2024-09-16_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour
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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:
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1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1)
1.2 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.3 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.5 Legal Matter 68(1)(c,f)
1.6 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.7 Employment Matter 68(1)(b,j)
Ville de Saint John
Séance du conseil communal
Lundi 16 septembre 2024
18 h
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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
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publique :
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16 h 30 Clôture du comité plénier Salle du conseil au 2 étage
1.1 Approbation du procèsverbal 68(1)
1.2 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.3 Question foncière 68(1)(d)
1.4 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.5 Question juridique 68(1)(c, f)
1.6 Question foncière 68(1)(d)
1.7 68(1)(j)
Séance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la séance
1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale
1.2 Hymne national
2. Approbation du procèsverbal
2.1 Procès-verbal du 3 septembre 2024
2.2 Procès-verbal du 9 septembre 2024
5.1
communauté plus sécuritaire (la recommandation est dans le rapport)
5.2 2024 (la recommandation est
dans le rapport)
5.3 DP2024092203P Services de conseils Étude approfondie sur le
stationnement (la recommandation est dans le rapport)
6. Commentaires présentés par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Délégations et présentations
8.1 Nouveau Parti démocratique du Nouveau-Brunswick : présentation du
programme du parti et réponse à la déclaration de principe de Saint John
8.2 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John
9. Audiences publiques
10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux
10.1
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59 3600 et 3630, chemin Westfield (3 lecture)
10.2 École de la péninsule centrale (rue
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Sydney, rue Charlotte, rue Saint-Jacques) (3 lecture)
10.3 59 1277,
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chemin Old Black River (3 lecture)
10.4 abrogation des conditions
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59 1670 et 1676, chemin Hickey (3 lecture)
10.5 59 1750,
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chemin Sandy Point (3 lecture)
10.6 circulation dans les rues concernant :
baisse de la limite de vitesse (chemin Sandy Point/promenade
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Foster Thurston) (3 lecture)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Mise à jour du plan de travail 2024
13. Rapports déposés par les comités
13.1 Comité des finances : Commentaires du Conseil communal sur le budget
de fonctionnement général 2025
15. Correspondance générale
15.1 J. Dobbelsteyn
City Power (recommandation : renvoyer au greffier pour planifier une
présentation)
15.2 S. Morgan : questions de sécurité publique concernant la circulation des
piétons (recommandation
15.3 : demande de proclamation
(recommandation : renvoyer au greffier pour préparer la proclamation
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pour la réunion du 1 octobre)
15.4 Régime de pension à risque partagé de la Ville de Saint John Assemblée
générale annuelle (recommandation : le conseil choisit un représentant
15.5 J. Steeves : limites sur la collecte des matières compostables
(recommandation
16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire
16.1 Présentation publique Modification proposée au plan municipal 0
Alloy Drive
17. Comité plénier
17.1 Terres excédentaires et mise à jour du REOI
17.2 Stratégie de logement pour tous (mise à jour verbale)
18. Levée de la séance
COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
September 3, 2024 / le 3 septembre 2024
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
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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
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen (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
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern
General Counsel M. Tompkins
Commissioner Finance K. Fudge
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director External Affairs L. Caissie (virtual attendance)
Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Clerk P. Anglin
Administrative Assistant A. MacLean
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September 3, 2024 / le 3 septembre 2024
1.Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie 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 August 19, 2024
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the minutes of August 19, 2024, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the agenda for September 3, 2024 be approved with the addition of Items
17.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale PID 55174684; 17.2 City Market Lease with House
of Damascus Restaurant Inc.; and that item 13.2 be moved forward after the Consent
Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Hickey declared a conflict-of-interest with items 9.3 and 11.1 and Councillor
Killen declared a conflict-of-interest with item 11.1.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-277:
Designation of By-Law Enforcement Officer Noah Dasilva, Common Council approve
the following:
WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain bylaws
pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and amendments
Local Governance ActA By-law Respecting the Regulation of
Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-Saint John Parking By-Law
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A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By-law Number MV-
Saint John Traffic By-Law amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a council may
appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their
terms of office;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Noah Dasilva is hereby appointed as by-law
enforcement officer with respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Parking By-Law and
Saint John Traffic By-Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until
they cease to be an employee of the Parking department of The City of Saint John or until
it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-231: Assent
to Money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes, 66 Sydney Street Common Council assent
to money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes for the proposed subdivision at 66 Sydney
Street.
5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-236: 2024
Fall Debenture Notice of Motion, Her Worship the Mayor give the following Notice of
Motion.
expiration of thirty days from this day, move or cause to be moved, the following
resolution: Namely,
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following Public Civic
Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
Purpose of Issue
The City of Saint John
Proposed issue of Debentures
To Be Dated On or after October 3rd, 2024
GENERAL FUND
General Government $450,000
Protective Services $400,000
Transportation $1,900,000
Recreation and Culture $3,750,000
TOTAL $ 6,500,000
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION $ 2,500,000
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that debenture be issued under provisions of the Acts of
Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the
amount of $ 9,000,000
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5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-233: Cedar
Hill Cemetery Expansion Common Council authorize the proposed expansion of the burial
limits of the Cedar Hill Cemetery, located at 1556 Manawagonish Road, onto a portion of
PID Number 55242937 as shown on the submitted Cedar Hill Cemetery Expansion Area
Map.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-223:
Release of Municipal Services Easement over PID 55191373 the City release that portion
of a Municipal Services Easement over PID 55191373 highlighted in green in the 2023
Holdings Ltd. -223,
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to
facilitate the said release.
5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-225:
Community Development Fund Agreement: TD Station Facility Upgrades, the City enter
into an Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation for funding under the
Province of New Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following project: TD-
Station Facility Upgrades, Project No. 17439, in the form and upon the terms and
conditions as submitted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
said Agreement.
5.7 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-238: Response to Councilor
Radwan Notice of Motion Letter to Minister Jill Green be received for information.
5.8 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-226: Green
and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program - City Submissions Common Council
request Staff to submit an application to the Infrastructure Canada under the Green and
Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program for the following capital projects:
a. Catalytic Multipurpose Recreational Facility
b. Lily Lake Pavilion Building Upgrades.
5.9 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-228: Public Information Session:
Sussex Drive (Technology Drive to Millidge Avenue) and Shamrock Park Storm Sewer
Installation be received for information.
5.10 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-234: Public
Works Communications System Procurement Common Council award the purchase of a
new two-way communications system at a total cost of $169,500.00 + HST to Bell Canada,
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the associated three (3)
year cellular agreement, in a form similar to the submitted document.
5.11 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-241: IBM
Agreement for IBM Business Partner End Users Trade-In of Machines Common Council
approve the following:
1. That the City execute the IBM Agreement for IBM Business Partner End Users
Trade-In of Machines (Agreement) as attached to M&C 2024-241, to trade in end-
of-life equipment for a trade-in credit to be determined upon assessment; and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement and any
other documents ancillary thereto.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively
be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m.
9.1 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
and Staff Presentation 1670-1676 Hickey Road (1st and 2nd Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth introduced an amendment to the Zoning By-Law which rezones
a parcel of land having an approximate area of 2820 square metres, located at 1676
Hickey Road, also identified as part of PID Number 55198410, from Two-Unit Residential
(R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to enlarge a supportive facility.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting:
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a piece of land having an area of approximately 2,820 square metres, located at 1676
Hickey Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 55198410 from Two-Unit
Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-the Zoning By-Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a piece of land having an area of approximately 2,820 square metres, located at 1676
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Hickey Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 55198410 from Two-Unit
Residential (R2) to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
9.2 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
and Staff Presentation 1277 Old Black River Road (1st and 2nd Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law
located at 1277 Old Black River Road rezoning a parcel of land having an approximate
area of 9,820 square metres, also identified as PID Number 55100135 from Rural
Residential (RR) to Low-Rise Residential (RL), to align the existing three-unit residential
building with an appropriate residential zone.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing.
Move by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a piece of land having an area of approximately 9,820 square metres, located at 1277 Old
Black River Road, also identified as PID Number 55100135 from Rural Residential (RR)
to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a piece of land having an area of approximately 9,820 square metres, located at 1277 Old
Black River Road, also identified as PID Number 55100135 from Rural Residential (RR)
to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
The City of Saint John.
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Having declared a conflict-of-interest with item 9.3 Councillor Hickey withdrew from the
meeting.
9.3 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
and Staff Presentation 3600-3630 Westfield Road (1st and 2nd Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law
amending the Mini-Home Park Residential (RP) zone and Mini-Home Park definition and
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 70,749 square metres, located
at 3600 Westfield Road, also identified as PID 00295253 and 3630 Westfield Road, also
identified as PID 55063614 from Rural Settlement (RS) to Mini-Home Park Residential
(RP), to construct a 35-pad land lease community.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John proposing revisions to the RP Zone to permit compatible commercial uses
-Law
related to application requirements, servicing, landscaping and amenity space, be read a
first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of the City of
Saint
-Law
related to application requirements, servicing, landscaping and amenity space, be read a
second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
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a piece of land having an area of approximately 70,749 square metres, located at 3600
Westfield Road also identified as PID 00295253 and 3630 Westfield Road also identified
as PID 55063614, from Rural Settlement (RS) to Mini-Home Park Residential (RP), be
read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of
Saint amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a piece of land having an area of approximately 70,749 square metres, located at 3600
Westfield Road also identified as PID 00295253 and 3630 Westfield Road also identified
as PID 55063614, from Rural Settlement (RS) to Mini-Home Park Residential (RP), be
read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
Councillor Hickey re-entered the meeting.
9.4 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
and Staff Presentation - Central Peninsula School (Sydney Street, Charlotte Street and
stnd
St. James Street (1 and 2 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth advised of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law to
rezone of a parcel of land to permit the development of the Central Peninsula School/
Neighbourhood Community Facility.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with K. Ferris expressing concerns that the Jumpstart playground is a gift to the community
used by the community, not intended just for school use, the 100-meter notice limited
participants, the Turner Brewer Memorial location should be a quiet location, and the $11M
for the school could be used for homeless priorities.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with the following presenting:
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Heather Copp, on behalf of the applicant New Brunswick Department of Transportation
and Infrastructure (NBDTI), spoke in favor of staff recommendation and gave an overview
of the project.
Michael Colpitts, the project architect, gave a presentation on the design of the school.
Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a parcel of land having an area of approximately 9462.62 square metres, located at 88 St.
James Street, 81 Britain Street/Rainbow Park , 87 Britain Street/Rainbow Park , 93 Britain
Street/Rainbow Park , 95 Britain Street/Rainbow Park, 92 St. James Street, 94-96 St.
James Street, 98-100 St James Street, 102-104 St James Street, 112 St James Street,
114-120 St James Street, 124 St James Street, 191-195 Sydney Street, 197-199 Sydney
Street, 201 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 203 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 205 Sydney
Street/Rainbow Park, 214 Charlotte Street, 0 Charlotte Street/Rainbow Park, 0 Charlotte
Street, also identified as PIDs 55025332, 00001834, 00001842, 00001859, 00001867,
00001875, 55242192, 00001909, 00001917, 00002238, 00002402, 00002246,
00001560, 00002220, 00001487, 55019731, 00001537, 00001545, 00001529,
00001552, from Urban Centre Residential (RC) and Park (P) to Neighbourhood
Community Facility (CFN), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
ng Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning
a parcel of land having an area of approximately 9462.62 square metres, located at 88 St.
James Street, 81 Britain Street/Rainbow Park , 87 Britain Street/Rainbow Park , 93 Britain
Street/Rainbow Park , 95 Britain Street/Rainbow Park, 92 St. James Street, 94-96 St.
James Street, 98-100 St James Street, 102-104 St James Street, 112 St James Street,
114-120 St James Street, 124 St James Street, 191-195 Sydney Street, 197-199 Sydney
Street, 201 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 203 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 205 Sydney
Street/Rainbow Park, 214 Charlotte Street, 0 Charlotte Street/Rainbow Park, 0 Charlotte
Street, also identified as PIDs 55025332, 00001834, 00001842, 00001859, 00001867,
00001875, 55242192, 00001909, 00001917, 00002238, 00002402, 00002246,
00001560, 00002220, 00001487, 55019731, 00001537, 00001545, 00001529,
00001552, from Urban Centre Residential (RC) and Park (P) to Neighbourhood
Community Facility (CFN), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
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Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the meeting recess for 10 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting.
