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MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JUNE 13, 2022, AT 6:00 PM
2ND FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the City's
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV.
Present:
Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie via electronic participation
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Also Present:
City Manager J. Collin
Director Legal Services J. Boucher
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Fire Chief & Chief Emergency Management Services K. Clifford
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services B. McGovern
Commissioner Growth & Community Services J. Hamilton
Chief of Staff & Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Commissioner Public Works and Transportation Services M. Hugenholtz
Deputy Clerk P. Anglin
Administrative Officer R. Evans
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1. Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Norton read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
"The City of Saint John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastogiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
the Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw and Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati signed Peace and Friendship
Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands and
resources."
1.2 National Anthem
The 438 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Band performed O Canada via video
recorded during the Freedom of the City for 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force held Sunday June 121h, 2022.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of May 30, 2022
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the minutes of May 30th be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
RESOLVED that the agenda for June 13th, 2022, be adopted with the addition of the
following item from the Committee of the Whole: 17.1 City Market Lease with Saint John
Bakery Ltd.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Killen disclosed a conflict of interest with item 17.1 City Market Lease with Saint
John Bakery Ltd.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-203: Appointment of a
Heritage Officer pursuant to the Heritage Conservation Act, Common Council appoint Mr.
Nilton Lin as a Heritage Officer for the City of Saint John pursuant to Section 54 ofthe New
Brunswick Heritage Conservation Act.
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5.2 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-205: Proposed By -Law
Amendment - Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, Common Council set the public
hearing date of July 11, 2022, to consider an amendment to the Heritage Conservation
Areas By -Law concerning the removal of 111-119 King Street East from the King Street
East Heritage Conservation Area.
5.3 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-206: Proposed By -Law
Amendment - Heritage Conservations Area By -Law, Common Council set the public
hearing date of July 11, 2022, to consider an amendment to the Heritage Conservation
Areas By -Law concerning the renewal of Heritage Permits.
5.4 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-211: Vehicle for Hire By -
Law
Rates, the Saint John Transit Commission recommends Common Council approve the
following amendments to the Vehicle for Hire By-law rates in Schedule B of the By-law as
follows:
• Changing the Distance Rate from $1.10 to $1.65, and
• Changing the Waiting Rate from $.083 for every 10 seconds to $.138 for every 10
seconds to match the Hourly Rate.
5.5 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-204: Proposed Public
Hearing Date - 100 Boars Head Road and 13 Queen Square North/170 Charlotte Street,
Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-law rezoning application
submitted by Rehabitat Inc. for 100 Boars Head Road (PID 00042622) and exp. for 13
Queen Square North and 170 Charlotte Street (PIDs: 00005140, 00003921, 00006668,
00361352 and part of 00003939) for Monday, August 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council
Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB.
5.6 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-215: Bell Ethernet
Connection Location Change, the City enter into Amendment 1 to Bell Ethernet Services
Schedule with Bell Aliant in the form attached to M&C No. 2022-215; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Amendment and any documents ancillary
thereto.
5.7 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-197: Plug -In NB Charging
Rebates for Business Rebate Initiative Project - Participation Agreement, the City enter
into a Participation Agreement with the New Brunswick Power Corporation ("NB Power")
for financial rebates towards the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in
the form attached to M&C No. 2022-197; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute said Agreement and any documents ancillary thereto.
5.8 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-200:_Fallsview Drive
Traffic Calming Referral Response, Common Council consider M&C 2022-200 as being
resolution to a referral motion to the City Manager related to Fallsview Drive presented at
the May 16, 2022, Common Council meeting.
5.9 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-214: Highway Usage
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Permit (HUP) - Gateway Operations Limited - Application 2022-002 (City of Saint John -
Rockland Road Exit 123 WB Area), the City enter into Highway Usage Permit ("HUP") No.
2022-002 with Gateway Operations Limited in the form attached to M&C No. 2022-214;
and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said HUP and any documents
ancillary thereto.
5.10 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-198: Roof Rehabilitation
- Municipal Operations Complex: 175 Rothesay Avenue, the tender submitted by J. E.
