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2016-01-25_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, January 25, 2016 6:00 pm Council Chamber Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une reunion de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Municipalities Act and Council /Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: 4:30 p.m. 8th Floor Boardroom City Hall 1.1 Approval of Minutes 10.2(4) 1.2 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0) 1.3 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0) 1.4 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0) 1.5 Negotiations 10.2(4)(c) 1.6 Cities of New Brunswick Report from January 15, 2016 (Councillor McAlary) 1.7 Land Matter 10.2(4)(d) Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order — Prayer 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of January 11, 2016 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Traffic Paint Sole Source (Recommendation in Report) 5.2 Request from Kennebecasis Rowing Club — L.R. Ross Trust Fund (Recommendation in Report) 5.3 Proposed Public Hearing Date — 150 Queen Street (Recommendation in Report) 5.4 Drill Test on City Land for Possible Telecommunications Tower Civic # 180 Thorne Avenue (Recommendation in Report) 5.5 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners — 2016 Executive (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 5.6 Saint John Community Food Basket — Grant Request (Recommendation: Refer to Community Grants Committee) 5.7 Harbour Skating Club — Request for Funds (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 5.8 YMCA of Greater Saint John Letter re: YMCA Newcomer Connections (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 7.1 Eating Disorder Awareness Week — February 1 -7, 2016 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings — 6:30 pm 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Third Reading — Amendment to Business Improvement Levy By -Law 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Unmet Funding Commitments (Deputy Mayor Rinehart) (Tabled from January 11, 2016) 12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers 12.1 2015 Safer School Zones Program Implementation 12.2 Amendments to Common Council's Procedural By -Law (1St and 2nd Reading) 13. Committee Reports 13.1 2016 Community Grants Process Committee Recommendations 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 16. Supplemental Agenda 16.1 NEB Working Group Update and Release of Informal Information Requests (IRs) to TransCanada 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 2016 Annual Economic Increase — Management /Professional Employees 17.2 Organizational Realignment 17.3 Interest in Selling Land to City Adjacent to McAllister Industrial Park 18. Adjournment Ville de Saint John Seance du conseil communal de The City of Saint John Le lundi 25 janvier 2016 18 h, Salle du conseil Comit6 pWnier 1. Ouverture de la s6ance Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en franrais pour une r6union du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier communal au 658 -2862. Chacun des points suivants, en totalit6 ou en partie, peut faire Pobjet d'une discussion en priv6 en vertu des dispositions pr6vues d Particle 10 de la Loi sur les municipalites. Le conseil /comit6 prendra une ou des d6cisions d cet 6gard au cours de la s6ance publique 16 h 30 — Salle de conf6rence, 8e 6tage, h6tel de ville 1.8 Approbation du proc6s- verbal — paragraphe 10.2(4) 1.9 Question relative d 1'emploi — alin6a 10.2(4)j) 1.10 Question relative d 1'emploi — alin6a 10.2(4)j) 1.11 Question relative d 1'emploi — alin6a 10.2(4)j) 1.12 N6gociations — alin6a 10.2(4)c) 1.13 Rapport de 1'Association des cit6s du Nouveau - Brunswick dat6 du 15 janvier 2016 (conseillere McAlary) 14 Question relative aux biens -fonds — alin&a 10.2(4)d) S6ance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la s6ance, suivie de la priere 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.1 Proc6s- verbal du 11 janvier 2016 3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits d'int6rets 5. Questions soumises a Papprobation du conseil 5.1 Fournisseur unique pour la peinture de signalisation routi&re (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.2 Demande du Kennebecasis Rowing Club — Fonds en fiducie L. R. Ross (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.3 Date pr6vue d'une audience publique relativement au 150, rue Queen (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.4 Essais de forage sur le Bien -fonds municipal situ6 au 180, avenue Thorne dans le cadre du projet de la tour de t616communications (recommandation figurant au rapport) 5.5 Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John — Direction pour 2016 (recommandation : accepter a titre informatif) 5.6 Saint John Community Food Basket — Demande de subvention (recommandation : transmettre au Comit6 d'6valuation des subventions communautaires) 5.7 Harbour Skating Club — Demande de financement (recommandation accepter a titre informatif) 5.8 Lettre du YMCA de la r6gion du Grand Saint John au sujet du Newcomer Connections Centre du YMCA (recommandation : accepter a titre informatif) 6. Commentaires pr6sent6s par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de sensibilisation aux troubles de 1'alimentation — Du lar au 7 f6vrier 2016 8. Delegations et presentations 9. Audiences publiques —18 h 30 10. Etude des arret6s municipaux 10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification de 1'Arret6 concernant la contribution pour 1'am6lioration des affaires 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Engagements de financement non respectes (mairesse suppl6ante Rinehart) (point report6 de la s6ance du 11 janvier 2016) 12. Affaires municipales 6voqu6es par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Programme pour 1'instauration de zones scolaires plus s6curitaires en 2015 12.2 Modifications a 1'arret& proc6dural du conseil (premiere et deuxieme lectures) 13. Rapports deposes par les comit6s 13.1 Recommandations du Comite d'evaluation des subventions communautaires pour 2016 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil 15. Correspondance generale 16. Ordre du jour supplementaire 16.1 Groupe de travail de PONE — Mise a jour et publication des demandes d'information informelles aupres de TransCanada 17. Comite plenier 17.1 Augmentation economique annuelle de 2016 — Personnel de direction et employes professionnels 17.2 Realignement organisationnel 17.3 Interet pour la vente a la Ville d'un terrain attenant au pare industriel McAllister 18. Levee de la seance 99- COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 11, 2016/LE 11 JANVIER 2016 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — JANUARY 11, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. Present: Mel Norton, Mayor Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe, MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and Strowbridge Regrets: Deputy Mayor Rinehart - and - J. Trail, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; K. Fudge, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; J. Hamilton, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development; N. Jacobsen, Commissioner of Strategic Services; K. Clifford, Fire Chief; J. Bates, Police Chief; P. Ouellette, Executive Director; J. Taylor, Common Clerk; P. Anglin, Deputy Common Clerk Call To Order Mayor Norton called the meeting to order. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of December 7, 2015 On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 7, 2015 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.2 Minutes of December 14, 2015 On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 14, 2015 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.3 Minutes of December 17, 2015 On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor Reardon RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 17, 2015 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.4 Minutes of December 21, 2015 On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor Reardon RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 21, 2015 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor MacKenzie Seconded by Councillor Reardon RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with the addition of items 17.1 City Manager Performance Review; and 17.2 Appointments to Committees with Associated Correspondence, be approved. 99- COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 11, 2016/LE 11 JANVIER 2016 Question being taken, the motion was carried 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2016- 002: Proposed Public Hearing Date - 3540 Westfield Road, Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of Emery Chappel (3540 Westfield Road) for Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. 5.2 That the letter dated January 4, 2016 from A. Edgett regarding the Parking Commission be referred to the Saint John Parking Commission. 5.3 That the letter dated December 31, 2015 from J. Gordon Anderson regarding Orange Street -Crown Street property be referred to the City Manager. 5.4 That the letter from Big Brothers Big Sisters - Support for the Transition of Syrian Refugees into Greater Saint John be received for information. 5.5 That the R. Chown Letter regarding reducing speed limits be received for information. 5.6 That the Minister of Environment and Local Government - Acknowledgement Letter be received for information. 5.7 That the Governor General of Canada - Letter of Thanks be received for information. On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations /Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 P.M. 9.1 Amendment to Business Improvement Levy By -Law The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising is complete with regard to the Business Improvement Levy and that there were no written objections received, and that the amount of $0.16 per $100 of assessment for 2016 is the same as last year. On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor Merrithew RESOLVED that as requested by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc., Common Council approve the submitted 2016 budget to the Business Improvement Area as follows: REVENUE Special BIA Levy $ 421,050.00 EXPENDITURES Operations $ 285,200.00 Beautification 23,200.00 3 99- COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 11, 2016/LE 11 JANVIER 2016 Clean & Safe Programs 4,000.00 Marketing & Communications 87,650.00 Urban Design & Development 21,000.00 TOTAL $ 421 050.00 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy By- Law ", by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value for 2016, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy By- Law ". On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy By- Law ", by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value for 2016, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA -2 Business Improvement Levy By- Law ". 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Public Presentation - 459, 617 -885 and 540 -900 Ashburn Road and a Parcel of Land Northeast of the One Mile Interchange The Commissioner of Growth and Development read the submitted development plan entitled 459, 617 -885 and 540 -900 Ashburn Road and a Parcel of Land Northeast of the One Mile Interchange, into the record. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 White Lights (Councillor Fullerton) The City Manager advised that staff will continue to illuminate the trees in the Uptown area until a staff report on the continued viability of the practice is submitted to Council. On motion of Councillor Fullerton Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the white lights currently in the trees in the Uptown that were illuminated for Christmas be kept on at this time and the matter be referred to the City Manager for a report back on the viability of the lights remaining illuminated during the entire year. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11.2 Unmet Funding Commitments (Deputy Mayor Rinehart) On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge RESOLVED that the matter, Unmet Funding Commitments, be tabled until the next regular session of Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 11 99- COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 11, 2016/LE 11 JANVIER 2016 12.1 Flag Protocol Policy On motion of Councillor McAlary Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2016 -004: Flag Protocol Policy, Common Council adopt the submitted Flag Protocol Policy. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 The City of Saint John Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan M. Hugenholtz outlined the park strategy and responded to questions. Council members provided their feedback. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Norton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2016 -005: PIaySJ Progress Report & Presentation, Common Council receive a staff presentation on PIaySJ progress and provide direction on the key priorities for 2016 identified in the submitted PIaySJ Progress Report dated December, 2015. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 City Manager Performance Review On motion of Councillor Reardon Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on January 11, 2016, Common Council adopts that Jeff Trail's performance as City Manager be rated as satisfactory and that his salary advance to Step 4 in Grade A of the salary grid adopted by Common Council on June 1, 2015. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17.2 Appointments to Committees On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Reardon RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on January 11, 2016, the following appointments to committees be approved: Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Saint John - Mike Haycox be appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Saint John pursuant to the terms of the Police Act, S.N.B. 1977, c.P -9.2 for a term of three years commencing on the 12th of January 2016 and concluding the 11th day of January 2019; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the correspondence accompanying the Committee of the Whole's recommendation of Mr. Haycox's appointment, and authorize its execution by Mayor and Common Clerk. Power Commission of the City of Saint John (Saint John Energy) — To appoint Derek Pannell for a three year term from January 11, 2016 to January 11, 2019. Question being taken, the motion was carried 5 99- COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL JANUARY 11, 2016/LE 11 JANVIER 2016 18. Adjournment On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on January 11, 2016 be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Mayor / maire Common Clerk / greffier communal X F1 I COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -010 Report Date January 18, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Transportation and Environment Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. Traffic Paint Sole Source OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Timothy D. O'Reilly, P. Eng., M.Sc. E. William Edwards, P.Eng. Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy, your City Manager recommends that Common Council authorize City staff to purchase Franklin Paint Company traffic paint for the 2016 construction season as a sole source procurement from Stinson Equipment Limited. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is for City staff to demonstrate to Common Council the overall quality and service efficiency benefits of using Franklin Paint Company's traffic paint compared to competitor brands leading to a sole source recommendation for 2016. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Click here to enter any previous relevant resolution. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report demonstrates the City's commitment to effective and efficient service delivery. REPORT Over the last five traffic painting seasons the City has procured traffic paint from four different manufacturers. Three of these four manufacturers ultimately did 7 SM not meet the City's specifications. One manufacturer did not meet the material composition requirements. The other two manufacturers provided product that clumped during the painting season causing damage to equipment and excessive down time and delays. Only Franklin Paints (used in 2011) met specifications upon delivery and throughout the subsequent painting season. City staff has attempted over these five years to maintain the spirit of a competitive bidding process while delivering an effective service. Tender specifications have been updated each year including more stringent material and performance specifications, ability for the city to test the paint at its discretion and penalty clauses for non - conformance. In one of these years a non - conforming manufacturer had provided replacement competitor's paint and in another year the manufacturer returned with agitating equipment to bring the paint back into conformance. Ultimately, however, operational effectiveness and efficiency as well as service delivery to the public were negatively impacted in each of the four years other manufacturers were used. Quantifying the net benefit of procuring the higher quality and more costly Franklin Paint through a sole source procurement versus continuing a competitive bid process in 2016 is difficult. In 2015, a quote submitted for Franklin Paint was approximately $31,000 greater than the low tender based on the quantities needed in 2015. It is expected the relative cost savings on material if a low tender process was used for 2016 would to be similar. The question then turns to quantifying the operational effectiveness and efficiency benefits by using the higher quality Franklin paint and comparing this to the added $31,000 material cost. One lost day of productivity when clumping of the lower quality paints occur would cost approximately $1400 to make up in labour costs when overtime is required. It would only take 11 days of lost productivity to offset half this difference in material cost. The clumping is hard on the $200,000 worth of painting equipment that the City owns, requiring more frequent replacement of parts such as filters and pumps and accelerated depreciation of these expensive assets. Additional staff time, both in working with manufacturers /suppliers of non - conforming paint and in explaining to the public delays to the painting program, is also an added cost. One key measurement of the operational effectiveness of the annual painting program is the repainting of all the approximately 3300 traffic markings and 350 KM of centre and lane lines in a timely manner. Extended times when these traffic control devices remain faded or risk that the annual program may not be completed due to delays by non - conforming paint is a negative impact to public safety. City staff remains committed to respecting the competitive bidding process and is always open to having manufacturers demonstrate that their traffic paint meets the City's specifications. At this point staff has not had any other manufacturer demonstrate compliance with our required quality requirements. -3- At least for 2016 staff is confident a sole source purchase from Franklin Paint Company through Stinson Equipment Ltd. is the best solution from a service efficiency and effectiveness perspective. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Funding is included in the 2016 General Fund Operating Budget for the anticipated purchase price of the Franklin paint. Operational efficiency through the recent purchase of a new paint truck has decreased the quantity of traffic paint required over a painting season. The Franklin traffic paint in 2016 is expected to cost $10,000 to $15,000 greater than the low tender of 2015 as a result of this reduction in required material. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input from the Materials Management Division has been incorporated into this report. City staff has received input from both the cities of Fredericton and Moncton. The City of Fredericton has used Franklin Company paint for the last four years and is content with the product. The two previous years Fredericton used two different other manufacturers (same from the list of those used by Saint John) with similar negative results. The City of Moncton has also experienced issues with other manufacturers. They commenced a sole source procurement of Franklin Paint through Stinson Equipment Ltd. last year, continuing for 2016. City staff will be working with the two cities in an effort to place a single larger order of paint attempting to reduce the price with the larger order. The similar experiences of the three cities add to City staff's confidence in their recommendation. ATTACHMENTS List attachments related to report. 9 Q , ifjio K\ COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -013 Report Date January 19, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Request from Kennebecasis Rowing Club — L.R. Ross Trust Fund OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Kevin Watson, Recreation Manager Jacqueline Hamilton Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Common Council approve the request for $3,000 from the L.R. Ross Fund by the Kennebecasis Rowing Club. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The L.R. Ross Fund was established in 1921 through the gift of $1,250 and the "Ross Memorial Cup ". The Cup was to be competed for annually by amateur single scullers aged twenty -one or under who are residents of the Maritime Provinces. The income from this Trust was to be used to provide a duplicate cup for the winner of each race held. Changes to the Trust in 1986 now allow for the funds to be used to promote the sport of rowing within the City of Saint John and its suburban communities, provided that an amount of $4,000 remains in the fund to enable the "Ross Memorial Cup" to be duplicated when necessary. The Kennebecasis Rowing Club has submitted a letter to the City Manager dated November 18, 2015 requesting the City approve a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the L.R. Ross Fund to purchase a new rowing boat valued at $12,000 that will be used for the Kennebecasis Rowing Club's high school developmental programs (Appendix A). PREVIOUS RESOLUTION NA STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT 10 -2- The Kennebecasis Rowing club supports the concept of Active Living as presented in the City of Saint John's PlaySJ Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation by offering programs that range from sport introduction (high school program), to athlete development, to elite competition (Canada Games), to sport for life through adult recreational rowing programs. The Kennebecasis Rowing Club has supported recreation programs offered by the City of Saint John for many years at Rockwood Park REPORT This is an excellent opportunity for the City to show its continued support of the sport of rowing in Saint John. The Kennebecasis Rowing Club high school program currently has 154 students from the seven high schools in the Greater Saint John area. The Kennebecasis Rowing Club is the only club in the Greater Saint John area recognized by Rowing New Brunswick, the official Provincial Sport Organization governing body for rowing. This club has a rich history of representing Greater Saint John throughout the Maritimes, Canada and internationally. The acquisition of this 8- person rowing shell will mean better practice times for the high school students as there will be less time on shore and more time in boats during practices. This increased on the water practice time will lead to better instruction, focused practices and better participant engagement leading to a better sport experience and skill acquisition. The proposed request for funding aligns with the intent of the Trust to promote the sport of rowing within the greater Saint John area and is consistent with past approvals. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The L.R. Ross Trust has financially grown to a balance of $21,312 as of December 3, 2015. The Kennebecasis Rowing Club is requesting $3,000 from the fund which if approved by Common Council will leave a balance of $18,312. Finance and Administrative Services — City of Saint John ATTACHMENTS Appendix A: Kennebecasis Rowing Club — Letter of Request (November 18, 2015) 11 ,November l8,20]5 Jeff Trail Ci(ylMuuuger City of5airil John 15 Market Square P0 Box )0?\ Saint John, l4B B3L4Ll Dear Mr- Trail, DEC 2�81� Re�erra� To �— }um writing 8z you axa board member and treasurer (if the KenuehecudyRuWing Club, located in kotbexuy. The intention o[this letter imtoxo|iniLyuPport, through thC Ross Memorial Fund, forou initiative wQ have undeitaken. / The sport *frowing in New Brunswick has n long and rich herito@z. Names like the Paris crew, Wallace Ross and James &cuf6rth are well known in Saint John as some of the greatest rowers in the v/od6 back in the later part nfthe \80U and early 1000n. Saint John however has much more recent examples n[ rowing success. Since rowing was reintroduced into the Canada 5umnmr Gaines iuSaint John in 1985` rowing has been New Brunswick's most SUCCeSSfLI Sport at a SLInlrner garnes. We ha� e won 8 gold muJx|s,9 silver medals and l] bronze medals, (n fact rowing has accounted for 25%of all Canada Summer Gaines medals New Brunswick has ever vvon. With only rowing du6u in the province (Saint John and Fredericton) many local athletes are responsible (brtheuo medals. Add ihmmUy,since 1980^ thQrc have been 9 men arid wonwn from Nevy Brunswick who have become mcmben of the Canadian National Rowing team, with one winning the world championships in200V. All in all, n/c have been very successful for asmall club, The &euudoeuuais Rowing Club has provided men and vomuz from. the Saint John area v/i[kthe opportunity to participate in this sport. We have programs in tile spring, summer and fall for aH ages. One of our Most Popular prograills has bL,,en our high school prograrn, vdiich hai had participation of 7 high schools from Snio(Jo|m Hroxo6 to Hampton. Many ofthe pcep|o that ) spoke about earlier started in this high school program. This past year, Our high school program had in excess ofl54 athletes involved plus a fflUltitude of coach volunteers, With these kinds of consistent numbers — over the last decadc- — we needed ha Purchase uu X+ rowing shell, A portion o[the Ross Memorial Fund, mopm Understand, hm promote ro%AIog ]In SuIotJohnand surrounding COmmUnities. We have found that our high school program is one of our leading ways to promote and grow the sport, and develop our Youth. Webuvebccnvcryfonunatenobmvesomroduux*d.rczundkimned8'peomuro��, in0 shell. Tbc shell has been wcondkioned by Hudson Boat Works, London, {N—o leading Canadian nnmnim rowing shells. The fiuu|cost toKRCio$|2`000. (A new 8r shell general |y starts ot $39,00U).V/o are asking for m contribution from the fund of $3,000 to lielp offset tile cost Of our new-to-s st rowing shelL KENNEBECASS ROWING CLUB PO Box 4597 12 Having this new boat will allow us Lo offer a better high school experience, and additional programs to another segment ofthe rowing community. We hope YOU wN ill support our recjucst. I hank you for your time and attention on this matter, ShOUld YOU have any questions or WOLI]d like further information please do not hesitate to contact Ine. Sincerely, Margie'Frafton TreaSUrer, Kennebecasis Rowing Club 506-650-5845 KENNE-BECASIs RowiNG CLUB PO Box 4597 Roa,HESAY, NB E2E 5X3 13 COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -011 Report Date January 18, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. Proposed Public Hearing Date —150 Queen Street OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Jacqueline Hamilton Jacqueline Hamilton I Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of Second Venture Ltd. (150 Queen Street) for Monday, March 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications received and to recommend an appropriate public hearing date. The next available public hearing date is Monday, March 7, 2016. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that: 1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all applications for amendments to the Zoning By -law and Section 39 resolutions/ agreements and proceed to prepare the required advertisements; and when applications are received a report will be prepared recommending the appropriate resolution setting the time and place for public hearings and be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee as required by the Community Planning Act. 14 Ma STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT It is a Council priority to "implement clear and consistent internal processes to facilitate investment and development in Saint John while maintaining City standards that align with PIanSJ." The holding of public hearings for proposed rezoning and Section 39 amendments is a requirement of the Community Planning Act. REPORT As provided in Common Council's resolution of August 3, 2004, this report indicates the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications received and recommends an appropriate public hearing date. Details of the applications are available in the Common Clerk's office and will form part of the documentation at the public hearings. The following application has been received: Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zone Second Venture 150 Queen Street Urban Centre Mixed To permit a Ltd. Residential Commercial parking area (RC) (CM) in conjunction with the adja- cent commercial property SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The scheduling of the public hearing and referral to the Planning Advisory Committee satisfies the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the Community Planning Service. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS None. 15 Q ' ifjio K\ COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -003 Report Date January 05, 2016 Meeting Date January 11, 2016 Service Area Finance and Administrative Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. Drill Test on City Land for Possible Telecommunications Tower Civic #180 Thorne Avenue. OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Curtis Langille Kevin Fudge Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION That the City of Saint John give Rogers Communications Inc. permission to enter upon City land being PID 411710 for the purpose of conducting a bore hole for analysis in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the License attached to this report M & C No. 2016 -003. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Real Estate Services has had a number of discussions with representatives of Rogers Communications Inc. that would allow for a telecommunications tower to be erected on a portion of land owned by the City, situated off Thorne Avenue. Rogers is seeking authority to allow them to enter upon the intended site and drill one hole to determine the feasibility of the potential placement of the intended structure. If favorable, staff will work with the proponent towards a mutual agreement, subject to Council approval, to allow this proposal to move forward. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Providing suitable locations for the placement of public /private infrastructure to benefit our community. 16 Spa REPORT Rogers Communications has identified a City owned property, being PID #411710, located off Thorne Avenue, as a potential site for a new telecommunications tower. The proponent is seeking permission to conduct a site assessment investigation, which would include the drilling of one test hole to a depth of approximately one metre. An attached map shows the subject site being adjacent to a decommissioned sewage lagoon, abutting a rock outcrop to the rear of the property. The test hole will need to be reinstated to a similar condition following the completed test. In addition, appropriate insurance will be required from Rogers to indemnify the City from any possible liability claim. A license agreement prepared by our Legal staff will facilitate the desired work while protecting the City's interests. If Council is in favor, the following recommendation will permit the geotechnical investigation of the City owned property. If the test is favorable, staff would continue to negotiate with the proponent with the anticipation of a proposed lease agreement to be brought forward for Council's consideration. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES A successful negotiation for a telecommunication tower would secure annual market rents to the City for a 20 to 30 year period. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Transportation and Environment Services is aware of this proposal and have no objections to this project moving forward. Legal has prepared the attached License Agreement for Council's consideration. Risk Management is aware of the proposal to erect a telecommunications tower on City land and will ensure the City's interests are protected accordingly. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Letter and site plan from Rogers Communications Inc. for location for test hole. 3. License Agreement 17 LU IN all' LO 9 0 CL 0 L- IL Lp *70 18 cn 77 CD I? C) cD 0 W > < (D Ap 0 L6& F- wo cs 4.0 Lp LU IN all' LO 9 0 CL 0 L- IL Lp *70 18 cn 77 CD I? C) cD Nina Suite 1038, 1 149 Smythe Street, Fredericton New Brunswick Canada E38 31-14 T +I 506 26t 5010 F +1 506 206 8077 W hmaland.com f rpsgroup.comlcanada December 14, 2015 Real Estate Services Asset Management City of Saint John, NB Email Address: Curtis. Langille@saintiohn.ca Job No. 15 -4244 - A1248 Attention: Curtis Langille Q Re: Rogers Communications Inc. - PID 0041171X- Request to Undertake Soil Test Dear Mr. Langille Rogers Communications Inc. is seeking permission from the City of Saint John to undertake Environmental Drilling on PID 004117�eOThis testing is part of a review of the land as a possible telecommunications tower site. The drilling, to a depth of approximately one (1) metre, will be performed at one location as depicted on the attached site plan by a red X. Rogers or its agents shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from any action or claim arising from said soil testing. Due to seasonal conditions it would be greatly appreciated if this request could be considered as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, RIPS HMA acting on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. Robert Gallen New Brunswick Land Manager �-1114 encl. Site plan depicting drill location UK I Ireland I Netherlands I Norway I USA I Canada I Brazil I Russia I UAE I Singapore I Mlaysia I Australia 19 WW4W RH 8% .{ G° < y * < a g s$� A � W b eS G N � � Aw 0 HE CL �S ol VW WW4W RH 8% .{ G° < y * < a g s$� all 20 �I 1�� A INV a J R Orb. icy` J) � Yi eS G N Aw �S all 20 �I 1�� A INV a J R C = eS G N Aw r S� t This Licence made in duplicate this day of January, 2016. BY AND BETWEEN: THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN, having its City Hall at 15 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, a body corporate by Royal Charter, confirmed and amended by Acts of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of New Brunswick, hereinafter called the "Licensor" OF THE FIRST PART -and- ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC., a body corporate under the laws of Canada having its registered office at One Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2Y5, hereinafter called the "Licensee" OF THE OTHER PART WHEREAS the Licensor is the owner of a parcel of land in the said City of Saint John being designated PID No. 411710 by Service New Brunswick (SNB), hereinafter "the Lands "; and WHEREAS the Licensee has asked for permission and license to access to the Lands to conduct one (1) test bore hole for analysis of the Lands, hereinafter "the Project; and WHEREAS the Licensor has, at a meeting of its Common Council held January 2016, given said permission and license upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set out; NOW THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) lawful money of Canada and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Licensor does hereby give, subject to the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions herein contained, non - exclusive permission and license to the licensee, its servants, agents, employees, contractors and invitees to enter into 21 Rogers Communications Inc. Licence Agreement -2- and upon and exit from the Lands for the purpose of conducting the Project from 6:00 a.m. A.D.T. on the 154 day of February, 2016 until but not after 11:59 p.m. A.D.T. on the 31" day of March, 2016 (the "Term "). THE LICENSEE HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES WITH THE LICENSOR AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Licensee shall, at the conclusion of the Project reinstate the Lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. 2. That the Licensee shall not have any claim against the Licensor for loss or damage of any nature, kind or description whatsoever arising from the exercise or purported exercise of the Licence herein granted, unless such loss or damage is due to the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Licensor or its employees, servants or agents. 3. a. That the Licensee shall, at its sole cost, obtain and keep in force during the term of the Licence, comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage, on "an occurrence" basis which coverage shall have an inclusive limit of not less than Two Million ($2,000,000.00) Dollars and shall include the following; i. the Licensor, added as an "Additional Insured" ii. a cross liability clause; and iii. contractual liability with regard to this Licence b. That the Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Licensor at the time of the execution of this Licence evidencing the insurance coverage described in (a) herein. c. That the Licensee shall not alter or cancel or permit the insurance coverage to be altered or cancelled until the Licensee has given to the Licensor thirty (30) days notice in writing prior to any such intended alteration or cancellation; d. That in the event the Licensor receives notice from the insurer that the insurer intends to cancel or alter the said insurance coverage, or in the event the Licensee fails to provide proof of insurance, the Licensor in its sole and absolute discretion may forthwith terminate this Licence upon giving Licensee ten (10) days written notice of its intention to terminate this Licence unless the required insurance cover is maintained. 4. That notwithstanding Clause 2 hereof, the Licensee does hereby indemnify and save harmless the Licensor from all damages, claims, demands, actions, suits or other proceedings 22 Rogers Communications Inc. Licence Agreement -3- by whomsoever made, brought or prosecuted in any manner and whether in respect of property owned by others or in respect of damage sustained by others based upon or arising out of or in connection with this Licence or anything done or purported to be done in any manner hereunder, unless such damages, claims, demands, actions, suits or other proceedings arise from the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Licensor by its employees, servants or agents. THE LICENSOR FOR ITS PART COVENANTS AND AGREES WITH THE LICENSEE AS FOLLOWS: 5. Provided that the parties have executed this Licence and that the Licensee has delivered the Certificate of Insurance, the Licensor hereby gives to the Licensee, for itself, its agents and contractors, permission and license to enter the Lands to carry out the Project. THE LICENSEE AND THE LICENSOR HEREBY COVENANT AND AGREE EACH WITH THE OTHER: f. Should the permissions and licenses of the Licensee under this Licence be seized or taken in execution or attachment by any creditor of the Licensee, or the Licensee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or takes the benefit of any statute that may be in force for bankrupt or insolvent debtors this Licence terminates. 7. All notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed validly given if personally served, sent by courier, registered mail or facsimile as follows or to any other address that may be provided in writing from time to time by one party to the other. The Licensor: The City of Saint John 15 Market Square PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Attn: the Common Clerk The Licensee: Rogers Communications Inc. One Mount Pleasant Road Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5 Attention: Real Estate and Services 8. The Licensor and the Licensee acknowledge and agree that the relationship between them is solely that of independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be construed to constitute the parties as employer /employee, partners, joint ventures, co- owners, or otherwise as participants in a joint or common undertaking. Neither party, nor its employees, agents or representatives shall have any right, power or authority to act or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other. 9. This Licence shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick. 23 Rogers Communications Inc. Licence Agreement -4- 10. Any provision of this Licence which is prohibited or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability and shall be severed from the balance of this Licence without affecting the remaining provisions of this Licence. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have set their respective seals duly attested by the signatures of their respective properly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written. SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED } In the presence of: } } ) ) ) } } ) ) } } ) ) } per } } and 1 ) THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Mayor Common Clerk Common Council Resolution: January ___, 2016 ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. 