2020-07-06_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JULY 6, 2020 AT 5:30 PM
MEETING CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Present: All Council Members present attended by video conference
Mayor Don Darling
Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Blake Armstrong
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
Councillor Ward 2 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Absent: Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Also Present: All staff present attended by video conference
Acting City Manager / Commissioner Growth & Community Development
J. Hamilton
City Solicitor J. Nugent Q.C.
Fire Chief K. Clifford attending
Commissioner Finance K. Fudge
Deputy Commissioner Growth & Community Development A.
Poffenroth/P. Ouellette
Commissioner Transportation and Environment M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Saint John Water B. McGovern
Common Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Common Clerk P. Anglin
Administrative Officer R. Evans
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To conform to the Government COVID-19 State of Emergency and Mandatory Order
isolation requirements, City Hall is closed to the public. Council Members and senior staff
participated by video conference. The City Clerk conducted roll call of the Council
Members to determine quorum; all were noted in attendance with the exception of
Councillor R. Strowbridge who sent his regrets. To ensure access to the public and
transparency of the meeting, livestreaming on the City's YouTube feed is being monitored
for disruptions. Rogers Cable TV is also providing the public with live streaming of the
Council meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of June 11, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on June 11, 2020,
be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.2 Minutes of June 15, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on June 15, 2020,
be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.3 Minutes of June 22, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Deputy:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on June 22, 2020
be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.4 Minutes of June 29, 2020
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on June 29, 2020
be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of items 5.2
Letter of Offer and 17.1 Appointments to Committees.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the Procedural Bylaw s.8.2 Order of Business Alteration be considered to
bring forward on the agenda item 11.1 in order to conduct the business before Council
more expeditiously.
MOTION CARRIED.
11.1 To Help End Systemic Racism We Must Make Racial Discrimination a Punishable
Offence (Mayor Darling)
Dr. Timothy Christie Regional Director, Ethics Services, Horizon Health Network, Adjunct
Professor, Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University; Li Song PRUDE; Dr. Ralph
Thomas PRUDE; Matthew Martin Black Lives Matter (BLM); and Mohamed Bagda SJ
Newcomers Centre were advocates for the motion to make racial discrimination a
punishable offence.
Dr. Christie provided an overview of systemic racism which is currently a Human Rights
violation in NB but not a punishable offence under the law. This must change if we are
serious about ending racial discrimination. Provincial legislation penalties for Fish and
Wildlife were compared. Next steps would work with municipalities, our province, our
federal government and other key stakeholders on how to enact appropriate
amendments to legislation to make racial discrimination a punishable offence.
Matthew Martin, Black Lives Matter, commented on the importance of putting forward
the motion as a tool for change on racial discrimination.
Dr. Ralph Thomas, PRUDE commented on the new order for the future on racial
discrimination. The new law should come forth to create a criminal law offence.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the following:
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1. Common Council immediately and during this current meeting of Council hear a
presentation from Dr. Timothy Christie and such other representatives of Black Lives
Matter as Dr. Christie may advise concerning Dr. Christie's paper: "Exposing Systemic
Racism and Racial Discrimination in the New Brunswick Human Rights Act";
2. The City Manager direct the City Solicitor to provide a report to Council by not later
than the end of August 2020 detailing all available options within the sole authority
of the City of Saint John to impose all available penalties against any person who
racially discriminates;
3. That the City Manager direct the appropriate City Staff to immediately prepare a
proclamation in support of Black Lives Matter, confirming that racial discrimination in
Saint John will not be tolerated and that it is the objective of the City of Saint John to
eliminate racial discrimination and to hold those who racially discriminate to publicly
account;
4. That Common Council under the signature of the Mayor and all willing members of
Council issue a letter to the Province of New Brunswick calling on the province to
enact amendments to appropriate legislation so as to make racial discrimination a
provincially punishable offence;
5. That Common Council under the signature of the Mayor and all willing members of
Council issue a letter to each of the municipalities in New Brunswick calling on their
Council's to also issue a letter to the Province of New Brunswick calling on the
province to enact amendments to appropriate legislation so as to make racial
discrimination a provincially punishable offence; and
6. That Common Council under the signature of the Mayor and all willing members of
Council issue a letter to the Government of Canada calling on the Federal Government
to enact amendments to appropriate legislation so as to make racial discrimination an
illegal act under the Criminal Code of Canada.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor MacKenzie declared a conflict with item 9.2 Proposed Section 59 Amendment
—134 Taylor Avenue.