Wilson Roofing Co. Ltd, for the Roof Rehabilitation at Municipal Operations Complex
in the amount of $141,597 (plus HST) be accepted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.11 That as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-210: Annual Bids for
Sodium Hydroxide for Water Treatment, notwithstanding the terms of the Project
Agreement between the City and Port City Water Partners dated February 4, 2016
respecting Chemical Unit Price Refresh, the City allow Port City Water Partners to proceed
with a Chemical Unit Price Refresh quarterly for a one-year period commencing in June
2022 for the supply of sodium hydroxide for the Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment
Facility.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively
be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
7.1 World Kidney Cancer Day - June 16, 2022
The Mayor declared June 16, 2022, as World Kidney Cancer Day in the City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Revitalization Public Engagement
Amy McLennan, CGAC General Manager, provided an overview of the Aquatic Centre's
public engagement process.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the update from the Canada Games Aquatic Centre be received for
information.
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9. Public Hearings - 6:30pm
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9.1 Proposed Zoning ByLaw Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
recommending rezoning and Staff Presentation — 990 Fairville Boulevard (1st and
2nd Reading)
Commissioner Hamilton introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By -Law which
would rezone a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.02 hectares, located at
990 Fairville Boulevard from Regional Commercial (CR) to Regional Commercial
Residential (CR-R) to permit a mixed -use development. Staff and PAC are aligned and
recommend approval.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the rezoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the rezoning.
Mr. Peter MacKenzie, of Comeau MacKenzie Architecture appeared before Council
stating he agreed with the staff recommendation.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of
Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.02 hectares, located at 990
Fairville Boulevard, also identified as PID 00403378, from Regional Commercial (CR) to
Regional Commercial Residential (CR-R), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The
City of Saint John."
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of
Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.02 hectares, located at 990
Fairville Boulevard, also identified as PID 00403378, from Regional Commercial (CR) to
Regional Commercial Residential (CR-R), be read a second time.
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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 By -Laws
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10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment — 1461 Manawagonish Road
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By -Law amendment regarding 1461
Manawagonish Road 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 August 22, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
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10.2 Vehicle for Hire By -Law Amendments Ost and 2nd Readin
Consideration was given to the submitted report M&C 2022-212: Vehicle for Hire By -Law
Amendments.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-12 A By -Law respecting the
Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in The City of Saint
John" which will incorporate improvements to the by-law wording; streamline regulation;
align the by-law with similar by-laws in other jurisdictions; operationalize changes
approved by Council; and general administrative updates, be read a first time.
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Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-12 A By -Law respecting
the Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in The City of
Saint John."
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-12 A By -Law respecting the
Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in The City of Saint
John" which will incorporate improvements to the by-law wording; streamline regulation;
align the by-law with similar by-laws in other jurisdictions; operationalize changes
approved by Council; and general administrative updates, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-12 A By -Law
respecting the Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in
The City of Saint John."
10.3 Traffic By -Law Amendment (3rd Reading)
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number MV-10.1 A By -Law respecting the
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto" adding Section 16(9)
and 16(10); repealing subsection 22(2); amending Schedule "C"; repealing and replacing
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Schedule "G"; adding Schedule "G-2"; amending Schedule "L"; repealing and replacing
Schedule "Q"; and repealing Schedule "Q-1 ", be read in summary.
MOTION CARRIED.
In accordance with the Local Governance Act sub -section 15(3), the by-law entitled, "By -
Law Number MV-10.1 A By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John
and amendments thereto" was read in summary only.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number MV-10.1 A By -Law respecting the
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto" adding Section 16(9)
and 16(10); repealing subsection 22(2); amending Schedule "C"; repealing and replacing
Schedule "G"; adding Schedule "G-2"; amending Schedule "L"; repealing and replacing
Schedule "Q"; and repealing Schedule "Q-1 ", 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
respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto."
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Updates on Tax Reform and Municipal Reform (Councillor Radwan)
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to provide updates in open session of
Council on select catalytic projects and advocacy on the first Council meeting Monday of
each month.
MOTION CARRIED with Deputy Mayor MacKenzie and Councillors Stewart and Sullivan
voting nay.