24 SAINT JOHN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS ONE Peel Plaza, E2L OEI PO Box 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick Canada E2L 4LI Bureau des Commissaires du Service de Police de Saint John C. P. 1979 Saint John Nouveau - Brunswick Canada E2L 4L ANNE -MARIE MULLIN Chair/ President NICOLE PAQUET Vice ChairlVice President JENNIFER CARHART Secretaire MAYOR MEL NORTON Commissioner /Commissaire JOHN MacKENZIE CommissionerlCommissaire BRIAN BOUDREAU CommissionerlCommissaire MICHAEL HAYCOX CommissionerlCommissaire JOHN T_ W. BATES, M.O.M. Chief of Police/ Chef de Police DAPHNE WAYE Executive Administrator! Secretaire Administrative TelephonelTelephone: (506) 648 -3324 E- maillCourriel: policecommission(-a)-saintiohn. ca l., �' SAINT JOHN Explore our past/ Explorez notre pass6 Discover your future! Decouvrez votre avenir January 14, 2016 Mayor Mel Norton, and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: Re: Saint John Board of Police Commissioners 2416 Executive At the January 12, 2016 meeting of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, the following members were elected to serve as the Executive for 2016: Chair: Anne -Marie Mullin Vice - Chair: Nicole Paquet Secretary: Jennifer Carhart Respectfully submitted, v/ o IG/ , A ne -Mari ullintCIr Saint John Board of Police Commissioners AM /dew 25 GRANT R Oriviol SAINT JOHN Ci01N1,1MIU1N 1 TrY iF�OZ01��B�A�SjK E T L• Gru,%S70M Mi 60M1n1C�0d 26 To His Worship Mel Norton and Councillors: Jan 12, 2016 On behalf of the board of directors for the Saint John Community Food Basket, I am writing to request a grant to help with our 2016 operating expenses. Despite exercising extreme fiscal responsibility, for the first time in our thirty plus year history we are facing serious financial difficulty. We have identified three reasons for this: • Dwindling number of uptown donor churches from thirteen to six • Decrease in donation size from the churches • Employing a part-time coordinator at $12,000 a year, a necessity due to growth of the organization Working hard to create fund - raising and grant application committees, the board will source revenue from various foundations and local businesses once the committees are established. In the interim, we hope the City of Saint John will be able to provide $10,000 to help reduce the $40,000 deficit needed to meet 2016 expenses. If that is not possible, any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. The Community Food Basket shares weekly and special donations with all the food banks, but not the expenses incurred to receive and store them. This is a valuable service to the whole city since solving the problem of hunger among the poor benefits all of society. It reduces crime, reduces domestic violence and increases learning ability in children. We hope that the City of Saint John will respond positively to our request as we transition from the golden age of much munificence to an era of reduced resources. We understand the problems the city itself faces. If council decides to allocate some grants despite its own financial challenges we sincerely hope our organization will be considered worthy to be a recipient. Accompanying this letter is an expansion of the information contained herein. Thank you most sincerely for any consideration you accord this request. Thank you also for the hard work and dedication each of you demonstrates daily. Yours respectfully, 114ZC'Z�e& Marlene Hull Member, Board of Directors Saint John Community Food Basket marlenehu112 @gmail.com 672 -1295 or 650 -2459 27 A Few Facts About Hunger in Uptown Saint John Taken from the report conducted and written by summer student Steven Hildebrand with generous help from Michelle Moase, David McCready and the greater Food Basket community. August, 2015 • Frequency of hunger: two days a week • Clients giving up meal to stretch food: 21% • Clients with mobility issues: 45% • Average monthly income: $926 • Clients skipping meal to feed children: 29% • Clients who walk to Food Basket: 86% • Education of clients: 80% high school graduates • Average monthly rent: $511 • Number served monthly: approximately 600 uptown residents Other Facts Even before moving, the Community Food Basket rent was far greater than the city's other food banks: • The west side food bank is free of charge in the Community Health Centre. • The north end site is the former Main St. Baptist Church at under $1,000 monthly, heated • The east side food bank is in the Park Avenue United Church hall. (rent unknown) • The south end Food Basket paid $1,700 monthly, unheated; now $2,000, unheated We receive huge weekly donations of reclaimed goods which we receive from local supermarkets. These 70 —110 boxes are processed weekly by our volunteers and shared with the other food banks. As well, our client area also has the largest number of less fortunate people. These two factors necessitate a larger facility and more volunteers than the other food banks. Conclusion From the Loyalist arrivals, through the influx of Irish potato famine victims, to the numerous waves of 20th century immigrants, Saint John has always provided acceptance, care and hope to hopeless people. The 2111 century brings its own desperate new - comers, the Syrian refugees who will also be welcomed and assisted by Saint John people and organizations, including the Community Food Basket. We provide an invaluable service not only to our own neighbourhood, but to the whole city by supporting other food banks. It is well known caring for the less fortunate benefits society: reduction in crime, reduction in domestic violence, increased learning ability in children. It is the Board of Directors fervent hope that the City of Saint John will respond positively to our request for financial help as we transition from the golden age bountiful donations to an era of reduced resources. Saint John Community Food Basket Client Choice Waiting Room 1 l� 1 aww ..r «� r 29 Waiting Room 2 A Saint John Community Food Basket Our Mission Statement Through education, advocacy and the acquisition, storage and distribution of food, we will with God's love, anticipate and meet the needs of the hungry in our community in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality. Our History The Saint John Community Food Basket was the first in the city and is the food distribution centre for the Saint John's four other food banks which opened following the uptown example. This beacon to the less fortunate was started over thirty years ago by four committed individuals and has grown to involve more than sixty people. Over time, the need for our service has increase, not decreased. To accommodate that need we are in a new facility with twice the space we had at a cost close to our previous rent. With the new facility, we are able to offer "client choice ", a method where people select their own groceries, rather than being handed the same order (whether they like it or not) each month. While the order size has not changed, thus maintaining that cost, the selection of items has increased. Peanut butter, cheddar cheese, sardines and fresh produce are now regularly available, in addition to the regular meat and egg choices. This is possible in part because we have the room to accommodate two large commercial size fridges, purchased with a grant from Food Banks Canada and Kraft. Each client now enjoys two welcoming, attractive waiting rooms; one -on -one attention from a volunteer throughout the experience; a grocery order of their choosing; and most of all a new -found dignity which the previously embarrassing process of providing food denied them. Our Problem Through the Harbour Lights Campaign and other fund - raisers, we experience great generosity from individuals, churches and businesses. Despite this, for the first time in our thirty plus year history, we are having financial difficulty. There are two main causes for this. Because the organization has grown so, we now employ a part -time paid coordinator at a cost of $12,000 a year. The second reason is dwindling donations from churches. The number of churches supporting the Food Basket has decreased from thirteen to six with the size of the donations decreasing as well. A third, lesser reason is that although the rent for our beautiful big space is not much more than previously, the accompanying costs (e.g. heat and cleaning) are increased. Our Solution We are working hard to create fund - raising and grant application committees. When that is accomplished, we will source revenue from various foundations and local businesses. In the interim, we will need approximately $40,000 to meet 2016 expenses and we hope the City of Saint John will be able to reduce that deficit by $10,000. If that is not possible, whatever amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. 30 FROM: Harbour Skating Club 830 Cherry Tree Lane Saint Jahn, NB E2M 3G5 TO: Mayor Mel Norton & Saint John Common Council City of Saint John EUVD 15 Market Square, PO Box 1971 JAN 0 7 2015 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 DATE: January 6, 2016 - - - -- — For the past two seasons, Harbour Skating Club has been pleased to receive a $100 sponsorship from the City of Saint John for the Club's adult recreational skating. This sponsorship involved a sharing of the cost for one night of Harbour Skating Club's ice time among the four Greater Saint John area municipalities. For the 2015 -2016 season, Harbour Skating Club would again like to propose the City of Saint John �pfrio 8a.� 0 � ,we parter with the three other municipalities in Greater Saint John area as "ice time sponsors— for ONE NIGHT of skating. The cost of ice time is close to $250 per night. This proposed one night sponsorship would entail $100 from the City of Saint John. The towns of Grand Bay - Westfield, Quispamsis and Rothesay have each contributed $50 toward this ice time cost. These contributions mirror the distribution of skaters by area as discovered in surveys of our skaters on random skating nights in 2012 and 2014. [See attachment] We strongly urge that Common Council again gives this proposal their consideration. It provides the four Municipal Councils with an opportunity to show support for a fitness activity timed for working age adults and at a minimal cost. It provides Harbour Skating Club with a public show of support for its skating program and assistance with the costs involved. Regards, Alison Hanna , President v Harbour Skating Club Ha 6ur5kating R hannahalison @rogers.com Anni ; sary /Attachment — "Harbour Skating: Celebrating 20 Years on Harbour Station Ice" • • '41 a Nil L O N L V H .O V Yj 0 L • w L d a4� } In L O N o .o } cn Ql p�j to UJ0 N N Z •� � � j O O W N s 0 >► L � � w 3 L Q Z3 O Q N O L' fl v 3 d G o L fl } o u o U W L � L O 4�- O �� s d .L a _61 _✓ {o z 32 2 �. O u 4w V• 1 V U r-La � oss CL T b O o, - ass 3 °s�� 'v } cis O L 41 W C prj p EE C— p} t u 0 >► L � � w 3 L Q Z3 O Q N O L' fl v 3 d G o L fl } o u o U W L � L O 4�- O �� s d .L a _61 _✓ {o z 32 2 i ki �O •� CL a t L >, s 4- } o u , a a ^I- CL -H 0 ` L. 01 O L cn 0 -� o ° O + O �7 to } L f"7 = O 0 o "F' O L q)`� O to w z in xn -0 tO S � � y--- in .� O V O p a .=. C: Q a ch L. a V oQk)�a ,xn U � 4- Cl �s =3 CA) O Q 00 w r: Q o 0 u s-0 a -- a-0 s -H C: a 33 } -II Z3 Tn a a f'7 O L cn 0 -� o ° O + O �7 to 0 o "F' O L q)`� O w z o xn N d O N LO a .� O V N L •r: _0 kJ p a .=. C: Q a ch 33 o 0 0 w z V L c I GL,j o OR T y 00 Q c m o V / a 4 c O 0 O ? u a N ro � i..{ '£ 0 N f6 L 4' N N d i 1 v ° cV m o L o v ci co ai U6 h U C� o ■ L 9 r m N cn ■� L Va a v m by +� o c d _ U ,n ,N L L Z N c o U C w � � 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 O C) 00 l0 ri 33 lv January 8, 2015 RECE ED JAN 12 2016 Mayor Norton and Saint John Common Council City Hall PO Box 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick E21- 41-1 Dear Mayor Norton and Council Members: YMCA of Greater Saint John 191 Churchill Blvd Saint John, NB E2K 3E2 Tel: 506- 693 -9622 I would, on behalf of the YMCA of Greater Saint John, like to express our gratitude for the resolution passed by council on December 7th, building community support is essential to successfully welcoming our newest residents. It is important to show support during this humanitarian crises and to open our arms to people just like us who are in a tough situation. Your support for our incoming Syrian Families demonstrates the openness of Saint John which strongly reflects our history of welcoming newcomers to our City. We are currently preparing to receive at least 200 more individuals before the end February and have been busy planning, communicating and holding community information sessions. To date we have welcomed 8 federally funded Syrian families and all are doing well. If you are receiving questions from your constituents, the YMCA Newcomer Connections team has launched a wonderful webpage that helps answer many questions. It is www.ymcanewcomer.ca and also is a great way to start the volunteer process for those interested. We have recruited at least 300 volunteers which clearly demonstrates strong community support. We are still working to recruit many more volunteers in order to properly welcome and support our 100 families we expect to receive before the end of 2016. With sincere thanks, RIE�� Shilo Boucher, CPA, CA President and CEO Building lAealt4Ay "mrr+vnities 4 PROCLAMAPON WHEREAS: Eating disorders are the number one cause of death among all psychiatric illnesses and can develop in anyone, regardless of age, ethno - racial background, socioeconomic status, gender or ability; and WHEREAS: Stigma and secrecy still surround eating disorders, causing many people who are suffering to refrain from seeking help, and to struggle in silence; and WHEREAS: Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) seeks to raise awareness of the prevalence and impacts of eating disorders, to shed light on the dangerous myths that surround them and to celebrate the natural diversity of bodies; and WHEREAS: The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is Canada's oldest national organization dedicated to helping those with eating disorders and was a founding member of the international drive to institute EDAW. NEDIC provides education and information as well as support and referrals for those with eating disorders, their families, friends and health care professionals; NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Mel Norton, of Saint John do hereby proclaim the week of February 1 -7, 2016 as Eating Disorder Awareness Week in the City of Saint John. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. 35 A LAW TO AMEND BY -LAW NUMBER BIA -2 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT LEVY BY -LAW ARRETA MODIFIANT ARRETE No BIA -2 ARRETE CONCERNANT LA CONTRIBUTION POUR L'AMALIORATION DES AFFAIRES Be it enacted by the Common Council of Le conseil communal de The City of Saint the City of Saint John as follows: John decrete ce qui suit: The Business Improvement Levy By -Law of The City of Saint John enacted on the third day of January, 2006, is amended by: L'arrete concernant la contribution pour Fam6lioration des affaires de The City of Saint John decrete le 3 janvier 2006 et modifie par: 1 Repealing section 2 thereof and 1 L'abrogation de Particle 2 aux inserting the following: presentes et 1'ajout du texte qui suit : 2 A levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value is hereby imposed for 2016 upon non - residential property within the Business Improvement Area established by By -Law No. BIA -1 Business Improvement Area By -Law enacted on the 5th day of January, 2004. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the * * * ** day of A.D. 2016 and signed by: 2 Par la presente, une contribution de 16 cents par tranche de cent dollars par rapport a la valeur fixee est imposee pour 1'annee 2016 sur les immeubles non residentiels situ6s a 1'interieur de la zone d'am6lioration des affaires 6tablie en vertu de 1'Arret6 n° BIA -1 relatif a la zone d'am6lioration des affaires edict6 le 5 janvier 2004. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le present arrete le * * * ** * * * ** 2016, avec les signatures suivantes : Mayor /Maire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - January 11, 2016 Premiere lecture - le 16 janvier 2016 Second Reading - January 11, 2016 Deuxieme lecture - le 16 janvier 2016 Third Reading - Troisieme lecture - 36 Received Date December 22, 2015 Meeting Date January 11, 2016 Open or Closed Open Session His Worship Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: Subject: Unmet Funding Commitments Background: During budget this year we discussed, in detail, pressures on the Capital budget and the need to manage the levels of Capital borrowing due to the consequent pressures it puts on future operating budgets. During the course of those discussions, Council was informed of the potential impact of several projects it had committed to over the 2015 year contingent on them securing funding from other sources. While that amount is substantial, some on Council believe there may be additional capital commitments made prior to the tenure of this Council that have, to date, not been fully honoured. Motion: That the City Manager, together with the Common Clerk and Commissioner of Finance, bring forward to Council resolutions relating to any unmet funding commitments and the amount of each remaining balance. Respectfully Submitted, (Received via email) Dr. Shelley M. Rinehart Deputy Mayor City of Saint John l� - VU SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1 37 Q , ifjio K\ COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -08 Report Date January 12, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Transportation and Environment Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. 2015 Safer School Zones Program Implementation OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Timothy D. O'Reilly, William Edwards, P.Eng. Jeff Trail P. Eng., M.Sc. E. Traffic Engineer RECOMMENDATION Your City Manager recommends that Common Council direct the City Solicitor place the following amendments to the Traffic By -Law in appropriate translated format for its future consideration: • Delete Champlain Drive with limits from 268 metres north of Creighton Avenue to 40 metres south of Sherwood Drive from Schedule T (School Zones) • Add Champlain Drive with limits from 42 metres south of Rosedale Crescent to 38 metres north of Dorothea Drive to Schedule T • Add Champlain Drive with limits from 42 metres south of Rosedale Crescent to 38 metres north of Dorothea Drive, Speed Limit of 40 KM /H to Schedule T -1 (Speed Limits in School Zones) • Add Glengarry Drive with limits from Westmorland Road to 341.7 metres south of Westmorland Road, Speed Limit of 40 KM /H to Schedule T -1 • Delete Westmorland Road with limits from 123.8 metres south of Glengarry Drive to 272 metres north of Glengarry Drive from Schedule T • Add Westmorland Road with limits from 39 metres north of Kervin Road to 50 metres south of Longview Court to Schedule T • Add Westmorland Road with limits from 39 metres north of Kervin Road to 50 metres south of Longview Court, Speed Limit of 40 KM /H to Schedule T -1 • Add Glengarry Drive, west side, from Westmorland Road to Elgin Road to Schedule B (No Parking Anytime) Spa • Delete Millidge Avenue with limits from 86 metres south of Valerie Street to 80 metres north of Valerie Street from Schedule T • Add Millidge Avenue with limits from 176 metres south of Valerie Street to 78 metres north of Ropewalk Road to Schedule T • Add Millidge Avenue with limits from 176 metres south of Valerie Street to 78 metres north of Ropewalk Road, Speed Limit of 40 KM /H to Schedule T -1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is for City staff to update Common Council on the implementation of three Safer School Zones Projects in 2015, to request Common Council amend the City's Traffic By -Law to assist in the implementation of the 2015 projects, and to update Council on the Program going forward. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION In 2013 Common Council endorsed a Safer School Zones Program via M &C 2013- 180 to focus traffic calming solutions around a few elementary and middle schools in the City each year. All recommendations from that report were subsequently addressed. Council endorsed the necessary focus within the Traffic Calming Policy. The Traffic By -Law was amended to define School Zones in the City. The resource requirements for implementation of the Program in the 2014 and 2015 General Fund Operating budgets were approved by Council. In 2014 implementation of three Safer School Zones Projects (Prince Charles, Bayview, and Bayside schools) were completed except for a signalized crosswalk for Bayside (planned for 2016 with necessary land acquired). Council endorsed further amendments to the Traffic By -Law to support the three 2014 projects via M &C 2014 -158. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT PlayS1 recommends implementation of a Safe Routes to School Program and the Safer School Zones Program is considered a component. REPORT Champlain Heights School 2015 Implementation City staff met with the Champlain Heights Community Association, the Vice Principal of the School, President of the Parent School Support Committee, Cst. Pittman of the Saint John Police Force and Councillor Merrithew in February 2015. A number of specific concerns were raised: 39 am • The crosswalk at the north end of the traffic circle is the heaviest used one in the area. None of the other crosswalks in the area were of concern, • The recent loss of the crossing guard at this crosswalk, • Higher speed and volume of vehicles on Champlain Drive, • Vehicles not yielding while entering the traffic circle from the Loch Lomond direction, City staff developed traffic calming solutions to address these concerns: • Install a signalized crosswalk at the north end of the traffic circle, (overhead and side mounted lights), • With Common Council's support, reduce the speed limit to 40 KM /H during school days and times in the school zone on Champlain Drive, • Install electronic driver speed feedback signs that encourage compliance with the reduced speed limit, • Move the location of the Yield sign on the north end of the traffic circle to a more visible location and paint lines at both ends of the circle that better indicate right -of -way. All developed solutions have been implemented except the 40 KM /H speed limit as Common Council's approval is required prior. Forest Hills School 2015 Implementation City staff met with the Principal of Forest Hills School and representatives of the Parent School Support Committee in February 2015. A number of specific concerns were raised: • Safety of students crossing Westmorland Road at Skyline Drive, • Safety of students crossing Golden Grove Road at Westmorland Road, • Safety of students crossing Glengarry Drive at Kervin, • Congestion along Glengarry Drive caused by parking vehicles on both sides of the street during drop off and pick up times City staff developed traffic calming solutions to address these concerns: • Install a signalized crosswalk on Westmorland at Skyline (overhead and side mounted lights), • Install a signalized crosswalk on Golden Grove at Westmorland (side mounted wireless solar - powered lights), • Enhance the crosswalk on Glengarry at Kervin with fluorescent yellow - green crosswalk signs and "No Parking" signs, • With Common Council's support, reduce the speed limit to 40 KM /H during school days and times in the school zone on Westmorland Road and Glengarry Drive, • Install electronic driver speed feedback signs that encourage compliance with the reduced speed limit on Westmorland Road, .N -4- • With Common Council's support, install "No Parking" signs on the west side of Glengarry from Westmorland to Elgin. The eight residents that live along Glengarry Drive from Westmorland to Elgin were surveyed to identify level of support for the parking restrictions along their street. The hand delivered August 2015 survey and cover letter is attached. Two of the residents responded to the survey, both in support of the proposed changes. All developed solutions have been implemented except: • The 40 KM /H speed limit and parking changes as Common Council's approval is required prior, and • The signalized crosswalk on Westmorland at Skyline. Completion is expected in February or March of 2016 when parts arrive. A side - mounted wireless solar - powered light solution is installed in the interim. Centennial School 2015 Implementation City staff met with the Principal of Centennial School and representatives of the Parent School Support Committee in January 2015. A number of specific concerns were raised: • Safety of students crossing Millidge Avenue at Valerie Street, • Speed and volume of vehicles on Millidge near Valerie generally, • Curve in Millidge Avenue near Ropewalk Road, • Safety of future students crossing Millidge at Natalie Street as nearby residential development continues, • Safety of students getting on and off the bus on Adelaide near Newman. City staff developed traffic calming solutions to address these concerns: • Install a signalized crosswalk on Millidge at Valerie (overhead and side mounted lights), • Install a signalized crosswalk on Millidge at Natalie (side mounted wireless solar - powered lights), • With Common Council's support, lengthen the school zone on Millidge to the north to beyond the curve near Ropewalk, • With Common Council's support, reduce the speed limit to 40 KM /H during school days and times in the school zone on Millidge Avenue, • Install electronic driver speed feedback signs that encourage compliance with the reduced speed limit on Millidge. Safety of students getting on and off the bus on Adelaide at Newman has been previously addressed with installation of traffic signals and a reduced (40 KM /H speed limit). No further action was deemed required. 41 -5- All developed solutions have been implemented except: • The 40 KM /H speed limit and school zone limit changes as Common Council's approval is required prior, and • The side - mounted wireless solar - powered crosswalk lights on Millidge at Natalie. Completion is planned for the 2016 construction season. 2016 (and beyond) Implementation Plan With Common Council's continued support for the Safer School Zones Program, funding is approved to complete two more projects in 2016 at Barnhill /St. Rose and Hazen White St. Francis schools. Staff will implement these projects with input from school stakeholders as per past practice. A revised Program Plan based on projected future year program funding and recent or anticipated school closures follows: School Highest Classification of Street in School Zone or Area with Concerns Proposed Year of Implementation Bayside Arterial ( Bayside Drive) 2014 Bayview Arterial (Loch Lomond Road) 2014 Prince Charles Arterial (Union Street) 2014 Centennial Collector ( Millidge Avenue) 2015 Champlain Heights Collector (Champlain Drive) 2015 Forest Hills School Collector (Westmorland Road) 2015 Hazen White St. Francis Collector (Sandy Point Road) 2016 St. Rose and Barnhill Collector (Manawagonish) 2016 New West Side School 2017 Beaconsfield Collector (Fundy Drive) 2017 M. Gerald Teed Collector (Daniel Avenue) 2018 Princess Elizabeth Collector (Cranston Avenue) 2018 Samuel -de- Champlain Collector (Ragged Point Road) 2019 Lakewood Local (Lakeview Drive) 2019 St. John the Baptist Local (Wentworth/St. James) 2020 Devine Mercy Local (Clarendon Street) 2020 Loch Lomond Local (Evergreen) 2021 SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Funds for the three 2015 Safer School Zones Projects were approved as part of the 2015 Pedestrian & Traffic Management Service budget (General Fund Operating Budget). Funds for two planned projects are approved in the 2016 service budget. 42 -6- INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input from various stakeholders is detailed previously in this report. ATTACHMENTS August 31, 2015 survey and letter sent to Glengarry Drive residents 43 11►! l' f' Me CIn^ Of 5alat Krl August 31, 2015 Dear Resident of Gjerlgarry Drive: RE: CN PLrr f1PPMTUNM FOR IP[tTEOl nAL ON- STREET PAR101l0 tMANGES ON CA EN CARRY DRIVE Aussi dispanlble an franpi5- Co"posez le 65®4455. The City of Saint John is considering restricting on- street pa tklrng on the west side of Gldmgarry Mlve from Westnidrlanal Road to Elgin Aoad. Tile red line on the adjacent map shows the area In question. ()n- street parking no the cast side of 'Glengarry Mlwe i5 Hitt being affected wilds this potential change emeept for a plan to restrict parking in the IMMetfiate area of the marked crosswalk on Glengarry Chive at Itervin Road (bdur line on adjacent map)_ This parking restrieilen is being eon &idrred to derreax,r congestion on Glengarry Drive., prartioularly before and after sctiwi hours at Forest Willis School_ M*t allowing parkin® on the w*..st side of the stmt wound provide mdse street width For traffic flow and would improve sight lines for the marked C!"MWalls at XErvin Road. .fief r _ ~� •''I. W& wQu4d like the feedba ck of Lha rca:,dents of Glengarry Dfiver In the area Or this considered parking change including (YOM You. A sur 4ey is on the back of this Getter chat you c4 ft Ml out and Provide hack to us. 5-Pace is provided for any additional input you would like to Communicate. You r an prO vide your Input in one € f th ree Ways_, 1. Bye -mail tO mrsnkinala) rations. _ ir1 ' hn.ca 2. By phcnini;65"55 3. By handwriting your respor se:s on the farm ton the other side cif dris letter and mailing to_ The c' of Saint john PO Box 1971 Sarni John, NR €Yl. 41.1 Attention: Trm 0'11eilfy Whirfrewer method you choose, please reference "Gler%garry Nave P, rkinR" so We €v ar °pa at yGur .nout from other cdrrespandanc2s_ pfag50 pr0i'Meyfaur rtWunses hY September 19, 201 5, Sincerely, Timothy D, O'Reilly, P.Eng„ M Sr_E_ Traffic Engineer a SAINT' ti)luN M 8orr 1971 Saint l hn, NHS l=ariat -i E21_41 „ vwmulnyahnxib I CP. 1971 S,iint Jahn, N.-R. Cansdi EZL 41_1 M, -8- INPUT OPPORTUNITY FOR POTENTLAL ON-STREET PARKING C14ANG-ES ON GLENGARRY DRIVE SEPTEMBER 2015 an 1:'WIW is YDuT Flame'! _j 2: W11al is 'our address:' _Q!�sfion 3. What is your phone number? Question 4: Do y90 agree vaiffi the suUc9cd chLu'Re of w ajLoMng on- street parking on the West -.;Idc of Glmgar7 Drive from Westmorland Road to Elgin Road? (C.Ircle one) Yes / No QUe s, subject? St ion 5, Do yoqhavc any uther input Or sugges d0m to his V, Y011 can provide this input in one of three ways: By phoning 658-4455 By handwriting yinur resporr4es and mailing to The City of Saint John PO Ek)x 1971 Saint John. NB ESL 4L! Attention'Tim O'Reillv Reference 61engam Dri % P Parki ng" w Q , ifjio K\ COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. M & C Report Date January 21, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Legislative Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. Amendments to Common Council's Procedural By -Law OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager John L. Nugent John L. Nugent Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION It is in order for Council to give first and second reading to the attached amendment. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We have been directed to prepare amendments to Council's Procedural By -Law which would 1) eliminate the opening prayer; and 2) provide for the means by which meetings of Common Council or of Committee of the Whole could be cancelled. As a result, the attached draft amendments have been produced. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION See the resolution of Common Council dated the 16th day of February, 2015, attached. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Each municipality in the Province is obliged to enact a by -law to regulate the procedure of its Council meetings (section 10.3(1) of the Municipalities Act). REPORT The elimination of the opening prayer is the result of the Supreme Court's decision in Mouvement Laique Quebecois v. Saguenay (City) [2015] S.C.J. No. 16 which determined that prayers such as those traditionally spoken at the opening ., -2- of meetings of Common Council were contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Currently there is no procedure or process by which a regularly scheduled meeting or a special or emergency meeting can be cancelled. Establishing such a process in the by -law fills a gap in the by -laws treatment of meetings. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES N/A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS N/A ATTACHMENTS Resolution of Common Council dated the 16th day of February, 2015 Procedural By -Law Amendments 47 co -1 tO z N Ul y o } CL J LWL O LU tG CO O O -1 C Q) °O N U Cl) O _� aoq o N Za oN vi MW U o ca ad CL LU 0 L a7 QUO V o ( a 0 m Q c � a) IJJ -C a) o a 0 o 0— Z Q 0.0 -0 Co O a) N -0 Q) ,I- o LL U a) C • 0 c o -r- co fi -0 a) v � E Qom) U Q) cu q L LO N � c _ C Q ~ V N C N U1 C: � C� C N N Lo O C E W E o 'a °) °D w a) c E a � o : Q� CD _ a) ° a) 0) U ' O ° o o Q O U� ° �cu N j a) CO C �— C fl - U u- E Q r CL c U to = 10 0) cn r- U) v -a - a)c mcE CL E � -ca t� O Q s` '5 CL (� ow C0a o (D U�c ❑= O Q) CO CL O m U O. 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Par les presentes, Parrdte de The City of Saint John intitule << Arretd concernant le reglement interieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John », edicte le 29 novembre 2010, est modifie comme suit: 1 Le paragraphc 8.4 est modifie par la suppression de << et invocation » immddiatement apres: « 1. ouverture de la reunion >>. 2 Le paragraphe suivant est ajoutd immddiatement apres le paragraphe 2.23 : o 2.24 Consentement ecrit — definition << Consentement dcrit >> designe un consentement donne au greffier /a la greffiere par un membre, soft par lettre, par fax ou par message dlectronique provenant d'une adresse de courriel de The City. >> 3 The following subsection is added 3 Le paragraphe suivant est ajoute immediately following subsection 4.12: immddiatement apres le paragraphe 4.12: "4.13 Regular meeting — cancellation << 4.13 Reunion ordinaire : annulation Except for the first meeting of Council as A 1'exception de la premiere reunion du conseil specified in subsection 4.1, a regular conformdment au paragraphe 4.1, une reunion meeting may be cancelled: ordinaire peat titre annulee : a. by resolution adopted by a majority of Members, at a regular meeting; or b. upon the Written Consent of a majority of the Members if twenty -four hours notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each Member in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.3(a), (b), (c), and also to the public in accordance with the provisions of subsection 4.9; or r,. a. par resolution adoptee par la majoritd des membres, lors d'une reunion ordinaire; ou b. avec le consentement ecrit de la majorite des membres, si un avis d'annulation d'au mains vingt- quatre heures est subsdquemment donnd a chaque membre par le greffier/la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions des alindas 5.3a), b), c), ainsi qu'au public conformdment aux dispositions du paragraphe 4.9; ou c. where notice is not provided in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph b., upon the Written Consent of two - thirds of the Members if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each member in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.3(a), (b), (c); and the Clerk endeavours to post notice of cancellation on the City's website." 4 The following subsection is added immediately following subsection 5.7: "5.8 Special meeting — cancellation (1) A special meeting, summoned pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.1, may be cancelled: a. by the Mayor through the Clerk if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each Member in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.3, and also to the public in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5,7; or b, where notice is not provided in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph a., by the Mayor through the Clerk upon the Written Consent of two - thirds of the Members if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each Member in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.3(a), (b), (c); and the Clerk endeavours to post notice of cancellation on the City's website. (2) A special meeting, summoned pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.2, may be cancelled: a. upon the Written Consent of the petitioning Members if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided 50 lorsqu'un avis n'est pas donne conformement aux dispositions du sous - alinea b., avec le consentement ecrit des deux tiers des membres, si un avis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque membre par le greffier/la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions des alineas 5.3a), b), c); et que le greffier /la greffiere tente d'afficber 1'avis d'annulation sur le site Web de The City. 4 Le paragraphe qui suit est ajoute immediatement apres le paragraphe 5.7. 5.8 Reunion extraordinaire : annulation (1) Une reunion extraordinaire, convoquee en vertu des dispositions du paragraphe 5.1, peut titre annulee . a. par le maize par I'entremise du greffier /de la greffiere, si un avis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque membre par le greffier /la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 5.3, ainsi qu'au public conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 5.7; ou b. lorsqu'un avis nest pas donne conformement aux dispositions du sous - alinea a., par le maire par 1'entremise du greffier /de la greffiere, avec le consentement ecrit des deux tiers des membres, si un avis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque membre par le greffier /1a greffiere, conformement aux dispositions des alineas 5.3a), b), c); et que le greffier /la greffiere tente d'afficher i'avis d'annulation sur le site Web de The City. >r (2) Une reunion extraordinaire, convoquee conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 5.2, peut titre annulec : a. avec le consentement ecrit des membres requerants, si un avis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque membre by the Clerk to each Member in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.3, and also to the public in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.7; or b. where notice is not provided in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph a., upon the Written Consent of two- thirds of the Members if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each Member in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.3(a), (b), (c); and the Cleric endeavours to post notice of cancellation on the City's website." 5 Subsection 21.11 is repealed and replaced with the following: "21.11 Meeting — day — time — cancellation (1) Unless otherwise provided by resolution at a regular council meeting, meetings of the Committee of the Whole shall be scheduled prior to a regular council meeting commencing at a time to be set by the Clerk or on the Monday of the week falling between the bi- weekly regular council meetings. (2) A Committee of the Whole meeting may be cancelled: a. by resolution adopted by a majority of the Committee of the Whole members, at a regular meeting of that committee; or b. upon the Written Consent of a majority of the members of the Committee of the Whole if twenty -four hours notice of cancellation is provided by the Clerk to each member of the Committee of the Whole in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 53(a), (b), (c), and also to the public in accordance with the provisions of subsection 4.9; or 51 par le greffier/la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 5.3, ainsi qu'au public conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 5.7; ou b. lorsqu'un avis n'cst pas donne conformement aux dispositions du sous - alinea a., avec le consentement ecrit des deux tiers des membres, si un avis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque miembre par le greffier /la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions des alineas 5.3a), b), c); et que le greffier/la greffiere tente d'afficher 1'avis d'annulation suer le site Web de The City. » 5 Le paragraphe 21.11 est abroge et remplace par ce qui suit: << 21.11 Reunion : jour, heure et annulation (1) Sauf indications contraires introduites par resolution lors d'une reunion ordinaire du conseil, les reunions du Comite plenier doivent etre fixees avant ]a tenue d'une reunion ordinaire du conseil a une date que fixera le greffier/la greffiere ou le lundi de la semaine precedant ou suivant les reunions ordinaires du conseil tenues a la quinzaine. (2) Une reunion du Comite plenier peut titre annulee : a. par resolution adoptee par la majorite des membres du Comite plenier, lors d'une reunion ordinaire de tic comite; ou b. avec le consentement ecrit de la majorite des membres du Comite plenier, si un avis d'annulation d'au moins vingt- quatre heures est donne a chaque membre du Comite plenier par le greffier/la greffiere, conformement aux dispositions des alineas 53a), b), c), ainsi qu'au public conformement aux dispositions du paragraphe 4.9; ou c. where notice is not provided in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph b., upon the Written Consent of two - thirds of the members of the Committee of the Whole if notice of cancellation is subsequently provided by the Clerk to each member of the Committee of the Whole in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.3(a), (b), (c); and the Clerk endeavours to post notice of cancellation on the City's website." e. lorsqu'un avis n'est pas donne conform6ment aux dispositions du sous - alinea b., aver le consentement ecrit des deux tiers des membres du Comite plenier, si un axis d'annulation est subsequemment donne a chaque membre du Comite plenier par le greffier/la greffiere, conformdment aux dispositions des alineas 5.3a), b), c); et que le greffier /la greffiere tente d'afficher 1'avis d'annulation sur le site Web de The City. >> 6 Subsection 21.14 is amended by deleting 6 Paragraphe 21.14 est modifie par la the words "so far as they are applicable" suppression des mots « dans la mesure oix and substituting "with necessary elles peuvent s'appliquer» et son modifications ". remplacement par « avec ies modifications necessaires ». IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOI The City of Saint. John a fait has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said apposer son sceau communal sur le present arrete City to be affixed to this by -law the day of le 2016, avee les signatures , A.D. 2016 and signed by: suivantes : Mayor /Maire Common Clerk / Greffiere communale First Reading - Premiere lecture - Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture - Third Reading - Troisieme lecture - 52 COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -012 Report Date January 19, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT. 2016 Community Grants Process Committee Recommendations OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager Rev. Erik W.Kraglund, Committee Chair Jacqueline Hamilton Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Common Council to approve the revised 2016 Community Grant Process as recommended in this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Community Grants Program was adopted in late 2014 with a Council appointed committee assigned to review, evaluate and identify funding allocations according to adopted program guidelines and report back to Common Council with a recommendation. The Community Grants Fund was divided into three categories to provide funding support to community organizations, projects and special events. In 2015 a total of $226,000 to 23 community organizations was approved by Common Council. During the 2016 budget process Common Council decided to provide core funding to selected community organizations; and develop service agreements with the historically city - funded priority neighbourhood associations. As a result the funding envelope to the Community Grant program was reduced to $59,721. With such a reduction in the total funding envelope the Community Grant Committee proposes to forego the formal application process of the Community Grant Program in 2016; and that requests for funding are made directly to Common Council for referral to the Community Grant Committee for consideration and recommendation back to Council. 53 -2- PREVIOUS RESOLUTION On October 27, 2014 Council approved a Community Grants Policy which established a municipal grants program to support community organizations in three areas: (1) organizational support; (2) community projects and (3) special events. Council further appointed a Community Grants Committee to review and provide recommendation to Council on applications received through the program. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The Community Grant Program supports Council's priorities of a Community of Choice. REPORT Since the total envelope of the Community Grant Program is such a small percentage of the original funding envelope, the Community Grants Committee feels the application process would be arduous and the majority of applications would have to be denied. The Community Grants Committee recommends the following to Common Council; 1) Of the proposed total envelope, the City continue to support and fund the volunteer - based, external community centres historically supported by the City of Saint John, provided they remain active in servicing their neighbourhoods as follows; a) KBM Community Centre receives $5, 000.00; b) Latimore Lake Community Centre receives $5, 000.00; c) Denis Morris Community Centre receives $5, 000.00; d) Milford Memorial Community Centre receives $5, 000.00; e) Martinon Community Centre receives $5,000.00; J) Lorneville Community Centre receives $5, 000.00; g) Seniors Resource Centre receives $5, 000.00; h) Saint John Loyalist House receives $5, 000.00; and i) Saint John Ability Advisory Committee receives $1,500. 00. 2) That the balance of funds remain in the Community Grants budget; and further; 3) That funding requests to Common Council be referred to the Community Grants Evaluation Committee for consideration and recommendation back to Council on a case by case basis; 54 -3- 4) That ,$1, 000 be provided to the United Commercial Travelers to support 2016 conference as per the request referred to the Grants Committee by Council. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES On approval from Common Council, the total funding allocation recommended at the time of this report is $42,500. This will leave a balance of $17,221 in the Community Grant program to be administered on a case by case basis through referral by Common Council to the Community Grants Committee. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Community Grants Evaluation Committee ATTACHMENTS NA 55 Q , ifjio K\ COUNCIL REPORT M &C No. 2016 -015 Report Date January 20, 2016 Meeting Date January 25, 2016 Service Area Strategic Services His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: NEB Working Group Update and Release of Informal Information Requests (IRs) to TransCanada OPEN SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner /Dept. Head City Manager NEB Working Group Jacqueline Hamilton Jeff Trail Kevin Clifford John Nugent Neil Jacobsen Steve Carson (Enterprise Saint John) RECOMMENDATION Saint John Common Council directs the City Manager: • To release the Informal Information Requests (IRs) as provided in Attachment C to the public and post them in both official languages on the City's website to demonstrate transparency and accountability in the City's commitment to ensure responsible development that supports Council's Priorities of economic health, community of choice, and sustainable infrastructure. Additional copies of the IRs will be available through the Common Clerk's Office. • To deliver an official copy of the bilingual IRs to TransCanada for written response. • To engage TransCanada as required in addressing questions with respect to the IRs. • To request TransCanada provide an Energy East project update to Common Council. 56 va EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City's NEB Working Group has prepared a series of Informal Information Requests (IRs) for discussion with TransCanada, the lead Energy East Project proponent. The IRs are focused on five areas of critical importance to the City of Saint John and its residents: economic development opportunities, social impacts, environmental impacts, land use planning issues and public safety considerations. The IRs also reflect the NEB's original list of issues in relation to the Energy East Project (see Attachment A), as well as the City of Saint John's application for formal Intervenor status (see Attachment B). As part of this Report, the Informal IRs (Attachment C) are now being provided to Council and the general public in both official languages. The IRs and associated responses are viewed as essential inputs for the City, through Common Council, to be able to make an informed decision with respect to the "conditions" by which our community can support the Energy East Project, recognizing Council's previous resolution to work with both TransCanada and the regulator (NEB) to "ensure that the pipeline is safely constructed in such a way to protect the environment." BACKGROUND On 30 October 2014, Energy East Pipeline Ltd. (EEPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada Oil Pipelines (Canada) Ltd., submitted an application to the NEB for the proposed Energy East Project. The proposed project would include: Converting an existing natural gas pipeline to an oil transportation pipeline; Constructing new pipeline in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Eastern Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to link up with the converted pipe; and • Constructing the associated facilities, pump stations and tank terminals required to move crude oil from Alberta to Quebec and New Brunswick, including marine facilities that enable access to other markets by ship. Saint John, New Brunswick will serve as the eastern terminus for the pipeline and be home to a large tank storage facility and marine terminal. Irving Oil and TransCanada previously announced the formation of a joint venture to develop and construct the new Canaport Energy East Marine Terminal at Irving Canaport in Saint John. The 4,600 - kilometre pipeline will carry 1.1- million barrels of crude oil per day from Alberta and Saskatchewan to refineries in Eastern Canada and a single export terminal to be located here in Saint John (as per the recent project 57 am amendment filed by TransCanada). In its most recent project filing, TransCanada has eliminated plans for its previously proposed Quebec marine terminal. For more information on the current status of the Energy East Project visit: http : / /www.energveastpipeline.com/ Further information on the NEB's regulatory process can be found in the National Energy Board Hearing Process Handbook. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION On 24 November 2014, Saint John Common Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS Council of the City of Saint John consider the TransCanada Energy East Pipeline project to be of the utmost importance to the Saint John Area by providing the area with the possibilities of economic and community development; WHEREAS Council of the City of Saint John feel that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Saint John to endorse said project; WHEREAS Safety and the environment are of utmost importance to Council and the City of Saint John; BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint John support the TransCanada Energy East Pipeline project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saint John work with TransCanada and the regulator to ensure that the pipeline is safely constructed in such a way as to protect the environment. The intent of Council's resolution was to illustrate the City's support in principle for the Energy East project and its anticipated economic and community benefits, but also clearly indicate that development cannot proceed without properly addressing associated project, environmental and public safety risks. The resolution also commits the City to work with both TransCanada and the regulator (NEB) to "ensure that the pipeline is safely constructed in such a way to protect the environment." Details on the Energy East project and the anticipated Energy Board hearing process were provided in a previous report to Council dated February 2, 2015. At that time, Council approved a resolution to seek formal intervenor status for the -4- upcoming Energy Board hearings to be held in relation to the Energy East Project. As part of the NEB regulatory process, it will be necessary for the City to present its interests as it relates to a specific "List of Project Issues" (see Attachment A) to be evaluated by a panel representing the NEB as part of its formal review of the Energy East Project. The City's formal application for Intervenor status (see Attachment B) addresses eight of the NEB's issues under the following broad themes: • optimizing local economic, social and community benefits; • land use planning authority including managing / mitigating project risk (construction, operation and decommissioning); • public safety planning, preparedness and response; and • on -going engagement to ensure long -term community sustainability (managing overall community fiscal, operational and environmental impacts over the lifespan of the project). STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The Energy East Project and related investments has been previously identified by Common Council as an economic priority. If properly and safely planned, built and operated, the project can directly contribute to all three Council priorities: Economic Health, Community of Choice and Sustainable Infrastructure. However, in order to fully assess the Energy East Project's direct impact on each of these priorities and determine if the project is in the best interest of the community and its residents, the City must be provided with detailed information regarding the full spectrum of benefits and risks associated with the project. It must also be clearly understood by the project proponent that the environmental, social and economic ramifications of the proposed project, including public safety and emergency response issues, must be fully addressed before the project can proceed — these are not optional considerations. By way of specific example, the local public safety and emergency response issues associated with the amended Energy East Project are anticipated to be of even greater significance and magnitude based on the increase in crude oil flows through the planned Saint John tank farm and marine terminal, and corresponding increases in marine tanker traffic in both Saint John Harbour and the Bay of Fundy. 59 REPORT The City of Saint John's NEB Working Group met with Common Council on September 28, 2015 to discuss: • The NEB regulatory process (overview and what to expect) • Opportunities for the City to effectively prepare for the NEB's Energy East regulatory hearings • Council expectations and next steps Additional preparatory work was completed during the week of September 28tH, including workshops and meetings focused specifically on economic development, social, land use planning and public safety requirement and considerations. These discussions provided an important foundation for the City's participation as a fully informed and engaged Intervenor in the forthcoming Energy East regulatory hearing process. NEXT STEPS Based on the research and work completed to date, the City's NEB Working Group has prepared a series of Informal Information Requests (IRS) for discussion with TransCanada, the lead Energy East Project proponent. The IRS are focused on five areas of critical importance to the City of Saint John and its residents: economic development opportunities, social impacts, environmental impacts, land use planning issues and public safety considerations. The IRS also reflect the NEB's original list of issues in relation to the Energy East Project (see Attachment A), as well as the City of Saint John's application for formal Intervenor status (see Attachment B). As part of this Report, the Informal IRS (Attachment C) are now being provided to Council and the general public in both official languages. The IRS communicate in their preamble the City of Saint John's interests and concerns about specific aspects of the project, and seek additional information from TransCanada in the above noted areas. These informal IRS are intended to elicit response from and discussion with the project applicant prior to the NEB issuing its Hearing Order for the public review of Energy East, expected to occur in the next few months, based on past practices. The NEB process will provide for the issuance of Formal Information Requests to the applicant and intervenors, with specific timelines. The IRS and associated responses are viewed as essential inputs for the City, through Common Council, to be able to make an informed decision with respect to the "conditions" by which our community can support the Energy East Project, recognizing Council's previous resolution to work with both TransCanada and the regulator (NEB) to "ensure that the pipeline is safely constructed in such a way to protect the environment." .1 sm The NEB Working Group's investment in the Informal IRs will be leveraged in many different ways as the public review process managed by the NEB evolves. These Informal IRs, notably the preambles included at the beginning of each information request, will form a solid foundation for: • any formal IR to be issued by the City to TransCanada as part of the NEB process (as required); • the City's direct written evidence in the NEB hearing, should the City decide to file evidence (in addition to asking questions and /or submitting final arguments); • the City's recommendation to the NEB as to what conditions should be attached to any Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the NEB; and /or • the City's final argument in the Energy East Public Hearing, with respect to (i) the "go /no go" recommendation the NEB must make to the federal Cabinet; and (ii) the recommended conditions to be attached to the Certificate if the NEB chooses the "go" option. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Preparation by the City of Saint John for the forthcoming NEB Energy East hearing involves a significant on -going internal resource commitment and a coordinated planning and engagement approach by the entire NEB Working Group and City Manager. External advisory services cost the City of Saint John approximately $15,000 in 2015 (including consulting fees and travel expenses), which were funded through existing expense categories from multiple service areas, and is also being cost shared with Enterprise Saint John. The nature, timing and extent of the NEB's Energy East regulatory process (to be announced later this year) will define the extent and nature of required external project resources in 2016. The Saint John Port Authority has also expressed interest in coordinating regulatory planning efforts with the City of Saint John on a go- forward basis, particularly with respect to public safety planning and preparedness issues. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The City of Saint John's NEB Working Group was established in February 2015 to provide coordination and advice to the City Manager and Council with respect to 61 -7- the Energy East Project and the associated National Energy Board (NEB) regulatory process. The Working Group includes multi - disciplinary leadership as provided by the Commissioner, Growth and Community Development Services; the City's Fire Chief / Director SJEMO; the Commissioner of Strategic Services; the City Solicitor; the CEO of Enterprise Saint John, the City's Manager of Corporate Planning and the City's Communications Manager. Additional project support is being provided by the Common Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office and a number of City staff. Several community organizations, the Saint John Port Authority and Mr. Gaetan Caron (an independent consultant who is providing advice and input to the Working Group, City Manager and Common Council with respect to the NEB regulatory process) have provided input. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: TransCanada Energy East Pipeline Project — NEB List of Issues Attachment B: City of Saint John Application to the National Energy Board — Energy East Project Intervenor Status (As Approved By Saint John Common Council) Attachment C: City of Saint John Informal Information Requests (IRs) 62 Attachment A: TransCanada Energy East Pipeline Project — NEB List of Issues The National Energy Board (Board) has identified the following issues for its consideration in any upcoming proceeding with respect to the Energy East Pipeline Ltd (EEPL) proposed Energy East Project (Project). 1. The need for the Project. 2. The economic feasibility of the Project. 3. The commercial, economic, supply and market impacts of the Project. 4. The appropriateness of the tolling methodology, and the method of toll and tariff regulation, including whether Energy East should be regulated as a Group 1 or Group 2 company. 5. The commercial, economic, supply and market impacts of the Asset Transfer, including the need, economic feasibility and commercial impacts of the Eastern Mainline Project. This includes the appropriateness of the proposed capacity of the Eastern Mainline of 575 TJ /d. 6. Transfer of Assets: 1. The tests to be used to assess the sale and purchase of the assets. 2. The assets to be transferred and any terms to be included. 3. The value which should be assigned to the facilities for the purposes of: 1. removal from the rate base of the TransCanada PipeLines Limited's natural gas mainline; and 2. inclusion in Energy East's toll calculation. 7. The potential environmental and socio - economic effects of the Project, including the environmental effects of accidents or malfunctions that may occur in connection with the project, and any cumulative effects that are likely to result from the Project, as considered under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. 8. The potential environmental and socio - economic effects of increased marine shipping. 9. The appropriateness of the general route and land requirements for the Project. 10. The engineering design and integrity of the Project. 11. Potential impacts of the Project on Aboriginal interests. 12. Potential impacts of the Project on directly affected landowners and their land use. 13. Safety and security associated with the construction and operation of the Project, including emergency response planning and third -party damage prevention. 14. Contingency planning for spills, accidents, or malfunctions during construction and operations of the Project. 15. Financial implications of contingency planning for spills, accidents, or malfunctions during construction and operations of the Project. 16. The terms and conditions to be included in any recommendation or approval the Board may issue for the Project. The Board will not consider matters related to upstream activities associated with the development of oil sands, or the downstream and end use of the oil transported by the Project. 63 Attachment B: City of Saint John Application to the National Energy Board — Energy East Project Intervenor Status (As Approved By Common Council) 1. As per a resolution adopted by Saint John Council on November 24 2014, the City supports the proposed Energy East project being developed in a sustainable and responsible manner. Construction of the tank and marine terminals is estimated by the project proponents to have a capital cost of $805 million with an additional $4.6 million spent by the approximately 470 construction workers. Once operational, 50 person -years of employment, $38 million in expenditures, and $5 million in municipal property taxes is anticipated annually. This project provides a key piece of infrastructure in the further development of the Saint John Energy Hub. 2. The City is applying via the AP process as a Group (impacted Municipality) to be an Intervener at any hearing(s) before the National Energy Board (NEB), with respect to the Energy East Pipeline Ltd. proposed Energy East Project, and is presently considering the appointment of an Authorized Representative. 3. The City considers itself to be a Directly Affected Person with respect to Issues no. 7,8,9,12,13,14,15 & 16 on the official NEB List of Issues. 4. The City has an interest in ensuring the project maximizes the social, economic, and overall future community benefits. For example, the City seeks to ensure local industrial training and skill development programs are directly supported and to examine opportunities to create a legacy by accommodating temporary workers in existing accommodations in the community during the construction phases. 5. The New Brunswick Marine Terminal Complex is located within the City's boundaries. The Tank Terminal component is proposed on land zoned Heavy Industrial and Rural. The City is the Land Use Approving Authority and would normally require a rezoning of Rural lands to permit construction of a significant portion of the Tank Farm. 6. The City's Municipal Plan calls for a risk assessment to be completed for new heavy industrial facilities. There are approximately 181 residences located within 1.5km of the proposed Tank Terminal. Table A -3 in the NEB Filing Manual calls for detailed socio- economic information for Human Occupancy where a project is not proposed on a previously - developed facility site or on land currently zoned for industrial purposes. Demonstrating that adequate separation distances exist and/or appropriate mitigative measures can be adopted to accommodate the proposal, and protect public safety and the human and natural environment, are key considerations for this community. 7. The City supports an integrated and comprehensive approach to the development of the Energy East Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which would ensure cumulative risk in the community, from the intensification of heavy industrial uses, is addressed. Understanding the existing and future response capability needs of our public safety services is fundamental to ensuring the ERP identifies and appropriately addresses all future service gaps, such as training and equipment. This approach is essential to ensure the emergency services can plan, prepare, and respond in order to protect public safety. 8. The City intends to engage the project proponents to enable ongoing and cooperative dialogue and ensure the City's long term interests are protected. ME City of Saint John Informal Information Requests to TransCanada regarding the Energy East Project Pipeline Project December 2015 65 Table of Contents A. Economic Attachments (Appendix) A: Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative B: Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership 99 1. Support of True Growth ............................................................................. ..............................1 2. Supply Chain and Workforce Readiness .................................................... ..............................3 3. Added Value Investment ............................................................................ ..............................5 4. Property Tax .............................................................................................. ............................... 7 B. Social 5. Quality of Life ............................................................................................ .............................10 6. Temporary Workforce ............................................................................... .............................12 7. Population Health and Health -Care Capacity ............................................. .............................14 C. Environment 8. Water ......................................................................................................... .............................16 9. Air Quality .................................................................................................. .............................19 10. Environmental Assessment and Offsets .................................................... .............................21 11. Costal and Marine Impacts ........................................................................ .............................24 12. Wildlife Impacts ......................................................................................... .............................27 D. Land Use Planning 13. Municipal Land Use Planning Approvals and Impacts on Localized Land Use and MunicipalInfrastructure .......................................................................... ............................... 29 14. PlanSJ and ZoneSJ ...................................................................................... .............................37 15. Citizen Engagement ................................................................................... .............................39 E. Public Safety 16. Cumulative Risk ......................................................................................... .............................40 17. Coordinated Regional Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ........................... .............................41 18. Marine Safety ............................................................................................ .............................44 19. Response Through Preparation ................................................................. .............................45 20. Asset Management .................................................................................... .............................47 Attachments (Appendix) A: Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative B: Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership 99 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Economic — Support of True Growth Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 3: Socio- Economic Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 6: Employment and Economy Preamble: True Growth is the Saint John region's model for community economic development. This groundbreaking approach to furthering economic prosperity is now being replicated in other municipalities across the country. True Growth has garnered significant public sector and private sector support, including twenty private sector strategic partners that financially support the True Growth implementation through Enterprise Saint John, the network's backbone organization. Economic Health was identified by Saint John's city council as one of their four priorities in their four year plan. More information related to True Growth can be found at http: / /truegrowth.ca/ Request: Through the True Growth model the community's economic development plan identified six key sectors for the Saint John region, including Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, ICT, Health and Life Sciences, Tourism and the Financial, Insurance and professional services. The impacts, positive and negative, on these sectors have not been clearly defined in the filing, and if there are expected negative impacts there has been no identification of potential mitigations. The expected economic development impact in New Brunswick during construction and operation has been identified by TransCanada through filings, including pipeline, pump stations, terminals and the marine facility. However neither the impact on Saint John, nor the Saint John region has been defined or quantified during construction or operation. This includes the impact on employment (direct, indirect and induced), the impact on GDP, and on consumer spending. 1.1 Please identify how the Energy East project will positively impact the Region's economic development strategy. 1.2 Please identify how the Energy East project envisions supporting the True Growth model and its target growth objectives. City of Saint John Informal I No. 1: Economic —Support of True Growth 67 1.3 Please identify and assess specific linkages between the Energy East project and the True Growth's key growth sectors, including potential mitigations of any negative impacts. 1.4 Please provide an assessment of the specific economic growth and impact projections associated with the Energy East project (over its anticipated lifespan) in the City of Saint John and greater Saint John Region. City of Saint John Informal I No. 1: Economic —Support of True Growth 68 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Economic — Supply chain and workforce readiness Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 3: Socio- Economic Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 6: Employment and Economy Preamble: In the filing the Energy East project identified a project mitigation and management measure to "prioritize the hiring of local construction workers first, subject to labour availability, cost, and quality considerations followed by workers from within the province, then from the rest of Canada, then North America, and then overseas countries." There are no details beyond this on the assessment criteria that will be used to select local workers and local contractors to fulfil those roles. Additionally the Energy East project committed to "develop employment and procurement programs that actively promote local opportunity, including for Aboriginal workers and businesses, taking into consideration the competitiveness and relative capacity of local suppliers. Before starting work, communities in the immediate area, including Aboriginal communities, should be contacted to gain an understanding of the resources available." The specific measures to be taken to engage local contractors and labour to encourage full local participation in the project are not detailed. It could be reasonably assumed that the local labour and supply chain impacts will be different during design, construction, operation and decommissioning. Therefore it can also be reasonably assumed that different strategies will be used at each stage to ensure and continue the readiness of contractors and labour to meet the project's needs. The engagement methods for each phase have not been identified. The Energy East project states that it will engage "industry associations, training and employment offices and human resources officers, to assess available manpower qualifications and availability ". Industry associations and training offices are a useful source of upskilling, providing qualifications and ensuring contractor and labour readiness. It has not been identified how the Energy East project will enhance local contractor and labour capacity. The Energy East project committed to "develop employment and procurement programs that actively promote local opportunity, including for Aboriginal workers and businesses, taking into consideration the competitiveness and relative capacity of local suppliers. Before starting work, communities in the immediate area, including Aboriginal communities, should be contacted to gain an understanding of the resources available." City of Saint John Informal IR No 2: Economic— Supply chain and workforce readiness 69 Request: There are no details on how secondary, post- secondary, private colleges, and union educational facilities will be engaged in the Saint John region to ensure the readiness of contractors and labour for construction and operation phases of Energy East. The Energy East project brings with it potentially increased risks to public health and safety in the Saint John region from the construction and operation of the pipeline, storage terminal and the marine export facility. These assets will be built within the limits of the City of Saint John. Saint John has an existing industrial base with a collection of energy assets including pipeline. With this collection of assets, and new Energy East infrastructure within city limits there will be the need for greater training and resources of the Saint John Fire Department as it relates to pipeline and terminal safety. There is limited information about how Energy East will mitigate the potential impact on emergency response in the Saint John region, and on how this expertise, once gained, could be shared with other communities. 2.1 Please provide the anticipated supply chain investments in Saint John during the Energy East Project's construction, operations and decommissioning phases. 2.2 Please provide the key elements of TransCanada's strategy to encourage and qualify local suppliers to bid on project work during the three phases. 2.3 Please provide a discussion of how TransCanada will provide local supplier readiness and training programs to support and enhance local capacity. 2.4 Please identify whether, and how, TransCanada will work with local secondary, post- secondary, private colleges, and union educational facilities to encourage our local workforce to be fully prepared for Energy East employment opportunities (both construction and operations). 2.5 Please assess the opportunity to work with the Saint John Fire Department to create and support a national centre for excellence for pipeline safety training in Saint John. City of Saint John Informal IR No 2: Economic— Supply chain and workforce readiness 70 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Economic —Value added investments Reference: Volume 1: Energy East Project and Asset Transfer Applications Section 2 Project Overview Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 3: Socio- Economic Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 6: Employment and Economy Preamble: The Energy East Project proposes a capacity of 1,100,000 bbl per day, "underpinned by 20 -year shipping commitments on the Energy East Pipeline that total approximately 144,000 m3 /d (905,000 bbl /d) ". The refining market in Atlantic Canada is identified as having "... a capacity of 66,000 m3 /d (415,000 bbl /d) and is currently importing 76% of its requirements ". There is no identification of the expected volumes to be processed in Saint John, New Brunswick or Atlantic Canada by refiners or by other industrial applications requiring crude oil feedstock. Economic benefits to accrue during construction and operation are identified, but the Energy East project will be bringing crude from Western Canada to Saint John in quantities that have been unavailable to date. This availability of crude oil has the potential to increase the economic benefit to Canada of the Energy East project during operation through investments in the Saint John region in the value added industries. There are no identified spin -off opportunities for value -added energy sector investments in the filing. The crude oil flowing through Energy East has uses beyond refining, including in petro- chemical, pharmaceutical and other value -added industries. Of the committed 905,000 bbl /d there is no indication as to how much of this capacity is being purchased for refining in Saint John and the world; and how much will be available for value -added processing. Additionally there is 90,000 bbl /d uncommitted for regulatory standards, and 90,000 bbl /d for additional committed capacity. There is no indication of how the Energy East project will encourage value -added processing investments in the Saint John region that will benefit the Canadian economy, as well as the Saint John region by creating employment opportunities before the crude or finished product is exported. City of Saint John Informal I No. 3: Economic — Value added investments 71 Request: 3.1 Please identify upon commissioning of Energy East what proportion of the pipeline volume will be processed in Saint John and how much will be exported. Please provide a range of possible proportions if the specific proportion is unknown at this time or is dependent on the future operation of market forces. 3.2 Please provide a detailed discussion of the possibility of the proportion of crude oil processed in Saint John increasing over time following commissioning. If so, what are the expected uses of the crude? 3.3 Please provide a discussion of the extent to which the Energy East project presents opportunities for future value -add energy sector investments in the City of Saint John. 3.4 Please identify the role TransCanada sees for itself to support Saint John's efforts in pursuing future value -add energy and petrochemical investments, and contributing to increased demand for the transportation services to be offered by Energy East. City of Saint John Informal I No. 3: Economic — Value added investments 72 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 4 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Economic — Property Tax Reference: Volume 4: Biophysical and Socio- Economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes, Part B: New Brunswick, Section 16: Employment and Economy, Section 16.5.5.1 Direct Revenue, Page 16 -22 Preamble: Property tax is effectively the primary revenue generating source of municipal governments to deliver public services and provide related infrastructure that enhances the quality of life in Canadian communities. Property and property - related taxes generate over 60 per cent of own - source revenue and over 50 per cent of the total revenue of Canadian municipalities. With increasing expectations related to public service delivery including greater accountability for service results and transparency in decision - making, property tax rates receive a lot of attention. This is particularly the case when there are strains on municipal finances (e.g., slow growth, rising costs, increasing regulatory requirements, reduction of provincial grants, or requirements for investment in municipal infrastructure). Property tax reforms introduced in 2012 in New Brunswick and implemented over several years have created additional financial challenges for municipalities, particularly as they relate to assessing commercial and heavy industrial properties. This has resulted in less property tax revenue to the City of Saint John. Saint John Common Council established economic health as one of their priorities for the community as part of their 2012 -2016 priority setting exercise. Council set a strategic direction to invest wisely to continue to build our community and deliver services while maintaining a healthy financial position to achieve this priority. Key to achieving this goal is to ensure that property tax continues to be a powerful revenue generating tool in terms of fairness and predictability, while identifying other sustainable revenue tools. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 4: Economic— Property Tax 73 Request: The Energy East Project Application addresses to some extent the impact the project will have on municipal revenue generation through property tax. The application indicates that once operational, the Project is expected to begin paying an estimated annual average of $9.98 million ($2013) in municipal taxes in New Brunswick. The application further indicates that of this total, the marine complex and associated facilities are expected to begin paying an estimated $5 million ($ 2013) in property taxes to municipalities in New Brunswick in 2019. It is anticipated that these figures will be updated in the amended filing in the fourth quarter of 2015 with the significant project changes planned for Saint John in terms of the marine terminal and tank farm. 4.1 Please confirm that estimated calculations of real property tax revenue are based upon existing legislation in New Brunswick. 4.2 Please provide a detailed explanation and supporting documentation to substantiate TransCanada's calculation of direct revenue to municipalities in New Brunswick as outlined in the application. The explanation must fully address the distribution of revenue between municipalities and the Province of New Brunswick 4.3 Please clearly identify all infrastructure and property related to the marine complex and associated facilities in Saint John that would be subject to real property tax (amended filing). For each item identified, provide in electronic format (i.e., Excel spreadsheet) the forecasted assessment value and property tax calculation including the municipal and provincial real property tax revenue, by year, for the Energy East Project over its anticipated operational life. 4.4 Please explain the relationship between the Proponents and its partners with respect to land, infrastructure ownership and leasing agreements as they relate to the marine complex and associated facilities. Please clarify who is responsible for paying property tax based on this relationship and provide any documentation to support this arrangement. 4.5 Please confirm that TransCanada and related partners on the Energy East Project will commit to pay real property tax based on real and true assessment value and that the Proponent will not seek preferential treatment in the form of tax concessions from a real property tax perspective. 4.6 Please provide analysis related to the impact of the Project on surrounding residential properties including the net revenue change to the municipality. 4.7 Please confirm that TransCanada will commit to pay any and all relevant building and other permit fees as required by the City of Saint John as set out in municipal by -laws. 4.8 Please describe any additional revenue commitments to support the City of Saint John in ensuring the sustainable delivery of public services that are directly impacted by the Project during both the construction and operating phase including but not limited to City of Saint John Informal IR No. 4: Economic— Property Tax 74 public safety (fire and police services), transportation (roadway maintenance services), water (water and wastewater services) and quality of life (recreation and arts services). 4.9 Please explain TransCanada's vision of a fair and reasonable allocation of tax benefits and additional revenue sources to the City of Saint John, potentially in the form of strategic infrastructure and economic development investments, and the action that TransCanada is prepared to take to realize this vision. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 4: Economic— Property Tax 75 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Social —Quality of Life References: Volume 4: BioPhysical and Socio Economic Effects NEB Filing — section 17 Infrastructure and Services Trans Canada Limited's 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report identifies community investment as a key focus area for the corporation, articulating the following commitment to support community: "We are committed to building strong and vibrant communities. We support organizations and initiatives that bring communities together, develop leadership and engage citizens.... Giving back to our communities where we operate has been and always will be part of our everyday culture. It's all part of being an employer of choice, a good neighbor and a trusted community partner. ..For TransCanada community investment is a volunteer contribution on behalf of our company in support of a not for profit registered charity or social enterprise that generates clear and demonstrable value to the communities where we live and work" Reference from Page 42 of TransCanada 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report www.csrreport.transacanada.com Preamble: The City of Saint John is facing significant challenges related to poverty, education, wellness and employment; challenges that are highly visible in Saint John's inner city neighbourhoods. We have a fifteen -year history of leadership and success in disrupting generational poverty, reducing our overall poverty rate from 27% to 20 %; however child poverty remains stubbornly high. Ending generational poverty is a social and economic priority for Saint John. Living SJ is the strategy and is a diverse network of senior influencers representing business, government and educational institutions; philanthropic, non - profit and community organizations and neighbourhoods who have agreed to work on four game changing priorities: • close the education achievement gap; • create education and training opportunities that lead to employment for low - income citizens; • improve the health of residents through neighbourhood -based models of care; City of Saint John Informal IR No. 5: Social — Quality of Life 10 W. Request: transform low- income neighbourhoods into vibrant mixed income communities. Living SJ builds on the City's Municipal Development Plan, PlanSJ, which aims to enrich the quality of life in Saint John's priority inner city neighbourhoods through focused community investment, housing renewal and sustainable growth. Going forward, it is critical that development projects support the community's vision and social renewal strategies to build the social foundations essential for economic growth. Living SJ also supports Saint John Common Council priorities to make Saint John "a community of choice by creating a more liveable community that has neighbourhoods that provide diverse and accessible opportunities to engage in arts, culture and recreation in a safe and caring environment ". More information on Council Priorities and Living SJ are available at www.saintiohn.ca and www.livingsj.ca. The City of Saint John has a new parks and recreation strategy to improve the quality of recreational services and facilities in Saint John to advance Saint John's position as a community of choice. Key priorities for the City are to ensure access to quality recreation and to facilitate the development of district level facilities in strategic locations to serve the community. The City together with community partners have identified the need for a signature new recreation facility in East Saint John to serve as a regional attraction for sports and recreation and promote active healthy living including the potential for field house for indoor recreation needs and ice pads to replace aging arena facilities. More information on PIaySJ is available at www.saintiohn.ca. 5.1 What are the anticipated social impacts to the City of Saint John and its residents associated with the Energy East Project? 5.2 How will the community measure the social impacts associated with the project? 