2023-11-27_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
November 27, 2023 / le 27 novembre 2023
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
NOVEMBER 27, 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: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris
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: Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern
General Counsel M. Tompkins (virtual)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Commissioner K. Fudge
Fire Chief K. Clifford
Acting Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services s. Yammine
Acting Commissioner HR K. Shannon
Acting Commissioner Growth and Community Development A. Poffenroth
Commissioner M. Hugenholtz
Sgt-at-Arms Police Officer
Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Clerk P. Anglin
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1. Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Ogden read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
"The City of Saint John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastogiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
the Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw and Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati signed Peace and Friendship
Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands and
resources."
1.2 National Anthem
The Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra performed O Canada by video.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of November 14, 2023
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the minutes of November 14, 2023, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the agenda for November 27, 2023, be approved with the addition of Item
16.1 RFP 2023-084302P Snow Removal — Saint John Parking; and 17.1 Update on
Property Acquisitions for Retail Drive Realignment.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Radwan declared a conflict -of -interest with item 17.1.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-259: Assent
to Money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes — 35 University Avenue, Common Council
assent to money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes for the proposed Subdivision at 35
University Avenue.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-258: Assent
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to Money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes — 9-11 Horsfield Street, Common Council
assent to money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes for the proposed Subdivision at 9-11
Horsfield Street.
5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C2023-257. Assent
to Money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes — P/D55032957, located on Alloy Drive,
Common Council assent to money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes for the proposed
Subdivision at PID 55032957, located on Alloy Drive.
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-256: Assent
to Money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes — 901 Foster Thurston Drive, Common
Council assent to money -in -lieu of Land for Public Purposes for the proposed Subdivision
at 901 Foster Thurston Drive.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-252.
Community Development Fund Agreement: District Energy Feasibility Study, the City enter
into an Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation for funding under the
Province of New Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following project:
District Energy Feasibility Study, Project No. 15,789, in the form and upon the terms and
conditions as attached; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
said Agreement.
5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-253:
Community Development Fund Agreement. Thermal Interconnect between the Canada
Games Aquatic Centre and the Market Square, the City enter into an Agreement with the
Regional Development Corporation for funding under the Province of New Brunswick
Community Development Fund for the following project: Thermal interconnect between
the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and the Market Square, Project No. 16938, in the form
and upon the terms and conditions as attached; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the said Agreement.
5.7 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-250:
Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officer — Aaron Earle, Common Council adopt the
following resolution:
1. WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain bylaws
pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and amendments
thereto (the "Local Governance Act"), including A By-law Respecting the Regulation of
Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 (the "Saint John Parking By -Law"),
A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By-law Number MV-
10.1 (the "Saint John Traffic By -Law") and all amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a council may
appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their
terms of office;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Aaron Earle is hereby appointed as by-law
enforcement officer with respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Parking By -Law and
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Saint John Traffic By -Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until
they cease to be an employee of the Parking department of The City of Saint John or until
it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.8 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-249:
Designation of By -Law Enforcement Office — Derek Nash, Common Council adopt the
following resolution:
1. WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain bylaws
pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and amendments
thereto (the "Local Governance Act"), including A By-law Respecting the Regulation of
Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 (the "Saint John Parking By -Law"),
A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By-law Number MV-
10.1 (the "Saint John Traffic By -Law") and all amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a council may
appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their
terms of office;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Derek Nash is hereby appointed as by-law
enforcement officer with respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Parking By -Law and
Saint John Traffic By -Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until
they cease to be an employee of the Parking department of The City of Saint John or until
it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.9 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-266:
Engineering Services — Conceptual Design and Investigation for the Courtenay Bay
Causeway the proposal from Gemtec Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited, for
engineering services for the conceptual design and investigation for the Courtenay Bay
Causeway project in the amount of $366,981.10 including HST be accepted and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that
regard.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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
8. Delegations I Presentations
8.1 Envision Saint John
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Andrew Beckett Interim CEO Envision Saint John provided an update on the Envision Saint
John mandate, entrepreneurial support, youth retention, and growth sector focus.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the presentation entitled Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth
Agency be received for information.
