MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF FREDERICTON CITY COUNCIL

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF FREDERICTON CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Fredericton City Council held on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Fredericton. ATTENDANCE Attendance Council: Mayor Brad Woodside, Deputy Mayor Eric Megarity, Councillors Mike O Brien, Scott McConaghy, Kate Rogers, Greg Ericson, Bruce Grandy, Marilyn Kerton, Steven Hicks, John MacDermid, Stephen Chase and Dan Keenan Absent: Councillor Randy Dickinson Staff: Murray Jamer, Deputy CAO Brenda Knight, City Clerk/Manager, Legislated Services Michelle Brzak, City Solicitor Chantal Gauthier, Staff Solicitor Wayne Tallon, Director, Public Safety Maurice Gallant, Director, Information, Improvement & Innovation Ken Forrest, Director, Growth & Community Planning Tina Tapley, City Treasurer/Director, Finance & Administration Jane Blakely, Director, Strategy & Consulting Dylan Gamble, Director, Engineering & Operations Mike Baldwin, Assist. Director, Info., Improvement & Innovation Sean Lee, Assistant Director, Engineering & Operations Leanne Fitch, Police Chief Paul Fleming, Fire Chief Marcello Battilana, Manager, Community Planning Amy Cronkhite, Recording Secretary Elizabeth Murray, City Marshal Carla Waddingham, Sound Operator CALLED TO ORDER Called to Order Mayor Brad Woodside called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

2 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 2 MOMENT OF REFLECTION Moment of Reflection His Worship Mayor Brad Woodside invited Council to join him in a Moment of Reflection. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Bruce Grandy, seconded by Councillor John MacDermid THAT the January 11, 2016, City Council agenda be approved as circulated. Due to being absent from the City Council Meeting held on December 14, 2015, when Hearing of Objections for By-law Nos. Z-5.83, Z-1.40 and Z-5.86 took place, Councillor Stephen Chase excused himself and retired from the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Councillor Stephen Chase retired from the meeting MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING AMENDMENT 618, 620, 624 AND 634 QUEEN STREET (ARCHITECTS FOUR LTD.) BY-LAWS Z-1.40 & Z-5.83 Adoption of Terms & Conditions Steven Hicks THAT the following terms and conditions be adopted pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act in regards to a Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to increase the allowable building height from 12 metres to 29 metres to permit construction of a hotel at 618, 620, 624 and 634 Queen Street, as laid out in draft By-law No. Z-5.83: Municipal Plan Amendment & Zoning Amendment 618, 620, 624 and 634 Queen Street (Architects Four Ltd.) Adoption of Terms & Conditions a) The site be developed generally in accordance with Map III attached to Planning Report 98/15 (with option for a direct egress driveway to Camperdown Lane while Queen Street remains one-way) to the satisfaction of the Development Officer; b) Final building design be substantially in accordance with Maps IV, V and VI attached to P.R. 98/15 (with option for an additional storey) to the satisfaction of the Development Officer; c) A final plan of subdivision be submitted to consolidate PID s and to the satisfaction of the Development Officer prior to issuance of the building permit; d) The developer enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Fredericton as required by Section 39 of the Community Planning Act;

3 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 3 e) Parking shall be provided in accordance with the Section 101 Development Agreement dated October 2015 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and Legal Department; f) The applicant submit a detailed landscape plan including urban design elements and surface treatment that complement the current and anticipated public realm treatment to the satisfaction of the Development Officer; g) Access, including access to the driveway/lane to the parking garage, municipal servicing and storm water management are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering & Operations at time of building permit application; h) Property is located in Wellfield Zone B; all plans must conform to the NB Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order. Refer inquiries to City Wellfield Protection Officer; i) The applicant/owner is to comply with NB Department of Environment & Local Government regulations with respect to contaminant site management; j) Applicant is responsible for obtaining any required provincial archaeological approvals and/or permits prior to issuance of the building permit; k) Any signage shall comply with Section 6 of Zoning By-law Z-5 and a sign permit be obtained; and, l) All required easements be granted gratuitously to the City of Fredericton and other applicable utility providers. Third Reading of By-law No. Z-1.40 Steven Hicks THAT By-law No. Z-1.40, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-1, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton, be read by section number pursuant to Sections 11.1 (1) and (2) of the Municipalities Act. By-law No. Z-1.40 Read by Section Number By-law No. Z-1.40 was read by section number and is attached to these Minutes as Appendix 1. Steven Hicks THAT By-law No. Z-1.40, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-1, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton, be given third reading by title. By-law No. Z-1.40 Given Third Reading