5.3 Please provide a comprehensive discussion of the extent to which and the manner in which TransCanada, through the Energy East Project and also more broadly through its social corporate responsibility initiatives, will contribute to the mitigation of social issues and continual improvements in the overall quality of life for the people of Saint John. 5.4 How will the Energy East Project contribute to the successful implementation of the City's new parks and recreation strategy, PIaySJ? 5.5 To what extent can the Energy East Project serve as a catalyst for the City's efforts to establish a new signature recreation facility? 5.6 How will TransCanada work with the City to support recreation and parks programs in East Saint John neighbourhoods directly impacted by the Energy east project (pipeline, tank farm, and marine terminal)? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 5: Social — Quality of Life 77 11 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 6 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Social — Temporary Workforce Reference: Construction Camps Volume 7: NEB filing Construction and Operations: section 2 Preamble: The Energy East project anticipates a large transient workforce to be housed in Saint John during the construction phase of the project. The project proposes to create a construction camp for 1000 -1500 temporary workers who will be accommodated for duration of 24 -30 months along with support staff of 100 -150 people. The Project filing indicates that key factors such as "cost, proximity, expected duration of us and feedback from municipalities and stakeholders are considerations in installing and sizing camp facilities ". Recent research completed by the Province's Chief Medical officer of Health indicates that transient construction workforce associated with major energy projects result in negative local and community social impacts'. Further, Saint John has unique housing challenges related to poverty and access to quality housing in its inner city neighbourhoods. Nearly 44% of the City's housing stock was built prior to the 1960s and many are in poor condition (over 9% are in need of major repair). The City has very high rates of vacant and derelict buildings which are currently a focus for bylaw enforcement efforts to improve the livability of urban neighbourhoods. Currently Saint John is experiencing high vacancy rates in the housing sector (CMHC statistics highlight 9% vacancy rates for multiple residential) and this is most pronounced in substandard housing sector. Occupancy rates for tourist accommodations are also low, indicating an ample supply. Saint John's Municipal Plan, PlanSJ, proposes to address these challenges by promoting reinvestment and the upgrading of the quality of housing in Saint John's priority inner City neighbourhoods. With an ample supply of housing and hotel accommodations, there is an opportunity to meet the projected demand for temporary construction workers and management personnel, by capitalizing on existing accommodations and ' Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) New Brunswick Department of Health. Chief Medical Officer of Health's Recommendations Concerning Shale Gas Development in New Brunswick. September 2012. http: / /www2.gnb.ca /content /dam /gnb /Departments /h- s /pdf /en /HealthyEnvironments /Recommendations ShaleGasDevelopment.pdf City of Saint John Informal IR No. 6: Social — Temporary Workforce 12 Request: leveraging investments to maximize the social return and create a positive legacy for the community. 6.1 Please provide all main assumptions and identify temporary housing requirements for workers in the community during the construction of the project? 6.2 Please provide in spreadsheet format detailed capital and operational cost information for the proposed Energy East construction camp in Saint John by year. 6.3 How can this proposed temporary infrastructure serve as a legacy for addressing Saint John's housing needs? For example, as an alternative, is there an opportunity to look at housing workers in existing housing, with an equivalent investment in revitalizing the City's low income housing stock? 6.4 Please provide a cost benefit analysis of the proposed housing strategy to accommodate workers in a temporary workers camp versus options to upgrade existing housing stock or leverage new mixed income developments in priority neighbourhoods. 6.5 How will the Energy East project mitigate the expected negative social and community impacts from a large transient workforce to be housed in Saint John during the construction phase and maximize the social returns for the community as a whole? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 6: Social — Temporary Workforce 79 13 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 7 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Social — Population health and health -care capacity Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 3: Socio- Economic Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 8: Social and Cultural Well -being Preamble: In its filing, the proponent focuses on population health, identifying and offering mitigation strategies associated with the 'potential effects of the Project on the community, especially those related to the presence of mobile workers (e.g. sense of community belonging, life stress, sexually transmitted infection [STI] rates)'. While the proponent has committed to sharing detailed community- specific information, it has not yet identified possible cumulative impacts associated with the new Energy East industrial infrastructure nor how the project might impact our local health -care delivery system and provincial trauma centre, in the event an emergency medical response is required. There are currently concerns in the community about potential accidents and the adequacy of emergency planning. We do know pipelines can have a positive effect on air quality, especially when compared to 'high-emitting, diesel - powered trucks, trains and tankers.' Stephen Eyre, chair of the board, and Dr. Susan Waserman, medical and scientific committee chair of the Asthma Society of Canada, signaled their support for the project in an op -ed published in the Toronto Sun on July 12, 2015. It is reasonable to assume that once all potential effects are better understood, a rigorous communication and monitoring program will be developed and delivered, possibly with the help of Saint John's emerging Tucker Park medical research expertise and investments will be made in both local wellness initiatives and locally relevant safety training and emergency preparedness and response. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 7: Social — Population health and health -care capacity 14 80 Request: 7.1 What potential impacts will the project have on the general health of (East) Saint John residents, particularly in reference to the cumulative impacts associated with the new industrial infrastructure? How will these be communicated, mitigated and monitored? 7.2 Saint John is home to the provincial trauma centre. What impacts should the centre be prepared for if there is an emergency event or disaster during construction or operation? 7.3 How will TransCanada enlist local expertise and support Saint John's emergence as a national centre of excellence in health research, safety preparedness training and emergency response? 7.4 A large -scale project like this one has the power to positively influence Saint John's socio- economic determinants of health, provided the local population has access to employment opportunities. To what extent will TransCanada hire local qualified workers during construction and operation? 7.5 What investments will TransCanada make in local wellness initiatives and health -care foundations to help ensure our community can deliver high - quality care? 7.6 What has TransCanada's experience been delivering occupational health and safety programs to its employees and contractors? What kinds of injuries are expected and how will we reduce or prevent them? How will TransCanada's experience delivering these programs to its employees and contractors be of benefit to Saint John? 7.7 What direct and indirect benefits associated with both construction and operation does TransCanada foresee for New Brunswick's emerging medical research /life sciences economic cluster? 7.8 How will TransCanada share information and encourage an open and productive dialogue with area residents about health impacts, safety initiatives and emergency preparedness? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 7: Social — Population health and health -care capacity 15 81 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 8 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Environment — Water Reference: Energy East Project filings Volume 2 Biophysical Effects Assessment; Section 4 Surface Water Resources and Section 5 Ground Water Resources Saint John Common Council 2012 -2014 Priorities Preamble: Within ten years (2008- 2018), the City of Saint John will have invested over $300M to completely renew its drinking water and wastewater treatment and associated infrastructure. Saint John Common Council has made safe, clean drinking water a key priority for its term. Request: Most Saint John residents (45,000) east of the Reversing Falls Bridge, receive their drinking water from surface water taken from the Loch Lomond watershed on the City's most eastern reaches. The City is undertaking a massive project to renew the water distribution system as well as build a new 75 million liter drinking water treatment plant, to be operational in 2018. Four hundred fifty (450) residents in the Harbourview Subdivision receive their drinking water from groundwater in wells located in the area. Harbourview Subdivision lies within the 3km buffer zone from the proposed Energy East site. There is an existing Irving Oil oil pipeline that runs through that provincially protected well field. A new wastewater treatment facility lies within 4 kms of the proposed TransCanada Marine terminal. Wastewater from homes along the Red Head Road travels to the wastewater treatment facility through pipes that fall mainly within the 3km buffer zone. There are also homes in the area that use private wells and septic systems. Although private wells and septic systems fall under the jurisdiction of the Province of New Brunswick, the City wants to ensure these residents maintain their private services and quality of life. 8.1 Is there any intention to use the City's water and wastewater systems during the construction of the project or when the pipeline and marine terminal are operational? If so, please specify the services TransCanada will be seeking from the City of Saint John. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 8: Environment — Water 16 82 8.2 Preliminary mapping by the City indicates that a portion of the Energy East Pipeline will be located on a hill that abuts the eastern tip of the Loch Lomond watershed. In the event of a leak or rupture, oil may flow downhill into the watershed. What measures will TransCanada take to prevent a leak or rupture in the area? In the event of a leak or rupture, how will TransCanada maintain the safety of our watershed? 8.3 In the event that the City's water supply is compromised, what plans are in place to ensure citizens will have access to drinking water that meets quality standards and water for daily living? 8.4 Explain what capacity TransCanada has or will have to respond to an environmental incident that may compromise our drinking water. 8.5 The proposed pipeline crosses over several streams that are not in the designated watershed (Mispec River) but are connected to it. Please provide the results of any analysis that TransCanada has conducted regarding the potential effects on the City's watershed in the event there is a leak on or near a portion of the pipeline that crosses streams that connect to the City's watershed and any measures to mitigate these impacts. 8.6 The tank farm will be situated in an area very close to homes with private wells and septic systems. a) Explain how TransCanada will ensure these wells and septic systems remain intact and safe during construction and operation of the tank farm. b) Explain what measures TransCanada will put in place in the event that residents lose use of their wells and septic systems as a result of the construction or the operation of the tank farm. c) Explain what measures TransCanada will take to remediate the environmental impacts of any damaged wells or septic tanks. Please indicate to what standard TransCanada will remediate the impacts, and confirm the standard meets or exceeds the NEB's Remediation Process Guide (https://www.neb - one.gc.ca/ sftnvrmmnt/ nvrmmnt/ rmdtnpressgd /rmdtnpressgd - eng.pdf) City of Saint John Informal IR No. 8: Environment — Water 17 83 '4r_ ;fj City of Saint John Informal mN&&Environment —Water 2 84 [lit | _ � � � � | fil 400 � � . � � s | � � k � k O k || D |�� '4r_ ;fj City of Saint John Informal mN&&Environment —Water 2 84 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 9 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Environment — Air Quality Reference: Volume 2: Volume 2: Biophysical Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Volume 4: Biophysical and Socio- Economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes Part B: New Brunswick. Section 2: Atmospheric Environment Volume 7: Cumulative Effects Assessment Section 6: Greenhouse Gases Energy East Pipeline Project New Brunswick Atmospheric Environment Technical Data Report (Contained in December 2014 Supplemental Filing) Preamble: Air quality within the City of Saint John is affected by local sources of emissions ranging in scale from motor vehicles to large industrial emitters. While regulation of air quality is a matter of Provincial and Federal jurisdiction, the City is committed to minimizing local contributions of air pollution by promoting a more compact, mixed use pattern of land development and promoting transportation alternatives to the private automobile. The City has also been recognized as a leader in adopting energy efficiency initiatives for its building and fleet which improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Request: While the regulation of air quality associated with industrial developments is under Provincial jurisdiction, air quality impacts are often a consideration during land use approvals for large industrial projects given the significant industrial base that exists in the City. As a result, the City looks to work with the Government of New Brunswick and industry to develop and implement clean air initiatives, including emission reduction strategies. In addition, when reviewing development applications, consideration is given to the appropriate location of and the potential impact of heavy or noxious industrial uses. 9.1 What air quality impacts are anticipated on a local and City -wide basis as a result of the Energy East Project, particularly the proposed tank farm and marine terminal, during (i) construction of the facilities and (ii) during operation? City of Saint John Informal I No. 9: Environment —Air Quality 19 85 9.2 How does TransCanada plan on mitigating impacts associated with air quality? 9.3 How does TransCanada plan on monitoring air quality during (i) construction and (ii) operation of the tank farm and marine terminal? 9.4 Please provide a discussion of the following items related to air quality emissions during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the project: a) Air quality targets in terms of emissions related to the tank farm and marine terminal for the City of Saint John and the area surrounding the tank farm and marine terminal; b) Air quality targets for the City of Saint John TransCanada will consider achieving during the life of the project; c) Design considerations that will contribute to achieving these targets; and d) Operational considerations that will contribute to achieving these targets. City of Saint John Informal I No. 9: Environment —Air Quality 20 86 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 10 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Environment— Environmental Assessment and Offsets Reference: Energy East Project filings Volume 2 Biophysical Effects Assessment; Volume 4 Biophysical and Socio- economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes Trans Canada Limited's 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report identifies environment as a key focus area for the corporation, articulating the following commitment: "Our Environment Strategy goes beyond simply complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations; we strive for excellence at every level of the organization. We are committed to protecting the environment. Not just because we have to, but because we want to. As one of North America's leading energy infrastructure companies, we respect the diversity of the landscapes where we operate and consider the environmental and cultural aspects of our business activities while fulfilling our obligation to meet the continent's growing demand for safe and reliable energy. Reference from Page 62 of TransCanada 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report www.csrreport.transcanada.com Preamble: The City of Saint John's Municipal Plan, PlanSJ, supports an integrated approach to sustainability. Land use, the built environment, infrastructure, the natural environment and financial considerations must be evaluated as interdependent elements to create a sustainable city. The City of Saint John is proposed to be the eastern terminus of the Energy East project and host to related marine terminal and oil transfer facilities. This significant investment comes with the potential for environmental risks related to the constructions and operations of these facilities. The City must ensure the Project proponents uphold the highest regulatory and best management practices for environmental management and stewardship, ensuring all local environmental impacts of the project are carefully considered and mitigated including: • impacts on watercourses both water quality and quantity as a result of the more than 14 watercourse crossings proposed for the pipeline routing through Saint John; coastal and marine impacts as a result of the proposed construction of the Marine Terminal facility, including coastal erosion and sedimentation, risk of spills and impacts on marine environment from activities during the operational phases of the Project; City of Saint John Informal IR No. 10: Environment — Environmental Assessment and Offsets 21 87 impacts on wildlife and habitat for forested, wetland and watercourse areas in particular salmon populations in the vicinity of the proposed project, marine life and shorebirds; • the cumulative environmental effects of the project including proposed construction of future industrial development ( including a proposed fertilizer facility in McAllister Industrial Park) in proximity to the site; and the environmental impacts from the construction activities of the Project including proposed large scale construction camps proposed to house transient workers. It is important to ensure the environmental impacts of proposed camps (e.g. on -site servicing requirements, site disturbance, energy use) are evaluated relative to other alternatives. Key considerations for the City are to ensure: (1) that the environmental impact assessment of the Project is rigorously managed through appropriate regulatory review processes that are transparent and build confidence in our community that the environmental impacts of the Project are able to be managed responsibly; and (2) that any necessary environmental offsets or compensation support community based environmental stewardship programs. The City's interests are to see the project evaluated through equivalent environmental impact methodologies required by Provincial and Federal levels of government, and to ensure that all environmental permitting processes are followed with appropriate environmental monitoring programs are in place for the local community to have confidence in the Project. The City's interests are also to see any required environmental compensation offsets to be provided at the support to community -based environment stewardship and monitoring programs. Past industrial projects have resulted in environmental compensation projects outside of the City of Saint John boundaries. The City's interests are to ensure any compensation or environment offsets related to the local environmental impacts of the project occur within the City and in proximity to the communities most impacted. ACAP Saint John, who are a community based environmental organization in Saint John, has developed an inventory of environmental stewardship projects which includes the "Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative" (refer to Attachment A). This initiative proposes to naturalize and restore degraded habitat areas in the city and create opportunities for citizens to experience nature through interpretive sites and walking trails. The City will advocate for any environmental offsets required for the project to occur within the City boundaries and advance the initiatives planned by ACAP Saint John to restore the Marsh Creek watershed. ACAP Saint John is also active in local environmental monitoring and has established a Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership. There is an opportunity for the proponent to contribute directly to or collaborate with this established monitoring program (refer to Attachment B). More information on PlanSJ environmental policies is available at www.saintiohn.ca /plans] and ACAP Saint John's environmental stewardship initiatives City of Saint John Informal IR No. 10: Environment — Environmental Assessment and Offsets 22 88 Request: can be found at www.acapso.org. Attachments A and B provide further information on ACAP the Marsh Creek Initiative and the Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership. 10.1 What are the anticipated environmental impacts associated with the Energy East Project in Saint John (pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal)? Please provide specific references in the application where this information is addressed. 10.2 Please provide a detailed discussion of how these impacts were identified and evaluated and how they will be mitigated. Please discuss separately the impacts occurring during the planning, construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the Project. 10.3 What federal and provincial environmental impact assessment will be conducted for the facilities proposed to be located within the City of Saint John? What other provincial or federal environmental permitting processes will be followed? 10.4 How will Trans Canada offset any environmental impacts, especially in directly impacted neighbourhoods? To what extent will the Proponent positively contribute to local environmental compensation and stewardship efforts championed by Saint John's Atlantic Coastal Action Program ACAP organization? Please refer to attachments A and B for information on the Marsh Creek Initiative and Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership. 10.5 To what extent will the Energy East Project directly contribute to the successful implementation of the community's sustainability goals for the natural environment as articulated in PIanSJ? Attachments: A: Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative B: Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership City of Saint John Informal IR No. 10: Environment — Environmental Assessment and Offsets 23 89 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 11 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Environment — Coastal and Marine Impacts Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 2: Biophysical Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 4: Surface Water Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 2: Biophysical Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 6: Fish and Fish Habitat, Section 9: Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Energy East Pipeline Project Part B: New Brunswick Section 6: Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat, Section 9: Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat, Section 11: Marine Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Preamble: The City of Saint John is situated on the Bay of Fundy - a 270 km (170 mile) long ocean bay that stretches between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Each day 160 billion tonnes of seawater flows in and out of the Bay of Fundy during one tide cycle. Many communities on the shores of the Bay of Fundy rely on the fishery for their livelihood. National Parks, UNESCO sites, national historical sites, provincial parks, and provincial museums all border the Bay of Fundy. The St. John and Kennebecasis Rivers flow into the Bay. In 2014, the City of Saint John completed its Harbour Clean Up project, a $100M renewal of the City's wastewater system to end the practise of dumping raw sewage into Saint John Harbour. Harbour Clean -Up is something the City of Saint John committed to — for public health, natural environment, and general community and economic development. ACAP (Atlantic Coastal Action Program) Saint John manages the Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership, a project to initiate cumulative effects monitoring through integrating various environmental monitoring programs currently completed by government and industry into a single philosophy and design. Its vision is a shared, healthy harbour. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 11: Environment — Coastal and Marine Impacts 24 90 Request: The health of the Bay of Fundy, Saint John Harbour and local rivers are critical to the area's fishery and tourism industries. 11.1 Please provide specific references in the application on file with the NEB related to local environmental impacts to seawater and marine life in the Bay of Fundy during the construction and operation of the Energy East Tank Farm and proposed jetty. More specifically, provide references or explanations as appropriate for the following: a) expected environmental and socio- economic effects b) proposed mitigation c) emergency response in case of accidents or malfunction and d) coordination with the various local authorities. 11.2 Please provide a detailed discussion of the possibility of an offshore oil spill taking place over the anticipated lifespan of the Energy East Project. Please include: a) a probability analysis b) mitigative measures and the impacts after mitigation c) emergency response plans 11.3 In the event of a spill (if not covered by the response to X.1 and X.2): a) What would be the local environmental impacts to the seawater and marine life in the Bay of Fundy, St .John and Kennebecasis Rivers? b) How quickly will TransCanada be able to respond to a local oil spill? c) What local capability and spill response capacity (manpower, equipment and oil processing volume) will the project proponents put in place in Saint John to respond to a potential oil spill? d) How will TransCanada coordinate its efforts with Saint John and New Brunswick EMO (Emergency Management Organization) and ALERT (Atlantic Emergency Response Team) resources? e) What flora and fauna (water and land) would be at risk? f) How will TransCanada compensate commercial fishers and tourism operators in the event that leak or rupture affects their livelihood? g) How long would the product remain in the environment and continue to have toxic effects? 11.4 How will increased marine traffic on the Bay during operations affect marine life? How will the effects of increased marine traffic on marine life be mitigated? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 11: Environment — Coastal and Marine Impacts 25 91 11.5 Please assess the opportunity to work with ACAP Saint John to further establish and support the Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership project in Saint John. 11.6 Will the Energy East impact marine navigation in the Bay of Fundy including recreational boaters, kayakers, and canoers? If so, please outline the proposed mitigation measures. 11.7 How will project proponents mitigate any run off from construction and operation of the project into the Bay of Fundy? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 11: Environment — Coastal and Marine Impacts 26 92 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 12 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Environment — Wildlife Impacts Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 2: Biophysical Effects Assessment Part E: New Brunswick Section 6: Fish and Fish Habitat, Section 9: Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 4: Biophysical and Socio- Economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes Energy East Pipeline Project Part B: New Brunswick Section 6: Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat, Section 9: Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat, Section 11: Marine Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat The City of Saint John Municipal Plan Z. Preamble: The City's natural environment is a defining feature of the City with the Bay of Fundy, the St. John and Kennebecasis Rivers, the area's unique geology and vast forested areas contributing to environmental diversity. Request: A key direction of Plan SJ, the City's Municipal Plan, is the protection and enhancement of natural areas in the City to improve ecosystem function and maintain biodiversity. Priorities to achieve this include: • limiting development in environmentally sensitive areas including significant habitat areas, open spaces and areas with rich biodiversity; and • minimizing the fragmentation of significant natural areas by limiting development in rural areas and linking natural areas, where possible, to maintain wildlife habitat and natural corridors. 12.1 A recent incident at Canaport LNG resulted in the death of thousands of migratory birds. What has been learned from this incident? What, if any, are the similar risks to wildlife associated with the Energy East Project? 2The City's Municipal Plan is available on -line at: http: / /www.saint'ohn.ca /en/ home / citvhall/ developmentgrowth/ communityplanning /plansm /municipalplan.aspx City of Saint John Informal IR No. 12: Environment —Wildlife Impacts 27 93 12.2 What risks does the pipeline component of the project pose to wildlife within the City of Saint John? 12.3 How will the pipeline component of the project affect wildlife corridors within the City of Saint John? 12.4 How will TransCanada mitigate risks to fish, wildlife, flora and fauna within the City of Saint John associated with the components of the Energy East Project (pipeline, marine terminal and tank farm)? 12.5 The Mispec River is a salmon bearing watercourse that will be crossed by the pipeline. How will TransCanada ensure construction and operation of the pipeline does not negatively impact the watercourse and salmon population? 12.6 The project is not subject to a Provincial Environmental Assessment (EIA). How will TransCanada provide an equivalent level of analysis of the environmental impacts of the project on wildlife and the natural environment without completing the Provincial EIA process? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 12: Environment —Wildlife Impacts 28 94 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 13 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Land Use Planning — Municipal Land Use Planning Approvals and Impacts on Localized Land Use and Municipal Infrastructure Reference: Energy East Project Application Volume 6: Facility Design Section 4 Tank Terminals — General Design - 4.3 Civil Infrastructure NEB 2.2 Response to Information Request— March 2015 Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations Section 2 Construction General Information 2.9.1 Construction Camps Preamble: Municipal Land Use Planning Approvals The site proposed for the tank farm and marine terminal is largely designated as Rural Resource in the City's Municipal Plan and zoned Rural (RU) under the City's Zoning By- law. Given this, a Municipal Plan Amendment and rezoning will be required to designate the site Heavy Industrial and rezone the site to Heavy Industrial (IH). The City's authority relating to land use planning matters is established in the Community Planning Act. In addition to the required land use planning approvals, other municipal approvals will also be required including pipe crossing agreements for locations where the proposed pipeline crosses underneath City roadways and building permits for buildings and structures associated with the marine terminal and tank farm. The application filed with the National Energy Board notes that a construction camp housing 1000 -1500 workers for a 24 -30 month period is proposed in the Saint John Area. This facility will also be subject to the municipal land use approval process. Localized Project Impacts From a review of information provided in the application, the proposed tank farm will be within 300 to 400 metres from existing residences on Anthony's Cove Road. While an assessment of the visual impact of the tank farm was completed and included with the application to the NEB, this did not include the specific impact of the proposed tank farm and marine terminal on any of the dwellings along Anthony's Cove Road. In addition, the City notes that two of the locations from which the visual impacts are assessed appear to be incorrectly labeled in the application documents. The City's Municipal Plan is based on extensive community consultation carried out over the two years the Plan was developed. The Zoning By -law incorporates best practices in City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 29 95 land use regulation of heavy industrial uses. Both of these land use planning by -laws3 have strong support from the community and Common Council. With the adoption of the City's new Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law, a risk assessment is now a requirement of the land use approvals process. The City notes that approximately 620 residences are located within 3 kilometres of the proposed tank farm and 1.5 kilometres of the proposed pipeline. The proponent will be responsible for providing information relating to the potential risks from the proposed facility on land uses within the vicinity of the site. This information will be required as part of the application for the Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning to allow the City to review how any risks to area land uses will be mitigated. Information regarding the content of the risk assessment is provided in Appendix A. The risk assessment will also provide measures to mitigate risks associated with the facility and be an important input into the completion of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Components of the ERP are outlined in Appendix B. Infrastructure The impacts of the proposed development on City infrastructure are an important component of the City's review of the project. Information contained in the project application notes stormwater will be contained and directed to an on -site stormwater pond and released to natural drainage areas. As part of the municipal approvals process, a stormwater management plan for the development site is required for City review and approval prior to construction. The application notes that where possible the tank terminals will connect to the municipal water and wastewater systems. In this case, the site is far removed from City's water supply and wastewater infrastructure. The project, especially the construction phase, will increase vehicle traffic in the area of the proposed marine terminal. In addition, there will be increased traffic from the regional construction camp to various work sites along the pipeline. Limited information is provided in the application relating to the magnitude of this increased traffic and required measures to mitigate or accommodate the traffic on the City's Roadway network. A second access to this area of the City was built prior to the Canaport LNG construction. This was required as there is a significant risk to Red Head Road from coastal erosion. Continued provision of two access points to this area is an important consideration for transportation and emergency response. 3 The City's Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law are available on -line at: Municipal Plan - http: / /www.saint*ohn.ca /en/ home/ cityhall/ developmentgrowth /communitVplanning /plansu /municipalplan.aspx Zoning By -law - http: / /www.saintooh n.ca/ site / media /SaintJoh n/ The %20City %20of %2OSaint %2OJoh n%20Zoning%20Bv- law %202014.pdf City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 30 96 Request: Based on information provided in the application and subsequent IR from the NEB (NEB 2.2 Response to Information Request), electrical servicing to the site is proposed via a 138kV power line 8.5 km in length. The City notes that to date Saint John Energy has not been contacted regarding electrical servicing for the project. Land Use Planning Approvals 13.1 What approach will TransCanada take in pursuing local land use planning approvals for each of the Energy East Project components (pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal)? 13.2 What is the anticipated timing for seeking municipal land use planning approvals? Will TransCanada be seeking any specific conditions or exemptions as part of its Energy East Project's land use planning applications? Localized Project Impacts 13.3 How will TransCanada consult with residents that are directly impacted by or adjacent to the pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal, and address their concerns? 13.4 A risk assessment and Emergency Response Plan will be required as part of the land use approvals process. How will TransCanada mitigate any potential risk or impacts on public safety with respect to properties within a set distance of the proposed tank farm? Municipal Infrastructure 13.5 Has further assessment of municipal, servicing requirements for the project (water supply, sanitary sewer and stormwater management) been completed? 13.6 Please provide a detailed discussion of the merits and feasibility of connecting the proposed tank farm and marine terminal site to the City's water supply and wastewater collection infrastructure versus the potential for on -site servicing (i.e. well and septic). As part of the answer, please provide the anticipated demands and water quality needs. 13.7 Will a connection to the municipal water supply be required for water used for fire protection at the facility? If so what are the anticipated demands? The City's water supply infrastructure does not serve the area of the City where the proposed tank farm and marine terminal are located and the potential requirement to provide a high rate and volume of fire flow will involve the construction of significant water supply infrastructure. 13.8 Where will the proposed Saint John Construction Camp be located and how will servicing requirements (water, wastewater and electrical) be provided? (Please note that if this is located in one of the more rural areas outside of the City's infrastructure servicing boundary municipal services are not available for connection.) City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 31 97 13.9 Given that the extension of an electrical power line of the magnitude required for the tank terminal would require a Provincial Environment Impact Assessment, how does the process for environment assessment required by the NEB application address this matter? Are there gaps between NEB and Provincial processes? If so, how will these gaps be addressed? 13.10 How will TransCanada maintain two emergency access routes to the Red Head region and the Energy East tank farm and marine terminal over the anticipated lifespan of the project given the potential for coastal erosion along Red Head Road? 13.11 What will be the incremental vehicle traffic associated with the Energy East Project during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the Energy East Project? How will access be provided to the site? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 32 98 ix A - Quantitative Risk Assessment: General Terms of Reference Heavy Industrial A heavy industrial project that requires that a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) be undertaken should adhere to the following general terms of reference: 1. Project Description A heavy industrial project proponent shall submit a project description to the City's Planning and Development department (Growth and Community Development Services) in their application for a development permit and / or rezoning. From a safety perspective, the project description should include: a map showing existing and proposed development, residences, and all other land uses within three kilometers of the proposed heavy industrial development. Factual information on hazardous materials on site due to use, manufacture, transportation and storage of such. Submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all hazardous materials together with the total quantities (maximum) on site and the maximum size of any storage vessel, cylinder, or tank containing each hazardous material. This information will be used in a screening of the project to determine whether or not a quantitate risk assessment needs to be undertaken by the industrial developer and submitted to the City as part of an approval application for a development permit and / or rezoning. 2. Probability analysis and consequence analysis of hazardous materials identified as requiring a QRA during the screening process. 3. Indoor and outdoor concentrations and fluctuations. 4. Cumulative risk with this proposed expansion or new project. 5. Drawings of risk contours (using MIACC methodology) for the existing and proposed facilities on site and for adjacent off site uses. 6. Hazard distances and risk vs. distance using the MIACC Land Use Criteria. 7. Brief description of any risk communication measures to be utilized with stakeholders and the media. 8. The identification or Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ) on maps and submission of industrial on site Emergency Response Plans. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 33 99 9. Conclusions, recommendations on appropriate buffers and separation distances as part of land use planning and control measures. This can include measures to reduce risks at source, emergency response and risk communication. The purpose of a QRA is to determine that a development involving potentially hazardous substances or activities will be situated at a satisfactory distance from residential and other susceptible uses such that the risk to the adjacent population is within acceptable limits. A risk assessment provides important information that contributes to the decision on whether a development proposal should be supported; however, other factors not addressed by the risk assessment may also be critical to any decision. Independent Assessment A QRA undertaken for a proposed project as described in this general terms of reference should be completed by an independent third party who is qualified to undertake such a risk assessment. Detailed assessment methodology and procedures for conducting QRAs are published by the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 34 100 Appendix B: Emergency Response Plans — General Terms of Reference Emergency Response Plans for operations on site that address identified risks are a requirement for project land use approvals in Saint John. These ERPs should be site specific. Some operators will also have high level corporate ERPs - but these guidelines are intended to address only those site specific risks and the manner in which they are responded to on site as well as offsite in the broader community. Workplace Emergencies These are unforeseen situations that: • threatens employees, customers or the public; • disrupts or shuts down operations; or • causes physical or environmental damage. Workplace emergencies may be natural or manmade and can include the following: • severe weather events (e.g., floods, hurricanes, etc.); • fires; • toxic gas releases; • chemical spills; • radioactive accidents; • explosions; • civil disturbances; and • workplace violence. Hazard Assessment A Hazard Assessment will determine what physical or chemical hazards would cause an emergency on site. Emergency Response Plan The site specific Emergency Response Plan should address the following topics: • reporting of fires and other emergencies; • an Evacuation Policy and Procedure; a Sheltering -in -Place Policy and Procedure; • procedures for emergency response personnel who remain on site to perform or shut down critical operations and to perform rescue and medical duties. A clear chain of command including the on -scene commander should be identified; • identification of alarms, muster points, and the accounting of all employees; • identification of an alternative communication centre in case of fire, explosion, chemical spill or toxic gas release; • contact numbers for local police, fire department, ambulance, etc.; • procedures for assisting people with disabilities or those who do not speak English; City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 35 101 • on -going training of employees as part of the ERP; • copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all hazardous materials present; • listing of specialized safety equipment on site and where they are located; • co- ordinate the site specific ERP with other neighbouring operations and the Saint John emergency responders; • notification where required of senior government departments in case of an emergency (e.g., Environment Canada, Transport Canada, Port authority, airport authority, NB Environment, NB Public Safety, etc.); • prevention, mitigation, and preparedness; • incident reporting and follow -up; and • regular reviews and updating ERP. City of Saint John Informal IR No. 13: Land Use—Approvals and impacts on localized land use and municipal infrastructure 36 102 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 14 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Land -Use Planning— Plan SJ and Zone SJ Reference: Volume 4: Biophysical and Socio- Economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes Part B: New Brunswick. Section 12: Human Occupancy and Resource Use - 12.2.2.1 Land Use Preamble: In 2012, the City enacted its new Municipal Plan, Plan SJ 4. PlanSJ is founded on extensive community and stakeholder engagement conducted over the two years the plan was developed. This engagement included six community -wide workshops and open houses throughout the project. As a result, the Plan and the direction it established has achieved strong community buy -in and its implementation is a priority of the City. The plan seeks to incorporate environmental, social, cultural and economic considerations in new development. Specifically with respect to industrial development, the Plan seeks to minimize land use conflict through directing new industrial development to areas designated as industrial or outside of the City's Primary Development Area in the case of industrial land uses which present potential safety risks. Consistent with Municipal Plan policies these heavy industrial developments must: a) demonstrate the proposed land use is located to address community, safety, and /or environmental impacts associated with the development; b) incorporate site suitability considerations including transportation, municipal servicing, landscaping and buffering; and c) demonstrate the social and economic benefits of the proposal. The City's Zoning By -law, Zone SJ, was adopted in early 2014 to implement the land use vision established in the Municipal Plan. The By -Law incorporates additional siting 4 The City's Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law are available on -line at: Municipal Plan - http: / /www.saint*ohn.ca /en/ home/ cityhall/ developmentgrowth /communitVplanning /plansu /municipalplan.aspx Zoning By -law - http: / /www.saintooh n.ca/ site / media /SaintJoh n/ The %20City %20of %2OSaint %2OJoh n%20Zoning%20Bv- law %202014.pdf City of Saint John Informal I No. 14: Land -Use Planning — Plan SJ and Zone SJ 37 103 Request: requirements within the Heavy Industrial zone for volatile industrial uses such as petroleum tank farms. 14.1 How will the Energy East Project align with the principles of both PlanSJ and ZoneSJ? 14.2 To what extent will TransCanada incorporate key land use principles associated with both PIanSJ and ZoneSJ as part of the Energy East Project's land use planning applications? 14.3 Please share what TransCanada has found to be best practices in pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal land use best practices from other North American pipelines, tank farms and marine terminals either operated by TransCanada or other entities. City of Saint John Informal I No. 14: Land -Use Planning — Plan SJ and Zone SJ 38 104 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 15 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Land Use Planning —Citizen Engagement Reference: Volume 1: Overview Section 4: Alternative Means of Carrying out the Project (P 4 -104) Supplemental Report #1 Volume 2A 1.2.1.6 Supplemental Report #2 2 1.2.6; 1.2.6.1 Preamble: The Red Head area of the City is the location of two large industrial projects: the existing Irving Canaport marine terminal and tank farm and the Canaport LNG Facility. Since 2004, Canaport LNG has utilized a community liaison committee to discuss issues regarding the construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas facility. This facilitates two -way dialogue between the community and the industrial operator. Request: Area residents will be impacted by the construction and operation of the marine terminal and tank farm. Based on information provided in the application and supplementary information provided since the application was filed, TransCanada has initiated consultation with area residents. 15.1 How will TransCanada engage local residents and also more generally the citizens of Saint John during the planning, construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the Energy East Project? 15.2 What types of communication will be offered to local residents and the citizens of Saint John? 15.3 How will the input received from local residents and the citizens of Saint John be considered by TransCanada? What decision making process will be put in place to accept, modify or reject suggestions from the public? How will TransCanada communicate to the public its decisions following the receipt of public input? CityofSaintJohn Informal IR No. 15: Land Use Planning— Citizen Engagement 39 105 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 16 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Public Safety — Cumulative Risk Reference: Energy East Project Application, Volume 4: Pipeline Design 2.1 Safety and Environmental Protection. Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations Section 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response. 6.2 TransCanada's Emergency Management System. Preamble: The Energy East Project Application, Volume 4: Pipeline Design 2.1 Safety and Environmental Protection provides that " The Energy East Pipeline will be designed, built and operated with the primary focus on managing, mitigating and reducing hazards and risks for the safety of the public and protection of the environment." To this end and in the context of CSA- Z246.2 -14' and previous Technical Review Committee commentary" on the development of the 2004 Canaport LNG Facility a series of questions are appropriate with respect to the risk of the facility site (supply and distribution chain) as well as the cumulative risk assessment and the applicable emergency preparedness and response plan of the Energy East project. Request: 16.1 Will TransCanada Energy East employ the MIACC Risk Assessment " process in its assessment of how the project can be developed in the Saint John Community. If not, why not. 16.2 What are the site specific risks and associated mitigation strategies for the pipeline, tank farm, and marine terminal (both supply and distribution chains)? 16.3 What are the cumulative risks and associated mitigation strategies with respect to the site and other commercial and industrial facilities in the area? a) What measures and resources are TransCanada putting in place in Saint John to respond to public safety incidents? b) How does TransCanada propose to align its public safety response capabilities and capacity with the resources of Saint John EMO, the Saint John Fire Department and the Saint John Police Force? City of Saint John Informal IR No. 16: Public Safety— Cumulative Risk 40 106 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 17 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Public Safety — Coordinated Regional Emergency Response Plans (ERP) Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume 4: Biophysical and Socio- Economic Effects Assessment — Marine Terminal Complexes Page 6 of 32. A report on the Saint John fire department response times, personnel resources and competence. Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations Section 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response. "Energy East ERP's will be developed in consultation with emergency service agencies, including local provincial and federal agencies, and local Aboriginal groups" Energy East Project Application Volume 7: 6.2 TransCanada's Emergency Management System basic components "consultation /coordination with local industries, municipalities and other government agencies to develop ERP's." - "identifying requirements for outside assistance /emergency response ". Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations Section 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response. 6.3.2.3 Energy East Emergency Response Programs - Mutual Aid Agreements Preamble: Summary of Public Participation on EIA of the Canaport LNG proiect —July 2004 Paize 8 The Independent EIA Panel review on the CanaPort LNG project provided the following response to a question on the role of the existing Saint John Fire Department in fighting a major fire at the LNG facility, should a major release event occur accompanied by ignition. "Response - Preparation of an Emergency Response Plan that addresses procedures for responding to controllable and uncontrollable emergencies and procedures for coordinating with the appropriate local officials in the preparation of an emergency evacuation plan are discussed in the EIS in Section 2.9.3 (page 183). Also thoroughly discussed is the planning process and topics of discussions that will take place with the Saint John Fire Department, the NB EMO, the Saint John EMO, and the provincial Fire Marshall's office relative to preparation and implementation of an effective Emergency Response Plan. City of Saint John Informal I No. 17: Public Safety — Coordinated Regional ERP 41 107 Request: The role of the local fire department and the expected ability of that department to address the severe fire conditions that could be associated with a major spill event or associated evacuation have not been discussed in the document. To adequately assess the ability of the facility and the public to be protected from afire event, additional information should be provided that assesses the size and ability of the local firefighting service, together with the fire prevention and fighting capabilities of the facility. The EIS report only addresses the proposed fire extinguishing capabilities at the facility and the proposed future planning that would be undertaken to plan for emergency events. Recommendation of Independent EIA Panel — Additional information should be developed and provided to the Department of Environment and Local Government relative to the probable need for outside fire fighting support in both a controllable and uncontrollable event, the current ability of the local fire departments to provide the capability, and what entity would be responsible for meeting the required cost (e.g. the facility proponent, the local tax base) of providing additional equipment and training to the local fire fighting department." The combination of similar hazard classification as per the existing nearby LNG and Canaport Crude storage and Marine facilities and the ongoing erosion of the emergency response capacity and capability over the last 20 years gives rise to questions on emergency capacity and capability both from a local and regional perspective. 17.1 Given the substantial infrastructure proposed for Saint John, to what extent is TransCanada reliant on the local Emergency Responders for emergency response? 17.2 When preparing for the worst case emergency scenario "; what are TransCanada's expectations regarding the emergency response capacity and capability from the local emergency responders? 17.3 Given the fact that the Energy East Pipeline will traverse multiple communities in southern New Brunswick and the greater Saint John region, and that a potential public safety incident could directly or indirectly impact multiple jurisdictions, how will TransCanada implement and resource a regional Saint John emergency response network"? City of Saint John Informal I No. 17: Public Safety — Coordinated Regional ERP 42 108 17.4 Further to the Canaport LNG EIA panel recommendation as noted on page two, please indicate whether TransCanada is prepared to facilitate an assessment of the size and ability of the local firefighting service, together with the fire prevention and fighting capabilities of the facility. Furthermore and based on a local fire service assessment is TransCanada prepared to provide information relative to the probable need for outside firefighting support in both a controllable and uncontrollable (including worst case) event, the current ability of the local fire departments and what entity would be responsible for meeting the required cost ( e.g. the facility proponent, the local tax base) of providing any additional personnel, equipment and training to the local firefighting department that is required"'? City of Saint John Informal I No. 17: Public Safety — Coordinated Regional ERP 43 109 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 18 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Public Safety— Marine Safety Reference: Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations section 5: Marine Operations "a continuous three -point radio communication system will be in place to support the marine loading operations" Preamble: As a direct result of the Project, significant new volumes of crude oil exports and tanker vessel traffic will originate from the Energy East Marine Terminal, impacting marine safety. Request: 18.1 How will TransCanada collaborate with the City of Saint John and the Government of Canada (Saint John Port Authority, Transport Canada, and DFO /Coast Guard) in addressing the increased marine safety risks? Please indicate how TransCanada is prepared to work with the various government stakeholders to ensure that the best marine response capabilities are in place. 18.2 Please provide a detailed discussion of the merits of having TransCanada's new tank farm and marine terminal included in the service area for the Province's and City's new digital emergency trunk radio network, given the resulting potential improvements in communication interoperability56. Please indicate whether TransCanada (and its project partner, Irving Oil) are prepared to invest in a new repeater tower in the Red Head / Canaport Area. If not, why not? 5 CSA z246 2.14 Section 13 Communication 6 CSA z731 4.12 Communication Systems City of Saint John Informal IR No. 18: Public Safety— Marine Safety 44 110 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 19 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Public Safety —Response Through Preparation Reference: Energy East Pipeline Project Volume: 3 Socio- Economic Effects Assessment Part E New Brunswick Section 6: Employment and Economy: Energy East will engage "industry associations training and employment offices, and Human Resource officers to assess available manpower qualifications and availability" Energy East Project Application Volume 7: Construction and Operations Section 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response. 6.2.5 TransCanada's Emergency Management System. Training: - Energy East states "they will engage annually with local, provincial, federal agencies, First Nation and Aboriginal communities in an effort to better clarify each other's roles and responsibilities." Preamble: The Safety and Security of Energy Pipelines in Canada: Report to Minister's document pg 4 provides the following with respect to "Preparedness & Response" In the event of a spill, pipeline regulators must be notified immediately. A company's Emergency Procedures Manual guides the response and containment of a spill. Pipeline companies must have internal or contracted spill first - responders and continually educate all first responders — including external agencies such as fire departments and police — on practice and procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency" SUSTAINING PLANNING AND RESPONSE THROUGH PREPARATION: Recognizing that emergency planning and response effectiveness is fully dependent on preparation and that the previous conditions of determination on the 2004 approval of the Canaport LNG facility provided the following as condition 16; "Costs associated with first responders' initial and ongoing training for emergency purposes associated with the Liquefied Natural Gas facility shall be borne by Irving Oil Limited. This training shall be to the satisfaction of The City of Saint John Fire Chief and shall be similar and current to the training programs for Liquefied Natural Gas facilities in the United States ". City of Saint John Informal I No. 19: Public Safety — Response Through Preparation 45 111 Request: 19.1 Given that realistic training and planning is the best way to prepare for emergencies, what steps are TransCanada going to implement to ensure that the training and planning needs for emergency preparedness are appropriately exercised " "? 19.2 What investment, in time and dollars during the life of the Project, is needed to ensure that local firefighters acquire and sustain the skills to respond to a flammable fuel incident involving the pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal ?" City of Saint John Informal I No. 19: Public Safety — Response Through Preparation 46 112 Energy East Pipeline Limited (Energy East) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Energy East Pipeline Project Filing Number: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Filed: 30 -10 -2014 City of Saint John (City) Informal Information Request No. 20 Date: December 1, 2015 Topic: Public Safety —Asset Management Reference: ESA Volume 1, Section S Decommissioning and Abandonment Energy East Pipeline Ltd. TransCanada PipeLines Limited Volume 1: Energy East Project and Asset Transfer Applications, Section 2 Project Overview 2.19 Decommissioning and Abandonment Preamble: If approved, the Energy East Project will contribute to a sustainable North American and global energy infrastructure. Likewise, a project of this magnitude with its associated infrastructure will need appropriate decommissioning and abandonment to ensure the area does not become a public safety or environmental concern beyond its useful life. Request: The strategic importance of this project could capture attention from individuals or groups, domestically or internationally, intent on causing harm to people, communities or the environment during the life of the project. 20.1 Please provide the proposed permanent operational security provisions for all new Energy East infrastructure in Saint John (pipeline, tank farm and marine terminal), as well as the supply and distribution chains. 20.2 The expected useful life of the Project is 40 + years. What are TransCanada's decommissioning and abandonment plans for the infrastructure proposed, including but not limited to security considerations? National Standard of Canada CAN / CSA- Z246.2 -14 (2014) Emergency preparedness and response for petroleum and natural gas industry systems. Standards Council of Canada revised 2014 Environment and Local Government. Final Guidelines for an Environmental Impact Assessment Liquefied Natural Gas Receiving, Storage and Processing Facility (2002, March). Available online City of Saint John Informal IR No. 20: Public Safety —Asset Management 47 113 at: http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE/ IrvingOilLiguefiedNaturalGasFinalGuidelines .pdf Environment and Local Government General Review Statement (2004, May) 5 -7. Irving Oil Limited Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Terminal and Multi- Purpose Pier Project. Available online at: http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE /IrvingOilLiquefied NaturalGasGeneralReviewStatement .pdf Environment and Local Government, Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIA) Report for the Irving Oil Limited Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Terminal and Multi- Purpose Pier Project (2004, May). Available online at: http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE /IrvingOilLiquefied NaturalGasSummarVReport .pdf Environment and Local Government Summary of Public Participation, (2004, July) Environmental Impact Assessment, Proposal by Irving Oil Limited To Construct a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Terminal and Multi- Purpose Pier. Environment and Local Government News Release, (2004, August) Irving Oil LNG Project Receives EIA Approval. Available online at : httpWwww2.gnb.ca/ con ten t / dam /gnb/Departmen is /env/pdf/EIA- EIE/IrvingOilLiguefiedNaturalGasFinalGuidelines. pdf Fundy Engineering. (2013). LNG Ship Loading at the CanaportT" LNGLp Terminal, Environmental Impact Assessment. File: 13- 9743 -60. The full project registration can be obtained online http: / /www.canaporting.com "' Risk Assessment- Recommended Practices for Municipalities and Industry, (1994) Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. (MIACC) iv Reference CSA z731 section 4.7 CSA z7314.10 mutual aid also 6.3.2.3 of Volume 7 section 6 in EE application Vi Environment and Local Government Summary of Public Participation, (2004, July) Environmental Impact Assessment, Proposal by Irving Oil Limited To Construct a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Terminal and Multi- Purpose Pier. VH Safety and Security of Energy Pipelines in Canada: A report to Ministers "Energy Mines Ministers Conference" Sudbury Ontario August 2014 "' CSA z731 6.1: Training page 15 g-p g x CSA Z246.2 4.9.1: Training — Page 17 City of Saint John Informal IR No. 20: Public Safety —Asset Management 48 114 APPENDIX City of Saint John Informal Information Requests to TransCanada regarding the Energy East Project Pipeline Project 115 MARSH CREEK RESTORATION INITIATIVE 116 GRAEMESTEWART- ROBERTSON EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ACAP Saint John has conceptualised and developed the most advanced sustainable development initiative ever proposed for Atlantic Canada. The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative endeavours to use soft infrastructure (wetlands and watercourses) as a means to meet a plethora of present and future needs within our community. This project has identified and mapped 27 potential wetland remediation /enhancement /preservation sites - the first of which is poised to break ground by July 2010 - all of which utilise the wetland and watercourse compensation requirements of developers to increase storm -water retention capacity within wetlands (reduce fl ooding, climate change adaptive strategies), enhance our urban natural spaces (conservation and eco- tourism), incorporate interconnected active transportation routes (GHG reduction, intra -urban connectivity and healthy lifestyles), and promote social and cultural development. This project has already achieved widespread recognition in the community thanks to public outreach and engagement initiatives such as media articles, trade industry publications, public open houses and website dissemination. Additionally, the scale and scope of Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative has the potential to be, and has already begun to be, recognised on a international level for its advancement of sustainable development concepts. As a project that stands high upon the pillars of good sustainable development, the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative represents a new vision for the City of Saint John, and indeed the entire Greater Saint John region. With potential to expand all the way to the headwaters of Marsh Creek in Rothesay, and eventually create links all the way from Grand Bay - Westfield to Quispamsis to St. Martins, this is truly a project that the region and all of its citizens can rally behind. New Brunswick deserves a world -class showcase of its potential for innovative thought, collaboration and economic drive, and no other single undertaking better encapsulates our ability to balance the needs of the environment, society and the economy better than the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative. By focusing our collective resources and recognizing the true worth of our city and its resources - both human and natural - we can make this type of cooperation an everyday part of doing business, and in the process transform Saint John's image from revolting to revolutionary. 117 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative represents a collaboration of numerous individuals and organisations who share a common goal of protecting the immense natural capital that exists within our city, and highlighting the value represented by the region's largest urban watershed. The work represented within this document is a collation of years of observations and recommendations developed through dialogue between ACAP Saint John and the many stakeholders within the communities of Greater Saint John. ACAP Saint John would like to extend a special thank you to the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund and Environment Canada for their generous contributions to this important community endeavour. Thanks also to the City of Saint John and its staff, in particular Yves Leger (GIS Planning and Developing Branch), Kim Graham (Vision 2015) and Craig Campbell (Municipal Planning), as well as to Helene Rioux (Service New Brunswick) for information on property ownership. Lastly, we would like to acknowledge the critical role played by the hundreds of community stakeholders who volunteered their time, experience and the insights into helping put forth ideas and suggestions for making Saint John the premiere sustainable community of our region. New �, Ll- • Environment Enviror�nement Nouveau ,�,. Brunswick Canada Canada Your Environmental Trust Fund at Work Votre Fonds en fiducie pour 1`environnement au travail 118 DISCLAIMER The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative, conducted by ACAP Saint John, represents the culmination of years of suggestions, recommendations, criticisms and observations provided to us by hundreds (if not thousands) of stakeholders throughout the greater Saint John community. While every effort has been taken to accurately reflect their collective viewpoints, this report in no way suggests that ACAP Saint John has managed to incorporate all of the stakeholders' inputs, or that the thoughts provided by any one stakeholder are fully reflected by the final report. Rather, ACAP Saint John has endeavoured to merge the most common and consistent themes provided to us into a context that reflects the dynamic social, economic and environmental events that are occurring in contemporary Saint John. Furthermore, the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative project comprises of several visions for the future of Saint John. That is, it contains ideas or concepts of what could be accomplished to improve the sustainability of this community. The images and descriptions contained within this document have been selected and altered based solely upon their basic physical attributes (most notably their geographic location), and their potential to enhance the social, environmental and economic opportunities available to the region's residents and potential residents or visitors. ACAP Saint John made a deliberate attempt to include all relevant land areas regardless of land ownership. As such, it must be noted that the inclusion of potential enhancements or alterations to any parcel or parcels of land contained within this document do not represent or imply consent from the respective landowner(s). Rather, this document presents opportunities for those landowners who are interested in examining the potential for a large -scale sustainable development that could improve the aesthetics and connectivity of this great city. 119 Al r i. 9 y 'tl r r .120 ��,� MARSH CREEK OVERVIEW Marsh Creek is the single longest urban watercourse within the region and serves as a common outlet for all Marsh Creek tributaries. The headwaters of this —12 km long creek originate just outside the northeastern Saint John City limits in the Renforth Bog. As such, the physical and biological characteristics of Marsh Creek can be observed to change dramatically from its headwaters - with its pristine wetlands and idyllic stream channel - to its terminus - the degraded environs of Courtenay Bay and lower Marsh Creek. The Marsh Creek watershed is located in the eastern quadrant of Saint John, New Brunswick. Encompassing a total land area of over 4100 ha, it makes up the largest urban watershed in the city. Marsh Creek is a fourth order stream, which contains five major tributaries: Little Marsh Creek, Cold Brook, Ashburn Creek, Majors Brook, and the Fisher Lakes Tributary. The watershed is defined by its steep bedrock slopes that form an ample marsh basin. Water drains down these slopes and into large, deep areas of silt and heavy loam. The upper stretches of the watershed and its tributaries, primarily graduated forest streams, drain into this basin, much of which lies near sea level and was subject to regular tidal inundations prior to human intervention. The Marsh Creek watershed is extremely varied in its overall topography, ranging from extremely level terrain below sea level to rocky crags and hilltops. The highest peak within the watershed ( -135 m) i,. summit of Golden Grove Mountain. Loca northeast, this landmass drains into Quinn Lake at the headwater of Cold Brook. The lowest elevation in the watershed occurs along the downstream section of Marsh Creek itself, where there are several points that sit at, or near sea level. 121 •slseq AIlep a uo alseM uewny paleaalun jo saaiil jo suoilliw dwnp gDigM'sllejlno a6eMas 0 sey jaan agl jo pua aaMol agl •suoileaado 6uipues -peoi pue uoil�nalsuo� woaj }uaualpas pue slDnpoid leDiw@gD pue wnaloalad 6ululeluoD }}ouna uegan pue alseM pllos jo saxnUui a6ael of • • .. • • • t t . I 1! suado suol6aa padolanap AIlneaq ol Allualxoad asop _ e • • • • • sal •sassai :)lua6odoaglue Allep aapun sl uaal AsoDa JOWD aqj 'aanaMOH •leadde :)llaylsae jeaa6 sey a:)uel6 isi U e pue 'aaap pue s6ogpunoa6 'suoo»ea 'uoaaq anlq 'IMojaaleM r • ,.. ,'` . I �,,� 6ulpnIDul saiDads IeDol jo Ajalaen e ao3 leligeq leap! saa}}o jaan aql •s�(eM 6l pue sluawdo ana iejaa'sj�afoad 6ulsno ,�'+ y y p I p I. y aeM- }sod ales -a6ael 6uipnl:)ui sa6ueq:) Auew 1! gllM lg6noaq Aanlua:) glOZ agl •inogaeq sli jo sauguoD aqj puoAaq Alin aqj peaads 1! se 'ulseq a6euleap aql paaalle aanaJOJ Ainlua:) y16 L aql ul AeMllea aqj Jo lenlaae aql RVITIVEMION .�.�•. •sanaasaa F aaquall of Allualxoad asol:) pue spuel lei} aqj ol uMeip aaaM gDIgM 'sbulplingdigs pue sll!w 'salaoiDej se q:)ns saiiisnpul uaapow aaow apnlDul 01 Maa6 pue salanjuaD aoj panulJuoD asn IeinlInDla6e sigl -silos alllaaj sl! ui paIenlllnD -- aq of sdon aaglo pue Aeq Molle of paJAP seM JaWD aqj uagM eaa leluolo:) aqj &-UVVY • inO (1311VS olul �:)eq 6uljep'Ajlnlj:)e uewnq jo ails aqj 19 SVM • • . • uaaq 6uol seq pagsialeM la@JD gsaeW aql 122 NEW OPPORTUNITIES Saint John is in the midst of unprecedented economic growth, and as it sits on the threshold of a new era of development and prosperity, critical decisions must be made to ensure not only the sustained growth of the economy, but to assure the long term sustainability of our community and its population. The work toward this goal has already begun thanks to the outstanding community support for the Vision 2015 process, the public private cooperation behind the Benefits Blueprint study, the provincial government's Roundtable on Sustainable Communities, and the City of Saint John's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. All of these studies identified the need for a long -term plan to ensure that any alteration to the fabric of a region not only recognizes the need for social, economic and environmental stability, but also ensures that any proposed development provides opportunities to advance each of these community pillars. The combination of Harbour Cleanup (the removal of raw sewage into Marsh Creek) and recent economic growth in the region, creates the opportunity for an unprecedented rehabilitation of the Saint John landscape. The geographic centricity of Marsh Creek makes it an ideal candidate for enhancement as an integrated urban watershed, providing connectivity amongst residential, commercial and recreational features. s s - A 124 V Regulations (inherent in all levels of government) stipulate that any development that alters or otherwise disrupts environmental integrity . • • • • • must compensate the community by creating, enhancing or preserving • • "• • •' an equal or greater quantity of a preferably similar environment within ,.�—� . • the region in which the alteration occurred. While these regulations do - _ provide a measure of protection for ensuring that 'no net loss of ` environmental integrity' occurs, they often create a logistical burden for developers and development proponents who are responsible for specifically identifying how this environmental compensation will be delivered. Furthermore, the current lack of a comprehensive municipal land -use plan in Saint John prevents the integration of all compensation projects in a cohesive and collaborative manner. Since environmental compensation will be a certainty for developments in Saint John, it makes sense that the city should have a definitive plan for how best to utilise this resource. N .1111 \ \ \ \ \� 125 A VISION FOR MARSH CREEK Every community has its unique history and values, its goals and aspirations for the future, and its particul strengths and weaknesses. Sustainable communities use these decisions of the basis of their long -term planning. The planning process begins with a dialogue that involves ONCE HARBOU.' the whole community in searching in and reflecting upon its history and values; about OF RAW SEVI key relationships; on the use of land and resources; on the consequences of planning options; and on the future viability of traditional industries and "ways of life" that have sustained the community in the past. Sustainable development presents a challenge to society to leave their community in a better state, thereby enhancing the quality of life for present and future generations. The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative meets this challenge by providing unified solutions to pressing local, national and international issues. By incorporating a multifaceted approach to urban development, and integrating active transportation routes, green space conservation and enhancement, fl ood mitigation, all as parts of community- industry partnerships, the MCRI is one of the most remarkable opportunities for community advancement ever seen in Canada. Though wetland remediation is the over - arching theme of the initiative, the benefits will be felt region -wide. These benefits include: Economic - social impacts (green In recent years, ACAP Saint John has been hard at work not only securing spaces, active transportation, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, education); Enviro- economic impacts Harbour Cleanup - an initiative that will have unprecedented benefits (community partnerships, business accessibility); and Socio - environmental impacts (flood event for Saint John's image and environmental well -being - but also on mitigation, climate change adaptive strategies, wetland remediation). coastal climate change adaptive strategies, research on the history of the city's harbour in conjunction with UNBSJ's CURA project, compiling the most in -depth database of Saint John wetlands ever assembled, and on creating comprehensive watershed management plans for the city's major urban watercourses. Throughout all of ACAP's studies, the city's sustainable planning initiatives and the province's Self- Sufficiency Agenda, one common denominator began to emerge as a central component of Saint John's '._ environmental, economic and cultural future: Marsh Creek. V Natural areas and human development do not have to be mutually exclusive. Sustainable developments incorporate natural habitat as a part of the infrastructure of the project, such as using constructed wetlands as filters for contaminated parking DOWNTOWN IMAGINE A CITY CORE WHERE JUST MINUTES FROM THE lot runoff. By incorporating soft infrastructure into planning processes, a � � � � developer can reduce maintenance costs and increase property values, while AN EYE also preserving natural capital and providing benefits for the community. In addition, the advantages of the MCRI, by its very nature, are not simply short - term gains, but meaningful long -term improvements to the community that will provide value well int26he future. 127 A MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT So how can Marsh Creek - a name which echoes the worst of Saint John's image - be enhanced by using all three requisites of sustainability (economic, social and environmental), transforming it from one of New Brunswick's most degraded ecosystems, into an example of a fully functional and integrated urban watercourse, as well as becoming the definitive example of sustainable development in Atlantic Canada? The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative [MCRI] combines the functionality of a multi -use , (i.e. walking & cycling) trail system with the existing natural benefits of an urban watercourse to provide the foundation of this sustainable development proposal. Specifically, the MCRI proposes that a number of existing wetlands in east Saint John could be expanded and interconnected via a walking and cycling trail, and enhanced with interpretative panels, gazebos, landscaping, and more to provide the maximum number and variety of benefits to the greater Saint John community. These varied benefits include: offering increased storm -water retention capacity to reduce the frequency and intensity of flooding in East Saint John; offering environmental and historical educational opportunities for the 10,000 students attending schools in or filtering parking lot and snow dump runoff; improving fish passage I'I r and riparian vegetation health; linking together existing parks and green spaces; offering a • • • ' one- stop- shopping list of '• wetland compensation projects to ease the burden for those proposing new economic development in the City of Saint John; and much more. 128 around Marsh Creek; creating recreational ,,�, +►. opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, birdwatching and camping; increasing property values and growing the municipal tax base; ., '`' _.. x '` improving the ••• • • ••••• •• • • • • environmental",,r, •• • •• •• • health of this M: •. • •. .• • • • degraded watercourse filtering parking lot and snow dump runoff; improving fish passage I'I r and riparian vegetation health; linking together existing parks and green spaces; offering a • • • ' one- stop- shopping list of '• wetland compensation projects to ease the burden for those proposing new economic development in the City of Saint John; and much more. 128 DIRECT RESULTS Despite its negative image, Marsh Creek contains some of the most scenic and undeveloped natural areas within the City of Saint John, particularly in the medial and upstream sections. Restoration projects would include expansion of existing wetlands throughout the watershed, both in the lowlands and in the headwaters. These measures could contribute significantly to a reduction of increasingly- frequent flooding incidents. In addition, by taking advantage of the creek's linear configuration, an essential component of the city's active transportation ambitions could become realised. This would directly link the RENFORTH BOG FORMS' Uptown business core with the city's east side and the AND IS LOCATED ADJAC suburban communities in the Kennebecasis Valley. , A , Many portions of Marsh Creek are located within residential neighbourhoods and within easy walking distance of several public schools. Remediated and expanded wetlands would provide countless educational opportunities for local students and a chance for younger generations to develop a sense of stewardship toward invaluable wildlife habitats and their community's green spaces. Improvements to wetland areas would also reinvigorate community links with the environment. Increased pedestrian and cycle traffic would provide new business opportunities in commercial districts, while supplying existing businesses with increased'walk- by'advertising. 129 1P {� e' !. „u .All r 4 �jw ok .