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8.2 LIFPA — Don Bosco Saint John (Lvicee Schoo
Marie Langlois, Managing Director of Don Bosco Saint John Lycee, presented an overview
of the French International School program and the diverse opportunities for students.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the presentation LIFPA — Don Bosco Saint John (Lycee School) be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
9. Public Hearings — 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By -Laws
10.1 Traffic By -Law Amendment re: Schedules B and G (3rd Readi
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number MV-10 A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and amendments thereto",
amending Schedule "B" — No Parking Anytime; and Schedule "G" — Alternate Side
Parking, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
In accordance with the Local Governance Act sub -section 15(3) the by-law entitled, "By -
Law Number MV-10 A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The
City of Saint John and amendments thereto", was read in summary only.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number MV-10 A By -Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and amendments thereto",
amending Schedule "B" — No Parking Anytime; and Schedule "G" — Alternate Side
Parking, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number MV-10 A By -Law to Amend
a By -Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and amendments
thereto".
10.2 Snow Removal By -Law (3rd Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number L.G.-22, A By -Law respecting
Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice from the Public Streets in the City of Saint John"
repealing and replacing the by-law enacted on the 2111 day of November, 2005 entitled
"By -Law Number M-26, A By -Law Relating to the Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice
from the Public Streets in The City of Saint John", and all amendments thereto, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
In accordance with the Local Governance Act subsection 15(3) the by-law entitled, "By -
Law Number L.G.-22, A By -Law respecting Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice from
the Public Streets in the City of Saint John", was read in summary only.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law Number L.G.-22, A By -Law respecting
Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice from the Public Streets in the City of Saint John"
repealing and replacing the by-law enacted on the 21st day of November, 2005 entitled
"By -Law Number M-26, A By -Law Relating to the Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice
from the Public Streets in The City of Saint John", and all amendments thereto, be read a
third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number L.G.-22, A By -Law
respecting Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice from the Public Streets in the City of
Saint John".
10.3 BIA Levy By -Law Amendment (1st and 2nd Reading)
The City Clerk advised that required public notices have been advertised in the newspaper
and no written objections have been received. There is no change to the area rate of 0.16
cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed value for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc.,
Common Council approve the submitted 2024 budget for the Business Improvement Area.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
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RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business
Improvement Levy By -Law" by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars
of assessed value for 2024, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2,
Business Improvement Levy By -Law."
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2, Business
Improvement Levy By -Law" by applying a levy of 16 cents for each one hundred dollars
of assessed value for 2024, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend By -Law Number BIA-2,
Business Improvement Levy By -Law."
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Proposed Amendments to the Zoning By -Law and Municipal Plan (Councillor
Harris
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that Common Council align with emerging best practices around zoning and
housing creation by amending our municipal plan and zoning plan to do the following:
• Allow up to 4 units on single-family homes or duplex lots.
• Allow up to 6 units along rapid transit routes.
• Petition the province to eliminate the requirement for public hearings where
neighborhood plans or community plans have alignment with the proposed
development.
• Eliminate Parking minimums to allow for developers to decide what level of
parking service that is required.
• Rationalize zoning in Saint John to allow to reduce zone types.
• Change all commercial zoning to high -density mixed use by right.
The motion was not voted on, a referral motion took precedence.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that the proposed amendments to the Zoning By -Law and Municipal Plan
submitted by Councillor Harris be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for a staff
report.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Harris and Radwan voting nay.
