2021-02-22_Minutes--Procès-verbalPresent:
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MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINIT JOHN
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 AT 6:00 PM
MEETING CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
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 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Absent: Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
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
Administrative Officer R. Evans
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1. Call to Order.
To conform to the Government COVID-19 State of Emergency and Mandatory Order
isolation and masking requirements during Code Alert Level Orange, Council Members
and staff participated by video conference. The City Clerk conducted roll call, noting
Councillor S. Casey absent.
To ensure public access and transparency the meeting is being video recorded and posted
to the City's website after the meeting has concluded.
1.1 Heritage Awards for 2020
Commissioner Hamilton acknowledged the Heritage Awards for 2020. Referring to the
submitted presentation entitled Heritage Awards for 2020, Ms. J. Watson Chair of the
Heritage Development Board recognized the following award winners:
Award for Storefront Rehabilitation: 62 Water Street Owner Jennifer Irving Photography
Craftsmen: Studio Shirshekar, Legacy Masonry, Avant Garde Construction Management,
Artizan Group
Awards for Local Business Signage:
• The Art Warehouse
Craftsmen: Geof Ramsay, Pamela Pierce, DesignArt Signs
• Juniper
Craftsmen: Chris Tompkins, Flewwelling Press
• Obscurity
Craftsmen: Hannah Cochrane, Barter Signs
Award for Commitment to Craft: Business owners Paul and Rena Chase
Local Historical Place Designation: 153 Watson Street
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the Heritage Awards presentation for 2020 be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of February 8, 2021
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
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RESOLVED that minutes of February 8, 2021 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the Agenda for February 8, 2021 be approved with the addition of the
following items:
17.1 Fundy Quay Option Agreement — Final Version of Ground Lease
17.2 Dividend Agreement - Fundy Quay Developments Inc.
17.3 Regional Economic Development Members' Agreement and Funding Agreement
17.4 Settlement of Labour Matter — CUPE Local 486
17.5 Immutable Back -Up Storage Solution —Amazon Web Services Inc.
17.6 Local Governance Act - Council Vacancy Declaration
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan voting nay.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021-
037: Heat Pump Upgrades — TD Station, Common Council approves that the tender
submitted by Select Mechanical Incorporated, for the Heat Pump Upgrades at TD
Station in the amount of $271,000 plus HST be accepted; and further to the base
tender amount, a contingency allowance be carried out for this project in the amount
of $15,000 plus HST, for a total cost of $286,000 plus HST; and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2021-036: Sale of City Owned Lot being PID No. 394973 near Sea Street, Common
Council approves that the City of Saint John enter into the Agreement of Purchase and
Sale with Sea Street Manor Ltd. in the form as attached to M&C #2021-036 for the sale of
PID No. 394973, situated near Sea Street; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the conveyance of the subject
property.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021-
040: Local Historic Place, Common Council approves that the building located at 152
Watson Street, PID No. 00362350, and known as the Peters House, is designated as a
Local Historic Place for its architectural and historic contributions to the City of Saint John.
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5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled Saint
John Parking Commission: Appointment of B. Wiley, Badge No. 9979 Canadian Corps of
Commissioners as By-law Enforcement Officer, Common Council adopts the following:
WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain by-laws
pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 C.18, and amendments
thereto, (the "Local Governance Act") including the Saint John Parking By-law Number LG-
8 and amendments thereto:
AND WHEREAS Section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a Council may
appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their
terms of office:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Bradley Wiley is hereby appointed as by-law
enforcement officer for the administration and enforcement of the Saint John Parking By-
law which received first and second reading by Common Council on January 13, 2020 and
third reading January 27, 2020, being enacted under the Local Governance Act, effective
immediately, and this authorization shall continue until he ceases to be an employee of
the Saint John Parking Commission or until rescinded by Common Council, whichever
comes first.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2021-
039: Proposed Public Hearing Date — 545 Sandy Point Road and 2400 Ocean Westway,
Common Council approves the public hearings for the rezoning applications of Xiaodu Ge
(545 Sandy Point Road) and the Municipal Plan and rezoning amendments for 2400 Ocean
Westway be scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
5.6 That the submitted report M&C2021-046: Adoption of 2015 National Building and
Plumbing Codes and the Building Code Administration Act, be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively,
be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamations
8. Delegations/Presentations
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8.1 211 Presentations
Referring to the presentation entitled 211, Mischka Jacobs 211 NB Director of Community
Engagement explained the role of the 211 information and referral service for non -
emergency needs funded by the Government of Canada in partnership with the Province
of New Brunswick.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the 211 presentation be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
10. Consideration of Bylaws
10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment — 2400 Ocean Westw
Commissioner Hamilton introduced the report entitled Proposed Municipal Plan
Amendment-2400 Ocean Westway recommending Council move forward with the public
process to enable an access road to an existing quarry. There were no submissions
received from the public during the 30-day public review period. Staff recommends the
application be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) and set a Public Hearing
date for April 6tn
Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By -Law Amendment regarding 2400 Ocean
Westway be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized with a Public Hearing to be
held on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
MOTION CARRIED.
10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment — 2100 Sandy Point Road (Ethos Ridge)
Commissioner Hamilton introduced the report entitled Proposed Municipal Plan
amendment-2100 Sandy Point Road (Ethos Ridge) recommending Council move forward
with the public process to consider the Ethos Ridge development. Considerable public
input has been received during the 30-day public review period. It is recommended
Council refer the report and public submissions to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
and schedule a dedicated Public Hearing for March 29th
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that:
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1. Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Plan Amendment and
Rezoning application (2100 Sandy Point Road — PID 55233977 and a portion of
55233233) for a Common Council meeting of Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:30
p.m. and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report
and recommendation; and,
2. That Common Council receive and file the submissions from the 30-day review
period for the Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning at 2100 Sandy Point Road
and forward to staff and the Planning Advisory Committee to be considered
through the application process.
MOTION CARRIED.
