2012-10-15_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, October 15, 2012
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
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veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffi6re communale au 658 -2862.
Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private
pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Municipalities Act and Council /Committee
will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session:
4:30 p.m. 8th Floor Boardroom City Hall
1.1 Minutes 10.2(4)
1.2 Minutes 10.2(4)
1.3 Personnel Matter 10.2(4)(b,j)
1.4 Personnel Matter 10.2(4)(b,j)
1.5 Land Matter 10.2(4)(d)
1.6 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
1.7 Personnel Matter 10.2(4)0)
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order — Prayer
6:00 p.m. Council Chamber
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Actionable Resolutions - Reflecting up to Oct 1, 2012 Council Meeting
(Recommendation: Receive for Information)
5.2 Engineering Design and Construction Management: Greenhead Rd - Sanitary
Lift Station "A" Replacement (Recommendation in Report)
5.3 Stop Up and Closure of Portion of King William Rd for Lorneville
Community Centre Signage (Recommendation in Report)
5.4 Stop Up and Closure of Portion of Public Street known as Market Place (also
known as Winslow St) for City Parks Project (Recommendation in Report)
5.5 Saint John Trade and Convention Centre - Approval of 2011 Audited
Financial Statements (Recommendation in Report)
6. Members Comments 3
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations/ Presentations
8.1 Latimore Lake and Area Community Association Inc. 2012 Presentation
8.2 River Road Community Alliance Presentation
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By -laws
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 City Owned Vacant Lots (Councillor Reardon)
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program - Groundwater
Exploration Update
12.1(a) TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited: Development of a Groundwater Supply
for The City of Saint John
12.1(b) TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited: Final Copy of Groundwater Supply
Report
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointments to Committees
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Exhibition Association of the City and County of Saint John - Request to
Present
15.2 Human Development Council - Request to Present
15.3 Uptown Saint John - Request to Present
15.4 P. Campbell Letter - Designation of Rockwood Park as a Heritage
Preservation Area
16. Adjournment
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The City of Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le lundi 15 octobre 2012
Comite pl6nier
1. Ouverture de la seance
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Chacun des points suivants, en totalit6 ou en partie, peut faire l'objet d'une discussion en
priv6 en vertu des dispositions pr6vues a Particle 10 de la Loi sur les municipalites. Le
conseil /comit6 prendra une ou des d6cisions a cet 6gard au cours de la seance publique
16 h 30 — Salle de conference, 8e etage, h6tel de ville
1.1 Proces- verbal — paragraphe 10.2(4)
1.2 Proces- verbal — paragraphe 10.2(4)
1.3 Question relative au personnel — alin6as 10.2(4)b) et j)
1.4 Question relative au personnel — alin6as 10.2(4)b) et j)
1.5 Question relative aux biens -fonds — alin6a 10.2(4)d)
1.6 Question financiere — alin6a 10.2(4)c)
1.7 Question relative au personnel — alin6as 10.2(4)j)
Seance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
18 h — Salle du conseil
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
3. Adoption de Pordre du jour
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a 11approbation du conseil
5.1 R6solutions pouvant faire l'objet de mesures — jusqu'a la r6union du conseil du
ler octobre 2012 (recommandation : accepter a titre informatif)
5.2 Gestion de la conception et de la construction: Remplacement de la station de
relevement du chemin Greenhead (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.3 Fermeture et barrage d'un trongon du chemin King William pour 1'affichage
du Centre communautaire Lorneville (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.4 Fermeture et barrage d'un tron�on de la rue publique connue sous le nom de
place Market (6galement appel6e rue Winslow) dans le cadre du projet relatif aux
pares municipaux (recommandation figurant au rapport)
5.5 Saint John Trade and Convention Centre — Approbation des 6tats financiers
v6rifi6s de 2011 (recommandation figurant au rapport)
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Presentation de 2012 de 1'Association de la collectivite de la region du lac
Latimore
8.2 Presentation de la River Road Community Alliance Inc.
9. Audiences publiques
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Lots vacants appartenant a la Ville (conseillere Reardon)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general : Programme sur la salubrite et proprete de 1'eau potable —
Mise a jour relative a 1'exploration des eaux souterraines.
12.1a) TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited: Mise en place d'un approvisionnement
en eau souterrame pour The City of Saint John
12.1b) TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited : Version definitive du rapport sur
1'approvisionnement en eau souterraine
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier : Recommandations de nominations pour sieger aux comites
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a Papprobation du conseil
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Association of the City and County of Saint John — Demande de presentation
devant le conseil
15.2 Conseil de perfectionnement social — Demande de presentation devant le
conseil
15.3 Uptown Saint John — Demande de presentation devant le conseil
15.4 Lettre de P. Campbell — Designation du parc Rockwood en tant que secteur
sauvegarde du patrimoine
16. Levee de la seance
Actionable Resolutions - Reflecting Up to October 1, 2012 Council Meeting
Date Made
Resolultion
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6/9/2008
RESOLVED that city staff bring forward a recommendation to Common Council on the
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feasibility of implementing anti - whistling legislation which would limit the use of train
horns during specific hours in locations where railway crossings are in close proximity to
residential neighbourhoods and people are subsequently affected.
11/3/2008
RESOLVED that the City Manager present a report to Common Council on the
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implementation of a 311 municipal phone service and /or other methods of improving
the customer service for the City of Saint John.
11/24/2008
That the letter from Dennis & Janice Griffin regarding payment for land be referred to
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the City Solicitor.
12/8/2008
Common Council authorize the City Manager to continue to negotiate a purchase price,
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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
12/22/2008
RESOLVED that the submitted letter from Karen Kincade dated October 21, 2008 be
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formally referred to the Ability Advisory Board for a full and comprehensive report on
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all of the various topics; and further, that upon request, City staff provide the necessary
support to the Advisory Committee;
1/12/2009
RESOLVED that the City Manager bring forward a report to Council, outlining the
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mandates and /or justification for the various commissions, boards and committees of
common council and subsequently make recommendations on how we could create
greater efficiencies by reducing the number of commissions, boards and committees of
Council through the elimination and /or consolidation of any of these bodies and
through the establishment of clear reporting procedures.
1/26/2009
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Killen dated January 21, 2009 regarding an
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exemption from flat rate water use increases be referred to the City manager and the
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City Solicitor for a report and recommendations.
3/30/2009
Authorize staff to proceed with the tendering process for the Simms Corner - Phase I:
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Fairville Boulevard from Catherwood Street to Lancaster Mall entrance project.
8/4/2009
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager hold a meeting with the representatives of
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Partners for Workplace Inclusion to open a dialogue regarding the possibility of
establishing a formal relationship with respect to employment opportunities for clients
working with their organization.
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8/31/2009
RESOLVED that the priorities outlined in the presentation from the Ability Advisory
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Committee be referred the Acting City Manager for a report and recommendation, and
further, that the report include a review of the City of Saint John's workforce and
human resources practices to ensure inclusion /diversity practices.
9/29/2009
RESOLVED that Council consider strengthening whatever by -laws exist that safeguard
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monuments and public spaces, specifically that sitting, standing, skate - boarding and /or
other activities be prohibited on monuments; that signage be erected that indicates
such prohibitions; that consideration be given to some form of general prohibition on
loitering, the details to be provided in a report on the issue developed by the City
Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and with the police.
12/7/2009
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be directed to report back to Council by January
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15, 2010 with respect to the existing policy, or the proposed new policy, for the
remediation of building sites.
3/29/2010
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to develop a policy framework which will
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allow City Staff to work safely within the area of community engagement forums, and
further, that a report and recommendation be submitted to Council by June 1, 2010.
4/26/2010
RESOLVED that Council request a presentation from the Police Commission on the topic
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of Community Policing, and further, that the matter be referred to the Clerk to
schedule.
5/25/2010
Staff report back to Council with the results of the Environmental Impact Assessment
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and a plan for phased implementation of the detention ponds and remaining Associated
Works.
6/7/2010
RESOLVED that the City Manager include within the upcoming municipal review being
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conducted by the firm Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, a review of all of our existing
economic business development models with a critical focus on governance, strategic
direction and outcome delivery.
6/7/2010
Direct staff to develop a long term strategy, in consultation with the neighbourhood and
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developers, for appropriate future standards for these developments.
6/7/2010
Council direct appropriate city staff to work with Saint John Waterfront Development
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regarding land use planning, zoning and property issues, and that Saint John Waterfront
Development be required to report back to Council at appropriate times to provide
updates on the project; also consult with the public on an annual basis regarding the
proposed Reversing Falls project.
Date. Made
Resolution
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7/19/2010
After a period of reflection, further analysis and feedback, consider a public utilities
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commission structure of governance for Saint John Water to provide focused leadership
of an increasingly complex water services enterprise, guide long -range planning,
support innovation and continuous improvement, pursue revenue options, and enhance
public and stakeholder dialogue; and refer the proposition to the Organizational
Realignment process currently underway to consider the legal, financial, HR and other
organizational issues that would emanate from this move.
7/19/2010
Direct that a multi disciplinary staff team, including the City Solicitor, examine the
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existing legislative context in light of the proposal set out herein and identify any
amendments which might be required to realize this proposal; and, additionally, that
the nature and scope of authority of a public utilities commission, together with its
terms of reference, guiding principles, stewardship responsibilities and relationship with
Council, be articulated for submission to and consideration by Council.
7/19/2010
That the submission from Sgt. J. La France of the Traffic Division, Saint John Police Force
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requesting a taxicab standby parking space near the Admiral Beatty be referred to the
Commission
City Solicitor and the Police Commission to effect the change.
9/13/2010
RESOLVED that the City Manager report back to Council in one month's time with a
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short term and long term plan for the enhancement of the green space area adjacent to
the Martinon Community Centre.
10/25/2010
Direct staff to meet with NB Department of Environment officials to share the report's
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findings and to explore ways of making system improvements in the most cost - effective
and environmentally responsible manner possible;
12/20/2010
RESOLVED that the City Manager and the City Solicitor be directed to investigate the
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feasibility of creating a deferral payment plan, or other options, for citizens who cannot
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afford to pay for future water utility increases.
1/4/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager explore the feasibility of creating an "After Hours"
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PALS program support model for the City of Saint John's Community Centres in order to
ensure that children and youth have an increased level of mentorship, support, and
recreational opportunities. The goal is to ensure there are sustainable and enhanced
programs in our community centres through the establishment of creative partnerships
with local businesses.
1/31/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to examine neighbourhood enhancement
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ideas, and possible policy changes, for the Ocean West Way area, reporting back to
Council at the appropriate time.
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2/14/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager direct the appropriate City of Saint John staff to open
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discussions with the owners of the listed properties on Manawagonish Road to begin
the process of remediation, with a forthcoming report updating Common Council.
2/14/2011
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session), the
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City Solicitor or his designate be
authorized to commence legal proceedings against the Town of Rothesay before the
Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick arising from the Town of Rothesay's breach
of a 1996 Agreement between its predecessor, the Village of Renforth, and The City of
Saint John respecting the supply of water by The City of Saint John to the areas known
as Kennebecasis Park and Hastings Cove in the Town of Rothesay.
3/28/2011
RESOLVED that Common Council select an appointee to advocate for the introduction of
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a permissive legislative approach in a new Municipalities Act in the Province of New
Brunswick.
4/11/2011
Seek appropriate cost sharing agreements with the Province of New Brunswick and the
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Government of Canada for total Program funding over four years (2012 to 2015) of
$172,300,000 (or approximately $57,433,000 from each funding partner)
4/11/2011
That the Koulaev Letter dated April 4, 2011 regarding Water Meters be referred to the
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City Manager.
4/26/2011
RESOLVED that the written submission from Councillor Farren with respect to managing
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the City's woodlands be referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
5/24/2011
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren entitled By -Law to Prevent the Feeding
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of Deer Within City Limits be referred to the City Solicitor for a report and
recommendation.
6/20/2011
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2011 -149: Glen Falls Flooding and Residential Relocation, Common Council:
3) Reviews the Flood Risk By -law as it may be applied to the flood risk area identified in
the forebay; reviews By -law for changes to prevent further residential construction in
the flood risk areas; revises flood risk areas based on Stormwater Management Strategy
model;
7/4/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to examine every option to find the funds
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for the noted repairs at Seaside Park and report back to Council as soon as possible so
these repairs can move ahead in 2011.
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7/4/2011
RESOLVED that Council refer to the City Manager for a review, recommendation (and, if
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recommended implementation prior to the end of September 2011) on a trial basis the
installation and broadcast of a live webcam feed from Rockwood Park and Rainbow Park
with a view to establishing similar webcam feeds from other popular Saint John
locations.
7/4/2011
RESOLVED that the submitted letter from the Leisure Services Advisory Board be
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referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
8/15/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager review the steps necessary for direct investment from
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the General Fund in clean water infrastructure in Saint John, and how the payment of
this investment can be generated beyond the water ratepayers, and to report back to
Council on this matter.
8/29/2011
RESOLVED that Item 4.3 Standing Committee System be referred to the Common Clerk,
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City Manager and City Solicitor to prepare a draft by -law with respect to the
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implementation of a Standing Committee System.
Clerk
9/12/2011
RESOLVED that the matter of chalk art and busking on the City streets and sidewalks be
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referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for a report and recommendation.
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9/12/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to explore the possibility of establishing a
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closer financial relationship with the Parking Commission whereby the City could
potentially receive revenue from on- street and off - street parking.
9/12/2011
Ask the Mayor to communicate with the Minister on the importance of the Highway
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100 upgrade for citizens, businesses and industry.
Mayor
9/19/2011
RESOLVED that the presentation from the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue and the
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request for a new contract, be referred to the City Manager.
9/19/2011
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the City Manager to report to Council on a bi-
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weekly basis regarding the progress on Council's number one priority — "Safe Clean
Drinking Water ".
Date Made
Resolution
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10/3/2011
That the City give written notice to the New Brunswick Power Nuclear Corporation and
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the New Brunswick Power Holding Corporation in the submitted form of the City's
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desire to negotiate a new or replacement agreement to the agreement executed on
November 2nd,1999 between the City and the New Brunswick Power Corporation
respecting the City's provision of fire protection services on the latter's behalf at the
Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station in accordance with Article 5 thereof (the
"1999 Agreement "), and further
Common Council direct the Acting Fire Chief or his designate, in collaboration with the
City Solicitor or his designate, to negotiate and draft a new or replacement agreement
to the 1999 Agreement with the appropriate corporate entity for the subsequent
consideration of Common Council and such appropriate corporate entity.
10/11/2011
That the letter from D. & J. Griffin regarding a request to subdivide a parcel of land on
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Griffin Lane, be referred to the City Manager.
10/11/2011
Direct the City Manager to further explore and implement the creation of an
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interdepartmental staff committee to review current planning applications as part of
the planning report writing process;
10/24/2011
RESOLVED that Item 11.1 Overnight Parking Policy be referred to the City Manager, for
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review and provision of a brief report from the appropriate staff person, as to what, if
any, amendments are possible so as to allow for greater or more flexible on- street
parking in the Uptown area.
10/24/2011
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk forward all previously submitted reports regarding
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Safe Clean Drinking Water and all future reports on the subject to the local provincial
caucus and to MP Rodney Weston.
11/7/2011
That the letter from Kirby Lucas regarding parking on Regent Street be referred to the
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City Manager.
11/7/2011
Refer this report to the Commissioner of Finance for an affordability analysis of the PS &I
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Plan Version 2 and financial recommendations;
Finance and
Administrative Services
11/7/2011
The HADD compensation projects in the Hazen Creek Watershed area with a
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construction budget estimate of $400,000 be designed and tendered under the Harbour
Clean -Up Program in accordance with the City's Tendering Policy for
Construction Contracts.
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RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to submit a report to Council outlining the
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steps involved to allow for parking on both sides of King Street East during the non -
winter months on those blocks that have been identified in the submitted report M &C
2011— 281: King Street East On Street Parking.
11/14/2011
RESOLVED that the proposal from ONE Change, as outlined in the submitted report
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entitled C.E Nicolle Community Centre Management & Operations ONE Change
Proposal, be referred to the 2012 budget deliberations and to the City Manager for a
report and recommendation.
11/21/2011
That the City of Saint John support the application of Dr. Margaret E. Walsh, of the
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Department of Civil Engineering and Resource Engineering of Dalhousie University to
the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada ( NSERC) for the
proposed project "Waste Residuals & Distribution System Technology Advancements for
Ion Exchange Processes in Drinking Water Treatment "; that the City complete Form
183A "Information Required from Organizations Participating in Research Partnerships
Programs" required by NSERC and further should NSERC fund the said proposal, that the
City of Saint John make a contribution of $25,000.00 per year for the first 2 years of the
project, and $15,000.00 for the 3rd year of the project.