12. Business Matters -Municipal Officers
12.1 10-Year Strategic Plan
Stephanie Rackley Roach, Director of Corporate Performance and Chief Information
Officer, provided an overview of the 10-Year Strategic Plan.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report 10 — Year Strategic Plan, M&C
2022-213:
a) Members of Common Council provide feedback on the Draft 10-Year Strategic Plan
to the Staff Working Group by June 30, 2022, for consolidation and onward
consideration of the Steering Committee.
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b) The City Manager be directed to continue to receive public input through the Shape
Your City engagement platform and other means as planned for consolidation and
onward consideration of the Steering Committee.
c) The City Manager be directed to conduct a resource estimate and provide
recommendations to the Steering Committee on adjusted actions as required.
d) The City Manager be directed through the Staff Working Group and the Steering
Committee to continue the development of the 10-Year Strategic Plan and return to
Council no later than October 17, 2022, with a final draft.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.2 Transforming Transit
Ian Fogan, Director of Transit and Fleet, provided a presentation on transforming the Saint
John Transit system.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the submitted presentation entitled Transforming Transit be received for
information.
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12.3 Update on New Solid Waste Collection Model Implementation
Tim O'Reilly, Director of Public Works and Transportation, provided an update on the City's
new solid waste collection model implementation.
Moved by Councncillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2022-209: Update on New Solid Waste
Collection Model Implementation be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Public Safety Committee (Verbal Update)
Chair of the Public Safety Committee Councillor Hickey provided a verbal update with
respect to the May 111h committee meeting.
Councillor Hickey stated the committee was presented with three safety review
assessments, which included:
• The City of Saint John Sunshine Program, which received a 94% conformity score
on the assessment tool;
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• Fire code inspections, which received a 77% conformity score on the assessment
tool;
• Use of Technology to Improve Sidewalk safety, which received a 75% conformity
score on the assessment tool.
In addition, the committee received the following presentations:
• Police Service use of body cameras policy;
• The City's obligations under the Emergency Measures Act and the Emergency
Measures By-law;
• Overview of the Saint John Salvage Corps.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the update from the Public Safety Committee be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13.2 Finance Committee: 2021 Audited Financial Statements
Chair of the Finance Committee Councillor Sullivan introduced the 2021 Audited Financial
Statements and introduced the City's auditor Steve Lund. The 2021 audit is now
completed, and the City of Saint John received a clean audit statement for the year.
Councillor Sullivan provided the following information:
• The City's Long Term Financial plan has been working, the City's net debt is down
to $159 million from the City's $300 million debt in 2014.
• The debt from the General Fund is currently less than $90 million from a high of
$114 million in 2014.
• Debt from Saint John Water is approximately $82 million from a high of $107 million
in 2017.
• The City has a balance of over $33 million in its reserve funds as compared to no
reserve funds in 2015.
• The 2021 General Fund ended with a surplus of approximately $1.7 million and
Saint John Water with a surplus of $1.5 million.
• The City presently has $111 million of debt that must be repaid over the next 5
years.
• The City continues to have an infrastructure deficit.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2022-202: 2021 Audited Financial Statements, Common Council approve the following:
• The audited 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements.
• The 2021 statement of revenue and expenses of the Saint John Trade &
Convention Centre.
• The 2021 City of Saint John Trust Funds financial statements.
• The 2021 Saint John Parking Commission financial statements.
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14. Consideration of Issues Separate from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 M. Bell: Food Insecurity in Saint John (Recommendation: Refer to City Manager
for staff engagement with the originator)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the letter from M. Bell be referred to the City Manager for staff
engagement with the originator.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 Request to Present - Sculpture Saint John Symposium (Recommendation: Refer
to the Clerk to schedule)
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the request to present from Sculpture Saint John Symposium be referred
to the Clerk to schedule.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 J. Bond - Ban on Flyers (Recommendation: Receive for Information)
The Mayor noted this matter had previously been referred to the City Manager and that a
report back to Council on this topic is scheduled for the fall of 2022.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the letter from J. Bond be received for information.