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
173: Contract 2020-13: Millidgeville WWTF PLC Upgrades, the contract be awarded to the
low Tenderer, Marcel Belanger Electric Ltee/Ltd., at the tendered price of $ 49,176.91
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(including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further, that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
177: Letter of Offer - Youth Employment Fund - Province of New Brunswick, the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Letter of Offer in the form attached to
the submitted report.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
168: Non -Disclosure Agreement for TELUS, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute to the Non -Disclosure Agreement with TELUS in the form attached to the
submitted report.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
174: Lighting Upgrades — Market Square & Peel Plaza Parking Garage, Common Council
approves that the tender submitted by Security Electrical Ltd., for the Lighting Upgrades
at Market Square & Peel Plaza Parking Garage in the amount of $116,800 plus HST be
accepted. Further to the base tender amount, Common Council approves that a
contingency allowance be carried for this project in the amount of $15,000 plus HST, for
a total project cost of $131,800 plus HST. Additionally, Common Council directs the Mayor
and Common Clerk to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
176: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment & City Market Energy Upgrades Grant
Agreements Extension, Common Council approve the submitted extension and direct the
Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the Acknowledgment Letters to extend the project end
date for the following Grant Agreements, as follows:
1. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Methodology. Grant Agreement to be
extended from 31 May 2020 to 30 November 2020.
2. City Market Energy Upgrades. Grant Agreement to be extended from 31 January 2020
to 31 July 2020.
5.6 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
provisions of Section 5, Section 5.1, Section 7, Section 8, Section 15 and Section 16 of the
Saint John Traffic By -Law, namely: Hunter Reicker, Badge No.9973. 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.
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5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
178: Fleet Replacement Procurement — June 2020, Common Council approves the award
of the purchase of one (1) refurbished 2006 Aerial E-ONE HP 100 Quint apparatus at a
total cost of $525,000.00 plus HST to Techno Feu Inc.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
179: Contract 2020-20: Union Street (Civic #107 to Civic #117) — Storm Sewer Installation,
Common Council approves that the contract be awarded to the low Tenderer, Fairville
Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $127,696.00 (including HST) as calculated
based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2020-
171: SaintJohn Water-2019Annual Water Report, Common Council direct Staff to submit
the Saint John Water 2019 Annual Water Report to the Department of Environment and
Local Government and Department of Health.
5.10 That as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the submitted
report Subdivision (Money -in -Lieu of Land for Public Purposes) - 1726 Manawagonish
Road, Common Council authorize the acceptance of money -in -lieu of the required Land
for Public Purposes for the proposed subdivision at 1726 Manawagonish Road (PID
00400713).
5.11 That as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the submitted
report Money in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes - 340 Gault Road, Common Council
accept a money in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes dedication for the proposed Thorne
Subdivision at 340 Gault Road.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, 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. Proclamations
8. Delegations/Presentations
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
9.1 Proposed Section 59 Amendment — 1739 Grandview Avenue with Planning
Advisory Committee report recommendiniz amendment
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The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Section 59 Amendment amending the Section 59 conditions imposed on
September 8, 1997 rezoning of a parcel of land having an area of approximately 4,114
square metres, located at 1739 Grandview Avenue, also identified as PID No. 55121420,
to amend conditions restricting the use of property to allow for incidental vehicles sales
as requested by the Applicant Patrick Hunter.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee at its June 16,
2020 meeting at which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing
Section 59 conditions imposed on September 8, 1997 described above.
A staff report was presented to Council by Community Planning Manager K. Melanson
recommending amendments to allow incidental car sales on the site and also imposing
updated Section 59 conditions on the site.
The Clerk advised there was one registered member of the public wishing to present, the
applicant Patrick Hunter, who will speak in favour of the amendment.
