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City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:30 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 (wwwsaintjohn.ca) or on Rogers
TV.
1. Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
1.2 National Anthem
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of April 15, 2024
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
Pages
6-14
5.1
Staff Appointment Under the Saint John Building By-law (Recommendation in
15 - 17
Report)
5.2
2024 LPP Trust Fund Grant Applications (Recommendation in Report)
18 - 22
5.3
Provincial Grant for Community Public Art (Recommendation in Report)
23 - 28
5.4
Proposed Public Hearing Date for a Text Amendment (Recommendation in
29 - 30
Report)
5.5
2024 Roadway Construction Projects (Recommendation: Receive for
31 - 45
Information)
5.6 Tender 2024-681002T- Phosphate for Corrosion Control (Recommendation in
46 - 49
Report)
5.7 Street Naming - Sealedge Court (Recommendation in Report)
50 - 52
6.
Members Comments
7.
Proclamation
7.1 Lyme Awareness Month - May 2024
53 - 53
7.2 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month - May 2024
54 - 54
7.3 YMCA Month - May 2024
55 - 55
7.4 World Press Freedom Day - May 3, 2024
56 - 56
7.5 National Police Week - May 12 to May 18, 2024
57 - 57
7.6 Day of Mourning - April 28, 2024
58 - 58
8.
Delegations / Presentations
9.
Public Hearings
10.
Consideration of By-laws
10.1 A Law to Amend a By -Law respecting Water and Sewerage (3rd Reading)
59 - 59
11.
Submissions by Council Members
12.
Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Corporate Asset Management System Award (Report to Follow)
13.
Committee Reports
13.1 Growth Committee: Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program
60 - 84
14.
Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15.
General Correspondence
15.1 Save Your Skin Foundation - Request to Present (Recommendation: Refer to
85 - 88
Public Safety Committee)
15.2 Letters from the Public re: 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation: Refer
89 - 100
to Growth Committee)
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15.3
Saint John Slopitch League: Advertising to offset Operating Costs
101
- 103
(Recommendation: Receive for Information as part of rates review underway)
15.4
David Caird: Flyer Distribution By -Law (Recommendation: Refer to CAO for
104
- 110
follow-up)
Supplemental Agenda
16.1
Recycling Program (Verbal Update)
Committee of the Whole
17.1
Amended and Restated Membership Agreement with Envision
111
- 111
17.2
Tentative Sale of Portion of Future Street off Clint Drive
112
- 112
17.3
Tentative Sale of LPP at 17 Montgomery Crescent
113
- 113
17.4
Delegation of Temporary Use authority to the Development Officer
114
- 114
17.5
Corporate Asset Management System Award
115
- 116
17.6
Civic Recognition Awards
117
- 117
17.7
Code of Conduct
118
- 118
Adjournment
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City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, April 29, 2024
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une reunion 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
Legal Matter 68(1)(f)
1.4
Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.5
Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.6
Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.7
Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.8
Personal Matter 68(1)(b)
1.9
Personal Matter 68(1)(b)
Ville de Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
April 29, 2024
18h30
2e etage de la Salle du conseil communal, 1-16tel de Ville
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public peut assister a la seance en personne clans la Salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur
le site Internet de la ville (www.saintiohn.ca) ou sur TV Rogers
Comite plenier
1. Ouverture de la seance
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Chacun des points suivants, en totalite ou en partie, peut faire I'objet d'une discussion en
prive en vertu des dispositions prevues au paragraphe 68(1) de la Loi sur la gouvernance
locale. Le conseil/comite prendra une ou des decisions a cet egard au cours de la seance
publique :
16 h — C16ture du comite plenier — Salle de conference du 2e etage
1.1 Approbation du proces-verbal 68(1)
1.2 Question financiere 68(1)(c)
1.3 Question juridique 68(1)(f)
1.4 Question fonciere 68(1)(d)
1.5 Question fonciere 68(1)(d)
1.6 Question fonciere 68(1)(d)
1.7 Question financiere 68(1)(c)
1.8 Question personnelle 68(1)(b)
1.9 Question personnelle 68(1)(b)
Seance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la seance
1.1 Reconnaissance des terres
1.2 Hymne national
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2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal du 15 avril 2024
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Nomination du personnel en vertu du reglement de construction
(Recommendation clans le rapport)
5.2 Demandes de financement du fonds fiduciaire pour les terrains d'utilite
publique (TUP) de 2024 (recommendation clans le rapport)
5.3 Subvention provinciale pour I'art public communautaire
(recommendation clans le rapport)
5.4 Date de I'audition publique proposee pour une modification du texte
(recommendation clans le rapport)
5.5 Projets de construction de routes pour 2024 (Recommendation : Recevoir
a titre d'information)
5.6 Appel d'offres 2024-681002T — Phosphate pour le controle de la
corrosion (Recommendation clans le rapport)
5.7 Proposition de designation des rues — Sealedge Court (recommendation
clans le rapport)
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
7. Proclamation
7.1 Mois de la sensibilisation a la maladie de Lyme — mai 2024
7.2 Mois de sensibilisation au melanome et au cancer de la peau — mai 2024
7.3 Mois du YMCA— mai 2024
7.4 Journee mondiale de la liberte de la presse — 3 mai 2024
7.5 Semaine nationale de la police — du 12 au 18 mai 2024
7.6 Jour de deuil — 28 avril 2024
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Audiences publiques
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10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Loi modifiant un reglement relatif a 1'eau et aux egouts (3e lecture)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Prix du systeme de gestion des actifs de 1'entreprise (rapport a suivre)
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite des finances : Programme d'aide aux couts accessoires pour le
logement abordable
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du Bureau
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Save Your Skin Foundation — Demande de presentation
(Recommendation : Renvoi au Comite de la securite publique)
15.2 Lettres du public concernant : 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation
Renvoi au Comite de la croissance)
15.3 Saint John Slopitch League : Publicite pour compenser les couts
d'exploitation (Recommandation : Recevoir a titre d'information clans le
cadre de la revision des tarifs en cours)
15.4 David Caird : Reglement relatif a la distribution de prospectus
(Recommandation : Renvoi au CAO pour le suivi)
16.Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Programme de recyclage (mise a jour verbale)
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Contrat d'adhesion modifie et mis a jour avec Envision
17.2 Vente provisoire d'une partie de la future rue a cote de Clint Drive
17.3 Vente provisoire de LPP au 17, Montgomery Crescent
17.4 Delegation de pouvoir d'usage temporaire au charge d'amenagement
17.5 Prix du systeme de gestion des actifs d'entreprise
17.6 Prix de reconnaissance civique
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17.7 Code de conduite
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COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
April 15, 2024 / le 15 avril 2024
The City of Saint job n
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
APRIL 15, 2024 AT 6:30 PM
2ND FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the City's
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV.
Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor -at -Large Brent Harris
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern
Solicitor J. Boucher
Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director External Relations L. Caissie
Director Parking, Parks, and Recreational Facilities M. Dionne
City Clerk J. Taylor
Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits
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Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Harris 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
Melanie Pitre (Emmerson), Southern Comfort band, sang O Canada.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of April 2, 2024
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the minutes of April 2, 2024 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the agenda for April 15, 2024 be approved with the addition of 17.1
Execution of Non -Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Police Software Security Professional
Services; 17.2 Cyber Insurance Claim; and 17.3 Appointments to Committees.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-103:
Designation of By -Law Enforcement Officer— Robert Nice, Common Council approve the
following:
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 -Lave'),
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 -Lave') and all amendments thereto;
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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 Robert Nice 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.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-108: Proposed
Public Hearing Dates for 435 Woodward Avenue, 50 Heather Way, 2400 Westfield Road
and 15 O'Brien Street Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw
Rezoning Application submitted by Housing New Brunswick for 435 Woodward Avenue
(PID: 00049916) and for the Rezoning Application submitted by Dunnett's Landscaping
Inc. for 50 Heather Way (PID: 55124358) for Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Council Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB; and Common
Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw Rezoning and Section 59
Amendment Application submitted by Richard and Janice Hunt for 2400 Westfield Road
(PID: 00290585) and for the Rezoning and Section 59 Amendment Application submitted
by Jordan Van Thiel for 15 O'Brien Street (PID: 00415711) for Monday, June 24, 2024 at
6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB.
5.3 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Councillor
Ogden for the NB Historical Association — The Loyalist House for $1500, be approved.
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-109: Contract
2023-05: Dominion Park Road — Sanitary Lift Station Modifications, the contract be
awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of
$816,740.93 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-105: Contract
2023-23: Millidge Avenue Boat Ramp Rehabilitation Project, the contract be awarded to
the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at their tendered price of $569,807.75
(including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-106: Contract
2022-13: Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James Street
(Germain Street to Charlotte Street) — Street Reconstruction, Common Council approve
the following:
(A) Reallocation of $53,000.00 of funding from the Simpson Drive WWPS - Conceptual
Design project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St.
James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street Reconstruction project to offset
a portion of the projected Utility Fund City share budget variance as outlined in this
report;
(B) Reallocation of $54,000.00 of funding from the Main Street Redirect Flows project
to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St.
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(Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street Reconstruction project to offset a portion of
the projected Utility Fund City share budget variance as outlined in this report;
(C) Reallocation of $25,000.00 of funding from the Hickey Road — SSO Chamber
project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St.
(Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street Reconstruction project to offset a portion of
the projected Utility Fund City share budget variance as outlined in this report;
(D) Reallocation of $25,000.00 of funding from the Engineering Investigations and
Design project project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and
St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street Reconstruction project to
offset a portion of the projected Utility Fund City share budget variance as outlined
in this report;
(E) Reallocation of $200,000.00 of funding from the Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing and
Curb and Sidewalk Renewals project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower
Cove Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street
Reconstruction project to offset a portion of the projected General Fund City share
budget variance as outlined in this report;
(F) Reallocation of $109,000.00 of funding from Engineering Investigations and
Design project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St.
James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) — Street Reconstruction project to offset
a portion of the projected General Fund City share budget variance as outlined in
this report; and,
(G) Contract No. 2022-13: Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St.
James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) - Street Reconstruction be awarded to the
low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at their tendered price of $4,215,477.95
(including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
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 / Presentations
9. Public Hearings — 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By -Laws
10.1 A Law to Amend a By -Law respecting Water and Sewerage (1 St and 2nd Reading)
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Commissioner Fogan stated that the by-law amendment gives authority to set parameters
around exceptional use of the water system. This would only come into effect under very
rare circumstances, when use of the water system might result in damage. The purpose
is to not disallow use but to establish rules and procedures as to how that exceptional use
could occur, and also the consequences if those rules and procedures are not followed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" amending Section 1 and Section 30 regarding
"Exceptional Use", be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage".
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -Law
respecting Water and Sewerage" amending Section 1 and Section 30 regarding
"Exceptional Use", be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "By -Law No. M-16 A Law to Amend a By -
Law respecting Water and Sewerage".
10.2 Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment — 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive (3rd
Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth stated that this rezoning application was submitted for the Glen
Carpenter Centre from the YMCA located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive. The
application seeks to rezone the site to allow for a childcare facility. All legislative
requirements under the Community Planning Act have been met.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-163 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 82.58 hectares, located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, also identified
as PIDs 00052746, 55150791, 00052654, and 55150809, from Rural (RU) to Major
Community Facility (CFM), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-163 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-163 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 82.58 hectares, located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, also identified
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as PIDs 00052746, 55150791, 00052654, and 55150809, from Rural (RU) to Major
Community Facility (CFM), 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 C.P. 111-163 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.3 By -Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings (Building
By -Law) (31d Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth stated that the proposed amendment to the Building By -Law will
allow for the designation of more than one Deputy Building Inspector which will help to
achieve operational efficiencies and enhance customer service.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto" repealing
and replacing subsections 27(3), 27(4), and 27(5) to allow for one or more staff members
to be designated as a Deputy Building Inspector, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the Construction, Repair,
and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under the authority of the
Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto" was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto" repealing
and replacing subsections 27(3), 27(4), and 27(5) to allow for one or more staff members
to be designated as a Deputy Building Inspector, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto".
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
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15. General Correspondence
15.1 Milander & Thomason: 1671 Sandv Point Road declared as surplus Dropert
(Recommendation: Receive for information and refer to the Growth Committee)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from M. Milander and D. Thompson re: declaring
1671 Sandy Point Road as surplus property, be received for information and the
correspondence be referred to the Growth Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
15.2 SJ Rapids Organization: Urgent need for Lacrosse Facility in Saint John
(Recommendation: Refer to CAO for follow-up)
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from SJ Rapids Organization regarding an urgent
need for a Lacrosse Facility in Saint John, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer
for follow-up.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 K. Herrington: Public Feedback Rockwood Park decision regarding 1671 Sandy
Point Road (Recommendation: Receive for Information and Refer to Growth
Committee)
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from K. Herrington re: Public feedback on
Rockwood Park decision regarding 1671 Sandy Point Road, be received for information
and the correspondence be referred to the Growth Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.4 Moose Hide Campaign: Request for Proclamation (Recommendation: Refer to
Clerk to prepare proclamation)
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the request for a proclamation for the Moose Hide Campaign be referred
to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.5 A. Pottle: Open pit at top of King Street (Recommendation: Refer to an upcoming
meeting of Growth Committee)
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Pottle re: Open pit at top of King Street, be
referred to an upcoming meeting of the Growth Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
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16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Execution of Non -Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Police Software Security
Professional Services
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April
15, 2024, Common Council approve that the City enter into the Non -Disclosure Agreement
as attached to M&C 2024-110 with Versaterm Public Safety Inc, Mariner Security
Solutions, The Saint John Police Board of Commissioners, and The City of Saint John for
the work relating to the implementation of a new records management system for the Saint
John Police Force, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Non -
Disclosure Agreement and any documents ancillary thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 Cyber Insurance Claim
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April
15, 2024, Common Council approve that the City execute the Full & Final Release &
Assignment Agreement (Release) generally in the form as presented to Committee of
the Whole at its meeting held April 15, 2024, in favour of AIG Insurance Company of
Canada, for the purpose of settling the claim stemming from cyber-insurance policy 03-
981-98-30, which will result in the City receiving the full -face value of the policy, and that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Release and any other
documents ancillary thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 Appointments to Committees
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April
15, 2024, Councillor Ogden be appointed to the Growth Committee, replacing Councillor
Killen, until the end of his current term on Council.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April
15, 2024, Deputy Mayor MacKenzie be appointed Chair of the Growth Committee.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Radwan voting nay.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April
15, 2024, Councillor Killen be appointed to the Public Safety Committee, replacing
Councillor Sullivan, until the end of her current term on Council.