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15.4 D. Darling - Legislation on Heavy Industry Bill 117 (Recommendation: Receive for
Information
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the letter from D. Darling be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.5 P. Thirkell - Active Transportation- Request to Present (Recommendation: Refer
to City Manager for staff engagement with the originator
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the letter from P.Thirkell be referred to the City Manager for staff
engagement with the originator.
MOTION CARRIED.
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16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
Councillor Killen withdrew from the meeting.
17.1 City Market Lease with Saint John Bakery, Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on June
13, 2022, the City enter into a Lease for Stalls B & C and ancillary spaces in the City Market
with Saint John Bakery Ltd., under the terms and conditions as set out in the Lease
submitted with M&C 2022-208; and
RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary
documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on June 13th, 2022, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
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The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor/ Mai re
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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Pit
VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
REUNION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL
13 JUIN 2022, 18 h
SALLE DU CONSEIL, 2e ETAGE DE L'HOTEL DE VILLE
Un moyen de communication e/ectronique a ete utilise lors de cette reunion. Le public
pouvait assister a la reunion en personne, dans la salle du Conseil, ou par le biais du site
Web de la Ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou de Rogers TV.
Presents :
Donna Noade Reardon, mairesse
John MacKenzie, maire supplbant (participation virtuelle)
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Brent Harris, conseiller general
Joanna Killen, conseillbre du quartier n° 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier n° 1
Barry Ogden, conseiller du quartier n° 2
David Hickey, conseiller du quartier n° 3
Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier n° 3
Greg Stewart, conseiller du quartier n° 4
Paula Radwan, conseillbre du quartier n° 4
Egalement presents :
J. Collin, directeur municipal
J. Boucher, directrice des Services juridiques
S. Hossack, commissaire, Ressources humaines
K. Clifford, chef du Service des incendies et de I'Organisation de gestion
des urgences de Saint John
B. McGovern, commissaire, Services publics et infrastructure
J. Hamilton, commissaire, Croissance et services communautaires
K. Fudge, chef du personnel et chef des Services financiers
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire, Transports et travaux publics
P. Anglin, greffier adjoint
R. Evans, agent administratif
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1. Ouverture de la seance
1.1 Reconnaissance des territoires
Le conseiller Norton lit la declaration de reconnaissance a haute voix et demande un
moment de reflexion.
La Ville de Saint John/Menasquesk est situee sur le territoire traditionnel des
Wolastogiyik/Maliseet. Les Wolastogiyik/Maliseet, ainsi que leurs voisins autochtones, les
Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw et les Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati, ont signe des traites de paix et
d'amitie avec la Couronne britannique dans les annees 1700 afin de proteger leurs droits
sur les terres et les ressources. »
1.2 Hymne national
La fanfare du 438e Escadron de ('Aviation royale du Canada (ARC) interprete I'hymne
national dans une video enregistree Tors de la ceremonie du droit de cite du 403e Escadron
d'entrainement operationnel d'helicopteres de ('Aviation royale du Canada, qui a eu lieu
le dimanche 12 juin 2022.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la reunion du 30 mai 2022
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par la conseillere Killen :
IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du 30 mai soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
IL EST RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la reunion du 13 juin 2022 soit adopte avec I'ajout
du point suivant provenant du comite plenier : 17.1 Signature d'un bail entre le Marche
public de Saint John et Saint John Bakery Ltd.
4. Divulgation des conflits d'interets
La conseillere Killen declare un conflit d'interets en ce qui concerne le point 17.1.
5. Resolutions en bloc
5.1 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-203 :
Appointment of a Heritage Officer pursuant to the Heritage Conservation Act, it est resolu
que le Conseil municipal nomme M. Nilton Lin agent du patrimoine pour la Ville de Saint
John en vertu de I'article 54 de la Loi sur la conservation du patrimoine du
Nouveau -Brunswick.
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5.2 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-205 :
Proposed By -Law Amendment - Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law, it est resolu que le
Conseil municipal fixe la date de I'audience publique au 11 juillet 2022, afin d'examiner
une modification au Rbglement sur les zones de conservation du patrimoine en ce qui
concerne le retrait du 111-119, rue King Est, de la zone de conservation du patrimoine de
la rue King Est.
