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2023-04-17_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour City of Saint John Common Council Meeting AGENDA Monday, April 17, 2023 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. Pages 1.Call to Order 1.1 Land Acknowledgement 1.2 National Anthem 2.Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of April 3, 2023 5 - 13 3.Approval of Agenda 4.Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5.Consent Agenda 5.1 Tender for Asphaltic Concrete Mixes (Recommendation in Report)14 - 16 5.2 Fire Station #1 (47 Leinster Street), #5 (35 Adelaide Street), & # 7 (7 Manchester Avenue West) – Lighting Retrofit (Recommendation in Report) 17 - 20 5.3 Rescheduling of May 29th Council Meeting (Recommendation in Report)21 - 22 5.4 Proposed Public Hearing Date: 693 Manawagonish Road, 26 Foley Court and 33 Birch Grove Terrace (Recommendation in Report) 23 - 24 5.5 2023 Roadway Construction Projects (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 25 - 35 5.6 Contract No. 2023-16 Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 (Recommendation in Report)36 - 39 5.7 Renewal of Stormwind IT Training (Recommendation in Report)40 - 52 6.Members Comments 7.Proclamation 8.Delegations / Presentations 8.1 NB Power 53 - 65 9.Public Hearings - 6:30 p.m. 9.1 Public Hearing for Street Closure for Portion of Fieldstone Drive (1st and 2nd Reading) 66 - 74 10.Consideration of By-laws 10.1 Proposed Zoning ByLaw Amendment - 228 Lancaster Avenue (3rd Reading)75 - 77 10.2 Proposed Zoning ByLaw Amendment with Section 59 Conditions - 92-94 Bon Accord Drive (3rd Reading) 78 - 81 10.3 Flyer Distribution By-Law (1st and 2nd Reading)82 - 93 10.4 Procedural Bylaw Amendment re: Motion by Member (1st and 2nd Reading)94 - 99 11.Submissions by Council Members 12.Business Matters - Municipal Officers 13.Committee Reports 13.1 Finance Committee: 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget Update 100 - 110 14.Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15.General Correspondence 15.1 SJ Community Arts Board: Spring/Summer 2023 SJ Community Arts Funding Program (Recommendation: Direct Commissioner of Finance to issue cheques to Grant Recipients; and receive for information) 111 - 113 15.2 YMCA of Greater Saint John: 3rd Annual YMCA Red Triangle Awards - Ticket Purchase Request (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to purchase tickets for interested members of Council) 114 - 114 2 15.3 Operation Feed - Saint John: Request to Present to Council (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to schedule presentation) 115 - 116 15.4 Saint John Ability Advisory Committee - Request to Present - Annual Update (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to schedule presentation) 117 - 118 16.Supplemental Agenda 17.Committee of the Whole 17.1 Saint John Industrial - Catalytic Project - Update 119 - 119 17.2 Proposed Sale of 450 Falls View Drive 120 - 120 17.3 Stopping Train Whistles Including at Two West Side Rail Crossings 121 - 122 18.Adjournment 3 City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, April 17, 2023 Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: 4:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1) 1.2 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.3 Labour Matter 68(1)(j) 1.4 Land Matter 68(1)(d) 1.5 Financial Matter 68(1)(c,d) 1.6 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.7 Personal Information 68(1)(b) 1 Ville de Saint John Réunion ordinaire du Conseil municipal Lundi 17 avril 2023, 18 h Salle du Conseil, 2e étage de l’Hôtel de Ville Un moyen de communication électronique sera utilisé lors de cette réunion. Le public peut assister à la réunion en personne, dans la salle du Conseil, ou par le biais du site Web de la Ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou de Rogers TV. Comité plénier 1. Ouverture de la séance Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français pour une séance du Conseil municipal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier municipal, au 658-2862. Chacun des points suivants, en totalité ou en partie, peut faire l’objet d’une discussion en privé en vertu des dispositions du paragraphe 68(1) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale. Le Conseil/Comité prendra une ou des décisions à cet égard au cours de la séance publique : 16 h – Séance à huis clos du comité plénier – Salle du Conseil, 2e étage 1.1 Approbation du procès-verbal – paragraphe 68(1) 1.2 Question de nature financière – alinéa 68(1)c) 1.3 Question de travail – alinéa 68(1)j) 1.4 Question liée à des biens-fonds – alinéa 68(1)d) 1.5 Question de nature financière – alinéas 68(1)c), d) 1.6 Question de nature financière – alinéa 68(1)c) 1.7 Renseignements personnels – alinéa 68(1)b) Réunion ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance des territoires 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procès-verbal 2.1 Procès-verbal de la réunion du 3 avril 2023 2 3. Adoption de l’ordre du jour 4. Divulgations des conflits d’intérêts 5. Résolutions en bloc 5.1 Appel d’offres pour des mélanges de béton bitumineux (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 5.2 Caserne de pompiers no 1 (47, rue Leinster), no 5 (35, rue Adelaide) et no 7 (7, avenue Manchester Ouest) – Rénovation du système d’éclairage (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 5.3 Report de la réunion du Conseil du 29 mai (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 5.4 Rapport annuel du Service de police de Saint John pour 2022 (Recommandation : Dépôt pour information) 5.5 Date proposée pour la séance publique concernant les propriétés situées au 693 Manawagonish Road, au 26 Foley Court et au 33 Birch Grove Terrace (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 5.6 Projets de travaux routiers pour 2023 (Recommandation : Dépôt pour information) 5.7 Contrat n° 2023-16 Réfection de la chaussée 2023 (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 5.8 Renouvellement de la formation informatique de Stormwind (Recommandation contenue dans le rapport) 6. Commentaires des membres 7. Proclamation 8. Délégations et présentations 8.1 Énergie NB 9. Séance publique 9.1 Séance publique concernant la fermeture d’une partie de Fieldstone Drive (première et deuxième lecture) 10. Examen d’arrêtés municipaux 10.1 Proposition de modification de l’Arrêté de zonage concernant la propriété située au 228 Lancaster Avenue (troisième lecture). 3 10.2 Proposition de modification de l’Arrêté de zonage et des conditions de l’article 59 en ce qui concerne la propriété située au 92-94 Bon Accord Drive (troisième lecture). 10.3 Arrêté relatif à la distribution de circulaires (première et deuxième lecture). 10.4 Modification de l’Arrêté concernant le règlement intérieur – motion d’un membre du Conseil (première et deuxième lecture). 11. Soumissions des membres du Conseil 12. Questions de gestion interne – Agents municipaux 13. Rapports des comités 13.1 Comité des finances : mise à jour du budget d’investissement du Fonds général et du Fonds des services publics pour 2023. 14. Examen de questions non visées par les résolutions en bloc 15. Correspondance générale 15.1 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John : programme de financement printemps/été 2023 (Recommandation : Demander au commissaire aux finances d’émettre des chèques à l’intention des bénéficiaires de subventions, puis dépôt pour information). 15.2 Demande d’achat de billets pour la 3e édition des Red Triangle Awards du YMCA of Greater Saint John – Demande d’achat de billets (Recommandation : Demander au greffier d’acheter des billets pour les membres du Conseil intéressés à participer à cet événement). 15.3 Operation Feed – Saint John : Demande de présentation au Conseil (Recommandation : Demander au greffier d’organiser une présentation). 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 17. Comité plénier 17.1 Saint John Industrial - Projet catalytique - Mise à jour 17.2 Vente proposée du 450 Falls View Drive 17.3 Arrêt des sifflets de train, y compris à deux passages à niveau du côté ouest 18. Levée de la séance 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 1 MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN APRIL 3, 2023 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: Acting Mayor / 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: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern Commissioner Growth & Community Services J. Hamilton Solicitor J. Boucher Financial Director C. Lavigne Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Deputy Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan Commissioner Growth & Community Services J Hamilton Director External Relations L. Caissie Director Public Works & T. O’Reilly Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor Manager Legislative Services / Deputy Clerk P. Anglin 1. Call to Order 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 2 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Stewart 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 The Saint John High School Orchestra performed O Canada by video. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of March 20, 2023 Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the minutes of March 20, 2023, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 2.2 Minutes of March 27, 2023 Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the minutes of March 27, 2023, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that the agenda of April 3, 2023 be approved with the addition of items 12.2 additional Letters in Support from YMCA of Greater Saint John, One Change Inc., BGC Greater Saint John, Envision Saint John; 17.1 Appointments to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and Security Clearance Requirements; 17.2 Summer Ice in Partnership with Lord Beaverbrook Rink; 17.3 Termination of Lease City Market: Saint John Bakery Ltd.; and 17.4 Name Change City Market: 514807 NB Inc. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Councillor Killen declared a conflict of interest with items 17.3 and 17.4. 5. Consent Agenda 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 3 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council approve the following: 1. That Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the MDC Holdings Ltd. Tentative Subdivision Plan including any required Local Government Service Easements and Municipal Drainage Easements, subject to the following modifications: a. The incorporation of a Future Street between the proposed Jennifer Street/ Wild Fox Drive intersection and the property boundary with the adjacent parcel of land to the west (PID 55091904). 2. Common Council accept money in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes dedication. 3. 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. This will also include the provision of approximately 20 metres of sidewalk along the existing section of Jennifer Street north of Day Drive. 5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-91: Engineering Services: Crosswalk, Sidewalk Priorities and Road Safety Education the proposal from Englobe Corp. for engineering services for the Crosswalk, Sidewalk Priorities and Road Safety Education project in the amount of $125,789.30 plus a contingency of $12,500.00 including HST be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-89: Public Space at Market Slip – Supply of Thermal Wood Handrail and Stainless-Steel Posts and Accessories, Common Council approve that: A) The tender award amount of Contract 2022-081201T: Public Space at Market Slip & Harbour Passage Extension previously awarded to Maxim Construction Inc. on August 22, 2022, be increased from $15,296,375.73 (including HST) to $15,396,714 (including HST) based on the additional scope of work added to the contract as detailed in this report. B) Council accepts the proposal from Dale Fabrication Inc. for supply of Stainless-Steel Handrail Posts and Accessories in the amount of $467,710.75 including HST and Supply Chain Management be authorized to purchase the Handrail Posts and Accessories; and C) The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation in that regard. 5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-75: Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement Piloting – Saint John’s Low-Carbon Migration Strategy with battery electric buses Project, Common Council approve the City entering into the Grant Agreement in the form as attached to M&C No.2023-075 to receive funding from the Green Municipal Fund for a pilot project aimed at the reduction of GHG emissions from 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 4 its public and transit fleet operations and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Grant Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation The Deputy Mayor proclaimed the week of April 9th to April 15th, 2023, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in The City of Saint John. 8. Delegations/Presentations Executive Director Phillippe Ouellette provided an overview of the Fundy Regional Service Commission governance structure and mandates. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the presentation entitled “The New Fundy Regional Service Commission” be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 9. Public Hearings - 6:30pm 9.1 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report and Staff Presentation – 228 Lancaster Avenue (1st and 2nd Reading) Commissioner Hamilton introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law to rezone a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,780 square metres, located at 228 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as PID: 00033357, from Regional Commercial (CR) to Corridor Commercial (CC) to utilize the existing building as office space and warehousing facilities. Staff and PAC are aligned with respect to the proposed amendment. Deputy Mayor MacKenzie called the Public Hearing to Order. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with no one presenting. Deputy Mayor MacKenzie closed the public hearing. 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 5 Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, “A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John” amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,780 square metres, located at 228 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00033357, from Regional Commercial (CR) to Corridor Commercial (CC), be read a first time. 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 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 12,780 square metres, located at 228 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00033357, from Regional Commercial (CR) to Corridor Commercial (CC), be read a second time. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, “A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” 9.2 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report and Staff Presentation – 92-94 Bon Accord Drive (1st and 2nd Reading) Commissioner Hamilton introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law to rezone a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1,037 square metres, located at 92-94 Bon Accord Drive, also identified as PID: 00446310, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL) to permit the creation of additional dwelling units. Deputy Mayor MacKenzie called the Public Hearing to Order. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with no one presenting. Deputy Mayor MacKenzie closed the public hearing. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, “A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John” amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1,037.50 square metres, located at 92- 94 Bon Accord Drive also identified as PID 00446310 from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL) be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a first time by title, the bylaw entitled, “A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe: 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 6 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 1,037.50 square metres, located at 92- 94 Bon Accord Drive also identified as PID 00446310 from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL) be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the bylaw entitled, “A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” 10. Consideration of By-laws 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters – Municipal Officers 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy (Verbal) CAO B. McGovern provided an update on select Catalytic and Advocacy Projects including an update on homeless encampments.  New Central Peninsula and North End School Construction projects  Fundy Quay Construction  Investment in Industrial Parks  Affordable Housing Action Plan  Homeless encampments. There is a positive trend in a decrease in the encampments. Vacated encampments are being cleaned-up and the encampments are being provided with garbage bags to dispose of items no longer needed and garbage pickup. A protocol is followed to ensure residents are logged and the Saint John Fire Department provides safety checks. Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer verbal update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 12.2 Update on New Central Peninsula and North End Schools and Community Hubs Referring to the submitted report M&C 2023-093 D. Dobbelsteyn, outlined the planning for the schools’ specifications and costs for the Community Hubs were outlined. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED: 1. That Common Council endorse the Growth Model for the Community Hubs for both the Central Peninsula and North end schools; and   10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 7 2. That the Mayor send a letter to the Premier requesting the Province finance and build these Community Hubs due to the unique needs that children and families experience in Saint John, and 3. That the City continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the Community Hubs are funded and constructed to meet the needs of our growing community. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separate from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Crane Mountain Enhancement Inc. – Letter of Thanks (Recommendation: Respond to request for information) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the letter of thanks received from Crane Mountain Enhancement Inc., be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 15.2 Loyal Company Ball 2023 – Ticket Purchase Request (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to purchase tickets for interested members of Council) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that the Loyal Company Ball 2023 Ticket Purchase Request be referred to the Clerk to purchase tickets for interested members of Council. MOTION CARRIED. 15.3 Request for Proclamation – Tourette Canada (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to prepare proclamation) Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the request for a proclamation from Tourette Canada be referred to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Appointments to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and Security Clearance Requirements Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Ogden: 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 8 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 3, 2023, Common Council approve the following: The Security Clearance requirements for Council appointees to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and for Members of Council who sit on the said Board be Reliability Status (Level I), Enhanced as defined by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat ; and further, That staff be directed to prepare a letter, for the Mayor’s signature, to the Minister of Public Safety requesting that the Province of New Brunswick adopt Reliability Status (Level I), Enhanced as the security clearance requirement for its appointees to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners; and seeking confirmation that the decision of Council on security screening for its appointees to the SJ Board of police Commissioners will not contravene the pending police legislation reform. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Norton voting nay. 17.2 Summer Ice in Partnership with Lord Beaverbrook Rink Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 3, 2023, the City enter into a License Agreement with Board of Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink at Saint John Inc. for the purpose of setting up and operating the facility to offer ice time during the summer months in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 3, 2023, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said License Agreement and any document ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.3 Termination of Lease City Market: Saint John Bakery Ltd. Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 3, 2023, the City terminate the lease with Saint John Bakery Ltd. effective April 4, 2023; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all such documents ancillary to such purpose. MOTION CARRIED. 17.4 Name Change City Market: 514807 NB Inc. Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 3, 2023, the City consent to the trade name change requested by 514807 NB Inc as presented to the Committee of the Whole on April 3rd, 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Norton: 12 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 3, 2023 / le 3 avril 2023 9 RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on April 3, 2023, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. _________________________ City Clerk 13 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-95 Report Date April 05, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Public Works and Transportation Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Tender for Asphaltic Concrete Mixes AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer John Mascarenhas Michael Hugenholtz J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the seasonal tender for the supply of asphaltic concrete mixes be awarded as follows: • Pre-Construction Season (April 17th, to May 2nd, 2023) - NRB Construction Company Ltd. • Construction Season (May 3rd, to November 5th, 2023) – NRB Construction Company Ltd. • Post Construction Season (November 6th, 2023, to plant close) – NRB Construction Company Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Every year the City of Saint John issues a tender for the supply of asphaltic concrete mixes to secure a source of asphalt for its various roadway maintenance initiatives. The tender closed on April 4th, 2023, with three bids meeting the City’s requirement. The bid received from NRB Construction Company Ltd. is the lowest bid for the “before/after” and during-construction season. On average, asphalt prices have increased 31% relative to 2022; although efforts are being made to adjust program delivery to mitigate this, such a significant increase in unit costs may result in reduced amount of work that can be performed within the allotted budget. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION This is an annual program. 14 - 2 - REPORT Each year the City of Saint John tenders for the establishment of a supply agreement for the provision of asphaltic concrete mixes to guarantee a supply of asphalt. This product is used by Public Works and Transportation Services for a variety of tasks, including asphalt restoration of utility cuts, roadway and sidewalk repairs, roadway overlays, and miscellaneous maintenance projects. Traditionally there are three seasons for asphalt: the normal construction season when production is at its peak and product is readily available; and the pre - post- construction seasons, when production is low and higher costs are incurred to produce the product. Bidders are asked to quote a price for the pre -season, another price for the construction season, and a third price for the post-season. In this instance, City staff recommends the bidder with the earliest opening date for the pre-construction season coupled with the lowest bid for all “seasons”. The City of Saint John makes use of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation performance grade asphalt cement price index in all its asphalt-related tenders. In summary, an end-of-season adjustment is made for each monthly change in the MTO Price Index and applied to the asphalt at the time of purchase, with the Tender Opening date being the base month. Adjustments are only made if month- over-month price fluctuations are greater than 5%. This is a way for the City to share in some of the risks of price fluctuations, leading to lower overall prices for asphalt as the suppliers are not required to include this risk in their pricing. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report best aligns with the following Council priorities: • MOVE: offering safe and accessible movement of people and goods on roads, • PERFORM: seeking cost competitive asphalt prices, responding to customer inquiries related to road maintenance including pothole patching, and adjusting the program plan in face of a significant rise in asphalt unit costs. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The total estimated value of the 2023 supply contract is approximately $1,260,000 for all Public Works and Transportation Services’ roadway maintenance programs (being $715,000 +/- for the patchwork, roadway and sidewalk maintenance, and the overlay programs; and $545,000 for the Saint John Water cut reinstatement program). 15 - 3 - The 31% increase in asphalt costs over the summer season will likely require an adjustment in the volume of planned work for surface maintenance. This may require a reduction in the planned asphalt overlay program this season. This would also result in costs above budget to reinstate Saint John Water Cuts as these can’t be left open. To mitigate the increase in price, City staff intends to undertake more of a “blended pavement management strategy” that includes, Pothole repairs, Asphalt overlays, Skin patching (Sand/Seal), & milling overlays on low traffic back roads. The purchase of asphaltic concrete mixes is a planned expenditure and funds to cover the programs are included in the 2023 Operating Budget. The supply agreement does not require us to purchase any minimum amounts so there is no risk to the City with purchasing less in response to the increased unit prices. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS A public tender call was issued on March 20th, 2023, and closed on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, with three compliant bids received. The results of the tender (excluding HST and haulage rates) are: Supply Chain Management and Public Works & Transportation Services staff have reviewed the tenders and found them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believe that all tenderers have the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work. NRB Construction Company Ltd. commence their asphalt plant operation the earliest, April 17, 2023 and they are low bidder at all times of the year so they are awarded the supply contract. The above process is in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. ATTACHMENTS N/A 16 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-094 Report Date April 06, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Utilities and Infrastructure Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council SUBJECT: Fire Station #1 (47 Leinster Street), #5 (35 Adelaide Street), & # 7 (7 Manchester Avenue West) – Lighting Retrofit AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrator Officer Samir Yammine Ian Fogan J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the tender submitted by Homestar Inc., for the Fire Station #1, #5 and #7 facilities – Lighting Retrofit Projects in the amount of $107,828.82 plus HST be accepted. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award the Fire Station #1, #5, #7 facilities – Lighting Retrofit Projects to the lowest compliant bidder. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION M&C 2019-107. Common Council approved the City of Saint John Climate Change Action Plan. M&C 2018-312. It is recommended that the City enter into the Grant Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment who is responsible for the Environment and Clima te Change Canada under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) for the Municipal Buildings Deep Energy Retrofit (MBDER) in the form and upon the terms and conditions as attached; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement. 17 - 2 - REPORT In 2023, The City of Saint John in cooperation with the consultant conducted a detailed building condition assessment and energy audit on the three Fire Station facilities. The objective of the study was to achieve the following: • Improve the asset data inventories for the Fire Station facilities. • Help Council as well as staff make more informed investment decisions. • Develop a 25-year long term capital investment profile on Fire Station facilities. • Identify energy and cost savings opportunities using life cycle cost assessment to reduce energy and maintenance costs as well as GHG emissions to help achieve Corporate GHG emissions target. The Fire Station #1, #5 and #7 facilities Lighting Retrofit is considered a high priority project based on the following criteria:  Level of Service - The replacement of the existing lighting system will improve the quality of indoor lighting for the staff and the public.  Greenhouse Gas Reductions - The proposed project will reduce GHG emissions by 16.6 teCO2.  Leverage Capital Funding- Reduce capital expenditure to the city by $68,322.  Recapitalization Benefits and Asset Renewal - The proposed project will renew the existing lighting systems and provide a deferred maintenance benefit of the full contract value, $ 110,717.44. Many of the existing lights have surpassed their end of asset life.  Reduce Operating Costs -The project will reduce the annual operating cost including maintenance by approximately $9,000. The proposed scope of work consists of the following:  Supply and installation of a new LED lighting systems throughout the three Fire Station facilities including the control system.  Commissioning of the new lighting systems. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The Fire Station #1, #5 and #7 facilities – Lighting Retrofit is clearly aligned with the following City plans, policies, Council Priorities, programs, and practices: • City of Saint John Corporate GHG and Energy Action Plan to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 and achieve carbon neutral by 2040. • City of Saint John Asset Management Policy objectives are to apply risk- based decision and life cycle costing principles to prioritize capital 18 - 3 - investment, identify alternative measures, facilitate the leveraging of infrastructure funding from external sources, and improve the reliability of customer service. • Council’s Priorities to invest in sustainable City services and municipal infrastructure. • City of Saint John Capital Budget Policy. • City of Saint John Climate Change Action Plan. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The total cost to complete the lighting retrofit at the three Fire Station facilities, if awarded to the lowest bidder as recommended, will be $ 110,717.44 including the HST Rebate. Cost of this project is funded under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF), NB Energy Efficiency Program Funding and the City’s General Capital Program. The analysis is as follows: LCEF: $44,286.97 NB Power Energy Efficiency: $22,502 Capital Budget: $43,928.47 The engineer’s estimate is $100,642 Plus HST. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS A public tender call was issued on March 22nd, 2023, and closed on April 4th, 2023. Five (5) companies responded to the tender call by submitting bids. The results are as follows (excluding HST): COMPANY NAME TENDER PRICE* Energy Network Services Inc. $ 116,631.33 Black and McDonald Ltd. $ 119,590.00 Homestar Inc. $ 107,828.82 KW Electric Ltd. $ 131,700.00 Gilson Construction Ltd. $ 116,175.31 The staff of Supply Chain Management have reviewed the tenders and have found them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believe that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work and recommend acceptance of their tender. The above process is in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management support the recommendation being put forth. 19 - 4 - ATTACHMENTS NA 20 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-107 Report Date April 12, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Legislative Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Rescheduling of May 29th Council Meeting AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan Taylor Melanie Tompkins J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED that the Council meeting of Monday, May 29th, 2023, be cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. REPORT It is recommended that Council reschedule its meeting of May 29th to May 23rd to accommodate a scheduling conflict affecting several Council members. Should Council approve this change, the updated meeting schedule w ill have Council meetings on the following dates:  Monday, May 15th  Tuesday, May 23rd  Monday, June 12th PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT N/A SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES N/A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS N/A ATTACHMENTS Council meeting schedule 21 PROPOSED 2023 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Council meetings commence at 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall. Committee of the Whole meetings commence at 4:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Boardroom of City Hall January 3, 2023 (Tuesday) No meeting January 9, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING January 16, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required January 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING January 30, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required February 6, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING February 13, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required February 21, 2023 (Tuesday) REGULAR MEETING February 27, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required March 6, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING March 13, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required March 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING March 27, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required April 3, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING April 11, 2023 (Tuesday) No meeting scheduled – only if required April 17, 2023 REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required May 1, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING May 8, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required May 15, 2023 REGULAR MEETING May 23, 2023 (Tuesday) REGULAR MEETING May 29, 2023 No meeting scheduled June 5, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required June 12, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING June 19, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required June 26, 2023 REGULAR MEETING July 4, 2023 (Tuesday) No meeting scheduled – only if required July 10, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING July 17, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required July 24, 2023 REGULAR MEETING July 31, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required August 8, 2023 (Tuesday) No meeting scheduled – only if required August 14, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required August 21, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING August 28, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required September 5, 2023 (Tuesday) REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING September 11, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required September 18, 2023 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required October 2, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING October 10, 2023 (Tuesday) No meeting scheduled – only if required October 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING October 23, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required October 30, 2023 REGULAR MEETING November 6, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required November 14, 2023 (Tuesday) REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING November 20, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required November 27, 2023 REGULAR MEETING December 4, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required December 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING with PUBLIC HEARING December 18, 2023 No meeting scheduled – only if required December 27, 2023 (Wednesday) No meeting ** The Procedural By-law provides for Council and/or Committee of the Whole meetings to be scheduled, as required, on the alternate Monday of the regularly scheduled Council meeting. 22 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-096 Report Date April 13, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Growth and Community Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Proposed Public Hearing Date: 693 Manawagonish Road, 26 Foley Court and 33 Birch Grove Terrace AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Kirchner Jacqueline Hamilton J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By- law Section 59 amendment application submitted by Kevin Matheson for 693 Manawagonish Road (PID: 55037683), the Zoning By-law Section 59 amendment application submitted by Micheal Folkins for 26 Foley Court (PID: 00314922 ), and a Zoning By-law rezoning application submitted by HaiPeng Luo for 33 Birch Grove Terrace (PID: 55230767) for Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of the Zoning By-law Section 59 amendment and Rezoning applications received and to recommend an appropriate public hearing date for these applications. The next available public hearing date is Monday, June 12, 2023. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that: 1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Section 39 [now referred as section 59] resolutions/agreements and proceed to prepare the required advertisements; and 2. when applications are received a report will be prepared recommending the appropriate resolution setting the time and place for public hearings and be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee as required by the Community Planning Act. REPORT In response to the motion above, this report indicates the applications received and recommends an appropriate public hearing date. Details of the application s 23 - 2 - are available in the Common Clerk’s office and will form part of the documentation at the public hearing. Name of Applicant Location Existing Zone Reason Kevin Matheson 693 Manawagonish Road (PID: 55037683) Low-Rise Residential (RL) The proposed Section 59 amendment will allow for the establishment of a 4th dwelling unit within the existing 3-unit residential building. Micheal Folkins 26 Foley Court (PID: 00314922) Low-Rise Residential (RL) The proposed Section 59 amendment will allow for the establishment of a 4th dwelling unit within the existing 3-unit residential building. Name of Applicant Location Existing Zone Proposed Zone Reason HaiPeng Luo 33 Birch Grove Terrace (PID: 55230767) One-Unit Residential (R1) Low-Rise Residential (RL) To legalize an existing 3rd dwelling unit. While the holding of public hearings for proposed Zoning By-law amendments and rezonings are a legislative requirement of the Community Planning Act, it is also a key component of a clear and consistent land development processes envisioned in the One Stop Development Shop Program. These processes provide transparency and predictability for the development community and City residents. On a broader note, the development approval process works towards fulfilling key Council priorities including:  Facilitate a mix of affordable housing in all our neighbourhoods;  Grow our population at a rate of 2% annually by the end of Council’s term;  Achieve 3% annual property tax base growth and ongoing work to increase the target. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The scheduling of the public hearing and referral to the Planning Advisory Committee satisfies the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the Community Planning Act. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS N/A ATTACHMENTS None 24 COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-104 Report Date April 12, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Utilities and Infrastructure Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council SUBJECT: 2023 Roadway Construction Projects OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Kurt Smith Ian Fogan/ Michael Baker J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that this report be received and filed. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Saint John has several major construction projects under both the General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Programs that will have a significant impact on traffic arteries. A map identifying the location of 2023 City projects is attached. Projects that will have a more significant impact on traffic are highlighted later in this report. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONs M&C 2022-317: October 17, 2022; 2023 and 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Budget, Approved STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with Council’s Priorities for GROW, GREEN, BELONG, MOVE and PERFORM as both 2023 Capital Programs have many projects that align with each priority. 25 REPORT Staff from local road authorities - Gateway Operations, New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI), and the City of Saint John met via Microsoft Teams on April 6, 2023, to exchange information on planned construction projects and to consider effects of the construction on the transportation network and traffic in the Saint John region. Also included in the meeting were local utilities Saint John Energy, Bell Aliant, Liberty Utilities, Enbridge, Emera Brunswick Pipeline, and Rogers Communication. The meeting was productive with groups sharing information on major projects that.will impact traffic flows during the 2023 construction season. The purpose of this report is to update Council on current and planned roadway construction and the steps being taken to help mitigate impacts on users of the transportation network. The following information details the anticipated work that will be taking place this season by the various stakeholders. Gateway Operations  Mill Street Viaduct o Concrete curb repairs on both sides of the viaduct (1 side at a time). o Work expected to take entire summer. o Minimal traffic control on Hilyard Street and Station Street expected.  