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2022-12-12_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN DECEMBER 12, 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 Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan Absent: Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern General Counsel M. Tompkins Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Fire Chief K. Clifford Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan Commissioner Growth & Community Services J Hamilton Commissioner Finance K. Fudge Commissioner Public Works and Transportation Services M. Hugenholtz City Clerk J. Taylor Administrative Officer R. Evans Deputy Clerk Patricia Anglin COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 1. Call to Order 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Radwan 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 Wolastoqiyik/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 Raelin Fudge a Grade 8 student and attending the Alison Dawn Voice and Music Academy sang O Canada. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of November 28th. 2022 Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the minutes of November 28th, 2022, be approved. A MEN 9 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the agenda of December 12, 2022, be approved with the addition of item 17. 1 Construction Costs. Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that all tabled items on the December 12, 2022, agenda be lifted from the table. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Councillor Radwan declared a conflict of interest with item 5.1. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Refer to Item 14.1. 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-376: Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officers, Common Council appoint Tim O'Reilly, Blayne Hanson, Thomas McGrath, John Mascarenhas, Chris Phinney and Barbara Crawford as by-law enforcement officers for the Solid Waste By -Law, By-law Number LG- 6 with their authority more fully described in the report resolution documentation. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-373: Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officer, Common Council appoint Christian Beaudoin as by-law enforcement officer for the Saint John Parking By-law and Saint John Traffic By-law with the authority more fully described in the report resolution documentation. 5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-389: Service Agreement for John Hooper's People Waiting Common Council adopt the following: 1. The City enter into an agreement with Kathy Hooper of Hooper Studios, Darren Byers, and 703732 NB Ltd. to provide the restoration work for John Hooper's People Waiting; 2. The City enter into an Agreement with 703732 NB Ltd. for the transportation, installation, and safekeeping of John Hooper's People Waiting; and, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute these Agreements generally in the form as attached to M&C 2022-389. 5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-38:7 Memorandum of Understanding - The City of Saint John, the Dominion Park Community Association and The Greater Saint John Community Foundation Common Council approve that the City enter into the Memorandum of Understanding in the form as attached to M&C 2022-387 with The Greater Saint John Community Foundation and the Dominion Park Community Association Inc.to facilitate the processing of public donations in support of the "Dominion Park Master Plan — Phase 1" and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said MOU and any other documents ancillary thereto. 5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-386: Initiate Stop -Up and Closure for portion of Newport Crescent Common Council approve the following: 1. That the Public Hearing to consider the passing of an amendment to the Street Closing By-law to Close a 3,471 square metre portion of a public street known as Newport Crescent, as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, "Portion of Newport Crescent" attached to M&C No. 2022-386, be set for March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber 2nd floor City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John; 2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of such amendment, identified above; 3. In the event Common Council gives Third Reading to the above noted By -Law Amendment, that the City sell the property to United Church of Canada for $5,000.00, and that the purchaser: 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 a. Prepare at its sole cost any plan of survey required to initiate the process for the stop -up and closure of a portion of Newport Crescent; and b. Pay all costs related to the conveyance of the property; and 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the transaction. 5.7 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-375: Proposed Public Hearing Date: 92-94 Bon Accord Drive, 157 Starburst Lane, and 661 Dever Road Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-law rezoning applications submitted by Zhao Jian for 92-94 Bon Accord Drive (PID: 00446310), Ashley King for 157 Starburst Lane (PID: 00408021) and for the Section 59 amendment application submitted by Teneo Ventures Ltd. for 661 Dever Road (PID: 4463729) for Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall 211 floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. 5.8 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-388: ESRI Canada Consulting Service Request Order the City enter a Service Request Order (SRO) with Esri Canada for time and materials -based consulting services up to $15,100 in the form attached to M&C No. 2022-388; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement. 5.9 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-339: Direct Engagement for Engineering Services: Market Square Parking Garage — Detailed Flood Investigation, Common Council approve the proposal from CBCL Consulting Limited (CBCL), for engineering investigation and preliminary design services for the Market Square Parking Garage — Detailed Flood Investigation in the amount of $99,820.00 including HST be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.10 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-377: Designation of Building Inspectors for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building By -Law, Common Council appoint Amy Poffenroth, Pamela Bentley, Christopher McKiel, Benn Purinton, Mark O'Leary, Denessa Pollock, Vincent Chan, Dennis Richard, Philip Mitton, Darren Brown, Brad Crowell, Jana Coes, and Katelyn Davis as either building inspectors or city inspectors with their authority more fully described in the report resolution documentation. 5.11 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-383: Contract No. 2022-085102Q — Shamrock Park Field Score Council (a) approve reallocating $50,000.00 from the funding from the 2021 Visart Street Capital Project to the Shamrock Park Field Score Clock project (Facility Renewal Fund Project) to offset the projected budget variance as outlined in this report, and, (b) Contract 2022-085102Q: Shamrock Park Field Score Clock be awarded to the low bidder, W&S General Contractors Ltd., at the bid price of $153,497.40 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities. 5.12 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-372: Common 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Council appoint Jeremy Clack and Brittany Estey as by-law enforcement officers for various City By-laws with their authority more fully described in the report recommendation documentation. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item with the exception of Item 5.1 which was identified for debate, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/Presentations 9. Public Hearings - 6:30pm 9.1 Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee recommendation and Staff Presentation — 51 Heather Way (1 st and 2nd Reading) Community Planner, Yeva Mattson presented an overview of the rezoning application to permit a day care centre at 51 Heather Way. The proposal was approved by the Planning Advisory Committee and the PAC and City staff recommendation are aligned. Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to Order. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with Andrew Toole Engineer with Don -More Surveys and Engineering Ltd. representing the applicant presenting. Mayor Noade Reardon closed the Public Hearing. Moved by Councillor Stewart, 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 re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 3583 square meters, located at 51 Heather Way, also identified as a portion of PID No. 55124341, from Two Unit Residential (R2) to Local Commercial (CL), be read a first time. A MEN 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." Councillor Hickey withdrew from the meeting following first reading and re-entered following the vote on second reading. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Killen: 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 re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 3583 square meters, located at 51 Heather Way, also identified as a portion of PID No. 55124341, from Two Unit Residential (R2) to Local Commercial (CL), 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 By-laws 10.1 Zoning By -Law Amendment with Section 59 Conditions — 200 Cambridge Drive (3rd Readin Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-143 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 6914 square metres, located at 200 Cambridge Drive also identified as a portion of PID Number 55203145, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM) be read. A MEN NO RENTS W91 The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-143 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that Common Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of approximately 6914 square metres, located at 200 Cambridge Drive, also identified as a portion of PID Number 55203145, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM): a) 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; COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 i) That the proposed development incorporates walkways connecting the multi- unit buildings with the public sidewalk located on Cambridge Drive. b) The above elevation and site plans be attached to the permit application for the development of the parcel of land; c) That the parcel of land be developed and maintained in accordance with an engineering storm water drainage plan and design report, prepared by a professional engineer on behalf of the proponent and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer, and that such approved plan and report be attached to any development and/or building permit for the proposed development; d) Should any municipal infrastructure improvements be required to service this proposal, it will be the owner/developer's full responsibility and cost to complete. Prior to determining the requirement for any municipal infrastructure improvements, detailed engineering plans and a design brief must be submitted by the owner/developer's engineering consultant to the City for review and approval; i) The owner/developer, at their cost and responsibility, is required to interconnect the watermain between Cambridge Drive and Leeds Crescent to provide fire flow for the proposed development. e) That prior to issuance of any building permits for the proposed development, a Traffic Impact Statement be completed by an engineering consultant engaged by the owner/developer at the developer's expense to review the traffic impacts on the existing roadway network and any required improvements to the existing road network including traffic calming measures and intersection controls. Any improvements identified by the Traffic Impact Statement be the developer's responsibility and cost to complete. f) The landscaping plan mentioned in condition (a) must incorporate plantings and landscaping illustrated on the site plan that accompanied the application specifically the following; i) That the front and flankage yards of the sites be landscaped in accordance with the front yard landscaping requirements for commercial developments as required by Section 6.2 (c) of the Zoning By -Law. g) That the development of Cambridge Drive extension, including blasting for the footings of the proposed buildings adjacent to the Cambridge Drive extension, shall be completed within 3 years of the date of the rezoning coming into effect. If it is not completed within that time, Council may take steps to repeal the rezoning pursuant to Section 59(5) and 59(6) of the Community Planning Act. MOTION CARRIED. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number C.P. 111-143 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 6914 square metres, located at 200 Cambridge Drive also identified as a portion of PID Number 55203145, from Two -Unit Residential (R2) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM) be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. 11• •\ 1111507TITI.T1.1 Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-143 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of the City of Saint John." Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases in general accordance with the site design and Tentative Plan of Subdivision for the proposed development with respect to the vesting of the proposed Public Street and any required Local Government Services Easements and Municipal Drainage Easements to be determined during detailed design for the proposed subdivision, and FURTHER RESOLVED that Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure the provision of the required work and facilities, including any necessary temporary turnarounds for the new public street and detailed engineering, stormwater management, site and individual lot grading plans, and erosion and sedimentation control plans. MOTION CARRIED. 10.2 By -Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures (3rd Reading] Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number BC-1 A By-law Respecting Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John," be read. 11• •\ 1111507TINTS The by-law entitled "By -Law Number BC-1 A By-law Respecting Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John" was read in summary. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number BC-1 A By-law Respecting Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John," be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. MOTION CARRIED. COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number BC-1 A By-law Respecting Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John." 10.3 Business Improvement Levy By -Law Amendment (3rd Reading) Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By -Law" by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value for 2023, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By -Law" was read in entirety. Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By -Law" by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value for 2023, 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 Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business Improvement Levy By -Law." 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy CAO Brent McGovern provided an update on 4 catalytic infrastructure projects: • Innovative Central Peninsula Learning Commons - The province announced the location of the new Innovative Central Peninsula Learning Commons in Saint John adjacent to Rainbow Park. The school is expected to open for the fall academic year commencing September 2026. • Fundy Quay Seawall Construction Project - The seawall construction is complete. Plans are in progress to turn over the site to the developers to have construction underway in 2023. • Comprehensive Recreation Facility — This will be part of the 2023 workplan. The approved operating budget sets aside $3 million dollars annually in a reserve for the facility. • Industrial Parks Value Analysis RFP awarded to Deloitte. Key workplan item for 2023 and the creation of a 10-Year Strategic Plan. 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Updates on 4 catalytic advocacy projects: • Tax reform - Current focus is to understand the opportunities and challenges under the Regional Services Commission model — In 2023 recommendations will be brought forward to Council. • Bilateral projects underway for 2023. • Affordable Housing Action Plan — CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative. Further recommendations will be brought forward in 2023. • Post -secondary education partnerships to expand UNBSJ and investment in NBCC. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy be received for information. 11• •► rGENT1.1 12.2 Winter Manaaement Overview Director of Public Works, Tim O'Reilly presented the Winter Management Overview. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that Common Council: 1. Endorse the definition and service objective of Priority 6 streets as defined in M&C 2022-351 Winter Management Overview, and 2. Receive this report for information. MOTION CARRIED. 12.3 Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 181 Bayside Drive (PID: 00343715) Manager Dangerous Building Program, Ben Purinton provided an overview of the file. The Mayor read the cautionary demolition statement as follows: "The information which has been provided in the Council Agenda Packet includes the report of the Building Inspector stating that the building located at 181 Bayside Drive (PID: 00343715) is a hazard to the safety of the public by virtue of its being amongst other things, dilapidated or structurally unsound. Is there present an owner, including anyone holding any encumbrance upon this property, who wishes present evidence to the contrary, i.e., that the building is structurally sound and not dilapidated?" No one came forward to present evidence. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-382: Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 181 Bayside Drive (PID: 00343715), the 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 building located at 181 Bayside Drive, PID# 00343715, is to be demolished as it has become a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one or more by-law enforcement officers appointed and designated under the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures By-law are hereby authorized to arrange for the demolition, in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies. 11• •► 1111507TITI.T1.1 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Growth Committee: Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Chair of the Growth Committee Councillor Killen provided an overview of the committee report entitled M&C 2022-384: Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Growth Committee in the submitted report Rapid Housing Initiative, Common Council direct staff to submit a coordinated municipal led application, in partnership with our non-profit development community for the CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative Grant program; and that $25,000 be allocated from the Affordable Action Housing Reserve to support the hiring of a consultant to prepare the City's application. MOTION CARRIED. 13.2 Finance Committee: 2022 Reserves Chair of the Finance Committee Councillor Sullivan commented on the Committee report 2022 Reserves recommendation. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the report entitled M&C 2022-379: 2022 Reserves Common Council approve the transfer of funds to and from the following reserves: General Operating Reserves • $1,178,200 from the General Operating Fund to the General Operating Reserve • $367,437 from the General Capital Reserve to General Operating Reserve • $2,580,059 from the General Operating Reserve to the General Operating Fund General Capital Reserves $4,643,398 from the General Operating Fund to General Capital Reserve $2,073,852 from the General Capital Reserve to the General Capital Fund $367,437 from the General Capital Reserve to General Operating Reserve 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Utility Operating Reserves • $455,178 from the Utility Operating Fund to the Utility Operating Reserve Utility Capital Reserves • $1,438,068 from the Utility Operating Fund to the Utility Potable and Fleet Capital Reserve • $1,005,304 from the Utility Operating Fund to the Utility Industrial Capital Reserve • $472,626 from the Utility Capital Reserve (Fleet) to the Utility Capital MOTION CARRIED. 13.3 Public Safety Committee: Verbal Update Chair of the Public Safety Committee Councillor Hickey advised that Public Safety Canada through the Building Safer Communities Fund allocated to the City of Saint John approximately $980,000 over four years to be used to address prevention or intervention of gun and gang related activity. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Public Safety Committee: a) Common Council provide support to the Building Safer Communities Fund Interim Steering Committee to pursue funding through Public Safety Canada as outlined in the submitted report; and that b) Common Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer through the Interim Steering Committee to conduct a Request for Proposals as outlined in the Public Safety Committee report dated December 7, 2022 11• •\ 1111507TITI.T1.1 13.4 2023 General Fund Operating Budget Chair of the Finance Committee Councillor Sullivan introduced the 2023 General Fund Operating Budget report submitted by the Finance Committee. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED: 1. That the sum of $177,287,500 be the total General Operating Budget of the City of Saint John for 2023. 2. That the sum of $142,105,410 be the Warrant of the City of Saint John for 2023. 3. That the tax rate for the City of Saint John be set at $1.62. 4. That the City of Saint John set the property tax rate for Heavy Industrial Class at 1.7 times the residential rate. 5. That the City of Saint John set the property tax rate for Non -Residential Class at 1.7 times the residential rate. 12 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 6. That Common Council orders and directs the levying by the Minister of Environment and Local Government of said amount on real property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act with the municipality of Saint John. 7. The Common Council authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to disburse, at a time accepted to him, to the named Commissions, Agencies and Committee, that approved funds as contained in the 2023 General Operating Budget. 