5.3 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-206 :
Proposed By -Law Amendment — Heritage Conservations Area By -Law, it est resolu que le
Conseil municipal fixe la date de I'audience publique au 11 juillet 2022, afin d'examiner
une modification au Rbglement sur les zones de conservation du patrimoine en ce qui
concerne le renouvellement des permis du patrimoine.
5.4 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-211 :
Vehicle for Hire By -Law Rates, it est resolu que la Commission de transport de Saint John
recommande au Conseil municipal d'approuver les modifications suivantes aux taux de
I'Arrete concernant les vehicules de location a I'annexe B, comme suit
• Modification du taux de distance, de 1,10 $ a 1,65 $, et
• Modification du taux d'attente, de 0,083 $ pour chaque 10 secondes a 0,138 $ pour
chaque 10 secondes afin de correspondre au taux horaire.
5.5 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-204 :
Proposed Public Hearing Date — 100 Boars Head Road and 13 Queen Square North/170
Charlotte Street, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal fixe la date de I'audience publique
pour la demande de changement de zonage soumise par Rehabitat Inc. pour le 100 Boars
Head Road (PID 00042622) et pour le 13 Queen Square North et le 170 Charlotte Street
(PID : 00005140, 00003921, 00006668, 00361352 et une partie de 00003939) au lundi 22
aout 2022 a 18 h 30, dans la salle du Conseil, 2e etage de I'H6tel de Ville, 15 Market
Square, Saint John (N.-B.)
5.6 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-215 :
Belle Ethernet Connection Location Change, it est resolu que la Ville conclue avec Bell
Aliant I'avenant 1 a I'annexe des services Ethernet de Bell, sous la forme jointe au rapport
M&C 2022-215, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ledit
avenant et tout document connexe.
5.7 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-197:
Proposed Public Hearing Date — 100 Boars Head Road and 13 Queen Square North/170
Clug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business Rebate Initiative Project — Participation
Agreement, it est resolu que la Ville conclue un accord de participation avec la Societe
d'energie du Nouveau -Brunswick (<< Energie NB ))) pour des rabais financiers en vue de
('installation d'une infrastructure de recharge de vehicules electriques, sous la formejointe
au rapport M&C 2022-197, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a
signer ledit accord et tout document connexe.
5.8 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-200:
Fallsview Drive Traffic Calming Referral Response, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal
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considbre le rapport M&C 2022-200 comme une r6solution en vue d'un renvoi au
directeur municipal en ce qui concerne Fallsview Drive, dont it a 6tb question lors de la
r6union du 16 mai 2022 du Conseil municipal.
5.9 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-214 :
Highway Usage Permit (HUP) — Gateway Operations Limited —Application 2022-002 (City
of Saint John — Rockland Road Exit 123 WB Area), it est r6solu que la Ville approuve I'octroi
du permis d'utilisation des voies publiques (HUP) num6ro 2022-002 a Gateway Operations
Limited, conform6ment au formulaire joint au rapport M&C 2022-214, et que la mairesse
et le greffier municipal soient autoris6s a signer le permis en question, ainsi que tout
document connexe.
5.10 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-198 : Roof
Rehabilitation — Municipal Operations Complex: 175 Rothesay Avenue, it est r6solu que
la soumission pr6sent6e par J. E. Wilson Roofing Co. Ltd, pour la r6fection du toit du
Complexe des op6rations municipales, pour un montant de 141 597 $ (plus TVH), soit
accept6e et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autoris6s a signer les
documents contractuels n6cessaires.
5.11 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-210 :
Annual Bids for Sodium Hydroxide for Water treatment, nonobstant les modalit6s de
]'entente conclue entre la Ville de Saint John et Port City Water Partners le 4 f6vrier 2016
concernant la mise a jour du prix unitaire des produits chimiques, it est r6solu que la Ville
permette a Port City Water Partners de proc6der a une mise a jour trimestrielle du prix
unitaire des produits chimiques pour une p6riode d'un an d6butant en juin 2022 pour la
fourniture d'hydroxyde de sodium pour ]'installation de traitement de 1'eau potable de Loch
Lomond.