Somerset Off Ramp - West Bound o Asphalt Patching and Repairs NBDTI Projects  Harbour Bridge Repairs - Traffic on Route 1 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. o 15 Minute full closures are expected throughout the construction season  Reversing Falls o Rock maintenance with the City of Saint John project. It should be noted that Public Works and Transportation Services and NBDTI have and will continue to collaboratively monitor traffic flow and community feedback and identify further improvements for the multiple -year Harbour Bridge rehabilitation project and required modifications to the Reversing Falls Bridge. Saint John Energy Projects  Manawagonish Road conversion to Hendrix wire. 26  Upgrades to underground vaults on Somerset Street at Barker Street and Germain Street at Princess Street.  Cranston Avenue Substation on site work.  Main Street and Douglas Avenue clean up from new pole installation.  Douglas Avenue switch over of wiring from the old poles to the new poles.  Replacing direct buried cable on Bedell Avenue.  Replacing direct buried cable on Westminster Court.  Decommissioning of the Smythe Street Substation.  Installation of new wires to the Paradise Row Substation City Projects The attached City of Saint John Projects Map for 2023 includes projects under several categories:  Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Water and Sewer Construction  Street Reconstruction  Roadway Maintenance Asphalt Overlay  Quality of Life Projects Generally, the Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing projects are carried out in stages: asphalt cold milling, structure adjustments and paving. These projects are normally of short duration with each location taking a few days to complete depending on the length of roadway to be resurfaced. The construction duration will be longer for those locations where concrete curbs/sidewalks are included. Water & Sewer Construction requires trench excavation in roadways and will result in lane reductions. There will be full road closures only in special cases where buried infrastructure is complex and significant work is being carried out simultaneously in various sections of the closed roadway. Street Reconstruction projects normally involve underground infrastructure renewals and replacement of roadway granulars in preparation for new curb, sidewalk, and asphalt installations. This type of construction work normally requires a full road closure. Roadway Maintenance Asphalt Overlay maintenance projects are carried out where the service life of a street cannot be extended by asphalt maintenance resurfacing and the street is not slated for street reconstruction within the next five years. The intent of the program is to maintain the street in a functional condition until such time as the street can be reconstructed. City Crew’s overlay the existing street surface with a layer of asphalt. As the construction season progresses City staff will provide more details to the public around the streets that will receive an asphalt overlay in 2023 under Public Works and Transportation’s program. 27 From the Projects Map, the following projects will result in significant impacts to traffic flow:  Rockland Road and Burpee Avenue (Parks Street to Paradise Row) – Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Main Street North (Lansdowne Avenue to Union Street) Active Transportation - lane reductions.  Germain Street (Lower Cove Loop to St. James Street) – Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Germain Street (Duke Street to King Street) Storm Sewer installation – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Adelaide Street (Victoria Street to Millidge Avenue) - Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.  Bay Street (Manchester Avenue to Gault Road) – Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing – lane reductions.  Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Haymarket Square Ramps (City Road to Crown Street) – Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing – lane reductions.  Millidge Avenue (Adelaide Street to Tartan Street) - Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.  Sydney Street (Broad Street to Tin Can Beach) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Rodney Street (Market Place to Watson Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  St. James Street (Charlotte Street to Germain Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Market Slip Plaza Renewal – Site closure and detour for pedestrian traffic.  Westfield Road (Atkins Roadway to Civic # 2365) - Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions. 28  Britain Street (Pitt Street to Wentworth Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Broad Street (Charlotte Street to Carmarthen Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Carmarthen Street (Mecklenburg Street to Orange Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Peters Street (Waterloo Street to Coburg Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Pitt Street (St. James Street to Broad Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic.  Garden Street (Coburg Street to City Road) - Street Reconstruction – Potential traffic disruptions for this project will be finalized prior to tendering the work to ensure traffic effects are the least possible to the travelling public.  Waterloo Street (Union Street to Peters Street) - Street Reconstruction – road closure and detour with access for local traffic. Traffic disruption could be subject to change depending on particular design , contractor availability to perform the work and/or construction circumstances. Detailed traffic control plans will be developed with contractors and design consultants for all major construction projects. In addition to those identified above, other planned projects shown on the Projects Map are expected to be less disruptive. There will also be normal operational and maintenance activities carried out by Utilities and Infrastructure Services and Public Works and Transportation Services crews. These are smaller in scope and usually only disrupt traffic on a street or street sections for a relatively short period. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The planned roadway construction projects will result in improvements to the municipal infrastructure. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Keeping citizens informed is a key component of a successful construction season. Utilities and Infrastructure Services, Public Works and Transportation Services, External Relations Services, and Saint John Police will work together with SJ Transit, SJ Parking, NBDTI, Gateway Operations and the various other 29 utilities and contractors to ensure that the public is kept informed on projects, delays, and changes to traffic patterns. The various groups will also work together to promote information regarding alternate routes and modes of transportation. The City's Corporate Communications team develops a variety of specific campaigns, and ongoing messaging as needed, to keep the public informed on construction progress throughout the season, along with impacts on the highway and road networks and various forms of transportation. This information is shared with the Customer Service team for consistency and accurac y in communicating with the public. The following methods will be used to communicate information to the public:  Public information notices for major projects where required.  Weekly construction updates posted to the City's website, and searchable by area.  Comprehensive project information posted on the City’s website including a construction map, a list of all projects and an explanation of the work to be carried out and detailed information about large projects.  "Spot" traffic advisories disseminated as required through various channels including website, media, Twitter and Facebook.  Onsite information signage where needed highlighting work and investment.  Working with Envision Saint John and Uptown SJ to keep visitors/tourists informed.  Interactions through the Customer Service Centre.  Public engagements, as required. Many construction projects and activities have begun or are planned for the 2023 construction season. The various organizations are coordinating their public communications efforts and this will continue as projects progress. Construction is necessary for Asset Management and the public should expect disruption to traffic flows. Patience and understanding on the part of all network users will be important as we make significant infrastructure improvements and investments to modernize Saint John. ATTACHMENTS  City of Saint John 2023 Construction Season Projects List  City of Saint John 2023 Construction Season Projects Map  City of Saint John Weekly Construction Update (2022 Example) 30 COSJ 2023 Capital Projects Project Location Limits Type of work Active Transportation ‐ Boars Head Road Civic #399 to Woodward Avenue Street Reconstruction Active Transportation ‐ Main Street North Main Street North Quality of Life  Adelaide Street Victoria Street to Millidge Avenue Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Bay Street Manchester Avenue to Gault Road Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Bayview Drive Quinton Avenue to Fenton Drive Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb  Beautification of Little River Reservoir Little River Reservoir Quality of Life  Bedell Avenue Daniel Avenue to Deveber Terrace Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Sidewalk Both Sides Only. No Paving Birch Street Manawagonish Road to McCavour Drive Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb and Sidewalk  Britain Street Pitt Street to Wentworth Street Street Reconstruction Broad Street Charlotte Street to Carmarthen Street Street Reconstruction Burpee Avenue Rockland Road to Civic # 99 Street Reconstruction Carmarthen Street Mecklenburg Street to Orange Street Street Reconstruction Charlotte Street St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop Street Reconstruction Charlotte Street Trinity Church to Princess Street Street Reconstruction Charlotte Street King Square South to Union Street Street Reconstruction Clarendon Street Douglas Avenue to Harvey Street Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Crown Street Hanover Street to Marsh Creek Water and Sewer Construction CSO Rehabilitation Lower Cove Area Water and Sewer Construction Daniel Avenue Millidge Avenue to Grant Crescent Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Sidewalk North Side Only. No Paving Dominion Park Rehabilitation Dominion Park Quality of Life  Dominion Park Road Green Head Road to Tippets Drive Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb and Sidewalk  Dominion Park Road Lift Station A Water and Sewer Construction Dwyer Road Green Head Road to Kingsville Road Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb and Sidewalk  Forest Hills Play Ground Forest Hills Quality of Life  Gaelic Drive Westgate Drive to Civic # 32 Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Garden Street Coburg Street to City Road Street Reconstruction Germain Street St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop Street Reconstruction Germain Street Duke Street to King Street Water and Sewer Construction Golden Grove Road City Limits to Airport Arterial Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Harbour Passage Sydney Street (Broadview Avenue to Tin  Can Beach Quality of Life  Harvey Street Main Street to Clarendon Street Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Haymarket Square Ramps City Road to Crown Street Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing King William Road Highway Overpass to Ocean Westway Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Kingsville Road Milford Road to Dwyer Road Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Lancaster Lagoon Lancaster Lagoon Water and Sewer Construction Leblanc Court Dominion Park Road to Dominion Park  Road Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb  Market Place West Improvements Market Place West Quality of Life  McCavour Drive Birch Street to Manchester Avenue Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing McLaughlin Crescent Westmorland Road to McLean Street Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Millidge Avenue Adelaide Street to Tartan Street Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Millidgeville I&I Candlewood lane and Caledonia Brook Water and Sewer Construction Morris and McKiel Street Collins Street to Connors Street Street Reconstruction Natalie Street Visart Street to Millidge Avenue Street Reconstruction Ocean Westway King William Road to Misty Harbour  Seafood Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing One Mile Lift Station Rothesay Avenue at Russell Street Water and Sewer Construction Peters Street Waterloo Street to Coburg Street Street Reconstruction Phase III Rockwood Park Master Plan Rockwood Park Quality of Life  Pitt Street St. James Street to Broad Street Street Reconstruction Pitt Street St. James Street to Mecklenburg Street Street Reconstruction Quality of Life Investment Market Slip Quality of Life  Reversing Falls Various area Improvements Fallsview Drive Quality of Life  Rockland Road Parks Street to Paradise Row Street Reconstruction Rodney Street Market Place to Watson Street Street Reconstruction St. James Street Germain Street to Charlotte Street Street Reconstruction St. Paul Street Winter Street to Dead End Street Reconstruction Sydney Street Broadview Avenue to Tin Can Beach Street Reconstruction Sydney Street St. James Street to Queen Square North Street Reconstruction Traffic Signals Garden Street @ Hazen Street Street Reconstruction Traffic Signals Garden Street @ City Road Street Reconstruction Valleyview Crescent Mollins Drive to Greendale Crescent Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb Waterloo Street Union Street to Peters Street Street Reconstruction Waterloo Street Cliff Street to Richmond Street Water and Sewer Construction Westfield Road Atkins Roadway to Civic # 2365 Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing  Including Curb and Sidewalk  Westgate Drive Manawagonish Road to Downsview Drive Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing WWPS Beach Crescent 11 Beach Crescent Water and Sewer Construction WWPS Rockwood Park Golf Course Rockwood Park Water and Sewer Construction WWPS Tippett Drive 651 Tippett Drive Water and Sewer Construction WWPS Woodlawn Park 1335 Red Head Road Water and Sewer Construction 31 City of Saint John Projets 2023 Projects Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Entretien et resurfaçage de la chaussée asphaltée Street Reconstruction Reconstruction des Routes Water and Sewer Renewals Renouvellement Eau / Égout Roadway Maintenance Asphalt Overlay Revêtement de la chaussée asphaltée Quality of Life Project Projets sur la qualité de vie rue Germain St. rue Crown St. CSO Rehabilitation prom. Fallsview Dr. rue Britain St. rue Main St. N rue Pitt St. ch. Rockland Rd. Little River Reservoir rue Charlotte St. crois. McLaughlin Cr. cour Leblanc Ct. Dominion Park Rehabilitation ch. Dominion Park Rd. Forest Hills Playground prom. Tippett Dr. rue Sydney St. rue Garden St. rue Clarendon St. Market Place West rue St. James St. rue Charlotte St. ch. King William Rd. ch. Dwyer Rd. Millidgeville I&I rue Bay St. carre Haymarket Square rue Peters St. Rockwood Park rue Rodney St. rue Adelaide St. Market Slip rue Carmarthen St. ch. Westfield Rd. crois. WWPS Beach Cr. WWPS Woodlawn Park av. Burpee Av. crois. Valleyview Cr. rue Birch St. Lancaster Lagoon Rockwood Park rue Germain St. One Mile Lift Station rue Natalie St. rue Sydney St. rue Broad St. Shamrock Park Score Clock rue Waterloo St. rue St. Paul St. Shamrock Park CB Redirect ch. Boars Head Rd. rue McKiel St. rue Morris St. rue Waterloo St. av. Millidge Av. prom. Bayview Dr. av. Bedell Av. rue Harvey St. av. Daniel Av. prom. Gaelic Dr. ch. Kingsville Rd. voie Ocean Westway ouest prom. McCavour Dr. prom. Westgate Dr. prom. Dominion Park Rd. 32 WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Utilities & Infrastructure Services  Services d’utilité publique et d’infrastructure   (506) 658‐4455 / service@saintjohn.ca   http://www.saintjohn.ca    Drive with Caution or Use Alternate Routes                       Conduisez prudemment ou utilisez un trajet de rechange  Police Will Be Monitoring Traffic                                           La police surveillera la circulation  Expect Traffic Interruptions                                                    S’attendre à des interruptions de la circulation   CITY OF SAINT JOHN PROJECTS  NEW/NOUVEAU       CONTINUING/ENCOURS:   Contract 2021‐14:  Germain Street (St. James  Street to Lower Cove Loop) & Lower Cove Loop     July 6, 2022 – For Germain Street the work  generally involves the renewal of the watermain  and sanitary and storm sewer mains and full  street reconstruction from St. James Street to  Lower Cove Loop.  For Lower Cove Loop the work  generally involves the installation of a new  sanitary sewer and watermain from Canterbury  Street to Charlotte Street.  Local access will be  maintained but delays should be  expected.  Marked detours will be in  place.  Please obey traffic signage or choose an  alternate route.     Starting July 6, 2022, Lower Cove Loop will be  closed to through traffic from Prince William  Street to Charlotte Street.  Local access will be  maintained.  A marked detour route via Duke  Street and Charlotte Street will be provided.            Anticipated Completion:  October 31, 2022    Contrat 2021‐14 : Rue Germain (de la rue St.  James à Lower Cove Lopp) et Lower Cove Loop     Le 6 juillet 2022 –Pour la rue Germain, les  travaux comprennent généralement le  renouvellement de la conduite d’eau majeure et  des conduites principales d’égouts sanitaires et  pluviaux et la reconstruction complète de la rue  de la rue St. James à Lower Cove Loop.  Pour  Lower Cove Loop, les travaux incluent  généralement l’installation d’une nouvelle  conduite d’égout sanitaire et d’une conduite  d’eau majeure de la rue Canterbury à la rue  Charlotte.  L’accès local sera maintenu, mais on  peut s’attendre à des ralentissements.  Des  détours marqués seront en place.  Veuillez  respecter les panneaux de signalisation routière  ou choisir une autre voie.     À compter du 6 juillet 2022, Lower Cove Loop  sera fermé à la circulation de la rue Prince  William à la rue Charlotte.  L’accès local sera  maintenu.  Un itinéraire de détour marqué par la  rue Duke et la rue Charlotte sera fourni.      Date d’achèvement prévue :  31 octobre 2022         Construction Update/Nouvelles hebdomadaires November 17, 2022/ le 17 octobre 2022 33        Contract 2022‐04: Mecklenburg Street  (Wentworth Street to Crown Street)     June 27, 2022 ‐ The work will involve the renewal  of the watermains and sanitary and storm sewer  mains as well as full street reconstruction on  Mecklenburg Street (Wentworth Street to Crown  Street).     Local access will be maintained but delays should  be expected. Please obey traffic signage or  choose an alternate route.       Anticipated completion: October 31, 2022       Contrat 2022‐04 : Rue Mecklenburg (de la rue  Wentworth à la rue Crown)    27 juin 2022 – Les travaux comprendront la  réhabilitation des conduites principales d’eau et  d’égouts sanitaires et d’eaux pluviales ainsi que la  reconstruction complète de la rue Mecklenburg  (de la rue Wentworth à la rue Crown).     L’accès local sera maintenu, mais des retards  devraient être prévus. Veuillez respecter les  panneaux de signalisation routière ou choisir un  autre itinéraire.     Achèvement prévu : 31 octobre 2022           Traffic Advisory – Lancaster Avenue & Riverview  Drive Structures – Route 1     April 5, 2022 ‐ Gateway Operations wishes to  advise that both the eastbound and  westbound lanes, directly west of the Saint  John Harbour Bridge, will be reduced to  single lane traffic effective April 05th and  continuing throughout the construction  season. This is to accommodate  rehabilitation of both the Lancaster Avenue  and Riverview Drive structures.     We ask motorists to please drive slowly through  the construction zones..       For inquiries please contact: 1-888-860-8399 operations@gatewayops.        Avis de circulation – Structures de l'avenue  Lancaster et de la promenade Riverview ‐ Route  1     Le 5 avril 2022 ‐  Gateway Operations souhaite  informer que les voies en direction est et ouest,  directement à l'ouest du pont du Harbour de  Saint John, seront réduites à la circulation à  voie unique à compter du 5 avril et se  poursuivront tout au long de la saison de  construction. Il s'agit de permettre la  réhabilitation des structures de l'avenue  Lancaster et de la promenade Riverview.     Nous demandons aux automobilistes de bien  vouloir rouler lentement dans les zones de  construction    Pour toute demande, veuillez contacter : 1-888-860-8399 operations@gatewayops.ca 34         Traffic Advisory – Harbour Bridge    April 5, 2022 ‐ The Department of Transportation  and Infrastructure advises the travelling public  that the Saint John Harbour Bridge will be  reduced to two lanes until Oct. 31, 2022.    Significant delays are expected, and the travelling  public is encouraged to reduce speed, drive  safely, and to check NB511 for updates.    The department appreciates the public’s patience  as this work takes place as part of the Phase 2  rehabilitation of the Harbour Bridge.       