11/21/2011
RESOLVED that through the City Manager the appropriate staff (presumably Mr.
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Forrest) update Council with respect to their efforts on the Fairville Blvd Corridor
Enhancement Plan.
11/21/2011
RESOLVED that Council request a progress update from the Saint John Development
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Corporation every month in closed session Committee of the Whole meeting.
Development
Corporation
11/28/2011
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to send a request to representatives
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from the City of Fredericton to provide a short briefing on the Committee System form
of Governance.
12/5/2011
That Common Council direct the City Solicitor to commence the process of revising the
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By -law in a manner that incorporates the reform recommendations outlined in this
report;
12/5/2011
That Common Council extend the mandate of the Review Committee for the sole and
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discrete purpose of: (1) considering policy issues that may arise during the by -law
drafting process, and (2) studying and making recommendations to Common Council
regarding the setting of metered by -law rates (distance rate, passenger rate and
standing rate) that will apply upon the enactment of the new
By -law;
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12/5/2011
That the Advisory Committee be immediately tasked with studying and making
recommendations to Common Council regarding: (1) the setting of the
technical /operational requirements of the meters to be used in the Taxi Industry, and
(2) the setting of a program to inspect and test the integrity of meters and to develop a
system that renders meters "tamper proof'. Once the work of the Advisory Committee
is carried out, Common Council will consider the resulting recommendations and direct
the City Solicitor to incorporate, where necessary, the recommendations of the Advisory
Committee into the By -law.
That the Advisory Committee be immediately tasked with studying and making a
recommendation to Common Council regarding the curriculum and implementation of
taxicab driver training program. Once the work of the Advisory Committee is carried
out, Common Council will consider the resulting recommendations and direct the City
Solicitor to incorporate, where necessary, the recommendations of the Advisory
Committee into the By -law.
12/5/2011
That the City Manager, Common Clerk, City Solicitor and Chief of Police be directed to
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provide staff resources, as required, to assist the Advisory Committee in the discharge
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of its responsibilities under paragraph 4 and 5 above.
Police Commission
12/5/2011
That the Chief of Police and the City Solicitor to be directed to review the administration
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and enforcement requirements under the By -law and advise Common Council of the
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resources required to properly carry out these functions. The purpose of this exercise
will be to ensure that the license fees charged under the By -law will achieve cost
recovery for administration and enforcement.
6/20/2011
4) Follows up to determine the current storage space available in the forebay area;
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6/20/2011
5) Prepares a comprehensive program of inspection and maintenance for Marsh Creek
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Drainage system;
6/20/2011
6) Updates a flood response contingency plan in the event of flooding with warnings
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and public communications for severe events — through Saint John EMO;
6/20/2011
7) Engages the services of a consultant to determine the benefit and feasibility of
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constructing detention reservoirs on Kelly Lake and Ashburn Lake and models the
performance of Majors Brook
6/20/2011
8) Consults with the YMCA (owners) concerning Ashburn Lake to determine interest in
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possibly re- building an outlet control structure for the dual purposes of the recreation
facility and flood water storage;
6/20/2011
9) Consults with appropriate staff of other government levels (eg NBEMO) regarding
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flood assistance and other programs that may be pertinent to this situation;
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10) Consults with owners (Irvings) of the forebay lands to determine current status;
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6/20/2011
11) Develops a feasible assistance program for private property owner based on an
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appropriate cost sharing model and pursue tri -level government support;
6/20/2011
12) Directs the City Solicitor to review the legal ownership of the creek system and
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physical structures and responsibilities arising therefrom for maintenance and efficiency
performance in carrying flows.
12/12/2011
RESOLVED that report dated December 9, 2011 entitled Consultant's Report — Fleet
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Evaluation Project, and the Executive Summary from Mercury Associates, be referred to
the City Manager and Fleet Staff with a directive to report back to Council with;
a) The development of a comprehensive fleet utilization and replacement policy,
b) The development of a business model that will see the complete recovery by the
Fleet Services Division of their operating costs while providing sufficient funding from
the annual operating budget to facilitate a stable and sustainable fleet replacement
program,
c) The development of a Fleet operational model that will support an efficient and
effective division that will work cooperatively with the user departments to provide
them with the information they need to determine the most cost effective levels of
service they can provide with the available assets, and
d) To create a process for the periodic review of the size, configuration and
effectiveness of the fleet related to service delivery.
12/19/2011
That the Kollen Letter regarding Transit Service be referred to the Transit Commission.
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RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to report to Council on whether an interim
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connection to Josselyn Road, such as a biking and walking path, would be more
appropriate than the proposed road until such time as Josselyn Road can be upgraded
to include sidewalks and associated infrastructure.
12/19/2011
RESOLVED that should the proposed Knights of Columbus housing project off of Loch
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Lomond Road receive funding, the City Manager be directed to bring forward a report
identifying the cost of upgrading the existing portion of Josselyn Road to the current
municipal standard.
12/19/2011
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to submit a plan and recommendation so
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as to bring the City of Saint John's water and sewerage rates within the average cost of
communities in New Brunswick, within a defined period of time, including a review of
other similarly situated municipalities throughout Canada, including comparators in
terms of the technology of water and wastewater systems along with scenarios based
on cost sharing and non -cost sharing models projecting out to 2025.
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1/3/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren entitled Saint John Trade and
Convention Centre Need for Revitalization be referred to the 2012 budget deliberations;
and further, that the matter be referred to the City Manager to explore possible funding
opportunities through other sources.
1/3/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council receive the submitted report entitled Fairville
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Boulevard Planning Study for information and direct the City Manager to proceed with
the preparation of the "Golden Mile Corridor Plan" in general accordance with the
submitted Project Scope document provided that adequate funding is available within
the 2012 budget of the Planning and Development Department.
1/3/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to ensure that necessary and appropriate
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steps are taken to communicate Council's support with regard to the proposed tax relief
measures for public transportation systems in New Brunswick as outlined in Councillor
Snook's submitted letter entitled Public Transportation Tax Reforms, Generation of New
Revenue for Transit and Innovative Transportation Solutions.
1/3/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager and the City Solicitor be directed to investigate and
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explore possible new streams of revenue such as, but not limited to, establishing a
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congestion tax; and further that possible amendments to parking rates for the new
parking garage be considered.
1/3/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to explore potential partnerships /funding
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for the creation of innovative transportation options in the City of Saint John; and
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further that this be referred to the Parking Commission and to Enterprise Saint John.
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RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to draft a governance policy on the
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appropriate use and non - appropriate use of City owned vehicles; and further, that this
draft report be presented to Council no later than the first Council meeting of March
2012.
1/16/2012
That the request to present by the Saint John Port Authority be referred to the Common
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Clerk for scheduling.
1/16/2012
RESOLVED that Council directs the City Manager to allocate the sum of $10,000.00 from
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the general fund to the re- development of Milford Park coincident with a donation of
an equal amount to the City of Saint John from Emera Brunswick Pipeline.
1/16/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to contact the Minister of Social
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Development with respect to receiving data regarding the actual number of approved
affordable housing units coming to Saint John during 2012, and report back to Council.
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RESOLVED the report entitled M &C 2012 -013: Traffic Line Painting Truck be tabled and
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the City Manager be directed to investigate whether the neighbouring municipalities
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would be interested in cost - sharing the traffic line painting truck; and further, that the
cost of contracting out the service also be investigated.
1/30/2012
That the Wright letter regarding the Wade -Myles Aviation Park be referred to the City
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Manager.
1/30/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -20: Traffic Line Painting Future Service Delivery:
1. Delay the purchase of updated traffic line painting equipment and salting /sanding
attachment, and
2. Direct the City Manager to complete a detailed Traffic Line and Marking Service
Outsourcing Decision review and recommend a service delivery model to Council in
2012.
2/13/2012
That the letter from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee regarding Transportation
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be referred to the Transit Commission.
2/13/2012
RESOLVED that Item 11.2 Defined Contribution Plan (Councillor Sullivan) be referred to
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the City Manager, with any necessary resources, to report expeditiously to council on
the process to transition the City of Saint John pension plan to a defined contribution
plan.
2/27/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to examine the speed limits on the
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Westfield Road from the Co -op to the new section at the Saint John Marina and report
back to Council whether this entire section can be changed to 50 km per hour.
3/12/2012
That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -046:
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Space Needs Analysis:
1. That The City of Saint John accept Ashford Properties Inc.'s offer to perform, for the
City, a space use optimization analysis for the City's leasable area at City Hall; and
further
2. That Staff report back to Council upon receipt of the Report.
3/26/2012
RESOLVED that the submitted letter from the Cities of New Brunswick Association,
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dated February 14, 2012, regarding the adoption of a by -law respecting Jacob brakes be
referred to the City Solicitor for a report.
3/26/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council re- establish the City's affiliation with 410 Squadron
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and that the Cultural Affairs Officer make arrangements for a suitable ceremony to take
place in September 2012 during the Annual Conference of the Canadian Aviation
Historical Society.
3/26/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to bring forward a report on the transition
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of The City of Saint John's pension plan to an RRSP model.
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3/26/2012
RESOLVED that item 11.2 Graffiti from the Common Council agenda of March 26, 2012,
be referred to the City Solicitor with a view to preparing a report and recommendation
on the implementation of the graffiti management by -law for the City of Saint John.
3/26/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -057: Bally Desmond Subdivision Phase, The City of Saint John not accept any
financial responsibility for the construction of Mattro Street from the A.J. Mallette &
Sons (1985) Ltd. property line westward to connect to Jadvo Street as illustrated on the
attached sketch;
And Further, the City Solicitor be directed to prepare an appropriate resolution for the
consideration of Common Council to establish a system of levies against those owners
of property that have frontage on that section of Mattro Street from the A.J. Mallette &
Sons (1985) Ltd. property line westward to Jadvo Street and develop or improve those
properties to recover the cost of the street construction such that the proceeds of the
levy can be forwarded to A.J. Mallette & Sons (1985) Ltd.
4/10/2012
That the letter from Dream Catcher's Entertainment regarding an Auto Show on Canada
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Day be referred to the City Solicitor.
4/10/2012
Common Council convene a Water Committee Meeting with provincial and federal
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counterparts. The meeting would provide an opportunity to exchange updates on the
Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program, and inquire as to whether the Government of
Canada is able to fund 50 percent of the costs to conduct the P3 Business Case and
value for Money Study, and finally, to determine the level of support and cooperation
from the Government of New Brunswick.
4/23/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -074: Watershed Protection — Forest Management Plan, Common Council
authorize staff to proceed with requesting a proposal from the University of New
Brunswick for the development of a forest management plan for both watersheds; and
further, if the University of New Brunswick or another university cannot provide the
required services, staff shall develop a request for proposal for consulting services to
develop a forest management plan for both watersheds to protect the forest within
these watersheds.
4/23/2012
RESOLVED that item 3.7 Heritage Development Board: Heritage Grant Policy be referred
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to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
4/23/2012
RESOLVED that item 3.9 Proposed Amendments to Heritage Development Board Policy
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be referred to the City Manager.
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5/7/2012
RESOLVED that scenario four in the submitted report entitled Sport Field Fee Increases
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proposing an hourly sports field rate structure of $23.00 per hour for adults and $2.00
per hour for youth, be approved by Council; and that as recommended by the City
Manager in said report, staff be directed to consult with members of the public and
stakeholder groups about an overall policy guiding decisions on sport user fees and
bring same back to Council for consideration.
5/7/2012
RESOLVED that the funding for lifeguards at our beaches previously withdrawn be re-
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instated, and further that the item be referred to the City Solicitor to examine if there is
a legal process by which funding for lifeguards could be guaranteed annually and report
back to Council.
5/7/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -122: Elias Management Group Inc. Proposed Multi -Unit Apartment Building -
Churchill Boulevard Common Council adopt the following resolution:
3. It being understood that the City is neither explicitly nor implicitly obligated to enact
any by -law to stop -up and close any public street, the City of Saint John gives its consent
to the Elias Management Group Inc., at its sole cost, risk and expense, to initiate a
variance application process for the development site intended to be the future location
of a multi -unit residential building(s) including Vimy Court and Freedom Court, and
further, directs Real Estate Services to negotiate the terms and conditions of sale with
the Elias Management Group Inc. for the two (2) properties and to present to
Common Council for its consideration a proposed Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and,
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4. the Common Clerk send a letter to Elias Management Group Inc. regarding using the
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names Vimy and Freedom in the names of future streets in the development.
5/7/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
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ONE Change Inc. Proposal - Community Centre Management & Operations, the City
Manager be directed to finalize a formal service agreement with ONE Change Inc. for
the operation of the C.E. Nicolle Community Centre for Council's consideration and
approval.
5/30/2012
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager entitled Plan Amendments be
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referred to the Committee of the Whole Closed session.
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6/4/2012
RESOLVED that item 9.2 Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 3 Glenburn Court, be
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referred to the City Manager to convene the parties together and report back to Council
prior to third reading taking place.
6/4/2012
That the request to present by the Greenfeet Committee, Uptown Saint John Inc.
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regarding the Bikeways trailways committee be referred to the clerk to schedule.
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -127: Contract Number 2012 -15: Asphalt Resurfacing — 2012:
2. Staff be instructed to add additional segments of streets to utilize the projected
surplus and,
6/4/2012
RESOLVED that all agencies, boards and commissions to which Council appoints
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members are requested to create and submit a skills matrix to Council, so that when
there is a deficit in their membership it can be appropriately filled.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council receive a brief written report with regard to the fire
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department's capacity to deal with dilapidated and derelict buildings under the
provisions of the Fire Prevention Act.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to present a progress report to Council
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with regard to Rainbow Park. This report should provide P.U.LS.E with the opportunity
to update Council on the work it has undertaken with regard to same.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that report to Common Council highlighting the key components of City's
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internal and external communication strategy updating Council with regard to the
various items outlined in Councillor Snook's submitted letter.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the third reading for the proposed dog control by -law be tabled for a six
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week period; and further that the City Manager be directed to devise a business model,
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or examine innovative solutions for revenue generation, to address the issue of animal
control in the City of Saint John.
6/18/2012
That the YMCA -YWCA request to present be referred to the Common Clerk for
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scheduling in Committee of the Whole.
6/18/2012
That the request for Municipal support for the Multicultural Association of Saint John be
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referred to the City Manager.
6/18/2012
That the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. request for a representative from
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The City to the Board of Directors of the Multicultural Association, be referred to the
Nominating Committee.
6/18/2012
That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -148:
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approval to seek a Planning Advisory Committee amendment /variance to the Split Rock
Cafe restrictions on months of operations.
6/18/2012
That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -158:
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Completion of the Outdoor Plaza Work — Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters, the
construction of the Outdoor Plaza at the Harbourfront Residences at Three Sisters be
awarded to Milestone Construction at the submitted price of $347,854 and further, that
the City Solicitor be directed to draft an appropriate agreement for this work subject to
the future review and approval of Common Council.
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That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -150:
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Demolition of a fire - damaged and dangerous building at 53 Victoria Street (PID
#55036461) that Common Council direct one or more of the Officers appointed and
designated by Council for the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings and Structures By -law, arrange for the demolition of the building at
53 Victoria Street (PID # 55036461), in accordance with the applicable City purchasing
policies.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that Third Reading of the Zoning ByLaw Amendment regarding 24 -26
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Highmount Court be referred to the City Solicitor for a report and recommendation
respecting whether Council's Procedural ByLaw permits Council to reconsider its
resolutions relating to the rezoning of 24 -26 Highmount Court.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council request the assistance of the Provincial Task Force on
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Protecting Pension Plans to work with the plan members (active and retired) and the
City of Saint John to explore options and provide an affordable and sustainable pension
reform recommendation(s) and /or solution.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the following items from Council's agenda of June 18, 2012: 3.8 Pension
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Teach -In for Council Members, 11.2 Meeting Request with Superintendent of Pensions,
11.9 Interim Appointment of Pension Board, be referred to the Mayor and he be
directed to contact the Superintendent of Pensions to request that she meet with
Common Council.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that item 15.1 Letter from Stephen Byers regarding Permanent Dwelling at
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1287 Red Head Rd be tabled until the next meeting of Council.
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RESOLVED that the City Manager consult with the City's Transportation Department to
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attempt to adjust funding in order that as many pot holes and major cracks be fixed as
soon as possible, as well as repaving entire city streets.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to investigate the possibility of entering
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into an agreement with the Province of New Brunswick to snow plow and keep clear the
Harbour Bridge.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the Parking Commission be requested to investigate the feasibility of a
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pay -by -phone parking system and report back to council with a recommendation in six
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6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the Parking Commission be requested to investigate a text -to -pay
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(mobile payment) system for submitting parking violations and report back to council
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with a recommendation in six weeks.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to investigate a community project
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whereby interested companies and citizens could donate labour, materials and artwork
in order to reduce funding required to finish the proposed Peel Plaza Park.
