2025-08-18_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour
City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, August 18, 2025
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
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4:30 p.m., 2 Floor Boardroom, City Hall
1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1)
1.2 Legal Matter 68(1)(f)
1.3 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.5 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.6 Legal Matter 68(1)(g)
1.7 Legal Matter 68(1)(g)
Ville de Saint John
Séance du conseil communal
Lundi 18 août 2025
18 h
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Salle du Conseil communal, 2 étage, Hôtel de Ville
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Comité plénier
1. Ouverture de la séance
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16 h 30 Clôture du comité plénier Salle de conseil au 2 étage
1.1 Approbation du procèsverbal 68(1)
1.2 Question juridique 68(1)f)
1.3 Question foncière 68(1)(d)
1.4 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.5 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.6 Question juridique 68(1)(g)
1.7 Question juridique 68(1)g)
Séance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la séance
1.1 Reconnaissance des terres
1.2 Hymne national
2. Approbation du procès-verbal
2.1 Procèsverbal du 28 juillet 2025
4. Divulgations de
5.1 Demande de Fonds communautaire du Conseil (B. Harris)
(recommandation : Approuver la demande)
5.2
(recommandation dans le rapport)
5.3 Attribution du contrat (recommandation dans le
rapport)
5.4 2025-681001T Phosphate pour le contrôle de la
corrosion (recommandation dans le rapport)
5.5 unique (recommandation dans
le rapport)
5.6
dépostage de GUDI à Saint John (champ de captage de Harbourview)
(recommandation dans le rapport)
6. Commentaires présentés par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Délégations et présentations
8.1 Mention élogieuse du Conseil M. Baxter
9. Audiences publiques
10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 garde des animaux (le maire
adjoint MacKenzie)
11.2 Avis de motion Réforme démocratique (conseiller Harris)
12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Mise à jour de chef des services municipaux sur certains projets
catalyseurs et la défense des intérêts (verbal)
13. Rapports déposés par les comités
15. Correspondance générale
15.1 A. Pottle : Mise à disposition des tuktuks sur le Passage du port
(recommandation : Recevoir et classer)
15.2 PRO Kids : demande de présentation (recommandation : Communiquer
avec le greffier pour planifier une présentation)
15.3 Expansion du parc industriel de Spruce Lake : Lettres reçues de la part des
(recommandation : à recevoir pour information)
15.4 Chemin du lac Latimore, 1384 : Lettres reçues de la part des citoyens
10.4 de
(recommandation : à recevoir pour information)
16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire
17. Comité plénier
17.1 Contrat de licence pour 160-164, rue Union
17.2 Dé
17.3 Entente de contribution au project de palais de justice de la Compagnie
de théâtre de Saint John
17.4 Market Square cession du bail principal
17.5 Nomination recommandée au comité
18. Levée de la séance
COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
July 28, 2025 / le 28 juillet 2025
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JULY 28, 2025, AT 6:00 PM
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2 FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV͵
Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie
Councillor-at-Large Gary Sullivan (virtual attendance)
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 Paula Radwan
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Also Present: Commissioner of Utilities and Infrastructure I. Fogan (Acting CAO)
General Counsel M. Tompkins
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Growth & Development A. Poffenroth
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Director External Relations L. Kennedy
Director Audit and Financial Services J. Forgie
Director Parking, Parks, and Recreational Facilities M. Dionne
City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan
1. Call to Order
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1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Norton read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
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
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of July 7, 2025
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the minutes of July 7, 2025, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.2 Minutes of July 15, 2025
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the minutes of July 15, 2025, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the agenda of July 28, 2025, be approved with the addition of Item 17.1
Termination of Lease: Java Moose; 17.2 City Market New Lease Bagel Artist; 17.3 City
Market Market Street Kitchen
Lease; 17.5 Update on 2025 PMHP Allocation; and 17.6 Barack Green Residence Project
Status Report.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures were declared.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Refer to Item 14.1.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-194: By-Law
Enforcement Services Award of Contract, Common Council award the By-Law
Enforcement Services contract to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires NB & PEI at
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an estimated annual cost of $85,436 plus HST, with the option to renew for up to three,
twelve-month extensions, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute
the necessary contract documents.