10.3 Zoning By -Law Amendment — 0 Eldersley Avenue with Section 59 Conditions (3ra
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 20,347 square metres, located at 0 Eldersley Avenue, also identified as PID
Number 00471359, from Environmental Protection (EP) to Rural (RU), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, 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 Reardon:
RESOLVED 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 20,350 square metres, located at 0 Eldersley Avenue, also
identified as PID Number 00471359:
(a) No development be permitted within any portion of the property that falls within a
regulatory buffer surrounding a public drinking water supply.
(b) No development be permitted where permanent access cannot be achieved from
Eldersley Avenue.
(c) Written permission from Saint John Water, or its successor, must be provided should
any access, temporary or otherwise, be sought or otherwise developed from Pipeline
Road East.
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(d) 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 and bicycle parking,
loading areas, landscaping, amenity spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site
features; and
(e) The above elevation and site plans be attached to the permit application for the
development of the parcel of land.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 20,347 square metres, located at 0 Eldersley Avenue, also identified as PID
Number 00471359, from Environmental Protection (EP) to Rural (RU), 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 C.P. 111-105, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John."
10.4 Parking By -Law Amendment —Ticket Increases (3r1 Reading)
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto"
repealing and replacing Subsection 8(1); Section 17; and Subsection 18(2), relating to an
increase to parking ticket violations, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto", was read in its
entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto"
repealing and replacing Subsection 8(1); Section 17; and Subsection 18(2), relating to an
increase to parking ticket violations, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend
a By -Law respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments
thereto.
10.5 Traffic By -Law Amendment —Ticket Increase (3,1 Readi
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto",
repealing and replacing Subsections 27(1) and 27(2); and Subsection 28(2), relating to an
increase to parking ticket violations, be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting
the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto", was read in its
entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto",
repealing and replacing Subsections 27(1) and 27(2); and Subsection 28(2), relating to an
increase to parking ticket violations, 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 MV-10.1, A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and
amendments thereto."
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Citv Manager Update (Verbal
The City Manager commented on three items:
• Cyberattack — Forensics indicate there has been no significant breach of police
files or Personally Identifiable Information (PPI). The vast majority of data will be
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recovered from backup devices. There will be no payment of ransom to the threat
actor.
• COVID-19 Orange Phase — Compliance in the City is good but not perfect. In the
current Orange level, masks are required in outdoor public spaces in addition to
indoor public spaces. Outdoor public places include any location where people
gather and physical distancing cannot be guaranteed, such as
sidewalks, public walking trails, parks, markets, and playgrounds.
• Cherry Brook Zoo Location Expression of Interest is open until March 31.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the City Manager verbal update be received for information.
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12.2 Fundy Quay Project Launch
Commissioner McGovern advised Council of the launch of the Fundy Quay Project.
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C 2021-049: Fundy Quay — Project Launch
J. Cyr Director Real Estate Initiatives with the New Regional Economic Development
Agency for Greater Saint John informed Council the project funding is secured and the
development of the infrastructure improvements to transform the waterfront will now
be implemented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2021-049: Fundy Quay — Project Launch be
received for information.
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12.3 Utility and General Fund — Revised 2021 Capital Programs
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C 2021-052: Utility and General Fund —
Revised 2021 Capital Programs Commissioner McGovern advised on the necessary
revisions to the 2021 Capital budgets as funding was reallocated due to the City's revised
Bilateral Funding Program submission as well as funding for one of the City's catalytic
projects — Fundy Quay.
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report entitled
M&C 2021-052: Utility and General Fund — Revised Capital Programs, Common Council
approve the revised 2021 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Budget in the amount
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of $12,086,000 (gross) with contributions from other sources of $5,840,000 yielding a net
capital budget in the amount of $6,246,000 to be funded by pay as you go (net) as set in
Appendix A.; and further, the revised 2021 General Fund Capital Budget in the amount of
$44,960,683 (gross) with contributions from other sources of $29, 093,083, yielding a net
Capital budget in the amount of $15,867,600 to be funded by debt issue (net) as set in
Appendix B, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.4 Architectural Services: Loyalist Plaza & Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C2021-045: Architectural Services: Loyalist
Plaza & Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension, Commissioner McGovern reviewed the
financing arrangements and the process undertaken when reviewing the submissions for
the award of architectural services.
Jeff Cyr, Director Real Estate Initiatives New Saint John Regional Economic Development
Agency, stated the Fundy Quay public space improvements are part of a broader project
to transform Saint John's urban waterfront.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C2021-
045: Architectural Services: Loyalist Plaza & Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension,
Common Council approve the proposal submitted by the Glenn Group, for Architectural
Services for the revitalization of Loyalist Plaza and Extension of Harbour Passage along
the Fundy Quay, in the amount of $1,401,925.00 plus HST (including a contingency
allowance in the amount of $150,000.00); and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.5 Engineering Services — Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission Main
Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
Referring to the submitted report M&C 2021-047: Engineering Services — Coleson Cove
Raw Water Transmission Main Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility
Upgrades, Commissioner McGovern advised the Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission
Main Upgrades was not part of the original 2021 Capital Program. Due to the asset
management inspection and the reprioritization of priorities the work is recommended
to be added through the revised 2021 Utility Capital Budget as an industrial water project
that would be covered solely by the industrial customer this pipe serves. The Lancaster
Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades was also not part of the original 2021 Capital
Program but due to the asset management inspection the work is recommended to be
added through the revised 2021 Utility Capital Budget. Typically, the Request for Proposal
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method requires a period of 7 to 8 weeks for each substantial project. Direct Engagement
provides the City the opportunity to identify consulting firms best equipped to complete
the designs in a timely manner and significantly reduces the administrative time which is
inherent with a traditional call for proposals. The direct engagement process also affords
the City staff to fine-tune the details of the engagement to achieve the best value for
money for the City.
City Engineer M. Baker advised that provided an acceptable agreement can be reached
with CBCL Limited and Englobe, subsequent reports would be submitted to Council
identifying the negotiated fees for the engineering services required and requesting
Council's approval to engage CBCL Limited and Englobe.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C2021-
047: Engineering Services — Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission Main
Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades, notwithstanding the
City's Procurement Policy for Engagement of Professional Services, Common Council
authorize staff to conduct direct negotiations with CBCL Limited and Englobe to carry
out engineering services for the following projects:
• Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission Main Upgrades (CBCL Limited)
• Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades (Englobe)
MOTION CARRIED.