The Mayor called for registered members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for registered members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with Patrick Hunter the applicant presenting by remote participation.
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning
Act, rescind the conditions imposed on the September 8, 1997, rezoning of the parcel of
land having an area of approximately 4,114 square metres, located at 1739 Grandview
Avenue, also identified as PID Number 55121420; and further
2. 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
4,114 square metres, located at1739 Grandview Avenue, also identified as PID Number
55121420:
(a) The maximum number of dwelling units allowed on the parcel is two;
(b) Mobile signs are not permitted on the site;
(c) No derelict vehicles are permitted on the site;
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(d) Temporary outdoor storage of parts or materials should be screened from public view;
(e) The existing vegetation is to be retained and maintained for screening purposes;
(f) That 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
(g) That the above elevation and site plans be attached to the permit application for the
development of the parcel of land; and further
3. Common Council hereby imposes pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the
Community Planning Act (SNB 2017, c19) the following conditions upon the development
and use of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 4,114 square metres,
located at 1739 Grandview Avenue, also identified as PID number 55121420, and that the
subject lands be restricted to the following purposes identified in the Rural General
Commercial (CRG) zone of the City of Saint John Zoning By-law:
a. That the use of the lot be limited to the following uses as defined in the Zoning By-law:
• Dwelling Unit, subject to paragraph 11.11(3)(b) of the Zoning Bylaw;
• Vehicle Repair Garage; and
• Vehicle Sales, Incidental.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor MacKenzie withdrew from the meeting.
9.2 Proposed Section 59 Amendment — 134 Taylor Avenue with Planning Adviso
Committee report recommending amendment and Staff Presentation
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Section 59 Amendment amending the Section 59 conditions imposed on
the April 25, 1985, rezoning of a parcel of land having an area of approximately 13,280
square metres, located at 134 Taylor Avenue, also identified as PID No. 00046375, to
amend conditions restricting the use of the property to allow for a residential
development as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants on behalf of Viva
Developments Ltd.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its June 16, 2020 meeting at
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which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 59
conditions as described above.
Referring to the submitted staff report Senior Planner K. Melanson recommended to
rescind the s. 39 conditions imposed April 251", 1985 and enact the s. 59 PAC
recommendations of June 161", 2020.
The Mayor advised that no one registered with the Office of the Common Clerk to present
against the amendment.
The Mayor advised that Mr. Rick Turner registered with the Office of the Common Clerk
to speak in favour of the proposed amendment. Mr. Rick Turner Hughes Surveys
presented on behalf of the development.
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that staff report be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning
Act, rescind the conditions imposed on the April 22, 1985, rezoning of the parcel of land
having an area of approximately 13,280 square metres, located at 134 Taylor Avenue, also
identified as PID Number 00046375.
2. 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 13,280 square metres, located at 134 Taylor Avenue, also identified as PID
Number 00046375:
(a) That 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, a phasing plan, outdoor storage, driveway accesses,
vehicle and bicycle parking,
loading areas, landscaping (including tree and shrub species and quantities), amenity
spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site features;
(b) That the development and use of the amenity space be in accordance with detailed
site plans and designs, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of seating areas, recreational
equipment and other such amenity space features;
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(c) That the requirements in conditions (a) and (b) be attached to the permit application
for the development of the parcel of land;
(d) The proposed amenity space noted on the site plans and referenced in condition (b)
is to be constructed and completed once occupancy of phase 2A has occurred; and
(e) Prior to the commencement of any such development, the developer must obtain the
City's written opinion that it's municipal infrastructure including, but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, storm and sanitary services as well as water service, has
adequate capacity to accommodate such proposed development. This condition is
applicable to all phases and future subdivisions of PID 00046375.
MOTION CARRIED.
9.3 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment — 913 Latimore Lake Road with Planning
Advisory Committee report recommending approval with Staff Presentation (1st
and 211 Reading)
Councillor MacKenzie returned to the Council meeting.
