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2025-01-27_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aƚƓķğǤͲ WğƓǒğƩǤ ЋАͲ ЋЉЋЎ Committee of the Whole Њ͵ /ğƌƌ Ʒƚ hƩķĻƩ Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: Ɠķ ЎʹЉЉ Ʀ͵ƒ͵Ͳ Ћ CƌƚƚƩ .ƚğƩķƩƚƚƒͲ /źƷǤ Iğƌƌ 1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1) 1.2 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.5 Legal Matter 68(1)(f,j) 1.6 Land Matter 68(1)(d) Ville de Saint John Séance du conseil communal Lundi 27 janvier 2025 18 h étage, salle du conseil communal, Hôtel de ville Nous utiliserons un moyen de communication électronique lors de cette séance. Le public peut assister à la séance en personne à la salle du conseil ou la visionner sur le site Web de la ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur Rogers TV Comité plénier 1. Ouverture de la séance Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français pour une séance du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. privé en vertu des dispositions prévues au paragraphe 68 (1) de la \[ƚź ƭǒƩ ƌğ ŭƚǒǝĻƩƓğƓĭĻ ƌƚĭğƌĻ. Le conseil/comité prendra une ou des décisions à cet égard au cours de la séance publique : e 17 h 00 Clôture du comité plénier Salle de conseil au 2 étage 1.1 Approbation du procèsverbal 68(1) 1.2 Question financière 68 (1)(c) 1.3 Question financière 68 (1)(c) 1.4 Question financière 68 (1)(c) 1.5 Question juridique 68(1)(f,j) 1.6 Question foncière 68 (1)(d) Séance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procèsverbal 2.1 Procès-verbal du 13 janvier 2025 5.1 Demande de fonds communautaire du Conseil (mairesse Noade Reardon) (Recommandation : approuver la demande) 5.2 Contrats de location et de services (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.3 2024 (Recommandation : recevoir pour information) 5.4 Financement du Conseil des arts communautaires Hiver 2025 (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.5 Fixation des dates des audiences publiques pour des modifications au plan municipal et au règlement de zonage concernant le 306- Line, 0 Bayside Drive, 801 Loch Lomond Road (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.6 Remplacement du parc de véhicules janvier 2025 (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.7 Amélioration du système de désinfection par ultraviolet (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.8 ClearRisk Renouvellement du contrat de logiciel (Recommandation dans le rapport) 6. Commentaires présentés par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 Journée de sensibilisation à la maladie de Kawasaki 26 janvier 2025 8. Délégations et présentations 9. Audiences publiques 9.1 Projet de lectures) 10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux 10.1 Arrêté réglementant les feux extérieurs dans lectures) 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 -Brunswick (conseiller Norton) (Reporté du 13 janvier 2025) 12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Mise à jour du directeur municipal concernant certains projets catalyseurs et la défense des intérêts (verbale) (Reporté du 13 janvier 2025) 13. Rapports déposés par les comités 15. Correspondance Générale 15.1 211 New Brunswick (Centraide) : Demande de proclamation (Recommandation : renvoyer au greffier pour préparer la proclamation) 15.2 M. Brun : Renommage du prolongement de la rue Parks (Recommandation : renvoyer au directeur municipal pour le suivi) 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 16.1 Proclamation : Journée internationale de commémoration de 27 janvier 2025 17. Comité plénier 17.1 Ré 17.2 Nomination officielle du directeur de Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) - divulgation 17.3 Comité de commémoration civique : Nomination de président et du vice- président 18. Levée de la séance COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN JANUARY 13, 2025 AT 6:00 PM ND 2 FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV͵ Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie Councillor-at-Large Gary Sullivan Councillor-at-Large Brent Harris Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3 Mariah Darling Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern City Solicitor J. Boucher Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan Commissioner Public Works M. Hugenholtz Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth Director External Relations L. Kennedy City Clerk J. Taylor Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Call to Order 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Harris 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 Minutes 2.1 Minutes of December 16, 2024 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the minutes of December 16, 2024, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that the agenda for January 13, 2025, be approved with the addition of Item 17.1 Tri-Party License Agreement Aquatic Centre; 17.2 Recommended Appointments to Committees; 17.3 Sale of 19 Anglin Drive; and 17.4 Initiate Stop-Up and Closure for Sunnyside Avenue Right of Way. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest Councillor Lowe declared a conflict of interest on Item 17.4 Initiate Stop-Up and Closure for Sunnyside Avenue Right of Way. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-001: Designation of By-Law Enforcement Officer Taylor Wilson, 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 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 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 Taylor Wilson 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 2025-003: Rescheduling of a Public Hearing Date for a Zoning By-Law Amendment regarding the Refunding of Application Fees, Common Council schedule a public hearing on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for Zoning By-Law Text Amendments submitted by the City of Saint John for Amendments to the Zoning By-Law related to the refunding of application fees in the Council Chamber, City Hall 2nd floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-004: Street Naming allée Origins Lane, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and 5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-007: Community Development Fund Agreement: Main Street Active Transportation Improvements, the City enter into an Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for funding under the Province of New Brunswick Community Development Fund for funding for the City of Saint John Main Street Active Transportation project 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. 5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-014: Saint John Transit Commission Request for an Adjustment to 2025 Capital Budget, Common Council approve a revision to the 2025 General Fund Capital Budget and change the following: . 5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-015: South Bay Well Field Emergency Pump Purchase, Common Council approve the allocation of capital reserve funding of $256,400.99 USD including tax to the 2024 Utility Fund Capital Budget for the purchase of one new Peerless Submersible Well Pump/Motor for the South Bay Wellfield; and Quotation # 11053 from Flowstar in the amount of $256,400.99 USD including tax be accepted and that Supply Chain Management be authorized to proceed with the purchase accordingly. 5.7 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Councillor Ogden for P.R.O Kids in the amount of $500, be approved. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen: 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 10. Consideration of By-laws Having been absent for the public hearings held on December 9, 2024, Councillor Darling withdrew from the meeting for Items 10.1 and 10.2. 10.1 Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment with Section 59 rd Conditions 0 Alloy Drive (3 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth commented on the application for a Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendment for a parcel of land located at 0 Alloy Drive, noting that all legislative requirements under the Community Planning Act have been met. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-35 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as PID 55032924, from Rural Resource outside of the Primary Development Area and Urban Reserve within the Primary Development Area to Employment Area within the Primary Development Area; and redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as PID 55032924, from Rural Resource Area outside of the Primary Development Area and Urban Reserve within the Primary Development Area to Heavy Industrial and Park and Natural Areas within the Primary Development Area, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-35 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Law of The City of Saint John Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-35 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as PID 55032924, from Rural Resource outside of the Primary Development Area and Urban Reserve within the Primary Development Area to 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 Employment Area within the Primary Development Area; and redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as PID 55032924, from Rural Resource Area outside of the Primary Development Area and Urban Reserve within the Primary Development Area to Heavy Industrial and Park and Natural Areas within the Primary Development Area, 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. 106-35 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-185 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land having an area of approximately 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as a PID Number 55032924, from Rural (R) to Medium Industrial (IM) and Park (P), be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-185 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint Johnin its entirety. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: 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 approximate area of 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as PID Number 55032924: a) The following uses under the Medium Industrial (IM) zone are prohibited: i. Scrap or Salvage Yard MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-185 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land having an area of approximately 27.51 hectares, located at 0 Alloy Drive, also identified as a PID Number 55032924, from Rural (R) to Medium Industrial (IM) and Park (P), 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. 111-185 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 RESOLVED that Zoning By-Law to delete Scrap or Salvage Yard as a permitted use in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. MOTION CARRIED. rd 10.2 Zoning By-Law Amendment with Section 59 Conditions 9 Austin Lane (3 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth commented on the application for a Zoning By-Law amendment for a parcel of land located at 9 Austin Lane, noting that all legislative requirements under the Community Planning Act have been met. Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-184 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- approximately 0.57 hectares located at 9 Austin Lane, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403972, from One-Unit Residential (R1) to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-184 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint Johnrety. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Norton: 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 0.57 hectares, located at 9 Austin Lane, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403972: (a) That a landscaping plan be prepared for the development by the proponent, for the approval of the Development Officer, demonstrating landscaping of the site and including the following elements: Landscaping of the front yard of proposed Lot 24-1 along Kingsville Road which includes 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. Landscaping of the area around the proposed townhouse building which includes the planting of three trees between the front wall of the proposed townhouse building and Austin Lane. (b) That the above landscaping plan be attached to the permit application for the development of the parcel of land. (c) That the subdivision plan be registered prior to the issuance of the required building permit for the townhouse dwellings. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-184 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- approximately 0.57 hectares located at 9 Austin Lane, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403972, from One-Unit Residential (R1) to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. MOTION CARRIED. Read a third time by title. the by--Law Number C.P. 111-184 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that: 1. Common Council assent to the submitted subdivision plan, in general accordance with the submitted subdivision plan, with respect to any required Local Government Services Easements and Municipal Drainage Easements. 2. Common Council accept money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes in relation to the proposed subdivision. 3. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure the provision of the required work and facilities, including any necessary temporary turnarounds. MOTION CARRIED. Councillor Darling re-entered the meeting Having been absent for the public hearing held on December 16, 2024, Councillor Killen withdrew from the meeting. rd 10.3 Zoning By-Law Amendment Housing Accelerator Fund (3 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth commented on the application for the staff led Zoning By-Law amendment to support the Affordable Housing Action Plan, noting that all legislative requirements under the Community Planning Act have been met. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the by-law -Law Number C.P. 111-183 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-respecting Zoning By-Law reform to support the Affordable Housing Action Plan, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-183 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint Johnsummary. Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-law -Law Number C.P. 111-183 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-respecting Zoning By-Law reform to support the 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 Affordable Housing Action Plan, 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. 111-183 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- Councillor Killen reentered the meeting. 10.4 Subdivision By-Law Amendment (Money-in-Lieu of Land for Public Purposes) rd Housing Accelerator Fund (3 Reading) Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the by-By-law No. C.P. 122-3 A Law to Amend the Subdivision By-Law of The and replacing subsection 16(2); and deleting and replacing section 17, to streamline approvals for smaller-scale subdivisions requiring money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-law No. C.P. 122-3 A Law to Amend the Subdivision By-Law of The City of Saint John Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that the by-By-law No. C.P. 122-3 A Law to Amend the Subdivision By-Law of The and deleting and replacing section 17, to streamline approvals for smaller-scale subdivisions requiring money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes, 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 No. C.P. 122-3 A Law to Amend the Subdivision By-Law of The City of Saint John 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 13. Committee Reports ! 