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April 15, 2024 / le 15 avril 2024
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on April 15, 2024, be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-121
Report Date
April 23, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Staff Appointment Under the Saint John Building By-law
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
Chief Administrative Officer
Christopher McKiel
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council adopt the attached resolution
appointing a Deputy Building Inspector under the Saint John Building By-law, By-
law Number BC-1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a result of staff changes in the Growth and Community Services Department,
it is necessary to approve the attached resolution, appointing a Deputy Building
Inspector under the Saint John Building By-law.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
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REPORT
As a result of staff changes in the Development and Community Standards
service area of the Growth and Community Services Department, updated
designations for the administration and enforcement of the Saint John
Building By-law, By-law Number BC-1 are required at this time. More
particularly, Pamela Bentley is being appointed as a Deputy Building
Inspector.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns with Council's "Growth", "Belong" and "Perform" Priorities.
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SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
N/A
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The General Counsel Office has drafted the attached resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
April 29, 2024 / le 29 avril 2024
RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted a by-law pursuant
to the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, S.N.B. 2020, c. 8, and
amendments thereto, (the "Building Code Administration Act"), namely the Building By-
law, By-law Number BC-1 and amendments thereto (the "Building By-law"), and it is
necessary to appoint building inspectors, acting building inspectors, deputy building
inspectors and city inspectors for the administration and enforcement of this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pamela Bentley, is hereby appointed as a deputy
building inspector, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until she
ceases to be an employee of the Growth and Community Services department of The City
of Saint John or until rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first;
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
MC 2024-122
Report Date
April 08, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT. 2024 LPP Trust Fund Grant Applications
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
Chief Administrative Officer
Lori Lambert
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
Your Chief Administrative Officer recommends Common Council:
1. Authorize a total of $35,000 from the Land for Public Purpose Trust Fund
be awarded to Saint John Cycling for Phase 1 of the construction of the
Green Trail.
2. Authorize a total of $15,000 for Phase 2 of the Saint Rose Accessible
Playground Project, upon the condition of the full completion of Phase 1.
3. Authorize Parks and Community Services staff to award ACAP up to $5,000
from remaining LPP funds to support an approved stormwater mitigation
or other environmental stewardship initiative following a staff review and
approval of identified land and materials.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
At its meeting held on June 26, 2023, Council resolved to:
1. Amend the LPP Grant Policy approved by resolution of Common Council April
19, 2022 (M&C 2022-133) to accurately reflect the increases recommended in the
Growth Committee report, dated April 15, 2022.
2. Authorize a total of .$20,000 from the Land for Public Purpose Trust Fund be
awarded to the Saint Rose School Home and School Committee for the
completion of Phase 1 of the Saint Rose Playground Revitalization.
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REPORT
A Land for Public Purpose (LPP) Trust Fund was established by the City of Saint
John to balance the development of land for habitation with the demand for
land for recreational enjoyment of the neighborhood, community, and the city.
The Community Planning Act recognizes this need and requires that a portion of
land or money -in -lieu of land be contributed to an LPP Trust Fund, to be drawn
upon for future and ongoing community projects on public land.
A call for applications was issued by the City of Saint John on January 31, 2024,
and closed on March 4, 2024. The closing date was extended to accommodate
an application from the Community Grants Program for LPP grant consideration.
Evaluations are based on the City of Saint John's Land for Public Purposes Policy,
which provides criteria for successful projects to support recreation, park space,
and wellness in Saint John. The Evaluation Committee reviewed all 3 applications
that were submitted, totaling $65,000.00 in funding ask.
The balance of the LPP Trust Fund totals $55,543 at the time of this report. The
Evaluation Committee offers the following recommendations and awards for
Council's consideration:
1. Saint Rose Playground Revitalization Project — Phase 2
The City of Saint John awarded $20,000 in 2023 for Phase 1 of the Saint Rose
Playground Revitalization. The Saint Rose Home and School Committee has
requested an additional $20,000 from LPP Funds to be put towards the
completion of Phase 2 of the project.
As the LPP application guidelines state that funding recipients must complete the
previous project phase before further funding can be considered for subsequent
phases, the Evaluation Committee recommends that $15,000 be awarded to
Phase 2 of this project, conditional on the completion of Phase 1, including
installation of all assets. The funding recipient must complete a required
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outcome report indicating the project phase has been paid in full and installation
complete with photos attached. The completion of Phase 1 must be verified and
approved by Parks and/or Community Services staff.
This condition aligns with the guidelines of the 2024 funding application which
calls for the completion of a phase before consideration of funding for any
subsequent phase. Weather and ground conditions have resulted in delays to
the completion of Phase 1. The applicant anticipates the installation of the
remaining assets to be completed in the coming weeks when ground and
weather conditions are more favourable. As of April 10, 2024, work commenced
at the playground site to level the ground in preparation for installation.
The Evaluation Committee recognizes the value in this project as a community
playground on the City's west side, benefitting multiple user groups with barrier -
free access and creating an inclusive space to stimulate children of all physical,
cognitive, emotional, and sensory needs.
2. Green Trail — Phase 1 (Saint John Cycling)
Saint John Cycling has been building and maintaining trails in Rockwood Park
since 2011. They average approximately 1,000 volunteer hours every year and
have successfully raised over $250,000 for trails within the park.
Saint John Cycling has been a valued partner of the City of Saint John in its
efforts to build, maintain and enhance trail use within Rockwood Park and
throughout the City of Saint John. Since 2011, their efforts have resulted in
Rockwood Park offering some of the best mountain -biking experiences in
Atlantic Canada. This includes the Mountain Bike Skills Park which opened in
2015 and two new Enduro Park Trails in 2022.
Saint John Cycling requests $40,000 of LPP funds for the completion of Phase 1
of the Green Trail Project. The Evaluation Committee recommends that $35,000
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be awarded to this project phase. This amount recognizes the City of Saint John
as a project partner.
The project will be completed in three phases to construct a 2.5 km trail. The
Green Trail will benefit multiple trail users, increasing accessibility and use by
widening existing single-track trails. Enhancements to our trail network, with a
specific focus on increasing usage and accessibility for multiple users, align with
Council Priorities of Move and Belong. The project also aligns with future plans
for Rockwood Park to attract larger -scale events and competitions that stimulate
positive economic impact for Saint John.
3. ACAP Saint John —Belmont Street Park Tree Planting Initiative
ACAP Saint John has requested $5,500 to support a tree -planting initiative in East
Saint John. However, the public land identified for this proposed project is a
former neighborhood park that was decommissioned in 2017.
The former Belmont Street Neighborhood Park is landlocked behind 17 houses
and accessible only through a private driveway. The neighborhood park was
decommissioned based on the recommendations of PlaySJ, which do not support
reinvesting municipal funds and resources into a decommissioned park.
While the parcel of land identified in their proposal is determined not to be
suitable for further municipal investment, the Evaluation Committee recognizes
the valuable work of ACAP as a leader in environmental stewardship in our city
for many years. As such, the Committee recommends that up to $5,000 of LPP
funds be held in reserve until November 1, 2024, for an ACAP project. City staff
will connect with ACAP to help identify other approved public spaces for
potential tree -planting endeavors. If a mutually agreeable location cannot be
determined by November 15t, 2024, the $5,000 will remain in the LLP trust fund.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The projects recommended for LPP funding align with Council's "Belong" priority,
specifically to foster a vibrant city through the improvement of recreation
programming, facilities and infrastructure.
SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The balance of the LPP trust fund as of April 8, 2024, was $55,543.
With the award of $15,000 for Phase 2 of the St. Rose Playground Project, the
award of $35,000 to Saint John Cycling for Phase 1 of the Green Trail, the
remaining balance of the LPP Trust Fund will be $5,543, with up to $5,000 held in
reserve for ACAP Saint John until November 1, 2024.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Input was received from City Staff in Planning, Community Services,
Transportation and Environment and Financial Services.
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-123
Report Date
April 10, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT. Provincial Grant for Community Public Art
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner (Acting)
Chief Administrative Officer
Kate Wilcott
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
Your Chief Administrative Officer recommends Common Council:
1. Enters into an agreement with the Province of New Brunswick for funding
to facilitate the Community Public Art project as outlined in the terms
and conditions attached to this M&C report, and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement.
2. Direct staff to facilitate the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to enter into an Agreement
with the Province of New Brunswick for funding under the Department of Tourism,
Culture, and Heritage's Community Public Art Program to facilitate a public art
project during the Summer and Fall of 2024.
The Province of New Brunswick's Tourism, Heritage, and Culture department has
awarded the City of Saint John a grant in the amount of $30,000 to facilitate a
community public art project during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
This project will be carried out with staff as the project lead, supported by the
community.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
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REPORT
The Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture has awarded the City of Saint
John $30,000 to facilitate a large-scale professional public art installation.
This mural will be created in a public space chosen in collaboration with PULSE,
the Artist(s), and the City. Benches will also be built, and a healing garden grown
adjacent to the art. The art will be a memorial to Sheila Croteau, as well as a
celebration of neighborhood identity, and the narrative of Sheila's impact.
The City has engaged Elder Chris Brooks to consult with this project. Chris was
Sheila's Elder and is aware the impact of this piece to the community. The City will
facilitate a call for expressions of interest for professional Indigenous artists and
Indigenous artist collective.
Though it will be accessible to all residents and visitors in the City, the artwork will
be rooted in the daily life of the residents of the lower south end, the community
served by P.U.L.S.E. This organization supports lower south end residents with
food security, tax, health care, and various outreach services. This priority
neighborhood is home to schools, community centres, playgrounds, and seniors'
complexes. This neighborhood was also home to Sheila Croteau and her volunteer
community development and support activities.
Sheila died in a house fire during the COVID lockdowns; a horrific and tragic loss
for her family and the people she lifted up on a daily basis. A residential school
survivor, she was a resilient and powerful presence in the community, her
presence felt with a soft and loving approach. Her death has left a significant
emptiness and disconnect in the community.
The engagement process will bring the neighborhood residents togetherto reflect
on her impact, the loss, her legacy, and to heal. The mural will tell these stories
with impact, respect, and vibrancy.
It is hoped that the presentation of the art will coincide with Orange Shirt Day and
the Pow Wow hosted by the City and Double Curve Media in the fall.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Grow
• Aligning with the principles of smart growth and PlanSJ
Belong
• Enhance the quality of life and social well-being in a safe place to live.
Perform
• Plans, policies, procedures, and best practices.
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SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
There are minimal costs to the City to facilitate this project. The funds provided by
the province will cover the commissioning of the artwork and installation costs;
the City will provide administrative support, and engagements will be led by the
City with support from community partners.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The terms and conditions have been reviewed by GCO and no concerns have been
noted. The application for this funding was supported by P.U.L.S.E., Elder Chris
Brooks, and The Saint John Community Arts Board, the Public Art Committee, and
members of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee. Facilitation of this project
will be conducted by the Arts and Culture Coordinator, in liaison with the
Carpentry Shop, Special Events, Community Development, and Infrastructure.
ATTACHMENTS
2024-12620 City of Saint John Letter
Includes Attachment "A" Terms and Conditions
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March 29, 2024
Kate Wilcott
City of Saint John
15 Market Square
Saint John, NB E2L 41_1
Kate Wilcott:
Subject: Sheila's Place
I am pleased to inform you that a grant of $30,000 from the Department of Tourism, Heritage and
Culture for the above -mentioned project has been approved for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This
grant is provided by Arts Culture NB through the Community Public Art Program and will be
forwarded to you upon acceptance of the attached terms and conditions.
We look forward to hearing about the success of your project and the positive impact it will have
on strengthening regional and community public art offerings.
Further terms and conditions are contained in Attachment "A." If you agree with all terms and
conditions, please sign, and return to f . ,. 7 as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Tammy Scott -Wallace
Minister
Enclosure
Minister / Ministre
Tourism, Heritage and Culture 1 Tourisme, Patrimoine at Culture
P.O. Box / C.P. 6000 Fredericton New Brunswick / Nouveau -Brunswick E3B 5H1 Canada Tel. / T6l. (506) 453-3009 Fax / T6I6c. (506) 457-4984 www,gnb.ca
March 29, 2024
Kate Wilcott
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On behalf of the City of Saint John, I accept this grant, as per the terms and conditions in this
letter and in Attachment "A."
Signature of Authorized Official
Name and Position
Date
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Attachment "All
Terms and Conditions
The grant recipient agrees to:
1. Provide Arts Culture NB with a main contact person to manage the project.
2. Have that main contact person and up to one other support person attend a one -day
in -person or virtual Public Art Workshop delivered by Arts Culture NB on how to announce,
manage, and commission public artworks.
3. Follow a public art selection process as recommended by Arts Culture NB. This will
include:
a. Publishing a call for Expressions of Interest open to professional New Brunswick
artists;
b. Utilizing a selection committee composed of artists and community members to
select the professional artist(s) for the project.
4. Submit a project budget to Arts Culture NB using the provided Arts Culture NB template
after the delivery of the Public Art Workshop, allocating no more than 10% of the total
project budget to administrative expenses; and providing the selected professional artist(s)
with an artist fee representing a minimum 20% of total project budget.
5. Ensure that selected professional artist(s)'s projects do not contain culturally insensitive
content, or any matter which is libellous, obscene or in any other way unlawful.
6. Recognize the financial support of the Department in all promotional material produced
for the project for which this grant was received. Logos, as well as a brand guide, can be
found at www.gnb.ca/culture. We also encourage promotion of the project on social media
by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram using the handle @artsculturenb, and/or using
the hashtag #ArtsCultureNB. Arts Culture NB would also welcome photographs or videos
related to the project that we could use to promote the activities on our communication
channels. Please ensure that participants in the photos/videos have provided permission
to use their image.
7. Inform Arts Culture NB of any significant project changes or roadblocks which could
endanger the feasibility or final delivery of the project.
8. Provide an interim report summarizing project status and outcomes to culture ,-gnb.ca
within 12 months of reception of the grant.
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-125
Report Date
April 25, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT. Proposed Public Hearing Date for a Text Amendment
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner
Chief Administrative
Officer
Jennifer Kirchner
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
RESOLVED That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-
law Text Amendments facilitated by Community Planning Staff for Monday, June
10, 2024 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 Text
Amendments proposed and to recommend an appropriate public hearing date for
this application. The next available public hearing date is Monday, June 10, 2024.
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 application received
and recommends an appropriate public hearing date. Details of the applications
are available in the City Clerk's office and will form part of the documentation at
the public hearing. Please be advised that Public Hearings for applications
associated with 901 Foster Thurston Drive, 435 Woodward Avenue and 50
Heather Way have also been scheduled for June 10, 2024.
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Community Planning Staff are proposing amendments to the Zoning By -Law
associated with Section 9.7 — Filling and Excavating of Land. The proposed
amendments will expedite the existing approval process associated with site
preparation.
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.
SERVICEAND 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
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COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-128
Report Date
April 24, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Utilities and Infrastructure
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council
SUBJECT. 2024 Roadway Construction Projects
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
mmissioner/Dept. Head
Chief Administrative Officer
Kurt SmithIan
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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 2024 City projects is
attached. Projects that will have a more significant impact on traffic are
highlighted later in this report.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
M&C 2023-98: April 17, 2023: 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget
Update, approved.
M&C 2023-238: October 30, 2023; 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 & 2024 Capital Programs have many projects that
align with each priority.
