2020-12-14_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
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MINUTES —REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
DECEMBER 14, 2020 AT 6:00 PM
2ND FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
Present: Mayor Don Darling
Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Blake Armstrong
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
Councillor Ward 2 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Also Present: City Manager J. Collin
General Counsel M. Tompkins
Fire Chief & Chief Emergency Management Services K. Clifford
Chief of Staff & Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Commissioner, Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner, Public Works and Transportation Services M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner, Utilities & Infrastructure Services B. McGovern
Commissioner, Growth & Community Services J. Hamilton
Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk P. Anglin
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of November 30, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the minutes of November 30, 2020 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.2 Minutes of December 7, 2020
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the minutes of December 7, 2020 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the following changes:
• Council acknowledge receipt of an updated replacement report for Consent item
5.3;
• The addition of 17.2 recommendation from Committee of the Whole re Fundy
Quay Option Agreement Amendment; and
• The addition of item 17.3 recommendation from Committee of the Whole re 2021
Mayor's New Year's Day Levy.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
• Councillor Hickey declared a conflict of interest on items 5.2 and 15.2.
• Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict of interest on items 12.2 and 15.1.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc., Common Council approve the consent for the use and
registration of the trademark "Where It All Began" by Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. in
association with certain goods and services as set out in the submitted document titled,
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MeclReLeaf Corp Application for Registration Proof Sheet (the "Proof Sheet"), and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said consent.
5.2 Referred to item 14.1 for discussion - St. Vincent School Affordable Housing
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
Community Centre Agreement Renewals Common Council approve the following:
1. That the parties renew the agreement in consideration for the annual sum of
$180,000.00 (HST included) between the City of Saint John and Carleton Community
Centre, Inc. for services at the Carleton Community Centre for a period of two (2) years,
from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022, as outlined in Appendix 'A' of this report
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
2. That the parties renew the agreement in consideration for the annual sum of
$95,988.20 (HST included) between the City of Saint John and the YMCA of Greater Saint
John Inc. for community centre services at the Irving Oil Field House for a period of two
(2) years, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022, as outlined in Appendix 'B' of
this report and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
3. That the parties renew the agreement in consideration for the annual sum of
$53,572.00 (HST included) between the City of Saint John and the YMCA of Greater Saint
John Inc. for services at the Millidgeville Community Centre for a period of two (2) years,
from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022, as outlined in Appendix'C' of this report
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
4. That the parties renew the agreement in consideration for the annual sum of
$166,876.14 (inclusive of any applicable taxes) between the City of Saint John and ONE
Change Inc. for services at the Nick Nicolle Community Centre for a period of two (2)
years, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022, as outlined in Appendix'D' of this
report and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary
documentation.
5. That the parties renew the agreement in consideration for the annual sum of
$95,076.06 (HST included) between the City of Saint John and the Boys and Girls Club of
Saint John Inc. for services at the South End Community Centre, as well as an annual
unconditional grant of $42,806.61 (HST included) for operations at 1 Paul Harris Street,
for a period of two (2) years, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022, as outlined
in Appendix'E' of this report and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign
all necessary documentation.
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5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
Project Contributions from LPP Trust Fund Common Council:
1. Authorize that a total of $32,500 from the Land for Public Purpose Trust Fund be
provided to assist with four separate community projects: $2,500 to be allocated for the
Jervis Bay Monumental 'Stairway to Service'; $5,000 be allocated to the Nature
Conservancy of Canada/Explore Lorneville's Musquash Head Project; $10,000 to be
allocated to the Crescent Valley Resource Centre for a Crescent Valley Bike Skills Park; and
$15,000 be allocated to Saint John Cycling for phases ii and iii of the Old Ski Hill Enduro
Trails proposal.
2. Approve $2,000 previously reserved for the Milford Park Committee in 2017 to no
longer be reserved in the LPP Trust Fund and to be made available for future applications.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled 2020
Reserve Transfers Common Council approve the transfer of:
• $2,151,725 to the General Fund Operating Reserve for COVID-19 funding received
as part of the Federal Safe Restart program.
• $2,907,882.49 estimated amount to the General Fund Fleet Reserve for
contributions made in 2020.
• $621,373 estimated amount to the General Fund Computer Reserve for
contributions made in 2020.
• $1,225,000 to the Utility Fund Operating Reserve for COVID-19 funding received
as part of the Federal Safe Restart program.
• $781,000 to the Utility Fund Operating Reserve to fund various projects budgeted
in 2020.
• $405,000 to an Industrial Rate Stabilization reserve as part of the 2020 approved
operating budget.
• $561,026 estimated amount to the Utility Fund Fleet Reserve for contributions
made in 2020.
• $818,000 to an Industrial Capital Fund Reserve as part of the 2020 approved Utility
Fund Operating budget.
• $120,000 from the General Fund Operating Reserve for the City's new website
project.
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• $104,407.56 from the Growth Reserve for Council approved transfers for Succeed
and Stay, Economic and Community Recovery and other approved growth
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• $1,100,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve as part of the 2019 Approved
Capital Project —City Hall Relocation.
• $2,428,730.74 estimated amount from the General Fund Fleet Reserve for various
Fleet purchases made in 2020.
• $356,353.36 estimated amount from the General Fund Computer Reserve for
various information technology purchases made in 2020.
• $212,374.12 estimated amount from the Utility Fund Fleet Reserve for various
Fleet purchases made in 2020.
5.6 That the submitted report entitled Grant and Incentives Status Report be received
for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively,
except for item 5.2 which has been referred to item 14.1 for discussion, be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamations
8. Delegations/Presentations
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
10. Consideration of Bylaws
10.1 Building By -Law Amendment (3rd Readin
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 103 A By -Law respecting the
Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John"
repealing and replacing "By -Law Number C.P. 102 A By -Law respecting the Construction,
Repair and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John" and amendments thereto,
be read.