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Stevie Go Go: Proposal to Expand Stevie Go Go Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tours to Saint John (Recommendation: Refer to Chief Administrative Officer) Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 RESOLVED that the proposal to expand Stevie Go Go Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tours to Saint John be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. MOTION CARRIED. 15.2 Rothesay Technology Hub: Saint John Tech Summit 2025 (Recommendation: Refer to Chief Administrative Officer) Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the Rothesay Technology Hub Saint John Tech Summit 2025 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. MOTION CARRIED. 15.3 Kawasaki Disease Canada: Request for Proclamation Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to prepare proclamation) Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the request for a proclamation from Kawasaki Disease Canada be referred to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Tri-Party License Agreement Aquatic Centre Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee of the Whole, having met on January 13, 2025 the city enter into a Tri-Party License Agreement generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole on January 13, 2025 for the pedway space located at 50 Union Steet, Saint John, with Saint John Aquatic Center Commission and JDS Media Inc., and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Tri-Party License Agreement and any documents ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.2 Recommended Appointments to Committees Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee of the Whole, having met on January 13, 2025, Common Council make the following appointments: North End Advisory Committee: to appoint Keith Brideau and Kelsey Ann Seely each for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Saint John Airport: to reappoint Ankit Amin and Tom Gribbons each for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 Canada Games Aquatic Centre:to reappoint Amy Shanks for a three-year term from February 12, 2025, to February 12, 2028. Saint John Community Arts Board: to reappoint Christopher McFarlane from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028; and to appoint Maria Murphy for a three-year term from January 13, 2025 to January 13, 2028. Community Grants Evaluation Committee: to reappoint Graeme Stewart-Robertson for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Fort LaTour Development Authority: to appoint Stephanie Woods Stevens for a three- year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Heritage Development Board: to appoint Alex Weaver Crawford and Lori Seymour each for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Imperial Theatre: to appoint Nicole Vair for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Lord Beaverbrook Rink: to reappoint Ryan Kennedy for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Planning Advisory Committee: to reappoint Phil Comeau from January 13, 2025, to January 1, 2028; and to appoint Josephine Chekwas from January 13, 2025 to January 1, 2028. City of Saint John Shared Risk Pension Plan: to appoint Michael Butler and Oluwole Popoola each for a three-year term from February 9, 2025, to February 9, 2028. Saint John Board of Police Commissioners: to reappoint Charles Bryant for a three- year term from February 8, 2025, to February 8, 2028. PRO Kids: to reappoint Leah Secord for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028; and appoint Victoria Moseley for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Saint John Industrial Parks: to appoint John Logan for a three-year term from January 13, 2025, to January 13, 2028. Civic Commemoration Committee: to appoint Councillor Mariah Darling from January 13, 2025, to the end of their current term on Council. Code of Conduct Complaints Committee: to appoint Councillor Mariah Darling from January 13, 2025, to the end of their current term on Council. Uptown Saint John: to appoint Councillor Mariah Darling from January 13, 2025, to the end of their current term on Council. Growth Committee: to appoint Councillor Mariah Darling from January 13, 2025, to the end of their current term on Council. 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 MOTION CARRIED. 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 9.1 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report stnd and Staff Presentation 125 Gault Road (1 and 2 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application which would amend the Section 59 conditions imposed on the December 5, 2011 rezoning of a parcel of land having an approximate area of 1.1 hectares, located at 125 Gault Road, also identified as a portion of PID 00403535; and rezone a parcel of land having an approximate area of 4.5 hectares, located at 125 Gault Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403535, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), to expand the scope of commercial uses permitted on the portion of the site zoned General Commercial (CG) and allow for the construction of townhouses and multiple unit dwellings on the portion of the site to be rezoned to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), with letters of opposition received. Staff and PAC are aligned and recommend the approval of the application. Planner M. Reade reviewed the submitted presentation regarding the proposed development at 125 Gault Road. Mayor Noade Reardon called the Public Hearing to Order. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the application with the following citizens presenting: Chris McCutcheon Shane Stokes Wendy Morgan Ben Donaldson Trish Stokes Ken Campbell Cameron Whitcomb Heather Blakney Kate Fisher Joe Harriman Paige Campbell Travis Carr Chelsea Donaldson Rick Campbell Erica Beckwith Ann Campbell Troy MacMillan Mandy Burns Derrick Emery Tammy McAllister Dave McKenna Linda Beckwith Tanya MacMillan Bill Melanson Chelsey Craig Geoff Beckwith Bernie Morrison Evan Matthews James Burns Mary Kate Beckwith Shawn Ferguson Tara Morrison Key concerns expressed by citizens included: Large size of this development not appropriate for the area; out of character for the neighborhood Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks; large open ditches 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 Safety concerns related to increased traffic and truck traffic Timeline, spanning multiple years Significant disruption to the community construction noise, dust, etc. Stormwater and flooding concerns; water drainage issues Lack of space in winter for proper snow removal Lack of community consultation and engagement with developer; notification process flawed Roadway into the area already concerning/problematic an increase of residents in the area will only add to current problems Only one entrance/exit into the neighborhood increased traffic will have a significant impact Negative impact on existing homes Lack of green space and trees Impact on schools and daycares in the area Bus schedule for residents unsuitable Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the meeting break for a five-minute recess. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting resumed at 8:43 p.m. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the application with the following presenting: Jody Kliffer, Envision Saint John Rick Turner, Hughes Surveys and Consultants, on behalf of the applicant Mike Cavanagh, Developer Mike Cunningham, Contractor Mayor Noade Reardon closed the public hearing. Staff responded to a number of questions from members of Council regarding the development related to traffic calming, stormwater service, sidewalks, timeline of the development, sunset clauses, infrastructure and communication concerns. Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the restrictions of the Procedural By-Law be lifted to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Harris and Sullivan voting nay. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 4.4 hectares located at 125 Gault Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403535, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a first time. 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Norton, Harris, Ogden and Killen voting nay. Read a first time by title, the by-Zoning By-Law of The Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 4.4 hectares located at 125 Gault Road, also identified as a portion of PID Number 00403535, from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Norton, Harris, Ogden and Killen voting nay. Read a second time by title, the by--Law of Councillor Killen withdrew from the meeting. 17.3 Sale of 19 Anglin Drive Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee of the Whole, having met on January 13, 2025, Common Council approve the following: 1. That the City enter into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Atlantic Community Housing Ltd. generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held January 13, 2025 for the sale of the property located at 19 Anglin Drive (PID 55054779), and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any other documents necessary to facilitate the transaction. 2. That the net proceeds received by the City in relation to the above transaction be deposited into the General Fund Capital Reserve. MOTION CARRIED. 17.4 Initiate Stop-Up and Closure for Sunnyside Ave Right of Way Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by Committee of the Whole, having met on January 13, 2025, Common Council approve the following: 1. That the Public Hearing to consider the passing of an amendment to the Street Closing By-law to close a portion of a public street known as Sunnyside Avenue Right Of Way, having an approximate area of 7,450 square meters, as shown on ch of Proposed Stop-up and Close of a portion of Sunnyside Avenue Right-Of- set for Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber; 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 2. That Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of such By-law, identified above; and 3. In the event that Common Council gives Third Reading to the By-Law Amendment as stated above, that the City sell the property to 684401 N.B. Ltd. for a purchase price of $1.00, and that the purchaser be responsible for: a. any plan of survey required to initiate the process for the stop-up and closure for a portion of a public street known as Sunnyside Avenue Right of Way; and b. any fees or administrative processes to effect the conveyance of the property. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the transaction. MOTION CARRIED. 11.1 Creation of a Medical Education Scholarship in partnership with the New Brunswick Medical Educational Foundation (Councillor Norton) Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that Item 11.1 Creation of a Medical Education Scholarship in partnership with the New Brunswick Medical Educational Foundation submitted by Councillor Norton be tabled to the next meeting of Common Council. MOTION CARRIED. 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy (Verbal) Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that Item 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer verbal update on select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy be tabled to the next meeting of Common Council. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on January 13, 2025, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL January 13, 2025 / le 13 janvier 2025 5 Council Community Fund Application FORM A The Information you provide on this form will be used to assess eligibility and consideration for the award of funds at a Common Council meeting. Program Description Through the Council Community Fund Policy (the Fund) Council Members may apply for funding for projects or events that enhance the vibrancy and wellbeing of the residents of the City or minor Community Grants program, allowing a timely and flexible approach to requests for smaller initiatives that align with Council priorities that would not otherwise coincide with the timing of the Community Grants Program. Successful projects will advance one of five priority areas Grow, Green, Belong, Move and Perform. Application and Eligibility for Community-Based Organizations Applications must comply with the City of Saint John Council Community Fund Policy. For a complete description of application and eligibility criteria please review the Council Community Fund Policy. Applications are always open for submissions during the calendar year. Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) must be a registered non-profit or registered charitable organization holding its principal activities within the City of Saint John. Application must also demonstrate that your proposal: is based in the City of Saint John will spend the funding within the financial year in which it is awarded. Applications have a funding limit of $1500 per Council Member. FORM A. Name of the Council Member submitting this application: Name of Community-Based Organization: P.R.O. Kids Non-profit status: (registered non-profit number, registered charitable organization number) Charity organization, that is considered a branch of municipality. Name and Title of CBO individual responsible for the management of the Funds Greg Cutler P.R.O. Kids Manager Phone Number: 506-650-3763 Email Address: gregory.cutler@saintjohn.ca Address: 15 Market Square Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L1 Tell us a bit about your group (what does your group do?) Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids (P.R.O. Kids) is a charitable service operated by the City of Saint John that matches children and youth (up to 18) in financial need, with organized, registered recreation activities. Pro Kids assist families with the cost of registration fees, equipment and transportation for their children. Each year, hundreds of local kids are given the opportunity to participate in sports, recreation, arts or culture activity of their choice. P.R.O. Kids is a confidential service available to all children and youth in Saint John, Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield and Rothesay. All administration costs are covered by these municipalities, allowing 100% of all donations to P.R.O. Kids to go directly to assisting the children and youth of our community. Tell us about what you want to do (describe the project / event / and any small capital asset request to support the project/event) We intend to accept the funds identified through the Council Community Fund Application and turn that into sponsorships for 4-6 children to participate in organized, registered recreation activities. Where is the location of your project / event? NA What do you think the benefits will be to people living in the city? 100% of the funds committed through this process will provide youth aged 2-18-year-old with the opportunity to participate in organized recreational opportunities they may not otherwise have because of financial need within the family. How does your project / event contribute to addressing the priorities of Common Council? We feel P.R.O. Kids advance the Council priorities of Grow and Belong. How much will your proposal cost? What do you need to carry out your project or event what is the estimated cost? Breakdown of costs Amount Youth sponsorships $1500 TOTAL: $1500 Please confirm the amount of funds you are requesting: $1500 Estimated completion date: Will you be able to complete the project / event Yes / No and obtain any small capital assets within the financial year in which it is requested? Estimated completion date: NA To Be Acknowledged by the individual responsible for managing the Funds for the Community-Based Organization named above. Accountability: I acknowledge that if funds are provided by the City of Saint John, I will accept responsibility that the funds will be used for the stated purpose and within the timeline stated above. I acknowledge that I will be responsible for keeping all receipts and/or invoices relating to the project or event above and completing an Outcome Report within 45 days of the project or event completion date. Liability Waiver for Community Based Organization Fund Recipients By submitting this application, I hereby acknowledge and agree that neither the City, its council, nor any of its members, agencies, officers, employees, or agents shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, including death to any person or for any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in connection with the use, allocation, distribution, or expenditure of the Council Members Discretionary Community Fund. I, as an authorized signatory or representative who has legal authority to bind the Community- Based Organization, agree to indemnify and hold harmless the aforementioned entities from all claims, damages, liabilities and losses incurred in relation to or resulting from the use of the allocated funds. Greg Cutler Printed name of authorized signatory Signature of authorized signatory 1/21/2025 Date Your privacy: We will use the information you provide on this form for the award of funds. The award of funds is reported publicly. All information held by us is liable to disclosure under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act unless it is exempt. City Clerk acknowledgement: (To be completed by City Clerk or their designate) I acknowledge that the proposal described above meets the eligibility requirements of the Council Community Fund Policy (CCFP) and may proceed to the next public meeting of Common Council. COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-019 Report DateJanuary 07, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaStrategic Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT:Digital Imaging Equipment -Rental and Managed Print Services Agreements AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Evelyn HatfieldStephanie Rackley-RoachJ. Brent McGovern Kevin Fudge RECOMMENDATION That the City enter into Agreementsin the formsas attached to M&C No. 2025- 019 with Xerox CanadaLtd.,for the purpose of providing digital imaging equipment withmanaged print servicesto the City, for a 60 month contract with an option for one (12 month) and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreements and any document ancillary thereto or necessary to effect the transaction. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City relies on digital imaging equipment and managed printservices to support printing, photocopying, and scanningin the delivery of cost-effective services to our citizens. With the expiry of the digital imagingagreement and the needto replace some end-of-life digital imagingassets, the City of Moncton issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for digital imaging equipmenton behalf of the City of Saint John as part of aTri-City Joint Purchasingeffort. Through an evaluation process, the successful proponent was determined to be Xerox CanadaLtd. Xerox60-monthagreementand the one (12-month)optional period. The estimated cost of renting36digital imaging units (City, Police and Transitlocations) includingmanaged print services is $113,561.88 +HSTper year. Total costs for the aggregate 60-monthagreementof the contract are approximately $567,809.40+HST. Should a one (12-month)optional period be extended, the aggregate cost of the life of the agreement is $681,371.28. This does not include anyincrease or decrease in unitsfrom. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A - 2 - REPORT digital imaging equipment expired on September 30, 2024, although service continued to be received on a month-to-month basis at the rates under the expired contract until a new agreement was in place. Digital imaging equipment supports numerous business processes for the City of Saint John and its Commissions. Print and copy processes include but are not limited to reporting, customer applications, permits, court documents and invoices. Scanned receipts and invoices are uploaded as part of the procurement process. The managed print service provides for the maintenance of the units, replacement of consumables and monitoring of usage to enable quarterly billing. All of which is included in the cost per copy charge as outlined in the attached agreement. Since 2018, the City of Saint John has participated in the Tri-City Joint Purchasing Agreement with the City of Moncton to procure digital imaging equipment and services. Moncton led the procurement process while partnering with Saint John to develop the proposal terms and conditions and requirements. Both cities participated in the review, selection and recommendation for the award. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The recommendation aligns with priority to Perform, ensuring technology is used to streamline work processes and service delivery. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Among the City and its Commissions, there are 36 devices, a mix of colour and black and white, at various locations to be replaced and form the new agreement. The existing seven-year-old fleet will be replaced with Xerox® AltaLink® Series which are highly capable, versatile, secure, sustainable, with innovative technologies such as AI workflows that will adapt well to a new ERP System. Costs have been estimated over the 60-month agreement and the one (12-month) optional period. The estimated cost of renting 26 digital imaging units including managed print services is $113,561.88 +HST per year. Total costs for the aggregate 60-month agreement of the contract are approximately $567,809.40 +HST. Should a one (12-month) optional period be extended, the aggregate cost of the life of the agreement is $681,371.28. There is some flexibility in the agreement to add or remove units and as well, the managed print services agreement monitors usage and can provide improvement recommendations in areas such as model and optimal placement of the units. - 3 - INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The City of Moncton facilitated the RFP process to solicit proposals for Digital Imaging Equipment including managed print services. As such the RFP closed on November 6, 2024, with the following companies responding by submitting proposals: 1. Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. 2. Nova Imprint Business Solutions Inc. 3. Ricoh Canada Inc. 4. Office Xpress inc. 5. Workplace Essentials 6. Your Circle Business Eco System Corporation A review committee, consisting of team members from the City of Moncton and the City of Saint John reviewed the submissions for compliance with the RFP requirements and selection criteria consisting of the following: 1. Quality and Completeness 2. Qualifications and References 3. Proposed Project Approach and Rollout Methodology / Schedule 4. Technical Ability Hardware, Software and Security 5. Ability to Provide Service 6. Financial Proposal One company was deemed non-compliant, and two companies did not score high enough technically to proceed with the financial proposal. The proposal submitted by Nova Imprint Business Solutions Inc., authorized agent of Xerox Canada Ltd. was ranked highest by the evaluation committee and met all the requirements set forth in the RFP. The above process is in accordance with the Strategic Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. ATTACHMENTS Xerox Leasing and Managed Print Services Agreements COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-024 Report DateJanuary 20, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaStrategic Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: 2024FallDebenture Terms AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Craig LavigneKevin FudgeJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Councilreceive and file thisreport. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY December 3, 2024,the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation negotiated the sale of a serial bond issue in the amount of$65,600,000ofwhich $9,000,000related to the City of Saint John.The terms to maturity ranges from 1 year to 20 year and the average offering yield is 4.024%. The average yield on this debenture at 4.024% is slightly less thanthe Nov 2022 average yield which was 4.437%. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION M&C 2024-245-RESOLVEDthat 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 COMMISSION 15 years $ 2,500,000 - 2 - REPORT The terms of the issue as they relate to Saint John are as follows: Term: 15-year serial form (General) $ 6,500,000 15-year serial form (Transit) $ 2,500,000 Coupon Rate: Year 1 3.360% Year 6 3.542% Year 11 4.042% Year 2 3.298% Year 7 3.663% Year 12 4.122% Year 3 3.294% Year 8 3.777% Year 13 4.202% Year 4 3.361% Year 9 3.879% Year 14 4.277% Year 5 3.423% Year 10 3.962% Year 15 4.332% Price: $ 99.23 (Principal: $9,000,000) 15 Years Settlement Date: December 20, 2024 The interest rates and the discount factor were within the limits approved by Common Council at its meeting held on September 16, 2024. As such, the Mayor and Common Clerk have signed the debentures between the City and the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for $9,000,000 at the terms listed above on December 10, 2024. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT N/A SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The average yield on this debenture at 4.024% is slightly less than the Nov 2022 average yield which was 4.437%. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS N/A ATTACHMENTS N/A COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-002 Report DateJanuary 20, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Community Arts Board Funding Winter 2025 AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/ Chief Administrative Officer Department Head Cara CoesAmy Poffenroth / David J. Brent McGovern Dobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION The Chief Administrative Officer sfdpnnfoet; 2/Uibu!Dpnnpo!Dpvodjm!sfdfjwf!boe!gjmfuif!Tbjou!Kpio!Dpnnvojuz!Bsut! 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Efdfncfs/!Uijtjt!xiz!gvoejoh!gps!uijt!qspkfdu!xbt!opu!jodmvefe!xjui!uif! -! puifs!sfdjqjfout!mjtufe!jo!uif!Bsut!Cpbse!mfuufs!up!Dpvodjm!ebufe!Efdfncfs!3 3135-!boe!jt!cfjoh!jodmvefe!opx/ Uif!Tbjou!Kpio!Dpnnvojuz!Bsut!Cpbse!jt!qmfbtfeup!bxbse!%3-831!jo!gvoejoh! up!tvqqpsu!b!Tbjou!Kpio!Qbmftujojbo!gjmn!gftujwbmuibu!xjmm!ijhimjhiu!dvmuvsf-!bsu-! ifsjubhf!boe!ejwfstjuz-!boe!jt!pqfo!up!uif!hsfbufs!dpnnvojuz!up!qbsujdjqbuf/! - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION The 2024 Community Arts Program Fall/Winter Funding Program was approved by Council on December 16, 2024 REPORT The City of Saint John Arts and Culture Policy, adopted by Common Council on September 26, 2005, highlights the importance of arts in enhancing the community's quality of life and vitality. To support the growth of arts and culture, the City funds non-profit arts and cultural organizations through the Community Arts Funding Program, managed by the Saint John Community Arts Board. This program is designed to help organizations establish themselves in the community, enhance their services, and deliver quality arts programming to residents and visitors. The funding supports projects in any creative arts discipline, encouraging non-profits to contribute to a vibrant cultural landscape within the City of Saint John. The Community Arts Funding Program is administered by the Saint John Community Arts Board on behalf of the City of Saint John. The Program provides financial support in two categories: Project/Activity Funding Arts-related projects, activities, events, or initiatives (including a series of activities or events) that are primarily participatory, actively engage the public, are educational in nature, or that develop the arts in the community. Arts Festival Funding Preparation and presentation of one- day or multi-day arts festivals, major arts events, or arts celebrations. The Arts Board is pleased to fund the following project for a 2025 Winter Small Grant: 1. Atlantic Canada Palestinian Society of Saint John $2720 The SJ Palestinian Film Festival (SJPFF) The SJ Palestinian Film Festival (SJPFF) is a pilot project designed to showcase a curated selection of films, documentaries, and shorts that highlight Palestinian culture, art, heritage and diversity. By offering a platform for both local and international Palestinian filmmakers, the festival aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and foster dialogue through screenings, and filmmaker panels. - 3 - STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Grow Aligning with the principles of smart growth, PlanSJ, and Arts and Culture Policy Belong Enhance the quality of life, recreation, arts, and culture opportunities, and social well-being in a safe place to live. Perform Plans, policies, procedures, and best practices. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The 2025 General Fund Operating Budget includes a $70,000 budget for the Saint John Community Arts Board, with monies allotted for the Small Grant Funding Program. $2,720 is being awarded as part of the 2025 budget for Arts Grants. Calls for Spring / Summer and Fall / Winter submissions will be made later in 2025 as planned. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The Community Arts Board consists of residents appointed by Common Council. The Small Arts Grants Evaluation Committee consists of 3 members of the Arts Board. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Letter to Council Winter Arts Grants Recipient 2025 MEMORANDUM th, January 172025 MayorDonnaReardonandMembersofCouncilCityofSaint John Your Worship and Councillors, Re:SaintJohnCommunityArtsWinter2025FundingProgram was held inNovember 2024, todecidetheCommunity Arts Fall/ Chair/President Winter 2024 Funding grant recipients. A staff follow up meeting with LauraOland the Atlantic Canada Palestinian Society of Saint John (ACPSSJ) to Vice-Chair/Vice-president confirm event details occurred late December. AndreaKikuchi Dahlia Das MostafaAboeineil Suping Shi amount to be awarded to the ACSJPS totaling $2,720.00. Such funding CouncillorRadwanCouncillor will be covered under the 2025 Saint John Community Arts Funding Killen Program,fromthebudgetallocatedbyCommonCounciltothe ChristopherMcFarlane various programs. WenmeiLi AnnMowatt SarahHarris The Saint John Palestinian Film Festival will highlight Palestinian JeremyCairns culture,art,heritage,anddiversity.Thefestivalaimstopromotecross cultural understanding and foster dialogue through screenings and Manager,Community Inclusion filmmaker panels. Kay Kanyandula The Community Arts Board recommends that Saint John Common Council receive and file this letter and direct the Commissioner of Address P.O. Box/C.P. 1971 Finance toissuea chequeto be distributedtothe grant recipientata SaintJohn,NB/N-BE2L4L1 forthcoming presentation. Tel: 658-4455 artsandculture@saintjohn.ca RespectfullySubmitted, *Logo based on City Hall Laura Oland sculpturebyClaude Roussel, CM, ONB, RCA LauraOland Chair SaintJohnCommunityArtsBoard Attached:GrantRecipientfor2025 Winter Funding Signature: LauraOland(Jan16,202508:39AST) lauraaoland@gmail.com Email: COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-025 Report DateJanuary 23, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Scheduling ofPublic Hearing Datesfor Municipal Plan and Zoning By- Law AmendmentsRegarding 306-308 City Line, 0Bayside Drive and 801Loch Lomond Road AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jennifer KirchnerAmy Poffenroth/Pankaj J. Brent McGovern Nalavde RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED That Common Council cancel the public hearing scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025 for 306-308 City Line. RESOLVED That Common Council schedule public hearingson Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for: Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning Submitted byJohn S. Debly For 0 Bayside Drive PID55228134 Rezoning Submitted byHughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. For 801 Loch Lomond Road PIDPortion of 00436659 nd Location: Council Chamber, City Hall 2floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of the need to schedule Public Hearing datesfor applications to amend the Municipal Plan and the Zoning By-law. The report includesthe cancellation of a previously scheduledPublic Hearing for a rezoning application for 306-308 City Line, the rescheduling of a Public Hearing for a Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning application for 0 Bayside Drive and the scheduling of a Public Hearing for Rezoning Application for 801Loch Lomond Road. - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that: 1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Section 39 \[now referred as section 59\] resolutions/agreements and proceed to prepare the required advertisements; and 2. when applications are received a report will be prepared recommending the appropriate resolution setting the time and place for public hearings and be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee as required by the Community Planning Act. At its meeting of December 9, 204, Common Council resolved that: a public hearing is scheduled on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for: Rezoning Submitted by Noory Engineering For 306-308 City Line PID 00366476 nd Location: Council Chamber, City Hall 2 floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. At its meeting of December 9, 2024, Common Council referred the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and to authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm. REPORT In response to the motions above, this report is addressing the scheduling of Public Hearings for three separate applications. This report indicates the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Rezoning Amendments and recommends appropriate public hearing dates. Details of the applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk and will form part of the documentation at the public hearings. A Public Hearing for a rezoning application for 306-308 City Line was scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025. Since this scheduling of the public hearing, the applicant has begun work on a revised development concept for the site which requires the cancellation of the proposed public hearing. Once the revised application has been received, staff will recommend a new public hearing date for A Public Hearing for a Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 0 Bayside Drive (PID 55228134) was scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025. The - 3 - application was to be considered by the Planning Advisory Committee at their January 21, 2025 meeting. Prior to the publishing of the PAC Agenda Package, the applicant requested that the application be deferred to a future meeting of PAC. This request requires that the public hearing date be rescheduled. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Land Use Land Use Designations Designations John S. 0 Bayside Rural Resource Rural To facilitate the Debly Drive (PID and Park and Residential and development of 55228134) Natural Area Park and rural residential Natural Areas subdivision. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones Hughes 801 Loch Business Park Corridor To permit the Surveys & Lomond Road Commercial Commercial development of Consultants (part of PID: (CBP) (CC) an Animal Sheter Inc. 00436659) and support facilities. While the holding of public hearings for proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By- law amendments is a legislative requirement of the Community Planning Act, it is also a key component of a clear and consistent land development processes envisioned in the One Stop Development Shop Program. These processes provide transparency and predictability for the development community and City residents. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment falls within the Council Priority of The proposed amendment objective to enhance the customer service experience and response including the timely and consistent communication on service expectations SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The scheduling of the public hearings will ensure that the proposed by-law amendment satisfies the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the Community Planning Act including the required Public Notification of the Public Hearing. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The proposed amendments are circulated to other City Service Areas and external Agencies and Government Departments for feedback. ATTACHMENTS None /h…b/L\[w9thw M&C No.2025-028 Report DateJanuary 21, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaPublic Works and Transportation Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Fleet Replacement Procurement January 2025 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 Kevin Loughery/ Michael HugenholtzJ. Brent McGovern Chris Roberts RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Council award the purchase of one (1) Grader at a total cost of $503,870plus HST to Brandt Tractor Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City manages a fleet of approximately 287vehicles/pieces of heavy equipment(two (2) of which are graders utilized by the Public Works and Transportation Services) and eServices Division works with various City departments to identify and replace vehicles/pieces of heavy equipmentwhich have reached the end of their useful service lives. The purpose of this report is to make a recommendation to award the latest tendered vehicles/pieces of heavy equipmentwhich require Common Council approval. The City currently has over 91vehicles/pieces of heavy equipment past their optimal replacement point(ORP, a calculation based on the age of a vehicle/equipment, the odometer reading, overall condition and maintenance cost)and this year, over 25vehicles/pieces of heavy equipment(some of which are the least reliable and most expensive to maintain) will be replaced through . The grader in this recommendation is to replace unit 677, a 2007 John Deere Grader withan ORP index of 29. - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Not applicable. REPORT Public Works and Transportation Services. Graders are commonly used in the construction and maintenance of dirt and gravel roads. Graders are also often used in municipal snow removal, as a primary snow clearing piece of equipment and post storm for the removal of anchor ice. The Grader in this report is to replace unit 677, a 2007 John Deere Grader, which was purchased on May 1, 2007, and entered service on September 18, 2007. Unit 677 currently has an odometer reading of 9,886 hours and has an ORP of over 29. The unit has incurred $530,181.16 in lifetime maintenance cost with $74,590.64 occurring in the last 15 months and is quickly approaching the end of its useful life. The escalating lifetime maintenance cost for this unit is expected to continue with continued operation and has surpassed the initial purchase price of this unit. The new Grader in this report is a like for like asset renewal and the specifications developed for this proposed replacement are aligned with our existing fleet, to ensure ease of transition and training for staff. This piece of equipment was considered a toolbox via the Continuous Improvement Fleet Utilization projects and deemed necessary for service delivery. The tentative delivery date on the new grader is four (4) months. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Not applicable. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT elivery, specifically as it relates to investing in sustainable City services and municipal infrastructure. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES This purchase is a planned replacement of existing fleet equipment, approved in the 2025 capital budget. The funds specifically are provided for in the General Fund Fleet Reserve, funded from the operating budget. The specifications allow for vendors to submit proposals of new and/or used equipment to be evaluated using common criteria. - 3 - INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Tender no. 2024-230502T for the supply and delivery of one (1) grader was issued on December 2, 2024, and closed on December 17, 2024, with four (4) companies submitting a bid as follows (excluding HST): COMPANY NAME TENDER PRICE Brandt Tractor Ltd. $457,250.00 Indigenous International Trading Group of $495,000.00 Canada Ltd. Toromont Cat $459,444.00 SMS Equipment - East $522,000.00 Staff of Supply Chain Management and Public Works and Transportation have reviewed the tender and have found it to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believe that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to supply the equipment and recommend acceptance of their tender. The above proc and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. ATTACHMENTS None /haahb /h…b/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2025-026 Report DateJanuary 22, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaUtilities and Infrastructure Services HerWorship Mayor DonnaNoade ReardonandMembers ofCouncil SUBJECT: Engineering Services Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Greg MoranIan Fogan/ MichaelBakerJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the proposal from CBCL Limited, for engineering design services for the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment FacilityUltraviolet Disinfection System Upgradesproject in the amount of $757,447.50, including HST be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerkbe authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The work on the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facilityproject involves the construction of a new, enclosed Ultraviolet Disinfection Systemsized to accommodate future growth andinstalled at an elevation to protect the electrical and mechanical components from risk of flood damage. The purpose of this reportis to recommend that Council award the contract for Engineering Services for theMillidgeville Wastewater Treatment FacilityUltraviolet Disinfection SystemUpgradesto CBCL Limited. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION October 17, 2022: M&C 2022-317 2023 and 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs, approved. October 30, 2024: M&C 2023-238; Revised 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs, approved. - 2 - October 01, 2024: M&C 2024-253 Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding Agreement, approved. REPORT BACKGROUND The approved 2023 & 2024 Utility Fund Capital Programs include funding for design services and construction for the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Ultraviolet Disinfection System project. The upgrades at the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility include: Construction of a new building to enclose the Ultraviolet Disinfection System, allowing year-round operation, if required. An updated UV disinfection system would be more efficient and result in energy savings. The new mechanical and electrical equipment will be installed above the projected 1 in 100-year Saint John River flood elevation (for the year 2100) of 7.0m); A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised to engage a consultant to carry out the following engineering services for the project and included the following components: Part A - Site Surveys, Preliminary Investigation and Data Collection, and Contract Provisions Part B - Preliminary Design, Cost Estimates and Design Report Part C - Indigenous Consultation Part D - Detailed Design Part E - Tender Period Services, Materials Testing & Inspection, Red Books and Record Drawings Part F - Construction Management PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to make a recommendation for consulting engineering services for this project. - 3 - ANALYSIS With a comprehensive terms of reference document developed by staff, a public call for proposals was made for consulting engineering services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) closed on December 18, 2024, with responses received from the following two (2) consulting engineering companies: CBCL Limited, Saint John, NB R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, Fredericton, NB A Review Committee consisting of staff from Supply Chain Management and Utilities and Infrastructure Services (Operations and Engineering) was formed to evaluate the submissions. Each member completed an independent review of the submissions, and a Committee meeting was held to develop the final ranking of submissions. The evaluation process uses the expertise of a variety of staff from Supply Chain Management, Operations and Engineering to ensure a thorough review of the various submissions. Care must be taken to ensure that the necessary level of effort and expertise is being directed to the various tasks involved in the work, while still ensuring that costs to be incurred are appropriate and controllable. It is for these reasons that cost, although very important, cannot be the sole nor most critical deciding factor in making the selection of a consulting engineering firm. The Committee was tasked with the role of reviewing each submission against the proposal evaluation criteria as defined in the proposal call document. The criteria consisted of the following: 1. Quality and Completeness Has the proposal addressed all of the needs raised? Is the proposal presented in an organized and professional manner? 2. Has the proposal demonstrated a level of expertise with the requirements of this project? 3. Experience of Employees / Sub-Consultants Has the proposal demonstrated a level of expertise for the employees of the company and sub-consultants listed? 4. Methodology Does the approach to the project outlined in the proposal address, in a realistic sense, attainable goals and is it keeping with the 5. Value Added What additional information, technology, process or options has the Consultant included in his proposal? Is there value added to the Consul - 4 - 6. Cost Cost will be a factor, however not the only factor to be considered. allowed for each aspect of the project to be addressed adequately? After careful, independent consideration of presentation, company experience, personnel and technical proposal, the Review Committee compiled the findings of proposals were opened and evaluated. The financial proposals were submitted separately and were not part of the technical review. It was determined that the Review Committee would assemble a list of questions for each Consultant to address areas of their proposals where the Review Committee requested clarification. After due consideration, the Review Committee selected the submission from CBCL Limited as the best proposal based on an overall rating of the evaluation criteria presentation, company experience, personnel, technical proposal, value added, and cost. The submission from CBCL Limited met all the requirements of the proposal call, in a manner acceptable to the committee. POLICY ENGAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS The costs incurred by the Consultant will be paid in accordance with the terms of proposal. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT ties for GROW, GREEN, and PERFORM. The replacement and raising of the UV System accounts for population growth, climate change impacts, as well as improves UV efficiency. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The proposed cost of work for CBCL to provide engineering design and construction management services for the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades project is $757,447.50, including HST. This cost is based on an estimated 25-week construction management period, beginning in 2025 and with the majority of the construction taking place in 2026. An amount of $4,202,235 ($1,461,647 Other Share and $2,740,588 City Share) is - 5 - included in the approved Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding Agreement for the design and construction of the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades project. It was originally anticipated based on the funding submission timing that some of the work within this funding program would be completed in 2023, however due the formal approval process. As a result, several Capital projects related to this funding program have already been approved in the 2023 and 2024 Utility Fund Capital Programs. In the 2023 Utility Fund Capital Program there was $216,300 Utility Share allocated, as well as $1,681,134 allocated in the 2024 Utility Fund Capital Program to complete design and a portion of construction services. It is expected that the remainder of required Utility Share funding for this project will be approved . Engineering fees to cover the costs of design and construction management generally do not exceed 15-20% of the total overall project cost, depending on the nature of the project and the engineering services required. This upset fee is approximately 18.0% of the total estimated project cost. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Supply Chain Management facilitated the RFP process to solicit proposals from Engineering Consultants for the Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades project. The committee was tasked with the role of reviewing each submission against the proposal evaluation criteria as defined in the proposal call document. separate assessments of the technical and financial aspects of the submissions were undertaken by the evaluation committee members. The above process is in accordance with the Strategic Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. ATTACHMENTS N/A /haahb /h…b/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2025-022 Report DateJanuary 14, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaStrategic Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: /ƌĻğƩwźƭƉΏ{ƚŅƷǞğƩĻ /ƚƓƷƩğĭƷ wĻƓĻǞğƌ AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jodie ForgieKevin FudgeJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION That the City enter into the Clear Risk Renewal Addendum with ClearRisk Inc. as attached to this M&C No 2025-022 subscription the cloud-based management information software solution utilized by Risk Management, Fleet Management, and Human Resources, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Clear Risk Renewal Addendum and any other documents ancillary thereto. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The ClearRisk system provides a cloud-based management information software solution for Risk Management, Fleet Management and Human Resources. ClearRisk enables directreporting of claims, incidents, work orders, parts and maintenance billing, fuel usage, lifecycle planning, claim and incident management. The software is also utilized for data management, analytics, and insights to enhance the overallbusiness performance of the various departments. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At the January 10, 2022,meeting of Council the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted M&C 2022-007: Software Renewal ClearRiskServices, Common Council approve the following: 1.That the City exercise a three (3) year renewal extension (years2022, 2023, and 2024), with ClearRisk Inc. for their cloud-based management - 2 - information software solutions utilized by Risk Management, Fleet Management and Humans; and 2. The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. At the April 2, 2019, meeting of Council the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C 2019-61: Software Renewal - ClearRisk, Common Council direct the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the submitted ClearRisk renewal. And At the February 4, 2013, meeting of Council the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report Software Agreement for Risk Management, Council approved the purchase of Risk Management software from ClearRisk Inc., and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements with ClearRisk Inc. and Saleforce.com as submitted. REPORT The City commenced using ClearRisk for its Risk Management Information System in 2013. Risk Management utilizes the ClearRisk online reporting tool which is accessible to public and internal staff to ensure prompt delivery, investigation, and assessment of each claim. ClearRisk enables data review and report generation, which enables effective forecasting, trend analysis and proactive risk management. Fleet Management began developing a Fleet Management Information System in partnership with ClearRisk in 2016 following a recommendation from an MBA student project in the summer of 2016. The Fleet Management component includes access for other departments to run their own reports on their fleet performance and planning for fleet replacement. Beyond Fleet's use of the system to gather work order, parts, fuel, labour and life cycle planning for the City's fleet, the ClearRisk system also allows for direct access to reports and costs of repairs for the different service delivery departments such as Police, Fire, Public Works and Transportation and Utilities and Infrastructure. Human Resources in conjunction with Risk Management began utilizing ClearRisk in 2018 and has incorporated the ClearRisk Incident reporting into both the internal and external process to report, track and manage reports of injury, near - 3 - miss and insurance claims. Human Resources, through the Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness uses ClearRisk software to track all internal injury reports. The tool allows for full case management records and updates with required security to ensure confidentiality of information. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This aligns with the Council priority of PERFORM: Financial Health Ensure accountable and transparent financial management and Core Service Delivery- Enhance customer service experience and response. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The cost of the cloud-based management information software solution is included in the Risk Management, Human Resources and Fleet Management budgets. The total cost of the 3-year service will be $172,040. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Staff of the Risk Management, Human Resources, Fleet Management and Procurement have reviewed the terms of the amendment. GCO has reviewed the contract with ClearRisk and provided general advice on the terms of the contract to the service area. Procurement and General Counsel have all contributed to this report. ATTACHMENTS 1. ClearRisk Renewal Addendum. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:- of- effects of Kawasaki disease; WHEREAS:Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children and affects children around the globe. Early diagnosis is a matter of life or death and/or lifelong coronary distress. Early detection is critical; increased awareness of early symptoms is imperative to diagnosis and effective treatment; WHEREAS:Kawasaki Disease Canada is the only Canadian national charity working to improve outcomes of Kawasaki disease and at the forefront of Kawasaki disease issues by collaborating with familiesaffected by the disease and medical professionals. WHEREAS:January 26 is the anniversary of the day in 1961 that Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki began to recognize a cluster of symptoms that led to the classification "Kawasaki disease". Aftermore than 50 years, the cause of the disease is still unknown. Increased awareness is imperative. Kawasaki Disease Canada supports international partners in the quest to increase awareness and is pursuing this proclamation across Canada. NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim January 26, 2025 as Kawasaki Disease Awareness Dayin the City of Saint John. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Fee Refund stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: January 27, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment stnd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law Amendment Number C.P. 111-187 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Other No rd Tentative 3 Reading: February 10, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to By-Law Number Amendment C.P. 111-187 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Recission of No Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions Section 59 No Conditions Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 No Agreement Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE December12, 2024 Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Zoning By-law Text Amendment -Fee Refund On November 25, 2024, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its December10, 2024meeting. Yeva Mattson, Plannerwith Growth and Community Services, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the proposed text amendment. No members of the public appeared before the committee to speak in favour or oppositionand no letters were received regarding the application. RECOMMENDATION: 1.That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 111-xx, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchel Chair Attachments Page 1of 1 Date:December 5, 2024 To:Planning Advisory Committee From:Growth & Community Services Meeting:December 10, 2024 SUBJECT Applicant:The City of Saint John Application Type:Zoning By-law Text Amendment Jurisdiction:The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committeeto give its views to Common Council concerning proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law. Common Council will consider the Committee recommendation at a public hearing on Monday, January13, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Community Planning Staff have initiated a review of the process to refund planning application fees. The proposed amendments establishcriteria for the refunding of planning application fees and delegate the authorization of refunds to administrative staff. These amendmentswill streamline the refund process and reduce red tape, providingbetter customer service to the citizens of Saint John. RECOMMENDATION 1.That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No.C.P. 111-xx, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” ANALYSIS Background On December 15, 2014, Common Council adopted the current Zoning By-Law (ZoneSJ)which outlined the refund process for different types of planning applications. The ability and authority to authorize refunds varies by application type. While refund requests are not common, refund requests for applications associated with amending the Zoning By-Law or Section 59 Conditions are noteworthy as Common Council was established as the authority to consider these refunds. Page 1 of 5 City of Saint John Zoning By-Law: Administrative AmendmentsDecember 5, 2024 As part of a broader commitment to service enhancements, the Community Planning Service Area initiates amendments to the Zoning By-Law to improve existing processes and respond to emerging trends in urban planning and land development. The proposed amendments will establish a streamlined refund process for planning applications and will reduce red tape by granting City administration the authority to authorize refund requests. Best Practice In order to prepare these amendments, staff assessed the approach taken by other municipalities regarding planning application refunds. The information gathered helped guide the development of the proposed amendments. In Fredericton, full refunds are granted if an application is withdrawn before public notification. However, once public notification has occurred, refunds are not offered. Halifax provides a 50% refund if an application is withdrawn before public notification. After public notification, no refunds are issued. For development permits and variances, Halifax does not issue any refunds once payment is made. In Moncton, a partial refund is available if an application is withdrawn before it is reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). If public notice has been issued, the refund is the application fee minus the public notice costs. The same policy applies to variances handled by the Development Officer, where the refund is the application fee minus any public notice costs if withdrawn before the Development Officer's decision. Our current refund process varies based on planning application type, ranging from specific guidelines for refunding Development Permit applications to Common Council having full discretion for granting refunds for Zoning By-Law and Section 59 amendments. The criteria established for refunding Development Permits, which is similar to Moncton, represents a clear approach with defined criteria. Amending the fee refund components of the Zoning By-Law will improve clarity and reduce red tape by allowing administrative staff to handle refunds, rather than requiring Council to assent to each refund request. This change is part of our ongoing effort to improve the functionality of the Zoning By-Law and to improve the customer experience. An overview of the proposed amendments is provided below. Page 2 of 5 City of Saint John Zoning By-Law: Administrative AmendmentsDecember 5, 2024 Section Current policy Recommend Policy 2.10 Council, Committee, and NASections 2.10(d) and 2.10(e) Development Officer will establish refund criteria Applications for Council and Committee applications and for Development Officer applications. There is currently no ability to grant refunds for these types of applications. Amendments to the Zoning By-Law and Section 59 are addressed in Section 2.13 2.10 (d) When an applicant withdraws or cancels a Council or Committee application prior to the public notice being issued, a refund of sixty (60) percent of the fee, identified in Schedule “B”, shall be granted. No refund will be provided for an application cancelled or withdrawn after the public notice has been issued. 