4 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 4 Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.83 Steven Hicks THAT By-law No. Z-5.83, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by section number pursuant to Sections 11.1 (1) and (2) of the Municipalities Act. By-law No. Z-5.83 Read by Section Number On the Question: Councillor Dan Keenan commented that this by-law amendment pertains to the new hotel development on Queen Street. He advised that Council had been working on this development for a number of years and that this is the third and final reading of the by-law. Councillor Keenan indicated that the hotel development is a key piece to the downtown and that it is very satisfying to see it come to fruition. Councillor Scott McConaghy commented that the hotel development is another big piece of what Council visualized, along with the Convention Centre, office tower and parking garage. He further commented that the hotel development is an important piece of infrastructure that was needed to make the convention centre as effective as Council hoped it would be, as well as to give visitors to the city more options to stay in the core of the city. Councillor Kate Rogers commented that the hotel development will be the first new development since the adoption of the City Centre Plan. Councillor Rogers indicated that she looked forward to the design of the hotel and was hopeful that the developers would take into account and to heart the City Centre Plan to create a hotel development that honours the City Centre Plan and the space it s being developed upon. The Original Motion was then put to vote and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY By-law No. Z-5.83 was read by section number and is attached to these Minutes as Appendix 2. Moved by Councillor John MacDermd, seconded by Councillor Steven Hicks THAT By-law No. Z-5.83, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be given third reading by title. By-law No. Z-5.83 Given Third Reading

5 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 5 COMMENTS FROM MAYOR WOODSIDE PERTAINING TO THE HOTEL DEVELOPMENT His Worship Mayor Brad Woodside thanked the Developer, Mr. Walter Lauffer for reaffirming his commitment that in 30 days the building that is standing in the way of the new hotel development, would be gone. Mayor Woodside commented that he and his Council colleagues are looking forward to the new hotel development as it has been a long time coming. Comments from Mayor Woodside Pertaining to the Hotel Development 14 ORCHARD DRIVE REZONING (WENDY DONOVAN) BY-LAW NO. Z-5.86 Adoption of Terms & Conditions Moved by Councillor Marilyn Kerton, seconded by Councillor Greg Ericson THAT the following terms and conditions be adopted pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act in regards to a rezoning application to rezone a portion of PID (14 Orchard Drive) from Residential Zone Two (R -2) to Highway Commercial (HC) for consolidation with 2984 Woodstock Road, as laid out in draft By-law No. Z-5.86: 14 Orchard Drive Rezoning (Wendy Donovan) By-Law No. Z-5.86 Adoption of Terms & Conditions a) That the site be developed generally in accordance with Map II attached to P.R. 101/15 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer; b) Final parking and landscaping plans be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer prior to registration of a final plan of subdivision; c) A tentative plan of subdivision to consolidate the HC zoned portion of PID with 2984 Woodstock Road and the remaining R-2 zoned portion with 14 Orchard Drive be submitted to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. d) The property owner enter into and register a Section 39 Development Agreement with the City of Fredericton to limit the use to trailer and RV sales, service and parts only.

6 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 6 Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.86 Moved by Councillor Marilyn Kerton, seconded by Councillor Greg Ericson THAT By-law No. Z-5.86, A By-law to Amend Bylaw No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by section number pursuant to Sections 11.1 (1) and (2) of the Municipalities Act. By-law No. Z-5.86 Read by Section Number By-law No. Z-5.86 was read by section number and is attached to these Minutes as Appendix 3. Moved by Councillor Marilyn Kerton, seconded by Councillor Greg Ericson THAT By-law No. Z-5.86, A By-law to Amend Bylaw No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be given third reading by title. By-law No. Z-5.86 Given Third Reading Councillor Stephen Chase returned to the meeting at 7:42 p.m. BY-LAW NO. T-7.19, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. T-7, A BY-LAW RELATING TO PARKING METERS, PARKING ZONES AND PAY AND DISPLAY MACHINES (TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY OF QUEEN STREET FROM SCHEDULES A AND B OF THE BY-LAW) Third Reading of By-law No. T-7.19 Moved by Councillor Scott McConaghy, seconded by Councillor Bruce Grandy THAT By-Law No. T-7.19, A By-law to Amend By- Law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones, and Pay and Display Machines, be read by section number pursuant to Sections 11.1 (1) and (2) of the Municipalities Act. Councillor Stephen Chases returned to the meeting By-Law No. T-7.19, A By- Law to Amend By-Law No. T-7, A By-Law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones and Pay and Display Machines (to Remove the Property of Queen Street from Schedules A and B of the By-Law) By-law No. T-7.19 Read by Section Number By-law No. T-7.19 was read by section number and is attached to these Minutes as Appendix 4.