Anticipated Completion:  October 31, 2022          Avis de circulation – pont Harbour     5 avril 2022 ‐ Le ministère des Transports et de  l’Infrastructure avise le public voyageur à la  circulation sur le pont du port de Saint John sera  réduite à deux voies au 31 octobre 2022.   Des délais importants sont à prévoir, et on invite  le public à réduire sa vitesse, à conduire avec  prudence et à consulter le NB511 pour obtenir  des mises à jour.    Le ministère apprécie la patience du public. Ces  travaux font partie de la phase 2 de la remise en  état du pont Harbour.      Achèvement prévu : 31 octobre 2022      35 COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-85 Report Date April 11, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Utilities and Infrastructure Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council SUBJECT: Contract No. 2023-16 Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrator Officer Rod Mahaney Ian Fogan/Michael Hugenholtz/Michael Baker J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Contract No. 2023-16: Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 be awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the negotiated tendered price of $6,954,384.94 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council award Contract 2023-16: Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 to the low Tenderer. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS October 17, 2022: M&C 2022-317 – 2023 and 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs, approved. December 12, 2022: M&C 2022-378 – 2023 General Fund Operating Budget. REPORT BACKGROUND The 2023 General Fund Operating Budget for Public Works and Transportation Services and the 2023 General Fund Capital Program include provisions for the resurfacing of several streets in the City. This is an annual program to upgrade and maintain deteriorating street surfaces under the maintenance and capital resurfacing programs. 36 - 2 - This contract includes all work associated with the resurfacing of a total of 23 streets or segments of streets which equates to 32 lane kilometers. This work consists generally of the supply of all necessary labour, materials and equipment for the placement of approximately 16,720 tonnes of Superpave hot-mix asphalt. Also included in this contract is the installation of approximately 5,355 lineal metres of concrete curb and 3,810 lineal metres of sidewalk. TENDER RESULTS Tenders closed on March 28, 2023, with the following results, including HST: 1. Galbraith Construction Ltd., Saint John, NB $7,963,481.19 2. NRB Construction Company Ltd, Saint John, NB $8,475,327.50 The Engineer’s estimate for the work was $7,368,300 including HST. ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and were found to be formal in all respects. Whereas the lowest compliant tender exceeded the budget, the City entered into negotiations with the low bidder in accordance with Division 2.9.02 Over-Budget Bids, to reduce the project scope and arrive at an acceptable reduction in bid price. Through negotiations Galbraith Construction’s bid price was reduced by $1,009,096.25 (including HST.) which results in a revised bid price of $6,954,384.94 (including HST.). The variance between the Engineers Estimate and the low tendered price can mainly be attributed to the higher than anticipated unit price for the supply and placement of concrete curb and sidewalk. When comparing the 2022 tendered unit price for the placement of concrete curb and sidewalk with the 2023 tendered unit price the cost to the city has increased by approximately 50%. Other unit prices in the 2023 tenders for items incidental to paving have also seen some significant price increases. Staff is of the opinion that the low tenderer has the neces sary resources and expertise to perform the work and recommend acceptance of their tender. The asphalt production and placement processes will be closely monitored to ensure conformance with project specifications. Work is expected to begin April 24, 2023, and continue until October 15, 2023. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Contract includes work that is funded by various Operating and Capital Budgets. Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has 37 - 3 - been completed which includes the estimated amount of work that will be performed by the Contractor and Others. The analysis is as follows: Budget $ 6,281,800 Project net cost $ 6,306,500 Variance (Shortfall) $ 24,700 Staff will monitor project quantities and contingency items throughout the project and make any necessary adjustments to scope of work to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget envelope. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with City’s Priorities of GROW by investing in key infrastructure upgrades and PERFORM by adhering to plans, policies, procedures, and best practices with respect to managing the City’s roadway assets. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Asphalt pavements, and concrete curb and sidewalks are essential infrastructure which directly impacts the quality of life in our community. Roadway infrastructure is important to the economic health of the community and citizens expect these assets to be maintained to an acceptable standard. Proper and timely maintenance of all roadway assets will ensure public safety, extend service life of the asset, and achieve best value for the investment. This project will be completed within the original approved financial budget. Included in the 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing program project is a Fuel adjustment clause. This clause is included in this contract in order for the City to share diesel price increase risk with the contractor in an effort to receive better tender prices INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS N/A ATTACHMENT 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing List - Streets to be resurfaced are subject to change based on Staff ensuring the project is completed within the approved budget envelope. 38 From To Comments Adelaide Street Victoria Street Millidge Avenue Bay Street Manchester Avenue Gault Road Bayview Drive Quinton Avenue Fenton Drive Concrete Curb both sides. Bedell Avenue Daniel Avenue Deveber Terrace Concrete Sidewalk only on both sides. No paving. Birch Street Manawagonish Road McCavour Drive Concrete Curb and Sidewalk on both sides. Clarendon Street Douglas Avenue Harvey Street Daniel Avenue Millidge Avenue Grant Crescent Concrete Sidewalk on North side only. No paving. Dominion Park Road Green Head Road Tippets Drive Concrete Curb and Sidewalk on west side only. Dwyer Road Green Head Road Kingsville Road Concrete Curb and Sidewalk - various sections. Gaelic Drive Westgate Drive Civic # 32 Golden Grove Road City Limits Airport Arterial Harvey Street Main Street Clarendon Street Haymarket Square ramps City Road Crown Street Kingsville Road Milford Road Dwyer Road King William Road Highway Overpass Ocean Westway Leblanc Court Dominion Park Road Dominion Park Road Concrete Curb on both sides. McCavour Drive Birch Street Manchester Avenue Millidge Avenue Adelaide Street Tartan Street McLaughlin Crescent Westmorland Road McLean Street Ocean Westway King William Road Civic # 2304 Valleyview Crescent Mollins Drive Greendale Crescent Concrete Curb both sides. Westfield Road Atkins Roadway Civic # 2365 Concrete Curb and Sidewalk on east side only. Westgate Drive Manawagonish Road Downsview Drive Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 LimitsStreet 39 COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-102 Report Date April 12, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Strategic Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Renewal of StormWind Online Training Website OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Hugh Kwak Stephanie Rackley-Roach Kevin Fudge J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City renew the Epic Live Order Agreement with StormWind, LLC, for online training for the Information Technology service area, in the form attached to M&C No. 2023-102; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Amendment and any documents ancillary thereto. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With Information Technology (IT) evolving rapidly, keeping up with innovative technology in the IT service area is important and critical to effectively manage the City’s infrastructure, systems, and assets. Since 2022, IT employees have been using the StormWind online training platform to meet the training needs of our employees. The agreement renews the user licenses and access to the training portal for 1 year. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS At the meeting of May 16, 2022, Common Council resolved: That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2022-174: StormWind IT Online Training Website Agreement, the City enter into an Epic Live Order Agreement with StormWind, LLC, for online training via web-based learning management system in the form attached to M&C No. 174; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement and any documents ancillary there to. 40 2 REPORT Technology changes rapidly and quickly. To remain current on technology changes and additions, learning is a crucial requirement which provides IT service area employees with confidence and comfort on managing modern technology. This is beneficial to the City as employee training makes our systems more secure and reliable. IT employees have been using the StormWind platform since May 2022. Since then, 13 employees have started or completed 50 courses on the platform, including courses for Microsoft products as well as Cisco, FortiNet, and VMWare, which are all part of the City’s core IT infrastructure. This agreement is to renew the training access and licenses for another year. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT By increasing employees’ knowledge and comfort with new IT infrastructure and systems through training and certifications with the StormWind platform, the City will benefit from the enhanced performance of the IT team when managing the IT infrastructure and systems. Business continuity is also more secure and effective with faster response to incidents and efficient recovery. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES StormWind provides unlimited access to multiple pre-recorded courses per year, with similar quality to their competitors. Using this training platform, the IT service area can leverage low-cost training and provide an equal opportunity for each member of the IT team within the amount reserved for training in the IT operational budget. StormWind is offering the City the 13 licenses required for the IT team for $5,200 USD, which is $400 USD per person for one year. This is an 82% savings off the list price and 20% less than 2022’s price ($500 USD per person for one year). INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The General Counsel Office has reviewed the Epic Live Order Agreement and the recommendation of this Report. Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation put forth. ATTACHMENTS Epic Live Order Agreement StormWind Online Training Terms and Conditions of Use StormWind Privacy Policy 41 StormWind, LLC 17550 N. Perimeter Dr. STE 300 Scottsdal, AZ 85255 P A G E | 1 Epic Live Order Agreement Prepared By Name: Email: Phone: Order Info Account Name: Contact Name: _______________________________________ Account Owner: Email: Account ID: Phone: Shipping Info Shipping Name: Shipping Email: Shipping Address: City: State: Zip: Billing Info Billing Name: Billing Email: Billing Address: City: State: Zip: Product Product Code Qnty Retail Price Total Price Notes and Special Instructions Sub Total $ Discount $ 0.00 Total $ 0.00 Order Number: Order Date: Quote Exp. Date: Access Term: Order Type: Access Date: Document ID: 750a871598b6b858eb6770a4372806cbddc78f75f1e91b9ec24f43d2e32f8777 Mike Fajen mike.fajen@stormwindlive.com 00088248 12 Months Renewal 03/31/2023 04/28/2023 03/21/2023 City of Saint John NB Hugh Kwak 0018000000trkM5AAI hugh.kwak@saintjohn.ca (506) 721-8934 Hugh Kwak hugh.kwak@saintjohn.ca 15 Market Square St. John NB E2L4L1 Hugh Kwak 15 Market Square St. John NB E2L4L1 Manager approved pricing for renewal - $400 per person Ultimate Access AAXMO 13.00 400.00 5200.00 0.00 5200.00 5200.00 Mike Fajen 42 StormWind, LLC 17550 N. Perimeter Dr. STE 300 Scottsdal, AZ 85255 P A G E | 2 Epic Live Order Agreement Preferred payment option: Purchase Order (Please email a copy to Preparer) Purchase Order #: Credit Card CC#: Exp: CID: Cardholder Name: Cardholder Address: City: State: Zip: Students Being Enrolled Student 1 Name: Phone: Title: Email: Student 2 Name: Phone: Title: Email: Student 3 Name: Phone: Title: Email: Student 4 Name: Phone: Title: Email: Student 5 Name: Phone: Title: Email: * If more than 5 students please contact Customer Service for enrollment: (480) 800-0054 or support@stormwind.com. Document ID: 750a871598b6b858eb6770a4372806cbddc78f75f1e91b9ec24f43d2e32f8777 43 StormWind, LLC 17550 N. Perimeter Dr. STE 300 Scottsdal, AZ 85255 P A G E | 3 Epic Live Order Agreement Terms and Conditions Agreement & Acceptance: The person signing this StormWind Epic Live Order Agreement on behalf of Customer hereby confirms that he/she has been duly authorized by Customer to execute it and legally commit Customer to the terms set forth herein. He/she also acknowledges having read and, on behalf of Customer, agreed to the terms and conditions set forth via the link below which governs this Order Agreement. http://www.stormwindstudios.com/privacy/ http://www.stormwindstudios.com/terms-conditions/ Client Signature: Date: Title: StormWind Manager Signature: Date: StormWind Finance Signature: Date: Make all checks payable to StormWind LLC Tax ID: 26-4656059 Phone: 480.889.9966 Document ID: 750a871598b6b858eb6770a4372806cbddc78f75f1e91b9ec24f43d2e32f8777 04/04/2023 44 StormWind Online Training Terms and Conditions of Use WHEREAS, StormWind, LLC (“StormWind”) desires to offer online training to students via a web-based learning management system (“Campus”) and Student agrees to purchase access to the Campus; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the representations and mutual undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to the foregoing and as follows: 1. Subject Matter StormWind is currently offering online training to students via a web -based learning management system (the “Campus”). 2. Account By purchasing an account with StormWind, you gain access to the Campus and are subject to these Terms and Conditions. If at any time, the Student does not wish to accept or assent to be bound by the Terms and Condition, the Student may not use the Campus. 3. Modification of Terms StormWind reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Except as otherwise stated herein, any change to these Terms is effective immediately after StormWind gives notice to the Student. Notice can be given through e-mail, a posting on the Campus, updates on the StormWind website or any other means by which a Student may obtain notice. Any use of the Campus after changes have been made shall be deemed acceptance of those changed terms and/or conditions. 4. Limited License StormWind hereby grants each student limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non- transferable access to the content and information available in the student StormWind Campus according to the provisions contained herein, and subject to the payment of the applicable contract fees and adherence to these Terms. Each Multi-Student Account may only allow its employees and agents that have signed up to access the student Campus. If the Multi-Student Account terminates, the Multi-Student Account’s employees and agents shall no longer have Access to the Campus. Each Multi -Student Account agrees that the Campus may not be Accessed by more than the authorized number of Students purchased by the Multi-Student Account. Each Student shall be authorized to Access the Campus from any Internet connection. A Multi-Student Account owner (the “Purchaser”) shall be designated to oversee and be responsible for management of the Student accounts. 5. Access to the StormWind Student Campus; Modification of Content. StormWind strives to provide the Campus to its Students on a continuous basis. To that end, StormWind will take all commercially reasonable efforts to provide uninterrupted access to the Campus to its Students. However, from time to time, Students may be unable to access the Campus 45 due to conditions beyond StormWind’s control. Such conditions include, b ut are not limited to: force majeure, acts of God, power outages, and the acts of computer hackers and others acting outside the law. Also, from time to time, access may be unavailable due to software issues, server downtime, increased Internet traffic or downtime, programming errors, regular maintenance of the system, and other related reasons. In response to any unavailability of the Campus to its Students, StormWind will take all commercially reasonable steps to ensure access is restored within a reasona ble period of time. The term “commercially reasonable,” as used in these Terms, shall mean reasonable efforts taken in good faith without an unduly or burdensome use or expenditure of time, resources, personnel or money. StormWind endeavors to provide the highest quality content to its Students. To that end, StormWind reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, modify, or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Campus in whole or in part, including, without limitation, the content, availability , access and/or the Terms of this Site. Such changes, modifications, additions or deletions will be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which notice may be made by posting such changes on the Campus. Students are solely responsible for ensuring tha t they have sufficient and compatible hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and Internet service necessary for use of the Site. 6. Prohibited Conduct. Student expressly agrees to refrain from doing, either personally or through an agent, any of the following “Prohibited Conduct”: • Knowingly transmit, install, upload or otherwise transfer any virus, advertisement, communication, or other item or process to the Campus that in any way affects the use, enjoyment or service of the Site, or adversely affects StormWind’s computers, servers or databases. • Permit or provide others access to the Campus using Your Student login and password or otherwise, or the login and password of another authorized Student. • Copy, modify, reverse engineer, disassemble, redistribute, republish, alter, create derivative works from, assign, license, transfer or adapt any of the software, content, information, text, graphics, source code or HTML code, or other content available on the Campus. • Transfer the Campus content to another person; “frame,” “mirror,” “in-line link,” or employ similar navigational technology to the Campus content. • Violate or attempt to violate StormWind’s security mechanisms, Access any data or server you are not authorized to access or otherwise breach the security of the Campus or corrupt the Campus in any way. • Engage in any other conduct which violates the Copyright Act or other laws of the United States. • Use any device (such as a “web crawler” or other automatic retrieval mechanism) or other means to harvest information about other Students, the Campus or StormWind. • Use the Campus to violate a third party’s intellectual property, personality, publicity or confidentiality rights; upload, download, display, publish, perform, create d erivative works from, transmit, or otherwise distribute information or content in violation of a third party’s intellectual property rights. • Misrepresent Your identity or personal information when accessing the Campus. • Post obscene, harassing, defamatory, filthy, violent, pornographic, abusive, threatening, objectionable or illegal material on the Campus or during a Live Class; post a communication that advocates or encourages criminal conduct or conduct that may give rise to civil liability. • Provide access to an account or transfer account to another student when the paid Student has 46 completed their courses or if the paid Student is no longer with the paying company/account. Transferring of accounts are prohibited. 7. LIMITED WARRANTIES. StormWind warrants that the software that allows Students to access the Campus, if operated as directed, will substantially achieve the functionality described on the Campus. STORMWIND PROVIDES NO WARRANTY THAT YOUR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND/OR INTERNET SERVICE IS COMPATIBLE OR SUFFICIENT TO ACCESS THE SITE. ALTHOUGH STORMWIND HAS ATTEMPTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE CAMPUS, IT MAKES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS OR COMPLETENESS OF THAT INFORMATION AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS THEREIN. 