 5.9 Que, comme le recommande le commissaire aux finances dans le rapport soumis intitule Remplacement dun carrion compacteur, un paiement soit effectue a ('intention de Shu -Pak afin de regler le solde impaye de 75 332,43 $, auquel viennent s'ajouter 19 064,11 $ de TVH, pour un montant total de 94 396,54 $. 5.10 Que la lettre de la John Howard Society of New Brunswick soit acceptee a titre informatif. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. .N 96 -649 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Amateur Radio Week — The week of February 13th, 2012 The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 13th, 2012 as Amateur Radio Week in The City of Saint John. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de la radio amateur — Semaine du 13 fevrier 2012 Le maire declare la semaine du 13 fevrier 2012 Semaine de la radio amateur dans The City of Saint John. 7.2 Freedom to Read Week February 26th to March 3rd, 2012 The Mayor proclaimed February 26th to March 3rd, 2012 as Freedom to Read Week in The City of Saint John. 7.2 Semaine de lecture en toute liberte, du 26 fevrier au 3 mars 2012 Le maire declare la semaine du 26 fevrier au 3 mars 2012 Semaine de lecture en toute liberte dans The City of Saint John. 7.3 Heritage Week February 13th to 20th 2012 & Heritage Day February 20th, 2012 The Mayor proclaimed February 13th to 20th 2012 as Heritage Week and February 20th 2012 as Heritage Day in The City of Saint John. 7.3 Semaine du patrimoine du 13 au 20 fevrier et Fete du patrimoine le 20 fevrier 2012 Le maire declare la semaine du 13 au 20 fevrier 2012 Semaine du patrimoine, et le 20 fevrier 2012 jour de la Fete du patrimoine dans The City of Saint John. 7.4 YMCA Strong Kids Month February 15th to March 15th, 2012 The Mayor proclaimed February 15th to March 15th, 2012 as YMCA Strong Kids Month in The City of Saint John. 7.4 Mois de la campagne YMCA Pour nos enfants, du 15 fevrier au 15 mars 2012 Le maire declare la periode du 15 fevrier au 15 mars 2012 Mois de la campagne YMCA Pour nos enfants dans The City of Saint John. 8. Delegations /Presentations 8. Delegations et presentations 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 3795 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -188, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 8.2 hectares, located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID number 00329144, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Norton 41 96 -650 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -188, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -188, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 8.2 hectares, located at 3795 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID number 00329144, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Norton voting nay. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -188, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ". 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 3795, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -188 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 8,2 hectares situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond et portant le NID 00329144, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR », fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -188 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P 110 -188 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 8,2 hectares situee au 3795, chemin Loch Lomond et portant le NID 00329144, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales a RS -1 » a zone residentielle rurale — habitations unifamiliales « RR », fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule a Arrete no C.P 110 -188 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». 10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment — 67 Loch Lomond Road 10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -187, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, from "R2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Norton voting nay. 42 96 -651 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 The by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -187, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, be subject to the following conditions: a) That the use of the property be limited to a maximum of three dwelling units; and b) That prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposal, a detailed off - street parking plan for the subject site be prepared by the proponent subject to the approval of the Development Officer. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Norton voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -187, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ", re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 67 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID numbers 00317610 and 55201347, from "R2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Norton voting nay. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -187, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." 10.2(a) Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 67, chemin Loch Lomond 10.2b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P 110 -187 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres, situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations de quatre logements « R -4 », fasse ('objet d'une lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 110 -187 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John » est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur 1'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres, situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) ('usage de la propriete est limite a un nombre maximum de trois logements; et b) avant qu'un permis de construire ne soit delivre pour I'amenagement propose, le promoteur doit preparer un plan detaille de stationnement hors rue, sujet a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement. 43 96 -652 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule «Arrete no C.P 110 -187 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres situee au 67, chemin Loch Lomond et portant les NID 00317610 et 55201347, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales « R -2 » a zone residentielle — habitations de quatre logements « R -4 >), fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Norton vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule a Arrete no C.P 110 -187 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ». 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Pension Reform Advocacy Plan (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Item 11.1 Pension Reform Advocacy Plan (Councillor McGuire) be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Plan d'action relatif a la reforme du regime de retraite (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le point 11.1 Plan d'action relatif a la reforme du regime de retraite (conseiller McGuire) soit reporte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11.2 Defined Contribution Plan (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that Item 11.2 Defined Contribution Plan (Councillor Sullivan) be referred to the City Manager, with any necessary resources, to report expeditiously to council on the process to transition the City of Saint John pension plan to a defined contribution plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Regime a cotisations determinees (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Norton RESOLU que le point 11.2 Regime a cotisations determinees (conseiller Sullivan) soit renvoye au directeur general, avec toutes les ressources necessaires, afin qu'un rapport sur le processus de transition du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John vers un regime a cotisations determinees soit presente au conseil dans les plus brefs delais. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. .. 96 -653 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 11.3 Worst Case Scenario Budget Plan (Councillor Sullivan) On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the City Manager, no later than the last Council meeting in March, deliver a detailed budget plan for the "worst case scenario" that the province does not approve pension reform with no further reductions to the Planning and Development Department or Inspection and Enforcement Services. Responding to a question, Mr. Yeomans stated that the contribution requirement for 2012 will not be known until the completion of the 2011 actuarial valuation. Commenting on the $13,000,000 contribution figure provided for in the scenario that allows for pension relief, he reported that it has been built into the 2011 budget. Councillor Sullivan stated that he will withdraw the portion of the motion that eliminates Planning and Development Department or Inspection and Enforcement Services from further budget cuts, adding that ultimately all areas may be impacted. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the City Manager, no later than the last Council meeting in March, deliver a detailed budget plan for the "worst case scenario" that the province does not approve pension reform. Question being taken, the motion was taken. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting) 11.3 Plan budgetaire — scenario de la pire eventualite (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le directeur general doit presenter, au plus tard lors de la derniere reunion du conseil du mois de mars, un plan budgetaire detaille fonde sur le « scenario de la pire eventualite », selon lequel la province n'approuve pas la reforme du regime de retraite si de nouvelles coupes budgetaires ne sont pas imposees au service Urbanisme et developpement ou aux Services d'inspection et d'execution. En reponse a une question, M. Yeomans indique que le montant de la contribution demandee pour 2012 ne sera connu qu'une fois I'evaluation actuarielle de 2011 terminee. Au sujet des previsions faisant etat d'une contribution de 13 000 000 $ dans le cas ou un allegement des pensions serait accorde, M. Yeomans signale que ce montant a ete inscrit dans le budget de 2011. Le conseiller Sullivan declare qu'il retirera de la proposition le passage visant a eviter que le service Urbanisme et developpement ou les Services d'inspection et d'execution subissent de nouvelles coupes budgetaires, et precise qu'en definitive tous les secteurs pourraient titre touches. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le directeur general doit presenter, au plus tard lors de la derniere reunion du conseil du mois de mars, un plan budgetaire detaille du « scenario de la pire eventualite », selon lequel la province n'approuve pas la reforme du regime de retraite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.) 45 96 -654 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 11.4 City Hall Cost Reductions to Cover 6.4 Million Dollar Deficit (Councillor Higgins) On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to find, post haste, 6.4 million dollars in cost reductions from departments in City Hall proper; exclusively done with the public interest foremost in mind; this meaning there should be no further reductions to the Planning and Development Department or Inspection and Enforcement Services. Mr. Woods commented that this magnitude of reductions cannot be completed within city hall itself and explained that many of the front line services are supported by the work conducted in city hall, adding that he will bring forward reasonable recommendations in the overall budget. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Mayor Court and Councillors Court, McGuire, Norton and Sullivan voting nay. On motion of Councillor Higgins Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Council form a committee of Council, forthwith, tasked with recommending 6.4 million dollars in cost savings from the departments of City Hall proper; these to have the least negative impact on our Saint John citizenry; and further that this committee must acknowledge that further reductions to the Planning and Development Department or the Building and Enforcement department cannot be entertained as in our citizens' best interest. Mr. Woods commented that a working session with all of Council is appropriate, however cautioned against forming a committee of council to make recommendations on the budget, stating that all of council should be part of the discussion. Councillor Sullivan called a point of order noting that the speaker was being interrupted. The Mayor asked Councillor Snook to withdraw from the meeting for interrupting another Councillor. In response to a question, the Common Clerk explained that if the chair asks a member to leave the meeting, the appropriate response is for that person to remove himself /herself with the understanding that he /she is permitted to return upon an apology. The Mayor informed Councillor Snook that he could return to the meeting should he apologize. Councillor Farren called a point of order regarding the right to challenge the ruling of the chair. Councillor Snook withdrew from the meeting. The Common Clerk stated that the chair controls the meeting and although can be challenged in certain circumstances, reiterated that in this instance the chair asked the member not to interrupt the speaker. She noted that since the member chose not to cease, was asked to leave the meeting with the provision he can return with an apology. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Mayor Court and Councillors Court, McGuire, Norton and Sullivan voting nay. 11.4 Reduction des couts de I'hotel de ville pour compenser le deficit de 6,4 millions de dollars (conseillere Higgins) Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLLI que le directeur general soit charge de reunir sans tarder la somme de 6,4 millions de dollars, en procedant a des reductions des couts dans les services au sein meme de I'hotel de ville, et ce, sans jamais oublier qu'il convient avant tout d'agir dans I'interet du public, ce qui signifie que le service ., 96 -655 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 Urbanisme et developpement ou les Services d'inspection et d'execution ne devraient pas subir de nouvelles coupes budgetaires. M. Woods fait observer qu'il est impossible de realiser des reductions d'une telle ampleur au sein meme de ('hotel de ville, et explique que les services de premiere ligne s'appuient sur le travail realise au sein de ('hotel de ville. II precise qu'il presentera des recommandations raisonnables relativement au budget global. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire Court ainsi que les conseillers Court, McGuire, Norton et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. Proposition de la conseillere Higgins Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil forme immediatement un comite du conseil, qui formulera des recommandations visant a permettre aux services de ('hotel de ville de realiser des economies de 6,4 millions de dollars; veillera a reduire au minimum ('incidence negative de ces economies sur la population de Saint John; et reconnai"ira que, dans l'interet de nos citoyens, de nouvelles reductions du budget du service Urbanisme et developpement ou des Services d'inspection et d'execution ne peuvent titre envisagees. M. Woods fait observer qu'il est opportun de reunir 1'ensemble des membres du conseil dans le cadre d'une seance de travail, mais it met en garde contre la formation d'un comite du conseil charge de formuler des recommandations concernant le budget, en soulignant que 1'ensemble du conseil devrait prendre part a la discussion. Le conseiller Sullivan souleve une objection et indique que I'intervenant a ete interrompu. Le maire demande au conseiller Snook, qui a coupe la parole a un autre conseiller, de quitter la seance. En reponse a une question, la greffiere communale explique que, lorsque le president ordonne a un membre de quitter la seance, it convient que cette personne obtempere, en sachant qu'elle sera autorisee a reintegrer la seance apres avoir presente des excuses. Le maire informe le conseiller Snook qu'il pourra reintegrer la seance, a condition de presenter des excuses. Le conseiller Farren souleve une objection concernant le droit de contester une decision du president. Le conseiller Snook quitte la seance. La greffiere communale declare que le president dirige la seance et que, bien qu'il soit possible de le contredire dans certaines circonstances, dans le cas present it a ordonne au membre de ne pas interrompre I'intervenant. Elle fait remarquer que, puisque le membre a choisi de poursuivre ses interruptions, it a ete prig de quitter la seance et s'est vu indiquer qu'il devrait presenter des excuses pour pouvoir reintegrer la reunion. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire Court ainsi que les conseillers Court, McGuire, Norton et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By -law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de 22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 47 96 -656 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 12. Business Matters- Municipal Officers 12.1 City Manager: Chesley Drive — Sanitary Lift Station 10A, Force Main & Sewer On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -029: Chesley Drive — Sanitary Lift Station 10A, Force Main & Sewer that Contract No. 2011 -27: Chesley Drive - Sanitary Lift Station 10A, Force Main & Sewer be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $3,739,000.50 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Directeur general : promenade Chesley — station de relevement no 10A, conduite d'eau principale et egout sanitaire Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -029 : Promenade Chesley — station de relevement no 10A, conduite d'eau principale et egout sanitaire, le contrat no 2011 -27, relatif a la station de relevement no 10A, la conduite d'eau principale et I'egout sanitaire de la promenade Chesley, soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 3 739 000,50 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives; et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 City Manager: Demolition of a Hazardous Building at 1355 Golden Grove Rd On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -022: Demolition of a Hazardous Building at 1355 Golden Grove Rd that Common Council direct one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council for the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law, arrange for the demolition of the building at 1355 Golden Grove Road, in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Directeur general : demolition d'un batiment dangereux situe au 1355, chemin Golden Grove Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -022: Demolition d'un batiment dangereux situe au 1355, chemin Golden Grove, le conseil communal mandate, par les presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement a I'application de I'Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment situe au 1355, chemin Golden Grove, conformement aux politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement applicables de The City of Saint John. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. .• 96 -657 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 12.3 City Manager: Saint John Water - 2011 Annual Wastewater Report On motion of Councillor Norton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -023: Saint John Water - 2011 Annual Wastewater Report that Common Council receive and file this report, and authorize staff to forward the 2011 Saint John Water - Annual Wastewater Report to the Department of Environment on behalf of the City of Saint John (Approval Holder). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 Directeur general : rapport annuel de 2011 relatif au reseau d'egouts de Saint John Water Proposition du conseiller Norton Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -023: Rapport annuel de 2011 relatif au reseau d'egouts de Saint John Water, le conseil communal accepte et classe le rapport soumis, et autorise le personnel a transmettre le Rapport annuel de 2011 relatif au reseau d'egouts de Saint John Water au ministere de I'Environnement et au ministere de la Sante au nom de The City of Saint John (titulaire de 1'agrement). A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.4 City Manager: Revised Digital Geographic Information Distribution Policy On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -031: Revised Digital Geographic Information Distribution Policy that Common Council repeal the digital geographic information sales policy, approved by resolution of Council on March 29, 2005, providing authority to the GIS Division to sell the Corporation's digital geographic information to outside users at the prices listed in Appendix A, and That Common Council adopt the digital geographic information policy providing authority to the GIS Division to sell the Corporation's digital geographic information to outside users at the prices listed in Appendix B and to provide authority to the GIS Division to continue to provide digital geographic information at no cost to firms hired by the City, to non - profit or charitable organizations and to educational institutions. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.4 Directeur general : politique revisee concernant la diffusion de ('information geographique numerique Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -031 : Politique revisee concernant la diffusion de Finformation geographique numerique, le conseil communal abroge la politique de vente de systemes d'information geographique numerique, approuvee par le conseil par voie de resolution le 29 mars 2005 et donnant a la Division des systemes d'information geographique le pouvoir de vendre a des utilisateurs externes les donnees geographiques numeriques de la corporation municipale, aux prix indiques a I'annexe A, et que le conseil communal adopte la politique sur ('information geographique numerique donnant a la Division des systemes d'information geographique le pouvoir de vendre a des utilisateurs externes les donnees geographiques numeriques de la corporation municipale, aux prix indiques a I'annexe B, et accorde a la Division des systemes d'information geographique le pouvoir de continuer a fournir gratuitement des donnees geographiques numeriques aux societes embauchees par la Ville, aux organismes sans but lucratif et aux organisations caritatives, ainsi qu'aux etablissements d'enseignement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 96 -658 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 12.5 City Manager: Implementation of 2012 Operating Budget re Planning Fees On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -024: Implementation of 2012 Operating Budget re Planning Fees that Common Council: a) direct the Commissioner of Planning and Development to prepare the appropriate amendments to the Zoning By -law that would: • increase the application fee for rezoning and Section 39 amendments, from $1,000 to $2,500 (for applications not requiring a Municipal Plan amendment) and $3,500 (for applications that require a Municipal Plan amendment); • increase the fee for providing a zoning confirmation letter, from $25 to $100. b) refer the proposed amendments to the Planning Advisory Committee for a recommendation; and c) schedule a public hearing for consideration of the proposed amendments for Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.5 Directeur general : mise en oeuvre du budget d'exploitation 2012 — frais d'urbanisme Proposition du conseiller Court Appuy6e par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur g6neral dans le rapport soumis intitul6 M/C 2012 -024 : Mise en ceuvre du budget d'exploitation 2012 — frais d'urbanisme, le conseil communal : a) charge le commissaire au service Urbanisme et d6veloppement de r6diger les modifications pertinentes a apporter a I'Arret6 de zonage, qui permettront : • de faire passer les frais de demande de rezonage ou de modification de I'article 39 de 1 000 $ a 2 500 $ (pour les demandes ne necessitant pas de modification du plan municipal) eta 3 500 $ (pour les demandes n6cessitant une modification du plan municipal); • de faire passer de 25 $ a 100 $ les frais lids a I'bmission d'une lettre de confirmation du zonage. b) soumette le projet de modification au Comit6 consultatif d'urbanisme afin que ce dernier puisse formuler des recommendations, et c) pr6voie la tenue d'une audience publique, aux fins d'examen du projet de modification, le Iundi 26 mars 2012 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. 12.6 City Manager: Implementation of 2012 Operating Budget Heritage Reforms On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -032: Implementation of 2012 Operating Budget Heritage Reforms that Common Council: 1. Give notice of its intention to consider adoption of proposed amendments to the Heritage By -law as contained in Appendix A to incorporate a new fee structure for heritage applications at a public hearing to be held on March 12, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber; 2. Refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Heritage Development Board for advice to Council prior to first and second reading; 50 96 -659 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 3. Refer recommended 2012 Grants for Heritage Conservation Program to the Heritage Development Board for review and input prior to Council approval of the proposed reforms. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.6 Directeur general : mise en oeuvre du budget d'exploitation 2012 — reformes concernant le patrimoine Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2012 -032: mise en ceuvre du budget d'exploitation 2012 — reformes concernant le patrimoine, le conseil communal : 1. indique son intention d'examiner, dans le cadre d'une audience publique qui se tiendra dans la salle du conseil le 12 mars 2012 a 19 h, la question de I'adoption du projet de modification de I'arrete concernant le patrimoine, telle qu'elle est presentee a I'annexe A, visant a instaurer une nouvelle grille tarifaire; 2. soumette le projet de modification de I'arrete au Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine afin d'obtenir son avis avant la premiere et la deuxieme lecture; 3. soumette au Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine les recommandations concernant le programme 2012 de subventions pour la conservation du patrimoine, aux fins d'examen et de commentaires, avant d'approuver la reforme proposee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.7 City Manager: Traffic Calming Policy On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that Item 12.7 City Manager: Traffic Calming Policy be tabled to a subsequent meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.7 Directeur general : politique visant a ralentir la circulation Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Norton RESOLU que le point 12.7 Directeur general politique visant a ralentir la circulation soit reporte a une seance ulterieure. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Committee of the Whole: Policy Direction and Business Practices On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report entitled Policy Direction and Business Practices that Council adopt the City Manager's recommendation, entitled Policy Directions to be adopted by Council as part of the 2012 Budget, which forms part of the submitted report 2012 Operating Budget with the exception of the Local 18 293 recommendation - Plan B; and further that the Committee of the Whole recommends consideration of the Standing Committee form of governance subsequent to a presentation on that topic from the City of Fredericton, and, That as recommended by the City Manager, the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council adopt the recommendations entitled Business Practices submitted with the City Manager Report, 2012 Operating Budget - Plan B. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Higgins withdrew from the meeting) 51 96 -660 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Comite plenier : orientations strategiques et pratiques commerciales Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le preconise le rapport soumis intitule Orientations strategiques et pratiques commerciales, le conseil adopte la recommandation du directeur general intitulee Orientations strategiques — qui concerne les orientations que doit adopter le conseil dans le cadre du budget 2012 et fait partie integrante du rapport relatif au budget d'exploitation 2012 — a 1'exclusion des recommandations des 293 membres de la section locale 18 (Plan B); que le comite plenier recommande 1'examen de la forme de gouvernance des comites permanents, apres une presentation de la Ville de Fredericton sur ce sujet; et que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le comite plenier incite le conseil a adopter les recommandations rassemblees sous I'intitule Orientations strategiques, jointes au rapport du directeur general relatif au budget d'exploitation 2012 (Plan B). A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (La conseillere Higgins quitte la seance.) 13.2 Committee of the Whole: Capital Costs Agreement — Peel Plaza Project Mayor Court advised that the Province of New Brunswick is making two advance payments to the City of Saint John with respect to the police facility and the parking facility in the amounts of $2,300,000 and $3,955,000 respectively. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that Common Council approve the submitted text of the Amended Capital Costs Agreement between The City of Saint John and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of New Brunswick, as represented by the Minister responsible for Supply and Services, in relation to the Peel Plaza Project, the text of which accompanies the City Solicitor's correspondence in this matter to Common Council, dated February 13th, 2012; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Amended Capital Costs Agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.2 Comite plenier : entente afferente aux couts d'immobilisation — projet de la place Peel Le maire Court indique que la province du Nouveau - Brunswick procede a deux versements anticipes au profit de The City of Saint John, versements qui concernent les installations policieres et le parc de stationnement et dont les montants s'elevent respectivement a 2 300 000 $ et 3 955 000 $. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Norton RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le texte modifie de 1'entente afferente aux couts d'immobilisation entre The City of Saint John et Sa Majesty la Reine du chef de la province du Nouveau - Brunswick, representee par le ministre de I'Approvisionnement et des Services, entente relative au projet de la place Peel et dont le texte est joint a la correspondance adressee au conseil par l'avocat municipal le 13 fevrier 2012; et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer le texte modifie de 1'entente afferente aux couts d'immobilisation. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 52 96 -661 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Traffic By -Law and Parking Meter By -Law Fines Amendments On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines ", amending Section 6 and Section 17, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines." On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines ", amending Section 6 and Section 17, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines." On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto ", repealing and replacing Section 26, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto." On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto ", repealing and replacing Section 26, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto." 13.3 Comite plenier : modification des amendes donnees conformement a I'Arrete relatif a la circulation et a I'Arrete concernant les parcometres Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs », modifiant les articles 6 et 17, fasse l'objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adopt6e. Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arret6 intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs ». 53 96 -662 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs >), modifiant les articles 6 et 17, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et ('utilisation des parcometres et des horodateurs ». Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », abrogeant I'article 26 et le remplagant, fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes ». Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », abrogeant I'article 26 et le remplagant, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes ». 13.4 Committee of the Whole: City Market Stall No. 4 On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City of Saint John terminate the current tenancy of Stall No. 4 in the City Market, 47 Charlotte Street; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the said recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Comite plenier : etal n° « 4 » du marche municipal Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que The City of Saint John resilie la location de 1'etal n° « 4 » du marche municipal, situe au 47, rue Charlotte, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires a I'application de ladite recommandation. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.6 Committee of the Whole: Loch Lomond Villa Request to Purchase Right -of- Ways On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that: (1) the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop -up and Close two public streets in their entirety; one being situated to the west of civic number 168 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 671.5 54 96 -663 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 square metres, and the second public street situated between civic number 35 and civic number 39 Jean Street, having an area of approximately 479.5 square metres, be set for Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber; (2) that Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of the intention to consider passing of such By -Law; and (3) notwithstanding the City's current policy with respect to the disposition of lands (formerly public streets), in this instance Real Estate Services are directed to negotiate the terms and conditions of a potential sale of the said lands, in the event that any streets are stopped -up and closed, with Loch Lomond Villa, Inc. and present to Common Council for its consideration a proposed agreement of Purchase and Sale; it being expressly understood that there is no obligation, either implicit or explicit, upon Common Council to enact any by -law closing any streets. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.6 Comite plenier : demande presentee par Loch Lomond Villa visant I'acquisition de droits de passage Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que: 1) I'audience publique relative a I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer eta barrer deux rues publiques dans Ieur integralite — I'une situee a I'ouest du numero municipal 168, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 671,5 metres carres, et I'autre situee entre les numeros municipaux 35 et 39, rue Jean, d'une superficie d'environ 479,5 metres carres — soit tenue le 12 mars 2012, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil; 2) le conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un tel arrete; et que 3) nonobstant la politique actuelle de la Ville relative a I'attribution des terres (correspondant a d'anciennes rues publiques), dans le cas present les Services des biens immobiliers sont charges de negocier avec Loch Lomond Villa, Inc. les conditions de la vente eventuelle desdites terres, pour le cas ou des rues seraient fermees et barrees, et de soumettre au conseil communal une proposition de convention d'achat -vente aux fins d'examen; et ce, etant clairement entendu que la Ville n'est aucunement soumise a ('obligation, expresse ou implicite, d'edicter un arrete concernant la fermeture d'une rue. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.7 Committee of the Whole: Memorandum of Agreement between City of Saint John and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 486 (Inside Workers) On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement entitled "Memorandum of Agreement No. 8" between the City of Saint John and C.U.P.E Local 486. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.7 Comite plenier : protocole d'entente entre The City of Saint John et le Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, section locale 486 (cols blancs) Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer 1'entente presentee, intitulee « Protocole d'entente no 8 » entre The City of Saint John et la section locale 486 du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 55 96 -664 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 13.8 Committee of the Whole: 2012 Establishment On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the 2012 Establishment, as set out in Appendix "A" to a report dated February 13th, 2012 and addressed to Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) from the City Manager, be approved effective the 17th day of February, 2012; RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy, the firm of Devine & Associates be retained at a per eligible person cost of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) plus HST to provide career transition services to each permanent, full -time employee who is not a member of a bargaining unit whose employment with the City is terminated as a result of the City's 2012 Operating Budget (an "eligible person "); such services to be available to each eligible person for a period not exceeding two months commencing with the termination of their employment with the City; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the associated documentation; RESOLVED that the health, dental and life insurance coverages provided to City employees occupying full -time, permanent positions continue to be provided to those whose employment is terminated as a result of the City's 2012 Operating Budget, with such coverages ending with the expiration of the period for which they receive payment in lieu of notice of termination of their employment (in the case of those not a member of a bargaining unit) or severance payment (in the case of a member of C.U.P.E Local 486); and further that the cost of such coverage be shared on the same basis as last prevailed during their employment; RESOLVED that payment in lieu of notice of termination of employment or severance pay as the case may be is to be made to those City employees whose employment is brought to an end as a result of the City's 2012 Operating Budget as follows: a. For those who are not members of a bargaining unit, at the rate of one month's salary and benefits (excepting the health, dental and life insurance benefits continued pursuant to the Common Council resolution in that regard adopted on February 13th, 2012) for each twelve months of continuous employment with the City. b. For those who are members of C.U.P.E. Local 486, at the rate stipulated in an agreement entitled Memorandum of Agreement No. 8 which forms part of the Working Agreement (excepting the health, dental and life insurance benefits continued pursuant to the Common Council resolution in that regard adopted on February 13t ", 2012). RESOLVED that the aforesaid payments shall be reduced by all applicable taxes, statutory and authorized deductions. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.8 Comite plenier : effectif 2012 Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que 1'effectif 2012, tel qu'il est presente dans I'annexe A d'un rapport du directeur general date du 13 fevrier 2012 et adresse au comite plenier (reuni en seance privee), soit approuve a compter du 17 fevrier 2012; RESOLU que, nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la Ville, la societe Devine & Associates soit chargee de fournir, pour un coOt de trois mille cinq cents dollars (3 500 $) par personne admissible (TVH en sus), des Services d'orientation en matiere de reconversion professionnelle a chaque employe permanent a temps plein — a 1'exception des employes membres d'une unite de negociation — dont I'emploi aupres de la Ville a pris fin en vertu du budget d'exploitation 2012 (on parle de « personne admissible »); que ces services soient offerts a chaque personne admissible pendant une periode maximale de deux mois a compter de la date a laquelle ils ont cesse de travailler pour la Ville; et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents connexes; 56 96 -665 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 13, 2012/LE 13 FEVRIER 2012 RESOLU que les employes de la Ville qui occupaient des postes a temps plein et dont 1'emploi a pris fin en vertu du budget d'exploitation 2012 continuent d'etre couverts par leur assurance maladie, assurance soins dentaires et assurance vie, couverture qui prend fin au terme de la periode de versement de Ieur indemnite tenant lieu de preavis de cessation d'emploi (dans le cas des employes n'etant pas membres d'une unite de negociation) ou de Ieur indemnite de depart (dans le cas des membres de la section locale 486 du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique); et que le coot de cette couverture soit reparti de la meme maniere que durant Ieur periode d'emploi; RESOLU que ('indemnite tenant lieu de preavis de cessation d'emploi ou ('indemnite de depart, selon le cas, soit versee aux employes de la Ville dont 1'emploi a pris fin en vertu du budget d'exploitation 2012 de la Ville, selon les modalites suivantes : a. Dans le cas des employes n'etant pas membres d'une unite de negociation, a raison d'un mois de traitement et d'avantages sociaux (sauf en ce qui concerne les prestations d'assurance maladie, d'assurance soins dentaires et d'assurance vie, maintenues conformement a la resolution adoptee a cet egard par le conseil communal le 13 fevrier 2012) pour chaque periode de travail de 12 mois consecutifs au service de la Ville. b. Dans le cas des employes membres de la section locale 486 du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, selon le taux fixe par le Protocole d'entente no 8, qui fait partie integrante de I'accord de fait (sauf en ce qui concerne les prestations d'assurance maladie, d'assurance soins dentaires et d'assurance vie, maintenues conformement a la resolution adoptee a cet egard par le conseil communal le 13 fevrier 2012). RESOLU que les indemnites susmentionnees soient reduites du montant de toutes les taxes, retenues obligatoires et retenues autorisees applicables. A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h. Mayor / maire Common Clerk / greffiere communale 57 M & C — 2012 -45 March 7, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement Portion of Civic #54 Loch Lomond Road ANALYSIS: T City of Saint John In the next 12 -18 months, the City will be reconstructing a portion of Loch Lomond Road between the street intersections of Saint Catherine Street and Westmorland Road. This street work will be done in conjunction with the reconstruction of Kanes Corner the Province will be undertaking as part of its One Mile Interchange project. As part of this reconstruction, the City will be constructing new sidewalks, bicycle lane and new municipal pipes, along with and a new set of traffic lights. There are a total of four slivers of land the City will need to acquire from the adjoining land owners in order to allow this project to proceed. This report deals with the first of the four parcels required. The property at civic #54 Loch Lomond Road is a vacant parcel situated at the southeast corner of Loch Lomond Road and Westmorland Street (see attached map). The property was acquired by Bayview Credit Union intended for a possible future expansion or new development. Real Estate Services staff met with a representative of the property owner to discuss the City's need. The property owner is agreeable to convey a 30.3 square metre sliver of land, situated along its Loch Lomond Road frontage. Staff believe the agreed upon sale price for this parcel represents fair market value. An Offer of Purchase and Sale was recently signed (see attached) with the property owner, Bayview Credit Union Society Ltd. The purchase offer included in the Purchase and Sale Agreement represents a fair market value. If Council is in agreement, the following recommendation will facilitate the land transaction. 58 M & C — 201245 - 2 - March 7, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John purchase a 30.3 square metre ± portion of the property as shown on an attached plan, known as civic #54 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID Number 315945 from Bayview Credit Union Society Ltd. in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Offer of Purchase and Sale Agreement attached to this report (M &C # 2012 -45). 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP Commissioner, Planning and Development J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A. City Manager Attachments CL /c 59 Offer of Purchase and Sale Portion of 54 Loch Lomond Road Re: Acquisition of portion of property identified as PID number 315945. In consideration for the acquisition of the fee simple absolute interest in a 30.3 square metre f portion of the property identified as PID Number 315945, as generally shown on the attached plan, The City of Saint John offers as payment and compensation, the sum of $1,970.00, plus H.S.T. if applicable. As part of this transaction, The City of Saint John shall: 1) at its cost, obtain and record a survey/subdivision plan (if required) for conveyance purposes; and 2) pay all Registry/Land Titles Office and administration fees; and 3) pay to a maximum of $500.00 plus HST (if applicable) the Legal fees incurred by Bayview Credit Union Society Ltd. to convey the subject property described herein. In consideration of the above, the land owner Bayview Credit Union Society Ltd., shall: a) sign all documentation required to transfer title in the land to the City; and b) pay all real property taxes levied against the lands to be acquired by the City. This offer is subject to Common Council approval. I 2 ,,s K a duly authorized representative(s) of Bayview Credit Union Society Ltd. hereby accept the offer contained herein. f / ignature M 6 e b -,9- 6, 2.O f a_.. Date c \v Description of Plan: City purchase-of a parcel of land for the reconstruction of a portion of Loch Lomond Road in conjunction with One Mile Interchange Project. N PID: 315945 Pan: N/A Address: 54 Loch Lomond Road Date: March 6, 2012 61 O:YOO V8ICwWIWmW-3dD"me0w01WmM100DON MODEL, d&PId81MB PWTWBIREIMy0 DATE 12MG 011 2Z&18PM WA REFDRT TO COMMON C0U_NC_S'rL M &C- 2012 -46 March 7, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Space Needs Analysis BACKGROUND: I On. City of Saint John The City of Saint John has recently initiated its departmental reorganization. The Saint John Police Force is vacating a significant portion of City Hall in the upcoming months. The landlord's representative, Ashford Properties has also suggested it will be taking additional space back above and beyond the Police and Justice areas in the near term. There is an opportunity to review the organization's space requirements on a go forward basis. There are a variety of needs within the organization that may lend itself to a process of restacking its tenancy at City Hall; improved public facing service space, improved space for records management, right sized space for the workforce, improved meeting space for Council and the various committees to name a few. The landlord would like to begin the process of remerchandi sing their tenancy and it makes sense to start with their largest tenant; the City. The City can seize the opportunity to determine its optimal space utilization to facilitate its various public services which will hopefully result in a reduced rent structure. At the same time the Landlord may retain and extend the tenancy of their largest space user resulting in the desired win -win scenario both parties would like to achieve. Attached please find a letter from Ashford Properties offering to perform a detailed space needs analysis on behalf of the City of Saint John. This is a service they have performed for other tenants which has resulted in better performing space and reduced space needs. The process is quite thorough and rather intrusive however the recommendations emanating from the study are based on an inclusive process which should garner support from all the stakeholders. The process requires a 3 to 4 month period as there is a significant amount of information exchange and interviews required. The consultant works through 2 or 63 M &C- 2012 -46 -2- March 7- 2012 3 iterations of the final recommendations to ensure the organization's needs are accurately depicted. There is no commitment from the City to alter its current lease arrangement nor would the City be required to implement the study recommendations. The goal is to have a right sized space solution for City Hall operations resulting in meaningful savings and increased productivity and functionality. There is no cost to the City to have the Space Use study performed by the Landlord. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John accept Ashford Properties Inc.'s offer to perform, for the City, a space use optimization analysis for the City's leasable area at City Hall; and further 2. That Staff report back to Council upon receipt of the Report. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager El ASHJORD PROPERTIES INC. 5531 CDRNWALUS STREET, HALIFAX, N5 B3K 183 TEL: (902) 463 -5996 FAX: (902) 465 -8644 EMAIL: HDALEY @THEASHFORDGROUP.COM November 7, 2011 Mr. Pat Woods City Manager 15 Market Square P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21- 41-1 Attention: Mr. Woods, City Manager SUBJECT: SAINT JOHN CITY HALL BUILDING CITY PREMISES Thank you for meeting on October 26th, 2011 to discuss the leased space at the Saint John City Hall Building and the current opportunity to optimize City leased premises. As discussed, the Owners of the Saint John City Hall Building are interested in pursuing the "re- stacking" of City Hall leased premises given the upcoming vacant spaces provided by both the Provincial Courts and City Police vacating the building by December 31', 2012. The space vacated provides 5 floors from the second to seventh floors that could be reconfigured and optimized to better serve the needs of the City. As discussed several times over the past few years, the Owners of Saint John City Hall would participate in a process with your staff to facilitate scenarios where the vacated space could be renovated to better house the needs of the City. We understand that the City has recently completed a departmental analysis to determine how to most efficiently operate the various groups headquartered at City Hall. The ability to reorganize the premises onto the upcoming vacant floors provides the opportunity to accommodate this departmental analysis from a space planning point of view. During our discussions you have been clear that any reorganization would at minimum need to consider the following: • Technology • Accessibility • Public Interface • Meeting Space • Security • Environmental. It would be our intention to meet with your appointed staff and develop a terms of reference that highlighted these goals. You also highlighted that the City would be very sensitive to the rental rates associated with the space reorganization. The space planning would bear that in mind and we would endeavour to 65 Subject: Saint John City Hall Buildinu — Police Premises November 7, 2011 Page 2 provide you with renovated space at a rate very comparable to the rates in the current lease. In order to achieve this we would require an extension to the lease in order to amortize the expenditure over time. The length of this term would depend on the final leasehold amount required to renovate the floors. As a parallel exercise, we also suggest that we review the costs associated with renovating the existing floors. In the event the reorganization to the lower floors becomes more costly than we envision, it would be prudent to have a plan to renovate and reorganize the existing floors. Given we are now into November, time could be an issue if we don't start the reorganization review soon. Thank you for your time and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Yours truly, Ashford Properties Inc. Acting W Ag t for 5e -Fish Associates Limited and 058854 N.B. LTD (Revenue Properties) Harold Daley President cc: Mr. Brian Irving, City of Saint John cc: John Kivenko — Se -Fish Associates cc: Ruth Grabel — Revenue Properties .. REFOR I CO ON COUNCIL M & C — 2012 -43 March 5, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Lease Renewal for #188 and 9192 - Courtenay Bay Saint John Port Authority Property BACKGROUND: s�0!� City of Saint John The Saint John Port Authority leases land to the City for a 60 -inch sewer interceptor and a 42 -inch sewer outfall, which expired on December 31, 2010. The Saint John Port Authority has advised the City they are prepared to extend the lease agreements for an additional two year term beginning January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2012. The annual rents for Lease #188 (Courtenay Bay 60- inch sewer interceptor) will be $325.00 plus applicable taxes and $2,167.00 plus applicable taxes for Lease #192 (Courtenay Bay Sewer Outfall). These rents remain unchanged from the past number of years. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John renew Lease #188 with the Saint John Port Authority Corporation for a further two (2) year term (commencing January 1, 2011, expiring on December 31, 2012), at an annual rent of $325.00 per annum (plus HST if applicable). 2. That The City of Saint John renew Lease #192 with the Saint John Port Authority Corporation for a further two (2) year term (commencing January 1, 2011, expiring on December 31, 2012), at an annual rent of $2,167.00 per annum (plus HST if applicable). 3. It is further recommended that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewals. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP Commissioner, Planning & Development CL /c 67 J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A. City Manager SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY ti SAINT JOHN ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DR SAINT JOAN March 6, 2012 City of Saint John Sent via email: cWls3aneille0saintlohn.ca P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, NB E21- 41-1 Attention: Mr. Curtis Langille Dear Curtis, Re: Courtenay Bay Easements #188 — 60 Inch Sewer interceptor ➢ #192 — 42 Inch Sewer Line Outfall Please be advised that the above easement agreements between the SalrtJohn Port Authority and the City of Saint John expired on December 31, 2010. This letter is to confirm that the Saint John Port Authority is prepared to continue these arrangements for a two -year term with a commencement date of January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2012. The following rental rates are due and payable for the 2011 and 2012 terms. Easement # 188 $325.00 per annum Easement # 192 $2,167.00 per annum Further to our discussion regarding amalgamation of easements between the City of Saint John and the Saint John Port Authority, we will be compiling a list of all agreements for review and will revert back to you once list is finalized. ....2 111 Water Sweet / 111, tae Water a Saint john • NB • Canada • E2L OB1 Tel 1 T&l: 506.636.4869 • Fax I T&6= 506,636.4443 • www.sjpomcc= 68 M4 City of Saint John March 6, 2012 Page Two Also attached you will find invoices for the aforementioned agreements for the period January 1, 2011 through to December 31, 2012. Please review this matter and if you are in agreement, sign and return the attached copy of this letter as confirmation. If you have any questions or concerns, please dofft hesitate to contact me at 636 -4982. Kindest regards, Saint John Port Authority s. Lou aPitre Oue lette Leasing & Development Services Attach. (4) THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN accepts the terms and conditions of the SAINTJOHN PORT AUTHORITY'S letter dated March 6, 2012. THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Per And Common Council Resolution: 2012. .• 70 71 R.:E P OR TT G C0 M Afi0N �'C'00N III. M & C — 2012 -42 March 5, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Lease #222 (Lower Cove Loop) - Saint John Port Authority BACKGROUND: City of Saint John The Saint John Port Authority leases land known as a portion of Lower Cove Loop to the City, which is used as street right -of -way. Lease #222 expired on December 31, 2010. The Saint John Port Authority has advised the City they are prepared to extend the lease for two (2) additional years with the annual rent to be $325.00 per annum. This is the same rent as the previous years. The parcel in question is slightly more than 48,000 square feet (see attached sketch). The City and the Port have been parties to this lease since the mid 1970's. RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Saint John renew Lease #222 with the Saint John Port Authority Corporation for a further two (2 ) year term (commencing January 1, 2011, expiring on December 31, 2012 ), at an annual rent of $325.00 per annum (plus HST if applicable). It is further recommended that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP Commissioner, Planning & Development CLIc 72 J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A. City Manager y � 8j 6! 7d 7j T 7d 8'f d6 �j{�� . 7) a�2� 66192247 a �lC 7: S3 a r8 t 77 S 3 C Dry/� V/ CD Cn s ru James St. a 0� , dB 8j 6! 7d 7j T 7d 8'f d6 �j{�� t a�2� 66192247 �lC 7: S3 a u ee:la- 30 3�a.vr+! o ••3T `e is rrs 4 4c 4S ST a 53 6® 6), 63 rue Ross St. Lands leased from Port Corp. for Street Ramp Description of Plan: 3Z 8498 Loft 10006 R... Iln�f`l� C Q p1 - dr 93 $1 TOT ii CD OA 5i4 tY -i: }d4 r�7 TT T2v - s roe a 9 9 z 710 u rue Broad St. Sketch 'OndicaLe the parce!r, leased from the Port Corp. w jjclh form a pwti+on of Broad St,/),vLj er- eve. Loop, PID. Par.: — . Address: Broad 1t. % kC7wef Cove- Date: ]an. S, 2004. 73 SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY SAINT JOHN ADMINISTRATION PORTUAIRE DE SAINT JOHN March 6, 2012 City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, NB E2L 41.1 Attention: Mr. Curtis Langille Dear Curtis, Re: Lower Cove Loop Easement # 227 Sent via email: curtis.ianeille0saintlehn.ce Please be advised that the above easement agreement between the Saint John Port Authority and the City of Saint John expired on December 31, 2010. This letter is to confirm that the Saint John Port Authority is prepared to continue the arrangement for a two-year term with a commencement date of January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2012. The following rental rate is due and payable for the 2011 and 2012 terms. Easement# 222 $325.00 per annum Further to our discussion regarding amalgamation of easements between the City of Saint John and the Saint John Port Authority, we will be compiling a list of all agreements for review and will revert back to you once list is finalized. Also attached you will find invoices for the period January 1, 2011 through to December 31, 2012. ....2 Canada. 111 Water Street 11.11, rue Water • Saint John • NB Canada • E2L OBI Tel l TA1: 506.636.4869 •Paz 1 TEc 506.636.4443 wwwr sjporLC0M 74 City of Saint John March 6, 2M2 Page Two Please review this matter and if you a re in agreement, sign a nd return the attached copy of this letter as confirmation. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at 636 -4982. Kindest regards, Saint John Part Authority Ms. Lou Pitre Ouellette Leasing & Development Services Attach. (2) THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN accepts the terms and conditions of the SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY'S letter dated March 6, 2012. THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Per And Common Council Resolution; . 2012. 75 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M &C2012 -48 March 7, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Land Gazette BACKGROUND M. The City of Saint John The Land Gazette is a repository of permanent and temporary land related notices and associated information. The Land Gazette application is maintained by Service New Brunswick who also provides the infrastructure for the Land Gazette to operate. Many (if not all) Planning Commissions are set up throughout the Province for Land Gazette, and so are the Cities of Moncton and Dieppe, because it allows them to post and maintain permanent and/or temporary land related notices and associated information against properties within their jurisdiction. One of the reasons the Province developed the Land Gazette was to help Municipalities and Planning Commissions enforce their zoning, building, drainage and heritage by -laws. Land Gazette can be set up at no charge to the Municipality or the Planning Commission. The first step in getting it set up is to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Land Gazette with Service New Brunswick. The Memorandum of Understanding is a short document which provides that Service New Brunswick will maintain the Land Gazette application and provide the infrastructure for it to operate as well as the tools necessary for the Municipality to create and maintain its notices. In return, the Municipality will prepare and place notices in the Land Gazette repository and provide reports requested through the Land Gazette application within a reasonable time period using best efforts to the extent allowed by resources. At section 5.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Municipality must designate someone who shall be responsible to ensure that the Municipality complies with its obligations under the Memorandum of Understanding. We propose that such person the Commissioner of Growth and Development Services, as most of the land related notices will stem from that division. 76 M& C 2012 — 48 RECOMMENDATION Page 2 1) That the City of Saint John enter into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Land Gazette with Service New Brunswick in the form and upon the terms and conditions as are attached to this M & C 2012 -48; 2) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding; 3) That the Commissioner of Growth and Development Services be designated as the party responsible to ensure that the Municipality complies with its obligation under this Memorandum of Understanding. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP Commissioner Growth and Development Services J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager 77 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE LAND GAZETTE THIS MEMORANDUM made in duplicate: Between: The City of Saint John hereinafter called the Notice Provider, -and- Service New Brunswick, hereinafter called SNB, The Notice Provider and SNB (the Parties) hereby agree as follows: 1. Objective The Land Gazette is defined as "a repository of permanent and temporary land related notices and associated information ". This Memorandum of Understanding sets out each Party's roles and responsibilities with respect to the Land Gazette. 2. Responsibilities of SNB SNB will: • maintain the Land Gazette application; • provide the infrastructure for the Land Gazette to operate; • provide the tools necessary for the Notice Provider to create and maintain its notices; • generate an electronic notification to the Notice Provider each time that: 1) a new parcel is created from a parcel with an associated notice, 2) a parcel is retired, or 3) the graphic representation of a parcel with a notice is modified. For newly created PIDs, the application will automatically assign any and all notices associated with the parent PID to each newly created PID; • provide one free Browser access to the Notice Provider to enter and maintain their respective notices and have access to all browser screens. • provide to the Notice Provider Browser access at a fee equivalent to that paid by those government departments that have acquired SNB data. 1 W 3. Responsibilities of the Notice Provider The Notice Provider will: • prepare and place notices in the Land Gazette repository; • upon an electronic notification of change being received from SNB, determine whether certain notice(s) should remain against the newly created or modified PIDs within a reasonable time period using best efforts to the extent allowed by resources; and • provide reports requested through the Land Gazette application within a reasonable time period using best efforts to the extent allowed by resources. 4. SNB Disclaimer The Notice Provider acknowledges and agrees that the Land Gazette Information has been supplied by the Notice Provider; and the Notice Provider is solely responsible for the information content. Service New Brunswick is not liable for any loss or damage of any kind from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such loss or damage is caused by the negligence of agents or employees of Service New Brunswick. 5. Other 5.1 The Notice Provider designates as the party responsible to ensure that the Notice Provider complies with the obligations under this Memorandum of Understanding. 5.2 SNB designates Edgar Quinton as the party responsible to ensure that SNB complies with the obligations under this Memorandum of Understanding. 5.3 SNB and the Notice Provider agree that this Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed on an annual basis, or, at the option of either party, more frequently on an ad hoc basis, to deal with specific issues arising since the last review. 5.4 In the event that no mutual agreement can be reached on specific issues, either party has the option of terminating this agreement, in whole or in part, upon giving written notice to the other party. City of Saint John Date: Service New Brunswick Per: President Date: 2 79 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M &C2012 -40 February 29, 2012 His Worship Mayor Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: " The city of SWM 101M Subject: Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline — Crossings KP99 +650 — Saint John Lateral BACKGROUND: A sanitary sewer and force -main installation, part of Harbour Cleanup Project from Lift Station #3 at Bayside Drive to the new eastern waste water treatment facility, will cross the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline's (Maritimes & Northeast) 400mm natural gas pipeline, located at KP99 +650 on Bayside Drive. Maritimes & Northeast have reviewed the City's design drawings and have no objection to the crossing. A crossing agreement is required. Maritimes & Northeast have delivered to the City the required agreement. Staff reviewed the agreement and there are no concerns or objections. The purpose of this report is to present the agreement to Common Council for its consideration. RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Saint John enter into the Crossing Consent Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership, by its General Partner, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. 1 Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline attached to M &C 2012 -40 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the said agreement. Respectfully submitted, Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP J. Patrick Woods, CGA Commissioner City Manager Growth and Development Services :1 C__ February 23, 2.012 Kendall Mason, P.Eng. Municipal Engineer Municipal Operations & Engineering City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21, 4L1 SUBJECT: Crossing Consent Agreement for your proposed crossings of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (`M &NP') Saint John Lateral at approximate KP 99 +650, in the County of St. John, in the Province of New Brunswick. M&NP has reviewed the proposed crossings and will consent to them. In consideration of M&NP consenting to the crossings, we ask that you agree to the following conditions precedent: 1. That you will comply with the general conditions for consent in Schedule "A ". attached hereto; 2. That you and your contractor will install the crossings strictly in the manner described in Schedule "B ", attached hereto; 3. That the crossings will be designed and constructed strictly in accordance with your drawing: Bayside Drive, Sanitary Lift Station # 3, Force Main and Sewer (B010 -040 sheet 3 of 14) approved by M&NP attached as Schedule "C ", hereto; 4. That the crossings will be completed within one (1) year of the date of this letter, otherwise this consent will terminate and a new application will be required. 5. That as per Schedule "A ", Section 10, all contractors working near an exposed pipeline are required to wear appropriate PPE and fire retardant apparel. 5. That as per Schedule "A ", Section 5, Applicant shall submit certificates or other evidence of such insurance to M &NP prior to any work commencing for the Crossing. Please sign and return all three copies of the agreement, including the three copies of the enclosed drawing and schedules. We will subsequently sign the copies of the agreement and will return two for your use. Please ensure that a copy is sent to the persons who will be performing this work and that it is available "on- site ". Installation of the crossing can then proceed after giving a minimum of two business days advance notice to myself at (506) 462 - 48001461 -5681. This Agreement and Schedules "A ", "B" and "C" constitute the entire Agreement between M &NP and the Applicant and any change or alteration hereof shall be made in writing between the parties. Yours very truly, MARITIMES & NORTHEAST PIPELINE Andrew Langille, M.Sc., P.Geo. Lands & Public Awareness Coordinator Read and agreed to at Saint John, New Brunswick, this day of March, 2012. Applicant: THE CITY OF SAINT .JOHN Mayor Common Clerk Common Council Resolution: March , 2012. ., SCHEDULE `A' General Conditions for Crossing Consent 1. In this agreement: (a) the term "Applicant" refers to the person(s) who will own, operate and maintain the Facility; (b) the term "Contractor" means the person(s) who constructs and installs the Facility; (c) the term "Facility" refers to the works of the Applicant as described in the covering letter- agreement to this Schedule; (d) the term "Crossing" refers to the crossing of M &NP's pipeline(s) by the Facility at the location described in the covering letter - agreement to this Schedule. 2. M &NP consents to the Crossing to the extent that it has the right to do so and the Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all other applicable approvals, permits, orders and permissions required to construct and install the Facility. 3. Applicant agrees to comply with all applicable rules, orders, regulations, codes and guidelines of any competent government body or organization affecting the design, installation, construction and operation of the Facility. 4. Applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless M&NP against any claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, damages, injuries (including injuries resulting in death) that may arise as a result of the construction, installation and operation of the Facility. 5. in connection with Clause 4, above, Applicant, or Contractor, at its own expense shall carry and keep in full force and effect; (a) Comprehensive General Liability insurance with an inclusive limit for personal injury and property damage of Five Million dollars ($5,000,000.00), and; (b) Automobile Liability Insurance ( "owned" and "non- owned ") with an inclusive limit for bodily injury (including passengers) and property damage of One Million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Applicant shall submit certificates or other evidence of such insurance to M &NP prior to any work commencing for the Crossing. 6. Applicant agrees to personally perform the installation and construction of the Facility or else to closely supervise its installation and construction by a duly qualified contractor(s) and to ensure that said contractor(s) complies with all terms and conditions of this agreement. 7_ The Applicant shall pay forthwith upon presentation of an invoice by .M &NP, all reasonable costs incurred by M &NP for: (a) Review, approval and inspection of the Crossing; (b) Reinforcing, modifying or relocating M &NP's pipeline(s) to accommodate the installation of Applicant's Crossing or the maintenance and repair of its Facility; (c) Any reasonable incremental costs inured by M &NP in the operation, maintenance, replacement and repair of its pipeline(s) which are caused by the Crossing. 8. The terms and conditions of this consent shall apply to the construction and installation of the Crossing and any future maintenance work that may be required. 9. This consent is for the Facility shown in Schedule `C' only and any additional works or facilities proposed by the Applicant shall be the subject of a separate agreement. 10. Applicant hereby agrees and acknowledges that its rights in the Crossing are subordinate to the easement agreement(s) of M &NP that have been registered or obtained prior to this date and Applicant shall cooperate with all reasonable requests made by M&NP related to the operation, maintenance and repair of M &NP's pipeline(s) within the easement(s), in particular the use of Nomex or fire retardant equivalent apparel. 11. In the case of default by the Applicant to carry out any of the provisions of this agreement or if the condition of Applicant's Facility has deteriorated and adversely affects the operation of M &NP's pipeline(s), M &NP may give written notice thereof. If the Applicant fails to take all reasonable steps to remedy the default or the deterioration of the Facility within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written notice by M &NP, M &NP may take such steps necessary to remedy the default or deterioration and Applicant shall be liable for and shall pay forthwith all reasonable costs incurred by M &NP in this regard. 12. All notices required to be given hereunder shall be delivered by registered mail or facsimile to the addresses shown on the covering letter - agreement and shall be deemed to be received on the fifth (5a') day following mailing thereof or upon confirmation of facsimile transmission. 13. This agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the province in which the Crossing is situate. 14. Neither party to this agreement shall assign or transfer their rights and obligations hereunder to a third party without first obtaining the written consent of the other party. ., 15. The rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall terminate upon the earlier of. (a) two (2) years from the date hereof if the Applicant has not completed the construction and installation of the Facility and restoration of the lands affected by the Crossing; or (b) upon the proper abandonment or removal of the Facility and restoration of the lands to a condition acceptable to M&NP and the owner of the property where the Crossing is situate. 16. If any part of this agreement shall become null and void by virtue of law or governmental regulation, it shall be severed from the agreement, but the remaining terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect. SCHEDULE W Excavation and Operation of Heaw Equipment 17. The following conditions shall apply whenever any construction activities shall require the need for the operation of equipment or excavation near M&NP's Pipeline(s). (a) To protect exposed M &NP Pipeline(s) from damage during the proposed work, M &NP's on -site inspector may require the Applicant to install certain safety precautions before beginning construction. (b) To avoid possible damage to M&NP's Pipeline(s) while excavating, the Pipeline(s) shall be supported adequately, as directed by M &NP's on-site inspector. (c) To avoid possible damage to M &NP's Pipeline(s), heavy equipment shall be restricted to crossing within the travelled portion of the easement unless other crossing locations are approved by M &NP's on --site inspector. (d) Applicant shall provide at least three (3) business days' advance notice prior to commencing any excavation near M &NP's Pipeline(s). General Conditions for Crossings of the Pipeline by Highways, Private Roads, Railwa s and Utilities 18. The following general conditions shall apply to Crossings of M &NP's Pipeline(s) by a highway, private road, railway or utility: (a) In the case of a crossing of M &NP's Pipeline(s) by a highway, private road, railway or utility the Crossing shall, except as otherwise provided herein, conform to the respective specifications and requirements of the current Canadian Standards Association Code CAN /CSA Z662 — 99 for Gas Pipeline Systems and if the facility will result in the Maritimes Pipeline not conforming, the Crossing may be made only if the M&NP's Pipeline(s) is reconstructed to conform to such requirements, the cost of which shall be borne and paid for by the Applicant. (b) The Applicant shall pay all costs to ensure M &NP's Pipeline(s) shall, in all cases, be of sufficient strength to withstand all stresses and strains resulting from the Crossing. (c) The Crossing shall be constructed so as to cross M &NP's Pipeline(s) at an angle as close as practicable to ninety (90) degrees but not less than forty -five (45) degrees. (d) Parallel easements shall not encroach on the M&NP's Pipeline(s) easement without the prior written consent of M &NP and the owner of the lands being crossed. 0 19. At any crossing of M &NP's Pipeline(s), except crossings by overhead telephone, telegraph or power lines, M &NP's Pipeline(s) and the Facility shall be identified by suitable markers. 20. A buried utility shall cross under M &NP's Pipeline(s) unless otherwise approved by M&NP. A clearance of not less than 0.3m shall be maintained at the point of crossing between the utility and M &NP's Pipeline(s) and all other underground structures. In all circumstances, minimum clearances as stipulated in the current edition of Canadian Standards Association CAN /CSA- Z662 -99 "Gas Pipeline Systems" shall be complied with. Underground utility crossings shall also be subject to the following design constraints: (a) Utilities must be installed at a level grade across the entire width of M &NP's . Pipeline easement with the exception of gravity dependent structures. In such cases, the minimum clearances which are specified between the utility and M&NP's Pipeline(s) crossed must be maintained. (b) In the case of any Applicant's buried pipelines, no joints may be made over or under any M &NP Pipeline(s). (c) If Applicant's pipeline(s) will operate under pressure, it/they shall be pre- tested to at least the required test pressure prior to its installation across M&NP's Pipeline easement. (d) If the case of buried power cables, the .Applicant shall install a 75mm thick concrete slab, or suitable equivalent, approved by M &NP, placed 300mm above the utility service installation, the full width of M &NP's Pipeline easement. There shall be a minimum separation of 300mm between the top of the concrete slab and the bottom of M &NP's Pipeline(s). This separation shall be maintained over the entire width of the M&NP Pipeline easement(s). The concrete slab should be un- reinforced red dye concrete. The utility shall be permanently identified with "caution" tape on top of the concrete slab. (e) In the case of buried cables, no joints, splices or other connections shall be made within the M&NP Pipeline easement. (f) The method of installation of all utilities crossing M &NP's Pipeline(s) below ground level must be specified in the Applicant's submission to M &NP. 21. A public highway, logging road or private road shall be constructed so that the traveled surface thereof shall be not less than 1.5m above the top of M&NP's Pipeline(s) or the casing pipe, where required. The bottom of the ditches shall be not less than 1.2m above the top of M &NP's Pipeline(s) or casing pipe. Railway Crossine Requirements 22. The following conditions apply to the crossings of M&NP's Pipeline(s) by railways and shall supplement or supersede the conditions detailed in Section 2, 3, 4 and 5. (a) Where M&NP specifications stipulate, M &NP's Pipeline(s) shall be encased in a metal casing pipe, to be installed by M &NP, the cost of which shall be borne and paid for by the Applicant. (b) Railway crossings shall be constructed to allow the following minimum clearances: (i) One point seven (1.7) meters between the top of M &NP's Pipeline(s) or casing pipe and the base of the rail for a distance of at least 8.Om from the centerline of the outermost track. (ii) One point two (1.2) meters between the top of M &NP's PipeIine(s) or casing pipe and the bottom of the railway right -of-way ditch and/or natural ground surface. Overhead Crossing Requirements 23. The following conditions apply to the crossing of M &NP's Pipeline(s) by overhead telephone, telegraph, telecommunication and electrical power lines: (a) Prior to construction, the Applicant shall determine if electrical interference between the Applicant's facilities and M&NP's Pipeline(s) will occur. If so, the Applicant shall be responsible for providing mitigation design to a level of 15 volts A.C. Steady State; generally in accordance with CSA Standard C22.3 No 6M -1987 (or update), "Principles and Practices of Electrical Coordination Between Pipelines and Electric Supply Lines ". (b) The vertical distance between the lowest wire of an overhead line catenary and the surface of the ground within the pipeline easement shall not be less than the minimum vertical clearance distance set out in that part of the Canadian Electrical Code Part III (CSA Standard C22.3, "Overhead Systems and Underground Systems "). (c) The poles, pylons, towers, guys, anchors anal any other supports of an overhead line shall be located outside the M&NP Pipeline easement and not within ten (10) meters of any M&NP Pipeline appurtenance. (d) The Applicant, for an overhead line shall, where directed by M &NP, install aerial warning devices for the protection of M &NP personnel and equipment conducting aerial patrols. Blasting Requirements 24. Prior written approval is required from M &NP if construction of the Facility requires the use of explosives. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable government laws, regulations and orders concerning the use, storage and transportation of explosives, including, but not limited to, the Canadian Explosives Act. The Applicant shall comply with the safety requirements of M&NP. 25. The following conditions shall apply whenever any construction activities shall require the need for blasting when working within thirty (30) meters of M &NP's PipeIine(s): (a) The effects of blasting shall be controlled. (b) A leakage survey of the designated area shall be performed prior to and after blasting by the M &NP inspector to determine the effect of such operations, the cost of which shall be borne and paid for by the Applicant. (c) When blasting is necessary in the vicinity of M &NP's Pipeline(s) under pressure, the Applicant shall limit the intensity of the ground vibrations emanating from any particular blast, measured on the ground's surface above the pipeline(s) at the location nearest to the blast to the following specifications: (i) Maximum amplitude of vibrations 0.1524mm. (ii) Maximum horizontal peak particle velocity 50mm/sec. (iii) The permissible quantities of explosive per delay period shall be governed by the recorded measurements as influenced by the work site conditions. (iv) Explosive agents must, in all instances, be acceptable to M&NP. (v) Delays shall be designed to prevent double readings. (vi) Further restrictions shall be stipulated, as required, by M &NP. Cathodic Protection Requirements 26. Applicant agrees to install, at its cost, all cathodic protection facilities deemed necessary'by M &NP to protect M&NP's Pipeline(s) or otherwise reimburse M &NP for the cost of such facilities and installation. 0 SCHEDULE `C' Plan Showing Approved Crossing (Prepare 3 prints of your proposal drawing as set out in this Schedule `C' and attach them to the copies of the letter - agreement you return to Al"P) A drawing of each crossing shall be prepared in accordance with sub- sections A, B and D below. The drawing shall show the location and dimensions of the crossing and the clearance between the lowest catenary and the surface of the ground within the pipeline right-of-way or its projects limits. Standard Drawing_Requi cements (NOTE: All views to be combined in one drawing) A. PLAN VIEW Scale: • In metric -- scale of 1:500 or at a scale which clearly defines all details of the crossing Dimensions: • Distance along the M&NP Pipeline easement to the crossing from a definable legal limit (i.e. lot line, river, road allowance limit, etc.) • Width of the M &NP Pipeline easement to one -tenth (0.0) of a meter • Location of M &NP's Pipeline(s) within the easement to one -tenth (OA) of a meter at right angles to the pipeline easement • Angle of the crossing (measured to the M &NP Pipeline easement) • Show the width of the utility easement(s) to one tenth (0.0) of a meter • Width of streets in vicinity of crossing Identify: Legal description of the crossing location (i.e. property metes and bounds, PID, Parish, town, village, etc.) • All additional M &NP Pipeline appurtenances (i.e. concrete slabs weights markers, etc.) is , pipeline North arrow • Scale B. SECTION VIEW .E The section view is to be along the proposed utility that crosses M &NP's Pipeline. Scale: * In metric, vertical 1 :100, horizontal 1 :200 or to a scale that clearly identifies all details of the crossing Dimensions: • Depth of M &NP's Pipeline(s) to one -tenth (0.0) of a meter • Vertical distance of the proposed utility below grade to one -tenth (0.0) of a meter • Clearance to M &NP's Pipeline(s) • Diameter of each of M &NP's Pipeline to be crossed • Easement or right -of- -way limits Identify: • If elevations are assumed, then reference the point of the assumed datum • Distance of the pipeline(s) to the M &NP Pipeline easement limits • Ground surface profile for the 20m on either side of crossing • Scale C. PROFILE VIEW The profile view is to be along M&NP's Pipeline(s) and is only required if the encroachments is on the M &NP Pipeline easement for a definable distance (i.e. parallel encroachments such as roads and any grading of the easement, etc.) Scale: • In metric, vertical 1 :100, horizontal 1:200 or to a scale that clearly identifies all details of the crossing Dimensions; o Depth of M &NP's Pipeline(s) to one -tenth (0.0) of a meter 0 Depth of the proposed utility to one -tenth (0.0) of a meter • Clearance to M&NP's Pipeline(s) • Diameter. each M&NP Pipeline to be crossed • Easement or right-of-way limits Identify: • If elevations are assumed, then reference the point of the assumed datum 91 • Distance of the pipeline(s) to the M &NP Pipeline easement limits to one -tenth (OA) of a meter • Ground surface profile for 20m on either side of crossing • Scale • Existing M &NP Pipeline markers D. LOCATION PLAN VIEW Scale: • In metric, scale of 1:12000 or to a scale that clearly identifies the location Dimensions: • Distance to the nearest town of major geographic feature to 0.1 of a kilometer Identify: • Parish, town, village, city, county, regional municipality, etc. PID, street, highway, road, etc. • North arrow TITLE BLOCK Identify: Name of the Applicant and the name of the engineering company who compiled the drawing (where applicable) • Drawing number and the date of the drawing • Revision dates (if applicable) • Signature of the applicant and the engineering company • Legal description of the crossing location • Description of the utility • Date of the survey ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Identify: • All specifications of the utility (i.e.) diameter, wall thickness, material to be conveyed, minimum yield strength, operating pressure, field test pressure, mill test pressure, materials comprising the utility, protective devices to be installed and the proper method of installation • Show a note referencing compliance with all applicable CSA standards and the National Energy Board Pipeline Crossing Regulations • Date of the proposed crossing ff., U11 oil 4 fill/ It WM� L21 FWA�A M. EIii Op i3 OG a, 93 MEN. ===!MEN U11 oil 4 fill/ It L21 M. EIii Op i3 OG a, 93 City Hall 15 Market Square March 7, 2012 P.O. Box 1971 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court, Deputy Mayor and Members of Common Council Re: Information Session for Potential Candidates Your Worship, Deputy Mayor and Councillors: 103.1 City of Saint John The Common Clerk's Office will host on March 21, 2012 from 6:30pm- 8:30pm in the Council Chambers an information session for potential candidates for the 2012 Municipal Election. The session will include participation of Elections NB, the Office of the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the Common Clerk. I invite Council members to attend the session and 1 will provide an agenda of the information session when details are finalized. I wish to thank Nancy Moar and Phil Ouellette for their assistance in the session preparations. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Gormley Common Clerk - City of Saint John 99 PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL March 12, 2012 The Saint John Free Public Library is Canada's First Free Public Library and was established in 1883. We are the only public library in the province with three locations - the Central Library is located in Market Square, the West Branch is in Lancaster Mall and the East Branch is in Westmorland Place. The Central Library is New Brunswick's largest public library and the resource centre for the Fundy Library Region. The West Branch is one of the first public libraries in Canada to be located in a shopping mall and is the busiest library of its size in the province. The East Branch has the largest collection of Playaways in this region and is a leader in providing library material in alternative formats, used by the visually impaired and people with other challenges. Your public library is a partnership between the City of Saint John and the province. The province is responsible for staff salaries, for providing funds to purchase books and other library materials, for cataloguing and making the materials ready to borrow, and for providing administrative support through New Brunswick Public Library Service and our local Fundy Library Region. The City of Saint John provides an operating grant that covers things such as rent, heat and lights for East and West Branch, cleaning and security costs. The grant also covers the salary of the custodian who is based at the Central Library but also helps to keep East and West Branches in top shape. While library management and staff are responsible for the day to day running of the library, the nine member Board of Commissioners (appointed by Council) oversees the finances and provides guidance and counsel to the Library Director. As part of our strategic planning process, the Board adopted the following: Mission The Saint John Free Public Library supports all who seek information, learning and enjoyment by providing free access to resources, books, and other media in a welcoming environment. Vision Our library is a vibrant hub of activity integral to an engaged community, working to build on the foundation of our past, to innovate for our present, and to explore our future. Slogan Our past, Our present, Our future — Our Library! Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, June 20, 2007 ,a. 1 F � IM . BIBLIOTHEQUE PUBLIQUE DE SAINT JOHN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY CANADA'S FIRST FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY - ESTABLISHED IN 1883 1 LA PR RE BIBLIOTHEQUE PUBLIQUE GRATUITE AU CANADA - FONDEE EN 1883 1 MARKET SQUARE, SAINT JOHN, NB E2L4Z6 T:506- 643 -7220 506- 643 -7225 SJFPL @GNB.CA WWW.SAINTJOHNLIBRARY.CA Some quick stats: • Approximately 200,000 people entered the library in Market Square last year • 63% of people in Saint John have a Library Card - that is 43,006 individual library card holders in this city (2010 -11 statistics) • Citizens borrowed 267,931 items in 2010 -2011 • Staff planned, prepared and presented 1,503 programs last year • A total of 33,025 people of all ages attended these programs • At 30 minutes for the average length of a children's program and 1 hour for other programs, the public enjoyed 18,000 hours of free programming at the library • Our wi -fi was used for more than 19,146 hours last year - that is well over a million minutes or 52 hours a day, every day • Tourists, and especially cruise ship passengers, love the Central Library for our computers, wi -fi and great harbour views • You can email or call to ask us your toughest questions • Visiting students and temporary residents can sign up for a library card to take advantage of our large collection and electronic resources What you can do at your library: • Join a book club — adult, mystery, chick lit, for men, for children • Bring your child to a program — babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and special book - related programs for the whole family • Hear an author read from their own book • Get help with your new laptop or learn the basics at one of our training sessions • Check out books in Korean or Chinese • Read a graphic novel in the Teen Zone • Use the Ancestry database to research your family tree • View the work of local artists • Watch a movie • Learn how to use your EBook reader With your FREE library card you can: • Download EBooks and audio books FREE from our virtual library that is open 24/7 • Borrow an additional 50 items from the SJFPL, or any public library in the province • Book and use a computer • Register for our Homebound or Books by Mail service and let staff select books based on the profile you supply N Our three libraries are vibrant and busy thanks to the dedicated staff and the financial support that you provide. We are here today to thank you for your ongoing and steadfast support and to show you what is going on at your libraries. We also wish to tell you that we will be able to maintain all programs and services in 2012 and to thank you for maintaining our Operating Grant at the 2011 level. This is a time of change in libraries and the Saint John Free Public is adapting to these changes by: • training people who want to become more computer literate • providing tip sheets and clinics on using EBook Readers • purchasing more data bases, EBooks and EResources • teaching library users how to find quality information online • updating collections to ensure that they are current and relevant • enhancing our facilities to provide more space for people to work on their electronic devices • improving our collection of materials for adults learning to read English • anticipating public needs in a changing world of technology • presenting more free programs for people of all ages • encouraging reading in all formats, including "Playaways ", a digital audiobook about the size of a deck of cards that is especially popular with people who have poor vision or enjoy listening to a great book while walking. The Playaway collection has grown, thanks to the ongoing support of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation • co- ordinating and hosting a Multicultural Fair in early February that featured displays, song, dance and musical performances by newcomers representing eight different cultures. The Fair was attended by hundreds of people with standing room only during many of the performances • working with other agencies and community groups to provide learning opportunities for our patrons • being the best source for free information, entertainment and education CHALLENGES AHEAD Promotion Library staff are creative, resourceful and love to help people find information and select reading material. But, like in most organizations, library staff are busy doing more with less and most don't like to brag about what they do. They are busy helping people and selecting materials and don't have a lot of time to promote the library and its services, but this is changing. One of our biggest challenges is getting the word out to the public about what is available at their public library. Road signs direct you to your public library and big bold letters and giant books now indicate that there is a library in Market Square. Signage has been recently been updated at both East and West Branches. At the end of this session, we will leave 97 you with a Library Guide that gives details about upcoming events at the three libraries and our brochure that details our services. Our new website is providing information to hundreds of people each week, we are Tweeting and sending emails about our programs and services and are growing our presence on Facebook. Staff will continue to work on getting the word out about your public library. Trade and Convention Centre Renovations The Library Board supports, in principle, the idea of renovating the Trade and Convention Centre. We do want to bring to your attention that the proposed expansion will have a huge impact on library service. To achieve the grand entryway shown on this photo from the TCC Facebook page, a section of the first floor of the library must be eliminated and new walls built. To accommodate this loss of space, all of the shelves in the adult fiction and non - fiction collection may need to be re- aligned and the carpet replaced. Secondly, the proposed fagade will cover six windows in the Reference Department. Extra lighting may be needed in this area and we are concerned that the HVAC system may be compromised. will be removed. All Adult fiction and non - fiction shelves on the first floor may need to be moved and re-aligned- TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE PROPOSED EXTERIOR We are very concerned about how the proposed renovations will affect the 200,000 people a year who use the Central Library, the library staff and the library collection itself. We have not been able to determine if there is a budget to cover all of the changes that must be made inside M .; the library. The Library does not want to stand in the way of this project. We ask that you keep these concerns in mind when the renovation plans move to the next stage. Illiteracy The rate of illiteracy in the City of Saint John is among the highest in Canada. The public library is a resource that can be used by people of all ages to learn to read and to learn to read in their second or even third language. With three locations, we do a great job of meeting the needs of people in the city centre, the East and West parts of the city. But there is a unique area of the city that has not had easy access to a public library since 1983. Lansdowne Plaza location of Children's Department, circa 1975 More than a generation has passed since the library in Lansdowne Plaza closed when the Market Square location was opened nearly 30 years ago. Would things be different today if library service had not been removed from the North End? Our children's librarian recently shared this story: One family came to our programs weekly for 4 years, but had used a branch at the Toronto Public Library for a summer and now use a small BC branch library: the family took the time to contact us to say that by comparison, our summer programming is more in -depth for developing literacy and creativity, and that we get more involved with the children than what they experienced elsewhere. 99 Libraries make a difference in people's lives. Library programs can help to fight illiteracy. Library staff continue to work with and support groups offering services in the North End. The Saint John Free Public Library was a founding partner in the Story Tent that began in Crescent Valley. This simple and effective program is now being offered in other areas of the city and in other parts of New Brunswick. Library staff visit schools to promote the Summer Reading Club and welcome classes to author readings and book - related programs taking place at the library in Market Square. In addition to their already full days, library staff are facilitating outreach book clubs for teens and seniors and are searching for other program partnership opportunities. The Library Board has struck a committee to solidify partnerships with groups working in the North End to see how we can help in an area where we do not have a physical presence. An application has been made to hire a librarian intern whose main focus would be to offer more extensive outreach services and help residents of the North End take advantage of the existing public libraries in the city. CONCLUSION The city leaders in 1883 were forward thinking when they created Canada's first truly free public library. The Saint John Free Public Library has been a valued resource in this city for nearly 130 years and it continues to be used and appreciated by more than 60% of the population. For more information and patron testimonials we invite you to visit our website: www.saintjohnlibrary.ca 100 Il 9.1( °i BY -LAW NUMBER M -23 A BY -LAW TO AMEND A BY -LAW RESPECTING THE STOPPING UP AND CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRETE N° M -23 ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE SUR L'INTERRUPTION DE LA CIRCULATION ET LA FERMETURE DES ROUTES DAMS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Council of Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John as follows: The City of Saint John a d6cretd cc qui suit : 1 A by -law of The City of Saint John entitled, "A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John ", enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 226 immediately after Section 225 thereof, as follows: 226 The City of Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently the following highway: UADE+' VE'LVYED 1+1 k'TV (50) .FUOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF JEAN STREET) in the City of Saint John, County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, extending eastwardly from the eastern sideline of Jean Street maintaining a breadth of fifty (50) feet a distance of one hundred (100) feet more or less to the western sideline of Lot 07 -1 (being Service New Brunswick Parcel Identifier #55188577) and designated "STREET" on a subdivision plan titled: "Subdivision Plan The Municipality of The City & County of Saint John to Charles W. Bettle & Mary G. Bettle Amending Lots 10, 101/2, 11, 12, Courtenay Heights by G. G. Murdock Feb. 15, 1924, Rev. May 21, 1942, Situated Parish of Simonds — St. John Co., NB" , dated June 1, 1962, approved by The Town Planning Commission of Metropolitan Saint John on June 28, 1962 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on June 29, 1962 as File 37 #28. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the day of , A.D. 2012 and signed by: I Par les pr6sentes, Parretti de The City of Saint John intitule, (< Uarret6 sur 1'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes daps The City of Saint John >>, ddcr6t6 le 19 d6cembre 2005, est modifie par 1'ajout de Particle 226 imm6diatement apr6s Particle 225, comme suit: 226 Par les pr6sentes, The City of Saint John barre et ferme de fawn permanente la route suivante : RUE PUBLIQUE NON AMENAGEE DE CINQUANTE (50) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DE LA RUE JEAN) dans The City of Saint John, comt6 de Saint John, province du Nouveau - Brunswick, se prolongeant en direction de Pest a partir de la limite lat6rale est de la rue Jean, en conservant une largeur de cinquante (50) pieds, soit une distance de plus ou moins cent (100) pieds de la limite lat6rale ouest du lot ri 07 -1 (portant le num6ro d'identification de parcelle 55188577 de Service Nouveau - Brunswick) et indiquee comme o RUE » sur un plan de lotissement nomm6 : « Subdivision Plan The Municipality of The City & County of Saint John to Charles W. Bettle & Mary G. Bettle Amending Lots 10, 101/2, 11, 12, Courtenay Heights by G.G. Murdock Feb. 15, 1924, Rev. May 21, 1942, Situated Parish of Simonds — St. John Co., NB », dat6 du 1' juin 1962, approuv6 par la Commission d'urbanisme de The City of Saint John le 28 juin 1962 et d6pos6 au bureau de 1'enregistrement pour le comt6 de Saint John le 29 juin 1962, sous le dossier n° 47, document no 95. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur 1e present arrdt6 le 2012, avec les signatures suivantes : Mayor/Maire Common Clerk/Greffiere communale First Reading Premiere lecture - Second Reading- Deuxi6me lecture — Third Reading - Troiskme lecture - 101 STREET CLOSING UNDEVELOPED FIFTY (50) FOOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF JEAN STREET) Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending "A By -law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John" at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to stop up and close the following highway: UNDEVELOPED FIFTY (50) ]FOOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF JEAN STREET) in the City of Saint John, County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, extending eastwardly from the eastern sideline of Jean Street maintaining a breadth of fifty (50) feet a distance of one hundred (100) feet more or less to the western sideline of Lot 07 -1 (being Service New Brunswick Parcel Identifier #55188577) and designated "STREET" on a subdivision plan titled: "Subdivision Plan The Municipality of The City & County of Saint John to Charles W. Bettle & Mary G. Bettle Amending Lots 10, 10' /Z, 11, 12, Courtenay Heights by G.G. Murdock Feb. 15, 1924, Rev. May 21, 1942, Situated Parish of Simonds — St. John Co., NB" , dated June 1, 1962, approved by The Town Planning Commission of Metropolitan Saint John on June 28, 1962 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on June 29, 1962 as File 37 #28. The proposed amendment and plan of the above described highway may be inspected by any interested person at the office of the Common Clerk, City Hall, 15 Market Squire, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted. FERMETURE DE RUE RUE PUBLIQUE NON AWNAGEE DE CINQUANTE (50) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DE LA RUE JEAN) Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier N< Arrdte sur l'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes daps The City of Saint John » lors de la reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra le lundi 12 mars 2012 a 19 h afin d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer la rue suivante : RUE PUBLIQUE NON AMENAGEE DE CINQUANTE (50) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DE LA RUE JEAN) dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, province du Nouveau - Brunswick, se prolongeant en direction de Pest a partir de la limite laterale est de la rue Jean, en conservant une largeur de cinquante (50) pieds, soit une distance de plus ou moins cent (100) pieds de la limite lat&ale ouest du lot no 07 -1 (portant le numero d'identification de parcelle 55188577 de Service Nouveau - Brunswick) et indiquee comme « RUE >> sur un plan de lotissement nomme : « Subdivision Plan The Municipality of The City & County of Saint John to Charles W. Bettle & Mary G. Bettle Amending Lots 10, 10 %z, 11, 12, Courtenay Heights by G.G. Murdock Feb. 15, 1924, Rev. May 21, 1942, Situated Parish of Simonds — St. John Co., NB >>, date du 1' juin 1962, approuve par la Commission d'urbanisme de The City of Saint John le 28 juin 1962 et depose au bureau de 1'enregistrement pour le comte de Saint John Ie 29 juin 1962, sous le dossier no 47, document no 95. Toute personne interessee peut examiner le projet de modification et le plan de la rue decrite ci- dessus au bureau de la greffiere communale a 116tel de ville au 15, Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries. lllyj Written objections to the proposed amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall. If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the Common Clerk at 658 -2862. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par ecrit a Pattention du soussigne a Photel de ville. Si vous exigez des services en frangais pour une reunion du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. MOON 116 � (�j BY -LAW NUMBER M -23 A BY -LAW TO AMEND A BY -LAW RESPECTING THE STOPPING UP AND CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRETE No M -23 ARRETk MODIFIANT L'ARRETE SUR L'INTERRUPTION DE LA CIRCULATION ET LA FERMETURE DES ROUTES DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Lors d'une r6union du conseil Council of The City of Saint John as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: d6cretd ce qui suit : 1 A by -law of The City of Saint John entitled, "A By -law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John ", enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 227 immediately after Section 226 thereof, as follows: 227 The City of Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently the following portion of highway: THAT PORTION OF AN UNDEVELOPED SIXTY (60) FOOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF LOCH LOMOND ROAD) in the City of Saint John, County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, extending southwardly from the southern sideline of Loch Lomond Road maintaining a breadth of sixty (60) feet to the northern sideline of Lot 07 -1 (being Service New Brunswick Parcel Identifier #55188577); the said undeveloped street having been laid out on a plan of survey titled : "Plan of Property Situate At East Saint John N.B. Owned By William P. McDonald Jr." dated August 4, 1944 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on September 25, 1946 as File 18 #208. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the day of , A.D. 2012 and signed by: MayorlMaire 1 Par les presentes, Farret6 de The City of Saint John intitul6, << L'arrete sur Finterruption de la circulation ct la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John », d6crdt6 le 19 d6cembre 2005, est modifid par Pajout de Particle 227 imm6diatemcnt apres Particle 226, comme suit . 227 Par les presentes, The City of Saint John barre et ferme de fagon permanente la portion d'une route suivante : CETTE PARTIE DUNE RUE PUBLIQUE NON AMENAGEE DE SOIXANTE (60) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DU CHEMIN LOCH LOMOND) daps The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, province du Nouveau - Brunswick, se prolongeant en direction du sud a partir de la limite laterale sud du chemin Loch Lomond, en conservant une largeur de soixante (60) pieds de la limite laterale nord du lot n° 07 -1 (portant le numero d'ideritification de parcelle 55188577 de Service Nouveau - Brunswick); ladite rue non amenagee figurant sur le plan d'arpentage nomrne : << Plan of Property Situate At East Saint John N.B. Owned By William P. McDonald Jr. », date du 4 aout 1944 et depose au bureau de 1'enregistrement pour le comte de Saint John le 25 septembre 1946, sous le dossier n° 18, document n 208. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le present arrete le 2012, avec les signatures suivantes : Common Clerk/Greffi6re communale First Reading - Premiere lecture Second Reading - Deuxi6me lecture - Third Reading - Troisi6me lecture 104 STREET CLOSING THAT PORTION OF AN UNDEVELOPED SIXTY (60) FOOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF LOCH LOMOND ROAD) Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending "A By -law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John" at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to stop up and close the following highway: THAT PORTION OF AN UNDEVELOPED SIXTY (60) FOOT WIDE PUBLIC STREET (OFF LOCH LOMOND ROAD) in the City of Saint John, County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, extending southwardly from the southern sideline of Loch Lomond Road maintaining a breadth of sixty (60) feet to the northern sideline of Lot 07 -1 (being Service New Brunswick Parcel Identifier #55188577); the said undeveloped street having been laid out on a plan of survey titled: "Plan of Property Situate At East Saint John N.B. Owned By William P. McDonald Jr." dated August 4, 1944 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on September 25, 1946 as File 18 #208. FERMETURE DE RUE PARTIE DUNE RUE PUBLIQUE DE SOIXANTE (60) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DU CHEMIN LOCH LOMOND) Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier N< Arrete sur 1'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John)) lors de la reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra le lundi 12 mars 2012 a 19 h afin d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer la rue suivante : CETTE PARTIE D'UNE RUE PUBLIQUE NON AMENAGEE DE SOIXANTE (60) PIEDS DE LARGE (RUE QUI PART DU CHEMIN LOCH LOMOND) dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, province du Nouveau - Brunswick, se prolongeant en direction du sud a partir de la limite lateralc sud du chemin Loch Lomond, en conservant une largeur de soixante (60) pieds de la limite laterale nord du lot n° 07 -1 (portant le numero d'identification de parcelle 55188577 de Service Nouveau - Brunswick); ladite rue non amenagee figurant sur le plan d'arpentage nomme : « Plan of Property Situate At East Saint John N.B. Owned By William P. McDonald Jr. », date du 4 aofit 1944 et depose au bureau de I'enregistrement pour le comte de Saint John le 25 septembre 1946, sous le dossier n° 18, document n° 208. The proposed amendment and plan of the Toute personne interessee peut examiner le above described highway may be inspected by projet de modification et le plan de la rue any interested person at the office of the decrite ci- dessus au bureau de la greffiere Common Clerk, City Hall, 15 Market Square, communale a Motel de ville au 15, Market Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hail. entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par ecrit a 1'attention du soussigne a I'hotel de ville. If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of Si vous exigez des services en francais pour 1111.'1 the Common Clerk at 658 -2862. une reunion du conseil communal, vcuillez communiquer avec le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. illbt q.3Ca> BY -LAW NUMBER M -23 A BY -LAW TO AMEND A BY -LAW RESPECTING THE STOPPING UP AND CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Council of The City of Saint John as follows: 1 A by -law of The City of Saint John entitled, "A By -law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John ", enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 228 immediately after Section 227 thereof, as follows: 228 The City of Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently the following portion of highway: PHILLIP COURT AND WIGMORE COURT: All that portion of Phillip Court and Wigmore Court, in their entirety, public streets in the City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, "Plan of Survey Showing Phillip Court, Showing Wigmore Court, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick ", prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. and dated October 24, 2011 attached hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the _ day of , A.D. 2012 and signed by: Mayor/Maire ARRETE No M -23 ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE SUR L'INTERRUPTION DE LA CIRCULATION ET LA FERMETURE DES ROUTES DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a ddcrete ce qui suit : 1 Par les presentes, 1'arretd de The City of Saint John intitule, «L'arretd sur l'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John », decrete le 19 ddcembre 2005, est modife par l'ajout de Particle 228 immediatement apres Particle 227, comme suit : 228 Par les prdsentes, The City of Saint John barre et ferme de fawn permanente la portion d'une route suivante : IMPASSE PHILLIP ET IMPASSE WIGMORE : Tout le tronron de 1'impasse Phillip et de 1'impasse Wigmore, des rues publiques dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau - Brunswick, comme le montre le plan d'arpentage intitule « Plan d'arpentage indiquant 1'impasse Phillip et l'impasse Wigmore, City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, Nouveau - Brunswick », prepare par Hughes. Surveys & Consultants Inc. et date du 24 octobre 2011, ci- joint. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le prdsent arrete le 2012, aver les signatures suivantes : Common Clerk/Greffiere communale First Reading Premiere lecture Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture - Third Reading - Troisieme lecture - 107 STREET CLOSINGS PHILLIP COURT AND WIGMORE COURT Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending "A By -law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John" at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to stop up and close the following highways: PHILLIP COURT AND WIGMORE COURT: All that portion of Phillip Court and Wigmore Court, in their entirety, public streets in the City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, "Plan of Survey Showing Phillip Court, Showing Wigmore Court, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick ", prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. and dated October 24, 2011 attached hereto. (INSERT PLAN) The proposed amendments and plan of the above described highways may be inspected by any interested person at the office of the Common Clerk, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the proposed amendments may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall. If you require trench services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the Common Clerk at 658 -2862. FERMETURE DE ROUTE IMPASSE PHILLIP ET IMPASSE WIGMORE Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par lcquel le conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier N< Arr&e' sur l'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John)) lors de la reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra le lundi 12 mars 2012 a 19 h afin d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer les rues suivantes : IMPASSE PHILLIP ET IMPASSE WIGMORE : Tout le trongon de l'impasse Phillip et de l'impasse Wigmore, des rues publiques dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, Bans la province du Nouveau - Brunswick, comme le montre le plan d'arpentage intitule « Plan d'arpentage indiquant l'impasse Phillip et l'impasse Wigmore, City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, Nouveau - Brunswick >>, prepare par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. et date du 24 octobre 2011, ci joint. (INSERER LE PLAN) Toute personne interessee peut examiner les projets de modification et le plan des rues decrites ci- dessus au bureau de la greffiere communale a 1'h6tel de ville au 15, Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau- Brunswick, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par ecrit a 1'attention du soussigne a 1'h6tel de ville. Si vous exigez des services en francais pour une reunion du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. iill:3 ! 1 4 i 4 I I en /vnaO X02. 