• ±,, t .may MY s Re- establishing Marsh Creek as a productive ecosystem for anadromousfi shes would ` serve as one of the most substantial accomplishments of the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative. An enhanced and protected Marsh Creek would ensure a legacy of habitat for ' F native fl ora and fauna for future generations. As part of any wetland expansion, } opportunities could also be created for increased carbon sequestration into plant 6L - -�e biomass. Ile ro �+ ♦4 Or or ... CONSUMERS �~ DRIVE WETLAND IS LOCATED ADJACENTTO MCALLISTER ._� Ol,,. •S' \_ 130 131 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION the Marsh Creek watershed exists within a low -lying basin (elevations ranging from 1 m — 3 m ,vel in the lowest lying areas) that is subjected to annual episodes of flooding. The Great Marsh ( known) includes the residential area of Glen Falls, as well as Saint John's busiest and most - �rcial districts encompassing McAllister Drive, Majors Brook Drive, and Rothesay Avenue. The f Marsh Creek's lowest section has necessitated the placement of anti -flood gates at its terminus enay causeway. These gates help prevent the Bay of Fundy from back - flooding Marsh Creek twice extreme high tide cycles. However, despite the appropriate intentions of installing tide gates on k of flooding is likely to increase in future years due to (see Table 1 on next page); 132 1. The continued de- vegetation of watershed slopes and increased impervious surfaces surrounding the flood plain associated with urban and commercial developments. The loss of vegetation could increase the rate at which precipitation runoff enters the flood plain, thereby increasing the potential for higher creek volumes in a shorter period of time; 2. The in- filling of the Marsh Creek channel from sediments associated with construction activities and road /parking lot sanding operations (i.e. for winter ice conditions). A reduction in channel depth and /or width reduces the capacity for that channel to contain runoff, thereby increasing the risk of water overflowing the banks (a.k.a. flooding); 3. Crustal subsidence. The coastline of eastern Canada has been subsiding (i.e. sinking) at a rate of approximately 25 cm per century since glacial ice receded from the Canadian shield during the last ice age. Tide data collected from the Saint John Harbour confirms that, since 1905 water levels in the Bay of Fundy have risen an average of 2 mm per year relative to our coastline. The continued subsidence of our coastal land will increase the length of time in which the tide gates on Marsh Creek will remain closed (during high tides) and decrease the time in which they are open. This reduction in time through which Marsh Creek can drain will increase the amount of time that runoff may remain in its channel. Longer runoff and retention periods increase the risk of total water volume exceeding the channel's capacity, resulting in flooding; 4. Climate change. Contemporary science predicts three climate change related effects that could increase the potential for flooding in Marsh Creek. First, an increase in the amount of precipitation delivered during any single storm event could increase the risk of flash fl ooding in Marsh Creek. Secondly, storm surges could increase the height and /or duration of high tides in Saint John, causing A back -up of Marsh Creek as the tide gates remain closed for longer durations. Thirdly, a predicted global sea level rise of 0.40 cm over the next century, combined with a 0.20 cm relative sea level rise (from crustal subsidence) would also decrease the duration in which the tides gates could open to drain Marsh Creek. TABLE 1 FUTURE DIRECTIONS The concepts identified through the development of the MCRI can be applied • to other areas of Greater Saint John (and New Brunswick), providing a region- , wide initiative that would provide enhanced benefits to the community. In COMMUNITY order to make the project a success, work must continue on meeting with landowners and key stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities and outcomes. As working with all facets of the community is a key aspect of sustainability, this open dialogue will allow the community to take ownership in the project and begin to take pride in what Marsh Creek can become. By not limiting our expectations based on the errors of the past, we can not only envision a brighter future for Saint John, but .. IN THE SAINT JOHN OF THE FUTURE WETLANDS SUCH AS THE • • ' • • RENFORTH BOG WILL NOT ONLY BE AREAS OF GREAT BEAUTY, • • • • It is critical to continue to assist the City of Saint John with the renewal of its Municipal Plan to ensure the incorporation of key natural features and the recognition of wetlands as critical infrastructure. The implementation of sustainable development practices comprises the single greatest opportunity to re- invent Saint John since the post- war period. By establishing new municipal planning policies, revising business mandates, improving public consultation and taking stock of our natural capital, Saint John can become not only a more vibrant and liveable city, but it can begin to attract new residents and become a model for sensible and sustainable living throughout Canada and North America. By investing in sustainability today, we're not only assuring that we enhance the ability of future generations to meet their needs, but we are also giving those future generations a better economic foundation on which to build, a better environment in which to live, and a better city to call their own. 134 The work done to date on the MCRI is just the tip of the iceberg, and there exists dozens of other potential wetland projects throughout Saint John that have to be identified and fully developed. Development of a comprehensive wetland functionality survey would allow potential developers to contribute to a holistic system of sustainable urban wetlands, rather than simply creating a patchwork of projects across the region. Such a survey would prioritise and package the projects in a manner which would allow the public, government regulators and developers alike to see not only where progress can be made toward an end goal, but to allow them to have complete access to information on the wetland size, water quality, aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and restorative potential. OPENHOUSE In order to solicit public input on the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative and to better communicate the goals and aspirations of this ambitious sustainability project, ACAP Saint John held an Open House event on November 9th, 2009 at the Hilton Hotel /Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. The event was centred around two key aspects: an open presentation atmosphere between ACAP project staff and the pubic, and the completion of exit surveys which would allow the public and stakeholders to provide direct written input into the planning process. To better communicate the project, eight large format signs were designed and printed, each highlighting a specific aspect of the MCRI and focusing on conveying the sheer size and scope of such a large -scale restoration. Colourful site photos, concept designs, maps, and historical drawings were all included in the poster designs in order to give depth and substance to the Open House. In addition, these striking posters are now available to be seen in the ACAP Saint John office, and members of the general public frequently stop into the office to read, learn and discuss the promise that the Marsh Creek watershed holds for the city of Saint John's rejuvenation. The content of the presentation was also placed on the ACAP Saint John website for global consumption and to facilitate discussion amongst a broader group of stakeholders. 135 POSTERS PRODUCED FOR THE MCRI OPEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009 PROJECT OVERVIEV &M r 0 CI yZ_ r SHE SUSTAINABLE CIS o Mtn M nw.aren we�wmpe«, Mevq. r �•`m'@.w�.r..e�.�.wn es�.. dam,. '� � m ..e m .... ...,. ..... C AT IS MARSH CREEK? 0 H N 'r n S rm T BEFORE o O L s C N 'r n S rm T BEFORE o O N C / a hf per � N Z GC7 M .nvM .w •�e.� as errs F�— � P"1 ?^ 4 JNIQUE OPPORTUNITY -:mar _ •.,�^'� .,�""" w� �o " w p.ux� a..eme. eyawe'b... wn.w. N•a. n..trwmur. m �N G1 ®. t m 4 CHANGING CLIMATE �... o i - - C N W ll V1 I` C y N �� xuwnmxaa.uw m �n iE NEW MARSH CREN o CD a lial*', Jow i FUTURE DIRECTIONS o woo_ CD CD us m.�.i .rw ww +•w"a• N g da " ..M1M 4 �.aM. ew nnkpl CW ,.w.tWtar.�wwPwlP.�m.Jw; i� mNJ � CC .mwei uq' T'�rn eb.wM b �Myo {i IA m S z C O N C a lial*', Jow i FUTURE DIRECTIONS o woo_ CD CD us m.�.i .rw ww +•w"a• N g da " ..M1M 4 �.aM. ew nnkpl CW ,.w.tWtar.�wwPwlP.�m.Jw; i� mNJ � CC .mwei uq' T'�rn eb.wM b �Myo {i IA m S z -iip.. 137 OPEN HOUSE - EXIT SURVEY RESPONSES Question 1: Was today's open house of value to you, and have you come away from the session with a better understanding of the proposed initiative ? 1. Yes 2. Help Us! 3. It is a wonderful, robust and elegant proposal. Best wishes and may it be successful - soon! 4. Yes, a good project and badly needed. 5. Yes 6. There was a lot for the overall fixing of the problem but what is there for the residents who live with the flooding. There is no information on the children's school. They can't use their playground. No insurance coverage for flooding, etc. 7. Absolutely, I think ACAP has clearly laid out their plan for the future of Marsh Creek and find it to be will thought our and attainable. 8. Yes 9. Yes 10. The panels were good as well as the interaction with staff. 11. Yes,. Good presentation material 12. Yes, enjoyed the posters and came away with a better understanding of the Marsh Creek area. 13. Yes, thank you. 138 Question 2: In your opinion, what was missing from the MCRI as presented today, and what issues would you like to see addressed as the initiative moves forward? I. There will need to be a significant commitment from community, business, government. This appears to be a grassroots community initiative which will require significant shift in current policy to succeed. 2 HELP US! 3. "How to get involved" - a framework that helps business owners and proponents, get going toward a synergy with their current motives, and planners. - a list of ways that the public can help move this along. 4. More information for the people who live in that area. Bring the presentation to the Glen Falls School to let the people have more access to the information. 5.1 think everything was addressed very well. All questions were answered. 6. Legend for maps. 7. A more holistic approach is needed. One needs to look at the city in its entirety and its future needs i.e. the effects climate change will have on all the city i.e. environment, economic, social, political and so on. To help the average citizen understand the urgency of climate change. It might help is you had maps that clearly show the effects sea level rise will have on the city showing the neighbourhoods infrastructure and community assets that will be endangered. 8, Nothing 9. Information on what "normal, typical, average, people can do to help. More info as the progression occurs, more info as the possibility of flooding decreasing, more info as the changing of development of the Glen Falls area. Question 3: Would you support the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative as it was presented today? Please explain why of why not: 1. Yes, because it takes the realist approach to helping he environment. 2. Yes, 3. As a citizen I agree with this and would vote accordingly. 4. A conditional yes! My support of the proposal is dependent on if we as a society, a nation take action on climate change now! Also, if we as a society are faced with the choice of saving Marsh Creek or the downtown and our vulnerable communities I would have to say we must put the rest of our city ahead of Marsh Creek. 5. Yes, I feel their plan is well thought out and will benefit Saint John residents in many ways ( environmental safety and stability, natural spaces for resident use etc. trails and marshes). 6. Yes, I want to save my home. 7. As it was presented today, this is a vision that I could certainly support. How to support it was not clear, and could use some additional coordination. 8. Yes, will be a valuable asset to this city by way of public spaces. 9.1 believe it is a positive step that can move forward as a community /grassroots initiative. 139 Question 4: If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please write them in the space provided below. 1. Excellent presentation, knowledgeable individuals to answer questions. 2. Next open house should be held with the city of Saint John, proponents, the DOE and presenters telling how they are or are considering contributing to this. Another option for above suggestions is a workshop to collect success stories and challenges of achieving this vision. 3. The Renforth Bog plan looks good! (optional) {opdonall Was today's open house of value to you, and have you come away from the session with a heater understanding of the proposed initiative? 7 � In your opinion, what was missing from the MCRI as presented today, and what issues would you like to see addressed as the initiative moves forward? ■ U� 140 SITE LOCATIONS The following section outlines the location and geographic size of potential wetland remediation and /or expansion sites throughout the Marsh Creek watershed. All sites have been identified and delineated based on the suitability of their location for collection of stormwater, the value they contribute to habitat, the placement of property ownership lines, their spatial significance to social uses, their proximity to the Marsh Creek channel and its major tributaries, and the overall potential they hold as wetland areas for Greater Saint John. Each of the 27 project sites are marked by a number on the watershed map, and are then each given an individual highlighter map showing the precise location, size and delineation of their potential maximum project extent. The second watershed -area map shows potential trail routes that would serve as active transport and wildlife corridors between as many MCRI sites as possible while complimenting, not interfering with, current or proposed municipal infrastructure. 141 . <'r � °� rye. c. � ^• �„ / f _ `�'�' ° is. 1 'f l � • AF el 142 I I 01 Ir Aft Al . . . . . . . . . ... 0 i ,P Saint John Harbour Saint John Harbour �! �` _ - .. �°�`� ,�`�� I �- ter"`'• ��1 - i �; I _ � :SeQ,!{ Ili= IAII•x�er,ile��,' o / �t 1/ H - f 1z SAINT JOHN 4 a_ H: F r r 1 _y _. i wiii.,� _ s u - e ;� a •sa - 31 Lhv., .[4 roy F l I � .r I _ Rir � I jo (ChArf0Cnrf& 414k eA ttel f 4k° sa tiy�t eRyli r f � AalACrrYarl. L RL1 �IOVafirn f / 7ri a[Sr ceeTLn y —;, S JOHN _ �! A JAS T 88[anawer,7ene r ' ll 1.8L1J Coro aeon ,,. Car, mt _ham AV- -� 8;E -.r 3i s �win7 .0 11 17,,1p 5'ap� _ _ � � •.I Y R v W1, awagnnsn HARBOUR .' rl � RNCIsWA+,7 AREA f 28 DE hk uILAG€ AFi - •�� ,. ._ � attic _ - �,.s. _'��.� - _ _ L Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership • Vision: — A shared healthy harbour. • Purpose: — To facilitate the interactive engagement of stakeholders with a common interest in understanding the health of the Saint John Harbour by overseeing the development of a long term program to understand and monitor cumulative effects. Saint John Harbour Environmental Monitoring Partnership • Objectives: — Coordinate long term cumulative effects monitoring and planning for the harbour through communication and networking of the node; — Link research uptake within regulatory frameworks to ensure the use of appropriate baselines, address regulatory needs and consistently assess impacts and risks of current and new activities; — Identify and implement an appropriate data management system to assemble and share data that meets the needs of the node; — Develop and implement a communication strategy to support the transference of information on the health of the harbour and the node activities to the public at large. Watershed Issues • Regulators, Government Agencies, Industries, Industry associations, Non governmental organizations and more are interested in Harbour health and involved with data collection related to the health of Saint John Harbour. • Historically this work has occurred in "silos" which means opportunities for ongoing collaboration through: — Baseline and background information — Sentinel species — Time and place for sampling and testing — Natural variability End Users • Govern ment/I nd ustry/NGO — Thresholds • Policy making, approval granting, cumulative assessment and regulations. — Methodologyand education • Informed consultants and research community. • Improved cost /benefit in monitoring efforts. • Awareness of any special considerations in SJH. — Aligned monitoring approaches • Comparable data • Good reliable baseline data • Common understanding Program Objectives • Enable detection of regional cumulative effects in Saint John Harbour (SJH). • Provide standard baseline data that informs our understanding of the natural variability in SJHG • Align various existing monitoring programs in the harbour to a single philosophy and design whenever SJH is involved. Research Objectives • Goal is to develop a Regional monitoring approach that will detect whether cumulative effects are occurring in Saint John Harbour (SJH) — Focus on parameters that are already being tested by consortium members and proponents on SJH • Approach: — Sample location alignment • Baseline test sites/ Background sites — Sediment quality via • Contaminants • Infauna (benthic) — Water quality via • Sentinel species (fish) Research Outcomes • Baseline for recommended future sampling programs: — Sampling locations • aligned with consortium's past sampling programs — Field methods • specific to SJH and it's inherent challenges — Lab analysis standards • commonly available and generally accepted with some specifics • Sediment quality — Suggest the current state is `good' — Identified natural variation — Need more data to refine understanding of: — Natural variation (i.e. temporal) — Baseline (i.e. contaminants and biota) • Water quality — Recommend pursuing caged mussels to establish a baseline for the potential impact of contaminants in the water column going forward. Program Objectives V'Enable detection of regional cumulative effects in Saint John Harbour (SJH). ✓Provide standard baseline data that informs our understanding of the natural variability in SJH6 VAIlign various existing monitoring programs in the harbour to a single philosophy and design whenever SJH is involved. Next Steps 1. Leadership • Project coordination and spokesperson • Develop a Node Champion [ACAP Saint John] • Bridging communications amongst agencies and stakeholders 2. Developing Support Resources • Funding • Identification and implementation of data management systems • Partnership development 3. Communication Strategies • Internal and External • Web Presence, Presentations, Media Liaisons Next Steps 4. Additional Research • What additional questions are there? • Who will lead it? 5. Data Management &Integration • Addressing regulatory uptake • Develop a secure data sharing system Next Steps Focusing on how to best achieve the alignment going forward, and embed what has been learned into future work in SJH: — Voluntary "Interim consortium method" • No guarantee of ongoing success. — Regulatory "Identify ALL existing alignment" • Sets the stage to enable a future ofa regional approach — CWN ongoing support Ville de Saint John Demandes de renseignements informelles I TransCanada au sujet du Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Dkembre 2015 158 Table des matieres A. Volet economique 1. Appui au Programme de croissance reelle ................................................. ..............................1 2. Chaine d'approvisionnement et preparation de la main - d'oeuvre ............ ..............................3 3. Investissement a valeur ajoutee ................................................................. ..............................5 4. Impot foncier .............................................................................................. ..............................7 B. Volet social 5. Qualite de vie ............................................................................................. .............................10 6. Main - d'oeuvre temporaire ......................................................................... .............................13 7. Sante de la population et capacite en soins de sante ............................... .............................15 C. Environnement 8. Eau ............................................................................................................. .............................17 9. Qualite de I' air ........................................................................................... .............................21 10. Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiques ................. .............................23 11. Repercussions sur le littoral et la vie marine ............................................ .............................27 12. Repercussions sur la faune ........................................................................ .............................30 D. Planification de ('utilisation des sols 13. Planification de ('utilisation des sols de la municipalite — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale ....................32 14. PlanSJ et ZoneSJ ......................................................................................... .............................40 15. Participation des citoyens ......................................................................... .............................42 E. Securite publique 16. Risque cumulatif ........................................................................................ .............................43 17. Plan d'intervention d'urgence regional coordonne .................................. .............................45 18. Securite maritime ...................................................................................... .............................48 19. Preparation pour les interventions d'urgence .......................................... .............................49 20. Gestion des biens ...................................................................................... .............................51 Annexes A : Initiative de restauration du ruisseau Marsh B : Partenariat de surveillance environnementale — Port de Saint John 159 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 1 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Volet economique — Appui au Programme de croissance reelle Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 3 : Evaluation des repercussions socioeconomiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Emploi et economie Preambule : Le Programme de croissance reelle est le modele de developpement economique communautaire de la region de Saint John. Cette approche novatrice, qui vise a promouvoir la prosperite economique, est maintenant reproduite clans d'autres municipalites du pays. Le Programme de croissance reelle a recueilli un important appui aupres des secteurs public et prive, notamment 20 partenaires strategiques du secteur prive qui appuient financierement la mise en oeuvre du Programme de croissance reelle par le truchement de Entreprise Saint John, I'organisme central du reseau. La sante economique figure parmi les quatre priorites etablies clans le plan quadriennal du conseil communal de la Ville de Saint John. On peut obtenir de plus amples renseignements au sujet du Programme de croissance reelle a I'adresse http: / /truegrowth.ca/ Grace au modele du Programme de croissance reelle, le plan de developpement economique de la Ville a cerne six secteurs cles pour la region de Saint John, a savoir 1'energie, la fabrication de pointe, les technologies de ('information et des communications, les sciences de la sante et de la vie, le tourisme ainsi que les services financiers, professionnels et d'assurances. Les repercussions, positives et negatives, sur ces secteurs Wont pas ete clairement definies lors du dep6t, et s'il y a des repercussions negatives prevues, on n'a recense aucune mesure d'attenuation potentielle. L'incidence prevue au niveau du developpement economique au Nouveau - Brunswick pendant la construction et 1'exploitation (pipeline, stations de pompage, terminaux et complexe maritime) a ete cernee par TransCanada clans le cadre des dep6ts. Cependant, on n'a pas defini ni quantifie ('incidence sur la Ville de Saint John ou la region de Saint John pendant la construction ou 1'exploitation. Cela comprend ('incidence sur 1'emploi (direct, indirect et induit), ('incidence sur le produit interieur brut (1316) et les depenses de consommation. Demande: Demande de renseignements informelle no 1 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Appui au Programme de croissance reelle 1 160 1.1 Veuillez indiquer comment le projet Energie Est aura une incidence positive sur la strategie de developpement economique de la region. 1.2 Veuillez indiquer comment le projet Energie Est prevoit appuyer le modele du Programme de croissance reelle et ses objectifs de croissance cibles. 1.3 Veuillez indiquer et evaluer les liens precis entre le projet Energie Est et les secteurs de croissance cles du Programme de croissance reelle, y compris les mesures d'attenuation potentielles a I'egard de toute repercussion negative. 1.4 Veuillez fournir une evaluation de la croissance economique precise et des projections d'incidence associees au projet Energie Est (au cours de sa duree de vie prevue) clans la Ville de Saint John et la region du Grand Saint John. Demande de renseignements informelle no 1 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Appui au Programme de croissance reelle 2 161 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limitee (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 2 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Volet economique — Chaine d'approvisionnement et preparation de la main - d'oeuvre Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 3 : Evaluation des repercussions socioeconomiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Emploi et economie Preambule : Dans le depot du projet Energie Est, on a cerne une mesure d'attenuation et de gestion du projet visant a « privilegier en premier lieu 1'embauche de travailleurs de la construction venant de la region en tenant compte de la disponibilite, du coot et de la qualite de la main - d'oeuvre; faire appel ensuite, par ordre d'enumeration, a des travailleurs de la province, a des travailleurs du reste du Canada, a des travailleurs d'Amerique du Nord et a des travailleurs de pays d'outre -mer. » On ne donne aucune autre precision quant aux criteres d'evaluation qui serviront a choisir les travailleurs et les entrepreneurs locaux pour jouer ces roles. En outre, le projet Energie Est s'est engage a « elaborer des programmes d'emploi et d'acquisition qui favorisent activement les marches locaux, y compris les travailleurs et les entreprises autochtones, en tenant compte de la concurrence et de la capacite relative des fournisseurs locaux. Avant de commencer les travaux, it est prevu de consulter les communautes situees clans la zone immediate du projet, notamment les communautes autochtones, pour savoir quelles sont les ressources disponibles. » On n'indique pas les mesures precises qui seront prises pour mobiliser les travailleurs et les entrepreneurs locaux afin d'encourager une participation locale clans le projet. II serait raisonnable de supposer que les repercussions sur la chaine d'approvisionnement et la population active de la region seront differentes pendant la conception, la construction, 1'exploitation et la cessation. Par consequent, it est egalement raisonnable de supposer que I'on aura recours a des strategies differentes a chaque etape pour assurer et maintenir 1'etat de preparation des entrepreneurs et des travailleurs afin de repondre aux besoins du projet. On n'a pas determine les methodes de participation pour chacune des phases. Le projet Energie Est affirme qu'il « fera appel a la participation des associations industrielles, les bureaux de placement et de formation ainsi que les conseillers en ressources humaines clans le but d'evaluer les competences et la disponibilite de la main - d'oeuvre. » Les associations de l'industrie et les bureaux de formation constituent une source utile pour assurer le developpement des competences, fournir les qualifications necessaires et assurer 1'etat de preparation des entrepreneurs et des Demande de renseignements informelle no 2 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Chaine d'approvisionnement et preparation de la main - d'oeuvre 3 162 travailleurs. Rien n'indique comment le projet Energie Est ameliorera la capacite des entrepreneurs et des travailleurs locaux. Le projet Energie Est s'est engage a « elaborer des programmes d'emploi et d'acquisition qui favorisent activement les marches locaux, y compris les travailleurs et les entreprises autochtones, en tenant compte de la concurrence et de la capacite relative des fournisseurs locaux. Avant de commencer les travaux, it est prevu de consulter les communautes situees clans la zone immediate du projet, notamment les communautes autochtones, pour savoir quelles sont les ressources disponibles. » Rien n'indique comment les etablissements d'enseignement secondaire, postsecondaire, les colleges prives et les installations de formation des syndicats clans la region de Saint John participeront a la preparation des entrepreneurs et des travailleurs pour les phases de construction et d'exploitation du projet Energie Est. Le projet Energie Est entraine clans son sillage une augmentation des risques pour la sante et la securite du public clans la region de Saint John en raison de la construction et de 1'exploitation du pipeline, du terminal d'entreposage et de ('installation d'exportation maritime. Ces installations seront construites clans les Iimites de la Ville de Saint John. Saint John possede deja une base industrielle grace a ses installations du domaine de 1'energie, notamment un pipeline. Compte tenu de touter ces installations, et de I'ajout d'une nouvelle infrastructure d'Energie Est clans les Iimites de la Ville, it faudra plus de formation et plus de ressources du Service d'incendie de Saint John en cas de deversement du pipeline et pour assurer la securite du terminal. On possede peu de renseignements sur la fagon dont Energie Est attenuera ('incidence potentielle Sur les interventions d'urgence clans la region de Saint John, et comment cette expertise, une fois acquise, pourrait etre partagee avec d'autres collectivites. Demande : 2.1 Veuillez indiquer les investissements prevus clans la chaine d'approvisionnement a Saint John au cours des phases de construction, d'exploitation et de declassement. 2.2 Veuillez fournir les elements cles de la strategie de TransCanada pour encourager et qualifier les fournisseurs locaux a soumissionner sur les travaux du projet pendant ces trois phases. 2.3 Veuillez indiquer comment TransCanada fournira des programmes de formation et de preparation des fournisseurs locaux pour appuyer et ameliorer la capacite locale. 2.4 Veuillez indiquer si et comment TransCanada collaborera avec les etablissements d'enseignement secondaire et postsecondaire, les colleges prives et les installations de formation des syndicats de la region pour faire en sorte que la main - d'oeuvre locale soit bien preparee pour combler les emplois crees clans le cadre du projet Energie Est (tant pendant la construction que 1'exploitation). 2.5 Veuillez evaluer la possibilite de travailler avec le Service d'incendie de Saint John pour creer et appuyer un centre d'excellence national de formation en matiere de securite des pipelines a Saint John. Demande de renseignements informelle no 2 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Chaine d'ap provision nement et preparation de la main - d'oeuvre 4 163 Demande de renseignements informelle no 2 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Chaine d'ap provision nement et preparation de la main - d'oeuvre 5 164 O16oduc Energie Est limit6e (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet O16oduc Energie Est Num6ro de d6p6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 D6pos6 : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 3 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef d6cembre 2015 Objet : Volet 6conomique — Investissements a valeur ajout6e Reference : Volume 1 : Demandes du projet Energie Est et de transfert d'actifs, section 2 - Apergu du projet Projet O16oduc Energie Est, volume 3 : Evaluation des repercussions socio6conomiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Emploi et 6conomie Pr6ambule : Le projet Energie Est propose une capacit6 de 1 100 000 barils par jour « soutenue par des engagements d'exp6dition sur 20 ans du pipeline Energie Est qui totalisent environ 144 000 m3 /j (905 000 barils par jour) ». Le march6 des raffineries du Canada atlantique ...dont la capacit6 est de 66 000 m3 /j (415 000 barils /jour) et importe actuellement 76 % de ses besoins ». II n'y a aucune indication des volumes que l'on pr6voit traiter a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, ou au Canada atlantique, par des raffineurs ou par d'autres installations industrielles n6cessitant une alimentation en p6trole brut. Les avantages 6conomiques a retirer pendant la construction et 1'exploitation sont indiqu6s, mais le projet Energie Est transportera du p6trole brut de I'Ouest canadien jusqu'a Saint John, mail aucun volume precis n'a 6t6 6voqu6 jusqu'a maintenant. La disponibilit6 de p6trole brut a le potentiel d'accroitre I'avantage 6conomique pour le Canada d6coulant du projet Energie Est pendant 1'exploitation grace a des investissements clans la region de Saint John clans le secteur des industries a valeur ajout6e. II n'y a aucune indication de produits d6riv6s pour les investissements du secteur de 1'6nergie a valeur ajout6e clans le d6p6t. Le p6trole brut transport6 par le pipeline Energie Est a des utilisations autres que le raffinage (industries p6trochimiques, pharmaceutiques et autres industries a valeur ajout6e). Sur les 905 000 barils par jour auxquels on s'est engag6, rien n'indique quel volume de cette capacit6 est achet6 a des fins de raffinage a Saint John et clans le monde; ni quel volume sera disponible pour une transformation a valeur ajout6e. En outre, it y a 90 000 barils par jour non engag6s aux fins des normes de r6glementation, et 90 000 barils par jour aux fins d'une capacit6 additionnelle engag6e. Rien n'indique de quelle fagon le projet Energie Est encouragera les investissements clans la transformation a valeur ajout6e clans la region de Saint John qui profiteront a 1'6conomie canadienne, ainsi qu'a celle de la region de Saint John, en cr6ant des perspectives d'emplois avant que le p6trole brut ou le produit fini ne soit export6. Demande de renseignements informelle no 3 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet 6conomique — Investissements a valeur ajout6e 6 165 Demande : 3.1 Veuillez indiquer, au moment de la mise en service du pipeline Energie Est, la proportion du volume provenant du pipeline qui sera traitee a Saint John et quel volume sera exporte. Veuillez fournir une plage de proportions possibles si la proportion precise nest pas connue a ce moment -ci ou si elle depend de 1'evolution future des forces du marche. 3.2 Veuillez fournir une analyse detaillee de la possibilite relative a la proportion de petrole brut traite a Saint John qui augmenterait au fil du temps apres la mise en service. Le cas echeant, quelles sont les utilisations prevues du petrole brut? 3.3 Veuillez indiquer clans quelle mesure le projet Energie Est offre des possibilites d'investissements clans le secteur de 1'energie a valeur ajoutee clans la Ville de Saint John. 3.4 Veuillez indiquer le role que TransCanada se voit jouer pour appuyer les efforts de Saint John a obtenir des investissements clans les secteurs de la petrochimie et de 1'energie a valeur ajoutee pour I'avenir, et qui contribueront a une demande accrue pour les services de transport qu'offrira Energie Est. Demande de renseignements informelle no 3 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Investissements a valeur ajoutee 7 166 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 4 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Volet economique — Impot foncier Reference : Volume 4 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes du terminal maritime, partie B : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 16 : Emploi et economie, section 16.5.5.1 Recettes directes, pages 16 a 22 Preambule : L'impot foncier est en fait la principale source de recettes des administrations municipales pour offrir des services publics et fournir ('infrastructure connexe qui ameliore la qualite de vie clans les collectivites canadiennes. L'impot foncier et les autres impots sur la propriete generent plus de 60 % des recettes de sources propres et plus de 50 % des recettes totales des municipalites canadiennes. Compte tenu des attentes accrues relativement a la prestation de services publics, notamment une plus grande reddition de comptes a 1'egard des resultats des services et une plus grande transparence clans la prise de decisions, les taux des impots relatifs a la propriete retiennent beaucoup I'attention. Cela est particulierement le cas lorsque des pressions sont exercees sur les finances municipales (p. ex., croissance lente, augmentation des couts, exigences reglementaires a la hausse, reduction des subventions provinciales ou exigences d'investir clans ('infrastructure municipale). Les reformes de I'impot foncier mises en place en 2012 au Nouveau - Brunswick et miser en oeuvre sur plusieurs annees ont cree des defis financiers additionnels pour les municipalites; en particulier en ce qui concerne 1'evaluation des biens commerciaux et des biens reels a usage industriel lourd. II en est resulte une diminution des recettes foncieres pour la Ville de Saint John. Le conseil communal de Saint John a fait de la sante economique ('une de ses priorites pour la collectivite clans le cadre de son exercice d'etablissement des priorites pour 2012 a 2016. Le Conseil s'est donne pour orientation strategique d'investirsagement pour continuer a batir notre collectivite et a offrir des services tout en maintenant une position financiere saine pour realiser cette priorite. Pour atteindre cet objectif, it est essentiel de s'assurer que I'impot foncier continue d'etre un outil puissant de generation de recettes sur les plans de 1'equite et de la previsibilite, tout en cernant d'autres outils durables de creation de recettes. Demande de renseignements informelle no 4 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Impot foncier 167 La demande du projet Energie Est porte clans une certaine mesure Sur ('incidence que le projet aura sur la creation de recettes municipales par le truchement de I'impot foncier. La demande precise qu'une fois en exploitation, le projet devrait generer des taxes municipales d'environ 9,98 millions de dollars (dollars de 2013) annuellement au Nouveau - Brunswick. La demande ajoute que de ce total, le complexe maritime et les installations connexes devraient commencer a generer quelque 5 millions de dollars (en dollars de 2013) en impots fonciers pour les municipalites du Nouveau - Brunswick, a compter de 2019. On prevoit que ces donnees seront miser a jour clans le depot modifie du quatrieme trimestre de 2015; d'importantes modifications au projet etant prevues pour Saint John pour ce qui est du terminal maritime et du parc de reservoirs. Demande : 4.1 Veuillez confirmer que les estimations des recettes en impot foncier se fondent sur les lois en vigueur au Nouveau - Brunswick. 4.2 Veuillez fournir une explication detaillee et des documents a I'appui pour valider le calcul fait par TransCanada des recettes directes pour les municipalites du Nouveau - Brunswick, comme it est indique clans la demande. L'explication doit aborder en entier la repartition des recettes entre les municipalites et la province du Nouveau - Brunswick. 4.3 Veuillez indiquer clairement toutes les infrastructures et tour les biens qui ont trait au complexe maritime et aux installations connexes a Saint John qui seraient assujettis a I'impot foncier (depot modifie). Pour chaque element indique, fournissez sous forme electronique (c.-a -d. feuille de calcul Excel) la valeur de I'evaluation prevue ainsi que le calcul de I'impot foncier, y compris les recettes en impot foncier des municipalites et de la province, par annee, clans le cadre du projet Energie Est au cours de sa duree de vie prevue. 4.4 Veuillez expliquer le lien entre les promoteurs et leurs partenaires pour ce qui est du terrain, de la propriete des infrastructures et des conventions de bail en ce qui concerne le complexe maritime et les installations connexes. Veuillez preciser qui est charge de payer les impots fonciers en fonction de ce lien et fournir tous les documents a I'appui de cet arrangement. 4.5 Veuillez confirmer que TransCanada et ses divers partenaires clans le projet Energie Est s'engageront a payer les impots fonciers en fonction de la valeur d'evaluation reelle et exacte et que le promoteur ne cherchera pas a obtenir un traitement preferentiel sous la forme d'un allegement fiscal du point de vue de I'impot foncier. 4.6 Veuillez fournir une analyse relativement a ('incidence du projet sur les edifices residentiels environnants, y compris la modification au niveau des recettes nettes pour la municipalite. 4.7 Veuillez confirmer que TransCanada s'engagera a payer tous les droits pertinents relatifs aux permis de construction et autres permis, tel que 1'exigent les arretes municipaux de la Ville de Saint John. Demande de renseignements informelle no 4 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Impot foncier 168 4.8 Veuillez decrire tous les engagements additionnels au chapitre des recettes visant a appuyer la Ville de Saint John pour assurer la prestation durable des services publics qui sont directement touches par le projet pendant la construction et 1'exploitation, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, la securite publique (services de police et d'incendie), le transport (services d'entretien des voies publiques), I'eau (services d'aqueduc et d'eaux usees) et la qualite de vie (services recreatifs et des arts). 4.9 Veuillez expliquer la vision de TransCanada pour ce qui est dune affectation juste et raisonnable des avantages fiscaux et d'autres sources de recettes pour la Ville de Saint John, vraisemblablement sous la forme d'infrastructures strategiques et d'investissements clans le developpement economique, ainsi que des mesures que TransCanada est prete a prendre pour realiser cette vision. Demande de renseignements informelle no 4 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet economique — Impot foncier 10 169 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 5 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Volet social — Qualite de vie References : Volume 4 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Depot aupres de PONE — section 17 Infrastructure et services Le Rapport de responsabilite sociale d'entreprise 2014 de TransCanada definit l'investissement communautaire comme etant un secteur d'intervention privilegie pour la societe, developpant 1'engagement suivant pour appuyer la communaute : « Nous nous sommes engages a batir des collectivites dynamiques et fortes. Nous soutenons les organisations et les initiatives qui rassemblent les collectivites, favorisent le leadership et font appel a la participation citoyenne... Redonner aux collectivites au sein desquelles nous exergons nos activites fait partie integrante de notre culture depuis nos debuts et continuera d'en faire partie a 1'avenir. Nous sommes un employeur de choix, un bon voisin et un partenaire de confiance. Pour TransCanada, Pinvestissement communautaire constitue une contribution volontaire faite au nom de la societe en vue de soutenir une entite sans but lucratif, un organisme de bienfaisance enregistre ou une entreprise sociale qui procure, de fagon claire et mesurable, une valeur aux collectivites au sein desquelles nous vivons et travaillons. Reference tiree de la page 43 du Rapport de responsabilite sociale d'entreprise 2014 de TransCanada www.rapportrse.transcanada.com /2014/ Preambule : La Ville de Saint John est confrontee a d'importants defis relativement a la pauvrete, a 1'education, au bien -etre et a I'emploi, defis qui sont tres visibles clans les quartiers centraux de Saint John. Depuis 15 ans, nous assurons un leadership et connaissons du succes pour combattre la pauvrete generationnelle, reduire notre taux de pauvrete global, qui est passe de 27 a 20 %; cependant, la pauvrete des enfants demeure obstinement elevee. Mettre fin a la pauvrete generationnelle est une priorite sociale et economique pour Saint John. L'initiative VivreSJ est la strategie etablie a cette fin et elle forme un reseau diversifie de personnes importantes ayant de ('influence et qui representent le milieu des affaires, les gouvernements et les etablissements d'enseignement, les organismes philanthropiques, sans but lucratif et communautaires ainsi que les quartiers, qui ont accepte de travailler Sur quatre priorites qui changent la donne : Demande cle renseignements informelle no 5 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Volet social — Qualite cle vie 11 170 • combler 1'ecart au niveau de la reussite scolaire; • creer des possibilites d'etudes et de formation qui menent a un emploi pour les citoyens a faible revenu; • ameliorer la sante des residents grace a des modeles de soins axes Sur les quartiers; • transformer les quartiers a faible revenu en collectivites dynamiques a revenus mixtes. VivreSJ s'appuie Sur le plan d'amenagement municipal de la Ville, PlanSJ, qui vise a enrichir la qualite de vie clans les quartiers centraux prioritaires de Saint John grace a des investissements communautaires cibles, au renouvellement des logements et a la croissance durable. Pour I'avenir, it est essentiel que les projets d'amenagement appuient la vision de la collectivite et les strategies de renouvellement social pour batir les assises sociales essentielles a la croissance economique. VivreSJ appuie egalement les priorites du conseil communal de Saint John qui vise a faire de Saint John « une collectivite de choix en creant une collectivite viable dont les quartiers offrent des possibilites diverses et accessibles pour muvrer dons les arts, la culture et la creation, et ce, dons un environnement securitaire et chaleureux ». De plus amples renseignements Sur les priorites du conseil et VivreSJ sont disponibles aux adresses www.saintiohn.ca /fr et www.livingsj.ca. La Ville de Saint John a une nouvelle strategie relative aux pares et services recreatifs visant a ameliorer la qualite des services recreatifs ainsi que des installations a Saint John clans le but de promouvoir la position de Saint John comme collectivite de choix. Les grander priorites de la Ville sont d'assurer I'acces a des services recreatifs de qualite et de faciliter la creation d'installations au niveau des districts clans des endroits strategiques afin de desservir la collectivite. La Ville ainsi que des partenaires communautaires ont cerne la necessite d'un nouveau centre de loisirs de marque a Saint John Est pour servir d'attraction regionale clans le domaine des sports et des loisirs et promouvoir une vie active saine, notamment le potentiel d'un complexe sportif pour les loisirs interieurs et des patinoires pour remplacer Parena vieillissante. De plus amples renseignements Sur RecreSJ sont disponibles a I'adresse www.saintiohn.ca /fr. Demande : 5.1 Quelles sont les repercussions sociales prevues pour la Ville de Saint John et ses residents en rapport avec le projet Energie Est? 5.2 Comment est -ce que la collectivite mesurera les repercussions sociales associees au projet? 