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RESOLVED that Saint John Common Council request the Saint John Transit Commission
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to investigate revenue generating routes to Sussex potash mines and Point Lepreau
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generating station to transport workers from Grand Bay Westfield, Saint John, Rothesay,
Quispamsis and Hampton to the Sussex mines and reverse route to point Lepreau;
Further that Council request the transit commission to closely consider the Cruise ship
passenger business, in an effort to gain some business in tourism; and discussions could
be held with the new District Education Council for transporting students throughout
the new Southern New Brunswick Anglophone School District, with the aim of
generating more revenue at peak and preferred times to restore and improve service
during low traffic times.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to add a staff directory listing to the City of
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Saint John website.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that item 12.3 Customer Service — Proposed 2012 Improvements and CRM
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Software Early Adopter Agreement be tabled pending a presentation from City Staff.
6/18/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on June
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18th, 2012, the position on the Port Authority which will become vacant on July 5, 2012
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be advertised and interviews be conducted by the nominating committee to fill the
vacancy.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that items 3.0 a) City Manager: Customer Service — Proposed 2012
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Improvements and CRM Software Early Adoption Agreement; 3.0 b) Updated Customer
Service Presentation July 3, 2012, be tabled until the next meeting of Council.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that the re- zoning request for a parcel of land located at 1450 -1600 Sandy
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Point Road, having an area of approximately 8.9 hectares, also identified as being PID
Number 55117071 and a portion of PID Numbers 00050823, 55153332, 55151609,
55145551 and 55145544, from "R -S2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to
"TH" Townhouse and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential, be tabled pending a report
and recommendation from the Planning and Advisory Committee.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John regarding Council Appointment to
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Board of Directors be referred to the Nominating Committee.
7/3/2012
That the Sculpture Saint John request to present be referred to the Common Clerk to
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schedule.
7/3/2012
That the letter from the Saint John Airport Inc. regarding nominees to the Board of
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Directors be referred to the Nominating Committee.
7/3/2012
That the Chen letter regarding stone markers in Rockwood Park be referred to the City
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That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -173:
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Contractor Access on City of Saint John Land that Council:
1. Give permission to a contractor or contractors to undertake improvements to
Rainbow Park subject to direction from City staff.
2. Direct staff to prepare for Council's consideration a policy that would set out suitable
guidelines and criteria to allow staff to 'fast track' certain projects without seeking
explicit Council approval.
7/3/2012
That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -169:
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Proposed Public Hearing Date 14 McLaughlin Crescent, Common Council schedule the
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public hearing for the Section 39 amendment application of Kendra Jones (14
McLaughlin Crescent) for Monday, July 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation.
7/3/2012
That the letter from Saint John & Western Crime Stoppers regarding funding be
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referred to budget deliberations.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that letter from Councillor MacKenzie entitled Adding Topsoil and Grass Seed
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to Vacant Lots be referred the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren entitled Formation of the Energy and
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Trade Development Committee of Common Council, be referred to the City Manager to
seek input on the matter from representatives of the Irving Oil Refinery.
7/3/2012
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare a Procedural By -Law
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amendment so as to make it expressly clear in section 3.10 of the By -Law that the two -
thirds vote required is two - thirds vote of the entire Council; and that the City Solicitor
be directed to prepare for Council's consideration that amendment and, in addition the
Solicitor be directed to bring to Council's attention all provisions of the By -Law which
establish a two - thirds vote requirement and make any recommendation necessary so as
to clearly establish in each case of reference to a two - thirds vote that it is either a two -
thirds vote "of the entire council" or "of the members present and not disqualified from
voting ".
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to deliver a presentation to Council on
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the standing committee form of government.
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that the Sculpture Saint John presentation be referred to the City Manager to
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arrange a meeting with the group to discuss the upcoming International Sculpture
Symposium.
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the City Manager to apply for funding under the
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Disaster Financial Assistance Program through the Province of New Brunswick for
Mispec Park.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mary Ellen Carpenter dated June 20, 2012 Regarding
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7/16/2012
That the Vibrant Communities request to present re Public Transit be referred to
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the Clerk to schedule.
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that the record of motions / actionable items appearing in the Council
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Agenda packet of July 16, 2012, be provided in paper copy to Common Council.
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that the record of motions / actionable items be referred to the Common
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Clerk to examine a possible change to the format of the report to make it more succinct
and clear with the direction that the new report would be included with every agenda
packet.
7/16/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Commissioner of Finance in the submitted
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report M &C 2012 -190: Cancel Tendering Process — Tender #2012- 081801T Public Plaza,
the tender process for Tender No. 2012- 081801T - PUBLIC PLAZA be cancelled and
Materials Management be directed to send a notice of cancelation to all tenderers.
7/16/2012
1. Council direct the City Solicitor to engage in a comprehensive review of Bill 61 and its
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potential impact(s) on the City of Saint John and its operations.
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2. Council direct the City Manager to participate in this review process.
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3. Council direct both the City Manager and the City Solicitor, working with the
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Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, to meet the timelines of the Association.
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RESOLVED that the Police Commission be requested to investigate the implementation
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of a Citizen Online Crime Reporting System and report back to council with a
recommendation in six weeks.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to commence the Budget process in a
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timely fashion to allow Council to receive the 2013 Budget prior to year end.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Snook entitled Budget 2013 — Schedule for
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Meetings and Public Consultation be referred to the City Manager.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Solicitor to disclose all legal fees (excluding those
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connected to the Ferguson trial) that have been charged to the City by outside firms,
during the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and up to June 30 of 2012; and further
the details of these expenditures are to include: name of firm, name of lawyer, date of
work, description of work done, requested by whom, on what file and total bill.
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RESOLVED that, as Council's representative on the Transit Commission, Councillor Snook
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will work directly with other Municipalities in New Brunswick to ensure that necessary
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and appropriate steps are taken in order to successfully advocate tax reforms for public
transportation in New Brunswick as outlined in Councillor Snook's submitted letter,
dated July 12, 2012, entitled Public Transportation Tax Reforms and Innovative
Transportation Solutions Tax Relief and Reforms.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that as suggested in Councillor Snook's submitted letter, dated July 12, 2012,
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entitled Public Transportation Tax Reforms and Innovative Transportation Solutions Tax
Relief and Reforms, Common Council request that Enterprise Saint John explore
potential partnerships /funding for the implementation of creative and innovative
transportation options.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to investigate the possibility of using
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underutilized space for fire services by relocating emergency services from the aging
infrastructure currently in place at Station 4 (36 Courtenay Avenue) to the Saint John
Transit Operations Centre (55 McDonald Street) and prepare a recommendation for
Council.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager and /or City
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Solicitor be asked to answer the following questions:
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1. Is the Zoo situated on lands belonging to the City of Saint John, and if so what is the
tenancy agreement?
2. Who owns the assets of the Cherry Brook Zoo?
3. Where does the liability for the welfare of the animals lie should the Cherry Brook
Zoo cease operations?
4. Are there any risk of financial, legal or other exposure for the City should funding be
further reduced or eliminated and the Zoo cease operations?
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RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to co- ordinate the following:
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1. Council receive immediately copies of the last performance evaluation documents
from each of the four individuals reporting directly to Council.
2. Council receive immediately copies of most current performance goals and
professional development plan from each of the four individuals reporting directly to
Council.
3. Council immediately set a schedule of meetings, adhering to the requirements of
performance management adopted by Council August 30, 2010, with each of the four
individuals reporting directly to Council, not to be scheduled during regularly scheduled
Council meetings.
4. Council remind supervisors within the company that adherence to proper
performance management, employee development and human resource processes is
expected.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that as outlined in the letter from Deputy Mayor Rinehart entitled
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Memorials, Council set a donation cap of 25 dollars for memorials with the donation
being made to a charity listed in the obituary, and further that this process be followed
for a one year period.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager, or his designate, be directed to review upcoming
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Council agendas and prepare briefing notes on those issues which are likely to attract
media attention.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that all media inquiries dealing with policy related matters for staff be
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directed to the City Manager, or his designate, in the first instance.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager and /or the Common Clerk be directed to develop a
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briefing document for all groups or organizations to which Council is asked to nominate
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or appoint members. Those briefing booklets should, among other things, clearly define
the relationship between the group and Council, any contractual or other documented
agreements between the group and Council and the nature of their appointment by
Council.
7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the Nominating Committee be tasked with developing a mechanism
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whereby (i) Council appointees provide regular written updates on the activities of the
and Common Clerk
organization to which they have been appointed; (ii) Council appointees provide a
record of their attendance; (iii) Council appointees provide information should a time
sensitive issue come up that is of particular importance to Council or the City.
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7/23/2012
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2012 -189: Proposed Change to Market Place
West Master Plan be tabled pending further information, including the future budget
impact of the proposed project
7/30/2012
b)The Common Clerk be directed to arrange a staff presentation from the City of
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Fredericton or Moncton with respect to the standing committee form of governance;
and
7/30/2012
c)The Common Clerk be directed to provide a list outlining the number of other
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municipalities currently operating under the standing committee form of government;
and
d) The Common Clerk be directed to provide Council with the dates and times of
Council meetings in other municipalities currently operating under a standing
committee form of government; and
7/30/2012
e) The Common Clerk be directed to contact the City of Bathurst to determine what led
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the municipality to revert back from a standing committee form of government.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Merrithew entitled Budget Process Study be
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tabled pending a report from the City Manager.
Manager
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that agenda item 15.2 Hoyco Productions Letter — Amateur MMA Events be
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referred to the City Solicitor for a report and recommendation.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor MacKenzie dated July 23, 2012, regarding a
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presentation on a proposed traffic calming pilot program for Douglas Avenue from
Morgan Lanigan, be referred to the City Manager to arrange a meeting with Mr. Lanigan
prior to the presentation being scheduled with Council.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that Council receive job descriptions /duties and responsibilities for each of
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the four positions that report directly to Council.
Solicitor, Common
Clerk and
Commissioner of
Finance
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that Council instruct the City Manager and City Solicitor to determine the
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process and mechanics required to join the two boards (Transit and Parking) and to
Solicitor
report back to Council.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that the Mayor be directed to set up a committee of three or four members
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of Council, for a period of approximately three months, to review mandates and
purposes of each of the city's Boards, Commissions and Committees, including a list of
present appointees and the history of length of term appointees have served.
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7/30/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to provide a report outlining the legal and
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financial relationship between the City and the Trade & Convention Centre and a
summary of needed work and related costs.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that the report M &C 2012 -198: Feasibility of Expansion of the LBR Ice
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Surface to meet Olympic Specifications be received for information, and further, that it
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be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory Board for comment.
7/30/2012
RESOLVED that item 12.6 Synopsis and Comment Upon the Regional Service Delivery
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Act be received for information; and further, that the City Solicitor be authorized to
distribute this report to the Cities of New Brunswick Association and other
municipalities.
8/13/2012
That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -199:
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Proposed Public Hearing Date 317 City Line and 80 Kierstead Road, Common Council
Committee
schedule the public hearings for the rezoning applications of Serge Ethier (317 City Line)
and Sunstar Ltd. (80 Kierstead Road) for Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for
a report and recommendation.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the presentation from the Uptown Green Feet Committee regarding an
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active transportation route be referred to the City Manager for a report; and further
that this matter be referred to the 2013 budget deliberations.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Norton entitled United Way Presentation be
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referred to the Clerk for scheduling.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that item 11.2 Scheduling of Meetings (Deputy Mayor Rinehart), be tabled
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until the next meeting of Council.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that Council send a letter supporting the Saint John Hotel Association's bid
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for a boutique liquor store in the uptown area.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that item 11.5 Criminal Record Checks for appointees be referred to the
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Common Clerk and City Solicitor.
Solicitor
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that, for safety reasons, the City Manager investigate the historical and
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current designation of Manawagonish Road as a truck route.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to examine the truck routes in Saint John
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and make recommendations to improve public safety.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare a draft fire prevention by -law,
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which is to include the cost of enforcement and cost recovery fees.
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8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled By -Law Respecting Unsecured Refuse on
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Properties, be received for information; and further, the City Solicitor be directed to
report back with a draft By -Law Respecting Unsecured Refuse on Properties, by the end
of November 2012.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to devise a plan to complete the
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outstanding resolutions of Council appearing on the Actionable Items /Record of
Motions document.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the report M &C 2012 -203: Adding Topsoil and Grass Seed to Vacant lots
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after a Dangerous Building has been Demolished by the City be received for
information; and further, the City Manager be directed to examine additional possible
methods to supply topsoil to vacant lots.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the report M & C 2012 -204: The 2012 Heritage Grant Program be
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referred to the City Manager to examine the possibility of allocating the budgeted funds
for the Heritage Grant Program towards the integrity of heritage buildings.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to provide a vehicle for Council to give
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input into the citizen survey questions.
8/13/2012
RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the hiring freeze imposed by Common Council, the City
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Manager be directed to immediately commence the recruitment process to hire a
Heritage Analyst.
8/27/2012
That the letter from Carleton Branch #002 regarding moving the cenotaph back to Tilley
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Park be referred to the City Manager.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that item 8.1 Vibrant Communities — Urban Transportation Initiative be
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referred to the 2013 budget deliberations.
Budget
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By -Law Amendment regarding 3795 Loch
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Lomond Road /Abigail Place /Eldersley Avenue be referred to the Planning Advisory
Committee
Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council direct the Common Clerk to report back to Council
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regarding the creation of an electronic solution whereby the Nominating Committee:
(1) Would have safe, secure and convenient access of applicant's resumes and CV's.
(2) Could view a comprehensive list of the ABCs, their respective members and mandate
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that weekly Council meeting be scheduled until the end of 2012 with
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Committee of the Whole closed session beginning at 4:30 p.m. and regular open session
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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8/27/2012
RESOLVED that the request from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners to
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present to Council be referred to the Police Commission for further information
respecting the nature of the presentation.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that item14.3 Watershed Land Acquisition Portion of PID 0428524 — 4361
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Loch Lomond Rd be referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from the Latimore Lake & Area Community Association dated
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August 2, 2012, be referred to the 2013 budget deliberations.
Budget
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that item 11.3 Press Releases (Councillor Fullerton) be referred to the City
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Manager for a report and recommendation.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that all lawsuits presently underway by the City be disclosed, in detail, to
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Mayor and all members of Common Council immediately, and that this is done in each
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and every instance going forward.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that all lawsuits currently being advanced against the City, and all lawsuits
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against the City, of which the City is aware, be disclosed, immediately, in detail, to the
Manager
Mayor and all members of Common Council, and that this is done in each and every
similar instance going forward.
8/27/2012
RESOLVED that the request to present in closed session of Council from Saint John
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Development Corporation be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule.
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That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -231:
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Proposed Public Hearing Date 416 Sandy Point Road, Common Council schedule the
Committee
public hearing for the rezoning application of Patricia M. Hay (416 Sandy Point Road) for
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application
to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation.
9/10/2012
That the request to present to Council from the Saint John Board of Police
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Commissioners be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Norton entitled Simms Corner be referred to
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the City Manager to arrange a meeting between City staff and Mr. Alan Benton, P. Eng.;
and further, prior to a presentation being scheduled with Common Council that a report
and recommendation be received from the City Manager on this item.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Strowbridge entitled Snow Removal on Red
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Head Road be referred to the City Manager for a report back within 30 days regarding
the City's current snow removal program.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to report to Council in closed session
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within the next 30 days with respect to filling various staff vacancies, including that of
the Deputy Fire Chief.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -233: Construction of Mattro Street, Bally Desmond Subdivision Phase 3 that
Common Council agree to reimburse A.J. Mallette and Sons (1985) Limited for those
costs associated with the cost of constructing the extension of Mattro Street from the
Mallette and Sons property line westward to Jadvo Street consistent with the Saint John
Subdivision Bylaw and the City's General Specifications respecting the construction of
streets.
Further, it is recommended that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare or revise the
necessary City /Developer Subdivision Agreement to ensure provision of the required
work and facilities and the City reimbursement proposed.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C
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2012 -222: Manawagonish Road Truck Route that Common Council:
1. Direct the City Solicitor to put in proper translated form an Amendment to the City's
Traffic By -Law that removes Manawagonish Road with limits Ocean Westway to Fairville
Boulevard from Schedule K (Truck Routes), and
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2. Direct staff to examine all remaining Truck Routes in the City of Saint John in
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conjunction with the preparation of an updated Transportation Strategic Plan.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from the Millidgeville -North End Lions regarding the Charles
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Gorman Canteen be referred to the City Manager.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that the letter from Stephane Mann regarding a mobile vendor site be
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referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that Council request that the City Solicitor report back to Council regarding a
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previous Council resolution respecting vendors in public spaces.