12.6 Conditional Amendment to the Grant Agreement of the Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C2021-038: Conditional Amendment to the
Grant Agreement of the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Methodology,
Commissioner McGovern advised that the project is approximately 65% finished with the
expectation to be completed by March 2021. However, due to COVID-19 and the recent
cyberattack on the City network, City staff has requested FCM for an extension to the
deadline. Many municipalities have requested the same extension. Currently FCM is
working with infrastructure Canada to extend the submission date for our project and
other projects across Canada beyond March 31, 2021.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C2021-
038: Conditional Amendment to the GrantAgreement of the Climate Change Vulnerability
Assessment Methodology, Common Council approve the Conditional Amendment to
the Grant Agreement of the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
in the form attached to this report and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute same.
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MOTION CARRIED.
12.7 Redesigned Website saintiohn.ca
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C 2021-043: Redesigned Website
saintjohn.ca, Lead Manager City Website Project S. Ranson advised the new website
site "saintjohn.ca" has been redesigned and is launching February 22, 2021. The design is
from a customer perspective and includes easy access to City services, contacts, and
community information. The site has been designed to position the City for growth by
expanding growth -related information.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2021-043: Redesigned Website
saintjohn.ca, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee: Safe Restart Funding Program
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C2021-041: Safe Restart Funding Program
Councillor Merrithew advised that the City received an additional $3,688,373 Safe Restart
Funding to offset potential future revenue losses due to COVID-19. This funding is in
addition to the $400,000 the City received for Transit and $3,376,725 received for
increased expenses and loss revenue the City and Saint John Water incurred due to
COVID-19 in 2020.
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2021-041: Safe Restart Funding Program, Common Council approve the transfer
of $3,668,373.08 Safe Restart Funding to the General Fund Operating Reserve to be
utilized to offset potential future revenue losses due to COVID-19.
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13.2 Finance Committee: Assessment Gap Adiustment (P-Ga
Referring to the submitted report entitled M&C 2021-054: Assessment Gap Adjustment
(P-Gap), Councillor Merrithew advised that the Province of New Brunswick recently
announced the elimination of the property assessment gap (P-Gap). The resulting impact
on the financial operating budget for 2022 includes a 1.5 cent tax rate reduction.
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2021- 054: Assessment Gap Adjustment (P-Gap), Common Council approves the
allocation of $1,000,000 to the Tax Rate Reduction Reserve and that the reserve be used
to reduce the City of Saint John tax rate in the year 2022 by 1.5 cents to $1.77 as part of
the 2022 General Operating Budget.
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Jervis Bav-Ross Memorial Park (Recommendation: Receive for Information
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the letter from Harold E. Wright regarding Jervis Bay -Ross Memorial Park
be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 M. Wallace: Street Renaming (Recommendation: Receive for Information)
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled Street Renaming from Matthew Wallace be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 Rogue Coffee: Opposition to Parking Ticket Increase (Recommendation: Receive
for Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled Rogue Coffee: Opposition to Parking Ticket
Increase be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Fundy Quay Option Agreement — Final Version of Ground Lease
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on February
22, 2021 Common Council approves that the final version of the Ground Lease
contemplated at Schedule B the Option to Lease Agreement entered into on December
19th, 2019 between the City and Fundy Quay Developments Inc. be approved in the form
as attached to M&C No. 2021-055, pursuant to section 2.2 of the said Option to Lease
Agreement.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 Dividend Agreement with Fundy Quay Developments Inc.
The City Manager explained the Provincial funding arrangement for any dividend flow to
the Province from the Developer will be assisted by the City acting as the flow through
agent.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on February
22, 2021 Common Council approves the following:
1. That the City enter into an Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation for
the repayment of the Regional Development Corporation's contribution toward the
construction of the seawall on the Fundy Quay site in the form as presented to Committee
of the Whole at its February 22, 2021 meeting; and
2. That the City enter into a Dividend Agreement with Fundy Quay Developments Inc. for
the repayment of the Regional Development Corporation's contribution toward the
construction of the seawall on the Fundy Quay site in the form as presented to Committee
of the Whole at its February 22, 2021 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 New Regional Economic Development Agency for Greater Saint John Members'
Agreement and Regional Economic Development Funding Agreement
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on February
22, 2021 Common Council approves the following:
1. Approve the Members' Agreement and Funding Agreement detailed in M&C 2021-
050 Schedules "A" and "B" between the City of Saint John and the New Regional
Economic Development Agency for Greater Saint John to support delivery of
economic development services: and
2. Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the said agreements.
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MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Armstrong voting nay.
17.4 Settlement of Labour Matter —CUPE Local 486
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on February
22, 2021 Common Council approves the full and final settlement of a labour matter
involving a former employee of the City previously identified by Employee No. XXXX in
exchange for the lump sum payment of $80,000 (less the withholding of applicable
statutory deductions) and subject to the execution by said former employee and by CUPE
Local 486 of a Full and Final Release in a form that is satisfactory to the General Counsel
or her designate.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.5 Immutable Back -Up Storage Solution —Amazon Web Services Inc. - AWS
Enterprise Agreement and Amendment No 1 to AWS Enterprise Agreement
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on February
22, 2021 Common Council approves the City enter into an AWS Enterprise Agreement and
Amendment No. 1 to AWS Enterprise Agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. to
provide virtual server instances and cloud -based storage in the form attached to M&C
2021-052; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.6 Local Governance Act - Council Vacancv Declaration
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
WHEREAS Ward 2 Councillor Sean Casey has been absent from the following four
consecutive regular meetings of the council, namely: January 11, 2021; January 28, 2021;
February 8, 2021; and February 22, 2021; and
WHEREAS Councillor Casey did not indicate that his absences were a result of illness; and
WHEREAS Common Council did not authorize Councillor Casey's absences; and
WHEREAS s. 50(1)(g) of the Local Governance Act provides that a vacancy results in a
council when a member is absent from four or more consecutive regular meetings of the
council, except in the case of illness or with the authorization of the council; and
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WHEREAS s. 51(1) of the Local Governance Act provides that a council shall by resolution
within 2 months after a vacancy arises, declare any vacancy resulting under s. 50(1)(b) to
(h):
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Saint John Common Council declares a vacancy on
council in Ward 2 of the City of Saint John effective February 23, 2021 as a result of
Councillor Sean Casey having been absent for four consecutive regular meetings without
authorization of Council.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on February 22, 2021 be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor / Maire
Donna Noade Reardon
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City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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Presents:
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PROCES-VERBAL— ASSEMBLEE ORDINAIRE
CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
22 FEVRIER 2021 A 18 H 00
L'ASSEMBLEE SE DEROULE PAR PARTICIPATION ELECTRONIQUE
Don Darling, maire
Shirley McAlary, adjointe au maire
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1
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
Absent: Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2
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 aux ressources humaines
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire des travaux publics et des services de
transport
B. McGovern, commissaire aux services publics et aux infrastructures
J. Hamilton, commissaire a la croissance et aux services communautaires
J. Taylor, directeur des services legislatifs / secretaire
P. Anglin, secretaire adjoint
R. Evans, agent administratif
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4. Ouverture de la seance
Pour respecter les exigences gouvernementales pour la COVID-19 relatives a 1'etat
d'urgence et a l'ordre obligatoire d'isolement et de port du masque pendant le niveau
d'alerte orange, Ies membres du conseil et le personnel ont participe a I'assemblee par
videoconference. Le secretaire procede a I'appel nominal, notant que le conseiller