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MOTION CARRIED.
In accordance with the Local Governance Act sub -section 15(3) the by-law entitled, "A By -
Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The
City of Saint John" instead of being read in its entirety was read in summary as follows:
"The Building By-law is being repealed and replaced as a result of changes required to be
in line with the updated Community Planning Act. The two main proposed changes in
the Building By-law are permit fee increases and a new fee for electrical waivers."
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 103 A By -Law respecting the
Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John"
repealing and replacing "By -Law Number C.P. 102 A By -Law respecting the Construction,
Repair and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John" and amendments thereto,
be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 103 A By -Law
respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City
of Saint John."
10.2 Plumbing BV-Law Amendment (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing
in The City of Saint John", repealing and replacing paragraph 5(2)(e) with "Subject to
section 5.1, a permit fee of seventy ($70) dollars plus a plumbing fixture fee of twenty-
two ($22) dollars for each plumbing fixture to be installed", be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing in The City of
Saint John," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing
in The City of Saint John", repealing and replacing paragraph 5(2)(e) with "Subject to
section 5.1, a permit fee of seventy ($70) dollars plus a plumbing fixture fee of twenty-
two ($22) dollars for each plumbing fixture to be installed", be read a third time, enacted,
and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting
Plumbing in The City of Saint John."
10.3 Water and Sewerage By -Law Amendment re: Permit Fees (3rd Reading)
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage", repealing and replacing Subsection 2(3) with "No
permit shall be issued under this section until a fee of $150.00 is paid for the inspection
of the installation of services or laterals, which must be carried out to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner. It shall be necessary for a permit to be issued and the corresponding
fee paid on a per property basis", be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting
Water and Sewerage," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage", repealing and replacing Subsection 2(3) with "No
permit shall be issued under this section until a fee of $150.00 is paid for the inspection
of the installation of services or laterals, which must be carried out to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner. It shall be necessary for a permit to be issued and the corresponding
fee paid on a per property basis", be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16 A By -Law to Amend
a By -Law respecting Water and Sewerage."
10.4 Subdivision By -Law Amendment (3rd Readi
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122 A By -Law to Amend the
Subdivision By -Law of The City of Saint John", be amended by repealing Schedule A: Fees
and substituting the submitted Schedule A: Fees, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122 A By -Law to Amend the Subdivision By -Law
of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122 A By -Law to Amend the
Subdivision By -Law of The City of Saint John", be amended by repealing Schedule A: Fees
and substituting the submitted Schedule A: Fees, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122 A By -Law to
Amend the Subdivision By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.5 Street Excavation By -Law Amendment (3rd Readin
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-11 A By -Law respecting
Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the by-law entitled,
"By -Law Number M-18 A By -Law respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint
John", be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-11 A By -Law respecting Excavation of Streets
in The City of Saint John," was read in summary as follows:
"The Excavation of Streets By-law amendment is being modernized to reflect the enabling
legislation, the Local Governance Act instead of referencing the previous Municipalities
Act. There are also housekeeping items to reflect updated position titles as a result of the
recent organizational structure. Updating the fees for inflation is the main driver for this
set of fees. "
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-11 A By -Law respecting
Excavation of Streets in The City of SaintJohn" repealing and replacing the by-law entitled,
"By -Law Number M-18 A By -Law respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint
John", be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-11 A By -Law
respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John."
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10.6 Water and Sewerage By -Law Amendment — Schedules "A", "B" and "C" (3ra
Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" repealing and replacing Schedules "A" and "B" and
substituting 2021 rates and amending Schedule "C" Sanitary Sewer surcharge, be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law respecting Water and
Sewerage," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Casey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" repealing and replacing Schedules "A" and "B" and
substituting 2021 rates and amending Schedule "C" Sanitary Sewer surcharge, be read a
third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting Water and Sewerage."
10.7 Water and Sewerage By -Law Amendment — Schedule "E" (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" repealing and replacing Schedule "E" as mentioned in
Sections 43 and 44 and substitute with the hereto annexed Schedule "E", be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law respecting Water and
Sewerage," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" repealing and replacing Schedule "E" as mentioned in
Sections 43 and 44 and substitute with the hereto annexed Schedule "E", be read a third
time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting Water and Sewerage."
10.8 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment, Zoning By -Law Amendment and Section 59
Conditions — 2304-2310 Ocean Westway (3rd Reading)
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-24 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule A — City Structure,
by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.61 hectares, located at
2304-2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as PID No. 55007074 and a portion of PID No.
00465856, from Stable Area to Employment Area classification; amending Schedule B —
Future Land Use, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 6258
square metres located at 2304-2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as PID 55007074 and
a portion of PID No. 00465856 from Stable Residential to Stable Commercial classification;
and amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by redesignating a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 9879 square metres located at 2310 Ocean Westway, also
identified as a portion of PID 00465856, from Rural Resource to Stable Commercial
classification, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-24 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -
Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Casey, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-24 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule A — City Structure,
by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.61 hectares, located at
2304-2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as PID No. 55007074 and a portion of PID No.
00465856, from Stable Area to Employment Area classification; amending Schedule B —
Future Land Use, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 6258
square metres located at 2304-2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as PID 55007074 and
a portion of PID No. 00465856 from Stable Residential to Stable Commercial classification;
and amending Schedule B — Future Land Use, by redesignating a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 9879 square metres located at 2310 Ocean Westway, also
identified as a portion of PID 00465856, from Rural Resource to Stable Commercial
classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 106-24 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By -Law of The City of Saint John."
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-102 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by re -zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.08
hectares, located at 2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as a portion of PID No.