9/10/2012
RESOLVED that the request from the River Road Community Alliance Inc. and the
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Latimore Lake & Area Community Association be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
9/24/2012
That Chris Titus' letter of resignation from the Saint John Transit Commission be
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referred to the Nominating Committee.
9/24/2012
That the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Skills Matrix be referred to the
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Nominating Committee.
9/24/2012
That the letter from Dr. M. Simon regarding a public - private partnership with Gorman
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Arena and /or Lord Beaverbrook Arena be referred to the City Manager.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that the report from Morgan Lanigan regarding a proposed traffic calming
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pilot program for Douglas Avenue be referred to the City Manager.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager arrange for senior staff to complete a confidential 360
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Review of members of Council the results of which would only be shared with the
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individual who is reviewed and the Mayor; and further, that Council complete a 360
Review of the Mayor.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Solicitor to amend By -law M -27 to include the
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mandatory use of an approved helmet and further that the amendment be referred to
as Josh's Law.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Procedural By -law if necessary to add a
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permanent number to the regular open meeting for the Supplemental Agenda items,
could be number 16 and that Council also add another additional permanent number,
could be number 17, for Items from Committee of the Whole Meetings and also review
the procedural by -law that states that Council must lift items from the table before
dealing with the items.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager to investigate the elimination of Chesley
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Drive and Douglas Avenue as truck routes.
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9/24/2012
RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole recommends that the lighthouse be
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returned to the Town of Digby with the following conditions:
1. The Town of Digby will incur all costs of lighthouse transportation;
2. Digby and The City of Saint John will cost share the design and installation of a plaque
commemorating the 'journey, history and cooperation" of two Bay of Fund
communities;
3. The Saint John Development Corporation work with the Town of Digby to coordinate
the removal; and
4. An appropriate repatriation celebration be arranged.
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that the Cherry Brook Zoo 2013 Budget and request to present be referred
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to budget deliberations.
Budget
9/24/2012
RESOLVED that the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. — Request for Free Space
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in a City -Owned Facility, be referred to the City Manager.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that staff bring forward an action plan, along with a time table of such
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actions, to alleviate the flooding in Westgate Park.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager arrange a time to have all of Council brought up to
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speed on the pension changes that were put forward to the legislature for needed
changes, otherwise known as S7b.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to create a policy whereby heavily
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traveled streets in The City are paved in the off hours, and further, in cases where off
hour paving is done that it not exceed 10 percent of normal cost and if so it is brought
back for Council to decide on the value of doing so.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to bring a policy forward for Council's
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approval respecting the use of City owned vehicles by the end of Oct 2012.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that the report entitled Planning Advisory Committee: Skills Matrix be
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referred back to the Planning Advisory Committee with the request that it submit a
Committee
skills matrix to Common Council in order to help ensure diversity on the committee.
10/1/2012
RESOLVED that the request from the Canadian Folk Music Awards 2012 Saint John
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Committee be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
October 3, 2012
His Worship Mayor Mel Norton
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
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The City of Saint John
SUBJECT: Engineering Design and Construction Management: Greenhead Road —
Sanitary Lift Station "A" Replacement
BACKGROUND
The 2012 Utility Fund Capital Program includes funding for the Sanitary Lift Station "A,"
Replacement project, including design and construction management services. Lift Station "A" is
located near the intersection of Greenhead Road and Dominion Park Road in West Saint John. It
was constructed in the 1970's and is nearing the end of its serviceable life.
The project includes funding necessary to engage engineering design and project management
services to complete the following:
• Part A — Site Surveys, Preliminary Investigation and Data Collection
• Part B — Preliminary Design, Cost Estimates and Design Report
• Part D — Detailed Design
• Part E — Tender Period Services, Materials Testing & Inspection
• Part F — Construction Management Services
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to make a recommendation for consulting engineering services for
this project.
ANALYSIS
On July 24, 2012, with a comprehensive and detailed scope of work document developed by
staff, a proposal for consulting engineering services was requested from Crandall Engineering
Limited. In response, Crandall Engineering Limited submitted a proposal on August 15, 2012,
and revised proposals on September 10, 2012 and October 2, 2012.
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Staff was previously authorized to conduct negotiations with this consultant for engineering
services for the Sanitary Lift Station "A" Replacement project.
A Review Committee consisting of the following staff completed an analysis of the submission:
• Brian Keenan, P. Eng.
Engineering Manager
• John Campbell, P. Eng.
Municipal Engineer
• Graham Huddleston, P. Eng.
Operations Manager, Environmental Protection
• Cindy Calvin, CPPB
Acting Manager - Materials Management
Each member completed an independent review of the submission, and a subsequent meeting of
the Review Committee was held to jointly discuss the information presented in the Crandall
Engineering Limited proposal. The price contained in the proposal was also evaluated by the
Committee and staff negotiated with Crandall Engineering Limited and settled on an acceptable
consultants fee to submit to Council for approval. The submission from Crandall Engineering
Limited met all of the requirements of the request for proposal, in a manner acceptable to the
Committee, with a cost - effective bid for the project.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The proposed cost of the work from Crandall Engineering Limited to provide the design and
construction management services is $77,755.30 including the HST based on an estimated 8
weeks of construction management to replace the existing station with a new site -built lift station
and wet well. Other renewal options will be evaluated as part of this contract and, if
implemented, will result in lower design & construction management costs. A total amount of
$750,000 was included in the 2012 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program to cover the
cost of the design, construction management and construction for the Sanitary Lift Station "A"
Replacement project. The remaining funding will be used for construction of this project.
Engineering fees to cover the cost of design and construction management generally do not
exceed 15 -20% of the total overall project cost, depending on the nature of the project and the
engineering services required. This proposed fee is approximately 10% of the total overall
project budget, which is considered appropriate for this type of project.
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POLICY — ENGAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
Notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for engagement of Professional Services,
Common Council has authorized staff with the approval of M &C 2012 -78 to conduct
negotiations for the engagement of an engineering consultant for this project. The costs incurred
by the consultant will be paid in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposal at the
rates submitted and accepted in the consultant's proposal not to exceed the Recommended
Minimum Hourly Rates as contained in The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies —
New Brunswick fee guideline. The Construction Management component of this project fee is
based on an estimated construction period. The final fee will be calculated based on the actual
construction management period.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposal from Crandall Engineering Limited for engineering services
(design and construction management) for the Greenhead Road - Sanitary Lift Station "A"
Replacement project be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
Respectfully submitted,
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"John Campbell, P. Eng.
Municipal Engineer
Wm. Edwards, P. Eng.
Commissioner,
Transportation & Environment
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Brian Keenan, P. Eng.
Engineering Manager
J. Patrick Woods, CGA
City Manager
RIEPORIT TO COUNCIL
M & C #2012 -253
October 9, 2012
His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Stop -Up and Closure of Portion of King William Road for
Lorneville Community Centre Signage
BACKGROUND:
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A representative of the Lorneville Community and Recreation Association has
been working with the Saint John Industrial Parks in an effort to renew its
Lorneville Community sign. The existing sign is old and tired. The Association's
vision is a renewed and improved sign along with three flag poles and
surrounding landscaping. The improvements would be placed adjacent to the
Lorneville Convenience Store where the existing sign resides. Upon review of
this proposal, it was determined the existing sign is within the street right -of -way
limits; as such, there is a necessity to stop -up and close that portion of the non -
travelled street right -of -way and license same for the installation and maintenance
of the improvements.
ANALYSIS:
The subject parcel of land comprising 217 square metres is beyond the area
presently utilized for the travelled portion of King William Road or Lorneville
Road. The present landscaped area with signage is approximately 8.0 metres
from the travelled surface of Lorneville Road and 12.0 metres from King William
Road. The area "to be closed" will have similar separation from the two roads.
Municipal Operations have no objection to this area of King William Road being
stopped -up and closed for the intended purpose.
A further report will be prepared for Council on the particulars of the licence
agreement once the details are finalized. The recommendation contained in this
report will facilitate the process to initiate the street closure of the subject
property.
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Stop -Up and Closure of King William Road - 2 - October 9, 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -Iaw to
Stop Up and Close a 217 square metre ± portion of a public street known
as King William Road, be set for Monday, November 19, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber; and
2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of the intention
to consider passing of such By -law.
Respectfully
Gregory J. YeW Xnance s, CGA, MBA
Commission r and Administrative Services
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City Manager
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October 9, 2012
His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Stop -Up and Closure of Portion of Public Street known as Market
Place (also known as Winslow Street) for City Parks Project
BACKGROUND:
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In 2010, Common Council approved a Master Plan for the preparation of a new park
situated on City land, situated along Market Place in the Lower West Side. During the
final design work for this project, it was determined that a portion of some of the new
elements for the park would be situated over a portion of public street right -of -way,
known as Market Place, also known as Winslow Street (see attached map). These
elements include walkways and a tot lot (playground equipment). Municipal Operation
has reviewed the proposal and has no objection to the intended street closure to support
the development for the new park. There is existing municipal infrastructure in this area,
which access must be maintained.
The purpose of this report is to initiate the process to stop -up and close a portion of
public street intended to be utilized for a portion of the new City Park situated in the
Lower West Side.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the Public Hearing for the consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop
Up and Close a Public Street known as Market Place, also commonly known as
Winslow Street (portion of) as shown on the attached sketch attached to M &C
2012 -256, be set for Monday, November 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber; and
2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of the intention to
consider passing of such By -law.
Respectfully sub ,
G legorye mans, CGA, MBA trick Wood s, CGA
Cof Finance and City Manager
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KEPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
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October 11, 2012
His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
TLE City of Saint pha
SUBJECT: Saint John Trade and Convention Centre — Approval of 2011
Audited Financial Statements
BACKGROUND:
In 1984 the City of Saint John entered into a Management Agreement with the
Hilton Hotel with respect to the operation of the Trade and Convention Centre.
One of the provisions of this agreement is as follows:
"Hilton shall submit to the City detailed financial statements on the operations of
the Centre, audited by an independent chartered accountant appointed by the City
and charged as an operating expense. "
ANALYSIS:
As previously reported to Common Council in March of 2011 since Common
Council is the body responsible for the appointment of the auditor's of the Trade
and Convention Centre, and since Common Council is the body to whom the Audit
report is addressed, it would be appropriate for Common Council to approve the
audited financial statement.
It should be noted that these are not a full set of Financial Statements that the
members of Common Council are used to receiving as they do with the City of
Saint John General Fund and the City of Saint John Water & Sewerage Utility. The
statement prepared for the Trade and Convention Centre is in fact a Statement of
Revenue and Expenses of the City of Saint John — Saint John Trade and
Convention Centre in accordance with the management agreement
Attached to this report is a copy of the audited Financial Statement for the year
ended December 31, 2011.
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Report to Common Council Page 2
October 11, 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2011 be approved as presented and further that the Mayor and the
Chair of the Finance Committee be authorized to sign on behalf of the City of Saint
John.
Respectfully
Gregory J. YAmans, CGA, MBA
Commissi er of Finance and Administrative Services
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Statement of revenue and expenses
The City of Saint John
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
December 31, 2011
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Contents
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Independent auditors' report on the statement of revenue and expenses 1-2
Statement of revenue and expenses
Notes to the financial information
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Independent auditors' report on the
statement of revenue and expenses
To the Alayor and Common Council of
The City of Saint John
We have audited the accompanying statement of revenue and expenses of The City of Saint John — Saint
John Trade and Convention Centre (the Centre) for the year ended December 31, 2011 and other
explanatory information (together the financial information). The financial information has been prepared
by management using the basis of accounting described in note 2.
Management's responslbllity for the flnanclal Information
Dlanagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of this financial information in
accordance with the requirements of the management agreement with Hilton Canada Co. as amended
September 22, 2004, referred to in note 2 of this financial information, and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial information that is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial information based on our audit. We conducted our
audit in accordance with Canadian Generally Accoted Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial information is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial information. The procedures selected depend on the aud'itor's judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entivi's preparation and fair
presentation of the financial information in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal
control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of accounting estimates, if any, made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial information.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the financial information presents fairly, in all material respects, the results of the operations
of the Centre for the year ended December 31, 2011, in accordance with the management agreement as
amended September 22, 2004, referred to in note 2 of this financial information.
Basis of accounting
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to note 2 to the financial information, v✓hich describes
the basis of accounting. The financial information is prepared to provide information to the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of Saint John. As a result, the financial information ma; not be suitable for
another purpose.
Saint John, New Brunsv ick
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The City of Saint John
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Statement of revenue and expenses
Year ended December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
2011 2011 2010
Budqet Actual Actual
Revenue (note 1)
Commissions on food and beverage
sales and sundry revenue
Room rental
Direct expenses
Laundry
Operating equipment and uniforms
Supplies
Wages and benefits
Overhead expenses
Advertising and promotion
Bank charges
Cleaning and maintenance
Dues and subscriptions
Entertainment
Equipment rental
Garbage removal
Insurance
Legal and audit
Licenses
Gas
Miscellaneous
Outside services
Postage, printing and stationery
Salaries and benefits
Telecommunication
Travel and training
Water heating charges
Operating deficit for the year
$ 145,731
166.345
312,076
15,550
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33,000
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$ 133,447 $ 182,607
157,090 149.448
290,537, 3^ 32,055
18,479 11,189
1,357 2,573
26,579 30,359
201,439 239.227
247.854 283,348
42,683 48,707
26,730
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479,911 496.781 488.697
(418,686) (454,0981 (439.990)
Operating expenses not paid directly by
the Centre
Real estate tax 84,534 86,445 82,084
Management fee 170,345 170,931 165,121
Electricity 42,115 39,315 38,602
HVAC utility /maintenance 159,845 93,907
456` 392,070 379,714
Total expenses 1,187,601 1,136,705 1,151,759
Total deficit for the year $ 875,525) $ (846,168) $ 819,704)
Approved by
Mayor Councillor
See accompanying notes to the financial information.
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Approved by
Mayor Councillor
See accompanying notes to the financial information.
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The City of Saint John
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Notes to the financial information
December 31, 2011
1. Revenue
Under the terms of the management agreement dated June 1, 1984, with amendment dated
September 22, 2004, Hilton Canada Co. pays to the Centre a percentage of gross revenue for
food and beverage with cost of sales, including product and labour costs, being the
responsibility of Hilton Canada Co.
The Centre is responsible for all other operating costs.
2. Management agreement — Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
This financial information has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the
management agreement between the City of Saint John (the City) and Hilton Canada Co
The Centre is leased by the City and managed by Hilton Canada Co, under an amended
agreement dated September 22, 2004. The original agreement dated June 1, 1984, had a 20
year term with options to renew for three consecutive 10 year periods. Two 10 year renewal
periods remain. According to the terms of this agreement, the City is responsible for the
operating loss of the Centre. In addition to the operating loss under this agreement, the City
incurs common area costs and management fees which are reflected in the general operating
fund of the City.
With the establishment of the Greater Saint John Regional Facilities Commission in 1998,
operating deficits, management fees and property taxes included in common area costs are
shared with the municipalities making up the Greater Saint John Regional Facilities
Commission. These costs are allocated in proportion to the tax bases of the municipalities.
3. Recording of assets and liabilities
The City's investment in the structure and related equipment, furnishings and fixtures is
reported on the capital and loan fund balance sheet of the City.
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The City of Saint John
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Notes to the financial information
December 31, 2011
4. Due to (from) the City
2011 2010
Working capital advanced by the City
Current year $ 403,874 $ 368,542
Prior year's balance (69,169) 2,279
334,705 370,821
Less: operating deficit for the year 454,098 439,990
Due from the City $ 119 39_�) $ (69,169)
The amount due to (from) the City is represented by
Operating bank account $ 115,049 $ 16,237
Trade and capital accounts payable (51,703) (62,404)
Consulting fees receivable from the City 170,793 104,078
Prepaid expenses 2.219 640
236,358 57,271
Less. trade accounts payable 355,751 126,440
$ I.— 3) $X69,169)
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P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, N.B.
October4th /2012
My name is Odette McGrath and I reside @ 31 Lackie Road in Latimore Lake in the city of Saint John. I
have been a resident of Saint John all my life and became a resident of Latimore Lake back in 1976. My
husband Tim and his family have lived in Latimore Lake since 1970.
The reason I am here this evening is to make you aware that we are tax paying citizens of Saint John, in
which I believe we have the right to say where our taxpaying dollars are being spent.
Early this year we had our bus services removed in Latimore Lake. We fought to have this service within
our community a few years ago. We were given services, but the services were not feasible for the
residents in our community. The residents accepted what Saint John Transit could provide. We want the
bus service back in our community! I am sure there are other ways to provide this service to our
community without a great expense to the city. Why not try smaller buses where the ridership in our
city is low, and provide services acceptable to the residents in our area. I honestly don't understand how
we can provide bus services to residents outside our city, who do not pay our city taxes, or do not have
to pay for parking, and have the gull to take away this service to each and every tax paying citizen in
Latimore Lake and other areas in Saint John! Are you aware that the residents in Latimore Lake have to
walk over two miles just to get to a bus stop, and pay at least $15.00 one way to McAllister Mall! Think
of how much we pay to get to the hospital! That is not right.