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par le conseiller Stewart :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil adopte chacune des r6solutions en bloc.
MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE.
6. Commentaires des membres
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journbe mondiale du cancer du rein — 16 iuin 2022
La mairesse proclame le 16 juin 2022 Journ6e mondiale du cancer du rein dans la ville de
Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Engagement public concernant la revitalisation du Centre aquatique des Jeux du
(..Anaria
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Amy McLennan, directrice generale du CAJC, donne un aperqu du processus
d'engagement public concernant le Centre aquatique.
Sur la proposition de la conseillere Killen, appuyee par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour du Centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada soit reque
pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
9. Seance publique — 18 h 30
9.1 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete de zonaae et rapport du Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme recommandant un changement de zonage et presentation du
personnel — 990, boulevard Fairville (premiere et deuxibme lecture)
Le commissaire Hamilton presente la modification proposee dans le cas de I'Arrete de
zonage afin de modifier le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative
de 1,02 hectare, situee au 990, boulevard Fairville, de commercial regional (CR) a
commercial regional residentiel (CR-R) afin de permettre un amenagement a usage mixte.
Le personnel et le CCU s'entendent pour recommander ]'approbation.
La mairesse ouvre la seance publique.
Elle demande s'il y a des personnes qui sont contre la modification proposee. II n'y en a
pas.
Elle demande ensuite s'il y a des personnes qui sont en faveur de la modification
proposee.
M. Peter MacKenzie, de Comeau MacKenzie Architecture, se presente devant le
Conseil et declare qu'il est d'accord avec la recommandation du personnel.
La mairesse met un terme a la seance publique.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Lowe :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la premiere lecture du projet de
modification de I'Arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, qui a pour effet de modifier
I'annexe « A » de la carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John en modifiant le zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 1,02 hectare, situee au 990,
boulevard Fairville (PID 00403378), de commercial regional (CR) a commercial regional
residentiel (CR-R).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Stewart :
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IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la deuxieme lecture du projet de
modification de I'Arrete de zonage, qui a pour effet de modifier I'annexe «A» de la carte
de zonage de la Ville de Saint John en modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie approximative de 1,02 hectare, situee au 990, boulevard Fairville
(PID 00403378), de commercial regional (CR) a commercial regional residentiel (CR-R).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Deuxieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage.
10. Examen d'arretes municipaux
10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'Arr6te de zonage — 1461, chemin
Manawagonish
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par la conseillere Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'Arrete de zonage
concernant le 1461, chemin Manawagonish soit soumis au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
pour un rapport et une recommendation, et que la publicite necessaire soit autorisee avec
une audience publique qui aura lieu le 22 aout 2022, a 18 h 30, dans la salle du Conseil.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
10.2 Modifications de I'Arr6t6 concernant les v6hicules de location (premiere et
deuxieme lecture)
Le Conseil examine le rapport M&C 2022-212. Vehicle for Hire By -Law Amendments.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la premiere lecture du projet de
modification de I'arrete M-12, intitule « Arrete portant reglementation des activites des
proprietaires et exploitants de v6hicules de location dans la Ville de Saint John », qui
prevoit des des ameliorations au libelle de I'arrete, la rationalisation de la reglementation,
I'harmonisation de I'arrete avec des arretes similaires dans d'autres administrations, la
mise en oeuvre des changements approuves par le Conseil et des mises a jour
administratives generales.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture du projet de modification de Parretti M-12.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la deuxieme lecture du projet de
modification de I'arrete M-12.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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Deuxieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete M-12.
10.3 Proiet de modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation ltroisieme lecture
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par la conseillere Killen :
IL EST RESOLU QUE I'arrete MV-10.1, intitule «Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues
de la ville de Saint John et modifications afferentes », qui a pour but d'ajouter les
paragraphes 16(9) et 16(10), d'abroger le paragraphe 22(2), de modifier I'annexe C,
d'abroger et de remplacer I'annexe G, d'ajouter I'annexe G-2, de modifier I'annexe L,
d'abroger et de remplacer I'annexe Q et d'abroger I'annexe Q-1 soit lu en partie.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Conformement au paragraphe 15(3) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, I'arrete MV-10.1
est lu en partie seulement.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par la conseillere Killen :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la troisieme lecture de I'arrete
MV-10.1, que I'arrete en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau
municipal.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete MV-10.1.