5.3 Veuillez expliquer en detail la mesure et la fa4on dont TransCanada, par le truchement du projet Energie Est et aussi, de fa�on plus generale, par ses initiatives de responsabilite sociale d'entreprise contribuera a attenuer les problemes sociaux et a ameliorer de fagon continue la qualite globale de vie pour les habitants de Saint John. Demande cle renseignements informelle no 5 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Volet social — Qualite cle vie 12 171 5.4 Comment est -ce que le projet Energie Est contribuera a la mise en oeuvre reussie de la nouvelle strategie de la Ville en fait de pares et loisirs, RecreSJ? 5.5 Dans quelle mesure est -ce que le projet Energie Est peut servir de catalyseur aux efforts deployes par la Ville pour etablir un nouveau centre de loisirs de marque? 5.6 Comment est -ce que TransCanada collaborera avec la Ville pour appuyer des programmes de pares et de loisirs dans les quartiers de Saint John Est directement touches par le projet Energie Est (pipeline, parc de reservoirs et terminal maritime)? Demande cle renseignements informelle no 5 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Volet social — Qualite cle vie 13 172 O16oduc Energie Est limit6e (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet O16oduc Energie Est Num6ro de d6p6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 D6pos6 : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 6 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef d6cembre 2015 Objet : Volet social — Main - d'oeuvre temporaire Reference : Baraquements de chantier - volume 7 : D6p6t aupr6s de PONE, Construction et exploitation : section 2 Pr6ambule : Le projet Energie Est pr6voit qu'une importante main - d'oeuvre provisoire s'installera a Saint John pendant 1'6tape de la construction du projet. Le projet propose de cr6er un baraquement de chantier pour 1000 a 1 500 travailleurs temporaires qui seront h6berg6s pendant 24 a 30 moil, ainsi qu'un personnel de soutien de 100 a 150 personnel. Le d6p6t du projet indique que des facteurs cl6s comme « le coot, la proximit6, la dur6e d'utilisation pr6vue et les commentaires des municipalit6s et d'autres parties prenantes seront 6galement pris en compte afin de d6cider d'am6nager ou non un baraquement et d'en d6terminer la taille ». Des recherches r6centes effectu6es par le bureau du m6decin-hygi6niste en chef de la province indiquent que les travailleurs migrants associ6s a de grands projets 6nerg6tiques ont des repercussions n6gatives sur le plan social a 1'6chelle locale et au niveau de la collectivit61. En outre, Saint John a des problemes uniques en matiere d'h6bergement li6s a la pauvret6 et a I'acces a des logements de qualit6 clans ses quartiers centraux. Pres de 44 % des logements de la Ville ont 6t6 construits avant les ann6es 1960 et un grand nombre d'entre eux sont en pietre 6tat (plus de 9 % n6cessitent des reparations majeures). La Ville compte un tres grand nombre d'6difices abandonn6s et vacants qui font actuellement ('objet d'une application des arr6t6s municipaux afin d'am6liorer la viabilit6 des quartiers urbains. A 1'heure actuelle Saint John affiche des taux d'inoccupation 6lev6s clans le secteur du logement (les statistiques de la Soci6t6 canadienne d'hypoth6ques et de logement (SCHL) font 6tat d'un taux d'inoccupation de 9 % clans le cas des immeubles r6sidentiels a logements multiples) et cette situation est la plus accentu6e clans le secteur des logements insalubres. En ce qui concerne les h6bergements touristiques, les taux d'occupation sont 6galement faibles, ce qui indique une offre abondante. 1 Bureau du medecin - hygieniste en chef (BMHC), Ministere de la Sant6 du Nouveau - Brunswick Recommandations du medecin - hygieniste en chef sur 1'exploitation du gaz de schiste au Nouveau - Brunswick. Septembre 2012. http: / /www2.gn b.ca /content /dam /gnb /Departments /h- s /pdf /en /HealthyEnvironments /Recommendations ShaleGasDevelopment.pdf Demande de renseignements informelle no 6 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet social — Main - d'oeuvre temporaire 14 173 Le plan municipal de Saint John, PlanSJ, propose de s'attaquer a ces d6fis en faisant la promotion du r6investissement et de la mise a niveau de logements de qualit6 clans les quartiers centraux prioritaires de Saint John. Comme I'offre de logements et d'h6bergement en h6tel est abondante, it s'agit la d'une occasion de r6pondre a la demande pr6vue pour les travailleurs temporaires et le personnel de gestion en capitalisant Sur les logements actuels et en misant Sur des investissements pour maximiser le rendement social et cr6er une contribution positive pour la collectivit6. Demande : 6.1 Veuillez pr6senter toutes les grandes hypotheses et indiquer les besoins en logement temporaire pour les travailleurs dans la collectivit6 pendant la construction du projet. 6.2 Veuillez fournir Sur une feuille de calcul les renseignements detaill6s Sur les coots d'immobilisations et d'exploitation du baraquement de chantier d'Energie Est a Saint John par ann6e. 6.3 Comment est -ce que cette infrastructure temporaire propos6e peut contribuer a r6pondre aux besoins de Saint John en mati6re de logements? Par exemple, comme solution de rechange, y a -t -il une possibilit6 d'envisager d'h6berger les travailleurs clans des logements actuels, assortie d'un investissement Equivalent clans la revitalisation de 1'ensemble de logements a faible revenu de la Ville? 6.4 Veuillez fournir une analyse coot- b6n6fice de la strat6gie d'h6bergement propos6e pour accueillir les travailleurs clans un baraquement de chantier temporaire par opposition a des options visant a mettre a niveau les logements actuels ou a miser Sur de nouveaux am6nagements a revenus mixtes clans les quartiers prioritaires. 6.5 Comment est -ce que le projet Energie Est att6nuera les repercussions negatives pr6vues Sur le plan social et au niveau de la collectivit6 lilies a une importante main - d'oeuvre de passage a loger a Saint John pendant la phase de construction et maximisera le rendement social pour la collectivit6 clans son ensemble? Demande de renseignements informelle no 6 de la Ville de Saint John : Volet social — Main - d'oeuvre temporaire 15 174 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 7 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Volet social — Sante de la population et capacite en soins de sante Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 3 : Evaluation des repercussions socioeconomiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 8 : Bien -etre social et culturel Preambule : Dans son dep6t, le promoteur met I'accent sur la sante de la population, cernant et offrant des strategies d'attenuation associees aux « effets potentiels du projet sur les collectivites locales, en particulier ceux lies a la presence des travailleurs mobiles (p. ex. sentiment d'appartenance a la collectivite, niveau de stress, taux d'infections transmises sexuellement [ITS]) ». Bien que le promoteur se soit engage a transmettre des renseignements detailles propres a la collectivite, it n'a pas encore cerne les repercussions negatives possibles associees a la nouvelle infrastructure industrielle du projet Energie Est et n'a pas dit non plus en quoi le projet pourrait avoir une incidence sur notre systeme de prestation de soins de sante local et le centre de traumatologie de la province clans I'eventualite ob une intervention medicale d'urgence est necessaire. II y a actuellement des preoccupations au sein de la collectivite quant a des accidents potentiels et a la suffisance de la planification d'urgence. Nous savons que les pipelines peuvent avoir une incidence positive sur la qualite de I'air, en particulier Iorsqu'on les compare aux « trains, petroliers et camions a moteur diesel qui sont de grandes sources d'emissions. » Stephen Eyre, president du conseil, et la Dfe Susan Waserman, presidente du comite medical et scientifique de la Societe canadienne de I'asthme, ont fait etat de leur appui au projet clans une page en regard de 1'editorial du Toronto Sun le 12 juillet 2015. II est raisonnable de supposer qu'une fois tous les effets potentiels mieux compris, un programme rigoureux de communication et de surveillance sera elabore et realise, vraisemblablement avec I'aide de la nouvelle expertise en recherche medicale du campus Tucker Park et que des investissements seront faits clans le cadre d'initiatives locales en matiere de bien -etre que la formation en matiere de securite et la preparation et ('intervention en cas d'urgence a I'echelle locale. Demande cle renseignements informelle no 7 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Volet social — Sante de la population et capacite en soins cle sante 16 175 Demande : 7.1 Quelles repercussions eventuelles est -ce que le projet aura Sur la sante generale des residents de Saint John (Est), en particulier pour ce qui est des repercussions negatives associees a la nouvelle infrastructure industrielle? Comment seront -elles communiquees, attenuees et surveillees? 7.2 Le centre de traumatologie de la province est situe a Saint John. A quelles repercussions est -ce que le centre devrait s'attendre s'il y a une situation d'urgence ou une catastrophe pendant la construction ou 1'exploitation? 7.3 Que fera TransCanada pour recourir a 1'expertise locale et appuyer 1'emergence de Saint John en tant que centre national d'excellence clans la recherche en sante, la formation a la preparation en matiere de securite et ('intervention d'urgence? 7.4 Un projet a grande echelle comme celui -ci a le pouvoir d'influer de fagon positive sur les determinants socioeconomiques de la sante de Saint John, pourvu que la population locale ait acces a des perspectives d'emplois. Dans quelle mesure est -ce que TransCanada embauchera des travailleurs qualifies locaux pendant la construction et 1'exploitation? 7.5 Quels sont les investissements que TransCanada fera clans des initiatives locales de bien- etre et clans des fondations de soins de sante pour aider a s'assurer que notre collectivite peut offrir des soins de grande qualite? 7.6 Quelle est 1'experience de TransCanada clans la prestation de programmes de sante et securite en milieu de travail pour des employes et entrepreneurs? A quelles sortes de blessures s'attend -on et comment s'y prendra -t -on pour les reduire ou les prevenir? En quoi est -ce que 1'experience de TransCanada clans la realisation de ces programmes pour ses employes et entrepreneurs sera un avantage pour Saint John? 7.7 Quels sont les avantages directs et indirects associes a la construction et a 1'exploitation que TransCanada prevoit pour la nouvelle grappe economique de recherche medicale /sciences de la vie du Nouveau - Brunswick? 7.8 Comment est -ce que TransCanada communiquera ('information et encouragera un dialogue ouvert et productif avec les residents de la region au sujet des repercussions pour la sante, des initiatives en matiere de securite et de la preparation aux situations d'urgence? Demande cle renseignements informelle no 7 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Volet social — Sante de la population et capacite en soins cle sante 17 176 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 8 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Environnement — Eau Reference : Dep6ts du projet Energie Est, volume 2 - Evaluation des effets biophysiques; section 4, Ressources en eau de surface et section 5, Ressources en eau souterraine, Priorites 2012 -2014 du Conseil communal de Saint John Preambule : En dix ans (2008 a 2018), la Ville de Saint John aura investi 300 millions de dollars pour renouveler au complet son systeme de traitement de I'eau potable et des eaux usees ainsi que ('infrastructure connexe. Le Conseil communal de Saint John a fait de I'eau potable, propre, et securitaire une priorite pour son mandat. La plupart des residents de Saint John (45 000) a 1'est du pont des Chutes reversibles re�oivent Ieur eau potable des eaux de surface prelevees du bassin versant du Loch Lomond de I'extremite est de la Ville. La Ville entreprend un enorme projet visant a renouveler le reseau de distribution de I'eau et a construire une nouvelle usine de traitement de I'eau potable de 75 millions de litres, qui devrait etre en exploitation en 2018. Quatre cent cinquante (450) residents clans le lotissement Harbourview regoivent Ieur eau potable de nappes souterraines, clans des puits situes clans le secteur. Le lotissement Harbourview se trouve clans la zone tampon de 3 km du site propose par Energie Est. Un pipeline d'Irving Oil traverse ce champ de captage protege par la province. Une nouvelle installation de traitement des eaux usees se trouve a moins de 4 km du terminal maritime propose de TransCanada. Les eaux usees provenant des residences le long du chemin Red Head sont transportees a l'usine de traitement des eaux usees clans des tuyaux qui se trouvent principalement clans la zone tampon de 3 km. II y a egalement clans le secteur des residences qui utilisent des puits prives et des fosses septiques. Wme si les puits prives et les systemes septiques relevent de la competence de la province du Nouveau - Brunswick, la Ville veut s'assurer que ses residents conservent leurs services prives et Ieur qualite de vie. Demande : Demande de renseignements informelle no 8 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Eau 177 18 8.1 A -t -on ('intention d'utiliser les reseaux d'eaux usees et d'eau potable de la Ville pendant la construction du projet ou lorsque le pipeline et le terminal maritime seront operationnels? Le cas echeant, veuillez preciser les services que TransCanada demandera a la Ville de Saint John. 8.2 Une cartographie par la Ville indique qu'un tron�on du pipeline Energie Est sera situe sur une colline qui est contigue a la pointe est du bassin versant Loch Lomond. Dans 1'eventualite d'une fuite ou d'une rupture, du petrole peut couler vers le bas de la colline jusque clans le bassin versant. Quelles sont les mesures que TransCanada prendra pour 6viter une fuite ou une rupture clans le bassin versant? Dans 1'eventualite d'une fuite ou d'une rupture, que fera TransCanada pour assurer la securite de notre bassin versant? 8.3 Advenant que I'approvisionnement en eau de la Ville soit compromis, quels sont les plans en place pour s'assurer que les citoyens auront acces a de I'eau potable qui repond aux normes de qualite et aux besoins en eau pour les activites quotidiennes? 8.4 Expliquez quelle est ou sera la capacite de TransCanada d'intervenir lors d'un incident environnemental qui pourrait compromettre notre eau potable? 8.5 Le pipeline propose traverse plusieurs ruisseaux qui ne se trouvent pas clans le bassin versant designe (riviere Mispec), mais qui y sont relies. Veuillez fournir les resultats de toute analyse que TransCanada a menee au sujet des effets potentiels advenant une fuite sur un tron�on du pipeline, ou a proximite de ce dernier, qui traverse les ruisseaux qui sont relies au bassin versant de la Ville, ainsi que toutes les mesures visant a attenuer ces repercussions. 8.6 Le parc de reservoirs se trouvera clans un secteur tres pres de residences dotees de puits prives et de fosses septiques. a) Expliquez comment TransCanada s'assurera que ces puits et fosses septiques demeurent intacts et securitaires pendant la construction et 1'exploitation du parc de reservoirs. b) Expliquez quelles sont les mesures que TransCanada mettra en place clans 1'eventualite ou des residents perdent ('utilisation de leurs puits et fosses septiques en raison de la construction ou de 1'exploitation du parc de reservoirs. c) Expliquez ce que fera TransCanada pour corriger les repercussions environnementales decoulant des fosses septiques ou puits endommages. Veuillez indiquer en fonction de quelle norme TransCanada corrigera les repercussions, et confirmer que la norme respecte le Guide sur le processus de rehabilitation de 1'01\1E (https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/ sftnvrmmnt/ nvrmmnt /rmdtnpressgd /rmdtnpressgd- fra.pdf) Demande de renseignements informelle no 8 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Eau 178 19 Demande de renseignements informelle no 8 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Eau 20 179 i MYa H Fiji Demande de renseignements informelle no 8 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Eau 180 � m L� L W L 4- W L w CID 0 a 0 L OL 21 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 9 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Environnement — Qualite de I'air Reference : Volume 2 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick Volume 4 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes du terminal maritime, partie B : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 2 : Environnement atmospherique Volume 7 : Evaluation des effets cumulatifs, section 6 : Gaz a effet de serre Projet oleoduc Energie Est, Rapport des donnees techniques sur 1'environnement atmospherique du Nouveau - Brunswick, clans le depot supplementaire de decembre 2014 Preambule : Dans les limites de la Ville de Saint John, la qualite de I'air est affectee par des sources locales d'emissions allant des vehicules automobiles aux Brands emetteurs industriels. Bien que la reglementation de la qualite de I'air releve de la competence provinciale et federale, la Ville s'est engagee a reduire au maximum les contributions locales a la pollution atmospherique en favorisant un profil d'emploi mixte, plus compact de I'amenagement du territoire et en faisant la promotion de solutions de rechange clans le domaine du transport aux vehicules automobiles personnels. La Ville est egalement reconnue en tant que chef de file pour ce qui est de I'adoption d'initiatives d'efficacite energetique pour ses immeubles et son parc automobile qui peuvent ameliorer la qualite de I'air et reduire les emissions de gaz a effet de serre. Bien que la reglementation de la qualite de I'air associee aux developpements industriels releve de la competence provinciale, les repercussions de la qualite de I'air sont souvent un facteur pris en compte au moment d'approuver ('utilisation des sots pour les grands projets industriels, etant donne l'importante base industrielle qui existe clans la Ville. En consequence, la Ville cherche a collaborer avec le gouvernement du Nouveau - Brunswick et l'industrie pour elaborer et mettre en oeuvre des initiatives d'air propre, notamment des strategies de reduction. En outre, au moment d'examiner les demandes d'amenagement, on tient compte de 1'endroit approprie et de ('incidence potentielle des utilisations industrielles lourdes ou nocives. Demande : 9.1 Quelles repercussions sur la qualite de I'air prevoit -on a I'echelle locale et de la Ville en raison du projet Energie Est, tout particulierement le parc de reservoirs et le terminal Demande de renseignements informelle no 9 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— Qualite de I'air 22 181 maritime proposes, pendant (i) la construction des installations et (ii) pendant 1'exploitation? 9.2 Que prevoit faire TransCanada pour attenuer les repercussions liees a la qualite de I'air? 9.3 Comment est -ce que TransCanada prevoit surveiller la qualite de I'air pendant (i) la construction et (ii) 1'exploitation du parc de reservoirs et du terminal maritime? 9.4 Veuillez apporter des precisions en ce qui concerne les points suivants relies aux emissions pendant la construction, 1'exploitation et le declassement du projet : a) les cibles de qualite de I'air pour ce qui est des emissions Iiees au parc de reservoirs et au terminal maritime pour la Ville de Saint John et la zone environnante du parc de reservoirs et du terminal maritime; b) les cibles de qualite de I'air pour la Ville de Saint John que TransCanada envisagera d'atteindre pendant la duree de vie du projet; c) les facteurs de conception qui contribueront a I'atteinte de ces objectifs; d) les facteurs operationnels qui contribueront a I'atteinte de ces objectifs. Demande de renseignements informelle no 9 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Qualite de I'air 23 182 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 10 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Environnement — Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiques Reference : Depots du projet Energie Est, volume 2 — Evaluation des effets biophysiques; volume 4 — Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes de terminaux maritimes Le Rapport de responsabilite sociale d'entreprise 2014 de TransCanada definit 1'environnement comme etant un secteur d'intervention privilegie pour la societe, developpant 1'engagement suivant : Notre strategie environnementale fait bien plus qu'assurer le respect de la legislation environnementale. En effet, elle nous permet d'exceller, comme dons tous les autres aspects de nos activites. Nous sommes determines a proteger Penvironnement. Non pas parce que nous devons le faire, mais plutot parce que nous le voulons. TransCanada est Pune des plus importantes societes d'infrastructures energetiques nord- americaines et a ce titre, elle respecte la diversite de Penvironnement touche par ses activites et tient compte de Penvironnement et de la culture dons le cadre de ses affaires tout en s'assurant de repondre d la demande de sources d'energie securitaires et fiables a 1'echelle du continent.)) Reference a partir de la page 64 du Rapport de responsabilite sociale d'entreprise 2014 de TransCanada, www.rapportrse.transcanada.com Preambule : Le plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John, PlanSJ, appuie une approche integree de la durabilite. L'utilisation des sols, 1'environnement bati, ('infrastructure, 1'environnement naturel et les facteurs financiers doivent titre evalues en tant qu'elements interdependants afin de creer une Ville durable. II est propose que la Ville de Saint John soit le terminal est du projet Energie Est et I'hote du terminal maritime ainsi que des installations de transbordement du petrole connexes. Cet investissement d'importance s'accompagne du potentiel de risque pour 1'environnement lie a la construction et 1'exploitation de ces installations. La Ville doit s'assurer que les promoteurs du projet appliquent rigoureusement la reglementation et maintiennent des pratiques exemplaires pour ce qui est de la gestion et de la gerance de 1'environnement, en s'assurant que toutes les repercussions environnementales du projet sont examinees minutieusement et attenuees, y compris : • les repercussions sur les cours d'eau, tant pour ce qui est de la qualite que de la quantite d'eau, etant donne que le trace propose traverse plus de 14 plans d'eau clans Saint John; Demande de renseignements informelle no 10 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiques 24 183 • les repercussions cotieres et maritimes en raison de la construction proposee du terminal maritime, y compris I'erosion des cotes et la sedimentation, le risque de deversements et les repercussions sur 1'environnement maritime en raison des activites pendant les phases operationnelles du projet; • les repercussions sur la faune et son habitat en ce qui concerne les zones arborees, les terres humides et les cours d'eau, plus particulierement les populations de saumon aux environs du projet propose, la vie maritime et les oiseaux de rivage; • les effets environnementaux cumulatifs du projet, y compris la construction proposee d'un futur amenagement industriel (notamment une installation proposee de fabrication d'engrais clans le parc industriel McAllister) a proximite du site; • les repercussions environnementales des activites de construction du projet, y compris les baraquements proposes a grande echelle pour heberger les travailleurs migrants. II faut s'assurer que les repercussions environnementales des baraquements proposes (p. ex., les exigences en matiere d'entretien sur place, la perturbation du site, la consommation d'energie) sont evaluees par rapport a d'autres solutions de rechange. Les facteurs cles pour la Ville sont de s'assurer de ce qui suit : 1) que 1'evaluation de l'incidence environnementale du projet est geree rigoureusement par des processus appropries d'examen de la reglementation qui sont transparents et qui donnent I'assurance clans notre collectivite que les repercussions environnementales du projet peuvent etre gerees de fagon responsable et 2) que les compensations ecologiques necessaires ou toute indemnisation appuient les programmes de gerance de 1'environnement axes sur la collectivite. La Ville a tout interet a ce que le projet soit evalue a I'aide des methodes equivalentes des repercussions environnementales exigees par le gouvernement provincial et le gouvernement federal, et a s'assurer que tous les processus de delivrance de permis environnementaux sont suivis, des programmes de surveillance environnementale appropries etant en place pour que la collectivite locale ait confiance clans le projet. La Ville a tout interet a s'assurer que toutes les compensations environnementales requises sont fournies a I'appui des programmes de surveillance et de gerance de 1'environnement axes sur la collectivite. Des projets industriels anterieurs ont donne lieu a des projets d'indemnisation environnementale a 1'exterieur des limites de la Vile de Saint John. La Ville a tout interet a s'assurer que toute indemnisation ou toute compensation environnementale He aux repercussions environnementales locales du projet se fait clans les limites de la Ville et a proximite des collectivites les plus touchees. Le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John, qui est un organisme environnemental axe sur la collectivite a Saint John, a dresse un inventaire des projets de gerance de 1'environnement, ce qui comprend I'« Initiative de restauration du ruisseau Marsh » (se reporter a I'annexe A). Cette initiative propose de naturaliser et de retablir les habitats degrades clans la Ville et de cerner des possibilites pour les citoyens de vivre une experience de nature grace a des sites d'interpretation et a des sentiers de promenade. La Ville preconisera que toute compensation environnementale requise pour le projet se false clans les limites de la Ville et mettra de I'avant les initiatives Demande cle renseignements informelle no 10 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Environnement— Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiques 2S 184 prevues clans le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John clans le but de retablir le bassin versant du ruisseau Marsh. Le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John est egalement actif clans la surveillance environnementale et a etabli un partenariat de surveillance environnementale de Saint John. II s'agit d'une occasion pour le promoteur de contribuer directement ou de collaborer a ce programme de surveillance etabli (se reporter a I'annexe B). De plus amples renseignements sur les politiques environnementales du PlanSJ sont disponibles a I'adresse www.saintjohn.ca /plansi et les initiatives de gerance environnementale du Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John se trouvent a I'adresse www.acaps4.org. Les annexes A et B donnent de plus amples renseignements sur ('initiative du Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique relativement au ruisseau Marsh et au partenariat de surveillance environnementale du port de Saint John. Demande : 10.1 Quelles sont les repercussions environnementales prevues associees au projet Energie Est a Saint John (pipeline, parc de reservoirs et terminal maritime)? Veuillez fournir des references precises clans la demande ob it est question de ces renseignements. 10.2 Veuillez fournir des precisions quant a la fagon dont ces repercussions ont ete recensees et evaluees, et comment elles seront attenuees. Veuillez fournir a part les repercussions qui surviennent pendant la planification, la construction, 1'exploitation et le declassement du projet. 10.3 Quelle evaluation des repercussions environnementales, federale et provinciale, sera realisee pour ces installations proposees clans les limites de la Ville de Saint John? Quels autres processus de delivrance de permis environnementaux, provinciaux ou federaux, seront suivis? 10.4 Comment est -ce que TransCanada reduira les repercussions environnementales, en particulier clans les quartiers directement touches? Dans quelle mesure est -ce que le promoteur contribuera positivement aux efforts de gerance et de compensation environnementale locaux mis de I'avant par le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John? Veuillez vous reporter aux annexes A et B pour obtenir des renseignements sur ('initiative rehabilitation du ruisseau Marsh et du partenariat de surveillance environnementale du port de Saint John. 10.5 Dans quelle mesure est -ce que le projet Energie Est contribuera directement a la mise en oeuvre reussie des objectifs de durabilite de la collectivite pour 1'environnement naturel tels qu'ils sont presentes clans PlanSJ? Annexes: Demande cle renseignements informelle no 10 cle la Ville cle Saint John : Environnement— Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiclues 26 185 A : Initiative de restauration du ruisseau Marsh B : Partenariat de surveillance environnementale — Port de Saint John Demande de renseignements informelle no 10 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— Evaluation environnementale et compensations ecologiques 27 186 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 11 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Environnement — Repercussions au niveau maritime et des c6tes Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 2 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques, partie E Nouveau - Brunswick, section 4 : Eau de surface Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 2 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Les poissons et leur habitat, section 9 : Faune et habitat faunique Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, partie B : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Les poissons d'eau douce et leur habitat, section 9 : La faune et son habitat, section 11 : Faune marine et habitat faunique Preambule : La Ville de Saint John est situee sur la baie de Fundy — une baie oceanique de 270 km (170 milles) de longueur qui s'etire entre les provinces du Nouveau - Brunswick et de la Nouvelle- Ecosse. Chaque jour, 160 milliards de tonnes d'eau de mer entrent clans la baie de Fundy et en ressortent durant un cycle de maree. De nombreuses collectivites le long des rives de la baie de Fundy tirent leur subsistance de la peche. Des pares nationaux, des sites de ('UNESCO, des lieux historiques nationaux, des pares provinciaux et des musees provinciaux se trouvent en bordure de la baie de Fundy. La riviere Kennebecasis et la riviere Saint -Jean se jettent clans la baie. En 2014, la Ville de Saint John a termine son projet de nettoyage du port de Saint John, un renouvellement du systeme de traitement des eaux usees de la Ville d'une valeur de 100 millions de dollars pour mettre fin a la pratique de jeter des eaux d'egout brutes clans le port de Saint John. La Ville de Saint John s'est engagee au nettoyage du port — pour la sante publique, 1'environnement naturel, et le developpement general communautaire et economique. Le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John gere le Portenoriot de surveillance en vironnem en tole — Port de Soint John ' un projet visant a amorcer la surveillance des effets cumulatifs grace a ('integration de divers programmes de surveillance environnementale actuellement realises par le gouvernement et I'industrie Demande de renseignements informelle no 11 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— R6percussions au niveau maritime et des cotes 28 187 en une seule philosophie et un seul concept. Sa vision est celle d'un port partage, en sante. La sante de la baie de Fundy, le port de Saint John et les rivieres locales sont essentiels aux industries du tourisme et de la peche de la region. Demande : 11.1 Veuillez fournir des references precises clans la demande en dossier aupres de PONE relativement aux repercussions environnementales locales concernant 1'eau de mer et la vie marine clans la baie de Fundy pendant la construction et 1'exploitation du parc de reservoirs d'Energie Est et de la jetee proposee. Plus particulierement, fournissez des references ou des explications, selon le cas, pour ce qui suit : a) les effets environnementaux et socioeconomiques prevus; b) les mesures d'attenuation proposees; c) les interventions d'urgence en cas d'accident ou de mauvais fonctionnement; d) la coordination avec les diverses autorites locales. 11.2 Veuillez fournir des indications detaillees sur la possibilite d'un deversement de petrole au large pendant la duree de vie prevue du projet Energie Est. Veuillez inclure ce qui suit : a) une analyse de probabilite; b) les mesures d'attenuation et les repercussions apres I'attenuation; c) les plans d'intervention d'urgence. 11.3 Dans I'eventualite d'un deversement (s'il nest pas vise par l'intervention a 11.1 et 11.2) a) Quelles seraient les repercussions environnementales locales pour 1'eau de mer et la vie marine clans la baie de Fundy, la riviere Saint -Jean et la riviere Kennebecasis? b) En combien de temps est -ce que TransCanada sera en mesure d'intervenir lors d'un deversement de petrole local? c) Quelle capacite locale et quelle capacite d'intervention en cas de deversement (main - d'oeuvre, equipement et volume de traitement du petrole) est -ce que les promoteurs du projet mettront en place a Saint John pour intervenir lors d'un eventuel deversement de petrole? d) Comment est -ce que TransCanada coordonnera ses efforts avec I'organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John et du Nouveau - Brunswick et les ressources d'ALERT (Atlantic Emergency Response Team)? e) Quelles sont la flore et la faune (aquatiques et terrestres) qui seraient a risque? f) De quelle fagon est -ce que TransCanada compensera les pecheurs commerciaux et les exploitants touristiques clans 1'eventualite qu'une fuite touche leurs moyens de subsistance? Demande de renseignements informelle no 11 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— Repercussions au niveau maritime et des cotes 29 188 g) Pendant combien de temps est -ce que le produit resterait clans 1'environnement et continuerait d'avoir des effets toxiques? 11.4 Quelle sera ('incidence du trafic maritime accru clans la baie sur la vie marine pendant 1'exploitation? Quelles seront les mesures d'attenuation des effets du trafic maritime accru sur la vie marine? 11.5 Veuillez evaluer la possibilite de travailler avec le Plan d'assainissement du littoral atlantique de Saint John pour etablir et appuyer davantage le projet Partenariat de surveillance environnementale — Port de Saint John a Saint John. 11.6 Est -ce que le projet Energie Est aura une incidence sur la navigation maritime clans la baie de Fundy, y compris les plaisanciers, les kayakistes et les canotiers? Le cas echeant, veuillez decrire les mesures d'attenuation proposees. 11.7 Quelles mesures d'attenuation est -ce que les promoteurs du projet prendront a 1'egard de tout ruissellement provenant de la construction et de 1'exploitation du projet clans la baie de Fundy? Demande de renseignements informelle no 11 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement— Repercussions au niveau maritime et des cotes 30 189 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 12 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Environnement — Repercussions sur la faune Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 2 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques, partie E : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Les poissons et leur habitat, section 9 : Faune et habitat faunique Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 4 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes du terminal maritime Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, partie B : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Les poissons d'eau douce et leur habitat, section 9 : La faune et son habitat, section 11 : Faune marine et habitat faunique Le plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John Z. Preambule : L'environnement naturel de la Ville est une caracteristique determinante de la Ville avec la baie de Fundy, la riviere Saint -Jean et la riviere Kennebecasis, la geologie unique de la region et les vastes zones arborees qui contribuent a la diversite de 1'environnement. Une orientation cle de PlanSJ, le plan municipal de la Ville, est la protection et I'amelioration des aires naturelles clans la Ville afin d'ameliorer la fonction de I'ecosysteme et de maintenir la biodiversite. A cet effet, les priorites comprennent notamment : • limiter les amenagements clans les secteurs ecosensibles, y compris les habitats importants, les espaces verts et les secteurs ayant une riche biodiversite; • reduire au minimum la fragmentation des aires naturelles importantes en limitant I'amenagement clans les secteurs ruraux et en reliant les aires naturelles, clans la mesure du possible, pour maintenir ('habitat et les corridors naturels de la faune. Demande : 2 L plan municipal de la Ville est disponible en ligne a I'adresse : http: / /www. sainti ohn. ca /fr /Accueil/ hoteldeville/ ServiceetduDeveloppementCommunautaire /urbanisme /planse /pi anmunicipal.aspx Demande de renseignements informelle no 12 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Repercussions sur la faune 31 190 12.1 Un incident recent a Canaport LNG a entraine la mort de milliers d'oiseaux migrateurs. Quelles legons a -t -on tirees de cet incident? S'il y a lieu, quels sont les risques semblables pour la faune associee au projet Energie Est? 12.2 Quels risques est -ce que le volet du pipeline du projet pose pour la faune clans les limites de la Ville de Saint John? 12.3 Quelle sera ('incidence du volet du pipeline du projet sur les corridors de la faune clans les limites de la Ville de Saint John? 12.4 Comment est -ce que TransCanada attenuera les risques pour les poissons, la faune et la flore clans les limites de la Ville de Saint John associes aux volets du projet Energie Est (pipeline, terminal maritime et parc de reservoirs)? 12.5 La riviere Mispec est un plan d'eau a saumons que le pipeline traversera. Que fera TransCanada pour s'assurer que la construction et 1'exploitation du pipeline Wont pas d'incidence negative sur le plan d'eau et la population de saumons? 12.6 Le projet nest pas assujetti a une etude d'impact sur 1'environnement de la province. Comment est -ce que TransCanada fournira un niveau equivalent d'analyse des impacts environnementaux du projet sur la faune et 1'environnement naturel sans realiser le processus d'etude d'impact sur 1'environnement de la province? Demande de renseignements informelle no 12 de la Ville de Saint John : Environnement — Repercussions sur la faune 32 191 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 13 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Planification de ('utilisation des sols — Approbations de ('utilisation des sols de la municipalite et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale Reference : Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 6 : Conception des installations, section 4 — Terminaux de reservoirs — Conception generale - 4.3 Infrastructures civiles ONE 2.2, Reponse a la demande de renseignements — mars 2015 Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 2 Construction - Information generale, 2.9.1 Baraquements de chantier Preambule : Approbations de la Planification de ('utilisation des sols de la munici Le site propose pour le parc de reservoirs et le terminal maritime est en grande partie designe comme ressource rurale clans le plan municipal de la Ville et a un zonage rural (RU) en vertu de I'arrete de zonage de la Ville. Cela dit, une modification du plan d'amenagement et un rezonage seront necessaires pour designer le site Secteur d'industries lourdes (IH). Le pouvoir de la Ville relativement aux questions de planification de ('utilisation des sols est etabli clans la Loi sur Purbanisme. Outre les approbations requises de planification de ('utilisation des sols, d'autres approbations municipales seront egalement necessaires, notamment des accords de franchissement de pipeline pour les endroits ob le pipeline propose passe sous des voies publiques de la Ville et des permis de construction pour les batiments et constructions associes au terminal maritime et au parc de reservoirs. La demande deposee aupres de ('Office national de I'energie indique que la construction de baraquements de chantier hebergeant de 1000 A 1500 travailleurs pendant 24 A 30 mois est proposee clans la region de Saint John. Cette installation sera egalement assujettie au processus d'approbation municipale de ('utilisation des sols. Repercussions localisees du prolet Suite A un examen des renseignements fournis clans la demande, le parc de reservoirs propose se trouvera de 300 A 400 metres de residences sur le chemin Anthony's Cove. Bien qu'une evaluation de ('impact visuel du parc de reservoirs ait ete realisee et ait accompagne la demande aupres de 1'01\1E, cela ne comprenait pas ('impact precis du terminal maritime et du parc de reservoirs proposes sur une seule des habitations le long du chemin d'Anthony's Cove. En outre, la Ville constate que les deux emplacements Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 33 192 a partir desquels on a evalue les impacts visuels semblent incorrectement etiqueter clans les documents de la demande. Le Plan municipal de la Ville se fonde sur une consultation exhaustive de la collectivite realisee au cours des deux annees pendant lesquelles le plan a ete elabore. L'arrete de zonage integre les pratiques exemplaires clans la reglementation de ('utilisation des sols aux fins d'un secteur d'industries lourdes. Les deux arretes de planification de ('utilisation des sols3 re�oivent un fort appui de la collectivite et du conseil communal. Avec I'adoption du nouveau plan municipal de la Ville et de I'arrete de zonage, une evaluation des risques est desormais une exigence du processus lie aux approbations de ('utilisation des sols. La Ville constate qu'environ 620 residences se situent a moins de 3 km du parc de reservoirs propose et de 1,5 km du pipeline propose. II incombera au promoteur de fournir les renseignements qui ont trait aux risques potentiels que presente ('installation proposee sur ('utilisation des sols clans les environs du site. Ces renseignements seront exiges clans le cadre de la demande concernant la modification du plan d'amenagement et le rezonage afin de permettre a la Ville d'examiner comment les risques a 1'egard de ('utilisation des sols de la region seront attenues. Les renseignements concernant la teneur de 1'evaluation des risques sont presentes a I'annexe A. L'evaluation des risques fera egalement etat des mesures d'attenuation des risques associes a ('installation et constituera un element important de I'achevement d'un plan d'intervention d'urgence. Les composantes du plan d'intervention d'urgence sont decrites a I'annexe B. Infrastructures Les repercussions de I'amenagement propose sur les infrastructures de la Ville forment un element important de 1'examen du projet par la Ville. Les renseignements contenus clans la demande de projet indiquent que les eaux pluviales seront contenues et dirigees vers un bassin de retention des eaux pluviales et acheminees vers les zones d'ecoulement naturel. Dans le cadre du processus des approbations municipales, un plan de gestion des eaux pluviales pour le site de I'amenagement est exige et doit etre soumis a 1'examen et I'approbation de la Ville avant la construction. La demande indique que, clans la mesure du possible, les terminaux de reservoirs seront relies aux reseaux municipaux d'aqueduc et d'egouts. En ('occurrence, le site est tres eloigne des infrastructures municipales d'aqueduc et d'egouts. Le projet, en particulier la phase de construction, entrainera une augmentation de la circulation des vehicules clans la region du terminal maritime propose. En outre, it y aura 3 Le plan municipal de la Ville et I'arrete de zonage sont disponibles en ligne aux adresses Plan municipal - http: / /www. sainti ohn. ca/ fr/ Accueil/ hoteldeville/ ServiceetduDeveloppementCommunautaire /urbanisme /plansi /pl anmunicipal.aspx Arrete de zonage - http://www.saint*ohn.ca/ site / media /Saintjohn/ The% 20City/o 20of %2OSaint %2OJohn %20Zoning /o20By- law %202014. pdf Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 34 193 une augmentation de la circulation en provenance des baraquements de chantier regionaux vers les divers sites de travail, le long du pipeline. La demande fournit peu de renseignements relativement a I'ampleur de cette augmentation de la circulation et des mesures d'attenuation requises ou d'amenagement pour la circulation sur le reseau routier de la Ville. Un deuxieme acces A ce secteur de la Ville a ete amenage avant la construction de Canaport LNG. II s'agissait d'une exigence etant donne qu'il y a un risque important, pour le chemin Red Head, lie A une erosion du littoral. La prestation continue de deux points d'acces A ce secteur est un facteur important pour le transport et les interventions d'urgence. Selon les renseignements fournis clans la demande et la demande de renseignements subsequente aupres de 1'01\1E (ONE 2.2 Reponse a la demande de renseignements), on propose d'alimenter le site en electricite a I'aide d'une ligne de transport d'electricite de 138 kV de 85 km de Iongueur. La Ville constate que Saint John Energy n'a pas encore ete contactee au sujet de I'alimentation electrique pour le projet. Demande : Approbations de la planification de ('utilisation des sols 13.1 Quelle approche prendra TransCanada pour obtenir les approbations locales relatives a la planification de ('utilisation des sols pour chacune des composantes du projet Energie Est (pipeline, parc de reservoirs et terminal maritime)? 