9.5 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
stnd
and Staff Presentation 1750 Sandy Point Road (1 and 2 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth advised the Planning Advisory Committee resulted in a tie vote
on the item; staff are recommending the adoption of the proposed Zoning By-Law
amendments.
Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with the following presenting:
Glen Lane stated his concerns, traffic, infrastructure upgrades, character of the
location.
Michael LeBlanc stated as concerns, the currency of traffic study, no sidewalks, or
streetlights, reduced bus service in the area.
Dick Powell, of 1687 Sandy Point Road, stated as concerns there were other
appropriate sites for the development in Millidgeville and expressed concerns with
drainage. He also expressed concerns with the ability to retain trees on the site
and lack of sidewalks and storm drainage. Mr. Powell noted the City should take a
more aggressive approach to infill other vacant areas.
Vance Desroche stated as concerns, visual impact of the design is inconsistent
with the community character, other areas available for development, tree cutting
on the slope.
Kathleen Rowe stated the community location is not the same as the university
area. The area does not have commercial activity.
Atsco Nose, of 1687 Sandy Point Road stated as concern the area is prime for
housing, but the proposal is out of context for the area. There is no plan for the
community. Would like to see more gentle density development in the area. Would
like a vision for the community. The 76 unit building levy is based on 4 single family
lots, this deal is not based fairly.
Karla Reggi, of Deerwood Place, expressed concerns with how the development
will relate to the existing neighbourhood context, the project for high end luxury
units does not alleviate the affordable housing crisis.
Stephanie Avery-Gomm, of Deerwood Place, in opposition to the development
expressed the opinion that the development does not fit within the surrounding
neighbourhood context. Also noted that conflict-of-interest concerns were raised,
and the doors were locked restricting access to the public PAC hearing.
Chris McGee stated as concerns development will change the nature of the
community. The area is rural; roads are dangerous. Lack of direct engagement
with the community. Lack of developer engagement. No study of impacts now and
in the future on the lifestyle options to the community.
Monica Chaperlin, concern with spot rezoning process rather than engaging the
residents to address uses with Plan Saint John proactively.
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Mario Reggi of Deerwood expressed concern over the rezoning that would
interfere with the peaceful character of the community, the water drainage issues
running down the hill from the development.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with the following presenting:
Andrew Toole Engineer Don Moore Surveys for the applicant, stating the traffic
study is current, tree protection and removal mitigation, storm water management
in design, change the white colour of building to blend in with the natural
environment.
Jeff Cyr Envision Saint John, regional growth agency. Housing developments are
currently needed to address population growth.
Steven Brittain and Bill Dunnett, the developers cited the need for housing supply,
aging in place in the community and the reduced size of the original proposal by
45 units. The developers stated they chose not to engage in public door to door
consultation.
Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the restrictions of the Procedural By-Law be lifted to extend the meeting
beyond 10:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Sullivan and Lowe voting nay.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.41 hectares
located at 1750 Sandy Point Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00050849,
from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Sullivan, Ogden and Deputy Mayor MacKenzie
voting nay.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of the City of
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1.41 hectares
located at 1750 Sandy Point Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00050849,
from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Sullivan, Ogden and Deputy Mayor MacKenzie
voting nay.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
10. Consideration of By-Laws
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10.1 Zoning By-Law Amendment with Section 59 Conditions and Subdivision
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Agreement 949 Grandview Avenue (3 Reading)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-172 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Law of The City of Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2268
square metres, located at 949 Grandview Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID
00340497, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-172 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the
Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an
area of approximately 2268 square metres, located at 949 Grandview Avenue, also
identified as a portion of PID 00340497:
a. The development and use of the parcel of land be in accordance with detailed
building elevation and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of
buildings and structures, garbage enclosures, outdoor storage, driveway
accesses, vehicle and bicycle parking, loading areas, landscaping, amenity
spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site features.
b. Any development of the site shall be in accordance with a detailed landscaping
plan, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer. This detailed landscaping plan must include the following,
including the retention of the existing trees if possible:
i. Landscaping along the Grandview Avenue frontage which shall include the
planting of one tree or shrub for every 45 square metres of required yard provided
at least 50 percent of the required plants are trees.
ii. Landscaping and/or alternative screening along the boundaries of the site that
abut residential properties.
c. Should any municipal infrastructure improvements be required to service this
proposal, it will be at the owner/developer's full responsibility and cost to complete.
Prior to determining the requirement for any municipal infrastructure
improvements, detailed engineering plans and a design brief must be submitted
by the owner/developer's engineering consultant to the City for review and
approval;
i. Should the proposed unit count of 51 increase by over 10%, updated
flow calculation sheets shall be submitted by the developer for review
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by Infrastructure and Saint John Water prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-172 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Law of The City of Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2268
square metres, located at 949 Grandview Avenue, also identified as a portion of PID
00340497, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a third
time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-172 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of .
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more
City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure the provision of the required work and
facilities related to the completion of a cul-de-sac bulb and associated roadway
improvements on Ian Street, including any necessary temporary turnarounds for the public
street and detailed engineering, stormwater management, site and individual lot grading
plans, and erosion and sedimentation control plans.
MOTION CARRIED.
10.2 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 3277 Westfield Road (3rd Reading)
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 111-173 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
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City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land having an area of approximately 3,471 m,
located at 3277 Westfield Road (PID 00295048), from Rural Settlement Residential (RS)
to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by--Law Number C.P. 111-173 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-173 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint Jmending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
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City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land having an area of approximately 3,471 m,
located at 3277 Westfield Road (PID 00295048), from Rural Settlement Residential (RS)
to Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Read a third time by title, the by--Law Number C.P. 111-173 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.
MOTION CARRIED.
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10.3 Traffic By-Law Amendment - Speed Limit Reduction to Support New Day Care (1
nd
and 2 Reading)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled By-law Number MV-10.1 A By-law to Amend a By-
Law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and Amendments
Thereto, amending Schedule - 40 km/h Speed Limits, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a
By-Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and amendments
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled By-law Number MV-10.1 A By-law to Amend a By-
Law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and Amendments
Thereto, amending Schedule - 40 km/h Speed Limits, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend
a By-Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John and Amendments
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11. Submissions by Council Members
Having declared a conflict-of-interest Councillors Hickey and Killen withdrew from the
meeting for item 11.1.
11.1 City of Saint John Employees and Elected Officials Policy on Political Activity
(Councillor Norton) (Deferred from August 19, 2024)
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be directed to draft a policy for
for city employees and elected officials to prevent conflicts of interest.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Radwan and Harris voting nay.
Councillors Hickey & Killen re-entered the meeting.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
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12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on Select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy
(Verbal)
The CAO updated Council on the advancement to advocacy projects for affordable
housing applications and the development of several infrastructure projects including the
Central Peninsula School Hub, Ihtoli-maqahamok and Harbour Passage.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer Update on Select Catalytic Projects
and
Advocacy be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.2 Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 196 Watson Street
(PID 00363622)
The Mayor read the cautionary demolition statement as follows:
report of the Building Inspector stating that the building located at 196 Watson Street (PID:
00363622) is a hazard to the safety of the public by virtue of its being amongst other
things, dilapidated or structurally unsound. Is there present an owner, including anyone
holding any encumbrance upon this property, who wishes to present evidence to the
contrary, i.e., that th
No one came forward to present evidence.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-229: Demolition of
Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 196 Watson Street, the building located
at 196 Watson Street, PID# 00363622, is to be demolished as it has become a hazard to
the safety of the public by reasons of dilapidation and unsoundness of structural strength;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one or more by-law enforcement officers appointed
and designated under the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and
Structures By-law are hereby authorized to arrange for the demolition, in accordance with
the applicable City purchasing policies.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee: Common Council Input 2025 General Operating Budget
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-232: Common Council Input 2025
General Operating Budget be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
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13.2 Finance Committee: 2023 Audited Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C
2024-237: 2023 Audited Financial Statements,
Common Council approve the audited 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements;
Common Council approve the 2023 statement of revenue and expenses of the Saint
John Trade & Convention Centre; and
Common Council approve the 2023 City of Saint John Trust Funds financial
statements.
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 E. McCormick: Proposal for Hilton Belyea Arena (Recommendation: Receive for
Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the submitted correspondence from E. McCormick: Proposal for Hilton
Belyea Arena be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 B. Earle: Safety on Harbour Passage (Recommendation: Refer to Public Safety
Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from B. Earle: Safety on Harbour Passage be
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale PID 55174684
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
September 3, 2024 Common Council approve the following:
1. That the City purchase the property bearing PID 55174684 from the Department of
Transportation & Infrastructure of New Brunswick for a purchase price of $1.00 plus H.S.T.
if applicable; and
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2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents necessary to
effect the transaction.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 City Market Lease with House of Damascus Restaurant Inc.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on
September 3, 2024 Common Council approve the following:
1. That the City enter into a lease generally in the form as presented to Committee of the
Whole at its meeting held September 3, 2024, with House of Damascus Restaurant Inc.;
and
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents to
effect this transaction.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on September 3rd, 2024, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AT 5:30 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
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Absent: Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern
General Counsel M. Tompkins
Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director External Relations L. Caissie
City Clerk J. Taylor
Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits
1. Call to Order
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1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Noade Reardon read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment
of reflection.
John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of 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 Symphony Youth Orchestra performed O Canada by video.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the agenda for September 9, 2024 be approved.
Councillor Radwan stated that she would be voting against the approval of the agenda as
she had hoped that the leader of the NDP would be permitted
meeting, noting that she understands the party has been invited to present at the following
Council meeting.
present to Council at
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the September 9 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Radwan voting nay.
3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Hickey and Councillor Killen declared a conflict of interest stating they are both
candidates in the upcoming provincial election.
Councillor Harris declared a conflict of interest stating that he is a campaign manager for
one of the candidates.
4. Delegations / Presentations
4.1 Liberal Party of New Brunswick: Presentation of Party Platform and Addressing
Susan Holt, Official Leader of the Opposition, addressed Council with respect to the
Different policy solutions are needed for different communities to reflect specific realities.
Empower municipalities by providing the tools and authority to drive change; this is a big
shift changing bureaucracy and the culture of government.
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Healthcare is their primary priority. Better primary care can be delivered through team-
based, community collaborative care clinics. Placement of the clinics will be determined
through stakeholder consultation. Healthcare aligns with for a
Comprehensive Recreational Facility. Investment in recreational infrastructure delivers
on preventative and primary healthcare. If elected, they will be a partner and share the
cost of this project, with the caveat that it number one priority.
Affordable housing - Programs such as the school food program, a commitment to rent
caps, and modernization of the residential tenancy act, collectively form part of the
solution. Additional public housing, renovating existing public housing, transitional and
supportive housing, removing the provincial sales tax new developments,
changing the treatment of vacant and derelict property, are part of addressing the housing
issue. Mental health support is needed to move through the spectrum of housing.
Support for the industrial park In the past, governments have resisted selling the land
cheaply (or giving) to a municipality to meaningfully grow their community. In favour of
putting land to productive use that meets the goals of communities, being mindful of the
environmental impact of development.
Corporatization of Saint John Energy this is a successful organization with an innovative
approach, high customer satisfaction rating, ability to create partnerships and bring in
renewable energy. Supports modernizing old legislation to give the utility the opportunity
to continue to innovate and compete more effectively. SJE is a model for delivering
reliable, green, and affordable energy, noting that NB Power could also benefit from
modernized legislation and the entrepreneurial spirit shown by Saint John Energy.
Fiscal Reform not having fiscal reform at the time of municipal reform left municipalities
without the means to deliver on a mandate that was forced on them. Committed to putting
a new framework in place which goes beyond the transfer of heavy industrial tax back to
the municipality. A complete property tax overhaul including property assessments will be
part of the package.
Infrastructure projects Not fiscally responsible to commit to infrastructure projects across
the board. The Simms Corner project is estimated to be a $50M to $60M project and will
require multiple partnerships; the provincial government will support and partner in
infrastructure projects. The model of the government will be to listen and deliver local
solutions, in partnership with municipalities.
4.2 Green Party of New Brunswick: Presentation of Party Platform and Addressing
David Coon, Leader of the Green Party, addressed Council with respect to the Green
Party de:
Supports the corporatization of Saint John Energy noting its proactive approach in
adapting to industry trends and overcoming challenges to achieve remarkable
accomplishments in a short period of time. The utility needs the freedom to innovate and
evolve.