00465856, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to General Commercial (CG), be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-102 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that Common Council rescind the Section 39 conditions imposed on the
October 22, 1979 rezoning of the property located at 2304 Ocean Westway also identified
as PID 55007074 and amended December 8th, 1997;
That Common Council rescind the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 25, 1988
rezoning of the property located at 2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as a portion of
PID Number 00465856;
That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community
Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of
approximately 16 136 square metres, located at 2304 - 2310 Ocean Westway, also
identified as PID Number 55007074 and a portion of PID Number 00465856:
(a) The use of the property shall be restricted to the storage, processing and retail /
wholesale sale and of seafood products.
(b) All processing activities are limited to the interior of the building.
(c) The floor area of the building shall be limited to 1320 square metres.
(d) That outdoor storage be permitted at the rear of the building and screened as follows:
(i) The storage area shall be completely enclosed by a wooden fence or a chain -
link fence entirely covered by filler strips woven into the mesh or a walled
structure or a berm, or any combination thereof, which may also include a gate;
(ii) The enclosure required by paragraph (i), including any gate, shall have a height
of two metres when located in a Residential zone and 2.5 metres when located in
any other zone, but in no case shall storage be higher than the enclosure;
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(iii) The enclosure shall not occupy any required yard or any area required for
amenity or parking; and
(iv) Notwithstanding the above, an outdoor storage area may instead be enclosed
with landscaping in accordance with paragraph 6.1(k) of the Zoning By-law or by
any combination of permitted structures, berms, and landscaping.
(e) That landscaping for the proposed development incorporate enhanced landscaping
along the boundary of the site and the adjacent residential property to the southwest
(PID 55172621) to mitigate the proximity of the parking area and site driveway. This
enhanced landscaping is to be shown on a detailed plan showing the type, size (caliper)
and location of proposed landscaping and submitted at the time of building permit for
approval by the Development Officer;
(f) The development and use of the parcel of land be in accordance with detailed building
elevation and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of buildings and structures,
garbage enclosures, outdoor storage, driveway accesses, vehicle parking, loading areas,
landscaping, amenity spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site features.
(g) The above elevation, landscaping and site plans be attached to the permit application
for the development of the parcel of land.
(h) That the existing building on PID 50007074 be demolished within one year of
completion of the new building.
(j) That no process water from the facility be discharged into the municipal sewer system.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-102 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by re -zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.08
hectares, located at 2310 Ocean Westway, also identified as a portion of PID No.
00465856, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to General Commercial (CG), be read a third
time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-102 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
11. Submissions by Council Members
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12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Citv Manager Update (Verbal
The City Manager delivered the recurrent update on the City's status.
• The staff priority action workplan to recover from the Cyberattack and restore the
City's computer system is on track
• Customers cannot pay bills online to the City however, customers are encouraged
to contact the customer service centre for assistance with other payment options
• COVID Alert Level has transitioned back to Yellow from Orange - services including
parks and recreation are adjusted to a less restrictive level
• In addition to working on Cyber Security issues and COVID-19 matters staff are
following the 2020 workplan
• A report will be presented on the 2020 workplan results and the aggressive 2021
workplan.
Moved by Councillor Casey, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the City Manager verbal update be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting.
12.2 Winter Management Plan Overview
Referring to the submitted report entitled Winter Management Plan Overview
Commissioner Hugenholtz provided an update on the 2020-2021 season.
• Street Plowing - Despite adjustments to resource levels the existing service level
standards are being maintained.
• Sidewalk Plowing - A limited number of sidewalks will not see winter service. Staff
met with representatives from the School District and Saint John Transit for
discussion. As a result changes were made to the proposed plan including the
addition of Tim Street (adjacent to Glen Falls School) to accommodate child drop-
off.
• Asphalt Maintenance — An asphalt recycler will be used when crews are not
actively plowing.
• Snow Removal — Enhanced night service should increase capacity to remove snow.
• Parking Bans — Enforced during the winter
• New Department led initiatives:
o Brine usage
o Sidewalk Ice removal plows
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o Live Edge Technology
The Winter Management Plan is a shared responsibility with City and residents, each
having a role. Citizens may direct their questions 24/7 to the new Customer Service Centre
658-4455.
Responding to question on whether there is flexibility on rotating day and nightshifts, the
Commissioner responded there is an equipment limitation.
Responding to question re pedestrian overpasses maintained by the province — The
Commissioner stated they are not plowed because there is no place to move the snow; it
cannot be pushed onto cars below the overpass.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled Winter Management Plan Overview be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
Councillor Hickey withdrew from the meeting.
14.1 St. Vincent School Affordable Housing
The City Manager commented on access to the Federal government Rapid Housing
Intiative (RHI) funding to create affordable housing for vulnerable individuals and families.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled St.
Vincent School Affordable Housing, Common Council authorize the Mayor to provide a
letter of support on behalf of the City of Saint John for Housing Alternatives Inc. in their
application for funding under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Rapid
Housing Initiative.
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Councillor Hickey re-entered the meeting.
15. General Correspondence
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Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting.
15.1 Glen Falls School — Snow Removal on Tim Street
The City Manager commented that Tim Street snow removal is on the City's Winter
Management Plan.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled Glen Falls School — Snow Removal on Tim
Street be received for information.
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Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting.
Councillor Hickey withdrew from the meeting.
15.2 C. Hickev —Closure of Millidizeville Fire Station
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the letter from Chuck Hickey — Closure of Mlllidgeville Fire Station be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Hickey re-entered the meeting.
