GDS-009 - Public Space Events and Street Events Policy_2022
Title: Public Space Events and Street Events Policy
Subject: Category: Growth and Community Services
Special Events
Policy No.: GDS-009 M&C Report No.: 2022-175
Effective Date: 2022-05-16 Next Review Date:
Area(s) this policy applies to: Office Responsible for review of this Policy:
External, Growth and Community Services Growth and Community Services
Related Instruments: Policy Sponsors:
Commissioner of Growth and Community Services
Document Pages:
This document consists of 19 pages.
Revision History:
City Clerk's Annotation for Official Record
Date of Passage of Current Framework: May 16, 2022
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Common Council as indicated above.
May 30, 2022_____
City Clerk Date
Date Created: Common Council Approval Date: Contact:
2022-05-16 Growth and Community Services
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Public Space Events and Street Events Policy
Table of Contents
PREAMBLE: PUBLIC SPACES ................................................................................................................ 3
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Policy Statement ......................................................................................................................... 6
2. PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3. PERSONS AFFECTED..................................................................................................................... 7
4. POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. PROCESS .................................................................................................................................... 10
6. PRIORITIES................................................................................................................................. 12
7. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 13
8. CANCELLATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 14
9. PARKING AND VEHICLE ACCESS ................................................................................................. 14
10. BOOKABLE AREAS ..................................................................................................................... 15
11. NOISE BY-LAW AND AMPLIFIED SOUND .................................................................................... 16
12. SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 17
13. ADVERTISING ............................................................................................................................ 17
14. RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................................... 17
15. RELATED POLICIES, LEGISLATION, AND BYLAWS ....................................................................... 19
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PREAMBLE: PUBLIC SPACES
“Many of these locations are maintained as formal and manicured spaces in the City’s urban
areas and are viewed by many as historical and iconic symbols of Saint John. Many are also
considered central attractions that create economic opportunity by offering people a
common area to gather for social, cultural, and political activities. In many ways these spaces
bring vitality, liveability and diversity to the city and have the potential to foster the
following benefits:
Attract private investment and foster grassroots entrepreneurial activities such as the
local Farmers’ Market that was created during the summer of 2011 in Queen Square.
Cultivate community identity, encourage volunteerism, and highlight a community’s
unique values.
Welcome a diverse population by serving as the city’s common ground. Successful
squares and public spaces draw upon the support of many different kinds of people by
offering and fostering many choices of things to do, such as: socializing, eating, reading,
playing a game, making art, protesting, etc.” (PlaySJ Master Plan)
DEFINITIONS
“accessibility” means that a public spaces event and/or street event can be accessed
and enjoyed by all; including people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
“amplified sound” means any sound created by an electronic device or a group of
connected devices, incorporating one or more loudspeakers and intended for the
production, reproduction, or amplification of sound including, but not limited to, as
radio, video screen or television, amplifier, loudspeaker, public address system, or
sound equipment.
“applicant” means the organizer of the public space or street event or a person
applying on behalf of the organizer
“application process” is the application and approval process which includes staff
resources, feedback from the Special Events Task Force, and permitting as required.
“city” refers to the City of Saint John
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“public space event” means an organized gathering of people for the primary
purpose of supporting a community, culture, arts, heritage, recreation, or sport
experience within a limited period of time held on any space owned by the City of
Saint John, including public parks, plazas, beaches, sidewalks, and other common
spaces.
“Special Events Task Force” and “SETF”, as established by a motion of council in July
2020, means the city staff who reviews proposed street events, assess potential risks
for the City and make recommendations to the City Manager and, if required, to
Common Council, on the feasibility and potential success of street events. The SETF
will review each street event application from the perspective of each of the
respective departments and assess whether or not a street event application
complies with the requirements set forth in Schedule “P” Regulation Respecting
Processions and Assemblages on Public Streets. The SETF may be required to
review Tier Two and Tier Three Events which do not occur on streets but require
additional staff resources. The City Manager or their designate has the authority to
issue a street event permit.
“logistics” means items involved in the coordination, planning and execution of an
event.
“public space” means any space owned by the City of Saint John, including public
parks, plazas, beaches, sidewalks, and other common spaces.
