2008-12-22_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, December 22, 2008
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
5:00 p.m. Council Chamber
1. Nominating Committee 10.2(4)(b)
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order -Prayer
5:15 p.m. Council Chamber
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of December 8, 2008
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Enterprise Saint John Operating Funding Request (Recommendation: Refer to
Budget Deliberations)
5.2 Trade and Convention Centre Renovation and Expansion Request
(Recommendation: Receive for Information)
5.3 Authority to Expend Funds - 2009 (Recommendation in Report)
5.4 Purchase of Handheld Ticket Writers (Recommendation in Report)
5.5 Pedway Maintenance Agreememt Fortis Properties (Recommendation in
Report)
5.6 Renewal of Water Supply Agreement Musquash Watershed
(Recommendation in Report)
5.7 Historic Places Initiative Canadian Register of Historic Places Phase 4
(Recommendation in Report)
5.8 Results of Proposal Call 60 Canterbury St (Recommendation in Report)
5.9 Amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law
(Recommendation in Report)
5.10 Saint John Port Authority Appointee to Board of Directors
(Recommendation: Refer to Nominating Committee)
5.11 LH1VID Adventures (Recommendation in Report)
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations /Presentations
6:00 p.m.
8.1 Saint John Animal Rescue League
9. Public Hearings
7:00 p.m.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 11-25 Sewell St & 96-124 Station
St
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 2797 Loch Lomond Rd
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1030 Dever Rd
9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 77 Golden Grove Rd
11. Submissions by Council Members
1 1. l Senior Manager's Report on Employee Supervisor and Evaluation Practices
(Councillor Sullivan)
11.2 Electronic Tendering Process (Councillor Sullivan)
11.3 Councillor Information Requests (Councillor Sullivan)
11.4 Serving Those with Disabilities (Councillor Mott)
11.5 Solid Waste Collection (Councillor Titus)
12. Business Matters -Municipal Officers
12.1 Centre of Excellence Water and Wastewater Technician Program
12.2 Action Plan for Safe, Clean Drinking Water -Value Review
12.3 Infrastn~cture Funding Opportunities
12.4 Vibrant Communities -Five Priority Neighbourhoods & Youth Planning
Sessions
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee August 2008 Interim Financial Results
13.2 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Easement for The ONE
Change Inc. 51-59 Metcalf St.
13.3 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending White Rocks Road
Subdivison Plan
13.4 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Eagle Subdivision Phase 1 at
1101 Grandview Ave
13.5 Performance Management Committee Recommending Engagement of Firm
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Adjournment
City of Saint John
Seance du Conseil communal
Le lundi 22 decembre 2008
Comite plenier
1. Ouverture de la seance
17 h Salle du Conseil
1. Comite des candidatures 10.2(4)b)
Seance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
17 h 15 Salle du Conseil
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 8 decembre 2008
3. Adoption de 1'ordre du jour
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a 1'approbation du Conseil
5.1 Demande de fonds d'exploitation d'Enterprise Saint John (recommandation
renvoyer aux discussions relatives au budget)
5.2 Demande d'agrandissement et de renovation du Saint John Trade and
Convention Centre (recommandation : accepter atitre informatifj
5.3 Autorisation de depense de fonds - 2009 (recommandation figurant au
rapport)
5.4 Achat de carnets de contraventions electroniques (recommandation figurant au
rapport)
5.5 Entente relative a 1'entretien de la passerelle conclue avec Fortis Properties
(recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.6 Reconduction de la convention d'approvisionnement en eau relative au basin
versant Musquash (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.7 Initiative des endroits historiques et Repertoire canadien des lieux historiques
-Phase 4 (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.8 Resultats de 1'appel de propositions visant le 60, nee Canterbury
(recommandation figurant au rapport)
59 Modification de 1'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation du patrimoine de
The City of Saint John (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.10 Nomination du Conseil d'administration de 1'Administration portuaire de
Saint John (recommandation : s'adresser au Comite des candidatures)
5.11 L.H.MD. Adventures (recommandation figurant au rapport)
6. Commentaires presentee par lee membres
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations et presentations
18h
8.1 Coalition secours animal Saint John
9. Audiences publiques
19h
9.1a) Projet de modification de 1'Arrete de zonage visant les 11-25, nee Sewell et
les 96-124, nee Station
9. lb) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
9.2a) Projet de modification de 1'Arrete de zonage visant le 2797, chemin
Loch Lomond
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
9.3a) Projet de modification de 1'Arrete de zonage visant le 1030, chemin Dever
9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10. 1 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 77, chemin Golden Grove
11. Interventions des membres du Conseil
1 1. l Rapport du directeur principal sur les pratiques de supervision et devaluation
des employes (conseiller Sullivan)
11.2 Processes d'appel d'offres electronique (conseiller Sullivan)
11.3 Demande de renseignements de conseiller (conseiller Sullivan)
11.4 Services adresses aux personnel handicapees (conseiller Mott)
11.5 Collecte des dechets solides (conseiller Titus)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Centre d'excellence pour le programme offert aux techniciens des eaux et des
eaux usees
12.2 Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de 1'eau potable -Examen des
valeurs
12.3 Possibilites de financement de 1'infrastn~cture
12.4 Communautes vivantes - Cinq quartiers prioritaires et seances de
planification pour les jeunes
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Bilan financier interimaire jusqu'au moil d'aout 2008 -Comite des finances
13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la servitude aux fins de
The ONE Change Inc. situe au 51-59, nee Metcalf
13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant 1'approbation du projet de
lotissement White Roclcs Road
13.4 Recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme visant la phase 1 du
lotissement Eagle situe au 1101, avenue Grandview
13.5 Comite de gestion du rendement recommandant la nomination dune
entreprise
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a 1'approbation du Conseil
15. Correspondance generale
16. Levee de la seance
December 22, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Councillors
Your Worship and Councillors,
Committee of the Whole Item Scheduled for Closed Session
This item scheduled for closed session of Council involves personal information relating
to the appointments of individuals to committees.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Gormley
Common Clerlc
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING -THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL -December 8, 2008 5:00 P.M.
present
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook and Sullivan, Titus
-and-
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; S. Herring, Planning and
Development Planner; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; P. Woods, Deputy City
Manager; B. Hanley, Police Inspector; E. Gormley, Common
Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, le 8 decembre 2008 a 17 h
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody,
commissaire aux operations municipales; S. Herring, urbaniste
d'urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire
adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments; P. Woods,
directeur general adjoint; B. Hanley, inspecteur de police; ainsi
que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier
communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order -Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Captain Bruce Smith of the Church Army
offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court et le capitaine Bruce Smith, de la Church Army
(Armee de I'eglise episcopate du Canada), recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on November 24, 2008 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 items 10.3(a) Section 39 - 99 Simpson Drive; 12.4(a)
Letter from Frank Rodgers Re: Public Inquiry of Pension Plan; 13.0 Pension Board
Proposed Response to Common Council on Public Inquiry Resolution.
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 seance
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 10.3a) article 39 visant le 99,
promenade Simpson; 12.4a) Lettre regue de Frank Rodgers relative a I'enquete publique
sur le regime de retraite; 13.0 Reponse proposee du conseil de retraite au conseil
communal concernant la resolution faisant suite a I'enquete publique.
P, Tissue 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 letter from David Thompson regarding proposed development at Tucker
Park be referred to the City Manager.
5.2 That the letter from Patricia Dashwood entitled Priorities be received for
information.
5.3 That the request by Michel Cote of The Association Regionale de la
Communaute francophone de Saint John inc. (ARC-f) to present before Council be
referred to the Common Clerk to schedule.
5.4 Refer to item 14.1
5.5 That early approval of the Pipeline Road West and Beaverbrook Avenue -water
transmission main projects as outlined in the report entitled Pipeline Road West and
Beaverbrook Avenue -Water Transmission Main Projects in the amount of $7,895,000
as proposed under the 2009 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program be
granted, and that Council authorize the City Manager to conduct negotiations for the
engagement of an engineering consultant to carry out the design and construction
management services for the projects.
5.6 That the update report on Karen Street Sanitary Sewer Extension & Lateral
Relocation be received for information.
5.7 That the update report on Champlain Drive, Civic #30 to Traffic Circle, Street
Reconstruction be received for information.
5.8 That the update report on Brentwood Crescent 900mm Storm Sewer Renewal be
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5.11 That The City of Saint John sell its interest in parcels "A" and "B", as identified on
a submitted plan entitled City of Saint John, GLC Realty Limited and NJP Developments
Ltd. Subdivision, also identified as being portions of PID Numbers 55189245 and
55189252, subject to a municipal services easement shown on the submitted plan, to
NJP Developments Ltd. for the sum of $3,894.00 plus H.S.T.; and NJP Developments
Ltd. will convey to The City of Saint John, its interest in Parcel "E", also identified as PID
Number 55187041, also shown on the aforementioned plan for $1.00, plus H.S.T. (if
applicable), on or before January 30, 2009.
2. That as part of the above noted land exchanges, NJP Developments Ltd. Is
responsible for the preparation and payment of any survey/subdivision plans required to
facilitate the aforementioned land exchanges with The City of Saint John.
3. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to
finalize the sale.
5.12 That the firm of HDR Engineering Inc. be retained on the terms and conditions as
outlined in the agreement for consulting services and that the Mayor and Common Clerk
be authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
5.13 That:
1. George Freeze be advised that Common Council will sell compensatory storage,
calculated at the rate of $10.75 per cubic metre, for each cubic metre of flood storage
displaced by the development, up to 350 cubic metres, at 589 Rothesay Avenue; and
2. Hamid Esmailion be advised that Common Council will sell compensatory storage,
calculated at the rate of $10.75 per cubic metre, for each cubic metre of flood storage
displaced by the development, up to 530 cubic metres, at 637 Rothesay Avenue, and
3. the submitted report be received for information
5.14 That:
1. Common Council deem the property identified as civic #1671 Sandy Point Road,
also being a portion of PID Number 418129, as illustrated on a submitted plan to
be surplus to the City's needs; and
2. Common Council authorize the City Manager to continue to negotiate a purchase
price, along with terms and conditions for an agreement with North Star Holdings
Limited exclusively for a period not to exceed 100 days from the date of this
resolution, or until such time as North Star Holdings Ltd. has stated in writing
they are no longer interested in pursuing the aforementioned property identified
above in (1), whichever is the lesser of the two; and
3. North Star Holdings Ltd. be authorized to seek an amendment to the Municipal
Plan and apply for a rezoning of the subject parcel, however, Common Council
are not explicitly or implicitly obligated to approve any amendment to the
Municipal Plan or any rezoning; and
4. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any documents required
to facilitate this process.
5.15 That Common Council adopt the resolutions pertaining to staff changes by-law
for the Saint John Parking Commission as outlined in a submitted report entitled
Designation of Individual to Commence Proceedings.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
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5.2 Que la lettre de Patricia Dashwood relative aux priorites soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.3 Que la demande emise par Michel Cote d'ARCf visant a faire une presentation
devant le conseil soit transmise a la greffiere communale pour qu'elle fixe une date.
5.4 Voir le point 14.1
5.5 Que soit accordee dans un bref delai la somme de 7 895 000 $ pour les Projets
relatifs a la conduite d'eau principale du chemin Pipeline Ouest et de
I'avenue Beaverbrook (conduite d'eau principale du chemin Pipeline Ouest et de
I'avenue Beaverbrook, tel qu'il est souligne dans le rapport presente) tel qu'il est propose
en vertu du programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts pour 2009, et que le conseil communal autorise le directeur general a entamer
des negociations visant a engager les services d'un ingenieur-conseil pour effectuer la
gestion relative a I'ingenierie, a la conception et a la construction des projets.
5.6 Que le rapport actualise relatif aux travaux de deplacement lateral et de
prolongement des egouts sanitaires de la rue Karen soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.7 Que le rapport actualise concernant la refection de la promenade Champlain, du
n° de voirie 30 au carrefour giratoire soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.8 Que le rapport actualise relatif a la restauration des egouts pluviaux de 900 mm
du croissant Brentwood soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.9 Que le rapport actualise relatif au renouvellement de la station de relevement au
parc Westgate et a ('installation d'un trop-plein par gravite soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.10 Que le budget lie a convention avec De Stecher Appraisals Ltd. concernant la
station de relevement n° 4 de ('avenue Thorne et le projet de refoulement et d'egout
collecteur soit augmente de 28 500 $ (TVH en sus) a 50 000 $ (TVH en sus) comme le
souligne le rapport intitule conduite de refoulement et egout collecteur de la station de
relevement n° 4 situee a ('avenue Thorne (nettoyage du port).
5.11 Que The City of Saint John vende a NJP Developments Ltd. son interet dans les
parcelles « A » et « B », delimitees sur le plan presente intitule « City of Saint John, GLC
Realty Limited and NJP Developments Ltd. Subdivision» (lotissement GLC Realty
Limited et NJP Developments Ltd.), egalement inscrites comme etant une portion des
NID 55189245 et 55189252, sous reserve dune servitude aux fins de services
municipaux indiquee sur ledit plan, pour la somme de 3 894 $, TVH en sus; et que NJP
Developments Ltd. transfere au plus tard le 30 janvier 2009 a The City of Saint John,
pour la somme de 1 $, TVH en sus (le cis echeant), son interet dans la parcelle « E »,
inscrite sous le NID 55187041 et delimitee egalement sur le plan susmentionne.
2. Que, dans le cadre de I'echange de terrains susmentionnes, NJP Developments Ltd.
soit responsible de la preparation et du paiement de tout plan d'arpentage/lotissement
requis pour faciliter I'echange des terrains susmentionnes avec The City of Saint John.
3. Que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation
requise pour conclure la vente.
5.12 Que I'entreprise HDR Engineering Inc. soit retenue selon les modalites indiquees
dans la convention pour des services consultatifs et que le maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a signer les documents au nom de The City of Saint John.
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3. le rapport presente soit accepte et classe.
5.14 Que
1. le conseil communal considere la propriete situee au 1671, chemin Sandy Point,
portent egalement le NID 418129, illustree au plan presente comme un bien
excedentaire par rapport aux besoins de The City of Saint John;
2. le conseil communal autorise le directeur general a continuer de negocier un prix
d'achat ainsi que des modalites en vue dune entente avec I'entreprise North Star
Holdings Limited exclusivement, pour une periode n'excedant pas 100 fours a
compter de la date de la presente resolution ou jusqu'a la date indiquee par ecrit
par North Star Holdings Ltd. a laquelle ladite entreprise ne sera plus interessee
par I'achat de la propriete susmentionnee et decrite au paragraphe (1) (selon la
plus courte periode);
3. I'entreprise North Star Holdings Ltd. soit autorisee a presenter une demande de
modification du plan municipal et de rezonage relativement a ladite parcelle,
mais que le conseil communal n'ait pas ('obligation implicite ou explicite
d'approuver toute modification du plan municipal ou de rezonage;
4. le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute la
documentation necessaire pour faciliter ce processus.
5.15 Que le conseil communal adopte les resolutions relatives a I'arrete sur les
changements dens le personnel de la Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John
comme le souligne le rapport presente intitule Nomination de membres pour entamer les
procedures.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les recommendations formulees
relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil soient adoptees.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
The Mayor declared the month of December, 2008 as Lung Awareness Month.
7. Proclamation
Le maire declare le mois de decembre 2008 « Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du
poumon.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
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10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 435, chemin Boars Head
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan
municipal visant le 435, chemin Boars Head soit transmis au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de
recommendations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et qu'une audience
publique soit fixee au 19 janvier 2009, a 19 h, dens la salle du conseil.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 410 Highland Road.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By-
law Amendment regarding 410 Highland Road be referred to the Planning Advisory
Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on January 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 410, chemin Highland
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan
municipal visant le 410, chemin Highland soit transmis au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de
recommendations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et qu'une audience
publique soit fixee au 19 janvier 2009, a 19 h, dens la salle du conseil.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.3 Zoning By-Law Amendment 99 Simpson Dr.
10.3 (a) Section 39 Conditions - 99 Simpson Drive
(Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-90 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John"
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel
of land located at 99 Simpson Drive, having an area of approximately 590 square
metres, also identified as PID Number 00299875, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to
"R-4" Four Family Residential be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-90 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- law of
the City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
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2) That there be no dwelling units contained in the basement;
3) In the event that the existing building is destroyed or demolished, any new building
constructed on the site can only be used as asingle-family dwelling.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 110-90 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John"
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel
of land located at 99 Simpson Drive, having an area of approximately 590 square
metres, also identified as PID Number 00299875, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to
"R-4" Four Family Residentialbe read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common
Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110-90 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
the City of Saint John", was read a third time by title.
(Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillor Titus re-entered the meeting)
10.3 Modification de I'arrete de zonage relatif au 99, promenade Simpson
10.3a) Conditions imposees par Particle 39 - 99, promenade Simpson
(Le maire suppleant Chase et le conseiller Titus quittent la reunion.)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule
«Arrete n° C.P. 110-90 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 rezonage dune
parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 590 hectares situee au 99, promenade
Simpson et inscrite sous le NID 00299875, afin de faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle -habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone
residentielle -habitations de quatre logements « R-4 », fasse I'objet dune lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-90 modifiant I'arrete sur le zonage de The City of
Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a
Particle 39 de la Loi sur 1'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose de la parcelle de terrain
situee au 99, promenade Simpson, dune superficie d'environ 590 metres carres et
inscrite sous le NID 00299875, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes
1) le Hombre maximal de logements autorise dans le batiment existant dolt titre limite a
deux (2);
2) aucun logement ne devra se situer au sous-sol;
3) si le batiment existant devait titre detruit ou demoli, toute nouvelle construction sur ce
site ne pourra titre utilisee qu'a titre d'habitation unifamiliale.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110-90 modifiant I'arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John ».
(Le maire suppleant Chase et le conseiller Titus sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.)
11. Submissions by Council Members
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to
draft a letter of support for the work of the Early Learning Centre steering committee's
proposal for an Early Learning Centre demonstration project in Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal charge le
directeur general de preparer I'ebauche dune lettre de soutien au travail du comite
directeur du Early Learning Centre (centre d'apprentissage des jeunes enfants) visant a
proposer un projet pilote pour ce dernier a Saint John.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Provincially Designated Highways Proposed Five Year Capital
Improvement Program (2009-2013)
On motion of Farren
Seconded by Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council:
1. Adopt the Provincially Designated Highways Five-Year Capital Improvements
Program for the years 2009-2013 and further;
2. Authorize the Mayor to submit the proposed Provincially Designated Highways
Five-Year Capital Improvements Program for the years 2009-2013 to the Minister
with copies to the Director of Design and the District Engineer for the New
Brunswick Department of Transportation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Routes provinciales designees -Programme quinquennal d'amelioration
des immobilisations propose (2009 a 2013)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil
3. adopte le programme quinquennal d'amelioration des immobilisations relatif aux
routes provinciales designees pour les annees 2009 a 2013;
4. autorise le maire a presenter le programme propose susmentionne au ministre,
avec copie au directeur de la conception et a I'ingenieur de district du ministere
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12.3 External Service Provider Agreement with Efficiency NB Building Labeling
Program
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the External Service Provider Agreement with Efficiency New
Brunswick labeling program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Entente relative au fournisseur de services externes conclue avec I'Agence
d'efficacite et de conservation energetiques du Nouveau-Brunswick
(Efficacite NB) dans le cadre du programme EnerGuide
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer ('entente relative au fournisseur de services externes conclue
avec I'Agence d'efficacite et de conservation energetiques du Nouveau-Brunswick
(Efficacite NB) dans le cadre du programme EnerGuide.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 City Solicitor's Membership on Pension Board; Legal Advice to Council on
Pension Matters.
On Motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the letter from the City Solicitor
dated December 5, 2008, entitled City Solicitor Membership on Pension Board of
Trustees; Legal Advice Respecting Pension Plan Matters, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Avocat municipal siegeant au conseil d'administration du regime de
retraite; conseil juridique au conseil en ce qui concerne les questions de
retraite
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la lettre de I'avocat municipal datee
du 5 decembre 2008, intitulee «Avocat municipal siegeant au conseil d'administration
du regime de retraite; conseil juridique au conseil en ce qui concerne les questions de
retraite », soit acceptee a titre informatif.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4(a) Letter from Frank Rodgers Re: Public Inquiry of Pension Plan
On Motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the letter from Frank Rodgers
dated November 26, 2008 regarding a public inquiry of The City of Saint John Pension
Plan be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13. Committee Reports
13.0 City of Saint John Board of Pension Trustees Proposed Response to
Common Council on Public Inquiry Resolution
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council accept the offer from the
City of Saint John Board of Pension Trustees to meet with key advisors to the Board
who will answer question of both council and citizens with respect to any aspect of the
administration of the Pension Plan; and further that the meeting will take place no later
than January 31, 2009.
Councillor Farren called a point of order with respect to the Mayor's involvement in the
current debate, to which the Mayor responded that he has the right to debate.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Farren
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that a list of written questions from
both council and citizens with respect to the City of Saint John Board of Pension
Trustees and the administration of the Pension Plan, must be submitted to the Common
Clerk's office no later than January 5, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.0 Reponse proposee du conseil de retraite au conseil communal concernant
la resolution faisant suite a I'enquete publique
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les representants du conseil
d'administration du regime de retraite aient la possibilite de se presenter devant le
conseil le 31 janvier 2009 au plus tard afin de repondre aux questions du conseil et des
citoyens concernant le conseil de retraite.
Le conseiller Farren souleve une objection a propos de ('implication du maire dans le
debat en cours, a quoi le maire repond qu'en tant que president de seance, it a le droit
de participer au debat.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Farren vote contre la
proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'une liste de questions ecrites par le
conseil et les citoyens concernant le conseil de retraite dolt titre remise au bureau du
greffier communal avant le 5 janvier 2008.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.1 Letter of Resignation from Pension Board -Councillor Titus
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RESOLVED that Council nominate Councillor
Farren as one of its representatives on the Pension Board.
Councillor Farren indicated that he was not interested in serving on the Pension Board at
this time.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the vacancy on the City of Saint
John Board of Pension Trustees be referred to the Nominating Committee for the
recommendation of a new member from the current Council; and further, any Councillor
who is interested in serving on this Board should submit his or her name to the Common
Clerk.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.1 Lettre de demission revue du conseil d'administration du regime de
retraite - conseiller Titus
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil accepte la demission,
prenant effet immediatement, du conseiller Titus en tant qu'administrateur du regime de
retraite de The City of Saint John.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire ainsi que les
conseillers Killen et Higgins votent contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le conseil nomme le conseiller Farren
en tant que I'un de ses representants au conseil d'administration du regime de retraite.
Le conseiller Farren indique qu'a ce jour, it ne souhaite pas sieger au conseil
d'administration du regime de retraite.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le poste vacant au conseil
d'administration du regime de retraite soit transmis au Comite des candidatures en vue
de choisir un nouveau membre au sein du conseil actuel; en outre, tout conseiller
souhaitant sieger a ce conseil d'administration dolt soumettre son nom a la greffiere
communale.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Stormwater Management Strategy
Referring to a submitted presentation, Stephen Wallace, Project Manager for Terrain
Group, updated Council with respect to a proposed stormwater management system.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that item 12.1 Stormwater
Management Strategy be moved forward on the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
12. Business Matters -Municipal Officers
12.1 Stormwater Management Strategy
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council:
1. Adopt, as a policy of the City of Saint John, the Storm Drainage Design Criteria
Manual developed for the City by the Terrain Group; and ask appropriate staff to bring
forward proposed changes to related by-laws to ensure the provisions of those by-laws
align with this policy; and
2. Recognize that ongoing dialogue with the public, developers, consultants and other
stakeholders on storm drainage design would be coordinated through the Chief City
Engineer, with recommendations for updates and adjustments brought forward from time
to time for the consideration of Council; and
3. Consider the possible implementation plan for a Marsh Creek stormwater diversion
system, as outlined in Table 1 of the submitted report, and be prepared to approve an
allocation of $500,000 in the 2009 Capital Program (Storm) for a preliminary design and
full cost-benefit analysis of such a diversion system. Full funding commitment would
depend on cost-benefit feasibility and Council approval; and
4. Direct staff to request that CN Rail replace the triple culverts at its crossing of Marsh
Creek, at the entrance to the forebay, with a bridge; and
5. Ask the Saint John Emergency Management Organization to begin planning or
development of an early warning system for the Marsh Creek area such that it could be
efficiently and expeditiously evacuated should the need arise; and
6. Direct staff to review the Flood Risk Area By-Law and other by-laws, and prepare
guidelines for development controls in the Marsh Creek watershed, such as setting safe
elevations for structures and restricting further impingement or encroachment on creek
channels; and
7. Direct that steps be taken, working with ACAP Saint John, for a program of land and
easement acquisition in the Marsh Creek drainage basin (adjacent to creek channels) to
facilitate care and maintenance of natural watercourses; and
8. Provide necessary operations funding for an enhanced storm drainage maintenance
program, including a dedicated specialist team (existing staffing levels) to organize and
conduct a regime of storm sewer CCTV inspection and system flushing and cleaning
(with a heavy vacuum/flushing unit).
9. Recognize the need to understand the characteristics of the various drainage basins
in Saint John and to prioritize drainage action plans across the community.
10. Consider the Tentative Summary of Possible Projects for the Brentwood Drainage
Basin, and be prepared to consider an allocation of $1,050,000 in the 2009 Capital
Program (Storm) for five components (Table 2), with allocations of $750,000 in 2010,
$750,000 in 2011, and $650,000 in 2012.
11. Be prepared to consider funding allocations for the General Fund Capital Program
(Storm) over the next four years totalling $26,740,000 (subject to adjustment), tentatively
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 strategie de gestion des eaux pluviales
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil
1. adopte, en tent que strategie pour The City of Saint John, le Manuel re/atif aux
criteres de conception des reseaux pluviaux redige pour la Ville par Terrain Group et
demande au personnel concerne de proposer des amendements aux arretes lies afin de
veiller a ce que les dispositions desdits arretes correspondent a cette strategie;
2. reconnaisse que les discussions en cours concernant la conception des reseaux
pluviaux avec le public, les promoteurs, les consultants et les autres intervenants sont
coordonnees par I'ingenieur municipal en chef, avec des recommendations de mises a
jour et d'ajustements proposees de temps en temps au conseil;
3. considere le plan de mise en oeuvre possible d'un reseau de derivation des eaux
pluviales du ruisseau Marsh, comme le souligne le Tableau 1 du rapport presente, et se
prepare a approuver ('allocation dune somme de 500 000 $ au programme
d'immobilisations de 2009 (section eaux pluviales) en vue de la conception preliminaire
et de ('analyse couts-avantages complete d'un tel systeme de derivation. L'engagement
de financement dependra de la faisabilite en termes de couts et d'avantages ainsi que
de ('approbation du conseil;
4. charge les employes de demander a ce que le CN remplace le triple ponceau situe au
croisement du ruisseau Marsh, a ('entree de basin d'admission, par un pont;
5. demande a I'Organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John de
commencer la planification pour le developpement d'un systeme d'alerte rapide pour la
zone du ruisseau Marsh afin que cette derniere puisse titre rapidement et efficacement
evacuee au besoin;
6. charge le personnel de revoir I'Arrete concernant /es zones exposees aux inondations
et d'autres arretes, ainsi que de preparer des directives de controle de I'amenagement
dens le basin hydrographique du ruisseau Marsh, telles que la determination d'altitudes
securitaires pour les structures et la restriction d'empietements supplementaires sur les
lits du ruisseau;
7. ordonne que des mesures soient prises, en collaboration avec PAZCA de Saint John,
afin de mettre en place un programme d'acquisitions de terrains et de servitudes dens le
basin-versant du ruisseau Marsh Creek (adjacents aux lits du ruisseau) afin de faciliter
I'entretien des cours d'eau naturels;
8. offre les fonds necessaires pour un programme d'entretien des reseaux pluviaux
ameliore, y compris une equipe de specialistes a cette fin (basee sur le niveau de
dotation en personnel existent) afin d'organiser et de mener un regime d'inspection des
egouts pluviaux par CCTV et le nettoyage ainsi que la vidange du reseau (avec un
dispositif d'aspiration ou de vidange lourd).
9. reconnaisse le besoin de comprendre les caracteristiques des differents
basins-versant de Saint John et d'etablir les priorites parmi les plans d'action visant ces
derniers dens toute la Communaute.
10. examine le resume provisoire concernant les projets possibles pour le
basin-versant de Brentwood, et se prepare a examiner ('allocation de 1 050 000 $ au
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12. accepte le rapport final de Terrain Group, date du 9 septembre 2008, conjointement
au rapport presente au conseil communal, devant titre mis a jour le cas echeant, en tant
que Strategie de gestion des eaux pluvia/es pour The City of Saint John.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.2 2009 Budget Presentation Uptown Saint John Inc.
Referring to a submitted report, Sean O'Neill, president of Uptown Saint John updated
Council with respect to Uptown Saint John's 2009 Budget.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the necessary advertising be done
for the Business Improvement Levy By-Law amendment as submitted, and a public
hearing be scheduled for January 19, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.2 Presentation du budget de 2009 de Uptown Saint John
Faisant reference a un rapport soumis, Sean O'Neill, president de Uptown Saint John,
presente au conseil le budget de son organisme pour I'annee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que la promotion necessaire soit
effectuee pour I'amendement de I'arrete concernant la contribution pour ('amelioration
des affaires tel qu'il est presente et qu'une audience publique soit organisee le
19 janvier 2009.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.3 Budget Submissions Saint John Transit
Referring to a submitted report and presentation, Frank McCarey, General Manager of
Saint John Transit, provided Council with statistics regarding transit ridership and
presented the Saint John Transit 2009 budget submission.
8.3 Presentation du budget de la commission des transports de Saint John
Faisant reference a une presentation et a un rapport soumis, Frank McCarey, directeur
general de la Commission des transports de Saint John, fournit au conseil des
statistiques concernant le Hombre d'usagers des transports en commun et presente le
budget de la commission des transports de Saint John pour I'annee 2009.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Harbourview Subdivision Water System
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that early approval of the Harbourview
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14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le projet du lotissement Harbourview
soit approuve dans un bref delai au montant de 390 000$, conformement au rapport
presente intitule «Reseau d'aqueduc du lotissement Harbourview », tel qu'il est propose
en vertu du programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts pour 2009, et que le conseil autorise le directeur general a entamer des
negociations visant a engager les services d'un ingenieur-conseil pour effectuer la
gestion relative a I'ingenierie, a la conception et a la construction du projet.
P, Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generate
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 30.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communal
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Mayor lvan Court
Members of Common Council
8th Floor, City Hall
P.O. Box 197 i
Saint John, NB
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Subject: 2009 Operating Funding Request -Enterprise Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Council
On December 4th, 2008, the Enterprise Saint John Board of Directors approved the 2009 Enterprise Saint John
Budget. As indicated in e-correspondence dated November 28th, 2008, please find attached our 2009 Final
Budget and our operating funding request, along with all of the supporting documentation.
From a revenue perspective, the 2009 budget contemplates a 2.5% increase and is based on 2009 tax base
figures. This represents an operating request of $406,195 as the City of Saint John's contribution to our base
funding and an additional $34,641 request as the City of Saint John's contribution to the Workforce Expansion
Initiative. The total request for 2009 is: $440,83.
If you have any additional questions regarding the 2009 Budget request, our Treasurer, Tony Gogan, our CEO
Steve Carson, or 1 would be glad to meet with you to discuss the details further, if you require a meeting
please contact Gina O'Rourke at gorourke cnr enternrisesi.com or 648-464$.
Best regards,
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Bob Manning, Chair
Enterprise Saint John
Grand Bay-Westfield Quispamsis • Rathesay • St. Martins • Saint john
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GREATER SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
INCORPORATED
FINpL BUDGET 24Q9
REVENUE
IACOAIProvince of New Brunswick- Base Funding
Munici alities -Base Funding
SEED ~onnexion
True Growth -Workforce Expansion Initiative
True Growth -Other projects
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Miscellaneous Fees and Sponsorships
2009
$ 355,400
$
- 586,300
I $ ss,aoo
$ 465,000
$ 1,040,000
$ 125,000
~ j $ 20,000
2Das
~ $ 347,350
$ 572,000
$ 6s,ooo
$ 580,000
$ 340,000
$ 125,aoD
$ 18,000
Total Revenue
EXPENSES
~ 5a[aries & Benefits
Communications
Business beveiopmentlClient Services
True Growth -Workforce Expansion Initiative
True Growth -Other Projects
True Growth -Waterfront Development
True Growth - Propeisj
Emerging Entrepreneurs
SEED Connexion
Professional Development
Depreciation
Vehicle Expenses
IOffice and Administration
Total Expenses
REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
-- ' $ 2,657,700
$ 522,750
$ 72,000
$ 92,aao
$ 515,000
$ 1,010,000
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
$ 125,000
$ 66,000
$ 15,000
$ 5,000
~ $ 30,000
$ 174,950
$ 2,657,700
$ 2,048,350
$ 510,000
$ 65,000
$ 85,000
$ 630,000
$ 310,000
$ 15,ODD
$ 15,DOD
$ 125,ODD
$ 66, 000
$ 12,ODD
~ 15,aDD
25,350
$ 175,000
$ 2,048,3x0
I$ - I$ D
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Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency, Incorported
Final Budget 20Q9
Revenue
REVENUE
ACQA
Province of New Brunswick
Municipalities-Base Funding
Saint John
Rothesay
Quispamsis
Grand Bay Westfield
St. Martins
SEED CONNEXION PROGRAM
Administration Fees
TEA Software Maintenance
Training Allowance
TRUE GROWTH & CED FUND
(See attached spreadsheet)
True Growth Workforce Expansion
Other projects
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Total Total
2009 2008
$ 243,117
$ 112,283 $ 355,400 $ 347,350
New Figures for 2009
$5
507
368
790 69.281% $ 406
195
,
,
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$961,937,676 12.101% $ 70,948
$1,177,$38,700 14.817% $ 86,872
$284,208,775 3.575% $ 20,960
$17,951,181 0.226% $ 1,325
$ 7,949,305,122 100.0% $ 586,300 $ 586,300 $572,000
Emerging Entrepreneurs
-ACQA
-Training & Employment Development
- Private Sector Sponsors
(Emerging Entrepreneurs is a program devofed to generafing a
stronger entrepreneurial culfure in young people aged ~4-34.)