S. Casey est absent.
Pour garantir I'acces public et la transparence, la reunion est enregistree sur video et
publiee sur le site Web de la municipalite apres la fin de la reunion.
1,1 Prix du patrimoine pour 2020
Le commissaire Hamilton a mentionne Ies prix du patrimoine pour 2020. Se referant a la
presentation soumise intitulee Prix du patrimoine pour 2020, Mm' J. Watson, presidente
du conseil de developpement du patrimoine, reconnait Ies laureats suivants :
Prix pour rehabilitation de facade : 62 Water Street, Proprietaire : Jennifer Irving
Photography
Artisans : Studio Shirshekar, Legacy Masonry, Avant Garde Construction Management,
Artizan Group
Prix pour la signalisation des entreprises locales
• The Art Warehouse
Artisans : Geof Ramsay, Pamela Pierce, DesignArt Signs
• Juniper
Artisans : Chris Tompkins, Flewwelling Press
• Obscurity
Artisans : Hannah Cochrane, Barter Signs
Prix de 1'engagement en faveur de I'artisanat : Paul et Rena Chase, proprietaires
d'entreprises
Designation de lieu historique local : 153, Watson Street
Propose par le conseiller Merrithew, appuye par I'adjointe au maire McAlary :
IL EST RESOLU que la presentation des prix du patrimoine pour 2020 soit revue a titre
d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
S. Adoption du proces-verbal
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5.1 Proces-verbal du 8 f6vrier 2021
Propos6 par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuy6 par le conseiller Hickey
IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal du 8 f6vrier 2021 soit approuv6.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
6. Approbation de I'ordre du jour
Propos6 par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuy6 par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU que I'ordre du jour du 8 f6vrier 2021 soit approuv6 avec I'ajout des points
suivants :
17.1 Convention d'option du Quai Fundy —Version finale du bail foncier
17.2 Contrat de dividends — Fundy Quay Developments Inc.
17.3 Accord des membres du d6veloppement 6conomique r6gional et accord de
financement
17.4 Reglement d'une question de travail — SCFP section locale 486
17.5 Solution de sauvegarde immuable—Amazon Web Services Inc.
17.6 Loi sur la gouvernance locale — D6claration de poste vacant au conseil
MOTION ADOPTEE avec le conseiller Sullivan votant non.
4. Divulgation de conflit d'interets
S. Ordre du jour par consentement
5.1 Que, tel que recommand6 par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis M&C
2021-037: Amelioration des thermopompes—TD Station, le conseil communal approuve
que la soumission soumise par Select Mechanical Incorporated, pour I'am6lioration des
thermopompes a la Station TD, au montant de 271000 $ plus TVH, soit accept6e; et en
plus du montant de base de la soumission, une allocation pour impr6vus soit pr6vue pour
ce projet au montant de 15 000 $ plus TVH, pour un co6t total de 286 000 $ plus TVH; et
que le maire et le secr6taire soient autoris6s a signer les documents contractuels
n6cessa i res.
5.2 Que, tel que recommand6 par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis M&C
2021-036 : Vente d'un lot appartenant a la ville, soit le NIP n° 394973 pres de la rue Sea,
le conseil communal approuve que la ville de Saint John conclue une entente d'achat et
de vente avec Sea Street Manor Ltd. sous la forme jointe au document M&C #2021-036
pour la vente du NIP n° 394973, situ6 pres de la rue Sea; et que le maire et le secr6taire
soient autoris6s a signer les documents n6cessaires pour effectuer le transfert de la
propri6t6 en question.
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5.3 Que, tel que recommand6 par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis M&C
2021-040 : Lieu historique local, le conseil communal approuve que le batiment situ6 au
152, rue Watson, NIP 00362350, et connu sous le nom de Maison Peters, soit d6sign6 lieu
historique local pour ses contributions architecturales et historiques a la ville de Saint
John.
5,4 Que, comme le recommande le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis intitul6
Saint John Parking Commission: Appointment of B. Wiley, Badge No. 9979 Canadian
Corps of Commissioners as By-law Enforcement Officer, le conseil communal adopte ce
qui suit :
ATTENDU QUE le conseil communal de la ville de Saint John a adopt6 certains r6glements
conform6ment a I'autorit6 de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, S.N.-B. 2017 C.18, et les
modifications qui y sont apport6es, (la Loi sur la gouvernance locale), y compris le
r6glement sur le stationnement de Saint John num6ro LG-8 et Ies modifications qui y sont
apport6es :
ETATTENDU QUE I'article 72 de la Loi surla gouvernance locale pr6voit qu'un conseil peut
nommer des agents d'application des r6glements pour I'administration locale et
d6terminer la dur6e de leur mandat :
PAR CONSEQUENT, IL EST RESOLU que Bradley Wiley est par la pr6sente nomm6 agent
d'application des r6glements pour I'administration et ('application du r6glement sur le
stationnement de Saint John qui a fait I'objet d'une premiere et d'une deuxi6me lecture
par le conseil communal le 13 janvier 2020 et d'une troisi6me lecture le 27 janvier 2020,
6tant promulgu6 en vertu de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, en vigueur imm6diatement,
et cette autorisation sera maintenue jusqu'a ce qu'il cesse d'6tre un employ6 de la
Commission du stationnement de Saint John ou jusqu'a ce qu'elle soit annul6e par le
conseil communal, selon la premiere 6ventualit6.