“street event” means a temporary procession or assemblage and includes, but not
limited to, parades, marathons, triathlons, road races, public processions, a
continual passing by of people, objects, or events; block parties, open streets, play
streets and street markets. Traffic rerouting for street events is temporary, in that it
is less than 48 hours in duration.
“park” means an area zoned by municipal by-law as a public park for the purpose of
recreational activity.
“site plan” means a proposed lay-out that demonstrates the location of activities,
equipment, and amenities including but not limited to vehicles, access points, food
areas, portable washrooms.
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“route map” means a comprehensive map for organizers and attendees of events
such as walks, runs, and trail events.
“traffic plan” means a plan that demonstrates the flow of traffic in and around the
event site for the public and emergency vehicles, as well as transportation of items
needed for set up and tear down.
“emergency measures plan and operations plan” means the applicant’s process
pertaining to First aid services, event structures, hazard identification, risk
assessment, prevention, and risk reduction.
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1. Policy Statement
The City of Saint John recognizes public space and street events as important to the
quality of life, enhancing culture and recreation, cultivating community pride,
strengthening neighborhood connections, and providing an economic benefit to
business.
The City will enhance its core delivery service by providing applicants and staff with a
streamlined process for booking public space events and street events including the
temporary rerouting of traffic.
The City will also empower its Special Events Task Force to review proposed larger scope
events in public spaces, assess potential risks for the City, and make recommendations
to the City Manager and, if required, to Common Council, on the feasibility and potential
success of these events.
2. PURPOSE
Every year numerous public space events and street events are held throughout the city.
Often organized by community groups and volunteers, these events empower
neighborhoods, user-groups, residents, and associations, build lasting connections, and
greatly enrich our cultural lives. The city recognizes public space and street events as an
important part of the quality of life, enhancing tourism, culture, recreation, and
education as well as providing an economic benefit to businesses in the city. This policy
is intended to provide applicants using the City’s application booking system with
information about what is required to obtain approval for public space events and street
events including any associated temporary traffic rerouting.
2.1. To create an effective and efficient process that simplifies the application process for
staff and event applicants;
2.2. Provide a clear classification system of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three bookings to
guide staff involvement with bookings;
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2.3. To implement a system that would fully automate Tier One bookings;
2.4. Provide a list of public spaces suitable for public space events;
2.5. Identify the usage limits for public spaces when booking public space events;
2.6. Establish criteria and procedures that ensure consistent implementation of the
policy;
2.7. Provide a fair and transparent service delivery model that ensures equitable access
and promotes diversity, inclusion, and a vibrant community;
2.8. Establish strong interdepartmental relationships to support the process and clarify
roles and responsibilities;
2.9. Provide guidelines that ensure all public space events and street event bookings are
safe, accessible, and sustainable.
3. PERSONS AFFECTED
3.1. All applicants, organizers, volunteers, and attendees of public space events and street
events within Saint John city limits.
4. POLICY
4.1. The City of Saint John recognizes public space and street events as important to the
quality of life, enhancing culture and recreation, cultivating community pride,
strengthening neighborhood connections, and providing an economic benefit to
business
4.2. The city will enhance its core delivery service by providing applicants and staff with a
streamlined process for booking public space events and street events including the
temporary rerouting of traffic.
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4.3. The city will also empower its Special Events Task Force to review proposed larger
scope events in public spaces, assess potential risks for the city, and make
recommendations to the City Manager and, if required, to Common Council, on the
feasibility and potential success of these events.
4.4. The City will offer an effective customer focused process for the management of
bookings of public space and streets for events, to provide Terms and Conditions,
FAQs, and other resources for applicants on the website and in the application, to
automate the booking process for Tier One public space events, to streamline the
process for staff in vetting Tier Two and Tier Three Special Events, and to establish
equitable resource allocations for bookings in alignment with relevant policies,
priorities, and by-laws.
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4.5. The City of Saint John supports the use of public space and streets by citizens through
the adherence of the following Guiding Principles:
4.5.1. Value
The City recognizes the benefit of providing public space for the use by citizens.
The City’s public spaces are an important part of the quality of life in Saint John.
The City recognizes community involvement, their contribution in planning
public space events and street events and values the social and economic
impacts that events in public spaces bring to the city.