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John to amend the definition of a "mobile
or mini -home" to allow for a "mobile or mini -home" to contain one or two dwelling units;
amending existing definitions with new definitions to provide clarity with respect to the
interpretation of these land uses; and amending Section 9.8 Garden Suites, to provide
clarity with respect to the interpretation of these land uses to permit a mobile or mini
home to contain two dwelling units in the manufactured housing development located at
913 Latimore Lake Road (PID 55023097) and other areas of the City.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staffs report considered at its June 16, 2020 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 913
Latimore Lake Road as described above with no written letters or objection or support
received.
Senior Planner M. Reade provided a staff presentation. Responding to question, Mr.
Reade commented that the development is outside the PDA.
The Mayor called for registered members of the public to speak against the proposed
amendment with no one presenting.
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The Mayor called for registered members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with one registered speaker, Rod Adams Director Northrup Realty
presenting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of
Saint John" amending the definition of a "mobile or mini -home" to allow for a "mobile or
mini -home" to contain one or two dwelling units; amending existing definitions with new
definitions to provide clarity with respect to the interpretation of these land uses; and
amending Section 9.8 Garden Suites, to provide clarity with respect to the interpretation
of these land uses to permit a mobile or mini home to contain two dwelling units in the
manufactured housing development located at 913 Latimore Lake Road (PID 55023097)
and other areas of the City, 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 Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of
Saint John" amending the definition of a "mobile or mini -home" to allow for a "mobile or
mini -home" to contain one or two dwelling units; amending existing definitions with new
definitions to provide clarity with respect to the interpretation of these land uses; and
amending Section 9.8 Garden Suites, to provide clarity with respect to the interpretation
of these land uses to permit a mobile or mini home to contain two dwelling units in the
manufactured housing development located at 913 Latimore Lake Road (PID 55023097)
and other areas of the City, 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."
10. Consideration of Bylaws
10.1 Amendment to Bylaw respecting Fees for Fire Protection Services in The City of
Saint John (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the bylaw entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-9 A By -Law respecting Fees for
Fire Protection Services in the City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the by-law
entitled "By -Law Number M-34.1 A By-law respecting Fees for Fire Protection Services in
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The City of Saint John" enacted on the 911 day of July 2018 and all amendments thereto,
be read in summary.
MOTION CARRIED.
In accordance with the Local Governance Act sub -section 15(3) the by-law entitled, "By -
Law Number L.G.-9 A By -Law respecting Fees for Fire Protection Services in the City of
Saint John" instead of being read in its entirety was read in summary as follows:
The bylaw would repeal and replace By -Law Number 34.1 A By -Law respecting Fees for
Fire Protection Services in The City of Saint John.
The bylaw would include fees for selected Fire Code inspection services; the new version
of the by-law only includes items for which services can be withheld until payment is
made.
Schedule A of the 2020 version of the by-law now includes an administration / processing
fee for compiling, creating, reviewing and submitting claims. Where the 'claim' value
varies significantly from fire to fire; and where the administration costs run about the
same regardless of claim value, a fixed administration fee of $285 (per claim) is
recommended.
Schedule B of the bylaw consist of current Fire Prevention and Investigation activities
which other regulating authorities currently collect fees. In summary and upon
enactment of the new by-law, charges will be levied in advance of:
• Firework and pyrotechnic permits;
• Fire Watches facilitated by the Fire Department;
• The release of Fire Department Reports;
• A second or subsequent re -inspection of an establishment requiring an annual
license renewal or occupancy number;
• Occupancy number / permit for new or renovated restaurants or liquor
establishments;
• Clearance letters for day cares and adult residential facilities; and
• Property information requests.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the bylaw entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-9 A By -Law respecting Fees for
Fire Protection Services in the City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the by-law
entitled "By -Law Number M-34.1 A By-law respecting Fees for Fire Protection Services in
The City of Saint John" enacted on the 911 day of July 2018 and all amendments thereto,
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, and "By -Law Number L.G.-9 A By -Law
respecting Fees for Fire Protection Services in the City of Saint John."