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Colvin j 353 Deed Nm Burner law S.rTr /Arpa tpur -9am� au M— u- 9.1 -td, 1:300 r A LAW TO AMEND THE SAINT JOHN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS BY -LAW HC -01 Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: The Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law (HC -1) enacted on the 9th day of October, A.D. 2007, is amended by: Adding the following as a new Section 18 "A person who seeks a Heritage Permit [Certificate of Appropriateness) in accordance with this By -Law pursuant to the Municipal Heritage Conservation Act (M -21.1) shall (1) Submit to the Heritage Officer: a) A complete application signed by the owner; and b) At the time of the request, a fee of $100 payable to the City of Saint John; (2) Fees for Applications for Heritage Conservation shall be: a) $100 for an application for a Heritage Permit; b) $100 for providing a letter of confirmation that i. a property is / is not in a Heritage Conservation Area; or ii. there are / are not violation(s) of the Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law against the property." IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this By -Law the _ th day of March, A.D. 2012 and signed by: 110 PROPOSED HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS BY -LAW AMENDMENT Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -law HC -01 at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., by: Adding a new Section 18 to provide for charging of fees and defining a schedule of fees for various Heritage services provided by the City of Saint John. This amendment will affect all properties designated as being in a heritage conservation area as defined by Schedules A through K inclusive, of the Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law. These areas have been designated as a result of the architectural and historical values which they provide to Saint John. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit charging fees for Heritage services as enabled by the Province of New Brunswick's Heritage Conservation Act. The proposed amendment may be inspected by any interested person at the office of the Common Clerk, or in the office of Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall. PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETE RELATIF AUX AIRES DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE Par les pr6sentes, un avis public est donn6 par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier l'arretd (HC -1) relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John, lors de la rdunion ordinaire qui se tiendra dans la salle du conseil le lundi 12 mars 2012 A 19 h, par Pajout de Particle 18 portant sur 1'exigence de frais et 1'&tablissement dun bar6me des frais pour les diff6rents services aux organismes patrimoniaux offerts par The City of Saint John. Cette modification aura des r6percussions sur toutes les propri&t6s d6signdes comme une afire de conservation du patrimoine, comme le d6fmissent les annexes A a K inclusivement, de 1'Arret6 relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine. Ces aires ont 6t6 d6sign6es en raison de la valeur architecturale et historique qu'elles procurent a Saint John. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre d'exiger des frais pour la prestation de services aux organismes patrimoniaux, comme le pr6voit la Loi sur la conservation du patrimoine. Toute personne int6ress6e peut examiner la modification proposee au bureau du greffier communal ou au bureau de 1'urbanisme et du d6veloppement A 1'h6tel de ville situ6 au 15, Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feri6s. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par 6crit A 1'attention du soussign6 a 1'h6tel de ville. If you require French services for a Common Si vous exigez des services en frangais pour une Council meeting, please contact the office of the r6union du conseil communal, veuillez Common Clerk. communiquer avec le bureau de la greffiere communale. Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk Elizabeth Gormley, greffi&re communale 658 -2862 658 -2862 111 q *0 REPOR'" TO COMMON COUNCIL March 8", 2012 Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Amendments to Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law - Fees I City of saint John Members of the Heritage Development Board reviewed the proposed amendments to the Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law to add a new Section 18 to provide for charging of fees and to define a schedule of fees for various Heritage services provided by the City of Saint John. As requested by Common Council, the Board offers the following comments for consideration. During the recent Heritage Service Review completed internally, a number of communities across Canada were contacted regarding the operation of their heritage program. In particular, we were interested to determine how they dealt with similar challenges faced by Saint John. At that time, none of these communities levied a user (application) fee for heritage conservation projects. This was not considered best practice and, as such, cannot be recommended by the Board. Members are concerned that property owners will avoid the application process as a result of the proposed fee. This has the potential to undermine the ability of heritage staff and the Board to continue to build on the good will that currently exists with property owners in our heritage communities. Of particular concern, are the smaller maintenance projects which contribute to the life of the building and the visual appeal of our heritage neighborhoods. The Board noted that an across - the -board permit fee of $100 could exceed the cost of a small project and generally, could represent an inequitable percentage of the cost of any project under several thousand dollars. In these cases, the concern is that the application fee would be a deterrent to follow the legitimate approval process which would guarantee access to heritage staff expertise and ensure the best practice for the conservation of the building. However, the Board does recognize the City's need to identify sources of revenue generation. If Council feels it is prudent to collect a heritage permit fee, the Board offers the following alternative: Establish a sliding scale of fees such that the fee for smaller Preservation (maintenance) projects with an estimated construction value of less than $5, 000 is set at $25. As such property owners embarking on larger Conservation (rehabilitation) projects would be charged an additional $10 / $1, 000 of construction value above $5, 000. 112 -2- Based on the numbers of applications received and values of projects completed annually over each of the past five years the Board believes this would be a more efficacious way to generate the desired $10,000 in fees. Recognizing that the smaller projects consume a larger portion of staff resources than is desirable, the Board has been working towards streamlining the application process by transferring approval of routine applications to staff. It is anticipated that this amended process will reduce both approval and staff time. The goal is to introduce this new streamlined process prior to this construction season. As such, we hope a better balance between revenue and staff resources will be achieved, while continuing to offer an essential quality service. RECOMMENDATION: Members of the Board have also had an extensive discussion on how to maximize the impact of the budget approved by Council for the Grants for Heritage Conservation Program. In response to recommendations provided by staff the Board offers the following comments: 1. As indicated by staff the funds to prepare a Conservation Plan by a registered design professional are seen by Board members as the most valuable use of funds to ensure owner "buy -in" as a steward of their heritage asset. The Board is also in agreement with reducing the maximum amount available from $1,750 to $1,000 but would prefer that the current funding ratio of up to 50% remain in place, rather than reducing it to 35 %. 2. When considering the approach for small projects, members of the Board concluded that rather than completely eliminate the grant available for small Preservation (maintenance) projects, retention of even a small amount would offer a greater benefit and help ensure adherence to the heritage program. Therefore, the Board recommends retaining an amount of $500, which is a reduction from the current $1,000. 3. In order to retain funding for smaller Preservation (maintenance) projects, the Board proposes to reduce the maximum grant available for the larger Conservation (rehabilitation) projects which have a Conservation Plan in place. The current staff recommendation is $7,500. We propose this be reduced to $5,000. It is felt that, although smaller, this amount will still provide an incentive to owners and developers to undertake larger proj ects. e RaLaracey, y submitted, L Chair ritage Development Board 113 REPOR T TO COMMON COUNCIL M&C- 2012 --32 February 13, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court & Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT: Implementation of 2012 Operating Budget Heritage Reforms "7 chy of Saint 1a1n On February 1" 2012, Common Council adopted the City's 2012 operating budget which featured a variety of service reductions as well as measures to increase revenues through increased user and application fees. For the City's Heritage Service, the budget included fee increases for heritage applications and reductions in the grants for Heritage Conservation. Amendments to the Heritage Conservation Bylaw are required to fully implement the changes contained in the budget. This process requires Council to seek the advice of its Heritage Development Board and also hold a public hearing before the fee changes can take effect. The hearing date to consider the Bylaw changes is proposed for the March 12, 2012 Common Council meeting. The purpose of this report is to provide Common Council with the required amendments to the Heritage Bylaw. ANALYSIS: New heritage Fee Schedule Current State The administration of Saint John's Heritage Conservation Program requires significant resources with more than 770 registered heritage properties in 11 designated heritage conservations areas. The program involves a high level of technical review, involving staff and the Heritage Development Board. An ongoing Heritage Program Review has identified concerns with sustaining the current levels of service with the available resources. The introduction of heritage fees will help offset these administrative costs. 1 ?44 M & C - 2012 - 32 -2- February 13, 2012 The recently adopted N.B. Heritage Conservation Act, now require that fees be included in a Municipal Heritage By -law. Recommended Reforms Heritage staff are recommending that a $100 fee be established for heritage permits and a new fee of $100 be introduced for letters confirming properties are located in a designated heritage area.. Assuming the current level of applications continue the potential exists to generate at least $10,000 in new revenue per calendar year. Reforms in the Grants Program for Heritage Conservation The approved 2012 Operating Budget includes a reduction of $100,000 from the City's Heritage Grants Program, a 50% reduction from its 2011 level of $200,000. Current State The Grants Program for Heritage Conservation currently provides incentives to encourage development of heritage conservation areas through three types of grants: 1. Heritage Maintenance Grants: Small %We grants of up 20% to maximum of $1000 per year are provided for routine maintenance improvements such as painting, repairs, and storefront sigaage. In 2011, 44 % of the total applications processed under the program were maintenance grants accounting for about 11 % of the total grant program budget. 2. Heritage Conservation Grants: Heritage conservation grants target support for larger conservation projects which have a conservation plan m place. In 2011, these applications represent about 44% of the total applications and account for 83% of the total grants budget. For conservation grants, there am two levels of support provided depending on the nature of the project: a. 20% of up to a maximum of $5,000 for minor conservation work; b. 40% of up to a maximum of $10,000 for major projects incorporating structural openings or masonry work (major). 3. Heritage Conservation Plan Grants: Grants are provided to offset the costs of retaining a design professional to develop a Conservation Plan for designated heritage properties. Conservation Plans are undertaken by a design professional such as an architect or engineer and identify a phased plan to undertake required heritage conservation work. These costs are funded of up to a 50 % to an established maximum depending on the nature of the project (e.g. a greater maximum is set for commercial facades as compared to single unit dwellings). In 2011, these represented t ��5 M & C — 2012 — 32 - 3 - Febiu wy 13, 2012 about 12% of the total number of applications and 6% of the grant funding. For the past number of years the annual grant budget of $200,000 has not been sufficient to fund the number of requests for grant funding; the total grant envelope is allocated on a first come -first serve basis, with funding usually hilly committed by late summer 1 early fall. Recommended Reforms Although not mandated by the N.B. Heritage Conservation Act, the delivery of a heritage grants program helps sustain continued economic development and helps to make Saint John a more liveable community. The funds invested by the City in heritage conservation leverage significant private sector investment and generate economic development. Therefore, the ($100,000) reduction in this year's heritage grant budget will require a number program reforms to ensure that the heritage grants program is targeted towards the projects which mwdmize benefits for heritage conservation in Saint John, while continuing to stimulate economic development. The following changes are recommended by Heritage Staff: I. Target the Grants for H&I tage Conservation towards major conservation projects which provide the greatest public benefit to conserving the City's heritage assets. Major improvement projects Ieverage significant investment in heritage resources that wouldn't otherwise occur without municipal investment and provide the greatest opportunity to ensure ongoing stewardship of heritage assets. These applications will continue to require the preparation of a conservation plan. The amounts eligible for major conservation projects will be reduced to allow a greater number of projects to be funded with the reduced program envelope (proposed 20% funding to a maximum of $ 7500). Also changes are recommended to remove eligibility for certain improvements such as new infill construction, to target program efforts towards heritage conservation. 2. Maintain funding for Conservation Plans which are an important tool to ensure sound conservation practices over the longer term. In order to address the smaller program funding envelope, minor adjustments are recommended to the grant criteria to reduce eligible funding amounts from 50% to 35% fimding and lower the maximum grant to $1000. 3. Eliminate heritage maintenance grants of under $1000. These types of applications consume a disproportionate share of the administrative resources of the grants program for routine improvements which should occur as part of a regular maintenance program. These applications representing on average about 44% of applications but only account for l l % of the funding. Experience has shown that these projects are often deferred and many are not dependent on the grant. Given the level of T6 'f 6 M & C — 2012 ^ 32 - 4 - February 13, 2012 improvement (average payouts are just over $700), reduction of the funding for these types of projects can be rationalized on the basis of their limited degree of impact on the heritage conservation program. The proposed Policies, Objectives, and Eligibility Criteria of the Chants for Heritage Conservation Program are attached which detail the proposed changes. It is recommended that before Council adopts the ar acaded Grant Guidelines, it seek the input of the Heritage Development Board who are actively involved in the review and approval of heritage grants. The Heritage Development Board would be requested to provide its feedback on the changes prior to Council's approval. Beginning in January 2012, all grants applications received by the Heritage Development Board were approved conditional on the budget being approved by Council. Applications received to date represent a significant portion of the $100,000 budget established for the grants program (about 60 0/6), therefore, it is recommended that the new grant guidelines be made effective for the 2012 budget year and guide consideration of all applications for this year. Applications will continue to be evaluated on a first come -first serve basis until the budget is committed. Going forward, it is anticipated that it would be beneficial to implement a more competitive grant process which is evaluated on a semi - annual basis to ensure the most worthyprojects receive funding. This approach should be linked with further changes in the heritage program which will reduce administration for smaller more routine applications. Attachments A. Proposed Amendments to the Heritage Bylaw to Implement New Heritage Fee Schedule B. Proposed Changes to the Policies, Objectives, and Eligibility Criteria of the Grants for Heritage Conservation Program RECOAI11IENDAT ION: It is recommended that Common Council: A. Give notice of its intention to consider adoption of proposed amendments to the Heritage By -law as contained in Appendix A to incorporate a new fee structure for heritage applications at it public hearing to be held on March 12 2012 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber; 2. Refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Heritage Development Board for advice to Council prior to first and second reading; T7 M & C - 2012 - 32 -5- Febnmy 13, 2012 3. Refer recommended 2012 Grants for Heritage Conservation Program to the Heritage Development Board for review and input prior to Council approval of the proposed reforms. Respectfully submitted, IK'2�-t 'sP6 Ken Forrest, MCTP RPP Commissioner Planning and Development J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager JH March 8, 2012 Dear Mayor Ivan Court & Members of Common Council, We are writing to express our opinion on the new Proposed Amendment to the Conservation Areas By -Laws- Fee for Services and the Recommended Reforms to the Grants for Heritage Conservation Program. We will be in our home at 32 Queen Sq. S for 24 years this June. We have done major repairs and minor repairs over the years. We keep our home in very good condition and feel it very much enhances the Heritage area in which we live. We have mostly been satisfied with the process, services and grants procedures. In fact we have been staunch supporters and have defended the need for having Heritage Conservation Areas. Our Heritage Areas are one of the big draws for tourists particularly the cruise passengers. In cruise season busloads of tourists go by our home. We are extremely upset with the proposed new fees. Right now to maintain our home properly within Heritage standards it often costs more, takes more effort, requires more skilled workers and requires more preparation and planning time. Now you are asking us to pay a fee to continue to do what is already benefiting the city, keeping our home a show place for tourists. Why would we pay an extra $100 to paint? We own a building on St James St that we can paint without this extra cost. Why would we fix the base of our front wooden column and pay an extra $100 to do it? It appears you don't want regular upkeep done yearly by residents because each time you decide to do a minor repair you would need to pay an extra $100. Would you rather we wait years until all the minor repairs add up to a major job so we only have to pay the $100 once and probably get a Heritage grant as well? We're wondering how often you will also require the second $100 fee for a Heritage Conservation service with minor maintenance jobs? We know we live in a Heritage area so we don't need a letter done to tell the Heritage Officer, who I'm sure knows or should know, where the areas are. If we're given a list of Heritage paints we don't need services to pick out the ones we like. If we are told the proper mortar mixture when we need to fix the pointing on some minor areas we can be sure the mason uses that formula. If we are repairing or replacing some small rotten wooden areas the skilled craftsperson doesn't need Heritage services to tell them how to do their job. We disagree that minor work done regularly and properly "can be rationalized on the basis of their limited degree of impact on the heritage conservation program" as stated in the Report to Common Council. If the proposed fee structure goes through and property owners in Heritage areas decide not to do their "routine improvements which should occur as part of a regular maintenance program" we believe the impact would be significant. Tourists wouldn't be impressed with peeling or faded paint, rotting wooden structures, falling bricks, etc. We have enough of these properties already. Generally speaking people who purchase Heritage homes do so because they love them and want to maintain them especially if they live in the house themselves. We also feel that if you require these fees to be paid people will decide to do minor repairs without getting a permit. As example if one wants to paint their front door which they could do on 119 their own without labour costs, getting paint that cost around $50, why would they pay an additional $100? They will just paint it. If one needs to do minor work on the back of their home, why would you pay an extra $100? They would just do it unnoticed probably on a weekend. Don't force people to do the wrong thing. We can understand not getting a grant for minor work. We would do the work anyway as we do on our St James St property. However, having to pay for a permit adding to the cost of maintenance for work that people in other areas can do without a permit is discriminatory. Don't discourage residents who live in or who might want to move into Heritage areas of the city. We are asking you not to support this $100 fee for a Heritage Permit or the $100 fee for Heritage Conservation services. Sincerely, Dennis & Ann Barrett 32 Queen Sq. S Saint John, NB E21, 1R7 642 -7404 120 March 6, 2012 City of Saint John PO Box 1971 Saint John NB E2L 41_1 Attn.: Mayor and Members of Common Council RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SAINT JOHN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS BY -LAW We are writing today to express our views opposing changes to the City of Saint John Heritage Conservation Area By -Laws. In the fall of 2008, after much research, we purchased an income property in the uptown of Saint John. All forecasts were predicting much prosperity in this great city. We purchased a heritage property which required much work after being neglected for over 50 years. We were excited about the project of bringing this beautiful property back to great condition. We were hoping to do this over a period of about 10 years based on our projected budget. Unfortunately, for us, due to municipal bureaucracy of various departments our dreams were quickly dashed. Within six months of purchase a Municipal Building Inspector determined a list of repairs the cost of which was well over $100 000.00. The time frame allotted by the city was not more than a few years. This was our first indication that we had made a horrible decision to buy in this city. As our building was now worth virtually nothing, we had no option to sell and cut our loses. In spite of this bleak outlook, we had to forge ahead with the repairs. As we began to work we were pleased to learn about Heritage Grants available through the city. Sadly, to qualify for Heritage Grants we were required to have expensive plans drawn up by high priced firms. Yet another bureaucratic hoop, taking precious dollars away from needed renovations on the building. Begrudgingly, we completed all of the required steps to pre - qualify us for the grants. In spite of the huge financial struggle to meet the demands of the City of Saint John's Building Inspection, Heritage Departments and Parking By -Law departments we have met all of your requirements. This change will affect projects which we have already begun this year. Effective immediately, these changes will require our family to produce an additional $1000.00, as we are a married couple with two under age children this will be a huge hurdle. Having an average family income of $12.50 per hour we will work an extra 84 hours to cover this spread. If you require your citizens to live up to unbelievable amounts of fees, taxes and bureaucracy then the least the council can do is live up to the commitments 121 you have made to your citizens. At the very least you should be considering a grandfather clause for those of us who have been working hard and have projects in progress, to meet the Heritage requirements of this city. Thank you for taking the time to review and consider our concerns. Yours truly, Anthony Beckerleg and Mary MacKinnon Thank you for taking the time to review and consider our concerns. Yours truly, Anthony Beckerleg and Mary MacKinnon 122 Mar.7, 2012 To the Mayor and Members of Common Council, City of Saint John. I am writing to express my opposition to the Proposed Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law Amendment -Fees for Services as outlined in the notification I received by mail Mar.6, 2012. I am not sure if there is a minimum requirement for notification of a public meeting. Written notice 6 days before the meeting seems short ... especially when the written responses were required within two days of receipt of notification. In 1997 I was the recipient of a Heritage Preservation Citation for the work my wife and I have done on my property at 176 Sydney Street since I purchased it in 1986. I have received grants over the years for various projects I have done. While I am appreciative of the assistance we are all aware that what is offered, in most cases, comes no where close to the additional costs associated with complying to the Heritage Regulations. The city and province have benefited from my efforts. I began paying property taxes in 1986 on the basis of a $20,000 evaluation. The property is now evaluated at 185,000 and I am paying about $4,400 / year in taxes. The value of the Conservation Grants I have received has been repaid many times over by the increase in my property taxes because of the improvements I have made. I find the proposed fee increases both trivial and insulting. I already pay an inflated property tax rate. As a property owner with a rental apartment I am already being double taxed in the value of the rental apartment. I also pay an inflated water tax rate. Despite the fact that the 4 people who live in the 2 units combined in 176 Sydney St. use little water the city will not allow me to be charged on a usage basis. I am not allowed the option of using a meter. I am required to pay a flat rate for both apartments. These are issues that I do not expect will be addressed soon. I am annoyed that the city would be now considering ways to get more money from me. The city recognizes that those who do heritage restorations are actually contributing to the welfare of the city. The citation my wife and I received in 1997 described the work we did on our home as an "outstanding contribution to the City of Saint John ". This proposal to generate up to $10,000 in revenue from property owners who live in Heritage areas is an odd way to express your appreciation for the efforts we have made in beautifying our neighbourhood. I oppose the fee increases. I also find the reasoning behind the proposed elimination of Heritage Maintaince Grants curious. The change will not affect the total dollars being allocated. It means simply that the people who have more of their own money to invest will get all of it. Those spending smaller amounts will simply pay the $100 fee. 123 This proposed policy discriminates against those with modest incomes who could use the help. If I understand the report to common council correctly last year $200,000 in grants were distributed. 