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Fiscal reform committed to implementing a fiscal framework to ensure municipalities
have the financial autonomy to reduce their dependence on the property tax system,
including an overhaul of the equalization formula and eliminating the multipliers between
residential and non-residential tax categories to allow municipalities flexibility in rate
selection. Supports providing a significant proportion of industrial property tax revenue to
the city but would retain a portion to address environmental regulations. Property
assessment system needs to be overhauled including Industrial property assessments to
reflect appropriate values.
Regional Service Commissions reorganize into Metropolitan Service Commissions to
reflect the nature of our major cities, rather than mixing large cities with rural communities.
Would build public transportation systems across the province, with a significant source
of money for these improvements coming from revenue from the industrial carbon pricing
or carbon tax system that would be improved upon.
Healthcare set up a system of community health centres and support physicians to move
into multi-disciplinary practices with other health professionals. An investment in
healthcare is required.
Housing and homelessness focus on children and their families to reduce the homeless
population in the future. Creation of critical complex care housing designed for those who
are difficult to house which would also offer wraparound services. NB Housing needs to
have a specific mandate to support the development of non-market and non-profit housing
to rapidly increase the supply of affordable housing, including the renovation of existing
buildings. On the private side, tie property assessments for rental properties to the income
from rent. Low rents and affordable housing would equate to a lower assessment for the
owner.
Infrastructure investments in capital projects need to move more rapidly. Agrees that
Simms Corner needs to get fixed. Can see the merits of the airport arterial project. Must
ensure that communities are climate ready when thinking about infrastructure. Need
additional pedestrian crossings in Saint John.
Industrial Park Expansion there is some opposition to the expansion in Lorneville. In the
case of the expansion of the industrial park, there are issues buffer zones, community
benefits to be considered in this proposed expansion. Rebuild the trust that has been lost
through positive action.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the meeting recess for ten minutes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor resumed the meeting at 7:15 pm.
4.3 Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick: Presentation of Party
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Premier Blaine Higgs, Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, addressed
Position Paper. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Recreational Facility The entire region needs to be considered to ensure
the right facilities are in the right place. Look at regional approaches for recreation and
health care and find better ways to deliver results. Need better information gathering and
better utilization of services that exist. Look at the per capita need, regional needs, and
how to position our services to meet the challenges of the entire region, when considering
infrastructure needs.
Industrial park expansion important for economic growth and ready to do our part when
there are significant projects that will grow the economy of Saint John and the province.
If there are opportunities to develop and expand the industrial park we will be there to
participate.
Affordable housing and social mandate Income tax has been cut to provide tax relief, a
reduction in the HST has been announced which means about $1000 per year to the
average citizen, the minimum wage has been raised, and the emergency fuel benefit for
low-income seniors was introduced, to assist individuals. Hospitals are not well-equipped
to deal with mental health and addiction issues. Models are being explored that would
remove mental health and addiction services from hospitals and special treatment facilities
established. Mental health and addiction are a big priority moving forward based on a
treatment and recovery model. Focused on a Housing for All Strategy to offer a permanent
solution - housing, treatment, recovery, and jobs, to create an entire network of support.
Corporatization of Saint John Energy not closed to this possibility but it affects ratepayers
across the province.
issues such as energy , and municipal energy
initiatives.
Fiscal reform The second phase of municipal reform is fiscal reform. Finding a way for
municipalities to have resources for its long-term future and stable income. Nothing will be
off the table including taxation, industrial tax rates, energy revenues, etc. as to how this is
managed going forward. Any legislative changes related to fiscal reform would happen in
2025 for implementation in 2026.
Infrastructure Airport Arterial and Simms Corner All infrastructure priorities will be
considered for the collective good, and if the proposal makes sense, the province and
municipality will work on it together. Cannot make promises but will work on your priorities;
you set priorities for your community, and we will be a willing partner. We have worked on
large and important files with Saint John, including the NB Museum, Area 506, new school
in the South end peninsula, and Fundy Quay.
4.4 A City of Saint John Position Paper for Consideration by Political Parties during
the New Brunswick Provincial Election, September 2024
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the
Strategic Investments and Fiscal Reforms A City of Saint John position paper for
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consideration by political parties during the New Brunswick Provincial election, September
MOTION CARRIED.
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on September 9, 2024, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
2024-248
M&C No.
September 09, 2024
Report Date
September 16, 2024
Meeting Date
Fire and Emergency
Service Area
Management Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT:Building Safer Communities FundAdministrative Change
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Leah RobichaudRob NicholJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council approve the revised payment schedule
for the Building Safer Community Fund, Annex C as attached.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Saint John is receiving funds through the Building Safer Community
Fund, a Public Safety Canadainitiativeto support local governments to
implement prevention strategiesto reduce gun and gang related activity in their
region.Public Safety Canada is recommending an amendment to the Contribution
Agreement, Annex C the funding schedule only. This is a change to the schedule
and reporting requirements only, there is no change to the total amount of funding
allotted to the City of Saint John projects.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
At its meeting held December 12, 2022, Council resolved as follows: Common
Council provide support to the Building Safer Communities Fund Interim Steering
Committee to pursue funding through Public Safety Canada as outlined in the
submitted report; and that Common Council direct the ChiefAdministrative Officer
through the Interim Steering Committee to conduct a Request for Proposals as
outlined in the Public Safety Committee report dated December 7, 2022.
At its meeting held February 21, 2023, Council resolved as follows: RESOLVED
that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2023-33: Building Safer
Communities Fund Contribution Agreement with Public Safety Canada, the City
of Saint John enter into the Funding Agreement with Public Safety Canada as
attached to M&C Report 2023-33dated February 15, 2023, for Funds received
through the Building Safer Community Fund and that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same.
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At its meeting held May 4, 2023, the Public Safety Committee resolved:
1) That Public Safety Committee direct staff to engage with Justice and Public
Safety Canada to negotiate an additional (or amended) Contribution Agreement for
the purpose of funding the project advanced by the highest-ranking proponent as
noted below and in the event an agreement is reached prior to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of Public Safety Committee, to provide a report to Council with
said agreements for approval.
2) That Public Safety Committee direct staff to negotiate back-to-back agreements,
and any amendments or consents arising from them, with the highest-ranking
proponent as determined by the Building Safer Communities Fund Interim Steering
Committee to distribute the funding received from Public Safety Canada and, in the
event an agreement is reached prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of
Public Safety Committee, to provide a report to Council with said agreements for
approval.
At its meeting held September 18, 2023, Council resolved as follows:
RESOLVED that the City enter into Contribution Agreement Amendment #1 with
the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, generally in the form
as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held September 18, 2023,
for the receipt of $972,992.38 from the Building Safer Community Fund and that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Contribution Agreement
Amendment #1 and any other documents ancillary thereto.
At its meeting held November 14, 2023, Council resolved as follows:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
November 14, 2023 the City enter into the Grant Agreement with Anglophone
School District South, generally in the form as presented to Committee of the
Whole at its meeting held November 14, 2023, for the purpose of distributing the
funds received from Public Safety Canada under the Building Safer Communities
Fund and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Grant
Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
REPORT
Public Safety Canada announced the Building Safer Community Fund in March
2022 with the aim to provide funds at the local level towards community led
projects to combat gun and gang violence. The City of Saint John entered into a
Contribution Agreement with the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency
Preparedness on September 18, 2023, and a subsequent Grant Agreement with
Anglophone School District South on November 14, 2023. The terms of these
agreements require regular reporting and submissions for distribution of funds at
quarterly intervals.
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Further to feedback from municipalities and process improvements after two
years of roll out across the county, Public Safety Canada has recommended some
minor changes to the funding schedule as outlined in Annex C. The change
related to the amount withheld upon completion of the term, currently set at 5%
and now recommended at 3%. The requirement to submit general ledger reporting
with each submission has also been removed from the requirements for Public
Safety Canada reporting.
The City has received a total of $335,615 through the Building Safer Community
Fund. The primary project for the funds has been assigned to Anglophone South
for the Elevate Program at Saint John High School. The first term of the program
was very successful with many students positively responding through increased
attendance, engagement and behaviour at school. A presentation to the Public
Safety Committee on the status of the program took place at the March 27, 2024,
committee meeting. The program is scheduled to continue for the full 2024/25
school year with offerings in each term.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
with two
Perform as it relates to the outcome and objectives under Financial Health and
leveraging viable opportunities to generate alternative sources of revenue. The
BSCF allows local governments an opportunity to enhance community-based
prevention and intervention strategies to tackle gun and gang activities; and
Belong as it relates to enhancing the quality of life and social well-being in a safe
place to live.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The Amended Contribution Agreement provides a maximum contribution of
$972,992, no change from the previously approved version on September 18,
2023. The update eliminates the need to provide general ledger backup with the
reporting. The other change relates to the holdback payment, which is currently
$49,649.62, this amount is being lowered to $29,189.44 with the new
amendment. The holdback payment is held until final reporting has been
received.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The amendment was reviewed by the General Counsel Office and Finance.
ATTACHMENTS
8500-23118 Administrative Change- Annex C
Subject: Administrative changes: 8500-23118 City of Saint John -BSCF
Dear Leah Robichaud,
I am writing to inform you about administrative changes to your funding agreement for the City of Saint
John - BSCF project. Please take note of the following changes:
Changes to Annex C Reporting Requirements and Payment Schedule
The following editorial change will be made to your funding agreement. Given that they do not affect
the direction or interpretation of the agreement, a formal amendment is not required. Your holdback
for your final payment has been lowered to 3% from 5% (of total funding). The General Ledger
requirement has also been removed.
ANNEX C
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Progress Payments
2023/24 to 2025/26
Cash flow statement (actuals for Q1; forecasts
April 1 to June 30 July 31 for Q2,Q3,Q4)
Non-financial report (Q1)
Cash flow statement (actuals for Q2; forecasts
July 1 to September 30 October 31 for Q3,Q4)
Non-financial report (Q2)
Cash flow statement (actuals for Q3; forecasts
October 1 to December 31 January 30 for Q4)
Non-financial report (Q3)
Cash flow statement (actuals for Q4)
January 1 to March 31 April 30
Non-financial report (Q4)
Final Payment
Final non-financial report
Per section 2 of this
3% Holdback
Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year
Agreement
2025-26
Please reply to this email to acknowledge receipt and accept the changes as stated above in order for
them to take effect.
If you require further clarification or assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Lesley MacDonald
Senior Regional Program Advisor, Community Safety Programs
Public Safety Canada, Government of Canada, lesley.macdonald@ps-sp.gc.ca/ Cell : 902-237-6586
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.2024-245
Report DateSeptember 09, 2024
Meeting DateSeptember 16, 2024
Service AreaStrategic Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: 2024FallDebenture Application
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Craig LavigneKevin FudgeJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following
Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvementsthat the City of Saint John
proposes issue of the following debentures to be dated on or afterOctober 3,
2024:
GENERAL FUND15 years
General Government $450,000
Protective Services $400,000
Transportation$1,900,000
Recreation and Culture$3,750,000
TOTAL $6,500,000
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION15 years $2,500,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Notice of motion was givenat the September 3rd, 2024,meeting of
CommonCouncil regarding the need toissuedebentures totaling ninemillion
dollars ($9,000,000). The next step in the debenture financing is to submit
application to the New Brunswick MunicipalFinance Corporation. In order to
adoption.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
M&C 2024-2362024-FallDebenture Notice of Motion
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REPORT
The New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation is planning a bond issue and
applications are to be submitted by October 4th, 2024.
The funds being borrowed for the General Fund and for the Transit Commission
are for Capital projects approved by Council and the term of the debenture will be
no longer than 15 years.
Staff will report back to Common Council upon receipt of debentures, highlighting
average yield and debenture discount.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
N/A
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
N/A
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
2024 Debenture Application
To: THE NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Re: APPLICATION FOR FINANCING
I, JONATHAN TAYLOR, of The City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and
Province of New Brunswick, DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
1. That I am the Common Clerk of the said City of Saint John and as such have the custody
of the minutes and records of the Common Council of the said City of Saint John and of the
Common Seal of the said City.
2.
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Common Council of the City of Saint John held on the 16 day of September A.D. 2024.
3. That I have carefully compared the said resolution with the original and the same is a true
copy thereof.
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DATED at the City of Saint John on the 17 day of September A.D. 2024.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said Common
Clerk of the City of Saint John have hereunto affixed
the Common Seal of the said City the day and year first
hereinbefore written.