10.2 Amendment to the Saint John Parking By-law re: 15 Minute Parking (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John, By -Law Number L.G.-8, and amendments
thereto" by adding subsection 7(6) and Schedule "A-1" regarding 15 minute parking
spaces, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the regulation of Parking in
the City of Saint John, By -Law Number L.G.-8, and amendments thereto", was read in its
entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John, By -Law Number L.G.-8, and amendments
thereto" by adding subsection 7(6) and Schedule "A-1" regarding 15 minute parking
spaces, 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 regulation of Parking in the City of Saint John, By -Law Number L.G.-8, and
amendments thereto."
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Sustainability Update (Verbal)
The Acting City Manager / Commissioner Growth and Community Development J.
Hamilton commented on the Sustainability initiatives underway:
• Prong 1 Organizational Structure Review and staff adjustment / E&Y to present
their commissioned Report to Council July 20tn;
• Prong 2 all initiatives on track;
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• COVID 19 tracking well.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the verbal Sustainability Update be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.2 Resource Levels and Implications on Service Levels - COVID-19 (Deferred from
June 22, 2020)
Responding to the submitted presentation entitled Resource Levels and Implications on
Service Levels - COVID-19 (Deferred from June 22, 2020) Commissioner Hugenholtz
commented on the resource level impacts from COVID-19 affecting public spaces.
Responding to question on the public / businesses adopting a flower planter, and weeding
to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, the Commissioner responded that the public may
engage by getting in touch with the Leisure Services and Parks Department.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the Resource Levels and Implications on Service Levels - COVID-19
presentation (Deferred from June 22, 2020) be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.3 Urban Development Incentive Grant Agreements
Planner Andrew Reid provided a staff report highlighting the Urban Development
Incentive Grant Agreements.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C2020-
175: Urban Development Incentive Grant Agreements, Common Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk of Saint John to execute the grant agreement
for:
a. The Infill Development Agreement with Tower Contracting Inc. for the
redevelopment of 95 Wentworth Street.
b. The Infill Development Agreement with Iron Gate Developments Inc. for the
redevelopment of 29 Canterbury Street; and
2. Terminate the following grant agreements:
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a. The Vacant Building Redevelopment Agreement for the redevelopment of 16
Orange Street; and
b. The Vacant Building Redevelopment Agreement for the redevelopment of 86
Coburg Street.
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13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Letter from Premier Hies re Greater Saint John Economic Development Model
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the letter from Premier Higgs addressed to the Mayor and Councils of
Saint John, Grand Bay -Westfield, Rothesay, Quispamsis and Hampton regarding the
proposed new consolidated economic development organization for the Greater Saint
John Region be received for information; and further, that a letter be sent to the Premier
thanking him for his support for the proposed new consolidated economic development
model designed to be governed and funded by all the municipalities in the region.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 Uptown Saint John Letter re Business Resiliency During the Pandemic
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the Uptown Saint John Letter re Business Resiliency During the Pandemic
be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 ME Carpenter: 2018 Municipal Transportation Plan
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the ME Carpenter Letter: 2018 Municipal Transportation Plan be received
for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
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17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Appointments to Committees
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July 6,
2020 Common Council approves the following appointments:
Canada Games Foundation: to reappoint Kelly Manning, Sean Darrah, and Jeff White for
3 year terms from July 6, 2020 to July 6, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July 6,
2020 Common Council approves the following appointments:
Harbour Station Commission (TD Station): to reappoint Ron Hutton for a 1 year term
from July 6, 2020 to July 6, 2021; Notwithstanding the policy adopted by Common Council
on October 29, 2012 regarding appointments to agencies, boards, and commissions, to
reappoint Edward Keyes for a 1 year term from July 19, 2020 to July 19, 2021.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July 6,
2020 approves the following appointment:
Planning Advisory Committee: to appoint Brad Mitchell for a 3-year term from July 6,
2020 to July 5, 2023.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July 6,
2020 Common Council approves the following recommendation:
Saint John Community Arts Board: to appoint Dahlia Das for a 3-year term from July 6,
2020 to July 5, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July 6,
2020 Common Council makes the following recommendation:
Saint John Port Authority: to reappoint David Emerson for a 3-year term from August 19,
2020 to August 18, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on July 6, 2020 be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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