5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-184:
Community Development Fund Agreement: Arenas Equipment Upgrades, the City enter
into an Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for funding under
the Province of New Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following project:
Peter Murray and Hurley Arenas Equipment Upgrades, Project No. 18,373, 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.
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-185: Green
and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program First Amending Agreement
Carnegie Building HVAC and Lighting Upgrade, Common Council approve the First
Amending Agreement under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for
the Carnegie Building HVAC and Lighting Upgrade in the form and upon the terms and
conditions as submitted, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
said Amending Agreement.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-193: Street
Naming Roxbury Drive Developments, Common Council amend the list of Official Street
Names and approve the following changes:
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5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-187: P.R.O.
Kids RBC Shares, Common Council direct the Common Clerk, Mayor and Chief Financial
Officer to execute documents required to allow for disposal of shares upon request of the
P.R.O. Kids Advisory Board.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively,
with the exception of Item 5.1 which has been referred to Item 14.1, be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
8.1 Alchemia Art Workshop
Christopher Quigley reviewed the Alchemia Art
Workshop: Transformation of Dangerous Spaces.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the Mayor be directed to provide a letter of support for the Alchemia Art
Workshop tallation.
MOTION CARRIED.
8.2 Saint John Energy
Saint .
John Energy: Presentation to Common Council and advised town hall
sessions will be held by Saint John Energy.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the presentation from Saint John Energy be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By-Laws
10.1 Public Presentation Proposed Municipal Plan Text Amendment for Solar
Energy Development
Commissioner Poffenroth gave notice of the Public Presentation which would permit solar
energy development as requested by
Saint John Energy. Written objections to the proposed amendment will be received until
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
(Having been absent for the Public Hearings held on July 7, 2025, Councillor Norton
withdrew for Items 10.2 through 10.5 inclusive and re-entered the meeting after Item 10.5.)
(Having been absent for a portion of the Public Hearings held on July 7, 2025, Councillor
Lowe withdrew from the meeting for Items 10.2 and 10.5 and re-entered the meeting after
Item 10.2 and after 10.5.)
10.2 Municipal Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Section 59
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Conditions 1384 Latimore Lake Road (3 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth provided an overview of the item.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-40 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-edesignating on Schedule A of the
Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.6 hectares, located at
1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource
Area to Stable Area; and redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan,
land having an approximate area of 3.6 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road,
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also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential, be
read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-40 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-40 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-edesignating on Schedule A of the
Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.6 hectares, located at
1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource
Area to Stable Area; and redesignating on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan,
land having an approximate area of 3.6 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road,
also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential, be
read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-40 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law of The City of Saint John.
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-203 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning land having an area of approximately 3.9 hectares, located
at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural (RU)
to Mini-Home Park Residential (RP), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-203 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
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 3.9 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake, also identified as a
portion of PID Number 55203095:
a) No motor vehicles or construction equipment shall be permitted to park within the
Latimore Lake protected potable water watershed on this property, being the
area of the property within 240 metres (800 feet) of the center line of Latimore
Lake Road.
b)
Canada (MUTCDC) by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) shall be
installed and maintained along the area of the driveway within the Latimore Lake
protected potable water watershed at a spacing of no greater than 30 metres.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-203 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning land having an area of approximately 3.9 hectares, located
at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural (RU)
to Mini-Home Park Residential (RP), be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate
Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-203 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John
10.3 Municipal Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment, Recission of previous
Section 59 Conditions, Section 59 Conditions, Section 59 Agreement and
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Section 131 Agreement 500 Pelton Road (Ethos Ridge) (3 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth provided an introduction.