8. That Wage Escalation Policy apply to the Management Professional Group. 9. That Common Council approve the 2023 establishment of permanent positions at 590. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Having declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Radwan withdrew from the meeting for discussion of item 14.1. 14. Consideration of Issues Separate from Consent Agenda 14.1 Retail Drive and Ashburn Lake Road Alignment - Integrated Bilateral Funding Agreement Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2022-380: Retail Drive and Ashburn Lake Road Alignment - Integrated Bilateral Funding Agreement Common Council adopt the following: 1. The City enter into the Integrated Bilateral Agreement Contribution Agreement in the form attached to M&C 2022-380 with the Province of New Brunswick for funding the Retail Drive Refurbishment and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Integrated Bilateral Agreement Contribution Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto; and 2. Notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for Engagement of Professional Services, that staff be authorized to conduct direct negotiations with EXP to carry out engineering services for the Retail Drive Refurbishment project. A MEN NO 111347-INUT "I Councillor Radwan re-entered the meeting. 15. General Correspondence 15.1 SJ Community Arts Board: 2022 Saint John Community Arts Funding Program - Winter Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the correspondence from the SJ Community Arts Board re 2022 Arts Board Small Grant Recipient Winners be received for information. A MEN 13 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 15.2 S. Dearing: Canada Homes for Rent Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that the correspondence from S. Dearing re Canada Homes for Rent be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 15.3 R. Pedersen: Housing for the Homeless Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that the correspondence from R. Pedersen re Housing for the Homeless be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). MOTION CARRIED. 15.4 Envision Saint John: Request to Present Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the Envision Saint John — Request to present be scheduled for the Common Council Meeting of Monday, December 19, 2022. 15.5 A. Johnson: Clarity of Staffs Reporting to Council Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Johnson re Clarity of Staffs Reporting to Council -be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Construction Costs Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that The City of Saint John authorize initiation of legal proceedings as outlined and discussed with Committee of the Whole at its meeting held December 12, 2022. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Mayor Noade Reardon welcomed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brent McGovern to his new role and acknowledged his contributions made in his former role as Commissioner of Utilities and Infrastructure. 14 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on December 12, 2022, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Mayor / Maire Donna Noade Reardon City Clerk / Greffier municipal Jonathan Taylor 15 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 VILLE DE SAINT JOHN REUNION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL 12 DECEMBRE 2022,18 h SALLE DU CONSEIL, 2e ETAGE DE L'HOTEL DE VILLE Un moyen de communication electronique 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 N. Presents : Donna Noade Reardon, mairesse John MacKenzie, maire supplbant Gary Sullivan, conseiller general Brent Harris, conseiller general Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier n° 1 Joanna Killen, conseillbre du quartier n° 1 Barry Ogden, conseiller du quartier n° 2 Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier n° 3 David Hickey, conseiller du quartier n° 3 Greg Stewart, conseiller du quartier n° 4 Paula Radwan, conseillbre du quartier n° 4 Egalement presents : B. McGovern, administrateur en chef M. Tompkins, avocate gbnbrale S. Hossack, commissaire, Ressources humaines K. Clifford, chef du Service des incendies I. Fogan, commissaire, Services publics et infrastructure J. Hamilton, commissaire, Croissance et services communautaires K. Fudge, chef du personnel/chef des Services financiers M. Hugenholtz, commissaire, Transports et travaux publics J. Taylor, greffier municipal R. Evans, agent administratif Patricia Anglin, greffibre adjointe 1. Ouverture de la seance 16 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 d6cembre 2022 1.1 Reconnaissance des territoires La conseillere Radwan lit la d6claration de reconnaissance des territoires et demande un moment de r6flexion. La Ville de Saint John/Menasquesk est situ6e sur le territoire traditionnel des Wolastogiyik/Maliseet. Les Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet, ainsi que leurs voisins autochtones, les Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw et les Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati, ont sign6 des trait6s de paix et d'amiti6 avec la Couronne britannique dans les ann6es 1700 afin de prot6ger leurs droits sur les terres et les ressources. 1.2 Hvmne national Raelin Fudge, 616ve de 8e ann6e, qui fr6quente la Alison Dawn Voice and Music Academy, chante I'hymne national. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal 2.1 Proces-verbal de la r6union du 28 novembre 2022 Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le conseiller Harris : IL EST RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la r6union du 28 novembre 2022 soit approuv6. MOTION ADOPTEE. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Sur la proposition de la conseillere Killen, appuy6e par le maire suppl6ant : IL EST RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la r6union du 12 d6cembre 2022 soit adopt6 avec I'ajout du point 17.1 Couts de construction. Sur la proposition du conseiller Norton, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU que tous les points a I'ordre du jour de la r6union du 12 d6cembre 2022 soient lev6s. MOTION ADOPTEE. 4. Divulgation des conflits d'interets La conseillere Radwan d6clare un conflit d'intbrets en ce qui concerne le point 5.1. 5. Resolutions en bloc 5.1 Voir le point 14.1. 5.2 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue clans le rapport M&C 2022-376 : Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officers, it est r6solu que le Conseil municipal nomme Tim O'Reilly, Blayne Hanson, Thomas McGrath, John Mascarenhas, Chris Phinney et 17 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Barbara Crawford a titre d'agents charges de I'application des reglements dans le cas de I'Arrete LG-6 portant sur Ies d6chets solides, Ieurs pouvoirs etant decrits plus en detail dans le rapport vise par la resolution. 5.3 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-373 : Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officers, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal nomme Christian Beaudoin a titre d'agent charg6 de I'application des reglements dans le cas de I'Arrete concernant le stationnement et de I'Arrete relatif a la reglementation du stationnement, ses pouvoirs etant decrits plus en detail dans le rapport vis6 par la resolution. 