I attended the ward four meeting. Under the heading transit, it shows there are three reasons why they
provide this service: Vibrant Economy, livable community, and environmental health. I guess this
doesn't apply to the residents in Latimore Lake!
The next concern in our community is our Road Conditions! Why are our roads not being looked after?
We were promised years ago that all of the Latimore Lake Road would be paved in four stages, one
stage each year. The first two stages were completed, but here we are still waiting for the other two
stages to be done! We have waited so long for the last two stages to be completed, that the parts that
were done, now have to be redone. What about sidewalks that were and are badly needed for safety
reasons due to the amount of truck traffic the residents have been dealing with due to the gravel
extraction in our community? At the same workshop we attended, under roadway maintenance service,
the reason for delivering roadway maintenance are; public safety, vibrant economy, and quality of life!
Again, the residents in Latimore Lake do not qualify! We also have a concern about snow removal in our
area! Last year, the day of our first snowstorm, I went to pick up my granddaughter at Champlain
Heights School. I could not believe the road conditions and was appalled to see walking students walking
on the roads with cars sliding everywhere, because the sidewalks were not plowed. When I got home I
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called the city to ask why the streets and sidewalks were not plowed and I was told that there were 7
plows broken down and they did not have the money in the budget to repair them.
This brings me to the next and biggest concern we have in our community!" Plan Saint John ". We have
come to City Council for over 16 years concerning the problems of dust, noise, truck traffic, and safety
conditions for our children while waiting for school buses, due to the amount of gravel pits in our area
and you want to use our area for a resource area? What's with that? Years ago there was a RF Zoning
which allowed the opening of Gravel Pits in any area in Saint John zoned RF without the ability of
residents having a say in the matter. Now we feel that the new resource area zoning will allow the same
thing to happen, leaving the residents in our area with no say in what goes on within our community. I
have a real problem with that scenario! You take our money for property taxes, and at the same time
you allow these pits in our area, destroying our quality of life, putting our children's life in danger, and
depreciating the value of our homes! But you continue to charge us the same tax rate as everyone else
in this city! Does that make sense to you? I continually here that you are looking for ways to grow our
population in this city. If quality of life is not taken more seriously, and you try to tell people where they
can and cannot live, more people will move out of our city, including me and my family, and less people
will move in!
That brings me to another problem when coming to mayor and Council with our concerns over the years
trying to protect our community against new gravel pits in our community.
Why do we take the time and effort to come to you with our concerns whenever there is a new
application for another gravel pit in our area, to have you vote in our favor against a rezoning, and then
have the Planning Advisory Committee hand out temporary permits to the company who were denied
their rezoning, allowing them to continue extracting from residential property.
I believe Plan Saint John had better decide what is more important to Saint John, people or aggregate.
The best resource in Saint John is the residents! You need to remember we are not on city water or
sewage services. I am sure that some of our tax dollars go to supplement those services.
I believe the residents in Saint John who do not receive these services should receive a reduction in
their property taxes. In saying this, I am sure the residents in Latimore Lake would rather have services
rather than a tax deduction. My question to Mayor and Council is "What are you going to do for us ?"
Thank you.
Odette McGrath
Latimore Lake and Area Community Association Inc.
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His Worship Mel Norton and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
Subject: City Owned Vacant Lots
In light of an email received from a citizen concerned with the way the City owned vacant properties are
kept up, I would like to put forward the following motion.
MOTION: That the City look into maintaining its vacant lots and that an acceptable standard of
maintenance be established.
Respectfully Submitted,
(Received via email)
Donna Reardon,
Councillor — Ward 3
City of Saint John
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
M &C2012 -265
October 9, 2012
His Worship Mayor Mel Norton
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
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The City of Saint phn
SUBJECT: Safe, Clean Drinking Water Program -- Groundwater Exploration Update
BACKGROUND
Common Council has made the provision of Safe, Clean Drinking Water its foremost priority for
the citizens of Saint John. The approved 2012 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program —
Safe, Clean Drinking Water category includes the amount of $4,564,135 for work to advance the
program. Saint John Water is considering groundwater options to augment and perhaps replace
its current potable supply. If there are well field sites east and west that can produce a sufficient
quantity with a good quality, there is a possibility that we could deliver high quality water at a
lower cost than previously estimated.
The report to Common Council dated June 28, 2012 entitled, "Safe, Clean Drinking Water
Program— Progress Update 1 sought approval to conduct the desktop study on groundwater and
to utilize funds:
1. It is recommended that TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited be engaged to conduct the
Groundwater Potential Analysis and Mapping Report, at their submitted quote of
$20,000 + tax; and
2. It is recommended that Council approve the use of $80,000 from the $4,564,135
allocated to the approved 2012 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program Safe,
Clean Drinking Water category.
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the progress and to seek Council's approval to
investigate further a potential groundwater option.
ANALYSIS
The final report entitled "Development of a Groundwater Supply for the City of Saint John"
costing $20,000 is complete. The attached report indicates that there is indeed some strong
potential, especially on the west side of the river.
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The hydrogeologists identified five areas that hold promise for further exploration. The areas
were ranked and listed in order of promise. Staff are of the opinion that the highest ranked target
area, have three 150mm diameter test wells drilled as soon as possible. The South Bay site is in
the area of the pre - glacial Saint John River channel, which is a large deposit of sand and gravel
deep under clay and till. We propose to install the test wells in the Pipeline Road West area on
lands owned by the City and the Department of Education. We will seek permission from the
province to use their land and possibly other land users.
Staff proposes to engage the hydrogeologists from TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited to prepare
and submit the Step One EIA Document to the province for permission to install the test wells, to
design the preliminary test drilling program at South Bay, and the report on the analysis. The
estimated cost for engineering consultants for this segment of work is $18,500 plus $1,700 for
expense plus taxes.
The City would seek quotes from local well drillers to install the three 150mm test wells and to
conduct the pumping tests. It is estimated that these would cost approximately $40,000. Another
$500 for chemical analysis of the sampled water would bring the estimated total cost of this step
of the work to $60,700 plus taxes.
If the above work bears positive results, a production scale test well would be recommended for
the site to determine the capacity of the aquifer. Staff would come back to Council before that
point to seek permission to expand the exploration project.
A proper Groundwater Exploration approach is an iterative exercise, and steps are carefully
planned so that funds are used properly. Investigations must provide evidence of potential before
additional resources are spent on the next steps. For example, the second ranked target; the area
between the Little River Reservoir and the First Loch Lomond Lake would require a seismic
refraction survey before any test wells would be recommended. It is of the utmost importance
that the exploration project be managed economically.
In the near future a detailed cost estimate will need to be done to determine if the groundwater
option has more value than the current surface water treatment program. In order to do this, it is
recommended to issue a competitive Request for Proposal document for the consulting engineers
and scientists to bid on for a comprehensive groundwater exploration project. This work would
bring together the talents of hydrogeologists, municipal engineers and water treatment specialists
who can evaluate all the options and issues for this program.
The Groundwater Supply Exploration Project will determine the feasibility of the groundwater
supply concept by including the following items:
1. Conceptual design options developed & analyzed and preliminary design and costing of
the water treatment design required for the quality of groundwater that is discovered.
Develop a plan for the transition of the system from the existing water quality to the
eventual water chemistry including temporary blending if required.
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2. Detailed Groundwater Supply Exploration Project activities, which would include
environmental permits, field investigations, geophysical program, seismic refraction
survey, test drilling program using first 150mm wells then 400mm production scale test
wells, EA studies and a Water Supply Source Assessment document.
3. Review scope of infrastructure required to support groundwater option and produce a cost
estimate for all groups of projects, including pumping stations, transmission pipelines and
water storage reservoirs. Identify cost differences from existing program using surface
water and any additional land required for this infrastructure
4. Start Wellfield Protection Plan process.
Work on these steps would only proceed if each step continued to exhibit strong potential of
success.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The approved 2012 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program — Safe, Clean Drinking
Water category includes the amount of $4,564,135 to be used for related items as such as the
groundwater exploration, Business Case Study and other program costs. Staff proposes using a
portion of this fund to pay for the next steps in the groundwater feasibility effort and that Council
approve an additional working fund of $15,000 beyond the $80,000 already approved to install
the first three test wells and analyze the results.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that following a short staff presentation, Common Council adopt the
following recommendations:
1. It is recommended that TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited be engaged to conduct the Step
One EIA document and the test drilling program for the 150mm wells near South Bay, at
their submitted quote of $18,500 plus expenses plus tax; and
2. It is recommended that Council approve the use of and additional $15,000 from the
$4,564,135 allocated to the approved 2012 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital
Program — Safe, Clean Drinking Water category to cover the engineering and drilling
costs noted; and
3. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to develop and issue the "Request for
Proposal" for The Groundwater Supply Exploration Project to seek a consultant team to
manage the project; and
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4. It is recommended that Mayor and Council assist the City Manager in receiving
approvals from the Province in a timely fashion for the test well program in the South
Bay area.
Respectfully submitted,
Dean Price, P. Eng.
Municipal Engineer
P3 Lead
J trick Woods, CGA
Ci Manager
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Commissioner
Transportation and Environment
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Mr. Dean Price, P.Eng.
Municipal Operations and Engineering
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB
E21- 41-1
Dear Mr. Price;
515 Beaverbrook Court
Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1X6
tel: (506) 460 -8660 fax: (506) 460 -8679
File: 638.01
RE: DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUNDWATER SUPPLY FOR THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Attached is final copy of our groundwater supply report. It describes all findings of Tasks 1 through
4 which were completed in accordance with our proposal of June 22, 2012.
We have concluded that the development of a groundwater supply of the scale envisaged by the
City may indeed be feasible, but there will need to be additional hydrogeologic effort to confirm the
suitability of the most promising target areas.
Future "hydrogeological" elements of that effort would include:
• Task 5 - Preparation of the Step One EIA Document;
• Task 6 - Geophysics;
• Task 7 - Test Drilling Program;
• Task 8 - Preparation of the Step Two EIA Document;
• Task 9 - Construction of Production well or wells; and
• Task 10 - Preparation of the Wellfield Protection Plan
Please contact either of the undersigned should clarification be required or if we can otherwise be
of further assistance.
Sincerely,
JOHN HART B.Sc.
CONSULTANT HYDROGEOLOGIST
GEOFF DICKINSON, M.ENG., P.ENG.
PRINCIPAL HYDROGEOLOGIST
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6.0 DISCUSSION ............................ ............... I........ 37
7.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS_ ................... . .. 38
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7.1 Conclusions .................. ............................... 38
7.2 Recommendations ............. ............ ................... . 40
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1.0
INTRODUCTION ...... ....... .. ....................
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2.0
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE ...... I .................. ........
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2.1 Objective , ..............................
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2.2 Scope ...... . . ......... .........................
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METHODOLOGY
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3.1 Task 1 - Review Background Information .....
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3.2 Task 2 - Constraint Mapping ...
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3.3 Task 3 - Site Reconnaissance
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3.4 Task 4 - Analysis and Reporting
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4.1 Topography and Drainage ...........
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4.2 Geology ............. ...
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4.2.1 Bedrock Geology ....... ......
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4.2.2 Surficial Geology ....... .............
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4.3 The Water Balance .............. ...............................
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4.3.1 Precipitation and Streamflow .............................
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4.3.2 runoff and Infiltration .... I ..........................
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4.3.3 Groundwater Withdrawals .........................
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4.4 Water Quality .. , ...... .... I .. . .... ...
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IDENTIFICATION OF TARGETS .......... . .....
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5.1 Approach .......... ...............................
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5.2 Areas for Possible Groundwater Development .............. . .......
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5.2.1 Target Area A - South Bay . ................
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5.2.2 Target Area B - Little River . .. ....................
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5.2.3 Target Area C - Black River . ......... I ..........
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5.2.4 Target Area D - Nerepis ... ......................
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5.2.5 Target Area E - East Musquash .... .............. .
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6.0 DISCUSSION ............................ ............... I........ 37
7.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS_ ................... . .. 38
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7.1 Conclusions .................. ............................... 38
7.2 Recommendations ............. ............ ................... . 40
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REFERENCES ................ 43
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 - STUDY AREA .................. ............................... 2
FIGURE 2 - WATERSHEDS .................... ............................... 6
FIGURE 3 - BEDROCK GEOLOGY . ... ........... 7
FIGURE 4 - SURFICIAL GEOLOGY 8
FIGURE 5 - MEAN MONTHLY PRECIPITATION, SAINT JOHN AIRPORT 9
FIGURE 6 - MEAN DAILY STREAMFLOW (PER MONTH), BLACK RIVER 10
FIGURE 7 - TRILINEAR DIAGRAM SHOWING WELL WATER GEOCHEMISTRY BY MAJOR ION
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FIGURE 8 - ROCK OUTCROPS ...... ............................... 17
FIGURE 9 - DISTRIBUTION OF WELLS WITH GREAT DEPTHS TO BEDROCK 19
FIGURE 10 - WELLS WITH UNUSUALLY HIGH YIELD ..... ..... ........ 20
FIGURE 11 - GLACIAL GEOLOGY ....................... ..... . ... 23
FIGURE 12 - SITE PLAN SHOWING AREAS OF INTEREST ... 26
FIGURE 13 - TARGET AREA A - SOUTH BAY ........... 29
FIGURE 14 - INTERPRETED CROSS SECTION THROUGH SOUTH BAY (looking north) . 30
FIGURE 15 TARGET AREA C - BLACK RIVER .... ............................... 33
FIGURE 16 - INTERPRETED CROSS SECTION THROUGH NEREPIS CAUSEWAY (looking
north) ....................... . .. 35
FIGURE 17 - TARGET AREA D - NEREPIS 36
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 - GROUNDWATER CHEMISTRY COMPARED WITH THE CDWQG .. 13
TABLE 2 - GROUNDWATER UNDER THE DIRECT INFLUENCE (GUDI) CRITERIA ...... 15
TABLE 3 - AREAS WITH UNUSUALLY GREAT DEPTH TO BEDROCK .......... 18
TABLE 4 - AREAS WHERE WELLS WITH RELATIVELY HIGH YIELDS IDENTIFIED ...... 19
TABLE 5 - SELECTED GRANULAR AGGREGATE DEPOSITS 22
TABLE 6 - AREAS OF INTEREST AND POTENTIAL TARGETS ... 25
TABLE 7 - RECOMMENDED EXPLORATION APPROACH .. 42
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Saint John is considering groundwater options to augment and eventually replace part
of its potable supply. The existing surface water quality has been acceptable, but water treatment
will need to be upgraded at considerable cost if the City is to meet stricter regulatory water quality
guidelines. A total withdrawal rate of up to 100 ML /d would eventually be desirable, although a
lesser amount might also be acceptable if it would result in lower combined treatment costs,
particularly if present system losses could be reduced.
At a meeting on June 21, 2012, City staff asked TerrAtlantic Engineering Limited to consider the
primary hydrogeological issue; "Can a groundwater supply of the size envisaged, and yielding high
quality water, be practically developed in or near the City, and if so where ?"
This submission constitutes our report on this issue.
2.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
2.1 Objective
The objective of this study was to determine, at least in a qualitative way, whether or not the City
could feasibly develop within or near the City, a groundwater supply of the size envisaged, and
yielding high quality water. The study would identify a number of broad areas forfurther work in the
event that this option were to be pursued further.
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2.2 Scope
The study was to be a desk -top one, supplemented by limited reconnaissance. No geophysics or
drilling or test pumping were contemplated at this stage. The chosen study limits were deliberately
broad, as shown in Figure 1, although it was recognized that the more remote areas within these
limits might prove to be too far from the centroids of infrastructure (assumed to be Spruce Lake or
South Bay in the West, and Latimer Lake in the east) to be a feasible location for a future wellfield,
FIGURE 1 -STUDY AREA
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3.0 METHODOLOGY
From past experience, it was recognized that a groundwater supply of the magnitude required
would need to be drawn from the overburden rather than the bedrock. The obvious targets would
be pre - glacial river channels which have been infilled with either fluvial or glacio- fluvial sands and
gravels, and preferably capped with a protective deposit of silt or clay. A number of possibilities
which had to our knowledge not been thoroughly examined in the past were to be considered.
Artificial recharge was to be considered also. Notwithstanding that the focus would be on the
overburden, the bedrock setting, particularly on the west side of the City, was not to be ignored.
This work comprised the completion of the following four tasks:
3.1 Task 1 - Review Background Information
The available hydrogeologic information was obtained and reviewed, this including the following:
• in -house files;
• past hydrogeological reports;
• topographic mapping, hard copy and digital (from the City GIS);
• geologic mapping;
• air photos (from the City GIS);
• saltwater intrusion data;
• the NBDELG water quality record; and
• climatic and streamflow data.