4.5.2. Fair and Transparent Application Process
The City will use the Public Spaces Events and Street Events Booking Policy, along
with Schedule P Regulation Respecting Processions and Assemblages on Public
Streets, to support decisions and thereby create an equitable and reliable
process.
3.2.3 Event Classification Framework
The following framework will be used to classify event bookings and determine
the level of automation:
Criteria Tier One Tier Two Tier Three
Application Deadline At least two weeks At least four weeks prior to event At least 16 weeks prior to
prior to event event
Duration 1 day 1-7 days 1 day-1 month
Event Type Public Space Event Public Space Event or Street Event Public Space Event or Street
Event
Frequency (annual) One time One time/recurring One time/recurring
Number of 1 Multiple roads and/or parking spaces Multiple roads and/or
spaces/locations rerouting of traffic
(pedestrian or vehicular)
Attendance 1-50 51-500 Over 500
Logistics Minimal or no Moderate disruption of services and impact Significant disruption of
disruption of on City resources. services and impact on City
services or impact Possible resource charge backs resources
to City resources Possible resource charge
backs
Parking and No requirements Temporary closure of parking spaces, Temporary closure of
Transportation vehicle access parking spaces, vehicle, or
street access
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Emergency Measures Emergency Plan not Call non-emergency line at start and stop of Call non-emergency line at
Plan and Operations required but event; adhere to any provincial health and start and stop of event;
Plan encouraged for the safety protocols/on-site safety adhere to any provincial
event organizer liaison/possible emergency measure plan health and safety
submitted/possible map demonstrating protocols/on-site safety
safety measures/EMS traffic flow liaison/ emergency measure
plan submitted/map
demonstrating safety
measures/EMS traffic flow
Traffic Plan/Map - Traffic plan with map demonstrating Traffic plan with map
rerouting of traffic, placement of barricades, demonstrating rerouting of
detour signs, road closed signs traffic, placement of
barricades, detour signs,
road closed signs
Permits - Possible permits for alcohol, food trucks, Possible permits for alcohol,
fire inspection, fireworks, temporary food trucks, fire inspection,
structure fireworks, temporary
structures
Route Map Required for walk Required for walk, run, ride Required for walk, run, ride
Classification Private event *, Art Demonstration, Noise Levels, Multiple Open Street, Parade,
or Music in the Bookings, Art Installation, Vehicle Access, Processional, Festival,
Park, Picnic, Non-Open Flame, Car Show/Rally, Military Circus/Zoo, Block Party,
Profit, Yoga, Walk Exercise***/EMS, Farmers Market, Concert, Marathon, Ceremonial use
(with Map), BBQ (at Vigil, Commercial, For Profit, Temporary of firearms, other
pre-existing site) Structures, Sporting event**, Catered, Food
Trucks, Alcohol, Religious or Political Event,
Fireworks, Other
*Private events: Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Shower, Reception, BBQ, Service, Celebration, Photography
Session, Other
** Sporting Event: Run, Walk, Marathon, Yoga, Cycling, Soap Box Derby, Obstacle Course, Other
***Military event applicants must follow the procedures outlined in this policy for one time and annual events
5. PROCESS
5.1. Application Process for Bookings
The city has developed an application process for Public Spaces Events and Street
Events that includes submitting booking requests online. The tools of the
application process ensure that the process is seamless, consistent, organized, and
provides the applicant with the information needed.
5.2. Public Spaces Events and Street Events Booking Application
The applicant completes the City of Saint John Public Spaces Events and Street Events
booking on-line application which provides the applicant’s contact information,
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outlines the type of events, date, time, and location. The application form is designed
to ask a series of questions to define the event, determine eligibility and the level of
service the event will need. Based on the event logistics and scope of the event, the
applicant may be asked to provide maps and risk management and emergency plans.
a. Tier One: If the applicant requests “Tier One” criteria and supplies
proof of insurance (or purchases insurance from the City) the
software will provide a confirmation of booking to the applicant.