2.10 (e) When an applicant withdraws or cancels a Development Officer application prior to the Development Officer rendering a decision to approve or deny the application or issuing of the service document, the applicant shall receive a refund of sixty (60) percent of the fee identified in Schedule “B”. No refund will be provided for an application cancelled after the Development Officer has rendered a decision on the Page 3 of 5 City of Saint John Zoning By-Law: Administrative AmendmentsDecember 5, 2024 application or issued the service document. 2.11 Development Permit 2.11(c)(C) When an applicant The existing section Approvalscancels a development addresses refunds permit prior to the associated with Development Development Officer Permit applications. No rendering a decision to amendments are proposed. approve or deny the application, the applicant shall receive a refund of sixty (60)percent of the fee identified in Schedule “B”. No refund will be provided for an application cancelled after the Development Officer has rendered a decision on the application. 2.13By-law Amendments 2.13(e) Council may return all The proposed changes, and Section 59 or any part of the fee required shown as 2.13(e) and (f), will to have this By-law amended establish criteria for City Staff to the applicant. to refund application fees associated with Zoning By- Law Amendments and Section 59 Conditions. 2.13 (e)establishes the criteria for City Staff to administer refunds on these applications. 2.13 (f) will give Common Council the authority to consider the full refund of the application fees. The intension is that 2.13(f) be used when due to the nature of the application, consideration may be warranted to grant a full refund. 2.13 (e) When an applicant withdraws or cancels an application to amend the Zoning By-Law or a resolution or agreement pursuance to Section 59 of Page 4 of 5 City of Saint John Zoning By-Law: Administrative AmendmentsDecember 5, 2024 the Community Planning Act prior to the public notice being issued, a refund of sixty (60) percent of the fee, identified in Schedule “B”, shall be granted. No refund will be provided for an application cancelled or withdrawn after the public notice has been issued. Conclusion The proposed amendments will establish a streamlined process for issuing refunds on planning application. The amendments establish criteria that can be used by City Staff to process refund requests efficiently, and without authorization from Common Council. By undertaking of these amendments, staff are ensuring that the Zoning By-law continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS No other alternatives have been considered. ENGAGEMENT Notice of the Public Hearing for the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendments will be posted on the City of Saint John website on or before December 23, 2024. APPROVALS AND CONTACT Manager Director Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, Pankaj Nalavde, RPP,Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng., MCIP MCIP MBA Contact: Yeva Mattson, RPP, MCIP Telephone: (506) 721-8453 Email: yeva.mattson@saintjohn.ca APPENDIX Draft Zoning By-Law Page 5 of 5 BY-LAW NUMBERC.P. 111-XARRÊTÉ NOC.P. 111-XARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors dune 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 LArrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John, enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est modifié par : 2014, is amended by: 1. Adding immediately after 1. alinéas 2.10d) et 2.10e) paragraph 2.10(c) the following: suivants immédiatement après 2.10c) : (d) When an applicant withdraws or d) retire ou annule cancels an application made to Council une demande d soumise au or the Advisory Committee pursuant to conseil ou au comité consultatif en vertu sections 53(2)(d), 53(2)(i), 53(4), des articles 53(2)(d), 53(2)(i), 53(4), 55(1)(a), 55(2), 59, 60, 61(1), 61(3), or 55(1)(a), 55(2), 59, 60, 61(1), 61(3) ou 117 117 of the Community Planning Act, prior de la , avant la to public notice being issued, sixty (60) , 60 % du droit percent of the fee identified in B lui sont remboursés. Schedule B shall be refunded to the Aucun remboursement ne sera effectué applicant. No refund will be provided for pour une demande annulée ou retirée an application that is cancelled or après la publication davis public. withdrawn after public notice has been issued. (e) When an applicant withdraws or e) cancels an application made to the une demande soumise à Development Officer pursuant to sections 53(2)(i), 53(7), 53(8), 55(2), or articles 53(2)(i), 53(7), 53(8), 55(2) ou 108 108 of the Community Planning Act or a la ou une demande de request for a Zoning Confirmation Letter lettre de confirmation de zonage soumise under this by-law, prior to the en vertu du présent arrêté, avant que Development Officer rendering a écision, 60 % du droit decision, sixty (60) percent of the fee B lui sont remboursés. identified in Schedule B shall be Aucun remboursement ne sera effectué refunded to the applicant. No refund will pour une demande annulée ou retirée be provided for an application cancelled après or withdrawn after the Development rendu sa décision. Officer has rendered a decision. 2. Deleting paragraph 2.13(e) and 2. et son remplacement par ce qui suit : replacing it with the following: (e) When an applicant withdraws or une demande de modification du présent cancels an application to amend the arrêté ou Zoning By-Law or a resolution of council de la or agreement pursuant to Section 59 of , avant la publication de the Community Planning Act prior to the % du droit prévu à public notice being issued, sixty (60) B lui sont remboursés. Aucun percent of the fee identified in remboursement ne sera effectué pour une Schedule B shall be refunded to the demande annulée ou retirée après la applicant. No refund will be provided for an application that is cancelled or withdrawn after public notice has been issued. e) 2.10e), le conseil peut (f) Notwithstanding paragraph 2.10(e), restituer au requérant la totalité ou une Council may return all or any part of the partie du droit associé aux demandes fee associated with applications visées a). identified in paragraph (a) to the applicant. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John apposer son sceau communal sur le présent has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the arrêté le ______ février 2025, avec les said City to be affixed to this by-law the ____ signatures suivantes : day of February, A.D. 2025 and signed by: _______________________________________ Mayor/Maire __________________________________________ City Clerk/ Greffier de la municipalité First Reading - X Première lecture - X Second Reading - X Deuxième lecture - X Third Reading - X Troisième lecture - X COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-029 Report DateJanuary 06, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaFire and Emergency Management Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: -Law regulating OutdoorFiresin The City of Saint John AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Dan LeBlancRobNichol, Fire ChiefJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common A By- Law respectingOutdoorFires in The City of Saint John EXECUTIVE SUMMARY stnd approval for 1and 2 reading of a By-Law to Regulate Outdoor Fires in Saint John.The City of Saint John has outdoor fire safety guidelinesbut no by-law which regulatesoutdoor fires or adherence to the provincial forest fire watch no burnperiods. Saint John is the only major cityin New Brunswickthat does nothave such a by-law. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) have indicated a by-law would reflect well on our partnership with DNRE in combatting wildland fires in or outside of Sant John. With the assistance ofGeneral Counsel Staff, the Fire Departmentresearchedand draftedaby-law to regulate outdoor fires. A draft by-law was presented to the Public Safety Committeein the summer of 2024 and feedback was sought. Thisfinal version of the by-law reflectsfeedback received and aligns with best practices across the province. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION No previous resolution of Council. - 2 - REPORT Background Saint John and the surrounding communities are experiencing climate change and recording more days with elevated temperatures. Our changing climate puts us at risk of having wildfires inside the City limits and around our protected watershed. Wildfires have become more prevalent in the last few years, and many communities in New Brunswick have had to deal with significant wildfires in their boundaries. Saint John Water (SJW) approached the Fire Department to understand the level of firefighting response available to fight forest fires in our watershed. SJW was concerned with the devastating effect a wildfire could have ed out to the Department of Natural Resources and Energy (DNRE) to ascertain the level of support available to the City to assist in fighting a wildland fire within or outside of Saint John. DRNE readily offered support. It was during these discussions that DNRE periods. The City has outdoor fire safety guidelines posted on its website, but not an adopted by-law. In addition to the collaboration with DNRE, Saint John Fire Department has reviewed related by-laws in other major municipalities in New Brunswick. The survey revealed that Saint John was the only major city not to have such a by- law. website. These guidelines are a mix of outdoor fire by-law like terms along with To advance to a by-law from our current guidelines is not a significant step. The main difference being our current guidelines have no enforceability and do not require citizens to adhere to the Provincial Forest Fire Watch no burn days and/or times. Proposed A draft of the proposed by-law was presented to the Public Safety Committee in the summer of 2024. Feedback was received and incorporated in the proposed by-law attached to this report. The intent of the proposed outdoor fire by-law is to regulate the use of outdoor fireplaces on public or private property, only permitting fires on days or times watch. Similar to Outdoor Fire Safety Guidelines, the proposed by-law: - 3 - Does not require a permit for an outdoor fireplace (firepit) on owner occupied property. Requires the use of screening on outdoor fireplaces to reduce the dispersion of large embers. Requires a nearby means of extinguishing the fire. Requires separation from structures and combustibles. Limits the outdoor fireplace fuels type to clean dry wood, prohibiting the burning of noxious materials. Prohibits open fires except for cultural fires. Exempts open flame barbeques (wood chip or charcoal) and propane or natural gas fueled outdoor fireplaces (fire bowls) from the by-law. Outdoor Fire Safety Guidelines the proposed by-law will also: Acknowledge the exemption of private campgrounds under Regulation 84-204 under the Forest Fires Act. Prohibits outdoor fireplace use on days and/or times a Category 1 fire is not permitted in this region. conducted for the advancement of cultural, religious, charitable, educational or community objectives. purposes where the open fire is the focal point of the business model. Creates offences, penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Permits and potential revenue No permit or inspection will be required for an outdoor fireplace on private property. Conversely, and to formalize an existing practice, a permit will be required before an open fire for cultural or religious practices, or outdoor fireplace use on public or non-owner-occupied land. An open fire is still a contained open-air fire. In other words, a contained fire but not within an outdoor fireplace fire equipped with a screen to prevent the dispersion of embers. Where the intent to the by-law is more about regulation than revenue, no permit fees are associated with this by-law. Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers A Report to Council will follow regarding the appointment of persons within Fire and Emergency Management Services to be empowered to enforce the by-law. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Deliver sustainable public safety programs that meet the needs of a growing and diverse community as well as protecting our environment. - 4 - SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES This by-law is not anticipated to generate revenue. The intent is to educate the public on acceptable backyard burning practices, protection of air quality and . INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS In response to firefighting capability questions raised by Saint John Water, meetings were held with Department of Natural Resources and Energy (DNRE) officials to discuss wildfire fighting support which led to the impetus for -law. By-laws from six New Brunswick communities were reviewed prior to drafting the proposed by-law for Saint John. Conversations were held with Fire Department staff from Edmundson and Dieppe to discuss issues with their respective by-laws. A conversation was held with the campground representative of the Saint John Horticulture Association regarding this by-law. The draft by-law and led in shaping the proposed by- consideration. ATTACHMENTS A By-law respecting Outdoor Fires in The City of Saint John CITY OF SAINT JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK A By-law respecting Outdoor Arrêté concernant les Feux Fires within the City of Saint Extérieurs dans The City of John Saint John By-law Number LG-XX Arrêté numéro LG-XX An uncertified copy of this by-law is available online est disponible en ligne - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Section Description Page Article Désignation Page Recitals 3 Préambule 3 1 Title 3 1 Titre 3 2 Definitions 3 2 Définitions 3 3 Interpretation 6 3 Interprétation 6 4 Fires 7 4 Feux 7 5 Outdoor Fireplaces 8 5 Foyers extérieurs 8 6 Prohibited Materials 10 6 Substances interdites 10 7 Enforcement 10 7 Application 10 8 Offences 10 8 Infractions 10 9 Administrative Penalties 10 9 Pénalités administratives10 Request for an 12 Annexe « A » Demande de 12 Open Fire Permit Submission permis pour les feux en plein Requirements air exigences relatives à la soumission - 3 - RECITALS PRÉAMBULE WHEREAS, The City of Saint John is committed ATTENDU QUE, The City of Saint John to managing outdoor fires within the municipality à encadrer les feux extérieurs dans la to allow citizens to have fires at their residential ville afin de permettre aux citoyens de faire des property safely and in a manner that is respectful feux sur leur propriété résidentielle de façon to the surrounding property owners and the sécuritaire, dans le respect des propriétaires de community, generally; propriétés avoisinantes et de la communauté en général; AND WHEREAS, The City of Saint John deems ATTENDU QUE, The City of Saint John juge it advisable to pass this by-law because it will opportun de prendre le présent arrêté destiné à provide safeguards for the safety, health and offrir des mesures de protectionconcernant la welfare of the general public in the city of Saint sécurité, la santé et le bien-être du grand public John, including fire protection; dans la ville de Saint John, y compris la protection contre les incendies; AND WHEREAS, section 10 of the Local ATTENDU QUE, 10 de la Loi sur la Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017, c. 18, provides that gouvernance locale, L.N.