Director Community Planning and Housing P. Nalavde outlined Section 59 conditions.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-41 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-edesignating on Schedule B of the
Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 8.46 hectares, located
at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID 55238471, from Major Community Facility to
Stable Residential, be read.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Radwan and Ogden voting nay.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-41 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 106-41 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-edesignating on Schedule B of the
Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 8.46 hectares, located
at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID 55238471, from Major Community Facility to
Stable Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Radwan and Ogden voting nay.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-41 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law of The City of Saint John.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-204 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
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City of Saint John, by rezoning land having an area of approximately 8.46 hectares,
located at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID 55238471, from Major Community
Facility (CFM) to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Radwan and Ogden voting nay.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-204 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that Common Council rescind the Section 59 conditions imposed on the April
6, 2021, rezoning of the property located adjacent to 2100 Sandy Point Road, also
identified as PID Number 55238471.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Ogden voting nay.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that Common Council impose the following conditions on land having an area
of 8.46 hectares, located at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID Number 55238471
pursuant to section 59(1)(a)(ii) of the New Brunswick Community Planning Act:
a. upgrade the existing municipal
infrastructure required to service the proposal, which comprise the extension of
water and sewer, and the restoration of the street;
b. Following the extension of municipal services on Sandy Point Road, the
developer is to restore the east side of the street from the subject property to the
Westmount Drive intersection to include an asphalted and delineated pedestrian
walking surface;
c. All dwellings within the proposed development shall incorporate the use of a
residential sprinkler system to the extent necessary for compliance with the
National Building Code of Canada, Latest Edition which shall be reflected in all
future Permit applications;
d. That within 5 years of the date the rezoning came into effect, a building permit
shall have been issued for one dwelling unit. If the building permit has not been
issued, Council may take steps to cancel the resolution and repeal the rezoning
pursuant to Section 59(5) and 59(6) of the New Brunswick Community Planning
Act.
e. There shall be no vehicular access to the development off Pelton Road. All
vehicular access, including construction traffic, shall be from Sandy Point Road.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Ogden voting nay.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-204 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning land having an area of approximately 8.46 hectares,
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located at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID 55238471, from Major Community
Facility (CFM) to Low-Rise Residential (RL), be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Ogden voting nay.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-204 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that:
1. The City, upon third reading at Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 59(6) of the Community Planning Act, cancel the existing agreement with
the developer of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 8.57 hectares,
located adjacent to 2100 Sandy Point Road, also identified as PID Number
55238471.
2. That the City, upon third reading at Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 59(1)(b) of the Community Planning Act, enter into an agreement with the
developer of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 8.46 hectares,
located at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID Number 55238471 respecting
the following:
a. grade the existing municipal
infrastructure required to service the proposal, which comprise the extension
of water and sewer, and the restoration of the street; and
b. Following the extension of services on Sandy Point Road, the developer is to
restore the east side of the street from the subject property to the Westmount
Drive intersection to include an asphalted and delineated pedestrian walking
surface.
c. All dwellings within the proposed development shall incorporate the use of a
residential sprinkler system to the extent necessary for compliance with the
National Building Code of Canada, Latest Edition which shall be reflected in all
future Permit applications.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Ogden voting nay.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the City, upon third reading at Common Council, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 131(1) of the Community Planning Act, discharge the existing
agreement with the developer of the parcel of land having an area of approximately 8.57
hectares, located adjacent to 2100 Sandy Point Road, also identified as PID Number
55238471.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Ogden voting nay.
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10.4 Zoning By-Law Amendment 224 Anthonys Cove Road (3 Reading)
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Commissioner Poffenroth provided an overview of the item.
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-205 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 10,869
square metres, located at 224 Anthonys Cove Road, also identified as PID 00336339,
from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural General Commercial (CRG), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-205 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-205 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 10,869
square metres, located at 224 Anthonys Cove Road, also identified as PID 00336339,
from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural General Commercial (CRG), 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. 111-205 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John
10.5 Zoning By-Law Amendment, Section 59 Conditions, Amend list of Official Street
Names, Investigation of Intersection and Citizen Concerns in area 859 Sand
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Cove Road (3 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth provided an introduction.
Planner Y. Mattson provided an overview of Section 59 conditions.
Director
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-206 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 19,208
square metres, located at 859 Sand Cove Road, also identified as PID 00394809, from
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-206 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
of The City of Saint John
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
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RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-206 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The
City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 19,208
square metres, located at 859 Sand Cove Road, also identified as PID 00394809, from
Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a third
time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-206 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and approve
the following changes:
a.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that Common Council direct staff to investigate infrastructure at the
intersection of Bleury Street, Sand Cove Road, and direct the Parking department to
investigate the concerns of residents on Duck Cove Lane.