Applicants must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the
online booking application.
b. Tier Two: If the applicant chooses any of the Tier 2 criteria, the
application is sent to designated staff. Staff will determine the needs
of the application based on the selections appearing in the online
form. Staff will schedule a meeting, by phone, email, or in person,
with the applicant to determine the needs. Depending on the
requests, staff will vet the application with required departments and
evaluate the request. If it is within the scope of this policy, the terms
and conditions, all permits and procedures are in place, and staff can
accommodate the request, the application will be approved, and a
confirmation of booking will be sent to the applicant.
c. Tier Three: If the applicant chooses any of the Tier 3 options, the
application is sent to the SETF assigned Chair who in turn opens a
report. The SETF reviews the application, provides feedback, which is
sent to the applicant. The staff lead will work with the applicant and
the SETF to enable the booking to be approved, pending it is within
the scope of this policy, the terms and conditions, all permits, and
procedures are in place, and staff can accommodate the request, the
application will be approved by the SETF and the City Manager and a
confirmation of booking will be sent to the applicant.
5.2.1. The software will provide a report to staff each week with the location, dates,
times, and events. This will allow for staff to make the necessary amendments
to maintenance and other activities that may affect the booking.
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5.3. Application Deadline
Every effort will be made by staff to process the application in a timely matter.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow the necessary
workflow to enable a successful booking.
Tier One Events: At least two weeks prior to event
Tier Two Events: At least four weeks prior to event
Tier Three Events: At least 16 weeks prior to event
6. PRIORITIES
6.1. Applications submitted to the City must meet certain priorities to be eligible for
approval. The City reserves the right to modify an event or deny an application. Staff
may approve or deny a permit application outside the application deadline timeframe,
impose terms and conditions on any approval any time during the term of approval,
including special conditions, and deny a permit if the applicant is not in good standing
with the City. The SETF shall reject an application that promotes hate speech or could
reasonably be seen to cause economic, physical, or social harm to the community.
6.2. It should be noted that the City of Saint John may amend this policy in the future to
allow for the charging of fees related to event bookings. These fees would be above
and beyond those currently charged for certain events that involve special requests
and services to be provided by the City of Saint John and/or the Saint John Police Force
6.3. The applicant is responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred over and
above the provisions outlined in this policy (i.e., preparation, clean-up, maintenance,
replacement, repairs). Any damage to the public space or street, including grass,
roadways, trails, and flora, signage, as well as City provided resources such as
barricades/pylons will be invoiced accordingly to the applicant.
6.4. Applications for large-scale private functions, commercial functions, invitation-only
and/or ticketed special events in a public space that are not open to the public would
not be approved. In very infrequent circumstances, these events may be allowed by a
decision of the City Manager. If approved, such private functions are required to
adhere to the requirements of this policy and may have additional conditions and fees
placed on them.
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6.5. The City of Saint John will allocate event bookings in public spaces and streets
according to the following priorities:
6.5.1. City of Saint John supported programs and special events
6.5.2. Community associations, non-profits, and charitable organizations based in the
city
6.5.3. Special Events that align with Council priorities and serve the greater
community
6.5.4. The city will honour pre-existing permits within the site plan of the application
6.5.5. The City will hold the right to limit how far in advance booking can be taken.
7. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1. Where a public space event or street event is held on municipal lands, a person or
group - other than City departments, boards, agencies, and commissions and agents of
the City of Saint John - may have to carry third party liability insurance for the public
space event or street event. Whether all or part of the event takes places on or passes
over City of Saint John public property the applicant may have to obtain and maintain
in full force a Commercial General Liability and Cross Liability insurance policy with
limits of not less than $2,000,000, naming the City of Saint John as an “Additional
Insured”
7.2. Where liquor will be served or sold at a public space event or street event, the
applicant shall obtain and maintain in full force a Commercial General Liability
insurance policy with limits of not less than $5,000,000 naming the City of Saint John
as “Additional Insured”; and additional liquor liability insurance shall also be obtained.
7.2.1. Evidence of all required insurance coverage(s) must be presented to the City of
Saint John at least ten (10) business days before the event.
7.2.2. If any group does not have the required insurance coverage, it can be purchased
through the City of Saint John’s insurance carrier for a nominal rate.
7.3. Permits
The applicant is responsible for obtaining any relevant permits for the public space
event or street event booking, including but not limited to alcohol, event structure,
and food.