MISC. FEES AND SPONSORSHIPS
HRSbC 1 SEED -Summer Student Grant
CYBF program
Seminars
Bank Interest
Enterprise Network funding from ACQA
$ 60,000
$ 2,aoD
$ 4,000 $ 66,000 $ 60,000
$ 515,000 $ 580,000
$ 1,040,000 $1,555,DD0 $340,000
$ 65,000
$ 25,000
$ 35,000 $ 125,OOD $125,000
$ 2,000
$ 400
$ 1,600
$ 9,934
$ 6,066 $ 20,000 $ 18,000
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Greater Saint Jahn Community Economic Development Agency, Incorporated
Final Budget 2009
True Growth
1. True Growth -Workforce Expansion Initiative 2009
Revenue:
- PETL (Prov. Of NB) 225,000
- PETL (Prov. 01 NB) Deferred in 2008 90,000
- Municipalities 50,000
- Community Economic Development Funding (PNB) 25,000
Private Sector/Other 75,000
Subtotal -External Funding 465,000
- FSJ contribution from core funding 50,000
5] 5,000
Expenses:
- Staff (Ex.Director, LOYT coordinator, WFDO, Adminstrative Go-ord.) 252,000
- Communications/Sponsorships 74,000
- Computer and MIS 5,000
-Office {Phones and Copies) 26,000
- Rent allocation 22,000
- Professional Development 15,000
- Consulting Fees 95,000
- Meetings 25,000
Total Workforce Expansion initiative 5't5,000
2 a). True Growth Projects -Other
Revenue:
CED Fund, AGOA, CISP, other 150,000
Deferred in 2008 ]40,000
290,000
Expenses:
Waterfront Development Partnership 15,000
PropelSJ 15,000
Other (Access Atlantica, ICT, Health Science, Energy, 260,000
Tourism, Mining and other True Growth Initiatives)
2) b). True Czrowth -Benefits Blueprint
Revenue:
Province of New Brunswick 250,000
ACOA 250,OOD
Private 250,000
750,000
Expenses:
Program Management Office 750,000
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Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency, Incorporated
Final Budget 2009
Expenses
SALARIES & BENEFITS
Staff: CEO, Manager of Business Development, Economic Development
Officers and Administration & Communication Officer and UNB Saint
John Co-op students. Benefits include Group Insurance Plan, RRSP, &
mandatory CPP, El & WHSCC. Project staff salaries & benefits are
included under the respective project budget. $
COMMUNICATIONS
Casts associated with advertising, public relations, special events,
website, printed material, government relations and translation. $
CLIENT SERVICES
Costs associated with client activities, including proposal and information
packages, committee meetings, travel costs, real estate tours, car
rentals, room and equipment rentals, catering for client meetings &
receptions. $
TRUE GROWTH
Workforce Expansion Project $
Other True Growth Projects $
Waterfront Development Partnership $
Propels] $
Includes expenses for Workforce Expansion, Benefits Blueprint PMO
and continued implementation of True Growth initiatives. $
Emerging Entrepreneurs
- Costs associated with salaries & benefits for two part-time youth
coordinators, administrative overhead costs, website, promotions such as
Entrepreneur markets, business plan competitions $
SEED CONNEXION
SEED Administrator, includes cost of Salary & Training $
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDAC Conferences/Workshops, inclusive of travel, seminars and
workshops, Workshops, seminars $
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation of capital assets, including computer, furniture and
leasehold improvements
VEHICLE EXPENSES
Includes mileage for staff, parking & car allowance
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION
(See attached spreadsheet)
2009
2008
523,000 $ 510,000
7z,DDO $ 65,DDo
92,000 $ 85,OOD
515,000 $ 630,000
1,010,000 $ 310,000
15,000 $ 15,000
15,000 $ 15,000
1,555,000 $ 970,000
125,000 $ 125,000
66,000 $ 66,000
15,000 $ 12,000
$ 5,000 $ 15,000
$ 30,000 $ 25,350
$ 174,950 $ 175,000
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Mayor Evan Court
Members of Saint John Common Council
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB
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Subject: Saint John Trade and Convention Centre -Renovation and Expansion Request
Dear Mayor Court and Council,
Under the True Growth Strategy developed in 2005, four growth sectors were
identified for key development in the Saint John region; Energy & Advanced
Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, Health Sciences and
Tourism. The success of these sectors is dependent the continued enhancement and
improvement of supporting infrastructure.
For example, Tourism provides a very important, if not critical portion of the Saint John
economy. Meetings, conventions and sporting events contribute $32 Million annually in
direct expenditures to the local economy and the sector employs 6800 people. In order
to position Saint John far further growth in this growth sector it is essential the proper
infrastructure be in place to support not only our current markets but also to attract
additional ones.
By 2010, both Moncton and Fredericton will have state of the art, newly built
convention centres and this will certainly impact Saint John's competitive nature to
attract the same National and Provincial clients. The need is evident, in order to
compete Saint John must continue to enhance its Tourism infrastructure.
With this in mind, the Enterprise Saint John Board of Directors recommends Mayor and
Council give positive consideration to the renovation and expansion of the Saint John
Trade and Convention Centre request.
Best regards,
Bob Manning, Chair
Enterprise Saint John
Grand Bay-Westfield Quispamsis ~~othesay • St. Martins • Saint john
Community Economic ~evePopment Agency • Agence de d~veloppement ecanamique communautaire
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M&C-2008-381
December 17, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Authority to Expend Funds
In as much as this is the last meeting of Common Council in 2008, and the
2009 Operating Budgets have not yet been approved, certain resolutions
are required in order that day to day operations can continue until such time
as the budgets are approved.
In light of these requirements the following resolutions would be in order.
Resolved that the following resolution be adapted, namely:
Whereas the 2009 budgets far the City of Saint John have not been
approved;
And Whereas there are some day to day matters controlled by the
general approval of the budget:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager be authorized to
approve purchases up to the value of $25,000 where provision for same is
normally contained in the budget which has not been approved:
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Report to Common Council
December ] 7, 2008
Page 2
And be if further resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to
disburse funds related to expenditures related to pre-existing contractual
agreements and, to commissions and organizations which, in his opinion,
would ensure the continued economic and efficient day-to-day operations of
these commissions and organizations during this period.
Respectfully
Grey J~1'eomans, CGA, MBA
Co is loner of Finance
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City of saint John
19 December 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Purchase Handheld Ticket Writers
BACKGROUND:
The Saint John Parking Commission (SJPC) does the enforcement and the
administration of the on-street parking program on behalf of the City of Saint
John and we currently use handheld ticket writers and printers to write the parking
violations in Saint. John. The current system has been in place since December
2002. and we feel that it is time to upgrade both the hardware and software that we
use in our ticketing process. Our current handheld ticket writers and printers are
using are reaching the paint where they require more and more maintenance and
the time has come to replace these units.
The SJPC worked with the City IT Department and we reviewed and meet with a
number of distributers over the 3-4 months at a Canadian Parking Association
Trade show, through telephone conference calls and in person. We reviewed the
handhelds and software packages from a number of different companies including
JJ MacKay Canada Limited, Parksmart, T2Systems, Aims-Electronic Data
Collection Corp and Group Techna Inc. (Montreal, Quecbec}.
Any software package that is purchased by the City of Saint John must have the
capability of integrating with the HTE System that is currently being used by the
City to purchase various enforcement letters and the summons for unpaid parking
violations.
ANALYSIS:
Common Council is being asked to approve the purchase of 7 Handheld Ticket
Writers, seven printers, an upgrade program and a standard maintenance package
that will allow our enforcement staff to continue writing parking tickets in Saint
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John. Currently we are using Dap Handhelds, Radix Printers and the software
program from JJ MacKay. At the present, we have a maintenance agreement with
JJ MacKay Limited where we are paying $12,000 plus HST to service our
software program and pay additional costs for hardware parts as required for our
handheld ticket writers and printers.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Handheld Ticket Writers (Dap), Printers (Radix} and software program we
purchased in the past from JJ MacKay Canada Limited cost at total of $ $88,106
plus HST. The 7 Handheld Ticket Writers (Honeywell -Dolphin 9900), 7 Printers
(4" Zebra QL420),Software Program and the 1St year of Software Support and
Maintenance far $55,674. After year one, the City will have to pay a Annual
Maintenance Fee of $9,185 to cover maintenance on the Handhelds, printers and
Software program.
Funds in the amount of $70,000 were included in the 2008 Capital Budget to
cover the cost to purchase this equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Camman Council approve the purchase of 7 Handheld
Ticket Writers, 7 Printers, the software program and the 1St year of Software
Support and Maintenance for a total cost of $55,674 plus applicable taxes.
Respectfully
Commis
T.L. Totten, FCA
City Manager
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M&C2008-383
December 18, 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT
Pedway Maintenance Agreement
City of Saint John
BACKGROUND
In the past, Fortis Properties Corporation has provided cleaning and security
service for the Chipman Hill Pedway and the City Market Pedway. While the
arrangement was in the form of an annual invoice, it has never been a formalized
agreement approved by Council.
ANALYSIS
Far the year 2007 and up to March 2008, the fee for the Pedway cleaning and
security service was $4,884.85 per month, or $58,b18.20 per year, hst included.
In April 2008, the fee for the cleaning and security service increased by $1,858.39
per month ($80,9I8.88/yr), mainly due to an increase in costs for security and the
addition of a fee for monitoring the fire protection systems.
City staff has been working with Fortis Properties to prepare a formal agreement
outlining the service provision and responsibilities of each party relating to the
service delivery. The formal agreement has been reviewed by the legal
department and is now complete. Fortis Properties Corporation signed the
agreement on December 17, 2008.
As per the agreement, Fortis Properties will continue to provide cleaning, security
services and fire protection system monitoring for the Chipman Hill Pedway and
security services and fire protection system monitoring for the City Market
Pedway. City Market staff will be responsible for cleaning of the City Market
Pedway, reducing the cost of the Fortis agreement by $999.21 per month. The
agreement will be effective January 1, 2009 for a one year term at a cost of
$68,928.34, or $5,744.03 per month.
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RECQMMENDATI4N
Your City Manager recommends that Comzx~on Council adopt the attached
resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Paffenra , P. Eng. A
Deputy ommissioner
wild' g Inspect' Services
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Terrence Totten, CA
City Manager
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RESOLiIT~ON
Resolved that, as recommended by the City Manager, the City enter into an
Agreement with Fortis Properties Corporation for the maintenance and security of
the Chiprrzan Hill and City Market Fedways on the terms and conditions and in
the form as attached to the City Manager's report dated December 18, 2008
addressed to Common Council in this matter, and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreerent."
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THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate copies this 17 day of December, 2008.
BY AND BETWEEN:
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS the City is the owner of premises known as the "Chipman Hill Pedway" and
the "City Market Pedway", hereinafter called "the Pedways";
AND WHEREAS Fortis is the owner of the premises located in between the two
Pedways;
AND WHEREAS the purpose of this agreement is to provide for the maintenance and
security of the Pedways by Fortis,
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements herein and subject to the terms and conditions set aut in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
This Agreement is for a term of one (1) year beginning on January 1, 2009 and
ending on December 31, 2009.
2. Fortis shall keep the Chipman Hill Pedway in a clean and tidy condition and not
permit garbage, ashes, waste or objectionable material of any kind to accumulate on
or about the Chipman Hill Pedway. The City shall keep the City Market Pedway in a
clean and tidy condition and not permit garbage, ashes, waste ar objectionable
material of any kind to accumulate on or about the City Market Pedway.
3. Fortis shall be responsible for, and shall have access to carry out, inspections of the
condition of the Pedways. In the event that such inspections reveal that emergency
FORTIS PROPERTIES CORPORATION, a duly
incorporated company having offices in the City of Saint
John, in the County of Saint Jahn, and Province of New
Brunswick, hereinafter called "Fortis"
- and -
OF THE FIRST PART
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN, having its City Hall at 15
Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, a body
corporate by Royal Charter, confirmed and amended by
Acts of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of New
Brunswick, hereinafter called the "City"
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type repairs or replacements are required, then in such an event, Fortis shall
immediately perform such repairs or replacements as are necessary to correct the
emergency in a good and workmanlike manner, and subsequently advise the City of
the emergency and related repairs as soon as reasonably possible. Fortis shall add a
15% administration fee to all costs incurred in performing such emergency type
repairs or replacements. In the event that such inspections reveal that non-emergency
type repairs or replacements are required, then in such an event, Fortis shall so advise
the City, and the City shall be responsible to do these non-emergency type repairs or
replacements at its own costs.
4. The City shall be responsible to maintain the structural integrity of the Pedways.
5. Fortis shall not make any changes, including painting, to the Pedways without the
prior written consent of the City.
6. Subject to section 7 hereof, Fortis shall provide the services listed in Schedules "A"
and "B" which are attached hereto and form part of this Agreement, and the City shall
pay Fortis the amount of $ 68,928.34, inclusive of HST and administration fees, for
said services rendered hereunder in 12 equal monthly instalments. Schedule "A" and
Schedule "B" are intended to be a detailed breakdown of the services to be provided
by Fortis and related cost for each Pedway.
7. Fortis shall invoice the City separately for electricity supplied to the Pedways based
on monthly consumption.
8. Fortis shall not be liable or responsible in any way far personal injury or death
suffered by the City, its employees, agents, invitees or assigns or suffered by any
other person who may be upon or exiting or entering the Pedways or for whom the
Pedways are, or the use thereof, are alleged to have caused loss or damage in any
way, or for lass of or damage or injury to property belonging to any of the foregoing
and, in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Fortis shall not be
liable for any damage to property or business(es) caused by any interruption to the
use of the Pedways or from any other matter or thing, unless any such damage, loss,
personal injury or death arises as a result of the negligence of Fortis.
9. The City hereby indemnifies Fortis from all liabilities, damages, costs, claims, fines,
expenses, suits or actions of any nature or kind resulting from any matter, thing or
action related to the Pedways or this Agreement unless, in relation to that liability,
damage, cost, claim, fine, expense, suit or action, Fortis has been determined by a
Court of Law to have acted negligently.
10. The City shall ensure that any policies of insurance it holds on the Pedways shall
contain a waiver of subrogation as against Fortis, its agents, employees and assigns
and that Fortis be included in said policies as a named insured.
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I1. If the City defaults in the payment of any amount due to Fortis and the default
continues for ten days after written notice of it to the City by Fortis, or if the City
defaults in the observance or performance of any covenant or agreement in this
Agreement and the default continues for twenty days after written notice of it, or in
the case of a default not involving the payment of money which cannot with due
diligence be cured within a twenty day period, this Agreement shall, at the option of
Fortis, terminate and the City shall immediately be responsible for all matters related
to the Pedways and Fortis released from any obligation hereunder. Other than for a
default which is not remedied as set out above, this Agreement maybe terminated by
either party an 60 days notice in writing.
12. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing
signed by the parties hereto or by the successors ar assigns.
13. Both parties hereto shall comply with the requirements of every applicable statute,
law, by-law, ordinance, regulation, guideline or order with respect to the condition,
maintenance, use or occupation of the Pedways and all systems related thereto,
including but not limited to the electrical and sprinkler systems.
14. Any Notice, request or demand provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing:
To the City addressed to:
Amy Paffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services
The City of Saint John
1 S Market Square
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
And if to Fortis addressed to:
Fortis Properties Corporation
39 King Street
Saint John, NB E2L 4W3
and maybe delivered in person or sent by prepaid registered mail. Any notice which
is delivered personally shall be effective when delivered. Notices mailed shall be
deemed to be effective on the third day following mailing whether or not it has been
received or picked up by the addressee. In the event of a postal strike or interruption,
service shall be personal. Either party may give notice in writing of a change of
address.
15. This Agreement and everything contained in it is binding upon the parties and shall
extend to and bind the respective successors and assigns of the parties.
16. It is hereby understood and agreed between the parties hereto that the terms and
conditions set forth herein embrace the whole terms and conditions of the Agreement
entered into by the parties and supersede and take the place of any previous
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agreements or representations of any kind, written or verbal, previously paid by
anyone whether an agent or employee of a party or not, in reference to the terms
addressed herein or which in any way affect the building or equipment of which the
Pedways form part.
17. If any of the terms of this Agreement is declared to be in any way invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full farce and effect.
18. The Laws of the province of New Brunswick shall govern this Agreement.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have affixed their respective corporate seals,
attested by the hands of their respective afficers duly authorized in that behalf on the day
aforementioned.
SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED )
In the presence of )
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FORTIS PROPERTIES
ref: ~I'(IiaQrth ~~c~
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Ivan Court, Mayor
Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk
Common Council Resolution:
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SCHEDULE "A"
ACTUAL COSTS FOR CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CHIPMAN HILL PEDWAY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 37, 2009
SERVICES
Cleaning
based on 1.5 hrs per day
7 days per week
based on $8.2D per hr
Security
Office Lobby Desk - 24 hr service
Based on $13.75 per hr
3 hrs per day
PER ANNUM MONTHLY
$4,477.2D $373.14
$30,250.00 $2,520.83
Window Cleaning
Exterior two per year @$150 ea
interior per month @$50 ea
Monitoring SprinkerlFire Protection Systems
$30D.00 $25.00
$6D0.00 $50.00
$1,200.00 $100.00
Sub Total $36,827.20 $3,D68.93
15% Administrakion Fee $5.524.08 $460.34
Sub Total $42,351.28 $3,529.27
HST $5.505.67 $45$.81
TOTAL $47,856.95 $3,988.08
Cost breakdown for Security Services, City Market Pedway & Chipman Hill Pedway
Chipman Hill Pedway
2nd guard is required till lam due to Pedway hours - (without Pedway only one guard would be required)
as Centre would be locked dawn at 7pm
Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 10/pm, Thurs & Fri and lacked Sunday) ie additional guards required and reflected
in billings to City are:
6 hrs per day x Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat 24 hrs/week
3 hrs day x Thurs and Fridays 6 hrslweek
19 hrs day x Sundays 19 hrslweek
49 hrs/week x 52 weeks
Assume Sunday shopping December
1 month x 5 hrs 15unday = 20 hrs
2,548 hrs/yr
-20 hrslvr
2, 528
Recognizing value of Pedway additional hrs to Delta, Brunswick Square and City amount to be cost shared at 5D°/o
City share = 112 of 2,528 hrs 1,264 hrs/yr
+ 936 hrs for regular patrols shopping centre { 3 hrs per day)
2,20D hrs yr total to City
City Costs 2,200 hrs x $13.75 = $3D,25D per annum or $2,52D.83 per month
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SCHEDULE"B"
ACTUAL COSTS FOR CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY MARKET PEdWAY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009
SERVICES PER ANNUM
Security
Office Lobby desk - 24 hrs per day
Based on $13.75 per hr $15,015.00
3.5 hrs per day
B days per week
Monitoring SprinkerlFire Protection
Systems $1,200.00
Sub Tatal $16,215.00
15%Administration Fee $2.432.25
$18,647.25
HST $2.424.14
TOTAL $21, 071.39
MONTHLY
$1,251.25
$100.00
$1,351.25
$202.69
$1,553.94
~2D2.0'1
$1,755.95
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December 18, 2008
"he Cil~- t~f S;tint ~nl~~
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council,
SUBJECT: Renewal of Water Supply Agreement -Musquash Watershed
BACKGROUND
The City of Saint John has an agreement with the Province of New Bnulswiclc to draw water
from the Musquash Watershed management area. The original agreement, dating back to
January 1, 1978 allows the City to draw up to 38 million imperial gallons per day for supply to
industrial, domestic and commercial users. This water is required to supplement the Spn~ce Lalce
Watershed for approximately a two to three month period each year. Only that volume required
to maintain supply in sufficient quantities to customers (Irving Pulp and Paper) is drawn from the
system. Factors that affect the required volume to be drawn include weather conditions and
balancing of supply requirements between east and west systems related to shut-downs for
maintenance and repairs.
The City has received an offer dated December 1, 2008 from the Department of Natural
Resources (copy attached) to extend the current agreement to December 3 1, 2009.
ANALYSIS
The original 1978 agreement set a rate to enable the Minister of Natural Resources to recover
costs to properly reflect the administrative and operational costs for the supply of water from the
watershed over a 21 year period -ending December 3 1, 1998.
That rate was $0.015 per 1,000 imperial gallons for the period January 1, 1978 to December 3 1,
1980. The rate then changed to $0.020 per 1,000 gallons to December 31, 1983. The agreement
provided for the possibility of a rate change every five years commencing January 1, 1984 and
ending December 31, 1998 -three potential additional increases. These additional rate changes
did not occur and the rate of $0.020 per 1,000 gallons remained in effect to the expiration of the
agreement on December 3 1, 1998.
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December 18, 2008
Page 2
In Febn~ary, 1999, Council authorized the extension of the agreement on the same terms and
conditions for a further one-year period to December 31, 1999 at the rate of $0.020 per 1000
gallons.
Each year, Council has authorized the extension of the agreement with the Province however in
some years there have been adjustments to the rate charged per 1,000 imperial gallons.
In November 1999, Council authorized the extension of the agreement to December 3 1, 2000 on
the same terms and conditions with the exception that the rate was increased to $0.037 per 1,000
imperial gallons from $0.020. This was and has been the single highest rate increase for water
supplied from the Musquash Watershed.
Since the one substantial increase for 2000, Council has authorized the extension of the
agreement each year with further rate increases to $0.038 for 2001 and to $0.040/1,000 imperial
gallons which became effective July 1, 2003. The rate of $0.04/1,000 imperial gallons has
remained in effect until December 3 1, 2005. For the period January 1, 2006 to December 3 1,
2007 the rate increased from $0.040 to $0.042/1,000 imperial gallons. This rate remained in
effect for the January 1, 2008 to December 3 1, 2008.
The Department of Natural Resources is currently considering transferring the Musquash
Generating Station and the obligation to operate and maintain the dams and reservoirs to NB
Power. It is expected that the transfer to NB Power will also include an assignment of the
agreement regarding Musquash water supply between the Minister of Natural Resources and the
City of Saint John. While negotiations continue, the Department of Natural Resources wishes to
extend the original 1978 Agreement between the City of Saint John and the Minister of Natural
Resources to December 3 1, 2009 subject to the following.
The Province does not guarantee the supply of water in the event o£
- a failure an any component of the water retention and water delivery infrastn~cture
in the Musquash watershed,
- the need to draw down the reservoirs or shut off the water supply for reasons of
public safety, or
-anything that would affect potability.
• the charge for the water will be raised by the increase in the Consumer Price index, which
will up the charge from the current $0.042/1,000 imperial gallons to $0.044/1,000
imperial gallons.
• the Province will be assigning to NB Power transferable riglrts under the agreement with
the City, and if they conclude the transaction, future renewals and other dealings under
the agreement would be with them;
• the City apply to formalize its right to occupy Crown land by way of the water system
infrastn~cture (piping, pumping station);
• the parties to the agreement reserve the riglrt to terminate or transfer the agreement, upon
giving each other at least three months written notice;
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Page 3
• the renewal agreement will include an attornment to NB Power; and
• the parties acknowledge that some of the Musquash lands are protected lands under the
Protected Natural Areas Act, S.N.B. 2003, c.P-19.01 and as amended.
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The required water withdrawal from the Musquash watershed varies each year but averages
around 1.85 billion gallons annually. At the new rate of $0.044/1000 imperial gallons, the
annual funds required for the supply of water from the Musquash Watershed is approximately
$81,400 per annum. The 2009 draft Water and Sewerage Utility operating budget includes
fielding provision for the estimated withdrawal from the Musquash watershed.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council authorize the extension of the agreement to draw water
from the Musquash Watershed in accordance with the attached; and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk sign the appropriate documents.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M Paul Groody, P. Eng.
Commissioner, Municipal Operations & Engineering
Terrence L. Totten, FCA
City Manager
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EXTENSION OF THE JANUARY 1978 AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN WITH
RESPECT TO DRAWING WATER FROM THE MUSQUASH WATERSHED
Under the agreement dated January 1, 1978, between Her Majesty the Queen in the
right of the Province of New Brunswick as represented by the Minister of Natural
Resources on the first part and the City of Saint John on the second part, which was
extended to December 31, 2007, we further agree:
1. to extend the term to midnight, December 31, 2009;
2. to reserve the right to terminate or transfer the agreement upon giving each other
at least three month's written notice;
3. to increase the charge per 1000 imperial gallons of water from $0.0.42/1000
imperial gallons to $0.044/1000 imperial gallons effective December 1, 2008; and
4. that the Minister assumes no liability whatsoever for any reason, should water
become unavailable to the City, including but not limited to the following:
• in the event of a failure, for whatever reason, of any component of the
water retention and water delivery infrastructure in the Musquash
watershed;
• if, in the opinion of the Minister, the water in any of the reservoirs has to
be drawn down for repair and maintenance of the water retention
infrastructure or for public safety reasons.
5. The Minister assumes no liability for whatever reason for potability of the water.
6. The City acknowledges that the Minister may assign its rights under the
agreement to NB Power and hereby agrees to such assignment and on receipt of
three months written notice the City will attorn to the rights of NB Power pursuant
to such assignment.
7. The parties acknowledge that some of the Musquash lands are protected lands
under the Protected Natural Areas Act, S.N.B. 2003, c. P-19.01 and as amended.
8. All other terms and conditions shall remain the same.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
in the presence of:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN
RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF
NEW BRUNSWICK
Minister of Natural Resources
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK
COUNTY OF YORK
of the City of Fredericton, in the County of
York and Province of New Brunswick, MAKE OATH AND SAY:
1. I am an employed with the Department of Natural
Resources, and have a personal knowledge of the matter and things herein deposed to.
2. The within Instrument was executed by the Honourable Wally Stiles, Minister of
Natural Resources, of the Province of New Brunswick; that the signature of Wally Stiles
set and subscribed to the said Instrument as that of the Minister of Natural Resources is
the signature of the said Wally Stiles and was subscribed thereto in my presence.
SWORN TO at the
City of Fredericton in the
County of York and Province of
New Brunswick this day
of 2008
BEFORE ME:
A Commissioner of Oaths
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK
COUNTY OF
I, Elizabeth Gormley, of the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and
Province of New Brunswick, MAKE OATH AND SAY:
1. That I am the Clerk of the City of Saint John ("City of Saint John") and have a
personal knowledge of the matters and things herein deposed to and have authority to make this
Affidavit on behalf of the said City of Saint John.
2. That the Clerk and the Mayor are the authorized signing officers to execute
documents in the name and on behalf of the said City of Saint John.
3. That the signature "IVAN COURT" affixed to the foregoing Instrument is the
signature of Ivan Court, the Mayor of the said City of Saint John and the signature
" " is in the proper handwriting of me this deponent, as Clerk of the said
City of Saint John.
4. That the seal of the Corporation affixed to the instrument is the Seal of the City of Saint
John and was affixed to the said instrument pursuant to a Resolution of Council.
4. The said Instrument was so executed by the said City of Saint John on the day
of , 200 , as and for its act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed and
contained.
SWORN TO, BEFORE ME, at the
City of Saint John
in the County of
and Province of New Brunswick,
this day of
2008 .
A Commissioner of Oaths,
being a Solicitor
New =~l~N~uveau
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December 1, 2008
File No. 623 03 0004
Mr. Terrence Totten
City Manager
City of Saint John
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
Dear Mr. Totten:
Re: Water Sua~ly Ae~reement ("the Aareement")
As you are aware, the Department is considering transferring the Musquash Generating
Station and the obligation to look after the operations and maintenance of the dams and
reservoirs to NB Power. !t is expected that the transfer to NB Power will also include an
assignment of the agreement regarding Musquash water supply between the Minister of
Natural Resources and the City of Saint Jahn. !t is our understanding that you are
having discussions with NB Power in this regard.
While the negotiations are taking place, we would like to extend the 1978 agreement
between the City of Saint Jahn and the Minister of Natural Resources to December 31,
2009, subject to the following:
• the Province does not guarantee the supply andlor potability of water in the event
of:
- a failure in any component of the water retention and water delivery
infrastructure in the Musquash watershed,
- the need to draw down the reservoirs or shut off the water supply for
reasons of repair and maintenance or public safety, or
- anything that would affect potability,
the charge for water will be raised by the increase in the Consumer Price index,
which will up the charge from the current $0.042/1040 imperial gallons to
$0.04411{}00 imperial gallons,
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• we will be assigning to NB Power our transferable rights under the agreement with
you, and if we conclude our transaction with them, future renewals and other
dealings under the agreement will be with them;
• the City should apply to formalize its right to occupy Crown land by way of the
water system infrastructure (piping, pumping station);
• the parties to the agreement reserve the right to terminate or transfer the
agreement, upon giving each other at lease three months written notice;
• the renewal agreement wilt include an attornment to NB Power; and
• the parties acknowledge that some of the Musquash lands are protected lands
under the Protected NafuralAreas Acf, S.N.B. 2003, c.P-~ 9.0~ and as amended.
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
If ynu agree with the terms of this renewal, please have the appropriate City Official sign
the attached and return bath copies far the Minister's signature. One original copy will
be forwarded to you far your records.
Yours truly,
i ,_~ t~
Ja~4et Higgins
Assistant Deputy Minister
BTSIvm
Enclosure
c.c; Paul Groody, City of Saint John
Peter MacNutt, Director, Crown Lands ~3ranch
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M &C - 2008- 379
December 22. 2008
His Worship Mai or Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Historic Places Initiative -Canadian Register of Historic Places -
Phase 4 -Consultant Contract -Awareness
In a report to Council in August it «as noted that additional funds to cans out research and other
«ork for the Canadian Register of Historic Places had been received from the Heritage Branch.
Province of Ne« Bruns« ick Department of Wellness. Culture and Sport. In October the contract
for the Research portion of this «ork «as a« arded. This report is to recommend a« and of the
contract for the Phase 4 -Awareness portion of this Registi-~ «ork.
BACKGROUND:
Canada's Historic Places Initiative -This federal initiative «as put in place in 1999
«ith the folio«-ing objectives:
• To foster greater appreciation of historic places:
• To strengthen Canada's capacity to take appropriate action to conserve and maintain
the historical integrity of historic places: and
• To provide financial incentives that «i11 make the preservation and rehabilitation of
historic places more viable.
Canadian Register of Historic Places -The register developed b~ federal. provincial.
and territorial governments. provides on-line listings of formally recognized historic
places across the counti~ . The register is located at «~«~ .historicalaces.ca and selves as
a tool for Canadians to identifi and promote historic places in Canada. and for travelers
to locate places of interest across the counti~ . It provides detailed information about
historic places to planners. heritage professionals. polio--makers. developers. industi-~.
community organizations. teachers and students. Fina11~ . it defines the places eligible for
the Proi~ince of Neiv Brunswick Propert>> Tux Abatement Program.
To be eligible for nomination to the Canadian Register of Historic Places. a historic
place must:
1. meet the definition of an historic place:
2. be formally recognized b~ a federal. provincial. or local authority (such as being
designated under our Heritage Conservation Areas B~_ 1a« or approved b~
Council): and
3. meet the required documentation standards.
It is expected that the information on the Canadian Register of Historic Places «ebsite
«i11 have an increasing influence on those making decisions regarding heritage tourism. a
rapidly gro«-ing multi-billion dollar industi-~ . Therefore it is important that Saint John be
«e11 represented. To date 376 properties in Saint John have been submitted to the
Register.
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ANALYSIS & STATUS:
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The City Planning & Development Department «i11 initiate and oversee this phase of
Registi~ «ork in conjunction «ith the City of Saint John Heritage Development Board.
Councillor Snook is the Council appointee to the Heritage Development Board and he
«i11 provide a liaison «ith Council.
Components of the Awareness Contract
The HDB have had a consultant prepare a draft Heritage A«areness Plan for the Saint
John Heritage Program. Several components of that Plan «ere identified as being among
the most effective for general promotion of heritage and specifically for the promotion of
the Registi-~ Program. The Heritage Branch and the SJ Heritage Development Board «i11
cost share this effort at $10.000 each. The key components that the consultant «i11 be
cari~ ing out include the folio« ing:
• An onaoina ne« saaaer column and/or series of articles and aresentations This is
seen as one of the best opportunities to explain and promote the Registi-~ as «e11
as heritage in general. take steps to dispel some of the heritage myths. and
provide a series of helpful tips and eiplanations for o«mers doing «ork on their
buildings «herever they may be in the city . It is seen as an opportunity to
connect to the larger community .
• Community sessions and / or BBOs /teas and «allcin~ tours
This is an effort to bring discussion of heritage to a number of individual
neighbourhoods «ith sessions planned for: Old North End. Lo« er West Side.
Mount Pleasant area and the Central Peninsula north and east of Trinity Roy a1.
At community sessions. an information table «i11 be set up «here attendees can
pickup information on the Registi~ program and. if they «ish. also sign consent
letters for their properties to be researched and placed on the Canadian Register.
Steps in the process:
• A Steering Committee has been created for the project. to include several
members of the Saint John Heritage Development Board and Heritage Program
staff.
• A Request for Proposals «as tendered for an individual or firm to cari~ out Phase
~ - A« areness of the HPI Registi-~ of Historic Places «ork for Saint John
• Five proposals «ere received: Derek Thurber. Heritage Consultant: McGale and
Associates Inc.: Jo Anne Claus. Communications Consultant: The Wright
Agency :and MT&L Public Relations Limited.
• The Heritage Development Board has met to discuss the selection and make their
recommendation.
• The Heritage Development Board recommends that the contract be a«arded to
Joanne Claus. Communications Consultant. «ho «i11 be assisted b~ David Goss
and Joan Pearce.
Sustainabilit~ Princiales Conformity /Ezistin~ City Polio-
The project is in conformity «ith the City's Vision. Goals and the Sustainabilit~
Plan Objectives.
2. FinancialImalications
The contribution for Phase ~ - A«areness from the NB Department of Wellness.
Culture and Sport is $10.000. An additional matching amount has been allocated
from the HDB 2008 budget. These funds «i11 cover all costs for the A« areness
project to be carried out b~ the consultant. Any incidental expenses not covered
«i11 come from eiisting budgetai-~ envelopes.