SEAL __________________________________
Jonathan Taylor
Common Clerk
Purpose Amount Term
(by Function) (in Dollars) (in Years)
General Revenue Fund
General Government $450,000 15
Acts of Assembly, 52,
Protective Services $400,000 15
Victoria, Chapter 27,
Transportation Service $1,900,000 15
Section 29,
Recreation and Culture $3,750,000 15
and amendments thereto
Water & Sewer Fund
Acts of Assembly, 52,
Victoria, Chapter 27,
Section 29,
and amendments thereto
Other Fund (specify e.g.Transit Fund)
Saint John Transit $2,500,000 15
Acts of Assembly, 52,
Commission
Victoria, Chapter 27,
Section 29,
and amendments thereto
Transfer of Proceeds
Bank Name: Bank of Nova Scotia
Institution Number: 0002
Branch Transit Number: 60004
Account Number: 00053-12
By submitting this application, the Municipality acknowledges that the New Brunswick
Municipal Finance Corporation will not be notifying them of acceptance of this application for
financing and waives such notice of acceptance.
This Application should be sent to:
Department of Environment and Local Government,
nd
2 Floor, Marysville Place,
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
ATTENTION: Director of Community Finances
FAX Number: (506) 453-7128
COUNCILREPORT
M&C No.2024-249
Report DateSeptember 9, 2024
Meeting DateSeptember 16, 2024
Service AreaPublic Works and
Transportation Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: RFP-2024-092203P -Consulting Services -Comprehensive Parking
Study
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author(s)Commissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Jill GoodMichael Hugenholtz/Marc J. Brent McGovern
Dionne
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposal submitted by ArcadisProfessional Services
(Canada) Inc.for RFP-2024-092203P to provide professional consulting services
required for the development of Comprehensive ParkingStudy in the amount of
$164,016.40 + HST be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute documentation in that regard.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Saint John, Parking department is seeking experienced consultants to
support the
provides guidance for the Parking service, tailored to meet evolving community
needs, support future development and smart growth.
The study will include a full review of the current Parking service, with a focus on
the South-Central Peninsula. Asummary of current parking practices and
capacities will help tosupportand provide strategic short-term and long-term
recommendations for future growth and innovative parking improvements, in
alignmentwith MoveSJ and other related plans.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for consulting services closed on August 7,
2024. The Supply Chain Management Team guided an evaluation team through
the procurement process, evaluating both technical and financial requirements.
The evaluation team completed its due diligence in selecting a Proponent that
would provide consulting servicestofacilitate a successfulstudy. It is intended
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that this study will allow the City to make better evidence based decisions as it
relates to future growth, demand forecasting and parking strategy development.
Based on the evaluation process, Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. has
been selected as the successful Proponent. The project is expected to start in
September 2024, with a kick-off meeting scheduled within the same week of
project award. The project is anticipated to span approximately five months,
culminating in the presentation of the final outcomes to the Council in February
2025. The total cost is $164,016.40 + HST which will come from the operating
budget.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Not applicable.
REPORT
As outlined in the 2024 Strategic Initiatives Plan the City of Saint John Parking
department, with the support of a consultant will complete a Comprehensive
. The study will provide a review of the current Parking
service, with a focus on the South-Central Peninsula which will support provide
guidance for not only the Parking service, but be tailored to meet evolving
community needs, to support future development and smart growth
The RFP for consulting services for the comprehensive parking study was issued
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on July 9, 2024, and closed on August 7, 2024.
Specific deliverables outlined in the RFP included a summary of existing on-street
and off-street parking supply (both municipal and private); identification of
illegal off-street parking lots; summary of parking demand / utilization; review of
the locations of loading zones and availability; opportunities for greening the
parking service; review of the residential parking program; future parking
demand forecasting; best practice review using comparable municipalities as
well as community education and engagement plan including focus group and
public information sessions.
The project is expected to start in September 2024, with a kick-off meeting
scheduled within the same week of project award. The project is anticipated to
span approximately five months, with monthly progress meetings, community
engagement, data collection, surveying all culminating in the presentation of the
final outcomes to the Council in February 2025.
Based on the evaluation process, Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. has
been selected as the successful Proponent. The total cost is $164,016.40 + HST
which will come from the 2024 and 2025 parking operating budget.
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PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns Grow and Belong as well as the Citys
Strategic Plan goal of being prosperous and to create an environment where all
of our citizens, neighbourhoods, natural spaces and businesses thrive.
SERVICE AND FINALCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost for the work to complete the Comprehensive Parking Study, proposed
by Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. is $164,016.40 + HST. The funds for
this work will come from the 2024 and 2025 parking operating budget.
Success of this study will require City resources from various departments to be
available for information gathering and supporting the successful Proponent.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Supply Chain Management facilitated the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to
solicit proposals for Consulting Services Comprehensive Parking Study.
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As such the RFP closed on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 with the following
companies responding by submitting proposals:
Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc.
WSP Canada Inc.
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
LEA Consulting Ltd.
BA Consulting Group Ltd.
An evaluation committee, consisting of staff from Traffic, Parking and
Community Planning reviewed the submissions for completeness and
compliance with the RFP requirements and selection criteria consisting of the
following:
1. Quality and Completeness
2. Approach
3. Experience and Expertise of Proponent
4. Financial Proposal
The proposal submitted by Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. was
ranked highest by the evaluation committee and met all the requirements set
forth in the RFP. rocurement
Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put
forth.
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ATTACHMENTS
None
Working Together to Secure
Strategic Investments and Fiscal Reforms
A City of Saint John position paper for consideration by political parties during the New
Brunswick Provincial election, September 2024
Table of Contents
1. Background and Results City on the Move
2. Our Shared Vision Building a Sustainable Future
3. GNB Policy Considerations
3.1. New Comprehensive Recreation Facility
3.2. Industrial Park Expansion
3.3. Affordable Housing
3.4. Support for the Corporatization of Saint John Energy
3.5. Fiscal Tax Reform
3.6 Road Improvements to the Airport Arterial and Simms Corner
4. Conclusion
5. Key Reference Documents (web links)
1. Background
Saint John is positioned for growth. After deliberate planning and decisive action, the City is on
a path to prosperity. In May of 2020, Common Council approved a Sustainability Plan that
identified a set of actions and goals to address the structural deficit in time for 2021. It also
identified the longer-
growth over the next decade. Work to action the plan began in early 2020, and the City has seen
significant, positive results and experienced remarkable financial improvements over the past
four years, driven by strategic financial planning and effective management.
Results
Strategic Planning and Long-Term Vision:
The City of Saint John Long-Term Financial Plan, adopted by Common Council in
December 2019, was a first of its kind for an Atlantic Canadian municipality. The Plan
lays out a comprehensive strategy to maintain financial health and ensure the City's
ability to provide reliable services and sound infrastructure for the next decade and
beyond. The City remains committed to maintaining financial stability and building on
the success achieved over the past four years, with plans for continued investment in
infrastructure and community programs.
A Corporate Strategic Plan has been developed and implemented, providing a roadmap
for the city's future growth and development.
The Regional Economic Development Agency, Envision Saint John, was established in
2021 to drive economic growth and attract investment to the region.
Roadmap for Smart Growth, ensuring sustainable and strategic expansion.
A Housing for All policy and strategy has been developed and is being launched to
support the immediate housing needs of all community members, ensuring that everyone
has access to safe and affordable housing.
Fiscal Responsibility and Management:
Saint John has consistently balanced its budgets, with the 2024 General Operating Budget
totaling $187.8 million, a 5.93% increase from the previous year, reflecting prudent
financial management and strategic priorities.
The City has prioritized reducing its overall debt, contributing to long-term financial
sustainability.
historical financial reset with over $6 million reduced from employee wages and benefits,
over $4 million in reductions to operating costs, and an increase in City-sourced revenue
by $900K.
Economic Growth and Investment:
Saint John has reduced the property tax rate by 20.5 cents, from $1.785 to $1.58 per $100
of assessed value since 2021. This represents the lowest tax rate in over two decades,
exceeding the targets set in the Long-term Financial Plan.
This represents the lowest tax rate in over two decades, exceeding the targets set in the
Long-term Financial Plan.
Significant investments have been made in infrastructure, including roads, water systems,
and public facilities, enhancing the City's appeal to investors and improving the quality of
life for residents.
Development Growth:
The City has seen a surge in both residential and commercial development. New housing
projects and commercial spaces have been developed, catering to the growing population
and business community.
Saint John's strategic location and the development of Port Saint John have played a
crucial role in attracting businesses and fostering economic growth. The Port's expansion
projects have increased its capacity and efficiency, making it a key economic driver for
the region.
Major efforts to revitalize the Uptown, notably the waterfront development, expansion of
Harbour Passage, and Charlotte Street reconstruction, will result in a more vibrant and
attractive urban centre. New businesses, cultural venues, and public spaces are being
developed, enhancing the City's appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Educational and Cultural Development:
The construction of new schools and community hubs will be a significant milestone for
Saint John, addressing the needs of a growing population and providing state-of-the-art
educational facilities. The schools will offer advanced learning environments, modern
amenities, and ample space for extracurricular activities, ensuring a bright future for the
City's youth.
The planned relocation and expansion of the New Brunswick Museum is set to become a
major cultural landmark in Saint John. This new facility will not only preserve and
showcase the province's rich history and heritage but also attract tourists and boost the
local economy. The museum's enhanced exhibits, educational programs, and interactive
centres will provide valuable learning experiences for all ages.
2. Our Shared Vision Building a Sustainable Future
The Province of New Brunswick has been an important partner in making the fundamental
changes needed to put Saint John on solid financial footing today, and into the future. Through
extensive and collaborative work between provincial and city officials, and with a shared vision
of growth for Saint John, the Province and City jointly released Sustaining Saint John A Three-
Part Plan in July 2019. The document outlines a plan to support short- and longer-term financial
self-sustainability for the City; including reductions in the property tax rate. It recognizes that
many of the actions identified for transformational reforms require, and will be strengthened by,
the engagement of and partnership with regional communities, city employees, labour groups,
and other community interests. The City continues to champion the Plan and is working with the
provincial government, the Greater Saint John region, and other New Brunswick municipalities
to achieve success.
For the Province to grow and prosper, cities must lead the way. Strong cities make for a strong
province. There must remain a strong focus on the
thriving Saint John Region.
With a growing population of over 131,000 people living within the Saint John region, the City
serves as a vital economic and social connection for all neighbouring communities and the entire
province. Saint John welcomes some 18,000 people who commute every day for work.
The Saint John CMA accounts for approximately 20% of the GDP for the province; employs
close to 60,500 people; ranks 8th out of 20 urban centres in Atlantic Canada for its population
growth rate; is home to a world-class industrial base; has a growing health and medical cluster;
boasts some of the most diverse energy assets of any Canadian city; is the largest metropolitan
area on the Bay of Fundy; offers an extensive air, water, rail, and road global transportation
network; has a growing tourism sector; and enjoys a thriving innovation sector.
Saint John is proud to be the urban centre for the region and the industrial hub for New
Brunswick will require continued leadership from the Government of New Brunswick to enable
cities with the modern tools needed to maximize economic growth. Ultimately, it is the
provincial government that has the power to make the meaningful and lasting reforms necessary
to recognize and harness this critical role.
Saint John has demonstrated that costs are under control. This has taken discipline, and choices
about how to spend limited resources over an extended period. Through informed financial
planning, decisions are being made based on greatest need, efficiency, and affordability. The
City has found ways to deliver quality service within an affordable budget.
3. GNB Policy Considerations
3.1 New Comprehensive Recreation Facility
A new comprehensive recreation facility has been identified by the Common Council as a
catalytic infrastructure project for the city. We are seeking a commitment to cost-share this
project three ways. Such a facility would not only enhance the quality of life for residents but
also serve as a significant draw for new families and businesses considering relocating to Saint
John.
3.2 Industrial Park Expansion
Saint John needs to expand and invest in its industrial park to continue its growth and attract new
businesses. This is a catalytic infrastructure project that requires a commitment to explore the
viability of lands for industrial park development and to transfer the lands from the Regional
Development Corporation to the City. This expansion will drive economic growth, create jobs,
and increase the tax base.
In 2022, Common Council identified this effort as a Catalytic Infrastructure Project.
3.3 Affordable Housing and Social Mandate
The City faces social issues that affect the daily lives of residents. Many within the City struggle
with issues such as addiction, mental health issues, homelessness, and affordable housing. The
City has one of the highest child poverty rates in Canada, and generational poverty is very real.