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8. CANCELLATIONS
8.1. The City reserves the right to revoke access and/or cancel a public space event or
street event up to and including the day of, or at any time, to ensure public safety
when:
8.1.1. in the sole opinion of the City, the applicant fails to comply with the
requirement of the Terms and Conditions or any other provisions of applicable
By-Laws, or any other reason that the City deems appropriate; and/or
8.1.2. the space is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances or force majeure.
9. PARKING AND VEHICLE ACCESS
9.1. Parking and Vehicle Access refers to all items pertaining to accessing an event site,
including guest parking, vehicle access for set up and tear down, and any vehicles
involved in the event presentation including food trucks.
9.2. All events requiring the rerouting of traffic and/or closing of streets to vehicular traffic
are required to have detailed traffic plan and map with detours, barricades, emergency
vehicle access, and road closed signage.
9.3. The city may have resources available, including barricades and road closure signs, but
it is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for these to be in place. The applicant
shall have the necessary arrangements to rent these resources from a company that is
prepared to follow and comply with the City’s Work Zone Safety Manual. The applicant
will remove all safety barricades and signage immediately after the event.
9.4. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all streets that intersect with the
closed portion of the road are completely barricaded at both ends of the closure at all
times. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that trained volunteers are
positioned at both ends of the road closure at all times and that a 6-meter passageway
is kept clear of obstacles at all times within the road closure so that emergency vehicles
can proceed through unimpeded.
9.5. Applicants will call Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC) at 506-648-3333
immediately prior to the event and immediately after the event to notify emergency
services of street access.
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9.6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of the event to residences,
businesses, and any other institution or organization that may be impacted by the
event a minimum of 10 days in advance of the event where reasonably possible.
Furthermore, the applicant will work with business representatives, etc., to minimize
any inconvenience the event may cause.
9.7. Applicants will have a social media/advertising/public education strategy to inform
event participants and event attendees of the parking and vehicle access changes.
10. BOOKABLE AREAS
10.1. Parks and Public Spaces (not including streets)
Parks and Beaches (including squares, plazas, public spaces, historic sites, open
spaces, and community gardens) are important municipal features that enhance
the quality of life for residents of Saint John.
This policy does not include rinks, ball fields, and other sports facilities which have
Council approved fees.
Parks and Public Spaces in the city considered reservable under this policy include:
10.1.1. Parks and Public Spaces (not including streets)
10.1.2. Carleton Community Centre
10.1.3. Chown Park
10.1.4. Dominion Park
10.1.5. Harbour Passage / Fort Latour
10.1.6. Jervis Bay
10.1.7. King's Square
10.1.8. Lakewood Reservoir
10.1.9. Larche Memorial Park
10.1.10. Mispec - Upper Park
10.1.11. Peel Plaza Courtyard
10.1.12. Peel Plaza Park
10.1.13. Queen's Square South (park located on South Central Peninsula)
10.1.14. Queen's Square West (park located on west side of city)
10.1.15. Rainbow Park
10.1.16. Rockwood Park A-Frame Picnic Site
10.1.17. Rockwood Park First Arch Picnic Site
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10.1.18. Rockwood Park Fisher Lakes Parking Lot
10.1.19. Rockwood Park Kiwanis Playground
10.1.20. Rockwood Park Old Ski Hill / Wilderness Centre
10.1.21. Rockwood Park Zoo Trail Entrance
10.1.22. Seaside Park
10.1.23. Station One Skate Park
10.1.24. Tucker Park
10.1.25. Victoria Park
10.1.26. City Hall Plaza
10.2. Street Event Bookings
Any event that disrupts vehicular traffic, including but not limited to parades,
processionals, open street events, neighborhood block parties, and video shoots,
is escalated to Tier Three. These street events require a heightened Emergency
Measures Plan and Operations Plan, and applications will not be approved without
the review and approval of the SETF and City Manager. Any processions or
assemblages on public streets must adhere to the guidelines set out in Schedule P
“Regulation Respecting Processions and Assemblage on Public Streets”.
11. NOISE BY-LAW AND AMPLIFIED SOUND
11.1. Amplified sound at events must comply with Saint John Noise By-law, By-law
Number M-22.