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December 19. 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that the contract for Phase ~ - A«areness project for the Canadian
Register of Historic Places be a« arded to Joanne Claus. Communications Consultant. for
up to $20.000.00 and further that the Mai or and Common Clerlc be authorized to execute
the necessai~ contract documents.
Respectfully submitted.
hen Forrest. MCIP. RPP
Commissioner
Planning & Development
Terrence Totten. F.C.A.
City Manager
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'~r1 REP~I~.T T(~ CoM.N~~N CC~U~ICIL
M&C-2008-357
December 17, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Results of Proposal Call - 60 Canterbury Street (corner of
Canterbury and Princess Streets)
BACKGROUND:
City of Saint john
The City of Saint John owns a vacant property identified as civic #60 Canterbury
Street (northeast corner of Canterbury and Princess Streets), also identif ed as PID
#8979. For the past number of years, the Saint John Parking Commission has
been utilizing the site for surface parking rentals for approximately 12-14 spaces.
Due to a failing retaining wall on the site, this use has ceased.
At its September 15, 2008 meeting Common Council approved the reconstruction
of the above noted retaining wall. Also, in preparation of this report to Council,
Real Estate Services acknowledged the upswing in the City's economic situation
and the pending reconstruction of Princess Street in 2009, believed it was an
appropriate time to offer this property for development in a Proposal Call.
Council also approved this initiative at the same meeting.
The attached Proposal Call document for b0 Canterbury Street was mailed to
approximately 301oca1 developers/contractors that the City has dealt with over
the past number of years. In addition, two advertisements were placed in a local
newspaper along with advertisements in Moncton and Halifax.
ANALYSIS:
The Call for Proposals for this property closed on November 21, 2008. Two bids
were received; one from Ellerdale Properties Ltd, and the other from Commercial
Properties Limited.
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Report to Common Council
December 17, 2008
Commercial Properties Offer
Page 2
As part of a submission, proponents were required to fulfil certain criteria,
described in the Proposal Call document under "instructions to Proponents" {see
attached). Under the above noted section, proponents were required to provide a
plan along with information that would outline the development proposal for the
subject property, including assurance for a successful completion date.
Commercial Properties have included an elevation drawing for afive-storey
commercial building, but have not included a site plan, and no start or completion
date. Tn fact, they have indicated that the property would continue to be used as a
surface parking lot for their tenants, until such time that qualified tenants are
willing to sign long term leases to allow financing of the building.
Commercial Properties has offered a purchase price of $200,000.00 for the
subject property but have not submitted a deposit cheque in an amount of 5 per
cent of the offer price, as required in the Proposal Call. Although the purchase
price offered by Commercial Properties Limited is deemed by staff to be
reasonable, the expectation is that this site would remain as surface parking for an
unknown period of time. Therefore, the City would not see any tax benefit in the
near future if this offer were accepted and this property would no longer be
available to the City should a developer approach seeking an Uptown
development opportunity.
Ellerdale Properties Ltd. Offer
Their proposal is to construct afour-unit, three storey townhouse development.
The submission includes an attractive development that would contain on-site
parking for each unit. They have submitted site, elevation and floor plans for this
proposal. If their proposal were accepted they would start construction in the fall.
of 2009.
Ellerdale Properties Ltd. has offered a purchase price of $25,000.00 far the
subject property. Their submission includes the required deposit of five percent
of the offered price, as stipulated in the Proposal Call document. Staff believes
this offer is well below the market value for this property. This is a prime
commercial location, within the Heritage area of the Uptown. Redevelopment of
Princess Street in 2009 and the upgraded Canterbury Street show a great curb
appeal for this site.
This property is situated in the "B-3" Central Business zone category, which does
not permit residential units below the second storey of the building. As this
proposal is for townhouse development, it would not be a permitted use in the
"B-3" zone category. The reason for this zone standard is to protect the City's
Uptown commercial core area along the streetscape so as not to erode its function
as the commercial centre. A townhouse development on this prime commercial
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December 17, 2008
site would be seen as an underutilization of the property. In addition, the offer of
$25,000.00 for this property is substantially below market value.
Results of Proposal Call
Staff believes neither of the above two offers are acceptable at this time as
discussed. If Council accepts the recommendation contained below, it would be
the intent of Real Estate Services to continue to negotiate with both Commercial
Properties and EllerdaIe Properties to allow them the opportunity to improve their
offers, ensure a quality development for this site and to provide suitable
start/completion dates for their development proposals.
RECOMMENDATION:
That The City of Saint John reject the proposals submitted by Ellerdale Properties
Limited and Commercial Properties Limited for the property located at civic #60
Canterbury Street, also identified as PID Number 8979, pursuant to a Proposal
Call issued by Common Council on September 15, 2008; and direct staff to
continue discussions with the proponents and report back to Common Council.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
and
Terrence Totten, F.C.A.
City Manager
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Attachment
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PROPOSAL CALL
Civic #60 Canterbury Street
(Corner of Canterbury and Princess Streets)
SAINT JOHN
New Brunswick
Sponsored by: The City of Saint John
Real Estate Services
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TABLE 01= CONTENTS
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BACKGROUND
PURPOSE OF PROPOSAL CALL
iNSTRUGTIONS TO PROPONENTS
SUBJECT SITE
SERVICES
RETAINING WALLS
NEIGHBOURHOOD
• The City of Saint John
• CanterburylPrincess Streets Area
• Neighbourhood Features
APPENDIX { - Location P{an
APPENDIX fl - Form of Proposal
Sale and Development of Land
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VISION
The City of Saint Jahn envisions the subject property to consist of a high quality
commercial andlor residential development. The "Saint John Inner Harbour- Land Use
Plan and implementation Strategy" has identified the quality of development must be
sensitive to the architectural character of the surrounding area and must also be
economically sustainable.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located in the "heart" of the City's Peninsula and is within the
City's Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area. Cri 2009, the Gity is planning to
reconstruct a portion of Princess Street between the intersections of Prince William and
Charlotte Streets. The street reconstruction will involve underground utilities, new
municipal services, curb, sidewalk, landscaping and paving.
The subject property is presently being utilized by Saint John Parking Commission as
an interim use for the.rental of approximately 13 spaces. The parcel of land has an
area of approximately 521 square metres {5,808 square feet} with an approximate street
frontage of 31.4 metres {103 feet} along Canterbury Street and 18.6 metres {54.5 feet}
along Princess Street.
PURPOSE OF PROPOSAL CALL
The purpose of this Proposal Gall is to initiate the re-development of the subject
property. The Gity is interested in entering into a partnership with a private developer
who will undertake the development of this property to a high quality standard, The
terms and conditions of the partnership are negotiable. The guidelines are set out in the
following section.
INSTRUGTIONS TO PROPONENTS
{1) The Proposal Call pertains only to the land owned by The City of Saint John,
identified as PID Number 8979.
{2) Proposals must be of sufficient detail, illustrating an implementation plan and
give sufficient assurance of the successful completion of the re-development of
the site.
{3} The basic criteria for selecting the successful proposal will be as follows:
3.1 General acceptability of a conceptual plan, illustrating site details,
including on-site parkins and landscaping, elevations of the new building,
and a list of finishing material(s) for the exterior.
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3.2 Overview of how the proponent plans to promote the development, leasing
or sale of the new building(s),
3.3 The experience and reputation of the developer and subcontractors.
3.4 The developer's financial background and ability to finance the required
infrastructure improvements.
3.5 The best financial offer far the sale of the parcel owned by The City of
Saint John.
3.6 The increase in the tax base.
3.7 The probable success of the development.
(4) Proposal submissions must contain the following information:
4.1 Name of principals in the submission.
4.2 Proposed start and completion dates.
4.3 Price offered far the developable land, identified as PID Number 8979
awned by The City of Saint John.
4.4 Response to criteria in (3) above.
4.5 Details of at least three developments, which the proponent(s) has been
involved with, to demonstrate the proponent's ability to carry out the
development of this site.
(5) The City of Saint John will review all proposals and are prepared to enter into an
agreement with that developer whose presentation appears to be capable of
realization.
(6) The City of Saint John reserves the right to accept ar reject any or all
submissions. The City also reserves the right to accept submissions, subject to
modification or alterations of the development proposal contained therein
provided these modif:ECations or alterations are acceptable to the proponent:
(7) A site meeting will be held at 1O:DO a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at
civic #60 Canterbury Street (northeast corner of Canterbury and Princess
Streets)_to answer questions that may arise after receiving the Proposal Call.
(8) Proponents must submit i~ve (5) copies of their proposal.
(9} Sealed proposals, clearly marked "Proposal Call: Civic #60 Canterbury Street"
will be received unfit 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2D08.
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Address to the attention of:
Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner
Planning and Development
The City of Saint John
10th Floor, City Hail
~ 5 Market Square, Saint John, N.B.
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(~ D} Faxed Proposals wlll not he accepted.
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SUBJECT S[TE
The subject property is located in the City`s Uptown Area in the "heart" of the City's
Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area, The site has frontage along bath Canterbury
and Princess Streets. The section of Canterbury Street abutting the subject property
has been redeveloped for a number of years, including a reconfiguration of the travelled
street along with curb and sidewalk, instilling a sense of revitalization for this area. The
site is surrounded by heritage buildings enab-ing a desirable heritage character to the
area. This street corner represents an ideal location for a mixed residential/commercial
development, creating a great opportunii:y ror the successful candidate.
The City of Saint John Zoning By-law has classified the subject property and
surrounding area as being within the "B-3" Central Business zone category, This zone
category allows far a variety of office/retaillservice/residential uses.
SERV[CE5
The City is planning to redevelop a portion of Princess Street, located between the
intersections of Charlotte and Prince William Streets. The street reconstruction will
involve replacement of underground municipal services and the removal of above
ground utilities and replacing them with underground infrastructure. In addition, this
section of Princess Street will be resurfaced similar to Canterbury Street with the
concrete curb and sidewalk slang with the brick detail to accent the sidewalk.
During the reconstruction of this portion of Princess Street the City will be placing an
underground conduit from Princess Street to the property line that will include
A[iantlRogers and other public utilities. This conduit wil[ enhance redeve[apment of the
subject property.
RETA[N[NG WALLS
There are two existing retaining wails an the subject property; one is located parallel to
the south side property line with Princess Street and the other runs north to south along
the east side property boundary. Both retaining walls are to be replaced within the next
couple of months, prior to the sale of the property. This is a significant investment by
the City.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
(A~ The City of Saint John
The City of Saint John is located on the north eastern section of the Atlantic
Seaboard at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. Saint John is New Brunswick
largest city with a -population of approximately 75,D00 (metropolitan population of
125,000). Geographically, Saint John is Canada`s second largest city.
Population wise, Saint Jahn is Canada's 24th largest metropolitan centre.
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The City is driven by an economy in transition. The major economic sectors
influencing the economy of Saint John are energy, manufacturing, health care,
education, finance, telecommunications, port and tourism. Although traditionally
categorized an industrial centre, the most recent employment gains have carne
from the telecommunications, health care and energy sectors.
(B) CanterburylPrincess Street Area
Presently, the City is undertaking a significant investment in the revitalization of
South-End Peninsufai which results in numerous development opportunities far
this area. Located in the "heart" of the Uptown area, the site presents itself with
a unique opportunity for providing a quality mixture of residential and commercial
development. The development of this site, being within the Trinity Royal
Heritage Conservation Area as well as near the working Port, provide a unique
opportunity to capture these qualities in the development of this site. This site is
less than a block away from the redevelopment of the highly acclaimed Centre
Beam Place and only a few minutes' walk to the nearby Harbour Passage on
Water Street. This site is only limited by its potential as viewed by the successful
purchaser of this property.
This desirable location, combined with renewed infrastructure, position this site
as a prime, quality development opportunity,
(C} Neighbourhood Features
Elementary-Middle Schools: Prince Charles School - 10 minute
walk; and King Edward School - 5 minute walk
Senior High:Saint Jahn High, St. Malachy's High -- 3 to10
minute walk
University: UNBSJ -~ 10 minute drive
Walking Distance; City's Uptown, including a variety of shopping,
restaurant and service activities, Canada Games
Aquatic Centre, Market Square, City Market, New
Bi-unswick Museum and Harbour Passage Walking
Trail.
Short Drive: Rockwood Park (2,OQ0 acres), Public Golf Course,
public swimming and trail system, Cherry Brook Zoo,
soccer field and outdoor track & field facility at
UNBSJ.
Within City: Two yacht clubs and a power boat club; a 600 acre
nature park in West Saint John
Numerous public parks and recreational venues.
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Description o~ Pian: Proposal Call ~'or the sale and development of a City
awned vacant property,
N PID: 8979 ~ Address: Civic #~Q Canterbury Street
Pan; N A Date:
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FORM OF PROPOSAL
SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND
flute acknowledge and agree that the purchase and sale of land arising from this
submission is subject to the terms and conditions stated in this proposal and as noted
an the property listing sheet..1Mle hereby offer the amount of $ -~
HST (if applicable) for the vacant lot, identifed as civic #60 Canterbury Street, also
identified as PID number 8979, as generally shown on the attached plan.
A certified cheque made payable to the City of Saint John, in the amount of 5% of the
bid price is enclosed with this submission.
IlVlle propose to useldevefop the subject land as follows:
Construction as proposed above shall commence on or before:
COMPANYIINDIVIDUAL:
NAME {PRINT}:
ADDRESS:
SIGNATURE:
TEL. NO.:
DATE:
FAX NO.:
BID DEPOSIT ENCLOSED 5°/a OF BID
PRIGS:
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'~ ` REPORT Td COMN~ON COUNCIL
M & C -2008-386
December 18, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Counsellors:
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-law
BACKGROUND:
City of Saint John
Counci] previously endorsed the recommendations of the By-Law Review Committee and
referred these recommendations to the City Manager and the Heritage Development Board for
implementation. One of these recommendations was that the City should expand heritage
designations to new areas or buildings.
ANALYSIS:
The HMCS Brunswicker (Building #36) was built by the Royal Engineers in 1841-42 as the
British Military Ordinance Store. It is the only building in the South End surviving from the
period of British Military occupation. The building is constructed of local stone with a
symmetrical arrangement of windows which is reinforced by the placement of dormers on the
copper mansard roof
The letter from the owner requesting designation under the Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law
is attached along with the Heritage Character Statement. The building has been declared surplus
by the Department of National Defence and is now for sale. The current owners wish to make
designation as a heritage building a condition of the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Common Council authorize advertisement and set a public hearing
date at 7:00 p.m. on Heritage Day, February 16, 2009 in the Council Chamber, for consideration
of the proposed amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservatian Areas By-Law.
Respectfully Submitted,
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City Manager
Heritage rle~ei€r~nzent ~trard I'. O. Bo:~ 1471 SOb 65~-2335
Saint .Dohn, i~i~ 50G ~55~2837 {fax)
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December 18, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And members of Common Council
Your Worship & Councillors:
Re: Amendment to the Hexatage Conservation Areas By-Law
The report from the City Manager recommending heritage designation of the f~~~t~er HMCS
Brunswicker (Building #36}, reflects the opinion of the members of the Heritage Development
Board and staff The proposed amendment to the By-Law is consistent with the
rec.,~~u~~endations from the Heritage By-Law Review C~~~u~Fittee which included extensive input.
from the citizens of Saint Jahn.
The Heritage Development Board has reviewed the request by the owners to designate the
former HMCS Brunswicker, Building #36 on Sydney Street, under the Saint Jahn Heritage
Conservation Areas By-Law. In particular the Board noted that this structure, built in 1841-42 as
the British Military Ordinance Store, is the only building in the South End which survived the
Crreat Fire of June 20, 1877.
The Heritage Development Board is pleased to enthusiastically endorse the amendment to the
Heritage By-Law, to designate the former HMCS Brunswicker, Building #36, and look forward
to speaking in favour of adoption at the public hearing, which we hope can be scheduled for
Heritage Day on February 16, 2009.
Sin ely,
~'~ Bob McVicar, Vice Chair
Heritage Development Board
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Public Wnrks anti GavernmenY Services
Ganada
Atlantis R2gipn
P. a. box 2247
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 3C9
December 16, 2008
Travaux publics et Services gaurverneme~#aux
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RE,gion do 1'Atlantique
C.P. 2247
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Saint John, N_B.
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Yaur Worship and Members of Council,
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Subiec#. HMCS Brunswicker. Bui[[titl[s No. 3f>. Svdnev Street-Heritage
The property known as HMGS E~runswicker is presently a Federal Heritage Property.
You may be aware that this building is surplus to faders[ requirements.
The HMGS Brunswicker (building ~ 36} was built in 1841-42 as the British Military
Ordnance Store.
The property is architecturally and cu[turaily significant_ It is the only structure in the
Lawer Cove -Barrack Green area which Ytas survived from the period of British military
occupation and clearly demonstrates a classic idiom of that period. Enclosed is the
Federal Heritage Character Statement.
This letter is to formally request that the building be designated under the Saint John
Heritage Conservation By-law Areas to ensure that appropriate conservation activity is
carried out.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Jo21n Parsons Doehler
Joan Parsons poehler, B.ARCH, MURP
F~eal Estate Services
9Q2-496-5244, fax 902-496-5276
joan. parsonsdoehier@pwgsc.gc.ca
joan.parsonsdoehier a~tpsgc.gaca
1713 Bedford Row, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3G9
1713 Bedford Row, Halifax, {N.E.} B3J 3G9
Public Works anti Gc~vsrnment Services Canada
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Heri#age Character Statement
Saint Jahn, Ncw Bnuaswick
HIVZCS Brunswicker (Building #~6)
Sydney Sheet
I~ERIT,AGE CHARACTER STATEMENT
The HMCS Brunswicl{er (Building #3G) was built In 1$41-42 as the British Military
Ordnance Store. Gaptairi I3attersbea superintended the structure's construction 6y the
Royal Engineers; Calancl Rice-Jones, K.H. acted as Commanding Royal Engineer and
James Calder and Charles E. ford signed the drawings.
The building was extensively altered early in this century, probably ix~ I9l l to coincide
with the construction of a new Ax~maury. These alterations increased its lcrxgkh by a
tl~i;rd, and transformed the roof tv a mansard form.
The HMCS Bxunswickcr, which currently houses the Saint John Naval Reserrre Unit, is
the property offne Department of National Defence_
See l 1:ISRC3 Buildil3g Report 87-105.
Reasons fox Designation
Tkie HMCS Bru#iswicker was desigi~.ated Recognized primarily for its historical
aS50Giat10x15 and lt5 architectural SigCil~.'JC~.YZGe.
The building is tl7e only structure on the I.,owex CoveBarrack Groan site which has
survived from. tkie period oi`British Military occupation.
The building is a good example of a utilitariaiz structure designed in the classical idiom
of its period. Executed in sturdy, workmanlike masonry, the character of the building
~rvas maintained in the design, of its later extension. The design of t)zis extension is a
good example of haw changing functional needs can be accommodated within a
sympathetically designed form.
ArnQng its environmental attributes, the structure plays a strong supporting role in
defining the character of the >3arrack Crreen Armoury Site.
Character Defining Elements
The character of the HMCS Bivnswiclcer lies primarily iri its simple rectangular forn1,
sturdy masonry construction, and the regularity of its fetiast~r~.tion_
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The building is a lori~, two-storey, mansard-roofed form, executed in irregularly coursed
limestone ~ sand, regular anal devoid of decoration. The symmetrical arrangement of
the fenestration of the original seven-bay block survives intact although extended by the
addition of three regularly spaced mays. The z egularity and symmetry of the facades is
further reinforced ixi the placement of the dormers i1~ the xriansard roof. RECCnt minor
alterations have undermined the regularity of the facades - the south end dormer; the
doubling of the opening of the upper storey west facade, sou#hern4lnost window; and
various door/wz~rdow reversals. All these have ~na~t~r~d the camplcmcntary design of the
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building's two periods. i`Zeversal of these alterations would considerably enhance
thecharacter oi`the building.Tl~e regular stonework ol= the original structure and addition,
and its simple embellishing details -corner quoins, prominent window sills and lintels
and segmental arched door openings should be maintained, The pedixnented gables of the
mansaxd's dormers,
play an important role in establishing the building's classical "hat." These should be
xn.aintained.Thebuildiog's window units should be maintained in planned irn~rovcrnents,
as sho~zld its capper sheet and batten roof.
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SAINT JOHN
ADMIiv'fS'T'[2,~1T~lON POCK"IUAIRE llESAIti'l' lOHN
December 19, 2008
Mayor Ivan Court and
Common Council
City of Saint John
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L 1
Dear Mayor Court:
RE: Appointee to Board of Directors of Saint John Port Authority
This is to inform you that the second term of Edward A. Farren on the Board of Directors
of the Saint John Port Authority expires on May 8, 2009. In accordance with the
legislation directors are currently eligible to serve two renewal terms. Mr. Farren has
served one renewal term. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of the
Canada Marine Act and the Letters Patent of the Saint John Port Authority and provides
you with the required four months notice of this expiry.
We request the City of Saint John appoint a director to the Saint John Port Authority, to
serve for a minimum of three years, no later than May 8, 2009. For your guidance, we
enclose Sections 14-16 of the Canada Marine Act and Article 4 of the Letters Patent that
set out the criteria for eligibility of Board members. Also attached is a Ijst of continuing
Board members and the expiry of their terms.
If you require any further information, please contact the undersigned or Paula Small at
the off ces of the Saint John Port Authority, Once you. have made your appointment
piease advise us.
Sincerely,
SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY
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Stephen D. C pbell
Chair, Governance Committee
Encl.
cc Minister of Transport
Governor-in~Council
Canada
133 Prince William Sweet, 5~ Floor 15e eta~e Saint John ' NB Canada E2L 2B5
TeI I Tel: 506.636.4869 Fax 1 Telec: 506.636,4443 E-mail / Coutriel: pot~tC~sjport,com wvvw.sjportcom
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CANADA MARINE ACT
EXCERPT SEC~r~orls 14-16
DIRECTORS
Annointment of directors
1~4. (1) The directors of a port authority shall be appointed as follows:
(a) the Governor in Council appoints one individual nominated by the Minister;
(o) the municipalities mentioned in the letters patent appoint one individual;
{c) the province or provinces mentioned in the letters patent appoint one or two
individuals as mentioned in the letters patent; and
{c~ the Governor in Council appoints the remaining individuals nominated by the
Minister in consultation with users selected by the Minister or the classes of users
mentioned in the letters patent.
Directors appointed by provinces and municipalities
(l.l) The Governor in Council may appoint a director under paragraph (1)(b) ar (c} who
has been nominated by the Minister if the position has been vacant far more than one
year.
Tenure of office
(2) Directars are appointed to hold office for any term of not more than three years that
will ensure as far as possible the expiry in any one year of the terms of office of not more
than one half of the directors, the terms being renewable twice only.
Maximum term of office
(2.1) A director shall serve no more than nine consecutive years on the board.
Effective day of ant~ointment
{2.2) A director's appointment takes effect on the day on which notice of the appointment
is received by the part authority.
Extension of term
1998, c. 10, s. 1G; 2003, c. 22, s. 113(E); 2008, c. 21, s. 11.
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(2.3) Subject to subsection (2.1 }, if a successor has not been appointed at the expiry of a
director's term, the director continues to hold office until their term is renewed or their
successor is appointed.
Directors appointed by municipalities and provinces
(2.4) Subject to subsection (2. I) and despite subsection (2), the term of office of a
director appointed under subsection (1.1 } to fill a vacant position under paragraph (1)(b}
or (c} expires on the day on which a director is nominated under that paragraph.
Not eligible
(3) No person is eligible to be appointed as a director within twelve months after the
expiration of their term or renewed term.
Part-time
(4} The directors are appointed to serve part-time.
Remuneration
(5) The board of directors shall fix the remuneration of the directors, the chairperson and
the chief executive officer.
Ouorum
(6) Subject to the letters patent, a majority of the directors in office constitutes a quorum
at any meeting of directors and a quorum of directors may exercise all the powers of the
directors.
1998, c. 10, s. 14; 2008, c. 21, s. 10.
Experience
15. (1}The directors of a port authority appointed under any of paragraphs 14{1)(a) to
(c) shall have generally acknowledged and accepted stature within the transportation
industry or the business community.
Knowledge or experience
{2) The directors of a port authority appointed under paragraph 14(1){c~ shall have
generally acknowledged and accepted stature within the transportation industry or the
business community and relevant knowledge and extensive experience related to the
management of a business, to the operation of a port or to maritime trade.
Persons excluded
1998, c. I0, s. 16; 2403, c. 22, s. 113(E); 200$, c. 21, s. 11.
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16. The following individuals may not be directors of a port authority:
(a} an individual who is a mayor, councillor, officer or employee of a municipality
mentioned in the letters patent;
(b} an individual who is a member of the legislature of a province, or an officer or
employee of the public service ar of a Crown corporation of a province, mentioned in
the letters patent;
{c} a Senator ar a member of the House of Commons;
{c, l) an officer or employee of the federal public administration, afederal Crown
corporation or a port authority;
(d) an individual who is not a resident Canadian, as defined in subsection 2(I) of the
Canada Business Corporations Act;
(e} an individual who is a director, officer or employee of a person who is a user of
the port;
{f) an individual who is under eighteen years of age;
{g) an individual who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court in Canada ar
elsewhere; or
(h) an undischarged bankrupt.
1998, c. 10, s. 16; 2003, c. 22, s. 113(E); 2008, c. 2X, s. 11.
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SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY -LETTERS PATENT EXTRACT
(Note: The Letters Patent are currently under review for amendment to align them with the
Canada Marine Act amendments. In particular this affects Article 4.8 which has been
changed to allow for two renewal terms.)
ARTICLE 4
DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS' MEETINGS
4.4 General Duties of the Board, The Board is responsible for the management of the activities
of the Authority.
4.2 Qualifications of Directors. The following individuals may not be directors:
(a) an individual who is a mayor, councillor, officer or employee of the municipality described in
subsection 4.6(6} below;
(b} an individual who is a member of the legislature of the province of New Brunswick, or an
officer or employee of the public service or of a Crown corporation of the province of New
Brunswick;
(c) a Senator or a member of Parliament or an officer or employee of the federal public service or
of a federal Crown corporation;
(d) an individual who is not a resident Canadian, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Canada
Business Corporations Act;
(e} an individual who is a director, officer or employee of a person who is a user of the port;
(f) an individual who is under 18 years of age;
(g) an individual who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court in Canada or elsewhere;
or
(h) an undischarged bankrupt.
4.3 Number of Directors. The Board shall consist of seven (7} directors.
4.4 Quorum for Meeting of Directors, The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at
a meeting of the Board shall be a majority of the number of directors in office of which the
Authority has actual knowledge of their appointment. A quorum of directors may exercise all
powers of the Board.
4.5 Effective Date of Appointment. The appointment of a director shall be effected in such
manner and at such time as the Appointing Bady considers appropriate.
4.6 Appointment of Directors. The directors of the Authority shall be appointed to hold office as
follows:
(a) the Governor in Council appoints one individual nominated by the Minister;
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(b) the Gity of Saint Jahn appoints one individual;
(c} the province of New Brunswick appoints one individual, and
(d} the Governor in Council appoints the four remaining individuals nominated by the Minister in
consultation with the users selected by the Minister or the classes of users.
4.7 Terms of Directors. The term of each director shall be three (3) years; provided, however,
that:
{a}the initial term of the nominee of the province afi New Brunswick made pursuant to subsection
4.6(c} shall be for a period of two years;
(b} the initial term of the nominee of the City of Saint John made pursuant to subsection 4.6{b)
shall be for a period of one year; and
(c) the initial term of two of the remaining individuals nominated by the Minister and appointed by
the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 4.6(d) shall be:
(i) for one of the nominees, a period of two years; and
{ii} for one of the nominees, a period of one year.
A director appointed to fill a premature vacancy on the Board shall be appointed by the
Appointing Body appointing her or his predecessor and shall hold ofhce for the unexpired term of
her or his predecessor.
4.8 Renewal Term. The term of a director may be renewed once only; no person is eligible to be
appointed as a director within 12 months after the expiration of their term or renewed term.
4.9 Geasing to Hoid Office. A director shall cease to hold office when:
(a} the director dies or resigns;
(b) the director is removed for cause pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19(1 }{b) of the Act;
(c) the director is no longer qualified to hold the office of director under section 4.2; or
(d) the term of office of the director expires.
4.10 Resignation of Directors. A director may resign his or her office as a director by sending to
the Authority a wri#ten resignation which shall became effective on the date received by the
Authority or on the date specified in the resignation, whichever is later.
4.11 Removal of Directors. Any director may be removed for cause at any time pursuant #o the
provisions of paragraph 19(1){b) of the Act.
4.12 Remuneration of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. The Board shall fix the
remuneration of the directors, chairperson, vice-chairperson and the chief executive officer of the
Authority.
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4.13 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Board. The board shall elect a chairperson
from among their number. The Board may elect avice-chairperson from among their number who
chaff actin the absence of the chairperson.
4.14 Appointment of Officers. The Board shall appoint a chief executive officer, who shall not
be a director, and such other officers that the Board considers appropriate.
4.15 Committees of the Saard. The Board may appoint from their number one or more
committees of the Board, however designated, and delegate to any such committee any of the
powers of the Board except the Board shall not delegate to any committee the power to:
(a) fill a vacancy in the office of the auditor of the Authority;
{b) issue debt obligations except in the manner and on the terms authorized 6y the Board;
(c} approve the audited financial statements of the Authority;
(d) adopt, amend or repeal by-laws; or
(e) authorize or ratify any activity carried on or to be carried on or any power exercised or to be
exercised by a Subsidiary.
4.76 Appointment of Governance Committee. The Board shall appoint from their number a
committee (the "Governance Committee") comprised of not less than three directors.
4,17 Mandate of the Governance Committee. The Governance Committee shall perform the
folPawing functions:
(a) manage the administration of the Code of Conduct;
(b) develop and annually update along-term plan, including recommendations to the board, for
the composition of the Board, in terms of the optimal combination of skills, background or
experience, which plan shall take into consideration the skills, background and experience of
existing directors, retirement dates and the strategic direction of the Authority;
(c) at least four months prior to the expiry of the term of a director appointed by the Governor in
Council under subsection 4.6(a), by the municipality under subsection 4.6(b) and by the province
under subsection 4.fi{c), of these Letters Patent, provide notice to the relevant Appointing Body,
that the term of its appointee on the Board is about to expire and requesting an appointment;
{c~ at least four months prior to the expiry of the term of a User Director, provide notice to the
Minister with a copy to the Nominating Committee that the term of such director is about to expire
and requesting an appointment;
(e) provide to the Nominating Committee and to each Appointing Body the notice described in
subsection 4.17(c) above,. a current copy of the plan and recommendations described in
subsection 4.'f7(b) and also provide a profile of the skills, background and experience of the
continuing directors;
(t) in the event a User Director ceases to hold office, the Governance Committee shall forthwith
provide to the Minister and the Nominating Committee, and if any other director ceases to hold
office, the Chairperson of the Board shalt forthwith provide to the Appointing Body, a written
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request for a new appointment to fill such vacancy together with a copy of the plan and
recommendations described in subsection 4.17{b) and the profile described in subsection 4.17{e);
{g) review and make recommendations regarding directors' compensation.
4,18 Nomination Process for User Diirectors, The classes of users established far the purpose
of providing nominations for directors are listed in Schedule D. A permanent Nomina#ing
Committee steal! be formed by having each class of users specified in the Letters Patent
Schedule D (Classes of Users) of the Authority appointing one person from that class of users to
sit on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall be comprised of four
members, one from each class of user. The chief executive officer of the Authority is not a
member of the Nominating Committee, however, the chief executive officer ar such other person
who may be designated by the Board in the absence of the chief executive officer will provide
administrative support to the Nominating Committee and the nomination process. The initial
members of the Nominating Committee will be comprised of the five members of the Part
Advisory Committee who were not directors of the Saint John Port Corporation immediately
before these Letters Patent took effect. If there is a vacant User Direc#or position (or an
anticipated vacancy} for a particular Class (far any reason), the chief executive officer of the
Authority shall coordinate the development of a fiull candidate list (and, if necessary, a short
candidate list) by administering and facilitating the following process in a timely manner so as to
ensure that the length of any User Director vacancy is minimized:
(a} contact the members of the appropriate class of users in consultation with the Nominating
Committee by any methods} the chief executive officer deems appropriate with a view to inviting
candidate submissions for the User Director vacancy; a nomination must include the curriculum.
vitae of the nominee together with qualifications and confirmations of acceptance of the
nomination and willingness to serve an the Board;
{6} compile a fuEl candidate list of al[ candidate submissions received, ensuring that there is a
minimum of two candidates and a max[mum of four candidates, for each vacancy;
{c) in the event the full candidate list contains five (5) or more candidates the Nominating
Committee will develop a short candidate list of four (4} candidates by determining which
candidates most closely correspond to the requirements mandated by paragraph 15(2} of the Act
{c~ the Nominating Committee shall be responsible for receiving and reviewing nominations from
the appf[cable class of users, far developing a short list of candidates if necessary, for ensuring
that the nominees have the skills, background, and experience required of directors of the
Authority, for ensuring that the nominations are consistent with the requirements for drectors as
specified in the Act, and for forwarding said nominations to the Minister;
{e) the Nominating Committee shall provide the Minister with a full candidate fist (unless a short
candidate list was created in which case the short candidate list shall be provided) of persons to
be nominated to the Minister to fill the User Director vacancies;
(t) adopt and follow such other procedures, including advertising by public notice, as the
Nominating Committee, in its discretion, deems appropriate to solicit candidate names.
4.79 Scope of 1Process. Nothing in the process described in section 4.18 is intended to or shall
derogate from, interfere with, or substitute for, any consultation, inquiry, public input or process
the Minister chooses to undertake in determining the candidates to be nominated by the Minister
pursuant to provisions of paragraph 14(1)(4) ofi the Act. The Minister, in consultation with users,
shall at all times have the flexibility and discretion to nominate as User Directors persons other
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than those persons recommended by the Nominating Committee to ensure an appropriate mix of
Board members at all times.