5.5 Que, tel que recommande par le directeur municipal clans le rapport soumis M&C
2021-039 : Date propos6e pour Paudience publique — 545 Sandy Point Road et 2400 Ocean
Westway, le conseil communal approuve que Ies audiences publiques pour Ies demandes
de rezonage de Xiaodu Ge (545, Sandy Point Road) et Ies modifications au plan municipal
et au rezonage du 2400, Ocean Westway soient pr6vues pour le mardi 6 avril 2021 a
18 h 30.
5.6 Que le rapport soumis M&C 2021-046: Adoption of 2015 National Building and
Plumbing Codes and the Building Code Administration Act, soit re�u a titre d'information.
Propos6 par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuy6 par la conseillere Reardon :
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IL EST RESOLU d'adopter la recommandation enoncee clans chaque point de l'ordre du
jour par consentement respectivement.
MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE.
6. Commentaires des membres
7. Proclamations
8. Delegations/Presentations
AN
211— Presentations
Se referant a la presentation intitulee 211, Mischka Jacobs, directrice de 1'engagement
communautaire du 211 NB, explique le role du service d'information et d'orientation 211
pour Ies besoins non urgents, finance par le gouvernement du Canada en partenariat avec
la province du Nouveau -Brunswick.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par la conseillere Reardon
IL EST RESOLU que la presentation 211 soit revue a titre d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
9. Audiences publiques 18 h 30
10. Examen des reglements
10,1 Proposition de modification du plan municipal —2400, Ocean Wes
Le commissaire Hamilton presente le rapport intitule Proposed Municipal Plan
Amendment — 2400 Ocean Westway recommandant au conseil d'accepter le processus
public pour permettre la construction d'une route d'acces a une carriere existante.
Aucune soumission n'a ete revue du public pendant la periode d'examen public de 30
jours. Le personnel recommande que la demande soit soumise au comite consultatif
d'urbanisme (CCU) et que la date de I'audience publique soit fixee au 6 avril.
Propose par le conseiller Armstrong, appuye par le conseiller Norton :
IL EST RESOLU que la proposition de modification du reglement sur le plan municipal
concernant le 2400, Ocean Westway soit renvoyee au comite consultatif de l'urbanisme
pour un rapport et une recommandation et que la publicite necessaire soit autorisee avec
une audience publique qui aura lieu le mardi 6 avril 2021 a 18 h 30 clans la salle du conseil.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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10,2 Proposition de modification du plan municipal —2100, Sandy Point Road (Ethos
Ridge)
Le commissaire Hamilton presente le rapport intitule Proposed Municipal Plan
amendment-2100 Sandy Point Road (Ethos Ridge), clans lequel it recommande au Conseil
d'accepter le processus public d'examen du projet Ethos Ridge. Une contribution
considerable du public a ete revue au cours de la periode d'examen public de 30 jours. II
est recommande au Conseil de renvoyer le rapport et les observations du public au comite
consultatif d'urbanisme (CCU) et de prevoir une audience publique speciale pour le 29
mars.
Propose par le conseiller Reardon, appuye par le conseiller Merrithew
IL EST RESOLU que :
3. Le conseil communal fixe I'audience publique pour la demande de modification
du plan et de rezonage (2100 Sandy Point Road - NIP 55233977 et une partie de
55 233 233) a une reunion du conseil communal du Iundi 29 mars 2021 a 18 h 30
et renvoie la demande au comite consultatif d'urbanisme pour un rapport et une
recommandation; et,
4. Que le conseil communal re�oive et depose les soumissions de la periode
d'examen de 30 jours pour la modification du plan municipal et le rezonage au
2100, chemin Sandy Point, et qu'il les transmette au personnel et au comite
consultatif d'urbanisme pour qu'ils en tiennent compte clans le processus de
demande.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
103 Modification du reglement de zonage — 0, avenue Eldersley avec les conditions de
I'article 59 (31 lecture)
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John » rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 20 347 metres carres, situee au 0, Eldersley Avenue, egalement identifiee
comme le numero NIP 00471359, de Protection de 1'environnement (PE) a Rural (RU), soit
Iu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le reglement intitule « By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of the City of Saint John », est lu en entier.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par la conseillere Reardon :
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IL EST RESOLU que le conseil communal, conformement aux dispositions de I'article 59 de
la Loi sur Purbanisme, impose Ies conditions suivantes a la parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 20 350 metres carres, situee au 0, Eldersley Avenue, egalement
identifiee comme le numero NIP 00471359 :
(a) Aucun amenagement nest autorise clans toute partie de la propriete qui se trouve
clans une zone tampon reglementaire entourant une source publique
d'approvisionnement en eau potable.
(b) Aucun amenagement n'est autorise si un acces permanent ne peut etre realise a partir
d'Eldersley Avenue.
(c) Une autorisation ecrite de Saint John Water, ou de son successeur, doit etre fournie si
un acces, temporaire ou autre, est recherche ou developpe a partir de Pipeline Road East.