5.4 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-389 : Service Agreement for John Hooper's People Waiting, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal adopte Ies resolutions suivantes : 4. Que la Ville conclue une entente avec Kathy Hooper de Hooper Studios, Darren Byers et 703732 NB Ltd., afin d'effectuer des travaux de restauration de ]'oeuvre People Waiting, de John Hooper. 5. Que la Ville conclue une entente avec 703732 NB Ltd. en vue du transport, de ]'installation et de la garde de ('oeuvre People Waiting, de John Hooper. 6. Que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ces ententes, generalement en la forme indiqu6e dans le rapport M&C 2022-389. 5.5 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-38:7 Memorandum of Understanding — The City of Saint John, the Dominion Park Community Association and the Greater Saint John Community Foundation, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal approuve la conclusion d'un protocole d'entente en la forme indiqu6e dans le rapport M&C 2022-387, afin de faciliter le traitement des dons publics a I'appui de la Phase 1 du Plan directeur du parc Dominion, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ledit protocole d'entente et tout autre document connexe. 5.6 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-386 : Initiate Stop -Up and Closure for portion of Newport Crescent, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal adopte les resolutions suivantes : 5. Que la date de la seance publique visant a examiner ]'adoption d'une modification a I'arret6 sur la fermeture des rues, afin de fermer un trongon de 3 471 metres carres d'une voie publique connue sous le nom de Newport Crescent, comme I'indique le plan d'arpentage intitu16 Portion of Newport Crescent joint au rapport M&C 2022-386, soit fixee au 6 mars 2023, a 18 h 30, dans la salle du Conseil, au 2e etage de I'H6tel de Ville, 15 Market Square, Saint John. 6. Que le Conseil municipal autorise la publication d'un avis faisant etat de son intention d'envisager ]'adoption de la modification ci-dessus. 7. Dans 1'eventualite ou le Conseil municipal procederait a la troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arret6 susmentionnee, que la Ville vende la propriete a 11glise unie du Canada pour la somme de 5 000 $, et que I'acheteur : 18 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 C. Prepare, a ses frais, tout plan d'arpentage necessaire pour amorcer le processus d'arret et de fermeture d'une partie de Newport Crescent; d. Paye tous les couts associes au transfert de propriete 8. Que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires pour conclure la transaction. 5.7 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-375 : Proposed Public Hearing Date: 92-94 Bon Accord Drive, 157 Starburst Lane, and 661 Dever Road, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal tienne une seance publique pour les demandes de changement de zonage soumises par Zhao Jian dans le cas de la propriete situee au 92-94 Bon Accord Drive (PID : 00446310) et par Ashley King dans le cas de la propriete situee au 157 Starburst Lane (PID : 00408021), et pour la demande de modification de I'article 59 soumise par Teneo Ventures Ltd. dans le cas de la propriete situee au 661 Dever Road (PID: 4463729), le Iundi 6 fevrier 2023 a 18 h 30, dans la salle du Conseil, 2e etage de I'Hotel de ville. 5.8 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-388: ESRI Canada Consulting Service Request Order, it est resolu que la Ville conclue un contrat de services avec ESRI Canada en vue d'obtenir des services de consultation bases sur le temps et le materiel, jusqu'a concurrence de 15 100 $, en la forme indiquee dans le rapport M&C 2022-388, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ]edit contrat. 5.9 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-339 : Direct Engagement for Engineering Services: Market Square Parking Garage — Detailed Flood Investigation, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal approuve la proposition de CBCL Consulting Limited (CBCL) en ce qui concerne la prestation de services d'enqubte technique et de conception preliminaire au montant de 99 820,00 $ (TVH incluse), et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les documents appropries a cet egard. 5.10 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-377 : Designation of Building Inspectors for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building By -Law, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal nomme Amy Poffenroth, Pamela Bentley, Christopher McKie], Benn Purinton, Mark O'Leary, Denessa Pollock, Vincent Chan, Dennis Richard, Philip Mitton, Darren Brown, Brad Crowell, Jana Coes et Katelyn Davis a titre d'inspecteurs en batiments ou inspecteurs municipaux, leurs pouvoirs etant decrits plus en detail dans le rapport vise par la resolution. 5.11 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-383 : Contract No. 2022-085102Q — Shamrock Park Field Score, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal (a) approuve la reaffectation de 50 000 $ du financement du projet d'immobilisations de la rue Visart 2021 au projet de I'horloge de pointage du terrain de Shamrock Park (projet du Fonds de renouvellement des installations) pour compenser I'ecart budgetaire prevu, tel que decrit dans ce rapport, et (b) attribue le 19 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 contrat 2022-085102Q au plus bas soumissionnaire, W&S General Contractors Ltd, au montant de 153 497,40 $ (TVH incluse), calcule en fonction des quantites estimees. 5.12 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-372, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal nomme Jeremy Clack et Brittany Estey a titre d'agents charges de ]'application de divers reglements municipaux, leurs pouvoirs etant decrits plus en detail dans le rapport vise par la resolution. Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil adopte chacune des resolutions en bloc, sauf pour ce qui est du point 5.1, qui fera I'objet d'un debat. MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE. 6. Commentaires des membres du Conseil Les membres commentent divers evenements locaux. 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/Presentations 9. Seance publique — 18 h 30 9.1 Proposition de modification de I'Arrete de zonage a la suite de la recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et presentation du personnel — 51 Heather Way (premiere et deuxibme lecture) Yeva Mattson, planificatrice de la Ville, presente un aperqu de la demande de changement de zonage visant a autoriser I'amenagement d'une garderie au 51 Heather Way. La proposition a ete approuvee par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et les recommandations du CCU et du personnel de la Ville concordent. La mairesse ouvre la seance publique. Elle demande s'il y a des personnes qui souhaitent s'exprimer contre la modification proposee. II n'y en a pas. Elle demande ensuite s'il y a des personnes qui souhaitent s'exprimer en faveur de la modification proposee. Andrew Toole, ingenieur chez Don -More Surveys and Engineering Ltd, represente I'auteur de la demande et fait une presentation. La mairesse met un terme a la seance publique. Sur la proposition du conseiller Stewart, appuye par le conseiller Lowe : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la premiere lecture de I'Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de la Ville de Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, et en changeant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une 20 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 superficie approximative de 3 583 metres carres, situee au 51 Heather Way (PID 55124341), de Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a Local Commercial (CL). MOTION ADOPTEE. Premibre lecture de I'Arrbte modifiant I'arrbtb de zonage de la Ville de Saint John. Le conseiller Hickey quitte la reunion aprbs la premibre lecture et revient aprbs le vote consecutif a la deuxibme lecture. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par la conseillbre Killen : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procbde a la deuxibme lecture de I'Arrbt6 modifiant I'arrbte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, et en changeant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 3 583 mbtres carres, situee au 51 Heather Way (PID 55124341), de Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a Local Commercial (CL). MOTION ADOPTEE. Deuxibme lecture de I'Arrbte modifiant I'arrbt6 de zonage de la Ville de Saint John. 10. Examen d'arretes municipaux 10.1 Modification de I'Arretb de zonage avec conditions de I'article 59 — 200 Cambridge Drive (troisibme lecture) Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le maire supplbant : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procbde a la lecture de I'Arrbtb C.P. 111-143 modifiant I'arrbte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, carte de zonage de la Ville de Saint John, et en changeant le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 6 914 mbtres carres, situee au 200 Cambridge Drive (PID 55203145), de Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a Residentiel de hauteur moyenne (RM). MOTION ADOPTEE. L'arrbtb C.P. 111-143 est lu dans son integralit6. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Harris : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal, conformement aux dispositions de I'article 59 de la Loi sur 1'urbanisme, impose les conditions suivantes en ce qui concerne la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 6 914 mbtres carres, situee au 200 Cambridge Drive (PID 55203145), pour faire passer le zonage de Residentiel a deux logements (R2) a Residentiel de hauteur moyenne (RM) : a) L'amenagement et ('utilisation de la parcelle de terrain doivent titre conformes aux plans detaillbs de I'elevation du batiment et du site, prepares par le promoteur et soumis a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, illustrant la conception et 21 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 d6cembre 2022 1'emplacement des batiments et des structures, des enclos a ordures, de 1'entreposage extbrieur, des accbs aux voles d'accbs, du stationnement des v6hicules et des bicyclettes, des zones de chargement, de I'ambnagement paysager, des espaces d'agr6ment, des enseignes, de I'6clairage ext6rieur et des autres caract6ristiques du site. i) L'ambnagement proposb doit int6grer des passerelles reliant les immeubles a logements multiples au trottoir public situ6 sur la promenade Cambridge. b) Les plans d'616vation et d'implantation ci-dessus doivent titre joints a la demande de permis pour I'am6nagement de la parcelle de terrain. c) La parcelle de terrain doit titre ambnagbe et entretenue conform6ment a un plan de drainage des eaux pluviales et a un rapport de conception, pr6par6s par un ing6nieur professionnel au nom du promoteur et soumis a I'approbation de ('ing6nieur en chef de la ville, et ce plan et ce rapport approuv6s doivent titre joints a tout permis d'am6nagement ou de construction pour I'am6nagement propos6. d) Si des am6liorations de ('infrastructure municipale sont n6cessaires pour desservir cette proposition, le propri6taire ou le promoteur devra en assumer 1'entibre responsabilit6 et les couts. Avant de d6terminer les besoins en matibre d'am6lioration de ('infrastructure municipale, le consultant en ing6nierie du propri6taire ou du promoteur doit soumettre a la Ville des plans d'ing6nierie d6taill6s et un dossier de conception pour examen et approbation. i) Le propri6taire ou le promoteur est tenu de raccorder, a ses frais et sous sa responsabilit6, la conduite principale d'eau entre la promenade Cambridge et le croissant Leeds afin de fournir un d6bit d'eau pour la lutte contre les incendies dans le cas de I'am6nagement propos6. e) Avant la d6livrance de tout permis de construire pour I'am6nagement propos6, une Etude d'impact sur la circulation doit titre r6alis6e par un ing6nieur-conseil engage par le propri6taire/am6nageur, aux frais de ce dernier, afin d'examiner les incidences de la circulation sur le r6seau routier existant et toute am6lioration requise du r6seau routier existant, y compris les mesures de mod6ration de la circulation et les contr6les des intersections. Toute amblioration identifi6e par I'btude d'impact sur la circulation est a la charge du promoteur, tout comme le cout de rbalisation. f) Le plan d'am6nagement paysager pr6vu a la condition a) doit incorporer les plantations et les am6nagements paysagers illustr6s sur le plan d'implantation qui accompagnait la demande, notamment ce qui suit: i) Les cours avant et latbrales des sites doivent titre ambnagbes conform6ment aux exigences d'am6nagement paysager de la cour avant pour les am6nagements commerciaux, tel que requis par I'alin6a 6.2c) de I'Arr6t6 de zonage. 22 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 g) L'amenagement du prolongement de la promenade Cambridge, y compris le dynamitage des fondations des batiments proposes adjacents au prolongement de la promenade Cambridge, doit titre termine dans les trois ans suivant la date d'entree en vigueur du changement de zonage. Si cette condition nest pas remplie, le Conseil pourra prendre des mesures pour abroger le changement de zonage conformement aux paragraphes 59(5) et 59(6) de la Loi sur 1'urbanisme. MOTION ADOPTEE. Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par le conseiller Hickey : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la troisibme lecture de I'Arrete C.P. 111-143, que I'arrbtb en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. Troisibme lecture de I'Arrbte C.P. 111-143. Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par la conseillbre Radwan : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal donne son assentiment a un ou plusieurs plans de lotissement, en une ou plusieurs phases, conformement a la conception du site et au plan de lotissement provisoire de I'amenagement propose, en ce qui concerne la devolution de la voie publique proposee et de toutes les servitudes de services du gouvernement local et de drainage municipal requises, qui seront determinees pendant la conception detaillee du lotissement propose. IL EST EGALEMENT RESOLU que le Conseil municipal autorise I'elaboration et la conclusion d'une ou de plusieurs ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et le promoteur afin d'assurer la realisation des travaux et des installations requis, y compris les demi-tours temporaires necessaires pour la nouvelle voie publique et les plans detailles d'ingenierie, de gestion des eaux pluviales, de nivellement du site et des lots individuels, ainsi que les plans de controle de I'erosion et de la sedimentation. MOTION ADOPTEE. 10.2 Arrete concernant I'edification, la r6paration et la demolition de batiments et de constructions (troisibme lecture) Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal proc6de a la lecture de I'Arrbte BC-1 concernant 1'edification, la reparation et la demolition de batiments et de constructions dans la Ville de Saint John. MOTION ADOPTEE. Lecture partielle de I'arrete BC-1. 