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2024-05-27_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aƚƓķğǤͲ ağǤ ЋАͲ ЋЉЋЍ Committee of the Whole Њ͵ /ğƌƌ Ʒƚ hƩķĻƩ Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: Ɠķ ЍʹЉЉ Ʀ͵ƒ͵Ͳ Ћ CƌƚƚƩ .ƚğƩķƩƚƚƒͲ /źƷǤ Iğƌƌ 1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1) 1.2 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.4 Land Matter 68(1)(d,f) 1.5 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.6 Legal Matter 68(1)(g) 1.7 Legal Matter 68(1)(c,f) 1.8 Land Matter 68(1)(d) Ville de Saint John Séance du conseil communal Lundi le 27 mai 2024 18 h e 2 étage de la Salle du conseil communal, Hôtel de Ville Nous utiliserons un moyen de communication électronique lors de cette réunion. Le public peut assister à la séance en personne dans la Salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur le site Internet de la ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur TV Rogers Comité plénier 1. Ouverture de la séance Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français pour une séance du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. privé en vertu des dispositions prévues au paragraphe 68(1) de la \[ƚź ƭǒƩ ƌğ ŭƚǒǝĻƩƓğƓĭĻ ƌƚĭğƌĻ. Le conseil/comité prendra une ou des décisions à cet égard au cours de la séance publique : e 16 h Clôture du comité plénier Salle de conférence du 2 étage 1.1 Approbation du procès-verbal 68(1) 1.2 Question financière 68(1)(c) 1.3 Question financière 68(1)(c) 1.4 Question foncière 68(1)(d) 1.5 Question financière 68(1)(c) 1.6 Question juridique 68(1)(g) 1.7 Question juridique 68(1)(c,f) 1.8 Question foncière 68(1)(d) 1.9 Question financière 68(1)(c) 1.10 Question foncière 68(1)(d) Séance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance des terres 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procès-verbal 2.1 Procès-verbal du 13 mai 2024 6. Commentaires présentés par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de sensibilisation à la situation des personnes handicapées du 20 au 1 juin 2024 8. Délégations et présentations 9. Audiences publiques 10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux 10.1 conditions en vertu de larticle 59 et entente en vertu de larticle 131 - e 241-281, avenue Douglas (3 lecture) 9.2 e (3 lecture) 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Plan damélioration de la sécurité routière 2024 13. Rapports déposés par les comités 13.1 Comité des finances : Demande de ressources pour le marché de la ville 2024 13.2 Comité des finances : Demande de Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. 13.3 Comité des finances : Achat de véhicules électriques par les transports en commun - Demande dajustement du budget dinvestissement pour 2023-2024 13.4 Comité des finances : Fonds pour accélérer la construction de logements - Ajustement du budget de 2024 15. Correspondance générale 15.1 Lettres de citoyens : 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation : Renvoi au Comité de la croissance) 15.2 J. Kennedy : Demande de proclamation - Journée de la démocratie (Nigeria) (recommandation : Demander au greffier de préparer la proclamation) 15.3 -Brunswick Inc. : Demande de présentation (recommandation : Refuser la demande de assurer un suivi par écrit pour en expliquer les raisons.) 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 16.1 Perturbation de la circulation sur la promenade Chesley (verbale) 16.2 éand 17. Comité plénier 17.1 Réalignement de Retail Drive dates de clôété 17.2 Location du marché Own Inc. 17.3 Prolongation de mandat temporaire pour le centre de commerce et congrès avec Hilton Canada Co. 18. Levée de la séance COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN MAY 13, 2024 AT 6:00 PM ND 2 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 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 (virtual attendance) Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan Absent: Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern Also Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer / Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan General Counsel M. Tompkins Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge M. Baker City Engineer Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth Director External Relations L. Caissie Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz City Clerk J. Taylor Deputy Clerk P. Anglin 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 1. Call to Order 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Hickey read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. the Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours, and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands 1.2 National Anthem The Saint John High School Choir performed O Canada by video. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of April 29, 2024 Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the minutes of April 29, 2024, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the agenda for May 13, 2024, be approved with the addition of items 17.1 FCM Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement North End Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan; and 17.2 Recommended Appointments to Committees. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict of interest with item 5.3 and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of item 5 Consent Agenda. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-133: Proposed Public Hearing Dates for 1670 Hickey Road, 1750 Sandy Point Road, 910 Fairville Boulevard, and 72 and 122 Clint Drive, Common Council schedule the public hearings for the Zoning Bylaw Rezoning and Section 59 Amendment Application submitted by Joyce E. Barrett for 1670 Hickey Road (PID: 55221790 and part of PID 55198410), the Rezoning Application submitted by 667117 NB Inc. for 1750 Sandy Point Road (PID: 00050849), the Rezoning application submitted by Shabahat Shakeel for 910 Fairville Boulevard (PID: 00402446) and the Section 59 Amendment Application submitted by Brad Kierstead (Don- 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 More Surveys) for 72 and 122 Clint Drive (PIDs: 55242671 and 55243166) for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. 5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-130: License for Loyalist Day Military Gun Salute at Fort Howe, Common Council approve that the City of Saint John enter into the License Agreement with His Majesty The King In Right Of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, in the form as attached to M&C 2024-130, for the purpose of conducting a Loyalist Day 21 Gun Salute on a portion of PID 414276 being Fort Howe, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said License Agreement. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-134: Millidge Avenue Boat Ramp Maintenance Agreement: City of Saint John Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club, Common Council approve that the City enter into an agreement with the Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club (RKYC) to maintain the Millidge Avenue boat ramp in the form and upon the terms and conditions as attached to M&C No. 2024-134; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement. 5.4 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-136: Saint John Fire Department Annual Report 2023, be received for information. 5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-140: Fleet Replacement Procurement May 2024, Common Council award the purchase of ten (10) full size half-ton four-wheel drive crew cab pick-up trucks, four (4) full size three-quarterton four-wheel drive crew cab pick-up trucks with a fleet side short box and nine (9) one-and- a-half-ton dual rear wheel four-wheel drive crew cab and chassis trucks at a total cost of $2,315,385.00 plus HST to Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-137: Contract No. 2023-28: Charlotte Street (King Sq,. S. to Princess Street) Street Reconstruction, Common Council approve the following: (A) Council approve reallocating $44,000 of funding from the Engineering Investigations and Design project to the Charlotte Street (King Sq. S. to Princess Street) Street Reconstruction project to offset the projected budget variance as outlined in the report and; (B) Contract No. 2023-28: Charlotte Street (King Sq. S. to Princess Street) - Street Reconstruction be awarded to the lowest tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at their tendered price of $602,565.50 (including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.7 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Councillor Norton for the Saint Rose School Playground Fund for $1500, be approved. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 Councillor Sullivan re-entered the meeting. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor declared Tuesday, May 14, 2024, of Saint John. 7.2 The Mayor declared Thursday, May 16, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day in The City of Saint John. 7.3 The Mayor declared the week of May 19 to May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week in The City of Saint John. 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 9.1 Municipal Plan and Rezoning By-Law Amendments with Staff Presentation and stnd Planning Advisory Committee report 241-281 Douglas Avenue (1 and 2 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed amendment to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law on the property located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue to permit the expansion of a museum. Staff and the Planning Advisory Committee are aligned and recommend approval of the amendments. Manager, Community Planning J. Kirchner provided a staff presentation on the development of the NB Museum site expansion. Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to Order. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the application with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the application with the following presenting: Tracy Clinch, Chair NB Museum (NBM) Board Michael Leckman NBM Architect Diamond Schmitt Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by--, 1. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 identified as PID 00379230, fromStable Area and Park and Natural Areato Stable Area; and 2. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 3. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 4. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from Stable Area, and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 5. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 6. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 7. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 8. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 9. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 115.88 square metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55222012, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 10. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00377945, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 11. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 546.77 square metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00358481, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 12. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to Major Community Facility; and 13. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility, be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 Read a first time by title, the by-- Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the by--Law 1. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 2. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 3. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 4. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from Stable Area, and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 5. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; and 6. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 7. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 8. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; and 9. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 115.88 square metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55222012, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 10. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00377945, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 11. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 546.77 square metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00358481, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; and 12. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to Major Community Facility; and 13. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility, be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the by-- Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of rezoning a parcel of land having an approximate area 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481, and a portion of PID number 55222129, from Park (P), Mid-Rise Residential (RM), and Major Community Facility (CFM) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of ezoning a parcel of land having an approximate area 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481, and a portion of PID number 55222129, from Park (P), Mid-Rise Residential (RM), and Major Community Facility (CFM) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the by--Law of stnd 9.2 Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law Amendment (1 and 2 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed amendment to the Heritage Conservations Areas By-Law which would remove the property situated at 241 Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area and would incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. Heritage Analyst R. Campos provided the staff recommendation to facilitate the NB Museum project. Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to Order. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the application with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the application with the following presenting: Melissa Wakefield, Architect Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by--Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-which would remove the property situated at 241 Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area; and would also incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area, be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a first time by title, the by-By-Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the by--Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-which would remove the property situated at 241 Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area; and would also incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area, be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the by-By-Law Number HC-1 A Law to Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law 10. Consideration of By-Laws 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy (Verbal) Acting CAO I. Fogan updated Council on select catalytic projects: the South End School, North End School, Fundy Quay, Ihtoli-magahamock, Harbour Passage, and advised Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. is incorporated under the Companies Act. Update on Advocacy Homelessness Hub Centre Services are being provided, the Out- Of-the-Cold Shelter has closed for the season. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey: 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer verbal update on select catalytic projects and advocacy be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 12.2 Repair of Unsightly Conditions at 80 Main Street Manager Dilapidated and Dangerous Building Program B. Purinton provided the staff recommendation. Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-135: Repair of Unsightly Conditions at 80 Main Street Common Council direct one or more of the Officers appointed and designated by Council for the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures By-law to clean-up the premises and repair the unsightly, dilapidated conditions on the building located at 80 Main Street (PID# 00374108). MOTION CARRIED. 13. Committee Reports ! 13.1 Growth Committee: North End Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee Terms of Reference ! Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Growth Committee in the submitted report M&C 2024-132: North End Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, Common Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the North End Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED. ! 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 E. Gittens: 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation: Refer to Growth Committee) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the correspondence from E. Gittens regarding 1671 Sandy Point Road be referred to the Growth Committee. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 17.1 FCM Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement North End Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 13, 2024, Common Council approve that the City of Saint John enter into a Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the North End Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan, generally in the form as presented to the Committee of the Whole at its May 13, 2024 meeting; and, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement and any documents ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.2 Recommended Appointments to Committees Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 13, 2024, Common Council approve the following appointments to committees: TD Station Commission: to reappoint Patricia Ellsworth for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027; and to appoint Mohd Suhail for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. Canada Games Aquac Centre Commission: to reappoint both David Connell and Peter Murray each for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. Saint John Community Arts Board: to reappoint Andrea Kikuchi for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027; and to appoint Lindsay Jacquard for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027; and to appoint both Fujun Zhao and Bryn Robinson each for a three-year term from May 14, 2024 to May 14, 2027. Saint John Shared Risk Pension Plan Board of Trustees: to appoint Samuel Teteh as the alternate trustee for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. Fort LaTour Development Authority: Notwithstanding the policy adopted by Common Council on October 29, 2012, regarding appointments to agencies, boards and commissions, Beth Kelly Hatt be reappointed for a one-year term from May 14, 2024, to May 14, 2025; and to appoint Brooke Cheeks for a three-year term from July 27, 2024 to July 27, 2027. PRO Kids: to appoint Larry Harlow for a three-year term from May 14, 2024, to May 14, 2027; and to appoint Amanda Downey for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. Saint John Transit Commission: to reappoint Neville Crabbe for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. Saint John Energy: to reappoint Neil Jacobsen for a three-year term from July 27, 2024, to July 27, 2027. 