44% of the applicants received 11 % ($22,000) for maintaince grants. The same number of applicants received 83% ($166,000). It was 7 times more expensive to help the same number of people applying for Conservation Grants compared with those requesting Maintaince Grants. This is yet another example of trying to balance a budget by eliminating a service to those who can least afford it. If you want to increase overall investment in a community and increase broad participation in heritage pride offer smaller grants to more people. I oppose the elimination of Maintaince Grants Now, for my suggestion to encourage heritage preservation. If you want to encourage investment in heritage preservation stop punishing people who fix up their property. Offer a property tax credit equivalent to the increased value of the property spread out over 5 years. Example. If I invest $37,500 in my house in an appropriate heritage renovation, rather than offering a grant of $7,500 (the maximum available under the proposed model), find a way to defer the increase in property taxes until the equivalent of the $7,500 grant is used. There would be no up front cost to the city and after the deferral period the property would be taxed at assessed rate. Respectfully submitted Wayne Dryer 176 Sydney Street 124 FLEWWELLING PRESSSTAMPS - SIGNS - SEALS - ENGRAVING - PLAQUES -HOT STAMPING LIMITED 96 PRINCE WILLIAM STREET PO BOX 341 SAINT JOHN, N.B. E2L 3Z3 March 7, 2012 Established 1877 PHONE: (506) 634 -1654 FAX: (506) 634 -7349 EMAIL: infokflewwellingpress.com WEB SITE: www.flewwellingpress.com Re: Proposed Amendment to Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By- Law -Fees for Services. I would like to say that I am for the reductions in grants if that will help in the city's financial situation. I am totally against any new fees or increases in fees. Many people and business have been dealing with a lot less income and we have to make it work with what we have and I believe the city needs to learn this as well. The city cannot keep dipping into our pockets every time there is short falls. Ron Stewart 125 Common Clerk, City of Saint John I wish to express my displeasure and opposition with the proposed amendments to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law. Being an owner of a house which falls within the Trinity Royal South Conservation area is both a proud and frustrating experience. While I am in general agreement that intention of a heritage preservation area provides a net benefit to the city in the form of tourism, the additional costs associated with compliance, places an increased financial burden on the home owners as they must seek out specialized craftsmen who can work with the required historic materials using labor intensive manual methods. In my specific case, in the past 2 years, I have paid over $50,000 to restore 2 brick walls totaling 33 feet along the perimeter of our house. While the conservation rebate helped ease the financial strain, this represents less than % of the exterior building. The rest will have to wait for years to come as this level of investment is not sustainable for an individual. Given the increased financial costs to remain "Heritage appropriate ", I am most frustrated with the new fee to apply for a "Certificate of Appropriateness" permit when we have already invested $2,000 to have a certified Architect document a Conservation Plan for our building. It was my understanding at the time of this undertaking that any of the recommended work outlined in this plan would have been deemed appropriate. Why would this document be required otherwise? Under the current process, each activity requires a "Certificate of Appropriateness" which must be applied for and received prior to the work starting. When this service was free, it was merely more paperwork and delay. While Staff do their best to process these quickly, the application form and new $100 fee becomes an extra tax on the residents who live in the area we are trying to encourage growth. Additionally, I find that a $100 fee to provide a letter confirming that a property is within the Heritage Conservation Area is contrary to encouraging growth in an area where growth is needed. These fees will do nothing to encourage homeowners to maintain their buildings and only further tax those who are trying to do so. The reduction in the conservation grant amount is understandable, yet unfortunate for the individual home owners. I would like to propose an alternative to the proposed amendment. Keep the rebate in place as it exists with the level of funding the city can afford, but limit it to "resident" home owners and exclude businesses. Over the past 2 years that we have been working on our house, I have seen a number of applications from businesses seeking the grant money. While they are also maintaining their buildings, they receive added benefit of the corporate tax deduction for building maintenance. The resident home owner cannot deduct these maintenance expenses, and therefore they bear the full cost. If the Heritage policy favored "resident owners" of properties, there would be an incentive for more people to make their homes in the center of the city. It is well known that resident owners take better care of their property and participate in a community which is growth oriented. I completely understand that the city has had to face some very challenging financial decisions this year, and as a tax payer, I appreciate that municipal tax rate has been held to $1.785, but we have 126 seen increases in the Water and Sewer charges. Now with these proposed fee increases for Heritage services, which I am forced to use because I am within the conservation area, I will be paying more for questionable value. Sincerely, Eric Falkjar 160 Sydney St. Saint John, NB 127 r avy C6 fed's 010000, 4 h 0 r 0 S 128 March 8, 2012 Dear Mayor and Common Council Re: Proposed Amendments to Heritage Conservation By -Law A. Proposed fee for Service ( "assumed revenue $10,000 ") In Saint John's designated heritage neighbourhoods every job on a buildings exterior requires a heritage application to ensure that conservation materials and methods are applied. Typical applications are for painting, repairs to doors, windows, trim, front steps and handrails. The heritage board encourages building owners to do maintenance annually.This is key to long term success and affordability. The new proposed $100 fee may discourage timely maintenance and full participation. There is little or no enforcement other than the fact that all owners participate equally. If in addition to this new fee, the small grant category (20% up to $1000 /yr) was eliminated as recommended by Commissioner Planning, it would have a negative impact on conservation. Administration costs associated with the heritage program could be better addressed internally with dedicated admin support and modern tools such as online applications and heritage website. B.Proposed reforms in Grant Programs for Heritage Conservation Common Council has found it necessary to reduce the 2012 budget in most areas including heritage conservation. It does not follow that the reduced budget leads to the major grant policy changes as recommended Feb 13/12 M &C- 2012 -32. During a recent city wide policy and program review by Hemson Consultants the consultant was asked "Which Canadian city would be used for comparison of heritage programs and policies ?" His reply was "none, Saint John is recognized as the leader." With confidence he said " no one would question Saint John's Heritage Developments Boards policies or success." Why are successful policies being replaced? Based on what expertise? Timely routine maintenance has been fundamental to successful heritage conservation in Saint John. Much of this work is under $5000 /yr but this grant category is recommended to be eliminated in Feb 13 staff report. There is no analysis by staff of the combined effect of this elimination plus the $100 service fee. There is no comparison to another city where this change in policy may be successful. Hemson said there was no good comparison. A second staff recommendation is to target grants to major projects . Major projects do not provide the greatest benefit. Many cities have one stunning heritage building. Few cities have entire blocks and neighbourhoods with residential, retail and commercial heritage buildings. Saint John has those full neighbourhoods and our success will be in keeping it all healthy. Experience has proven that major projects can not trump routine maintenance and participation by all building owners. The reduced grant $ should continue to be allocated among both large and small projects. In summary, I am concerned about the application fee. I am opposed to the recommended policy changes. Sincerely, Hazel Braithwaite 251 King St East, Saint John, NB 129 BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 101 -2 A BY -LAW TO AMEND A BY -LAW RESPECTING THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Council of The City of Saint John as follows: A By -Law of The City of Saint John entitled "A By -Law Respecting the construction, repair and demolition of buildings and structures in the City of Saint John ", enacted on the 50' day of August, 2003 is hereby amended as follows: 1 Schedule 9.3 is repealed and replaced by the Schedule attached to this amendment as Appendix "A ". 2 Schedule 9.5 is repealed and replaced by the Schedule attached to this amendment as Appendix `B" IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this By -law the day of , A.D. 2012 and signed by: Mayor /Maine ARRETE N° C.P. 101 -2 ARRETE MODIFIANT VAR dTE RELATIF A LA CONSTRUCTION, A LA REPARATION ET A LA DEMOLITION DE BATIMENTS ET DE STRUCTURES DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a decrete ce qui suit: Pars les presentes, Farretd de The City of Saint John intituld « Arrete relatif A la construction, A la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John» ddcretd le 5 aout, 2003, est modifie comme suit: 1 L'Annexe 9.3 est abrogde et remplacde par 1'annexe «A>> ci jointe. 2 L'Annexe 9.5 est abrogde et remplacde par Fannexe «B» ci jointe. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le prdsent arrete le 2012, avec les signatures suivantes Common Clerk/Greffiere communale First Reading - February 27, 2012 Premidre lecture - le 27 fevrier 2012 Second Reading - February 27, 2012 Deuxieme lecture - le 27 fdvrier 2012 Third Reading - Troisieme lecture - 130 Appendix "A" 1 Annexe "A" New home construction Finished basements & additional floors Additions Renovations Decks Garage (attached or detached) Siding Construction d'une maison neuve Amdnagement du sous -sol et etages additionnels Ajouts Renovations Terrasses Garage (attenant ou isol6) Parement SCHEDULE 9.3 With foundation Crawlspace Post and Beam Vinyl Aluminum/Steel Shingles/Clapboards ANNEXE 9.3 Avec fondation Vide sanitaire Poteau et poutre Vinyle Aluminium ou acier Bardeaux et planches a clin 131 $110 per square foot $55 per square foot $110 per square foot Less 20% Less 30% $22 per square foot $15 per square foot $40 per square foot $6.50 per square foot $7.00 per square foot $5.00 per square foot 110 $ le pied carre 55 $ le pied carrel 110 $ le pied carrel Moins 20 % Moins 30 % 22 $ le pied carrd 15 $ le pied carrel 40 $ le pied carre 6,50 $ le pied carre 7,00 $ le pied carrel 5,00 $ le pied carrd Appendix "B" SCHEDULE 9.5 Estimate of work includes cost of labour and materials. Accessory Buildings Greater than 10 mZ (108 sq.ft.) Additions Change of Use Demolition Garage or accessory building All other Fence Greater than 2.4 m (8 ft.) in height Mobile Homes Permanent placement in a mobile home park Permanent placement on lot Temporary placement on lot New Construction Pools Renovations Retaining Walls All new construction 1 & 2 family residential All other Signs All except mobile signs Mobile signs Temporary Buildings 132 $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate $210 flat fee $210 + deposit $310 + deposit $210 flat fee $210 flat fee $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate $310 flat fee $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate $210 flat fee $110 base fee + $8.50/ $1,000 of the estimate $210 flat fee $110 base fee + $8.50/ $1,000 of the estimate $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate $210 flat fee $110 base fee + $8.501$1,000 of the estimate Annexe "B" ANNEXE 9.5 Vestimation des travaux comprend le cout de la main d'oeuvre et des materiaux. Bitiments annexes Superficie superieure a 10 mZ (108 p) Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de (residentiels) 1 000 $ d'estimation Ajouts Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ d'estimation Changement Frais fixes de 210 $ d' utilisation D6molition Garage ou batiment annexe Frais fixes de 210 $ + depot Tous les autres batiments Frais fixes de 310 $ + depot Cloture Dont la hauteur depasse 2,4 metres (8 pieds) Frais fixes de 210 $ Maisons mobiles Etablie en permanence dans un parc pour 210$ maisons mobiles Etablie en permanence sur un terrain Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ d'estimation Etablie temporairement sur un terrain Frais fixes de 310 $ Nouvelle construction Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ d'estimation Piscines Frais fixes de 210 $ Renovations Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ d'estimation Murs de soutenement Habitations unifamiliales et Frais fixes de 210 $ bifamiliales Tous les autres Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ d'estimation Panneaux Tous les panneaux a Pexception de ceux qui Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche sont mobiles d'estimation de 1 000 $ Panneaux mobiles Frais fixes de 210 $ Bitiments temporaires Frais de base de 110 $ + 8,50 $ par tranche &estimation de 1 000 $ 133 lo. 2 THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK A By -law respecting Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures within The City of Saint John By -law Number M -30 An uncertified copy of this by -law is available online 134 Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux batiments et constructions dangereux daps The City of Saint John Arrete numero M -30 Une copie non certifiee de Pazrete est disponibile en ligne -2• TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIERES Section Description Page Article Designation Page Recitals 2 Preambule 2 1 Title 3 c Titre 3 2 Definitions 3 Interpretation 4 Declaration of Sections 5 Repeal RECITALS WHEREAS Common Council considers that unsightly premises, dangerous, vacant and unoccupied buildings or structures are a major blight affecting the quality of life in residential and non - residential neighbourhoods, and that these conditions can negatively impact the property value of real estate due to negative perceptions of unsafe and deteriorating residential and non - residential neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS buildings or structures that become vacant or unoccupied, dilapidated or unsound due to their structural strength, can become a hazard to the safety of the public; 3 2 Definitions 3 4 3 Interpretation 4 5 4 Declaration des articles 5 5 5 Abrogation 5 PREAMBULE Attendu que : le CONSEIL COMMUNAL. considere que des lieux inesthetiques, des batiments ou constructions dangereux, inhabites et inoccupes reprdsentent un reel delabrement urbain qui affecte la quality de vie dans les quartiers residentiels et non - residentiels, et que ces conditions peuvent avoir un effet nefaste sur la valeur des proprietys en raison de perceptions negatives reliees aux quartiers residentiels et non- residentiels dangereux et degrades ; des batiments ou des constructions qui deviennent inhabites ou inoccupds, delabres ou dont la structure est mal fondee en raison de la resistance structurelle, peuvent devenir dangereux pour la securite du public ; 135 AND WHEREAS section 190 of the Municipalities Act, states that a municipality may by by -law provide that sections 190.001 to 190.07 apply to such areas of the municipality as the by -law prescribes; AND WHEREAS notice of this by -law was provided in accordance with paragraph 12(1)(h) of the Municipalities Act. 3- Particle 190 de la Loi sur les municipalites, prdvoit qu'une municipality peut, par arrete, disposer que les articles 190.001 a 190.07 s'appliquent aux secteurs de la municipality que determine 1' arrdtd ; et un avis du present arret6 a et6 donna conformyment a Palin6a 12(1)b) de la Lai sur les municipalites. NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of A CES CAUSES, le CONSEIL COMMUNAL de The The City of Saint John, enacts as follows: City of Saint John edicte : Title Titre 1. This by -law may be cited as the Saint John 1. Le present arrete peut titre cit6 sous le titre Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux Buildings and Structures By Law bdtiments et constructions dangereux de (hereinafter the "By- law "). Saint John (ci -apres « PARR -A »). Definitions 2. Whenever a word is used in this By -law with its first letter capitalized, the term is being used as it is defined in this Section 2. Where any word appears in ordinary case, its regularly applied meaning in the English language is intended. "Area" has the meaning ascribed thereto under New Brunswick Regulation 66 — 52 under the Municipalities Act (O. C. 66 1053) (Region); "City" means The City of Saint John (Municipalite); Definitions 2. Dans le present ARRETE, les termes en petites majuscules sont employes au sens defini au present article, les autres mots ayant leur sens ordinaire en frangais. 136 CONSEIL COMMUNAL >> designe les membres elus du conseil municipal de la MUNICIPALITE (Common Council) ; MUNICIPALITIE » designe The City of Saint John (City) ; "Common Council" means the elected municipal council of the City (Conseil communal). Interpretation -4- o [LEGION » designe le sens impute au Reglement du Nouveau - Brunswick 66 — 52 pris en vertu de la Loi sur les municipalites (D. C. 66 —1053) (Area). Interpretation 3. Rules for interpretation of the language 3. Les regles d'interpretation suivantes used in this By -law are contained in the s'appliquent au present Arrete comme lettered paragraphs as follows: suivent : (a) The captions, article and section names and numbers appearing in this By -law are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its interpretation. (b) This By -law is to be read with all changes of gender or number required by the context. (c) Each reference to legislation in this By -law is printed in Italic font. Where the name of the statute does not include a year, the reference is to the Revised Statutes of New Brunswick, 1973 edition. Where the name of the statute does include a year, the reference is to the Statute of New Brunswick for that year. In every case, the reference is intended to include all applicable amendments to the legislation, including successor legislation. Where this By -law references other by- laws of the City, the term is intended to include all applicable amendments to those by -laws, including 137 a) Les titres, intertitres et num6ros des dispositions ne servent qu'a faciliter la consultation de PARRETE et ne doivent pas servir a son interpretation. b) Le genre ou le nombre grammaticaux doivent titre adaptes au contexte. c) Les renvois legislatifs paraissent en italique. Its visent les Lois revisees du Nouveau - Brunswick de 1973 sauf mention d'une annee particuliere, auquel cas ils visent les Lois du Nouveau - Brunswick de cette annee -1a. Dans taus les cas, le renvoi a une 10i vise egalement les modifications qui s'y appliquent, y compris toute legislation de remplacement. Les renvois a d'autres arret6s de la MUIVICIPALITE visent egalement les modifications qui s'y appliquent, y compris tout arrete de remplacement. successor by -laws. (d) The requirements of this By- law are in addition to any requirements contained in any other applicable by -laws of the City or applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations. (e) If any section, subsection, part or parts or provision of this By- law, is for any reason declared by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the ruling shall not affect the validity of the By -law as a whole, nor any other part of it. Declaration of Sections -5- d) Les obligations qu'il cree s'ajoutent a celles decoulant d'autres arretes applicables de la MUNICIPALITE ou des lois ou reglements federaux ou provinciaux applicables. e) Si une disposition quelconque est declaree invalide par un tribunal competent pour quelque motif que ce soit, la decision n'entache en rien la validite de 1'ARRETE dans son ensemble ni de toute autre disposition. Declaration des articles 4. Common Council hereby declares that 4. Le CONSEIL COMMUNAL declare par le sections 190.001 to 190.07 of the present ARRETE que les articles 190.001 a Municipalities Act shall apply to the Area 190.07 de la Loi sur les municipalites comprising the City. s'appliquent a toute la REGION constituant la MUNICIPALITE. Repeal 5. A By -law of The City of Saint John enacted on the 30th day of July, 2007 entitled "By -law Number M -30, A By -law respecting Unsightly Premises and Hazardous Buildings and Structures withing the City of Saint John" and all amendments thereto are repealed. Abrogation 5. L'arrete de The City of Saint John edicte le 30' jour de juillet 2007 intitule « Arrete N° M -30, Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou dangereux dans the City of Saint John >>, ensemble ses modifications sont abroges. 138 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this By -law the day of March, A.D. 2012 and signed by: First Reading Second Reading Third Reading Mayor/Maire EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau municipal sur le present ARRETE le mars 2012, avec les signatures suivantes Common Clerk/Greffiere communale - February 27, 2012 - February 27, 2012 Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture 139 - le 27 fevrier 2012 - le 27 fevrier 2012 THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK A By -law respecting the Closing of Retail Businesses in The City of Saint John By -law Number M -32 An uncertified copy of this by -law is available online 140 Arrete relatif a la fermeture des commerces au detail daps The City of Saint John Arrete numero M -32 Une copie non certifiee de Parr&e' est disponibile en ligne TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description RECITALS WHEREAS Common Council considers that it is accepted in society that people have a right to a moment to be together away from work; AND WHEREAS paragraph 11(1)(e.1) of the Municipalites Act states a municipality may make by -laws permitting or prohiting the operation of Retail Businesses on the Weekly Day of Rest, provided that the Weekly Day of Rest is not also a Prescribed Day of Rest under the Days of .,2- TABLE DES MATIERES Page Recitals I Title 2 Definitions 3 Interpretation 4 Permitting/Prohibting the Titre Operation of Retail 4 Businesses 5 Offences 6 Repeal Interpretation Schedule A RECITALS WHEREAS Common Council considers that it is accepted in society that people have a right to a moment to be together away from work; AND WHEREAS paragraph 11(1)(e.1) of the Municipalites Act states a municipality may make by -laws permitting or prohiting the operation of Retail Businesses on the Weekly Day of Rest, provided that the Weekly Day of Rest is not also a Prescribed Day of Rest under the Days of .,2- TABLE DES MATIERES Page Article Designation Page 2 Preambule 2 3 1 Titre 3 4 2 Definitions 4 5 3 Interpretation 5 6 4 Permettre /Interdire 6 1'exploitation de commerces au detail 6 5 Infractions 6 7 6 Abrogation 7 8 Annexe A 8 PREAMBULE Attendu que : le CONSEIL COMMUNAL considere qu'il est accepte dans la societe que les gens ont droit a un moment d'etre ensemble en dehors du travail ; l'alinea I(1)e.1) de la Loi sur les municipalites prevoit qu'une municipality peut prendre des arretes municipaux afin de permettre ou interdire 1'exploitation de COMIvIERCES AU DETAIL le JOUR DE REPOS HEBDOMADAIRE, en autant que ce JOUR DE REPOS HEBDOMADAIRE n'est pas aussi un 141 Rest Act (1985), and establishing hours during which Retail Businesses may operate on the Weekly Day of Rest; AND WHEREAS subsection 97(2) of the Municipalities Act states a council may, subject to the exemptions found in subsection 97(7) of the said Act, make by- laws requiring Retail Businesses to be closed and remain closed during the whole or any part of any day as the by -law specifies; AND WHEREAS paragraph 100(l)(a) of the Municipalities Act states that a person who violates any provision of a by -lave commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine; AND WHEREAS notice of this by -law was provided in accordance with paragraph 12(1)(h) of the Municipalities Act. -3- JOUR DE REPOS PRESCRIT en vertu de la Loi sur les jours de repos (1985), et dtablir les heures pendant lesquelles les COMMERCES AU DETAIL peuvent etre exploitds le JOUR DE REPOS IIEBDOMADAIRE ; Ie paragraphe 97(2) de la Loi .sur les municipalites prdvoit, sous reserve des exemptions au paragraphe 97(7) de ladite Loi, qu'un conseil pout prendre des arrdtes obligeant les COMMERCES AU DETAIL a fermer ou a rester fermds durant tout ou partie d'une journde que 1'arret6 prescrit ; Palinda 100(1)a) de la Loi sur les municipalites prdvoit qu'une personae qui contrevient a une disposition quelconque d'un arretd commet une infraction et est passible d'une amende sur declaration de culpabilitd; et un avis du present arretd a dtd donne conformdment a Palinda 12(1)h) de la Loi sur les municipalites. NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of A CES CAUSES, le CONSEIL COMMUNAL de The The City of Saint John, enacts as follows: City of Saint John ddicte : Title Titre 1. This by -law may be cited as the Saint John 1. Le present arretd peut etre cite sous le titre Closing of Retail Businesses By -Law Arrete relatif a la fermeture de commerces (hereinafter the `By- law "). au detail de Saint John (ci -apres P ARRETE»), 142 Definitions 2. Whenever a word is used in this By -law with its first letter capitalized, the term is being used as it is defined in this Section 2. Where any word appears in ordinary case, its regularly applied meaning in the English language is intended. -4- Definitions 2. Dans le present ARRETE, les termer en petites majuscules sont employes au sens defini au present article, les autres mots ayant leur sens ordinaire en frangais. "City" means The City of Saint John o COMMERCE AU DETAIL >> design un (Municipalite); commerce au detail tel qu'il est defini dans la Loi sur les jours de repos (1985); et, COMMERCES AU DETAIL » A un sens equivalent (Retail Business) ; "Common Council" means the elected municipal council of the City (Conseil communal); "Day of Rest" means a day of rest listed in Schedule A (Jour de repos); "Prescribed Day of Rest" means a prescribed day of rest as defined in the Days of Rest Act (1985) (Jour de repos prescrit); "Retail Business" means a retail business as defined in the Days of Rest Act (1985); and "Retail Businesses" has a corresponding meaning (Commerce au detail); "Weekly Day of Rest" means a weekly day of rest as defined in the Days of Rest Act (1985) (Jour de repos hebdomadaire). 143 K CONSEIL COMMUNAL » designe les membres elus du Conseil municipal de la MUNICIPALITE (Common Council) ; «JOUR DE REPOS HEBDOMADAIRE » design un jour de repos hebdomadaire tel qu'il est defini dans la Loi sur les jours de repos (1985) (Weekly Day of Rest) ; «JOUR DE REPOS » designe un jour de repos enumere a 1'annexe A (Day of Rest) ; JOUR DE REPOS PRESCRIT >> designe un jour de repos prescrit teI qu'il est defini dans la Loi sur les jours de repos (1985) (Prescribed Day of Rest) ; MUNICIPALITE >> designe The City of Saint John (City). -5- Interpretation Interpretation 3. Rules for interpretation of the language 3. Les *les d'interpretation suivantes used in this By -law are contained in the s'appliquent au present ARRETE lettered paragraphs as follows: (a) The captions, article and section names and numbers appearing in this By -law are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its interpretation. (b) This By -law is to be read with all changes of gender or number required by the context. (c) Each reference to legislation in this By -law is printed in Italic font. Where the name of the statute does not include a year, the reference is to the Revised Statutes of New Brunswick, 1973 edition. Where the name of the statute does include a year, the reference is to the Statute of New Brunswick for that year. In every case, the reference is intended to include all applicable amendments to the legislation, including successor legislation. Where this By -law references other by- laws of the City, the term is intended to include all applicable amendments to those by -laws, including successor by -laws. (d) The requirements of this By- law are in addition to any requirements contained in any other applicable by -laws 144 a) Les titres, intertitres et numeros des dispositions ne serpent qu'a faciliter la consultation de 1'ARRETE et ne doivent pas servir a son interpretation. b) Le genre ou le nombre grammaticaux doivent etre adaptes au contexte. c) Les renvois legislatifs paraissent en italique. Ils visent Ies Lois r6visees du Nouveau - Brunswick de 1973 sauf mention d'une annee particuliere, auquel cas ils visent les Lois du Nouveau - Brunswick de cette annee-1a. Dans tous les cas, le renvoi a une loi vise egalement les modifications qui s'y appliquent, y compris toute legislation de remplacement. Les renvois a d'autres arretes de la MUNICIPALITE visent e'galement les modifications qui s'y appliquent, y compris tout arrete de remplacement. d) Les obligations qu'il tree s'ajoutent a celles decoulant d'autres arretes applicables de la MUNICIPALITE ou des lois ou 1011 of the City or applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations. (e) If any section, subsection, part or parts or provision of this By- law, is for any reason declared by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the ruling shall not affect the validity of the By -law as a whole, nor any other part of it. (f) The schedule attached to this By -law is included in and shall be considered part of this By- law. reglements federaux ou provinciaux applicables. e) Si une disposition quelconque est declaree invalide par un tribunal competent pour quelque motif que cc soit, la decision n'entache en rien Ia validity de 1'ARRETE Bans son ensemble ni de toute autre disposition. f) L'annexe jointe au present ARRETE est inclue et doit etre consideree comme faisant partie du present ARRP -A. Permitting/Prohibting the Operation of Retail Permettre /interdire ]'exploitation de commerces Businesses au detail 4(1). No person shall operate a Retail Business 4(1). on the Weekly Day of Rest, provided that the Weekly Day of Rest is not also a Prescribed Day of Rest, except between the hours of 12 :00 to 17:00. Il est interdit a quiconque d'exploiter un COMMERCE AU DETAIL le JOUR DE REPOS HEBDOMADAIRE, en autant que cc JOUR DE REPOS HEBDOMADAIRE n'est pas aussi un JOUR DE REPOS PRESCRIT, sauf entre 12 h et 17 h. 4(2). No person shall operate a Retail Business 4(2). Il est interdit a quiconque d'exploiter un on a Day of Rest. COMMERCE AU DETAIL durant un JOUR DE REPOS. Offences 5. Any persons who violates any of the provisions of this By -law is guilty of an offence and liable upon summary conviction to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Infractions 5. Toute personne qui contrevient a une disposition du present ARRETE est coupable d'une infraction et passible sur condamnation sommaire d'une amende d'au moins cinq cents dollars (500 $) et d'au plus mille dollars (1 000 $). 