15.3 Resignation — Saint John Police Commission (Mayor Darling)
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Darling — Resignation from the Saint John Police
Commission be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Secondment of S. Carson to the New Regional Economic Development Agency
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Casey:
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
December 7, 2020, Common Council approve the submitted Secondment Agreement as
between the City, the New Regional Economic Development Agency for Greater Saint
John and Stephen D. Carson; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Common Council approve the submitted letter ending
the Secondment Extension Agreement between the City, Develop Saint John and Stephen
D. Carson, effective December 31, 2020; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute same.
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17.2 Fundy Quay Option Agreement
Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
December 14th, 2020 Common Council approve the Amendment #3 to the Option
Agreement entered on December 19th, 2019 between the City and Fundy Quay
Developments Inc. in the submitted form; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the said Amendment #3.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 2021 Mayor's New Year's Day Levee
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that due to current COVID-19 safety protocols the 2021 Mayor's New Year's
Day Levee be cancelled.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Casey:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on December 14th, 2020 be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
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The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
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PROCES-VERBAL- REUNION ORDINAIRE
CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JEAN
14 DECEMBRE 2020 A 18 H
SALLE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL, 2E ETAGE, HOTEL DE VILLE
Presents : Don Darling, maire
Shirley McAlary, mairesse suppleante
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1
Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2
John MacKenzie, conseiller du quartier 2
Donna Reardon, conseillere du quartier 3
David Hickey, conseiller du quartier 3
David Merrithew, conseiller du quartier 4
Ray Strowbridge, conseiller du quartier 4
Egalement presents :
J. Collin, directeur municipal
M. Tompkins, avocat general
K. Clifford, chef des pom piers et chef des services de gestion des
urgences
K. Fudge, chef de cabinet et directeur financier
S. Hossack, commissaire, Ressources humaines
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire, Travaux publics et services de transport
B. McGovern, commissaire, Services publics et infrastructures
J. Hamilton, commissaire, Croissance et services communautaires
J. Taylor, directeur des services legislatifs/greffier municipal
P. Anglin, greffiere suppleante
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13. Ouverture de la seance
14. Adoption du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal du 30 novembre 2020
Proposee par le conseiller G. Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller D. Merrithew
II est RESOLU que le proces-verbal du 30 novembre 2020 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
2.2 Proces-verbal du 7 decembre 2020
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey
II est RESOLU que le proces-verbal du 7 decembre 2020 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller G. Sullivan :
II est RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit approuve avec les modifications
suivantes :
• Le Conseil accuse reception d'un rapport de remplacement mis a jour pour le point
de resolution 5.3;
• L'ajout de la recommandation 17.2 du Comite plenier concernant la modification
de la convention d'option du quai Fundy; et
• L'ajout de la recommandation 17.3 du Comite plenier concernant la contribution
du Nouvel An du maire de 2021.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Divulgation des conflits d'interets
• Le conseiller D. Hickey declare un conflit d'interets pour les points 5.2 et 15.2.
• Le conseiller G. Sullivan declare un conflit d'interets pour les points 12.2 et 15.1.
17. Resolutions en bloc
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis intitule
Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. le Conseil communal approuve le consentement pour
('utilisation et 1'enregistrement de la marque de commerce « Where It All Began » par
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Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. en association avec certains biens et services, tel
qu'indique clans le document soumis intitule MedReLeaf Corp Application for Registration
Proof Sheet (la « feuille de preuve »), et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient
autorises a executer ledit consentement.
5.2 Renvoye au point 14.1 pour discussion — Logements abordables de 1'Ecole St. Vincent
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis intitule
Renouvellements des ententes avec les centres communautaires, le Conseil communal
approuve ce qui suit :
1. Que les parties renouvellent 1'entente en contrepartie de la somme annuelle de 180
000 $ (TVH comprise) entre la Ville de Saint John et Centre communautaire de Carleton
pour les services au Centre communautaire de Carleton pour une periode de deux (2) ans,
du 1e1 janvier 2021 au 31 decembre 2022, comme indique a I'annexe «A» du present
rapport et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tous les
documents necessaires.
2. Que les parties renouvellent 1'entente en contrepartie de la somme annuelle de 95
988,20 $ (TVH comprise) entre la Ville de Saint John et le YMCA of Greater Saint John Inc.
pour les services du centre communautaire a la Irving Oil Field House pour une periode
de deux (2) ans, du 1er janvier 2021 au 31 decembre 2022, tel que decrit a I'annexe « B »
du present rapport et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tour
les documents necessaires.
3. Que les parties renouvellent 1'entente en contrepartie de la Somme annuelle de 53 572
$ (TVH comprise) entre la Ville de Saint John et le YMCA of Greater Saint John Inc. pour
les services au Centre communautaire de Millidgeville pour une periode de deux (2) ans,
du 1er janvier 2021 au 31 decembre 2022, tel que decrit a I'annexe « C » du present
rapport et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tous les
documents necessaires.
4. Que les parties renouvellent 1'entente en contrepartie de la somme annuelle de 166
876,14 $ (comprenant toutes les taxes applicables) entre la Ville de Saint John et ONE
Change Inc. pour les services au Centre communautaire Nick Nicolle pour une periode de
deux (2) ans, du 1er janvier 2021 au 31 decembre 2022, tel que decrit a I'annexe « D » du
present rapport et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tous les
documents necessaires.
5. Que les parties renouvellent 1'entente en contrepartie de la somme annuelle de 95
076,06 $ (TVH comprise) entre la Ville de Saint John et le Club Garcons et Filles de Saint
John pour les services offerts au Centre communautaire du secteur sud, ainsi que dune
subvention annuelle inconditionnelle de 42 806,61$ (TVH incluse) pour les activites au 1,
rue Paul Harris, pendant une periode de deux (2) ans, du 1,rjanvier 2021 au 31 decembre
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2022, tel qu'indique a I'annexe « E » du present rapport et que le maire et le greffier
municipal soient autorises a signer tous Ies documents necessaires.