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 13, 2024 / le 13 mai 2024 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners: Notwithstanding the policy adopted by Common Council on October 29, 2012, regarding appointments to agencies, boards and commissions Michael Costello be reappointed for a one-year term from July 31, 2024 to July 31, 2025. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on May 13, 2024, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. _________________________ City Clerk 11 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:the municipality of Saint John is committed to assisting citizens with disabilities to participate fully in our community; and WHEREAS:many persons living with disabilities face barriers in the areas of employment, access to information, transportation, housing, education, recreation, and other disability-related supports; and WHEREAS:we believe that more citizens with disabilities should have the chance to access disability related supports to improve their opportunities in New Brunswick, and WHEREAS:we support the theme: Change NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby request the citizens of Saint John to join with our Council in recognizing persons with disabilities and their role in our community by the observance of Disability Awareness Weekand to hereby proclaim the week of May 26to June 1, 2024as Disability Awareness Week 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. Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 241-281 Douglas Avenue stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Readings were completed on May 13, 2024 rd 3 Reading: Scheduled for May 27, 2024 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) rd Municipal Plan Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to Amendment the Municipal Plan to: 1. Amend Schedule A of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; 2. Amend Schedule A of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; 3. Amend Schedule A of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; 4. Amend Schedule A of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from Stable Area, and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; 5. Amend Schedule A of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; 6. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; 7. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 829.18 square metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; 8. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 960.21 square metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; 9. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 115.88 square metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55222012, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; 10. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00377945, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; 11. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 546.77 square metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00358481, from Stable Residential to Major Community Facility; 12. Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to Major Community Facility; and Amend Schedule B of the Municipal Plan by changing the designation for the parcel of land having an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, from Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility. rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones a parcel of land having an approximate area of 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481, and a portion of PID number 55222129, from Park (P), Mid-Rise Residential (RM), and Major Community Facility (CFM)) to Major Community Facility (CFM). Recission of No Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions Section 59 Yes That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section Conditions 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an approximate area of 2466 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID Numbers 00379230, 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481, and a portion of PID number 55222129: (a) The development and use of the parcel of land be in general accordance with the detailed building elevations and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of buildings and structures, driveway accesses, vehicle and bicycle parking, loading areas, landscaping, signs, and exterior lighting as illustrated on the site plan submitted with the application. (b) That the New Brunswick Museum, upon the opening of the Museum expansion, provide offsite parking and shuttle service for all staff at an offsite location, such as their nearby Lancaster Avenue facility, and that this commitment remain in place as long as the onsite parking lot averages more than 80% capacity via regular visitation. Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 Yes That Common Council authorize an Agreement between the Agreement City and the Developer pursuant to section 131 of the Community Planning Act for the following public benefits associated with the development: (a) That upon completion of the New Brunswick Museum expansion project, the developer shall apply to designate the original museum exterior (including the King George Hall) as a heritage designated property e Conservation Areas By-Law. (b) That the developer enters into a cost sharing agreement to upgrade the existing crosswalks, located at Bentley Street and Douglas Avenue, into lighted crosswalks, to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer. (c) That the developer incorporates and install two covered transit stops located south of 277 Douglas Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer. (d) That the developer extend the Harbour Passage trail system with the specialized trail extending from the new Museum entrance to the southern property boundary (bordering Riverview Park), at the developers sole cost. (e) That the developer establish the New Brunswick Museum parking lot as a Snow Ban Lot, for use by local residents during on-street parking bans. The details of the lot operations shall generally align with the existing Snow Ban Lot operations as well as the maintenance requirements of the Museum. Other No o BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 106-32 ARRÊTÉ N C.P. 106-32 A LAW TO AMEND THE ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L'ARRÊTÉ MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW RELATIF AU PLAN MUNICIPAL Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a édicté ce qui suit : Common Council convened, as follows: The Municipal Plan By-law of The City of Saint L'arrêté concernant le plan municipal de The John enacted on the 30th day of January, A.D. 2012 City of Saint John décrété le 30 janvier 2012 is amended by: est modifié par: 1. Redesignating on Schedule A of the 1. Municipal Development Plan, land having municipal, modifier la désignation an approximate area of 584.42 square metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, mètres carrés, située au 241 Avenue also identified as PID 00379230, from Douglas, également identifié comme Stable Area and Park and Natural Area NID 00379230, qui passera de secteur to Stable Area; stable et parc ou aire naturelle à secteur stable; 2. Redesignating on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having 2. an approximate area of 829.18 square municipal, modifier la désignation metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 55172860, from mètres carrés, située au 247 Avenue Stable Area and Park and Natural Area Douglas, également identifié comme to Stable Area; NID 55172860, qui passera de secteur stable et parc ou aire naturelle à 3. Redesignating on Schedule A of the secteur stable; Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 960.21 square 3. metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, municipal, modifier la désignation also identified as PID 00379255, from Stable Area and Park and Natural Area mètres carrés, située au 249 Avenue to Stable Area; Douglas, également identifié comme NID 00379255, qui passera de secteur 4. Redesignating on Schedule A of the stable et parc ou aire naturelle à Municipal Development Plan, land having secteur stable; an approximate area of 16,773.37 square metres, located at PID 00377937, from 4. Stable Area, and Park and Natural municipal, modifier la désignation Area to Stable Area; 16773,37 mètres carrés, située au NID 5. Redesignating on Schedule A of the 00377937, qui passera de secteur Municipal Development Plan, land having stable et parc ou aire naturelle à an approximate area of 694 square metres, secteur stable; located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID 55222129, 5. from Park and Natural Area to Stable municipal, modifier la désignation Area; mètres carrés, située au 281 Avenue 6. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Douglas, également identifié comme Municipal Development Plan, land having une partie de NID 55222129, qui an approximate area of 584.42 square passera de parc ou aire naturelle à metres, located at 241 Douglas Avenue, secteur stable; also identified as PID 00379230, from Stable Residential and Park and 6. Natural Area to Major Community municipal, modifier la désignation Facility; mètres carrés, située au 241 Avenue 7. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Douglas, également identifié comme Municipal Development Plan, land having NID 00379230, qui passera de secteur an approximate area of 829.18 square résidentiel stable et parc ou aire metres, located at 247 Douglas Avenue, naturelle à établissements also identified as PID 55172860, from communautaires majeurs; Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community 7. Facility; municipal, modifier la désignation mètres carrés, située au 247 Avenue 8. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Douglas, également identifié comme Municipal Development Plan, land having NID 55172860, qui passera de secteur an approximate area of 960.21 square résidentiel stable et parc ou aire metres, located at 249 Douglas Avenue, naturelle à établissements also identified as PID 00379255, from communautaires majeurs; Stable Residential and Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility; 8. municipal, modifier la désignation 9. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having mètres carrés, située au 249 Avenue an approximate area of 115.88 square Douglas, également identifié comme metres, located at 255 Douglas Avenue, NID 00379255, qui passera de secteur also identified as PID 55222012, from résidentiel stable et parc ou aire Stable Residential to Major naturelle à établissements Community Facility; communautaires majeurs; 10. Redesignating on Schedule B of the 9. Municipal Development Plan, land having municipal, modifier la désignation an approximate area of 544.57 square metres, located at 261 Douglas Avenue, mètres carrés, située au 255 Avenue also identified as PID 00377945, from Douglas, également identifié comme Stable Residential to Major NID 55222012, qui passera de secteur Community Facility; résidentiel stable à établissements communautaires majeurs; 11. Redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having 10. an approximate area of 546.77 square municipal, modifier la désignation metres, located at 263 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID 00358481, from mètres carrés, située au 261 Avenue Stable Residential to Major Douglas, également identifié comme Community Facility; NID 00377945, qui passera de secteur résidentiel stable à établissements 12. Redesignating on Schedule B of the communautaires majeurs; Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 16,773.37 square 11. metres, located at PID 00377937, from municipal, modifier la désignation Stable Residential, Park and Natural Area and Major Community Facility to mètres carrés, située au 263 Avenue Major Community Facility; Douglas, également identifié comme NID 00358481, qui passera de secteur 13. Redesignating on Schedule B of the résidentiel stable à établissements Municipal Development Plan, land having communautaires majeurs; an approximate area of 694 square metres, located at 281 Douglas Avenue, also 12. identified as a portion of PID 55222129, municipal, modifier la désignation from Park and Natural Area to Major Community Facility. 16773,37 mètres carrés, située au NID 00377937, qui passera de secteur résidentiel stable, parc ou aire naturelle et établissements communautaires majeurs à établissements communautaires majeurs; 13. municipal, modifier la désignation mètres carrés, située au 281 Avenue Douglas, également identifié comme une partie de NID 55222129, qui passera de parc ou aire naturelle à établissements communautaires majeurs - all as shown on the plans attached hereto - toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur les plans ci-joints et font partie du présent and forming part of this by-law arrêté. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said apposer son sceau communal sur le présent City to be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. arrêté le 2024, avec les signatures suivantes : 2024 and signed by: _______________________________________ Mayor ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - May 13, 2024 Première lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Second Reading May 13, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Third Reading - Troisième lecture - BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-164ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-164 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une réunion du conseil Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: décrété ce qui suit : L'arrêté sur le zonage de The The Zoning By-law of The City City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15) of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of décembre 2014, est modifié par : December, A.D. 2014, is amended by: 1. Rezoning a parcel of land having an 1. Rezonage approximate area 21048 square meters, located at 241-281 Douglas Avenue, also mètres carrés, situées au 241-281, identified as PID Numbers 00379230, avenue Douglas, également 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, identifiées sous les NIDs 00379230, 55222012, 00377945, 00358481, and a 55172860, 00379255, 00377937, portion of PID number 55222129, from 55222012, 00377945, 00358481 et Park (P), Mid-Rise Residential (RM), une partie du NID 55222129 du Zone and Major Community Facility (CFM) to de parcs (P), Zone résidentielle Major Community Facility (CFM) moyenne (RM), et Zone de grandes pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 59 of the installations communautaires (CFM) à Zone de grandes Community Planning Act. installations communautaires (CFM) conformément à une résolution adoptée par le conseil municipal e - toutes les modifications sont - all as shown on the plan attached indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie hereto and forming part of this by-law. du présent arrêté. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John Saint John has caused the Corporate a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Common Seal of the said City to be affixed le présent arrêté le X 2024, avec les to this by-law the X day of X, A.D. 2024 and signatures suivantes : signed by: ____________________________________________ Mayor/Maire ___________________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - May 13, 2024 Première lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Second Reading May 13, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Third Reading - Troisième lecture - Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 241Douglas Avenue stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Readings were completed on May 13, 2024 rd 3 Reading: Scheduled for May 27, 2024 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) rd Saint John Yes That Common Council give 3 Reading to the amendment to Heritage the Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law which removes the Conservation property situated at 241 Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Areas By-Law Avenue Heritage Conservation Area and to incorporate clarifying language associated with an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. O ARRÊTÉ N HC-1- BY-LAW NUMBER HC-1- A LAW TO AMEND ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT SUR LES ZONES DE THESAINTJOHNHERITAGECONSERVATIONAREAS CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE SAINT JOHN BY-LAW Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, La Ville of Council convened, as follows: Saint John a décrété ce qui suit: The Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-law, L'arrêté sur les zones de conservation du patrimoine enacted on the twenty-third day of September, A.D. de Saint John, décrété le vingt-trois septembre 2019, 2019, is amended by: est modifié par: 1 1 Amending paragraph 2(1)(d) by adding immédiatement avant « comme illustré et imand listed on D-Law, is règlement, est par la présente établi comme zone hereby established as the Douglas Avenue Heritage Douglas. » : «, excluant l'empiétement du bâtiment situé à , excluding the encroachment of the structure located l'adresse municipale 277, avenue Douglas (NID at civic address 277 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222137) 55222137) sur la parcelle de terrain à adresse onto civic address 281 Douglas Avenue (PID municipale 281, avenue Douglas (NID 55222129).» 