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REPORT
Staff from the local road authority, New Brunswick Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) and the City of Saint John met via
Microsoft Teams on March 28, 2024, 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. Gateway Operations
staff could not attend the virtual meeting however they supplied details of their
proposed work via e-mail. Also included in the meeting were local utilities Saint
John Energy, Bell Aliant, Liberty Utilities, Enbridge, Emera Brunswick Pipeline,
and Rogers Communication. The 2024 construction season will again have many
large projects with impacts to traffic flows. The meeting was productive with
groups sharing information on major projects that will impact traffic flows during
the 2024 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
• Exit 120 Westbound off ramp (Market Place), potential mill & pave
requiring a ramp closure.
• Exit 120 Westbound on ramp (Market Place), potential mill & pave
requiring a ramp closure.
• Exit 122 Westbound on ramp on Mill Street structure will require a ramp
closure for a few days to complete concrete repairs at the expansion
joints.
NBDTI Projects
• Harbour Bridge Repairs -Traffic on Route 1 will be reduced to a single lane
in each direction.
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.
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Saint John Energy Proiects
• Upgrades to underground electrical vaults on Germain Street at King
Street, City Road at Crown Street and Germain Street at Princess Street.
• Manawagonish Road and Millidgeville Substation site work.
• Decommissioning of the Union Street Substation.
• Retaining wall removal at the old Crown Street Substation.
• Replacing direct buried cable on Brentwood Crescent, Glenwood Drive,
Burnside Cresent, Inverness Place, Morland Avenue and Jay Court, Martha
Avenue and Nason Road, Willie Avenue and Riley Drive, and Royal
Parkway.
• Completing power line looping on Summit Drive
Liberty Utilities
• Whitebone Way, Mcilveen Drive, Watson Street/ Gateway Street gas
extensions.
Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline
• Proposed dig on Bayside Drive near Grandview Avenue.
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• Renewal of an existing communications vault on Water Street near the
Fundy Quay development site.
City Projects
The attached City of Saint John Projects Map for 2024 includes projects under
several categories:
• Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
• Water and Sewer Construction
• Street Reconstruction
• 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, but 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.
From the Projects Map and attached table, the following projects will result in
significant impacts to traffic flow:
• Bayside Drive (Train Tracks by Irving Paper to Grandview Avenue) - Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.
• Boars Head Road (Civic #399 to Woodward Avenue) -Street Reconstruction
— road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Charlotte Street (King Square South to Princess Street) — Street
Reconstruction — road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Charlotte Street (King Square South to Union Street) — Street
Reconstruction — road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop) - Street
Reconstruction — road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• St James Street (Germain Street to Charlotte Street) -Street Reconstruction
— road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Fallsview Avenue (Douglas Avenue to Fallsview Avenue) - Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.
• Garden Street (Coburg Street to City Road) - Street Reconstruction — road
closure and detour with access for local traffic. Since Garden Street is a
main transportation corridor into the City's uptown area it is anticipated
that during construction there will be significant traffic delays. As a result,
the City will be encouraging the travelling public to take alternate routes
into the uptown area during construction on the street.
• Ihtoli-magahamok (The Gathering Space) — Site closure and detour for
pedestrian traffic.
• Main Street North (Lansdowne Avenue to Union Street) Active
Transportation - lane reductions.
• Pitt Street (St. James Street to Mecklenburg Street) 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.
• Rothesay Avenue (McAllister Drive to Highway Interchange) — Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing — lane reductions.
• Sandy Point Road (Hawthorne Avenue Extension to Jacks Street) — Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing — lane reductions.
• South Market Street (Lower Half to Germain Street) - Street Reconstruction
— road closure and detour with access for local traffic
• St. Paul Street (Winter Street to Dead End) - Street Reconstruction — road
closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Sydney Street (St. James Street to Queen Square North) - Street
Reconstruction — road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Union Street (Saint Patrick Street to Charlotte Street) - Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.
• Waterloo Street (Union Street to Peters Street) - Street Reconstruction —
road closure and detour with access for local traffic.
• Westfield Road (Bridge by Mellinger Crescent to Martinon Bypass) -Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.
• Woodward Avenue (Millidge Avenue to Boars Head Road) - Asphalt
Maintenance Resurfacing - lane reductions.
Traffic disruption and timing of the work could be subject to change depending
on the projects 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/ attached table 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.
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SERVICEAND 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
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 accuracy in
communicating with the public.
The following methods will be used to communicate information to the public:
• Public Service Announcements (PSAs) 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, X, Facebook and Instagram.
• 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.
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Many construction projects and activities have begun or are planned for the 2024
construction season. Agencies are coordinating their public communications
efforts, and this will continue as projects progress. Despite these efforts, 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 2024 Construction Season Projects List
• City of Saint John 2024 Construction Season Projects Map
• City of Saint John Weekly Construction Update (2023 Example)
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COSJ 2024 Capital Projects
2024-04-24
Project Name / Location
Limits
Type of work
Bayside Drive
Train Tracks by Irving Paper to Grandview Avenue
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing (2023
Carry over)
Bedell Avenue
Daniel Avenue to Deveber Terrace
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Sidewalk
Both Sides Only. No Paving (2023 Carry
over)
Boars Head Road
Civic #399 to Woodward Avenue
Road Reconstruction, New curb, sidewalk
and Storm Sewer
Boat Ramp Renewal
End of Millidge Avenue
Quality of Life
Charlotte Street which includes St. James Street (Germain
Street to Charlotte Street)
St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop
Street Reconstruction
Charlotte Street
King Square South to Princess Street
Street Reconstruction
Charlotte Street
King Square South to Union Street
Street Reconstruction
Churchland Road
Civic #91 to Jorrock Lane
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Cresthill Crescent
Shillington Road to High Drive
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Daniel Avenue
Millidge Avenue to Grant Crescent
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing Sidewalk
North Side Only. No Paving (2023 Carry
over)
Deck Replacement and Repairs at Robinson Park
Robinson Park
Quality of Life
Delhi Street
Waterloo Street to City Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Eastwood Drive
Civic # 23 to Dead End
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Fallsview Avenue
Douglas Avenue to Fallsview Avenue
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Fence Replacement
Shamrock Park Field #1
Quality of Life
Garden Street (including 2 sets of traffic signals)
Coburg Street to City Road
Street Reconstruction
Germain Street
Duke Street to King Street
Water and Sewer Construction
Golden Grove Road
Churchland Road to Civic # 2525
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Green Head Road
Dever Road to Civic #425
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Gregory Place
Fallsview Avenue to Dead End
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Heather Way
Hickey Road to Grandview Avenue
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
High Drive
Eastwood Drive to Shillington Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Ihtoli-maqahamok
Market Slip
Quality of Life
Lancaster Lagoon
Lancaster Lagoon / beside Highway
Water and Sewer Construction
Lorneville Road
Mill Cove Lane to Point Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Lower Cove Loop
Within Port Property
Water and Sewer Construction
Main Street North
Chesley Drive to Union Street
Quality of Life / Active Transportation
Improvements
Morris and McKiel Street
Collins Street to Connors Street
Street Reconstruction
Newman Street
Elgin Street to Albert Street
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Noel Avenue
Woodhaven Drive to Civic # 16
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
One Mile Lift Station
Rothesay Avenue at Russell Street
Water and Sewer Construction
Pitt Street
St. James Street to Mecklenburg Street
Street Reconstruction
Reversing Falls Various area Improvements
Riverview Avenue West
Quality of Life
Rodney Street
Market Place to Watson Street
Street Reconstruction
Rothesay Avenue
McAllister Drive to Highway Interchange
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Sandy Point Road
Hawthorne Avenue Extension to Jacks Street
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Shamrock Park
Shamrock Park near Ball Field
Water and Sewer Construction
Shillington Road
Eastwood Drive to Hickey Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Simpson Drive
Golden Grove Road to Glen Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
South Market Street
Lower Half to Germain Street
Street Reconstruction
St. Paul Street
Winter Street to Dead End
Street Reconstruction
Summit Drive
McNamara Drive to Dead End
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Sussex Drive Storm
Technology Drive to Millidge Avenue
Water and Sewer Construction
Sydney Street
St. James Street to Queen Square North
Street Reconstruction
Union Street
Saint Patrick Street to Charlotte Street
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
Waterloo Street
Union Street to Peters Street
Street Reconstruction
Waterloo Street
Cliff Street to Richmond Street
Water and Sewer Construction
Westfield Road
Bridge by Mellinger Crescent to Martinon By Pass
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Wilson Street
O'Brien Street to Catherwood Street
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Woodhaven Drive
University Avenue to Dead End
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing. Curb and
Sidewalk
Woodward Avenue
Millidge Avenue to Boars Head Road
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
WWPS Lift Station A
657 Dominion Park Road
Water and Sewer Construction
WWPS Millidge Avenue
1043 Millidge Avenue
Water and Sewer Construction
Wyatt Crescent
Heather Way to Heather Way
Asphalt Maintenance Resurfacing
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Utilities & Infrastructure Services
Services d'utilite publique et d'infrastructure
(506) 658-4455 / service@saintlohn.ca
http://www.saint*ohn.ca
SAINT JOHN
Construction Update/Nouvelles hebdomadaires
Drive with Caution or Use Alternate Routes
derechange
Police Will Be Monitoring Traffic
Expect Traffic Interruptions
CITY OF SAINT JOHN PROJECTS
August 31, 2023/ le 31 aout 2023
Conduisez prudemment ou utilisez un trajet
La police surveillera la circulation
S'attendre a des interruptions de la circulation
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Contract 2023-08: Natalie Street (Millidee
Contrat 2023-08 : rue Natalie (de I'avenue
Avenue to Visart Street) — Street
Millidee a la rue Visart) — Reconstruction de rue
31 aout 2023 — Les travaux comprennent
Reconstruction
August 31, 2023 —The work generally involves
generalement la reconstruction de rue, y compris
street reconstruction including the installation of
('installation d'une nouvelle bordure en beton des
new concrete curb on both sides of the street, a
deux cotes de la rue, un nouveau trottoir en beton
new concrete sidewalk on the north side of the
du cote nord de la rue et un nouveau revetement
street and new asphalt pavement. Local access
en asphalte. L'acces local sera maintenu, mais des
will be maintained but delays should be
ralentissements sont a prevoir. Veuillez respecter
expected. Please obey traffic signage or choose
les panneaux de signalisation ou choisir un autre
an alternate route.
itineraire.
Anticipated Completion: October 15, 2023
Date d'achevement prevue :15 octobre 2023
CONTINUING/ENCOURS:
Asphalt Resurfacing 2023-16
RefaGage de I'asphalte de 2023-16
Westfield Road (Atkins Road to Civic # 2365)
Westfield Road (Atkins Road to Civic # 2365)
Anticipated completion: Sep 21, 2023
Achevement prevu : le 21 septembre 2023
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Operations
Traffic Advisory —Market Place
Underpass
Northbound Lane to Westbound On -
Ramp at Exit 120
Gateway Operations wishes to advise that
the northbound lane across the Market Place
underpass leading to the westbound on -
ramp at Exit 120 will be restricted to 3.3
metres from August 15th to September 29th.
The width restriction is required to
accommodate rehabilitation activities.
We remind motorists to drive with caution
through construction zones.
For inquiries please contact:
Gateway Operations
1-888-860-8399
operations@gatewayops.ca
Contract 2022-17: Sydney Street (Broad Street
to Tin Can Beach) — Street Reconstruction and
Harbour Passage Extension
August 14, 2023—The work generally involves
the renewal of the watermain and sanitary
sewer and full street reconstruction on Sydney
Street from Broad Street to Broadview Avenue
and new concrete curb and asphalt paving on
Sydney Street from Broadview Avenue to Tin
Can Beach . The project also includes the
extension of the Harbour Passage multi -use trail
including new concrete walkway, decorative
light fixtures, decorative fencing, benches, bike
rack and landscaping on Sydney Street from
Broad Street to Tin Can Beach. Local access will
be maintained but delays should be
expected. Please obey traffic signage or choose
an alternate route.
Anticipated Completion: November 15, 2023
&Gateway
Operations
Avis de circulation — Passage inferieur de
Market Place
Voie en direction nord vers bretelle
d'acces en direction ouest a la sortie 120
Gateway Operations souhaite vous aviser que
la voie en direction nord traversant le passage
inferieur de Market Place menant a la bretelle
d'acces en direction ouest a la sortie 120 sera
limite a 3,3 metres du 15 aout au 29
septembre. La restriction de largeur est
necessaire pour permettre les activites de
rehabilitation.
Nous rappelons aux automobilistes de
conduire avec prudence dans les zones de
construction.
Pour toute demande, veuillez contacter
Gateway Operations
1-888-860-8399
operations@gatewayops.ca
Contrat 2022-17 : Rue Sydney (de la rue Broad a
la plage Tin Can Beach) — Reconstruction de la
rue et prolongement du Passage du Port
14 aout 2023 — Les travaux comportent en general
le renouvellement de la conduite principale et de
1'egout sanitaire et la reconstruction complete de
la rue sur la rue Sydney, de la rue Broad a l'avenue
Broadview, et une nouvelle bordure de beton et le
pavage asphalte de la rue Sydney, de l'avenue
Broadview a la plage Tin Can Beach. Le projet
comprend egalement le prolongement du sentier
multifonctionnel du Passage du Port, y compris un
passage pour pietons en beton, de 1'eclairage
decoratif, des clotures decoratives, des bancs, des
supports a velo et de I'amenagement paysager sur
la rue Sydney, de la rue Broad a la plage Tin Can
Beach. L'acces local sera maintenu, mais des
ralentissements sont a prevoir. Veuillez respecter
les panneaux de signalisation ou choisir un autre
itineraire.
Date d'achevement prevue :15 novembre 2023
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MARSH CREEK BRIDGE(M120) ON ASHBURN
LAKE ROAD FULLY CLOSED
The Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure (DTI) wishes to advise the travelling
public that the Marsh Creek Bridge (M120) on
Ashburn Lake Rd will be closed to thru traffic
starting at 6 pm on Monday August 21st, 2023, to
approximately 1 pm on August 22"d, 2023, and is
necessary to carryout repairs to the structure.
Signage will be in place.
The Department reminds motorists to reduce
speed and drive safely and to check NB511 for
updates
Contract 2021-18: Candlewood Lane — Sewer
Separation
July 24, 2023—The work involves the installation
of storm sewer mains and associated
appurtenances in the Candlewood Lane area,
including a short section on University Avenue.
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.