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Notice of Motion Enforcement Options regarding the Keeping of Animals (Deputy
Mayor MacKenzie)
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie read aloud a Notice of Motion re: Enforcement Options
regarding the Keeping of Animals. In accordance with the Procedural By-Law section
16.27 the motion is deferred to the next meeting of Council, August 18, 2025, for
discussion and vote.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 Housing for All Strategy Update
Manager Community Development G. Cutler reviewed the submitted presentation entitled
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the Housing for All Strategy update be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
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14.Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Establishment of the City of Saint John Medical Education Scholarship in
partnership with the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation
(Recommendation in Report)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-186: Establishment
of the City of Saint John Medical Education Scholarship in partnership with the New
Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, the City enter into the Scholarship Agreement
with the New Brunswick Medical Foundation in the form as generally attached to M&C
2025-
the said Scholarship Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Radwan voting nay.
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion: Citizen Letters received subsequent to
Public Hearing (per 10.4 of Procedural By-Law) (Recommendation: Receive for
Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the citizen letters regarding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion
received after the public hearing be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Request for Proclamation (Recommendation:
Refer to Clerk to prepare the proclamation)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the Usher Syndrome Awareness Day proclamation request be referred
to the City Clerk to prepare the proclamation.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.3 N. Clarke: Wharf Upgrades (Recommendation: Receive for Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from N. Clarke regarding Wharf Upgrades, be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.4 S. Winchester: Concerns on Somerset Street (Recommendation: Receive for
Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
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RESOLVED that the correspondence from S. Winchester regarding concerns on
Somerset Street, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.5 Stevie Go Go: Request to Present (Recommendation: Refer to Public Safety
Committee for a presentation)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the request to present from Stevie Go Go be referred to the Public Safety
Committee for a presentation.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.6 A. Pottle: Lack of sidewalk on Broadview Avenue (Recommendation: Receive for
Information)
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Pottle re: Lack of sidewalk on Broadview
Avenue be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Termination of Lease: Java Moose
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, the City consent to the termination of the Lease between the City and Boys
Own Inc. dated May 29, 2024, effective February 29, 2025, on the conditions outlined to
Committee of the Whole at its meeting held July 28, 2025; and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute all such documents necessary to effect the said
termination.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 City Market New Lease Bagel Artist
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, the City enter into a lease generally in the form as attached to M&C 2025-190
Artist; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary
documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 City Market
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Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, the City enter into the Lease and Termination Agreement with 690045 N.B Ltd.
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Market; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Lease and
Termination Agreement and any other documents ancillary to this transaction.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.4 City Market Market Street Kitchen Lease
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, the City enter into a lease for stall 60 and ancillary spaces in the City Market
with 505709 N.B. Ltd. dba Market Street Kitchen, under the terms and conditions as set
out in the lease submitted with M&C 2025-183; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute any necessary documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.5 Update on 2025 PMHP Allocation
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, Common Council endorse a request to reallocate surplus PMHP funds for 2025
to support resurfacing of additional provincial-municipal highways, and towards the
detailed design of the Rothesay Road/Ashburn Road roundabout. Furthermore, Council
direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure
requesting a partnership to fund the Loch Lomond/Airport Arterial roundabout in 2026.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.6 Barrack Green Residence Project Status Report
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on July
28, 2025, Common Council adopt the following resolution:
1. The City waive condition 9.2(o)(iii) of the Contribution Agreement, as part of the
conditions precedent to the next progress advance, regarding the reasonable
expectation that Substantial Completion of the Barrack Green Residence project
will be achieved no later than October 31, 2025, on the following conditions:
a. That the CMHC agree to an extension of the Substantial Completion date
in its agreement with the City or to not exercising its claw-back remedy for
and
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b. That the Contribution Agreement between the City and Kaleidoscope be
amended to reflect a revised Substantial Completion date approved by the
CMHC or a date that is no later than January 31, 2026.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said amendment to the
well as any documents ancillary thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on July 28, 2025, be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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M&C No.2025-197
Report DateAugust 13, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaPublic Works and
Transportation Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: AEDPurchasefor the Lorneville CommunityCenter
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Marc DionneMichael Hugenholtz/Marc J. Brent McGovern
Dionne
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended th
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Lorneville Community Center made a request of the City of Saint John to assist them in
acquiring an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The presence of AED devices in New
Brunswick has been attributedtosaving severallives. The availability of AEDs in Saint John
facilities and Community Centersprovides another level of careand attention to the
needs. By leveragingthe
City has an opportunity to assist the Lorneville Community Center in obtaining both the AED
device and the required training.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
None
REPORT
In Canada, 60,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur each year .In New
Brunswick alone, approximately 1200 people will experience a cardiac arrest this year. Currently,
only one in ten people surviveout of hospital cardiac arrests. Thankfully, when CardiacArrest
strikes, an AEDcan help. When CPR and AEDare used the right way, the chances of survival
double.
