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2021-07-12_Minutes--Procès-verbalPresent: Also Present: COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 r►•»m���e��»e : ►� aa��Irnre� COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINTJOHN JULY 12th, 2021, AT 6:00 PM 2nd FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan City Manager J. Collin Associate General Counsel E. Hagan Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Fire Chief & Chief Emergency Management Services K. Clifford City Engineer Utilities & Infrastructure Services M. Baker Commissioner Growth & Community Services J. Hamilton Chief of Staff & Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge Commissioner Public Works and Transportation Services M. Hugenholtz Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor Deputy City Clerk P. Anglin Administrative Clerk R. Evans COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 1. Call to Order To conform to the Government COVID-19 Mandatory Order Council Members and staff participated in person with social distancing and masking. To ensure public access and transparency the meeting is being live streamed on the City's YouTube channel. Rogers TV also live streams and archives the meeting. 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Deputy Mayor J. MacKenzie read the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. 1.2 National Anthem The Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra performed 0 Canada by video. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of June 28, 2021 Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the minutes of June 28, 2021, be adopted. f►r[6111610waL it 11 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: Resolved that the agenda of July 12, 2021, be approved with the addition of the following items: 17.1 Termination of Lease the Infusion Tea Room 17.2 Appointment to Committee MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Councillor Lowe declared a conflict of interest with item 9.1 Sea Street. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 200: Proposed By -Law Amendment - Heritage Conservations Areas By -Law Common Council set the public hearing date of July 26, 2021, to consider an amendment to the 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law concerning the removal of 191 Princess Street from the Princess Street Heritage Conservation Area. 5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted Report M&C 2021- 199: Licence Agreement for Stage and Washroom at Pat Rocca Way (Market Square Boardwalk), the City of Saint John enter into a Licence Agreement with The Hardman Group Limited and North Market Wharf Cultural Association Inc., in substantially similar form to the previous Licence Agreement with the term to end on December 31, 2021, to provide for the operation of a stage and washroom building/structure on a portion of PID No. 18614, situated adjacent to Pat Rocca Way, also known as Market Square Boardwalk, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Licence Agreement and any documents ancillary thereto. 5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 197: Contract 2021-02: Princess Street (Water St. to Prince William St. & Canterbury St. to Germain St.) - Sanitary and Storm Sewer, the contract be awarded to the low tenderer, Terraex Inc., at the tendered price of $278,858.90 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 195: Project Contributions from LPP Trust Fund, Common Council: 1. Approve an update to guidelines for the City of Saint John's 'Policies for the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds', as outlined in M&C 2021- 195; 2. Authorize $40,000 from the Land for Public Purpose Trust Fund be allocated to assist with a community -led project for the overhaul of the Forest Hills Pickleball Courts; and 3. Authorize $5,000 from the Land for Public Purpose Trust Fund be allocated to assist with a community -led project for the installation of a rain garden in Montgomery Crescent Park. 5.5 That as recommended by the Saint John Transit and Parking Commission in the submitted report entitled Appointment of Austin Proctor, Badge No. 9983 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as a By -Law Enforcement Officer, Common Council approve the following: That pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of the City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By -Law Enforcement Officer with the responsibility and authority to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By -Law and the 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 provisions of Section 5, Section 5.1, Section 7, Section 8, Section 15 and Section 16 of the Saint John Traffic By -Law, namely: Austin Proctor, Badge No. 9983; and further that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first. 5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 202: Patio Licence for Market Square Boardwalk, 1. The City of Saint John enter into the Licence agreement with The Hardman Group Limited as attached (M&C #2021-202); and further 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Licence Agreement. 5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 203: CentralSquare Technologies Terms for Script Development, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Terms for development services and all documents ancillary thereto. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/Presentations 8.1 Health Growth Plan UNB Saint John Petra Hauf Vice -President UNBSJ, and David Emerson Special Advisor to the President UNBSJ entered the meeting. Referring to the submitted presentation entitled Health Growth Plan UNB Dr. Petra Hauf described the Integrated Health Initiative (IHI), an interdisciplinary approach reforming health care. Many years in the planning, the IHI is built on a long-time focus on health at Tucker Park, Saint John Regional Hospital, UNB Saint John campus, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and NBCC Allied Health. The provincial and federal governments, private sector, UNB and partners will contribute to the construction costs of the IHI facility. 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton: RESOLVED that the Health Growth Plan UNB Saint John presentation be received for information. f►�[��[�I�[ye : Ilk 1"I 9. Public Hearings - 6:30pm Having declared a conflict of interest with item 9.1 Councillor Lowe withdrew from the meeting. 9.1 Proposed Rezoning and Section 59 Amendment with Staff Presentation and Planning Advisory Committee report recommending approval — 489 Sea Street and 0 Woodville Road (1st and 2nd Reading) Commissioner Hamilton advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.38 hectares, located adjacent to 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN); amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.14 hectares, located at 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00385781, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low Rise Residential (RL); and amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.79 hectares, located at 0 Woodville Road also identified as PID Number 00394973 and a portion of PID Number 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Low Rise Residential (RL) to construct an additional building for a special care home and to construct a residential subdivision. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staffs report considered at its May 18, 2021, meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 489 Sea Street and 0 Woodville Road as described above with Section 59 conditions. Senior Planner Mark Reade described the rezoning of the parcel of land located at Sea Street / Woodville Road. The proposal will permit the construction of a special care home and townhouse development. Active Transportation, off -road trails, culturally specific landscaping, and Land for Public Purposes (LPP) were discussed. The Mayor called for members of the public wishing to speak against the rezoning. Two members of the public registered to speak against the proposal. Colleen Gallant recommended policies for using cultural landscaping and advised of the environmental impact letter from the Federal Government to residents in the site area addressing the need for protection of migratory birds. Alan Dittrich provided comments against the 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 rezoning stating the environmental impact on migratory birds, and deer living in their natural habitat on the site. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning with Matthew Blain, Hughes Surveys presenting on behalf of the applicant. Responding to questions on the culturally specific landscaping, biodiversity, permaculture engineering, the City Manager advised that staff submit a modified Section 59 recommendation prior to third reading which would impose additional landscaping requirements to ensure the congruency with the existing natural environment. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.38 hectares, located adjacent to 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN); amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.14 hectares, located at 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00385781, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low Rise Residential (RL); and amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.79 hectares, located at 0 Woodville Road also identified as PID Number 00394973 and a portion of PID Number 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (132) to Low Rise Residential (RL), be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.38 hectares, located adjacent to 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN); amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 0.14 hectares, located at 489 Sea Street also identified as a portion of PID Number 00385781, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low Rise Residential (RL); and amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.79 hectares, located at 0 Woodville Road also identified as PID Number 00394973 and a portion of PID Number 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 00471557, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Low Rise Residential (RL), be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." Councillor Lowe re-entered the meeting. 10. Consideration of By -Laws 10.1 Traffic Bylaw Amendment Schedule M — Canterbury Street (3rd Reading) Commissioner Hugenholtz advised Council Members the bylaw addresses the relocation of a loading zone on Canterbury Street to allow a street patio. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto" amending Schedule "M" Loading Zones, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto", was read in its entirety. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto" amending Schedule "M" Loading Zones, 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, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto." 10.2 Traffic Bylaw Amendment Schedules A-1, B, and I - Charlotte Street (3rd Reading) 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Commissioner Hugenholtz advised the Traffic Bylaw Amendment is related to the temporary closure of a section on Charlotte Street between Union Street and the construction site at 91 King Street. Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto" amending Schedule "A-1"- Parking for Specified Times — Charlotte Street; amending Schedule "B" — No Parking Anytime — Charlotte Street; and amending Schedule "I" — No Overnight Parking — Charlotte Street, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto" was read in its entirety. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto" amending Schedule "A-1"- Parking for Specified Times — Charlotte Street; amending Schedule "B" — No Parking Anytime — Charlotte Street; and amending Schedule "I" — No Overnight Parking — Charlotte Street, 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, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By -Law No. MV-10.1 and amendments thereto." 10.3 Parking Bylaw LG-8 Amendment Schedule A — Charlotte Street (3rd Reading) Commissioner Hugenholtz advised the Parking Bylaw Amendment is related to the temporary closure of a section on Charlotte Street between Union Street at the construction site at 91 King Street. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that a "By-law respecting the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 and amendments thereto", amending Schedule "A" Parking Zones — Charlotte Street, be read. MOTION CARRIED. 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 The by-law entitled, "A By-law respecting the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 and amendments thereto", was read in its entirety. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that a "By-law respecting the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 and amendments thereto", amending Schedule "A" Parking Zones — Charlotte Street, 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, "A By-law respecting the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 and amendments thereto." 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters -Municipal Officers 12.1 2020 Annual Workforce Report The City Manager commented on two overarching themes in the 2020 Annual Workforce Report: 1. The 2020 restructuring / downsizing staff, reduced budgets, COVID-19 and cyberattack impacts on staff; and, 2. Salary / benefits compensation. Responding to question the City Manager acknowledged the following: • employment equity needs to be addressed going forward in 2021-22 • the Police Commission is the authority to release the workforce information on their staff. Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled 2020 Annual Workforce Report, be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 12.2 Arena Ice Rental Rates and Ice Allocation Policy 2021-2022 Commissioner Hamilton introduced the Arena Ice Rental policies and recommended rental rates. Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C2021-196: Arena Ice Rental Rates and Ice Allocation Policy 2021-202Z Manager Community Services A. McLennan provided the 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 background information on arena ice rates under the City's sustainability plan and the incremental approach to adjust the rates associated with new policies. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021- 196: Arena Ice Rental Rates and Ice Allocation policy 2021-2022, Common Council: 1. Approves the 2021-2022 arena ice rental rates, as presented in Table 2 of M&C Report 2021-196; and 2. Approves the updated Ice Time Allocation and Management Policy, as attached to M&C Report 2021-196 (Attachment'A'). MOTION CARRIED. 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separate from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 D. James: Follow-up Red-light Cameras (Recommendation: Receive for Information) Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the letter from D. James: Follow-up Red-light Cameras be received for information. ►ITi[��[�I�[�e :: I�i71 15.2 M.E Carpenter: Findings of 2020 Independent Transit Operational Audit (Recommendation: Receive for Information) Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the letter from M.E Carpenter: Findings of 2020 Independent Transit Operational Audit be referred to the Transit Commission. ►ITA 61116I0WITIIk 11"I 15.3 R. Chang —Train Horns (Recommendation: Refer to Citv Manager Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe: 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 RESOLVED that the letter from R. Chang regarding Train Horns be referred to the City Manager and more specifically that the City Manager schedule the delivery of a public presentation in Open Session on train whistling within the City of Saint John. The presentation would describe but not be limited to provincial regulations, train whistling cessation requirements and associated costs and risks, the difference between long and short rail operations and regulations and general FAQs related to short rail train whistling in our community. ►ITA 61116I0[0e : Ilk 11"I 15.4 S. Tobias: SJ Theatre Company Request to Present (Recommendation: Refer to the Clerk to Schedule) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the request to present from S. Tobias, be referred to the City Clerk to schedule. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Termination of Lease Tea Infusion Room Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on July 12, 2021, Common Council approve the following: 1. The City of Saint John, as landlord, terminate the City Market lease (the "Lease") with 670486 NB Inc, operator of the Tea Infusion Room, effective Monday, July 12, 2021, due to default under said Lease; 2. City staff be directed to re-enter the leased premises and subsequently take such steps as permitted by the terms of the Lease or otherwise at law to recover from the tenant damages for loss of rent; and 3. The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all such documents ancillary to such purpose. MOTION CARRIED. 17.2 Appointment to Committee Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan: 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on July 12, 2021, Common Council approve the appointment of Councillor Norton to the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee. f►n[6111610wye C "Ilk 8.1 Finalization of matters presented by UNB delegation In accordance with the Procedural Bylaw section 11.7 - finalization of matters presented by a delegation shall not be dealt with until after all items on the agenda have been dealt with. Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that Common Council authorize the Mayor to write a letter of support as it relates to the UNBSJ Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) to the Provincial Government including Members of Southern Caucus along with letters copied to the UNBSJ Board of Directors, UNB Board of Directors and appropriate administration at that level. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on July 12th, 2021, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Mayor / Maire Donna Noade Reardon City Clerk / Greffier municipal Jonathan Taylor 12 Presents : COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 COMPTE RENDU DE LA REUNION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JOHN TENUE LE 12 JUILLET 2021, a 18 h SALLE DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL, 2e ETAGE Donna Noade Reardon, mairesse John MacKenzie, maire suppleant Brent Harris, conseiller general Gary Sullivan, conseiller general Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier n° 1 Joanna Killen, conseillere du quartier n° 1 Barry Ogden, conseiller du quartier n° 2 Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier n° 3 David Hickey, conseiller du quartier n° 3 Greg Stewart, conseiller du quartier n° 4 Paula Radwan, conseillere du quartier n° 4 Egalement presents : J. Collin, directeur municipal E. Hagan, avocat general associe S. Hossack, commissaire, Ressources humaines K. Clifford, chef du Service des incendies et chef du Service de gestion des urgences M. Baker, Ingenieur municipal, Services publics et infrastructure J. Hamilton, commissaire, Croissance et developpement communautaire K. Fudge, chef de cabinet et directeur des Finances M. Hugenholtz, commissaire, Travaux publics et transport J. Taylor, directeur des Services legislatifs et greffier municipal P. Anglin, greffier adjoint R. Evans, commis administratif 13 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 1. Ouverture de la seance Conformement au decret du gouvernement concernant la COVID-19, les membres du Conseil et le personnel participent a la reunion en personne, mais respectent la distanciation et portent un masque. Dans un souci de transparence et d'accessibilite, la reunion est diffusee en direct sur la chaine YouTube de la Ville. Rogers TV diffuse egalement la reunion en direct et la conserve clans ses archives. 1.1 Reconnaissance des territoires J. MacKenzie, maire suppleant, lit la declaration de reconnaissance des territoires et demande un moment de reflexion. 1.2 Hymne national Le Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra joue I'hymne national par voie de video. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal 2.1 Proces-verbal de la reunion du 28 iuin 2021 Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du 28 juin 2021 soit approuve. MOTION ADOPTEE. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le maire suppleant : II est resolu que I'ordre du jour de la reunion du 12 juillet 2021 soit adopte en y ajoutant les points suivants : 17.1 Resiliation du bail du Infusion Tea Room 17.2 Nomination au comite MOTION ADOPTEE. 4. Divulgation des conflits d'interets Le conseiller Lowe a declare un conflit d'interets en ce qui concerne le point 9.1 Sea Street. S. Resolutions en bloc 14 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 5.1 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C2021-200 : Proposed Law Amendement — Heritage Conservations Areas By -Law, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal fixe la date de I'audience publique au 26 juillet 2021 pour examiner une modification au reglement sur Ies aires de conservation du patrimoine concernant le retrait du 191, rue Princess de I'aire de conservation du patrimoine de la rue Princess. 