Others with technical knowledge of the local hydrogeologic setting including NBDNR glacial
geologists, NBDELG officials and well drillers were contacted.
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The available data were presented in a number of layers in a GIS, permitting the generation of
various maps for constraint mapping and field use.
3.2 Task 2 - Constraint Mapping
Constraint mapping was conducted to rule out those areas where groundwater development would
be ill- advised including: (a) areas where bedrock is known to be at or close to the ground surface,
(b) areas of particularly low surface elevation (where the available drawdown may be limited and
the probability of saltwater intrusion increased), and (b) areas within or downgradient of heavily
developed or potentially contaminated ground. The mapping process also identified topographic
lineations. Such linear features may be bedrock- controlled, reflecting more broken, transmissive
bedrock. This in itself is of secondary interest - more important, the associated valleys may have
been infilled with granular materials having potential for development as aquifers.
The distance of potential target sites from the City should obviously be minimized, but preliminary
assessment suggested that more distant areas should not be ruled out at this preliminary stage.
Whilst it would be preferable to favour City owned or controlled property it was thought that it would
probably be necessary to look further afield.
3.3 Task 3 - Site Reconnaissance
Following information review, field reconnaissance of the target areas was undertaken by our senior
hydrogeologists. The objective was to field -truth these areas to examine, at least in a preliminary
manner those streams and wetlands, springs, rock outcrops, soil exposures, linear topographic
elements evident on the mapping, and other relevant features. Site access to possible well or
wellfield sites was also evaluated.
Data from the reconnaissance activity were added to the GIS.
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3.4 Task 4 - Analysis and Reporting
The target areas were then evaluated and subjectively rated. This report, describing all findings,
was then prepared.
4.0 HYDROGEOLOGIC SETTING
4.9 Topography and Drainage
The terrain in the City of Saint John and in the surrounding area is rugged, this reflecting the
bedrock geology which comprises ancient indurated and crystalline rocks which have resisted
erosion, and weaker, more readily eroded sediments which are often in faulted contact with the
older rocks. The structural trend is northeast to southwest and valleys of this orientation are now
occupied by rivers such as Long Reach (the St_ John River), Belleisle Bay and the Kennebecasis
River, and by lakes such as Loch Lomond and Spruce Lake.
The St. John River and its tributary the Kennebecasis are the major watercourses. At Nerepis,
where it is joined by the Nerepis River, the St. John River turns abruptly to the southeast and
follows this course, perpendicular to the structural bedrock trend, until it reaches South Bay. Itthen
follows a more tortuous route to the Reversing Falls and the Bay of Fundy. The larger watersheds
are shown in Figure 2.
As discussed later in Section 5. 2, the St. John River once took a more direct route to the Bay, this
being blocked off by placement of morainal sediments (which form the ridge at Manawagonish
Road) during glaciation. On the east side of the City area number of other watersheds which drain
to the southwest and south and discharge surface water and associated groundwater directly into
the Bay. These include Marsh Creek, Little River, Hazen Creek, the Mispec River and, furthest to
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the east, Black River and Emerson Creek.
FIGURE 2 - WATERSHEDS
4.2 Geology
4.2.1 Bedrock Geology
As noted above, the pronounced structural trend is northeast to southwest. Moving southwards to
the study area from Fredericton, at about Queenstown, the younger (Late) Carboniferous sediments
of the Pictou Group (MCP, beige, in Figure 3) give way to Silurian slates and greywackes, and to
Ordovician and Precambrian metasediments and volcanics. But younger sediments are
interspersed, for example the Early Carboniferous (Mabou Group) sandstones and conglomerates
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of the Kennebecasis Valley (ECMA, pale orange in Figure 3).
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4.2.2 Surficial Geology
The surficial geology map of this part of New Brunswick is primarily coloured pale green and pale
yellow - this denoting the various deposits of glacial moraine of different generations which blanket
much of the surface area (Figure 4). But, particularly on the east side of the City, there are
numerous associated granular ice- contact and outwash deposits (pale orange in the Figure). Many
of the surficial granular deposits have since been exploited for aggregate - at least above the
prevailing water table. Glacial materials, including ice- contact and outwash and also post - glacial
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marine deposits have filled pre - glacial valleys within which there may also be granular fluvial
sediments. If suitably permeable, the overburden soils present within these deep pre - glacial valleys
probably offer the best potential for groundwater supplies of the magnitude required
FIGURE 4 - SURFICIAL GEOLOGY
4.3 The Water Balance
4.3.1 Precipitation and Streamflow
The mean annual precipitation in Saint John is 1390 mm (1148 mm raiWall, 257 cm snowfall),
distributed by month as shown in Figure 5. With the snow melt, April is the time of maximum runoff
and stream flow (refer to Figure 6). August is the driest month with lowest streamflow, as shown
in Figures 5 and 6. Streamflow increases again following the fall rains.
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FIGURE 5 - MEAN MONTHLY PRECIPITATION, SAINT JOHN AIRPORT
4.3.2 Runoff and Infiltration
The mean daily flow in Black River at Garnet Settlement over a long period of record was 1.338
m3 /s. On an annual basis this would be equivalent to 42.2 million cubic metres per annum or (since
the drainage area is 40.4 square kilometres) 1044 mm /a. Since the mean annual precipitation is
390 mm /a, it follows that the difference, or 346 mm per annum, is lost to evapotranspiration. The
amount of evapotranspiration will obviously vary from year to year, and will primarily occur in the
summer months.
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m3 /s. On an annual basis this would be equivalent to 42.2 million cubic metres per annum or (since
the drainage area is 40.4 square kilometres) 1044 mm /a. Since the mean annual precipitation is
390 mm /a, it follows that the difference, or 346 mm per annum, is lost to evapotranspiration. The
amount of evapotranspiration will obviously vary from year to year, and will primarily occur in the
summer months.
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Precipitation that falls within the contributing area but does not immediately contribute to runoff, will
infiltrate the ground to join the overburden and bedrock groundwater systems. On a regional scale,
the amount of such infiltration is often expressed as a proportion of the total precipitation, 10 to 20
percent being considered a typical range for New Brunswick. For a mean annual precipitation of
1390 mm the contribution to the groundwater system would on this basis be estimated at 140 to
280 mm per year.
Another approach to estimating the amount of annual infiltration is to examine the base flow to
streams, it being reasoned that in very dry periods most of the stream flow is attributed to the
discharge of stored water from the groundwater system. According to the flow- duration method
(Wyrick), groundwater discharge may be approximated by the flow exceeded 75 percent of the time.
In this case the closest small watershed for which hydrometric data were available is the above-
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noted Black River at Garnet Settlement (nearthe Saint John airport). From an examination of these
flow data, the flow exceeded 75 percent of the time is 0.33 m3 /s, which corresponds to an annual
infiltration rate of 258 mm /a which is 19 percent of the total annual precipitation or 23 percent of the
available water (once evapotranspiration is subtracted from the precipitation).
4.3.3 Groundwater Withdrawals
It would be realistic to assume that part but not all of the infiltration could reasonably be extracted
as groundwater. If the amount of groundwater removed significantly exceeds the base flow of the
receiving stream there could be adverse affects on that stream in summer months. For the
purposes of this study it is assumed that it might be feasible to pump the equivalent of 100 mm per
annum of groundwater from that drainage area which contributes surface water to a hypothetical
wellfield. For the Black River at Garnet Settlement, for example, this would amount to 11.1 ML /d'.
Coincidentally, the Black River drainage at Garnet Settlement may prove to be a candidate for a
wellfield (see Section 5), but from these water balance calculations it is evident that even if an
aquifer of suitable geometry and permeability was located there, this single location could only be
part of the overall groundwater solution (i.e. comparing 11.1 ML /d with the 100 ML /d goal).
4.4 Water Quality
Groundwater is traditionally of betterquality than surface water because it has been filtered through
the unsaturated zone occurring above the aquifer. It maybe more mineralized, reflecting its contact
time with aquifer materials, but probably requires less treatment to meet water quality objectives.
All available chemical data for those wells located within 25 km of the Reversing Falls Bridge (and
appearing in the NBDELG database -.a total of 1464 records) are plotted by major ion in Figure 7.
' 0.1 [m /year] x 40.4 [Kmz] x 1,000,000 [m= /Krn J /365 [days /year] = 11,070 m3 /d or 11.1 ML/d.
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FIGURE 7 - TRILINEAR DIAGRAM SHOWING WELL WATER GEOCHEMISTRY BY MAJOR JON
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In Table 1, those analytes from the (1464 strong) record for which Canadian Drinking Water Quality
Guidelines exist are compared with the maximum acceptable concentration or an aesthetic
objective.
TABLE 1 - GROUNDWATER CHEMISTRY COMPARED WITH THE CDWQG
ANALYTE
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CI (mg/L)
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Cr (pg /L)
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F (mg /L)
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2.3%
Fe (mg /L)
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23.9%
Mn (mg /L)
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20.2%
Na (mg/L)
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Pb (pg /L)
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SO, (mg /L)
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Se (ug /L)
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Where water quality exceedences occur, iron and manganese and occasionally arsenic are the
most problematic.
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Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water, or GUDI, refers to groundwater sources
where conditions are such that microbial pathogens are able to travel from nearby surface water
to the groundwater source, The New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government
(NBDELG) has developed a protocol to determine whether or not a groundwater source is GUDI,
defined as: "any water beneath the surface of the ground with ":
direct hydraulic connection to the surface or surface water source by way of local
geology and well construction; or
significant and relatively rapid shifts in water characteristics such as temperature,
turbidity, conductivity, pH and other parameters which closely correlate with climate
or nearby surface waters; or
significant occurrence of insects or other macro- organisms, aigae, organic debris
or micro - organisms including large- diameter pathogens such as Giardia lamblia or
Cryptosporidium.
Three investigation steps are usually undertaken: (a) screening, (b) hydrogeological assessment,
and (c) microscopic particulate analysis (MPA). If all of the (four) screening criteria identified in
Table 2 are met at Step (a), the supply is determined to be "GUDI ". If none of the screening criteria
are met, the supply is determined to be "non- GUDI" and the process ends there. If some of the
screening criteria are met, further investigation is required (i.e. Steps (b) and possibly (c)).
Large -scale groundwater withdrawals taken from sand and gravel aquifers close to surface water
bodies will require assessment against these criteria but such an evaluation would be premature
until the configurations of one or more wellfields relative to surface waters are known.
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TABLE 2 - GROUNDWATER UNDER THE DIRECT INFLUENCE (GUDI) CRITERIA
CRITERION
1. Sensitive settings - the source must fall into any of the following categories: spring, infiltration gallery, shallow
screened wells (well depth less than 15 m (-50 feet)), dug wells, horizontal collection well, wells in karst
aquifers, wells in unconfined sand and gravel aquifers, fractured bedrock aquifers, floodplains or flood prone
areas.
2. Distance to surface water - the well must be within 60 m (200 feet) of the nearest intermittent or perennial
surface water body. Water bodies are defined as water open to the atmosphere and subject to runoff, such as
ponds, lakes, wetlands, lagoons, reservoirs, estuaries, rivers, streams, brooks, and ditches.
3. Well construction - the well does not meet the current Water Well Regulation (90 -79) - Clean Water Act
(Section 40) requirements. For example, the casing length is less than 6 m below ground surface, the well
does not have a drive shoe, the wellhead and annular seal do not prevent surface water from entering the well
and do not prevent water from migrating within the annular space.
4. Water quality - Water quality trends to observe would be turbidity consistently above 1 NTU, standard plate
counts consistently above 500 /m L, raw well water regularly contains total coliforms and positive coliform
follow -up samples (e.g. after the well has been shock chlorinated). Occurrence and particularly re- occurrence
of these parameters are likely to show a source - related presence of coliform bacteria. pH, temperature and
conductivity data can also be examined if it is available .
5.0 IDENTIFICATION OF TARGETS
5.1 Approach
The City's groundwater requirement of 100 ML /day is substantial. High capacity bedrock wells
typically yield 0.8 to 2.4 ML /d (150 to 450 usgpm). Relying on groundwater from the bedrock
system would therefore involve between 40 and 130 such wells. Given the indurated or crystalline
nature of much of the bedrock in the Saint John area it would in our view not be feasible to locate
and develop this number of high capacity bedrock wells. While bedrock wells might be included
in the overall groundwater system, it is expected that they would play a very minor role.
A groundwater supply of the magnitude required would need to be primarily drawn from the
overburden rather than the bedrock. The obvious targets would be pre - glacial river channels which
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have been infilled with either fluvial or glacio- fluvial sands and gravels, and preferably capped with
a protective deposit of silt or clay, High capacity gravel - packed wells typically yield 3.2 to 9.6 ML/d
(600 to 1800 usgpm). There would need to be between 11 and 32 such wells in the system. For
technical and logistical reasons it is expected that overburden wells would be the key contributors
to a groundwater supply system. Assuming that at least 20 high capacity overburden wells would
be required, and further, that a typical wellfield might comprise 5 to 10 wells, it follows that the
ultimate system might include up to four distinct wellfields.
Three lines of enquiry were made. The first considered the topography and bedrock exposures from
which the locations of deep preglacial channels (which may be infilled with granularfluvial or glacial
deposits) might be surmised. The second considered the available surficial geological mapping,
particularly concerning the depositional history and nature of the granular glacial deposits. Finally,
the position of potential target / wellfield areas within the contributing drainage area was
considered, in recognition of the fact that there is little point pursuing those options for which the
recharge flux would be too small to sustain meaningful groundwater withdrawals, or where the
recharge might include water of unacceptable quality.
5.1.1 Pre - Glacial Channels
To evaluate the locations where deep preglacial channels might be infilled with granular material
and therefore offer potential as sources of groundwater, we examined the topography and the
distribution of known rock outcrops, The rock outcrops are shown in Figure 8. In this Figure (and
some of the subsequent ones) major topographic lineations are identified (by blue lines) these are
representing valleys or depressions now occupied by rivers or small streams.
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FIGURE 8 - ROCK OUTCROPS (in black) AND LINEAR DEPRESSIONS (blue lines)
The NBDELG water well record was then queried to identify those areas where bedrock - controlled
depressions might be infilled. Those 3095 water wells located within 25 kilometres of the Reversing
Falls Bridge were plotted, and classified by depth to bedrock. The documented depth to bedrock
ranged from zero to 430 feet. At twelve (12) locations the depth to rock exceeded 200 feet,
distributed in seven areas of unusually great depth to rock listed in Table 3 (moving clockwise
around the study area from Quispamsis). These locations are shown in Figure 9.
The well yield reported in the NBDELG well record is of lesser value because most of the
documented wells are domestic ones for which a yield of less than 5 gallons per minute can be
adequate; 80 percent of the wells in the record had yields reported at 10 igpm or less. Higher
capacity wells might be developed in such areas if the wells had been deepened and /or reamed
out - but such action would usually be unnecessary given the small scale of most requirements.
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TABLE 3 - AREAS WITH UNUSUALLY GREAT DEPTH TO BEDROCK
ID
LOCATION
NOTES
R1
Between Ritchie Lake and the Kennebecasis River in
The greatest recorded depth to rock of 430
Quispamsis.
feet was noted here.
R2
Lakewood, by the Little River
5 wells more than 180 feet to rock, one of
which was 340 feet to rock.
R3
Rocky Corner /Mispec
One well reportedly 220 feet to rock but
numerous rock outcrops nearby.
R4
The west side of South Bay
One well reportedly 300 feet to rock but rock
outcrops nearby.
R5
East side of Harvey Hill
One well reportedly 400 feet to rock but
outcrops within 400 m.
R6
LingleyMestfield, near the Nerepis River Bridge
Three wells at more than 150 feet to rock but
these locations are on higher ground.
R7
Sunset Valley, near the Nerepis River
One kilometre southeast of Nerepis and 4
kilometres northwest of the causeway; One
well 174 feet to rock, another 194 feet.
Almost all of the documented wells were developed in the bedrock. In some cases a greater
quantity of water might have been obtained from the granular soils above rock, but since that would
have involved more time - consuming and costly well construction methods, the overburden is
ordinarily cased off in favour of the bedrock.
Notwithstanding the above limitations, the locations and logs of those wells with unusually high
reported yields were examined. Seven (7) wells or 0.2 percent of the total had yields exceeding
80 igpm. They were distributed as shown in Table 4 and in Figure 10.