55222129). 2 Modifier l'annexe « D », zone de conservation du 2 DDouglas Avenue Heritage patrimoine de l'avenue Douglas, en retirant de la Conservation Area, by removing from the heritage zone de conservation du patrimoine une parcelle conservation area a parcel of land having an area de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 584 mètres of approximately 584 square metres, including carrés, y compris les bâtiments et les structures qui buildings and structures thereon, located at 241 s'y trouvent, situé au 241, avenue Douglas, Douglas Avenue, also identified as PID No. également identifiée comme NID 00379230 et en 00379230, and by adding to the written description ajoutant à la description écrite immédiatement immediately following ƚƓ Ʒŷźƭ ƭĭŷĻķǒƌĻ: après « sur cette annexe » , excluding the encroachment of the structure located «, excluant l'empiétement du bâtiment situé à at civic address 277 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222137 l'adresse municipale 277, avenue Douglas (NID onto civic address 281 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222137) sur l'adresse civique 281, avenue Douglas 55222129) (NID 55222129) » IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has EN FOI DE QUOI, La Ville de Saint John a fait apposer caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le 2024, be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. 2024 and avec les signatures suivantes : signed by: Mayor/Maire City Clerk/Greffier municipal First Reading May 13, 2024 Première lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Second Reading May 13, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 13 mai 2024 Third Reading - Troisième lecture - DDouglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area Includes the buildings, structures and lands as listed and illustrated on this schedule, excluding the encroachment of the structure located at civic address 277 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222137) onto civic address 281 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222129). Annexe « D » - Secteur de conservation du patrimo1ne de l de bâtiments, de structures et de terrains comme indiqués et illustrés ci-dessus, excluant l'empiétement du bâtiment situé à l'adresse municipale 277, avenue Douglas (NID 55222137) sur l'adresse municipale 281, avenue Douglas (NID 55222129). PROPOSED HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS BY-LAW AMENDMENT: REMOVAL OF 241 DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM THE DOUGLAS AVENUE HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREA AND THE INCORPORATION OF CLARIFYING LANGUAGE ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE DOUGLAS AVENUE HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREA. Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law (By-Law HC-1) at its regular meeting to be held in-person on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., by: Allowing a site-specific by-law amendment to the property 241 Douglas Avenue, also known asPID 00379230,located within the Douglas AvenueConservation Area as defined in ScheduleD. Indicating that the encroachment of the building at 277 Douglas Avenue (PID 55222137)onto Riverview Memorial Park, at 281Douglas Avenue (PID 55222129), does not form part of the Douglas Avenue Conservation Area as defined in 2(1)(d) and Schedule D. The Meeting will be held in Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall (15 Market Square). REASON FOR CHANGE: To remove 241 Douglas Avenuefrom the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area and to provide clarification on an encroachment into the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. The proposed amendment may beinspected by any interested person at theofficeof the City Clerk, or in the office of Growth and Community Services, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the amendment may be sent to the undersignedat City Hall. Ifyourequired FrenchservicesforaCommonCouncilmeeting,pleasecontactthe office of the City Clerk. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk (506) 658-2862 PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L’ARRÊTÉ SUR LES ZONESDE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE SAINT JOHN RETRAIT DU 241, AVENUE DOUGLAS DE LA ZONE DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE L'AVENUE DOUGLAS ET INCORPORATION D'UN LANGAGE CLARIFIANT ASSOCIÉ À UN EMPIETEMENT DANS LA ZONE DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DE L'AVENUE DOUGLAS. Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le Conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier l’arrêté sur les zones de conservation du patrimoine de o Saint John (arrêté nHC-1) lors de sa réunion ordinaire qui se tiendra en personne le lundi 13 mai 2024, à 18 h30, en apportant la modification suivante: Autoriser une modification de l’arrêté de conservation du patrimoine spécifiquement à la propriété située au 241, avenue Douglas, également connue sous le NID 00379230, située dans la zone de conservation du patrimoine de l'avenue Douglas telle que définie à l'annexe D. Indiquant que l'empiétement du bâtiment situé au 277, avenue Douglas (PID 55222137) sur le parc commémoratif Riverview, situé au 281, avenue Douglas (PID 55222129), ne fait pas partie de la zone de conservation de l'avenue Douglas telle que définie à l'alinéa 2(1)(d) et l’annexe D. La réunion aura lieu dans la salle du Conseil, au deuxième étage de l’hôtel de ville (15, carré Market). RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION : Retirer le 241, avenue Douglas de la zone de conservation du patrimoine de l’avenue Douglas et fournir des éclaircissements sur un empiètement dans la zone de conservation du patrimoine de l'avenue Douglas. Toute personne intéressée peut consulter le projet de modification au bureau du greffier ou au bureau de Croissance et services communautaires, à l’hôtel de ville, 15, carré Market, Saint John (Nouveau-Brunswick), de 9 h 00 à 18 h 00, du lundi au jeudi inclusivement, à l’exception des jours fériés. Veuillez communiquer par écrit vos objections à la modification proposée au soussigné à l'hôtel de ville. Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal. Jonathan Taylor, greffier (506) 658-2862 ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ AANB Architects Jean-Philippe Foisy Alexandre Clermont Monique Dame Alena Fisher Michele Mikic Stephen Outerbridge Colin Turner Melissa Wakefield March 13, 2024 FRE-23004019-A0 Heritage Development Board of Saint John C/O Rodrigo Mendes Campos, Heritage Analyst Growth & Community Services City of Saint John RE:Request for Removal – 241 Douglas Avenue R5 To the Heritage Development Board: Please accept this letter requesting removal of 241 Douglas Avenue from the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. The residential property is currently undergoing a transfer of ownership as part of the strategic acquisition of lands that will facilitate revitalization of the “Provincial Museum” building for the New Brunswick Museum. Of the six (6) adjacent properties acquired by the Museum, 241 Douglas Avenue is the sole heritage designated property. The properties will be consolidated with that of the Museum building to form a single property. De-designation of 241 Douglas Avenue (in conjunction with rezoning process, etc.) is necessary to enable consolidation, and facilitate expansion of building footprint. The Museum’s history in Saint John can be traced to the 1840’s and is Canada’s longest continuing museum facility. The Douglas Avenue facility officially opened in 1934, coinciding with the sesquicentennial of the founding of New Brunswick in 1784. The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) operated out of the Douglas Avenue until 1996 at which time its exhibitions moved to Market Square. Since then, the Douglas Avenue building has been home to The Collections Centre, the Archives and Research Library, and the Museums’ head office. Operations at the facility are now winding down as NBM prepares the building for a major renovation and addition designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects. This significant project will not only stabilize the existing c.1930 building but return the exhibitions to their original home as well. In doing so, securing the New Brunswick Museum’s legacy for the next 100 years in Saint John. The Existing Residence Constructed c.1881, the residence at 241 Douglas Avenue is an example of the vernacular Italianate style. The house is two storeys’ tall and features an expressedentry tower massing with a pavilion style hipped roof at the top. Ornamentation on the street facing façade is of a simplified 1 Germain Street, Suite 1209, Saint John, NB, E2L 4V1, Canada t: +1.506.646.8020 f: +1.506.646.8025 www.exp.com New Brunswick Museum Renovation & Addition Request for Removal -241 Douglas Ave March 13, 2024 character consistent with a vernacular interpretation of the Italianate style. A one storey ell located at the rear of the building is also present, likely added sometime in the first 60 years of the original building construction. Archival research available is notably limited for this property, with no records found in the Historic Register, nor the New Brunswick Provincial Archives. One brief record on the existing building via the City of Saint John was retrieved by the consultant team. This record was used to validate the consultant teams own architectural analysis of the existing residence. Heritage Context Douglas Avenue is a long-established avenue connecting the historic towns of Portland and Lancaster. The broad, tree lined street is largelya residentialcorridor punctuated by several public institutions including The New Brunswick Museum, Harbour View High School, as well as places of worship. Douglas Avenue has also seen the loss of several notable landmarks over the years including King George School, the Observatory building, and most recently St.Peter’s Church. Other structures have evolved and/ or found new life –such as the conversion of the Butter-Nut Bread Bakery into a multi-unit residential building and additions to The New Brunswick Museum building. The historic residences of Douglas Avenue (typically) are distinctly grand, sitting on large, landscaped parcels of land (compared to the South-Central Peninsula). They range in architectural style, however Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne are mostprevalent. A few notable examples of the Greek Revival style remain as well. Most buildingsare three (3) stories in height and are set back from the street some distance, though this varies substantially building to building. TheDouglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Areais non-contiguous. As the Board will know, challenges with non-contiguous conservation areas have contributed to other successful de- designation and/ or demolition requests along Douglas Avenue in recent years.Where thesubject site is not located in the middle of acontiguous block of designated properties, rather at the end of designated block, de-designation of 241 Douglas Avenue does not interfere with the comprehensiveintegrity of theDouglas AvenueConservation Area as a whole.The nearest heritage designated property(with a building present)along the western street wall of Douglas Avenue is approximately 300 meters away. Heritage Value th The Italianate style was hugely popular during the late 19century in Canada. The flurry of construction in the years after the Great Fire of 1877 provided Saint John with dozens of notable examples and interpretations of the style, in both wood and masonry. The style today is ubiquitous to the heritage conservation areas; a survey of the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area reveals (of42 heritage designated properties)28% are Italianate in style.A cursory review of the south-central peninsula conservation areas indicates an even higher percentage of Italianate style buildings.Most Italianatestyle buildings in the conservation areas can also be classified as vernacular interpretations due to their wood construction, simplified use of ornamentation,as well as use ofborrowed elements from other architecturalstylesof the time. Page2of4 New Brunswick Museum Renovation & Addition Request for Removal - 241 Douglas Ave March 13, 2024 Therefore, thebuilding at 241 Douglas Avenue is of average architecture value; being neither exemplary nor unique. Public Benefit Per the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, understanding heritage value is not based on architectural value alone. To understand a historic place requires aholisticreviewofplace (context), condition, evolution over time, as well as past and current importance to its community,an essential step of good conservation practice. The New Brunswick Museum has been a cultural cornerstone in New Brunswickfor over 180 yearsoffering the public access to its rich and varied collections of natural and human history. The Museum has also played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of the region's cultural and naturalheritage,identity, as well as in the education and engagement of generations of visitors and residents.While the “Provincial Museum” building itself is a rarefied example of the Beaux-Arts style, the revitalization projectensures thecontinued importanceof the institution within the community. Conclusion The building located at 241 Douglas Avenue is a good candidate for de-designationwhen thepublic benefitofhaving the NBM reinstated in its former homeconsidered. None the less, the proposed loss of a heritage building is not to be taken likely. When preparing a building for de-designation and ultimately its demolition, an architectural recording can safeguard the heritage of a place from being lost to history. The New Brunswick Museum, as proponents of this project, are committed to completing heritage recordings of each residence – heritage designated or not – prior to their removal. The NBM is proposing to undertake the followingsteps out of respect of the historical contribution of the building to the urban fabric of Saint John - Complete a 3D scan of eachresidential building – both inside and outside. Conduct an architectural recording of character defining elements at each building – both inside and outside. Summarize any known history (people or events of significance) associated with the residences (if applicable). The NBM is committed to providing public access to historical records. As such, the data collected from affected properties will be made available to the public as part of the NBM’s Archives and Research Library at a future date. In doing so, the heritage value of these private homes will become public for the first time. Thank you for your consideration of this important request. On behalf of Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and The New Brunswick Museum, Melissa Wakefield, AANB, OAA Discipline Manager Architecture - Saint John| Architect Page 3 of 4 New Brunswick Museum Renovation & Addition Request for Removal -241 Douglas Ave March 13, 2024 EXP ArchitectsInc. Page4of4 /haahb /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2024-143 Report DateMay 22, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaPublic Works and Transportation Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: ƩğŅŅźĭ {ğŅĻƷǤ LƒƦƩƚǝĻƒĻƓƷ tƌğƓ ЋЉЋЍ AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Michael HugenholtzJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION Your ChiefAdministrative Officer recommends Common Council receive and file this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Saint John citizens and stakeholders continue to request that Cityslow vehicle speeds, create or improve crosswalks,implementcycling facilities, make changes to how and where trucks operate,completerail crossing improvements, etc. A current backlog of approximately 700 such requestssupport why improving access for all modes oftransportation and defining safety programsare a priority within It is important that expectations of action on each request aremanaged considering the number ofrequests received relative to available resourcesand the need to ensure thatinfrastructure investments result in desiredoutcomes. This report highlights a series of traffic safety improvement projects planned for 2024 in a way that aligns with organizational goals and strategies. The report also identifies continued transformational changes in how road safety is holistically improved. . STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The initiatives described in this report align with several City priorities and strategies. (MoveSJ) is supported as the initiatives are focused on citizens having a choice of a variety of transportation modes. - 2 - 10-Year Strategic Plan envisions growth to 20% of trips being accomplished with sustainable transportation modes and development of safety programs. ActSJ envisions a reduced carbon footprint that is supported, in part, by greater use of sustainable and active transportation modes. includes a goal of continuing to implement traffic calming projects towards the 10-Year Strategic goal of 20 completed projects. REPORT Each year the City receives on average approximately 130 community requests for traffic safety and flow improvements with a current backlog of approximately 700 requests. These include requests to slow vehicle speeds (traffic calming), adjust on-street parking rules, manage how large trucks can operate, improve safety at rail crossings, and improve safety for motorists such as warning signage, for pedestrians such as new or enhanced crosswalks, and for cyclists such as new or enhanced bike lanes. In some