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
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12.1 DES Progress Update
Referring to the submitted presentation District Energy System Progress Update, Director
S. Yammine presented the Master Plan for the City District Energy commitment to climate
change action and the financial benefits.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the presentation entitled City of Saint John District Energy System
Progress Update, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Growth Committee: Increasing Resources for By -Law Enforcement of the
Community Standards Program
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Growth Committee in the submitted report M&C
2023-255. Increasing Resources for By -Law Enforcement of the Community Standards
Program, Common Council approve an expenditure of $180,000 from the Community
Services Reserve for resources associated with an up to 24-month expansion of the
Community Standards Program as outlined in the submitted report.
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13.2 Growth Committee: North End Neiahbourhood Plan — Grant Application
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Growth Committee in the submitted report M&C
2023-267. North End Neighbourhood Plan — Grant Application, Common Council:
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a sustainable North End
Neighbourhood Plan that will include sustainability goals, specific targets, actions, and an
implementation and monitoring strategy; and,
2. Allocate $200,000 from the Growth Reserve toward the development of the North End
Neighbourhood Plan and in -kind contributions in staff time toward the cost of this initiative;
and
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a funding application to the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the North End Neighbourhood Plan and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign any required documents ancillary to the
application.
MOTION CARRIED.
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13.3 Finance Committee: 2023 Fall Debenture Issue
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2023-260: 2023 Fall Debenture Issue, Common Council endorse the following:
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following Public Civic
Works and needed Civic Improvements that the City of Saint John proposes issue of the
following debentures to be dated on or after December 12, 2023:
GENERAL FUND —10 years
Transportation $ 750,000
Recreation and Culture $5,250,000
TOTAL $ 6,000,000
UTILITY FUND — 5 years
Refinance Debenture AZ-12 2008 $875,000
MOTION CARRIED.
13.4 Finance Committee: 2024 General Fund Operating Budget
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2023-264: 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, Common Council reflect upon the
proposed 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, make all inquiries to staff and receive
and file this report and presentation.
MOTION CARRIED.
13.5 Finance Committee: 2024 Utility Fund Operating Budget
The Finance Committee recommends that Common Council approve the 2024 Utility Fund
Operating Budget and proceed with first and second reading of the amendment to the
Water and Sewerage By -Law, By -Law No. M-16.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2023-265. 2024 Utility Fund Operating Budget, Common Council adopt the following:
RESOLVED that:
1. The estimated revenue for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 2024 in
the amount of $52,189,421 be adopted (Appendix "A");
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2. The estimate of expenses for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 2024
in the amount of $52,189,421 be approved (Appendix "A").
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage", be amended by repealing Schedule "E" Raw Industrial
Water Customers and Rates, and substituting the submitted 2024 Schedule "E", be read
a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-16, A By -Law to Amend a
By -Law respecting Water and Sewerage."
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number M-16, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage", be amended by repealing Schedule "E" Raw Industrial
Water Customers and Rates, and substituting the submitted 2024 Schedule "E", be read
a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law Number M-16, A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law respecting Water and Sewerage."
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 RFP 2023-084302P Snow Removal — Saint John Parking
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-269: RFP 2023-
084302P Snow Removal — Saint John Parking the proposal submitted by Galbraith
Construction Ltd. for a standing offer agreement for the removal of snow in Saint John
Parking Lots within the City of Saint John for a period of three (3) years (2023-2026) with
the option for an extension of 2 years (2026-2028), be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED.
17. Committee of the Whole
Having declared a conflict -of -interest, Councillor Radwan withdrew from the meeting.
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17.1 Update on Property Acquisitions for Retail Drive Realignment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
November 271h, 2023, Common Council approve the City entering into an Agreement of
Purchase and Sale generally in the form as attached to M&C 2023-268 with Trivirtus GP
Inc. for the purchase of a 9 square meter portion of PID 307033, 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.
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18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on November 27, 2023, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Mayor / Maire
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
REUNION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL
27 NOVEMBRE 2023 18 h
SALLE DU CONSEIL, 2e ETAGE DE L'HOTEL DE VILLE
Un moyen de communication e/ectronique a ete utilise lors de cette reunion. Le public
pouvait assister a la reunion en personne, dans la salle du Conseil, ou par le biais du site
Web de la Ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou de Rogers TV.