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SAINT 30HN PORT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edward Farren 2°d Term, expires May 8, 2009
City Nominee
Stephen D. Campbell lst Term, expires December I7, 2009
User Group 2 Nominee
Arthur T. Doyle l St Term expires April 29, 20 I 0
Provincial Nominee
Wendy L. McGee 1St Term expires June 26, 2010
User Group 3 Labour Nominee
Peter Gaulton 1St Tenn, expires May 29, 2011
Federal Nominee
Donald Hall 1St Term, expires May 29, 2011
User Group 4 Nominee
Ted Flemming 1St Term, expires May 29, 2011
User Group 1 Nominee
December 3, 2008
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M&C #2008-388
December 19, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Comuaon Cou~acil
Your Worship and Members of Council:
SUBJECT: LHNID ADVENTURES
As Council was previously apprised, LHMD Adventures, Operators of the Rockwood Park Barns
and Stables, had sought payment from the City under the License Agreement. Their claim was
based on a clause in the agreement that they contended would have the City reimburse them
approximately $35,000 far those days that they were unable to carry out business activities in the
park due to trail closures and explosions in the park associated with the construction of the natural
gas pipeline.
With the assistance of the City's Legal Department, a proposed settlement has been agreed to by
the Operator and is now subject to Council approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council approve the proposed settlement as contained in the letter and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation provided by the
Legal Department. f~
Attachment
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CITY MANAGER
The City oP Saint John
Francois M. Beaulieu
Direct Line/Ligne directe: (5061648-3711
Te[ecopier/Telecopieur: (506) 649-7939
PmaiL`Coumei: francnis.treaulieu@sasntjohn.ca
Our File No.: 553
I-VITRO UT PREJUDICE
December 11, 2008
Ms. Lees Doley
Rockwood Stables
P.O. Box 686
Saint Jahn, N. B.
E2L 4A5
Dear Ms. Doley:
Re; LHMD Adventures -License Agreement -Rockwood Park
Further to your telephone conversation with Mx. Totten, we wish to
confirm that in addition to our all inclusive settlement proposal of $16,3 86.90,
we are prepared to waive the requirerrlents of clause i 1(g) of the License
Agreement of October 24, 2005 which states as follows:
"1 I. The Licensee hereby covenants and agrees with the Licensor as
follows:
(g) that it shall purchase the inventory as stated in Schedule "D"
[attached hereto] prior to the termination of this License. The
fatal amount payable under Schedule "D" is $3,941.75." [Oux
emphasis]
We are unaware if the settlement offer of $16,386.40 is subject to the
Harmonized Sales Tax and would ask you to verify with an account.
We will not accept any other counteroffers to the following settlement
proposal. As stated in our correspondence of December 4, 2008, this
settlement offer is subject to Common Council's approval and your execution
of a Release.
/r
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 7 471 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4!1 + wwwsaintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint ]ohn, N.-B, Canada E2L 4L1
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Ms. Lees Doley
December 11, 2008
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Re: LHMD Adventures -License Agreement -Rockwood Park
Yours truly,
Pran~ois M. Beaulieu
Sfllicitor
Enc.
cc. Terry Totten, City Manager
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License Agreement
The City of Saint John and Lees Do(ey
As of June 1, 20D5
Page 12 of 13
SCHEDULE "D"
~ 1 set cross reins, Tally-Ho
1 wagon wheel
~ 2 neck yoke straps
~ 1 box hoof lifts
~ 3 boxes rivets
~ 16 hoof pads
1/2 bucket hoof packing
Semi-Total:
ROCKWOOD PARK HORSE BARNS
INVENTORY OF DISPOSAL ITEMS
.Item
Lot #1
price
1 hay fork
2 manure forks
1 plastic scrub bucket
1 metal scrub bucket
1 wheel barrow
6 wagon seat pads
2 aluminium shovels
1 plastic bucket
2 plastic shovels
2 body scrapers
1 crass bit
1 pair shoeing cutters
Semi-Total:
1 anvil
2 shoeing stands
I set shoe pullers
1 hoof rasp
1 shoeing knife
1 caulk punch
Semi-To#al:
Lot #2
Lot #3
~ 61.5Q
160.25
I34,SQ
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License Agreement
The City of Saint John and Lees Daley
As of June 1, 20D5
Page 13 of 13
Lot #~
4 bridles
~ 6 set harness
2 belly britches
3 harness straps
2 show nightingales
~ 4 collars
4 collar pads
~ J set tally-ho spreaders
` 2 regular yokes
2 sleigh spreaders
3 wagon Spreaders
2 regular blankets
~ Semi-Total;
Lot #5
I sleigh
1 wagon
Semi~Total:
J Lot #6
1 Percheron (Jill)
1 Belgian/Cross (Jason)
Semi-Total:
~ Total;
Miscellaneous ;items:
3 cunt' combs
3 body brushes
~ 6 fire extinguishers
1 desk
3 chairs
1 1 table
i 1 set of drawers
~5emi-Total:
716.25
525.00
1,20D.00
1,000A0
$2,200.00
53,797.50
1
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- Approx the population of Norton, NB in onE
• 2008 Year to Date Complaints: 253
• 2008 Year to Date Call Responses: 4,F
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- Stray dogs for 48hrs
- Stray cats for 24 h rs
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- Outdoor pen improvement (increase anima
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- New /gently-used computer system (reduc
downtime related to admin and refocus tim
care)
- Vehicle improvement (add and equip new
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• With enhanced support and minima
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- Save more lives (reduce disease spread)
- Make our community safer (SJ Police, EM(
- Make our community healthier (animal con
- Continue to assist vulnerable residents (co
low/fixed income support programs)
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bvJJdings are shown.
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photographies, des plans de be~lrnent, des dess~ns de plan
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if you are not d1e o+rner ajrhe land in question Se vacs n'sres pat !e propri~rar're die terrain en qu~estJon,
please have the owrtar stgn below The signahrre of veurllez obtenir In siglature du propri~taire. dims Ja pgrtie
the vwrter Js aerth.~.:.i~.g this application tor, ~r ~,.: -d ti-a[essrn~s !.a signatu~,e du pra1vri~tditr a~rtorisant le
for mnsiderntlon by Canunfln Coundt, aaJte+-rent dt lapr+taernr dcr~de pour give Delta denture
sva emintnte par Je opn~ieJJ communal.
Sig~nawre edOwae+r (if applicable)
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tiEZON3hiG PROCESS
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The Planning Advisory Committee holds its
meeting in public to rt;view the application. The
committee considers the sraffrtport, any written
submissions, presentations by neighbouring
propetry owners, as well as by the applicant and
ocher individuals. A recommendation to Common
Council is made by the Committee.
Common Council holds the advertised public
Hearing and hears from the applicant and any
other person wishing to make a presentation about
the proposal. The Planning Advisory Committee's
recomrhen8ation is available at this melting. First
and Second Readings of the By-law amendrttent
can be given at this time if Council is in favour of
the application.
Third Reading oCthe By-!ew amendment is
usually undertaken et the next Council meeting, if
conditions are imposed, they are included at the
Third Reading as a resolution or agreement
pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act.
(9) The amendment (and conditions, if any) as passed
by Council is registered in the Registry 4fFice by
the City and becomes effective.
{10) Permits far the development can be issued.
FEE
The applicant is charged a 5400.00 fee to assist in the
cost of advertising the zoning amendment.
ROLE OF THE APPLICANT
The applicant is r~spansible fat preparing an
application, eemplcte with sufficient relevant property
and development information to form the basis for
analysis and recommendation by Planning scoff and
the Planning Advisory Committee, and decision by
.Common Council. Xt is s;lso suggested that the
Applicant appear at the Planning Advisory
Committee meeting, end rrt the Public Hearing
held by Common Council, to speak in favour of the
application and to anawerquestions.
MObtFICATLON ~E ZONAGE
Le CamitE consultatif d'urbenisme flare s4 rdunion
pu6lique en we d'examiner la demande, Lc CamitE
cxarnine le rapport du personnel, toutcs submissions
bcritel, loutcs presentations faites par lea propritreires
voisins, ainsi qua par le demandeur ou d'autres parties
inttressEs, Le ComitE fait une recommendation au
Cons~cil communal.
[.e Conseil communal bent vne audience publique
annonctc et errand Ie demandeur ainsi qua routes autres
personnel dEsirant faire une pttsentation aft sujet de la
proposition. I.a recommendation du CamitZ consultatif
d'urbt+nisrnt cat disponibie ~, rct#e rdunion. la premii;re et
la deurciEmc lecture du projet de modification de I'arr~td
peuvent ~tre faitcs ~ ce moment si le Conseil eat
fa~+orable ~ la demande.
La troisi~me lecture du projet do modification de I'arrEtE
a gErtdralement lieu ~ la prochaine rEuninn du Conseil Si
des conditions sons imposfes, atlas sort incluscs A to
traisibme Iteture soars .forme de rEsolution ou d'entente,
en vertu de Particle 39 de la Lvi sur 1'r<rbanisine.
L3 modification (et Ins conditions, s`i1 y ~ l'+eu) teHe
qu'eile a EtE adoptde par ie Conseil est enregistr¢e au
bureau d`cnregistrnment par la Ville et Arend c(fct.
Les permis d'amEnngemcnt peuvent maintenant titre
Emil.
F~is
Des fcaig de 440 ~ sent facturds au demandeur pour
contribuer au code de la publication des evil concement la
modification de zonagt.
RILE AU UEMANDEUR
li incombe au demandeur de ptEparer une demande
compl8te, comportattt des rcnseignements pertinents et
sufFisanu sur la propri6tE et 1'amEnagement, qui service do
bast h 1'anaiyse et aux recommandaiions du personnel du
Service d'urbanisme et du ComitE tonsultatif d'urbanismc
ainsi qu'd la ddcisian du Conseil communal, II cat
Egalement recommandd au demandeur de 9e prEeenter
9 la rdunion du ComitE eonsuitetif d'urbpnlstno ainsi
qu'b 1'aud[ence publique tenue psrle Conseil
communal pour porter t17 Tovcur de la demande et
pour rdpondre aux questions.
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PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW
AMENDMENT
RE: 11-25 SEWELL STREET and 96-124
STATION STREET
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning
By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the
Council Chamber on Monday, December 22, 2008
at 7:00 p.m., by:
Rezoning parcels of land located at 11-25 Sewell
Street and 96-124 Station Street, having an area of
approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified
as PID Numbers 00039826, 00039818, 00038612,
00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752,
0003$760 and 00038778 from "RM-1" Three
Storey Multiple Residential and "I-1" Light
Industrial to "B-2" General Business, as
illustrated below:
[INSERT MAF]
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To permit future commercial development.
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 Ha11, 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.
Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk
65 8-2862
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETE
SUR LE ZONAGE
OBJET: 11-25, RUE SEWELL et 96-124, RUE
STATION
Avis public est donne, par la presence, que le
conseil communal de The City of Saint John a
1'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de
1'arrete Sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, au
cours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue le
lundi 22 decembre 2008 a 19 h dons la Salle du
conseil•
Rezonage des parcelles de terrain des superficies
approximative de 3,800 metres cartes, situee au 11-
25 rue Sewell, 96-124 rue Station et 132 rue
Station, et identifiee sous les NIDs 00039826,
00039818, 00038612, 00039792, 55020010,
00038745, 00038752, 00038760 et 00038778 de
zone d'ediiices ~ logements multiples de trois
etages «RM-1» et zone d'industrie legere «I-1 »
a zone Commerciale generale «B-2 », comme le
montre la carte ci-dessous
[INSERT MAP]
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Permettre le futur developpement commercial.
Toute personne interessee peut examiner le projet
de modification au bureau du greffier communal ou
au bureau de I'urbanisme et du developpement a
l'hotel de vine au 1 S, Market Square, Saint John,
N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi,
sauf les fours feries.
Veuillez faire parvenir vos objections au projet de
modification par ecrit 6 1'attention du soussigne a
I'hotel de vine.
Elizabeth Gormley, Greffere communale
658-2862
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City of Saint John
INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER
`: For City of Saint John use only;
Budget Numbers 110 0801442 2010
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~ Department: Common Clerk's Office (Account # 71206)
Contact; Elizabeth Gormley
Phone: (506) b58-2862 I Fax; (506} 674-4214
Special Instructions {if any):
11- 25 Sewell Street and 96 -124 Station Street, December 22, 2008 Public Hearing
Reference:
Newspaper Insertion Dates
(Check as applicable}
{SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal}
"SJTJ City Information Ad Date(s): Tuesday, November 25, 2008
And
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
"SJTJ Independent Placement Date(s):
"SJTJ Classifieds Date(s):
Information for Ad
(Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc,)
Section Headline: ^ General Notice ^ Tender ^ Proposal
® Public Notice
Sub-Headline (if applicable):
Text:
YNSERT ATTACHED
Call to Action: Elizabeth Gornlley, Common C1erklGreffiere communale
Contact: l Telephone: (506) 658-2862
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 110-
A LAW TO AMEND
~ ~; ZONING BY-LAW
OF i tip CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint
John in Common Council convened, as
follows:
The Zoning By-law of The City of
Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by:
1 Amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re-zoning parcels of land located at 11-25
Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street,
having an area of approximately 3,800
square metres, also identified as PID
Numbers 00039826, 0003981$, 00038612,
00039792, 55020010, 00038745,
00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from
"RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential
and "I-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General
Business.
- all as shown an the plan attached hereto
and fom~ing part of this by-law.
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. 2008
and signed by:
MayorlMaire
ARRET)~` N° C.P. 110-
ARRET~ MODIFIANT L'ARRETL+~
SUR LE ZONAGE DE rte; CITY OF
SAINT JOFIN
Lors dune r6union du Conseil
communal, The City of Saint John a
d6cr6t6 ce qui suit
L'arret6 sun le zonage de The City
of Saint John, d6cr6t6 le dix-neuf {19)
d6cembre 2005, est modifi6 par
1 La modification de 1'annexe <~r,
Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John,
permettant de modifier la d6signation pour
les parcelles de terrain des superficies
approximakive de 3,800 me3tres carr6s,
situ6e au 11-25, rue Sewell et 96-124 rue
Station, et identifi6e sous les NID
00039826, 00039818, 00038612,
00039792, 55020010, 00038745,
00038752, 00038760 et 00038778, zone
d'6difices ~ logements multiples de trois
6tages c<RM-1» et zone d'industrie 16g6re
« I-1 » i} zone Commerciale g6n6rale « B-
2 r>.
- toutes les modifications soot indiqu6es sun
le plan ci joint et font pantie du pr6sent
arret6.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sun le
pr6sent arret6 le 2008,
avec les signatures suivantes
Common C1erk/Greffi~re communale
December 17, 2008
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Rezoning and Conditional Use Application
11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street
On November 24, 2008 Common Council referred the above matter to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at its December 16, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Kevin Harris appeared to speak in support of the application. Mr. Harris
noted that he was generally in agreement with the recommendation laid out in the
attached report, but that he did not wish to be required to pave and curb the
parking areas. He explained that the commercial parking area is intended to
continue as an interim use until a commercial development opportunity is found,
which may take longer than one year. As a result, Mr. Harris requested that the
time within which the parking areas must be paved be extended beyond one year.
The Committee considered this request, but adopted staff recommendation with
regard to the rezoning and the conditional use. The Committee's approval of the
parking areas at 11-25 Sewell Street is dependent on Council's decision with
regard to the requested rezoning, as parking areas are not permitted under the
current "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential zoning of these properties.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council rezone parcels of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and
96-124 Station Street, having an area of approximately 3,800 square metres, also
identified as PID Numbers 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792,
55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778 from "RM-1" Three
Storey Multiple Residential and "I-1" Liglrt Industrial to `B-2" General Business.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
SKH
Attachments Project ~"o. 08-~3~
108
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Sarah Herring, MCII', RPP
Planner
SUBJECT:
Name of Applicant: Ocean Capital Investments Moncton Limited
Name of Owner: 638283 N.B. Ltd. and 637646 N.B. Ltd.
Location: 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street
PID: 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792, 55020010,
00038745, 00038752, 00038760, and 00038778
Municipal Plan: Low Intensity Mix -Uptown Strategy
Zoning: "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "I-1" Light
Industrial
Proposal: To permit future commercial development and recognize an
existing commercial parlang area as a permitted use.
Type of Application: Rezoning and conditional use application
JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
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The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to
Common Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation
will be considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, December 22, 2008.
The Zoning By-law authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to impose terms and conditions
upon the establishment and operation of a~arkij~g area in the `B-2" General Business zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
That Common Council rezone parcels of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124
Station Street, having an area of approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified as PID
Numbers 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792, 55020010, 00038745, 00038752,
00038760 and 00038778 from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "I-1" Light
Industrial to `B-2" General Business.
2. That the Planning Advisory Committee approve the establishment and operation of a
parlang area at the above-noted sites on the following conditions:
a. that vehicular access to the sites meet the requirements of the Zoning By-law and
are acceptable to the Department of Municipal Operations and Engineering;
b. that the developer pave all access, manoeuvring and parlang areas with asphalt;
c. that paved areas be enclosed with continuous cast-in-place concrete curbs where
necessary to protect landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage;
d. that adequate site drainage facilities, including necessary catch basins, be provided
by the developer in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the
developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate;
e. that all areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, wallcways, parlang
or loading areas be landscaped by the developer in accordance with the
requirements of the Zoning By-law. The landscaping must extend onto the City
street right-of--way to the edge of the street curb/sidewallc;
f. that the site not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan,
prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer,
indicating the location of all buildings, parlang areas, driveways, loading areas,
signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and other site features, including those
listed above. The approved site plan must be attached to the building permit
application for the development;
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g. That all site improvements shown on the approved site and drainage plans be
completed within one year of building permit approval.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has no objection to the proposed rezoning application
for the current parlang lot; however, it is not specified in the application what the future
commercial use may be. If the commercial use is to have building constn~ction, and depending on
the building(s), the following will need to be considered at the time of future development:
a) the developer's engineering consultant must ensure that the existing water system is of
sufficient quantity and pressure for the proposed development. Confirmation of this must
be submitted to the City for review;
b) the developer's engineering consultant must ensure that the existing sanitary sewer is
capable of receiving the anticipated peak flows. Confirmation of this must be submitted to
the City for review;
c) all grades for water and sewerage systems must be verified by the developer's engineering
consultant;
d) the developer shall be responsible to provide all connections to the water, sanitary and
storm sewer systems and the developer shall be responsible for the installation of all
concrete curb, sidewallc and asphalt paving, landscaping, etc.;
e) the developer's engineering consultant must provide a site drainage plan indicating how
storm water collection and disposal will be handled;
f) the developer must provide a drainage study which is to include not only the drainage
basin affected by this developer but all property that will drain this area through the
existing storm system; this study shall also include a downstream infrastn~cture review to
ensure it is capable of handling the additional flow resulting this development and future
developments;
g) upgrades to existing infrastn~cture by the developer may be required. Detailed
engineering plans must be submitted to the City prior to determining this; and
h) location of driveway access and egress will have to be submitted to the City for review.
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Buildings and Inspection Services notes that these properties are advertised as being available
for monthly rental parlang.
Saint John Transit has been advised of this application.
Fire Department has been advised of this application.
Saint John Parking Commission has been advised of this application.
ANALYSIS:
Subiect Site and Surrounding Neighbourhood
The subject sites are located at the corner of Station and Sewell Streets at the western edge of the
City's Uptown area. These sites have a total area of approximately 3,800 square metres (0.94
acres) and are currently vacant save for a small brick building at the rear of 100 Station Street.
Several of these parcels are currently used as commercial parlang lots with spaces available for
monthly rentals.
The surrounding area contains a wide variety of residential, commercial and liglrt industrial uses
including Harbour Station, the Stone Church, and two large commercial warehouses.
Proposal
The applicant has requested that the subject sites be rezoned from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential and "I-1" Liglrt Industrial to `B-2" General Business to permit future commercial
development and also to recognize the existing use of the sites for commercial parlang areas. The
applicant has indicated that there are no specific plans for commercial development, but that they
wish to have the land in a commercial zone for future commercial opportunities. In the interim,
the properties will continue to be used as commercial parlang lots for rent on a monthly basis.
Uptown Strate~v Policies
The Uptown Strategy has designated this area as Low Intensity Mix. The current application
does not require a Municipal Plan Amendment as the `B-2" General Business zone is permitted
under this designation.
The Uptown Strategy promotes a vibrant mix of commercial, cultural and residential uses within
the City's core, and the Strategy's Economic Policies stem from objectives focused on supporting
all enterprises, retaining businesses and attractions, and establishing office, retail, service, training
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and education opportunities in the Uptown core. Although the applicant has not specified the
particular commercial enterprises which may be established in the future on these sites, their
future conversion from parlang areas to commercial establishments fits with the general vision of
the Uptown Strategy.
As well, the proposed rezoning of these sites from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and
"I-1" Liglrt Industrial to `B-2" General Business is in keeping with the intent of the Uptown
Strategy. This area along Station Street is isolated and currently under-used, and is the only
remnant of Liglrt Industrial uses within the Uptown. As well, due to the steep topograplry of the
area, the sites along Sewell Street are relatively isolated from the other residential buildings in this
area. Given the major redevelopment and revitalization planned for the wider neighbourhood
with a justice facility, police headquarters, and parlang stn~cture, the use of these sites for
commercial purposes is appropriate.
Zoning By-law Standards
The `B-2" General Business zone permits a range of commercial uses for the future development
of the site, and also permits the current parlang area as a conditional use. However, the Zoning
By-law requires that commercial parlang areas be paved with asphalt, enclosed with cast-in-place
concrete curb, and provide 1.5 metres (5 feet) of landscaping along the side and rear property
lines. As the current parlang areas are only surfaced with gravel, it is recommended that the use
be approved only on condition that the existing parlang areas are upgraded to meet the
aforementioned City standards.
Future commercial development will need to be reviewed for compliance with the proposed `B-2"
General Business zoning when specific plans are prepared.
CONCLUSION:
Given the planned redevelopment and revitalization of the surrounding area, the proposed
rezoning of the subject sites to `B-2" General Business in anticipation of future development for
commercial opportunities is appropriate. In the interim, the current use of the subject sites as
commercial parlang areas can be supported, provided that the City's standards for parlang areas
are adhered to and the applicant provides the required paving, curbing and landscaping within a
one year period.
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Subject Sitelsite en question:
39826, 39818, 38612, 39792,
Location: 11-25 rue Sewell Street, 55Q20010, 38745, 38752, 38760,
96-124 rue Station Street 38778
Date:. November 20, 2008
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Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment
Demande de modification ~ 1'a, s ~t~ sur le zonage
Applicant Related Information / Renseignements sur le demondenr
Name of Applicattt 1 Nom du dcmande~u ~~ ~ Ct.~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ rim L-~d .
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Property Information / Renseignements sur la propri~t€
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Civic # I No de voirie Stmt /Rue PID /NIP
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Development Proposal /Proposition d'am~nagemeat
DescTiptiam of Proposal /Description de la r- ~r „5ition
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You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates
your proposal. You may also provide
photographs, building plank elevation drawings
and arty other jornt ojinjormation. The plan must
show the dimensions of fhe property, the location
ajall buil~ngs, rbiveways, parking areas,
landscaping and signs. It is important that the
distmrce between the property boundary and
buildings are shown.
Vous devez journir un plan du site b I'~chelle illu.,:. ~,.,,t votre
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d'~l~vation et route autre forme de renseignemen[ I.e plan
dolt indiquer les dimensions de la propri~tE, l `emplacement de
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stationnemen~ des am~nagements paysagers et des pmrneaux
de signalisatior~ II est important d'indiquer la distance entre
!es limiter de la proprirst~ et !es bkiiments.
Provide reasons why these amendments should be approved. l Fournir tout autre renseignemeni oonoernaat votre proposition
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please have the owner sign below The signature of veuillez obtenir 1a signature du proprirstaire des la parfie
the owner is authorizing this application to proceed ci-dessous. La signature du propri~taire autorisant le
for consideration by Common Council. 'tement de la pr~sente demande pour que cette dernipre
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Ms. Sarah Herring, MCfP, RPP
Planning and Development
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Job File: 07-5536
6 October 2008
RE: Comprehensive Water Supply Source Assessment for PID 0032fi223 -- Bally
Desmond Subdivision, Phase II in Saint John, New Brunswick
Dear Ms. Herring:
The intention of this letter is to provide supplemental information to the City of Saint John
Planning and Development Department regarding the Comprehensive Water Supply
Source Assessment {CWSSA) Fundy Engineering & Consulting Ltd. {Fundy) completed
#or the Bally Desmond Subdivision. Phase II of that Subdivision, which will comprise
20 lots, is planned for the land parcel identified in the New Brunswick Geographic
Information Corporation's database as Property IDentification {PID) 00326223 (Figure 1;
Figure 2}.
Figure 1. Service New Brunswick property map for PID 00326223 located in Saint John,
New Brunswick. The northern portion of the property is slated for development as the
Bally Desmond Subdivision.
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During a meeting with Mr. Ken Forest on 30 September 2008, I was informed that the
City does not normally review Water Supply Source Assessments, except in instances
where the municipal water supply is not available and developments comprise more than
a few residences. Although the New Brunswick Department of the Environment
(NBDENV) normally reviews all water supply source assessments, the City of Saint John
is the approving authority for all water supply assessments within the City boundaries. A
summary of the water supply assessment process is provided for your information in
Figure 3. According to the flowchart, the Bally Desmond Subdivision is subject to a
CWSSA because the entire development comprises > 25 lots (i. e., 89 lots are planned
for the entire Subdivision; 13 were developed during Phase I).
A copy of Fundy Engineering's CWSSA report was submitted to the City of Saint John
Planning and Development Department in summer 2008. The report was also reviewed
by the NBDENV, but they did not make any recommendations to the City regarding the
Subdivision. Because the City of Saint John Planning and Development Department
does not normally review these reports, some guidance was requested during the 30
September 2008 regarding water quantity and quality conclusions made in Fundy's
report.
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Figure 2. Aerial photograph showing the location and Payout of Phase II of the Bally
Desmond Subdivision in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Notes: 'If the development is > 50 lots and exists in an unincorporated area, an approved environmental impact
assessment may be required before development can proceed
Figure 3. Water supply source assessment process flowchart for subdivisions serviced
by groundwater wells. Note: The approving authority has the discretion to request a
more stringent water supply assessment if #hey deem necessary; chart based on the
1998 Rural District Planning Commission Guidelines.
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Water Quantify
Five groundwater wells were drilled within the boundaries of PID 00326223 in summer
2008. One of the wells has a yield that can meet the peak demand by athree-bedroom
residence in the absence of on-site storage. Conversely, one of the wells has a yield so
low that it will have to be abandoned because it cannot meet the peak demand or daily
water requirements, even in the presence of on-site storage, for athree-bedroom
residence. Based on a review of 228 wells within a 5 km radius of the Bally Desmond
Subdivision, 72 % can safely meet the peak demand for athree-bedroom residence in
the absence of on-site storage while 28 % cannot (Figure 4). These data indicate tha# it
is nat unusual for a well in the area to have a peak demand less than that for athree-
bedroom residence.
Well Yield Does Not
Meet Peak Demand
28%
vveu Yield Meets
Peak Demand
72%
Figure 4. Pie chart showing the distribution of wells, within a 5 km radius of the Bally
Desmond Subdivision in Saint John, New Brunswick, that have yield that does not meet
the peak demand by athree-bedroom residence and those that do.
Water quantities required during peak demand periods can be achieved through several
means. The most common method is that when the well is drilled, inflow exceeds
outflow (i.e., supply > demand). When the inflow is less than the outflow, demand can
be buffered by drawing from a storage reservoir. For feasible buffering, daily inflow to
the well must exceed daily outflow and the storage reservoir must be large enough that
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Water QuaJit~r
Water quality for two of the eve on-site groundwater wells was assessed. Based on the
results, there were several exceedances; however, the only exceedance that is a health
concern and must be rectified before water consumption can occur is the trace metal
Arsenic. Pre-, mid-, and post-pump test sampling showed that concentrations of arsenic
decreased as water was removed from the aquifer. It is possible that concentrations will
further decrease as the wells are developed through additional pumping {i.e.,
concentrations can be high following well installation as water comes into initial contact
with drilling fines and the exposed materials of the well bore}.
Fundy queried the NBDENV's database for water chemistry records within a 5 km radius
of the Bally Desmond Subdivision. Based on that search, 8 % of the 152 wells with
available records {i.e., 12 wells) had arsenic concentrations, at the time of sampling,
above the Canad'+an Drinking Water Quality Guideline (Figure 5). Additionally, 34 % of
the wells {i.e., 89 wells) had measurable arsenic concentrations and 58 % had
concentrations below the laboratory detection limit. These data suggest that arsenic is
relatively common within groundwater resources of the area.
Arsenic can be successfully removed from drinking water. A reverse osmosis system,
which is widely available, affordable, and easy to service, can effectively reduce arsenic
concentrations in the Bally Desmond Wells to a level safe enough for human
consumption.
Measureable
Arsenic
Concentration
34%
Arsenic Exceedance
~%
Arsenic
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Water Suaply versus Wa#er Demand
Fundy considers the sustainability of groundwater resources of utmost importance.
When assessing residential developments, we determine if potential groundwater
recharge will exceed potential groundwater extraction. If the withdrawal of water across
a subdivision exceeds infiltration then we will suggest that the development be
redesigned in order to eliminate the possibility of groundwater mining. Based on the
regional climate and other variables, we have determined that athree-bedroom
residence must have a lot size > 3 705 m2 {Figure 6; n.b., this determination is based on
a water budget equation; detailed in#ormation can be provided upon request). Lot sizes
less than this could, in the long-term, result in aquifer mining.
Lot Size 3 7D5 m2
For Potential Supply to Exceed Potential Demand
Figure 6. Illustration depicting that a specific lot size is required for athree-bedroom
residence if it is serviced by a groundwater well.
The average lot size within Phase II of the Bally Desmond Subdivision is 5 60Q mZ. The
developer has taken water supply versus water demand into consideration and has
made all lots > 3 705 m2 {i.e., lots range from 4 114 m~ to 12 591 m2).
When assessing phased large residential developments, such as the Bally Desmond
Subdivision, Fundy recommends an update approach when dealing phases subsequent
to the phase assessed in the CWSSA. For example, before Phase III is approved, we
suggest that all information available from Phase I and Phase II (i. e., well logs from
future wells, any identified water shortages, or water quality issues} be critically
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reviewed. We believe this is an excellent planning tool. This is how we have
approached other large-scale residential developments and it has proven to be a good
method for inferring what the water quantity and quality wilt be for the future phases.
Summary
Based on the information contained above, Fundy Engineering makes the conclusions
provided below.
d Based on Fundy Engineering's assessment, low-yield wells are not
unusual within a 5 km radius of the Bally Desmond Subdivision. The
three on-site low-yield wells for Phase II should be able to safely
supply athree-bedroom residence by drawing on well-bare storage
during peak demand periods.
d Based on Fundy Engineering's assessment, the presence of arsenic
is relatively common in groundwater resources within 5 km of the
Bally Desmond Subdivision. If an in-line water treatment system,
such as reverse osmosis, is installed then arsenic concentrations in
the Phase II wells should be reduced to a potable level.
d Based on Fundy Engineering's assessment, lot sizes within Phase II
of the Subdivision are large enough that aquifer mining, in the long-
term, should not occur.
d We recommend that future phases of the Subdivision development
only be approved following critical review of the information
collected from earlier phases.
I trust the enclosed information is satisfactory for your present needs. Please feel free to
contact me via telephone at 506.674.9422 or by email at matt.alexanderfir)fundvena.com
if further clarification or explanation is required.
Sincerely,
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Fundy Engineering 8~ Consulti'ng Ltd.
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City of Saint John
INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER
For City of Saint John use only:
Budget Number: 110 0801 442 2010
Department; Common Clerk's Office (Account # 71206)
Contact: Elizabeth Gormley
Phone: (506) 658-2862 I Fax: (506} 674-4214
Special Instructions (if any):
Reference: 2797 Loch Lomond Road, ZBA -Public Hearing -December 22, 2008
Newspaper Insertion Dates
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(SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal}
"SJTJ City Information Ad Date(s): Tuesday, November 25, 2008 snd
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Sub-Headline (if applicable):
Text:
INSERT ATTACHED
Call to Action: Elizabeth Gormley, Common C1erlc/Greffiere communale
f Contact: I Telephone: (506} 658-2862
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
RE: 2797 LOCH LOMOND ROAD
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning
By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the
Council Chamber on Monday, December 22, 2008
at 7:00 p.m., by:
Rezoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch
Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12
hectares, also identified as being a portion of P1D
No. 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One
Family Rural Residential, as illustrated below:
[INSERT MAP]
REASON FOR CHANGE:
Ta permit the creation of a rural residential
subdivision with 201ots.
The proposed amendment may be inspected by any
interested person at the offrce 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.
Elizabeth Gormley, Common CIerk
658-2862
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETE
5TIR LE ZONAGE
OBJET: 2797, CHEMIN LOCH LOMOND
Avis public est donne, par la presence, que le
conseil communal de The City of Saint John a
l'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de
1'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, au
tours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue le
Iundi 22 decembre 2008 ~ 19 h dans la Salle du
conseil:
Rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
approximative de 12 hectares, situee au 2797,
chemin Loch Lomond, et etant une partie du NID
00326223. de zone residentielle de banlieue -
habitations uaifamiliales et bifamiliales «R5-1»
a zone residentielle rurale -habitations
unifamiliales «RR», comme le montre 1a carte ci-
dessous
[INSERER LA CARTE]
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Penmettre la creation dune subdivision
residentielle rurale avec 20 lots.
Toute personne interestee peat examiner le projet
de modification au bureau du grefFer communal ou
au bureau de l'urbanisme et du developpement a
1'hotel de vine au 15, Market Square, Saint John,
N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du Iundi au vendredi,
sauf lea jours f€ries.
Veuillez Faire parvenir vos objections au projet de
modification par ecrit a 1'attention du soussigne a
I'h6te1 de vine.
Elizabeth Gormley, Greffiere communale
658-2862
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 110-
A LAW TO AMEND
THE ZONING BY-LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint
John in Common Council convened, as
follows:
The Zoning By-law of The City of
Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by:
1 Amending Schedule '`A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797
Loch Lomond Road. having an area of
approximately 12 hectares, also identified
as being a portion of PID number
00326223, from "RS-l" One and Twa
Family Suburban Residential to "RR'" One
Family Rural Residential.