5.4 Que, comme recommande par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis intitule
Contributions au projet provenant du fonds d'affectation speciale du LPP, le Conseil
communal :
1. autorise qu'un montant total de 32 500 dollars provenant du Fonds fiduciaire pour Ies
terrains d'utilite publique soit fourni pour aider a la realisation de quatre projets
communautaires distincts : 2 500 $ pour le monument de la baie de Jervis « Stairway to
Service »; 5 000 $ pour le projet Musquash Head de Conservation de la nature
Canada/Explore Lorneville; 10 000 $ pour le Centre de ressources de Crescent Valley pour
un parc de velo de Crescent Valley; et 15 000 $ a Saint John Cycling pour Ies phases II et
III du projet Old Ski Hill Enduro Trails;
2. approuve que Ies 2 000 dollars precedemment reserves au comite de Milford Park en
2017 ne soient plus reserves clans le fonds fiduciaire LPP et soient mis a disposition pour
de futures demandes.
5.5 Que, comme recommande par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis intitule
2020 Reserve Transfers, le Conseil communal approuve le transfert de :
• 2 151 725 $ a la Reserve generale d'exploitation du Fonds pour le financement
relatif a la COVID-19 re�u clans le cadre du programme federal sur la relance
securitaire.
• 2 907 882,49 $ comme montant estime a la Reserve generale pour le financement
du parc pour Ies contributions faites en 2020.
• 621 373 $ comme montant estime a la Reserve generale pour le financement
informatique pour Ies contributions effectuees en 2020.
• 1 225 000 $ a la Reserve d'exploitation du Fonds des services publics pour le
financement relatif a la COVID-19 re�u clans le cadre du programme federal sur la
relance securitaire.
• 781000 $ a la Reserve d'exploitation du Fonds des services publics pour financer
divers projets prevus au budget 2020.
• 405 000 $ a une Reserve de stabilisation des taux industriels clans le cadre du
budget d'exploitation approuve pour 2020.
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• 561026 $ comme montant estime a la Reserve de flotte du Fonds de service public
pour les contributions faites en 2020.
• 818 000 $ a une Reserve du Fonds de capital industriel clans le cadre du budget
d'exploitation du Fonds de service public approuve pour 2020.
• 120 000 $ de la Reserve generale d'exploitation du Fonds pour le projet de
nouveau site Web de la Ville.
• 104 407,56 $ de la Reserve de croissance pour les transferts approuves par le
Conseil pour Succeed and Stay, Economic and Community Recovery et d'autres
initiatives de croissance approuvees. 219 — 2
• 1 100 000 $ de la Reserve generale du Fonds en capital clans le cadre du projet
d'investissement approuve pour 2019 — Demenagement de I'hotel de ville.
• 2 428 730,74 $ comme montant estime provenant de la Reserve generale du
Fonds du parc pour les divers achats de la flotte effectues en 2020.
• 356 353,36 $ comme montant estime provenant de la Reserve generale du Fonds
pour l'informatique pour divers achats de technologies de l'information effectues
• 212 374,12 $ comme montant estime provenant de la Reserve du parc du Fonds
de service public pour les divers achats de la flotte effectues en 2020.
5.6 Que le rapport soumis intitule Rapport sur P&at des subventions et des incitatifs
soit regu aux fins d'information.
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller G. Sullivan :
II est RESOLU que la recommendation figurant clans chaque point de resolution en bloc,
respectivement, a 1'exception du point 5.2 qui est renvoye au point 14.1 pour discussion,
soit adoptee.
MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE.
18. Commentaires des membres
19. Proclamations
20. Delegations/Presentations
21. Audiences publiques 18 h 30
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22. Examen des arretes
10.1 Amendement a 1'arrete de construction (31 lecture
Proposee par le conseiller D. Merrithew, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary :
IL EST RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero C.P. 103: Arrete concernant
1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments et de constructions clans la
municipalite de Saint John » abrogeant et rempla�ant 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero
C.P. 102 : Arrete concernant 1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments clans
la municipalite de Saint John » et ses amendements, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Conformement au paragraphe 15(3) de la Loi sur les gouvernements locaux, I'arrete
intitule « Arrete concernant 1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments et
de constructions clans la municipalite de Saint John » au lieu d'etre lu clans son integralite,
est lu en resume comme suit :
« L'arrete de construction est abroge et remplace en raison des changements necessaires
pour etre en conformite avec la Loi sur Purbanisme mise a jour. Les deux principaux
changements proposes clans 1'arrete de construction sont des augmentations des frais de
permis et un nouveau droit pour les dispenses de travaux electriques. »
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero C.P. 103: Arrete concernant
1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments et de constructions clans la
municipalite de Saint John » abrogeant et rempla�ant 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero
C.P. 102 : Arrete concernant 1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments clans
la municipalite de Saint John » et ses amendements, soit lu une troisieme fois, promulgue
et que le sceau corporatif communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 103 : Arrete
concernant 1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments et de constructions
clans la municipalite de Saint John.
10.2 Modification de 1'arrete sur la Dlomberie (31 lecture
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing in
The City of Saint John », en abrogeant et en rempla�ant I'alinea 5(2)e) par "Subject to
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section 5.1, a permit fee of seventy ($70) dollars plus a plumbing fixture fee of twenty-
two ($22) dollars for each plumbing fixture to be installed" soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing in The City of Saint
John," est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting Plumbing in
The City of Saint John", abrogeant et remplagant l'alinea 5(2)e) par "Subject to section
5.1, a permit fee of seventy ($70) dollars plus a plumbing fixture fee of twenty-two ($22)
dollars for each plumbing fixture to be installed", soit lu une troisieme foil, promulgue et
que le sceau corporatif communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule "By -Law Number PI-1 A By -Law respecting
Plumbing in The City of Saint John."