11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil
11.1 Mises a *our sur la r6forme fiscale et la r6forme municipale (conseillere Radwan)
Sur la proposition de la conseillere Radwan, appuy6e par la conseillere Killen :
IL EST RESOLU que le directeur municipal soit charge de fournir des mises a jour lors de
la seance publique du Conseil sur certains projets catalytiques et sur la defense des
interets le premier lundi de chaque mois de la reunion du Conseil.
MOTION ADOPTEE, mais le maire suppleant et les conseillers Stewart et Sullivan ne sont
pas d'accord.
12. Questions de gestion interne — Agents municipaux
12.1 Plan strategique decennal
Stephanie Rackley Roach, directrice du rendement organisationnel et dirigeante
principals de ]'information, donne un aperqu du plan strategique decennal.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Ogden :
IL EST RESOLU, conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport sur le plan
strategique decennal, M&C 2022-213 :
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e) Que les membres du Conseil municipal fassent part de leurs commentaires sur le
projet de plan strategique decennal au groupe de travail du personnel d'ici le 30 juin
2022, en vue d'une consolidation et d'un examen ulterieur par le comite directeur.
f) Que le directeur municipal soit charge de continuer a recevoir les commentaires du
public par le biais de la plateforme d'engagement Fagonner votre ville et d'autres
moyens, comme prevu, afin de les regrouper et de les soumettre a ]'examen du comite
directeur.
g) Que le directeur municipal soit charge de proceder a une estimation des ressources
et de fournir des recommandations au comite directeur quant aux mesures a prendre,
le cas echeant.
h) Que le directeur municipal soit charge, par I'intermediaire du groupe de travail du
personnel et du comite directeur, de poursuivre I'elaboration du plan strategique
decennal et de presenter une version finale au Conseil au plus tard le 17 octobre 2022.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.2 Transformer le transport en commun
Ian Fogan, directeur du transport en commun et du parc automobile, fait une presentation
sur la transformation du systeme de transport en commun de Saint John.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Lowe :
IL EST RESOLU que la presentation soumise, intitulee Transforming Transit, soit reque a
titre d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
12.3 Mise a four sur la mise en ceuvre du nouveau modele de collecte des dechets
cnlirlac
Tim O'Reilly, directeur des travaux publics et des transports, fait le point sur la mise en
oeuvre du nouveau modele de collecte des dechets solides de la Ville.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU que le rapport M&C 2022-209 : Update on new Solid Waste Collection
Model soit requ a titre d'information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13. Rapports des comites
13.1 Comite de securite publique (mise a lour orate)
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Le president du Comite de la securite publique, le conseiller Hickey, fait une mise a jour
orale concernant la reunion du 11 mai tenue par le comite.
II indique que le comitb s'est vu presenter trois evaluations d'examen de la securite, soit :
• L'evaluation du programme Sunshine de la Ville de Saint John, qui a requ un score
de conformite de 94 % d'aprbs I'outil d'bvaluation.
• Les inspections du Code des incendies, qui ont requ un score de conformite de
77 % d'aprbs I'outil d'evaluation.
• L'utilisation de la technologie pour ameliorer la securite des trottoirs, qui a obtenu
un score de conformite de 75 % d'aprbs I'outil d'evaluation.
Le comite a egalement requ les presentations suivantes :
• Politique d'utilisation des cameras corporelles par les services de police.
• Les obligations de la Ville en vertu de la Loi sur les mesures d'urgence et du
Reglement sur les mesures d'urgence.
• Aperqu de Saint John Salvage Corps.
Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour du Comite de securite publique soit reque pour
information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.2 Comite des finances : etats financiers verifies de 2021
Le president du Comite des finances, le conseiller Sullivan, presente les etats financiers
verifies de 2021 et presente le vbrificateur de la Ville, Steve Lund. L'audit de 2021 est
maintenant terming, et la Ville de Saint John a regu une opinion favorable sans reserve
pour I'annee.
Le conseiller Sullivan fournit les renseignements suivants :
• Le plan financier a long terme de la ville a porte fruit, la dette nette de la Ville ayant
ete ramenee de 300 millions de dollars en 2014, a 159 millions de dollars.
• La dette du Fonds general est actuellement inferieure a 90 millions de dollars, alors
qu'elle avait atteint un sommet de 114 millions de dollars en 2014.
• La dette de Saint John Water represente environ 82 millions de dollars, alors
qu'elle avait atteint un sommet de 107 millions de dollars en 2017.
• La Ville dispose d'un solde de plus de 33 millions de dollars dans ses fonds de
reserve, alors qu'elle n'avait aucun fonds de reserve en 2015.
• Le Fonds general 2021 a terming I'annee avec un excedent d'environ 1,7 million
de dollars et Saint John Water avec un excedent de 1,5 million de dollars.
• La Ville a actuellement une dette de 111 millions de dollars, qui dolt etre
remboursee au cours des cinq prochaines annees.
• La Ville continue d'avoir un deficit d'infrastructures.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par la conseillbe Radwan :
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IL EST RESOLU, conformement a la recommandation du comite des finances contenue
dans le rapport M&C 2022-202 : 2021 Audited Financial Statements, que le Conseil
municipal approuve ce qui suit:
• Les etats financiers de 2021 consolides et audites.
• L'etat des resultats du Saint John Trade & Convention Centre pour 2021.
• Les etats financiers 2021 des fonds en fiducie de la Ville de Saint John.
• Les etats financiers 2021 de la Commission du stationnement de Saint John.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
14. Examen de questions non visees par les resolutions en bloc
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 M. Bell : L'insecurite alimentaire a Saint John (Recommandation : Soumettre au
directeur municipal pour que le personnel communique avec M. Bell)
Sur la proposition du conseiller Stewart, appuye par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de M. Bell soit transmise au directeur municipal pour que le
personnel communique avec M. Bell.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.2 Demande de presentation — Symposium Sculpture Saint John
(Recommandation : Transmettre au greffier pour la programmation)
Sur la proposition de la conseillere Radwan, appuyee par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que la demande de presentation de Sculpture Saint John Symposium
soit transmise au greffier pour qu'il la programme.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.3 J. Bond — Ban on Flyers (Recommandation : Depot pour information)
La mairesse fait remarquer que cette question a deja ete soumise au directeur municipal
et qu'un rapport au Conseil sur ce sujet est prevu pour I'automne 2022.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de J. Bond soit regue pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.4 D. Darling — Legislation sur le projet de loi 117 sur I'industrie lourde
(Recommandation : Depot pour information
Sur la proposition de la conseillere Killen, appuyee par le conseiller Hickey
IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de D. Darling soit regue pour information.
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MOTION ADOPTEE.
15.5 P. Thirkell — Transport actif — Demande de presentation (Recommandation :
Transmettre au directeur municipal pour que le personnel communique avec
P_ Thirkell
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU que la lettre de P. Thirkell soit transmise au directeur municipal pour que
le personnel communique avec P. Thirkell.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
La conseillere Killen quitte la reunion.
17.1 Signature d'un bail entre le Marche public de Saint John et Saint John Ba
Ltd.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Norton :
IL EST RESOLU que, conformement a la recommandation du comite plenier, formulee lors
de sa reunion du 13 juin 2022, la Ville conclue un bail pour les etals B et C et les espaces
auxiliaires du marche municipal avec la boulangerie Saint John Bakery Ltd, selon les
conditions enoncees dans le bail soumis avec le document M&C 2022-208.
IL EST EGALEMENT RESOLU que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a
signer tous les documents necessaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
18. Levee de la seance
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Norton :
IL EST RESOLU de mettre un terme a la reunion du Conseil municipal tenue le
13 juin 2022.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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La seance est levee a 20 h 50.
Mayor/ Mai re
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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