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto
and farming part of tlyis by-law.
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. 2008
and signed by:
MayorlMaire
ARRETE N° C.P. 110-
ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE
SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF
SAINT JOHN
Lors dune reunion du Conseil
communal, The City of Saint John a
decrete ce qui suit
L'arrete sun ie zonage de The City
of Saint Jahn, decrete le dix-neuf (19)
decembre 2005, est madifie par
1 La modification de I'annexe aA»,
Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John,
permettant de modifier la designation pour
une parcelle de terrain dune superf Cie
approximative de 12 hectares, situee au
2797, chemin Lach Lomond, et etant une
partie du NID 00326223, zone residentielle
de banlieue -habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales «RS-1» a zone residentielle
rurale -habitations unifamiiiales «RR».
- toutes les modifications sont indiquees sun
le plan ci joint et font pantie du present
arrete.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sun le
present arrete le 2008,
avec les signatures suivantes
Common C1erk/Greffiere cammunale
First Reading - Premiere lecture
Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture
Third Reading - Traisieme lecture
December 17, 2008
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Rezoning and Subdivision - 2797 Loch Lomond Road
On November 24, 2008 Common Council referred the above matter to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at its December 16, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Gerry Roberts, Kierstead Quigley and Roberts, and Mr. Joe Mallette appeared
to speak in support of the application. No one appeared to speak in opposition
and no letters were received.
The Committee discussed the results of the C'or~~~rehens~ive Water S~r~~ly So~n~ce
Ass~es~s~r~~ent for this development, and Mr. Mallette indicated that he would be
willing to notify buyers of the potential for issues with groundwater quality and
quantity.
The Committee adopted the amended recommendation as set out below. The
Committee also approved the proposed street names for Mallory Street and
Meredith Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Common Council rezone a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 12 hectares (29.6 acres), located at 2797 Loch Lomond
Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00326223 from
"RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family
Rural Residential.
2. That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g
Act, the proposed development of the parcel of land with an area of
approximately 12 hectares (29.6 acres), located at 2797 Loch Lomond
Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00326223, be subject to the
condition that the developer notify buyers in writing of potential
groundwater quality and quantity concerns.
3. That Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or
more phases, for the proposed 20 lots of the Bally Desmond Subdivision -
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December 19. 2008
Phase 2, and to any required municipal services or public utility
easements.
4. That Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes
dedication having an area of approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres).
5. That Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a
City/Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the
required worl~, including detailed street and drainage plans for the
approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
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Attachments
Project No. 08-~3~
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DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Sarah Herring, MCII', RPP
Planner
SUBJECT
Name of Applicant: A.J. Mallette & Sons Ltd.
Name of Owner: A.J. Mallette & Sons (1985) Ltd.
Location: 2797 Loch Lomond Road
PID: portion of 00326223
Municipal Plan: Unserviced Residential
Zoning. Current: "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential
Proposed: "RR" One Family Rural Residential
Proposal: To develop a n~ral residential subdivision with 20 lots.
Type of Application: Rezoning and Subdivision
JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to
Common Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation
will be considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, December 22, 2008.
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The Act also authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council
concerning the subdivision of land, including the assent of streets, land for public purposes, and
municipal services and public utility easements, as well as cost sharing for piping materials outside
the limits of the subdivision, and the authorization of City/Developer Subdivision Agreements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
1. That Common Council rezone a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12
hectares (29.6 acres), located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a
portion of PID Number 00326223 from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential.
2. That Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for
the proposed 20 lots of the Bally Desmond Subdivision -Phase 2, and to airy required
municipal services or public utility easements.
3. That Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication having
an area of approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres).
4. That Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer
Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work, including detailed
street and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate.
That the Planning Advisory Committee accept the proposed names for Mallory Street and
Meredith Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
On August 27, 2007 Common Council gave first and second reading to a proposed rezoning of
the subject site for an unserviced subdivision with 89 lots on an internal street system. Third
reading was withheld pending the completion of a C'or~~~rehens~ive Water S~r~~ly So~n~ce
Ass~ess~r~~ent. This assessment was completed in July of 2008; however, the maximum six month
period between public notice and third reading had expired so the applicant was obliged to re-
apply for the proposed rezoning and subdivision.
On Febn~ary 12, 2007 Common Council assented to one or more subdivision plans for the initial
15 lots of the Bally Desmond Subdivision along Hillcrest Road, and to airy required municipal
services or public utility easements. Council also assented to a Land for Public Purposes
dedication of approximately 5,500 square metres of land and authorized the preparation and
execution of a City/Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required
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work, including detailed drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. All 15 of
these lots have now been given Final Subdivision Approval.
On September 9, 2008 the Committee considered a new application to create an unserviced
subdivision with 89 lots on an internal street system. Given the concerns with water quality and
quantity noted in the C'or~~~rehens~ive Water S~r~~ly So~n~ce Ass~ess~r~~ent, and the limited number of
test wells, the Committee agreed with the staff recommendation and recommended that the
rezoning and subdivision be denied. The application was withdrawn prior to consideration by
Common Council. The applicant is now proposing a first phase of development consisting of only
20 lots.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has the following comments on the proposed rezoning
and subdivision:
a) the developer's engineering consultant must provide a detailed site drainage plan/study to
address drainage and this must be submitted to the City for review and approval;
b) there are no municipal services in this area;
c) detailed engineering drainage and street plans must be provided to the City by the
developer's engineering consultant for review;
d) a properly constn~ct gravel turnaround is required at the end of the proposed Meredith
Street until the extension of this street is carried out. The turnaround must be within
property to be owned by the City;
e) the street design geometry at Mallory and Meredith must meet all applicable street design
guidelines, City specifications and by-laws;
fj the future street between lots 5 and 6 is not identified as being constn~cted in this phase.
This should be constn~cted during this phase and in proper alignment with the future street
on the adjacent site.
Buildings and Inspection Services has no concerns.
Saint John Energy has been advised of this application.
Aliant Telecom has no issues with the proposed subdivision, and they will work jointly with the
developer and Saint John Energy to deliver services to the subdivision.
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Rogers has been advised of this application.
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has advised that the area is "all clear" and work will not be
talang place near the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline facilities.
Leisure Services has been advised of this application.
Fire Department has been advised of this application.
N.B. Department of Health indicated that an application for approval of septic systems had not
yet been submitted.
N.B. Department of Environment has reviewed the C'or~~~rehens~ive Water S~r~~ly So~n~ce
Ass~ess~r~~ent and additional assessments submitted by Fundy Engineering for the proposed Bally
Desmond Subdivision. From the sampling results of December 2, 2008, it appears that only one
of the five wells now has arsenic concentrations that are greater than the C'aj~adiaj~ Ih~ij~kij~g
Water Q~rality U~ridelij~es~ value. Also, the results from wells 2 and 5 indicate that arsenic
concentrations have dropped since the summer. Occasionally, concentrations can decrease as a
well is used, but this might also be seasonally related to water levels and the arsenic
concentrations in a well miglrt fluctuate over the course of the year.
Since only one of the five wells tested currently has an arsenic concentration that is just above the
CDWQ Guidelines it appears that arsenic may not be an issue for all the lots in this area. Airy
wells that have arsenic concentrations that are above the Guidelines can be mitigated with water
treatment.
The other issue with the original subdivision proposal was low well yields. This can be mitigated
by homeowners installing water storage or drilling deeper or larger diameter wells in order to
store extra water in the well itself.
The Department would recommend that only the 20 proposed lots be approved at this time and
that the developer be required to disclose to airy potential homeowners the potential for low well
yields and possible water treatment for arsenic so that they are frilly aware of the issue and can
plan for airy related expense. Potential homeowners should be reminded that airy new wells
should be tested prior to consumption to determine if airy specific parameters (i.e. arsenic, lead,
uranium, etc.) require water treatment. The Department would also recommend that if the
development goes forward, additional lrydrogeological testing should be completed and the results
of the first phase of development should be evaluated before airy new phases are developed.
ANALYSIS:
Subiect Site and Neighbourhood
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The subject site is located in East Saint John along Loch Lomond Road, east of the Hillcrest
Heiglrts Subdivision. The undeveloped 61 hectare (150 acre) property has rolling topograplry and
mature forest cover, with a small valley and stream in the northwest corner of the property. The
surrounding area contains a range of large, forested parcels of land, single-family n~ral
development and newer, unserviced n~ral residential subdivision.
The applicant is proposing to develop a second phase of an unserviced subdivision, creating 20
lots on a new public street in addition to the 15 lots created along Spring Garden Road and
Hillcrest Road in the first phase of the subdivision. A 5,500 square metre (1.4 acre) parcel of
Land for Public Purposes was dedicated with the first phase, and an additional 1.14 hectares (2.8
acres) is proposed for this second phase. The LPP currently being proposed is located in the
northwest corner of the larger property, adjacent to the previously accepted LPP and connecting
to the lands dedicated with the development of the adjacent Hillcrest Heiglrts Subdivision.
Municinal Plan Policies
The Municipal Plan has designated this area of the City as Unserviced Residential, and considers
it appropriate for larger residential lots with on-site services. The Plan classifies n~ral residential
subdivisions as planned, low-density, non-farm residential subdivisions that are plrysically
separated from existing built-up areas. It is intended that the value of n~ral living will compensate
for airy inconvenience associated with the lack of urban services.
The Plan requires that n~ral residential subdivisions have no fewer than 20 lots arranged in a
cluster (or in a traditional subdivision layout) and fronting primarily on an internal local street
system which has reasonable but limited access onto the City street system via an adjacent arterial
or collector public street Individual lots in a n~ral residential subdivision must have independent
septic and well systems acceptable to the responsible Provincial Departments as well as the City,
and internal roads must be developed to a country standard as set out by the Subdivision By-law.
The Plan also requires that these subdivisions be implemented, in part, by rezoning to the "RR"
One Family Rural Residential zone and that Land for Public Purposes equal to 10 percent of the
development and generally suitable for active recreation purposes be granted to the City in
conjunction with the subdivision development.
Zoning and Subdivision By-law Reauirements
The attached Tentative Subdivision Plan illustrates the proposed creation of 20 lots, each meeting
or exceeding the proposed "RR" One Family Rural Residential requirements for a minimum lot
area of 5,000 square metres (1.24 acres), a minimum lot width of 60 metres (196.9 feet) and a
minimum lot depth of 40 metres (131.2 feet).
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The proposed subdivision also appears to meet the requirements of the Subdivision By-law
regarding future streets, street length, width and the diameter of the proposed temporary
turnaround at the end of Meredith Avenue. The developer will need to provide detailed street and
drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate prior to final approval
of the subdivision. The applicant has proposed the names Mallory Street and Meredith Avenue
for the new public streets in the subdivision, and these names as well as the proposed location of
the streets are acceptable. Although Municipal Operations and Engineering has recommended
that the proposed future street located between proposed lots 5 and 6 be constn~cted during this
phase of development, it is reasonable that this be constn~cted if, or when, development of the
subdivision expands into future phases. A single entrance and exit is likely sufficient for the
proposed 20 lots.
Land for Public Purpsoses
As previously noted, the applicant is proposing to convey approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres)
of Land for Public Purposes in conjunction with this phase of development, adding to the 5,500
square metres (1.36 acres) dedicated during the first phase of the subdivision. The Municipal Plan
calls for LPP in n~ral residential subdivisions to be suitable for active recreation purposes, and
Leisure Services previously advised that the land in this area is likely unsuitable for this purpose;
however, recent development trends have shown that this style of development, with single-family
dwellings on large lots in relatively remote areas of the City, generally creates a demand for
natural, passive recreation areas and larger, more central arenas and multi-purpose sports fields
rather than for traditional neighbourhood playgrounds.
The proposed Land for Public Purposes would provide just such a natural area and would also
provide a continuation of the LPP previously accepted for the Hillcrest Heiglrts Subdivision. The
land, and the land dedicated in the first phase of this development, was intended to protect a small
stream and this current LPP dedication would extend this protection and potential wallang or
hilang trails through the valley adjacent to the stream.
Servicing
The 20 lots proposed in this revised second phase of the Bally Desmond subdivision will be
serviced by on-site wells and septic systems. The Municipal Plan directs that "a n~ral type of
service, usually on-site wells and septic systems, will be regarded as a permanent feature of this
lifestyle".
This area of the City has generally been found to be suitable for on-site servicing; however, the
Department of Public Health advised that the first phase of this subdivision, comprised of 15 lots
along Spring Garden and Hillcrest Road, required mound septic systems. As well, the
Department of Health has indicated that an application has not yet been made to have the
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proposed lots assessed for septic systems. Approval of each lot will have to be given prior to
Final Subdivision Approval.
The C'or~~~rehens~ive Water S~r~~ly So~n~ce Ass~ess~r~~ent, the Executive Summary of which is
attached, and comments from the Department of Environment have indicated that low well yields
and arsenic are a concern for this proposal. These concerns led staff to recommend denial of the
original proposal to rezone and subdivide 89 lots for unserviced residential development. As
previously noted, the applicant withdrew the previous application as a result of these concerns and
is now applying for the rezoning and subdivision of only 20 lots. As well, the applicant's
consultant, Fundy Engineering, has since submitted additional information regarding the well
yields and has tested all five test wells for arsenic concentrations.
Additional reports from Fundy Engineering indicate that, with regards to water quantity, all of the
Phase II test wells, save for one, have a daily inflow that exceeds the daily outflow requirements
for athree-bedroom residence. For wells that may not have the required inflow, the report
concludes that the three low-yielding test wells were drilled deep enough that the well-bore could
accommodate all of the water supply required during peals demand periods (in other words, the
well-bore could act as a storage tank that would refill during non-peals times to supply an
adequate amount of water during peals times). As well, the report noted that a review of 228 well
logs within a 5 lan radius of the proposed subdivision showed that 72% can safely meet the peals
demand for athree-bedroom residence in the absence of on-site storage while 28% cannot. These
data indicate that it is not unusual for wells in the area to have yields less than that required for a
three-bedroom residence.
With regard to water quality, Fundy Engineering originally performed water chemistry tests on
two of the five test wells. As a result of concern regarding the concentrations of arsenic, water
chemistry tests have since been performed on the remaining three test wells. The recent report
from Fundy Engineering indicates that four of the five test wells have arsenic concentrations
below the C'aj~adiaj~ I)rij~kij~g Water Q~rality U~ridelij~es~, yielding water safe for human
consumption. Additional sampling to confirm arsenic concentrations in all wells in the subdivision
is recommended prior to domestic consumption, and, if additional sampling shows that arsenic
may persist above the Guideline levels, it is recommended that remedial treatments be installed in
the well to provide a safe supply of potable water. Treatments such as reverse osmosis are widely
available, affordable and easy to service.
CONCLUSION:
Consideration of the current rezoning and subdivision application for only 20 lots in the Bally
Desmond Subdivision is pn~dent given the concerns expressed by staff and the Department of
Environment during the original application for 89 lots. Given the more limited scope of this
proposal and the additional information submitted by Fundy Engineering, staff can support this
application for a first phase of development.
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Subsequent phases of development can be considered when acceptable technical information is
provided to ensure adequate water quality and quantity for the entire subdivision.
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City of Saint John
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Department: Common Clerk's Office (Account # 71206)
~ Contact: Elizabeth Gormley
Phone: (506) 658-2$62 I Fax: (SOd) 674-4214
Special Tn~~1..ctions (if any):
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Contact: I Telephone: (50b} 658-2862
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PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
RE: 1030 DEVER ROAD
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider amending The City of Saint Jahn Zoning
By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the
Council Chamber on Monday, December 22, 2008
at 7:00 p.m., by:
Rezoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately l.3 hectares, located at 1034 Dever
Road, also identified as being P1D Nos. 00398693
and 55085641, from "R-lA" One Family
Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family
Residential.
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To permit atwo-family dwelling.
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 Markei Square, Saini
John, N.B. between the hours of $:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays
excepted.
Written objections to the amendment may be sent
to the undersigned at City Hall.
Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk
658-4082
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETE
SLIR LE ZONAGE
OBJET: 1030, CHEMIN DEVER
Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par
lequel le Conseil communal de The City of Saint
John indique son intention d'etudier la modification
suivante a I'arrete sur fe zonage de The City of
Saint John, lors de la reunio^ ordinaire qui se
tiendra Bans la salle du Conseil le lundi 22
decembre 200$ a 19 h
Rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie
d'environ 1.3 hectares, situee au 1030, chemin
Dever, et portant les NIDs 00398693 et 55085641,
de zone residentielle -habitations unifamiliales
uR-lA>r a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales «R-2».
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Pennettre une habitation bifamiliale.
Toute personne interestee peat examiner le projet
de modification au bureau du greffier communal ou
au bureau de I'urbanisme et du developpement a
1'hotel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John,
N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi,
sauf les fours feries.
Veuillez faire parvenir vos objections au projet de
modification par ecru a l'attention du soussigne a
l'hotel de ville.
Elizabeth Gormley, Greffiere communale
658-4082
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P.110-
A LAW TO AMEND
i ~; ZONING BY-LAW
OF TAE CITY OF SAINT JOAN
ARR)~T)~ N° C,P. 110-
ARR~T~ MODIFIANT L'ARR~T)~
SUR LE ZONAGE DE rri~ CITY OF
SAINT JOAN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint Lors dune r6union du Conseil
John in Common Council convened, as communal, The City of Saint John a
follows:
The Zoning By-law of The City of
Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of
December, A.D. 2005, is amended by:
d6crEt~ ce qui suit
L'arret6 sur le zonage de The City
of Saint John, d6cr6t6 le dix-neuf (19)
d6cembre 2005, est modifi6 par
1 Amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030
Dever Road, having an area of
approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified
as PID numbers 00398693 and 550$5641,
from "R-lA" One Family Residential to
"R-2" One and Two Family Residential.
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto
and forming part of this by-law.
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. 2008
and signed by:
Mayor/Maire
1 La modification de I'annexe «Ar>,
Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John,
permettant de modifier la d6signation pour
une parcelle de terrain dune superficie
approximative de 1.3 hectares, situ6e au
1030, chemin Dever, et identifi6e sous les
NIDs 00398693 et 55085641, de zone
r6sidentielle - habitations unifamiliales
«R-lA» ~ zone r~sidentielle -habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales «R-2».
- toutes les modifications sont indiqu~es sur
le plan ci joint et font partie du pr6sent
arretd.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
pr6sent arret6 le 2008,
avec les signatures suivantes
Common C1erk/Greffi6re communale
First Reading - Premiere lecture
Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture
Third Reading - Troisi6me lecture
December 17, 2008
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application - 1030 Dever Road
On November 24, 2008 Common Council referred the above matter to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at its December 16, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Doug Simpson, the owner of the subject property, appeared to speak on
behalf of the application and indicated that he was in agreement with the
recommendation in the Staff Report. There were no other presentations made at
the meeting concerning this application, and no letters were received from area
residents.
After considering the attached report and presentations, the Committee adopted
the recommendation as set out below.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council rezone the parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road, also
identified as PID numbers 00398696 and 55085641, from "R-lA" One Family
Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
PF
Attachments
Project No. 08-~32
150
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Patrick Foran
Planning Officer
SUBJECT
Name of Applicant: Doug Simpson
Name of Owner: Doug Simpson
Location: 1030 Dever Road
PID: 00398696 and 55085641
Municipal Plan: Low Density Residential
Zoning: Existing: "R-lA" One Family Residential
Proposed: "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
Proposal: To constn~ct an attached garage with a dwelling unit in its
second storey.
Type of Application: Rezoning
JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
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Doug Simpson Page 2
1030 Deg er Road December 12.2008
The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to
Common Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation
will be considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, December 22, 2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
That Common Council rezone the parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road, also identified as
PID numbers 00398693 and 55085641, from "R-lA" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Advisory Committee, at its July 15, 2008 meeting, granted a variance to increase the
maximum permitted height for an accessory building from 4.3 metres (14 feet) to 7.5 metres (25
feet) in order to facilitate the constn~ction of a 7.92 metre x 11.58 metre (26 feet x 38 feet)
detached garage on the subject site.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering indicates that this property has municipal water and is
on private septic.
Buildings and Inspection Services has been advised of the application.
Saint John Transit indicates that it provides service along Manchester Avenue.
Fire Department has been notified of the application.
ANALYSIS:
The subject site is located on the north side of Dever Road, near its intersection with Manchester
Avenue, on the City's West Side. The general area is comprised primarily of single-family
dwellings however the property overlooks the rail yards and industrial area along the shore of
South Bay.
The property is aflag-shaped lot with an area of approximately 1.28 hectares (3.16 acres). The
main part of the lot containing the applicant's single-family dwelling is approximately 130 metres
(425 feet) from Dever Road. Separating the applicant's dwelling from those fronting directly on
Dever Road is a thicket of mature trees approximately 44 metres (144 feet) in width.
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Doug Simpson Page 3
1030 Deg er Road December 12.2008
Earlier this year, the applicant requested permission to constn~ct a 7.92 metre x 11.58 metre (26
feet x 38 feet) detached garage. Subsequent to issuance of the building permit, the applicant
modified his plans by attaching the garage to the main dwelling and increasing its footprint to 13.2
metres x 11.9 metres (43.3 feet x 39 feet). The modified garage had already been under
constn~ction by the time the Building Inspector noticed the changes, however given that the shell
of the stn~cture conformed to the By-law requirements, the original permit was revised to reflect
the modifications.
The modified plans for the garage now include the creation of a dwelling unit in the second
storey, which is not permitted given that the property is situated in an "R-lA" One Family
Residential zone. The applicant has therefore requested to rezone the property to "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential in order to accommodate the additional suites.
Although Staffis not generally supportive of spot-zoning, it is recognized that the subject site is
located on the periphery of the "R-lA" One Family Residential zone and is adjacent to both the
railway and a large "I-1" Liglrt Industrial zone. There is consequently some planning rationale to
support the transitioning of the single-family neighbourhood to the industrial area by permitting
the proposed rezoning, especially in light of the site's relative isolation from the other dwellings in
the vicinity.
Further, it should also be noted that there are zones to the south of Manchester Avenue that
permit two-family dwellings, including an area along the southern portion of Glenwood Drive
which was rezoned to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential in 2003. It is therefore not
anticipated that the proposed rezoning would alter the character of the existing neighbourhood
and approval of the proposed By-law amendment can be supported.
PF
Project No. 08-~32
i The re~~ised permit does not include ane «~orh related to the additional d«~elling unit and a subsequent permit «~ill be
required prior to occupation of the suite. if the propert~~ is rezoned.
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Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment ~ Munica~l PlCar-a Am~rn:~'~~
Demande de modification ii 1'arret~ sur le zonage
Applicant Related Information / Renseignements sur le demandenr
Name of Applicant 1 Nom du demar~rr L Gh~ rte, E l EG'k ~ i C
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Mailing Address of applipnt 1 AdL..,~:, postalc du dernandeur J7 7 ~c~~C~n ~ruve. ~ .
Postal Code /Code postal E 2 ~ 4 W ~o
Telephone Nnmber / Nero de t~lesphone (v ~ ~--~ ~ 7~ b -]
Home 1 Domicile Work 1 Travail ~ ~-O -- ~ ~ 7
Fax Number / Numn~ro de tel~copieur [~ c-i 3 ~' ~q 5 ~
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~,I~red C~~rc~on ~~1 ~ ~Canov~c~~. Nolc~~ric,:~ ('-~~1~ , [~rec~ Ste~c.~rt ~~1~ ~ l~arrvl C-~ar~one~
Address 1 Adresse Postal Code 1 Code postal
Property Information / Renseignements sur la propri~t~
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LocdtionJEmplacement ~-~~ C--~1~ drove. l~C~ 29Qob~ t 5~~~~3o=y3_,~ 3d14$b
Civic # / No dE voirie Street 1 Rue PID /NIP
Lot Area ! Superficie du lot 3 ~ `-~ Cu'_r ~ ~ Street Frontacge / Facade sur rue t ~~b "
Existing Use of F,.,r:...~ /Utilisation actuelle de la ~,.~,Y.:est~ ~e5; ~ ~ ~{-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 21 .- .; ~G~YI t
Municipal Plan land Use Designation
D~signalion de utilization des terres sur le plan municipal LU w ~et15; ~ 2 eS iC'l.Sr,A' ! I l Q
Amendment Requested 1 Modification demand®e
Present Zoning I Zonage actual ~ RS ~ 2 `~
Change Zoning to /Modification du zonage ~ " ~, - 2 i t
andlor / ou
^ Text Amendment (indicate partiailars)1 Modification due texte (irdiquez lcs details}
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Development Proposal /Proposition d'am~nagement
Description of Proposal /Description de la ,.,. , r asition
You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates
your proposal You may also provide
photographs, building plans, elevation drawings
and airy other forne ojinjormation. The plan must
show the dimensions ojthe property, the location
ojall buildings, driveways, parking areas,
landscaping and signs. It is important that the
distance between the property boundary and
buildings are shown.
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Yous devez fournir un plan du site a 1'~chelle illustrant votre
proposifion. Your pouvez ~galement journir des
photographies, des plans de bltiment, des dessins de plan
d'~IQvation et taute autre forme de renseignemen~ I.e plan
dolt indiquer les dimensions de la propri+at~, !'emplacement de
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de sigrzalisation. II est important d'indiquer la distance entre
les limites de la pmpri~t~ et les bftiments.
P~rnro7 vide masons why Wer,(e,,,a~ndments should be approved. / Founur taut amore reaseignement Gon.,:...w..~ votre r:~,,,, ..sition
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Signature of Applicant. / Sigaatiuc du demander ~ _J
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S4oo Appliartion Fee Farclo~sed 1 ci joint les fiais de demasrde ae coo S
Ijyou are not the owner ojthe land in question Si vows n'~tes pas !e propri~taire du terrain en question,
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jot consideration by Common Council. traitement de la p~raisente demande pour que oetie derni@re
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PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
RE; 43-51 GOLDEN GROVE ROAD
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider an amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan which would redesignate on
Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Low Density
Residential to Service Corridor, the following
property:
A parcel of land with an area of approximately 2.9
acres, located at 43-51 Golden Grove Road, also
identified as being PID Nos. 55027510, 00300129,
00299008, 55173033, and 00301986, as illustrated
below.
[INSERT MA.P]
A public presentation of the proposed amendment
will take place at a regular meeting of Common
Council on Monday, December 22, 2008 in the
Council Chamber, Lobby Level, City Hall.
REASON FOR CI3ANGE:
To permit the development of an
930 square metre commercial plaza.
Written objections to the proposed amendment may
be made to the Council, in care of the undersigned,
by January 22, 2009. Enquiries may be made at
the office of the Common Clerk or 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.
Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk
658-2862
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN
MUNICIPAL
OBJET : 43-51, CHEM]N GOLDEN GROVE
Par lee presentee, un avis public est donne par
lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint
John a 1'intention d'etudier une modification du
plan d'amenagement municipal visant a faire
passer la classification du bien-fonds suivant, a
1'annexe 2-A du plan, de zone residentielle de
foible densite a zone de corridor de service
une parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ
2.9 acres, situee au 43-51, chemin Golden Grove, et
identifiee sOUS lee NIDs 55027510, 00300129,
00299008, 55173033, and 00301986, comme le
montre la carte ci-dessous.
[INSERER LA CARTE]
Une presentation publique du projet de
modification aura lieu lore de la reunion ordinaire
du conseil communal le lundi 22 decembre 2008
dans la Salle du conseil, au niveau du hall d'entree,
a I'hBetel de vine.
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION
1'amenagement d'un centre
une superficie approximative de
Veuillez faire part au conseil par ecrit de vos
objections au projet de modiEcation au plus tard le
22 janvier 2009 a l'attention du soussigne. Pour
toute demande de renseignements, veuillez
communiquer avec le bureau du grefFier communal
ou le bureau de 1'urbanisme et du developpement a
1'hotel de vine au 15, Market Square, Saint John,
N.-B., enhe 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi,
sauf lee fours feries.
Elizabeth Gormley, Greffiere communale
658 2862
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12/17/2008
Your Worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Members of Council
Motion: That Senior Managers (The City Manager, Commissioner of Finance, Common
Clerk, and City Solicitor) report on the current employee supervision and evaluation
practices in their departments. The reports must include either an endorsement from the
manager of the current system or recommendations for the implementation of an
appropriate system to ensure the corporation is performing in an effective and efficient
manner. These four reports may be presented separately and shall be presented to Council
no later than June 1, 2009.
After asking different city departments about employee qualifications and supervision of work, it
is obvious that we not only require development of a performance management system for our
senior managers that report to council, but must immediately undertake to ensure there is quality
throughout our corporation.
While this may not be one of our priorities of "What" we want to accomplish over our mandate, I
strongly believe that this must be a priority of "How' we accomplish our priorities. In order to
ensure that budgets approved for departments are spent in a most responsible manner we must
have systems like this throughout.
This motion allows managers to take responsibility for the current situation if they deem it to be
appropriate or the opportunity to present Council with their plan to ensure quality and efficiency
within their departments.
Respectfully Submitted
(received by email)
Gary Sullivan
SAINT IOHN P.O. Sox 1971 Saint John, NB Canada ESL 4L1 wwwsaintjohn.ca C.P. 1971 Saint Jahn,. N.-B. Canada E2L 4L1
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Your Worship Ivan Court
Members of Commail Council
Citv of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Members of Council
Motion: The City Manager report on the possibility of going to an electronic tendering
process for The City of Saint Jahn.
In the ward meeting at the KBM, a citizen asked why our tendering process was not electronic.
This idea has been with me since and I believe that we should be investigating the possibility of
tendering via websites and e-mail distribution Iists.
By using the electronic media, the city should realize considerable savings from advertising in
the local media and cast the net wider which would hopefully encourage more submissions, more
competition and lower costs for the citizens of Saint Jahn.
Respectfully Submitted
(received by email)
Gary Sullivan
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Your Worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mavor Couri and Members of Council
Motion; RESQLVED that cih~ staff «~ill provide information to individual Councillors
upon request.
I have found responses from staff to be inconsistent to my requests far information. While most
staff I have worked with have been very accommodating and quite helpful, I have 1leard the line
"if that is Council's wish'' more than once, and then not had a reply to my question.
Through this nlation I would like to make it plain that staff shall respond to individual
Councillor's requests for information. It is difficult to make informed decisions without
information, and an inefficient use of time to bring difficult decisions to Council.
With this motion as POLICY for the City of Saint John, staff may be held directly accountable
should they decide not to supply the requested information.
Respectfully Submitted
(received by email)
Gary Sullivan
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December 19, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Fellow Members of Common Council
Your Warship and Members of Council:
SUBJECT: SERVCNG THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
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The City of Saint lahn
In October, Common Council received correspondence from Mrs. Karen Kincade advocating on
behalf of disabled members of our community. At that time, Council referred the correspondence
to the City Manager.
This past week, Councillor Snook, Mrs. Kincade and myself had the opportunity to meet with the
City Manager for more than two hours to not only discuss the questions she raised, but also to be
educated with respect to the challenges facing. this group of citizens. In particular, we discussed
issues of employment and the topic of a... "merit based approach "... versus an... "affirmative
action "..., accessibility to both private and publically owned buildings, recreational programming
availability for the disabled and of course, housing.
As Council is aware, one of our recently approved priorities references the topic of accessibility
for the disabled. While Common Council's statement and direction on this topic taming out of
our priority setting session may not be as clear and concise as some might like, Council does have
the benefit of having appointed an Ability Advisory Committee to provide guidance to Council
on these issues.
On the suggestion of the City Manager, Councillor Snook and I have concluded that the
Committee's views an Mrs. Kincade's Ietter should be sought. We would encourage the
Committee to meet with Mrs. Kincade, members of the disabled community, staff of Human
Resources, Saint John Non Profit Housing and those organizations that are actively engaged in
seeking out employment opportunities for the disabled.
If Council is to make progress on this priority during our term we need to have baseline data as a
reference point. Council needs to be made aware of the successes the City has had, the size of
our disabled population and issues surrounding employment and housing opportunities. At the
same time, Council should be aware of the direction being pursued by other levels of government
and the City's legal obligations in this regard.
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SY~abject: Serving Those with Disabilities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the attached letter from Mrs. Kincade be formally referred to Council's Ability Advisory
Board for a full and comprehensive report on all of the various topics.
And further, that upon request, City staff provide the necessary support to the Advisory
Committee.
And finally, that the City Manager include in the proposed 2009 Operating Budget, to be
considered by Council in January, an increase in the allocation of funds to the Ability Committee
in order to allow the Committee to properly carry out this task.
Respectfully submitted,
COUNCILLOR JOSEPI-I MOTT
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December 18, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Fellow Councillors:
SUBJECT: Solid Waste Collection
Common Council has expressed an interest in reducing the municipal tax rate. At
present the City provides solid waste collection services to residential properties.
Other communities have opted to employ a user pay system andlor the use of
private sector collection services.
User pay ar direct pay approaches allow residents to control their cost of
collection, encourages waste reduction and recycling efforts and provides a
direct link between the cast incurred and service received.
The proposed 2009 budget contains a provision of $4,270,000 for the complete
solid waste management service. A tax reduction may be possible by removing
a portion of this cost from our budgeted expenditures and moving to a user pay
system in the coming year.
A number of important issues would have to be addressed including time lines,
use of equipment, contract issues, affordability, administrative costs etc. before a
final decision could be made. However, I do believe a detailed analysis is
warranted so that an informed decision can be made.
Motion
That the City Manager be directed to prepare an analysis and recommendation
an the contracting out of solid waste collection services.
Respectful Submitted,
Christopher T. Titus
Gouncillar
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint john, NB Canada E2L 4L1 ; www.saintjahn.ca C.i? 1971 Saint John, N: B. Canada E2L 4L1
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December 18, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council,
SUBJECT: Centre of Excellence
Water and Wastewater Technician Program
BACKGROUND
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Over the past decade, there has been an increased attention in the industry on the operation
and maintenance of water and wastewater systems so as to ensure those responsible are
providing for the protection of public health. This focus has resulted in a new and ever
evolving regulatory environment which has established training and certification
requirements for staff.