Presents : Donna Noade Reardon, mairesse
John MacKenzie, maire suppleant
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Brent Harris, conseiller general
Joanna Killen, conseillere du quartier n° 1
Barry Ogden, conseiller du quartier n° 2
Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier n° 3
David Hickey, conseiller du quartier n° 3
Greg Stewart, conseiller du quartier n° 4
Paula Radwan, conseillere du quartier n04
Absent: Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier n° 1
Egalement presents :
B. McGovern, administrateur en chef
M. Tompkins, chef du Contentieux (participation virtuelle)
K. Fudge, dirigeant principal des finances (DPF), commissaire
K. Clifford, chef du Service des incendies
S. Yammine, commissaire interimaire, Services publics et infrastructure
K. Shannon, commissaire interimaire, RH
A. Poffenroth, commissaire interimaire, Croissance et developpement
communautaire
M. Hugenholtz, commissaire
Sergent d'armes, agent de police
J. Taylor, greffier municipal et chef des Services juridiques
P. Anglin, greffiere adjointe
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6. Ouverture de la seance
6.1 Reconnaissance des territoires
Le conseiller Ogden lit la declaration de reconnaissance a haute voix et demande un
moment de r6flexion.
La Ville de Saint John/Menaquesk est situ6e sur le territoire traditionnel des
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet. Les Wolastogiyik/Maliseet, ainsi que leurs voisins autochtones, les
Mi'Kmaq/Mi'kmaw et les Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati, ont sign6 des trait6s de paix et
d'amiti6 avec la Couronne britannique dans les ann6es 1700 afin de prot6ger leurs droits
sur les terres et les ressources.
6.2 Hymne national
Le Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra interprbte I'hymne national par video.
7. Approbation du proces-verbal
7.1 Procbs-verbal de la r6union du 14 novembre 2023
Sur la proposition de la conseillbre Radwan, appuy6e par le conseiller Hickey:
II EST RESOLU que le procbs-verbal de la r6union du 14 novembre 2023 soit approuv6.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
8. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le maire suppl6ant :
IL EST RESOLU que I'ordre de la r6union du jour du 27 novembre 2023 soit adopt6 avec
I'ajout du point 16.1, DP 2023-084302P D6neigement — Stationnements de Saint John, et
du point 17.1, Mise a jour concernant ]'acquisition de propri6t6s pour le r6alignement de
la promenade Retail.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
9. Divulgation des conflits d'interets
La conseillbre Radwan d6clare un conflit d'int6rbts en ce qui concerne le point 17.1.
10. Resolutions en bloc
5.1 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-259 :
Assent to Money -in -Lieu of Land for Public Purposes — 35 University Avenue, IL EST
RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal approuve ('utilisation d'un terrain a des fins publiques
pour le projet de lotissement du 35 University Avenue.
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5.2 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-258 :
Assent to Money -in -Lieu of Land for Public Purposes - 9-11 Horsfield Street, IL EST
RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal approuve ('utilisation d'un terrain a des fins publiques
pour le projet de Iotissement du 9-11 Horsfield Street.
5.3 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-257:
Assent to Money -in -Lieu of Land for Public Purposes - PID55032957, located on Alloy
Drive, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal approuve ('utilisation d'un terrain a des
fins publiques pour le sous-Iotissement propos6 sur Allo Drive (PID 55032957).
5.4 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-256 :
Assent to Money -in -Lieu of Land for Public Purposes - 901 Foster Thurston Drive, I L EST
RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal approuve ('utilisation d'un terrain a des fins publiques
pour le projet de Iotissement du 901 Foster Thurston Drive.