Anticipated Completion: September 29, 2023
Contract 2022-14: Rockwood Park
Redevelopment Project Phase III
May 4, 2023 — The project involves
improvements in Rockwood Park in and around
the Duck Pond at the intersection of Fisher Lakes
Drive and Lake Drive South. Fisher Lakes Drive
between Lily Lake and the Duck Pond will be
widened, trails will be added, and a pavilion
structure and other landscape features will be
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LE PONT MARSH CREEK (M120) SUR LA ROUTE
DU LAC ASHBUN COMPLETEMENT FERME
Le ministere des Transports et de I'Infrastructure
(DTI) souhaite informer le public voyageur que le
pont Marsh Creek (M120) sur la route du lac
Ashburn sera ferme a la circulation a partir de 18 h
le lundi 21 aout 2023 jusqu'a environ 13 h le 22
aout, 2023 et est necessaire pour effectuer des
reparations a la structure. Une signalisation sera
mise en place.
Le Ministere rappelle aux automobilistes de
reduire leur vitesse et de conduire prudemment et
de verifier NB511 pour les mises a jour.
Contrat n° 2021-18 : Rue Candlewood -
Separation des egouts
Le 24 juillet 2023 — Le travail comprend
('installation de conduites d'egouts pluviaux et
d'accessoires connexes clans la zone de la rue
Candlewood, y compris un court tron�on de
I'avenue University.
L'acces local sera maintenu, mais des
ralentissements sont a prevoir. Des detours
marques seront en place. Veuillez respecter les
panneaux de signalisation ou choisir un autre
itineraire.
Date prevue de I'achevement des travaux : Le
29 septembre 2023
Contrat 2022-14 : Phase III du projet de
reamenaKement du part Rockwood
Le 4 mai 2023 - Le projet comprend I'apport
d'ameliorations au part Rockwood autour de
I'etang a canards a ('intersection de la promenade
Fisher Lakes et la promenade Lake Sud. La
promenade Fisher Lakes sera elargie entre le lac
Lily et I'etang a canards sera agrandi, des sentiers
seront ajoutes et une structure de pavillon et
installed around the Duck Pond. Access to the
d'autres amenagements paysagers seront installes
campground will be maintained, but there may
autour de I'etang a canards. L'acces au terrain de
be some delays.
camping sera maintenu, mais it pourrait y avoir
des retards.
Due to continued construction activities along
En raison de la poursuite des activites de
this section of Fisher Lakes Drive, the road will
construction le long de cette section de la
be reduced to one lane with flaggers controlling
promenade Fisher Lakes, la route sera reduite a
traffic movements during the day. This section
une vole avec des signaleurs controlant Ies
will return to two-way traffic in the evenings
mouvements de la circulation pendant la journee.
after construction activities have concluded each
Cette section reviendra a la circulation clans Ies
day.
deux sens le soir apres la fin des travaux de
construction chaque jour.
Anticipated Completion: August 31, 2023
Achevement prevu : 31 aout 2023
Contract 2022-11: Peters Street (Waterloo
Contrat 2022-11 : rue Peters (de la rue Waterloo
a la rue Coburg)
Street to Coburg Street)
The work will involve the renewal of the
Les travaux comprendront le renouvellement de
watermains and sanitary and storm sewer mains
la conduite d'eau majeure et des conduites
as well as full street reconstruction on Peters
principales d'egouts sanitaires et pluviaux, ainsi
Street (Waterloo Street to Coburg Street).
que la reconstruction complete de la rue Peters
(entre la rue Waterloo et la rue Coburg).
Local access will be maintained but delays
should be expected. Please obey traffic signage
or choose an alternate route.
L'acces local sera maintenu, mais I'on pourrait
s'attendre a des ralentissements. Veuillez
respecter Ies panneaux de signalisation routiere
ou choisir un autre itineraire.
Anticipated completion: September 8, 2023
Date d'achevement prevue : 8 septembre 2023
Contract 2021-14: Germain Street (St. James
Contrat 2021-14 : rue Germain (de la rue St.
James a Lower Cove Loop) et Lower Cove Loop
Street to Lower Cove Loop) & Lower Cove Loop
April 18, 2023 — For Germain Street the
Le 18 avril 2023 — Pour la rue Germain, le reste
remaining work generally involves the renewal of
des travaux comprend generalement le
the watermain and sanitary and storm sewer
renouvellement de la conduite d'eau majeure et
mains and full street reconstruction from St.
des conduites principales d'egouts sanitaires et
James Street to Lower Cove Loop. A section of
pluviaux et la reconstruction complete de la rue,
sanitary sewer will also be renewed on Ross
depuis la rue St. James jusqu'a Lower Cove Loop.
Street from Germain Street to Civic #43.
Une section d'egout sanitaire sera egalement
renouvelee sur la rue Ross, entre la rue Germain
et le numero municipal 43.
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.
Anticipated Completion: August 25, 2023
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Traffic Advisory — Harbour Bridge
April 2, 2023 — The Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure advises the
travelling public that the Saint John Harbour
Bridge will be reduced to two lanes until Nov 30,
2023.
For inquiries please contact:
1-833-384-4111
&Gateway
Operations
Traffic Advisory — Mill Street Viaduct —
Southbound
April 13, 2023 -Gateway Operations wishes to
advise that a single lane closure in the
southbound direction of the Mill Street Viaduct
will remain in place between April 10, 2023 until
October 20, 2023
We remind motorists to drive with caution
through construction zones.
For inquiries please contact:
Gateway Operations
1-888-860-8399
L'acces local sera maintenu, mais I'on pourrait
s'attendre a des ralentissements. Des detours
marques seront en place. Veuillez respecter les
panneaux de signalisation routiere ou choisir un
autre itineraire.
Date d'achevement prevue : 25 aout 2023
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Avis de circulation — oont Harbour
Le 2 avril 2023 - Le ministere des Transports et de
('Infrastructure avise le public voyageur a la
circulation sur le pont du port de Saint John sera
reduite a deux voies au 30 novembre 2023.
Pour toute demande, veuillez contacter :
1-833-384-4111
Gateway
Operations
Avis de circulation — Viaduc de la rue Mill — en
direction sud
Le 13 avril 2023- Gateway Operations souhaite
informer qu'une fermeture a voie unique en
direction sud du viaduc de la rue Mill restera
en place entre le 10 avril 2023 et le 20 octobre
2023.
Nous rappelons aux automobilistes de
conduire avec prudence clans les zones de
construction.
Pour toute demande, veuillez contacter :
Gateway Operations
1-888-860-8399
Contract 2022-03: Pitt Street (St. James Street
Contrat 2022-03 : Rue Pitt (de la rue St. James a
to Broad Street) and Britain Street (Pitt Street to
la rue Broad) et rue Britain (de la rue Pitt a la rue
Wentworth Street)
April 10, 2023 — The work generally involves the
renewal of the watermain and sanitary and
storm sewer mains and full street reconstruction
on Pitt Street from St. James Street to Broad
Street and on Britain Street from Pitt Street to St.
James Street.
Local access will be maintained but delays should
be expected. Please obey traffic signage or
choose an alternate route.
Anticipated Completion: September 15, 2023
Wentworth)
Le 10 avril 2023 - Les travaux comprennent
generalement le renouvellement des conduites
principales d'eau et des egouts sanitaires et
pluviaux ainsi que la reconstruction complete sur
la rue Pitt, de la rue St. James a la rue Broad, et
sur la rue Britain, de la rue Pitt a la rue St. James.
L'acces local sera maintenu mais des retards sont
a prevoir. Veuillez respecter la signalisation
routiere ou choisir un autre itineraire.
Achevement prevu : 15 septembre 2023
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-116
Report Date
April 23, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Utilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Tender 2024-681002T- Phosphate for Corrosion Control
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
City Manager
Dean Price
Ian Fo an
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement
for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond Drinking Water
Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility be awarded to
the lowest compliant bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year term.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With the commencement of City's new Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment
Facility and the thirty (30) year operation and maintenance agreement with Port
City Water Partners, the City is responsible for the procurement of a corrosion
inhibitor throughout the duration of the operating period as defined in the
agreement.
In early 2021 Saint John Water commissioned a new orthophosphate batching
system at the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility. This new batching system
allowed staff to switch from the existing liquid orthophosphate solution to the dry
product utilized at the Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment Facility. The dry
orthophosphate is more cost effective than the liquid solution, therefore, this
change will offer an ongoing operational cost saving.
A public tender call for the supply of Phosphates for corrosion control was issued
on March 28th, 2024 and closed on April 16th, 2024. Brenntag Canada Inc. had
the lowest compliant bid and Supply Chain Management supports the
recommendation in this report.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
M&C 2018-105 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the new Loch
Lomond Drinking Water Treatment Facility be awarded to the lowest compliant
bidder, Canada Colors and Chemical (Eastern) Ltd, for a one-year term.
M&C 2019-88 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the new Loch
Lomond Drinking Water Treatment Facility be awarded to the lowest compliant
bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year term.
M&C 2021-104 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year
term.
M&C 2022-152 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year
term.
M&C 2023-118 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Shannon Chemical Corporation, for a
one-year term.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns with Council's Priority to Perform by investing in sustainable City
services and municipal infrastructure while supporting the City's commitment to
providing safe, clean drinking water.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the results of the tender issued
for the procurement of a corrosion inhibitor to be used at the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility.
Under the Safe, Clean Drinking Water Project and the thirty (30) year operation
and maintenance Contract with Port City Water Partners (PCWP), the City, at its
sole discretion, may direct Project Co (PCWP) to make the following chemical feed
changes that impact the distribution system water quality and operation:
1. Secondary chlorine residual
2. Finished water pH
3. Corrosion inhibitor type
4. Corrosion inhibitor and dose.
As per condition 3 above, the City is responsible for the selection and procurement
of a corrosion inhibitor to be used at the water treatment facility.
The treatment of the water with a corrosion inhibitor has been part of the design
of a new Water Treatment plant.
The newly commissioned orthophosphate batching system at the Spruce Lake
Water Treatment Facility will utilize the same dry product as the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility. The dry orthophosphate is more cost effective
than the liquid solution, therefore, this change will offer ongoing operational
savings.
SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
Based on the past twelve (12) months of operations and the unit price bid, the City
will spend approximately $400,000.00 annually to purchase bulk orthophosphate.
This is a budgeted expenditure and as such funds are provided in the annual Utility
Operating Budget to fully cover this expense.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Both the Department of Environment and Local Government (Regulator) and the
Department of Health had previously reviewed and approved the City's plan for
the treatment of the drinking water with a corrosion inhibitor to control corrosion
rates within the City's assets - the water distribution system.
Supply Chain Management:
A public tender call for the supply of Phosphates for corrosion control was issued
on March 28th, 2023 and closed on April 16th, 2024. Two companies responded
to the tender call by submitting bids. The results are as follows:
1. Brenntag Canada Inc. $14.31/KG
2. Shannon Chemical Corporation $15.47/KG
Staff of Supply Chain Management have reviewed the tenders and have found
them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believes that the low
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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 Strategic Procurement Policy
and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth.
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-126
Report Date
April 23, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Utilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Street Naming — cour Sealedge Court
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
Chief Administrative
Officer
Yves Leger
Ion Fagan/Michael Baker
Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names
and approve the following change:
I. Add the name "cour Sealedge Court".
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A new development off Milford Road, consisting of 3 new apartment buildings has
been approved. Because the total number of uniquely addressed residences that
will access the development through one entrance is greater than two, the private
access into the development requires an official street name in order to meet NB
9-1-1 civic addressing guidelines.
As per the City of Saint John Street and Public Space Naming Policy, staff asked the
developer to suggest a street name for the private access into the development
and the developer suggested "cour Sealedge Court". This street name meets NB
9-1-1 guidelines and is therefore acceptable.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
None.
REPORT
A new development off Milford Road, consisting of 3 new apartment buildings,
with a total of 78 residential units, has been approved.
Because the total number of unique civic addresses needed for the development
that will be accessed through one entrance is greater than two, the private access
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into the development requires an official street name in order to meet NB 9-1-1
civic addressing guidelines.
As per the City of Saint John Street and Public Space Naming Policy, it does not
need to be referred to the Civic Commemoration Committee because the street
is located on private property.
Staff asked the developer to suggest a street name for the access into the
development (see attachment) and the developer has suggested "cour Seledge
Court". The street name has undergone a technical review to ensure it does not
currently exist and is not strongly similar sounding to existing streets in Saint John,
nor in neighbouring communities and therefore meets NB 9-1-1 guidelines for
street names.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Ensuring street names meet NB 9-1-1 guidelines aligns directly with Council's
"Vibrant, Safe City" priority.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The costs to the City of Saint John for this are approximately $265 associated with
installing the new street name sign at the intersection with Milford Road.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Public Works and Transportation Services were consulted and will cover the
costs from their operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Schedule A: cour Sealedge Court
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing vector -borne illnesses in the
world; and
WHEREAS: the population of ticks, the primary vector for the transmission of Lyme
disease in New Brunswick and other parts of Canada, is growing and
expanding in New Brunswick; and
WHEREAS. the number of New Brunswickers suffering from Lyme disease is
increasing from one year to the next; and
WHEREAS. awareness plays a key role in making this disease known to the public as
well as the steps to take to prevent contacting the disease.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John do hereby proclaim
the month of May 2024 as Lyme Awareness Month in the City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the
City of Saint John.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded
of the importance of Sun Safety;
WHEREAS: Over -exposure to UV Radiation is one of the major causes of
Melanoma and Non -melanoma skin cancers;
WHEREAS: Skin Cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6
Canadians born in the 1990s will get skin cancer in their
lifetimes;
WHEREAS: Many people seek sun without taking the advisable
precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening
of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV damage;
WHEREAS. Skin self-examinations should be performed on a monthly
basis because skin cancers are highly treatable when detected
early;
WHEREAS. Save your Skin Foundation is dedicated to the fight against
non -melanoma skin cancers, melanoma and ocular
melanoma through nationwide education, advocacy, and
awareness initiatives.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John do hereby
declare the month of May 2024 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
in The City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor
of the City of Saint John.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The YMCA has made outstanding contributions and positive impacts on
our community;
WHEREAS: The YMCA has been a steadfast pillar in our community, embodying
values of community service, healthy living, and youth development;
WHEREAS. With over 170 years of dedicated service to the community, the YMCA
has played an essential role in fostering inclusivity, promoting diversity,
and bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John do hereby proclaim
the month of May 2024 as YMCA Month in the City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the
City of Saint John.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN
General Assembly in December 1993, following the
recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference.
WHEREAS. A healthy, professional news media is essential for the proper
functioning of civil society and democracy at the local,
regional, federal and international levels.
WHEREAS. May 31d acts as a reminder to governments of the need to
respect their commitment to press freedom, and a day of
reflection among media professionals about issues of press
freedom and professional ethics.
WHEREAS: It is an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of
press freedom, to assess the state of press freedom
throughout the world, to defend the media from attacks on
their independence, and to pay tribute to journalists who have
lost their lives in the line of duty.