cases, with municipal or provincial regulations, will not result in a net safety ally-accepted best practices. Incorporating asset management practices into decisions related to these traffic requests are also becoming more and more important. Whether it be a new sign or electronics associated with a signalized crosswalk, all added traffic infrastructure not only generates costs at the time of construction, but also creates ongoing operating, maintenance, and eventual replacement responsibilities. In alignment with asset management practices, it is important to not install more traffic infrastructure than can be sustainably taken care of. The City is continuing to incorporate a broader risk management and systematic approach to planning where and when traffic improvements are made. Initiatives that align with MoveSJ, a future overall Road Safety Strategy, or results from a City-wide review such as the recent federally-funded crosswalk and sidewalk prioritization projects (presented at the last Public Safety Committee meeting) are all examples. This broad approach ensures investments are being made in the right locations at the right time, and complement community requests. Again in 2024, City staff have assessed community requests in light of these broader considerations to develop another annual Traffic Safety Improvement Plan. Following is a brief summary of each project planned for 2024: - 3 - Speed Cushion Installations and in response to the growing community interest to slow speeding vehicles, City staff are transitioning from the successful trial of a traffic calming device called a Speed Cushion on McNamara Drive to an annual program on multiple streets, starting in 2024. Five additional streets are planned to have speed cushions installed in 2024. Four of the five have been confirmed so far to have and will have speed cushions installed in 2024. These include: 1. Douglas Avenue 2. Cedarwood Drive 3. Spar Cove Road 4. Dever Road In addition to more efficiently addressing community speeding concerns, these projects will contr Plan and the 10-Year Strategic Plan. Staff note, as detailed previously, that not every request for traffic calming is substantiated by collected speed data. So far in 2024 three requests for traffic calming will not move to the next stage of the City planning traffic calming measures. It remains important that limited City resources are invested where there is an opportunity for measurable results in performance, such as a traffic calming plan being implemented on a street that results in average speeds reducing back to within posted speed limits. Signalized Crosswalk on Chesley Drive East of Reversing Falls Bridge A crosswalk in the vicinity of the Reversing Falls Bridge has been requested by many stakeholders for several years. Pedestrian crossings are expected to only grow with continued expansion of Harbour Passage, including the 2025 Douglas Avenue. Given the volumes of vehicles crossing the Reversing Falls Bridge, a crosswalk complete with overhead traffic signals is warranted. The installation of such a crosswalk on the east side of the bridge in the vicinity of Douglas Avenue is planned for 2024. This project is also highlighted as a priority in the recently completed federally-funded Crosswalk Priority Project. Garden at Coburg Accessible Pedestrian System The Garden at the now popular Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk system that includes side-mounted yellow flashing lights, solar power, and wireless technology. Technological advancements have allowed audible Accessible Pedestrian Systems (APS) to be incorporated with RRFB crosswalks affordably. - 4 - of APS to this existing RRFB a priority and is planned to be added to this intersection in 2024. Westmorland at Ellerdale RRFB A signed and painted crosswalk on Westmorland Road at Ellerdale Street has existed for many years. This crosswalk mainly serves a Transit stop on the side of Westmorland Road opposite Ellerdale Street but is currently separated from that Transit stop without a sidewalk on that side of the street. The crosswalk also warrants a greater degree of pedestrian protection. A planned 2024 project would include moving this crosswalk closer to the Transit stop and the installation of an RRFB system. This project is highlighted as a priority in the recently completed federally-funded Crosswalk Priority Project. Loch Lomond School Zone Improvement The Safer School Zones Program, that commenced in 2014, has successfully resulted in traffic calming measures around 17 elementary and middle schools in the City. From time to time, the associated administration or Parent & School Support Committees (PSSC) request further traffic safety enhancement measures around a school. City staff plan to install in 2024 electronic driver speed feedback signs on the limits of the School Zone for Loch Lomond School on Loch Lomond Road to promote the lower 30 KM/H speed limit. This installation would respond to a prior letter to , which is attached to this report. These signs will complement similar electronic signs already installed on Evergreen Avenue, a City street. Staff note that these electronic signs are being installed on a Provincial Highway. Centennial School Zone Improvement The PSSC for Centennial School has reached out to the City with a request to enhance safety for students walking to school from the North End area. The written request is attached to this report. Currently, the defined School Zone and a signalized crosswalk is concentrated closer to the main entrance to this school on Millidge Avenue. However, many students walk to this school from the North End along Adelaide Street, crossing the street in the vicinity of Visart Street and accessing the back of the school property. A planned 2024 project would include extending the limits of the existing School Zone with electronic driver speed feedback sign and the reduced 30 KM/H speed limit to include the Adelaide/Visart intersection. The project also includes upgrading an existing marked and signed crosswalk on Adelaide Street at Visart Street with an RRFB system. City staff would return to Common Council later in - 5 - 2024 after construction is completed to recommend the resulting proposed change in the School Zone limits. Princess Elizabeth School Zone Improvement The PSSC for Princess Elizabeth School has reached out to the City to request an additional crosswalk for this school. Construction of a marked and signed crosswalk on Parks Street in the vicinity of Fifth Street is planned for 2024 to provide safer access for students walking from the Mount Pleasant Avenue area. Glen Falls School Zone Improvement The principal of Glen Falls School has requested Tim Street become a part of the School Zone for this school, as per the attached letter. Access to the school grounds is now achieved more via an entrance from Tim Street and therefore School Zone and 30 KM/H speed limit signs will be added to the limits of Tim Street and City staff will return to Council later in 2024 By-Law. Heather Way Road Diet As previously reported to Council, in 2024 City staff plan to close down two of the four lanes on Heather Way to help assess the future state of this overbuilt street. The closure of the lanes on the ǞĻƭƷ side of the median (i.e. the southbound lanes) will be accomplished through the use of concrete barriers, signage, and adjusted line painting. The community will be engaged after the project is implemented to solicit feedback toward a long term solution for this street. Note that in the original staff report on this issue it was the lanes on the ĻğƭƷ side of the median that were earmarked for closure. Since that time staff have advanced the design further, and also received additional feedback from the Fire Department. As a result of that feedback a change was made. The outcomes of a road diet and traffic calming will still be achieved. Addressing Sight Lines on Mystery Lake Drive and Candlewood Lane Sight of approaching vehicles from Golden Grove Road and University Avenue by motorists attempting to exit Mystery Lake Drive and Candlewood Lane, respectively, have been confirmed to be too limited given knolls in the respective roads. In both cases, to respond to associated community concerns, the flow of traffic on both streets will be converted where motorists can only exit from alternate locations with improved sight lines. City staff will return to Common Council at a later date to seek approval for the necessary Traffic By-Law changes. - 6 - Roll Out of Traffic Safety Education Program A preliminary Road Safety Education Program will roll out for the first time in 2024. Detailed at a recent Public Safety Committee, this first education program for the City will help road users become more informed about how their behaviours can contribute to a safer transportation system. The City will issue videos and facts about a variety of road safety topics over time. Development of this program was resourced by the Federal Active Transportation Fund. Traffic Safety in 2024 Capital Projects All of the projects identified so far in this report are to be funded through the General Fund Operating Budget, and largely supported by existing City staff. Staff are also continuing to take a more holistic view of Capital road reconstruction projects; besides replacing worn out existing infrastructure, these projects are also incorporating traffic safety and other improvements. Examples for 2024 include the introduction of bike lanes and other traffic calming measures on sections of Charlotte and Sydney Street, incorporation of Accessible Pedestrian Systems at two signalized intersections on Garden Street, creating the opportunity for a Road Diet and bike lanes on Station Street and City Road, and extension of a sidewalk on Boars Head Road. . SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Funds are available for the projects described in this report, including utilizing an additional $75,000 approved as part of the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input from the general public, authorities of various schools, and the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee have been incorporated into this report. ATTACHMENTS Request from Loch Lomond School PSSC Request from Centennial School PSSC Request from Glen Falls School Principal Staff presentation ͵ LOCH LOMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVERGREEN AVENUE, SAINT JOHN, NB E2N 1H3 Phone: 658-5350 Fax: 658-3981 www.lochlomond.nbed.nb.ca Candidate School in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) in Canada https://en.ccunesco.ca/ January 17, 2022 Via Email: mayor@saintjohn.ca; john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca; brent.harris@saintjohn.ca; paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca; greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca Mrs. Donna Reardon; Mayor, City of Saint John Mr. John MacKenzie; Deputy Mayor, City of Saint John Mr. Brent Harris; Saint John Councillor at Large Mrs. Paula Radwan; Saint John City Councillor (Ward 4) Mr. Greg Stewart; Saint John City Councillor (Ward 4) Re: Request for Solar Panel Radar Speed Limit Signage on Loch Lomond Road 2017-2018 in implementing an enhanced crosswalk at the corner of Loch Lomond Rd and Evergeen Ave. This has increased the safety for the children of Loch Lomond School and the surrounding community when gaining access to our school. That said, we are further requesting the addition of Solar Panel Radar Speed Limit Signs on Loch Lomond Rd, where the School Zone Speed Limit signs currently exist. Despite the speed limit decreasing to 30km/hr in this section by our school, traffic continues to pass through at speeds exceeding this limit. This stretch of the road is considered a Provincial Highway, and with heavy traffic and higher speeds, it is felt that the radar speed limit signs will bring the significant speed reduction to the attention of drivers. As many other schools in our city - who are not located on stretches of Provincial Highway - have had these previously installed, we feel that this type of signage would complement the current safety precautions at our school location. We appreciate and thank you for considering this request as we seek to make our school and its community the safest it can be. Should you be interested in visiting the site and observing the need for the radar speed limit signs during school hours, please connect with me directly or reach out to our school principal, Gail Fillmore-Crilley. Yours Truly, Jill Comeau, PSSC Chair \[ƚĭŷ \[ƚƒƚƓķ {ĭŷƚƚƌͲ ŅƚƭƷĻƩźƓŭ ƭĭŷƚƌğƩƭŷźƦͲ ƌĻğķĻƩƭŷźƦ ğƓķ ƩĻƭƦƚƓƭźĬƌĻ ĭźƷźǩĻƓƭŷźƦ͵ ;ĭƚƌĻ \[ƚĭŷ \[ƚƒƚƓķͲ ķĽǝĻƌƚƦƦĻ ƌĻƭ ĭƚƓƓğźƭƭğƓĭĻƭͲ ƌĻ ƌĻğķĻƩƭŷźƦ ĻƷ ķĻƭ ĭźƷƚǤĻƓƭ ƩĻƭƦƚƓƭğĬƌĻƭ͵ Principal: Gail Fillmore-Crilley Vice Principal: Cheryl Aylward GLEN FALLS SCHOOL 10 PRINCESS COURT Telephone: 506 658-5340 SAINT JOHN, NB E2H 1X9 Fax: 506 658-5385 Principal: C. Sullivan Vision: To provide students with essential knowledge and skills to become the leaders of tomorrow. Dear Councillor Stewart, I am writing regarding concerns about the designation of the zone for Tim Street. This street is not currently a school zone, although it is directly beside Glen Falls School. The speed of the street is zoned for a normal city street, but we would like to have it changed to a school zone with the appropriate signage. Glen Falls is an elementary school with a student body of 130 students. During the Covid pandemic, the school altered the dismissal process for students to allow for better social distancing. All students that walk home or are picked up at the end of the day, are dismissed onto Tim Street. When we first made changes to our dismissal procedures, the schools PSSC lobbied the city to have the sidewalk plowed on Tim Street to help with the dismissal. We created a petition that had over 100 signatures in support of this request. We also had several parents, staff members, and concerned neighbours, who went online and filled out the required documentation for a request for service. The city was very supportive and did start plowing the sidewalk along Tim Street to accommodate the school. Our concern about the speed of cars on Tim Street has been increasing. Tim Street is busy, and cars often use Tim Street as a shortcut to access Golden Grove Road. At dismissal, parents are required to park on both sides of the road, so parents and children are required to cross the street. We have serious concerns that someone may get hit by a car that is speeding past. This topic has been raised to me by several different methods. I have had several parents and staff members approach me at the school. We have discussed it at length at our Parent School Support Committee meetings, and I am aware that it had also been raised as a concern on the neighbourhood Facebook page. Many of those I have spoken to have reached out to the city using the requests for service online and have also reached out directly to city staff and city Councillors. The priority of our school is to keep our students safe. We feel Tim Street, with its current designation, is creating an unsafe environment beside the school. Any support you can give us, in having the area changed to a school zone would be welcomed. Thank you for your time and consideration, Colleen Sullivan Principal Glen Falls School /haahb /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2024-142 Report DateMay 08, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: /źƷǤ ağƩƉĻƷ wĻƭƚǒƩĭźƓŭ wĻƨǒĻƭƷ ЋЉЋЍ Please choose an item from the dropdown menu. AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. Chief Administrative Growth HeadOfficerCommittee Chair Tahlia FerlatteAmy J. Brent McGovernDeputy Mayor Poffenroth/David JohnMacKenzie Dobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION The Growth Committee recommendsthat Common Council approve up to $200,000 from the Growth Reserve for resourcing to support and expedite the implementation of the 10-year City Market Strategic Plan generally as presented to the Growth Committee on April 16, 2024. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On the recommendation of the Growth Committee, Common Council approved the new 10-year City Market Strategic Plan which includes 65 actions to enhance and transform the City Market. The plan is ambitious and calls for significant changes to the City Marketwhile maintaining its treasured history. Some of these changes include moving a number of vendors and fitting up vacant stalls, converting the layout to two aisles, improving the bathrooms, enhancing leasing standards, pedestrianizing South Market, and implementing other structural and operational enhancements. There is also considerable opportunity to obtain th funding from other partners to align with the 150birthday of the City Market in 2026. The plan itself also calls for one (1) additional full-time equivalent (FTE) to support the City Market especially for the implementation of the plan. Staff is recommending that Council approve a withdrawal from the Growth Reserve of up to $200,000 to hire a project manager on a contract basis for three years to support and accelerate the implementation of the City Market Strategic Plan. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Growth Committee April 16, 2024 RESOLVED that theGrowth Committee recommends Common Council approve up to $200,000 from the Growth Reserve for resourcing to support and expedite the implementation of the 10-year City Market Strategic Plan generally as presented to the Growth Committee on April 16, 2024. Growth Committee -July 4, 2023 With the support of the City Market Strategic Plan Steering Committee, it is recommended that Growth Committee endorse the 10-year City Market Strategic Plan and recommend to Common Council that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to: 1.begin implementation of the plan; and 2.bring a resourcing plan to Common Council on an annual basis for the duration of the strategic plan for their consideration as part of annual budget deliberations. Common Council July 24, 2023 Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Hickey: RESOLVED that Common Council adopt the 10-year City Market Strategic Plan and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 1.begin implementation of the plan; and 2.bring a resourcing plan to Common Council on an annual basis for the duration of the strategic plan for their consideration as partof annual budget deliberations.MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Radwan voting nay. REPORT The 2023-2033 Saint John City Market Strategic Plan charts a vision forward under key direction to maintain its reputation as the premier destination and gathering place for locals and tourists alike. The strategic plan development process began in January 2022 and included a series of community, vendor, and stakeholder engagements, which resulted in a set of priority actions. The plan includes sixty- five actions tobe implemented over the next 10 years. There are approximately twenty actions that will require dedicated oversight and project management support to be initiated and handed over to permanent staff for full implementation, predominantly focused on procuring conceptual and detailed designs for physical changes to the interior of the facility and surrounding property: Implement a two-aislelayout with kiosk vendors, a central seating area and public art. Move existing vendors as required and fit up vacant stalls to ensure the Market is ready for 100% occupancy. Develop South Market as a pedestrian active transportation priority space. Improve bathroom design for quality, safety, capacity, inclusion and accessibility. Explore design potential for the plaza at the intersection of Germain and South Market. Improve waste management system in response to federal legislation. Foster arts and culture with potential for a learning corner and flexible bandstand. Introduce storytelling elements and relocate existing artifacts to pedway connection. Construct a professional incubator kitchen for short-term rental by emerging businesses. Considersolar or micro-wind turbine generation, green rooftop, or occupied patios. Scope design concept and costing estimate for a publicly accessible mezzanine. Due to the volume of work required, specifically concerning project management, there is a need for additional resources to expedite implementation of operational and structural improvements. The need for additional staffingis already called for the City Market Strategic Plan. While in the longer term the plan calls for the hiring of new staff to assist with programming, vendor management, andmarketing at the City Market, in the short term there is more need for the City to have project management support to help initiate the plan, in addition to securing funding from other partners for th 150anniversary of the current building in 2026. The City would hire a staff person on a three-year contract to launch select initiatives within the City Market Strategic Plan to be implemented and carried out in the long-term by permanent staff. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This resourcing request will directly support the delivery of five (5) Strategic Directions with the 10-Year City Market Strategic Plan: {ƷƩğƷĻŭźĭ 5źƩĻĭƷźƚƓ ЋʹProvide space to shop, move, experience and gather. {ƷƩğƷĻŭźĭ 5źƩĻĭƷźƚƓ ЌʹConnect indoors and outdoors. {ƷƩğƷĻŭźĭ 5źƩĻĭƷźƚƓ ЍʹMake the market a place of storytelling and pride. {ƷƩğƷĻŭźĭ 5źƩĻĭƷźƚƓ ЎʹEmbrace inclusion and have a positive community impact. {ƷƩğƷĻŭźĭ 5źƩĻĭƷźƚƓ ЏʹImprovesustainability and building efficiency. Council Priority Grow and BelongWe enable population and business growth by focusing on key infrastructure investment, strategic communications, service delivery, and partnerships to achieve growth initiatives that align with the principles of smart growth in PlanSJ; and enhance quality of life and social well- being in a safe place to live, offering recreation, arts and cultural opportunities that align with PlanSJ, PlaySJ and other related plans. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Staff isrecommending up to $200,000 from the Growth Reserve to support resourcing the City Market Strategic Plan, with most of the cost to be used for a project manager position. One (1) additional staff resource will help to initiate and accelerate structural and operational projects in the Saint John City Market Strategic Plan over the next three years. This position will also be focused on th identifying and securing external capital contributions, coinciding with the 150 anniversary of the City Market. Common Council earmarked $500,000 within the Capital Reserve in 2023 to support the implementation of the City Market Strategic Plan. The request is being made of the Growth Reserve since the Capital Reserve cannot be utilized for staff positions. It is anticipated that the city and other funding partners will need to make significant capital contributions to fully realize the vision of the City Market strategic plan over the next 10 years. The Growth Reserve balance is $335,010; approval of this expenditure would leave a balance of $135,010 remaining for other Growth Initiatives. The Strategic Real Estate Reserve and Community Services Reserve are still available to the Growth Committee. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREASAND STAKEHOLDERS Growth and Community Services, Asset Management, Utilities and Infrastructure, Finance, and the CAO have reviewed this report. ATTACHMENTS Presentation: Growth Committee City Market Resourcing Request2024 /haahb /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2024-149 Report DateMay 22, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaStrategic Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembersof Common Council SUBJECT: {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ bƚƓ tƩƚŅźƷ IƚǒƭźƓŭ LƓĭwĻƨǒĻƭƷ AUTHORIZATION Primary Commissioner/Dept. Chief Chair of Finance AuthorHeadAdministration Committee Officer Craig LavigneKevin FudgeJ. Brent McGovernGary Sullivan RECOMMENDATION Finance Committee recommends that Common Councilapprove the request from Saint John Non-ProfitHousing Inc to access the balance of funds in the Saint John Non-ProfitSinking Fund (Future Development Fund). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff received a letter from Saint John Non-ProfitHousing requesting that funds held in the Saint John Non-ProfitSinking Fund (Future Development Fund) be released to support the Wellington Project. Staff are in support of the request and will require Council approval for the release of the funds. The City is currently holding approximately $59,494 in a fund that was established upon the sale of Rockwood Court housing project in 1986. Council resolved on August 18, 1986, that profits realized from the sale be put aside into a special fund to be administered by Saint John Non-ProfitInc. Further to that resolution, on April 27, 1987, Council resolved that the proceeds from the sale are owned by City of Saint John, however agreed that the City would establish a special fund utilizing the proceeds and set out how the proceeds would be administered by Sant John Non-ProfitHousing. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Finance Committee May 22, 2024-It is recommended that members of the Finance CommitteeendorseSaint John Non-Profit funds in the Saint John Non-ProfitHousing Sinking fund and forward it to Common Council for approval. - 2 - Common Council Resolution August 16, 1986 - Appendix B Common Council Resolution April 27, 1987 Appendix B REPORT Staff received a letter from Saint John Non-Profit Housing requesting that funds held in the Saint John Non-Profit Sinking Fund (Future Development Fund) be released to support the Wellington Project. The City is currently holding approximately $59,494 in a fund that was established upon the sale of Rockwood Court housing project in 1986. Council resolved on August 18, 1986, that profits realized from the sale be set aside into a special fund to be administered by Saint John Non-Profit Inc. Further to that resolution, on April 27, 1987, Council resolved that the proceeds from the sale are owned by City of Saint John, however agreed that the City would establish a special fund utilizing the proceeds and set out how the proceeds would be administered by Sant John Non-Profit Housing as follows: (a) the proceeds may be used to fund the capital and start-up costs of housing projects for which funding is not available from other levels of government. (b) Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. may utilize all or a portion of the accrued interest from the fund for the annual operation of the company. (c) where deemed necessary and desirable, funds may be used to fulfill any necessary equity requirements for projects funded by other levels of government. (d) the funds will not be used to finance projects undertaken by private developers; however, they may be used to promote the development of privately- owned housing projects. (e) the funds will not be used to fund the operation of housing projects owned and operated by Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. and tor which operating assistance is provided by other levels of government. (f) the proceeds will be invested by the City of Saint John after considering the annual projected cash flow requirements of Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc.; and (g) Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. will provide Council with an annual statement of expenditure on how monies were expended from the fund. In conclusion, Staff are in support of this recommendation and the intended use of the funds for the Wellington aligns with the purpose of the fund. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT N/A - 3 - SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES N/A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This has been reviewed by Finance, General Council and Community Services ATTACHMENTS Appendix A Letter from Saint John Non-Profit Housing Appendix B Council Resolution for Saint John Non-Profit Sinking Fund COMMONCOUNCILREPORT M&CNo.2024-147 ReportDateMay 22,2024 MeetingDateMay 27,2024 ServiceAreaPublicWorksand TransportationServices HerWorshipMayorDonnaNoadeReardonandMembersofCommon Council SUBJECT:Transit Purchase Electric Vehicles Request for 2023-2024 Capital Budget Adjustment AUTHORIZATION PrimaryCommissionerChiefAdministrativeFinanceCommittee AuthorOfficerChair Ian MacKinnon / Michael BrentMcGovernGarySullivan Kevin LougheryHugenholtz RECOMMENDATION Finance Committee recommend thatCommonCouncilapprovean adjustment to the 2023 and 2024 capital budgets to enable the residual lease buyout of six (6) twenty- foot Karsan E-Jest Electric Buses from Damera Leasing Canada Corp. at a total cost of $1,662,111.24plus HST. EXECUTIVESUMMARY In March 2022,the Finance Committee directed Saint John Transit and staff to submit ZeroEmission Transit Fund (ZETF), as part of the Transforming Transit Project. The dollar value of theapplication is $22,580,000distributed over the completion of project elements over multiple years. The structure of thefunding application isthe City committing 50% of the dollar value ($11,290,000) and the ZETF is responsible for the remaining 50%($11,290,000). This application includes the purchase of twenty-four (24)zero emission buses and Pavilion Style fast charge station strategically located on itsfixed Transit route network. In 2023, as part of the Transforming Transit project, Saint John Transit launched its On-Demand Flex service in three (3)zones of the city utilizing six (6) twenty-foot Karsan E-Jest Electric Buses. The electric buses wereleased for a term of twelve (12) months with the option to extend it by an additional six(6) months. Saint John Transit is currently beginning month five(5)of the six(6) month extension. The supplier recently and unexpectedly indicated there is no ability to extend the lease further. Originally when the decision was made to lease, there were several reasons to do so: including vehicle availability, interest rates and outside funding availability. The single largest driver was the anticipation of Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) award allowing for an outright purchase of these vehicles. Unfortunately, to date, Saint John Transit has yet to receive a response on the successful award of the ZETF application. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At a previous Finance Committee Meeting on March 23, 2022that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Application to Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Finance Committee direct staff to submit application to Federal Zero Emission Transit Fund and refer the purchase and funding opportunity to the Capital Budgeting process. REPORT The Zero Emission Transit Fund was created to help remove key barriers impeding the deployment of zero emission buses through providing funding for planning, the procurement of buses and ancillary infrastructure required to support zero emission buses. With the approved direction from Finance Committee in March of 2022 to submit a ZETF application, Saint John Transit worked with a partner and crafted a very detailed criteria-based application which was submitted late June 2023. In July of 2023, Saint John Transit received a few clarifying questions from ZETF staff but, nothing substantial since. Indications are Saint John Transits application is complete and no further clarity required. To date Saint John Transit has not received an award and Saint John Transit continues to frequently inquire about status. Capital budgeting in 2023 and 2024 was structured to support this ZETF application. The total capital budget for Saint John Transit in each of these years was set aside to become a portion of the city share (11,290,000) or 50% supporting this application. A subset of each of these capital budget years included $878,880 in 2023 and $1,050,000 in 2024 for bus purchases. Since launching the On- Demand service with these six electric buses there have been several financial environmental changes along with key operational learnings. Interest rates and supply chain issues continue to be a challenge in 2023 and so far in 2024. Increase in interest rates and supply chain issues have caused price increases with just about everything. At the time Saint John Transit executed the lease, the price per bus committed in the document was $323,000. The purchase price now is close to $390,000 per Bus. Also, the lease cost of financing was very low, close to zero, and now is approximately 7%. In addition, delivery times for buses have changed and now can be nine (9) to fourteen (14) months. From an operational perspective, each twenty-foot electric bus is priced at $390,000, while a 40-foot diesel-powered bus is close to $800,000. Comparing the cost of one to the other is not just a price-to-price comparison. Long term maintenance costs comparison will take several years and is currently unknown. Intuitively, thus far, it looks favorable for electric vehicles. With electric Saint John Transit must consider the cost of charging infrastructure and how long the charge lasts in terms of Kms. Most things being considered, Saint John Transit can charge a bus overnight for approximately $6 to $13 and then utilize for 200 - 220Kms of service. A traditional diesel powered forty-foot bus can travel 1.95 kilometers per litre of fuel and the price of diesel is roughly $2 per. This equates to $225 in cost for the same 220 kilometers. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT relates to investing in sustainable City services and municipal infrastructure. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Along the timeline of our lease and not having indication of a ZETF award, there is a point of decision regarding the six buses that provide our On-Demand Transit Service. The terms of the lease are such that the City has a buyout anywhere during the lease term. At the end of month six the total buyout noted in our lease is $277,018.54 per bus or a total of $1,662,111.24 for all six. With ZETF not being awarded, our Bus lease set to expire with no option to extend, numerous changes in the financial climate and supply chain issues, we are recommending the purchase of six buses for the remaining leased residual value of $1,662,111.24. Funding to purchase these buses will come from City share funding for the ZETF program approved by Council in 2023 and 2024 of $3,193,380. If in the future the ZETF application succeeds, Council will need to consider approval of City Share in 2025 to replace this funding. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input into the report has been sought from Finance and Supply Chain Management. This acquisit Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. ATTACHMENTS None COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2024-148 Report DateMay 22, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Housing Accelerator Funding 2024 BudgetAmendment AUTHORIZATION Primary Commissioner/Dept. Chief Chair of Finance AuthorHeadAdministration Committee Officer Craig Kevin Fudge/Amy J. Brent McGovernGary Sullivan Lavigne/Carrie Poffenroth Smith RECOMMENDATION The Finance Committee recommends that Common Councilapprove the 2024 Budget amendment recommendation for funding received as part of the Housing Accelerator Funding. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City entered into an agreement on January 2, 2024, with Canada Mortgage he City will be eligible to receive funding in the amount of $9,182,646.80 over four years effective 2024. The City received the first of four payments in the amount of $2,295,661.70. The purpose of this report is to seek approval of a 2024Budget for the HAF since the funding was not finalized at the time the 2024 Operating Budget was approved. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Finance Committee May 22, 2024-It is recommended that members of the Finance Committee approve the 2024 Budget recommendation for funding - 2 - REPORT The City entered into an agreement on January 2, 2024, with Canada Mortgage to receive funding in the amount of $9,182,646.80 over four years effective 2024. The City received the first of four payments in the amount of $2,295,661.70. The purpose of this report is to seek approval of a 2024 Budget for the HAF since the funding was not finalized at the time the 2024 Operating Budget was approved. Staff has prepared a budget for 2024 in the amount of $3,305,582 for approval. The expenses incurred will be offset by a corresponding revenue from the HAF grant the City received. A detailed four-year budget has been prepared (Appendix A) and for the 2025-2027 budget years, the HAF budget will be included as part of STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Council Priorities Common Council has established five priorities for their 2021-2026 term. Affordable Housing aligns with the following Council Priorities: Grow: o Population Growth o Grow our population at a rate of 2% annually by the end of Belong: o Livable Neighbourhoods o Facilitate a mix of affordable housing in all of our neighbourhoods. Action is needed to increase the supply of housing and meet anticipated demand due to population growth goals and other demographic factors. Municipal Plan The HAF Plan support comprised of mixed income living and offer a range of diverse housing choices to meet different life cycle needs. The HAF Plan expedites the delivery of the target key intensification areas, primary corridors, and opportunities to add olicies of the Municipal Plan (HS-1-11), Affordable Housing (HS-12-16), and Secondary Suites (HS-20-21). - 3 - 10-Year Strategic Plan The HAF Plan supports the 10-Year Strategic Plan (2023- growth target of an additional 15,000 residents over 10 years. To adequately respond to this growth target, housing starts will need to double. The HAF Plan expedites several additional objectives and actions, including growing the tax base, sale of City landholdings, development of a North End Neighbourhood Plan, expansion of incentive programs, implementation of the Affordable Housing Action Plan, and obtaining external funding for infrastructure investment. Affordable Housing Action Plan The HAF Plan implements the 2022- objectives, in particular as it relates to cultivating a more responsive housing system and expanding the supply and range of affordable housing options. This report aligns with Common Councils approved Reserve Policy. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Subject to compliance, the City will be receiving $9,182,646.80. These funds will allow for the full implementation of the City according to the approximate timeline: Advance Estimated Date Amount First January 2, 2024 $2.29M Second February 2025 $2.29M Third February 2026 $2.29M Fourth February 2027* (conditional on $2.29M* achievement of housing supply growth targets) A. As a condition of the fourth advance* only, the City must achieve the Housing Supply Growth Target (HSGT) and the Additional Targets. {ƷğŅŅ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷʹ źƓ ƷŷĻ ĻǝĻƓƷ ƷŷğƷ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ķƚĻƭ ƓƚƷ ƒĻĻƷ źƷƭ I{D ƚŅ ЊͲЊЋЍ ǒƓźƷƭͲ /aI/ ŷğƭ ĭƚƓǝĻǤĻķ Ʒƚ ƭƷğŅŅ ƷŷğƷ ƷŷĻ ŅƚǒƩƷŷ ğķǝğƓĭĻ Ǟƚǒƌķ ĬĻ ƦƩƚƩğƷĻķ ĬğƭĻķ ƚƓ ƦĻƩŅƚƩƒğƓĭĻ͵ B. HAF Funding is subject to there being a Parliamentary appropriation for the fiscal year in which the advance is to be made. {ƷğŅŅ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷʹ {ƷğŅŅ Ǟźƌƌ ĻƓƭǒƩĻ ƷŷğƷ ğƓǤ ƓĻǞ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ źƓĭĻƓƷźǝĻƭ ƦƩĻƭĻƓƷĻķ Ʒƚ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ ŅƚƩ ğƦƦƩƚǝğƌ Ǟźƌƌ ĻƓƭǒƩĻ Λğƭ ǞĻ ķƚ ƓƚǞΜ ƷŷğƷ ǞĻ ķƚƓγƷ ƭƦĻƓķ ƚƩ ƦğǤ ƚǒƷ ŅǒƓķźƓŭ Ʒƚ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦĻƩƭ ƷŷğƷ ŷğƭ ƓƚƷ ĬĻĻƓ ĬǒķŭĻƷĻķͲ ğƓķ źƓ Ʒŷźƭ ƭƦĻĭźŅźĭ źƓƭƷğƓĭĻ ƷŷğƷ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ŷğƭ ǤĻƷ Ʒƚ ƩĻĭĻźǝĻ ŅƩƚƒ /aI/͵ - 4 - C. There are reporting requirements for this agreement, and staff will submit all mandatory reporting to CMHC at the appropriate times. s that additional full-time staff would be required to implement the plan, in addition to the budget set aside for external technical expertise where it otherwise cannot be provided through staff. There is considerable flexibility from CMHC on how the City uses its funding. While the City must achieve all milestones and targets as set out in the agreement, the City can internally shift funding from one initiative to the other as required through the life of the agreement to meet its targets, and without the need to consult CMHC, or simply adjust how initiatives are delivered. As an example, if in the third year the City identifies that it is falling behind on a specific type of residential unit required by CMHC, it can move funding or staff assigned to a different initiative in the Action Plan to ensure the City can meet that faltering target. As a reference only, six of the eight actions have targeted permitted units required by CMHC. Initiative 7 (E-Permitting) and Initiative 8 (Governance Reform) do not have permitted targets and are instead aimed at capacity building. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This has been reviewed by Finance and Growth and Community Services ATTACHMENTS Appendix A- 2024-2027 HAF Budget Details Housing Accelerator Funding Program 2024202520262027TOTAL Description SALARIES - NON-UNION SALARIES - 486 SALARIES - TEMP 371,391556,369556,369280,9671,765,096 OVERTIME - 486 OVERTIME - TEMP FRINGE BENEFITS 30,72650,07350,07325,287156,159 TOTAL WAGES AND BENEFITS 402,117606,442606,442306,2541,921,255 POSTAGE 1,0001,0002502502,500 TELEPHONE 2,1602,1602,1602,1608,640 ADVERTISING 10,0004,0004,000018,000 TRAVEL 4,0004,0003,0002,00013,000 CONFERENCES/COURSES 3,0003,0003,0002,00011,000 MEMBERSHIPS 6,0006,0006,0001,99019,990 RECEPTIONS 10,00010,00010,000030,000 OTHER GENERAL SERVICES 5,0005,0005,0002,50017,500 VEHICLE INSURANCE 0000 LEGAL 135,00050,00015,0000200,000 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV 610,46595,00070,0000775,465 TRANSLATION SERVICES 1,0001,00050002,500 MEALS 5,0005,0004,0002,00016,000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4004404004001,640 CUSTOM PRINTED MATERIAL 3,0003,0003,00009,000 OTHER GOODS 255,74090,000155,290320,000821,030 HAF INCENTIVES & GRANTS 1,850,0001,800,00001,655,0005,305,000 COMPUTERS 1,7003,4003,4001,70010,200 POOLED VEHICLES 00000 OFFICE FURNITURE 00000 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 00000 TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES 2,903,4652,083,000285,0001,990,0007,261,465 TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET 3,305,5822,689,442891,4422,296,2549,182,720 CƩƚƒʹvǒźƓƓ /ğƩǝĻǤ ѡƨǒźƓƓ͵ĭğƩǝĻǤθǒƓĬ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ aƚƓķğǤͲ ağǤ ЊЌͲ ЋЉЋЍ ЊʹЊА ta ƚʹ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ağǤƚƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻ ѡƒğǤƚƩθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ ağĭYĻƓǩźĻͲ WƚŷƓ ѡƆƚŷƓ͵ƒğĭƉĻƓǩźĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IğƩƩźƭͲ .ƩĻƓƷ ѡĬƩĻƓƷ͵ŷğƩƩźƭθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ǒƌƌźǝğƓͲ DğƩǤ ѡŭğƩǤ͵ƭǒƌƌźǝğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ YźƌƌĻƓͲ WƚğƓƓğ ѡƆƚğƓƓğ͵ƉźƌƌĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ bƚƩƷƚƓͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƓƚƩƷƚƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ hŭķĻƓͲ .ğƩƩǤ ѡĬğƩƩǤ͵ƚŭķĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IźĭƉĻǤͲ 5ğǝźķ ѡķğǝźķ͵ŷźĭƉĻǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ \[ƚǞĻͲ DĻƩƩǤ ѡŭĻƩƩǤ͵ƌƚǞĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ wğķǞğƓͲ tğǒƌğ ѡƦğǒƌğ͵ƩğķǞğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ƷĻǞğƩƷͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƭƷĻǞğƩƷθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ /ĭʹ ƭğǝĻƩƚĭƉǞƚƚķƦğƩƉθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ tƌĻğƭĻ ƩĻƭĭźƓķ ƒƚƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ķĻƭźŭƓğƷĻ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ ğƭ ƭǒƩƦƌǒƭ Some people who received this message don't often get email from quinn.carvey@unb.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Dear Common Council members, 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 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 protec of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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, diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park Rockwood Park is the crown jewel of Saint John and offers unprecedented access to nature for community members, amidst the industry and highways. Rockwood park is also one of the few places residents without a car (such as myself) can access meaningful nature opportunities. Reducing the scope of Rockwood Park is a shortsighted decision and diminishes one of Saint John's most valuable assets to residents and visitors. Please rescind the motion to surplus this property as soon as possible. Sincerely, Quinn Carvey 185 Princess Street, Saint John, NB E2L 1K8 CƩƚƒʹBeverly Gingras <beverly.gingras@conservationcouncil.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, May 10, 2024 9:45 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ Corey Robichaud <corey.robichaud@conservationcouncil.ca>; Friends of Rockwood Park <saverockwoodpark@gmail.com> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please recind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus You don't often get email from beverly.gingras@conservationcouncil.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Dear Council Members: On February 20, 2024, without any public consultation on the matter, the Saint John Common Council passed a motion to declare #1671 Sandy Point Road, part of Rockwood Park, surplus land. On behalf of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), I am writing to request that this motion be rescinded as soon as possible when the full council is present. CCNB has heard from several members of your community regarding the motion. They are concerned about the possible implications this motion could have on Rockwood Park and the people who enjoy all the ecological services the park provides. Urban parks provide tremendous value to communities, including encouraging an active lifestyle and reducing health costs, strengthening local economies and creating job opportunities, helping manage stormwater and mitigate flooding, reducing high temperatures, and providing clean air (see www.cityparksalliance, www.parkpeople.ca, and the attached document for more information). Infrastructure encroachment and reduction in area can negatively impact the ability of the green spaces to provide these valuable ecological services. Therefore, while CCNB supports efforts to provide affordable and equitable housing, we do not support developments that compromise green spaces such as Rockwood Park, Saint John's prized urban park. This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all seasons. We ask City Council to re-invest in the health and well-being of its citizens by committing to the preservation and protection of Rockwood Park and other valuable green spaces in Saint John. Further, we 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, we 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. We 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. We 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, 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. 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Dpqfoibhfo!)Efonbsl*;!XIP!Sfhjpobm! gspn;!iuuq;00xxx/fvsp/xip/jou0`` ebub0bttfut0qeg`gjmf011160432:82! 0Vscbo.hsffo.tqbdft.boe.ifbmui! .sfwjfx.fwjefodf/qeg@vb>2 34/! uif!jnqbdu!pg!dmjnbuf!dibohf!po!nfo. ubm!ifbmui!boe!mptu!ujnf!gspn!xpsl! \\Joufsofu^/!Xbufsmpp!)PO*;!Joubdu!Dfousf! po!Dmjnbuf!Bebqubujpo<!3129/!Bwbjm. bcmf!gspn;!iuuqt;00xxx/joubdudfousf! dmjnbufbebqubujpo/db0xq.dpoufou! 0vqmpbet031290170Bgufs.Uif.Gmppe/qeg 35/! qbslt!up!efmjwfs!dmjnbuf!dibohf!bdujpot! \\Joufsofu^/!Tujsmjoh!)Tdpumboe*;!hsffo. tqbdf!tdpumboe<!3123/!Bwbjmbcmf!gspn;! iuuqt;00esjwf/hpphmf/dpn0gjmf0e! 02sXvFubITG32sVPyX:iW{BhSWVor! .\[eZ80wjfx Ifbmui!Qspnpujpo!boe!Dispojd!Ejtfbtf!Qsfwfoujpo!jo!Dbobeb! 246 Wpm!4:-!Op!5-!Bqsjm!312: Sftfbsdi-!Qpmjdz!boe!Qsbdujdf CƩƚƒʹEric Pollard <ericpollard8@hotmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:36 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** To the entire common council of Saint John, 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 This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all seasons. The Council must remember that one of its most green space. Please do not sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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, diminish the economic and intrinsic value of the park Rockwood Park is a gem, just the way it is. We should take pride in having one of the largest urban city parks in Canada, instead of trying to sell it off for future developments. There are hundreds of buildings in the city that have the potential to be properly repaired/restored. There are several locations throughout the city that already have vacant lots and that do not need to be clearcut for development. I urge you to please rescind the motion to surplus this property as soon as possible. Sincerely, Eric Pollard 292 Princess St, Saint John, NB CƩƚƒʹsturgeon_jenn@yahoo.ca <sturgeon_jenn@yahoo.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:33 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus You don't often get email from sturgeon_jenn@yahoo.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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 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 off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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 Jennifer Sturgeon 53 Montgomery Crescent, Saint John, NB Sent from my iPhone CƩƚƒʹBalazs Lajtha <lajthabalazs@yahoo.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:03 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please don't sell of Rockwood Park You don't often get email from lajthabalazs@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Dear Common Council, I was shocked to hear that on February 20, 2024, you passed a motion to declare #1671 Sandy Point Road, a part of Rockwood Park, as surplus land, no doubt as a first step to sell the property. I understand that Saint John needs housing. But it couldn't be at a worst spot. The area is not served by public transit. There are no schools, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies, coffee shops nearby. If the development would start at all, the new owners will have to drive for every little errand. They will also have to drive to work, adding to the parking problem, and the traffic jams that are getting more frequent. And it's not like there would be no other land available. Looking at Realtor.ca, there are currently a dozen lots advertised in the area (https://www.realtor.ca/map#ZoomLevel=14&Center=45.306998%2C- 66.071691&LatitudeMax=45.33002&LongitudeMax=- 66.01324&LatitudeMin=45.28396&LongitudeMin=-66.13014&Sort=6- D&PropertyTypeGroupID=1&TransactionTypeId=2&PropertySearchTypeId=0&Currency =CAD&HiddenListingIds=&IncludeHiddenListings=false). This indicates that it's not a lack of land, but a lack of developers that is holding back the creation of new housing. There are other, more suitable parcels for sale, or sitting empty on the North End, and even Uptown. There are also uptown buildings that are vacant and boarded up, waiting for the market to pick up. Instead of spreading the city out, and generating problems for the future, please concentrate on the city core, and solve the housing problem in a sustainable way. Strong Towns (https://www.strongtowns.org/) has some great resources about the dangers of suburban development, and the virtues of a medium density, mixed use, walkable city center. I hope you consider other options before resorting to selling parts of Rockwood Park, the lungs of the city. Best regards, Balazs Lajtha CƩƚƒʹHeather Johnston <johnston.a.heather@gmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:20 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Some people who received this message don't often get email from johnston.a.heather@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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 a 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 of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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 alsoencourage 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Heather Johnston 55 Orange Street, Saint John CƩƚƒʹHeather Major <heather.major3@gmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:48 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; =?utf- 8?B?4oCLZ3JlZy5zdGV3YXJ0?