(d) L'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle de terrain soient conformes aux plans
detailles de 1'e1evation du batiment et du site, prepares par le promoteur et soumis a
I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, illustrant la conception et 1'emplacement des
batiments et des structures, des aires de stockage des ordures, de 1'entreposage
exterieur, des acces aux entrees, du stationnement pour vehicules et bicyclettes, des
zones de chargement, de I'amenagement paysager, des espaces d'agrement, des
enseignes, de 1'eclairage exterieur et des autres caracteristiques du site; et
(e) Les plans d'elevation et d'implantation ci-dessus doivent etre joints a la demande de
permis pour I'amenagement de la parcelle de terrain.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John » rezonant une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 20 347 metres carres, situee au 0, Eldersley Avenue, egalement identifiee
comme le numero NIP 00471359, de Protection de 1'environnement (PE) a Rural (RU), soit
lu en troisieme lecture, adoptee et le sceau commun de la corporation y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Lire une troisieme fois par titre, le reglement intitule « By -Law Number C.P. 111-105, A
Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John. »
10.4 Parking By -Law Amendment —Ticket Increases (31 lecture)
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par I'adjointe au maire McAlary :
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IL EST RESOLU QUE le reglement intitule « By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments
thereto », abrogeant et rempla�ant le paragraphe 8(1), I'article 17 et le paragraphe 18(2),
relatifs a une augmentation des infractions aux contraventions de stationnement, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le reglement intitule « By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting
the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto », est lu en
entier.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le reglement intitule « By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments
thereto », abrogeant et remplagant le paragraphe 8(1), I'article 17 et le paragraphe 18(2),
relatifs a une augmentation des infractions aux contraventions de stationnement, soit lu
en troisieme lecture, adoptee et le sceau commun de la corporation y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Lire en troisieme lecture, par titre, 1'arrete intitule « By -Law Number LG-8, A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and
amendments thereto ».
10.5 Traffic By -Law Amendment —Ticket Increase (31 lecture)
Propose par le conseiller Merrithew, appuye par le conseiller MacKenzie :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le reglement intitule « By -Law Number MV-10, A By -Law to Amend a
By -Law respecting the Regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John and amendments
thereto », abrogeant et rempla�ant les paragraphse 27(1) et 27(2), et le
paragraphe 28(2), relatifs a une augmentation des infractions aux contraventions de
stationnement, soit lu.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le reglement intitule « By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting
the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto », est lu en entier.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le reglement intitule « By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law to Amend
a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments
thereto », abrogeant et remplagant les paragrapher 27(1) et 27(2) et le paragraphe 28(2),
relatifs a une augmentation des infractions aux contraventions de stationnement, soit lu
en troisieme lecture, adopte, et le sceau commun de la corporation y soit appose.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
Lire en troisieme lecture, par titre, 1'arrete intitule « By -Law Number MV-10.1, A By -Law
to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and
amendments thereto ».
11. Soumissions des membres du conseil
12. Questions d'affaires — Agents municipaux
12,1 Mise a jour du directeur municipal (verbale
Le directeur municipal a fait des commentaires sur trois points :
• Cyberattaque — Les analyses criminalistiques indiquent qu'il n'y a pas eu de
violation significative des fichiers de police ou des renseignements permettant
d'identifier une personne. La grande majorite des donnees seront recuperees a
partirde dispositifs de sauvegarde. II n'y aura pas de paiement de ran�on a I'acteur
de la menace.
• COVID-19 — Phase orange — La conformite clans la ville est bonne, mais pas
parfaite. Au niveau orange actuel, les masques sont exiges clans les espaces
publics exterieurs en plus des espaces publics interieurs. Les espaces publics
exterieurs comprennent tout endroit ou les gens se rassemblent et ou la distance
physique ne peut etre garantie, comme les trottoirs, les sentiers de promenade
publics, les pares, les marches et les terrains de jeux.
• La declaration d'interet pour 1'emplacement du zoo de Cherry Brook est ouverte
jusqu'au 31 mars.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller MacKenzie :
IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour verbale du directeur municipal soit revue a titre
d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,2 Lancement du projet Fundy Quay
Le commissaire McGovern a informe le conseil du lancement du projet Fundy Quay.
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C 2021-049 : Fundy Quay — Project Launch,
J. Cyr, directeur des initiatives immobilieres de la nouvelle agence de developpement
economique regional du Grand Saint John, informe le conseil que le financement du
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projet est assure et que les ameliorations de l'infrastructure visant a transformer le
secteur riverain vont maintenant etre mises en oeuvre.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par la conseillere Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que le rapport soumis M&C 2021-049 : Fundy Quay — Project Launch soit
re�u pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,3 Utility and General Fund — Revised 2021 Capital Programs
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C2021-052 : Utility and General Fund— Revised
2021 Capital Programs, le commissaire McGovern fait part des revisions necessaires aux
budgets d'immobilisations 2021, car les fonds ont ete reaffectes en raison de la
soumission revisee du programme de financement bilateral de la Ville, ainsi que du
financement de l'un des projets catalyseurs de la municipalite - Fundy Quay.
Propose par le conseiller Reardon, appuye par le conseiller Merrithew :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement aux recommandations du directeur municipal clans le
rapport soumis intitule M&C 2021-052 : Utility and General Fund — Revised Capital
Programs, le conseil municipal approuve le budget d'immobilisations revise du fonds des
services publics d'eau et d'egouts pour 2021 au montant de 12 086 000 $ (brut) avec des
contributions d'autres sources de 5 840 000 $, ce qui donne un budget d'immobilisations
net au montant de 6 246 000 $ a financer par prelevement automatique (net) tel
qu'indique a I'annexe A.; en outre, le budget d'investissement revise du fonds general
pour 2021, d'un montant de 44 960 683 $ (brut), avec des contributions d'autres sources
de 29 093 083 $, ce qui donne un budget d'investissement net de 15 867 600 $ a financer
par 1'emission de titres de creance (net), comme indique a I'annexe B, est approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,4 Architectural Services : Loyalist Plaza & Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C2021-045 : 12,4 Architectural
Services: Loyalist Plaza & Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension, le commissaire
McGovern a passe en revue les arrangements financiers et le processus entrepris fors de
1'examen des soumissions pour I'attribution des services d'architecture.