23 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la troisibme lecture de I'ArrW BC-1, que I'arrW en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. Troisibme lecture de I'ArrW BC-1 10.3 Modification de I'Arr6te concernant la contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires (troisibme lecture) Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la lecture de I'arrW modifiant I'ArrW BIA-2 concernant la contribution pour I'amelioration des affaires de fagon a appliquer un prelbvement de 16 cents pour chaque tranche de 100 $ de valeur imposable pour 2023. MOTION ADOPTEE. L'arrbtb BIA-2 est lu dans son int6gralite. Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la troisibme lecture de I'Arrbte BIA-2, que I'arrbte en question soit promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal. MOTION ADOPTEE. Troisibme lecture de I'arrW BIA-2. 11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil 12. Questions de gestion interne — Agents municipaux 12.1 Mise amour de I'administrateur en chef en ce qui concerne certains projets et efforts de promotion catalyseurs L'administrateur en chef fait le point sur quatre projets d'infrastructure catalyseurs Carrefour d'apprentissage innovateur de la peninsule centrale — La province a annonce ]'emplacement de ce nouveau carrefour a Saint John, a c6te du parc Rainbow. L'etablissement devrait ouvrir ses portes pour I'annee scolaire debutant en septembre 2026. Reamenagement du quai Fundy — La construction de la digue est terminee. Des plans sont en cours pour confier le site aux promoteurs afin que la construction puisse debuter en 2023. Nouveau centre recreatif complet — Cela fera partie du plan de travail 2023. Le budget de fonctionnement approuve prevoit I'etablissement d'une reserve de 3 millions de dollars par annee pour ('installation. 24 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Investissement dans les pares industriels — Le contrat pour I'analyse de la valeur des pares industriels a ete attribue a Deloitte. II s'agit la d'un element cle du plan de travail pour 2023 et pour la creation d'un plan strategique decennal. Mises a jour en ce qui concerne quatre efforts de promotion catalyseurs : • Reforme fiscale globale — L'objectif actuel est de comprendre les possibilites et les defis du modele de la Commission des services regionaux— Des recommandations seront presentees au Conseil en 2023. • Dollars correspondant pour le financement bilateral — projets en cours pour 2023. • Logement abordable — Initiative de la SCHL pour la creation rapide de logements. D'autres recommandations seront presentees en 2023. • Enseignement postsecondaire — etablissement de partenariats pur stimuler la croissance de I'UNB Saint John et la CCNB. Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par le maire suppleant : IL EST RESOLU que la mise a jour de ]'administration en chef en ce qui concerne certains projets et efforts de promotion catalyseurs soit reque pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 12.2 Apergu du plan de gestion hivernal Le directeur des Travaux publics, Tim O'Reilly, donne un apergu du plan de gestion hivernal. Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Hickey IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal: 3. Approuve la definition et I'objectif de service dans le cas des rues pour lesquelles le niveau de priorite est 6, conformement a la definition du rapport M&C 2022-351 Plan de gestion hivernal. 4. Regoive ce rapport pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 12.3 Demolition d'un batiment vacant, delabre et dangereux au 181 Bayside Drive (PID : 00343715) Le gestionnaire du programme de batiments dangereux, Ben Purinton, donne un apergu du dossier. La mairesse lit la declaration d'avertissement de demolition comme suit : Les renseignements inclus dans le dossier de la reunion du Conseil incluent le rapport de I'inspecteur en batiments indiquant que le batiment situe au 181 Bayside Drive (PID : 00343715) constitue un danger pour la securite du public parce qu'il est vetuste ou non securitaire. Y a-t-il actuellement un proprietaire, y compris toute personne detenant une charge sur cette propriete, qui souhaite presenter une preuve du contraire, c'est-a-dire que le batiment est securitaire et non dangereux? » 25 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Personne ne s'est presente pour presenter des preuves. Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Ogden : Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-382 : Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 181 Bayside Drive (PID : 00343715), i] est resolu que le batiment situe au 181 Bayside Drive soit demoli car it presente un danger pour la securite du public en raison de sa vetuste. IL EST EGALEMENT RESOLU qu'un ou plusieurs agents charges de ]'application des reglements nommes et designes en vertu de I'Arrete relatif aux lieux inesthetiques et aux batiments et constructions dangereux de Saint John soient par ]a presente autorises a prendre des dispositions en vue de ]a demolition, conformement aux politiques d'achat applicables de la Ville. MOTION ADOPTEE. 13. Rapports des comites 13.1 Comite de la croissance: Initiative pour la creation rapide de logements La conseillere Killen, presidente du Comite sur la croissance, donne un aperqu du rapport du comite M&C 2022-384: Initiative pour la creation rapide de logements. Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Killen, appuyee par le maire suppleant : Conformement a la recommandation du Comite sur la croissance contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-384, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal demande au personnel de presenter une demande coordonnee dirigee par la municipalite, en partenariat avec notre communaute de developpement sans but lucratif pour le programme de subvention de ('Initiative de la SCHL pour la creation rapide de logements, et qu'un montant de 25 000 $ soit alloue a partir de la reserve de logements abordables pour soutenir 1'embauche d'un consultant qui sera charge de preparer la demande de la Ville. MOTION ADOPTEE. 13.2 Comite des finances: reserves de 2022 Le conseiller Sullivan, president du Comite des finances, commente la recommandation contenue dans le rapport du Comite sur les reserves de 2022. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuyb par le conseiller Stewart: Conformement a la recommandation du comite des finances contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-379, it est resolu que le Conseil municipal approuve le transfert de fonds vers les reserves suivantes et en provenance de celles-ci : Title of Reporti Fonds de reserves de fonctionnement general 26 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 d6cembre 2022 Transfert d'un montant de 1 178 200 $, du fonds de fonctionnement g6n6ral au fonds de r6serve de fonctionnement g6n6ral Transfert d'un montant de 367 437 $, du fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation g6n6ral au fonds de r6serve de fonctionnement g6n6ral Transfert d'un montant de 2 580 059 $, du fonds de r6serve de fonctionnement g6n6ral au fonds de fonctionnement g6n6ral Fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation g6n6ral Transfert d'un montant de 4 643 398 $, du fonds de fonctionnement gbnbral au fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation g6n6ral Transfert d'un montant de 2 073 852 $, du fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation g6n6ral au fonds d'immobilisation g6n6ral Transfert d'un montant de 367 437 $, du fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation general au fonds de fonctionnement g6n6ral Fonds de r6serve des services publics Transfert d'un montant de 455 178 $, du fonds de fonctionnement des services publics au fonds de r6serve de fonctionnement des services publics Fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation des services publics Transfert d'un montant de 1 438 068 $, du fonds de fonctionnement des services publics au fonds de r6serve pour I'eau potable et la flotte des services publics Transfert d'un montant de 1 005 304 $, du fonds de fonctionnement des services publics au fonds de r6serve pour le capital industriel des services publics Transfert d'un montant de 472 626 $, du fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation des services publics (flotte) au fonds de r6serve d'immobilisation des services publics MOTION ADOPTL. 