10.3 Amendement a 1'arrete sur 1'eau et les 6gouts concernant les frais pour les permis
(3electure)
Proposee par le conseiller D. Hickey, appuyee par le conseiller D. Merrithew :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts» abrogeant et rempla�ant le paragraphe 2(3)
par « La delivrance du permis prevu au present article est conditionnelle au paiement
d'un droit de 150 $ pour l'inspection de ('installation des branchements ou conduites
secondaires, le tout a la satisfaction du commissaire. Le permis delivre et le paiement des
droits afferents le sont en fonction de chaque bien-fonds » soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete concernant les reseaux
d'eau et d'egouts » est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par le conseiller G. Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'egouts» abrogeant et rempla�ant le paragraphe 2(3)
par « La delivrance du permis prevu au present article est conditionnelle au paiement
d'un droit de 150 $ pour l'inspection de ('installation des branchements ou conduites
secondaires, le tout a la satisfaction du commissaire. Le permis delivre et le paiement des
droits afferents le sont en fonction de chaque bien-fonds » soit lu une troisieme fois,
promulgue, et que le sceau corporatif communal y soit appose.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant
1'arrete concernant Ies reseaux d'eau et d'egouts ».
10.4 Modification de 1'arrete de lotissement (31 lecture
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 122 Arrete de lotissement de la
Ville de Saint John », soit modifie par I'abrogation de I'annexe A : Droits et le
remplacement de I'annexe A soumise : Droits, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 122 Arrete de lotissement de la Ville de Saint John »
est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par le conseiller D. Hickey, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 122 Arrete de lotissement de la
Ville de Saint John » soit modifie par I'abrogation de I'annexe A : Droits et le
remplacement de I'annexe A soumise : Droits, soit lu une troisieme fois, promulgue et le
sceau corporatif communal qui y est appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 122 Arrete de
lotissement de la Ville de Saint John ».
10.5 Amendement a 1'arrete concernant Ies excavations clans Ies rues (31 lecture
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero L.G.-11 Arrete concernant Ies
excavations clans Ies rues de la Ville de Saint John » abrogeant et rempla�ant 1'arrete
intitule « Arrete numero M-18 Arrete concernant Ies excavations clans Ies rues de la Ville
de Saint John ».
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero L.G.-11 Arrete concernant Ies excavations clans Ies rues
de la Ville de Saint John » est lu en resume comme suit :
« L'amendement a 1'arrete concernant Ies excavations clans Ies rues est modernise pour
refleter la loi habilitante, la Loi sur les gouvernements locaux, plutot que de faire
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reference a la precedente Loi sur les municipalites. II y a egalement des details
administratifs pour refleter les titres de poster mis a jour a la suite de la recente structure
organisationnelle. La mice a jour des droits en fonction de ('inflation est le principal
moteur de cette serie de droits ».
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero L.G.-11 Arrete concernant les
excavations clans les rues de la Ville de Saint John » abrogeant et rempla�ant 1'arrete
intitule « Arrete numero M-18 Arrete concernant les excavations clans les rues de la Ville
de Saint John » soit lu une troisieme fois, promulgue et que le sceau corporatif communal
y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre, 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero L.G.-11 Arrete concernant les
excavations clans les rues de la Ville de Saint John ».
10.6 Amendement a I'arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et d'6gouts—Annexes « A »,
« B » et « C » (31 lecture)
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts» abrogeant et remplagant les annexes «A» et
« B » et remplagant les tarifs de 2021 et modifiant la surtaxe d'egouts sanitaires de
I'annexe « C » soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant le reseau
d'eau et d'egouts » est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par le conseiller S. Casey, appuyee par le conseiller G. Sullivan :
II est RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts» abrogeant et rempla�ant les annexes «A» et
« B » et rempla�ant les tarifs de 2021 et modifiant la surtaxe d'egouts sanitaires de
I'annexe « C », soit lu une troisieme foil, promulgue et que le sceau corporatif communal
y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts ».
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10.7 Modification de 1'arrete concernant le reseau d'eau et d'6gouts —Annexe « E » (31
lecture)
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts » abrogeant et rempla�ant I'annexe « E » telle que
mentionnee aux articles 43 et 44 et la rempla�ant par I'annexe « E » ci-jointe.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete concernant le reseau
d'eau et d'egouts » est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par le conseiller G. Sullivan, appuyee par la conseillere D. Reardon :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts » abrogeant et rempla�ant I'annexe « E » telle que
mentionnee aux articles 43 et 44 et la rempla�ant par I'annexe « E » ci-jointe, soit lu une
troisieme fois, adopte, et que le sceau corporatif communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule «Arrete numero M-16 Arrete modifiant
1'arrete concernant le reseau d'eau et d'egouts ».
10.8 Proiet de modification du plan municipal, de 1'arrete de zonage et des conditions
de I'article 59 - 2304-2310, voie guest Ocean (31 lecture)
Proposee par le conseiller D. Merrithew, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-24 Loi modifiant 1'arrete
relatif au plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John » modifiant I'annexe A —Structure de la
ville, en modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,61
hectare, situee au 2304-2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 55007074 et une partie
de NID 00465856, afin de la faire passerde secteur stable a secteurd'emploi; modification
de I'annexe B —Utilisation future des terres; en modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 6258 metres carres situee au 2304-2310, voie ouest
Ocean, et portant le NID 55007074 et une partie de NID 00465856 afin de la faire passer
de secteur stable a secteur d'emploi; et modification de I'annexe B —Utilisation future des
terres, en modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
9879 metres carres situee au 2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 00465856, pour
la faire passer de secteur de ressources rurales a secteur commercial stable, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-24 Loi modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan
municipal de la Ville de Saint John » est Iu clans son integralite.
Proposee par le conseiller S. Casey, appuyee par la conseillere D. Reardon :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-24 Loi modifiant 1'arrete
relatif au plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John » modifiant I'annexe A —Structure de la
ville, en modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,61
hectare, situee au 2304-2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 55007074 et une partie
de NID 00465856, afin de la faire passerde secteur stable a secteurd'emploi; modification
de I'annexe B —Utilisation future des terres, par la modification de la designation d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 6258 metres carres situee au 2304-2310,
voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 55007074 et une partie de NID 00465856 afin de la
faire passer de secteur residentiel stable a secteur commercial stable; et modification de
I'annexe B —Utilisation future des terres, en modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9879 metres carres situee au 2310, voie ouest Ocean,
et portant le NID 00465856, afin de la faire passer de secteur de ressources rurales a
secteur commercial stable, soit Iu une troisieme fois, promulgue, et le sceau corporatif
communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-24 Loi modifiant
1'arrete relatif au plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John ».