145 Repeal 6. A By -law of The City of Saint John enacted on the 9b day of February, 2004 entitled "A By -law related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in the City of Saint John" and all amendments thereto are repealed. 7= Abrogation 6. L'arretd de The City of Saint John edicte le 9e jour de fevrier 2004 intitule « Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail Bans la ville de Saint John », ensemble ses modifications, sont abroges. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint John EN FOB DE QUOI, The City of Saint John fait has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the apposer son sceau municipal sur le present ARRETE said City to be affixed to this By -law the le mars 2012, avec les signatures suivantes day of March, A.D. 2012 and signed by: Mayor/Maire Common Clerk/Greffiere communale First Reading - February 27, 2012 Premiere lecture Second Reading - February 27, 2012 Deuxieme lecture Third Reading - Troisieme lecture 146 - le 27 fevrier 2012 - le 27 fevrier 2012 Schedule A 1. New Year's Day 2. Good Friday 3. Easter Sunday 4. Victoria Day 5. Canada Day 6. New Brunswick Day 7. Labour Day 8. Thanksgiving Day 9. Remembrance Day 10. Christmas Day 11. Boxing Day 147 Annexe A 1. Le jour de Pan 2. Le vendredi saint 3. Le dimanche de Paques 4. Le jour de Victoria 5. La fete du Canada 6. La fete du Nouveau - Brunswick 7. La fete du Travail 8. Le jour de faction de graces 9. Le jour du Souvenir 10. Le jour de Noel 11. Le lendmain de Noel March 7, 2012 To: Deputy Mayor Chase and members of Common Council From: Mayor Court I am seeking the approval of Common Council to write a letterto Premier Alward and the Regional Caucus asking the government to reconsider accepting the offer of $1 million from the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation to upgrade the 1.5 T MRI for the Saint John hospital to a 3T unit. Ivan Court .• City Hall P.fl, Box 1971 15 Market Square Saint John New Brunswick Canada F2L 4L1 March 8, 2012 Your Worship Mayor Ivan Court & Members of Common Council: Issue: 3T MRI at the Saint John Regional Hospital Context: City of Saint John • Dr. Jim Parrott, the Fundy - River Valley MLA and former Heart Surgeon said he is disappointed by the Alward governments decision not allowing the purchase of a 3T MRI at the Saint John Regional Hospital • Dr. John Whalen the Clinical Department Head of Diagnostic Imagery at the SJRH has long argued the 3T is ideal for the Province's only accredited Tertiary Trauma Center. • Tim Cameron of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation has offered to invest the extra $1 Million for the more advanced 3T Unit for the city. • Dr. Parrot, Dr. Whalen and Tim Cameron should be praised for their advocacy on this critical matter Motion: That the Common Clerk's Office prepare a letter from Mayor and Council to the Premier and Minister of Health, strongly supporting the 3T Unit coming to the Saint John Regional Hospital Re tfully submitted, r Peter c uire Councillor — City of Saint John 149 City Hall P.O. Box 1971 15 Market Square Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 41,1 March 5, 2012 Your Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Re: Pension Board's travel City of Saint John Motion: That the Pension Board be asked to keep any education travel within the Canadian border and that the policy of attending such education conferences be re- examined. Furthermore that Council be provided at tonight's Council meeting any written documentation either from legislation, or otherwise, stating that pension board members have to attend so many out of the country meetings. As the plan's sponsor this request needs to be sent to the Pension Board as soon as possible. I am sure Council is aware that it has come to light that the Pension Board has been travelling to some rather far off places to attend some educational meetings, in such places as Florida, Las Vegas and Hawaii, to name a few. Council may not be aware that these same educational courses are offered in Canadian cities as well. For Council's information, every 3 years in Canada a very large conference is held that covers all topics of pension reform, investment, etc, and every 2 years a conference is held that covers mainly pension investment and every year a public conference is held for pension board members that covers basically everything. With the financial problems of the City of Saint John pension plan is in, I would think and hope that every measure is taken by the Pension Board to cut any and all costs until this pension problem is solved. Respectfully, (Submitted via email) Bill Farren, Councillor The City of Saint John 150 City Hall 15 Market Square March 8, 2012 Your Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Re. Pension Board Governance P.O. Box 1971 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 "-C , City of Saint john Motion, to ask the Superintendent of Pensions for the Province of New Brunswick to suggest to this Council and the Provincial Government a proper mix of Worker representatives and Professionals from our community to carry out the mandate of the Pension Board on a go forward basis. It has become a little clearer in recent weeks that the current governance of the City of Saint John's Pension Board may not be the right mix of people making decisions. I agree and will support to my last breath that workers and Common Council be on any such Board of the future. I say this because the workers need a voice on any board that controls their investment and the public, who is the plan sponsor, needs to have a voice as well and that is through their elected representative. But I believe, as does most of the public, that there is a very important piece missing on this board and that is a representative from our community with a professional background on pension issues. As I have said, this missing piece of the Pension Board governance has become a little clearer to myself and the public in the last couple of weeks and it needs to be corrected. I ask my fellow Council Members to support this motion in order to help bring clarity to a very important public issue on a go forward basis Respectfully, (Received via email) Bill Farren Councillor The City of Saint John 151 yf� �-. � � �j, � I�.T J T 7,. rte, _� 'ti a s �,�,��r lv''✓ ail✓ �� _�r' M &C- 2012 -50 March 8, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Zoning By -law Review: Public Launch BACKGROUND: City of Saint John On November 14, 2011 Council approved the work plan to advance the Zoning By -law Review. Since that time the groundwork has been laid for a Public Launch of the project on March 29, 2012. The launch will educate and build awareness in the community regarding the scope of the project and the process to be followed for the by -law review. It will also provide an opportunity to begin to solicit input from the Community regarding changes to the Zoning By -law. The attached presentation provides an overview of the information to be presented at the event. The Public Launch will take place on Thursday March 29"' from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. at the New Brunswick Museum at Market Square. Presentations will be provided at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. The format of the event will be a "meet and greet" open house to enable participants to talk with Planning Staff and review project panels. These panels, presented in both official languages, will describe the content of the Zoning By -law, provide timelines as to how the process will unfold, explain how this project builds on Plan S7 and how the public can get involved. A feedback form will allow people to reflect and provide written comments on the information presented and sign up for regular updates on the project by email. The event is being widely promoted through a number of ways: • Every resident and business in the City will receive a postcard invitation to the event by mail; 152 - M&C- 2012 -50 -2- March 8, 2012 + Media advertising; Programming on the City's website and social media; An email notice will be sent to the contact list established for Plan SJ; and • A letter will be sent to major landowners and members of the development community. Following the event, the information presented at the launch will be posted on the City's website. Input received from the Community will provide direction related to subsequent tasks focused on the revision and creation of standards in the by- law. Common Council is encouraged to take part in the Project Launch and other Public Engagement events over the course of the project. RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council receive and file this report. Respectfully submitted, K Vingamd t, CIP, RPP C ner P Development J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager NIR 153 f pip r � f � � MOVING FORWAR D I ALLER DE L'AVANT PLANSJ, OUR NEW MUNICIPAL PLAN IS MOVING FORWARD. NOUS ALL ©NS DE UAVANT AVEC PLANS], NOTRE NOUVEAU PLAN MUNICIPAL. 1. Planning Framework / What is a Zoning By -Law? 2. Directions from Plan SJ & Best Practices 3. Project Schedule & Public Engagement 4. Public Launch Format • Primary tool to implement Municipal Plan • Key document to regulate development • What to build and How to build • Permitted Land Uses - What activities can occur on a property? • Dimensional Standards — building locations, heights and floor area. • Design Standards — Site Design criteria such as landscaping and parking requirements. WRe • Review Zoning By -law to ensure it conforms to Land Use Vision established in Plan SJ • Community Planning Act requirement • Last comprehensive review in 1983 - It's time to modernize the by -law 157 New Brunswick Community Planning Act Municipal Plan / Neighbourhood Plans Zoning By-Law WITQ Subdivision By -Law • Scope established in Section 34(3) of Community Planning Act • City may make rules regarding • Building setbacks and height • Parking and Driveways • Landscaping • Change in land levels that would impact drainage • Signage — location, dimensions, construction standards • Building design and appearance MISS] • Provide an adequate supply of land for housing • Provide a range of housing types • Permit compatible uses in residential neighbourhoods • Promote economic development in appropriately designated commercial and industrial areas 160 r 1 h � • 57� � j A k �d • Enable mixed use zoning — develop more complete communities • Manage growth and rural resources in rural areas • Minimize future land use conflicts • Improve environmental protection for floodplains and natural areas • Support local food production • Manage parking to promote transit and urban development • Implement Growth Management through zoning outside the Primary Development Boundary • Mitigate /Adapt to Climate Change `�� ij rM1'' * 4, i { Boundary ..... ... - PDA Intensification Areas Low Density Residential _ Low to Medium Density Residential _ Medium to High Density Residential - Primary Centre - Local Centre _ Mixed Use Centre Employment Areas - Regional Retail Centre - Business Centre Stable Commercial Heavy Industrial Light Industrial Corridors = Commercial i"M Rural Areas Other Areas Rural Settlement Federal Transportation Rural Resource = Major Community Facility Rural Industrial Park and Natural Areas Rural Residential Stable Residential Urban Reserve e Conine — K • Policy Direction from PlanSJ • Simplify and Modernize Zones • Uptown • Mixed -use • Pedestrian Scale — Ground Level Active Uses • Urban Design Considerations / Form -Based • Establish Waterfront Zone • Parking • Reduced Parking • Shared Parking • Cash -in -lieu ff *3 e Conine— K • Commercial Areas • Zones for appropriate scale of use • Redevelopment of Business Centre Areas • Zoning for Commercial Corridors • Signage • Landscaping • Parking and Access • Active Transportation, Bicycle Parking • Loading Areas • Driveway Widths / Design ME • Industrial Areas • Limit commercial and retail activity • Heavy Industrial • Impact based provisions • Risk Assessment • Light Industrial — outdoor storage • Residential Areas • Reduced lot areas and frontages • Range and mix of housing types • Medium to High Density — Mixed Use • Secondary Dwelling Units • Home Occupations 111 • Rural Areas • Rural Settlement • Residential compatible with existing form • Fishery in Lorneville Area • Rural Resource • Limited Residential Development • New aggregate extraction through rezoning • Previously approved Rural Residential development • Other Areas • Park and Natural Areas • Community Facilities • Urban Reserve 166 R1 residential Zones 5.2 Single Unit Residential (R1) Zone 52.1 Pe nnitted Uses Table 5.2 lists uses that are perrnited in the Single Unit R65Ldential (Rl) Zane subject to all applica bde requir --,t, op this By -law. 5.2.2 Uses Permitted with Special Conditions Table 5.31isr uses that are permitted in the &nae Unit Residential (RI) Zero that are,in additionto another apphcalle- quirernentsoftki, By- l— ,subject mapa.ialrequiremerts set out in this Section cur in Section 5.1, General Provia c— for Residential Zones. Table S.2: R1 Zone Permitted Uses GommuniVCarders Single Detached Dwellings Parks Sports Fields & Co urt5 PIM rounds Walkways& Trails Table 53: Rl Zone Conditional Uses Gommu nity Homes Gonwerud Dwellings (upto 2 units) Home Based Busirervs 5.23 Zone Requirements The &&ll ing requirer xrz apply m the Single Unit Residential (Rl) Zone: Table5A: Rl Zone Requirements Mini mum Lot A ea 500.0 0 Mini mum Lot Fnrtage 15.25m �.. Mini mum FDnt) rd 6Am 20ft Mini mum RearYard 75m Zft MinimumSid0ard One Side 25m 8ft OtherSre 35m 12ft Mini mum Flan kingYard 616m 20 ft Maximum BuiklingHeight With in 53 m 08 fO of a property line 75m Lft 55m08ftlormorefroma property line 11Am D5 ft Maximum Lot Cmrage 25 pen:em S.2A Max irnurn Lot Cove Fage a) The maximum lot coverage limit in Table 5.4 shall not apply t= enL ng unde =ed lots. b) Accessory buildings under 9.3 m2 (100 ft') shall not be included in the lot � ge calculation. single unit residential (R1)zone R1 and use by-law page sv Table 4.11: Ground Signs PerrOud Dimensions Conditions App52tion Lest M1i x.A��aSrr<4eFare P R1 R1 residential Zones 5.2 Single Unit Residential (R1) Zone 52.1 Pe nnitted Uses Table 5.2 lists uses that are perrnited in the Single Unit R65Ldential (Rl) Zane subject to all applica bde requir --,t, op this By -law. 5.2.2 Uses Permitted with Special Conditions Table 5.31isr uses that are permitted in the &nae Unit Residential (RI) Zero that are,in additionto another apphcalle- quirernentsoftki, By- l— ,subject mapa.ialrequiremerts set out in this Section cur in Section 5.1, General Provia c— for Residential Zones. Table S.2: R1 Zone Permitted Uses GommuniVCarders Single Detached Dwellings Parks Sports Fields & Co urt5 PIM rounds Walkways& Trails Table 53: Rl Zone Conditional Uses Gommu nity Homes Gonwerud Dwellings (upto 2 units) Home Based Busirervs 5.23 Zone Requirements The &&ll ing requirer xrz apply m the Single Unit Residential (Rl) Zone: Table5A: Rl Zone Requirements Mini mum Lot A ea 500.0 0 Mini mum Lot Fnrtage 15.25m �.. Mini mum FDnt) rd 6Am 20ft Mini mum RearYard 75m Zft MinimumSid0ard One Side 25m 8ft OtherSre 35m 12ft Mini mum Flan kingYard 616m 20 ft Maximum BuiklingHeight With in 53 m 08 fO of a property line 75m Lft 55m08ftlormorefroma property line 11Am D5 ft Maximum Lot Cmrage 25 pen:em S.2A Max irnurn Lot Cove Fage a) The maximum lot coverage limit in Table 5.4 shall not apply t= enL ng unde =ed lots. b) Accessory buildings under 9.3 m2 (100 ft') shall not be included in the lot � ge calculation. single unit residential (R1)zone R1 and use by-law page sv Table 4.11: Ground Signs PerrOud Dimensions Conditions App52tion M1i x.A��aSrr<4eFare Noillmi nationofsigageaKeptfora Bed & R1 R2 R3 R4 ® OSrc� i5M beklast llumiraladjglagenatpermithedin R8 R9 k&ArwaalFaes aregriedyarda6uktirganotffpwWtyina ° 1 rf� no M Poeidenfal2crre. fva. Naglt 15m(5t Rai R7 Ma. 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M1 M2 kro?Araada4Faes hnimnsetbadsfon any tworlbridnglot 220 �3 ft) linernustteMtheheigM afte sig7. fK2dWmH4# Knirrnsetbadsfonaddecrrarpropatyline 10.5 n 34M n-t tbe33%teh3gMofthesig7. 1 "0 51 In a leslderrtial some i-s will require F 3A lardscaped - - ordouriGOwn a35 mz12.0m m wide commercialaone, kedingspa_e buffer required between the parkingam any parkingalea and a must belnarearor ` :. pub lic rig h#-of-way s lde yard f paned or stab le su toe that does not cleAdust 275mx53 " - typ ical stalls clearly t� ! demaic hhfenceor hedge and a18 1.5 m g starts I y mwide landscaped bufferrequired around a parking area abutting or in a I ' residentialaone 3.7mx55m `-1 `-�- ` 6 m landscaped b uffer aocezib le sol I in requiredwherenofenceor accordancewith hedgeconstructed suhsertion4.27M entrance defined byourb L} T i ,r 1 (A) Fna-4 VA"f e4 +9al RwI "� �' Q3]r�nkix�'iyd'�:WC}. agWramerx -,� r'' {ICI pc�er'rarcJ ••rrd�Rxqunrener! W- ' M7:' $kJn`'.,:I i✓lo+r{w:ii,7��m «x Awning Sig n facialm11 Sig n Grau Rd Sign Ga and Sig n maw am --�: jW b7't GroundSgn MR yam Pro' 4 . I D)of WALL 221 _ I i Pr � • 18 -month timeline: Summer 2013 adoption • Five Project Phases • Phase 1: Scoping (Complete) • Phase 2: Develop Zones & Standards (Aug. 2012) • Phase 3: Develop General Provisions (Dec. 2012) • Phase 4: Finalize Draft By -law (May 2013) • Phase 5: By -law Adoption (July 2013) AIM iris] Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012/2013 2013 2013 Public Open House Public Launch Public Developers Focus Groups Engagement Public Engagement Public Open House Public Report Engagement Developers Focus Groups Report Adoption of Final Zoning By -law Public Comment Period Develop Land Use Public Engagement Report Develop Develop Zones and Project Project Land Use Land Use Standards Develop General Phases Scoping Zones and Zones and Provisions Standards Standards Develop General Provisions Technical Advisory Committee Meetings Ongoing Monthly Meetings with Planning Advisory Committee Website, InSight and Social Media Programming Initiatives Community Displays iris] Public Launch Open House • March 29 j •Panels and Presentations i •Public Education /Solicit Input Standards Development • Late Spring /Summer 2012 • Input on Content of Regulations 171 Draft Zoning By -law '�' • Late 2012 / Early 2013 �F j • Public Open House • Similar to Plan SJ 44 K' , Community / Staicetijlder Consultation • Throughout process 172 11 Presentation materials available on information panels Workbooks to solicit input Planning Staff available to provide further explanation and answer all questions 173 PlanSj, our new municipal plan is moving forward. The City of Saint John is launching a review of its Zoning Bar -law to ensure future development in the city full }� supports the Plan's vision. The new Zoning y-law will set out the new rules for development to promote well managed qrowth and denser, more mixed use anJ walkable communiti es which the community told us are vital to the future of Saint John. Join us to kick -off this exciting project by attending the project launch. A presentation and display will be provided to help you to learn more about the project. New Brunswick Museum — Market uare Thursday March 29, 2012 4PM — 8PM Presentations at 5PM and 6:30 PM For more information, visit wwwsaintiohn.ca /plans) or contact the Planning Department at 658 -2835 or plansjsaintjohn.ca.le are also on Facebook at Plan J. Nous allons de I "avant aver PIanJ, notre nouveau plan municipal, La Ville de Saint John entame actuellement I'examen de son Arrete de nonage An de veil ler a ce que l'amenagement futur de la Ale cadre parfaitement avec la vision detaillee dans le plan. Le nouvel Arrete de zona e preasera les nouvelles regles a suivre pour I'amenagement en vue de promouvoir une croissance bien geree et de creer des collectivites plus denses et plus accessibles a pied, aver encore plus d'usages mixtes. elon les membres de la collectivite, ces elements sont primordiaux pour I'avenir de Saint John. Soyez des notres au lancement de cet interessant projet. Une presentation ainsi qu'un kiosque vous permettront d "en apprendre davantage au sujet du projeL Musee du Nouveau - Brunswick — Market Square Jeudi 29 mars 2012 De 16 ha20h Presentations a 17 h et a 18:30 h Pour obtenir de plus ampler renseignements, consultez le abtlsite Web wvwusaingohn.cajplansj ou communi uez aver le Service d'urbanisme par telephone au 658-28,35 ou par courriel a plans] saint'ohn.ca. ous aeons egalement une NT JOHN page Facebook Pl2j). 174 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL UNCIL M &C2012 -49 March 7, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: E The City of Saint John SUBJECT: Contract 2010 -19: Harbourview Subdivision Water System Disinfection PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of the Harbourview Subdivision Water System Disinfection project and associated costs. BACKGROUND This Contract consists of projects that were approved in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Programs as follows: • The Harbourview Subdivision Water System Disinfection project included the construction of a new well house which included a chlorine injection system, pressure tanks, continuous chlorine analyzers, contact chamber and associated buried piping at the Ocean Drive well location. • The project also included the installation of eight hydrants throughout the Subdivision. Common Council, at its meeting of August 30, 2010, awarded Contract 2010 -19 (M &C 2010- 286) to Fairville Construction Ltd. at a tender price of $387,912.05. Funding approved for this project totals $815,000.00 ($390,000 in 2009, $175,000 in 2010 and $250,000 in the 2011 Water & Sewerage Fund Capital Programs). ANALYSIS All of the work under Contract 2010 -19 has been completed. The final quantities and summary of change orders for the project have been finalized, and the quantities and change orders have been agreed upon between the City and the Contractor. The additional work on the project including the associated costs has been compiled into seven categories as follows: 175 M &C2012 -49 March 7, 2012 Page 2 I. Change Orders associated with landscaping work $29,327.53 and excavation under unforeseen electrical ducts not included in the contract. 2. Change Orders associated with land acquisition $10,427.60 related delay. 3. Change Orders associated with electrical or $6,173.63 instrumentation wiring not included in the contract. 4. Change Orders associated with architectural $9,147.17 enhancements, moving lights & pipe supports not included in the contract. 5. Change Order associated with installing a $3,731.10 flushing chamber on the contact chamber pipe. 6. Change Orders associated with the installation $26,707.55 and repair of various items disturbed while installing hydrants. 7. Additional quantities including excavation, $55,107.74 backfill material and asphalt restoration. Majority of additional quantities due to asphalt and underground piping that was renewed during hydrant installation including sewer laterals and water service lines. Total Change Orders & Additional Quantities: Minus: Contingency Allowance: Net Additional Cost: COST SUMMARY Original Contract Value: Minus: Contingency Allowance: Value of Original Estimated Work: Summary of Change Orders & Additional Quantities: Final Contract Value: $140,622.32 -$ 18,645.00 $ 121,977.32 $ 387,912.05 -$ 18,645.00 $ 369,267.05 +$ 140,622.32 $ 509,889.37 The final construction cost of the project based on change orders and additional quantities is $509,889.37. The difference between the final contract value and the original tendered price is $121,977.32 ($509,889.37 - $387,912.05). The combined approved budget for the project is $815,000.00. The remaining budget in combination with requested funding for 2012 would be sufficient to complete the second phase of the project which is the retrofit and upgrade of the Seaward Wellhouse. 176 M &C2012 -49 March 7, 2012 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Council receive and file this report. Respectfully submitted, .,_ Brian Keenan, P. Eng. Engineering Manager J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager 177 PEEL PLAZA PROJECT PERFECTION IS OUR GOAL EXCELLENCE WILL BE TOLERATED M & C 2012 -51 March 8, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Peel Plaza Project Public Plaza Component As Council is aware, there are five distinct projects comprising the overall Peel Plaza Project. These are the Police Headquarters, the Parking Garage structure, the Law Courts building, the Municipal Street Infrastructure, and the Public Plaza. The construction of the first four components are well underway and scheduled for completion in 2012. The last component, the Public Plaza, was deliberately scheduled to begin construction at a point when such construction could be undertaken without negatively impacting the construction activities on the other sites; i.e. this spring. At the August 8, 2011 meeting of Council, the following recommendation was adopted (M &C 2011 -207) "RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2011- 207: Public Plaza /Peel Plaza Project, Glenn Group Ltd. be engaged for the design and construction management for the Public Plaza component of Peel Plaza, in accordance with the submitted proposal." Since their engagement last August, the Glenn Group has refined the 85% completion package prepared for the P3 project. The Glenn Group has completed the following stages: Stage A) Data Collection — At this stage the Glenn Group, working through the Peel Plaza Project Manager's Office, obtained pertinent detailed information regarding the other project components (i.e.: Police Headquarters, Parking Garage, Law Courts and, Municipal Infrastructure) in order to update the Public Plaza design and incorporate any revisions necessitated by those awarded 178 Report to Council March 6, 2012 Page 2 contracts. Stage B) Preliminary Design & Design Report — The plaza and open space areas have been modified from the earlier P3 submission. All major plaza components have been identified and located on the updated design. A meeting was held in November 2011 with representatives of the Saint John Arts Centre in order to solicit and incorporate comments and design suggestions. Stage C) Public Consultation — A general public information session was held at the Arts Centre to introduce the updated design to all interested parties. There was considerable discussion, and differences of opinion expressed at the public meeting. However, consensus was very positive. Stage D) Detailed Design — Once the detailed design was completed to approx 90 %, this design was presented to the Steering Committee for its review, comment, and questions. The Steering Committee instructed the Project Manager to recommended to Council that the City proceed to complete the design and call public tender. It is anticipated that tender -ready documents will be completed by mid -end April 2012. Contingent upon Council's approval, construction of the Plaza component of Peel Plaza will be substantially complete in the fall of 2012. Council will recall that a total of 2.5 million dollars was identified by Council for the design and construction of the Public Plaza area, (500,000 of this amount to be provided by the Province of NB). RECOMMENDATION The Project Manager recommends, on behalf of the Steering Committee, that the City proceed to call tender for the construction of the Public Plaza Respectfully submitted, Gerald Mattsson, P.Eng. Project Engineer Peel Plaza Project William Edwards, P.Eng. Project Manger Peel Plaza Project 179 J. Patrick Woods, CGA City Manager (:CN8A/A7CNi Cities of New Brunswick Association Association des Cites du Nouveau - Brunswick February 14, 2012 City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L 1 Mayor and councilors, During the executive committee meeting, held on January 11, 2012, a motion was passed with regards to the motor vehicle noise and the use of the Jacob Brakes and the need for municipalities to take action. The CNBA executive committee has agreed on an effective way to exert pressure on the provincial government so that it legislates in these cases. Members of the committee are recommending that the eight cities adopt by -laws associated with these two issues of interest. The motorcycle by -law recently adopted by the city of Bathurst and the one banning the uses of the Jacob Breaks within the city limit in Edmundston are two really good examples. We hope that if the eight cities stand together in this file, the impact will be such on the provincial government that it will have no choice but to intervene. Therefore, we strongly recommend that your city council join the movement and if possible that it adopts the proposed by -laws. Yours truly, cri Jacques P. Martin President :m March 9, 2012 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: This letter is with respect to Mattro Street located between the Bally Desmond Subdivision at 2797 Loch Lomond Road and Hillcrest Heights Subdivision at 2645 Loch Lomond Road. The issue of two potential "future streets" connecting the Bally Desmond Subdivision and the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision was brought before Common Council on Sept. 12, 2011. The concerns at that time were that the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision is required to complete two