11.2. The following guidelines will apply to events with amplified sound:
11.2.1. Location of all speakers, sound equipment and stages must be provided as part of
the event application on a detailed site plan or map.
11.2.2. Measures must be taken to mitigate the impact of sound extending beyond the
target audience. For example, speaker stacks can be positioned to tilt downward
towards the audience rather than over the crowd.
11.2.3. The applicant will be required to notify all potentially affected neighbouring
businesses and residents about the proposed event a minimum of 10 days in
advance. This includes times and dates, type of sound and contact names and
numbers for persons who respond to any neighbouring concerns before, during and
following the event. The applicant is responsible for making attempts to address
concerns of complainants.
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12. SAFETY
12.1. The safety of residents, visitors and event participants will be a priority through
the lifecycle of public space events and street events management, including
planning, execution, and closure.
12.2. Applicants of Tier One, Two, and Three bookings must have an on-site liaison and
safety liaison.
12.3. Applicants booking Tier Two and Tier Three events may be required to have a full
Emergency Management Plan, based on the scope of the event. The Emergency
Management Plan includes event site infrastructure, event access map, hazard
identification, risk assessment, prevention, and risk reduction plans, and emergency
response plan. These will be reviewed and approved by the SETF.
13. ADVERTISING
13.1. Groups wishing to display signage in public spaces and streets must first obtain
approval from the City.
13.2. Sign dimensions, colours, material, location, and message shall be taken into
consideration prior to approval.
14. RESPONSIBILITIES
14.1. Growth and Community Services will be the lead Department and will oversee
the implementation and execution of the Public Spaces Events and Street Events
Policy. This department will be responsible for assigning roles, ensuring
interdepartmental workflow, and maintaining external partnerships.
14.2. Customer Service will correspond with applicants who call or visit in person with
requests to access the booking platform. Customer Service will direct applicants to
the website or if necessary, provide a paper copy of the application.
14.3. All applications that are processed will be classified as either Tier One, Tier Two,
or Tier Three.
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14.3.1. Tier One applications will be automatically approved, and the software will send
a report to designated staff each Wednesday for the following 7 days.
14.3.2. Tier Two applications will be directed to the Park Staff or SETF assigned Chair
14.3.3. Tier Three applications will be directed to the SETF assigned Chair.
14.4. Staff reviews applications designated by the software as Tier Two or Tier Three.
The assigned Chair reviews the application form’s proposed location, date, time, and
scope, and determines the needs of the applicant. SETF includes representatives
from various departments included in bookings. The SETF will either correspond via
email, Teams, or in person to review applications. The assigned Chair facilitates the
meetings and follows up with members as needed. The SETF includes representatives
from Growth and Community Services including Arts and Culture, Planning, Parks,
and Municipal Engineering; Saint John Transit; Saint John Police Force; Saint John Fire
Department; Public Works and Transportation; and Parking. Communications will be
notified of any bookings that require public notices.
14.5. Tier Two: Staff will liaise with necessary departments and work to enable the
applicant’s request, provide feedback, and based on the contents of this policy will
approve or reject the application. The software will send a report to designated staff
each Wednesday for the following 7 days.
14.6. Tier Three: The assigned Chair will prepare a report for the SETF, send and
receive feedback to both the SETF and the applicant, and based on the contents of
this policy will approve or reject the application. If approved by the assigned Chair, a
final approval document will be sent to the City Manager for signature. If approved
by the City Manager, this document will be sent back to the assigned Chair who will
then send it to the applicant. If rejected, the assigned Chair will notify the applicant.
A report will be sent to designated staff each Wednesday for the following 7 days.
14.7. External Partnerships may include community/neighborhood associations,
ENVISION Saint John, Uptown Saint John, the Chamber of Commerce, and other
stakeholders the assigned Chair deems necessary to include.
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15. RELATED POLICIES, LEGISLATION, AND BYLAWS
The event must abide by all of the following:
5.1 Comply municipal, provincial, and federal acts and regulations;
5.2 Comply with all City of Saint John policies and procedures including Schedule P
Regulation Respecting Processions and Assemblages on Public Streets
5.3 Comply with health and safety rules and regulations administered by the Saint John
Police Force, Saint John Fire Department, and Public Health.
5.4 Comply with the Human Rights Code.
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