7 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 7 Moved by Councillor Scott McConaghy, seconded by Councillor Bruce Grandy THAT By-Law No. T-7.19, A By-law to Amend By- Law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones, and Pay and Display Machines, be given third reading by title. By-law No. T-7.19 Given Third Reading EXIT REALTY ADVANTAGE FOOD DRIVE A request was received from Dana Clowater, on behalf of Exit Realty Advantage, for permission to canvass door-to-door in the Fulton Heights area on January 20 th, 2016 to collect food donations in support of the Fredericton Community Kitchen and Food Bank. Exit Realty Advantage Food Drive Moved by Councillor Stephen Chase, seconded by Councillor Dan Keenan THAT City Council adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that permission be granted to Exit Realty Advantage to conduct a door-to-door food drive in support of the Fredericton Community Kitchen and Food Bank within the City of Fredericton on Wednesday, January 20, On the Question: Councillor Dan Keenan encouraged residents in the Fulton Heights area to support this great cause. The Original Motion was then put to vote and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION DOOR-TO-DOOR 2016 A request was received from Annie Smith, on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB, for permission to canvass door-to-door in the City of Fredericton during the month of February, in an effort to collect funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Heart and Stroke Foundation Door-to-Door 2016 Moved by Councillor Kate Rogers, seconded by Councillor Stephen Hicks THAT City Council adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that permission be granted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick to canvass door-to-door in the City of Fredericton from Monday, February 1, 2016, to Monday, February 29, 2016.

8 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 8 REPORTS OF COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE The following reports of Council-in-Committee were presented: Reports of Council-in- Committee FREE OFF-PEAK TRANSIT PASSES FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES Moved by Deputy Mayor Eric Megarity, seconded by Councillor John MacDermid THAT City Council adopt the following resolution: Free Off-Peak Transit Passes for Syrian Refugees BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes and approves the initiative to provide free off-peak transit passes to the Syrian refugees for a one-year period from date of arrival to the city. On the Question: Councillor Dan Keenan commented that he was pleased to see this initiative come forward and encouraged Council to consider other initiatives to encourage ridership during off-peak times. The Original Motion was then put to vote and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITY ACCESS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES Moved by Deputy Mayor Eric Megarity, seconded by Councillor Stephen Chase THAT City Council adopt the following resolution: Recreational Programs and Facility Access for Syrian Refugees BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes free access to recreation facilities and programs for Syrian refugee use, including the Fredericton Indoor Pool, Youth Blast, Northside Youth Center, and the Nashwaaksis Fieldhouse; and that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the necessary legal documents to facilitate this transaction. CREDIT FACILITIES COMMITMENT LETTER BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Moved by Councillor Bruce Grandy, seconded by Councillor Dan Keenan THAT City Council adopt the following resolution: Credit Facilities Commitment Letter Bank of Nova Scotia BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves the amount of $4,342,405 as the general fund

9 Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2016 page 9 operating line of credit as per the Municipalities Act and banking services agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves the amount of $400,000 as the purchasing card limit as per the banking services agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer be authorized to execute the commitment letter between the City of Fredericton and the Bank of Nova Scotia and such further banking documentation as may be required to facilitate this resolution. COUNCILLORS EXCUSED Greg Ericson THAT Councillor Randy Dickinson be excused from the meeting and be relieved of the penalty as provided by By-law No. A-14. Councillor Randy Dickinson Excused ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Moved by Councillor John MacDermid, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eric Megarity THAT the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. (Sgd. Brad Woodside) Brad Woodside, Mayor (Sgd. Brenda L. Knight) Brenda L. Knight, City Clerk