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FIGURE 9 - DISTRIBUTION OF WELLS WITH GREAT DEPTHS TO BEDROCK (feet)
Col 0 -10
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Cj A 5i' -*100
101 Y200
20f- 500
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TABLE 4 - AREAS WHERE WELLS WITH RELATIVELY HIGH YIELDS IDENTIFIED
ID
LOCATION
NOTES
Y1
Gondola Point/Sherwood Park
2 wells yielding 80 and 100 igpm
Y2
Near Carpenter Pond
1 well yielding 200 igpm
Y3
Taylor Lake
1 well yielding 100 igpm
Y4
Railyard near Walnut Street West / Moosehead Brewery
2 wells yielding 90 and 175 igpm
Y5
Sunset Valley
1 well yielding 100 igpm
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FIGURE 10 - WELLS WITH UNUSUALLY HIGH YIELD (yields in igpm)
5.1.2 Granular Aggregate Mapping
The surficial geology and granular aggregate resource mapping was examined in some detail for
each of the four (1:50,000) map sheets covering Saint John and its environs. For each map sheet
the major mapped granular resources were identified and rated. Factors taken into account were:
(a) the nature, size and geometry of the deposit, (b) the recharge potential, (c) the distance from
the City infrastructure, and (d) the potential for wellfield contamination / ease of future protection.
For a number of reasons a granular deposit may be of no value from a groundwater perspective:
(a) the deposit may be being developed for aggregate purposes or have future potential as such;
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(b) the deposit may be in an area which has either been contaminated or where development is
such that wellfield protection measures could not reasonably be instituted; or (c) the deposit is not
of an extent or shape or with a submerged thickness conducive to development as an aquifer.
Conversely, other granular deposits, not mapped as such because they occur at depth and could
not be feasibly utilized as an aggregate resource, may be significant sources of groundwater. The
South Fredericton Aquifer falls into this category.
The granular resources documents for the Loch Lomond and Saint John Map areas (NBDNR
Topical Reports 77 -9 and 76 -13 respectively and their associated maps) were examined.
On the east side of the City (i.e. the Loch Lomond map sheet) eighteen more prominent granular
aggregate deposits are mapped. These are shown in Figure 11 (glaciofluvial deposits in red, ice
contact deltaic deposits in yellow, marine deposits in blue and valley train complex material in
green). Of these, six have been selected as potential groundwater sources (refer to G1 through
6 in Figure 11 and to Table 5).
On the west side of the City there are a lesser number of mapped granular aggregates. Most of
the sizable ones are located too far from the centroids of infrastructure to be remotely feasible to
serve as potential groundwater sources. An exception to this might be the Loch Alva area (G7) -
outwash deposits here have yet to appear on the NBDNR mapping but were raised in discussions
with NBDNR glacial geologists. The fact that the Loch Alva area is already within a protected area
would be a benefit rather than a drawback.
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TABLE 5 - SELECTED GRANULAR AGGREGATE DEPOSITS
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DISTANCE
TYPE
ID
LOCATION
FROM A
[RESERVES
THICKNESS
NOTES
CENTROID
MCY]
rn
km
EAST SIDE OF
THE CITY (LOCH
LOMOND MAP
SHEET)
G1
Emerson Creek at Black River
11
Outwash
26
Small contributing
[25]
drainage area
G2
Black River Drainage from
Outwash and
Moderate
Garnet Settlement to Haynes
6 to 10
ice - contact
unknown
contributing
and Taylor Lakes
[2]
drainage area
Outwash and
Moderate
G3
Little River
<4
ice - contact
unknown
contributing
[0.12]
drainage area
G4
Terreo Lake / Langstroth
12
Ice - contact
unknown
Small contributing
Brook
[2.4]
drainage area
G5
Loch Lomond at Baxter's
Outwash
Large contributing
Corner
10
[? ] 1
unknown
drainage area
G6
Primrose
11
Deltaic
Large contributing
[1.9]
unknown
drainage area
WEST SIDE OF CITY
SAINT JOHN
AND MUSQUASH
MAP SHEETS
G7
Near Lake Alva
14 to 16
Outwash
unknown
Remote but
[?]
possible
G8
Blagdon
22
Outwash and
10
Too far
ice - contact
[0.12]
G9
Browns Flats
31
Outwash
>12
Too far
2.5
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FIGURE 11 - GLACIAL GEOLOGY
5.1.3 Recharge Potential
For interest, the 100 mm per annum recharge criterion is applied to a number of locations on the
east side of the study area, as shown in Table 6. This table supports the point made earlier,
namely, that no one individual site will likely host a wellfield with the capacity to support the total
groundwater requirement. More likely, there would be several widely distributed wellfields located
in different drainage areas, the total contributing area of which would need to be 365 square
kilometres or 10 percent of the area of metropolitan Saint John.2
20.1 [m /year] x 365 [kmlx 1,000,000 [mZ /krnj /365 [days /year] = 100,000 m3 /d or 100 ML /d.
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This approach is admittedly somewhat crude. If a buried sand and gravel aquifer receives recharge
from a substantial body of water such as a major river or lake, or if artificial recharge is
contemplated, the proportion of groundwater which might feasibly be withdrawn could be very
substantial. The South Fredericton Aquifer, for example, receives only a minor portion of its water
from the overlying alluvium or underlying bedrock; most originates in the adjacent St. John River.
5.2 Areas for Possible Groundwater Development
From the constraint mapping five broad areas of possible groundwater development were
considered (A through E in Table 6, listed in order of interest / priority). Within each, a number of
targets for possible further exploration have been identified, also shown in the Table. Refer also
to Figure 12.
The areas of interest are now discussed in turn. Although in some cases specific drill targets could
be located at this stage based on the available information, it would be premature to identify them
precisely - that process should be undertaken later in the EIA process once the input of property
owners had be received.
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Y4 (etc.) refers to locations where the well yield was great- See Figure 10.
G3 (etc.) refers to locations where granular aggregate resources are mapped - See Figure 11.
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AREA OF
POSSIBLE
INTEREST
TARGETS
DISTANCE
FROM
DEEP ROCK
PRESENT?
HIGH WELL
YIELDS
GRANULAR
MATERIAL
RECHARGE
WILL GUDI
PROTECTION
SUBJECTIVE
CENTROID, KM
NEARBY?
NEARBY?
AREA
ADEQUATE?
PREVAIL?
PROBLEMATIC?
RATING
A - Old St, John
A Pipeline Road West
River channel at
between
South Bay
Downsview and
1
✓
✓
✓
X
X
Hillcrest Drive
R4 SEE NOTE
Y4 SEE NOTE
known
unknown
1
B - Little River
BI Pipeline Road East
✓
drainage
at eastern end of
5
✓
X
known
✓
✓
upgradient of the
reservoir
R2
G3 SEE NOTE
moderate
possible
probable
2
Little River
B2 At upgradient limit
Reservoir
of drainage near
4
?
X
✓
3
Loch Lomond
suspected
pce
X
unknown
k
unknown
possible
D - Nerepis River
D1 Causeway
V
✓
✓
✓
upstream of and
18 to 20
R6
Y5
known
large
X
possible
4
within 5 kilometres
D2 Near institutional
of the causeway
facility 2.2 km
?
?
✓
upstream of
21 to 23
suspected
X
suspected
large
X
X
5
causeway
D3 Just northeast of
✓
✓
✓
Sunset Valley
26 to 28
R7
Y5
suspected
large
X
X
6
C - Black River
C1 1.5 km southwest
Drainage
of Garnet
✓
Settlement, 300 m
6 to 11
known
✓
X
ar
7
east of McDonald
suspected
X
G.2 BEE NOTE
moderate
Lake
C2 Outwash between
Haynes and Taylor
9
✓
✓
✓
✓
Lakes
unknown
Y3
known
moderate
X
possible
8
E - East Musquash
E Outwash near Lake
✓
Alva
14 to 16
?
Unknown
X
known
X
9
G7 SE F.
moderate
possible
N(�TFS R4 fete 5 rwfarc
fn Inrnfinnc ..d.o.o rha Neh�ti �...,...�
....,....
Y4 (etc.) refers to locations where the well yield was great- See Figure 10.
G3 (etc.) refers to locations where granular aggregate resources are mapped - See Figure 11.
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5.2.1 Target Area A - South Bay
The bedrock geology mapping of the South Bay target area reveals a complex sequence of rock
which is generally Precambrian to Cambrian in age. The oldest mapped unit is the Green Head
Groupwhich comprises carbonate, and metamorphosed sediments including limestone, dolostone,
argiliite and quartzite. This Group is unconformably overlain by rock of the Cold Brook Group,
Cambrian to Ordovician in age which include felsic volcanic rocks and minor associated sediments.
Younger rock from the Mispeck Group, sediments and minor felsic flows and tuffs are present along
the coast of the Bay of Fundy.
The pre - glacial river channel, South Bay to the Bay of Fundy, is understood to be filled with end
moraine sediments which were deposited during the retreat of the Pleistocene ice sheet. During
this period of time there may have been several advances and retreats of the ice sheet which
added to the moraine deposit and completely blocked the pre glacial channel of the St. John River.
This deposit is described as one of the largest moraines in eastern North America.
in 1989 a report on the Reversing Falls (Flaherty, G.F.), the history of the preglacial channel is
discussed. A section of that report is repeated here verbatim:
In 1890, R. Chalmers of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) proposed that an
early, or preglacial course of the Saint John River at its outlet "followed the present
course as far down as".. Saint John West... "thence making a detour to the south by
an old valley, now drift - filled, to Manawagonish Cove or Taylor's Island." G. F.
Matthew (1894) reached a similar conclusion. He said: "the land between South
Bay and Pisarinco Cove (near Manawagonish Cove) "is occupied by Boulder clay
and gravel ridges... Every indication points to the existence of a buried channel of
the river..."
In 1894, Matthew described the flooding of the Saint John area and lower Saint
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John River valley due to the rise of sea level consequent upon the melting and
retreat of the Pleistocene ice sheet at the beginning of postglacial time. The land
had been depressed by the great weight of ice sheet and was submerged under the
sea immediately following removal and retreat of the ice mass. Subsequently the
land began a slow rise so that the ridges and hills emerged from the sea. Eventually
these higher areas formed a barrier between the coast and the lower Saint John
River valley, with a wide estuary of sea water in the river valley behind this barrier. "
The southwest - northeast trending ridge just to the south of this South Bay target area upon which
Manawagonish Road is now located is appropriately named the " Manawagonish Moraine." It
comprises a complex sequence of gravels, till and marine clay.
An aerial view is shown in Figure 13. In this figure the possible limits of the former St. John River
channel are indicated by the dashed blue lines; the approximate target area is identified by the red
ellipse.
A seismic survey of the preglacial outlet area was carried out in 1976 by James Hawkins - a UNB
student working with the GSC (Hawkins, J.P., 1976). We have examined the survey data in some
detail and used it to develop the cross section along the Pipeline Road (Figure 14).
A log of the first of these holes was not available for review but it is understood that it was —65 m
deep and that the bottoml .8 m of it was screened. The bottom of this well is very close to (actually
just below) the bedrock surface as inferred from the seismic survey and the screened section
probably taps sands and gravels below the thick clay and till cover. At borehole BH8 to the east,
8 metres of sandy clay rests on till which is underlain, at a depth of about 45 metres by "gravelly
sand with boulders." The surface of the gravelly sand is consistent with the level at which sand and
gravel was presumably intersected at the screened well. Bedrock was not encountered at BH8 -
which is again consistent with the geophysical survey data. The implication is that there may be
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FIGURE 13 - TARGET AREA A - SOUTH BAY
35 to 40 m of granular sediments above bedrock here. The presence of clay at shallow depth along
the pipeline road is confirmed by local contractors - such clay may protect the underlying gravels
from surface contamination,
The fluvial basal layer of pre glacial sediments is known to be present in other areas in the St. John
River. However, in a drill hole at the Tourism Centre in west Saint John the section of sediment
included 100 metres of silty clay and no fluvial gravels,
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FIGURE 14 - INTERPRETED CROSS SECTION THROUGH SOUTH BAY (looking north)
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25W ME'RES
Only one water well located within the preglacial channel here is listed in the NBDELG water well
record. That well, which was reportedly drilled for heat pump purposes in 2008, encountered two
(2) feet of brown gravel below 138 feet of red clay. The depth to bedrock was reported at 140 feet
but since rock was not penetrated, it is possibly deeper - the geophysical data suggest that would
be the case (with the bottom of the channel below the minus 75 metre elevation). The 138 foot
depth to the top of gravel is equivalent to an elevation of 30 to 37 m below sea level which is
consistent with the other data. The gravel was evidently transmissive - the reported yield of 50 igpm
is relatively high given that it came from a two foot long section of a 6 inch diameter well,
If the cross section shown in Figure 14 is reasonably correct and if the overlying till extends
northwards to provide some confinement - providing protection from direct recharge to the basal
deposit by brackish river water, then this may a viable groundwater source.
The elevation of the bottom of the St. John River channel must have been even lower at the point
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at which the riverjoins or joined the Bay of Fundy than the (minus 63 or 90 m) level observed at the
Nerepis River Crossing. It is possible that basal sands and gravels extend down the valley to the
City. If confined, thereby not directly recharged by brackish river water, these sands and gravels
could be a viable groundwater source as has been proven in Fredericton and further upstream.
The presence of a (now- decommissioned) high capacity screened municipal -scale well in Saint
John West, in the area presumed to be the preglacial outlet of the St. John River, supports this
idea.
A number of issues would need to be examined further in assessing the feasibility of the South Bay
area as a source of potable groundwater for the City. The stratigraphy and hydrogeologic suitability
of the preglacial valley would need further investigation, this probably involving test drilling and
pumping of a number of strategically located gravel- packed wells. The target location, which is
directly above the existing water supply pipeline, could be fortuitous. The presence of surrounding
development and the fact that surrounding areas drain into the potential wellfield rather than away
from it, may pose wellfield protection issues, but this would be mitigated by the presence of a
considerable thickness of marine clay and low permeability till above the sands and gravels.
5.2.2 Target Area B Little River
The Loch Lomond area bedrock geology, Map Plate 2001- 40'Geology Of The Golden Grove Area',
[NTS 21 H /05d], identifies both rock types and structure. Bedrock aquifers are generally
unimportant in terms of the water demand for this study but the structures can provide information
as to possible weathered zones or old valley channels that have been subsequently filled with
glacial material. Mapped bedrock southwest of the Loch Lomond Reservoir includes the
Neoproterozic aged Cold Brook Group and Cambrian aged Saint John Group. A bedrockfault which
strikes northeast/southwest separates Carboniferous sedimentary rock from those of the Saint John
Group immediately north of Latimer Lake. This fault is mapped as being present just south of Little
River and Douglas Lake.
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The mapped glacial sediments in the Loch Lomond area include both ice contact stratified drift,
mainly sand and gravel, some cobbles and boulders with varying amounts of silt and /or clay and
glacial outwash, consisting of mainly sand, gravel and cobbles. The thickness of either unit can vary
from a few metres to greaterthen 10 metres. In between the mapped units, clay till with thicknesses
up to several metres can be found. The Saint John airport is underlain by glacial outwash as is the
Little River Valley south of the community of Lakewood. Large areas of ice contact stratified drift
can be found on either side of the Little River. Both glacial units have hosted quarries for many
years. Quarries that operated adjacent to Little River may have extracted most of the glacial
outwash and /or they might have been abandoned once the pit bottom was flooded by water.
If the gravels extend to a significant depth below the present water table, then this may be a viable
groundwater source. The stratigraphy at depth is not well known however, which raises
uncertainty, but the close proximity of this area to the (east side) infrastructure elevated it to
second /third place in our subjective rating process.
The contributing drainage area (of the Little River) is not very large but it is possible that there may
be a contribution from Loch Lomond. That lake is in the neighbouring (Mispec) watershed but it is
possible that the two drainages are connected at depth by granular material in a preglaciai valley.
5.2.3 Target Area C - Black River
The mapped glacial sediments located in the upper reaches of the Black River drainage include a
narrow but extensive outwash deposit, stretching from Taylor Lake to the northeast and Garnett
Settlement to the southwest, and a large ice - contact deposit between Haynes and Taylor Lakes,
The outwash might be investigated to the southwest of Garnett Settlement - just east of McDonald
Lake. The contributing upgradient area is relatively large.
The stratigraphy at depth is not well known, however, raising uncertainty, and this target area was
therefore placed seventh (for subarea C1) and eighth (for subarea C2) in our subjective rating
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process. The subarea locations are shown in Figure 15.
FIGURE 15 TARGET AREA C - BLACK RIVER
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Significant granular deposits have not been mapped in the lower part of the Black River watershed
- the substantial outwash deposit at Black River is actually located within the adjacent and much
smaller Emerson Creek drainage. That limitation, and the distance of Black River from the Latimer
Lake distribution area suggests that this option is not attractive.
5.2.4 Target Area D - Nerepis
The Nerepis River discharges into the St. John River about 12 kilometres northwest of South Bay.