8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. STUDENT ACCESSES THE CAMPUS AT HIS/HER/ITS OWN RISK. THE CAMPUS IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS, AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND (BEYOND THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 10), EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON -INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES’ RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. STORMWIND DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PARTICULAR RESULT FROM USE OF THE CAMPUS. STORMWIND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR COMPLIES WITH ANY PARTICULAR LAW OR REGULATION, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF AND YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS-FREE OR COMPLETELY SECURE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY (TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL STORMWIND OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, THIR D PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOP PAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY OR CONTRACT, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES. IN NO EVENT WILL WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY LAW, IF ANY, APPLY UNLESS THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY BY STATUTE NOTWITHSTANDIN G THEIR EXCLUSION BY CONTRACT. THIS DISCLAIMER IS APPLICABLE TO ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR AN OMISSION OF STORMWIND, COMPUTER VIRUS OR OTHER SIMILAR ITEM, TELECOMMUNICATIONS ERRORS, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF STUDENT INF ORMATION THROUGH THEFT OR ANY OTHER MEANS. 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Head Chief Administrative Officer Curtis Langille Melanie Tompkins J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION That Common Council give 1st and 2nd reading to an Amendment to the Street Closing By-law, which closes a 231 square metre portion of a public street known as Fieldstone Drive. REPORT Simpco Development Ltd., owner and developer of the land involving Fieldstone Drive, is requesting to reconfigure the street layout for this subdivision. Originally, it was intended there would be a new cul-du-sac intersecting Fieldstone Drive with lots fronting off of the new street but the developer has since determined this is not feasible. Instead, the developer is planning to create a residential lot that would incorporate the portion of Fieldstone Drive, shown highlighted on the attached map with an adjacent parcel of land. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting held, March 20, 2023, Council resolved as follows: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer in the submitted report M&C 2023-71: Fieldstone Drive: 1. That the Public Hearing to consider the passing of an amendment to the Street Closing By-law to Close a 231 square metre portion of a public street known as Fieldstone Drive, as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, “Showing portion of Fieldstone Drive, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick” (see attached), be set for Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber; 2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of such By-law, identified above; 66 - 2 - 3. In the event that Common Council gives Third Reading to the By-Law Amendment as stated above, that the City sell the property to Simpco Development Ltd. for a purchase price of $5,000.00, and that the purchaser be responsible for: a. any plan of survey required to initiate the process for the stop -up and closure for a portion of Fieldstone Drive; and b. any fees or administrative processes to effect the conveyance of the property. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the transaction. ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Report (M & C #2023-71); 2. Public Notice; 3. Street Closing By-law; 4. Plan of Survey; and 5. Location map. 67 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-71 Report Date March 14, 2023 Meeting Date March 20, 2023 Service Area General Counsel Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: 1. 2023-03-13_CCREP_v01_COTW Report setting Public Hearing for Stop Up and Closure of Fieldstone Ave.docx AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Curtis Langille Melanie Tompkins J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Council adopt the following resolution: 1. That the Public Hearing to consider the passing of an amendment to the Street Closing By-law to Close a 231 square metre portion of a public street known as Fieldstone Drive, as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, “Showing portion of Fieldstone Drive, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick” (attached), be set for Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber; 2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of such By-law, identified above; 3. In the event that Common Council gives Third Reading to the By-Law Amendment as stated above, that the City sell the property to Simpco Development Ltd. for a purchase price of $5,000.00, and that the purchaser be responsible for: a. any plan of survey required to initiate the process for the stop -up and closure for a portion of Fieldstone Drive; and b. any fees or administrative processes to effect the conveyance of the property. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the transaction. 68 - 2 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Simpco Development Ltd., owner and developer of the land involving Fieldstone Drive, is requesting to reconfigure the street layout for this subdivision. Originally, it was intended there would be a new cul-du-sac intersecting Fieldstone Drive with lots fronting off of the new street but the developer has since determined this is not feasible. Instead, the developer is planning to create a residential lot that would incorporate the portion of Fieldstone Drive, shown highlighted in red on the attached map with an adjacent parcel of land. The purpose of this report is to initiate the process to stop-up and close a 231 square metre portion of Fieldstone Drive right-of-way (see attached plan of survey) for the purpose of consolidating it with an adjoining property to provide a new “building lot” for a new dwelling. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A REPORT Simpco Development Ltd. has requested that the City stop-up and close a 231 square metre portion of Fieldstone Drive right-of-way (the “Site”) for the purpose of consolidating it with an adjoining property and creating a residential lot. Originally, the Site was intended as a temporary turn-around for the first phase of the development. Additionally, this turn-around area was intended to form part of a future street, which has since been changed due to a reconfiguration of the layout for this subdivision. Public Works and Transportation are supportive of the request to close the temporary turn-around right-of-way, as requested by the developer to facilitate the proponent’s altered road design layout for this subdivision. There is water and sewer main infrastructure contained within the Site that will need to be removed and replaced with smaller infrastructure to satisfy the needs for a residential property. Saint John Water will review and approve any City permits that will be required to complete the change to the existing municipal infrastructure. This work would be completed by the developer, prior to the construction of a dwelling on the consolidated lot. The removal of the existing municipal infrastructure noted above and replacement with new single-purpose dwelling services will cost approximately $15,000.00 to $20,000.00. Taking into consideration the cost to replace the municipal infrastructure to make this consolidated lot feasible for a new dwelling, staff have negotiated with the proponent a purchase price of $5,000.00 for the 231 square metres, if the street is stopped-up and closed. The proponent would also be responsible for all ancillary costs, including being responsible for a plan of survey, necessary to facilitate this land transfer. The recommendation contained 69 - 3 - in this report reflects these details for the intended land transaction if the portion of street is closed. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with the City’s priority of GROW. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES All costs related to the process to consider a stop-up and closure for a portion of street right-of-way, including all survey costs and fees associated with the subsequent land transfer and registration fees are the responsibility of the Owner. The City will receive $5,000.00 for the sale of 231 square metres of land. In addition, the City would receive between $7,000.00 to $10,000.00 annually in property tax once the property is developed. No services will be impacted by this land sale. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Growth and Community Services (Planning and Building Inspection), Public Works and Transportation and Infrastructure Development have provided input into the preparation of this report. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map; and 2. Plan of Survey. 70 STREET CLOSING FIELDSTONE DRIVE FERMETURE DE RUE PROMENADE FIELDSTONE Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending "A By-law Respecting The Closing of Roads, Streets or Highways In The City of Saint John" at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to permanently close the following street: Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de la ville de Saint John indique son intention de modifier l’« Arrêté relatif à la fermeture des chemins, des rues ou des routes dans The City of Saint John » lors de la réunion ordinaire qui se tiendra le lundi 17 avril 2023 à 18 h 30 afin d’interrompre la circulation et de fermer la route suivante : FIELDSTONE DRIVE: All that portion of Fieldstone Drive, a public street in the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, comprising 231 square metres as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, “Showing portion of Fieldstone Drive, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick,” prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. and dated March 28, 2023 attached hereto. PROMENADE FIELDSTONE: Toute la partie de la promenade Fieldstone, une rue publique dans la ville de Saint John, comté de Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, d’une superficie d’environ 231 mètres carrés comme le montre le plan d’arpentage intitulé «Partie du plan d’arpentage indiquant la promenade Fieldstone, ville de Saint John, comté de Saint John, province du Nouveau-Brunswick» préparé par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. et daté du 28 mars 2023, joint aux présentes. (INSERT PLAN) (INSÉRER LE PLAN) For details on how to participate in the Public Hearing, to inspect the amendment and plan, or to register to participate please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@saintjohn.ca. Pour savoir comment participer à l'audition publique, inspecter la modification et le plan de la rue ou de vous inscrire pour participer, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier municipal à l’adresse cityclerk@saintjohn.ca. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be delivered to Mr. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk at: i) P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B., E2L 4L1; or ii) cityclerk@saintjohn.ca If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (506) 658-2862. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par écrit à l’attention de M. Jonathan Taylor, greffier municipal, à l’une des coordonnées suivantes : i) C.P. 1971, Saint John (N.-B.) E2L 4L1; ii) cityclerk@saintjohn.ca. Si vous exigez des services en français pour une réunion du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier municipal au (506) 658-2862. 71 BY-LAW NUMBER L.G. 4-1 A BY-LAW RESPECTING THE CLOSING OF ROADS, STREETS OR HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRÊTÉ NO L.G. 4-1 ARRÊTÉ RELATIF A LA FERMETURE DES CHEMINS, DES RUES OU DES ROUTES DAN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Council of The City of Saint John as follows: Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : A By-law of The City of Saint John entitled, “A By-law Respecting The Closing of Roads, Streets or Highways in The City of Saint John”, enacted on the eleventh day of March, A.D. 2019, is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 8 immediately after Section 7 thereof, as follows: Par les présentes, l’arrêté de The City of Saint John intitulé, « Arrêté relatif à la fermeture des chemins, des rues ou des routes dans The City of Saint John», décrété le 11 mars 2019, est modifié par l’ajout de l’article 8 immédiatement après l’article 7, comme suit : 8 The City of Saint John does hereby stop up and close permanently the following street: FIELDSTONE DRIVE: All that portion of Fieldstone Drive, a public street in the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, comprising 231 square metres as shown on a Plan of Survey titled, “Showing portion of Fieldstone Drive, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick,” prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. and dated March 28, 2023 attached hereto. 8 Par les présentes, The City of Saint John barre et ferme de façon permanente la rue suivante : PROMENADE FIELDSTONE: Toute la partie de la promenade Fieldstone, une rue publique dans la ville de Saint John, comté de Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau- Brunswick, d’une superficie d’environ 231 mètres carrés comme le montre le plan d’arpentage intitulé «Partie du plan d’arpentage indiquant la promenade Fieldstone, ville de Saint John, comté de Saint John, province du Nouveau- Brunswick» préparé par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. et daté du 28 mars 2023, joint aux présentes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by- law the *** day of ***, A.D. 2023 and signed by: EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le ** **** 2023, avec les signatures suivantes : _______________________________________ Mayor/Maire _____________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - Second Reading - Third Reading - Première lecture - Deuxième lecture - Troisième lecture - 72 73 74 Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution File/Application: Rezoning of 228 Lancaster Avenue Public Hearing, 1st Reading and 2nd Reading held on April 3, 2023 3rd Reading: April 17, 2023 Item: Required: (Y/N) Recommendation Municipal Plan Amendment No Zoning By-Law Amendment Yes That Common Council give 3rd reading to an Amendment to the Zoning by-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,780 square metres, located at 228 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00033357 from Regional Commercial (CR) to Corridor Commercial (CC). Recission of Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions No Section 59 Conditions No Section 59 Agreement No Section 131 Agreement No Other No 75 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-149 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-149 ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. 2014, is amended by: Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, est modifié par : Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,780 square metres, located at 228 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as PID Number 00033357, from Regional Commercial (CR) to Corridor Commercial (CC). - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the X day of April, A.D. 2023 and signed by: La modification de l’annexe «A», Plan de zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle de terrain d' une superficie d' environ 12,780 mètres carrés, situé au 228 Lancaster Avenue, également identifié comme le NID 00033357, de Zone commerciale régionale (CR) à Zone commerciale de corridor (CC). - toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le X avril 2023, avec les signatures suivantes: ____________________________________________ Mayor/Maire ___________________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - April 3, 2023 Second Reading - April 3, 2023 Third Reading - Première lecture - le 3 avril 2023 Deuxième lecture - le 3 avril 2023 Troisième lecture - 76 GROWTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SERVICE DE LA CROISSANCE ET DU DÉVELOPPEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE REZONING / REZONAGE Amending Schedule “A” of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Modifiant Annexe «A» de l’Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John av.EdwardAv.boul. FairvilleBlvd.av.LancasterAv. co u r Tip p e r a r y Ct.al.DunnedinLn.FROM / DE TO / À Regional Commercial Zone commerciale régionale Corridor Commercial Zone commerciale de corridor CR CC Applicant: Location: PID(s)/NIP(s): Luke Simpson (048017 NB Ltd.) 228 Lancaster Avenue 00033357 Considered by P.A.C./Considéré par le C.C.U.: Enacted by Council/Approuvé par le Conseil: Filed in Registry Office/Enregistré le: By-Law #/Arrêté #: Drawn by/Créée par:Date drawn/Carte créée:Andrew Pollock April 5 avril, 2023 March 21 mars, 2023 77 Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 92-94 Bon Accord Drive Public Hearing, 1st Reading and 2nd Reading were completed on April 3, 2023 3rd Reading: April 17, 2023 Item: Required: (Y/N) Recommendation Municipal Plan Amendment No Zoning By-Law Amendment Yes That Common Council give 3rd reading to an Amendment to the Zoning by-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1,037.50 square metres, located at 92-94 Bon Accord Drive, also identified as PID 00446310 from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL). Recission of Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions No Section 59 Conditions Yes 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 1,037.50 square metres, located at 92-94 Bon Accord Drive, also identified as PID Number 00446310: a. That development of the parcel of land be limited to a maximum of 4 dwelling units. b. The development and use of the parcel of land be in accordance with a detailed site plan, 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 parking, loading areas, landscaping, exterior lighting, and other such site features. Section 59 Agreement No Section 131 Agreement No Other No 78 79 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-148 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-148 ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. 2014, is amended by: Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, est modifié par : Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1,037.50 square metres, located at 92-94 Bon Accord Drive also identified as PID 00446310 from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL) pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 59 of the Community Planning Act. - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the XX day of April, A.D. 2023 and signed by: La modification de l’annexe «A», Plan de zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle de terrain d' une superficie d' environ 1,037.50 mètres carrés, situé au 92-94 promenade Bon Accord, également identifié comme NID 00446310, de Zone résidentielle bi-familiale (R2) à Zone immeubles d’habitation bas (RL) conformément à une résolution adoptée par le conseil municipal en vertu de l’article 59 de la Loi sur l’urbanisme. - toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le XX avril 2023, avec les signatures suivantes: _______________________________________ Mayor/Maire ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville First Reading – April 3, 2023 Second Reading – April 3, 2023 Third Reading – XXXX, 2023 Première lecture – le 3 avril 2023 Deuxième lecture – le 3 avril 2023 Troisième lecture – XXXX 2023 80 GROWTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SERVICE DE LA CROISSANCE ET DU DÉVELOPPEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE REZONING / REZONAGE Amending Schedule “A” of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Modifiant Annexe «A» de l’Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John pr om.BonAccordDr.FROM / DE TO / À Two-Unit Residential Zone résidentielle bifamiliale Low-Rise Residential Zone résidentielle – Immeubles d’habitation bas R2 RL Pursuant to a Resolution under Section 59 of the Community Planning Act Conformément à une resolution adoptée par le conseil municipal en vertu de l'article 59 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme Applicant: Location: PID(s)/NIP(s): Zhao Jian 92-94 Bon Accord Drive 00446310 Considered by P.A.C./Considéré par le C.C.U.: Enacted by Council/Approuvé par le Conseil: Filed in Registry Office/Enregistré le: By-Law #/Arrêté #: Drawn by/Créée par:Date drawn/Carte créée:Andrew Pollock April 5 avril, 2023 March 21 mars, 2023 81 COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-103 Report Date April 12, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Public Works and Transportation Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council SUBJECT: Flyer Distribution By-Law AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Michael Hugenholtz Michael Hugenholtz J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION Resolved that Common Council give 1st and 2nd readings to the Flyer Distribution By-law, By-law Number LG-20, in the form attached to M&C 2023-103. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council endorse a by-law that places some restrictions on the distribution of flyers to homes in our community. This by-law was developed to address concerns around residents’ ability to stop these deliveries, and some of the nuisance issues arising. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At their meeting on November 18, 2019, Council approved the following: RESOLVED that Council direct staff to draft a "Flyer Delivery" by-law, with specific focus to either an "opt-in" or "opt-out" model for residents. REPORT Many homes within the Saint John area receive regular delivery of a bundle of flyers typically wrapped in a plastic bag. This bundle is typically thrown into the driveway or near the front door from the delivery vehicle on the street . This has led to a number of challenges for residents including:  Many times these flyers are not wanted and are a nuisance to dispose of 82 - 2 -  The flyers continue to pile up at residences that are unoccupied or abandoned  Flyers left in the driveway can damage snowblowers  The cost of disposal is borne by the taxpayers While there are options for residents to ‘opt-out’ of these deliveries, these take time to process and sometimes require multiple phone calls and messages to get these halted permanently. Local governments do not have the ability to mandate an ‘opt-in’ system of flyer delivery. To address some of the concerns, staff researched best practices in other jurisdictions and have drafted the attached Flyer Distribution By-Law which includes provisions that forbids distributors from delivering flyers to a property if a ‘No Flyers´ sign is posted. It also contains a provision against delivering flyers to a property if there are old flyers on the driveway. It should be noted that this by-law does not apply to newspapers, election advertising material, community association newsletters, or any materials produced by levels of government or their elected officials which are all permitted under law. Fines for any violation of this by-law range from $300 - $2,100 per offence, and the City may accept an administrative penalty of $150 in lieu of prosecution in court. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT N/A SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES N/A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The General Counsel Office reviewed the attached Flyer Distribution By-law. The draft by-Law was sent to Postmedia to provide an opportunity for input, but none was received. ATTACHMENTS Flyer Distribution By-law, By-law Number LG-20 83 THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK A By-law respecting Flyer Distribution in The City of Saint John Arrêté concernant la distribution de circulaires dans The City of Saint John By-law Number LG - 20 Arrêté numéro LG - 20 An uncertified copy of this by-law is available online Une copie non certifiée de l’arrêté est disponible en ligne 84 - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Section Description Page Article Désignation Page Recitals 3 Préambule 3 1 Title 3 1 Titre 3 2 Definitions 4 2 Définitions 4 3 Interpretation 5 3 Interprétation 5 4 Signage 6 4 Affichage 6 5 Flyer Distribution 7 5 Distribution de circulaires 7 6 Exemptions 7 6 Exceptions 7 7 Offences 8 7 Infractions 8 8 Administrative Penalties 8 8 Pénalités administratives 8 Schedule “A” 10 Annexe « A » 10 85 - 3 - RECITALS PRÉAMBULE WHEREAS, The City of Saint John deems it advisable to pass this by-law because it will establish standards to regulate and control the distribution of flyers in The City of Saint John; ATTENDU QUE, The City of Saint John juge opportun de prendre le présent arrêté destiné à réglementer et contrôler la distribution de circulaires dans The City Saint John; et AND WHEREAS, paragraph 10(1)(h) of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017, c. 18, authorizes a local government to make by-laws respecting businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business; ATTENDU QUE, l’alinéa 10(1)h) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, L.N.-B. 2017, ch. 18, autorise un gouvernement local à prendre des arrêtés concernant les entreprises, les activités commerciales et les personnes qui exercent ces activités; et AND WHEREAS, section 147 of the Local Governance Act, states that a local government may, by by-law, provide that a person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of a by-law commits an offence; ATTENDU QUE, l’article 147 de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, prévoit que, par voie d’arrêté, un gouvernement local peut prévoir que commet une infraction quiconque contrevient ou omet de se conformer à quelque disposition que ce soit d’un arrêté; et AND WHEREAS, subsection 156(1) of the Local Governance Act, states that a local government may require administrative penalties to be paid in respect of a contravention of a provision of a by- law of the local government; ATTENDU QUE, le paragraphe 156(1) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, prévoit qu’un gouvernement local peut exiger le paiement de pénalités administratives relativement à toute contravention à une disposition d’un arrêté du gouvernement local; et AND WHEREAS, notice of this by-law, and of the Common Council meeting at which this By- law was discussed, was provided in accordance with the provisions of the Local Governance Act. ATTENDU QUE, avis du présent arrêté et de la réunion du conseil communal à laquelle il a été débattu a été donné conformément à la Loi sur la gouvernance locale. NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of The City of Saint John, enacts as follows: À CES CAUSES, le conseil communal de The City of Saint John édicte : Title Titre 1 This By-law may be cited as the Flyer Distribution By-law (hereinafter the “By-law”). 1 Le présent arrêté peut être cité sous le titre Arrêté sur la distribution de circulaires (ci-après « l’arrêté »). Definitions Définitions 86 - 4 - 2 The following definitions apply in this By- law: 2 Les définitions qui suivent s’appliquent au présent arrêté : “by-law enforcement officer” means a by-law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to section 72 of the Local Governance Act, and designated by resolution by Common Council; (agent chargé de l’exécution des arrêtés) « agent chargé de l’exécution des arrêtés » désigne un agent chargé de l’exécution des arrêtés nommé conformément à l’article 72 de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, et désigné par résolution par le conseil communal; (by-law enforcement officer) “City” means The City of Saint John; (municipalité) « municipalité » désigne la municipalité de Saint John; (City) “Common Council” means the elected municipal council of the City; (conseil communal) « conseil communal » désigne les membres élus du conseil municipal de la municipalité (Common Council); “distributor” means a person engaged in the distribution of flyers in the City and includes any employee or person acting on their behalf whether under contract or otherwise; (distributeur) « distributeur » désigne une personne qui distribue des circulaires dans la municipalité y compris tout employé ou personne qui agit en leur nom que ce soit dans le cadre d’un contrat ou autre; (distributor) “flyer” means a non-subscription-based printed or written material, and includes a circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet, postcard, coupon, or any other reproduced material, that: (a) advertises or promotes any merchandise, product, commodity or thing; (b) directs attention to any business, commercial establishment or business activity, for the purpose of either directly or indirectly promoting the interests thereof; or (c) directs attention to or advertises any gathering, performance, exhibition or event of any kind for which an admission is charged for the purpose of commercial gain « circulaire » désigne un document imprimé ou écrit qui n’est pas sous forme d’abonnement, y compris un prospectus, un dépliant, une brochure, un document, un livret, une carte postale, un coupon ou tout autre document reproduit : a) qui fait la publicité ou la promotion de toute marchandise, produit, denrée ou chose; b) qui attire l’attention sur une entreprise, un établissement commercial ou une activité commerciale dans le but de promouvoir ses intérêts que ce soit de manière directe ou indirecte; c) qui attire l’attention sur un rassemblement, une représentation, une exposition ou un événement de quelque nature que ce soit pour lequel un droit d’entrée est demandé 87 - 5 - or profit; (circulaire) ou en fait la publicité dans le but d’en tirer un gain commercial ou un profit; (flyer) “housing unit” means a place of dwelling; (unité d’habitation) « unité d’habitation » désigne un local d’habitation; (housing unit) “newspaper” means a paper containing news, intelligence, occurrences, pictures or illustrations, or remarks or observations on it, printed for sale and published periodically, or in parts or numbers, at intervals not exceeding 31 days between the publication of any two of the papers, parts or numbers; (journal) « journal » désigne un journal qui contient des nouvelles, des renseignements, des récits d’événements, des images ou illustrations, des remarques ou des observations à leur sujet et qui est imprimé à des fins de vente et publié périodiquement en parties ou en numéros, à trente et un jours d’intervalle au plus entre la parution de deux numéros ou de deux parties de ces numéros du journal; (newspaper) “person” means an individual, corporation, association, partnership or society; (personne) « personne » désigne un individu, une corporation, une association, une société en nom collectif ou une société; (person) “residential owner” means a person having ownership, possession, charge or control of a residential property; (propriétaire d’immeuble résidentiel) « propriétaire d’immeuble résidentiel » désigne une personne qui est propriétaire, qui a la possession, qui est en charge ou qui a le contrôle d’un immeuble résidentiel; (residential owner) “residential property” means a single parcel of land with an assigned Provincial Property Account Number (PAN) used only for residential purposes, including all single and double housing units, individual townhouse units, apartment and condominium buildings with not more than four apartments or condominium units, rooming houses with not more than nine roomers and combination rooming house/apartment building with not more than nine sleeping units (rooms); (immeuble résidentiel) « immeuble résidentiel » désigne une parcelle de terre individuelle à laquelle est assignée un numéro de compte du bien (NCB) provincial et utilisée uniquement à des fins résidentielles, y compris toutes les habitations unifamiliales ou bifamiliales, les maisons en rangée individuelles, les immeubles à appartements et les condominiums ne comprenant pas plus de quatre appartements ou unités condominiales ainsi que les maisons de chambres n’ayant pas plus de neuf locataires et un édifice combinant maison de chambres/immeuble d’habitation comprenant au plus neuf chambres; (residential property) Interpretation Interprétation 3 Rules for interpretation of the language used in this By-law are contained in the lettered paragraphs as follows: 3 Les règles d’interprétation suivantes s’appliquent au présent arrêté : 88 - 6 - (a) The captions, article and section names and numbers appearing in this By- law are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its interpretation. (b) This By-law is to be read with all changes of gender or number required by the context. (c) Each reference to legislation in this By-law is printed in Italic font. The reference is intended to include all applicable amendments to the legislation, including successor legislation. Where this By-law references other by-laws of the City, the term is intended to include all applicable amendments to those by-laws, including successor by-laws. (d) The requirements of this By-law are in addition to any requirements contained in any other applicable by-laws of the City or applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations. (e) If any section, subsection, part or parts or provision of this By-law, is for any reason declared by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the ruling shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a whole, nor any other part of it. (f) The schedules attached to this By-law are included in and shall be considered part of this By-law. a) Les titres, intertitres et numéros des dispositions ne servent qu’à faciliter la consultation de l’arrêté et ne doivent pas servir à son interprétation. b) Le genre ou le nombre grammaticaux doivent être adaptés au contexte. c) Les renvois législatifs paraissent en italique. Le renvoi à une loi vise également les modifications qui s’y appliquent, y compris toute législation de remplacement. Les renvois à d’autres arrêtés de la municipalité visent également les modifications qui s’y appliquent, y compris tout arrêté de remplacement. d) Les obligations qu’il crée s’ajoutent à celles découlant d’autres arrêtés applicables de la municipalité ou des lois ou règlements fédéraux ou provinciaux applicables. e) Si une disposition quelconque est déclarée invalide par un tribunal compétent pour quelque motif que ce soit, la décision n’entache en rien la validité de l’arrêté dans son ensemble ni de toute autre disposition. f) Les annexes jointes au présent arrêté sont incluses et doivent être considérées comme faisant partie du présent arrêté. Signage Affichage 4(1) A residential owner may post a “No Flyers” sign at their residential property either on the front door, in the front lawn, or in a manner that is visible from the street. 4(1) Un propriétaire d’immeuble résidentiel peut apposer une affiche « Pas de circulaire » sur son immeuble résidentiel, soit sur la porte d’entrée, sur la pelouse avant ou d’une manière visible de la rue. 89 - 7 - 4(2) A “No Flyers” sign shall have a minimum size of 15.24 cm (6 in) wide by 17.78 cm (7 in) high and shall contain the words “NO FLYERS / PAS DE CIRCULAIRE” in a plain black font such as Arial with a font size of at least 72 points on a white background as attached in Schedule “A” of this By-law. 4(2) Une affiche « Pas de circulaire » mesure au moins 15,24 cm (6 po.) de large par 17,78 cm (7 po.) de haut et contient les mots « NO FLYERS/PAS DE CIRCULAIRE » dans une police noire, comme Arial, d’une taille d’au moins 72 points sur un fond blanc, tel que jointe à l’annexe « A » du présent arrêté. Flyer Distribution Distribution de circulaires 5(1) No distributor shall distribute or cause to be distributed any flyers to a residential property if a “No Flyers” sign has been posted. 5(1) Il est interdit à tout distributeur de distribuer ou de faire distribuer des circulaires dans un immeuble résidentiel lorsqu’une affiche « Pas de circulaire » y a été apposée. 5(2) No distributor shall distribute or cause to be distributed any flyers to a residential property if there are old flyers on the driveway. 5(2) Il est interdit à tout distributeur de distribuer ou de faire distribuer des circulaires dans un immeuble résidentiel si de vieilles circulaires se trouvent dans l’entrée de cour. 5(3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this By-law, a distributor may distribute or cause to be distributed any flyers to a residential property if the flyers are placed: (a) in the mail box; (b) in the mail slot; or (c) in any other receptacle designated for that purpose. 5(3) Par dérogation aux autres dispositions du présent arrêté, un distributeur peut distribuer ou faire distribuer des circulaires dans un immeuble résidentiel si les circulaires sont placées : a) dans la boîte aux lettres; b) dans la fente du courrier; c) dans tout autre récipient prévu à cet effet. Exemptions Exceptions 6 For greater certainty, this By-law does not apply to: (a) any election advertising material permitted to be distributed pursuant to any applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations; (b) newspapers; 6 Pour plus de certitude, le présent arrêté ne s’applique pas : a) à tout matériel publicitaire électoral dont la distribution est autorisée en vertu de toute législation ou réglementation provinciale applicable; b) aux journaux; 90 - 8 - (c) community association newsletters that do not contain flyers; (d) information circulars produced by the City, the provincial or federal government, or any of their agencies; and (e) information circulars produced by a member of Common Council, a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick or a member of Parliament. c) aux bulletins d’information d’associations communautaires qui ne contiennent pas de circulaires; d) aux circulaires d’information élaborées par la municipalité, le gouvernement provincial ou fédéral ou une de leurs agences; e) aux circulaires d’information élaborées par un membre du conseil communal, une membre de l’Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick ou un député. Offences Infractions 7 A person who violates any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and liable upon summary conviction to a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) and not more than two thousand one hundred dollars ($2,100.00). 7 Toute personne qui contrevient à une disposition du présent arrêté est coupable d’une infraction et est passible sur condamnation sommaire d’une amende d’au moins trois cents dollars (300 $) et d’au plus deux mille cent dollars (2 100 $). Administrative Penalties Pénalités administratives 8(1) The City may require an administrative penalty to be paid with respect to a violation of a provision of this By-law as set out in subsection 8(2). 8(2) La municipalité peut exiger qu’une pénalité administrative soit payée relativement à une infraction à une disposition du présent arrêté, comme prévu au paragraphe 8(2). 8(2) A person who violates any provision of this By-law may pay to the City within 45 calendar days from the date of such violation an administrative penalty of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00), and upon such payment, the person who committed the violation is not liable to be prosecuted therefor. 8(2) Toute personne qui contrevient à une disposition du présent arrêté peut payer à la municipalité dans un délai de 45 jours civils à compter de la date de ladite infraction, une pénalité administrative de cent cinquante dollars (150 $), et une fois l’amende payée, la personne n’est plus susceptible de poursuites judiciaires. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this By-law the _____ day of ___________, A.D. 2023 and signed by: EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté le ______________ 2023, avec les signatures suivantes : 91 - 9 - _______________________________________ Mayor / Maire _______________________________________ City Clerk / Greffier de la municipalité First Reading - Second Reading - Third Reading - Première lecture - Deuxième lecture - Troisième lecture - 92 - 10 - Schedule “A” / Annexe « A » NO FLYERS PAS DE CIRCULAIRE 93 BY-LAW NUMBER LG-15 A LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW RESPECTING THE PROCEDURES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by the Common Council of The City of Saint John as follows: A By-Law of The City of Saint John entitled “a By-Law Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of The City of Saint John” enacted on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2021, is hereby amended as follows: 1 Section 16.24 is repealed and replaced with the following: “16.24 Motion by Member – notice – to Clerk, City Manager and Mayor – time limitation A member wishing to place an item on the agenda, other than a motion referred to in Sections 16.19 through 16.23 inclusive, for consideration by Council shall deliver a motion, in writing, to the Clerk, the City Manager and the Mayor, not later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday in the week that immediately precedes the day of the Council meeting.” 2 Section 16.26 is repealed and replaced with the following: “16.26 Motion by Member – in writing – template - mover – signature The motion mentioned in Section 16.24 shall be submitted to the Clerk, the City Manager, and the Mayor in writing using the prescribed Notice of Motion template attached as Schedule “D” which the member will fill out to the best of his/her/their ability, providing as much background information as possible. The said Notice of Motion will bear the signature of the member submitting the motion and be submitted in person or electronically from the member’s City email.” ARRÊTÉ Nº LG-15 ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ CONCERNANT LE RÈGLEMENT INTÉRIEUR DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d’une réunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : Par les présentes, l’arrêté de The City of Saint John intitulé « Arrêté concernant le règlement intérieur du conseil communal de The City of Saint John », édicté le 3 mai 2021, est modifié comme suit : 1 L’article 16.24 est abrogé et remplacé par ce qui suit : « 16.24 Proposition présentée par un membre : avis au greffier, au directeur général et au Maire; délai Un membre qui souhaite inscrire un point à l’ordre du jour, autre qu’une des propositions présentées aux articles 16.19 à 16.23 inclusivement, aux fins d’étude par le conseil, doit remettre la proposition au greffier, au directeur général et au maire, avant 16h le mercredi de la semaine qui précède immédiatement le jour prévu de la tenue de la séance du conseil. » 2 L’article 16.26 est abrogé et remplacé par ce qui suit : « 16.26 Proposition présentée par un membre : par écrit, formulaire, auteur, signature La proposition mentionnée à l’article 16.24 doit être soumise au greffier, au directeur général et au maire par écrit en utilisant le formulaire intitulé Avis de proposition à l’annexe D, que le membre remplira au meilleur de ses connaissances en procurant autant d’information que possible. Le formulaire d’Avis de proposition sera signé par le membre qui soumet l’Avis de proposition en personne ou électroniquement à partir du courriel de la ville du membre en question. » 94 3 Section 16: “Motions – Order” is amended by adding the following sections immediately following Section 16.26: “16.27 Motion by Member – read into public record – no discussion or vote The Clerk shall place the member’s motion on the Council agenda for the next meeting of Council. At that meeting, the member will be provided an opportunity to read their motion into the public record. No discussion or vote on that motion shall take place during this meeting.” “16.28 Motion by Member – deferral to subsequent meeting The Member’s motion mentioned at s. 16.27 shall be deferred to the following Council meeting agenda, at which time Council may debate and vote on the motion.” 