=@saintjohn.ca /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus LƒƦƚƩƷğƓĭĻʹ Low Some people who received this message don't often get email from heather.major3@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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 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 prote of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Heather Major Rothesay, NB (park user) CƩƚƒʹJon Fraser <brangle@gmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:26 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com; Strong Towns SJ <strongtownssj@gmail.com>; Carrie Stevenson <stevensoncarrie@hotmail.com> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Rockwood Park (1671 Sandy Point Road) Some people who received this message don't often get email from brangle@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Greetings to the Mayor and Councillors, I am writing this email to you all in regards to the plan to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road as "surplus" which could potentially result in that land being sold in the future. I have thought about this issue and am struggling to understand just exactly what is the problem which could possibly cause the council to consider potentially selling off part of Rockwood Park. Is there a lack of housing in Saint John that is causing the City to sell part of Rockwood Park? The lack of housing in Saint John is the key issue causing Council to consider selling off this property according to the Mayor (https://www.cbc.ca/news/rockwood-park-sandy- point-road-city-of-saint-john). While I support growing the housing stock of Saint John and reducing the rate of homeless and/or precariously housed people, there are plenty of areas for housing development that would not compromise our prized urban park. If providing shelter to the homeless is a priority for the CIty, why does not the City open up the campgrounds at Rockwood Park to the homeless during the winter months? This would provide badly needed shelter space and it would also allow easy access for the Fire Department, the Police Department and various social service providers (as well as the city sanitation services). In 2024, the campgrounds are open from April to October 5th (https://rockwoodparkcampground.com/pricing). Why is that land with 112 full service (water, electric & sewer) and 34 partially serviced (water & electric) camping spots (https://rockwoodparkcampground.com/campground/) not available to the homeless for the coldest months of the year? They are currently having to make due in out of the way spots without any of those services nor bathrooms. Unfortunately, we have already experienced the tragedy that can unfold when the marginalized are left to inhabit spots that are difficult to be reached by first responders. Actions speak much louder than words and the actions of this council do not support those claims about this issue being about housing the less fortunate amongst us. If housing is the true issue, why is the City considering selling the land? If housing was truly the issue, should not the City be seizing upon the opportunity of this underutilized land to provide housing to the citizens who are unfortunate enough not to have stable housing? Why does the land have to be sold in order to provide housing? Saint John has a plan for housing (https://saintjohn.ca//2022-11/SJ Affordable Housing Plan Backgrounder) but nowhere does that mention selling off assets. That plan mentions a lack of rental units available and exploring opportunities for non-market housing. Why not offer that property as a long-term lease to a non-profit agency to be able to provide that non-market housing while also keeping the property within the City's land holdings so that it could potentially be utilized as part of the park in the future? If this has not even been considered as an option, it certainly makes it appears that there is an ulterior motive behind the plan to declare this parcel of land surplus and potentially eventually selling it off. Is there a lack of vacant property within the city of Saint John available for development? No, there is so much vacant land available for development that they sit on the MLS listings for many months. That is not even counting the land that is sitting vacant without any development nor Percy Wilbur's woebegone hole. There are in excess of 60 vacant lots listed for sale in Saint John on MLS currently. There is so much vacant land within the City that it is not currently listed for sale that it would take a great deal of time to count them all. Here are some examples from the North End: - The corner of Lansdowne and Visart (which should be prime land) is currently part of a parking lot that is pretty much only used for piling snow during the winter months. It is a separate lot from the Sobey's lot with its own PAN (01660227). As "Landsdowne Centre in the Old North End" is designated a "Mixed Use Centre" for population intensification in Plan SJ, that property should be developed to have a retail space on the ground floor and multiple floors of residential units above that (although the City actively prevents any such usage due to parking minimums - 1 per dwelling unit or 0.5 for affordable housing let alone that required for a retail space). - The corner of Elgin & Victoria now features a vacant lot (110 Victoria Street), that used to have a building that had to be demolished by the City in recent years due to neglect.That property is now adjacent to three other vacant lots (112, 114 & 116) on Victoria Street (and they are not the only vacant lots on Victoria Street). - But the grand-daddy of them all (as far as I know) is 104 Main Street. That is the property that used to be the home of the Main Street Forum which burned down in 1967 (https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Street_Forum). That land has been vacant since 1967. That was the year that the Beatles released the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. That was a year before Pierre Elliot Trudeau even became Prime Minister let alone got married and fathered the current Prime Minister of Canada (Justin Trudeau). Main Street west of Douglas Avenue has been designated as a "character corridor" in Plan SJ. However, that does not seem to have been prioritized as in the decade since Plan SJ has been in place has seen the loss of many residential units along Main Street. 104 Main Street is part of a barren landscape of vacant lots including 105, 111, 115/117, 119, 120, 123/125, 126, 129, 135, 141/143, 154, 156, 160/162, 168, 173 and 177 (which had a house when Plan SJ was developed as did all of the listed lots west of Albert Street). If ever an area was crying out for some development, it is this area that has many lots all with electrical, sewage, and water connections in an area that used to house many families. I could go on but it is clear that there is not a need for converting existing parklands into "green field" development opportunities as there are plenty of vacant lots available to be developed. One more vacant lot listed for sale will not make one iota of difference in housing as it is quite clear that the housing shortage in Saint John has not been caused by a shortage of vacant lands suitable to develop into housing. Is there a lack of vacant property in the specific area of Sandy Point Road available for development? No, there are currently multiple vacant lots in the very area on the same road that have been listed for over 600 days (https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/1750-sandy-point-road- saint-john). Given that demonstrated lack of demand, why does the City even think that there will be demand for 1671 Sandy Point Road? For what it is worth (apparently $449,000), 1870 Sandy Point Road is also currently for sale (https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate//1870-sandy-point-road-saint-john). There is another property for sale without a street address on Sandy Point Road but with 10 PIDs (https://www.realtor.ca/vacant-sandy-point-road-saint-john) that was planned to be a subdivision but for whatever reason was not developed. If there are developers clamouring for land to develop on Sandy Point Road, there are plenty of options currently available so there does not seem to be some sort of gap in the market that the City needs to step in and fill. Given that the real estate market is driven by supply and demand, why would the City think that now is the time to sell 1671 Sandy Point Road when there is not one, not two but three other vacant pieces of land on that very same road? Even if selling 1671 Sandy Point Road was the correct decision (it is not), the timing of trying to do so when there are other vacant pieces of land currently listed for sale in the immediate vicinity is very poor for trying to maximize value. It seems to make no sense as to why this parcel of land should sell quicker or be more desirable unless this has something to do with potential lakefront property (given the assertion in the CBC article that the land might not even be used for affordable housing) than that which is on offer on the other side of the Sandy Point Road. Is there a lack of revenue generated by Rockwood Park? Is the City being forced to sell off property due to financial reasons? If lack of revenue is a problem, would it not make much more sense to either raise the rates for camping (possibly including higher prices for higher demand weekends) or expanding the number of camping spaces available in order to increase revenue? If a lack of revenue is the problem, why is Rockwood Park providing free parking (https://www.rockwoodpark.ca/amenities.html)? Making all of the parking spaces at Rockwood Park be pay parking would significantly boost the revenue that Rockwood Park generates. Why should I, as a tax paying citizen who walks to Rockwood Park, have to subsidize the environmentally damaging parking lots (and the maintenance thereof) at Rockwood Park just so that others can park their cars without paying the cost of that privilege? Kayaks have to be rented, why are parking spaces not also rented? I believe that there could be options to make that parking more affordable (like monthly passes) or to have it be reimbursed for those that are dining at Lily's but overall parking should be a revenue stream that can be used to maintain and improve Rockwood Park. If City revenue is a problem such that the Council is considering selling off land, Council should consider other ways of raising revenue such as charging for on-street parking. The City of Saint John has sub-optimal parking practices (parking minimums & free on- street parking) but to get into that will take me off on a tangent so I will leave it at just a brief mention of a vast untapped revenue stream. Suffice it to say that if revenue is a problem, a one time property sale without addressing underlying problems in the ongoing revenue streams is not the answer that the City should be contemplating. If housing really is the issue, then trying to sell off park land is definitely not the answer. There are many trees in Rockwood Park but all of them are the wrong trees for Council to be barking up. Another issue (which is one that I do not know anything specific about) is whether that land was acquired by the City or donated to the City specifically to be park land (and thus is not actually legally available to be sold off by the City). If so, the land would not be able to be sold but that would be an issue for the lawyers to sort out (and the taxpayers to pay for it all). The CBC article (linked above) indicated that the next steps would be to find out whether there is any interest in that parcel of land. Let me be clear when I tell you all that there is interest in that land and that there are many citizens and tourists who visit Rockwood Park and have an deep and abiding interest in the park (as well as all of the flora and fauna who have no voice but definitely have a significant interest in that parcel of land). Please mark me down as one of the many citizens who are requesting that the motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road as "surplus" be rescinded. I would much rather that 1671 Sandy Point Road be covered by a conservation agreement so that the land may remain within Rockwood Park in order to provide habitat to the native flora and fauna and be enjoyed by future generations of citizens and tourists alike. Yours truly, Jon Fraser 5 Alexandra Street CƩƚƒʹHussey, Lisa (ASD-S) <Lisa.Hussey@NBED.NB.CA> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:10 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Subject: Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Subject: Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as Subject: Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus 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 rban 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 part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Lisa Hussey 634 Sea Street Saint John, NB CƩƚƒʹNatasha Hynes <natasha_hynes03@outlook.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:03 PM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Some people who received this message don't often get email from natasha_hynes03@outlook.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Good afternoon all, I was disheartened to learn that, 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. I have been a proud citizen of Saint John for over four years and ĭŷƚƚƭĻ Ʒƚ Ĭǒźƌķ ƒǤ ƌźŅĻ ŷĻƩĻ ķǒĻ Ʒƚ ƷŷĻ ƭǒƩƩƚǒƓķźƓŭ ƓğƷǒƩĻ. It is certainly a positive factor I mention to folks who are considering visiting or moving here. Rockwood Park is the only green space of its caliber in the city that is easily accessible by public transit and I strongly feel that it adds to the quality of life that the citizens and visitors of Saint John are able to enjoy. While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are plenty of areas for This park is used by citizens of Saint John and beyond during all seasons. The Council must remember that space. Please do not sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I request ƷŷğƷ Ʒŷźƭ ƒƚƷźƚƓ ĬĻ ƩĻƭĭźƓķĻķ as soon as possible when the full council is present. Further, I encourage the Mayor to ƩĻƭƷƚƩĻ ƦǒĬƌźĭ ƷƩǒƭƷ 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, L Ǟƚǒƌķ ƌźƉĻ Ʒƚ ƭĻĻ ƷŷĻ ğƩĻğƭ ƚŅ wƚĭƉǞƚƚķ tğƩƉ ğƌƚƓŭ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƷĻĭƷĻķ ĬǤ ğ ĭƚƓƭĻƩǝğƷźƚƓ ğŭƩĻĻƒĻƓƷ (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of this cherished green space. I also ĻƓĭƚǒƩğŭĻ ƷŷĻ ĭźƷǤ Ʒƚ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦ ğ ƦƌğƓ ŅƚƩ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ͵ This may include taking advantage of sunk costs by building park facilities 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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. Cheers Natasha Hynes 218 Molson Avenue, Saint John NB CƩƚƒʹIğǤƌĻǤ DźƩƚǒǣ ѡŷğǤƌĻǤƩƚĬźƓθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒѢ {ĻƓƷʹ aƚƓķğǤͲ ağǤ ЋЉͲ ЋЉЋЍ ЎʹЎА ta ƚʹ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ağǤƚƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻ ѡƒğǤƚƩθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ ağĭYĻƓǩźĻͲ WƚŷƓ ѡƆƚŷƓ͵ƒğĭƉĻƓǩźĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IğƩƩźƭͲ .ƩĻƓƷ ѡĬƩĻƓƷ͵ŷğƩƩźƭθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ǒƌƌźǝğƓͲ DğƩǤ ѡŭğƩǤ͵ƭǒƌƌźǝğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ YźƌƌĻƓͲ WƚğƓƓğ ѡƆƚğƓƓğ͵ƉźƌƌĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ bƚƩƷƚƓͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƓƚƩƷƚƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ hŭķĻƓͲ .ğƩƩǤ ѡĬğƩƩǤ͵ƚŭķĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IźĭƉĻǤͲ 5ğǝźķ ѡķğǝźķ͵ŷźĭƉĻǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ \[ƚǞĻͲ DĻƩƩǤ ѡŭĻƩƩǤ͵ƌƚǞĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ wğķǞğƓͲ tğǒƌğ ѡƦğǒƌğ͵ƩğķǞğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ƷĻǞğƩƷͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƭƷĻǞğƩƷθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ /ĭʹ ƭğǝĻƩƚĭƉǞƚƚķƦğƩƉθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ tƌĻğƭĻ ƩĻƭĭźƓķ ƒƚƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ķĻƭźŭƓğƷĻ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ ğƭ ƭǒƩƦƌǒƭ Some people who received this message don't often get email from hayleyrobin@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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 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 green space. Please do not sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Hayley Giroux 17 Battery Rd Saint John NB CƩƚƒʹEmma Nicholson <emma_nicholson123@hotmail.co.uk> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:46 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Some people who received this message don't often get email from emma_nicholson123@hotmail.co.uk. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Dear concerned, 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 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 Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Emma Nicholson CƩƚƒʹKathleen Varty <katvarty@me.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:04 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; =?utf- 8?B?4oCLZ3JlZy5zdGV3YXJ0?=@saintjohn.ca /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus You don't often get email from katvarty@me.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Good morning, 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 Sain park. Given the trend in the market at the moment I suspect this lot would not be used for genuine affordable housing, which is the greatest need in our city. Even if this were affordable housing the location does have the infrastructure (such as consistent bus routes) to support the groups of persons who are the most in need for this type of housing. I moved to Saint John two years ago. My best memories of this city have been in Rockwood park. The natural beauty and availabe ammenities has had a major impact on my decision to stay in Saint John not only to continue my education but my career in the healthcare sector as well. This portion of land in particular is gorgeous. Harrigan lake is a spectacular trail and the first I ever hiked in the park. It is relatively accessible means of enjoying a version of remote nature. Groups that utilize the park such as the Saint John Trail Runners have provided me a huge outdoor community that I had feared I would lose when I originally moved here. This park and the recreational uses of it are some of the BEST things Saint John has to offer. I am asking that you please NOT sell off any part of rockwood park for potential short- term game. I 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. I worry that rezoning, sell 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. ment - 65% of the property is forested and therefore provides habitat to wildlife and helps to mitigate the impacts of climate change. into the lake which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. Rockwood Park is a gem, just the way it is. Please rescind the motion to surplus this property as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration, Kathleen Varty 19-20 Royal Parkway Saint John New Brunswick E2K 4M5 CƩƚƒʹCésar Augusto <cerol_h2@hotmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:25 PM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Algumas pessoas que receberam esta mensagem não costumam receber emails de cerol_h2@hotmail.com. Saiba por que isso é importante \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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. ŷźƌĻ L ƭǒƦƦƚƩƷ ŭƩƚǞźƓŭ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ğƓķ ƩĻķǒĭźƓŭ ƷŷĻ ǝğĭğƓĭǤ ƩğƷĻͲ ƷŷĻƩĻ ğƩĻ ƦƌĻƓƷǤ ƚŅ ğƩĻğƭ ŅƚƩ ŷƚǒƭźƓŭ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ ƷŷğƷ Ǟƚǒƌķ ƓƚƷ ĭƚƒƦƩ ƦğƩƉ͵ 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 do not sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I request ƷŷğƷ Ʒŷźƭ ƒƚƷźƚƓ ĬĻ ƩĻƭĭźƓķĻķ as soon as possible when the full council is present. Further, I encourage the Mayor to ƩĻƭƷƚƩĻ ƦǒĬƌźĭ ƷƩǒƭƷ 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, L Ǟƚǒƌķ ƌźƉĻ Ʒƚ ƭĻĻ ƷŷĻ ğƩĻğƭ ƚŅ wƚĭƉǞƚƚķ tğƩƉ ğƌƚƓŭ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƷĻĭƷĻķ ĬǤ ğ ĭƚƓƭĻƩǝğƷźƚƓ ğŭƩĻĻƒĻƓƷ (conservation easement or covenant) to ensure the long-term enjoyment of this cherished green space. I also ĻƓĭƚǒƩğŭĻ ƷŷĻ ĭźƷǤ Ʒƚ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦ ğ ƦƌğƓ ŅƚƩ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ͵ This may include taking advantage of sunk costs by building park facilities 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Cesar Costa 39 Somerset park - Saint John NB CƩƚƒʹFoster, Caitlin (DH/MS) <Caitlin.Foster@gnb.