While some innovative and strategic programs have been developed to change the narrative and
lift residents out of the struggle, an active provincial lead that is outcome-focused and a renewed
effort are required to support awareness and investments in areas such as affordable housing,
mental health and addiction support, community education centres, and other critical support
programs. This has been identified a catalytic priority of Common Council.
To address the growing number of people who need affordable, safe housing, we seek a
commitment to eliminate the PST on new builds for a certain period, as has been done in other
provinces such as Nova Scotia. Additionally, we urgently need more housing of all types
including shelter beds and a significant increase in resources/supports within the community to
support our unhoused and low-income residents. Affordable housing is critical to ensuring that
all residents have access to safe and stable living conditions.
to help
finance the construction of a new student residence at the Saint John campus. This initiative is
vital for fostering the growth of our student population and will also contribute to increasing the
availability of housing for other community members.
3.4 Support for the Corporatization of Saint John Energy
We seek provincial support for the corporatization of Saint John Energy. This move will allow
for more efficient and effective service delivery and provide Saint John Energy with the
flexibility and autonomy needed to innovate and grow. As a corporatized entity, Saint John
Energy will be better positioned to respond to the needs of the community and contribute to the
economic development of the region.
3.5 Fiscal Tax Reform
The City of Saint John strongly supports the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick's
position to reallocate heavy industry property tax revenues to the municipalities where they are
generated, encompassing approximately 33 municipalities and local service areas across the
province. This fiscal reform is essential to ensure that cities, including Saint John, can retain a
larger portion of the taxes generated within their jurisdictions, providing the necessary financial
resources to support municipal services and infrastructure. Redirecting these funds locally would
be an improvement towards enabling Saint John to make critical infrastructure improvements,
enhance community safety, and help address housing needs, thereby improving residents' quality
of life and promoting economic growth.
Moreover, retaining industrial tax revenues locally aligns with provincial goals of supporting
municipalities and promoting regional economic sustainability. The proposal has garnered
significant support from local industries, which recognize the benefits of keeping taxes local and
are prepared to advocate for this initiative at the provincial level. This approach would transform
public perception of industries from being seen as a burden to being viewed as vital community
assets. Aligning with practices in other Canadian provinces, this move would strengthen New
Brunswick's economic framework by using local property tax revenue as a tool to drive local
development and growth. This balanced economic development would better equip
municipalities like Saint John to manage and utilize funds to foster local industry and community
projects, ultimately ensuring long-term economic stability and sustainable growth.
Further fiscal reforms beyond the heavy industrial property tax are also needed as part of the
upcoming process.
3.6 Road Improvements to the Airport Arterial and Simms Corner
The intersection of Loch Lomond Road and the Airport Arterial currently faces significant
challenges, with left-turn movements from the Arterial experiencing delays of up to four and a
half minutes during peak periods, projected to increase to over six minutes by 2029. This failing
level of service contributes to frequent accidents, posing a barrier to the Saint John Airport's
plans for further development, including a local services zone and a logistics and business park.
To address this, the City has requested provincial investment to upgrade this intersection which
is fully owned by the Province of New Brunswick, prioritizing the construction of a roundabout
as identified in the strategic transportation plan, Move SJ. Such improvements are crucial for
facilitating economic development and improving traffic flow in the area.
Simms Corner is another critical intersection needing attention, particularly due to the presence
of rail tracks and the resulting inefficiencies for industrial traffic. The planned expansions of
Irving Pulp & Paper, Lancaster Logistics Park, and the Saint John Port operations are expected to
significantly increase truck and rail traffic, exacerbating delays and routing heavy trucks through
residential areas. This presents a substantial risk to further industrial development support. While
improvements are
timing of this project is contingent on the completion of the Harbour Bridge work and the future
of the Reversing Falls Bridge which is also in need of significant investments. Accelerating these
intersection improvements is vital to accommodate the City's growing industrial activities and
maintain efficient transportation networks.
4. Conclusion
The financial success of the City of Saint John over the past four years is a testament to our
strategic planning, responsible management, and collaborative efforts with the province, our
community and workforce. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to create
a prosperous and vibrant future for all residents.
Support of the Government of New Brunswick through the implementation of the GNB policy
considerations highlighted in this paper, and through the empowerment of our cities to do more,
will bring tremendous benefits for all. We look forward to understanding the Party platforms
during this election campaign and how they will contribute to growth, prosperity, and quality of
life in Saint John.
5. Key Reference Documents
To learn more about the Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion Project:
Laura Oland, Chair
2024 Presentation to Council
Saint John Community Arts Board
Art by William Martel City Collection
people to live here as their community of choice.”
embracing excellence, originality, diversity and artistic expression that inspires
to the vitality of the Saint John community. Saint John is a vibrant creative centre
“The Saint John Community Arts Board develops and promotes the arts as integral
Commission de la Bibliothèque Le
Sur Mer
Canadian Society of Saint John, Stone
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Ampersand Collaborations Perluète, Symphony New Brunswick,
Total grant awards $18,260.00Connection Dance Works, Industrial Parks Collective, Atlantic Canada Palestinian Society of Saint John, Symphony New Brunswick Inc, Third Space Gallery,
Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, InterAction School of Performing ArtsTotal grant awards: $21,740.00 Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, Uptown Saint John, IndoChurch/Waterloo
Village Neighborhood Association, Third Space Gallery, Saint John Music Communities Inc., Cormoran Total grant awards: $20,000.00Symphony New Brunswick, Third Space, Imperial Theatre
for Fog Lit Festival, Connection Dance Works, Saint John Horticultural Association, Symphonette by the Sea
Spring/Summer 2023Fall/Winter 2023Spring/Summer 2024
Twice yearly Community Arts Grants
Small Grants Committee
Spring 2023: Amy Ash, Cassandra Edwards, Tracey BrownSpring 2024: David Adams, Dan Xu, Caroline Bell
Summer 2024: Sheryl Crowley
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Winter 2022Winter 2023Spring 2024
The Artist in Residence Program emphasizes interactive community engagement and encourages applicants to use the opportunity to collaborate with the city, all while developing and advancing
their artistic practice.
Artist in Residence
person and on City Website (Shape Your City)
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City received three sculptures in 2022
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Advocated for restoration and new homes for the Hooper Statues Consulted in Loyalist Plaza redesignSculpture Saint John Members served on jury for Indigenous Public Art installed in
City HallMBA Student report on 1% for Public Art programs Public engagements: inFindings will be used for the development of policy and toolkits in 2025
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Development of Public Art Policy
Public Art Works:
Public Art Committee--
anniversary event
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3 Professional Development Workshops20$60,000 in Community Arts grants$29,000 in Artist in Residence grantsBoard Diversity Supporting local artists and events Board members attendance
and promotion of Arts & Culture events Restoration of art workNew murals and art work installed in the city
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Board’s Highlights over the last 2 years
Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Property: 3600 Westfield Road and 3630 Westfield Road
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Public Hearing, 1 Reading and 2 Reading were held on September 3, 2024
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3 Reading: September 16, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
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Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to
Amendment the Zoning By-Law which rezones parcels of land having an
area of approximately 70,749 square metres, located at 3600
Westfield Road, also identified as PID Number 00295253 and
3630 Westfield Road, also identified as PID Number
55063614 from Rural Settlement Residential (RS) to Mini-
Home Park Residential (RP).
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That Common Council give 3 reading to By-Law Number
C.P. 111-XX, a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City
of Saint John.
Recission of Yes That Common Council rescind the Section 59 conditions
Previous s. 39/s. imposed on the September 6, 1994 rezoning of the property
59 Conditions located at 3600 Westfield Road, also identified as PID
Number 00295253 and 3630 Westfield Road, also identified
as PID Number 55063614.
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
CITY OF SAINT JOHN
NEW BRUNSWICK
A By-law to Amend the Arde
Zoning By-law of The City of zonage de The City of Saint
Saint John John
By-law Number CP-111-174 Arrêté numéro CP-111-XX
An uncertified copy of this by-law
is available online est disponible en ligne
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Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors
Common Council convened, as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John,
John enacted on the fifteenth day of décrété le 15 décembre 2014, et modifié à
December, A.D. 2014, is amended as nouveau de temps à autre, est modifié comme
follows: suit :
1. 1. La définition de « parc de maisons
3 is amended by mobiles » 3 est modifiée par
deleting it and replacing it with the sa suppression et son remplacement
following: par le texte suivant :
-« parc de maisons mobiles ou de
lot containing two or more mobile or mini-maisons » désigne un lot
mini-homes abutting a private street. donnant sur une rue privée et
comportant au moins deux maisons
mobiles ou mini-maisons.
2. Section 10 is amended by deleting 2. 10 est modifié par la
the words suppression des mots « Parc de
Table 10-1 and replacing them with maisons mobiles » dans le
- tableau 10-1 et leur remplacement par
les mots : « Parc de maisons mobiles
ou de mini-maisons ».
3. Section 10 is amended by deleting 3. 10 est modifié par la
the words suppression des mots « Parc de
-1 and maisons mobiles existant » dans le
replacing them with tableau 10-1 et leur remplacement par
Mini- les mots « Parc de maisons mobiles ou
de mini-maisons existant ».
4. Section 10.8 is amended by 4. 10.8 est supprimé et
deleting Section 10.8 and replacing remplacé par ce qui suit :
it with the following:
10.8 Zone résidentielle Parc de
10.8 Mini-Home Park Residential
mini-maisons (RP)
(RP) Zone
Mise en contexte
Municipal Plan Context
La zone résidentielle de parc de
The Mini-Home Park Residential
mini-maisons (RP) accueille des
(RP) zone accommodates serviced
aménagements résidentiels viabilisés
residential development in the form of
sous la forme de parcs ou de collectivités
mobile or mini-home parks or
de maisons mobiles ou de mini-maisons
communities with streets, along with
ayant des rues ainsi que des utilisations
compatible commercial uses that
commerciales compatibles qui desservent
serve the established community. The
la collectivité établie. Cette zone accueille
zone also accommodates mobile
également des parcs de maisons mobiles
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home parks regulated by the By-law to Arrêté portant réglementation
Regulate and License Mobile Home des parcs de maisons mobiles dans The
Parks in The City of Saint John. City of Saint John et de la délivrance de
permis à leur égard.
The Mini-Home Park Residential
(RP) zone is intended for land inside La zone résidentielle de parcs de
the Primary Development Area mini-maisons (RP) est destinée aux
appropriate for the development of
mobile or mini-home parks or secteur de développement qui
communities. This may involve land conviennent à de parcs ou
designated Stable Residential. Land de collectivités de maisons mobiles ou de
outside the Primary Development mini-maisons, ce qui pourrait viser des
Area can be used for the development terrains désignés secteur résidentiel
of a park or community subject to the stable. Des terrains situés
use of private communal servicing. principal secteur de développement
peuvent être utilisés pour l
, sous
10.8(1) Permitted Uses
réserve de
collectifs privés.
Any land, building, or structure may be
used for the purposes of, and for no other
10.8(1) Usages permis
purpose than, the following:
Les terrains, bâtiments et constructions ne
Artist or Craftsperson
Studio;
suivantes :
Bakery;
Commercial Group;
Day Care Centre;
Studio
Day Care, Home, subject to
Boulangerie;
section 9.9;
Complexe commercial;
Dwelling, One-Unit;
Garderie;
Grocery Store;
Foyer-garderie, sous réserve de
Home Occupation, subject
9.9;
to section 9.9;
Habitation unifamiliale;
Medical Clinic;
Épicerie;
Mobile Home Park;
Activités professionnelles à domicile,
Mobile or Mini-Home;
s 9.9
Personal Service;
Clinique médicale
Pet Grooming;
Parc de maisons mobiles
Restaurant;
Maison mobile ou mini-maison;
Retail Convenience;
Services personnels;
The existing use described
Studio de toilettage d
in Schedule E: Exceptions,
Restaurant;
of each lot respectively,
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identified therein as being
Dépanneur;
located in the RP zone.