5.2 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C 2021-199 : Licence Agreement for Stage and Washroom at Pat Rocca Way (Market Square Boardwalk), it est resolu que la Ville de Saint John conclue un accord de licence avec The Hardman Group Limited et la North Market Wharf Cultural Association Inc., en la forme et selon Ies modalites prevues clans I'accord de licence precedent, jusqu'au 31 decembre 2021, afin de permettre 1'exploitation d'une scene et d'une installation sanitaire sur une partie du lot PID 18614, adjacente au chemin Pat Rocca, egalement connu sous le nom de Market Square Boardwalk, et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer (edit accord et tout document connexe. 5.3 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C 2021-197 : Contrat 2021-02 : Princess Street (Water St. To Prince William St. & Canterbury St. To Germain St.) — Sanitary and Storm Sewer, it est resolu que le contrat soit attribue au plus bas soumissionnaire, Terraex Inc., au prix propose de 278 858,90 $ (incluant la TVH), calcule en fonction des quantites estimees, et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires. 5.4 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C2021-195: Project Contributions from LPP Trust Fund, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal : 4. Approuve la mise a jour des lignes directrices de la Ville de Saint John concernant Ies politiques en matiere d'acceptation de terrains d'utilite publique et d'utilisation des fonds connexes, telle que decrite clans le rapport M&C2021-195. 5. Autorise I'affectation d'un montant de 40 000 $ provenant du Fonds fiduciaire pour Ies terrains d'utilite publique a un projet communautaire de remise en etat des terrains de tennis Ieger (pickleball) de Forest Hills. 6. Autorise I'affectation d'un montant de 5 000 $ provenant du Fonds fiduciaire pour Ies terrains d'utilite publique a un projet communautaire d'installation d'un jardin pluvial clans le parc Montgomery Crescent. 5.5 Conformement a la recommandation de la Commission de transport et de stationnement de Saint John contenue clans le rapport intitule Appointment of Austin Proctor, Badge No. 9983 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, as a By -Law Enforcement 15 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Officer, it est resolu clue le Conseil municipal approuve ce qui suit : Conformement a I'article 14 e la Loi sur la police de la province du Nouveau -Brunswick, it est resolu clue le Conseil municipal de Saint John nomme par la presente Austin Proctor, membre du Corps canadien des commissionnaires (n° 9983) a titre d'agent d'application des arretes, assumant la responsabilite et le pouvoir d'appliquer Ies dispositions de 1'arrete sur Ies parcometres et Ies dispositions de I'article 5, de I'article 5.1, de I'article 7, de I'article 8, de I'article 15 et de I'article 16 de I'Arrete concernant la circulation de Saint John, et clue cette nomination soit maintenue jusqu'a ce clue la personne nommee cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissionnaires ou jusqu'a ce clue la nomination soit annulee par le Conseil municipal, selon la premiere de ces deux eventualites. 5.6 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C 2021-202 : Patio Licence for Market Square Boardwalk: 2. II est resolu clue la Ville de Saint John conclue un accord de licence avec The Hardman Group Limited et clue 2. le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ledit accord. 5.7 Conformement a la recommandation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C 2021-203: CentralSquare Technologies Terms for Script Development, it est resolu clue le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a executer Ies conditions de CentralSquare Technologies LLC pour Ies services de developpement et tour Ies documents s'y rapportant. Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU clue la recommandation figurant a chaque point des resolutions en bloc de l'ordre du jour soit adoptee. MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE. 6. Commentaires des membres 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/Presentations 8.1 Health Growth Plan UNB Saint John Petra Hauf, vice-presidente de l'UNBSJ, et David Emerson, conseiller special du president de l'UNBSJ, se joignent a la reunion. 16 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Dr Petra Hauf se reporte a la presentation soumise intitulee Health Growth Plan UNB et elle decrit ('initiative IHI (Integrated Health Initiative), une approche interdisciplinaire de reforme des soins de sante. Prevue depuis de nombreuses annees, ('initiative IHI s'appuie sur I'attention portee depuis longtemps a la sante a Tucker Park, a I'hopital regional de Saint John, au campus de Saint John de ('UNB, a la faculte de medecine de I'Universite Dalhousie et au Allied Health Education Centre du NBCC. Les gouvernements provincial et federal, le secteur prive, ('UNB et Ies partenaires contribueront aux coots de construction de ('installation de I'IHI. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Norton : IL EST RESOLU QUE la presentation Health Growth Plan UNB Saint John soit revue pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 9. Seance publique —18 h 30 Le conseiller Lowe ayant declare un conflit d'interets en ce qui concerne le point 9.1, it quitte la reunion. 9.1 Projet de changement de zonage et de modification en vertu de I'article 59 avec presentation du personnel et rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant I'aaarobation - 489. rue Sea et 0. chemin Woodville (Dremiere et deuxieme lectures) Le commissaire Hamilton indique que la publicite necessaire a ete effectuee en ce qui concerne la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 0,38 hectare environ, adjacente au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier; la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 0,14 hectare environ, situee au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00385781, de la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier a Residentiel de faible hauteur; et la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 1,79 hectare environ, situee au 0, chemin Woodville, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00394973 et une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Residentiel de faible hauteur, afin de construire un batiment supplementaire pour un etablissement de soins speciaux, ainsi qu'un lotissement residentiel. II est egalement question d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et d'une copie du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme examine lors de la reunion du 18 mai 2021, au cours 17 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 de laquelle le Comite avait recommande le changement de zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 489, rue Sea et au 0, chemin Woodville, dont it est question ci-dessus, sous reserve des conditions de I'article 59. Mark Reade, urbaniste principal, decrit le changement de zonage de la parcelle de terrain situee a l'intersection de la rue Sea et du chemin Woodville. Le changement de zonage permettra la construction d'un etablissement de coins speciaux et de maisons en rangee. Les discussions portent sur le transport actif, les sentiers hors route, I'amenagement paysager et les terrains d'utilite publique. Le maire invite les citoyens qui ne sont pas d'accord avec le changement de zonage a s'exprimer. Deux citoyens se sont inscrits pour s'exprimer contre ce changement. Colleen Gallant recommande I'adoption de politiques en matiere d'amenagement paysager et elle fait part de la lettre sur l'impact environnemental envoyee par le gouvernement federal aux residents du quartier, qui traite de la necessite de proteger les oiseaux migrateurs. Alan Dittrich, pour sa part, est contre le changement de zonage en raison de l'impact environnemental sur les oiseaux migrateurs et les cerfs vivant clans leur habitat naturel sur le site. Le maire invite ensuite les citoyens qui sont d'accord avec le changement de zonage a s'exprimer. Matthew Blain, de Hughes Surveys, se presente au nom du citoyen. En reponse a des questions sur I'amenagement paysager, la biodiversite et l'ingenierie de la permaculture, le directeur municipal fait remarquer que le personnel soumettra une recommandation modifiee concernant I'article 59 avant la troisieme lecture, et que cette recommandation portera sur des exigences supplementaires en matiere d'amenagement paysager afin d'assurer le respect de 1'environnement naturel existant. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU que l'on procede a la premiere lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John (annexe A), par le biais d'un changement de zonage clans le cas dune parcelle de terrain de 0,38 hectare environ, adjacente au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier; la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 0,14 hectare environ, situee au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00385781, de la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier a Residentiel de faible hauteur; et la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 1,79 hectare environ, situee au 0, chemin Woodville, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00394973 et une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Residentiel de faible hauteur. 18 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 MOTION ADOPTEE. Premiere lecture de 1'arrete visant a modifier I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Harris : IL EST RESOLU QUE 1'on procede a la deuxieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John (annexe A), par le biais d'un changement de zonage clans le cas dune parcelle de terrain de 0,38 hectare environ, adjacente au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier; la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 0,14 hectare environ, situee au 489, rue Sea, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00385781, de la categorie Etablissement communautaire de quartier a Residentiel de faible hauteur; et la modification de I'annexe A de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, par le biais d'un changement de zonage en ce qui concerne une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de 1,79 hectare environ, situee au 0, chemin Woodville, egalement identifiee comme une partie du lot PID 00394973 et une partie du lot PID 00471557, de la categorie Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a la categorie Residentiel de faible hauteur. MOTION ADOPTEE. Deuxieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John. Le conseiller Lowe se joint de nouveau a la reunion. 