Since 2008, the Heart and StrokeFoundation of New Brunswick, through the Restart a Heart
Program, have assisted in distributing more than 540 AEDsthroughout the province, saving 25
New Brunswick lives so far.
This programcovers 75%, up to a maximum of $3,500for eligible costs. This monetary assistance
will aid in breaking down cost barriers and empowering organizations to acquire needed AEDs
within their communities.
Currently, the Lorneville Community Center does not have an AED.The Community Center hosts
many community eventsand operates a sports field. In the unfortunate event a medical
emergency may occur, the presence of an AED could prove to be lifesaving. Representatives from
the Community have requested assistance from the cityin providing such an AED.
Through the use of the aforementioned Restart a Heart Program, the City canassist in the
application for therequested AED,aswell asfacilitate the required training CPR and AED training
(1hr, No Certification Training).
The City is willing to invest in the purchaseof the AED unit andcover the expensesfor the
required training. After which, they will apply for the subsidy through the Restart a Heart
Program.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The acquisition of an AED, through the Heart and Stroke Restart a Heart Subsidy Program,
alignswith Council priorityof BELONGand PERFORM.
An on-site AED willenhance the social well-being of the Community and promote a safer
environment. Our assistance willstrengthen the neighborhood group and add the availability of
an important lifesavingdevice that will be available to all of the community center patrons.
In providing financial assistance to the Lorneville Community Centerand making use of the
Restart a Heart Subsidy Program, the City is engaging in an available cost sharing program that
aids the Cityin both providinga service to the communitywhilealso being fiscally responsible.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
Financial assistance from the City of Saint John, in acquiring an AED for the Lorneville
Community Center,could prove to belifesaving, an investment in a peace of
mind.Pre-approval from the Heart and Stroke Foundation has been acquired and if
participation is granted via Council, the City will apply for the subsidy to offset any costs the City
may incur.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
General Counsel Office Jacqueline Boucher
ATTACHMENTS
Disclaimer from Heart & Stroke Foundation
On behalf of the Heartand Stroke Foundation of NewBrunswick (Heart &Stroke NB), Iam delighted that you have
chosen to investan Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for
In Canada,,000 suddencardiac arrests occur each year– that’s one everyminutes! In New Brunswick alone,
approximatelypeoplewill experience a cardiacthis year. Currently, only one in ten people survive out of
hospital cardiac arrests. Thankfully,defibrillation when used with CPR can double the odds of survival. In a situation
like cardiac arrest –seconds matter. Thank you for choosing to have an AED, so thatbystanders can provide the
individual with theirbest chance of survival.
The goalof the Restart aHeart-Restart a Life initiative is to help improve the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrests
in New Brunswick by increasing the number ofpubliclyavailable AEDs,and providing additional training to help
individuals feel confidentand prepared ifthey everneed to use them.We knowthat the more AEDs thatare made
available, the more livesare saved asa result.
ThAED incumbent upon you signing the attached disclaimerand returning itto our office at yourearliest
convenience. If you would like more information, please donothesitate to contactme at ore-mail at
@hsf.nb.ca
Sincerely,
Disclaimer
It is the responsibility of
to maintain theAED and supplies in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
will take all reasonable steps to safeguard the equipment and protect itfromdamage.
assumes all risk of loss or damage occurring to the equipment.
will check the equipment as per manufacturers’ recommendations toensurethatit is ingood
working order and will promptly notify the manufacturer and remove the equipment fromservice intheevent ofany
indication of defective operation of the equipment.