E :
Exceptions exercé sur chaque lot qui
10.8(2) Zone Standards
est indiqué dans cette annexe comme
étant situé dans la zone RP.
a) Minimum Lot Area:
Interior Lot:
10.8(2) Normes applicables à la zone
378 square metres
Corner Lot:
a) Superficie de lot minimale :
520 square metres
Lot intérieur : 378 mètres
b) Minimum Lot Frontage:
carrés
Interior Lot:
Lot : 520 mètres
10.5 metres
carrés
Corner Lot:
b) Façade de lot minimale :
15.5 metres
Lot intérieur : 10,5 mètres
c) Minimum Lot Depth:
: 15,5 mètres
36 metres
c) Profondeur de lot minimale :
d) Minimum Front Yard:
36 mètres
6 metres
d) Cour avant minimale :
e) Minimum Rear Yard:
6 mètres
6 metres
e) Cour arrière minimale :
f) Minimum Side Yard:
6 mètres
Principal Entrance
f) Cour latérale minimale :
Side: 4.4 metres
Other Side:
principale : 4,4 mètres
1.2 metres
: 1,2 mètre
g) Minimum Flankage Yard:
g) Cour de flanc minimale :
3.5 metres
3,5 mètres
h) Minimum Ground Floor
h) Aire de plancher minimale du
Area: 55 square metres
premier étage : 55 mètres
i) Maximum Building Height:
carrés
2 storeys
i) Hauteur des bâtiments
j) Notwithstanding
maximale :2 étages
paragraph (f), a deck may
j) linéa f), une terrasse
project up to 3.05 metres
peut faire une avancée maximale
into the required side yard
de 3,05 mètres dans la cour
on the principal entrance
latérale obligatoire du côté de
side.
.
10.8(3) Normes additionnelles
10.8(3) Additional Zone
applicables à la zone
Standards
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1. A new mobile home or 1. Un nouveau parc de maisons mobiles
mini-home park requires a ou de mini-maisons nécessite un
development permit to be it être
reviewed and approved by examiné et approuvé par l
the Development Officer et qui comprend :
that includes:
i. plans and dimensions of i. les plans et les dimensions de
all potential buildings and tous les bâtiments potentiels et
other improvements; autres améliorations
constructed or to be construits ou à être construits
constructed within the
mobile home park or mini-maisons mobiles ou de la
home community; collectivité de mini-maisons;
ii. plans and specifications ii. les plans et les spécifications
for the water, sewer,
streets, and other services et autres services requis;
required; iii. , la largeur et
iii. the location, width and les spécifications de toutes les
specifications of all rues intérieures, les voies
internal streets, driveways,
sidewalks, and pedestrian allées piétonnes;
walkways; iv.
iv. the location and dimensions de tous les
dimensions of all parking emplacements de
spaces; stationnement;
v. the location and v.
dimensions of provided dimensions des espaces
amenity spaces;
vi. and the location of on-site vi.
garbage enclosures. dimensions des enceintes des
2. A new mobile home park or mini-
home community that cannot 2. Un nouveau parc de maisons mobiles
access municipal water and sewer ou une nouvelle collectivité de
services must be designed to mini-maisons x
accommodate communal well and services eau
septic systems on the property. doit être conçu
3. Electric and telecommunication puits communal et une fosse septique
lines shall be installed soient installés sur le terrain.
underground to each space, for 3. Dans un parc de maisons mobiles ou
both residential and commercial dans une collectivité de
uses, in a mobile home park or mini-maisons, les lignes électriques et
mini-home community. de télécommunication sont installées
4. In addition to the landscaping sous terre
requirements of Section 6, a
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minimum 6-metre-wide pour les usages résidentiels que
landscaped strip shall be commerciaux.
maintained along all property 4. Outre les exigences en matière
lines of the mobile home park or énoncées à
mini-home community, planted 6
with deciduous and coniferous moins 6 mètres de large est maintenue
trees and shrubs; such vegetation le long de toutes les limites de
shall be a minimum 1.5 metres in propriété du parc de maisons mobiles
height at the time of planting and ou de la collectivité de mini-maisons,
shall be spaced no greater than plantée
5 metres apart, to the satisfaction feuilles caduques et de conifères;
of the Development Officer. cette végétation a une hauteur
5. Not less than ten per cent (10%) of minimale de 1,5 mètre au moment de
the gross site area of a mobile
home park of suitable dimensions 5
and location shall be set aside for .
common amenity space to be 5. Au moins dix (10) pour cent de la
reviewed and approved by the superficie brute du site dc de
Development Officer. maisons mobiles de dimensions et
i. Common amenity space appropriés est réservé
shall include area and/or agrément commun qui
facilities for playgrounds doit être examiné et approuvé par
and other recreational .
purposes, natural open i. Les espaces
space, or other similar communs comprennent les
facilities for use of the aires ou les installations
residents of the park. destinées aux terrains de jeux
6. Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to ,
(g), a mobile or mini home may be les espaces naturels ouverts ou
placed or erected anywhere on an
existing lot in the Cedar Point similaires
Mobile Home Park provided it is résidents du parc.
not closer than 4.5 metres from
any other main building in the
6. Malgré les alinéas a) à g), une maison
Park.
mobile ou une mini-maison peut être
7. Other Requirements in pl
accordance with the General
lot existant dans le parc de maisons
Provisions, Parts 4-9. mobiles appelé Cedar Point Mobile
elle ne
soit pas située à moins de 4,5 mètres
parc.
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7. Autres exigences conformément aux
dispositions générales énoncées aux
parties 4 à 9.
5. Subsection 10.10(1) is amended by 5. Le paragraphe 10.10(1) est modifié
par la suppression des mots « parc de
Park, Existing, subject to the Saint maisons mobiles existant, cet usage
John Mobile Home Parks By-law étant subordonné aux conditions
and not subsection énoncées dans lportant
replacing them with the words réglementation des parcs de maisons
-Home Park, mobiles dans The City of Saint John
Existing, subject to the By-law to et de la délivrance de permis à leur
Regulate and License Mobile Home égard et non celles énoncées au
Parks in The City of Saint John and paragraphe 10.10(3) » et leur
not subsection remplacement par les mots « parc de
maisons mobiles ou de mini-maisons
existant, cet usage étant subordonné
aux conditions énoncées dans l
portant réglementation des parcs de
maisons mobiles dans The City of
Saint John et de la délivrance de
permis à leur égard et non celles
énoncées au paragraphe 10.10(3) ».
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
John has caused the Corporate Common fait apposer son sceau municipal sur le
Seal of the said City to be affixed to this By-présent arrêté le __________________ 2024,
law the ______ day of ____________, A.D. avec les signatures suivantes :
2024 and signed by:
_______________________________________
Mayor/Mairesse
_______________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading September 3, 2024 Première lecture 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading Troisième lecture
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-175ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-175
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-
LAW ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal,
Common Council convened, as follows:
The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint
enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D.
John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014,
2014, is amended by:
est modifié par :
Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land
zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant
having an area of approximately 70,749 square
de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle
metres, located at 3600 Westfield Road also
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 70 749
identified as PID 00295253 and 3630 Westfield
mètres carrés, située au 3600, chemin
Road also identified as PID 55063614, from Westfield également identifié comme NID
Rural Settlement (RS) to Mini-Home Park 00295253 et au 3630, chemin Westfield
également identifié comme NID 55063614,
Residential (RP).
de la zone résidentielle de peuplement
rural (RS) à zone résidentielle parcs de
minimaisons (RP).
all as shown on the plan attached hereto and
toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le
forming part of this by-law.
plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
présent arrêté le **** septembre 2024, avec
said City to be affixed to this by-law the **** day
les signatures suivantes:
of September, A.D. 2024 and signed by:
_______________________________________
Mayor/Maire
______________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville
First Reading September 3, 2024 Première lecture 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading Troisième lecture
Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Property: Central Peninsula School (Syndey Street, Charlotte Street, St. James Street)
stnd
Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Readings occurred on September 3, 2024.
rd
3 Reading: September 16, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
rd
Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to
Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones
land having an area of approximately 9462.62 square metres,
Located at Also identified as PIDs:
88 St. James Street 55025332
92 St. James Street 00001834
94-96 St. James Street 00001842
98-100 St. James Street 00001859
102-104 St. James Street 00001867
112 St. James Street 00001875
114120 St. James Street 55242192
124 St. James Street 00001909
191-195 Sydney Street 00001917
197-199 Sydney Street 00002238
0 Charlotte Street 00002402
214 Charlotte Street 00002246
0 Charlotte Street/Rainbow
00001560
Park
201 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park
00002220
203 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park
00001487
205 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park
55019731
81 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001552
87 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001545
93 Britain Street/Rainbow
00001537
Park
95 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001529
101 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001511
105 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001503
113 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00001495
115 Britain Street/Rainbow Park
00002386
from Park (P) and Urban Centre Residential (RC) to
Neighborhood Community Facility (CFN).
Recission of No
Previous s. 39/s.
59 Conditions
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-176ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-176
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-
ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT
LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Lors d'une réunion du conseil
Common Council convened, as follows:
communal, The City of Saint John a décrété
ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The
of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of
City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15)
December, A.D. 2014, is amended by:
décembre 2014, est modifié par :
Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map
of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a
de zonage de la ville de Saint John,
parcel of land having an area of
permettant de modifier la désignation
approximately 9462.62 square metres,
pour une parcelle de terrain
located at 88 St. James Street, 81 Britain
9462.62 square
Street/Rainbow Park , 87 Britain
metres, mètres, situé au 88 rue St.
Street/Rainbow Park , 93 Britain
James, rue 81 Britain/Parc Rainbow,
Street/Rainbow Park , 95 Britain
rue 87 Britain/Parc Rainbow, rue 93
Street/Rainbow Park, 92 St. James
Britain/Parc Rainbow, rue 95 Britain
Street, 94-96 St. James Street, 98-100 St
/Parc Rainbow, rue 92 St. James, rue
James Street, 102-104 St James Street,
94-96 St. James, rue 98-100 St
112 St James Street, 114-120 St James
James, rue 102-104 St James, rue
Street, 124 St James Street, 191-195
112 St. James, rue 114-120 St James,
Sydney Street, 197-199 Sydney Street,
rue 124 St James, rue 191-195
201 Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 203
Sydney, rue 197-199 Sydney, rue 201
Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 205
Sydney/Parc Rainbow, rue 203
Sydney Street/Rainbow Park, 214
Sydney/Parc Rainbow, rue 205
Charlotte Street, 0 Charlotte
Sydney/Parc Rainbow, rue 214
Street/Rainbow Park, 0 Charlotte Street,
Charlotte, rue 0 Charlotte/Parc
also identified as PIDs 55025332,
Rainbow, rue 0 Charlotte Street
00001834, 00001842, 00001859,
identifié comme le NID 55025332,
00001867, 00001875, 55242192,
00001834, 00001842, 00001859,
00001909, 00001917, 00002238,
00001867, 00001875, 55242192,
00002402, 00002246, 00001560,
00001909, 00001917, 00002238,
00002220, 00001487, 55019731,
00002402, 00002246, 00001560,
00001537, 00001545, 00001529,
00002220, 00001487, 55019731,
00001552, from Urban Centre
00001537, 00001545, 00001529,
Residential (RC) and Park (P) to
00001552, de Zone résidentielle du
Neighbourhood Community Facility
centre-ville (RC) et Zone de parcs
(CFN).
(P) à
communautaires de quartier (CFN).
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto
- toutes les modifications sont
and forming part of this by-law.
indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du
présent arrêté.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
Saint John has caused the Corporate Common fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law présent arrêté le X septembre 2024, avec les
the Xday of September, A.D. 2024and signed signatures suivantes:
by:
____________________________________________
Mayor/Maire
___________________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - September 3, 2024 Première lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Property: 1277 Old Black River Road
stndrd
Public Hearing, 1 Reading and 2 Reading were held on September 3, 2024
rd
3 Reading: September 16, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
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
area of approximately 9,820 square metres, located at 1277
Old Black River Road, also identified as PID Number
55100135 from Rural Residential (RR) to Low-Rise
Residential (RL).
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
condition for the parcel of land having an area of
approximately 9,820 square metres, located at 1277 Old Black
River Road, also identified as PID Number 55100135:
a. In order to realize a maximum of 6 dwelling units as
permitted in the Low-Rise Residential (RL) zone, the
property must be connected to municipal water and
wastewater services.
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-177ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-177
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-
LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT
JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal,
Common Council convened, as follows:
The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint
enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D.