WHEREAS. The City of Saint John is among at least 29 municipalities —
home to 13 million people in nine provinces across Canada
— that have passed motions during the past two years voicing
support for journalism in aid of democracy.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John do hereby
proclaim May 3, 2024 as "World Press Freedom Day" in The City of Saint John.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor
of the City of Saint John.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: the Government of Canada recognizes the week of
May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS: the Saint John Police will be recognized as providing
exemplary leadership and service reflective of the public
safety needs of the community to enhance the quality of life;
and
WHEREAS. the Saint John Police has grown to be a modern and scientific
law enforcement body, which increasingly provides a vital
public service; and
WHEREAS. every day, our law enforcement officers render dedicated
service to our community; and
WHEREAS: it is important that all citizens know and understand the
problems, duties and responsibilities of their police force,
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life
and property, by protecting them against deception and the
weak against oppression or intimidation.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Reardon, of Saint John do hereby
proclaim the week of May 12 to May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week", in
honour of those whose dedication, professionalism and significant daily
contribution keep our citizens and communities safe.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor
of the City of Saint John.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS. Every year nearly one thousand Canadian workers are killed by
workplace injuries and many more die from occupational disease;
WHEREAS: Thousands more are permanently disabled; and
WHEREAS. Tens of Thousands are injured or made ill; and
WHEREAS. Concerned Canadians are determined to prevent these tragedies by:
Observing April 28"' as a day or mourning to remember these
victims of workplace injuries and disease;
Renewing our efforts to seek stronger safety and health
protections, better standards and enforcement, and fair and
just compensation; and
Rededicating ourselves to improving safety and health in
every Canadian workplace.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John do hereby
proclaim April 28, 2024 a Day of Mourning in Recognition of Workers Killed,
Injured, or Disabled on the Job in the City of Saint John and I encourage everyone
to work together to make safety a priority.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor
of the City of Saint John.
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BY-LAW NO. M-16
A LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW
RESPECTING WATER AND SEWERAGE
ARRETE NO M-16
ARRPTE MODIFIANT L'ARRPTE
CONCERNANT LE RESEAU D'EAU ET
D' EGOUTS
Be it enacted by the Common Council of The Lors d'une reunion du conseil municipal, The
City of Saint John as follows: City of Saint John a decrete ce qui suit:
A By-law of The City of Saint John entitled "A
By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage", enacted on
the 7th day of June, A.D. 2004, is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 1 is amended to add the following
definition:
"Exceptional Use" means any customers use of water
that, in the Commissioner's sole discretion, requires
unique conditions to protect the overall water
infrastructure and supply for the City; (utilisation
exceptionnelle)
2. Section 30 is amended to add the following
subsections immediately following subsection 30(4):
30(5) If the Commissioner determines that an
Exceptional Use exists, the Commissioner may issue
direction in writing to the customer with any terms
and conditions that the Commissioner, in their sole
discretion determines necessary to regulate the
Exceptional Use. The failure of the customer to
comply with the terms and conditions directed by the
Commissioner may result in the discontinuance of the
supply of water at the Commissioner's sole discretion.
30(6) Any damage to the City's infrastructure
associated with a customer's failure to comply with
the Commissioner's written direction in accordance
with subsection 30(5) shall be the sole responsibility
of the customer and the City may incur any expense
necessary to remediate the damage and any expenses
so incurred by the City may be collected by the
inclusion of the amount incurred by the City in the
customer's water and sewerage bill.
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. 2024 signed by:
First Reading — April 15, 2024
Second Reading — April 15, 2024
Third Reading -
Par les presentes, Parretti de The City of Saint
John intitul6 «Arrete concernant les reseaux d'eau et
d'egouts >>, decrete le 7 juin 2004, est modifi6 comme
suit :
1. L'article 1 est modifi6 par Fadjonction de la
definition suivante :
«utilisation exceptionnelle» Utilisation d'eau par tout
abonn6 qui, a la seule discretion du commissaire,
necessite des conditions uniques pour prot6ger
1'ensemble de l'infrastructure et de
1'approvisionnement en can de la municipalite.
(exceptional use)
2. L'article 30 est modifi6 par Fadjonctions des
paragraphes suivants imm6diatement apres le
paragraphe 30(4) :
30(5) Si le commissaire determine qu'il existe une
utilisation exceptionnelle, it pent adresser a 1'abonne
des instructions ecrites assorties de conditions qu'il
estime, a sa seule discretion, necessaires pour
reglementer l'utilisation exceptionnelle. Le
non -respect par 1'abonne des conditions imposees par
le commissaire pent entrainer l'interruption de
1'approvisionnement en can, et ce, a la seule discretion
du commissaire.
30(6) Seul 1'abonne est responsable de tout dommage
caus6 a l'infrastructure de la municipalite associe a
son non -respect des instructions ecrites du
commissaire conform6ment an paragraphe 30(5) et la
municipalite pent engager toutes d6penses necessaires
pour r6parer les dommages et ces d6penses peuvent
titre r6cup6r6es en incluant le montant engage par la
municipalite an compte de taxe d'eau et d'egouts.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
apposer son sceau municipal sur le present arret6 le
2024, avec les signatures
suivantes :
Mayor /Maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
Premiere lecture
Deuxi6me lecture
Troisi6me lecture
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- le 15 avril 2024
- le 15 avril 2024
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2024-120
Report Date
April 25, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT. Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program
AUTHORIZATION
Primary
Commissioner/Dept.
Chief Administrative
Chair of Growth
Author
Head
Officer
Committee
Andrew Reid
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
Deputy Mayor
Mackenzie
RECOMMENDATION
The Growth Committee recommends that Common Council adopt the Affordable
Housing Grant Soft Cost Program Policy generally as presented on April 29th 2024,
which includes authorization of a Grant Committee appointed by the
Commissioner of Growth and Community Services to review applications and
issue letters of approval to eligible applicants in accordance with the Policy
criteria.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program is to increase the
supply of affordable housing units by funding non-profit housing developers
during the pre -construction stage of a project. The Program will offer grants up to
$25,000 per project to registered non-profit organizations to help offset the soft
costs of a project. The Program will complement the City's Affordable Housing
Grant Program, which provides grants up to $200,000 to reimburse hard costs for
the construction of affordable units. Funding for the Soft Costs Program is through
the City's Housing Accelerator Fund. The Program is anticipated to generate
greater support and coordination of the local non-profit sector with other levels
of government to help address key housing gaps.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
On April 22, 2024 Growth Committee recommended that Common Council adopt
the Affordable Housing Grant Soft Cost Program generally as presented to the
Growth Committee on April 22, 2024 and that staff be directed to prepare a Terms
and Conditions of Funding template form for the program for the approval of
Common Council. That form was prepared and has been attached to the Policy.
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On December 18, 2023 Common Council entered into a Housing Accelerator
Fund Contribution Agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation.
REPORT
As part of the City's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Agreement with the Canada
Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC), the City is responsible for delivering on
eight initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply and introducing systemic
changes at the municipal level. Initiative 4 of the Action Plan —Capitalizing
Affordable Housing —aims to incentivize deeply affordable units through the
provision of grants geared primarily toward non-profit housing developers. The
introduction of a new Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program, "Soft Costs
Program," is intended to increase the supply of affordable housing units by
funding non-profit housing developers during the pre -construction stage of a
project. Non-profit developers are often required to incur expenses during the
preliminary stage of a project as part of submission of a proposal for federal
funding programs. The soft costs program is intended to complement the existing
Affordable Housing Grant Program, which provides funding on a per affordable
unit basis. The Soft Costs Program will help non-profit housing projects move
forward at the early and critical funding stage.
Program Details
• The Soft Costs Program will provide 15% of the soft costs prior to
construction up to a maximum of $25,000 in the form of a grant to support
the development of eligible affordable housing projects.
• Eligible costs include Consultant fees for professional engineering,
architectural, or accounting services including the preparation of drawings,
designs, site surveys, environmental site assessments and geotechnical
reports, energy and accessibility modeling studies and project viability
studies.
• Eligible costs also include Building permit fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must meet all eligibility criteria, including but not limited to the following
(pg. 5-6):
• A minimum of 5 net new affordable housing units proposed, with at least
50% of the development consisting of affordable housing units.
• The applicant must be a non-profit organization.
• The project must be new construction, conversion of an existing
commercial/institutional use, or rehabilitation of a residential building.
Evaluation
Eligible projects will be evaluated by a Grant Committee composed of staff
appointed by the Commissioner of Growth and Community Services according to
the following criteria summarized below (pg. 6-7). Projects may score up to 50
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points and further consideration will be given to equitable distribution of grants
on an annual basis:
• Demonstrated track record and financial stability of the organization.
• The project will address the critical housing gaps identified by the City's
Housing Needs Assessment.
• Quality of submission in terms of project readiness, timelines for funding
submissions and anticipated construction dates.
• Alignment of the project with City plans, by-laws and strategies (Municipal
Plan, Affordable Housing Action Plan, HAF Action Plan, Zoning)
Applicants may be asked for documentation such as financial statements of the
organization, correspondence from other funding partners, and quotes/invoices
to support the evaluation of their applications. Grant applications will be received
throughout the year and reviewed by the Grant Committee quarterly or based on
the volume of applications received.
Staff sought feedback from Growth Committee on whether Grant Committee
decisions should come back to Council prior to any award being made per Grant
Policy FAS-023, or whether this authority should be delegated to the Grant
Committee. The primary benefit of delegating the authority is the ability to
expedite approvals, which will provide recipients with greater certainty and make
the program more effective, in addition to saving time and resources. Growth
Committee agreed with the delegated approach, given scoring of applications will
be made in accordance with the policy. Therefore, this approach has been
included in the recommendation.
Disbursement of Grant Funds / Terms and Conditions Funding
Successful applicants will be issued an approval letter and be required to sign a
Terms and Conditions Funding Form. To ensure appropriate stewardship of funds,
the recipient must agree to the following terms and conditions, which include the
following:
• To prepare and deliver an outcome report outlining how the funds were
used; and,
• To use the funding for the purpose outlined in the application.
If these conditions are not complied with, the recipient will be liable to reimburse
the City. Outcome reports will be made publicly available per the policy
requirements to ensure transparency of the Soft Costs Program.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Common Council has established five priorities for their 2021-2026 term.
Affordable Housing aligns with the following Council Priorities. Action is needed
to increase supply of housing that will address the non -market gaps in the local
housing continuum and ensure a mix of affordable housing in all neighbourhoods.
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Grow:
• Population Growth
o Grow our population at a rate of 2% annually by the end of
Council's term.
Belong:
• Livable Neighbourhoods
o Facilitate a mix of affordable housing in all of our neighbourhoods.
Affordable Housing Action Plan
• The Soft Costs Program will invest in two major themes of the Action
Plan. Eligible projects include both those which aim to acquire and
preserve existing housing stock as affordable housing and new
construction that will increase supply of affordable housing.
• The Soft Costs Program fulfills the Affordable Housing Action Plan's goal
of investing in non -market housing solutions by coordinating local
affordable housing efforts between levels of government to gain access
to these funding programs. Only through coordinated effort will the
City be capable of addressing the two most critical housing gaps of
supportive/special need housing and housing for the most vulnerable
households.
Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan
• The Soft Costs Program will implement initiative 4 — Capitalizing
Affordable Housing of the HAF Action Plan.
SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The 2024 budget for the Soft Costs Program budget will be $100,000, which should
fund a minimum of four projects. The program is funded entirely by the Housing
Accelerator Fund (HAF). For subsequent years of the City's HAF action plan, the
soft costs program will be refined as needed, and the annual budget funded
through the HAF plan will be based on uptake, program evaluation, and availability
of HAF funds. Attestation reports will be monitored throughout the deployment
of the program to understand whether project outcomes are in alignment with
the goals of the program, and they will be made public.
The City's Housing Supply Growth Target for the Housing Accelerator Action plan
is 1124 units of which 101 units must be affordable units.
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INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholder Engagement
Upfront cost was identified as a funding hurdle throughout community
consultation with the non-profit housing sector in developing the City's Affordable
Housing Action Plan. Non-profit housing developers were also engaged specifically
in the development of the Soft Cost Program and Program information was shared
at the Developer Symposium on March 21, 2024.
Staff consulted with Envision Saint John, the City of Fredericton, and the City of
Moncton (which offers a new and similar grant program).
The City also reviewed a similar program (Preconstruction and Infrastructure Fund
to Support Housing Fund) offered by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC)
and the Seed Funding Program offered by the Canada Housing and Mortgage
Corporation (CMHC) to ensure alignment with applications made by non -profits
to Saint John's new soft cost program.
The Program has been reviewed by other services areas, including Financial
Services. General Counsel Office (GCO) has reviewed the policy and Terms and
Conditions form. GCO has noted that there may be difficulty in collecting or
enforcing the repayment of the grant if the required reporting is not provided or
other conditions of funding are not met.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 —Affordable Housing Soft Cost Grant Program Policy
Schedule A — Terms and Conditions
Application Form
Attachment 2 —Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Presentation
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SAINT JOHN
Title: Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program Policy
Subject: Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program
Category: Growth and Community Services
Policy No.: GDS-XXX
M&C Report No.: 2024-120
Effective Date: 2024-xx-xx
Next Review Date: December, 2026
Area(s) this policy applies to: Growth and Community
Office Responsible for review of this Policy:
Services
Community Planning and Housing, Growth and
Community Services
Related Instruments:
Policy Sponsors:
M&C 2022-304 Affordable Housing Action Plan
Commissioner of Growth and Community Services
M&C No 2023-002 Affordable Housing Grant Program
M&C No 2023-289 City of Saint John Housing
Accelerator Fund 2024-2026 Action Plan
Document Pages:
This document consists of 7 pages.
Revision History:
Date Created:
Common Council Approval
Date:
Contact:
2024-04-29
2024-xx-xx
Growth and Community Services
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Contents
1. Policy Statement.........................................................................................................................................3
2. Program Background...................................................................................................................................3
3. Program Evaluation..................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Definitions................................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Goals............................................................................................................................................................4
6. Soft Costs Grant Overview........................................................................................................................... 4
6.1 Grant Description.................................................................................................................................. 4
6.2 Intake Period.........................................................................................................................................5
6.3 Eligible Expenditures.............................................................................................................................5
6.4 Disbursement of Grant Funds................................................................................................................ 5
7. Project Eligibility Requirements..................................................................................................................5
8. Grant Evaluation Criteria............................................................................................................................. 6
8.1 Grant Committee.................................................................................................................................. 6
8.2 Evaluation Criteria................................................................................................................................. 6
9. Outcomes Report........................................................................................................................................ 7
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Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program Policy
1. Policy Statement
1.1 The Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program, "Soft Costs Program," will incentivize the
construction of deeply affordable housing by helping grow the share of housing stock in the city
that is owned and maintained by registered non-profit organizations. Grants will be offered to
assist with pre -construction project costs and will provide the non-profit applicants with greater
opportunities to take advantage of available provincial and federal funding programs for housing.
2. Program Background
The Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program, "Soft Costs Program," is intended to increase the
supply of affordable housing units by funding developers during the pre -construction stage of a project.