Integral to improving the quality of operation and maintenance in water and wastewater
facilities is ensuring that operating staff are highly skilled, knowledgeable and that they
carry out their responsibilities with commitment and integrity; to the highest of standards.
Since 2001, the City of Saint John has been worlang closely with the New Bnmswick
Community College (NBCC) -Saint John and in particular with Mr. Matthew McKim,
MEng., P.Eng., (former college instn~ctor) who has been the lead in developing training
programs for water and wastewater operators.
The principle goal of the program has been to develop a blended delivery training that
would improve the skills of operators of water and wastewater systems. Blended delivery
training combines conventional classroom instn~ction and on-site sessions with the benefit
of web-based distance learning to meet the diverse learning styles of operators and to
recognize the critical role they have in protecting public health.
The formal water and wastewater training program consists of training blocks for each of
the fields of certification, namely; water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment
and wastewater collection.
Developed to date are the fundamental and intermediate level blocks for each of the various
fields. The development of these formal training programs was completed through NBCC-
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SJ in co-operation with the City of Saint John and with the financial assistance of the
Province of New Bnulswick through the Environmental Tn~st Fund (ETF). A total of
$293,000 was made available to develop the training during the period 2004 to 2006. All
content was shared with CCNB-Bathurst for purposes of translating and continued
development of the francophone training program.
Up until 2004 the City of Saint John Approvals to Operate the water and wastewater system
as issued by the Minister of the Environment required operators to complete California
State University courses through distance education in order to meet training obligations.
In 2004 the Department of the Environment reviewed the curriculum and training material
and at that time formally recognized NBCC Saint John training program as approved
equivalents for all four fields; water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment and
wastewater collection. Since this time, the City of Saint John has led the Province in terms
of the number of staff trained and certified.
FUTURE -WATER & WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
As noted in the Actioj~ Play for Safe, C'leaj~ Ih~ij~kij~g Water, creating positive change calls
for enhancing knowledge and proficiency; awell-trained workforce to operate complex
water and wastewater systems.
The formal water and wastewater programs developed to date have proven invaluable; a
means to educate; delivering critical knowledge to Saint John Water operations staff and to
those at many other municipalities across New Brunswick, the Maritimes and private sector
companies.
The next step in this critical journey involves further developing the programs that have
been built to date. The attached document "Proposed Program Vision Document' was
created by Mr. McKim on behalf of Saint John Water for presentation to and consideration
by the Department of Post Secondary Education.
This two year diploma program would share its first year with a number of existing
engineering technology and technician programs. Second year courses would be integrated
with contract training for current water and wastewater operators.
The proposed Water and Wastewater Technician Program would accept students who have
completed selected courses in the first year of a nuniber of engineering technology and
technician progranis offered by NBCC. These may include Process Control Technician,
Chemical Technology, Industrial Control Technology, Power Engineering Technology,
Civil Engineering Technology -Highway and Municipal Option, and Environmental
Technology. These students will then take courses that are specific to the water and
wastewater field in a second year and will graduate with a diploma as a Water and
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Wastewater Technician. As a unique approach, these courses will also be taken by current
water and wastewater operators on a contract training basis.
It is proposed that in conjunction with establishing a technician program that there would
be bursaries provided for young high school graduates from Saint John. Up to five
bursaries in total could be provided annually by Saint John Water to graduates of Saint
John High Schools. The criteria could include those with high academic achievement and
civic engagement, with preference given to one candidate who had attended Lorne Middle
School (PALS Partner of the City of Saint John) and a second candidate from one of the
five priority neighbourhoods.
During the two year education period Saint John Water would provide co-op work-term
opportunities for each of the bursary holders allowing them to get hands-on practical
experience at water and wastewater facilities and a chance to apply the knowledge gained
through the formal program.
In the end, this would provide Saint John Water with a means of hiring new staff that have
successfully completed post secondary education program in the field of water and
wastewater; important considering 53% of Saint John Water's workforce have 25 years or
more service. Other municipalities in the Maritimes face similar demographic profiles and
will also be faced with similar challenges.
Over the past few weeks, in efforts to continue advancing the realization of the vision,
representatives from Saint John Water, NBCC-SJ and Mr. McKim met with the officials of
the Department of Health and as well as the Department of Environment to discuss next
steps and to seek support.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council endorse the vision and realization of a two-year
Water and Wastewater Technician Program, and further reinforce the foundation of a
Centre of Excellence in Water and Wastewater at NBCC Saint John.
It is further recommended that Common Council support the idea of establishing up to five
bursaries for graduates of Saint John high schools.
Respectfully submitted,
J.M. Paul Groody, P.Eng. Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A.
Commissioner, Municipal Operations City Manager
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PROPOSED PROGRAM VISION
DOCUMENT
PROPOSED PROGRAM TITLE:
WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN
Date:
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Table of contents
Background and Rationale .............................................................................................. 3
Program Description ....................................................................................................... 4
Program Outcomes .......................................................................................................... 8
Relation to Strategic and Business Plan ........................................................................... 9
Program Data .................................................................................................................. 9
Admissions Profile ........................................................................................................ 10
Proposed Course List .................................................................................................... 10
Similar College Programs .............................................................................................. 11
Related National Occupational Codes ........................................................................... 11
Employment Opportunities ........................................................................................... 12
Certification Potential ................................................................................................... 12
Research Documents Used ............................................................................................ 13
Appendix A -Similar College Programs ....................................................................... 15
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Background and Rationale
Some Canadian communities have experienced the tragic consequences of water
contamination in recent years, including those in Wallcerton, Ontario; North Battleford,
Saskatchewan; and recently Kashec hewan, Ontario. These incidents have been linked to
poor training of operators of treatment facilities. New Bnmswick and other Canadian
provinces have taken steps to improve training for operators to reduce the potential for a
repeat of these tragedies.
In the past, training for operators in New Bnulswick generally consisted of short courses,
typically 3 or 4 days duration, that were held in advance of multiple choice certification
exams. These were not found to deliver the extent of skills and knowledge required by
operators nor did they lead to high level of success with the certification exams. The City
of Saint John recognized the need to establish enhanced training opportunities for their
water and wastewater operators. In 2001 the city requested NBCCSJ to develop a more
extensive training course for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The 10 day training
session that was subsequently delivered was very successful and led to greatly improved
outcomes in the certification exams.
In 2002 the City of Saint John and NBCCSJ signed a Memorandum of Understanding
The MOU committed the two parties to work towards establishing in Saint John a Centre
of Excellence in Water and Wastewater that would be "offering training to not only city
employees, but also servicing other municipalities and industry groups".
Subsequent to the MOU, and with the assistance of City staff, NBCCSJ developed a
comprehensive curriculum for workers in all four fields of water and wastewater
operations (Water Treatment, Water distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater
Collection). The curriculum consists of courses of instn~ction common to all four fields,
for example basic mathematics, electrical safety and valve maintenance, as well as
courses that focus on the different areas of operation, such as wastewater treatment and
water distribution. It provides a logical sequence for the acquisition of general and
applied knowledge and skills and builds a foundation for continuing career and
professional development. Two stages of training are included in each of the four fields
of operation, namely Fundamentals and Intermediate. The training curriculum has been
integrated into the Outside Workforce Training and Career Development System through
an extensive process of consultation with managers, union representatives and others
through the fall of 2003.
The City of Saint John and NBCCSJ moved to the next step in establishing Saint John as
a Centre of Excellence in Water and Wastewater Operations by jointly requesting and
subsequently receiving funding from the New Bnmswick Environmental Tn~st Fund to
create a Blended Training program for Water and Wastewater Operators. Blended
training combines computer based on-line training and hands-on training. Computer
based delivery uses multi-media lectures and other resources to trainees through cd-roms
and the Internet. On-line learning is augmented by on-site training sessions that provide
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guided instn~ction and hands on experience. The on-site sessions use specialized training
facilities located at NBCCSJ, including testing laboratories, back-flow prevention
demonstrators, electrical safety equipment, and control systems. These are supplemented
by demonstrations by senior operators at facilities of the City of Saint John. These
demonstrations include SCADA, pipe tapping, chlorinator operation and leak detection.
The Blended Training program has greatly increased access to training for operators in
New Bnmswick. Training may be scheduled when convenient to trainees and they may
progress at their own pace. Since the development of the program 146 individual
operators from 19 municipalities and industries have received training.
This initiative has met with great success with operators from across the province
participating in the training. It is broadly recognised, however, that there is a looming
shortage of new, qualified personnel to operate these systems. Three major factors lie
behind this current and growing need for graduates, viz. an aging workforce, expansion
of water and wastewater facilities to meet water quality standards and the increasing
complexity of treatment systems. Fully 53% of the current 88 outside workers for the
City of Saint John have 25 or more years of service. Other municipalities face a similar
demographic profile in their current operators. The two largest municipalities in the
Maritimes are both planning major investments in water and wastewater infrastn~cture.
The Halifax Harbour Solutions Project includes the investment of $333 million in new
wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Saint John is also investing large sums in
both water and wastewater infrastn~cture. These projects will require additional staff.
Through out the Province older treatment technologies, such as lagoons, are being
updated and replaced with systems that require more highly trained staff to operate.
It is proposed to meet the need for new employees to operate systems in municipalities
and industries in New Bnulswick and elsewhere by developing a two year Water and
Wastewater Technician program to be delivered at NBCCSJ.
Program Description
This is a two year technician level program that prepares students to operate water and
wastewater systems in municipalities and industries. It shares its first year with a number
of existing engineering technology and technician programs. Second year courses are
integrated with contract training for current water and wastewater operators.
The proposed Water and Wastewater Technician (W/WWT) program will accept students
who have completed selected courses in the first year of a number of engineering
technology and technician programs offered by NBCC. These may include Process
Control Technician, Chemical Technology, Industrial Control Technology, Power
Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology -Highway and Municipal
Option, and Environmental Technology. These students will then take courses that are
specific to the water and wastewater field in a second year and will graduate with a
diploma as a Water and Wastewater Technician. As a unique approach, these courses will
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also be taken by current water and wastewater operators on a contract training basis.
Figure 1 shows the sequence of training in the proposed program.
First year courses will provide a solid foundation in science and technology for the
trainees in the W/WWT program. Core skills and lalowledge will be gained in
communications, mathematics and science (chemistry, microbiology, and physics). These
competencies open the door to courses in applied technology. The first year courses will
also include those that are applicable to many industries, such as Electricity and
Electronics, Instnunentation, Industrial Health and Safety, and Computer Applications.
All of the first year courses are offered by more than one current technology program.
Some courses, such as mathematics, Newtonian physics, communications and computer
applications are included in all of the programs. This means that existing operators who
wish to work towards a W/WWT diploma will have considerable flexibility in taking
these courses since they will be offered at different times, terms and (for some cases)
localities. In addition, an increasing number of these courses are becoming available on-
line.
Second year courses will draw heavily on those courses developed for the existing
Fundamentals and Intermediate training series for operators. The fall term (term 4) of
year 2 will consist mostly of courses based on the Fundamentals training series and will
use blended delivery. Existing operators talang the on-line Fundamentals courses will
join the W/WWT students for the on-site sessions at the college. Since lectures of the
Fundamentals courses are on-line, students will have considerable flexibility to take
courses they may require to complete requirements from the first year of the program.
(For example, students from first year Chemical Technology may take an instnunentation
course or Process Technology students may enrol in a microbiology course).
Figure 1 -Sequence of Training for Water and
Wastewater Technician Program
Sept -Dec Jan -April Mai -June
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Technology Technology Technology
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Fundamentals Intermediate Advanced Technician
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The term 5 curriculum is composed mostly of courses derived from the Intermediate
training series. These courses will be stn~ctured so that the W/WWT students take one
course after another, for example 5 days of Water Distribution 2 followed by 5 days of
Wastewater Collection 2, etc. Again, the existing operators can join these sessions at the
college. The intermediate courses include, as much as possible, examples from the work
place. For example, Water Distribution 2 includes design of a flushing program for a
portion of a water piping system. Current operators can be teamed with W/WWT
students to obtain drawings and field measurements.
The last term (Term 6) will consist of courses in more advanced and specialised areas.
These may include Advanced Preventative Maintenance, Energy Conservation in Water
and Wastewater, Water and Wastewater Analysis, and Process Control in Water and
Wastewater Systems. The last term will also include a Practicum where students will
have a placement at a water or wastewater facility to gain experience from facility
operators. The students will prepare a report to share their experience with other students
upon return to the college and thus learn about the diversity of work that is performed in
this challenging field.
The current water and wastewater training programs will continue to provide vital
training to current water and wastewater operators. Demand for this training will continue
to help municipalities to meet the requirements of their Certificates of Approval (C of A)
to operate water and wastewater facilities. C of As are issued by the NB Department of
Environment and serve to set requirements for the training and certification of operators.
All operators are required to receive acceptable training, such as is provided by the
NBCCSJ Fundamentals program. Existing operators will also seek to increase their level
of Certification. The Fundamentals series of courses provides preparation for operators
preparing to write Level I and Level II certification exams. The Intermediate series
provides knowledge and skills demanded by the higher levels of certification. Figures 2
and 3 show the sequence of Fundamentals and Intermediate training courses.
Currently New Bnulswick is the only province that does not require existing operators to
recertify. Other provinces set standards for recertification. For example Nova Scotia
requires operators to have completed a certain number of continuing education units
(CEUs) in their respective field over a 4 year period, as detailed in Table 1. New
Bnmswick is expected to make a similar requirement for recertification. Aconsiderable
demand currently exists for courses for the further development of skills and knowledge
of operators. The pioneer work of NBCCSJ in partnership with the City of Saint John in
blended delivery will enable Saint John to grow as a centre for this training.
Table 1 -Nova Scotia Operator Renewal CEU Requirement
Operator Level ~ Certificate Renewal Requirement
Class I & II
Class III & IV
Overall DRC
regardless of
certification level
24 hours (2.4 CEU) of acceptable training over previous 4 years
48 hours (4.8 CEU) of acceptable training over previous 4 years
48 hours (4.8 CEU) of acceptable training over previous 4 years
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Figure 2 -Sequence of Training for Fundamentals
Training
Water and
Wastewater
Common
Systems 1
water Distribution
Water
Fundamentals Certificate
Distribution 1 of Achievement
water Treatment
Water
Fundamentals Certificate
Treatment 1 of Achievement
waste«ater Collection
Wastewater
Fundamentals Certificate
Collection 1
of Achievement
Wastewater waste« ater Treatment
Fundamentals Certificate
Treatment 1 of Achievement
Figure 3 -Sequence of Training for Intermediate
Training
Water and
Wastewater
Common
Systems 2
Water water Distribution
Distribution 2 ~ Intermediate Certificate
of Achievement
Water water Treatment
Treatment 2 Intermediate Certificate
of Achievement
Wastewater waste«ater Collection
Collection 2 ~ Intermediate Certificate
of Achievement
Wastewater waste« ater Treatment
Intermediate Certificate
Treatment
of Achievement
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Program Outcomes
Following successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
• Follow safe work practices in compliance with the occupational standards of
Worksafe New Bnulswick.
• Practice principles and ethics associated with water and wastewater issues.
• Apply principles of physics, chemistry and microbiology to water and wastewater
operations.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to water and wastewater operations.
• Produce plant logs, reports and other documents to manage information about
operations and maintenance.
• Render basic first aid.
• Read and understand trade drawings.
• To develop reports, spreadsheets, e-mail, and presentations using computer
applications, and to use the Internet for basic research in a network environment.
• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants to provide safe and
acceptable water and protect the environment.
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems.
• Collect and test water and wastewater samples for chemical and microbiological
content and respond as required to protect water quality.
• Respond to customer complaints and make adjustments as required.
• Troubleshoot water and wastewater equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of regulations, water sources and characteristics, waterborne
disease and multiple barrier techniques to protect water quality.
• Install and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Operate, monitor and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Program outcomes are based in part on the National Occupational Guidelines for
Canadian Water and Wastewater Operators: Competency Reference Guide, ECO Canada,
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2005. Program outcomes will be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
Relation to Strategic and Business Plan
Business Plan Goal 2.1
"To enhance our campus's ability to respond more effectively to requests for contract
training and achieve greater gains from that source of revenue." -Additional contract
training opportunities will be gained through development of new courses that will be
available to both "regular" and contract trainees. Contract training revenue will be
increased.
Business plan Goal 4.1
"Increase access to NBCC programs." -Anew program will be developed at nominal
cost by talang advantage of existing first year engineering technology courses and
contract training courses. Students will enrol in the first year of undersubscribed
engineering technology programs.
Business Plan Goal 4.2
"Adjust programs to improve realignment with industry needs." -The proposed program
provides a second year option of a number of technology programs so as to meet a
growing need for operators of water supply and wastewater treatment systems used by
industry and municipalities.
Business development Goal 4.3
"The on-line delivery system and its products currently existing out of our campus will be
enhanced." -Existing on-line training programs will be updated and enhanced as a part of
developing the new WWW Tech program.
Program Data
• Duration is 80 weeks
• Academic Designation is Diploma
• Program type is regular
• Language of delivery is English
• Program delivery for the first year is Miramichi, Moncton or Saint John. Second
year is delivered in Saint John
• Program uses distance education (blended delivery) for 5 courses in the second
year.
• Proposed implementation date is September 2009.
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Admissions Profile
High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School
Equivalency with Grade 11 Mathematics Parts A and B (Level 2) and One (1) additional
science (Chemistry or Physics)-Grade 11 or 12 (Level 2).
Proposed Course List
First Year (Terms 1, 2 and 3) Courses:
• Industrial Health and Safety
• Basic Computer Applications
• Foundation or General Inorganic Chemistry
• Applied Writing Skills
• Mathematics Fundamentals
• Newtonian Mechanics
• Instnunentation
• Electricity and Electronics
• Applied Microbiology
• Additional technology courses to equal 20 credits in total for first year
Second Year (Terms 4, 5 and 6) Courses:
• Water and Wastewater Common Systems 1
• Water Distribution 1
• Water Treatment 1
• Wastewater Collection 1
• Wastewater Treatment 1
• Water and Wastewater Common Systems 2
• Water Distribution 2
• Water Treatment 2
• Wastewater Collection 2
• Wastewater Treatment 2
• Water and Wastewater Process Control* (Substitutes for Instnunentation)
• Disinfection and Disinfection By-Product Control*
• Water and Wastewater Analysis*
• Advanced Preventative Maintenance*
• Energy Conservation in Water and Wastewater*
• Water and Wastewater Microbiology* (Substitutes for Applied Microbiology)
• Water or Wastewater Operations Practicum*
* Tentative new courses
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Similar College Programs
The Water and Wastewater Technician certificate program at SIAST (Saskatchewan
Institute of Applied Science and Technology) is offered by distance education (on-line
and home study). It is primarily intended for existing operators; however those new to the
field are also accepted into the program. It is the equivalent of 1 year of study (900
hours).
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has a 1 year program that is delivered
by a mix of self study and conventional methods. It also is intended for both new and
existing operators.
Four Ontario programs have frill time conventional delivery. Northern College, Durham
College, and Sault College have two year programs at a diploma level. Algonquin
College has a one year program.
Appendix A lists courses offered in 6 different programs broadly similar to that proposed.
Related National Occupational Codes
NOC 9424 Water and Waste Plant Operators
"Water plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related
equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and
distribution of water. Waste plant operators monitor and operate computerized control
systems and related equipment in wastewater, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants
to regulate the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes. They are employed by
municipal governments, industries and institutions." Example Titles include
environmental systems operator, water treatment operator, water purification plant
process operator, sewage plant operator, wastewater treatment plant operator, water
filtration plant operator, and water treatment plant operator"
NOC 7442 Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers
"Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and
facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste
treatment plants." Other titles include pipeline maintenance worker, utility plant
maintenance worker and waterworks maintenance worker.
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NOC 9212 Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
"Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of Water and
Waste Plant Operators (9424). They are employed by water and waste treatment utilities
and in a range of other industries and institutions that have water or wastewater treatment
facilities. These may include pulp and paper, petroleum processing and food and
beverage industries. Other Titles include sewage treatment plant supervisor and water
purification plant foremai~/woman."
Employment Opportunities
The 3 digit code that includes 9242 (942 Machine operators and related workers in
chemical, plastic and n~bber processing) is projected to have a growth in employment of
1.4 % between 2006 and 2015.
The water and wastewater industry is very stable, i.e. not greatly influenced by economic
factors and competition. A survey of municipalities was conducted in 2004 as a part of
the Environmental Tn~st Fund project to develop blended training. It showed that
respondents expected to hire 36 staff in the next 5 years out of 147 current positions in
municipalities responding to the survey. This represents a turn over of approximately
25% in that period or about 75 operators if prorated to the approximately 300 operators
determined by the Feasibility Study. The City of Saint John reports that frilly 53 % of
their workers have 25 or more years of service and "is either already eligible to retire or
will soon be eligible for retirement"i.
Certification Potential
Most provinces in Canada use certification guidelines for operators of water and
wastewater facilities developed by the US based Association of Boards of Certification
(ABC). The ABC uses four levels of certification for each of the four disciplines of
operators (Water Treatment, Water distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater
Collection). Each level has its own requirements for education and experience (see tables
1 and 2). The level of operator certification corresponds to four levels of classification for
water and wastewater facilities. The levels of facilities are classified by their size and/or
complexity. In general, the level of the facility determines the certification level of the
operator, for example a Class III water distribution facility would require an operator
with a Level II or higher Certificate in Water Distribution. The ABC system is essentially
a North American Standard.
~ Personal communication «~ith Brent McGo~~eni, Depun~ Commissioner, Cin~ of Saint Jolni, 15/10/2008.
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Tables 1 and 2 summarize the educational and experience requirements for operators
based on level. There are a number of substitutions available to operators for experience
and education. For example, the education requirements for Levels III and IV may be
halved for operators with sufficient experience. This means an experienced operator may
meet the educational requirements for the highest certification level (IV) after completion
of the proposed program.
Table 1 -Education Requirements
~ Level Typical Requirements
I • Grade 12 or equivalent
• Passim grade on Level I certification exam
II II• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Class I certificate
• Passing grade on Level II certification exam
III • Grade 12 or equivalent
• 2 years relevant education or training, or equivalent
IV IV • Grade 12 or equivalent
• Class III certificate
• Passing grade on Level IV certification exam
• 4 years relevant training or education, or equivalent
~ Table 2 -Experience Requirements
Level ~ Typical Requirements
I 1 year operating experience
II 3 years operating experience
III 4 years operating experience, including 2 years direct responsible charge at a
class II or higher facility
IV 4 years operating experience, including 2 years direct responsible charge at a
class III or higher facility
Research Documents Used
National Occupational Codes:
lrtta://www5.hrsdc.~c.ca1NOC-
CNP/aaa/checkversion.asax?lc=e&level=4&noccode=9424&code=9
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lrtta://www5.hrsdc.~c.ca1NOC-
CNP/aaa/checkversion.asax?1c=E&noccode=7442&code=7&level=4
lrtta://www5.hrsdc.~c.ca1NOC-
CNP/aaa/checkversion.asax?lc=E&noccode=9212&code=9&level=4
Program Outcomes
National Occupational Guidelines for Canadian Water and Wastewater Operators:
Competency Reference Guide, ECO Canada, 2005.
Employment Opportunities
lrtta://www.hrsdc.~c.calei~/aublications resources/research/categories/labour market e/s
~_615_10_06/aa~e08. slrtml#national
Certification
lrtta://www.ion.calaublications/CertificationReaort.adf
Similar Programs
SIAST
lrtta://www.siast.sk.calsiast/educationtrainin~/oncamausaro~rams/7266/5754/5851/index.
slrtml#MAT%20124
NAIT
lrtta://www.nait.calaro~ram home 15228.1rtm
Northern College
lrtta://www.northernc.on.calaro~rams/en~/environmental technician.lrtml
Durham College
lrttas://mvalace.durhamcolle~e.caldurham/aro~ram.do?from=subject&aro~ramID=1349
Algonquin College
lrtta://extraweb.al~onauincolle~e.con~/fi~lltime aro~rams/aro~ramOverview.as_ax?id=301
4X04FW0&
Sault College
lrtta: //www. saultc. on. calPro~rams/Programs. asa? aro~code=5062&cat=study&~rou ac=E
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Appendix A -Similar College Programs
College SIAST (Saskatche«~an) NAIT (Alberta) Northern College (Ontario)
Program Water and Waste«~ater Water and Waste«~ater Tecluucian Ens ironmental Tecluiician:
Tecluiician Water, Waste~ti ater, and Waste
Resources
Duration 1 Year (900 hours Self paced) 1 Year 2 Years
Type On the job/Regular On the job/Regular Co-Op
Delis erg Distance -Self sh~d~~ Con~~entional -Self Sh~d~~ Con~~entional
Courses • Business Communcations 1 • Water Distribution I • Communications I
• Business Communcations 2 • Water Treatment I • En~~ironmental
• Basic Computer Operation • Waste«~ater Collection S~~stem • Mathematics I
• Introduction to Microsoft • Waste«~ater Treatment I • Chemistn~ and Ph~~sics
Word • Science and Electricit<~ • College Success
• Introduction to Microsoft • H~~draulics and Blueprint Reading • Co-op Sh~d~~
Elcel 1 • Water Treatment Laboraton~ • La«~ and Ethics
• Introduction to Microsoft Anah~sis I • Computer Applications I
Elce12 • Waste«~ater Treatment Laboraton • Water Moiutoring and
• Introduction to Microsoft Anah~sis I Sampling
Access 1 • Computer Soft«~are Applications • Waste Facilit<~ Design
• Graphical Communcations • Introduction to Work Elperience • Site Sui~~e~ ing Tecluiiques
I • Work Elperience On Site • Hea~~~~ Dut~~ Equipment
• Graphical Communcations • Water Distribution II • H~ drogeolog~~
~ • Water Treatment II • Health and Safet<~
• Water and Waste«~ater • Support S~~stems • Plant Design
Laboratoi~~ Principles • Waste«~ater Treatment II • Plant Operations I
• Water and Waste«~ater • Introduction to Process Control • Driiil~ing Water Operations
Laboratoi~~ Practicum .Waste«~ater Collection S~~stems • En~~ironmental Mathematics II
• Tecluiical Mathematics 1 .Water Treatment • Soil and Air Moiutoring and
• Water Treatment 1 • Laboraton Anah sis II Sampling
• Water Treatment 2 • Waste«~ater Treatment Laboraton • Mill« right
• Water Distribution 1 Anah~sis II • Water Qualit<~ Anah~st
• Water Distribution 2 Laboraton Analysis
• Waste«~ater Collection 1 • Waste Facilit<~ Operations
• Waste«~ater Collection 2 • En~~ironmental Regulations
• Waste«~ater Treatment 1 and Legislation
• Waste«~ater Treatment 2 • Human Resource Management
I
• Communications II
• Instnunentation
• Plant Operations II
• Clilorine Maintenance
• En~~ironmental Mathematics
III
• Pumps and Motors
• Process Control
• Computer Applications II
• Waste Characteristics
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College Durham College (Ontario) Algonquin College (Ontario) Sault College (Ontario)
Program Water Qualit< Techiucian Water and Waste« ater Ens ironmental Teclniician -
Tecluiician Water
Duration 2 Years
Reg~~lar/Co-Op Reg~~lar
Deli~er~ Conventional
1 Year (~5 ~ eels)
Rebn~lar
Conventional
2 Years
Rebn~lar
Cony entional
Courses • Analytical Teclniiques
• Computer Applications for
Tecluiicians
• Goy ennnent & Current
Challenge
• Mathematics I for Water
Qualit< Teclniician
• Health & Safety
• Teclniical Communcations
for Water Qualit< Tech
• Chemistn for Tecluiicians
• Communication for Career
Success for Water Qualit<
• Introduction to Water and
Waste Water
• Mathematics II for Water
Qualit<
• Regulations &
Enforcement
• Water Microbiology I
• Basic Electrical Controls
• Field Placement
• Water & Waste Water
Engineering
• Waste Water Collection &
Treatment
• Water H~ draulics
• Operating S~ stems
• Water Microbiology II
• Field Placement
• Issues and Ethics in
Science
• Qualit< Assurance &
Control
• Instnunental Analysis
• S~ stem Maintenance
• Water Treatment &
Distribution
• Communications I
• Ecology
• Geographic hifoi7nation
S~ stems (Gis)
• Math Fundamentals
• Water and Waste Water
Chemisti~
• H~ draulics for Water and
Waste Water
• Water and Waste Water
Plant Maintenance 1
• Reporting Tecluiical
Information
• Prey enting Water-Borne
Illnesses
• Water and Waste Water
Plant Maintenance 2
• Industrial Waste
Management
• Water and Waste Water
Biology
• Water Resource
Management
• General Education Electi~ e
• Occupational Health and
Safety
• Ens ironmental La«
• Water Treatment for Water
and Waste Water
• Se~ti age and Waste Water
Treatment
• Water and Waste Water
• Water and Waste Water
Sampling and Analysis
• General Education Electi~ e
• Engineering Graphics
• Communications I
• Ens ironmental Science
• Mathematics
• Applied Phi sics I
• Sui~ e~ ing
• Principles of Chemish~
• Teclniical Commuiucation
• Industrial Health and Safety
• Mathematics
• Certification Preparation
• Instnunentation/Process
Control
• Tecluiolog~ and Society
• Waste« ater Treatment
• Waste« ater Collection
S~ stems
• H~ draulics
• Muiucipal Sei~-ices
• Water Supplies and Treatment
• Field Placement
• Entn Lei el Certification
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December 18ti' 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
SUBJECT: ACTION PLAN FOR SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER -VALUE REVIEW
PURPOSE
~`f1Q Cil}" t7{ ~etJJli ~C~~lfl
The purpose of this report is to request authorization of Council to proceed with a process
to engage certified value specialist consultants to provide value engineering services
related to the City of Saint John program to improve its water systems - An Actioj~ Play
for Safe, C'leaj~ Ih~ij~kij~g Water.
BACKGROUND
Common Council has made safe, clean drinking water its p~io~ity; understanding the
inanaeccsuNCCble value of quality water to the community. An Actioj~ Play for Safe, C'leaj~
Ih~ij~kij~g Water, presented to Council in October 2008, outlines a comprehensive strategy
to bring drinking water treatment and services in Saint John to modern day standards. A
key component of the plan (Part 13 Ass~~n~ij~g ti'ahre) concerns achieving value for money
for Saint John Water and ratepayers of the utility.
Value is the balance of worth, efficacy and importance of services against the costs of
providing those services. It is about a standard of quality and a level of performance that
reflects the most pn~dent allocation of resources. Success is realized when the desired
benchmark of performance can be accurately defined and delivered at the lowest possible
life cycle cost.
Value Analysis
A systematic, function-based evaluation is to be undertaken early in plan implementation
- to assure that optimal efficiency and best value are achieved throughout development;
to focus explicitly on the best possible outcomes for the investments to be made. The
methodology to be used will be leading edge; recognized for its practicality and the
positive financial outcomes that it will produce.
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Value engineering (VE) involves amulti-disciplinary team of recognized experts,
worlang with utility and municipal representatives through a stn~ctured process of
analysis and rigorous examination. The review will study every critical aspect of the plan;
from treatment specifications to plant sizing, from project delivery options to pricing,
from ecosystem impacts to source and system sustainability. The method to be used will
promote communication across disciplines; to understand different perspectives, to look
for innovative solutions and to evaluate each issue objectively.
The ti'ahre Staj~dardi provides a practical guide for applying the principles of value
methodology in a consistent and focused manner, and outlines the r~~ij~ir~~trr~~ that clients
and providers should expect when the methodology is applied to a program or project.
To qualify as a bona fide value study, the process must involve a multidisciplinary team
of experienced professionals and project stakeholders that follows an organized ~Iob Play.
The ti'ahre Tear~~ Leader must be trained in the methodology and be qualified to lead the
study team. As the Tear~~ Leader plans, leads and facilitates the entire process, this
individual must be highly skilled and experienced; and certified as a value specialist.
The process will produce outcomes to help Council, staff and the public understand the
rationale behind the alternatives available. A formal report will document risk, identify
cost versus worth, compile a frill range of advantages against disadvantages, and provide
recommendations.
ANALYSIS
It is the goal of Saint John Water, on behalf of system users and the community, to
provide the best possible value for the investments that will be made in safe, clean
drinking water and overall system improvements.
To date, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited has been engaged to carry out the
Prelir~~ij~arv Design of the Eastern aj~d Western Potable Water Ti~eatr~~ent Facilities and
to provide a Revie~~~ of Rates aj~d Rate St~~~rct~n~e ORtions. CBCL Limited was engaged to
prepare a Water Actioj~ Play: Potable Water Storage, Water Ti~ansr~~issioj~ aj~d
Dist~~ib~rtioj~ Svster~~s Analysis c~ Ftrttn~e Plajrj~ij~g. Each of these pieces of work is a part
of defining the path forward.
It is proposed that Council endorse a process of selection and negotiation for engagement
of specialist consultants for the conduct of a value engineering review of planned
drinking water system improvements.
This detailed review would provide answers, or direction to get answers, on a number of
issues and questions, and offer advice on coordination of water treatment and distribution
system improvements.
i T c~hie b'tatu~arc~ atu~Boc~y oflitiou~lec~ge, SAVE International Vah~e Standard, June 2007
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Page 3
Deeembe~• I8, 2008
The value engineering consultant selection procedure will consist of the following steps:
1. A preliminary scope of worl~, that outlines the City's needs for a VE workshop,
will be forwarded to several qualified, experienced Certified Value Specialists.
2. At their cost, the value consultants will be invited to present their qualifications
and preliminary proposals at interviews to be held in January 2009.
3. Following the interviews, one or two of these consultants will be selected to
provide a formal written proposal by the end of January 2009.
4. A contract would be negotiated with the preferred value consultant early in
Febn~ary 2009.
5. The selected consultant will arrange for the VE workshop to be held during
March 2009 and bring together the multi-disciplinary expert VE team.