streets in their entirety, reaching well beyond his property line into the adjoining Hillcrest Heights Subdivision at his expense. After some discussion it was decided that a resolution could possibly be reached by working with City staff internally; however if a compromise could not be reached, this issue could be brought back before Council. During the past six months we have worked to resolve these two issues, and some progress has been made. A meeting was held on September 22, 2011 with Ken Forrest, Phil Blanchard, Penny Forward and Joe Mallette. At that meeting Ken Forrest agreed that the potential "future street" located between Lot #5 & #6 of the Bally Desmond Subdivision and connecting to the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision was not warranted. It was taken to Council by Ken Forrest on Jan. 3, 2012 and approved that the street be removed. The subdivision plan has since been amended (see attached letter to Common Council dated Dec. 15, 2011 from Ken Forrest). At the same meeting, Mr. Forrest discussed that the second "future street" named Mattro Street will be required to be completed in its entirety; however not at the expense of the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision. At that meeting Mr. Forrest agreed to pursue a couple of different options. First option was to contact the developer of Hillcrest Heights Subdivision, Mr. Kevin Steele to see if there was interest in him developing his portion of the street as he currently owns a parcel of land situated off of it (large enough for 2 building lots). The second option was that the City would complete this portion of Mattro Street and until such time that the owner of the vacant land wishes to develop, he would then be required to reimburse the City the cost previously paid to complete the street. The third option was that the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision would complete this street and be reimbursed by the City. On Nov. 3, 2011, Ken Forrest called to say he had contacted Mr. Kevin Steele and Kevin is not interested in completing his portion of Mattro Street. The City is now expecting the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision to fulfill the past agreement between the developer of Hillcrest Heights Subdivision and the City. 181 See attached drawing from CBCL Ltd. of the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision issued by the City of Saint John on May 10, 2006 and signed with approval on May 16, 2006 showing Mattro Street was to be fully completed to the property line of the Bally Desmond Subdivision. This was clearly a requirement of the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision that was not fulf lied. To date, CBCL Ltd. has never signed off or issued a letter of completion with respect to the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision. As the Bally Desmond Subdivision continues to grow it will eventually have 90 homes providing an on average tax base of half a million dollars in revenue for the City of Saint John. Over time all of these 90 building lots/homes will be connected via internal streets and there will also be four exits out of the subdivision. We understand that the City and many developers as well are going through some very tough and trying times and do not have any excess money to spend. We arc trying to make this situation work for both parties at the least possible expense. I would like to make it very clear that these costs are in no way associated with the infrastructure or development within the Bally Desmond Subdivision. These costs all lie within the neighboring Hillcrest Heights Subdivision. It has been six months since we last attended Council with this issue and building season is right around the corner. With only three building lots left for sale out of the original twenty in Phase 2 of the Bally Desmond Subdivision, Phase 3 has been approved with twelve additional building lots; however this issue of Mattro Street needs to be resolved prior to the City approving the final subdivision plans. (See pg 2 of attached letter from Ken Forrest, dated March 1, 2012). As requested by Ken Forrest an estimate for the portion of Mattro Street located in the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision was obtained from CBCL Ltd. and Debly Enterprises. This quote includes engineering, surveying and road construction at a cost of $65,978.50 + HST and was delivered to Ken Forrest and Holly Young (see attached estimate). A previous estimate was submitted with mark up and has since been revised and is now being done at cost. Below are a couple of options that perhaps could be considered to make this situation viable for everyone involved. OPTION I - The most fair and logical decision would be to have the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision construct and complete a Cul de Sac connecting to his property line, until such time that the developer of the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision decides to develop his parcel of land (large enough for 2 building lots) on Mattro Street. When this time comes, Mr. Steele should then be required to complete his own road work.. Cost to City of Saint John — $0.00 Cost to Bally Desmond Subdivision — $13,000 + HST for extra road construction required to accommodate Cul de Sac :. OPTION 2 — Ken Forrest indicated in meeting of Sept. 22, 2011 and in attached letter dated March 1, 2012 (pg 3) that he would be prepared to approach Council to cost share in the "actual travelled street surface of Mattro Street ". Also, in phone conversation between Penny Forward and Holly Young - Manager, Infrastructure Development, Ms. Young indicated that the City would be responsible for "the top layer of gravel and 2 coats of asphalt ". The attached estimate from CBCL and Debly Enterprises is $65,978.50 + HST. The cost for 2 coats of asphalt and top layer of gravel is $23,591.00 + HST. If Council is willing to proceed with this cost sharing option the Developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision is willing to deduct the $13,000 + HST (that he would have been required to spend to develop a Cul de Sac) from the total estimate of $65,978.50 + HST. This now leaves a balance of $29,387.50 + HST. The developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision would be willing to split the difference of this cost with the City if they are in agreement. See explanation below: Cost to City - $23,591.00 (Asphalt & Top Layer of : ravel) + $14,693.75 (half of $29,387.50) _ $38,284.75 + HST Cost to Bally Desmond Sub. - $13,000 (req'd for Cul de Sac) + $14,693.75 (half of $29,387.50) _ $27,693.75 + HST If Option 1 is the will of Council a Cul de Sac will be built to properly complete Mattro Street within the Bally Desmond Subdivision. If Option 2 is the will of Council the developer of the Bally Desmond Subdivision will oversee that Mattro Street is completed in its entirety and inspected. A purchase order will be required from the City of Saint John in the amount of $38,284.75 + HST. Also, a lien will be placed upon the vacant parcel of land belonging to the developer of the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision by both the City of Saint John and the Bally Desmond Subdivision. At which time this parcel of land is either developed or sold, the costs will then be recouped and paid to both parties. In conclusion, whichever option is decided upon, both parties will benefit. The City will gain substantial tax revenue and the Bally Desmond Subdivision will receive final subdivision approval. T Sin rely, l� ov U� Joe Mallette Developer — Bally Desmond Subdivision 183 Mzrch 1, 2012 r rr a r t' mile ,irnr: sr yr Joe mallette c% Penny Forward 21 Gibbon Avenue Saint John, New Brunswick E2N INS Dear Mr. Mall: Re: Bally Desmond Subdivision — 2797 Loch Lomond Road Tbae have been a of issues raised by your age, Ms. Penny Forward, respecting the development of the wily Desmond Subdivisions over the past number of months. Nis. Forward has discussed many of these issmes with rase personally and a number of other points have been raised with Nis. Holly Young, the City's Manager of %fiastructure Development Ms. Young and I am of the view that the positions you are taking with respect to your proposed subdivision have cbanged subtly over the past number of months and they also seem to cbange from conversation to conversation with Ms. Forwani I want to take this opportunity to pwvide in the clearest terms possible, the requkements ofthe City of Saint John and indicaft wbai work you will need to con4dete in order to have a firms plan of subdivision regiaardL In to staf report dated August 12, 2011, the City's requirements with =sped to the connection of sUmU were ,cry had cast as follows: The Tentative SW k*vuwn plan shows a street network that comaec& to craft streets and ad iacent undeveloped hvuk. These involve connections to adsfing streets outside ref 'tine development and a connection to the adjacent parcel of laced to the west, owned by &mpeo Developer# Afionc4wl Operations and Eigineerft requires the followhg roadway segments to be constructed as part of the &nWopnaeat and these will be requirements of the City I Developer Subckvision Agreement. ■ Tim future street segments between Lots 3-6 from Meredith Avenue to Jadvo Street must be designed and , frilly con sirmaed drrrfg this pose. This includes the Purure Street portion of Mauro Street between Jadvo Street and Meredith Avenue. Melissa Larne must be designed and constructed to 1*1k 'est Road as part of An phase and as shown on the Tentative Flan. V S,UN: JOHN P.O. Box 1% 1 aa;nt john, NB :Inada E2L 41 www.— ingcihnxa CA 1971 Saint JUho, NA. Ci %nada E2L 41 W -2- 77w existing dead -ed of GreenWI Bouc4 which is intended to pruvide access to this develop em must be brought up to the sane standard as the proposed subdivision streets. 7fie Tentative Subdivision plan submitted with the rezonft applicalion shows a dead -mded street (Evamfale Avenue) aq)acent to Lots 55 and M and at#acent to Simpeo Levelopmea Lid A properly designed and wed per cent tna narow d is required at this location rf dw co ecdonn section of .l vandals &reet in the adjacent developmeat has not yxt been constructed You did rare concom with respect to t" street connections at The niecting of the Pining Advisory 0mm ttee hold on August 16, 2011 (ft comnection between Lots 5 and ,6 and the Mattm Stred pion). At dw tire, Mark Rea& in my office clearly indicated to you and to the Commmee that the require set out by the Municipal Operations and DWn=ing ant flow directly from The City's Subdivision Bylaw. The Guy's Subdivision Bylaw is vcay clear with respaet to these mattexs and as Development Offices for the City of Saint John., I have no authority to relieve a developer from the Bylaw Specifically, 1 draw your attention to the following sections of the Subdivision Bylaw- 7(4) One or more streets in a subdivision are to connect to streets in an a,#oinmg subdhision or provi& access to 44oining wuubdivided land 25(9) The Development of leer shall not q4wov'e a subdivision plar4 or any phase themo, , for an area that streets, a tiUfts, or otherfi2cdales are required of the &- mlopment udess the Deyekper has: (a) Provided such streets. utilities, or other facilities referred to in Schedule "A" hereof, except those rapO nseats that are the coat responsibility of the Cay as referred to in , Sche&de 'T .. hereof, to the "n faction of the Ommissioner I lave had a number of conversations with yourself and Ms. Forward with respect to these maters. As a result, I did prepare a report reoommenditig that Common Council rcliavc you firm tb-- respo=bfty of Ming ihe std connecting Jade© Street and Meredith Avemz (between proposed loft 5 and 5) and Common Council did concur with this reeomm iladon. Ms. Young and I, have have ahmys insisted that you must coact the echelon ofMattre Stream be mm Mea+edif Avemm and Jadvo Street and you must also fully construct, Evandale Avenue to your propmy line in addition to the other work idemtified by MunicW Operations and E irug. With respect to the Mattro Stree=t won, i indicated that I would speak to the adjacent property owner, Mr. Kevin Steele, to see if be was wed to coopexatc toward compiebi g this sheet condor. My staff did make this inquiry but we w= unsuccessful in secudug his eooperafion. I also indicated a willingness to speak with Council about the City potentially sharing in the cis of this won but to this point, we have not had estimates pmvidad at a level of det ed that would allow sue to broach this issue with Common Council. Let me be perfectly char with respect to do City's emgmetations . Mattro Street mug be fiilly constructed to wunea Jadvo Street to Meredith Avmw pdw to the City approvM9 the final mbdavision plans. stopping at the western property limits of Lots 13 and 90 is not consistent with the Subdivision Bylaw. This is a cleat reqWrement of Section 7(4) of flee Bylaw and must be met. Furth, as developmuent of your subdivision pros, Evendale Avemw must be fully cow to your psvpesty line and this will be a pre - requisite for subdivision plan appovaL Section 25(9) of the Subdivision Bylaw clearly sets 185 4. i; &1 . ccso-aliom are yow �a3� izp:=&Zky. 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By way of ba dq ncmnd, in rapt years Council has rezoned and given assent to two rural residential subdivW om at 2645 dt 2797 La:h Lomond Road (see aftwhod 1oc- map). The Mereat Hcigbts Subdivision at 2645 La* Lomond Road was dcveioiaed by Jovin Cxasmwtion Ltd. In Phase 3 of this development a Fuhm Street (M3) was vested to the City (see aged H71c red Heights Subdivirmi Phase 3 wed plan). This plea also vested, two other Future Streets. As there was no development achvrty lonown to occur in the amble future of adjoining lands, the dedoqw was not re4pired to undertake any vCHIents to these Future streets. Later, the Bally Desmond Sarbdivmon was approved and is c uaw ly uxkw development on the immediately adjoining property at 2797 lak Food Road In addition to odw public street accamws, the developer (A.J. i1+1a11ette & Sons (19.55) UdL) was also responsible to vast a Future Street in orb to alloy for the won of a std beiwom these two subdivisim through the two anemtioned Facture Skeet pamels highlighted on the attached location map. The registered plan that vested this Futim 'Street is aftadnd for your man. 190 MAC-2011-327 -2- December 15, 2011 City staff €Plaamag and Dcvdopmcnt and Mmic ipal Open im s and bas finffiff eaLmduad the necessity ofconsbuD&g a public sued thr theme Future St tvt pates. As illu&ated on the attached. Bally Desmond Subdivision, Phase 3 tei atiive plea, du= will be #brae public street connections provided for this subdivision to Loch Lomond Road, Merest Road and Greenhill Road With respect to, thz adjoining Hillrrcst Heights Subdivision, in addition to its c urn2d connection. to Lori Lomond Road, it will have a second Public sbvd won when maw Street to time nodh is consh. There may even be a third public std access for HiUcrest its with die eventual public street eadnsion to Sheila Avenue in the Greenwood Subdivision to dsz west Tlse coon of a suet dough these Fire Street pwc& was not vatal to the approval of either of these sub visions, and was not specifically jachuled in the subdivision assents by CmmciL In light of the mentioned public street acca= for both these low density subdivisions, staff bas conchkied #hat die construction of a finer public street through the subject area is not wane mted.. If Council c oncu , a f wdw art dealing with the dual of these two City pads is earpooW in the fiftm As these peels were acgmrcd as Future Stro t an amending a kdivwon plan in accordance with Section 57 of the Cvmmw&Uy Fhnodtg Act will be required. f That Common Councd car that a Public Street is not required through the existing Future Street parxeds sired between Jadvo Stxect and Ifi redith Avenue, also identified as being PiD numbers 55181226 & 55206213. Rapectfidly Ken Forreat, MC1P, RPP Commissioner Plamaing and Develop meat I. Patrick Woods, CGA Citymanagor MO 191 3' Field Regiment RCA (The Loyal Company) 60 Broadview Avenue SaintJohn NB E2L 1Z6 February 23, 2012 Saint John Common Council City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Dear Common Council; As we discussed, New Brunswick's Artillery Regiment the "3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery" would like to have it's almost 220 years of distinguished continuous service to New Brunswick and Canada recognized. The regiment's origins date back to May 41h 1793, when the Loyal Company was formed. For many years the post - nominal "The Loyal Company " was proudly part of the Regiment's official name. However, in 1975 the "The Loyal Company" was removed from the regiment's official name. I have included a briefing document describing the issue, which was prepared by Dr. Lee Windsor of the Gregg Centre for Study of War and the Society at the University of New Brunswick. The Gregg Centre is currently under taking a research project on the history of the regiment preparatory to the publishing of a book on this topic. The senior leadership of the Department of Defense and the Canadian Forces can only effect this change. We will be asking the Minister of National Defense, the Honorable Peter MacKay for his assistance. Attached is a draft of the proposed cover letter outlining our request. In order demonstrate the importance of restoring "The Loyal Company" to the regiment's official name, it would be extremely helpful for you to write a letter of support for this effort. Thanking your for your offer of assistance and looking forward to receiving your expression of support. Regards, John K. F. Irvi Colonel (Honorary) 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 192 "The Loyal Company of Artillery" 3" Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery — Backgrounder' The Loyal Company of Artillery of the City of Saint John was formed on May 4th, 1793 after New Brunswick passed its first Militia Act in 1792 in response to the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars. Since that historic founding The Loyal Company of Artillery formed the core of a body of militia artillery that has existed in the province right up to the present day in the form of 3`d Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. For much of the 20th century the Regiment proudly carried "The Loyal Company" designation as part of its title, perpetuating the connection to Canada's oldest artillery unit. The Loyal Company was the first of several militia artillery companies, renamed batteries in the later nineteenth century, formed in New Brunswick for the defence of the colony's main port and border towns from outside threat. War of 1812 The threat of war with the United States proved real enough in 1812 that New Brunswick militia artillery detachments were activated as part of the 1s' and 2nd Battalions of the Charlotte County Regiment to man newly built shore batteries in Saint Andrews overlooking the Passamaquoddy Bay and the coast of disputed territory in what is now the State of Maine. Throughout the War of 1812 other detachments of New Brunswick militia artillerymen built and manned defences alongside British regular gunners around Saint John Harbour. The New Brunswick Regiment of Artillery Saint John's importance as the key all- season port of entry into British North America and then Canada meant that the city garrison was always armed and provisioned for defence from the sea. Artillery was central to that defence, making the Saint John garrison a logical focal point for the training and equipping of New Brunswick's militia artillery from across the province. In 1838 militia artillery companies throughout the province were unified as the New Brunswick Regiment of Artillery. The core and headquarters of this force was the original Loyal Company and the gun batteries defending the harbour. Indeed, the NB Regiment of Artillery was formed to man those vital defences when the British regular artillery garrison marched west in response to the Rebellions of 1837 and 1838 in Upper and Lower Canada. That same year, the Regiment was called on to despatch a troop of artillery to Woodstock during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War of 1838 -39. Despite funding shortages, the Regiment continued to maintain a high standard of readiness and artillery skill -at -arms largely due to a continuation of the same volunteer spirit that inspired the Loyal Company of Artillery. That readiness was apparent in 1866 during the Fenian Raids when the Regiment manned the gun batteries around Saint John Harbour and along the border at Saint Andrews. A decade later, they once again stood guard at the nation's coastal defences during the 1878 war scare with Russia. They also came to the aid of the civil powers during the Saint John Great Fire of 1877 using their specialist skills in handling high explosives to blow down walls for a fire break. These dramatic highlights as well as more routine mustering for summer training camps and ceremonial occasions established the New Brunswick Regiment of Artillery as a proud and well -known element of Canada's defence forces. The 193 province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John recognized the many contributions of this regiment when it celebrated the founding of the Loyal Company with a grand centennial ball in May 1893, 20th Century Defending Canada at Home and Abroad In 1895, as part of a wave of Canadian defence modernization and national organization, the unit was first identified with its modern numerical designation and named the Td (New Brunswick) Regiment of Canadian Garrison Artillery. It counted among its members Lieutenant - Colonel C.W. Drury, considered to be the father of Canada's modern artillery. Drury commanded The Canadian Brigade of Artillery during the South African War, which included a troop of gunners from the Regiment's 89th Battery in Woodstock. LCol Drury was himself the son of LCol Richard Hayne, the Regiment's first commanding officer at the time of formation in 1838. So began the new 20th century reputation for excellence not only for manning defences at home but also for raising well- trained artillerymen for overseas service. The Great War, 1914 -1918 The day after war broke out in August 1914 the Regiment barged its 4.7inch heavy guns to Partridge Island to protect the mouth of Saint John Harbour. For the duration of the war, the Regiment stood on guard against the very real threat of German cruisers and submarines on Canada's east coast. The unit's heavy guns and experienced artillerymen also served to train thousands of volunteers from New Brunswick and eastern Canada for service in the Canadian Corps Heavy Artillery formed in 1916 in France. The Regiment also contributed personnel to the 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column and the 1st Canadian Heavy Battery, among them future commanding officers LCol "Harry" Harrison and Major Cyrus Inches. The Guns of Vimy, Passchendaele and the 100 Days In 1916 volunteers from the Regiment travelled overseas as 4th and 61h Canadian Siege Batteries, firing their first shots in anger during the Battle of the Somme. There they perfected new techniques of long rang a counter - battery bombardment. The Canadian Corps Heavy Artillery, including 4th and 6t Siege Batteries gathered together for the first time with the whole of the Canadian Corps in the spring of 1917. That April they fired what has gone down in history as one of the most successful counter - battery bombardments in history, neutralizing over 80 percent of the German artillery and paving the way for Canadian infantrymen to take Vimy Ridge. From Vimy, 4th and 6th Canadian Siege Batteries supported the Corps in the difficult fighting for Passchendaele and in the final 100 Days Campaign. New Brunswick's batteries played an especially important role in the dramatic Canadian victory at the Canal du Nord and Cambrai in September 1918. At the end of the Great War, surviving veterans came home to what became known as 3rd (New Brunswick) Coast Brigade, Royal Canadian Artillery, (The Loyal Company of Artillery). Many veterans stayed active in the interwar militia, keeping alive the specialized skill set of long range artillery. The Second World War, 1939 -1945 In 1939 3rd (New Brunswick) Coast Brigade, RCA, (The Loyal Company of Artillery) mobilized to prepare and man new heavy coastal gun batteries constructed around Saint John. The threat of German surface raiders and submarines was even greater in the Second World War than in the 194 first, requiring much of the Regiment's attention. However, the requirements for trained artillerymen for overseas service led to the despatch of four batteries from the regiment. 89" Battery from Woodstock mustered as field artillery while 90th and 104th Batteries from Fredericton assembled as anti -tank units. All three were despatched to Italy, taking part in the Canadian victory at the Hitler Line that opened the liberation of Rome. 105th Battery from Saint John also went overseas as an anti -tank unit, landing in Normandy and taking part in the climactic Battle of the Falaise Gap and The Battle of the Scheldt. 1945 -2012 The close of the Second World War ended direct threats to Canada's east coast by sea. The new threat to Canadian security in the early Cold War era came from Soviet bombers carrying nuclear weapons. In response the Regiment was re- organized as a medium anti - aircraft unit. The threat of aircraft gave way to ballistic missiles, and the Canadian Army once again organized for forward conventional defence in Europe as a leading member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. In that context, in 1962 the Regiment evolved into its present role as the 3`d Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company), Royal Canadian Artillery. Since then the Regiment has continued in its same function since the Loyal Company was formed in 1793; to maintain a reserve force of trained artillerymen to defend Canada at home and abroad. In recent decades, the most visible form of that mission has been to provide gunners and officers to augment regular force Royal Canadian Artillery batteries deployed for overseas service on peace- keeping, peace- enforcement and stability operations. In the last four decades hundreds of 3 Field Artillery Regiment gunners have served in Cyprus, the Golan Heights, the Former Yugoslavia, Somalia , and most recently Sierra Leone. A mission of particular pride was in support of the Canadian Forces's efforts in Afghanistan, where the requirement for Canadian soldiers with artillery and observer skills once again became paramount. The Loyal Company title was officially shorn as the Regiment's post - nominal title on 20 November 1975, apparently as part of the wider policy of separating the unified Canadian Forces from traditions and customs associated with Great Britain. Nevertheless, the unit continues to perpetuate the link its 1793 foundation. Prepared by: Lee Windsor, PhD, February 2012. lwindsorC@unb.ca, (506) 453 -4911 This brief forms part of a wider study by the University of New Brunswick's Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society on New Brunswick's reserve army artillery units from 1893 to the present. 195 TURNBULL CHAPTER The Canadian Aviation Historical Societe NEW BRUNSWICK I C,(1 L' ,Jicnied tD (lie f're, %, n ation 471 C'QP2( dds Flying Heritage March 2, 2012 Mayor and Councillors Saint John Common Council City of Saint John PO Box 1971 Saint John, N.B. E2L 41_1 Dear Mayor and Councillors: Last August 2011 one of our Directors requested, on our behalf, that you consider reestablishing the link with our World War Two 410 Squadron, RCAF. This reaffiliation would in part celebrate the centennial of powered aviation in New Brunswick, which we will be marking here in Saint John with our National Conference in September 2012. Our members are concerned that nothing has happened with this request. Our Director met with your Cultural Affairs Officer eight times since that written request. He has also been in communication via email and telephone. On each occasion he was assured that your staff would be recommending that Council proceed with this symbolic gesture to recognize such an important part of our military heritage. Our Director also explored the Granting of the Freedom of the City to our Squadron, as you have done to army and navy units. We are perplexed as to why he was told to wait until after the upcoming civic election. The Squadron is excited by this possible reaffiliation. We have been supported in our request by the Friends of the N.B. Military History Museum and the 250 Wing, of the Air Force Association of Canada. On Heritage Day the two senior levels of government announced funding for a cenotaph to commemorate the four aircrew who died at the Millidgeville Airport. The dedication of that cenotaph in the Wade -Myles Aviation Park is the centrepiece of our conference. The reaffiliation of 410 Squadron with our City is a cornerstone of that park dedication and ceremony. Not only can we not finalize plans for this park and our conference, as well as budgets, until we have your decision, but the Squadron must also seek their approvals and budget. We are literally down to the wire in terms of planning for this event. We ask that you consider the August 2011 request for the symbolic reaffiliation at your next meeting. Once more there could be a 410 (City of Saint John) Squadron, RCAF. If Council wishes to re- establish this connection, all we need is a letter from you inviting 410 Squadron to re- establish this relationship. Our Director will personally deliver your request to the Squadron. Thank you. Jim Sulis President, Tumbull Chapter Canadian Aviation Historical Society 346 Summit Drive Saint John, N. B., E2J 31VI2 196