The City recognizes that affordable housing developers often are required to incur expenses during the
preliminary stage of a project as part of submission of a proposal for provincial and/or federal funding
programs. A soft costs program has the potential to impact the work of local developers seeking to
create affordable units at this critical funding stage. The program may also leverage other early phase
development programs such as Regional Development Corporation's Pre -construction Fund and
CMHC's Seed Funding Program.
3. Program Evaluation
a) The Soft Costs Program will be monitored and reported upon annually. At the end of the HAF
period, program results will be publicly reported, as captured through an outcomes report
required from all funding recipients. The following metrics will be used to evaluate the outcomes
of the program:
• Total number of applications/organizations supported
• Total number of affordable housing units financially supported, permitted, and under
construction
• Total number of project costs leveraged, by year, through soft costs support
4. Definitions
"Affordable housing unit" is defined by the Province of New Brunswick's Social Development Department
(SD) through its Affordable Housing Rental Program and/or Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC). CMHC programs range in depth of affordability. In the case of CMHC's Rapid Housing Initiative,
affordable housing unit means a unit that provides a minimum depth of affordability where tenants pay
no more than 30% of their before -tax income on housing costs and the unit remains affordable for a
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minimum of 20 years. Affordable unit must meet, at minimum, the definition of CMHC's Co -Investment
Fund, where affordable housing unit means a unit that must be less than 80% of the Median Market Rent
and be maintained for a minimum of 20 years.
"CMHC/Federal Funding Programs" means the suite of funding offered by Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation which includes but is not limited to the National Housing Co -Investment Fund and Rapid
Housing Initiative.
"Commissioner of Growth and Community Services" means the Commissioner of the Growth and
Community Services Department responsible for the oversight of this policy, or his/her designate.
"Non-profit developer" means a corporation involved in the creation of affordable housing no part of the
income of which is payable to or otherwise available for the personal benefit of any proprietor, member,
or shareholder thereof.
"Soft costs" means project costs incurred directly in connection with the design and planning of a
proposed project prior to the commencement of construction.
5. Goals
The Soft Costs Program is designed to achieve the following outcomes:
• Providing pre -construction funding to non-profit developers who are preparing a funding
submission to the provincial/federal government for the creation of affordable housing units;
• Providing timely and relevant financial support to developers seeking to increase the supply of
affordable housing, with an emphasis on non-profit housing developers;
• Fulfilling the Affordable Housing Action Plan's principle of promoting public investment for
public benefit;
• Supporting housing projects in providing long-term affordable housing options; and,
• Addressing the following gaps in the local housing continuum identified in the Affordable
Housing Action Plan: Supportive/special needs housing, housing to the most vulnerable
households, and affordable rental housing.
6. Soft Costs Grant Overview
6.1 Grant Description
a) The Soft Costs Program provides 15% of the soft costs prior to construction up to a maximum of
$25,000 to support the development of eligible affordable housing projects.
b) Where an applicant has been unsuccessful in obtaining provincial or federal pre -construction
funding and subject to written approval by the Commissioner, the Soft Costs Program provides up
to 70% of the soft costs prior to construction up to a maximum of $10,000 to support the
development of eligible affordable housing projects.
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6.2 Intake Period
a) Grant applications will be received throughout the year and reviewed by the Grant Committee
quarterly (March, June, September, December), or through a Grant Committee meeting scheduled at
the discretion of the Commissioner of Growth and Community Services, based on the volume of
applications received.
b) Grant intake may pause or cease to occur at the discretion of the Commissioner of Growth and
Community Services, based on available funds.
6.3 Eligible Expenditures
The following expenditures are eligible under the Soft Costs Program:
a) Consultant fees for professional engineering, architectural, or accounting services including the
preparation of drawings, designs, site surveys, environmental site assessments and geotechnical
reports, energy and accessibility modeling studies and project viability studies.
b) Building permit fees and other related pre -construction fees.
c) No other costs will be considered unless approved explicitly in writing by the Commissioner of
Growth and Community Services
d) Expenditures incurred prior to January 2, 2024 will not be considered eligible, unless otherwise
approved in writing by the Commissioner of Growth and Community Services.
6.4 Disbursement of Grant Funds
Grants will be disbursed to successful applicants upon the following:
a) The Grant Committee issuing an approval letter to the applicant confirming their decision; and,
b) The Funding Recipient signing an Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program Fund -Terms and
Conditions of Funding Form "Schedule A."
7. Project Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, grant applications must meet the following requirements:
a) The applicant must submit a complete application form that includes all required information. The
Grant Committee reserves the right to determine whether the application is complete or incomplete.
b) At least 50% of the proposed development must consist of affordable housing units.
c) The applicant must be the registered owner, acting on behalf of the registered owner with written
permission, or provide proof of an option agreement or purchase and sale agreement of the
property.
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d) The applicant must be a registered non-profit organization, unless otherwise approved by the
Commissioner of Growth and Community Services.
e) The project must propose the creation of a minimum of 5 net new affordable housing units.
f) Eligible projects must propose one of the following:
New construction
ii. Conversion of an existing commercial or institutional use
iii. Rehabilitation of a residential building that will result in net new housing units
g) Eligible project types include the following:
Community and affordable housing
ii. Mixed -housing (market / affordable rental units)
iii. Transitional or supportive housing
h) The project must be located within the City's Primary Development Area, as defined by the
Municipal Plan and be in conformity with the Municipal Plan.
i) The project must have received or have an application in the queue for all required planning
approvals with a positive staff recommendation.
j) The applicant or their affiliate must be in good standing with the City in terms of any other existing
agreements, notices to comply, By-law violations, property taxes, or overdue fees or charges.
8. Grant Evaluation Criteria
8.1 Grant Committee
a) Applications will be reviewed and awarded by a Grant Committee appointed by the Commissioner
of Growth and Community Services.
b) The Committee may request additional documentation from the applicant to support their
application, including financial statements of the organization, correspondence from other funding
partners, and quotes or invoices.
8.2 Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and prioritized by the Grant Committee in accordance with the following
criteria. Applications can score up to a maximum of 50 points:
a) The applicant is a non-profit developer with a demonstrated track record in building and
managing affordable housing with financial statements demonstrating the stability of the
organization (10 points);
b) The extent to which the project will address the following critical housing gaps identified by the
City's Housing Needs Assessment: supportive/special needs housing and housing for the most
vulnerable households (10 points);
c) The quality of submission in terms of project readiness, timelines for funding submissions, and
anticipated construction dates (10 points);
d) Alignment of the project with City plans, by-laws and strategies such as the Municipal Plan,
Affordable Housing Action Plan, HAF Action Plan, Zoning (5 points)
e) The project is undertaken on land that has already received appropriate planning approvals (5
points);
f) The City is able to confirm the applicant has entered into an application process with Canada
Mortgage Housing Corporation or NB Housing to support the development (5 points);
g) The City is able to confirm the applicant has entered into an application process to seek other
pre -construction funding through other sources such as the Regional Development Corporation
and Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (5 points);
h) Consideration will also be given to ensuring equitable distribution of soft costs grants on an
annual basis.
9.Outcomes Report
9.1 Funding recipients will be required to submit an outcomes report outlining how the funds were
used. These reports will be made publicly available.
9.2 The City reserves the right to request additional information or explanation of such reports.
9.3 The funding recipient shall be liable to reimburse the entirety of the amount paid under the
following conditions:
a. If the funding recipient utilizes the funding for purposes other than that which is contemplated
in their application without written consent of the City; and,
b. If the outcomes report to evaluate use of the funding is not delivered to the City by the date
specified in the Terms and Conditions of Funding without written consent of the City.
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Schedule "A"
Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program Policy
Terms and Conditions of Funding
WHEREAS the City supports the development of affordable housing units through its
Affordable Housing Action Plan and acknowledges the need for additional financial support
for this form of development; and
WHEREAS at its meeting held the the City adopted an Affordable Housing
Soft Costs Grant Program Policy "the Policy" to support the development of pre -construction
funding for affordable housing providers; and
WHEREAS the Funding Recipient has applied for and is eligible to receive an Affordable
Housing Soft Costs Grant under the Policy;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment of $ the funding recipient
agrees to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Funding Recipient agrees to prepare and deliver an outcomes report outlining how
the funds were used within. The City reserves the right to request additional
information or explanation of such reports.
2. The Funding Recipient agrees to use the funding for the purpose of pre -construction
costs related to affordable housing.
3. The Funding Recipient agrees that the City shall have the right to request documents
and audit the recipient's operations to ensure that the funding is being used in
accordance with the Affordable Housing Soft Costs Grant Program Policy.
4. The Funding Recipient shall be liable to reimburse to the City the entirety of the
funding amount paid to the Funding Recipient and the City shall have a right of
action against the Funding Recipient to recover said amount should any of the
following occur:
a) If the funding is used for purposes other than that which is contemplated in the
Funding Recipient's application without the written consent of the City.
b) If the outcomes report to evaluate use of the funding is not delivered to the City
before the day of 202_ without the written consent of
the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Funding Recipient acknowledges and agrees to the within
terms and conditions of funding and signifies its consent and agreement by executing
these presents on the day of , 202_
FUNDING RECIPIENT:
Per:
Name:
Title:
Per:
Name:
Title:
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1.0 APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Email Address:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Postal Code:
I am applying on behalf of a registered: ❑ Non -Profit Organization
Non -Profit Organization:
Date of incorporation:
Preferred Method of Contact: ❑ Email ❑ Phone
Are you the legal owner of the property? ❑ Yes ❑ No — Please indicate the legal owner's contact information below
Owner:
Email Address:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Postal Code:
Briefly describe your organization, including any previous affordable housing projects completed.
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2.0 TO BE COMPLETED BY PROPERTY OWNER
Are you currently in good standing with the City of Saint John, meaning you have no unpaid taxes, water/sewage
fees, or outstanding property -related by-law violations? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Owner's printed name Owner's signature DD/MM/YYYY
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financial statements of your organization, proof of funding from other levels of government, or quotes or invoices related
to the soft -costs.
5.0 SIGNATURES
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Growth & Community Services Department of The City of Saint John.
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Submitted on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 16:45
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Presenting
First Name:
Laura
Last Name:
Rinaldi
Name of Organization/Group (where applicable):
Save Your Skin Foundation
Address:
813-800 Vista Park
Penticton, British Columbia. V2AOB2
Canada
Day Time Phone Number:
7058228380
Email
laura(a)saveyourskin.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
Topic of Presentation:
May 2024 - Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council):
May marks both Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the beginning of
summer. It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the
importance of sun safety at this time of the year. In order to keep our communities
aware, informed, and vigilant about the potential risks of over -exposure to the sun (UV
radiation), we ask that you publicly proclaim May 2024 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Awareness Month.
SYSF Founder and Survivor Kathleen Barnard would be most happy to meet with
Council to provide a presentation. It would be most appreciated if the city of Saint John
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would proclaim May 2024 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Background Information:
Our Canada -wide awareness initiative invites Canadian municipalities to take a stance
against skin cancer and educate their communities on sun safety through mayoral
proclamations. Last year nearly 50 Canadian municipalities across 10 provinces
answered our call to proclaim May `Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month'.
Are you making a request for funding?
No
File Upload
Saint John Proclamation Request Letter.docx .pdf (230.8 KB)
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save your skin rii> 0�LA FON DATION
FOUNDATION wsauve to peau
City of Saint John
Proclamation Request
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Hello,
May marks both Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the beginning of summer. It
is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the importance of sun safety at
this time of the year. In order to keep our communities aware, informed, and vigilant about the
potential risks of over -exposure to the sun (UV radiation), we ask that you publicly proclaim
May 2024 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Over -exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non -melanoma skin
cancers. Though skin cancers should be largely preventable, their diagnosis rates are
increasing. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990s
will get skin cancer in their lifetimes.
While most forms of non -melanoma skin cancer can be surgically removed, melanoma is an
aggressive form of cancer. The five-year relative survival rate of melanoma that has
metastasized is 18%. Despite these figures, many people seek sun without taking the advisable
precautionary measures, or believe that only severe burns contribute to one's risk of skin
cancer. In fact, any darkening of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV damage.
There are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of breast, prostate, lung
and colon cancers combined.
We would be most happy to provide you with resources on these matters which you can share
with your residents. We would also appreciate discussing providing free sunscreen dispensers
for your communities or at specific events. This offer especially includes our SunCare initiative
which extends free sunscreen to vulnerable communities. We would also be pleased to join you
in your communities by hosting events in your local libraries or other community centres using
resources from our Shining a Light on Sun Safety initiative which includes childrens books
and other activities.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
CJXA�k
Kathleen Barnard, Founder and President
Save Your Skin Foundation
813-800 VISTA PARK, PENTICTON, BC,V2A OB2 I WWW.SAUVETAPEAU.CA I KATHY((DSAVEYOURSKIN.CA
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save your skin > 7 LA FONDATION
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FOUNDATION sauve to peau
"MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
WHEREAS It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the
importance of sun safety;
AND WHEREAS Over -exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma
and non -melanoma skin cancers;
AND WHEREAS Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in
the 1990s will get skin cancer in their lifetimes;
AND WHEREAS Many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary
measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV
damage;
AND WHEREAS Skin self-examinations should be performed on a monthly basis because
skin cancers are highly treatable when detected early;
AND WHEREAS Save Your Skin Foundation is dedicated to the fight against
non -melanoma skin cancers, melanoma and ocular melanoma through nationwide education,
advocacy, and awareness initiatives:
NOW, THEREFORE the month of May 2024 will hereby be proclaimed as MELANOMA AND
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
813-800 VISTA PARK, PENTICTON, BC,V2A OB2 I WWW.SAUVETAPEAU.CA I KATHY((DSAVEYOURSKIN.CA
Contactez Laura (coordinatrice des evenements et des initiatives) pour plus d'informations I LAURAOSAVEYOURSKIN.CA Page 2 of 2
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From: J Z <jmzanatta@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:27 PM
To: Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>
Cc: City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John
<john.macl<enzie@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>
Subject: Rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus
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Hello,
I'm writing regarding the decision to designate #1671 sandy point (part of Rockwood)
surplus land without public consultation.
I've been a Saint John resident for the last 8 years. My family and I utilize Rockwood
Park on an almost daily basis year around.
We've also have been house hunting for years (6 of the last 8 to be precise). We
understand the struggle of wanting to develop more housing.
While growing Saint John/reducing vacancy is important, there are numerous areas for
housing development that would not compromise Saint John's urban park. It is
imperative the Council remember that one of its most important responsibilities is to
preserve and protect this city's green space. o Please not sell off any part of Rockwood
Park for potential short-term and short-sighted gain.
I request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full council is
present. I encourage the Mayor to restore public trust by immediately committing to
eliciting public opinion through a consultation period for every decision that will have
lasting impacts on how the land within the boundaries of Saint John city parks will be
used (including but not limited to Rockwood Park). This includes consultation on selling,
rezoning, surplus or any other use that has the potential to impact environmental or
aesthetic values.
Rather than selling lot 1671 Sandy Point Road for development, I would like to see the
areas of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a conservation
agreement (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of
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this cherished green space. I also encourage the city to develop a plan for 1671 Sandy
Point Road. This may include taking advantage of sunk costs by building park facilities
or reforesting cleared land.