John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014,
2014, is amended by:
est modifié par :
Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land
zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant
having an area of approximately 9,820 square
de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle
metres, located at 1277 Old Black River Road,
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9,820 m
also identified as PID Number 55100135 from
carrés, situé au 1277 chemin Old Black
Rural Residential (RR) to Low-Rise
River, également identifié comme NID
Residential (RL) pursuant to a resolution
55100135, de la Zone résidentielle rurale
adopted by Common Council under Section 59
(RR) à Zone résidentielle immeubles
of the Community Planning Act.
conformément à une
résolution adoptée par le conseil municipal
all as shown on the plan attached hereto and
toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le
forming part of this by-law.
plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
présent arrêté le *** septembre 2024, avec
said City to be affixed to this by-law the *** day
les signatures suivantes:
of September, A.D. 2024 and signed by:
____________________________________________
Mayor/Maire
___________________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - September 3, 2024 Première lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading - September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Property: 1670 Hickey Road and part of 1676 Hickey Road
stndrd
Public Hearing, 1 Reading and 2 Reading were held on September 3, 2024
rd
3 Reading: September 16, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
rd
Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to
Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones a piece of land having an
area of approximately 2820 square metres, located at 1676
Hickey Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number
55198410 from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN).
Recission of Yes That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section
Previous s. 39/s. 59 of the Community Planning Act, rescind the conditions
59 Conditions imposed on the October 15, 2013, rezoning, of the property
located at 1670 Hickey Road, also identified as PID Number
55221790.
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-178ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-178
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-
ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT
LAWOF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal,
Common Council convened, as follows:
The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint
enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D.
John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014,
2014, is amended by:
est modifié par :
Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land
zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant
having an area of approximately 2,820 square
de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle
metres, located at 1676 Hickey Road, also
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,820
identified as a portion of PID Number 55198410
mètres carrés, situé au 1676 rue Hickey,
from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to
également identifié comme NID 55198410,
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN).
du zone résidentielle bifamiliale (R2) à la
zone communautaires de
quartier (CFN).
all as shown on the plan attached hereto and
toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le
forming part of this by-law.
plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
said City to be affixed to this by-law the *** day
présent arrêté le *** septembre 2024, avec
of September, A.D. 2024 and signed by:
les signatures suivantes:
____________________________________________
Mayor/Maire
___________________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - September 3, 2024 Première lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading - September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
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ReportDateSeptember12,2024
MeetingDateSeptember16,2024
ServiceAreaGrowthandCommunityServices
HerWorshipMayorDonnaNoadeReardon andMembersofCommonCouncil
SUBJECT:AdditionalSection59ConditionStormwaterManagement-1750SandyPoint
Road
OPENORCLOSED SESSION
Thismatteris tobediscussedinopensessionofCommonCouncil.
AUTHORIZATION
PrimaryAuthorCommissioner/Dept.HeadCityManager
AmyPoffenroth/Pankaj
MarkReadeBrentMcGovern
Nalavde
RECOMMENDATION
ThatCommonCouncil imposethefollowing additional Section59 conditionona parcel of land
havinganapproximateareaof 1.41hectares,locatedat1750SandyPointRoad,alsoidentified
as a portion of PID Number 00050849:
(d)Stormwater design for the development is to follow the City of Saint John Storm
DrainageDesignCriteriaManual,exceptthatrainfallintensityistobemultipliedbya
factor of 1.25 (i.e. increased by 25%) for the post development condition.
EXECUTIVESUMMARY
StaffarerecommendinganadditionalSection59conditionrelatedtostormwatermanagement
for the rezoning of 1750 Sandy Point Road. The additional condition will provide for a more
conservative design approach for the stormwater management in the proposed development
and will align with best practices to accommodate climate change impacts.
DECISIONHISTORY
stnd
On September 4, 2024, Common Council give 1and 2Reading to a Zoning By-Law
Amendment to rezone a 1.41-hectare portion of the property at 1750 Sandy Point Road
(portionofPIDNumber00050849).Therezoning,from Two-UnitResidential(R2)toMid-Rise
Residential (RM) would allow for the construction of a 76-unit building.
REPORT
SinceFirstandSecond Readingweregiventotheproposedamendingby-law,arearesidents
have raised additional concerns. These concerns relate to the possible impacts of the
-2-
development on existing stormwater drainage issues in the Lentook Drive area. Public Works
and Transportation and Infrastructure Development are aware of the issue which involves an
existing natural drainage course, located at the northern end of Deerwood Drive. This existing
drainage channel directs overland stormwater flow towards the rear yards of dwellings on
Lentook Drive.
While this is an existing drainage condition, Community Planning and Infrastructure
Development staff have had discussions with the developer regarding the stormwater drainage
design of the development. These discussions have focused on a more conservative design
approach for the development which would see the stormwater design of the site designed for
a higher rainfall intensity than would typically be expected.
This approach would account for an increased rainfall intensity for the post-development
scenario by 25% beyond that required by the City of Saint John Storm Drainage Design Criteria
Manual. As a result, stormwater retention measures on site would have a higher capacity than
typically required. This would serve to provide additional mitigation of stormwater impacts on
downstream areas.
The proposed approach aligns with best practices for accommodating climate change impacts
in stormwater management.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The proposed development aligns with Common priority of Grow, Green and Belong.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The proposed approach seeks to further mitigate impacts of the proposed development on
existing stormwater management issues in the Lentook Drive area.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The Infrastructure Development and Public Works and Transportation Service Areas have
provided input to this approach. The matter was
ATTACHMENTS
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Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Property: 1750 Sandy Point Road
stndrd
Public Hearing, 1 Reading and 2 Reading were given on September 3, 2024.
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3 Reading: September 16, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3rd reading to an Amendment to
Amendment the Zoning By-Law which rezones a parcel of land having an
approximate area of 1.41 hectares, located at 1750 Sandy
Point Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number
00050849, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise
Residential (RM).
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 1.41 hectares, located at 1750 Sandy Point Road, also
identified as a portion of PID number 00050849:
(a) That a landscaping plan be submitted as part of
the building application, for the approval of the
Development Officer. The plan shall include the
landscaping of the site and the following
elements:
i. Landscaping of the front yard of the
multiple-unit building, with the planting of
a minimum of one tree or shrub for every
45 square metres of required front yard,
provided at least 50 percent of the
required plants are trees.
(b) If any municipal infrastructure improvements are
required to service this proposal, these will be the
developer's full responsibility and cost to
complete. Prior to determining this, the
owner/developer's engineering consultant must
submit detailed engineering plans and a design
brief to the City for review and approval.
(c) The developer shall pay the City $17,712 for the
associated lot levy for the development. This
payment is to be in the form of certified cheque
payable at the time of the application for the first
Building Permit for the development.
(d) Stormwater design for the development is to
follow the City of Saint John Storm Drainage
Design Criteria Manual, except that rainfall
intensity is to be multiplied by a factor of 1.25 (i.e.
increased by 25%) for the post development
condition.
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-179ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-179
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-
ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT
LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint
Lors d'une réunion du conseil
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 area of 1. Rezonage
approximately 1.41 hectares located at 1,41
1750 Sandy Point Road, also identified as a hectares, située au 1750 chemin
portion of PID Number 00050849, from Sandy Point, également identifié
Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise comme une partie de NID 00050849,
Residential (RM) pursuant to a resolution de Zone résidentielle bifamiliale
adopted by Common Council under Section (R2) à Zone résidentielle
59 of the Community Planning Act.
moyenne (RM) conformément à une
résolution adoptée par le conseil
9 de
- all as shown on the plan attached
- toutes les modifications sont
hereto and forming part of this by-law.
indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie
du présent arrêté.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur
to this by-law the X day of X, A.D. 2024 and
le présent arrêté le X 2024, avec les
signed by:
signatures suivantes :
____________________________________________
Mayor/Maire
___________________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - September 3, 2024 Première lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading - September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
A BY-LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW
RESPECTING THE TRAFFIC ON STREETS RELATIF À LA CIRCULATION DANS LES
IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN, BY-LAW RUES DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN,
NUMBER MV-10.1, AND AMENDMENTS ARRÊTÉ NUMÉRO MV-10.1, ET
THERETO MODIFICATIONS AFFÉRENTES
Be it enacted by the Common Council of
The City of Saint John as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
A By-law of The City of Saint John entitled
A By-law respecting the Traffic On Streets in The Saint John intitulé « Arrêté relatif à la circulation
City of Saint John, By-law Number MV- and dans les rues de The City of Saint John, Arrêté
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amendments thereto, enacted on the 7 day of numéro MV-10.1 » et modifications afférentes,
e
October, A.D. 2019, is hereby amended as follows: décrété le 7 2019, est modifié
comme suit :
1. Schedule L-2 40 km/h Speed Limits is 1. « L-2 » Vitesses maximales
amended by adding the following words under the autorisées de 40 km/h
following headings: des mots suivants sous les titres suivants :
Street Limits Rue Limites
Sandy Point Foster Chemin Promenade Foster
Road Thurston Drive Sandy Point Thurston
to 150 metres 150 mètres vers le
Southerly sud
Foster Thurston Sandy Point Promenade Chemin Sandy
Drive Road to Foster Point
150 metres Thurston 150 mètres vers le
Northerly nord
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 municipal sur le présent arrêté le
City to be affixed to this by-law the ____ day of _____________ 2024, avec les signatures
_________, A.D., 2024 signed by: suivantes :
______________________________________
Mayor / maire
______________________________________
City Clerk / greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - September 3, 2024 Première lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Second Reading - September 3, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 3 septembre 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
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M&C No.202
Report Date, 202
Meeting Date03, 202
Service AreaStrategic Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of CommonCouncil
SUBJECT:/ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ LƓƦǒƷ źƓƷƚ ЋЉЋDĻƓĻƩğƌ hƦĻƩğƷźƓŭ .ǒķŭĻƷ
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Chair Gary SullivanKevin FudgeJ.Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Common Council receive and file this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the 202 General Operating Budget process, the Finance Committee is
seekingthefeedbackofCommonCouncilpriortobringingbackabudget
recommendation to Common Council in November.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Not Applicable
REPORT
As part of the 202General Operating Budget process, the Finance
Committee would like to seek the feedback of Common Council on preferred
areas of budget focus prior to bringing back a recommendation in November. An
agenda item will be added to the ,meeting of Common
Council, where the Chair of the Finance Committee will seek the input of each
Councillor.
The Finance Chair will request the feedback provided be in alignment
with 10-year Long
Term
PlaySJ, and the Central Peninsula Neighborhood Plan.
For convenience, staff will send an email to Council ,
202,with links tovarious plans and documents so Council can
properly prepare.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The .
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
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The input received from Common Council on 16 will be used by
the Finance Committee to make 202General Operating Budget
recommendations.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Input from the Chief Administrative Officer and Finance Committee Chair was
received.
ATTACHMENTS
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From:City of Saint John, New Brunswick
To:Common Clerk
Subject:Webform submission from: Request to Present to Council Form
Date:September 3, 2024 5:52:24 AM
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Submitted on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 05:52
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Presenting
First Name:
Jamie
Last Name:
Dobbelsteyn
Name of Organization/Group (where applicable):
Port City Power Basketball
Address:
536 Main St.
saint john, New Brunswick. E2K1J4
Canada
Day Time Phone Number:
Email
If you do NOT wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email)
become part of the public record, please check this box.
No
About your Request
Topic of Presentation:
Sponsorship for Port City Power Basketball
Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council):
This is a follow up to the very supportive and wonderful meeting that we had with Her
Worship, Mayor . Donna Reardon.
We are asking for $25,000.00 and the City of Saint John will receive the promin ate
advertising space on the basketball court, center court. As well as advertising of our webpage
and Facebook page. We would also like to have a link to the city home page or upcoming
events. I have met and reached out to some of council and received great feedback and
support. I look forword to presenting before Our Worship and Honorable Council Members.
Background Information:
Port City Power is a Premier Professional Basketball team and we are proud to be one of the
newest members of an incredible and the best league to ever come to the Maritimes. The
Basketball League. This league boasts more then 40 teams in the US and Canada including
Albany, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Are you making a request for funding?
Yes
From:City of Saint John, New Brunswick
To:Common Clerk
Subject:Webform submission from: Request to Present to Council Form
Date:September 4, 2024 1:20:24 PM
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Submitted on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:20
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Presenting
First Name:
Shawna
Last Name:
Morgan
Address:
Saint john, New Brunswick.
Canada
Day Time Phone Number:
Email
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become part of the public record, please check this box.