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S.McAlary, appuyee par la conseillere D. Reardon :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 106-24 Loi modifiant 1'arrete
relatif au plan municipal de la Ville de Saint John » modifiant I'annexe « A », Carte de
zonage de la Ville de Saint John, en rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 1,08 hectare, situee au 2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 00465856,
afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle bifamiliale (R2) a zone commerciale generale
(CG), soit Iu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
L'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 111-102 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete de zonage de la
Ville de Saint John » est lu clans son integralite.
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller D. Hickey :
II est RESOLU que le Conseil commun abroge les conditions de I'article 39 imposees le 22
octobre 1979 au rezonage de la propriete situee au 2304, voie ouest Ocean et portant le
NID 55007074 et modifiee le 8decembre 1997;
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Que le Conseil communal abroge les conditions de I'article 39 imposees le 25 juillet 1988
au rezonage de la propriete situee au 2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant une partie de
NID 00465856;
Que le Conseil communal, conformement aux dispositions de I'article 59 de la Loi sur
Purbanisme, impose les conditions suivantes pour la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 16 136 metres carres, situee au 2304 — 2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le
NID 55007074 et une partie de NID 00465856 :
(a) L'utilisation de la propriete est limitee au stockage, a la transformation et a la vente
au detail/en gros et aux produits de la mer.
b) Toutes les activites de transformation sont limitees a l'interieur du batiment.
c) La surface de plancher du batiment est limitee a 1320 metres carres.
d) Le stockage en plein air est autorise a barriere du batiment et soit protege comme suit :
i) La zone de stockage est entierement entouree d'une cloture en bois ou d'une
cloture a mailles losangees entierement recouverte de bandes de remplissage
tissees clans la maille ou d'une structure a paroi ou d'une berme, ou de toute
combinaison de ces elements, qui peut egalement comprendre une barriere;
ii) L'enceinte requise au paragraphe i), y compris toute barriere, doit avoir une
hauteur de deux metres lorsqu'elle est situee clans une zone residentielle et de
2,5 metres lorsqu'elle est situee clans toute autre zone, mais en aucun cas le
stockage ne doit etre plus haut que 1'enceinte;
iii) L'enceinte ne doit pas occuper une cour ou une zone necessaire pour les
commodites ou le stationnement;
(iv) Nonobstant ce qui precede, une afire d'entreposage exterieure peut etre
entouree d'un amenagement paysager conformement au paragraphe 6.1(k) de
1'arrete de zonage ou par toute combinaison de structures, de bermes et
d'amenagements paysagers autorises.
e) L'amenagement paysager du developpement propose comprend un amenagement
paysager ameliore le long de la limite du site et de la propriete residentielle adjacente au
sud-ouest (NID 55172621) pour attenuer la proximite de I'aire de stationnement et de
I'allee du site. Cet amenagement paysager ameliore doit figurer sur un plan detaille
indiquant le type, la taille (calibre) et 1'emplacement de I'amenagement paysager propose
et etre soumis au moment du permis de construire pour approbation par I'agent de
developpement;
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f) L'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle de terrain doivent etre conformes aux
plans detailles de 1'e1evation des batiments et du site, prepares par le promoteur et
soumis a I'approbation de I'agent de developpement, illustrant la conception et
1'emplacement des batiments et des structures, des enclos a ordures, de 1'entreposage
exterieur, des acces aux allees, du stationnement des vehicules, des aires de chargement,
de I'amenagement paysager, des aires de services, des panneaux, de 1'eclairage exterieur
et des autres caracteristiques du site.
g) Les plans d'elevation, d'amenagement paysager et de site susmentionnes doivent etre
joints a la demande de permis pour I'amenagement de la parcelle de terrain.
h) Le batiment existant sur le NID 50007074 soit demoli clans un delai d'un an apres
I'achevement du nouveau batiment.
j) Aucune eau de traitement provenant de ('installation ne soit rejetee clans le reseau
d'egouts municipal.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Proposee par la conseillere D. Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete numero C.P. 111-102 Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
de zonage de la Ville de Saint John » modifiant I'annexe « A », Carte de zonage de la Ville
de Saint John, en rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,08 hectare,
situee au 2310, voie ouest Ocean, et portant le NID 00465856, afin de la faire passer de
zone residentielle bifamiliale (R2) a zone commerciale generale (CG), soit lu une troisieme
fois, promulgue, et le sceau corporatif communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture titre de 1'arrete « Arrete numero C.P. 111-102 Arrete modifiant I'arrete
de zonage de la Ville de Saint John ».
23. Soumissions des membres du Conseil
24. Questions de gestion interne — Agents municipaux
12.1 Mise a lour du directeur municipal (de vive voix)
Le directeur municipal a presente la mice a jour recurrente sur le statut de la Ville.
• Le plan d'action prioritaire du personnel pour se remettre de la cyberattaque et
restaurer le systeme informatique de la Ville est sur la bonne voie.
• Les clients ne peuvent pas payer en ligne leurs factures a la Ville; cependant, les
clients sont encourages a communiquer avec le centre de service a la clientele
pour obtenir de I'aide concernant les autres options de paiement.
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• Le niveau d'alerte de la COVID est passe de l'orange au jaune — les services, y
compris les pares et les loisirs, sont ajustes a un niveau moins restrictif.
• En plus de travailler sur les questions de cybersecurite et de la COVID-19, le
personnel suit le plan de travail 2020.