4 Schedule D attached hereto is added immediately after Schedule C to the By-Law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Seal of the said to be affixed to this by-law the ____ day, ______________ A.D. 2023 and signed by: 3 L’article 16 – « Propositions: ordre » est modifié par l’adjonction des articles suivants immédiatement après l’article 16.26 : « 16.27 Proposition présentée par un membre : lue dans le registre public, aucune discussion, aucun vote Le greffier place la proposition présentée par un membre à l’ordre du jour de la prochaine séance du conseil. À cette séance, le membre en question a l’occasion de lire sa proposition dans le registre public. Aucune discussion n’a lieu et aucun vote n’est effectué sur ladite proposition lors de cette séance du conseil. » « 16.28 Proposition présentée par un membre : reportée à la séance suivante La proposition présentée par un membre, mentionnée à l’article 16.27, est reportée à l’ordre du jour de la séance suivante du conseil à laquelle le conseil pourra débattre la proposition et un vote sur celle-ci pourra être effectué. » 4 L’Annexe D ci-jointe est ajoutée immédiatement après l’Annexe C du présent arrêté. EN FOIE DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté le _____ mai, 2023, avec les signatures suivantes. _________________________________________ Mayor/Maire ________________________________________ Common Clerk / Greffière communale First Reading - Second Reading - Third Reading - Première lecture - Deuxième lecture - Troisième lecture - 95 SCHEDULE D NOTICE OF MOTION Her/His Worship Mayor _______________ and Members of Common Council: SUBJECT: [Council Member describes the topic that is the subject of the Notice of Motion.] Primary Author Input from Council Input from Staff [Council Member’s Name] [Council Member lists the other Members of Council who have been consulted] [Council Member lists the names of City Staff who have been consulted] PROPOSED MOTION: [Council Member provides the proposal for the motion. The exact language of the motion should be provided here. Members of Council are encouraged to consult with City Staff and Common Clerk for assistance.] BACKGROUND INFORMATION: [Council Member provides detailed background information. This section is intended to provide sufficient and relevant information for council members to make an informed decision on the proposed motion. Consider including the following: 1. The Reason for the motion: outline the issue the motion is intended to address. Consider including relevant reference materials which support the proposed motion. Consider relying on objective reliable third-party sources. 2. The Context of the motion: consider addressing whether the proposed motion falls within the City’s authority, and whether the city is already working on the issue. If it is, consider touching upon what is currently being done and how the motion would affect this. Consider referencing past decisions and planning documents to help set the context. 3. The Solution being proposed: consider explaining how the motion will help solve the problem (or how it will solve it better if the City is already addressing the issue). Consider addressing Date Submitted Meeting Date Open or Closed 96 the impact of the motion (e.g. what will the impact be, will it displace other priorities, will there be related resource issues, etc.?) STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: [Council Member should describe here how the proposed motion will align with corporate strategies and/or Council priorities.] BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: [Council Member should list here the potential impact of the proposed motion on the approved budget] INPUT FROM OTHERS: [Council Member should list here the parties consulted in the preparation of the Motion, including: City Staff, other Council Members, Agencies, Other Stakeholders, etc.] ATTACHMENTS [Council Member may list here and attach to this form relevant information related to the motion.] 97 ANNEXE D Avis de Proposition Monsieur le/Madame la Maire _______________ et membres du conseil communal: SUJET: [Le membre du conseil décrit ici le sujet de la proposition] Auteur(e) Contribution des membres du conseil Contribution de l’administration [Nom du membre du conseil qui soumet la proposition] [Le membre du conseil liste ici les autres membres du conseil qui ont été consultés] [Le membre du conseil liste ici le nom des employés de la ville qui ont été consultés] PROPOSITION: [Le membre du conseil fournit ici le texte exact de la proposition. On encourage les membres du conseil à consulter les employés de la ville et le greffier pour de l’assistance .] CONTEXTE: [Le membre du conseil fournit ici les détails pertinents concernant la proposition. Le but de cette partie du formulaire est de fournir toute l’information nécessaire et pertinente aux autres membres du conseil pour leur permettre de prendre une décision éclairée sur la proposition. Le membre du conseil devrait considérer inclure ce qui suit : 1. La raison de la proposition: présenter ici la question que la proposition tente d’adresser. On peut faire référence ici à des sources qui supportent la proposition, préférablement des sources objectives de tierces parties. 2. Le contexte de la proposition: considérer la compétence de la ville à traiter la question soulevée par la proposition. Considérer aussi si la ville travaille déjà sur la question. Si la ville y travaille déjà, fournir les détails de ce qui a été entrepris et l’impact de la proposition sur ce travail déjà entamé. Le membre du conseil pourrait inclure ici une liste des décisions antécédentes sur la question et des plans ou autres documents adoptés par le conseil qui sont pertinents à la question soulevée dans la proposition, pour mieux décrire le contexte. 3. La solution proposée: la membre pourrait expliquer ici comment la proposition résoudra la question (ou comment elle la résoudra mieux si la ville y travaille déjà). Le membre pourrait aussi fournir ici de l’information sur l’impact de la proposition (par exemple, si elle déplacera Date soumise Date de la séance du conseil Séance publique ou fermée au public 98 d’autres priorités, si elle causera des défis de ressources financières, humaines et autres, etc.)] DIRECTION STRATÉGIQUE: [Le membre du conseil décrit ici comment la proposition s’aligne avec la direction stratégique et les priorités du conseil.] ENJEUX BUDGÉTAIRES: [Le membre du conseil liste ici les répercussions potentielles de la proposition sur le budget approuvé par le conseil.] AUTRES CONTRIBUTIONS: [Le membre du conseil liste ici la liste des personnes qui ont été consultées dans la préparation de la proposition, y inclut les employés de la ville, les autres membres du conseil, les agences, les autres parties prenantes, etc.] PIÈCES JOINTES [Le membre du conseil liste ici et place en pièce jointe toute information pertinente à la proposition.] - 99 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No. 2023-98 Report Date April 06, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Strategic Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget Update AUTHORIZATION Primary Authors Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Chair of the Finance Committee Craig Lavigne/ Michael Baker Kevin Fudge/Ian Fogan J. Brent McGovern Councillor Gary Sullivan RECOMMENDATION Finance Committee recommends Common Council approve the following recommendations. “Recommend approval of transferring up to $2 million dollars from the General Fund Capital Reserve, as needed, to offset potential cost overruns on the 2023 General Fund Capital Budget as a result of supply chain and other inflationary pressures.” “Recommend deferring General Fund Capital Budget Projects if cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures exceed $2 million dollars based on the priority rankings in Appendix 1 (i.e., Priority ranking 4 would be utilized first)” and, “Recommend deferring three Utility Fund Capital Projects if required to offset cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures based on the priority rankings in Appendix 2 (i.e., Priority ranking 3 would be utilized first)” EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of how Council can support the 2023 Capital programs (Utility and General Fund) in terms of the significant overages’ capital projects have recently been incurring as part of the tendering process. Staff are recommending a combination of deferring several general and utility fund projects as well as withdrawing up to $2 million dollars of General Fund Capital Reserves to address potential shortfalls in funding for priority 2023 Capital projects. 100 - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION March 22, 2023 – Finance Committee Meeting - It is recommended that members of the Finance Committee endorse the following recommendations and forward a copy of this report to Common Council for appro val. “Recommend approval of transferring up to $2 million dollars from the General Fund Capital Reserve, as needed, to offset potential cost overruns on the 2023 General Fund Capital Budget as a result of supply chain and other inflationary pressures.” “Recommend deferring General Fund Capital Budget Projects if cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures exceed $2 million dollars based on the priority rankings in Appendix 1 (i.e., Priority ranking 4 would be utilized first)” and, “Recommend deferring three Utility Fund Capital Projects if required to offset cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures based on the priority rankings in Appendix 2 (i.e., Priority ranking 3 would be utilized first)” REPORT The purpose of this report is to update Common Council on the status of the 2023 Capital budget for both the General Fund and Utility Funds in terms of mitigating the impact of rising costs of capital works. The economic environment has changed drastically throughout the world as everyone attempts to recover from the COVID 19 pandemic. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates seven times in 2022, ending the year with an interest rate of 4.25%. Along with interest rate hikes the inflation rates seen in 2022 are the highest seen in almost 40 years. Inflation ended 2022 with a 6.3% rate year over year, however, was as high as 8.1% year over year in June of 2022. The inflation coupled with the increased cost of diesel and continued supply chain issues has cr eated a number of challenges as it relates to the City’s capital projects. On average for full street reconstruction projects tendered in 2022 the City has seen overall project budgets needing to increase by a factor of between approximately 1.5 to 2.1 to cover increased costs. Staff are seeing some areas (i.e. watermain work) affected much more than other components within street reconstruction projects. 101 - 3 - Staff have already brought forth recommendations to mitigate capital project overages such as scope changes or using surplus funds in other projects. The Capital Budget Policy provides two strategies to help mitigate the risk of increased cost of capital projects.  The policy allows the use of capital surpluses to be reallocated to capital deficits or shortfalls.  The policy allows staff to defer or carry forward projects for up to two years without having to relist the project for approval. This is advantageous for managing the timing of projects to mitigate risk such as the current environment. Finally, there is Capital Reserves and a Capital Reserve Policy which can also play a role in mitigating the cost increases, however the use of such funds will need to be strategic as there are limited funds available. As staff undertake the 2023 Capital program, there will not be any surplus funds available in other projects to mitigate the pricing increases that Staff are currently seeing during the tendering process as well as throughout the design process where engineer’s estimates are compared to the budget available. As a result of this issue, staff undertook a review of the 2023 Capital programs and prioritized the list of projects based on a number of factors such as.  Safety or Risk of Failure  Projects that have secured Other Share funding  Projects that have been tendered  Projects currently underway  2022 Capital Projects that required Supplemental Funding If the City is successful in receiving Other Share funding for projects (i.e. district energy) on the proposed general fund deferral list it is the intention that these projects would move forward with the allocated required City Share and would be removed from the deferral list. General Fund Projects proposed to be deferred are noted in Appendix 1 while deferred Utility Fund projects are noted in Appendix 2. General Fund Staff are recommending the approval of up to $2 million dollars to be transferred from the General Capital Reserve as needed to fund price increases for Capital projects undertaken in 2023. The current balance in the General Fund C apital Reserve that is not allocated is $7.29M. There is an additional $772K being 102 - 4 - transferred into the reserve in 2023 as part of the 2023 operating budget. The recommended $2 million dollars to be potentially transferred represents 25% of the reserve balance which will be used to address the inflationary pressures in the capital program. Although it is difficult to predict pricing for capital works, the transferring of these funds will help alleviate the pricing challenges. Staff will report back to the Finance Committee with actual capital reserve transfers for capital. Approval of all transfers to and from reserves is part of the provincial requirements on reserve transfers and is approved by Common Council before the end of the calendar year. The intention is that once $2 million dollars from the General Fund Capital Reserve is utilized to offset project overages, that staff would then utilize deferred general fund projects funding to offset overages on the higher priority capital projects. Deferred General Fund Capital Projects that have their City Share utilized as an offset to address other project overages will be relisted in the 2025 Capital Program or considered as part of any 2024 Capital Program revisions. Utility Fund Staff are recommending the three projects listed in Appendix 2 be deferred and if required their Utility Share funding be utilized to offset project on higher priority projects within the 2023 Capital Program. Deferred Utility Fund Capital Projects that have their Utility Share utilized as an offset to address other project overages will be re-evaluated in the 2025 Capital Program planning process or considered as part of any 2024 Capital Program revisions. Conclusion In conclusion, the three recommendations will allow staff more flexibility to move forward with 2023 Capital projects by having more City share funding available through projects being deferred as well as the use of up to $2 million dollars or 25% of the balance in General Fund Capital reserves. This will ensure staff will not need to return to Common Council with every 2023 Capital Program project tender award seeking approval of surplus capital funds or use of Capital reserves. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with Council’s priority of PERFORM. The updated 2023 capital prioritization and risk mitigation strategy ensures the City is accountable for 103 - 5 - results in delivering public service by adhering to its plans, policies, procedures, and best practices. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES This report meets the City’s financial policies, ensures the City stays on budget as well as meets the goals of the Long Term Financial Plan. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input has been received from all service areas that have projects included in the 2023 Capital program ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 – 2023 Capital Program - General Fund Projects Appendix 2 – 2023 Capital Program - Saint John Water Projects Finance Committee Report - 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget Update 104 Priority Project Work Type Reason Location Description Other Share City Share1Facility and Asset ManagementFacility and Asset ManagementNo confirmed funding.  Defer City Share funding until Other Share funding is confirmed & approved by Council.Central PenninsulaDistrict Energy System Master plan and Feasibility Study. Full project envelope subject to the City obtaining other Government Funding.$625,000.00 $625,000.002Lily Lake Lift StationFacility and Asset ManagementLift Station has grease issues and assessment should be completed. Grease enforcement necessary.Lily LakeComplete an assesment on existing lift station & forcemain including design services to complete upgrades.$0.00 $75,000.003Rockwood Park A FrameParks & Recreation Services50% of the project budget to be defered until scope of work determined for project. Other 50% of funding available to move design and scoping portion of project forward.Rockwood ParkRockwood Park A Frame to be completely replaced ‐ the building and the septic system.$0.00 $250,000.004Separation of the Combined Sewers near Bayside Middle schoolUrban and Rural StormProject can be delayed from 2023 Capital Program however work does need to be completed to aid with future development in the area. Project to be re‐evaluated when 2024 Capital Program is revised. Bayside Drive, Edith Avenue, Loch Lomond Road, Westmorland Road Ellerdale Street, Linda Court, Macdonald StreetInvestigate and complete conceptual design options to reduce overflows and separate the existing combined sewers near Bayside Middle School.$0.00 $250,000.00Total ($) $1,200,000.00Appendix 1 ‐ 2023 Capital Program ‐ General Fund Projects 105 Priority Project Work Type Reason Location Description Other Share City Share1Spruce Lake TankInfrastructure Renewal ‐ WaterOriginal Project Budget $250,000. Project requires $150,000 in 2023 to address required tank design work (tank location to be determined by SJW Operations) therefore $100,000 can be reallocated to address project shortfalls. Spruce Lake Industrial ParkEngineering Design for the Rehabilitation of the Spruce Lake Tank.$0.00 $100,000.002Separation of the Combined Sewers near Bayside Middle schoolInfrastructure Renewal ‐ SanitaryProject can be delayed from 2023 Capital Program however work does need to be completed to aid with future development in the area. Project to be re‐evaluated when 2024 Capital Program is revised. Bayside Drive, Edith Avenue, Loch Lomond Road, Westmorland Road Ellerdale Street, Linda Court, Macdonald StreetInvestigate and conceptual design options to reduce overflows and separate the existing combined sewers near Bayside Middle School.$0.00 $250,000.003 WWTPInfrastructure Renewal ‐ SanitaryCan be delayed from 2023 Capital Program. Project scope to be re‐evaluated when 2024 Capital Program is revised. Various LocationsImplement the recommendations from the City of Saint John Wastewater Treatment Plant Solid Waste Diversion Action Plan.$0.00 $306,000.00Total ($) $656,000.00Appendix 2 ‐ 2023 Capital Program ‐ Saint John Water 106 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Report Date March 20, 2023 Meeting Date March 22, 2023 Chairman Sullivan and Members of Finance Committee SUBJECT: 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget Update OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Finance Committee. AUTHORIZATION Primary Authors Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative Officer Craig Lavigne/Michael Baker Ian Fogan/Kevin Fudge J. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the Finance Committee endorse the following recommendations and forward a copy of this report to Common Council for approval. “Recommend approval of transferring up to $2 million dollars from the General Fund Capital Reserve, as needed, to offset potential cost overruns on the 2023 General Fund Capital Budget as a result of supply chain and other inflationary pressures.” “Recommend deferring General Fund Capital Budget Projects if cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures exceed $2 million dollars based on the priority rankings in Appendix 1 (i.e., Priority ranking 4 would be utilized first)” and, “Recommend deferring three Utility Fund Capital Projects if required to offset cost overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures based on the priority rankings in Appendix 2 (i.e., Priority ranking 3 would be utilized first )” EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide Finance Committee with an overview of how the Committee can support the 2023 Capital programs (Utility and General Fund) in terms of the significant overages’ capital projects have recently been 107 - 2 - incurring as part of the tendering process. Staff are recommending a combination of deferring several general and utility fund projects as well as withdrawing up to $2 million dollars of General Fund Capital Reserves to address potential shortfalls in funding for priority 2023 Capital projects. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS N/A STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with Council’s priority of PERFORM. The updated 2023 capital prioritization and risk mitigation strategy ensures the City is accountable for results in delivering public service by adhering to its plans, policies, procedures, and best practices. REPORT The purpose of this report is to update Finance Committee on the status of the 2023 Capital budget for both the General Fund and Utility Funds in terms of mitigating the impact of rising costs of capital works. The economic environment has changed drastically throughout the world as everyone attempts to recover from the COVID 19 pandemic. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates seven times in 2022, ending the year with an interest rate of 4.25%. Along with interest rate hikes the inflation rates seen in 2022 are the highest seen in almost 40 years. Inflation ended 2022 with a 6.3% rate year over year, however, was as high as 8.1% year over year in June of 2022. The inflation coupled with the increased cost of diesel and continued supply chain issues has created a number of challenges as it relates to the City’s capital projects. On average for full street reconstruction projects tendered in 2022 the City has seen overall project budgets needing to increase by a factor of between approximately 1.5 to 2.1 to cover increased costs. Staff are seeing some areas (i.e. watermain work) affected much more than other components within street reconstruction projects. Staff have already brought forth recommendations to mitigate capital project overages such as scope changes or using surplus funds in other projects. The Capital Budget Policy provides two strategies to help mitigate the risk of increased cost of capital projects.  The policy allows the use of capital surpluses to be reallocated to capital deficits or shortfalls.  The policy allows staff to defer or carry forward projects for up to two years without having to relist the project for approval. This is 108 - 3 - advantageous for managing the timing of projects in order mitigate risk such as the current environment. Finally, there is Capital Reserves and a Capital Reserve Policy which can also play a role in mitigating the cost increases, however the use of such funds will need to be strategic as there are limited funds available. As staff undertake the 2023 Capital program, there will not be any surplus funds available in other projects to mitigate the pricing increases that Staff are currently seeing during the tendering process as well as throughout the design process where engineer’s estimates are compared to the budget available. As a result of this issue, staff undertook a review of the 2023 Capital programs and prioritized the list of projects based on a number of factors such as.  Safety or Risk of Failure  Projects that have secured Other Share funding  Projects that have been tendered  Projects currently underway  2022 Capital Projects that required Supplemental Funding If the City is successful in receiving Other Share funding for projects (i.e. district energy) on the proposed general fund deferral list it is the intention that these projects would move forward with the allocated required City Share and would be removed from the deferral list. General Fund Projects proposed to be deferred are noted in Appendix 1 while deferred Utility Fund projects are noted in Appendix 2. General Fund Staff are recommending the approval of up to $2 million dollars to be transferred from the General Capital Reserve as needed to fund price increases for Capital projects undertaken in 2023. The current balance in the General Fund Capital Reserve that is not allocated is $7.29M. There is an additional $772K being transferred into the reserve in 2023 as part of the 2023 operating budget. The recommended $2 million dollars to be potential transferred represents 25% of the reserve balance which will be used to address the inflationary pressures in the Capital program. Although it is difficult to predict pricing for the Capital works, the transferring of these funds will help alleviate the pricing challenges. Staff will report back to Finance Committee with actual capital reserve transfers for capital. Approvals of all transfers to and from reserves is part of the provincial requirements on reserve transfers. 109 - 4 - The intention is that once $2 million dollars from the General Fund Capital Reserve is utilized to offset project overages, that staff would then utilize deferred general fund projects funding to offset overages on the higher priority capital projects. Deferred General Fund Capital Projects that have their City Share utilized as an offset to address other project overages will be relisted in the 2025 Capital Program or considered as part of any 2024 Capital Program revision s. Utility Fund Staff are recommending the three projects listed in Appendix 2 be deferred and if required their Utility Share funding be utilized to offset project on higher priority projects within the 2023 Capital Program. Deferred Utility Fund Capital Projects that have their Utility Share utilized as an offset to address other project overages will be re-evaluated in the 2025 Capital Program planning process or considered as part of any 2024 Capital Program revisions. Conclusion In conclusion, the three recommendations will allow staff more flexibility to move forward with 2023 Capital projects by having more City share funding available through projects being deferred as well as the use of up to $2 million dollars or 25% of the balance in General Fund Capital reserves. This will ensure Staff will not need to return to Common Council with every 2023 Capital Program project tender award seeking approval of surplus capital funds or use of Capital reserves. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES This report meets the City’s financial policies, ensures the City stays on budget as well as meets the goals of the Long Term Financial Plan. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input was received from all service areas that have projects included in the 2023 Capital programs. ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 – 2023 Capital Program - General Fund Projects Appendix 2 – 2023 Capital Program - Saint John Water Projects 110 MEMORANDUM April 5th, 2023 Mayor Donna Reardon and Members of Council City of Saint John Your Worship and Councilors, Re: Spring/Summer 2023 Saint John Community Arts Funding Program A meeting of the Saint John Community Arts Board’s Small Grant Jury was held on Wednesday April 5, 2023, to decide the Spring/Summer 2023 Community Arts Funding grant recipients. The Saint John Community Arts Board Jury approved the grant amounts to be awarded to each organization or group as per the attached list, totaling $18,260.00 . Such funding will be covered under the 2023 Saint John Community Arts Funding Program, from the $70,000 budget allocated by Common Council for the Board’s programs. This year, the board received 15 project and festival submissions from 14 different organizations, with a total financial request of $41,210.00. The 7 approved projects represent our diverse arts and cultural community and will add to the growth, prosperity, and vibrancy of the City. The Community Arts Board recommends that Saint John Common Council receive and file this letter and direct the Commissioner of Finance to issue cheques to be distributed to the grant recipients at a forthcoming presentation. Respectfully Submitted, __________________________________________________ Suping Shi Chair Saint John Community Arts Board Attached: 2023 Spring Summer Small Grant Funding Recipients with Descriptions Chair/President Suping Shi Vice-Chair/Vice-president Laura Oland 2nd Vice-Chair Guylaine Cyr Councilor Paula Radwan Councilor Joanna Killen Dahlia Das Mostafa Aboelneil Kara Au Andrea Kikuchi Daniel Rito Christopher McFarlane Wenmei Li Ann Mowatt Sarah Harris Arts and Culture Coordinator Kate Wilcott Address P.O. Box/C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB/N-B E2L 4L1 Tel: 658-4455 kate.wilcott@saintjohn.ca *Logo based on City Hall sculpture “Progression” by Claude Roussel, CM, ONB, RCA 111 1 2023 SPRING/SUMMER SMALL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 1. Connec�on Dance Works $3500.00 “Saint John Contemporary Dance Fes�val” Connec�on Dance Works is presen�ng the annual Saint John Contemporary Dance Fes�val from July 17-22, 2023. The fes�val’s programming contains a variety of ar�s�c performances highligh�ng contemporary dance in Canada. The fes�val will feature both local and visi�ng professional dance ar�sts and musicians. The Saint John Contemporary Dance Fes�val strengthens the landscape of contemporary dance in Atlan�c Canada and brings a diverse selec�on of dance ar�sts from across Canada. 2. Industrial Parks Collec�ve $3500.00 “GLOW Emerging Ar�sts Fes�val” Local and regional ar�sts are invited to par�cipate in this unique, mul�faceted fes�val. The goal of the GLOW Fes�val is to provide an opportunity for emerging ar�sts to show their work and talents, represen�ng the diversity and crea�vity Saint John is known for. This 3-day event will take place in mid June in an accessible loca�on in Uptown Saint John, can include visual arts, workshops, film, music, and performing arts, and will be open to the public to atend. 3. Atlan�c Canada Pales�nian Society of Saint John $2210.00 “Tatreez Art Learning Café” Tatreez Learning Café” will be a 3-month project where par�cipants will be taught the tradi�onal Pales�nian embroidery techniques. Each month a free 4-week course will be offered for the public to learn about Tatreez through hands-on learning and documentary screenings. This is be done in collabora�on with Crescent Valley Resource Centre and The Nic Nicolle Community Centre. 4. Symphony New Brunswick Inc $1500.00 “Community Library Support” The SJ String Quartet presents four free library programs each year at the SJ Free Public Library. The Saint John Free Public Library will host the live shows, and the performances will also be live streamed to approximately 800-1000 viewers. These free 30-minute concerts are geared towards a younger audience & remain very well atended. Library concerts take classical and orchestral music out of the concert hall and bring it straight to the people. 112 2 2023 SPRING/SUMMER SMALL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 5. Third Space Gallery $3500.00 “Third Shi�: RECLAMATIO N” Established in 2015 with the assistance of a SJCAB grant, THIRD SHIFT is an exhibi�on of public contemporary art that includes temporary installa�ons, performances, projec�ons, and interac�ve artwork. THIRD SHIFT aims to offer Saint John ci�zens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re- imagine urban space. Now expanded to a three-day fes�val comprising of workshops, ar�st talks, screenings, and other programming, THIRD SHIFT con�nues to encourage new experiences and communal exchange in the heart of Uptown Saint John and beyond. Ac�vi�es are all-ages, free of charge, and open to the public. 6. Writers’ Federa�on of New Brunswick $2800.00 “WordSpring 2023” WordSpring is the flagship event on the WFNB’s annual roster. It includes literary readings, wri�ng workshops, and two award ceremonies: the NB Wri�ng Compe��on Literary Soiree, and the NB Book Awards. This year’s event will be in Saint John on June 2nd-4th, 2023. WordSpring increases the profile of NB authors in the public sphere. The end goal is to increase the public’s apprecia�on for the cra� of wri�ng, and to showcase our vibrant community of writers. Since 1985, the WFNB has existed to support NB writers at all stages and levels of their development. 7. InterAc�on School of Performing Arts $1250.00 “Open Stage for the Underage” InterAc�on will host a monthly coffee house series: Open Stage for the Underage. The series will feature solo and group acous�c performances for students ages 13-18, including music, poetry, dance, and theatre performances. There are currently few opportuni�es for youth to perform alongside their peers and these opportuni�es are usually limited to groups in an all-ages se�ng. Open Stage for the Underage will allow students an opportunity to workshop their skills in a non-compe��ve and safe se�ng, staffed by professional ar�sts. 113 YMCA of Greater Saint John 191 Churchill Blvd. Saint John, NB E2K 3E2 Tel: 506-693-9622 Fax: 506-634-0783 March 30, 2023 Mayor Reardon, We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 33re Annual YMCA Red Triangle Awards in support of Strong Communities Campaign, by purchasing a ticket to this year’s awards gala. The Red Triangle and Leader to Watch Awards have been bestowed in the past upon outstanding community leaders and role models. This year as we celebrate 33 years of recipients we are thrilled to honour Li Song as the Red Triangle Award recipients and Emma Coakley the recipient of the Leader to Watch Award. Li Song is an inspiring leader, change maker, committed volunteer, role model and peace maker. Li is an advocate for diversity, inclusion, equality and education. She has inspired many people and coached them to grow and contribute to our region. Emma Coakley is a dedicated student, athlete and volunteer and is very active in her community. She exudes a can-do attitude and her drive, determination and competitive spirit helps her to thrive in everything she does. All funds raised will support the community through our Annual Strong Communities Campaign. Providing access to Y programs and services. Date and Time: Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 6:30pm Location: Saint John Regional YMCA Tickets: $125 Tickets can be purchased by filling out the attached form and mailing back or by visiting www.saintjohny.ca. We look forward to seeing you on May 4th. Sincerely, Lori Logue Fund Development Officer l.logue@SaintJohnY.ca 506 663 1455 114 From:City of Saint John, New Brunswick To:Common Clerk Subject:Webform submission from: Request to present to council form Date:April 9, 2023 1:31:38 PM [ External Email Alert] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact IT Service Desk at 649-6047.** Submitted on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 13:31 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Presenting First Name: Derrick Last Name: May Name of Organization/Group (where applicable): Operation Feed - Saint John Address: Canada Day Time Phone Number: Email If you do NOT wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. No About your Request 115 Topic of Presentation: Introduction Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council): Operation Feed is a Veteran based organization that is helping Veterans and First Responders heal from trauma while serving the community. We would like to present to council what exactly we are doing and explore options for support. Background Information: We are 100% volunteer organization. All monies collected goes back out to the community. We want to create a space for Veterans and first responders to heal , be leaders in the mental health community and combat poverty and the war on hunger. We served our country now we serve the community we grew up in and help change some lives in the process. 116 From:City of Saint John, New Brunswick To:Common Clerk Subject:Webform submission from: Request to present to council form Date:April 13, 2023 9:38:48 AM [ External Email Alert] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact IT Service Desk at 649-6047.** Submitted on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 09:38 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Presenting First Name: Greg Last Name: Cutler Name of Organization/Group (where applicable): Representing: Saint John Ability Advisory Committee Address: 1 Market Square Saint John , New Brunswick. E2L4L1 Canada Day Time Phone Number: 5066503763 Email gregory.cutler@saintjohn.ca If you do NOT wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. No About your Request 117 Topic of Presentation: Saint John Ability Advisory Committee - Annual Update Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council): The Purpose of this presentation: for Executive members of SJAAC to have the opportunity to advise/update Mayor and Council on recent operations/projects/successes while also laying out the plan for the coming year; as it relates to Accessibility and Inclusion in Saint John. Background Information: The group is hoping to present at the May 28th Council Meeting as this would coincide with Disability Awareness Month. The group will also have to arrange for ASL interpretation as well. SJAAC has made similar presentations to council in the past but the cadence was thrown off by COVID. SJAAC would like to get back to regular updates to coincide with Disability Awareness Week. Please see below for the most recent presentation. The 2023 presentation will be similar with updated information. 118 M&C No. 2023-105 Report Date April 11, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area General Counsel SUBJECT: Saint John Industrial – Catalytic Project - Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Council identified “Investment in Industrial Parks” as a catalytic infrastructure project in May 2022. Staff engaged a consultant to complete a market study. The said market study identified five Key workstreams to focus the revitalization of the City’s industrial parks lands. At its meeting held April 11, 2023, Growth Committee resolved to recommend to Council that it allocate up to $155,400.00 from the Strategic Real Estate Capital Reserve for strategic planning consulting services and other expert consulting services required to facilitate the workstreams identified in the market study. COUNCIL RESOLUTION Growth Committee recommends: That Common Council allocate up to $155,400.00 from the Strategic Real Estate Capital Reserve for strategic planning consulting services and other expert consulting services required to facilitate the workstreams identified by Deloitte LLP in their Final Report & Roadmap entitled “Saint John Industrial Parks Market Assessment.” 36119 M&C No. 2023-100 Report Date April 11, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area General Counsel SUBJECT: Proposed Sale of 450 Falls View Drive EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Staff have reached a tentative agreement of Purchase and Sale with Westside Holdings Inc. for the purchase of the City-owned property at 450 Falls View Drive. The purchaser’s intent is to revitalize the building and to bring a quality business to this site. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 17, 2023, with Westside Holdings Inc. for the sale of the property at 450 Falls View Drive, further identified as PID No.55217657, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any other documents necessary to effect the transaction. 42120 M&C No. M&C 2023-99 Report Date April 13, 2023 Meeting Date April 17, 2023 Service Area Transportation and Environment Services SUBJECT: Stopping Train Whistles Including at Two West Side Rail Crossings EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Train whistles are currently required for public safety purposes at most rail crossings in the City. Their noise, however, impacts surrounding residents. Train whistles can be stopped at a rail crossing but only after conditions of the applicable regulating body are met, including mitigating the safety impacts of stopping train whistles such as assuring gates are in place. Two rail crossings, one on Sherbrooke Street and another on Sand Cove Road, are considered the greatest priorities to stop train whistles because (1) they are on the rail line leading from the Port where expansion is underway, (2) have three times the number of residents within a 300 metre radius relative to any other crossing in the City expected to impacted by Port growth, and (3) are closer together than many other crossings in the City that subject some residents to twice the number of train whistles. A proposed shared Capital investment between the City, the Province, and NB Southern Railway and a recommended contribution to maintenance from the City would allow the gates to be installed and train whistles to stop at these two west side rail crossings. This Common Council has prioritized addressing noise from trains in our 10-year strategic plan. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS That Committee of the Whole recommend to Common Council the following: 1. That the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to New Brunswick Southern Railway (NBSR) on behalf of the City requesting the cessation of train whistles at the rail crossings on Sherbrooke Street and Sand Cove Road, 2. That the City enter into a Contribution Agreement with NBSR in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its April 17, 2023 meeting, and 65121 that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement or any document ancillary thereto, 3. That the City enter into the contribution agreement with the Provincial Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in the form presented to Committee of the Whole at its April 17, 2023 meeting, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement, 4. That the City approve a grant in the amount of $145,350.00 to NBSR if and when required as per the obligations of the Contribution Agreement cited in recommendation #2, to be funded from the City’s General Fund Operating Budget, and 5. That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to release funds to NBSR, provided by RDC, upon, and as described in conditions being met in both (a) the Contribution Agreement with NBSR as cited in #2 and (b) the contribution agreement with RDC as cited in recommendation #3. 66122