-B. 2017, ch. 18, énonce a local government may make by-laws for , relativement à quelque municipal purposes respecting the safety, health fin municipale que ce soit, peut prendre des and welfare of people and the protection of people arrêtés concernant la sécurité, la santé et le and property from fire; bien-être des personnes ainsi que leur protection et la protection de leurs biens contre les incendies; NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of À CES CAUSES, le conseil communal de The The City of Saint John, enacts as follows: City of Saint John édicte : Title Titre 1 This By-law may be cited as the Saint John 1 Le présent arrêté peut être cité sous le titre Outdoor Fires By-Law - Arrêté concernant les feux extérieurs (ci-après « »). Definitions Définitions 2 The following definitions apply in this 2 By-law: présent arrêté : - 4 - Category means a Category 1 fire as « Feu de la catégorie 1 » désigne un feu de la defined in section 3.2 of Regulation 84-204 under catégorie 3.2 du the New Brunswick Forest Fires Act, S.N.B. 2014 Règlement du Nouveau-Brunswick84-204 pris en c. 110; (feu de la catégorie 1) vertu de la Loi sur les incendies de forêt L.R.N.-B. 2014, ch. 110; (Category1 Fire) City; « municipalité » désigne The City of Saint John; (municipalité) (City) Combustiblecapable of catching fire « combustible » désigne une matière quipeut and burning; (combustible) prendre en feu et qui a la propriété de brûler; (Combustible) Common Council« conseil communal » désigne les membres élus council of the City; (conseil communal) du conseil municipal de la municipalité;(Common Council) Cultural Fireignited in « feu à des fins culturelles » désigne un feu en connection with a specific cultural or religious plein air allumé practice, ceremony or event; (feu à des fins culturelles) religieux spécifique; (Cultural Fire) Fire Chief« chef des pompiers » désigne le chef des John Fire Department or their designate; (chef des pompiers) de Saint John ou son représentant; (Fire Chief) Fire Department« » désigne la of the City; () municipalité; (Fire Department) Open Firen « feu en plein air » désigne Outdoor Fireplace but is contained by other contenu dans un foyer extérieur,mais qui est means designed to prevent the spread of fire; (feu contenu par tout autre moyen conçu pour éviter la en plein air) propagation du feu; (Open Fire) Owner« propriétaire » désigne le propriétaire enregistré and includes any person, company or occupant dpropriété et comprend toute personne, having control over or possession of the property compagnie ou occupant ayant le contrôle ou la or any portion thereof; (propriétaire) possession de la propriété ou d partie de celle-ci; (Owner) Outdoor Fireany fire outdoors (feu « feu extérieur » désigne tout feu extérieur; extérieur) (Outdoor Fire) - 5 - Outdoor Fireplacemeans a manufactured or « foyer extérieur » désigne un récipient fermé handmade non-combustible, enclosed container incombustible fabriqué ou fait à la main, conçu designed to hold a wood fire with a combustion pour accueillir un feu de bois avec une chambre chamber measuring at most, one cubic metre, de combustion mesurant au plus un mètre cube, which incorporates a screen having openings of qui incorpore un écran dont les ouvertures sont au not more than twelve (12) millimetres; or a plus de 12 millimètres; ou un foyer modulaire de modular wood-burning fireplace made with chauffage au bois fabriqué avec des blocs de notched interlocking stone blocks, or a brick, pierre stone or concrete fireplace assembled with or brique, en pierre ou en ciment assemblé avec ou without mortar which can be used for cooking sans mortier qui peut être utilisé pour la cuisson over a grill or cooking plate with a combustion sur le gril ou une plaque à cuisson, avec une chamber measuring, at most, one cubic metre with chambre de combustion mesurant au plus un incorporates a screen having openings of not more mètre cube, qui incorpore un écran dont les than twelve (12) millimetres to be in place when ouvertures sont au plus de 12 millimètres et qui burning but not cooking, and excludes propane or , mais pas lors de la natural gas fuelled outdoor fireplaces, cooking or cuisson, et il exclut les foyers extérieurs et les heating devices; (foyer extérieur) appareils de cuisson ou de chauffage alimentés au propane ou au gaz naturel; (Outdoor Fireplace) means a material that « substances interdites » désigne un matériau qui poses a threat to human health or the environment pose un risque à la santé humaine ou à when burned includes, but is not limited to, any of ne the following: : (a) Animal cadavers or manure; a) (b) Biomedical waste as defined in the animal; Guidelines for the Management of b) Les déchets biomédicaux tels que définis Biomedical Waste in Canada prepared by dans les Lignes directrices surla gestion the CSA under direction of the Canadian des déchets biomédicaux au Canada Council of Ministers of the Environment préparées par lAssociation canadienne de (CCME), February 1992; normalisation sous la direction duConseil (c) Carpets; canadien des ministrenement (d) Domestic garbage; (CCME), février 1992; (e) Electrical wire; c) Les tapis; (f) Hazardous materials such as chemicals or d) Les ordures ménagères; physical agents regulated under the e) Les fils électriques; provisions of the Workplace Hazardous f) Les produits dangereux comme des agents Materials Information System (WHMIS) chimiques ou physiques régis en vertu des or the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations; les matières dangereuses utilisées au (g) Petroleum productions; travail (SIMDUT) ou de la Loi sur le (h) Plastics; transport des marchandises dangereuses (i) Pressure treated lumber or railway ties; et ses règlements; (j) Refuse or other wastes from commercial, g) Les produits pétroliers; - 6 - industrial or municipal operations; h) Les matières plastiques; (k) Resins and glues; or i) Le bois traité sous pression ou les traverses (l) Rubber. (substances interdites) de chemin de fer; j) Les ordures ou autres déchets issus des opérations commerciales, industrielles ou municipales; k) Les résines et les colles; l) Le caoutchouc. (Prohibited Materials) Interpretation Interprétation 3 Rules for interpretation of the language 3 L used in this By-law are contained in the lettered : paragraphs as follows: (a) The captions, article and section a) Les titres, intertitres et numéros des names and numbers appearing in this By-law are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its servir à son interprétation. interpretation. b) Le genre ou le nombre (b) This By-law is to be read with all grammaticaux doivent être adaptés au changes of gender or number required by contexte. the context. c) Les renvois législatifs paraissent en (c) Each reference to legislation in this italique. Le renvoi à une loi vise By-law is printed in Italic font. The reference is intended to include all appliquent, y compris toute législation de applicable amendments to the legislation, including successor legislation. Where arrêtés de la municipalité visent this By-law references other by-laws of the City, the term is intended to include appliquent, y compris tout arrêté de all applicable amendments to those by-remplacement. laws, including successor by-laws. d) (d) The requirements of this By-law are in addition to any requirements arrêtés applicables de la municipalité ou contained in any other applicable by-laws des lois et règlements applicables des of the City or applicable provincial or gouvernements fédéral ou provinciaux. federal statutes or regulations. e) Si une disposition quelconque est (e) If any section, subsection, part or déclarée invalide par un tribunal parts or provision of this By-law, is for compétent pour quelque motif que ce soit, any reason declared by a court or tribunal - 7 - of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the ruling shall not affect the validity of the autre disposition. By-law as a whole, nor any other part of it. Fires Feux 4(1) No person shall light, ignite, start or 4(1) ou de faire allumer cause to be lit, ignited, or started, a fire of any un feu de quelque nature que ce soit à dans la kind whatsoever within the city of Saint John ville de Saint John lorsque les feux de when Category 1 fires are prohibited by the catégorie 1 sont interdits en vertu Indice New Brunswick Forest Fire Watch. des feux du Nouveau-Brunswick. 4(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the 4(2) Malgré ce qui précède, les types de feux following fires are permitted when Category 1 suivants sont permis lorsque les feux de fires are prohibited: catégorie 1 sont interdits : (a) Open Fires within a private campground; a) Les feux en plein air sur un site de terrain de camping privé; (b) Fires used for Firefighter/Fire Department b) Les feux allumés à des fins education or training purposes; éducationnelles ou de formation des pompiers ou de la division des services (c) The use of a propane, natural gas or c) charcoal barbeque or cooking appliance; cuisson au propane, au gaz naturel ou au or charbon de bois; (d) d) Les feux à des fins culturelles, à la with the submission of an acceptable Fire discrétion du chef des pompiers, sur Safety Plan. en cas 4(3) The onus is on the person wanting to light a 4(3) Il incombe à la personne qui désire allumer fire to verify that burning is permitted as per the un feu de vérifier que le brûlage est autoriséen New Brunswick Forest Fire Watch prior to Indice des feux du igniting. Nouveau-Brunswick, et ce, avant de procéder à 4(4) Subject to this By-law, no person shall start, 4(4) Sous réserve du présent arrêté, il est ignite, tend, fuel or make use of or cause to be started or ignited, within Saint John city limits, , dttiser un feu an Open Fire of any kind whatsoever unless a en plein air de quelque nature que ce soit, à - 8 - permit has been granted hereunder. ville de Saint John, , au préalable,un permis en vertu du présent arrêté. 4(5) At the discretion of the Fire Chief, and on the 4(5) À la discrétion du chef des pompiers et terms and conditions set by the Fire Chief, a permit for an Open Fire may be issued for: pour feu en plein air peut être délivré : (a) A Cultural Fire; a) Pour un feu à des fins culturelles; (b) For a commercial purpose where b) À des fins commerciales an Open Fire is a function of the plein air business; or c) Pour tout autre feu en plein air à la (c) Any other Open Fire at the discretion discrétion du chef des pompiers. of the Fire Chief. 4(6) An application for a permit for an Open Fire 4(6) Toute demande de permis pour feu en plein can be made by providing the Fire Chief with the air peut être effectuée en fournissant au chef des information listed in Schedule à « A ». 4(7) When an Open Fire is permitted, the Fire 4(7) Lorsquaire un feu en plein Chief can impose any conditions deemed air, le chef des pompiers peut imposer, à son necessary, at their sole discretion. nécessaire. Outdoor Fireplaces Foyers extérieurs 5(1) No person shall use an Outdoor Fireplace, 5(1) except in accordance with the following: sauf en conformité avec ce qui suit : (a) The Outdoor Fireplace shall not be a) placed on a patio or combustible patio ou sur une surface combustible; surface; (b) The Outdoor Fireplace shall be b) Le foyer extérieur est situé : located: i. 3 metres from any building or i. À 3 mètres de tout édifice ou structure; structure; ii. 3 metres from any tall grass or ii. À 3 mètres de toute herbe haute vegetation; ou végétation; iii. 3 metres from any hedge, trees, iii. À 3 mètres de toute haie, arbre, overhead wiring, or other câblage aérien ou autre matière combustible material; combustible; iv. 6 metres from any structure or iv. À 6 mètres de toute structure ou building on an adjacent de tout édifice situé sur une - 9 - property; propriété adjacente; v. 6 metres from any wooded area; v. À 6 mètres de toute zone boisée; vi. In the rear or side yard of a vi. Dans la cour arrière ou latérale property. . (c) Not more than one (1) Outdoor c) Fireplace per property is foyer extérieur par propriété à la fois. permitted to be lit at one time. (d) The Outdoor Fireplace shall be d) Le foyer extérieur est équipé de equipped with spark arrestors pare-étincelles permettant des ouvertures allowing no more than millimètres, y compris la 12 millimetres openings, cheminée. including the chimney. (e) Except for adding clean, dry wood, e) Lors du brûlage, la porte ou le couvercle cooking or the extinguishment of du foyer extérieur doivent demeurer the fire, the door or cover of the fermés sauf pour ajouter du bois secet Outdoor Fireplace must remain propre, lors de la cuissonou lors de closed during burning. lextinction du feu. (f) The Owner of the property has f) Le propriétaire de la propriété a donné son provided consent. consentement. (g) The Outdoor Fireplace shall be g) Le foyer extérieur est surveillé en tout attended at all times while in use. utilisé. (h) A means of extinguishment shall h) extinction est be readily available, within facilement accessible, à moins de 15 metres of the Outdoor 15 mètres du foyer extérieur. Un telobjet Fireplace. Such means may consist of, but is not limited to, a tuyau fire extinguisher, a pail of water, or a functioning garden hose. i) Le foyer extérieur doit être complètement (i) The Outdoor Fireplace must be éteint avant de le laisser sans surveillance. completely extinguished prior to being left unattended. j) Tout foyer extérieur doit être (j) All Outdoor Fireplaces are to be de la immediately extinguished when fait la demande. requested by any member of the Fire Department. - 10 - Prohibited Materials Substances interdites 6 No person shall burn Prohibited Materials 6 Il est interdit de brûler des substances interdites within the city of Saint John. dans la ville de Saint John. Enforcement Application 7 This By-law may be enforced by any member of 7 Le présent arrêté peut être mis en application par the Saint John Fire Department duly appointed as tout membre de la division des services a by-law enforcement officer by Common de Saint John dûment nommé à titre Council. par le conseil communal. Offences Infractions 8 A person who violates any provision of this 8 Quiconque contrevient à une disposition du By-law commits an offence punishable under présent arrêté commet une infraction punissable à Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, D en application de SNB 1987 c P-22.1 as a category D offence, with la Partie II de la Loi sur la procédure applicable a minimum fine of one hundred and forty dollars aux infractions, L.N.-B. 1987 ch. P-22.1, ($140.00) and a maximum fine of two thousand entraîins 140 $ one hundred dollars ($2,100.00). plus 2 100 $. Administrative Penalties Pénalités administratives 9(1) The City may require an administrative 9(1) La municipalité énalité penalty to be paid with respect to a violation of a administrative soit payée relativement àune provision of this By-law as set out in infraction à une disposition du présent arrêté, tel subsection 9(2). que prévu au paragraphe 9(2). 9(2) A person who violates any provision of this 9(2) Quiconque contrevient à une disposition du By-law may pay to the City within 45 calendar présent arrêté peut payer à la municipalité dans un days from the date of such violation an délai de 45 jours civils à compter de la date de administrative penalty of one hundred twenty-five ladite infraction, une pénalité administrative de dollars ($125), and upon such payment, the 125 person who committed the violation is not liable to be prosecuted therefore. poursuites judiciaires. 