Jeff Cyr, directeur des initiatives immobilieres de la nouvelle Agence pour la croissance
economique et regionale de Saint John, a declare que les ameliorations de 1'espace public
de Fundy Quay font partie d'un projet plus vaste visant a transformer le secteur riverain
urbain de Saint John.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Hickey :
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IL EST RESOLU que, conformement aux recommandations du directeur municipal clans le
rapport soumis M&C2021-045 : 12,4 Architectural Services : Loyalist Plaza &
Fundy Quay Harbour Passage Extension, le conseil communal approuve la la proposition
soumise par Glenn Group, pour des services d'architecture pour la revitalisation de
Loyalist Plaza et le prolongement du passage du port le long de Fundy Quay, au montant
de 1401925,00 $ plus TVH (incluant une allocation pour imprevus au montant de
150 000,00 $); et que le maire et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les
documents contractuels necessaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,5 Engineering Services — Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission Main
Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
Se referant au rapport soumis M&C 2021-047: Engineering Services — Coleson Cove Raw
Water Transmission Main Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
le commissaire McGovern a indique que la modernisation de la conduite principale d'eau
brute de Coleson Cove ne faisait pas partie du programme d'investissement initial de
2021. En raison de l'inspection de la gestion des actifs et de la redefinition des priorites,
it est recommande d'ajouter les travaux par le biais du budget d'investissement revise des
services publics de 2021 en tant que projet d'eau qui serait couvert uniquement par le
client industriel que cette conduite dessert. La modernisation de ('installation de
traitement des eaux usees de Lancaster ne faisait pas non plus partie du programme
d'immobilisations initial de 2021, mail en raison de l'inspection de la gestion des actifs, it
est recommande d'ajouter les travaux clans le cadre du budget d'immobilisations revise
des services publics de 2021. En general, la methode de la demande de proposition
necessite une periode de 7 a 8 semaines pour chaque projet substantiel. L'engagement
direct donne a la ville la possibilite de determiner les societes de conseil les mieux
equipees pour realiser les conceptions en temps voulu et reduit considerablement le
temps administratif inherent a un appel d'offres traditionnel. Le processus d'engagement
direct permet egalement au personnel de la municipalite d'affiner les details de
1engagement afin d'obtenir le meilleur rapport qualite-prix pour la municipalite.
L'ingenieur municipal M. Baker a indique qu'a condition qu'une entente acceptable
puisse etre conclue avec CBCL Limited et Englobe, des rapports subsequents seraient
soumis au conseil, indiquant les honoraires negocies pour les services d'ingenierie requis
et demandant I'approbation du conseil pour embaucher CBCL Limited et Englobe.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement aux recommandations du directeur municipal clans le
rapport soumis M&C 2021-047: Engineering Services — Coleson Cove Raw Water
Transmission Main Upgrades/Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades,
nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la Ville en matiere d'embauche de
services professionnels, le conseil communal autorise le personnel a mener des
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negociations directes avec CBCL Limited et Englobe afin de fournir des services
d'ingenierie pour les projets suivants :
• Amelioration de la conduite principale d'eau brute de Coleson Cove (CBCL Limited)
• Modernisation de ('installation de traitement des eaux usees de Lancaster
(Englobe)
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,6 Conditional Amendment to the Grant Agreement of the Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C 2021-038 : Conditional Amendment to the
Grant Agreement of the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, le
commissaire McGovern a indique que le projet est termine a environ 65 % et qu'il devrait
etre acheve en mars 2021. Cependant, en raison de la COVID-19 et de la recente
cyberattaque sur le reseau de la ville, le personnel de la ville a demande a la FCM une
prolongation du delai. De nombreuses municipalites ont demande la meme prolongation.
Actuellement, la FCM travaille avec Infrastructure Canada pour prolonger la date de
soumission de notre projet et d'autres projets au Canada au-dela du 31 mars 2021.
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par la conseillere Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement aux recommandations du directeur municipal clans le
rapport soumis M&C 2021-038 : Conditional Amendment to the Grant Agreement of the
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, que le conseil communal
approuve la modification conditionnelle a I'accord de subvention de la methodologie
devaluation de la vulnerabilite aux changements climatiques clans la forme jointe a ce
rapport et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a le signer.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12,7 Redesigned Website saintjohn.ca
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C2021-043 : Redesigned Website saintjohn.ca,
le chef de projet du site Web de la ville S. Ranson a indique que le nouveau site Web
« saintjohn.ca » a ete remanie et sera lance le 22 fevrier 2021. Le design est con�u du
point de vue du client et comprend un acces facile aux services de la ville, aux personnes-
ressources et aux informations communautaires. Le site a ete con�u pour permettre a la
ville de se positionner en vue de la croissance en developpant les renseignements relatifs
a la croissance.
Propose par le conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Strowbridge :
IL EST RESOLU que le rapport soumis M&C 2021-043 : Redesigned Website saintjohn.ca,
soit re�u pour information.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
13. Rapports des comites
13,1 Comite des finances : Safe Restart Funding Program
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C 2021-041 : Safe Restart Funding Program, le
conseiller Merrithew a indique clue la ville a re�u un financement de relance securitaire
supplementaire de 3 688 373 $ pour compenser les pertes de revenus potentielles
futures attribuables a la COVID-19. Ce financement s'ajoute aux 400 000 $ clue la ville a
rebus pour le transport en commun et aux 3 376 725 $ regus pour les depenses accrues
et les pertes de revenus clue la ville et Saint John Water ont rubies en raison de la COVID-
19 en 2020.
Propose par le conseiller Reardon, appuye par I'adjointe au maire McAlary :
IL EST RESOLU clue, conformement a la recommandation du comite des finances clans le
rapport soumis M&C 2021-041 : Safe Restart Funding Program, le Conseil
communal approuve le transfert de 3 668 373,08 $ du financement de relance securitaire
a la reserve d'exploitation du fonds general, qui sera utilise pour compenser les pertes de
revenus potentielles attribuables a la COVID-19.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13,2 Comite des finances : Assessment Gap Adjustment (P-Gap)
Se referant au rapport soumis intitule M&C 2021-054 : Assessment Gap Adjustment (P-
Gap), le conseiller Merrithew indique clue la province du Nouveau -Brunswick a
recemment annonce 1'e1imination de 1'ecart devaluation fonciere (P-Gap). L'impact qui
en resulte sur le budget de fonctionnement financier pour 2022 comprend une reduction
du taux d'imposition de 1,5 %.