The following industry experienced and certified value specialist consultants have been
identified as prospective candidates to lead the VE review and would be invited to
participate in individual interviews in Saint John:
Robinson Stafford & Rude, Inc. St. Petersburg, Florida
caa Lewis & Zimmerman Associates, Inc. Rockville, Maryland
Faithful+Gould, Inc. Liverpool, New York
It is planned that these value consultants would be interviewed on January 6ti' and 7ti'
with each interview set for three hours. The first two interviews would be held from 9:00
a. m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on January 6ti' with the third interview from
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon on January 7ti' Each would submit a letter outlining their expression
of interest.
The interviews will consist of a presentation by the consultant followed by questions
from the City of Saint John selection committee. As a minimum, the consultant will
address how they would undertake the scope of work including their methodology, the
qualifications of the proposed team members, a schedule, an estimated cost and any
suggestions that the City should consider.
It is proposed that a selection committee composed of staff and the Water Committee of
Council attend all three interviews and select the best firm on the afternoon of the
January 7ti' 2009 -with the actual engagement process to follow. This engagement would
be conducted in accordance with the process approved by Council on January 21`t, 2008
for the Engagement of Engineering Consultants - 2008 Capital Program (M&C 2008-04).
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It is also proposed that the City engage William Hargrave of Hargrave & Company as an
independent expert advisor to augment staff resources and assist Saint John Water in
preparing for and coordinating the VE process. Mr. Hargrave is a respected water system
consultant and water treatment design engineer who has worked extensively with the City
of Saint John over the years. Staff proposes to negotiate a scope of work and a fee
proposal with Hargrave & Company to carry out this work.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
It is estimated that total cost for the expert advisor and the Value Engineering review will
be approximately $280,000. The work would be charged to the Water Treatment project
approved under the 2008 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program.
This expenditure must be considered in the context of the Actioj~ Play for Safe, C'leaj~
Ih~ij~kij~g Water, currently valued at over $200 million. The value engineering review
could have a substantial impact on both reducing costs and assuring high quality results.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council authorize staff to proceed with the process for
engagement of value specialist consultants for the value engineering review of planned
water system improvements - An Actioj~ Play for Safe, C'leaj~ Ih~ij~kij~g Water and,
further, to engage William Hargrave of Hargrave & Company to act as an advisor and
expert resource to the City of Saint John.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M Paul Groody, P. Eng.
Commissioner,
Municipal Operations & Engineering
Terrence L. Totten, FCA
City Manager
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December 1 7`", 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
& Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council,
SUBf ECT: INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PURPOSE
The Cil~- "}f S,tui Ic~hr~
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a tentative program of community
infrastructure projects that could be carried out in support of a special infrastructure
investment initiative of the Government of Canada or the Province of New Brunswick.
BACKGROUND
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Saturday, December 1 3`", staff was asked to
contemplate infrastructure projects that could be implemented in the relatively near
term in support of a possible Federal plan to stimulate the economy; there may be an
opportunity to access special infrastructure funding. Senior governments would expect
such projects to address community needs, to create jobs, and to act as economic
stimuli for the community, the region and the Canadian economy generally.
ANAYLSIS
We understand that any special program of the Federal Government would require the
ability to act very soon -projects that could be started in three or four months time; to
begin early in the 2009 construction season. In order to do this, the City would have to
identify suitable candidate projects, have design and project specifications ready or
close to ready, and have the resources necessary for implementation: staff to manage
the special program and individual projects, over and above regular programs;
engineering services to design, prepare specifications and provide field inspection; and
sufficient contractor resources to construct the works. The challenge would then be for
the Mayor and Common Council to take the political lead in securing funding.
Anticipating that a sustained economic turnaround may take more than a number of
months, we believe it would be prudent to plan for amedium-term period of recovery.
Also, many significant, job-intensive infrastructure projects, those with high economic
impact, are typically larger in scope and require a somewhat longer term of engineering
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and construction. For these reasons, staff has formulated a 3-year "Special Infrastructure
Program" that should help position the City of Saint john through to the end of 201 1 .
The "Special Infrastructure Program" (attached) has been assembled to meet anticipated
requirements of a Federal investment initiative to help stimulate the economy. A series
of considerations have been applied in formulating of the suggested program:
1 . Address identified Infrastructure needs of the community;
2. Create meaningful and productive employment (jobs);
3. Design and specifications ready or at an advanced stage;
4. Funding levels in addition to expected municipal capacity;
5. General economic stimulation; and
6. Enhance sustainability of the community.
Securing funding will be dependent on the projects proposed by the City of Saint ,John
being accepted by the senior governments. Leadership and frontline contact with those
governments should come directly from the Mayor and members of Common Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The "Special Infrastructure Program" proposes a potential infrastructure investment of
about $100 million to address priority community needs and creation of over 1 100 jobs
(estimated based on FCM guidelines), implemented over three years as follows:
2009 $31 ,770,000 353 jobs
2010 $45,145,000 502 jobs
2011 $23,090,000 257 jobs
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council adopt the "Special Infrastructure Program"
(attached) as the basis for a City of Saint ,John request for special infrastructure funding
assistance from the Federal and/or Provincial Governments, and that a submission be
forwarded to the respective Federal and Provincial ministers under the signature of His
Worship Mayor Court, with follow-up by the Mayor and members of Common Council.
Respectfully submitted,
j. M. Paul Groody, P. Eng.
Commissioner,
Municipal Operations & Engineering
Terrence L. Totten, FCA
City Manager
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
1 Mar 2009 May 2009 West Drinking Water Transmission Main
to Pipeline Road West (Spruce Lake to Gault Road)
Oct 2009 Installation of approx. 3400m of new 600mm transmission main, including 1700m of
200mm rider main for local service to Ocean Westway
Project Manager: Dean Price
Engineering: CBCL
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 63
2 Ready Apr 2009 Reconfigure and Reconstruct Industrial Transportation Link
to Bayside Drive (Old Black River Road) at Grandview Avenue intersection
Jul 2009 Intersection realignment (approx. 1 55m of new 300mm storm sewer, road widening,
curb and gutter, cold milling, landscaping, paving)
Project Manager: Brett McLean
Engineering: Municipal Engineering
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 1 1
3 Feb 2009 Apr 2009 Storm Water Management -Mystery Lake Control Structure
to Renewal of existing control structure complete with control valve
Aug 2009 Project Manager: John Campbell
Engineering: Gemtec
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 13
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
4 Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Rothesay Road Reconstruction and Active Transportation Upgrade
to Fulton Lane to Colony Road
Nov 2009 Installation of new sanitary sewer, storm sewer, road reconstruction, curb, sidewalk,
active transportation, landscaping
Project Manager: Jim Flogeras
Engineering: Godfrey Associates
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 70
5 Feb 2009 Apr 2009 Westfield Road Reconstruction and Active Transportation Upgrade
to Gault Road to River Road Co-op
Oct 201 1 Road reconstruction (drainage control, curb and sidewalk (north side), active
transportation, landscaping, expanded foam asphalt resurfacing)
Project Manager: Tim O'Reilly
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 47
6 Ready Apr 2009 Howes Lake Landfill Site Closure
to Landfill site closure - Phase V and VI
Aug 2009 Project Manager: Kevin O'Brien
Engineering: Gemtec
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 13
201
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
YEAR~ACT I ON
ITEM PROJECT
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
7 Feb 2009 Apr 2009 Ashburn Lake Road Widening /Realignment
to Rothesay Avenue intersection of Ashburn Lake Road and Retail Drive
Oct 2010 Construction of additional lanes, bridge construction and renewal, and re-alignment
of intersection with Retail Drive
Infrastructure in preparation for potential Highway #1 interchange at Foster Thurston
Drive and Ashburn Lake Road
Project Manager: Brett McLean
Engineering: Stantec
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 39
8 Ready Apr 2009 King William Road Potable Watermain
to Water Tower Road to Lorneville Road
June 2009 Install approx. 170m of new 250mm watermain, disconnect existing tees from
900mm transmission main, as part of water distribution system reconfiguration
Project Manager: Jeremy Howley
Engineering: Municipal Engineering
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 4
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
9 Ready Apr 2009 Fairville Blvd -Simms Corner -Bridge Rd (PDH #100) Corridor Upgrade -Phase 1
to Catherwood Drive to Mall Entrance
Jul 2009 Road reconstruction (excavation, drainage control, curb, sidewalk, landscaping, active
transportation, paving (Phase 1 of 2)
Project Manager: Brett Mclean
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 16
10 Dec 2009 Apr 2010 Fairville Blvd -Simms Corner -Bridge Rd (PDH #100) Corridor Upgrade -Phase 2
to Realignment of intersection, retaining wall rehabilitation (Phase 2 of 2)
Nov 201 1 Project Manager: Brett Mclean
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 89
203
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
1 1 Mar 2009 May 2009 Peel Plaza Infrastructure Construction
to Union Street / Hazen Avenue / Carleton Street area
Oct 2009 Renew approx. 270m of 200mm sanitary sewer and Renew approx. 455m of 200mm
and 300mm C.I. watermain in conjunction with street reconstruction as part of the
proposed Peel Plaza Development. Street reconstruction (excavation, storm sewer,
underground utilities, curb, sidewalk, landscaping, paving) to be done as part of the
proposed Peel Plaza Development
Project Manager: Brett McLean
Engineering: Stantec
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 32
12 Mar 2009 May 2009 Burpee Avenue Retaining Wall
to Rockland Road towards Mount Pleasant Avenue
Jun 2009 Renewal of stone retaining wall behind new hotel
Project Manager: Jodi Stringer
Engineering: Fundy Engineering
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 4
204
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
13 Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Priority Neighbourhood -Victoria Square Restoration and Upgrade
to Old North End
Jun 2009 Renovate entire square: asphalt paths, lighting, concrete slabs for site furnishings,
additional in-grade stairs and railings, precast retaining wall, repair stairs and build
patio at apartment building, the mosaic wall, landscaping, site furniture, and building
a gazebo in the square.
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: Dan Glenn
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 3
14 Jan 2009 Jun 2009 Priority Neighbourhood -Robertson Square Restoration and Upgrade
to Old North End
Aug 2009 Park has been subject to severe erosion problems from the Saint John River. Renovate
the entire park: asphalt paths, curb, concrete and retaining wall, creating an asphalt
basketball court with b-ball net and post, new play equipment, fencing, building a
boardwalk above an erosion resistant gabion wall, site furniture, new lighting,
landscaping, and park sign.
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: Dan Glenn
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 2
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
1 5 Jan 2009 May 2009 Priority Neighbourhood -Crescent Valley (Fleming Court) Park
to Crescent Valley
Jun 2009 Design for Fleming Court includes play equipment, landscaping and a splash park.
Share of funds have been raised by the community ($190,000).
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: Dan Glenn
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 7
16 Apr 2009 Jul 2009 Mill Creek Culvert, Lorneville Road
to Mill Creek crossing
Sept 2009 Reconstruction of existing storm drainage crossing including concrete culvert
installation to channel storm water flows and prevent road erosion due to heavy
storm water runoff
Project Manager: Shayne Galbraith
Engineering: Municipal Engineering
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 7
206
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
17 Jun 2009 Aug 2009 Market Place Reconstruction/Rodney Terminal Storm Sewer
to (RDH) -Icing Street West to St. John Street and Market Place pumping station to outfall
May 2010 Part 1
Renew approx. 625m of C.I. with new 300mm watermain and approx. 165m of T.C.
sanitary sewer, and street reconstruction (excavation, backfill, curb, sidewalk,
landscaping, paving), Install approx. 820m of new trunk storm sewer
Part 2
Aug 2009 Rodney Terminal renewal or structural lining of approx 380m of 21 50mm diameter
to CMP trunk storm sewer
Nov 2009 Project Manager: Susan Steven-Power
Engineering: Crandall
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 61
18 Apr 2009 Jun 2009 Beaverbrook Avenue Drinking Water Transmission Main
to Wellesley Avenue to Pugsley Avenue
Oct 2009 Install approx. 960m of new 400mm transmission main and 300mm watermain
renewal at Visart Street along with new watermain installation on Somerset Street to
improve service and pressure to the Millidgeville area
Project Manager: Dean Price
Engineering: Dillon
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 24
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
YEAR~ACT I ON
ITEM PROJECT
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
19 Jul 2009 Apr 2010 West Drinking Water Transmission Main -Dever Road/Milford
to Manchester Avenue to Church Avenue and Milford
Oct 2010 Cleaning and lining or renewal of approx. 1800m of existing 600mm transmission
main and installation of a 300mm dia. watermain to Milford. Remove old 100 mm
saddle, etc. from 600 mm main and install BV
Project Manager: Dean Price
Engineering: CBCL
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 43
20 Oct 2009 Apr 2010
to
Aug 2010
Golden Grove Road Reconstruction
Dresden Avenue to Essex Street East
Road reconstruction (excavation, drainage control, curb,
transportation, landscaping, paving)
Project Manager: TBD
Engineering: TBD
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 18
sidewalk, active
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
21 Apr 2009 Jun 2009 Watershed -Robertson Lake Dam Rehabilitation and Upgrade
to Robertson Lake
Sep 2009 Construction of upgrade to the Robertson Lake Dam spillway, add 1.2 m of free
board and provide a long term vegetation management plan for the earth
embankments
Project Manager: Brett Mclean
Engineering: Gemtec
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline):13
22 Dec 2009 Jun 2010 Watershed Protection Improvements
to Hunter Lake; Latimer Lake South; McBrien Lake; Terreo Lake; Taylor Lake
Sep 2010 Structure rehabilitation in accordance with previous design
Project Manager: Nicole Taylor
Engineering: Crandall
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 8
209
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
YEAR~ACT I ON
ITEM PROJECT
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
23 Dec 2009 Apr 2010 Somerset Street (RDH) Reconstruction
to (RDH) -Samuel Davis Drive to Millidge Avenue
Sep 2010 Street reconstruction (storm sewer, excavation, backfill, curb, sidewalk, landscaping)
Project Manager: Jim Flogeras
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 32
24 Dec 2009 Apr 2010 Latimer Lake Intakes /Screen House
to Construction of a new screen house, upgrade at dam and installation of approx.
Nov 201 1 600m of new 1050mm intake pipe, including construction management services.
(Phase 1 of 2) Construction of screen house, upgrade at dam and intakes and fore
bay, including upgrades to Latimer Lake dams (Phase 2 of 2)
Project Manager: Dean Price
Engineering: TBD
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 98
210
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
25 Dec 2010 Apr 201 1 Cottage Hill Zone Drinking Water Transmission Main
To Champlain Heights pump station to Cottage Hill tank
Oct 201 1 Installation of new transmission main required to support increased water demand
from growth
Project Manager: TBD
Engineering: Crandall
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 25
26 Dec 2010 Apr 201 1 Chesley Drive (PDH #100) Infrastructure and Reconstruction
to (PDH #100) -Bentley Street to Reversing Falls Bridge
Oct 201 1 Renew approx. 625m of 200mm and 300mm C.I. with new 300mm watermain and
approx. 120m of 300mm sanitary sewer. Concrete curb and gutter repairs, concrete
sidewalk repairs (City), active transportation, storm sewer (Merritt Street to Douglas
Avenue), road excavation, backfill, structure adjustments, paving, landscaping
Project Manager: TBD
Engineering: TBD
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 31
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
27 Dec 2009 Apr 2010 Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Facilities -Local
To Greenwood Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Facility
Oct 2010 Install 2 sanitary lift stations and approx. 3500m of associated sanitary collector
sewer / forcemain system to eliminate the existing wastewater treatment facility
Project Manager: Kevin Rice
Engineering: TBD
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 25
28a Dec 2009 Decision 2010 Marsh Creek Storm Water Diversion -Design and Cost-Benefit
Preliminary design of overall piped (pressurized) diversion system with a full cost
benefit analysis of such a system for the Marsh Creek Basin. Detailed system design
and full cost estimates, subject to cost benefit feasibility
Project Manager: John Campbell
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 13
28b Dec 2009 Apr 2010 Marsh Creek Storm Water Diversion -Phase 1
to Installation of main trunk line from Coldbrook to Drury Cove, including construction
Nov 2010 management services. (Phase 1 of 4)
Project Manager: John Campbell
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 63
212
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
28c Dec 2009 Apr 201 1 Marsh Creek Storm Water Diversion -Phase 2
to Installation of Upper Glen Falls inlets, including construction management services.
(Phase 2 of 4)
Nov 201 1
Project Manager: John Campbell
Engineering: Terrain
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 49
29a Feb 2009 Apr 2010 Rockwood Park Redevelopment -Phase 2
to Realignment of Mt. Pleasant and the creation of a formal entrance & boulevard for
Rockwood Park. Environmental cleanup of storm water & area drainage -improved
Oct 2010 swimming conditions and fish habitat in Lily Lake including improved storm
discharge to Marsh Creek. "Greening" of park entrance. Creation of improved parking
for gardens and front area of Rockwood Park. Correction of dangerous intersection
and cross walk at Arrow Walk/Mt. Pleasant. New entrance for Campground and
further work on accessibility for Lily Lake Trail.
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: BDA
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 46
213
CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
ITEM YEAR~ACT I ON
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
29b Feb 2009 Apr 201 1 Rockwood Park Redevelopment -Phase 3
to Replacement of Lake Drive Bridge, environmental enhancement for Heritage Ponds -
including dam repairs. Construction of Highwood Drive Multi-use Trail and Mountain
Oct 201 1 Walk Trail. Upgrading of Interpretive Centre Roadway, expand parking lot and
accessibility for Interpretive Centre.
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: BDA
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 22
29c Dec 2009 Apr 201 1 Rockwood Park Redevelopment -Phase 4
to Public Gardens, improve accessibility to both Gardens and connection to Rockwood
Park. "Greening" and general improvements to Campground including accessibility
Oct 201 1 and interconnection to trails and rest of Rockwood Park. Upgrade trails to east of
Campground to recognized standard and environmental improvements for ponds.
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: BDA
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 20
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CITY OF SAINT~OHN -PROPOSED "SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGR
YEAR~ACT I ON
~
ITEM PROJECT
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
30 Jan 2009 Jun 2009 Visit Canada Visitez
to Finish work on existing plazas, planting, boardwalk (Manitoba site, create veterar
memorial site, asphalt and furnishings
Aug 2009
Project Manager: Peter Hanlon
Engineering: Dan Glenn
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 3
31 Aug 2009 Oct 2009 Saint John Trade And Convention Centre Modernize and Upgrade
to Reconfigure and modernize overall Trade and Convention Center as well as improve
operations and overall security. The project involves demolishing Montague rooms tc
Dec 2010 expand and renovate the lobby and add washrooms at the west lobby. Replace
existing operable wall (deteriorated) and add an operable wall in the Great Hall foi
more flexible space. Modernize lightning, ceiling and update audio systems. Improve
aesthetics and acoustics. Secure back of the house from retail. Reconfigure anc
increase storage.
Project Manager: Hilton Canada (in conjunction with SJ Development Corporation)
Engineering: TBD
Potential job creation (based on FCM guideline): 94
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
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City Manager's Ott'ice
Bureau du directeur general
December 17, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
P.O. Box/C.P. 1971
Saint John, NB/N.-B.
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SUBJECT: Vibrant Communities - "Five Priority Neighbourhoods & Youth Planning
Sessions"
Vibrant Communities is offering to take a leadership role in organizing community and
neighbourhood planning sessions for the five priority neighbourhoods in Saint John. The
purpose of these planning sessions is twofold;
1) to review successes of the 2008 Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grants
received by the ONE Change, Crescent Valley Resource Centre, West PACT, The
Resource Centre for Teens, and Vibrant Communities;
2) to develop plans and programs that will meet identified neighbourhood needs, issues and
concerns.
A separate youth engagement planning session will also be coordinated to identify common key
issues youth have in Saint John.
Vibrant Communities is making application to the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation
Grant Program requesting $1500 /planning session. There will be a total of 6 planning sessions
organized early in 2009 which will impact on the priority neighbourhoods of Crescent Valley,
Lower South End, Lower West Side, Waterloo Village Area and the Old North End. A total of
$9,000 is being requested for these planning sessions.
City staff agrees that to remain successful and maintain focus on neighbourhood needs, it is
essential that the priority neighbourhoods conduct these community meetings. These meetings
will provide opportunity to reflect on successes in the neighbourhood, identify concerns and
issues, and develop plans to sustain and meet the ongoing needs and challenges faced by each
neighbourhood.
The City of Saint John will be represented at these planning sessions by staff of the Leisure
Services Department.
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The 2008 budget for the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant has sufficient funds
available for this undertaking.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Saint John support the Vibrant Communities priority neighbourhood planning
sessions with a grant in the amount of $9,000 from the 2008 Neighbourhood Stimulation Grant
Program.
Respectfully submitted,
atrick Woods
Deputy ity Manager
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City Manager
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Neighbourhood Stimulation Grant; neighbourhood planning request.
Vibrant Communities Saint John, on behalf of the five priority neighbourhoods and
the TRC{Resource Center for Youth) would Pike to request a total of $9000 for
community and neighbourhood planning. This total allows for community planning
with the following groups, to occur over the next 6 months.
- Village Neighbourhood Association
The Village association recently met again and is keen to strengthen their
neighbourhood, particularly in light of learning they are the only 'priority
neighbourhood' with an increasing poverty rate. The Village Neighbourhood
Association identified a need to develop a community plan.
^ South End Community {bringing together SEACAT, PULSE, Soufh Citizens
Council}
The South End (deep South End) has become home to a number of organizations
that have responded to emerging issues and partners. This neighbourhood has
expressed a need to bring all groups together to develop a common vision and
determine how best to move forward.
= Crescent Valley (Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association and Crescent
Valley Renew our Community/CV Resource Center}
Crescent Valley has achieved many of the goals set forth in an action plan, which is
now two years old. Given plans for redevelopment, the time is right for the
community to come together again to update and refocus.
^ Westside {PACT and community partners and residents}
The Westside PACT has developed priority areas and actions, a key to the success will
be resident engagement. A planning session to engage residents, particularly low
income, will be paramount fio success and utility of projects.
Vibrant Communities Saint John • Carnmunity Health Centre 11G Coburg St.
Saint John, New Brunswick • E2L 3K1
• Fax: 50G-G32-5539 • Phone: 506-693-0904
Cell: 506-333-0104
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^ Old North End (ONE ChanaeJ - a key challenge to community mobilization is
communication- keeping everyone in the loop and engaged. ONE Change
would like to develop a communication strategy based on input from the
broad community about how best to achieve effective communication.
^ Youth -from all neighbourhoods, high schools, TRC, Carleton
Youth in Saint John are organizing more and more, and again, there is a need to
have youth across the c'rfy working together to develop a common sense of the key
issues.
Consistent with best practices and models from the Old North End and Crescent
Valley, we would like to promote yearly taking stock and planning sessions in each
neighbourhood to direct the priorities and action systematically.
A secondary issues that cannot be addressed in this proposal is communication.
Each community (and its respective groups) struggles to communicate with partners
and residents. Few, if any of the groups have websites. There is a place for a central
organization to support residents through common website or other mechanisms.
Thank you for this opportunity!
Wendy MacDermott
Coordinator VCSJ
Developed in consultation with and supported by:
June Breau Nason-TRC
Scott Crawford- ONE Change
Carl Trickey- PULSE
Ann Barrett- Crescent Valley Resource Center
Lisa Murphy- West Side Neighbourhood Assistant
Village Neighbourhood Association
Vibrant Communities Saint John ~ Cornrnunity Health Centre 116 Coburg 5t.
Saint John, New Brunswick ~ E2L 3K1
Fax: 506-632-5539 ~ Phone: 50G-G93-0904
Cell: 506-333-0104
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December 4, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
RE: August 2008 Interim Financial Results
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to present projections of the City's financial operations
for the year ended December 31, 2008 based on actual operating results as ofAugust
3 I sc for the General and Water Funds.
The Finance Department provides all operating departments with detailed. financial
reports on a monthly basis. These reports are usually generated approximately 10
working days after month-end. This 10 day period is needed to ensure that all inter-
departmental charges are processed in the correct financial period.
Currently the Finance Department requests Departments to report back on their April,
August and December results. These periods have been used in the past because it is
when the operations of the organization are finishing one type of activity and going
into another. Up until the end of April we are finishing up our winter program. By the
end of August we are completing our Spring/Summer program. At the end of year we
report back our actual year end results after the audit is completed.
For purposes of the seasonal reports to Council, Departments are given two weeks to
analyze their operating results and present a report to the Finance Department of any
significant variances from budget to date and a projection of the expected financial
results at year-end.
Frozn the information completed by Departments, Finance would review and report
back to the Finance Cozxzmittee. The Finance Committee would report back to
Council the financial results as follows:
Reporting Period Cut-off Date Report to Council
Winter Season April 30 June/July
Summer Season August 31 October/November
Year-end December 3I March/April
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Report to Common Council -August 2005 Interim Financial Results
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As has been noted in prior years, more frequent reports could be provided to Finance
Committeeand/or Common Council ifthe on-going review of financial results show
any significant variation from over-all budgeted targets or if specific issues arise that
warrant additional investigation or reporting.
ANALYSIS of the General Fund:
At the end of August the City's actual revenues were $79,304,836 which represents
approximately 67% of the total budget for the year. The expenditures totaled
$76,469,402 which represents slightly less than 65% of the total budgeted
expenditures for the year. At the end of August the actual results showed a positive
variance of $2,835,434. It is important to note that at the end of August a number of
items had not yet been recorded such as contract settlements, filling of some vacant
positions and a number of timing issues between when purchases were budgeted far
and when it actuaiIy occurred.
It should be understood that at this time it is not possible to say with certainty what
the results for the year wi11 be. Based on the results of the reports presented to the
Finance Department for the period ended August 31, 2008 along with departmental
projections to December 31, 2008 the most reasonable estimate is that the City will
be on budget at year end.
This projection is based on the following areas of note:
Revenues are projected to be $ 1,200,000 over budget on total anticipated revenues of
l i 7,702,653. This is pzzmarily attributed to building permit revenues, interest
revenue and miscellaneous revenue.
On the expenditure side of the equation we are currently anticipating an over
expenditure of approximately $1,000,000. The main components ofthis include:
- Winter Snow Control -this past winter, salt and sand usage was up due
to the winter conditions we experienced as was the use ofequipment and
staffing in conjunction with this. This area could be over budget by
approximately $450,000.
- Fleet maintenance and fleet fuel is expected to be over in the vicinity of
$500,000 because of the increase in gas prices and maintenance to some
older vehicles. Steps are being made to try and alleviate this as much as
possible with a review and possible reallocation of some fleet
maintenance charges..
- Wage costs are estimated to be under spent overall by over $1,000,000
but the settlement of the Fire contract could effect this assumption.
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Page 3
- Transit Commission is projecting an overage of $700,000 because ofthe
increase in fuel prices, increase in overtirr~e and a decrease in revenue.
- The Police Commission's budget looks like it could be headed towards a
deficit of over $3 00,000. The Police Commission reports back to Council
directly on their budget results.
- Solid waste collection budget is reflecting the potential of being over
spent by $300,000_
There are some areas of the operations where the budget is projecting to be under
budget. These areas include: Administrative Services, which is projected to beunder
budget by $400,000 because of staffing vacancies especially in PSCC and 1T, Fiscal
Charges because the City borrowed less than budgeted because of later timing of
same capital work and in the Fringe Benefit account because fringe benefits for
casual employees are less.
ANALYSIS of the Saint John Water:
At the end of August, Saint john Water's actual revenue was $14,465,818 which
represents approximately 48.7% of the total budget for the year. The expenditures
totaled $15,348,359 which represents slightlymore than 51.6% ofthe total budgeted
expenditures for the year. At the end of August the actual expenditures were
approximately $880,000 over revenues.
Based on the reports presented to the Finance Department for the period ended
August 31, 2008 the year end departmental projections would estimate Saint John
Water will be over budget by approximately $200,000.
It should be understood that these are projections based on departmental best
estimates as at August 31, 2008. While there are no significant events that have
come to the attention of staff to require modification of these estimates at this time,
events could occur that could alter these results over the remainder of the year.
This projection is based on the following areas of note at this time:
Revenues are projected to be under budget $900,000 or approximately 3% on total
anticipated revenues of $29,733,124. This is primarily attributed to metered accounts
as consumption was lower than anticipated and some of this may be related to boil
water order during the year.
Managing our water system is very important. When situations arise that effect the
quality of our water and boil issues are instituted they have a direct impact on out
meter customers usage and in turn effect our revenue. Water quality is a must and any
negative factors on this, impacts all our customers. Lower consumption means looter
anticipated revenue which affects the bottom line of the Utility.
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Page 4
On the expenditure side of the equation we are currently anticipating an under
expenditure of approximately X700,000. The main components of this include:
- Water expects to be over budget because increase in cut restoration, fleet
fuel, an emergency event in pumping station and the increase in
electricity.
- These averages are more than offset by the decrease in fiscal services as
the need to borrow was not as much as was originally anticipated and
borrowing occurred later reducing the interest expense.
Tt should be understood that these are projections based on departmental best
estimates as at August 31, 2008. While there are no significant events that have
came to the attention of staff to require modification of these estimates at this time,
events could occur that could alter these results over the remainder of the year.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
Respectfitlly subzzzitted,
Deputy Mayox Stephen Chase
Finance Chair
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December 19, 2008
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: The ONE Change (Rehabitat Inc.)
Vesting of Municipal Services and Public Utility Easements
51-59 Metcalf Street
The Planning Advisory Committee considered the attached report at its December
16, 2008 meeting.
The applicant, Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc., appeared
before the Committee in support of the application and staff recommendation.
There were no other presentations made at the meeting concerning this matter,
and no letters were received from surrounding property owners.
After considering the applicant's presentation and report, the Committee resolved
to adopt the staff recommendation, which is set out below for your convenience.
The Committee also approved the proposed private access, and granted the
requested right-of--way width variance as recommended by staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council assent to the common municipal services and public utility
easement as generally illustrated on the attached Rehabitat Inc. Subdivision
tentative plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
MRO
Attachment
Project No. 08-~~2
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DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Marls O'Hearn
Planning Officer
SUBJECT:
Name of Applicant: Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc.
Name of Owner: Rehabitat Inc.
Location: 51-59 Metcalf Street
PID: 00376764 & 00376756
Municipal Plan: Medium Density Residential
Zoning: "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill
Proposal: To subdivide a property in order to provide for separate
ownership of individual townhouse units.
Type of Application: Subdivision and Variance that would reduce the riglrt-of-
way width requirement of 6 metres (20 feet) to
approximately 3.3 metres (10.8 feet) for a private access.
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JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to advise Common
Council concerning municipal services and public utility easements.
The Act also authorizes the Committee to grant reasonable variances from the requirements of the
Subdivision By-law. Conditions can be imposed by the Committee.
The Subdivision By-law authorizes the PAC to approve accesses other than public streets as a
means of access to lots, blocks and other parcels of land.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
That Common Council assent to the common municipal services and public utility
easement as generally illustrated on the attached Rehabitat Inc. Subdivision tentative plan.
2. That the Planning Advisory Committee approve the proposed private driveway as the
means of vehicular access to Lots 08-0 1, 08-02 & 08-03 with the following conditions:
(a) That this access be constn~cted with an asphalt surface and concrete curbing along
the eastern side (only), that the design be in accordance with an engineering plan
approved by the Chief City Engineer (or his designate), and that all necessary work
be completed within six (6) months from the date the final subdivision plan is
approved for registration;
(b) That airy registered subdivision plan or deed for this property clearly indicate that
this access is private and will not be maintained by the City of Saint John; and
(c) That public utilities be provided to the proposed lots via an underground conduit
system within the proposed public utility easement.
That the Planning Advisory Committee grant a variance from the requirements of the
Subdivision By-law that would reduce the right-of--way width requirement of 6 metres (20
feet) to approximately 3.3 metres (10.8 feet) for the proposed private access.
BACKGROUND:
On October 21 and November 18, 2008 the Planning Advisory Committee granted necessary
variances to allow for the constn~ction of a three unit townhouse building at 51-59 Metcalf Street
(see attachr~~ents). These variances allowed for a reduction to the required front yard,
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landscaping and dwelling unit width. On November 21, 2008 the building permits were endorsed
for this project.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has indicated that municipal water and sewer is
available to service the subject property.
Buildings and Inspection Services has indicated that the exit for the middle townhouse unit may
be too close to a window opening with regards to the requirements of the National Building Code
of Canada. This matter is being discussed with the proponent, and a slight change to the
subdivision plan may need to be considered.
Saint John Transit provides service along Albert Street with a stop near the intersection of
Metcalf Street.
Saint John Energy has been advised of the proposed three unit townhouse building.
Aliant Telecom has no issues with regards to this proposal.
Rogers has been advised of this matter.
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has been advised of this application.
Fire Department has no objection provided properly fire rated walls are constn~cted between the
proposed townhouse units.
Saint John Parking Commission has been advised of this residential project.
ANALYSIS:
Recently, the Planning Advisory Committee favourably considered an infill housing project
consisting of a three unit townhouse building at 51-59 Metcalf Street (see attachr~~ents).
Necessary variances were granted by the Committee, and the building permits have been endorsed
for the project (see Backgro~rj~d).
Subdivision Proposal
As anticipated, the applicant has now submitted a further request to subdivide the townhouse
units (see tentative~laj~). Both the Subdivision and Zoning By-laws allow for such a subdivision
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(referred to as "part lots"), which would provide for separate ownership of the individual
townhouse units. However, the subdivision plan will need to be amended as follows:
The proposed lots must be referred to as "Part Lot 08-O1", "Part Lot 08-02" & "Part Lot
08-03" respectively; and
The following notation must be clearly indicated with reference to these proposed lots:
"Part Lots 08-O1, 08-02 & 08-03 are to each contain an individual townhouse unit of a
three unit building. The common wall is to be on the common property line, and airy
rebuilding on these part lots must be to the common property line."
The remainder of the property would be transferred to a tn~stee association comprised of the
future landowners of these three lots. A common access with a rear parlang area would be
situated over the tn~stee area. The remainder would be landscaped and also maintained by the
association. The Committee has favourably considered similar townhouse developments in the
past.
The tentative plan also illustrates a common municipal services and public utility easement along
the front portion of the property in order to properly extend municipal mains and underground
utilities. Assent by Common Council for these public easements is recommended.