Repairs or alterations to the equipment shall only be made by the manufacturer at the expense of
The equipment will receive regular preventative maintenance as scheduled by the manufacturer.
will pay for all scheduled preventive maintenance, including replacement of batteriesandelectrodes.
will pay for all repairs and maintenance as required.
agrees to indemnify and save harmless and Heart & StrokeNBfrom and
againstanyand all claims, demands, actions, suits and liabilities whatsoever, for any and all damage,lossor injury
sufferedatany time due to or as a result of the use of the equipment.
and the PAD Coordinator will agree upon the location of theAEDwithin
thefacilit.The exact location of the AED will be entered into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)system atthe
NBEMSMedical Communication Management Center (MCMC). Removal of the AED from thespecified area orsite
isprohibited unless agreed upon by both and and MCMCnotification of
the changehasbeen verified.
I give permission for Heart & Stroke NB to share AED placement for tracking, promotional purposes, and emergency
response.
______ Yes _______ No
On behalf of I have read the enclosed letter and the above disclaimer and hereby agree to the
terms within.
Signed, this the ________day of __________, 2025
_______________________
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.2025-202
Report DateAugust 06, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaPublic Works and
Transportation Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Tree PlantingAward of Contract
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative
Officer
Barb Crawford Michael Hugenholtz/ Marc DionneJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council award the tender for Tree Planting to Ayles Natural
Landscaping Ltd.at a total cost of $255,780.00plus HST.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Saint John is investing in green infrastructure through an urban forestry initiative to
plant and maintain 1150 trees across public spaces. Supported by the Natural Infrastructure Fund
(NIF), this initiative strengthens climate resilience, biodiversity and environmental quality.
This tender award covers the second major phase: 250 trees, following the 132 already planted.
A qualified contractor will supply, plant and maintain the trees for 12 months, with
responsibilities including watering, pest inspection and replacing any that fail to thrive.
Tree species and locations are preselected, with strict compliance to plantingstandards.
Reporting and City oversight will ensure accountability through progress logs and site
inspections.
This project brings lasting ecological, social, and visual benefits to Saint John communities.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Not Applicable
REPORT
The City of Saint John is advancing a major urban forestry initiative to enhance green
infrastructure through the planting and care of 1150 trees in key public spaces. This effort
environmental
quality and reinforcing long-term resilience of its natural assets.
This tenderis for
agreement, covering the planting and maintenance of 250 trees. To date, 132 trees have already
been planted as part of the broader program. These additional 250 trees will further contribute
to climate adaptation, biodiversity and equitable access to nature for all residents.
The NIF funding empowers the City to invest in sustainable, nature-based solutions that deliver
lasting ecological, social and aesthetic value.
Tree Supply and Planting
Thequalified contractor will be responsible for the supply, planting and establishment of the
trees. The contractors is required to follow City specifications, including calling for utility locates,
using proper planting techniques and ensuring all planting debris is removed. Tree species and
planting locations werepredetermined and mapped in advance.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Following planting, the contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive 12-month
maintenance program. This includes consistent wateringandmaintenance. Trees will also be
inspected regularly for pests and disease, with appropriate treatments applied. Any tree that fails
to thrive during the maintenance period must be replaced at the contractor's expense.
Reporting and Oversight
To ensure accountability, the contractor must submit a Planting Completion Report listing each
tion and planting date. Ongoing maintenance activities must be
documented in a Maintenance Log. City staff will conduct site inspections to confirm compliance
and track progress.
environment, delivering long-
term ecological, social and aesthetic benefits.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
GREEN, GROWand
BELONG.
GREEN: Ļ ǝğƌǒĻ ƷŷĻ ĻƓǝźƩƚƓƒĻƓƷ͵
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, improve air quality, and help reduce urban heat. They also
support stormwater management and enhance resilience to climate impacts. This
creating habitats for local wildlife.
GROW: Ļ ǝğƌǒĻ ƭƒğƩƷ ŭƩƚǞƷŷ͵
A greener city strengthens
residents and businesses.