Rezoning, selling and developing 1671 Sandy Point Rd will:
- set an unintended, short-sighted precedent — which may help to "clear the way" for
other areas of Rockwood Park that are not protected by a conservation agreement to be
developed.
- have impacts on the environment - 70% of the property is forested and therefore
provides habitat to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
- increase the input of salt and effluent from vehicles into the lake.
-increase traffic issues in this area, which will pose a risk to human and wildlife health,
affect the enjoyment of park users hiking on trails near Harrigan Lake,
- diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park
Rockwood Park is a rare escape from daily life. Please rescind the motion to surplus
this property as soon as possible.
Regards,
Juliana Zanatta
Millidge Street, Saint John.
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From: Shelby Shaw <shelby.shaw24@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:23 PM
To: Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>
Cc: City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John
<john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>
Subject: Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus
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On February 20, 2024, the Saint John Common Council passed a motion to declare
#1671 Sandy Point Road, a part of Rockwood Park, as surplus land without any public
consultation.
While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are
plenty of areas for housing development that would not compromise Saint John's
prized urban park. This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all
seasons. The Council must remember that one of its most important responsibilities is
to preserve and protect this city's cherished green space. Please do not sell off any part
of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain.
1 request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full council is
present. Further, 1 encourage the Mayor to restore public trust by immediately
committing to eliciting public opinion through a consultation period for every decision
that will have lasting impacts on how the land within the boundaries of Saint John city
parks will be used (including but not limited to Rockwood Park). This includes
consultation on selling, rezoning, surplus or any other use that has the potential to
impact environmental or aesthetic values.
Rather than selling lot 1671 Sandy Point Road for development, I would like to see the
areas of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a conservation
agreement (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of
this cherished green space. I also encourage the city to develop a plan for 1671
Sandy Point Road. This may include taking advantage of sunk costs by building park
facilities or reforesting cleared land.
1 worry that rezoning, selling and developing 1671 Sandy Point Rd will:
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• set an unintended, short-sighted precedent — which may help to "clear the way"
for other areas of Rockwood Park that are not protected by a conservation
agreement to be developed.
• have impacts on the environment - 70% of the property is forested and therefore
provides habitat to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
• increase the input of salt and effluent from vehicles into the lake.
• increase traffic issues in this area, which will pose a risk to human and wildlife
health,
• affect the enjoyment of park users hiking on trails near Harrigan Lake,
• diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park
Rockwood Park is a gem, just the way it is. Please rescind the motion to surplus this
property as soon as possible. I've loved visiting rockwood park since I moved here 10
years ago, truly no place like it in Saint John and it would be a shame to have that
jeopardized.
Sincerely,
Shelby Shaw
552 mckiel street SJ
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Hello,
Saint John Cycling here. We are the non-profit group in Saint John focused on building and
maintaining multi -use nature trails in the greater Saint John area, with Rockwood Park
being our primary focus. We have 434 members as of 2024, and we are finding that interest
in green space is at an all time high.
We are writing in regards to the proposed rezoning and/or sale of the Rockwood Park
land near Harrigan Lake.
We have been receiving a lot of feedback from our members concerned about the rezoning
and/or sale of this land. One such member, Colin Barry, privately funded the
construction of the Harrigan Lake Trail in Rockwood that passes through the property
in 2022. The Harrigan Lake trail is a great addition to Rockwood Park and well used by
cyclists, runners and hikers, and we would hate to lose the trail. I'm attaching a letter we
received from Colin that I hope you will consider.
Best Regards,
Martin
Martin Palkovic
President
Saint John Cycling
(506) 721-3516
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41 Elizabeth Parkway
Rothesay, NB
E2H 1 E8
April 25, 2024
Martin Palkovic
President, Saint John Cycling
Dear Martin,
This letter is with regards to the City of Saint John's plans to sell off property along Sandy Point
Road. Part of this property includes the Harrigan Lake Trail which has undergone significant
expansion and improvement over the last several years.
I personally funded a large part of the Harrigan Trail work. I walked the proposed trail several
times with Ernie Campbell from Dig In Trail Building as well as Emilie Murphy who was
working for the City of Saint John at that time. We received full approval from the City to
proceed with the trail build recognizing the City was contributing eery little to the effort. The
project was funded privately by myself, other individual donors, and the local trail running club_
Furthermore, many volunteer hours went into building the trail.
From my perspective, the trail has been an excellent addition to Rockwood Park. It has become
one of the more popular trails due to its easy access, high quality construction, and unique
geography of that area. It was specifically built as a multipurpose trail and is used by many
groups including cyclists, hikers, trail runners and many others.
I certainly would not have proceeded with the trail build if I had known that part of the trail
would potentially be sold off by the City. We had clear direction from one of the City employees
that we had approval to proceed with the build, and it was clearly my understanding that this
area was part of Rockwood Park. I (and others) would have made different decisions if I had
known this land would come up for sale.
I feel the City should leave the remaining trail intact and reduce the size of the property being
sold. I feel the property on which the trail exists is likely to have very little commercial value
given it location. I am hoping that Saint John Cycling and other groups continue to advocate to
preserve this trail and recognize the time, money and effort that went into constructing this
trail.
Sincerely,
Dr. Colin Barry
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From: Pitt, Elizabeth <pitt.elizabeth@sourceatlantic.ca>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:31 AM
To: Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>
Cc: City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John
<john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>
Subject: Subject: Public Feedback Rockwood Park decision regarding 1671 Sandy Point Road property
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Dear Mayor Reardon and Saint John Common Council,
On February 20, 2024, the Saint John Common Council passed a motion to declare
#1671 Sandy Point Road, a part of Rockwood Park, as surplus land without any public
consultation.
1 am writing to request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full
council is present. Further, 1 encourage the Mayor to restore public trust by immediately
committing to eliciting public opinion through a consultation period for every decision
that will have lasting impacts on how the land within the boundaries of Saint John city
parks will be used (including but not limited to Rockwood Park). This includes
consultation on selling, rezoning, surplus or any other use that has the potential to
impact environmental or aesthetic values.
While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are
plenty of areas for housing development that would not compromise Saint John's
prized urban park. This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all
seasons. Council must remember that one of its most important responsibilities is to
preserve and protect this city's cherished green space. Please do not sell off any part of
Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain.
1 worry that converting this portion of Rockwood Park to housing will:
• set an unintended, short-sighted precedent — which may help to "clear the way"
for other areas of Rockwood Park that are not protected by a conservation
agreement to be developed.
• have impacts on the environment - 70% of the property is forested and therefore
provides habitat to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
0V
• increase the input of salt and effluent from vehicles into the lake.
• increase traffic issues in this area, which will pose a risk to human and wildlife
health,
• affect the enjoyment of park users hiking on trails near Harrigan Lake,
• diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park.
Rather than selling lot 1671 Sandy Point Road for development, I would like to
see the areas of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a
conservation agreement (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-
term enjoyment of this cherished green space. I also encourage the city to
develop a plan for 1671 Sandy Point Road. This may include taking advantage of
sunk costs by building park facilities or reforesting some of the cleared land.
1 have lived in the North end of Saint John for 40 years and 1 have spent many hours
enjoying the trails at Rockwood Park and specifically the area that is proposed as
"Surplus". Please keep the park land as park land the way it was intended to be used.
1 value the leadership of Councilors who have voted against proceeding with
development plans for Rockwood Park. Rockwood Park is a gem, just the way it is.
Please rescind the motion to surplus this property as soon as possible.
Regards,
Elizabeth Pitt
iampittsie(a)gmail.com or Pitt.elizabeth(c�sourceatlantic.ca
400 Douglas Avenue,
Saint John, NB
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Cheryl Brown & Family
83 Clarendon St.
Saint John, NB E2K IA5
Mayor and Council
City of Saint John
15 Market Square
Saint John NB
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Re: Request to rescind the motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus
Your Worship and Councillors:
On February 20, 2024, the Saint John
Common Council passed a motion to
declare 41671 Sandy Point Road, a part of
Rockwood Park, as surplus land without
any public consultation. This has happened
before, as I remember encouraging former
Mayor Don Darling to take his dog Gus to
the park and walk the Harrigan Lake Trail,
which crosses the property designated as
surplus land (How can park land that has
an active trail on it be declared surplus?)
While I support growing Saint John and
reducing the vacancy rate, there are plenty
of areas for housing development that
would not compromise Saint John's prized
urban park. Once development starts, it
doesn't end. (The area that was Cherry
Brook Zoo has also recently been sold to a
private company, rather than being
absorbed into the park, and is now
inaccessible to people who live in Saint
John).
This park is used by citizens of Saint John
and beyond during all seasons. As a child
growing up in the North End, my friends and I swam at the lakes in the summer, and we skated and
sledded on the hills in the winter. As a youth, I ran the trails pre -season and post. As an adult with three
young children (and very little resources for travel and other specialty items) we brought our children to
Rockwood park on a regular basis. We got to know the frog pond (and expressed deep concern about the
frogs when the natural gas pipeline was being installed); we watched the life cycle of the ducks and geese
and fed chickadees, found and ate berries (at Sweetness trail, aptly named), and looked for caves at
Owen's Lake and Lollipop. Rockwood Park was one of the few safe spaces to run, bike and explore with
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three busy children in the middle of a city. And explore we did! We have, collectively, been on every
trail, on more than one occasion. It is my hope that my children will be able to take their future children
to this park, as it is their intention to raise their children in Saint John.
Council must remember that one of its most important responsibilities is to preserve and protect this city's
cherished green space. While I do not know the exact details and dates, I am aware that the gift of the
land that is park land to the City of Saint John was a land parcel much bigger than present, encompassing
land used to build UNBSJ and the Regional Hospital. A hospital and a University are community
investments that benefit all, and few would argue that was a poor use of the land entrusted to the city.
But, designating prime park land for the benefit of a developer just for the tax revenue? As life-long
citizens of this city, myself and my family request more equitable stewardship. Please stop trying to sell
Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain.
I (and my family) request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full council is
present. Further, I encourage the Mayor to restore public trust by immediately committing to eliciting
public opinion through a consultation period for every decision that will have lasting impacts on how the
land within the boundaries of Saint John city parks will be used (including but not limited to Rockwood
Park). This includes consultation on selling, rezoning, surplus or any other use that has the potential to
impact environmental or aesthetic values. (Perhaps a committee of interested citizens could be engaged?)
Rather than selling lot 1671 Sandy Point Road for development, I would like to see the areas of
Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a conservation agreement (conservation
easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of this cherished green space. I also encourage
the city to develop a plan for 1671 Sandy Point Road. This may include taking advantage of sunk costs
by building park facilities (you can never have too many washrooms) or reforesting cleared land.
I worry that rezoning, selling and developing 1671 Sandy Point Rd will
• set an unintended, short-sighted precedent — which may help to "clear the way" for other areas of
Rockwood Park that are not protected by a conservation agreement to be developed.
• have impacts on the environment - 70% of the property is forested and therefore provides habitat
to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
• increase the input of salt and effluent from vehicles into the lake.
• increase traffic issues in this area, which will pose a risk to human and wildlife health,
• affect the enjoyment of park users hiking on trails near Harrigan Lake (i.e. directly diminish
access to Harrigan Lake Trail, by selling the property upon which the trail is located),
• diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park.
Rockwood Park is perfect and appreciated, just the way it is. Please rescind the motion to surplus this
property as soon as possible and take the needed steps to stop this from happening in the future.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Brown (and Gordon Brown) &
Robyn, Gordon & Matthew Brown
83 Clarendon St.
From: RONALD PEARMAN <ron.pearman@rogers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:29 PM
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Cc: City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John
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Subject: Subject: Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus
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On February 20, 2024, the Saint John Common Council passed a motion to declare
#1671 Sandy Point Road, a part of Rockwood Park, as surplus land without any public
consultation.
While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are
plenty of areas for housing development that would not compromise Saint John's
prized urban park. This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all
seasons. The Council must remember that one of its most important responsibilities is
to preserve and protect this city's cherished green space. Please do not sell off any part
of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain.
1 request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full council is
present. Further, I encourage the Mayor to restore public trust by immediately
committing to eliciting public opinion through a consultation period for every decision
that will have lasting impacts on how the land within the boundaries of Saint John city
parks will be used (including but not limited to Rockwood Park). This includes
consultation on selling, rezoning, surplus or any other use that has the potential to
impact environmental or aesthetic values.
Rather than selling lot 1671 Sandy Point Road for development, I would like to see the
areas of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a conservation
agreement (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of
this cherished green space. I also encourage the city to develop a plan for 1671
Sandy Point Road. This may include taking advantage of sunk costs by building park
facilities or reforesting cleared land.
1 worry that rezoning, selling and developing 1671 Sandy Point Rd will:
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• set an unintended, short-sighted precedent — which may help to "clear the way"
for other areas of Rockwood Park that are not protected by a conservation
agreement to be developed.
• have impacts on the environment - 70% of the property is forested and therefore
provides habitat to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
• increase the input of salt and effluent from vehicles into the lake.
• increase traffic issues in this area, which will pose a risk to human and wildlife
health,
• affect the enjoyment of park users hiking on trails near Harrigan Lake,
• diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park
Rockwood Park is a gem, just the way it is. Please rescind the motion to surplus this
property as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Ron Pearman
1 Bridgeview Court
Saint John, NB
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Submitting
First name
Tim
Last name
O'Blenis
Name of organization/group (where applicable)
Saint John Slopitch League
Mailing Address
Telephone
Email
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
No
About your Submission
Topic of submission
Saint John Slopitch league and operating costs
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
To Allow for advertising at the field as to offset the costs of continuing rising field costs
year after year
Executive summary
Hello,
My name is Tim O'Blenis, and I am the president of the Saint John Slopitch League in
Saint John. We represent roughly 26 Men's teams as well as 12 Co -Ed Teams that play
out of Forest Hills fields (softball and hardball) as well one of the Allison Fields. As you
can imagine the 38 teams take up the bulk of the time throughout the week utilizing the
entire week starting as early as 6:00 on the weekdays and we start as early as 12:00 on
Sunday. The only day we do not use is Saturday however we have run tournaments as
well All -Star Games on that day.
Over the years we have had times where we have struggled with the league due to
numerous reasons however, we have worked through all challenges to have a league.
This league is the longest running league in the city, and we support everyone from
ages 16 to 70. We have numerous divisions as well skill levels and have supported
charity events throughout the city.
For years we have struggled with the increase in field costs. We have brought forth
concerns with the field as well surrounding area and the workers are doing their best to
fix the situation however we have had issues with the conditions of the fields. Speaking
with our counterparts in other areas such as Fredericton and Moncton we are paying
significantly more.
As an example:
Moncton has 75 teams and 24 fields. They pay a seasonal rate for league games and
playoffs that goes from May 20th-Oct 10th. They pay $22,000 for that rate. We have 38
teams and 3 fields and we go from May 20th and have to be off the field by the first
week of September so the fall ball league starts which again we run and pay separately
for that.