9(3) Payment of an administrative penalty does 9(3) Le paie not alleviate the responsibility for compliance n with the By-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of SaintJohn a fait has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté - 11 - said City to be affixed to this By-law the ______ le __________________ 2025, avec les signatures day of ____________, A.D. 2025 and signed by: suivantes : _______________________________________ Mayor/Maire _______________________________________ City Clerk/ greffier de la municipalité First Reading - Première lecture - Second Reading - Deuxième lecture - Third Reading - Troisième lecture - - 12 - A Request for an Open Fire Permit Submission Requirements No less than 15 days prior to the scheduled Open Fire event, the organizers shall: 1. Notify the Fire Department of the event by email to fire@saintjohn.ca and fireprevention@saintjohn.ca. 2. Provide the event name, names of organizers and all relevant contact information. 3. Provide the location/address for the proposed Open Fire. 4. Submit a Fire Safety Plan, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, which at minimum, includes the following information: a. The purpose of the Open Fire; b. A site plan which illustrates the location of the fire relative to structures, combustible materials and vegetation; c. The method of containing the Open Fire; d. Method(s) of fire extinguishment; e. Emergency response plan including emergency notification process(es); f. Acknowledgement and agreement that the event organizer will notify PSCC Fire Non-emergency in advance of igniting the fire and upon extinguishment (506-649-6030); g. Acknowledgement and agreement that the Open Fire is only permitted subject to Category 1 burning being permitted according to the New Brunswick Forest Fire Watch; and h. Any other information requested by the Fire Chief. Provided the proposed Open Fire is in keeping with this By-law and the Fire Chief is satisfied with the purpose of the Open Fire and the Fire Safety Plan, a permit may be issued. - 13 - Annexe « A » - Demande de permis de feu en plein air exigences relatives à la soumission Au moins 15 jours avant la date prévue de l de feu en plein air, les organisateurs : 1. en envoyant un courriel à fire@saintjohn.ca et à fireprevention@saintjohn.ca. 2. Fournissent le nom de lnement, le nom des organisateurs et toutes coordonnées pertinentes. 3. 4. Présentent, à la satisfaction du chef des pompiers, un plan de sécurité en cas mum les informations suivantes : a. . b. matières combustibles et à la végétation. c. La méthode pour contenir le feu en plein air. d. La méthode ou les méthodes pour éteindre le feu. e. procédure ou les procédures de notification. f. Reconnaissance et entente sur le fait que les organisateurs de lévénement aviseront la ligne de non-urgence du Centre de contact de la sécurité publique des au 506-649-6030 avant lui-ci sera éteint. g. Reconnaissance et entente sur le fait que le feu en plein air est seulement permis à condition que les feux de catégorie 1 soient permis en vertu de Indice des feux du Nouveau-Brunswick. h. Toute autre information exigée par le chef des pompiers. À condition que le feu en plein air proposé respecte les conditions du présent arrêté et que le chef des pompiers est plan de sécurité en cas , un permis peut être délivré. COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Received DateDecember 3, 2024 Meeting DateDecember 9, 2024 Open or ClosedOpen Session Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Creation of a Medial Education Scholarshipin partnership with the New Brunswicas a catalyst for physician recruitment for our City of Saint John. Primary AuthorInput from CouncilInput from Staff Greg NortonDeputy Mayor and select Select Members of SLT members of Common Council PROPOSED MOTION: Direct the CAO to establish a Medical Education Scholarship in partnership with the New Brunswick Medical Educational Foundation Inc. starting in 2025 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The purpose of the annual Scholarship is to support the studies of two medical students in Saint John, New Brunswick resident who are pursing studies leading to the degree of Medical Doctor. The recipients must agree to a one-year return of service in the City of Saint John, New Brunswick for each year of support they receiveup to four years for the Medical Doctor program at an accredited Canadian university in New Brunswick. The amount of the scholarships will be $5,000.00 each. This Scholarships are provided through annual gift of $10,400 by the City of Saint John to the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Inc. starting in 2025 for a four-year term.By establishing this scholarship the City of Saint John will: Attract the best medical students to study inSaint John,New Brunswick. Preserve students as practicing physicians in Saint John, New Brunswick after graduation. Engage New Brunswickers studying outside the province to return to practice medicine in Saint John, New Brunswick. Ensure medical students can qualify for renewable and non-renewable scholarships if they commit to returning to Saint John, New Brunswick. Why should the City of Saint John support the NBMEDED? Supporting the NBMEDED would be beneficial for many reasons, including: supporting health care and doctor recruitment will resonate well with the general public. professionals want to live in communities with high quality public services, particularly health care. for many of these sectors, there are clearly identifiable economic reasons to and our City of Saint John. Lastly, it should be noted that, the investment, management, and expenditure of all funds shall be in amount of the scholarship, or the number of scholarships awarded based on supplemental contributions, market conditions, capital earnings and inflation. Click here to enter text. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES: This scholarship fund being proposed exists with other municipal entities across the province and is growing, asrecruitment & retention of highly skilled professionals continues to be increasingly competitive. The modest investment to establish such a fund is out-weighed by the investment in the health and prosperity of our Saint John community. It is my understanding that to stand this scholarship fund up will not have a negative bearing on our staff time and financial resources. INPUT FROM OTHERS: Consultation has been had with the NB Medial Educational Foundation Inc., members of the public, select City of Saint John leadership team and members of Common Council. ATTACHMENTS Economic Impact Analysis: dcb038_41191599d4454505b4e8f55c308ad66c.pdf The NB Medial Education Foundation Inc.: https://www.nbmeded.ca/about-us CƩƚƒʹ/źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓͲ bĻǞ .ƩǒƓƭǞźĭƉ ѡǞĻĬŅƚƩƒΏƓƚƩĻƦƌǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ ŷǒƩƭķğǤͲ WğƓǒğƩǤ ВͲ ЋЉЋЎ ЌʹЋА ta ƚʹ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ ‘ĻĬŅƚƩƒ ƭǒĬƒźƭƭźƚƓ ŅƩƚƒʹ {ǒĬƒźƭƭźƚƓ Ʒƚ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ CƚƩƒ \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. 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New Brunswickers can contact 211 for referrals and support regarding: Assistance Newcomer Supportsand more 211 recognizes the diverse needs of the residents of New Brunswickand provides specialized support for individuals, families, youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+ and newcomer communities. 211 strengthens ourhuman services system and helps New Brunswickersget the help they need, when they need it, making their pathway tocare a guided and trusted one. For more information, visit nb.211.ca 9ǝĻƓƷʹNational 211 Day, February 11, 2025 ‘ŷğƷ źƭ bğƷźƚƓğƌ ЋЊЊ5ğǤͪEvery year on February 11, United Ways and 211s across Canada celebrate National 211 Day. National 211 Day is a public awareness initiative for the award-winning 211 service that helps guide individuals and families through the complex network of human services by phone, online(nb.211.ca),text, chat and email. bğƷźƚƓğƌ ЋЊЊ 5ğǤ tƩƚĭƌğƒğƷźƚƓ wĻƨǒĻƭƷʹ 5to be proclaimed as bğƷźƚƓğƌЋЊЊ 5ğǤ in the City of Saint John IƚǞ tƩƚĭƌğƒğƷźƚƓ.ĻƓĻŅźƷƭ 9ǝĻƓƷΉ/ğǒƭĻʹFor National 211 Day 2025, we're makingproclamation requests acrossall our service regions, including theCities of Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, and Edmundston. Our goal is to raise awareness for the free, confidential 211 service on 211 Day through outreach, social media promotion and public relations. Our hope is that municipal proclamations will provide us with an additional opportunity to talk about 211 service which is available to all Canadians for free if they ever need help dealing with life's challenges. tƩƚĭƌğƒğƷźƚƓtƩƚƒƚƷźƚƓΉ/ƚƒƒǒƓźĭğƷźƚƓƭ ağƷĻƩźğƌƭʹWe will be using theNational 211 Day proclamationsas a story telling device in our newsletters and social mediaon and around National 211 Day. bğƷźƚƓğƌ ЋЊЊ 5ğǤ {ƚĭźğƌ aĻķźğ IğƭŷƷğŭʹ#211Day | IğƓķƌĻΉğŭʹ@211_nb {ǒŭŭĻƭƷĻķ YĻǤ aĻƭƭğŭźƓŭ ŅƚƩ ağǤƚƩ 5ƚƓƓğ wĻğƩķƚƓğƓķ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓʹ 1.On February 11, we celebrate National #211Day to raise awareness about the 211 service in our communities. Residents of the city of Saint Johncan call 211 for a free, confidential referral to community and social supports. Available 24/7 in 150+ languages. Learn more at nb.211.ca 2.Residents of the city of Saint Johnlooking for food, housing, mental health resources and other community or social services can contact 211 for a free, confidential referral to supports nearby. On February 11, we celebrate National #211Day. Learn more: nb.211.ca If you have any questions, please contact Daniela Fernandez, Director ofCommunity Engagementfor 211 New Brunswick: 5ğƓźĻƌğ CĻƩƓğƓķĻǩ(she/them -elle/iel) 211 NB Director of Community Engagement|Directrice de l'engagement communautaire du 211 N.-B. 211info@moncton.unitedway.ca 506-858-8600 Ext. 3670 ‘ŷĻƓ Ǥƚǒ ķƚƓγƷ ƉƓƚǞ ǞŷĻƩĻ Ʒƚ ƷǒƩƓͲ ŷĻƌƦ ƭƷğƩƷƭ ğƷ ЋЊЊ͵ 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people quickly to criticalgovernment,social,and community support 24/7. Toll-free number: 1-855-258-4126 (VRS) TTY/text-based number: 1-855-405-7446 E-mail: 211nb@findhelp.ca Online: nb.211.ca -- Le 211 est un service gratuit et confidentiel qui dirige les gens rapidement vers les services gouvernementaux, sociaux et communautaires essentiels, 24/7. Ligne sans frais: 1-855-258-4126 (SRV) Ligne ATS/Téléphone basé sur le texte: 1-855-405-7446 E-mail: 211nb@findhelp.ca En ligne: nb.211.ca PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:The citizens of Saint John join with the Jewish Community of Saint John to commemorate the Holocaust, and the millions of lives lost in Europe during the Second World War, and recognize the long-established Jewish Community in Saint John and rededicate ourselves to never allow a re-occurrence of the Holocaust; and, WHEREAS:Communities around the world have declared January 27, the day of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp where more than a million people were sent to the gas chambers and their agonizing deaths during the Holocaust, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and, WHEREAS:We wish to remember the people, communities, places of worship and other institutions that were destroyed in an attempt to forever erase the faith and culture of a portion of our human race; and, WHEREAS:We wish to honor the heroism of the underground fighters in the ghettos, those imprisoned in concentration camps, and the soldiers who fought against the Nazis. NOWTHEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Saint John. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the Cityof Saint John. M&C No.2025-011 Report DateJanuary 09, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Development Services SUBJECT: Lease Termination Jo’s Samosas EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL After a year of full time operation, Jo’s Samosas hasdecided to close their business in the City Market effective February 28, 2025, and the City has consented to a termination of their lease. The City Market offers its best wishes to the owners and staff of Jo’s Samosas and will begin to seek an exciting new tenant to fill their space in the Market. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESLOVEDthat the City terminate the lease with th , 2025. Jo’s Teahouse Samosas, dba Jo’s Samosas, effective February 28 2.FURTHER BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all such documents ancillary to such purpose. M&C No.2025-027 Report DateJanuary 22, 2025 Meeting DateJanuary 27, 2025 Service AreaGeneral Counsel SUBJECT:Formal Appointment of Director of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. and Approval of Assignment Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL On June 24, 2024, the Council appointed several individuals as Directorsof Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. One of selected applicantswas appointed but later declined the position. To fill this vacancy, John Logan was appointed for a three-year term starting January 13, 2025. There are additional formalities to the appointment of directors due to the corporate nature of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd.The purpose of this report is to authorize Saint John Industrial Parks (2024)Ltd.’Permanent and Regular Members, being the CAO, CFO, and GC, to sign the necessary corporate documents to complete this appointment. Additionally, most land conveyances toSaint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. are complete, except forone PID, the conveyance of which is subject to conditions. The purpose of this report is also to have the City assign the Agrement of Purchase and Sale for this PID to Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. and following the completion of that transaction, the City willtransfer the said PID to Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. Lastly, a Non-Disclosure Agreement between the City and Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. is recommended to protect the sharing of confidential information. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1.That theCity authorize theMayor and Clerk, on behalf of the City, and the Regular Members of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., being Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel for the City,tosignaMember’sResolutiongenerally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held January 27, 2024,and any other documents necessary to formalize the appointment of John Logan as a directorofSaint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd.for a three-year term from January 13, 2025 until January 13, 2028; 2.That the City enter into anAssignment Agreement, generally in the form as as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held January 27, 2025, with Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., for the purpose of transferring the obligations related to a land transaction in the industrial parks to Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Assignment Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto; 3.That the City transfer to Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., the land identified as PID 55237077, for $1.00, following receipt of evidence satisfactory to the CAO that the remaining terms and conditions outlined in the Assignment Agreement noted above have been met; and 4.That the City enter into aNon-Disclosure Agreement, generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held January 27, 2025, with Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., for the purpose of ensuring that confidential information can be shared freely between the City and Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to executed the said Non-Disclosure Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto. 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