5.5 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-252 :
Community Development Fund Agreement: District Energy Feasability Study, IL EST
RESOLU QUE la Ville conclue une entente avec la Soci6t6 de d6veloppement r6gional en
vue de l'obtention de financement dans le cadre du Fonds de d6veloppement
communautaire de la province du Nouveau -Brunswick pour le projet n° 15 789, sous la
forme et selon les conditions ci-jointes, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient
autoris6s a signer ladite entente.
5.6 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-253 :
Community Development Fund Agreement: Thermal Interconnect between the Canada
Games Aquatic Centre and the Market Square, IL EST RESOLU QUE la Ville conclue une
entente avec la Socibt6 de d6veloppement r6gional en vue de l'obtention de financement
dans le cadre du Fonds de d6veloppement communautaire de la province du Nouveau -
Brunswick pour le projet n° 16938, sous la forme et selon les modalit6s ci-jointes, et que
la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autoris6s a signer ladite entente.
5.7 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-250 :
Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officer -Aaron Earle, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil
municipal adopte la r6solution suivante :
1. ATTENDU QUE le Conseil municipal de la Ville de Saint John a adoptb certains arret6s
municipaux en vertu de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, L.N.B. 2017 c.18, et ses
modifications, notamment I'Arrete LG-8 concernant le stationnement dans la Ville de Saint
John, I'Arrete MV-10.1 relatif a la circulation dans les rues de la Ville de Saint John et
modifications aff6rentes
ET ATTENDU QUE I'article 72 de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale stipule que le Conseil
peut nommer des agents charg6s de 1'ex6cution des arret6s du gouvernement local et
fixer Ieur mandat;
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal nomme Aaron Earle en tant qu'agent chargb
de 1'ex6cution des arret6s LG-8 et MV-10.1 de la Ville de Saint John a compter de
maintenant, et que cette nomination soit maintenue jusqu'a ce qu'il cesse d'6tre un
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employe du Service du stationnement de la Ville de Saint John ou jusqu'a ce que sa
nomination soit annul6e par le Conseil municipal, selon la premiere de ces eventualit6s.
5.8 Conformement a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-249 :
Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officer -Derek Nash, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil
municipal adopte la r6solution suivante :
1. ATTENDU QUE le Conseil municipal de la Ville de Saint John a adopte certains arretes
municipaux en vertu de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, L.N.-B. 2017 c.18, et ses
modifications, notamment I'Arrete LG-8 concernant le stationnement dans la Ville de Saint
John, I'Arrete MV-10.1 relatif a la circulation dans les rues de la Ville de Saint John et
modifications aff6rentes;
ET ATTENDU QUE ('article 72 de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale stipule que le Conseil
peut nommer des agents charges de I'ex6cution des arretes du gouvernement local et
fixer leur mandat;
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal nomme Derek Nash en tant qu'agent charge
de I'ex6cution des arretes LG-8 et MV-10.1 de la Ville de Saint John a compter de
maintenant, et que cette nomination soit maintenue jusqu'a ce qu'il cesse d'etre un
employe du Service du stationnement de la Ville de Saint John ou jusqu'a ce que sa
nomination soit annul6e par le Conseil municipal, selon la premiere de ces eventualit6s.
5.9 Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-266 :
Engineering Services — Conceptual Design and Investigation for the Courtenay Bay
Causeway, IL EST RESOLU QUE la proposition de Gemtec Consulting Engineers and
Scientists Limited concernant le projet d6crit dans ce rapport, au montant de 366 981,10 $
(TVH incluse), soit accept6e, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autoris6s a
signer les documents appropri6s a cet egard.
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil adopte chacune des resolutions en bloc.
MOTION ADOPTEE A L'UNANIMITE.
6. Commentaires des membres
Les membres du Conseil commentent diff6rents 6v6nements locaux.