We understand that there will be increases and we have seen this every year however it
is getting to the point where we are seeing recreation throughout the city drop and it
doesn't need to be this way. Our League alone represents roughly 650-700 people and
with this brings people buying gas, supporting local businesses and in the event of
tournaments staying in Hotels. We have seen a drastic drop in weekend tournaments as
it costs too much for the field costs and as for that they have moved off to Moncton and
outlying areas.
My ask is if there is a possibility that we may advertise at the fields for some businesses
and offset the costs that we pay for field costs and other expenses. This would be at the
Forest Hills fields only for now. We can reach out to the local businesses as well sign
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makers and charge either yearly or biyearly and this would help offset charges so we
may keep the price per team lower and attract more teams. This unfortunately won't do
much for weekend tournaments but will help with the bulk of the softball being played in
the city. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thank you for your time and looking
forward to your reply. If you would like to meet anytime to discuss my number as well is
(506) 640-1955 and I would be willing to meet at any time.
Thank you for your consideration.
1111171
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Submitted on Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:41
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Submitting
First name
David
Last name
Caird
Mailing Address
Telephone
5069774532
Email
cairdda(a-)gmail.com
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
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About your Submission
Topic of submission
Flyer Distribution Bylaw Number LG-20
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
Clarification of the definition of "flyer", and potentially "newspaper" to ensure that the
bylaw applies equally to all distributors.
Executive summary
The Post Media publication The Bargain Hunter is distributed by drop-off to driveways. li
purports to be a subscription publication and could be exempt from the Flyer Distribution
Bylaw, despite not meeting the true definition of a subscription service. The delivery
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method used is extensively littering our neighbourhoods, and also requires single -use
plastic bags to protect the contents from the weather. A selection of photos taken on
April 18, 2024 is included to demonstrate the extent of the issue in my neighbourhood
(Forest Hills). My letter outlines the actions I have taken personally to attempt to
influence change, without success. I propose that Council updates the definition of
"flyer" such that The Bargain Hunter is on a level playing field with all other such
deliveries.
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Submission to Council - Caird - Flyer Distribution Bylaw LG-20.pdf (1.61 MB)
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47 Harmony Drive
Saint John, NB E2J 2W2
April 22, 2024
The Mayor and Common Council
City of Saint John
Via Submission to Council Form
saintjohn.ca
RE: Flyer Distribution Bylaw Number LG-20
Thankyou foryour consideration of my submission to Council.
I am writing concerning the application of Flyer Distribution Bylaw Number LG-20 (the Bylaw), in
particular to the weekly Post Media publication The Bargain Hunter and its associated retail flyer
inserts which are delivered weekly to homes throughout the city. I have read the Bylaw in detail,
and have also experience the detrimental impact of The Bargain Hunter on our neighbourhood. I
wish to drawthe following issues to the attention of Council.
Does The Bargain Hunter meet the definition of "flyer" in the Bylaw?
The Bylaw defines a flyer as "non -subscription -based printed or written material". In doing so, it
seems to grant an exemption to The Bargain Hunter, because the publication calls itself a
subscription -based service. The top right-hand corner of the publication notes an email address
and telephone number for subscription inquiries. The facts would indicate, however, that The
Bargain Hunter is not, by definition, subscription -based:
1. Oxford Dictionary defines a subscription as "the action of making or agreeing to make an
advance payment in order to receive or participate in something". Recipients to not pay for
The Bargain Hunter, nor do they need to make advance arrangements to receive it. It simply
comes.
2. By its very nature, a subscription must be started by the recipient, and can also be stopped
bythem. Not so with The Bargain Hunter, which arrives consistently in my driveway each
Thursday, despite me having requested both by telephone and in writing, and received the
publisher's assurance, that it would be stopped. I understand from The Bargain Hunter staff
that even if I were successful in getting it stopped, it would start again automatically three
years hence, "because I might have moved or changed my mind".
The Bargain Hunter therefore does not meet the definition of a subscription -based service, and
since it meets the remainder of the criteria for a "flyer", the Bylaw should apply to its distribution.
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Delivery to Driveway
In my neighbourhood, The Bargain Hunter is delivered by being thrown out the passenger window of
a passing minivan onto my driveway or lawn. From there, if not quickly retrieved, it is blown into the
street or a neighbouring yard, buried in snow, soaked in rain, and so on. This method of delivery is
nothing short of littering, and demonstrates enormous disrespect to our city, its neighbourhoods
and its residents. Furthermore, it seems unlikely that the driver of the delivery vehicle would be
able to see or observe a "No Flyers" sign from the road, given that they are splitting their attention
between operating a moving vehicle and throwing their product out the window.
Old Flyers on the Driveway
Paragraph 5(2), which prohibits the delivery of new flyers when there are old ones in the driveway, is
a somewhat contradictory paragraph, in that:
1. By mentioning that new flyers should not be delivered when old ones are present in the
driveway, it seems to condone the delivery of flyers to the driveway, i.e. the aforementioned
littering of our neigthbourhoods.
2. The Bargain Hunter is the only publication I am aware of that delivers in this manner, yet if it
is seen as exempt from the Bylaw based on its claim of subscription -based delivery, the
paragraph would not be required.
Whether they feel it applies to them or not, Post Media does not adhere to Paragraph 5(2) in any
way. A series of pictures taken on a 30-minute walk around my neighbourhood is enclosed,
showing the myriad of old flyers that were present last Thursday morning. When flyers were tossed
out of the delivery vehicle window later that day, nearly all of the pictured properties received anew
package. I include the block and street identifiers not to centre out residents, but to indicate the
extent of the issue on a very limited walk of the neighbourhood.
Single Use Plastic Bags
Saint John has joined the ranks of many cities in Canada in banning the use of single -use plastic
bags for shopping, a practice based in questionable science for a variety of reasons, one being that
many of these bags were repurposed by residents as garbage bin liners. It is therefore somewhat
ironic that the City is allowing the distribution of thousands of single -use plastic bags on a weekly
basis as containers to facilitate the delivery of The Bargain Hunter to driveways, especially as the
size and shape of these bags makes them virtually useless for any other household application.
Remedy
I have spoken at length to Post Media representatives regarding these issues. I have also written to
all of the advertisers whose brands and promotional materials are being so carelessly distributed.
All have expressed concerns and promised follow-up, yet the enclosed photos tell the tale. And
once again, on Thursday afternoon, like clockwork, my cancelled subscription package was
delivered to the middle of my driveway from the window of a passing minivan.
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I have tried to request a change in behaviour and to have the publisher's customers join me in
influencing that change. Unfortunately I have been unsuccessful, and so I must ask Council, as the
custodians of our local environment to take action.
In the public notice announcing the proposal of the Bylaw, the City Clerk notes the following
reasons for its introduction:
• "Many times flyers are notwanted and are a nuisance to dispose of
• 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".
It is abundantly clear that, where The Bargain Hunter is concerned, all of these issues continue to
exist a year after the Bylaw's introduction. Based on the "definition of flyer' argument above, I
believe the City could start enforcing the Bylaw now. However, resolving the issue with more clarity
would be achieved by removing the words "non -subscription -based" from the definition of "flyer" in
the Bylaw. In this way, the argument over whether or not The Bargain Hunter is subscription -based
would become moot, and it, along with all other flyers, would have to be delivered to the mailbox,
mail slot or other receptacle unless a No Flyers sign was present.
To close a further potential loophole and provide even further clarity, the definition of "newspaper"
could be amended to state that the primary purpose of such a publication cannot be to advertise or
facilitate the delivery of advertising.
Far from disadvantaging The Bargain Hunter and Post Media, this action would eliminate the unfair
privilege currently enjoyed, to the best of my knowledge, by this single publication, and would level
the playing field for home -delivery of advertising materials.
Advertisers need to advertise, and publishers need to deliver their product. I have no issue with
either of these statements. I do, however, take issue with the apparent free pass being given to one
publisher to deliver its product at a lower cost while littering our city without regard for the wishes of
its residents. I hope that Council will find time in its agenda to address this issue.
Thank you once again for receiving and considering my submission.
Sincerely,
David Caird
506-977-4532
cairdda@gmail.com
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M&C No.
2024-129
Report Date
April 25, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
General Counsel
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Membership Agreement with Envision
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
In 2021, Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency ("Envision") was
established by the City of Saint John and the Towns of Quispamsis, Rothesay,
Grand Bay -Westfield, and Hampton to promote economic development in the
region. In 2021, legislative changes occurred (and came into effect in 2023) which
shifted the authority for economic development in the region to the Fundy
Regional Services Commission ("FRSC"). This created some inconsistencies and
conflict related to funding Envision and also required a reexamination of the
governance structure for Envision given the expanded mandate of the FRSC.
Envision has proposed an Amended and Restated Member's Agreement which
clarifies its governance and funding in light of the legislative reform and staff have
worked with Envision to ensure the the City's interests remain protected.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That the City enter into the Amended and Restated Members' Agreement with
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency generally in the form as
presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 29, 2024, for the
purpose of updating the contractual relationships following legislative reform and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Amended and
Restated Member's Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
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M&C No.
2024-124
Report Date
April 23, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
General Counsel
SUBJECT: Tentative Sale of Portion of Future Street off Clint Drive
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
Mr. Ronald Cropley has approached staff to acquire a portion of a City -owned
property. The parcel is a portion of a "future" street that was never vested as a
Public Street. It is the prospective purchaser's intent to incorporate this parcel
with their adjoining property, identified as PID 55242671 for the purpose of
constructing a dwelling. Presently, their property identified as PID 55242671 does
not abut a public street and by acquiring the City -owned parcel and consolidating
it with their larger parcel, they will have access to Clint Drive. Staff are supportive
of the disposition of this parcel.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1. That the City enter into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale generally
in the form as attached as presented to Committee of the Whole at its
meeting held April 29, 2024, with Ronald Karl Cropley for the sale of a
portion of PID 55200000, identified on the attached Amending
Subdivision Plan as Part "A", containing an area of 1,250 square
meters;
2. That the City retain a Local Government Services Easement for its
infrastructure within the subject lands; and
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents
necessary to effect this transaction.
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M&C No.
2024-119
Report Date
April 23, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
General Counsel
SUBJECT. Tentative Sale of LPP at 17 Montgomery Crescent
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
Mike Cavanagh Homes Inc. has approached the City seeking to acquire a City -
owned parcel of land identified as PID 55173991. The property is approximately
828 square meters (0.2 acres) in size. It is the purchaser's intent to incorporate
this parcel with their adjoining property for the purpose of constructing residential
units on the site. The subject property was acquired by the City in 2005 as Land
for Public Purposes (LPP), as part of a previous subdivision process on Saint Peters
Court. The City property is currently vacant and remains unused. Staff have
negotiated a fair market price for the sale of the property, subject to receiving the
concurrence of the Planning Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1. That Common Council seek the concurrence of the Planning
Advisory Committee to remove the "Land for Public Purpose" designation
for the property identified as PID 55173991, and in the event the Planning
Advisory agrees, that the City deem the said property surplus to its needs.
2. Subject to the Planning Advisory Committee concurring, that the
City enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale generally in the form as
presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 29, 2024,
with Mike Cavanagh Homes Inc. for the sale of the parcel of land at 17
Montgomery Crescent (PID 55173991); and
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any
documents necessary to effect this transaction.
MCI
M&C No.
2024-127
Report Date
April 24, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community
Services
SUBJECT. Delegation of Temporary Use authority to the Development Officer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
The City of Saint John is undergoing a significant period of economic and
population growth, resulting in record numbers of permits and development
applications being processed by the City. It is anticipated that due to the national
housing crisis and increased development interest in the City, that these permit
and development application volumes will continue to increase into the future.
The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
to authorize temporary uses for developments otherwise prohibited by the Zoning
By -Law and authorizes the PAC to delegate this authority to the Development
Officer. This process is also established within the City's Zoning By -Law.
In order to accelerate and further streamline the development of new homes and
various emerging development projects, Common Council is respectfully
requesting that the PAC delegate authority to permit temporary use to the
Development Officer as an additional mechanism to streamline and facilitate
development within the City. A developer requesting temporary use would still be
required to bring full applications to PAC and Common Council for rezoning and
other necessary planning approvals.
The new streamlined approach would reduce the approval wait time to get
shovels in the ground from the current three month application process to one
that would take less than one month. This is another way that the City is
proactively supporting the development community in building much needed
developments faster.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLVED That the Mayor issue a letter to the Planning Advisory Committee on
behalf of Common Council requesting that the Planning Advisory Committee
delegate the authority for authorizing temporary use to the Development Officer.
M&C No.
2024-115
Report Date
April 24, 2024
Meeting Date
April 29, 2024
Service Area
Utilities and
Infrastructure Services
SUBJECT: Corporate Asset Management System Award
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
The Asset Management System presents a transformational opportunity for the
city to improve the operation, maintenance, and planning of municipal
infrastructure. It will empower staff with new tools to make informed and
evidence -based decisions, resulting in several strategic benefits for the city:
Enabling the development of preventative maintenance programs which are a
proven strategy to minimize costs;
Improve the handling and management of citizen service requests by enabling
quicker response times and more effective issue resolutions;
Streamline operations by facilitating the creation, scheduling, and tracking of
work orders and maintenance activities;
Scheduling and tracking capabilities for inspections will help in early
identification of potential problems, allowing for proactive interventions;
Data collected and managed within the AMS will provide senior leadership with
valuable insights into the performance and needs of municipal infrastructure.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
The Chief Administrative Officer recommends the following:
1- That the City enter into the Software License and Maintenance
Agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC, and Esri Canada Limited, in the
form attached to this M&C 2024-115, for the purpose of acquiring the
software necessary to support the City's new asset management
solution, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said
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Software License and Maintenance Agreement and any other documents
ancillary thereto.
That the City enter the Professional Services Agreement with Esri Canada
Limited, in the form attached to this M&C 2024-115, for the purpose of
securing services to assist in the implementation of the City's new asset
management solution, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the said Software License and Maintenance Agreement and any
other documents ancillary thereto.
That the City enter into the Cityworks Online Managed Services
Agreement with Esri Canada Limited, in the form attached to this M&C
2024-115, for the purpose of having Esri Canada Limited Hosting and
provision of the Managed Services Environment and Maintenance, and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Cityworks
Online Managed Services Agreement and any other documents ancillary
thereto.
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Committee of the Whole Resolution from April 29, 2024 — Civic Recognition Awards
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the list of award recipients for Citizen of the Year
and Council Commendation, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole at its meeting of
April 29, 2024.
Committee of the Whole Resolution from April 29, 2024 — Code of Conduct
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 29, 2024,
Council accepts the findings of the investigator in her reports dated March 22, 2024, that
Councillor Radwan breached sections of the Code of Conduct By -Law, and accepts remedial
actions recommended by Committee of the Whole, including that the details of the sanction
imposed remain private.
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