• Un rapport sera presente sur les resultats du plan de travail 2020 et sur le plan de
travail ambitieux de 2021.
Proposee par le conseiller S. Casey, appuyee par le conseiller J. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que la mice a jour verbale du directeur municipal soit revue a titre
d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller G. Sullivan se retire de la reunion.
12.2 Vue d'ensemble du plan de gestion hivernale
Se reportant au rapport soumis intitule «Aper�u du plan de gestion hivernale », le
commissaire Hugenholtz fait le point sur la saison 2020-2021.
• Deneigement des rues — Malgre les ajustements des niveaux de ressources, les
normes de niveau de service existantes sont maintenues.
• Deneigement des trottoirs —Un nombre limite de trottoirs ne seront pas deneiges
cet hiver. Le personnel a rencontre des representants du district scolaire et de
Saint John Transit pour en discuter. En consequence, des modifications ont ete
apportees au plan propose, notamment I'ajout de Tim Street (adjacent a 1'ecole
Glen Falls) pour permettre de deposer les enfants.
• Entretien de l'asphalte—Un recycleurd'asphalte sera utilise Iorsque les equipes ne
sont pas en train de deneiger activement.
• Deneigement—L'amelioration du service de nuit devrait accroitre la capacite de
deneigement.
• Interdictions de stationner— EIIes sont appliquees en hiver
• Nouvelles initiatives Iancees par le service
o Utilisation de la saumure
o Chasse -glace pour trottoir
o Technologie Live Edge
Le plan de gestion hivernale est une responsabilite partagee avec la Ville et les residents,
chacun ayant un role a jouer. Les citoyens peuvent adresser leurs questions 24 heures sur
24 et 7 jours sur 7 au nouveau centre de service a la clientele au 658-4455.
Pour repondre a la question pour savoir si la rotation des equipes de jour et de nuit est
flexible, le commissaire repond qu'il y a une limite d'equipement.
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Pour repondre a la question concernant les passerelles pour pietons entretenues par la
province, le commissaire declare qu'elles ne sont pas deneigees car it n'y a pas d'endroit
pour deplacer la neige; elle ne peut pas etre poussee sur les voitures en dessous de la
passerelle.
Propose par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuye par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule «Apergu du plan de gestion hivernale» soit
re�u aux fins d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller G. Sullivan revient a la reunion.
13. Rapports des comites
14. Examen des questions separees des resolutions en bloc
Le conseiller D. Hickey se retire de la reunion.
14.1 Logements abordables de I'Ecole St. Vincent
Le directeur municipal fait un commentaire sur I'acces au financement de ('Initiative pour
la creation rapide de logements (ICRL) du gouvernement federal pour creer des
logements abordables pour les personnes et les populations vulnerables.
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal clans le rapport presente
« Logements abordables de 1'ecole St. Vincent », le Conseil communal autorise le maire a
fournir une lettre de soutien au nom de la Ville de Saint John pour Housing Alternatives
Inc. clans sa demande de financement clans le cadre de ('Initiative pour la creation rapide
de logements de la Societe canadienne d'hypotheques et de logement.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Hickey revient a la reunion.
15. Correspondance generale
Le conseiller G. Sullivan se retire de la reunion.
15.1 Ecole Glen Falls — Deneigement de la rue Tim
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Le directeur municipal indique que le deneigement de la rue Tim figure clans le plan de
gestion hivernale de la Ville.
Proposee par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie, appuye par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary :
II est RESOLU que le rapport presente intitule « Ecole Glen Falls—Deneignementsurla rue
Tim » soit re�u aux fins d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller G. Sullivan revient a la reunion.
Le conseiller D. Hickey se retire de la reunion.
15.2 C. Hickey - Fermeture de la caserne de pompiers de Millidgeville
Proposee par le conseiller D. Merrithew, appuyee par le conseillerJ. MacKenzie :
II est RESOLU que la lettre de Chuck Hickey a propos de la fermeture de la caserne de
pompiers de Mlllidgeville soit revue aux fins d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le conseiller Hickey revient a la reunion.
15.3 Demission — Commission de police de Saint John (Maire Darling)
Proposee par la conseillere D. Reardon, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que la lettre du maire Darling a propos de la demission de la Commission
de police de Saint John soit re4ue aux fins d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour suppidmentaire
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Detachement de S. Carson aupr&s de la nouvelle agence de developpement
economique regional
Proposee par la mairesse suppleante S. McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que, comme recommande par le comite plenier reuni le 7 decembre 2020,
le Conseil communal approuve 1'entente de detachement soumise entre la Ville, la
nouvelle agence de developpement economique regional pour le Grand Saint John et
Stephen D. Carson; et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a 1'executer;
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Et it est aussi RESOLU que le Conseil communal approuve la lettre soumise mettant fin a
1'entente de prolongation de detachement entre la Ville, Develop Saint John et Stephen
D. Carson, a compter du 31 decembre 2020; et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient
autorises a 1'executer.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.2 Convention d'option du quai Fundy
Proposee par le conseiller R. Strowbridge, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU que, comme recommande par le comite plenier reuni le 14 decembre 2020,
le Conseil communal approuve I'amendement 3 a la convention d'option conclue le 19
decembre 2019 entre la Ville et Fundy Quay Developments Inc. clans le formulaire
presente; et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a executer (edit
amendement 3.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17.3 Reception du Nouvel An du maire 2021
Proposee par le conseiller J. MacKenzie, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU qu'en raison des protocoles actuels de securite entourant la COVID-19, la
reception du Nouvel An du maire 2021 soit annulee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposee par le conseiller G. Sullivan, appuyee par le conseiller S. Casey :
II est RESOLU de lever la seance du Conseil communal qui s'est tenue le 14 decembre
2020.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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Le maire declare la seance levee a 19 h 48.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
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