19. Proclamation
20. Delegations/Presentations
20.1 Imaginer Saint John
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Andrew Beckett, directeur general interimaire d'Imaginer Saint John, fait le point sur le
mandat de son organisme, le soutien a 1'entrepreneuriat, la retention des jeunes et ('accent
mis sur le secteur de la croissance.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU QUE la presentation intitulee Envision Saint John : The Regional Growth
Agency soit reque pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
8.2 LIFPA - Don Bosco Saint John (Lvicee
Marie Langlois, directrice generale du lycee Don Bosco Saint John, presente un aperqu
du programme de I'ecole internationale frangaise et des diverses possibilites offertes aux
eleves.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Ogden, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que la presentation LIFPA - Don Bosco Saint John (Lycee School) soit
reque pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
21. Seance publique — 18 h 30
22. Examen d'arretes municipaux
10.1 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation en ce qui concerne les annexes B
et G (troisieme lecture)
Sur la proposition du conseiller Ogden, appuye par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil procede a la lecture de I'arrete modifiant I'Arrete MV-10
en ce qui concerne I'annexe B (stationnement interdit en tout temps) et I'annexe G
(stationnement en alternance).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Conformement au paragraphe 15(3) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, au lieu de la
lecture integrale de I'Arrete, un sommaire est lu.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la troisieme lecture I'arrete modifiant
I'Arrete MV-10, que I'arrete en question soit adopte et que le Conseil soit lu une troisieme
fois, promulgue et que le Conseil y appose le sceau municipal.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete modifiant I'Arrete MV-10.
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10.2 Arr6te sur le d6neigement (troisibme lecture)
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par la conseillere Radwan :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil procede a la lecture de I'ArrW L.G.-22 concernant le
d6neigement et le d6glagage des rues publiques dans la Ville de Saint John, qui vient
annuler et remplacer I'arret6 M-26 adopt6 le 21 novembre 2005, ainsi que toutes les
modifications aff6rentes.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Conform6ment au paragraphe 15(3) de la Loi sur la gouvernance locale, au lieu de la
lecture int6grale de I'ArrW, un sommaire est lu.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le maire suppl6ant :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal procede a la troisibme lecture de
I'Arret6 L.G.-22, que I'arret6 en question soit adopt6 et que le Conseil y appose le sceau
municipal.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Troisieme lecture de I'Arret6 L.G.-22.
10.3 BIA-2 Levy By -Law Amendment (premiere et deuxibme lecture)
Le greffier municipal d6clare que les avis publics requis ont 6t6 publics dans les journaux
et qu'aucune objection 6crite n'a 6t6 regue. Le taux de 0,16 cent pour chaque centaine
de dollars de valeur imposable demeure inchangb pour 2024.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuy6 par le maire suppl6ant :
IL EST RESOLU QUE, conform6ment a la recommandation du conseil d'administration
d'Uptown Saint John Inc., le Conseil municipal approuve le budget soumis pour 2024 en
ce qui concerne la zone d'am6lioration des affaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuy6 par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil procede a la premiere lecture de I'arret6 modifiant
I'Arretb BIA-2.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture de I'arrbtb modifiant I'Arrbtb BIA-2.
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par le conseiller Harris :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal procede a la deuxibme lecture de I'arret6
modifiant I'Arret6 BIA-2.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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Deuxibme lecture de I'arrete modifiant I'Arrete BIA-2.
23. Soumissions des membres du Conseil
11.1 Modifications proposees en ce qui concerne I'Arrete de zonage et le plan municipal
(conseiller Harris)
Sur la proposition du conseiller Harris, appuye par le conseiller Ogden :
IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal s'aligne sur les meilleures pratiques
emergentes en matibre de zonage et de creation de logements en modifiant notre plan
municipal et notre plan de zonage comme suit:
• Autoriser jusqu'a quatre unites sur des lots de maisons individuelles ou de
maisons a deux logements.
• Autoriser jusqu'a six unites le long des axes de transport rapide.