Propose par le conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Norton :
IL EST RESOLU clue, conformement a la recommandation du comite des finances clans le
rapport soumis M&C 2 021 — 054 : Assessment Gap Adjustment (P-Gap), le conseil
communal approuve ('allocation de 1000 000 $ a la reserve de reduction du taux
d'imposition et clue la reserve soit utilisee pour reduire le taux d'imposition de la ville de
Saint John en 2022 de 1,5 cent a 1,77 $ clans le cadre du budget de fonctionnement
general de 2022.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
14. Examen des questions separees de I'ordre du jour par consentement
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15. Correspondance generale
15,1 Parc commemoratif de Jervis Bay -Ross (Recommandation : Recevoir pour
information)
Propose par le conseiller Hickey, appuye par I'adjointe au maire McAlary :
IL EST RESOLU que la Iettre de Harold E. Wright concernant le parc commemoratif de
Jervis Bay -Ross soit re4ue pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15,2 M. Wallace : Changement de nom de rue (Recommandation : Recevoir pour
information)
Propose par le conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU de recevoir, pour information, le rapport soumis par Matthew Wallace,
intitule Street Renaming.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15,3 Rogue Coffee: Opposition to Parking Ticket Increase (Recommandation : Recevoir
pour information)
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que le rapport soumis, intitule Rogue Coffee : Opposition to Parking Ticket
Increase soit re�u pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
17,1 Convention d'option de Fun
—Version finale du bail foncier
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller MacKenzie :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation du comite plenier qui s'est reuni
le 22 fevrier 2021, le conseil communal approuve que la version finale du bail foncier
envisage a I'annexe B de I'accord d'option de location conclu le 19 decembre 2019 entre
la ville et Fundy Quay Developments Inc. soit approuvee sous la formejointe au document
M&C n° 2021-055, conformement a I'article 2.2 dudit accord d'option de location.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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17,2 Convention de dividends avec Fundy Quay Developments Inc.
Le directeur municipal a explique que I'arrangement de financement provincial pour tout
transfert de dividendes a la province par le promoteur sera facilite par le fait que la ville
agira comme agent de transfert.
Propose par le conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que, tel que recommande par le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le 22 fevrier
2021, le conseil communal approuve ce qui suit :
1. Que la municipalite conclue une entente avec la societe de developpement regional
pour le remboursement de la contribution de la societe de developpement regional a la
construction de la digue sur le site de Fundy Quay, sous la forme presentee au comite
plenier a sa reunion du 22 fevrier 2021; et
2. Que la municipalite conclue une convention de dividends avec Fundy Quay
Developments Inc. pour le remboursement de la contribution de la societe de
developpement regional a la construction de la digue sur le site de Fundy Quay, sous la
forme presentee au comite plenier a sa reunion du 22 fevrier 2021.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17,3 Nouvelle entente des membres de la nouvelle agence de developpement
economique regional du Grand Saint John et entente de financement du
developpement economique regional
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par la conseillere Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que, tel que recommande par le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le 22 fevrier
2021, le conseil communal approuve ce qui suit :
3. Approuver de 1'entente des membres et 1'entente de financement detaillees clans les
annexes « A » et « B » du document M&C 2021-050 entre la municipalite de Saint John
et la nouvelle agence de developpement economique regional du Grand Saint John
pour soutenir la prestation de services de developpement economique; et
4. Autoriser le maire et Ie greffier a signer Iesdits accords.
MOTION ADOPTEE avec le conseiller Armstrong votant contre.
17,4 R6glement d'une question de travail — SCFP section locale 486
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Armstrong :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation du comite plenier qui s'est reuni
le 22 fevrier 2021, le conseil communal approuve le reglement complet et definitif d'une
affaire de travail impliquant un ancien employe de la municipalite precedemment
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identifie par le numero d'employe XXXX en echange d'un paiement forfaitaire de 80 000 $
(moins la retenue des deductions statutaires applicables) et sous reserve de 1'execution
par (edit ancien employe et par la section locale 486 du SCFP d'une decharge complete et
definitive sous une forme satisfaisante pour l'avocat general ou son representant.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17,5 Solution de stockage de sauvegarde immuable— Amazon Web Services Inc —
Contrat d'entreprise AWS et avenant n° 1 au contrat d'entreprise AWS
Propose par le conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation du comite plenier qui s'est reuni
le 22 fevrier 2021, le conseil communal approuve la conclusion par la ville d'un accord
d'entreprise AWS et d'une modification n° 1 a I'accord d'entreprise AWS avec Amazon
Web Services, Inc. pour fournir des instances de serveurs virtuels et du stockage
infonuagique, clans le formulaire joint au document M&C 2021-052; et que le maire et le
secretaire communal soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
17,6 Loi sur la gouvernance locale — Declaration de poste vacant au conseil
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller Reardon :
ATTENDU QUE le conseiller du quartier 2, Sean Casey, a ete absent des quatre assemblees
ordinaires consecutives suivantes du conseil, a savoir : 11 janvier 2021; 28 janvier 2021;
8 fevrier 2021; et 22 fevrier 2021 ; et
ATTENDU QUE le conseiller Casey n'a pas indique que ses absences etaient dues a la
maladie; et
ATTENDU QUE le conseil communal n'a pas autorise Ies absences du conseiller Casey; et
ATTENDU QUE I'alinea 50(1)g) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale prevoit qu'un poste
devient vacant au sein d'un conseil lorsqu'un membre est absent de quatre assemblees
ordinaires consecutives ou plus du conseil, sauf en cas de maladie ou avec I'autorisation
du conseil; et
ATTENDU QUE I'article 51(1) de la Loisurla gouvernancelocale prevoit qu'un conseil doit,
par resolution, clans Ies deux moil suivant la survenance d'un poste vacant, declarertoute
vacance resultant de I'article 50(1)(b) a (h) :
IL EST AINSI RESOLU QUE le conseil communal de Saint John declare un poste vacant au
conseil clans le quartier 2 de la municipalite de Saint John a compter du 23 fevrier 2021,
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suite a I'absence du conseiller Sean Casey a quatre assemblees ordinaires consecutives
sans I'autorisation du conseil.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Levee de la seance
Propose par I'adjointe au maire McAlary, appuye par le conseiller MacKenzie :
IL EST RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal tenue le 22 fevrier 2021 soit levee.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Le maire a declare la levee de la seance a 20 h 50.
Mayor/ Mai re
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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