Here, this mature river valley is bounded to the east and west by Devonian granitic to dioritic rock
with minor inclusions of Ordovician argillaceous sediments, greywacke and quartzite. Prior to the
Pleistocene period this valley is believed to have received drainage from the Oromocto River and
the ancient St. John River.
Where the Nerepis River joins the St. John River, Highway 102 crosses the Nerepis by means of
two bridges and a causeway. In 1980/81 this river crossing was upgraded. The associated
geotechnical investigation revealed that beneath the fill soils of the causeway was a sequence of
sand, silt and stiff clay underlain by dense sand and gravel. The deepest of the boreholes for which
logs are available, drilled to a depth of 228 feet, or to an elevation of approximately 63 m below sea
level, did not reach bedrock. Bedrock was reportedly encountered in one borehole at a depth of
97.5 metres (elevation -90 m) although we have not seen the associated log. The interpreted
cross section shown in Figure 16 is based on data from the 1981 investigation.
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The thickness of fluvial sands and gravels occurring beneath the silt and clay is evidently 20 to 30
metres, and perhaps greater. The elevation of the contact between silt and clay and the fluvial
sand and gravel is a few metres higher than that found at South Bay but the stratigraphy is similar.
From this it seems possible that a significant thickness (perhaps up to 50 m) of glacial and
pre - glacial gravels have infilled the river channel over an extensive area. At the Mactaquac Dam
and the fish hatchery, and at Fredericton, a considerable volume of groundwater is being withdrawn
from basal sands and gravels in a similar hydrogeologic setting.
The ultimate yield of one or more wellfields developed in the Nerepis area and the quality of the
groundwater would depend on the nature, thickness and continuity of the sands and gravels, and
on the recharge situation. The latter would be influenced if not controlled by the extent of overlying
silt, clay or till soils:
If the low permeability confining soils are continuous, this may limit recharge from the river but
encourage recharge from the north (i.e. from the Blagdon area) - the potential yield may be
reduced but water quality may be acceptable.
If the confining soils are discontinuous, the potential yield may be high but water quality may be
impacted if brackish surface water contributes.
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A serious setback of this location would be its significant distance from the City -18 to 20 kilometres
from the causeway to South Bay from the closest subarea (D1) assuming that an alignment along
the abandoned railway right -of -way might be feasible. Asubmerged pipeline alignment (on the bed
of the St. John River) might also be considered. From a purely technical viewpoint (i.e. ignoring its
remote location) this area would be rated number one, most attractive, based on the available
information. The locations of three promising subareas (D1, D2 and D3) are shown in Figure 17.
FIGURE 17 - TARGET AREA D - NEREPIS
In addition to the financial feasibility assessment several hydrogeological issues would need to be
examined in more detail for this option to be considered further. The stratigraphy and
hydrogeologic suitability of the valley would need to be further explored, this probably involving: (a)
seismic refraction surveying to develop a better understanding of the depth to bedrock across the
river channel, and (b) test drilling and pumping of a number of strategically located gravel- packed
wells.
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5.2.5 Tar et Area E - East Mus uash
The bedrock geology of the eastern Musquash Watershed includes rock from the Green Head
Group, light to dark grey and white limestone, argillite, quartzite and dolostone situated between
younger rock to the south and north. The northern boundary of the Green Head unit is marked by
a fault through Lock Alva. North of the fault the rock is described as Ordovician and Devonian age
granites while south of the Green Head units the bedrock is primarily granite. The lithological units
noted above continue east to the Spruce Lake area where mafic intrusives were noted during a field
investigation.
Glacial till overlies bedrock throughout the Musquash watershed from a thin veneer to about 3
metres. Glaciofluvial sediments can range in thickness of up to 65 metres in the northwestern parts
of the watershed where at least three substantial outwash deposits have been mapped. The closest
mapped outwash deposit to the existing pipe line is situated along the southern shore of Lock Alva
where the mapped area is 300 m by 600 m. The access road just south of the mapped deposit is
mostly covered by a veneer of till with bedrock exposure on the ridges.
Because of the yet- proven nature of the stratigraphy with depth and its significant distance from the
closest infrastructure centroid, this area is rated last (91h) in our subjective rating process.
6.0 DISCUSSION
The objective of this study was to determine whether or not a groundwater supply of the size
envisaged, and yielding high quality water, could feasibly be developed within or near the City.
There are three aspects to this goal: (a) water quantity, (b) water quality, and (c) overall project
feasibility. It is concluded that the required 100 ML /d supply, although substantial, could probably
be withdrawn from the groundwater system and that water treatment requirements may not be
onerous. As to feasibility, this will depend on economic and political factors such as the maximum
distance of a groundwater source from the infrastructure centroid(s), and the manner in which the
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City would be prepared to negotiate with potential property owners. Those owners would include
those with properties within a potential wellfield, the surrounding protected area and along
transmission routes.
It will not be feasible to obtain the required groundwater requirement from a single location.
Instead, it is visualized that at least four wellfields would need to be developed, and that such
development would proceed in a step -by -step fashion, beginning with the most promising target.
The logical approach would be to select one or two of the areas of interest and to carry out
sufficient exploration to confirm or refute their suitability as a potential wellfield. If, after this, the
most promising targets are deemed unsuitable, the City may decide to abandon the effort. If at
least one of the early areas of interest prove to be feasible, this may encourage exploration in other
areas of promise. This is inevitably seen as an iterative process. It would be a viable approach
only if, in the interim, smaller quantities of groundwater could be used to supplement the broader
surface water supply, with a transition from surface water to groundwater occurring over a decade
or so. If expensive upgrades in the water treatment system will be required anyway, to meet shorter
time -frame objectives, the cost/benefit of moving to groundwater may not be attractive_
7.0 CONCLUS IONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.9 Conclusions
1. Groundwater could become an increasing part of the City of Saint John's potable water
supply but it will be a challenge to substantially replace the surface water supply without
significant efforts directed at: (a) exploration, (b) well and wellfield development, and (c)
the construction of the associated infrastructure.
2. While bedrock wells might be included in the overall groundwater system, they would
likely play a negligible or very minor role.
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3. A groundwater supply of the magnitude required would need to be primarily drawn from
the overburden rather than the bedrock. The obvious targets would be pre - glacial river
channels which have been infilled with either fluvial or glacio- fluvial sands and gravels,
and preferably capped with a protective deposit of silt or clay.
4. High capacity gravel- packed wells typically yield 3.2 to 9.6 ML /d (600 to 1,800 usgpm).
There would therefore need to be between 11 and 32 such wells in the system.
Assuming that at least 20 high capacity (5 MUd or 920 usgpm) overburden wells will be
required, and further, that given the recharge limitations a typical wellfield might
comprise 5 to 10 wells3, it follows that the ultimate system might include up to four
distinct wellfields.
5. The required 100 ML /d supply, although substantial, could probably be withdrawn from
the groundwater system without onerous water treatment requirements. As to overall
feasibility, this will depend on economic and political factors such as the maximum
distance of a groundwater source from the infrastructure centroid(s), and the manner
in which the City would be prepared to negotiate with potential property owners.
6. The cost and therefore feasibility of developing each wellfield would be site - specific,
strongly influenced by the distance of each from the infrastructure centroid, assumed
here to be Spruce Lake or South Bay in the west, and Latimer Lake in the east.
7 A number of potential wellfields have been identified. Each has positive and negative
attributes. All are presently unproven. The best candidate overall appears to be South
Bay because of its prime location beside existing infrastructure, and its very promising
hydrogeological setting. From a technical perspective, the Nerepis area (rated 4
3 Each 5 MUd well would require an equivalent recharge area of nearly 20 km' unless receiving a
contribution more directly from a nearby river or lake.
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through 6 overall) would be rated most highly.
B. The time required to develop (say) four large wellfields would obviously depend on the
level of effort applied. From past experience, and given seasonal and regulatory
constraints, we would expect work of this magnitude to take 4 to 12 years. If expensive
upgrades in the water treatment system will be required anyway, to meet shorter time -
frame objectives, the cost/benefit of moving to groundwater may not be attractive.
7.2 Recommendations
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4.
Following the submission of a Step One application under the EIA process, carry out
exploration in Area A to confirm or refute its suitability as a potential wellfield. The
suggested level of effort is as shown in Table 7. Seismic refraction surveying could be part
of the exploration program (see Table 7) but need not precede the preliminary drilling. If
early findings are encouraging, enlarge the most promising 150 mm diameter well to a 400
mm diameter "production scale" gravel - packed well (or drill a 400 mm well nearby) and carry
out a prolonged pumping test to assess water quality.
If the pumping test is encouraging, construct one or more additional "production scale" wells
to fully develop the potential of this wellfield, and submit a Step Two report to support the
process.
Carry out sufficient exploration in Area B to confirm or refute its suitability as a potential
wellfield or wellfields. The suggested level of effort is shown in Table 7, but this program
may need to be expanded or curtailed depending on early findings.
If Area B could, alone or in combination, become a viable addition to the City's water supply,
develop it to its maximum potential.
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5. If Areas A and B are both considered to be unsuitable, and if the cost of transmitting water
from Nerepis is considered to be prohibitive, abandon the effort (i.e, move to Step 5).
Alternatively, investigate Area D ( Nerepis).
6. Continue with the exploration and development of currently less- favoured areas until the full
feasible groundwater potential is achieved.
7. End of process.
In practice we visualize the above as an iterative process with input from Staff, municipal engineers
and water treatment specialists in addition to the hydrogeological effort. Once Area A has been
evaluated it may be useful to assemble a broader team so as to ensure that all factors, not just the
hydrogeological ones, are given proper weight.
As noted earlier, the approach may only be viable if, in the interim, smaller quantities of
groundwater could be used to supplement the broader surface water supply, with a transition from
surface water to groundwater occurring over a decade or so. If expensive upgrades in the water
treatment system will be required anyway, to meet shorter time -frame objectives, the cost/benefit
of moving to groundwater may not be attractive.
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TABLE 7 - RECOMMENDED EXPLORATION APPROACH
AREA OF
POSSIBLE TARGETS
EXPLORATION APPROACH
INTEREST
A - Old St. John
Pipeline Road West between
Drill 3 (150 mm diameter) test wells.
River channel at
Downsview and Hillcrest
South Bay
Drive
If early findings are encouraging, enlarge the
most promising 150 mm diameter well to a 400
mm diameter "production scale" gravel - packed
well (or drill a 400 mm well nearby) and carry out
a prolonged pumping test to assess water
quality.
Supplement the investigative effort by a seismic
refraction survey along the pipeline road if
geophysical work is contemplated elsewhere
(and the associated mobilization costs had
therefore been justified on other grounds).
B - Little River
Pipeline Road East at eastern
Seismic refraction survey between Loch Lomond
drainage upgradient
end of reservoir
and Latimer Lake Roads; then drill 5 test wells.
of the Little River
Reservoir
At upgradient limit of drainage
Seismic refraction survey along power line at
near Loch Lomond
southwestern end of Loch Lomond; then drill 3
test wells.
D - Nerepis River
Causeway
Drill 1 (150 mm diameter) test well (D1)
upstream of and
within 5 kilometres
Near institutional facility 2.2
Drill 1 (150 mm diameter) test well (D2)
of the causeway
km upstream of causeway
• Just northeast of Sunset
Drill 1 (150 mm diameter) test well (D3)
Valley
C - Black River
1.5 km southwest of Garnet
VLF" survey; then drill 2 test wells.
Drainage
Settlement, 300 m east of
McDonald Lake
• Outwash between Haynes
VLF survey; then drill 3 to 5 test wells.
and Taylor Lakes
E - East Musquash
F, Outwash near Lake Alva
VLF survey, surficial mapping, then drill 8
eotechnical boreholes.
4VLF - Very Low Frequency electromagnetic survey - a non- intrusive geophysical technique.
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SAINT JOHN
The of Saint John
October 15, 2012
Deputy Mayor and Councillors
Subject: Recommended Appointments to Committees
The Committee of the Whole having met on October 9th, 2012, made the following
recommendation as an appointment to a committee;
Enterprise Saint John: to appoint Councillor McAlary for a term from October 15, 2012 to the
end of her current term on Council.
Sincerely,
Mel Norton
Mayor
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SAINT JOHN PO. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www saingohnxa I CA 1 971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada E2L 4L1
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Exhibition Association
of the City and County of Saint John
P.O. Box 284
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 3Y2
Phone: (506) 633 -2020
Fax: (506) 636 -6958
The Common Clerk
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971, Saint John NB
E21- 4L1
Dear Sir /Madam
Re: Proposed Field House @ Exhibition Park
October 11,2012
The Board of Directors of the Exhibition Association of the City & County of Saint John are requesting an
opportunity to do a presentation to the Saint John Council at open session.
They wish to do a presentation on the Field House that has been proposed at Exhibition Park. We are in
the process of updating some of our material and will be in a position next week to provide an
information package for each Councillor. Part of the presentation is an 8 minute video with the
highlights of the presentation.
Please let us know how many kits of information we should provide as well as the amount of time there
will be for the presentation.
My contact information is on the business card enclosed.
urs Truly,
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Blair R MacDonald FCA
General Manager
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Identifies and addresses social issues in Greater Saint John through research,
information, coordination and networking
October 9. 2012
His Worship Mel Norton
and Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
15 Market Square
PO Box 1971
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 4L1
Your Worship and Councillors:
Re: Saint John Human Development Council Inc. (HDC)
We are writing to request an opportunity to appear before Common Council to review
our activities over the last year and to outline our plans for the next twelve months. The
HDC receives an annual grant from the City and, as budget deliberations begin in
earnest, we would welcome an opportunity to discuss the social return on your
investment.
Yours trqly,
Randy Haffield
Executive Director
Third Flr, City Market, 47 Charlotte Street, PO Box 6125, Stn A, Saint John, NB F21- 4R6
Tel: (506) 634 -1673 Fax (506) 636 -8543 INFO -line (506) 633.4636
hdc @nbnet.nb.ca www .humT3Aevelopmentcouncil.nb.ca
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Your Worship and Members of Common Council:
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W Saint John Inc., Peter Asimakos and myself would like to appear before
rx Mayor and Council on October 22nd. The purpose would be to give new
members of Council an overview of the role Uptown Saint John Inc. plays
t„ in the community and to highlight a number of priorities we have.
0 We would like to present some recent work we have completed and how it
z supports the next steps for the PlanSJ process, specifically the need for a
neighborhood plan for the uptown and surrounding central area. We will
also present some facts and ideas about residential intensification.
We look forward to meeting with you.
Yours truly,
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October 9, 2012
To: Mayor and Council:
RECEIVED
COMMON CLERK'S OFFICE
CITY OF SAINT iO} IN
At the Common Council meeting of December 05, 2011, a
proposal to designate Rockwood Park as a Heritage Conservation
Area was submitted to Council by a group of concerned citizens.
The proposal contained an introductory letter and a substantial
amount of historical background and other documentation in
support . Council at that time voted to refer the proposal to the City
Manager. The assumption of the citizens involved in this was that
the usual next step for heritage proposals would be taken: that the
proposal would be sent from the Manager's office to the Heritage
Board for their in -depth study and review.
Instead, the proposal apparently sat in the Manager's office for the
next nine months and was never referred to the Heritage Board.
The citizens involved in making this proposal received no
feedback whatsoever. On September 11, 2012, after waiting
patiently for the nine months, a representative for the citizens sent
a letter to the Manager asking what the status was of the proposal.
Again, there was no reply.
Much to the surprise of the citizens involved in this, a letter dated
September 28, 2012, signed by Mr. Woods and Mr. Forrest,
appeared on the Common Council agenda for October 1; this
letter recommended that "... Council not consider designating
Rockwood Park as a Heritage Conservation Area." This decision
was based partially , apparently, on supposed economic reasons,
although the group involved had clearly offered to help defray
expenses. The decision specifically did not explain why the
proposal had not been sent to the Heritage Board for review.
Council, having no other information to go on, then rejected the
proposal.
Now, here is the problem with all this: it is not clear to those of us
who worked on the proposal that anyone other than Mr. Woods
and Mr. Forrest ever actually saw it. ( The possible exceptions to
that are councillors Farren and Snook, who would have seen it in
their packet of the previous council on December 05, 2011.) In an
interview on Information Morning on October 05, 2012, the Chair
of the Heritage Board confirmed that the Board had never seen the
proposal and that it was highly unusual for a heritage proposal
NOT to come to them; in fact, she could not remember a single
previous case where this had happened.
It would appear that the usual procedures were not followed in this
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case, that proper study and consideration was not given to the
proposal, that most members of Council did not have a full
understanding of what the proposal entailed and that more
explanation would have been helpful. We would hope that Council
would reconsider their decision and refer the proposal to the
Heritage Board in order to get the information they need in order to
make a more informed decision about this important matter.
Thank you for your attention.
Peggy Campbell
59 Brentwood Crescent
Saint John
672 -2392
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