• Demander a la province de supprimer ]'obligation de tenir des audiences
publiques lorsque les plans de quartier ou les plans communautaires sont alignes
sur le projet de lotissement propose.
• Eliminer les normes minimales de stationnement pour permettre aux promoteurs
de determiner le niveau de service de stationnement requis.
• Rationaliser le zonage a Saint John pour permettre de reduire les types de zones.
• Modifier 1'ensemble du zonage commercial pour qu'il devienne de plein droit un
usage mixte a haute densite.
La motion ne donne pas lieu a un vote, une motion de renvoi etant prioritaire.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Ogden :
IL EST RESOLU QUE les modifications proposees en ce qui concerne I'Arrete de zonage
et le plan municipal soumises par le conseiller Harris soient transmises a I'administrateur
en chef en vue d'un rapport du personnel.
MOTION ADOPTEE, les conseillers Harris et Radwan ayant vote contre.
24. Questions de gestion interne — agents municipaux
24.1 Mise a iour sur I'etat d'avancement du DES
En ce qui concerne la presentation intitulee District Energy System Progress Update u
systeme d'energie de quartier, S. Yammine presente le plan directeur en matibre
d'energie, axe sur ]'engagement de la Ville pour ce qui est de proteger le climat et
d'obtenir des avantages financiers.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Hickey, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
IL EST RESOLU QUE la presentation intitulee City of Saint John District Energy System
Progress Update soit reque pour information.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
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25. Rapports des comites
13.1 Comit6 de la croissance : Augmentation des ressources pour I'application des
arr6t6s municipaux dans le cadre du Programme sur les normes
communautaires
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par le conseiller Sullivan :
Conform6ment a la recommandation du Comit6 de la croissance contenue dans le rapport
M&C 2023-255 : Increasing Resources by 8-Law Enforcement of the Community
Standards Program, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal approuve une d6pense de
180 000 $ provenant de la r6serve des services communautaires pour les ressources
associ6es a une prolongation maximale de 24 mois dans le cas du Programme sur les
normes communautaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.2 Comit6 de la croissance : Plan du auartier de North End — Demande de contribution
Sur la proposition du maire suppl6ant, appuy6 par la conseillbre Radwan :
Conform6ment a la recommandation du Comit6 de la croissance contenue dans le rapport
M&C 2023-267 : North End Neighbourhood Plan — Grant Application, IL EST RESOLU
QUE le Conseil municipal:
1. demande a I'administrateur en chef d'6laborer, pour le nord de la ville, un plan de
quartier durable pr6voyant des objectifs de durabilit6, des cibles sp6cifiques, des mesures
et une strat6gie de mise en oeuvre et de suivi;
2. affecte 200 000 $ de la r6serve de croissance a I'61aboration du plan de quartier du
nord de la ville et a des contributions en nature sous forme de temps de travail pour couvrir
le cout de cette initiative;
3. demande a I'administrateur en chef de pr6senter une demande de financement a la
F6d6ration canadienne des municipalit6s (FCM) pour le plan de quartier du nord de la vile
et autorise la mairesse et le greffier municipal a signer tous les documents n6cessaires
relativement a cette demande.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.3 Comit6 des finances: emission d'obligations, automne 2023
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuy6 par le conseiller Ogden :
Conform6ment a la recommandation du Comit6 des finances contenue dans le rapport
M&C 2023-260 : 2023 Fall Debenture Issue, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil municipal
appuie la r6solution suivante :
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IL EST RESOLU QUE, ]'occasion s'6tant presentee dans I'intbret public pour les travaux
publics et les ameliorations civiques n6cessaires ci-apres, la Ville de Saint John propose
I'6mission des debentures suivantes, qui seront dat6es du 12 d6cembre 2023 ou apres
cette date :
FONDS GENERAL —10 ans
Transports 750 000 $
Loisirs et culture 5 250 000 $
TOTAL 6 M$