10. Examen d'arretes municipaux 10.1 Modification de I'annexe M de I'Arrete concernant la circulation — rue Canterbury (troisieme lecture) Le commissaire Hugenholtz indique que la modification porte sur le deplacement d'une zone de chargement sur la rue Canterbury afin de permettre I'amenagement d'une terrasse clans la rue. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil procede a la lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et les modifications s'y rapportant (annexe M — zones de chargement). MOTION ADOPTEE. 19 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 L'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant est Iu clans son integralite. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil procede a la troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant (annexe M — zones de chargement), que 1'arrete en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. Troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant. 10.2 Modification des annexes A-1, B et I de I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John — rue Charlotte (troisieme lecture) Le commissaire Hugenholtz indique que la modification est liee a la fermeture temporaire d'une section de la rue Charlotte entre la rue Union et le chantier de construction situe au 91, rue King. Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil procede a la lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant (annexe « A-1 » - stationnement a des heures precises sur la rue Charlotte; annexe « B » - stationnement interdit en tout temps sur la rue Charlotte; et annexe « I » - stationnement interdit la nuit sur la rue Charlotte). MOTION ADOPTEE. L'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant est lu clans son integralite. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par la conseillere Radwan : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil procede a la troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant (annexe « A-1 » - stationnement a des heures precises sur la rue Charlotte; annexe « B » - stationnement interdit en tout temps sur la rue Charlotte; et annexe « I - stationnement interdit la nuit sur la rue Charlotte), que 1'arrete en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. 20 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant la circulation de la Ville de Saint John (MV-10.1) et Ies modifications s'y rapportant. 10.3 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant le stationnement - LG-8 Modification de I'annexe A - rue Charlotte (troisieme lecture) Le commissaire Hugenholtz indique que la modification est liee a la fermeture temporaire d'une section de la rue Charlotte entre la rue Union et le chantier de construction situe au 91, rue King. Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par la conseillere Radwan : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil procede a la troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant le stationnement - LG-8 Modification de I'annexe A - rue Charlotte. MOTION ADOPTEE. L'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant le stationnement - LG-8 Modification de I'annexe A - rue Charlotte est lu clans son integralite. Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Ogden : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil procede a la troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant le stationnement - LG-8 Modification de I'annexe A - rue Charlotte, que 1'arrete en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. Troisieme lecture de 1'arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant le stationnement - LG-8 Modification de I'annexe A - rue Charlotte. 11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil 12. Questions de gestion interne — Agents municipaux 12.1 Raaaort annuel 2020 sur Ies effectifs Le directeur municipal commente Ies deux grands themes du rapport annuel 2020 sur Ies effectifs : 3. La restructuration/reduction du personnel en 2020, Ies budgets reduits, l'impact de la COVID-19 et Ies cyberattaques visant le personnel. 4. Les salaires et avantages sociaux. En reponse a une question, le directeur municipal reconnait ce qui suit • 1'equite en matiere d'emploi doit etre abordee en 2021-2022 • seule la Commission de police peut divulguer des donnees sur ses effectifs. 21 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuy6 par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU clue le rapport intitul6 2020 Annual Workforce Report, soit regu pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 12.2 Tarifs de location de patinoires clans les ar6nas et Politique d'attribution de glace pour 2021-2022 Le commissaire Hamilton pr6sente la Politique d'attribution de glace et les tarifs de location recommand6s. Le gestionnaire des services communautaires, A. McLennan, se reporte au rapport M&C2021-196 : Arena Ice Rental Rates and Ice Allocation Policy 2021-2022 pour fournir des renseignements g6n6raux sur les tarifs de location de patinoires clans le cadre du plan de durabilit6 de la Ville et de I'approche progressive pour ajuster les tarifs associ6s aux nouvelles politiclues. Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU clue, conform6ment a la recommendation du directeur municipal contenue clans le rapport M&C2021-196: Arena Ice Rental Rates and Ice Allocation Policy2021-2022, le Conseil municipal : 3. Approuve les tarifs de location de patinoires indiclu6s clans le tableau 2 du rapport M&C2021-196 pour 2021-2022. 4. Approuve la politiclue actualis6e en mati6re d'attribution de glace et de gestion du temps de glace jointe au rapport M&C 2021-196 (piece jointe A). MOTION ADOPTEE. 13. Rapports des comites 14. Examen de questions non visees par les resolutions en bloc 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 D. James : Suivi concernant les cam6ras aux feux rouizes (Recommendation : D6p6t pour information) Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan : 22 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de D. James sur le suivi concernant les cameras aux feux rouges soit revue pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.2 M.E Carpenter : Conclusions de I'audit operationnel independant de 2020 sur le transport en commun (Recommandation : Degot Dour information) Sur la proposition de la conseillere Radwan, appuyee par le conseiller Harris : IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de M.E. Carpenter sur les conclusions de I'audit operationnel independant de 2020 sur le transport en commun soit transmise a la Commission du transport en commun. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.3 R. Chang — Klaxons de trains (Recommandation : Soumettre la lettre au directeur municipal) Sur la proposition du conseiller Norton, appuye par le conseiller Lowe : IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de R. Chang concernant les klaxons de trains soit transmise au directeur municipal et que ce dernier organise une seance publique sur cette question. La presentation du directeur municipal devrait porter notamment sur les reglements provinciaux, les exigences relatives a I'arret des klaxons de trains et les couts et risques associes, la difference entre les operations et les reglements relatifs aux chemins de fer a longue et a courte distance et les questions generales liees aux klaxons de trains a courte distance clans notre communaute. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.4 S. Tobias : Demande de presentation de la compagnie de theatre de Saint John (Recommandation : Voir le Rreffier Dour I'orRanisation d'une telle Dresentation) Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU que la demande de presentation de S. Tobias soit transmise au greffier municipal en vue de ('organisation. MOTION ADOPTEE. 16. Ordre du jour supplementaire 17. Comite plenier 17.1 Resiliation du bail de la Tea Infusion Room 23 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 Sur la proposition du conseiller Norton, appuye par le conseiller Lowe : IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation formulee par le comite plenier fors de la reunion du 12 juillet 2021, le Conseil municipal approuve ce qui suit : 4. Que la Ville de Saint John, en tant que proprietaire, resilie le bail du marche municipal (le « bail ») conclu avec 670486 NB Inc., exploitant de la Tea Infusion Room, a compter du lundi 12 juillet 2021, en raison d'un defaut de paiement en vertu dudit bail. 5. Que le personnel de la Ville re�oive I'ordre de reintegrer les locaux loues et de prendre par la suite les mesures autorisees par les conditions du bail ou par la loi pour recouvrer aupres du locataire des dommages-interets pour perte de loyer. 6. Que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires a cette fin. MOTION ADOPTEE. 17.2 Nomination au comite Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par la conseillere Radwan : IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation formulee par le comite plenier fors de la reunion du 12 juillet 2021, le Conseil municipal approuve la nomination du conseiller Norton au sein du comite consultatif de planification strategique. MOTION ADOPTEE. 8.1 Finalisation des questions soumises par la delegation de I'UNB Conformement a I'article 11.7 du reglement de procedure, la finalisation des questions presentees par une delegation ne sera pas traitee avant que tous les points de I'ordre du jour aient ete traites. Sur la proposition du conseiller Norton, appuye par le conseiller Ogden : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal autorise le maire a rediger une lettre d'appui en ce qui concerne ('initiative IHI de I'UNBSJ, a ('intention du gouvernement provincial, y compris aux membres du Caucus du Sud, avec des copies au conseil d'administration de I'UNBSJ, au conseil d'administration de I'UNB et a I'administration appropriee a ce niveau. MOTION ADOPTEE. 18. Levee de la seance Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Lowe : IL EST RESOLU d'ajourner la reunion du Conseil municipal tenue le 12 juillet 2021. MOTION ADOPTEE. 24 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL July 12, 2021 / le 12 juillet 2021 La seance est levee a 20 h 20. Mayor / Maire Donna Noade Reardon O City Clerk / Greffier municipal Jonathan Taylor 25