13.3 Comitb de la sbcuritb publique: Mise a!our verbale Le conseiller Hickey, pr6sident du Comit6 de la s6curit6 publique, fait savoir que S6curit6 publique Canada, par 1'entremise du Fonds pour batir des communaut6s plus s6curitaires, a allou6 a la Ville de Saint John environ 980 000 $ sur quatre ans pour la pr6vention ou l'intervention en matibre d'activit6s lilies aux armes a feu et aux gangs. Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par la conseillere Radwan : Conform6ment a la recommandation du Comit6 de la s6curit6 publique, it est r6solu que : c) Le Conseil municipal accorde son soutien au comit6 directeur provisoire du Fonds pour batir des communaut6s plus s6curitaires, afin qu'il puisse obtenir du financement par 1'entremise de S6curit6 publique Canada, tel qu'indiqu6 dans le rapport soumis. d) Le Conseil municipal demande a I'administrateur en chef, par l'interm6diaire du comit6 directeur int6rimaire, de lancer un appel d'offires, tel qu'indiqu6 dans le rapport du 7 d6cembre 2022 du comit6 de la s6curit6 publique. 27 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 MOTION ADOPTEE. 13.4 Budaet de fonctionnement du Fonds aeneral 2023 Le conseiller Sullivan, president du Comite des finances, presente le rapport sur le budget de fonctionnement du Fonds general 2023 soumis par le Comite des finances. Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart: IL EST RESOLU : 10. Que la somme de 177 287 500 $ constitue le budget de fonctionnement general total de la Ville de Saint John pour 2023. 11. Que la somme de 142 105 410 $ constitue la garantie de la Ville de Saint John pour 2023. 12. Que le taux d'imposition de la ville de Saint John soit fixe a 1,62 $. 13. Que la Ville de Saint John fixe le taux d'impot foncier pour la categorie de I'industrie lourde a 1,7 fois le taux residentiel. 14. Que la Ville de Saint John fixe le taux d'impot foncier pour la categorie non residentielle a 1,7 fois le taux residentiel. 15. Que le Conseil municipal ordonne et dirige la perception par le ministre de I'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux dudit montant sur les biens immobiliers susceptibles d'btre imposes en vertu de la Loi sur 1'evaluation avec la municipalite de Saint John. 16. Que le Conseil municipal autorise le chef des Services financiers a transferer aux commissions, agences et comites nommes, a une date qu'il aura acceptee, les fonds approuves selon le budget de fonctionnement general 2023. 17. Que la politique d'indexation salariale s'applique au groupe des professionnels de la gestion. 18. Que le Conseil municipal approuve la creation de 590 postes permanents en 2023. MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE. La conseillbre Radwan ayant declare un conflit d'interets en ce qui concerne le point 14.1, elle quitte la reunion. 14. Examen de questions non visees par les resolutions en bloc 14.1 Alignement du tracb de Retail Drive et de Ashburn Lake Road — Accord de financement bilateral combine Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par le maire suppleant : Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2022-380 : Retail Drive and Ashburn Lake Road Alignment — Integrated Bilateral Funding Agreement, it est resolu : Que la Ville conclue I'accord de contribution de I'accord de financement bilateral combine indique dans le rapport M&C 2022-380, avec la province du Nouveau -Brunswick, en vue 28 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 de la remise a neuf de Retail Drive, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autorises a signer ledit accord et tout autre document connexe. 2. Nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la Ville en matibre de services professionnels, que le personnel soit autorise a mener des negociations directes avec EXP en vue de la prestation de services d'ingenierie clans le cadre du projet de reamenagement de Retail Drive. MOTION ADOPTEE. La conseillere Radwan reintbgre la reunion. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John : Programme de financement pour 2022 — saison hivernale Sur la proposition de la conseillere Killen, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU que la correspondance du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John en ce qui concerne les beneficiaires de petites subventions en 2022 soit reque pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.2 S. Dearing : Canada Homes for Rent Sur la proposition de la conseillere Radwan, appuyee par la conseillere Killen : IL EST RESOLU que la correspondance de S. Dearing au sujet du programme Canada Homes for Rent soit reque pour information. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.3 R. Pedersen : Canada Homes for Rent Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par la conseillere Killen : IL EST RESOLU que la correspondance de R. Pedersen au sujet du programme Canada Homes for Rent soit transmise a ]'administration en chef. MOTION ADOPTEE. 15.4 Imaainer Saint John : Demande de presentation Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par le conseiller Lowe : IL EST RESOLU que la demande de presentation d'Imaginer Saint John soit reportee a la reunion du lundi 19 decembre 2022 du Conseil municipal. 15.5 A. Johnson : Clarte des rapports du personnel au Conseil 29 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Sur la proposition de la conseillere Radwan, appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan : IL EST RESOLU que la correspondance de A. Johnson au sujet de la clarte des rapports du personnel au Conseil soit transmise a I'administrateur en chef. MOTION ADOPTEE. 16. Ordre du jour suppiementaire 17. Comite pienier 17.1 Couts de construction Sur la proposition du maire suppleant, appuye par la conseillere Killen : IL EST RESOLU que la Ville de Saint John autorise le declenchement des procedures judiciaires dont it a ete question lors de la reunion du 12 decembre 2022 du comite plenier. MOTION ADOPTEE. 18. Levee de la seance La mairesse souhaite la bienvenue a I'administrateur en chef, Brent McGovern, et souligne ses contributions clans son ancien role de commissaire aux Services publics et a ('infrastructure. Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Stewart: IL EST RESOLU de mettre un terme a la reunion du Conseil municipal tenue le 12 decembre 2022. MOTION ADOPTEE. 30 La seance est levee a 20 h. COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL December 12, 2022 / le 12 decembre 2022 Mayor/ Mai re Donna Noade Reardon City Clerk / Greffier municipal Jonathan Taylor 31