FONDS DES SERVICES PUBLICS — 5 ans
Refinancement de 1'emprunt AZ-12 2008
875 000
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.4 Comite des finances: budget de fonctionnement du Fonds general pour 2024
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Stewart:
Conformement a la recommandation du Comite des finances contenue dans le rapport
M&C 2023-264 : 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, IL EST REOLU QUE le Conseil
municipal pr6sente toutes ses demandes au personnel et regoive et classe ce rapport et
cette presentation.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
13.5 Comite des finances: budget de fonctionnement du Fonds des services publics
pour 2024
Le Comite des finances recommande au Conseil municipal d'approuver le budget de
fonctionnement du Fonds des services publics pour 2024 et de proc6der a la premiere et
a la deuxieme lecture de I'arret6 M-16 modifiant I'Arret6 concernant le r6seau d'eau et
d'egouts.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Lowe :
Conformement a la recommandation du Comite des finances contenue dans le rapport
M&C 2023-265 : 2024 Utility Fund Operating Budget, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil
municipal adopte la resolution suivante :
IL EST RESOLU QUE:
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3. L'estimation des recettes des services d'eau et d'assainissement pour
I'ann6e 2024, au montant de 52 189 421 $, soit adopt6e (annexe A).
4. L'estimation des d6penses des services d'eau et d'assainissement pour
I'ann6e 2024, au montant de 52 189 421 $, soit approuv6e (annexe A).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuy6 par le conseiller Lowe :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal proc6de a la lecture M-16 de I'arrete modifiant
I'Arrete sur les services d'eau et d'6gouts, qui pr6voit ]'abrogation de I'annexe E et le
remplacement de celle-ci par I'annexe E soumise pour 2024.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete M-16.
Sur la proposition du conseiller Sullivan, appuye par le conseiller Ogden :
IL EST RESOLU que le Conseil municipal proc6de a la deuxieme lecture de I'arrete M-16.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete M-16.
26. Examen de questions non visees par les resolutions en bloc
27. Correspondance generale
28. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 DP 2023-084302P Deneiaement — Stationnements de Saint John
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuy6 par le maire suppl6ant :
Conform6ment a la recommandation contenue dans le rapport M&C 2023-269 : RFP
2023-084302P Snow Removal - Saint John Parking, IL EST RESOLU QUE le Conseil
municipal accepte la proposition soumise par Galbraith Construction Ltd. en vue d'une
convention d'offre a commandes pour le d6neigement des terrains de stationnement dans
la ville de Saint John pour une p6riode de trois (3) ans (2023-2026), avec la possibilit6
d'une prolongation de deux ans (2026-2028).
MOTION ADOPTEE.
29. Comite plenier
La conseillere Radwan ayant d6clar6 un conflit d'int6r6ts, elle quitte la r6union.
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29.1 Mise a four concernant I'acquisition de propri6t6s pour le rbalignement de la
promenade Retail
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuyb par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU QUE, conform6ment a la recommandation du comitb pl6nier clans le
cadre de la r6union du 27 novembre 2023, le Conseil municipal approuve la conclusion,
par la Ville, d'une convention d'achat et de vente sous la forme indiqu6e clans le rapport
M&C 2023-268, avec Trivirtus GP Inc., en vue de I'achat d'une parcelle de 9 m6tres carr6s
de la propri6t6 PID 307033, et que la mairesse et le greffier municipal soient autoris6s a
signer ladite convention d'achat et de vente et tout autre document n6cessaire a la
r6alisation de la transaction.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
30. Levee de la seance
Sur la proposition du conseiller Lowe, appuy6 par le conseiller Hickey :
IL EST RESOLU de mettre un terme a la r6union du Conseil municipal tenue le
27 novembre 2023.
MOTION ADOPTEE.
La seance est lev6e a 20 h 40.
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Mayor / Maire
Donna Noade Reardon
City Clerk / Greffier municipal
Jonathan Taylor
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