Necessary Approvals
The following approvals are necessary by the Planning Advisory Committee for this subdivision
proposal:
(a) Approval of the proposed private access (i.e., common driveway) for Lots 08-1 to 08-3;
and
(b) A variance to reduce the right-of--way width requirement of 6 metres (20 feet) to
approximately 3.3 metres (10.8 feet) for the driveway.
As already mentioned, the maintenance of the common driveway, parlang area and amenity space
would be the responsibility of a tn~stee association that would be established by legal
arrangements. The approval of this private access is recommended with the following conditions:
That this access be constn~cted with an asphalt surface and concrete curbing along the
eastern side (only), that the design be in accordance with an engineering plan approved by
the Chief City Engineer (or his designate), and that all necessary work be completed
within six (6) months from the date the final subdivision plan is approved for registration;
That airy registered subdivision plan or deed for this property clearly indicate that this
access is private and will not be maintained by the City of Saint John; and
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^ That public utilities be provided to Lots 08-O1, 08-02 & 08-03 via an underground
conduit system within the proposed public utility easement.
With respect to the curbing, the consultant has advised that presently surface water flows away
from the adjacent property at 45 Metcalf Street, and the intention is to not hinder this by only
installing concrete curbing along the eastern side of the driveway and parlang area. One or more
catchbasins would be installed along the private access to ensure water does not enter directly
onto the public street. These matters will be addressed with the approval of the engineering plan
for the private access by the Chief City Engineer (or his designate).
Related to the constn~ction of the proposed access, the applicant is requesting a reduced riglrt-of-
way width from 6 metres (20 feet) to approximately 3.3 metres (10.8 feet). The total width
between the townhouse building and the common property boundary is 5.7 metres (19 feet). Due
to an existing encroachment by the neighbouring building at 45 Metcalf Street, and a desire by the
proponent to preserve existing fencing and landscaping (including mature trees) that appear to
have been developed in conjunction with the adjoining property, the consultant has proposed a
one-way access for the project. This will provide a 2.2 metre (7.2 foot) landscaping buffer
between the proposed private access and the common property line.
While it would be ideal to have a width that accommodated two-way access, given the long
existing encroachment and limited scale of this infill project, the requested one-way driveway
width is recommended.
CONCLUSION:
The Planning Advisory Committee has granted necessary variances to allow for an infill
townhouse development to be constn~cted on the subject property. Recently, the building permits
for this development were endorsed.
As anticipated, the proponent has submitted a further application requesting to subdivide the
property in a manner to provide for separate ownership of the townhouse units. The remainder of
the property would become the responsibility of the lot purchasers to maintain. This legal
arrangement would be governed by a tn~stee association, common to marry other townhouse
developments involving private streets.
Approval of the requested private access with a reduced width is recommended with conditions to
ensure the access is properly constn~cted.
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Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: White Rocks Road Subdivision
The Planning Advisory Committee considered the attached report at its December
16, 2008 meeting. The applicant, Mr. Brian Irving, on behalf of Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd., appeared before the Committee in support of the application
and staff recommendation.
There were no other presentations made at the meeting concerning this
application, and no letters were received from area residents.
After considering the attached report and presentations, the Committee adopted
the recommendation as set out below. The Committee also granted variances on
the width of the proposed street riglrt-of--way and the length of the cul-de-sac.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council assent to a subdivision plan, in general accordance
with the submitted White Rocks Road Subdivision tentative plan,
including any necessary municipal services and/or public utility
easements.
2. That the Planning Advisory Committee accept the following street
standards for White Rocks Road as being satisfactory:
a) 23 metre (75.5 feet) wide public street riglrt-of--way;
b) 9.2 metre (30 feet) wide paved asphalt surface;
c) concrete curbing along both sides;
d) in-ground water, storm and sanitary systems;
e) landscaped boulevard areas; and
fj no sidewallcs.
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Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
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DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Patrick Foran
Planning Officer
SUBJECT
Name of Applicant: Brian Irving (on behalf of Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.)
Name of Owner: Business New Bnmswick (Province of New Bnmswick)
Location: Stinson Drive
PID: 55053144
Municipal Plan: Heavy Industrial
Zoning: "I-2" Heavy Industrial
Proposal: To vest a new public street
Type of Application: Subdivision and variances to:
1) increase the maximum permitted width of a local
street from 20 metres (66 feet) to 23 metres (75.5
feet); and
2) increase the maximum permitted length of a cul-de-
sac from 105 metres (350 feet) to approximately
286 metres (938 feet).
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JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to advise Common
Council concerning the creation of public streets in conjunction with the subdivision of land. In
addition, the Subdivision By-law authorizes the Committee to establish appropriate standards for
industrial subdivisions.
The Act also authorizes the Committee to grant reasonable variances from the requirements of
the Subdivision By-law. Conditions can be imposed by the Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
That Common Council assent to a subdivision plan, in general accordance with the
submitted White Rocks Road Subdivision tentative plan, including any necessary
municipal services and/or public utility easements.
2. That the Planning Advisory Committee accept the following street standards for White
Rocks Road as being satisfactory:
a) 23 metre (75.5 feet) wide public street riglrt-of--way;
b) 9.2 metre (30 feet) wide paved asphalt surface;
c) concrete curbing along both sides;
d) in-ground water, storm and sanitary systems;
e) landscaped boulevard areas; and
fj no sidewallcs.
That the Committee grant the following variances from the requirements of the
Subdivision By-law that would:
a) increase the maximum permitted width of a local street from 20 metres (66 feet)
to 23 metres (75.5 feet); and
b) increase the maximum permitted length of a cul-de-sac from 105 metres (350
feet) to approximately 286 metres (938 feet).
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BACKGROUND:
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In May of 1998, Common Council assented to a subdivision plan creating Alloy Drive and the
first portion of White Rocks Road as part of an expansion of the Spn~ce Lake Industrial Park.
The width of the White Roclcs Road right-of--way was shown as 23 metres.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has no objection to the proposed street vesting.
Buildings and Inspection Services advises that there are standards in the Building Code for
access routes to buildings. This street should meet those standards.
Saint John Transit indicates that it provides limited service to the Spn~ce Lake Industrial Park,
specifically one return trip per weekday to Fundy Linen.
Fire Department has been advised of the application.
ANALYSIS:
The subject property is situated between Alloy Drive and Stinson Drive in the Spn~ce Lake
Industrial Park on the City's West Side. The property has an area of approximately 13.7 hectares
and has been cleared of mature vegetation in anticipation of future development. Heavy
industrial uses ring the site on three sides (north, west, and south).
Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., on behalf of the Province of New Bnmswick, is continuing the
planned expansion of the Spn~ce Lake Industrial Park that was initiated in 1998. The current
phase of the expansion involves extending White Rocks Road an additional 220 metres (722
feet). Under the current proposal, the street extension would terminate in a temporary cul-de-sac
turnaround, although the long-term plan is to connect to Stinson Drive.
The Subdivision By-law contains a number of standards relating to the design of public streets
(stormwater management systems, curbing, sidewallcs, etc.). Unlike residential subdivisions,
there are no specific standards prescribed in the Subdivision By-law for industrial subdivisions.
Instead, the By-law authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to establish appropriate
standards. It should be noted that the subject portion of White Rocks Road has been constn~cted
and, due to an oversight, the plans were not previously submitted to the Planning and
Development Department. However, the street was constn~cted to a high standard (frill municipal
water, sanitary, and storm systems, asphalt paving, concrete curbing and landscaped boulevards)
as per the plans approved by the City's Municipal Operations and Engineering Department. The
street standard is consistent with other public streets in the industrial park, such as King William
Road and Alloy Drive. It is therefore recommended that the Committee accept the street standard
as being suitable.
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Stinson Drive December 12. 2008
In addition, a variance is required to increase the width of the public street riglrt-of--way. The
additional width was required by the City's Municipal Operations and Engineering Department
in order to accommodate larger vehicles, which require more manoeuvring room and larger
turning radii. Given that the increased width is intended to provide greater safety, approval of
this variance can be supported.
Further, a variance is required to increase the maximum permitted length of a cul-de-sac to
approximately 286 metres (938 feet). As noted earlier in this report, the long-term plan is to
connect White Rocks Road with Stinson Drive, with a target date of 2010 to 2011. A phased
approach was taken when a wetland area was encountered, which has delayed completion of the
remainder of the street. At this time, White Rocks Road would terminate in a temporary cul-de-
sac bulb with a radius of 18.6 metres (61 feet). This configuration is acceptable to the Municipal
Operations and Engineering Department and, given the plans to extend the public street to
Stinson Drive, approval of this variance can be supported.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is seeking permission to create a new public street as part of a planned expansion
of the Spn~ce Lake Industrial Park. The street was designed and constn~cted as per the
specifications of the City's Municipal Operations and Engineering Department and is consistent
with other public streets in the area. While variances are necessary to increase the width of the
riglrt-of--way and to increase the length of the cul-de-sac, these adjustments to the Subdivision
By-law can be supported in liglrt of the context of the development.
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Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Eagle Subdivision -Phase 1
1101 Grandview Avenue
The Planning Advisory Committee considered the attached report at its December
16, 2008 meeting. The applicant, Rod Crowther of Kings Valley Consulting Ltd.,
appeared before the Committee in support of the application and the staff
recommendation.
There were five (5) area residents who made presentations at the meeting.
Among their concerns were increased traffic along Ian Street, loss of informal
trails through the subject area, and storm drainage. There were also three (3)
letters received from residents.
After considering the presentations and staff report, the Committee resolved to
adopt the staff recommendation, which is set out below for your convenience.
The Committee also granted the requested variance for afour-way intersection
and approved the street name.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or
more phases, in general accordance with the submitted Eagle Subdivision
- Phase 1 plan illustrating a new public street with approximately 37
serviced residential lots, as well as any necessary municipal services and
public utility easements.
2. That Common Council assent to a 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land for Public
Purposes dedication, as generally illustrated on the submitted Eagle
Subdivision -Phase "A" plan, which would provide a credit of 1.29
hectares (3.19 acres) for any firture phases of this subdivision.
That Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or
more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the
required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for
the approval of the Chief City Engineer.
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4. That Common Council authorize cost sharing outside of the limits of the
proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision
By-law.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Killen
Vice-Chairman
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DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2008
TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR: MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2008
Marls O'Hearn
Planning Officer
SUBJECT:
Name of Applicant: Kings Valley Consulting Ltd.
Name of Owner: 626932 NB Inc. & Grandview Residences Inc.
Location: 1101 Grandview Avenue
PID: 00337360, 55021695 & 00340497 (portions thereof]
Municipal Plan: Low Density Residential
Zoning: "R-1B" One Family Residential & "RS-2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential
Proposal: To undertake a residential subdivision development
consisting of approximately 37 serviced one-family lots
along a new public street.
Type of Application: Subdivision and Variance that would permit the creation of
a four-way intersection when only a T-intersection is
permitted.
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JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE:
The C'or~~r~~trj~ity Plajrj~ij~g Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to
Common Council concerning the subdivision of land, including the assent of streets, land for
public purposes, and municipal services and public utility easements, as well as cost sharing for
piping materials outside the limits of the subdivision, and the authorization of City/Developer
Subdivision Agreements.
The Act also authorizes the Committee to grant reasonable variances from the requirements of the
Subdivision By-law. Conditions can be imposed by the Committee.
Finally, the Subdivision By-law authorizes the PAC to approve the name of new streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE:
That Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in
general accordance with the submitted Eagle Subdivision -Phase 1 plan illustrating a new
public street with approximately 37 serviced residential lots, as well as airy necessary
municipal services and public utility easements.
2. That Common Council assent to a 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land for Public Purposes
dedication, as generally illustrated on the submitted Eagle Subdivision -Phase "A" plan,
which would provide a credit of 1.29 hectares (3.19 acres) for airy future phases of this
subdivision.
That Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more
City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and
facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City
Engineer.
4. That Common Council authorize cost sharing outside of the limits of the proposed
subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law.
5. That the Planning Advisory Committee grant a variance from the requirements of the
Subdivision By-law that would allow a future four-way intersection at the end of the
proposed new public street, on the condition that prior to final endorsement of the
Phase 1 subdivision plan, that arevised/updated concept plan for the overall area be
submitted by the developer for the approval of the Development Officer and the
Chief City Engineer (or designate).
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6. That the Planning Advisory Committee approve the name "Keratin Street" for the
proposed street situated in Phase 1 of the Eagle Subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
On April 8, 2008 the Planning Advisory Committee favourably considered a subdivision
development in the vicinity of Eagle Boulevard involving other lands owned by the developer (see
Eagle S~rbdivisioj~ -Phase "A "Rlaj~). That development consisted of approximately 18 serviced
residential lots and new public streets, and it was intended to be the initial phase of the Eagle
Subdivision, but due to proximity to wetlands and watercourses the applicant is now seelang to
begin the development off Ian Street.
All the necessary assents and approvals were granted for the previous subdivision proposal.
Relevant to this present application, Common Council assented to a 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land
for Public Purposes dedication adjacent to the Simonds High School and Simonds Arena property
(Province of New Bnmswiclc). The dedication would have also provided a 1.23 hectare (3.04
acre) credit for airy further subdivision development for this project.
It is still the intention of the applicant to vest this L.P.P. area in order to satisfy the requirement
for Phase 1 of the development (and future phases). The applicant has also requested to use one
of the previously approved names ("Keratin Street") for the new public street in this new phase.
INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Municipal Operations and Engineering has provided the following comments:
(a) In a Febn~ary 14, 2008 letter from Jim Baird (former Commissioner of Planning and
Development) to the developer the following was stated: "Yo~n~ firstRhase r~~trst still
Rrovide for the firt~n~eRoss~ibility of aj~ arterial street cojrj~ectioj~ fi~or~~ Loch Lor~~oj~d
Road to Uraj~dvie~~~ Avemre. Yo~n~ tentativeRlaj~ s~rbr~~iss~ioj~ for the firstRhase r~~trst
therefore be accor~~Raj~ied bh aj~ overall Rlaj~ of 1~o~n~RroRerty that ilhrstrates the
RroRosed ro~rte of thatRortioj~ of the arterial road over the s~rbject area. "
To date, this overall plan showing a connection as stated has not been provided.
(b) Currently there is another significant development proposed in this area, and all are adding
to the existing water and sewer system capabilities. The current Cottage Hill Zone (water)
requires some upgrades, and is currently being studied by a consultant retained by the
City. Until completion of the study, it is uncertain as to what required upgrades are
necessary and how it may impact the proposed frill build-out of this subdivision.
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Additionally, wastewater flows generated by this frill build-out of the proposed
development would be directed to the Hickey Road W WPS. This station needs to be
assessed by a consultant to determine if the existing pumping station is capable of handling
the additional capacity that this type of development would generate. As well, sewer
system upgrades in this area may be required. This would have to be identified, and if
upgrades are required to handle the capacities generated, this must be completed prior to
the addition of airy flows.
(c) The developer must provide a detailed overall site drainage plan and report indicating how
storm water collection and disposal will be handled and how storm water will be managed
during the development phase(s).
(d) The developer must provide a traffic study for the overall development at the
application of the next phase to determine if the volume of traffic can be handled by
the existing City streets.
(e) The developer must ensure that the existing water and sanitary system is of sufficient
quantity/pressure during anticipated peak flows for the proposed development. Future
phases of this proposed subdivision will require detailed water and sewer analysis by the
developer to coordinate required future system upgrades and interconnections the City
may require.
(f) There is an existing sanitary sewer located on PID No. 00340679 from Boyaner Crescent
traveling westward. Airy municipal services easements not already secured must be
provided to the City from the owner prior to developing in that area.
(g) Currently there is a cul-de-sac at the end of Ian Street where this proposed phase is to
begin. The developer must remove said cul-de-sac and provide for a proper intersection,
to be approved by the City and designed by the developer's engineering consultant. A
proper temporary gravel cul-de-sac is required at the end of Street "A" near Lots A-20
and A-37.
(h) Prior to final endorsement of the subdivision plan, arevised/updated concept plan
must be submitted by the developer for the approval of the Development Officer
and the Chief City Engineer (or designate).
(i) There is a municipal services easement through PID No. 55021695 and between Lots A-5
and A-4 which is assumed to be used by future phases. There shall be no dead-ended
watermains in new developments. The proposed cul-de-sac east of Lot A-8 should have a
municipal services easement to either the proposed one shown through PID No. 55021695
or through another acceptable area. More detailed engineering design would lend to the
proper design location.
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(j) Detailed engineering drawings for water, sewer and streets must be submitted to the City
for review and approval.
(k) It is the understanding that the previously submitted overall plan has significant wetland
and watercourse implications that must be resolved.
Building and Technical Services has no concerns with regards to this subdivision proposal.
Saint John Transit has indicated that service is provided along Grandview Avenue and
Champlain Drive.
Saint John Energy has indicated that services will need to be extended from Ian Street in order
to provide underground utilities to the proposed lots. Servicing plans will need to be submitted
for approval, and discussion with regards to costs and easement requirements will need to occur
with the developer and his consultants.
Aliant Telecom has no servicing issues with this residential subdivision development.
Rogers has been advised of this application.
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has no concerns with regards to this residential development.
Leisure Services has been advised of this subdivision project and proposed Land for Public
Purposes.
Fire Department has no objection to the proposed subdivision development provided the public
street is constn~cted to City requirements. Furthermore, the fire lrydrant network must be
installed and maintained in accordance with City standards.
N.B. Department of Environment and Local Government had previously advised that
wetlands and watercourses exist throughout the area to the north and northeast. Wetland
delineation, by a recognized wetland delineator, of the entire area is recommended prior to airy
development on the northern portion of the overall property.
Furthermore, airy alteration within 30 metres (100 feet) of a watercourse or wetland requires a
permit issued by the Department of Environment. Permits will not be issued for alterations that
can be avoided during the planning phases of the project.
School Board has been advised of this proposed subdivision.
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Subiect Site and Neighbourhood
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The subject area is situated adjacent to the Champlain Heights Subdivision (see locatioj~ r~~a~).
The majority of the area is comprised by lands owned by the developer (Neal and Mike Wyman &
Mike McPhee), with a 20 metre (66 foot) wide portion of land between the proposed lots and Ian
Street owned by Grandview Residences Inc (Gerry Webster). The inclusion of this portion of the
adjoining property has been negotiated with the adjoining landowner in order to constn~ct a new
public street off Ian Street (see Eagle S~rbdivisioj~ -Phase 1).
Most of the site has been cleared of vegetation. Municipal infrastn~cture and an electrical power
line are situated over the area. There are also a number of informal paths through the site.
Immediately to the west is the Champlain Heights Subdivision (Sherwood Drive and Ian Street).
To the east is the Fleclalell Avenue neighbourhood, and to the south is the Saint John Community
College. To the northeast is the Eastwood Park subdivision and the Boyaner Crescent
neighbourhood. Finally, to the north are undeveloped lands containing wetlands, watercourses
and a small lake. Most of these features are situated on a 36 hectare (89 acre) City owned parcel
of land.
Development Proposal and Variance
Earlier this year the City favourably considered what was intended to be the initial phase of the
Eagle Subdivision near Eagle Boulevard. However, due to the proximity of wetlands, the
developer decided not to proceed with that phase of the project, but instead to develop lands to
the southwest adjacent to Champlain Heights (see attachr~~ents).
The new subdivision proposal (Phase 1) would consist of thirty seven (37) frilly serviced
residential lots along a proposed new public street. This new street would be connected to Ian
Street over an adjacent property. Public utilities are required to be provided via an underground
conduit system. The alignment of the street follows existing municipal infrastn~cture situated
through the subject lands.
The area is zoned "R-1B" One Family Residential. The subdivision proposal can satisfy all the
applicable requirements of the Zonings and Subdivision By-laws except as follows:
Only T-intersections are normally permitted in new residential subdivisions. However, the
proposal would lead to the creation of a four-way intersection (area shown as a temporary
gravel turnaround). There would also be another future four-way intersection in a later
i Proposed Lot A-~ only illustrates an area of 4~6 square metres (4.909 square feet). A minimum lot area of 460 square
metres ~4.9~2 square feet) is required. The applicant has confirmed that the subdi~~ision plan «~ill be amended slightly to
increase the area of this lot in order to satisfi~ the Zoning By-la«~. This «~as initially understood to be a ~~ariance request.
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phase. A~relir~~ij~a~~t~ overall plan has been attached for your general review. This
additional variance will be considered in a future phase of the subdivision development.
With regards to the present variance request, the overall plan for the Eagle Subdivision will
contain mostly preferred T-intersections. The illustrated four-way intersection associated with
this phase of the project is acceptable in liglrt of the overall design. Municipal Operations and
Engineering has no concerns with regards to the proposed intersection. Approval of this
requested variance is therefore recommended.
Subdivision Work and Facilities
The developer will be responsible to constn~ct the proposed public street to urban standards,
which includes an asphalt surface, concrete curbing, and a concrete sidewallc. The developer will
also be responsible to install municipal sewer, water, and storm services (including laterals to the
proposed lots).
Underground public utilities will need to be extended into the new development area. Costs and
easement requirements will need to be discussed with applicable utility agencies. Finally, proper
street liglrting and signage will also be required.
The recommendation includes all the necessary assents and approvals for this subdivision
proposal. Details concerning the temporary turnaround and airy improvements to the existing
turnaround at the end of Ian Street will be addressed when engineering plans are submitted for
approval.
As previously mentioned by the N.B. Department of Environment, the developer will be required
to undertake the subdivision development in accordance with all applicable Provincial acts and
regulations pertaining to wetlands and watercourses. However, based upon available aerial and
wetland mapping, the development area for this proposed phase of the subdivision is not expected
to be affected by airy existing wetland.
Future Development and Street Access
The Subdivision By-law requires that the proposed manner of subdividing does not prejudice the
possibility of further subdividing the land, or the convenient subdividing of adjoining land. The
applicant has submitted an overall tentative (preliminary) plan for the Eagle Subdivision (see
attachr~~ents).
Keeping in mind that this is a preliminary design, subject to further revision by the proponent and
approval by the City with public participation, the plan envisions a main residential collector street
(Harby Drive) that has been designed to connect Grandview Avenue, Eagle Boulevard and Loch
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Lomond Road. In addition, there would be another street connection to Grandview Avenue
between this collector street and the proposed development area (Phase 1). Finally, the overall
plan proposes an eventual street connection to Sherwood Drive in Champlain Heiglrts. Additional
street connections may also be deemed necessary by City staff as this development proceeds.
Some local residents have expressed concern with regards to the residential development of the
subject area as it relates to increased traffic along Ian Street in Champlain Heights. Presently,
there are about 35 residences along this public street. The proposed subdivision development
would increase this number to 72. However, this is not considered a significant amount. For
instance, subdivisions relying on only one street access like Westgate Park, Bon Accord or
Meadowland have 262, 251 and 170 residences respectively. The anticipated increase in traffic
along Ian Street can handle much higher traffic volumes.
On the other hand, Champlain Heights itself has approximately 471 homes (and a school) relying
on just one street (Champlain Drive) in order to provide vehicular access to Grandview Avenue
and Loch Lomond Road. Champlain Drive also experiences significant through traffic. Therefore,
depending on the scale of the next phase proposed for this subdivision, City staff may require the
developer to provide a new direct street access to Grandview Avenue. In the meantime, it is
common for new subdivisions to initially rely upon one access until future phases affords the
provision of additional accesses, which have been provided for in the overall plan for this
subdivision.
Land for Public Purpsoses
The Subdivision By-law requires a Land for Public Purposes dedication of 0.13 hectares (0.32
acres) for this phase of the subdivision development. In a previous phase of the project (see
Backgro~rj~d), the developer had proposed a 1.42 hectare (3.5 acre) Land for Public Purposes
dedication immediately adjacent to the Simonds High School and Simonds Arena property
(Province of New Bnmswick). Common Council had assented to this dedication, which would
have provided a 1.23 hectare (3.04 acre) L.P.P. credit for future subdivision development
occurring over the subject lands. As mentioned this phase of the subdivision has not been
undertaken, nor was the proposed L.P.P. vested to the City.
As discussed in the previous staff report, the further acceptance of L.P.P. dedications that would
increase the public lands surrounding the Simonds Arena area have been supported by City staff.
While the proposed L.P.P. would be quite a distance from this phase of the subdivision project, it
would benefit the anticipated overall Eagle Subdivision development (and surrounding area).
Therefore, the assent of the previously assented 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land for Public Purposes
dedication, as generally illustrated on the submitted Eagle Subdivision -Phase "A" plan, is again
recommended. This will provide a credit of 1.29 hectares (3.19 acres) for airy future phases of
this subdivision.
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The Subdivision By-law requires that new street names be approved by the Planning Advisory
Committee. City staff (Civic Addressing) had previously advised that the proposed name "Keratin
Street" was acceptable for one of the proposed streets in Phase "A" of the subdivision
development (see Backgro~rj~d). The applicant would like to use this name for the new street in
this phase instead. This street name request is recommended.
CONCLUSION:
The developer is requesting to constn~ct a new public street and create approximately 37 serviced
residential lots. The proposed street would be constn~cted to City standards and the lots would
be frilly serviced. A variance to allow for afour-way intersection is recommended.
The only concern raised in this report is the matter of future street access. While Ian Street (and
Champlain Drive) is expected to handle the anticipated additional traffic demands, further street
connections will need to be included in future phases.
The recommendation includes all the necessary assents and approvals for this new phase of the
development.
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Re_aort to the Common Council of the City of Saint John from the Council Committee on
Performance Management of the 4 Senior Staff that report to council.
December 22, 2008
Background
On July 23, 2008 Council passed the following motion:
RESOLVED that Management undertake a review of the current process of Performance
Management and reporting of the four staff that report to council.
On September 2, 2008 Council passed the following motion:
RESOLVED that Council appoint a three person committee of Council for the purpose of
engaging a human resource firm and/or specialist to assist council with the development and
implementation of a comprehensive Performance Management System for the positions that are
appointed and report directly to council.
Subsequent to those motions, Mayor Court, Councillors Killen and Sullivan were appointed as
the above named committee.
It was decided that for this process to be completely developed without the conflicts of using city
staff that we would seek outside assistance. After an initial meeting of the committee, the
committee decided to contact Mr. Bob Crowley with the accounting firm of Ernst and Young
(who conduct the City's annual financial audit) for help in seeking the expertise required to
create the Performance Management System. E&Y were chosen because they already have a
relationship with the city that requires them to confirm that the corporation is following
appropriate financial procedures. Initially the request was for assistance in the issuance and
evaluation of a request for proposals to engage the expertise required to create the needed
system.
After several meetings, including conference calls with E&Y's "Human Capital" specialists in
their Toronto office, the committee was presented with two proposals. The first proposal was the
discussed arrangements and costs associated with an RFP and the second proposal was to
undertake to develop and assist Council in the implementation of the Performance Management
System.
The committee then met again to decide on a recommendation for Common Council. The
unanimous recommendation follows:
Recommendation
RESOLVED that Common Council engage the Accounting firm of Ernst and Young to assist
council with the development and implementation of a comprehensive Performance Management
System for the positions that are appointed and report directly to council.
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Rationale
• Ernst and Young is an internationally recognized firm with an outstanding reputation.
• Ernst and Young have the expertise to perform the required services.
• In the opinion of the committee, the cost to engage Ernst and Young to help with the
RFP, and then to pay another firm to develop the system would be an extra unnecessary
step costing more money than necessary.
• The timeline will have the system in place early enough in this new year to be able to
implement the program in the 2009 budget year. The extra step in the process could
delay the implementation until too late next year to be usable until 2010.
The draft proposal is attached.
Respectfully Submitted
Mayor Ivan Court
Councillor Gary Sullivan
Councillor Carl Killen
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City of Saint John
Performance Management Progran
Draft Proposal for Review
December 12, 2008
=~ ERNST & YOUNG
Quality In Everything We Do
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Contents
Background
Independence
Project Methodology
Proposed Fees
Timing
Engagement Team
Bios
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Background
The city counsellors of the City of Saint John ("CS
identified the need to have performance evaluation
for the 4 most senior positions of CSJ
These four positions are the: City Manager, Finan~
Commissioner, City Solicitor and the Common Cle
A Performance Management Committee has beer
the CSJ Council to oversee the development of a
Management Program («PMP») for the CSJ senio
management team and to conduct subsequent ev,
The senior management team supports such initia
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Independence
As the CSJ is an audit client of Ernst & Young
imperative that the CSJ maintain its managerr
responsibilities throughout the process that wE
describe to develop a Performance Managem
The setting of specific objectives for each of tr
management team members and the subseq~
evaluation of their performance will remain the
responsibility of the CSJ
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Project Methodology
Review and
Validate CS.
Objectives
Develop the
Evaluation
Process &
Tools
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Project Methodology
Review and
Validate CSJ
Objectives
The first step will be to gather and review any existing materials that documE
of success for the CSJ. Such materials could include:
Published CSJ goals, targets, mission and values
Performance management information in use elsewhere in the CSJ
Senior management roles and responsibilities (including any sets of cor
Additionally, 2-3 interviews will be conducted with CSJ Evaluation Committe
further understand the definition(s) of success at the CSJ and to confirm anc
purposes of the evaluations
Key outcomes of this phase will be to obtain a detailed understanding of the
performance evaluations, the definition(s) of success for the CSJ and the ex
deliverables of senior management so that the PMP is aligned with these ob
considerations.
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Project Methodology
eviernr and
Validate C J
jectives
Based on the success criteria and senior management's expected contributi
previous step, we will design an evaluation model which will identify and det~
other elements:
Performance Criteria
Performance Ratings
Evaluation Period & Frequency
Validation & Appeal Mechanisms
The Performance Criteria of the evaluation model will consist of the various 1
the CSJ can measure its success to ensure that any evaluation is holistic (i.E
scorecard -for example balancing people vs. financial concerns)
The evaluation model will be presented to the Evaluation Committee of the
to ensure their initial buy-in before going further
Key outcome of this phase will be to obtain buy-in from the CSJ Evaluation
the proposed Evaluation Model of the PMP.
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Project Methodology
Review and
~lalidate C J
jectives
Develop the
Evaluation
Process &
Tools
In this phase, we will outline the evaluation process and develop supporting
tools to aid in the deployment and use of the Performance Management Pro
Detailed explanation of the evaluation model including the types of pers
that might correspond to each of the model's performance criteria
Overview of the performance evaluation process including key mileston
Explanations of the responsibilities of each party throughout the perforn
management process
Evaluation forms for completion by Reviewee and Reviewer
Communication aids between Evaluation Committee and wider Council
Key outcomes for this phase are to clearly outline the evaluation process an~
support materials and tools to enable the new PMP.
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Project Methodology
evievr and
Validate J
jectives
Our last step will be to present to the Evaluation Committee the Pert
Management Program of the senior management team including:
The Evaluation Model
Evaluation Process
Supporting material and tools
Key outcomes for this phase are that the Evaluation Committee fully
the Performance Management Program and will be able to use the F
establish specific objectives for each member of the senior manager
subsequently conduct evaluations for them
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Proposed Fees
Expected fees for the development of the new
Performance Management Program as descri
estimated between $40,000 and $50,000
Fees are exclusive of travel expenses, admini
charges and any applicable taxes
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Timing
Review and validate CSJ objectives
Design of an evaluation model
Development of the evaluation process and
supporting tools
Presentation of the Performance Management
Program
January 5-23, 2(
January 26 - Fek
February 9-20,
Week of Februa
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Engagement Team
The core team for this project will include:
Ronny Aoun, Executive Director -has overall respo
q ual ity o f this proj ect to ensure d el ivera bl es are tail o
Earl D'Souza, Manager -will act as project manage
for project coordination and execution; he will revie~n
documentation, conduct interviews, propose evaluat
draft supporting materials and tools
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Team Bios
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Ronny Aoun, Executive Director
Human Capital
Tel: +1 514-879-8248
Cell: +1 514-825-4934
Fax: +1 514-879-2600
ronnv.aoun(a~ca.ev.com
Ronny leads the Performance & Reward practice. He has over 23 years of experiencf
Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Ronny has held senior HR positions at large Canadian
in various industries. He has extensive knowledge in human resources programs, inte
organizational structure, staff planning and deployment, resourcing strategies, perforn
organizational development and compensation as well as setting up and managing e~
Due to his educational background and early career experience in information technol
analytical dimension to the HR function.
Ronny currently helps Ernst & Young's clients with the development and implementatl
strategies, the assessment and mitigation of business risks and costs in various area:
Through his tenures, Ronny has developed and implemented HR policies, programs,
a number of industries. He has also overseen the review of internal controls and
including financial, communications and public sector entities. He has:
Led the review of internal practices related to recruitment, development and ret
of improvement
Documented internal controls across HR function as part of compliance for Bill
Led the review of the delivery of compensation and benefits and the complet
recruitment, performance management, training, absence management to term
Led the due diligence review of pension and benefit obligations, payroll and e
compensation and severance obligations, and the compliance and competii
policies for organizations seeking to acquire another entity
Ronny holds a bachelor of arts in Mathematics (1984) and had followed post-graduatE
(1998-1999) as well as extensive training on priority management (1989), leadership
change management (2000). He is a member of the Quebec Association of Human F
Canadian Employee Relocation Council and WorldatWork.
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Earl D'Souza, Manager
Human Capital
Earl has over 14 years of varied HR experience as both a practitioner and consultant.
includes recruiting, compensation, benefits, pensions, payroll and employee relations.
Earl has reviewed and developed HR programs and policies across many industries
Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Earl worked at a large HR consulting firm and at a maj~
Earl is fluent in French and English
ven presentations at various confer
Cell:+1 416 409 6219
Fax:+1 416 943 2201
earl.dsouza(c~ca.ev.com
arl has:
Documented entity level controls for a large cable and media company fo
performance management and firm-wide remuneration practices
Reviewed a large provincial power utility's practices to manage employee / s
program successes against objectives and offer suggestions for improvement
Reviewed the effectiveness of compensation arrangements and other HR prc
due diligence efforts during mergers and acquisitions
Reviewed a provincial securities regulator's internal practices related to i
retention and highlighted opportunities for improvement in line with HR best pry
Documented internal controls that should be in place to properly manage the
line with best practices for a large energy distributor
Reviewed a large provincial power utility's job evaluation practices to highligY
improvement
Earl is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Resource Management at York Univer:
Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University
Earl is a Certified Human Resources Professional and a member of the Human Resoi
Association of Ontario and World at Work.
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