Yes
About your Request
Topic of Presentation:
Public safety (partaning to pedistrian traffic)
Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council):
To provide stricter enforcement of pedistrian bylaws and enhance pedistrian safety
Background Information:
I am routinely nearly hit by vehicles when crossing at crosswalks either becuse they are not
paying attention, they stop to allow me to cross and then decide to drive while I'm in the
crosswalk, or they ignore the walk lights all together
Are you making a request for funding?
No
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First name
Ann
Last name
McAllister
Name of organization/group (where applicable)
Seniors for Climate https://seniorsforclimate.org/
Mailing Address
Telephone
Email
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
No
About your Submission
Topic of submission
Municipal Proclamation of "Seniors for Climate Day"
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
To respectfully request the Mayor on behalf of Council to proclaim October 1, 2024 as
"Seniors for Climate Day" in the City of Saint John.
Toadapt the attached proclamation from Kingston, Ontario to Saint John, or to prepare
an original proclamation with the same points.
To publicize this proclamation to City employees and the general public through the
website and the City's other channels of communication.
Executive summary
The proclamation explains the nationwide Seniors for Climate movement, recognizes
the need to lower carbon emissions, and calls for bold action to switch to truly green
energy with efficiency and conservation measures to avoid climate breakdown and
reduce negative impacts on our children, grandchildren and equity-seeking and
vulnerable populations. Later is too late.
Please confirm receipt of this submission.
Document Uploads
Municipal-Proclamation-Seniors for Climate Day - October 1, 2024 (1).pdf (516.16 KB)
September 9, 2024
Mayor and Common Council
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB
E2L 4L1
Mayor Noade Reardon, Deputy Mayor and Councillors:
{ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Annual General Meeting Pension Board of Trustees
As mandated in article 2.5(e) of the City of Saint John Shared Risk Plan Declaration of Trust, the Annual
General Meeting of the Pension Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at
2:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted electronically.
Please confirm attendance and the name of the individual who will be attending on behalf of Common
Council as soon as possible by responding to
kelly.tibbits@saintjohn.ca. Please include an email address in order to receive the electronic invitation.
Respectfully,
Andrew Green
Chair
City of Saint John Shared Risk Plan
Board of Trustees City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971, 15 Market Square
Shared Risk Pension Plan Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L1
506-658-2862
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Submitted by: Anonymous
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About Person/Group Presenting
First Name:
Jason
Last Name:
Steeves
Address:
Day Time Phone Number:
Email
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
Yes
About your Request
Topic of Presentation:
Limits on compost collection
Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council):
City staffers have taken it upon themselves to set an arb
residential compost collection, and that limit is 5 green compost carts. This has created
undue hardship for my family, and no solution has been offered by Public Works
Background Information:
Our property is located East, closeto the airport, and is zoned rural residential.
Information we gathered last fall would seem to suggest that a RR property can have
two horses, if certain distancing conventions from neighbours were met. After careful
measuring, talking to all adjoining neighbours, etc., we built a small paddock in Dec
2023 and relocated our two ponies to our home. We require more compost than the
average residential unit because of the animal waste. Compost collection was
reasonable until June when a limit was set at 5 carts and this does not meet our needs.
The city staff that I have spoken with cited a multitude of objections, but paramount
among these seems to be that the city has to pay tipping fees for compost to the Fundy
Solid Waste Commission. Both the City of Saint John and the FSWC are taxpayer-
can turn around and sell the same compost at a profit. We have also been told that this
is not a reasonable Residential use of this service. Idisagree based on the zoning
bylaw for RR.
As a taxpayer, I expect all changes to city services offered to go through due process,
such as a vote by Common Council. Furthermore, I reject the notion that this is a cost
issue when compost is sold at a profit. I have taken this matter as far as I can with City
Staff. I want common council to reaffirm that this city does not limit residential compost
collection.
Are you making a request for funding?
No
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Council Application Form 20/01/2017
Development Proposal
by the Simpson Group of Companies
Spruce Lake Industrial Park,
Saint John, NB
Background and Proposal
In the past decade and beyond the Simpson Group of Companies have been assembling and developing land
in the industrial park into high quality, building ready industrial sites for sale or use by their own companies. In
A development approach meeting this test is proposed in this
application.
The Simpson Group of Companies are finding a large demand for land they have prepared, is serviced,
building ready which they now use as outdoor storage laydown areas and compounds not requiring municipal
services. They propose to move some of their operations to the area requested to be rezoned. Moving some
of their activities to the area proposed to be rezoned will free up the presently underutilized, serviced land for
businesses requiring full municipal infrastructure and utilities. Relocation of the Simpson Group
free up serviced land. It will also allow site work
to commence in the area to be rezoned to be ready for when further serviced land is required. An interim
solution with a long-term planning goal. An excellent and innovative development approach by a private
developer.
Proposal Requirements
The proposal is to rezone a 24 hectare portion of PID 55032924 to Medium Industrial (IM) Zone. A portion of
the area to be rezoned is proposed to be added to proposed Lot 24-02 which was recently tentatively
approved. This will require a consolidation through the subdivision approval process. Lot 24-02 is presently
zoned Medium Industrial (IM) Zone. A Saint John based business is proposing to relocate to the recently
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approved lot. Geotechnical conditions and availability of a prepared site are among the reasons the company
has selected the site as suitable for the relocate of their business.
The remainder of PID 55032924 proposed to be rezoned will be developed over time as an extension of
Spruce Lake Industrial Park to facilitate future industrial demand as the city population and business
opportunities grow. The population growth in the region, coupled with increased industrial demand warrant an
adjustment to the Primary Development Area (PDA) boundary at this location. A copy of a notice to
neighbouring property owners is submitted for your information. Any comments received as a result ofthe
notification will be passed on through the city Onestop office.
Amendment to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law for the subject lands are respectfully requestedfor the
reasons set out above.
Respectfully submitted,
HUGHES SURVEYS & CONSULTANTS INC.
Richard Turner
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Council Application
GROWTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CIVIC ADDRESSAlloy DriveAPPLICATION #FEE PAID YN
TYPE OF APPLICATION
Land for Public Purposes Non-Conforming UseSatisfactory Servicing
Release
Service Fee: $200Service Fee: $200
Service Fee: $300
Section 39 AmendmentZoning By-law AmendmentZoning By-law Amendment with
X
aMunicipal Plan Amendment
Service Fee: Service Fee
Service Fee: $3,700
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION
Where applicable, indicate the changes to existing Section 39 conditions, zoning, or Municipal Plan designation being requested.
Attachsite plans, buildingelevations, floorplans, and other documentationto fully describe the application.The submission of a
preliminary proposaland a Pre-Application Meeting is encouraged prior to seeking approval. Please contact the One-Stop
Development Shop at (506) 658-2911 for further information.
Details regarding the proposal and general commentsto justify an amendment to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law
are set out on the General Application Form submitted with this proposal.
Page 2 below of thisCouncil Application form provides background information and addition details for consideration.
ENCUMBRANCES
Describe any easements, restrictive covenants, andother encumbrances affecting the land.
The area to be rezoned has no encumbrances that would affect the rezoning.
AUTHORIZATION
As of the date of this application, I, the undersigned, am the registered ownerof the landdescribed in this applicationor the
authorized agent thereof, and I have examined the contents of this application andhereby certify that the information submitted with
the application is correct insofar as I have knowledge of these facts, and I hereby authorize the applicant to representthis matter and
to provide any additionalinformation that will be necessaryfor this application.
Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. on behalf of
F. Andrew Simpson Contracting Ltd.-Rick Turnerare included on the General Application Form.
Registered Owner or Authorized AgentAdditional Registered Owner
DateJuly 10, 2024Date
The information contained in this application and any documentation, including plans, drawings, reports, and studies, provided in
support of this application will become part of the public record.
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HUGHES SURVEYS & CONSULTANTS INC.
NB LAND SURVEYORS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
July 10, 2024
Dear Neighbouring Property Owners:
Subject: F. Andrew Simpson Contracting Ltd.
Rezoning Application Alloy Drive.
You will be receiving a notice from the City of Saint John regarding the above noted proposal. Our firm,
Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., have prepared the application on behalf of F. Andrew Simpson
Contracting Ltd who own the property.
The proposal is to rezone a 24 hectare portion of PID 55032924 to Medium Industrial (IM) Zone. The area
will be developed over time as an extension of Spruce Lake Industrial Park to facilitate future industrial
demand as the city population and business opportunities grow.
A plan showing the location of the property is on the reverse side of this notice.
If you have views about the proposal that you would like to see addressed or if you are in favour of the
proposal
( rick.turner@hughessurveys.com ) or by telephone at 506-333-8700. Any concerns raised will be noted and
addressed at the public hearing. You will be advised of the date of the public hearing by a notice you will
receive from the City of Saint John in the coming weeks.
If you have questions about the approval process or proposal staff at the City of Saint John Planning and
Development Department can be reached at 506-658-4455. Please refer to the Proposed rezoning at Alloy
Drive (PID 55032924) and they will connect you with a staff member that can address your inquiry.
Thank you for your consideration.
HUGHES SURVEYS & CONSULTANTS INC.
Richard Turner
575 C ROWN S TREET, S AINT J OHN NB E2L 5E9 (506)634-1717 F AX (506)634-0759
PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RE: 0 Alloy Drive (part of PID 55032924)
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that would:
1.Redesignate on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 25.19 hectares, located on Alloy Drive, also identified as part of PID
55032924, from Rural Resource and Urban Reserve (outside of the Primary
Development Area) to Employment Area (within the Primary Development Area), as
illustrated below.
2. Redesignate on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an
approximate area of 25.19 hectares, located on Alloy Drive, also identified as part of PID
55032924, from Rural Resource Area and Urban Reserve (outside of the Primary
Development Area) to Heavy Industrial (within the Primary Development Area), as
illustrated below.
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To expand the Primary Development Area and Heavy Industrial designation for future use.
A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of
Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, September 16,
2024. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of
the undersigned, by Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Enquiries may be made at the office of the City Clerk or Growth & Community Services, City
Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday, inclusive, holidays excepted.
Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk
(506) 658-2862
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN MUNICIPAL
OBJET :0 promenadeAlloy (partie du NID 55032924)
Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de ville de Saint
John a l’intention d’étudier la modification du plan d’aménagement municipal comme suit :
1, À l’annexe A du plan d’aménagement municipal, modifier la désignation d’un terrain
d’une superficie de 25.19 hectares, située au 0 promenade Alloy, également identifié
comme fait partie du NID 55032924, qui passera de secteur de ressources rurale et
réserve urbaine (à l’extérieur le principal secteur de développement) à secteur
d’emploi (dans le principal secteur de développement), comme illustré ci-dessous.
2. À l’annexe B du plan d’aménagement municipal, modifier la désignation d’un terrain
d’une superficie de 25.19 hectares, situé au 0 promenade Alloy, également identifié
comme fait partie du NID 55032924, qui passera de ressources rurales et réserve
urbaine (à l’extérieur le principal secteur de développement) à industries lourdes
(dans le principal secteur de développement), comme illustré ci-dessous.
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Agrandir la zone de développement primaire et la
désignation d'industrie lourde pour une utilisation future.
Une présentation publique de la modification proposée aura lieu lors d’une réunion ordinaire du
Conseil communal, qui aura lieu dans la salle du Conseil à l’hôtel de ville, le lundi 16
septembre 2024. Les objections écrites à la modification proposée peuvent être présentées au
Conseil, aux soins du soussigné, d’ici mercredi 16 octobre 2024.
Les demandes de renseignements peuvent être présentées au bureau du greffier de la
municipalité ou aux Services de croissance et de développement communautaire, Hôtel de ville,
15, carré Market, Saint John (N.-B.), entre 8 h 30 et 18 h 00, du lundi au jeudi, inclusivement,
les jours fériés exclus.
Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité
(506) 658-2862
M&C No.2024-250
Report DateSeptember 11, 2024
Meeting DateSeptember 16, 2024
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
SUBJECT: Surplus Land and REOI Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
The Chief Administrative Officerrecommends re-prioritizing the disposition of City
lands and issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Vulcan Street
Parking Lot. Internal stakeholder feedback has been considered, and despite some
operational impacts, the CAO supports proceeding with having the land declared
surplus and calling fora Request for Expressions of Interest. The re-prioritization
aims to address the evolving opportunities and needs of the development
community and facilitate timely development opportunities.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That the City-owned land located on Charlotte Street, identified as PIDs 00002444
and 55147482, be declared surplus to the City’s needs