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:47 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Some people who received this message don't often get email from caitlin.foster@gnb.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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. You should be ashamed of yourselves. This land was given to the city of a park. There is plenty of land even near Rockwood Park that is ready to build on. Ex Fieldstone Drive. While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are plenty of areas for housing development that would not compromise 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 sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Caitlin Foster 456 Greenhead Rd Saint John NB CƩƚƒʹWĻƓƓźŅĻƩ {ŷĻĻŷğƓ ѡƆĻƓƭŷĻĻŷğƓЏθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒѢ {ĻƓƷʹ ŷǒƩƭķğǤͲ ağǤ ЋЌͲ ЋЉЋЍ ЍʹЉВ ta ƚʹ hŭķĻƓͲ .ğƩƩǤ ѡĬğƩƩǤ͵ƚŭķĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IğƩƩźƭͲ .ƩĻƓƷ ѡĬƩĻƓƷ͵ŷğƩƩźƭθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IźĭƉĻǤͲ 5ğǝźķ ѡķğǝźķ͵ŷźĭƉĻǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ǒƌƌźǝğƓͲ DğƩǤ ѡŭğƩǤ͵ƭǒƌƌźǝğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ \[ƚǞĻͲ DĻƩƩǤ ѡŭĻƩƩǤ͵ƌƚǞĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ bƚƩƷƚƓͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƓƚƩƷƚƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ƷĻǞğƩƷͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƭƷĻǞğƩƷθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ YźƌƌĻƓͲ WƚğƓƓğ ѡƆƚğƓƓğ͵ƉźƌƌĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ ağĭYĻƓǩźĻͲ WƚŷƓ ѡƆƚŷƓ͵ƒğĭƉĻƓǩźĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ağǤƚƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻ ѡƒğǤƚƩθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ wğķǞğƓͲ tğǒƌğ ѡƦğǒƌğ͵ƩğķǞğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ tƌĻğƭĻ ƩĻƭĭźƓķ ƒƚƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ķĻƭźŭƓğƷĻ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ ğƭ ƭǒƩƦƌǒƭ {ƚƒĻ ƦĻƚƦƌĻ Ǟŷƚ ƩĻĭĻźǝĻķ Ʒŷźƭ ƒĻƭƭğŭĻ ķƚƓγƷ ƚŅƷĻƓ ŭĻƷ Ļƒğźƌ ŅƩƚƒ ƆĻƓƭŷĻĻŷğƓЏθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ͵ \[ĻğƩƓ ǞŷǤ Ʒŷźƭ źƭ źƒƦƚƩƷğƓƷ \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** I have recently moved to Ontario to complete my graduate program in behavioural science. I have moved all this way to come back to Saint John to better the lives of children with neurological disorders. One of the main things that has gotten me through this year is knowing I will be moving back to Saint John in September and will be back in my safe place: Rockwood park. I have spent my entire life going to this park. I have run the trails of this entire park over every season. I have an incredibly difficult job. After every single day rain, shine or snow I am in that park after work. This park has an incredibly rich history. It was designed by the man that designed Central Park. If this development happens I know I will not raise a family in Saint John, this news is absolutely devastating. The idea of the city selling a piece of this land to developers is repulsive. Have you explored every trail in this park? Have you seen how many volunteers take care of this trail system for free? Have you experienced the sense of community that surrounds this park? Trail runners, bikers, skiers, snow shoeing, bird watchers I could go on and on. I beg you to listen to the people. Listen to the community. We do not want this. While I support growing Saint John and reducing the vacancy rate, there are plenty of areas for housing development that w 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 space. Please do not sell off any part of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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 alsoencourage 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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 have recently moved to Ontario to complete my graduate program in behavioural science. I have moved all this way to come back to Saint John to better the lives of children with neurological disorders. One of the main things that has gotten me through this year is knowing I will be moving back to Saint John in September and will be back in my safe place: Rockwood park. I have spent my entire life going to this park. I have run the trails of this entire park over every season. I have an incredibly difficult job. After every single day rain, shine or snow I am in that park after work. This park has an incredibly rich history. It was designed by the man that designed Central Park. It is one of the only city parks that has a 25km trail system in North America. If this development happens I know I will not raise a family in Saint John, this news is absolutely devastating. The idea of the city selling a piece of this land to developers is repulsive. Have you explored every trail in this park? Have you seen how many volunteers take care of this trail system for free? Have you experienced the sense of community that surrounds this park? Trail runners, bikers, skiers, snow shoeing, bird watchers I could go on and on. I beg you to listen to the people. Listen to the community. We do not want this. Sincerely, Jennifer Sheehan A born and raised resident of Saint John CƩƚƒʹIĻğƷŷĻƩ /ŷğƒĬĻƩƭ ѡŷĭŷğƒĬĻƩƭθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒѢ {ĻƓƷʹ ŷǒƩƭķğǤͲ ağǤ ЋЌͲ ЋЉЋЍ ЌʹЍЍ ta ƚʹ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ağǤƚƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻ ѡƒğǤƚƩθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ ağĭYĻƓǩźĻͲ WƚŷƓ ѡƆƚŷƓ͵ƒğĭƉĻƓǩźĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IğƩƩźƭͲ .ƩĻƓƷ ѡĬƩĻƓƷ͵ŷğƩƩźƭθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ǒƌƌźǝğƓͲ DğƩǤ ѡŭğƩǤ͵ƭǒƌƌźǝğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ YźƌƌĻƓͲ WƚğƓƓğ ѡƆƚğƓƓğ͵ƉźƌƌĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ bƚƩƷƚƓͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƓƚƩƷƚƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ hŭķĻƓͲ .ğƩƩǤ ѡĬğƩƩǤ͵ƚŭķĻƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ IźĭƉĻǤͲ 5ğǝźķ ѡķğǝźķ͵ŷźĭƉĻǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ \[ƚǞĻͲ DĻƩƩǤ ѡŭĻƩƩǤ͵ƌƚǞĻθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ wğķǞğƓͲ tğǒƌğ ѡƦğǒƌğ͵ƩğķǞğƓθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢͳ {ƷĻǞğƩƷͲ DƩĻŭ ѡŭƩĻŭ͵ƭƷĻǞğƩƷθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ /ĭʹ ƭğǝĻƩƚĭƉǞƚƚķƦğƩƉθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ wĻƭĭźƓķ ƒƚƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ķĻƭźŭƓğƷĻ ЊЏАЊ {ğƓķǤ tƚźƓƷ wƚğķ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ ğƭ ƭǒƩƦƌǒƭ {ƚƒĻ ƦĻƚƦƌĻ Ǟŷƚ ƩĻĭĻźǝĻķ Ʒŷźƭ ƒĻƭƭğŭĻ ķƚƓγƷ ƚŅƷĻƓ ŭĻƷ Ļƒğźƌ ŅƩƚƒ ŷĭŷğƒĬĻƩƭθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ͵ \[ĻğƩƓ ǞŷǤ Ʒŷźƭ źƭ źƒƦƚƩƷğƓƷ \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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. I am a specialist physician, and three years ago I left an excellent position at the Moncton Hospital to practice in Saint John. I made this decision in large part because I prefer to live in a place that has immediate access to natural spaces integrated into the city. For me, Rockwood Park is the pinnacle of what makes Saint John special. I am a trail runner, hiker, snowshoer, cross country skier, and birdwatcher, and I use the park in all weather and all seasons. I traverse the trails from one end to the other, and no part of this treasured gem in our city is surplus. Please do not set the precedent of "picking off' bits and pieces of Rockwood for short term financial gain and short sighted reasons. Much of what makes Saint John an attractive place to live and work is the vital green space we have at hand for recreation and relaxation. The Saint John Common Council should strive to preserve and protect the treasure that is Rockwood in its entirety. I wholly oppose any part of the park being designated as surplus, being sold, or being developed. We, the citizens of Saint John, are key stakeholders in this decision, and I cannot fathom that such a plan would be set into motion without any input from or consideration of the many users of Rockwood Park. Please rescind the motion to surplus this property as soon as possible, and instead put in place secure conservation arrangements to protect all parts of Rockwood Park going forward. Sincerely, Heather Chambers General Internist, Saint John Regional Hospital 34 Rivershore Drive, Saint John NB E2K 4T5 CƩƚƒʹChristin Clarke <cmclarke1989@gmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:55 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca>; City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Hickey, David <david.hickey@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ saverockwoodpark@gmail.com {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Please rescind motion to designate 1671 Sandy Point Road property as surplus Some people who received this message don't often get email from cmclarke1989@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** 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 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 of Rockwood Park for potential short-term gain. I 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. 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 - 65% 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 which will decrease water quality for fish, freshwater mussels, amphibians, loons and beavers. 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 on the Harrigan Lake Trail, Golf Trax Trail and Tour de Pants Trail. 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, Christin Sullivan Saint John resident-55 winter st Saint John NB CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:06 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:05 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name John Last name Kennedy Name of organization/group (where applicable) N/A Mailing Address Email dxzine@gmail.com If you do not wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Proclamation of June 12 Democracy Day (Nigeria) Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): The ask is that Council adopt and celebrate June 12 as Democracy Day (Nigeria) in recognition of Saint John's quickly-growing Nigerian community, for a renewed sense of Canada's belonging to the world's democratic nations. Executive summary Following years under military dictatorship, in 1999 Nigeria introduced its first democratic constitution and later adopted June 12 as that country's Democracy Day. June 12, 2024, marks the 25th anniversary of Nigeria'sdemocratic constitution. In light of Saint John's quickly-growing Nigerian community, and all their contributions to our city's political and economic livelihood, it is to our shared benefit to emphasize something Canada and Nigeria share as precious as commitment to democracy in the world. Please note Toronto's Nigerian community supported that city's Council in 2019 to make a similar proclamation: https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,391579.0.html Please also find more about Nigeria's Democracy Day here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Day_(Nigeria) If the Council finds this to its interest, note also I am more than happy to volunteer time researching or drafting any written materials in support of such a proclamation. CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:48 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Request to Present to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:47 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Presenting First Name: David Last Name: Ryan Name of Organization/Group (where applicable): New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Address: Day Time Phone Number: 5068482109 Email david.ryan@nbneded.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: New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council): Present to the City of Saint John the current and projected statistics on New Brunswick Healthcare, the economic benefits to the Cityof investing in Healthcare, and asking the city to consider investment in a New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation to establish a City of Saint John Healthcare Scholarship Background Information: 45% of the physicians in New Brunswick are over the age of 55 and the Province of New Brunswick is predicting the wait list for a family physician will raise to over 100,000 persons within the next 3 years. The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation (NBMEF) is a private Registered Charity dedicated to attracting and retaining physicians to New Brunswick. Founded in 2010, it has a unique and innovative program; the foundation raises funds to extend return-to-service scholarships to New Brunswick medical students, ensuring a pipeline of future physicians are ready to practice in New Brunswick. It is the first of its kind in Canada. Are you making a request for funding? Yes File Upload Saint John Council Presentation -2024(5.21.24).pdf(3.52 MB) Appointment of Acting Mayor: th Sullivan be appointed to act in the place of the Mayor for the period of June 5- June th 11 , 2024, and while so acting, Councillor Sullivan possesses the powers and shall M&C No.2024-145 Report DateMay 21, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaGeneral Counsel SUBJECT: Retail Drive Realignment –Extension of Clear View Agreement and Property Acquisition Closing Dates EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Aligning the intersections of Ashburn Lake Road and Retail Drive at Rothesay Avenue into a single intersections has been a long-standing priority for the City. In order to realign this intersection, the City mustacquire certain properties. Minor amendments to the existing Land Acquisition Agreement between the City and Clear View Homes Ltd. and the Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the owner of 26 Retail Drive are required toadjust some timelinesrelated to land acquisitionthat will enablethe constructionto proceed in 2024. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1.That the City enter into the Amending Agreement with ClearView Homes Ltd.and Orion M.C. Inc., in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27, 2024,for the purpose of extending the City’s conditions precedent in the Amended and Restated Land Acquisition Agreement dated December 21, 2023, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Amending Agreement andany documents ancillarythereto or necessary to give effect to the transaction; and 2.That the City enter into the Amended and Restated Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Carl Ellemberg, in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27, 2024, for the purpose of extending the City’s conditions precedent and closing date of the acquisition of the lands and building located at 26-28 Retail Drive, identified as PID 309005, and that the Mayor and Clear be authorized to execute the said Amended and Restated Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any documents ancillary thereto or necessary to give effect to the transaction. M&C No.2024-138 Report DateMay 07, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services SUBJECT: City Market Lease with Boy’s Own Inc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Staff ispleased to recommend the approval of a new lease in the City Market with Java Moose. This new lease will replacetheir existing lease.As their flagship location, Java Moose is reopeninginthe City Market with animproved layout and modern designin the Summer of 2024. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city terminate the current lease with City Market with Boy’s Own Inc., dba Java Moose, under previous resolution from M&C 2020-208 in stall “8 & 9” and ancillary spaces in the City Market; and 2.FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the city enter into a lease generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27, 2024, for stall “9” and ancillary spaces in the City Market with Boy’s Own Inc., dba Java Moose; and 3.FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents. M&C No.2024-146 Report DateMay 22, 2024 Meeting DateMay 27, 2024 Service AreaGeneral Counsel SUBJECT: Temporary Term Extension for Trade and Convention Center with Hilton Canada Co. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL To ensure continuity of services at the Saint John Trade and Convention Center, it is being recommended that the City enter into a Temporary Management Agreement with Hilton Canada Co. for the month of June 2024. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City enter into the Temporary Management Agreement, in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 27, 2024, with Hilton Canada Co. for the purpose of ensuring continuity of management services at the Saint John Trade and Convention Center for the month of June 2024 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the said Temporary Management Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.