13.2 Quel est le calendrier prevu pour l'obtention des approbations municipales relatives a la planification de ('utilisation des sols? Est -ce que TransCanada cherchera a obtenir des conditions ou des exemptions precises clans le cadre de ses demandes relatives a la planification de ('utilisation des sols du projet Energie Est? Repercussions localisees du projet 13.3 Que fera TransCanada pour consulter les residents directement touches par le projet (pipeline, parc de reservoirs et terminal maritime) ou qui se trouvent tout pres, et que fera TransCanada pour repondre A leurs preoccupations? 13.4 Une evaluation des risques et un plan d'intervention d'urgence seront exiges clans le cadre du processus des approbations de ('utilisation des sols. Que fera TransCanada pour attenuer tout risque ou impact potentiel sur la securite publique pour ce qui est des proprietes a I'interieur d'une distance etablie du parc de reservoirs propose? Infrastructure municipale 13.5 Est -ce qu'une evaluation approfondie des besoins en services municipaux concernant le projet (approvisionnement en eau, egouts sanitaires et gestion des eaux pluviales) a ete realisee? Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 35 194 13.6 Veuillez donner des indications detaillees des avantages et de la faisabilite de relier le site du terminal maritime et du parc de reservoirs propose a ('infrastructure d'approvisionnement en eau et de collecte des eaux usees de la Ville par rapport au potentiel pour des services sur place (c.-a -d. puits et fosses septiques). Dans le cadre de la reponse, veuillez fournir les demandes prevues ainsi que les besoins en matiere de qualite de I'eau. 13.7 Est -ce qu'un raccordement au reseau municipal d'alimentation en eau sera necessaire pour I'eau utilisee aux fins de la protection incendie de ('installation? S'il y a lieu, quelles sont les demandes prevues? L'infrastructure d'approvisionnement en eau de la Ville ne dessert pas le secteur ob le parc de reservoirs et le terminal maritime proposes sont situes et 1'exigence potentielle de fournir un debit et un volume eleves pour la protection incendie entrainera la construction d'une importante infrastructure d'approvisionnement en eau. 13.8 06 seront situes les baraquements de chantier de Saint John proposes et comment repondra -t -on aux besoins en services (eau, eaux usees et electricite)? ( Veuillez prendre note que s'ils sont situes clans Tune des regions plus rurales, a 1'exterieur des limites de la Ville, les services municipaux ne sont pas offerts pour raccordement.) 13.9 Etant donne que le prolongement de la ligne de transport d'electricite exige pour le terminal de reservoirs necessiterait une etude d'impact sur 1'environnement par la province, comment le processus d'evaluation environnementale exige par la demande a 1'01\1E satisfait -il a cette question? Y a -t -il des ecarts entre le processus provincial et celui de ('ONE? Le cas echeant, comment s'y prendra-t-on pour les combler? 13.10 Comment TransCanada entretiendra -t -elle les deux voies d'acces d'urgence au secteur de Red Head ainsi qu'au terminal maritime et au parc de reservoirs d'Energie Est au cours de la duree de vie prevue du projet, compte tenu du potentiel d'erosion du littoral le long du chemin Red Head? 13.11 Quelle sera I'augmentation de la circulation automobile associee au projet Energie Est pendant la construction, 1'exploitation et le declassement du projet Energie Est? Comment fournira -t -on I'acces au site? Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 36 195 Annexe A — Evaluation auantitative du risaue Cadre de reference eeneral Zone d'industrie lourde Un projet d'industrie lourde qui exige d'entreprendre une evaluation quantitative du risque devrait respecter le cadre de reference general suivant : Description du projet Le promoteur d'un projet d'industrie lourde doit presenter une description du projet au service d'urbanisme et de developpement de la Ville (Service de la croissance et du developpement communautaire) clans sa demande d'un permis d'amenagement ou de rezonage. D'un point de vue de la securite, la description du projet devrait comprendre ce qui suit : une carte illustrant I'amenagement actuel et propose, les residences et toutes les autres utilisations des sols a moins de trois kilometres de I'amenagement de la zone d'industrie lourde proposee. Des renseignements factuels sur les matieres dangereuses sur le site en raison de ('utilisation, de la fabrication, du transport et de 1'entreposage de ces matieres. La presentation de fiches signaletiques (FS) a 1'egard de toutes les matieres dangereuses ainsi que des quantites totales (maximum) sur place ou la taille maximale de tout recipient, bombonne ou reservoir de stockage contenant chaque matiere dangereuse. Ces renseignements serviront a un examen prealable afin de determiner si une evaluation quantitative du risque doit ou non etre entreprise par le promoteur industriel et envoyee a la Ville clans le cadre d'une demande d'approbation d'un permis d'amenagement ou d'un rezonage. 2. Une analyse du risque et une analyse des consequences des matieres dangereuses designees comme exigeant une evaluation quantitative du risque pendant le processus d'examen prealable. 3. Les concentrations et les fluctuations a I'interieur et A 1'exterieur. 4. Le risque cumulatif associe A cet agrandissement propose ou au nouveau projet. 5. Dessins des contours du risque (A I'aide de la methodologie du Conseil pour la reduction des accidents industriels majeurs) pour les installations existantes et proposees sur place et pour les utilisations hors site adjacentes. 6. Distances securitaires et risque par rapport A la distance A I'aide des criteres d'utilisation des sols du Conseil pour la reduction des accidents industriels majeurs. Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 37 196 7. Breve description de toutes les mesures de communication des risques a utiliser aupres des parties prenantes et des medias. 8. L'identification ou les zones de planification d'urgence sur des cartes et 1'envoi des plans d'intervention d'urgence sur place en zone industrielle. 9. Conclusions, recommandations quant aux zones tampons appropriees et distances de securite clans le cadre de la planification de ('utilisation des sols et des mesures de controle. II peut s'agir de mesures visant la reduction des risques a la source, ('intervention d'urgence et la communication des risques. Une evaluation quantitative du risque vise a determiner si un amenagement faisant intervenir des substances ou activites potentiellement dangereuses se trouvera a une distance satisfaisante des utilisations residentielles et autres utilisations sensibles de sorte que le risque pour la population adjacente respecte des limites acceptables. Une evaluation du risque fournit d'importants renseignements qui contribuent a decider si une proposition d'amenagement devrait etre appuyee; cependant, d'autres facteurs dont it West pas tenu compte par 1'evaluation du risque peuvent egalement etre essentiels a la prise de decisions. Evaluation independante Une evaluation quantitative du risque entreprise pour un projet decrit clans le present cadre de reference general devrait etre realisee par une tierce partie independante qui est qualifiee pour entreprendre une telle evaluation. Une evaluation quantitative du risque entreprise pour un projet decrit clans le present cadre de reference general devrait etre realisee par une tierce partie independante qui est qualifiee pour entreprendre une telle evaluation. Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 38 197 Annexe 6 : Plans d'intervention d'urgence — cadre de reference general Des plans d'intervention d'urgence concernant des activites sur place qui portent sur les risques recenses constituent une exigence pour les approbations concernant ('utilisation des sols a Saint John. Ces plans d'intervention d'urgence devraient etre propres au site. Certains exploitants disposeront aussi de plan d'intervention d'urgence de haut niveau pour ('organisation — mais les presentes lignes directrices visent uniquement les risques propres au site et a la fa4on dont on intervient sur place et hors site clans la collectivite plus vaste. Urgences en milieu de travail II s'agit de situations imprevues qui : menacent les employes, les clients ou le public; perturbent ou interrompent les activites; causent des dommages materiels ou environnementaux. Les urgences en milieu de travail peuvent etre d'origine naturelle ou artificielle et peuvent inclure ce qui suit : • phenomenes meteorologiques violents (p. ex., inondations, ouragans, tremblements de terre, etc.); • feux; • rejets de gaz toxiques; • deversements de produits chimiques; • accidents radioactifs; • explosions; • troubles publics; • violence au travail. Evaluation du danger Une evaluation du danger determinera les dangers physiques ou chimiques qui entraineraient une situation d'urgence sur place. Plan d'intervention d'urgence Le plan d'intervention d'urgence propre au site devrait aborder les sujets suivants : le signalement d'incendies et d'autres situations d'urgence; une politique et procedure devaluation; une politique et procedure de mise a I'abri sur place; des procedures a ('intention du personnel d'intervention d'urgence qui reste sur place pour executer ou arreter des activites critiques et pour s'acquitter de fonctions medicales et de sauvetage. Une chaine de commandement claire, y compris le commandant sur les lieux, devrait etre determinee; Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 39 198 • determination des alarmes, points de rassemblement et le denombrement de tous les employes; • determination d'un centre de communication de rechange en cas d'incendie, d'explosion, de deversement de produits chimiques ou de rejet de gaz toxiques; • coordonnees des services de policier, de protection incendie, d'ambulance, etc.; • procedures pour aider les personnel handicapees ou celles qui ne parlent pas anglais; • formation continue des employes clans le cadre du plan d'intervention d'urgence; • copies des fiches signaletiques pour toutes les matieres dangereuses presentes; • liste de 1'equipement de securite specialise sur place et son emplacement; • coordonner le plan d'intervention d'urgence propre au site avec les intervenants d'urgence de Saint John et d'exploitations avoisinantes; • notification au besoin des principaux ministeres en cas d'une situation d'urgence (p. ex., Environnement Canada, Transports Canada, administration portuaire, administration aeroportuaire, Environnement NB, Securite publique NB, etc.); • prevention, attenuation et preparation; • signalement des incidents et suivi; • revisions regulieres et mise a jour du plan d'intervention d'urgence. Demande de renseignements informelle no 13 de la Ville de Saint John : Utilisation des sols — Approbations et repercussions sur ('utilisation des sols localisee et ('infrastructure municipale 40 199 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limitee (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de dep6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 14 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Planification de ('utilisation des sols — PlanSJ et ZoneSJ Reference : Volume 4: Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes du terminal maritime, partie B : Nouveau - Brunswick, section 12 : Occupation humaine et utilisation des ressources - 12.2.2.1 Utilisation des terres Preambule : En 2012, la Ville a adopte son nouveau plan municipal, PlanSJ4. PlanSJ se fonde sur une mobilisation exhaustive de la collectivite et des parties prenantes au cours des deux annees pendant lesquelles le plan a ete elabore. Cette mobilisation comprenait six ateliers a I'echelle de la collectivite ainsi que des portes ouvertes tout au long du projet. En consequence, le plan et ('orientation qu'il donnait ont permis une solide adhesion de la part de la collectivite et sa mise en oeuvre est une priorite pour la Ville. Le plan cherche a integrer les aspects environnementaux, sociaux, culturels et economiques clans le nouvel amenagement. Plus particulierement en ce qui concerne I'amenagement industriel, le plan cherche a reduire au maximum les conflits relativement a ('utilisation des sols en dirigeant le nouvel amenagement industriel vers les zones designees industrielles ou a 1'exterieur du principal secteur d'amenagement de la Ville clans le cas des utilisations a des fins industrielles qui presentent des risques potentiels pour la securite. Dans le respect des politiques du plan d'amenagement, ces amenagements de secteur d'industries lourdes doivent : a) demontrer que des mesures d'attenuation appropriees peuvent etre appliquees pour reduire toute incidence de I'amenagement sur la collectivite ou 1'environnement; b) integrer des aspects tels que les besoins en transport, la viabilisation municipale necessaire, I'amenagement paysager et les zones tampons; 4 Le plan municipal de la Ville et I'arrete de zonage sont disponibles en ligne aux adresses Plan municipal - http:// www. saintiohn. ca/ fr/ Accueil/ hoteldeville/ ServiceetduDeveloppementCommunautaire /urbanisme /plans) /pl anmunicipal.aspx Arrete de zonage - http://www.saint'ohn.ca/ site / media /Saintjohn/ The% 20City/o 20of %2OSaint %2OJohn %20Zoning /o20Bv- law %202014. pdf Demande de renseignements informelle no 14 de la Ville de Saint John : Planification de ('utilisation des cols — PlanSJ et ZoneSJ41 200 c) demontrer les avantages sociaux et economiques de la proposition. L'arrete de zonage de la Ville, ZoneSJ, a ete adopte au debut de 2014 afin de mettre en oeuvre la vision relative a ('utilisation des sols etablie clans le plan municipal. L'arrete municipal integre d'autres exigences en matiere de choix d'emplacement clans le secteur d'industries lourdes pour des utilisations de I'industrie des produits volatils, notamment les pares de reservoirs de produits petroliers. Demande : 14.1 Comment est -ce que le projet Energie Est s'harmonisera avec les principes de PlanSJ et de ZoneSJ? 14.2 Dans quelle mesure est -ce que TransCanada integrera les principes d'utilisation des sols associes au PlanSJ et a ZoneSJ clans le cadre des demandes de planification d'utilisation des cols du projet Energie Est? 14.3 Veuillez communiquer les pratiques exemplaires que TransCanada a trouvees en ce qui a trait aux pipelines, pares de reservoirs et terminaux maritimes que TransCanada ou d'autres entites utilisent clans d'autres projets de pipeline, de pares de reservoirs et de terminaux maritimes en Amerique du Nord. Demande de renseignements informelle no 14 de la Ville de Saint John : Planification de ('utilisation des cols — PlanSJ et ZoneSJ42 201 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 15 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Planification de ('utilisation des sols — Participation des citoyens Reference : Volume 1 : Apergu, section 4 : Autres moyens de realiser le projet (P 4 -104) Rapport supplementaire no 1, volume 2A 1.2.1.6 Rapport supplementaire no 2 2 1.2.6; 1.2.6.1 Preambule : Le secteur Red Head de la Ville est 1'endroit ob se trouvent deux importants projets industriels : I'actuel terminal maritime et parc de reservoirs Irving Canaport et ('installation Canaport LNG. Depuis 2004, Canaport LNG a eu recours a un comite de liaison communautaire pour discuter des questions concernant la construction et 1'exploitation de ('installation de gaz nature) Iiquefie. Cette methode facilite le dialogue entre la collectivite et 1'exploitant industriel. La construction et 1'exploitation du terminal maritime et du parc de reservoirs aura une incidence sur les residents du secteur. D'apres les renseignements fournis clans la demande et les renseignements supplementaires fournis depuis le depot de la demande, TransCanada a entrepris une consultation des residents du secteur. Demande : 15.1 Comment est -ce que TransCanada fera -t -elle appel a la partipation des residents locaux et aussi, de fagon plus generale, les citoyens de Saint John pendant la planification, la construction, 1'exploitation et le declassement du projet Energie Est? 15.2 Quelles sorter de communications seront offertes aux residents locaux et aux citoyens de Saint John? 15.3 Comment est -ce que TransCanada prendra en compte les commentaires rebus des residents locaux et des citoyens de Saint John? Quel processus decisionnel sera mis en place pour accepter, modifier ou rejeter les suggestions du public? Comment est -ce que TransCanada communiquera au public ses decisions apres la reception des commentaires du public? Demande de renseignements informelle no 15 de la Ville de Saint John : Planification de ('utilisation des sols — Mobilisation des citoyens 43 202 O16oduc Energie Est limit6e (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet O16oduc Energie Est Num6ro de d6p6t : OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 D6pos6 : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 16 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef d6cembre 2015 Objet : Skurit6 publique — Risque cumulatif Reference : Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 4 : Conception du pipeline - 2.1 Protection de 1'environnement et s6curit6. Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 6 : Pr6paration et intervention en cas d'urgence, 6.2 Syst6me de gestion des urgences de TransCanada Pr6ambule : La demande du projet Energie Est, volume 4 : Conception du pipeline 2.1, Protection de 1'environnement et s6curit6 pr6voit que « Le pipeline d'Energie Est sera congu, 6rig6 et exploit6 en mettant principalement I'accent sur la gestion, I'att6nuation et la r6duction des risques pour la s6curit6 du public, et sur la protection de 1'environnement ». A cette fin et clans le contexte de la norme CSA- Z246.2 -14' et de commentaires ant6rieurs du Comit6 d'examen technique" sur I'am6nagement en 2004 de ('installation Canaport LNG, une s6rie de questions sont pertinentes en ce qui concerne le risque que pr6sente le site de ('installation (chaine d'approvisionnement et de distribution) ainsi que 1'6valuation des risques cumulatifs et le plan des mesures et d'intervention d'urgence du projet Energie Est. Demande : 16.1 Est -ce que le projet Energie Est de TransCanada utilisera le processus d'6valuation des risques du Conseil pour la r6duction des accidents industriels majeurs " pour son Evaluation de la fagon dont le projet peut etre 61abor6 clans la collectivit6 de Saint John. Sinon, pourquoi pas? 16.2 Quels sont les risques propres au site et quelles sont les strat6gies d'att6nuation connexes pour le pipeline, le parc de r6servoirs et le terminal maritime (tant la chaine d'approvisionnement que la chaine de distribution)? 16.3 Quels sont les risques cumulatifs et quelles sont les strat6gies d'att6nuation connexes en ce qui concerne le site et d'autres installations commerciales et industrielles clans le secteur? Demande de renseignements informelle no 16 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Risque cumulatif 44 203 a) Quelles sont les mesures et les ressources clue TransCanada met en place a Saint John pour intervenir lors d'incidents lies a la securite publique? b) Que propose de faire TransCanada pour harmoniser ses capacites d'intervention en cas d'incidents lies a la securite publique avec les ressources de I'Organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John, le Service d'incendie de Saint John et le Service de police de Saint John? Demande de renseignements informelle no 16 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Risque cumulatif 45 204 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 17 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Securite publique — Plans d'intervention d'urgence regionaux coordonnes Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume 4 : Evaluation des effets biophysiques et socioeconomiques — Complexes du terminal maritime, page 6 de 32. Un rapport sur les temps d'intervention, les ressources en personnel et la competence du Service d'incendie de Saint John. Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 6 Preparation et intervention en cas d'urgence. « Energie Est elaborera des plans d'intervention d'urgence en consultation avec les organismes d'intervention en cas d'urgence locaux, provinciaux et federaux ainsi qu'avec les groupes autochtones locaux ». Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : 6.2 Composantes de base du Systeme de gestion des interventions d'urgence de TransCanada « consultation et coordination, au besoin, avec les industries locales, les municipalites et d'autres organismes gouvernementaux clans le cadre de ('elaboration des plans d'intervention d'urgence ». -« determination des exigences en matiere d'aide ou d'intervention d'urgence externes ». Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 6 Preparation et intervention en cas d'urgence. 6.3.2.3 Energie Est - Programmes d'intervention d'urgence - Ententes d'assistance mutuelle Preambule : Sommaire de la participation publique a 1'etude d'impact sur 1'environnement sur le projet Canaport LNG — Juillet 2004, page 8 L'examen realise par le Comite independant de 1'etude d'impact sur 1'environnement sur le projet Canaport LNG a fourni la reponse suivante a une question sur le role de I'actuel Service d'incendie de Saint John pour combattre un incendie majeur a ('installation de gaz nature) liquefie en cas d'evenement accompagne d'une inflammation. Reponse - L'etablissement d'un programme d'intervention d'urgence qui comprend les procedures d'intervention en cas de situations d'urgence contr8lables et non controlables, et des procedures de coordination ovec les representants locaux pertinents dons la preparation d'un plan d'evacuation d'urgence est aborde a la section 2.9.3 de 1'enonce des incidences en vironnem en tales (page 199). Cette section explique a fond le Demande de renseignements informelle no 17 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Plan d'intervention d'urgence regional coordonne 46 205 processus de planification et les sujets qui seront abordes avec le service d'incendie de Saint -lean, POMU NB, POMU Saint John et le Bureau du prevot des incendies du Nouveau - Brunswick concernant la preparation et la mise en oeuvre d'un programme d'intervention d'urgence efficace. Le document ne mentionne pas le role du service d'incendie local et la capacite de ce service a intervenir dans des conditions d'incendie graves pouvant etre associees a un deversement majeur ou a une evacuation connexe. Pour bien evaluer la capacite de proteger Pinstallation et le public en cas d'incendie, d'autres informations devraient etre fournies afin de determiner la taille et la capacite du service d'incendie local, ainsi que les capacites en matiere de prevention et de suppression des incendies de Pinstallation. L'enonce des incidences environnemen tales porte uniquement sur les capacites d'extinction des incendies proposees a Pinstallation et sur la planification future proposee qui serait entreprise pour planifier les activites en cas d'urgence. Recommandation du Compte independant de I'etude d'impact sur Penvironnement — D'autres informations devraient etre preparees et fournies au ministere de 1'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux concernant le besoin possible d'un soutien exterieur dons un evenement controlable et non controlable, la capacite actuelle des services d'incendie locaux et les entites responsables des coats requis (p. ex. promoteur de Pinstallation, assiette fiscale locale) pour fournir 1'equipement additionnel et la formation au service d'incendie local. » La combinaison d'une classification des dangers semblable a celle des installations maritimes de stockage de petrole brut de Canaport et de gaz nature) liquefie a proximite et ('erosion continue de la capacite d'intervention en cas d'urgence de meme que la capacite au cours des 20 dernieres annees soulevent des questions quant a la capacite en cas d'urgence et la capacite tant d'un point de vue local que regional. Demande : 17.1 Compte tenu de I'importante infrastructure proposee pour Saint John, clans quelle mesure est -ce que TransCanada se fie aux intervenants locaux pour intervenir lors de situations d'urgence? 17.2 Au moment de se preparer au scenario de la pire eventualite en cas d'urgence"; quelles sont les attentes de TransCanada pour ce qui est de la capacite d'intervention d'urgence et de la capacite de la part des intervenants locaux? 17.3 Etant donne que le pipeline du projet Energie Est traversera de nombreuses collectivites du sud du Nouveau - Brunswick et la grande region de Saint John et qu'un eventuel incident lie a la securite publique pourrait avoir une incidence directe ou indirecte sur plusieurs competences, comment est -ce que TransCanada mettra en oeuvre un reseau regional d'intervention d'urgence a Saint John et y affectera des ressources"? Demande de renseignements informelle no 17 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Plan d'intervention d'urgence regional coordonne 47 206 17.4 Outre la recommandation du Comite de 1'etude d'impact sur 1'environnement de Canaport LNG mentionnee a la page 2, veuillez indiquer si TransCanada est prete a faciliter une evaluation de la taille et de la capacite du service local de lutte contre ('incendie, ainsi que des capacites de prevention et de lutte incendie de ('installation. De plus, et selon une evaluation du service de protection incendie local, est -ce que TransCanada est prete a fournir des renseignements relatifs a la necessite probable d'un appui externe en lutte contre ('incendie tant pour un evenement controlable que non controlable (y compris le pire cas), I'actuelle capacite des services locaux de lutte contre ('incendie et quelle entite serait chargee d'assumer le cout necessaire (p. ex., le promoteur de ('installation, I'assiette fiscale locale) pour fournir du personnel, de I'equipement et une formation supplementaires necessaires au service local de lutte contre ('incendie"'? Demande de renseignements informelle no 17 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Plan d'intervention d'urgence regional coordonne 48 207 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 18 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Securite publique — Securite maritime Reference : Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 5 : Activites maritimes - « un systeme de communication radio en continu en trois points sera mis en place pour soutenir les operations de chargement portuaire Preambule : Comme resultat direct du projet, les importants nouveaux volumes d'exportation de petrole brut et les petroliers en provenance du terminal maritime d'Energie Est auront une incidence sur la securite maritime. Demande: 18.1 Comment est -ce que TransCanada collaborera avec la Ville de Saint John et le gouvernement du Canada (Administration portuaire de Saint John, Transports Canada et Peches et Oceans Canada /Garde cotiere) pour repondre a I'augmentation des risques lies a la securite maritime? Veuillez indiquer de quelle fa�on TransCanada est prete a collaborer avec les diverses parties prenantes gouvernementales pour s'assurer que les meilleures capacites d'intervention maritime sont en place. 18.2 Veuillez fournir des indications detaillees des avantages d'avoir le nouveau parc de reservoirs et le terminal maritime de TransCanada clans I'aire de service d'urgence numerique, compte tenu des ameliorations eventuelles qui resulteront de I'interoperabilite des communication S5,6. Veuillez indiquer si TransCanada (et son partenaire clans le projet, Irving Oil) sont pretes a investir clans une nouvelle tour de relais clans le secteur de Red Head /Canaport. Sinon, pourquoi pas? 5 CSA z246 2.14, section 13 Communication 6 CSA z7314.12 - Systemes de communication Demande de renseignements informelle no 18 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Securite maritime 49 208 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle n° 19 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Securite publique — preparation pour les interventions d'urgence Reference : Projet Oleoduc Energie Est, volume : 3 Evaluation des effets socioeconomiques - partie E, Nouveau - Brunswick, section 6 : Emploi et economie : Energie Est mobilisera les associations industrielles, les bureaux de placement et de formation ainsi que les conseillers en ressources humaines clans le but d'evaluer les competences et la disponibilite de la main - d'oeuvre Demande du projet Energie Est, volume 7 : Construction et exploitation, section 6 : Preparation et intervention en cas d'urgence. 6.2.5 Systeme de gestion des urgences de TransCanada. Formation : - Energie Est declare qu'elle « collaborera avec les organismes locaux, provinciaux et federaux, les Premieres nations et les collectivites autochtones afin de preciser les roles et responsabilites de chacun. Preambule : La s6rete et la securite des pipelines au Canada : Le rapport aux ministres, a la page 4, precise ce qui suit en ce qui concerne « Preparation et intervention En cas de deversement, les organismes de reglementation des pipelines doivent etre immediatement informes de la situation. Le manuel de procedures d'urgence dune entreprise permet d'orienter les interventions et le confinement d'un deversement. En cas de deversement, les societes pipelinieres doivent avoir des premiers intervenants a Pinterne ou en sous - traitance, et elles doivent offrir a tous les premiers intervenants, y compris les organismes externes comme les services d'incendie et de police, de la formation continue au sujet des pratiques et des procedures a suivre en cas d'urgence.v" SOUTENIR LA PLANIFICATION ET L'INTERVENTION GRACE A LA PREPARATION : Reconnaissant que la planification d'urgence et 1'efficacite des interventions dependent totalement de la preparation et que les conditions anterieures de la determination relativement a I'approbation de 2004 de ('installation de Canaport LNG stipulaient ce qui suit au titre de la condition 16 : Les couts associes a la formation initiale et continue des premiers intervenants aux fins des situations d'urgence associees a l'installation de gaz nature) liquefie doivent etre assumes par Irving Oil Limited. La formation doit etre a la satisfaction du chef du Service d'incendie de Saint John et doit etre semblable et actualisee aux programmes de formation destines aux installations de gaz naturel liquefie aux Etats -Unis v. Demande de renseignements informelle no 19 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Intervention grace a la pr6paration50 209 Demande : 19.1 leant donne qu'une planification et une formation realistes constituent la meilleure fa�on de se preparer a des situations d'urgence, quelles mesures est -ce que TransCanada mettra en ceuvre pour s'assurer que les besoins en formation et planification pour la preparation aux situations d'urgence sont satisfaits de fagon appropriee" "'? 19.2 Quels investissements, en argent et en temps pendant la duree du projet, sont necessaires pour s'assurer que les pompiers locaux acquierent et maintiennent les competences pour intervenir lors d'un incident mettant en cause un carburant inflammable relie au pipeline, au parc de reservoirs et au terminal maritime ?" Demande de renseignements informelle no 19 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Intervention grace a la preparation5l 210 Oleoduc Energie Est limitee (Energie Est) TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Projet Oleoduc Energie Est Numero de depot: OF- Fac- Pil -E266- 2014 -0101 Depose : Le 30 octobre 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 20 de la Ville de Saint John (Ville) Date : Le 1ef decembre 2015 Objet : Securite publique — Gestion des actifs Reference : Etude d'impact sur 1'environnement, volume 1, section 8, Desaffectation et cessation d'exploitation Oleoduc Energie Est Itee. TransCanada Pipelines Limited, volume 1 : Demandes relatives au Projet Energie Est et a la cession d'actifs, section 2 - Aper�u du projet - 2.19 Desaffectation et cessation d'exploitation Preambule : S'il est approuve, le projet Energie Est contribuera a une infrastructure energetique durable en Amerique du Nord et clans le monde. Dans la meme veine, un projet de cette ampleur dote de son infrastructure connexe devra comporter des mesures appropriees de desaffectation et de cessation de 1'exploitation pour s'assurer que le secteur ne devient pas une preoccupation en matiere de securite publique et /ou d'environnement apres sa duree de vie utile. L'importance strategique de ce projet pourrait attirer I'attention de personnes ou de groupes, au pays ou a 1'echelle internationale, qui veulent causer des prejudices a des personnes, des collectivites ou 1'environnement pendant la duree de vie du projet. Demande : 20.1 Veuillez donner les dispositions proposees permanentes liees a la securite operationnelle pour toute nouvelle infrastructure d'Energie Est a Saint John (pipeline, parc de reservoirs et terminal maritime), ainsi que les chaines d'approvisionnement et de distribution. 20.2 La duree de vie utile prevue du projet est de 40 ans et plus. Quels sont les plans de TransCanada en matiere de desaffectation et de cessation de 1'exploitation pour ('infrastructure proposee, y compris mais sans s'y limiter les considerations de securite? Association canadienne de normalisation CAN / CSA- Z246.2 -14 (2014) La protection civile et Pintervention pour les installations liees a Pindustrie du petrole et du gaz naturel. Association canadienne de normalisation, revision 2014 Demande de renseignements informelle no 20 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Gestion des actifs 52 211 Environnement et Gouvernements locaux. Final Guidelines for an Environmental Impact Assessment Liquefied Natural Gas Receiving, Storage and Processing Facility (mars 2002). Disponible en ligne a I'adresse suivante : http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE /IrvingOilLiguefied NaturalGasFinalGuidelines .pdf Environnement et Gouvernements locaux - Declaration de revision generale (mai 2004) 5 -7. Projet d'un terminal maritime de gaz nature) liquefie (GNL) et d'un quai polyvalent d'Irving Oil Limited Disponible en ligne a I'adresse suivante : http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE /IrvingOilLiquefied NaturalGasGeneralReviewStatement .pdf Environnement et Gouvernements locaux, Resume de 1'evaluation des impacts sur Penvironnement (EIE) - Rapport pour le projet d'un terminal maritime de gaz nature) liquefie (GNL) et d'un quai polyvalent d'Irving Oil Limited (mai 2004). Disponible en ligne a I'adresse suivante http://www2.gnb.ca/ content / dam /gnb /Departments /env /pdf /EIA- EIE /IrvingOilLiquefied NaturalGasSummaryReport .pdf Environnement et Gouvernements locaux, Sommaire de la participation publique, (juillet 2004) Etude d'impact sur Penvironnement, Proposition d'Irving Oil Limited de construire un terminal maritime de gaz naturel liquefie (GNL) et un quai polyvalent. Environnement et Gouvernements locaux - Communique de presse (aout 2004) Approbation de PEIE concernant le projet de GNL de Irving Oil Limited. Disponible en ligne a I'adresse suivante http: / /www2. gnb. ca/ con ten t /dam /pnb /Departments /env /pd f/EIA- EIE/ IrvingOilLipuefiedNaturalGasFinalGuidelines. pd f Fundy Engineering. (2013). Methanier prenant un chargement au terminal CanaportT" LNGLP, Etude d'impact sur 1'environnement. Dossier : 13- 9743 -60. On peut obtenir 1'enregistrement complet du projet a I'adresse : http: / /www.canaporting.com Evaluation des risques - Recommended Practices for Municipalities and Industry, (1994) Societe canadienne du genie chimique. (CCAIM) Reference CSA z731, section 4.7 CSA z7314.10 assistance mutuelle, egalement 6.3.2.3 du volume 7, section 6 clans la demande devaluation environnementale Vi Environnement et Gouvernements locaux, Sommaire de la participation publique, (juillet 2004) Etude d'impact sur Penvironnement, Proposition d'Irving Oil Limited de construire un terminal maritime de gaz nature) liquefie (GNL) et un quai polyvalent. Vii La surete et la securite des pipelines au Canada : Un rapport aux ministres - « Conference des ministres de 1'Energie et des Mines », Sudbury (Ontario), 2014 "' CSA z731 6.1 : Formation - page 15 x CSA Z246.2 4.9.1 : Formation - page 17 Demande de renseignements informelle no 20 de la Ville de Saint John : Securite publique — Gestion des actifs 53 212 F tfi •� The City of SWA John January 25, 2016 Deputy Mayor and Councillors Subject: 2016 Annual Economic Increase — Management/Professional Employees The Committee of the Whole, having met on January 25, 2016, made the following recommendation: RESOLVED that Common Council approves a 1.75% annual adjustment to the City's Management 1 Professional Pay Scale and an increase of the Employer share of Long -Term Disability (LTD) program costs for Management / Professional Employees from 50% to 75 %, both effective January 1, 2016. Sincerely, Mel Norton Mayor �N."T t01?" �i P0. IRA `1971 S,�i�rl�)c" o, N�11 Gm ad a Eli, -11: 1 V wtirr ��ir��'��r.,c.a I C.i? �1 971 Saint. J��1it�, fib. -E3. Canada EA 4i 1 213 n, w The City of saint ]obn January 25, 2016 Deputy Mayor and Councillors Subject: Organizational Structure The Committee of the Whole, having met on January 25, 2016, made the following recommendation: RESOLVED that Common Council make the following recommendation: RESOLVED that the position of Deputy City Manager be established; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Neil Jacobsen be appointed to the position of Deputy City Manager effective he 26th day of January, 2016 with initial compensation at Grade B, Step 4: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Organizational Structure approved by Common Council by resolution adopted at its Open Session Meeting held on July 18, 2011 be amended by: 1. Assigning all services within the Strategic Services area to the City Manager's office with the exception of Information Technology Systems, which is assigned to the Finance and Administrative Services service area; 2. Eliminating the service area identified as Strategic Services, and the position of Commissioner of Strategic Services; 3. Creating a service area identified as Corporate Services and assigning to it all services within the Legislated Services service area; 4. Eliminating the service area identified as Legislated Services; and 5. Renaming certain services. all as illustrated on the diagram which accompanied the City Manager's correspondence to Council in this regard, dated the 22nd day of January, 2016. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager be delegated the power to redistribute services and /or sub - services identified on the Organizational Chart from one Service Area to another when to do so would reduce the cost of service delivery without impairing the service level, or improve the service level without incurring additional cost, provided that doing so is otherwise permissible. Sincerely, Mel Norton Mayor SAI D ` JOHN P.O. R- r: y971 Jobti, Nil Canada EA 4E) I wwusaintiohn.ca I CA 1971 iiin Zahn, fq: B.Canada EA 40 214 Growth & Community Planning • Transportation Planning • Infrastructure Planning • Recreation Planning • Land Use Planning • Economic Development Liaison & Support • New Revenue Generation Development & Enforcement • Permitting and Inspection • Heritage Conservation • Infrastructure Development • By -Law Enforcement City of Saint John Service Alignment (After) Fire & Rescue Services • Fire and Rescue Suppression • Technical Rescue • Hazardous Materials Response • Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement • Fire Investigation • Medical First Responder Emergency Management Roadway Drinking Financial City Manager's Maintenance Water Services Office • Accounting Human Resources Sidewalk Industrial • Treasury Strategy, Continuous Maintenance Water • Payroll Improvement & Performance Reporting • Internal Audit & Communications Pedestrian & Traffic Wastewater Financial Reporting •Strategic Initiatives Management Information Stormwater Engineering /Project Technology Systems City Solicitor's Management Management • Communication Systems Office Systemss Solid Waste P3 Partnership (GIS)formation Collection • Open Data &Analytics Common Clerk's Office Engineering /Project Asset Management Management • Fleet Management Parks & City • Real Estate Landscape Maintenance • Facilities Management • Materials Management • Risk Management Recreation • Recreation Programming • Parks/ Playground Programming Neighbourhood Improvement Reorganization: January 25, 2016 215 1he City of Samt John January 25, 2016 Deputy Mayor and Councillors Subject: Interest in Selling Land to City Adjacent to McAllister Industrial Park The Committee of the Whole, having met on January 25, 2016, made the following recommendation: RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to correspond with Dennis and Janice Griffin to advise the City of Saint John has no interest at this time in acquiring their property, situated adjacent to the McAllister Industrial Park. Sincerely, Mel Norton Mayor y S I AINI 0HY, PO.F ix ;971 &Ant John, hill Canada MALI I wtgowslin john -ca I CA-197-1 Saint lohn, NA A' )nada EZL 4L'1 216