BELONG: Ļ ǝğƌǒĻ ğ ǞĻƌĭƚƒźƓŭ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ͵
Trees beautify public spaces, bringing character and warmth that foster a strong sense of
community pride and togetherness. Green areas offer more than just visual appeal, they
support mental wellness, invite outdoor activity, and create peaceful, welcoming places
for all. By planting in priority neighbourhoods, the initiative ensures equitable access to
resident.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
This contract will be paid for through the NIF grant received from the federal government. 80%
of these funds are recoverablewith the remainder budgeted as a planned expense in the Parks
& Recreational Facilitiesoperating budget.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS
Supply Chain Management facilitated the Tender process to solicit prices for Tree Planting
Services. As such the tender closed onAugust 5, 2025 with the following results:
COMPANY NAME BID AMOUNT BEFORE TAX
All Terrain Enterprises LTD$450.000.00
Maritime Hydroseed (1988) Ltd.$319,750.00
TerraEx Inc.$478,625.00
Ayles Natural Landscaping Ltd.$255,780.00
Supply Chain Management and Public Works &Transportation Services staff have reviewed the
tenders and found them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believe that the low
tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work. The above process is in
accordance with th
the recommendation being put forth.
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
Supply Chain ManagementChris Roberts
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M&C No.2025-198
Report DateAugust12, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaUtilities and
Infrastructure Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Tender 2025-681001T-Phosphatesfor Corrosion Control
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative
Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement
forPhosphate forCorrosion Control for the Loch Lomond Drinking Water
Treatment Facilityand the Spruce LakeWater TreatmentFacilitybe awarded to
the lowest compliant bidder, Shannon Chemical Corporation, for a one-year term.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With the commencement of City's new Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment
Facility and the thirty (30) year operation and maintenance agreement with Port
City Water Partners, the City is responsible for the procurement of a corrosion
inhibitor throughout the duration of the operating period as defined in the
agreement.
In early 2021 Saint John Water commissioned a new orthophosphate batching
system at the Spruce LakeWater Treatment Facility. This new batching system
allowedstaff to switch from the existingliquid orthophosphate solution to thedry
product utilizedat the Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment Facility. The dry
orthophosphate is more cost effectivethan the liquid solution,therefore,this
change offersan ongoing operationalcost saving.
A public tender call for the supply of Phosphates for corrosion control was issued
on April2, 2025and closed on April 29, 2025. Shannon Chemical Corporationhad
the lowest compliant bid and Supply Chain Management supportsthe
recommendation in thisreport.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
M&C 2022-152Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facilityand the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year
term.
M&C 2023-118 Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Shannon Chemical Corporation, for a
one-year term.
M&C 2024-116Common Council RESOLVED that the tender for the establishment
of a supply agreement for Phosphate for Corrosion Control for the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facility and the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Brenntag Canada Inc., for a one-year
term.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns with Council's Priority to tĻƩŅƚƩƒ by investing in sustainable City
services and municipal infrastructure while supporting the City's commitment to
providing safe,clean drinking water.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the results of the tender issued
for the procurement of a corrosion inhibitor to be used at the Loch Lomond
Drinking Water Treatment Facilityand the Spruce Lake Water Treatment Facility.
Under the Safe,Clean Drinking Water Project and the thirty (30) year operation
and maintenance Contract with Port City Water Partners (PCWP), the City, at its
sole discretion, may direct Project Co (PCWP) to make the following chemical feed
changes that impact the distribution system water quality and operation:
1.Secondary chlorine residual
2.Finished water pH
3.Corrosion inhibitor type
4.Corrosion inhibitor and dose.
As per condition 3 above, the City is responsible for the selection and procurement
of a corrosion inhibitor to be used at the water treatment facility.
The treatment of the water with a corrosion inhibitor has been part of the design
of a new Water Treatment plant.
The orthophosphatebatching system attheSpruce Lake Water Treatment Facility
will utilize the same dry product as the Loch Lomond Drinking Water Treatment
Facility.The dry orthophosphate is more cost effectivethan the liquid solution,
therefore,this change will offer ongoing operational savings.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
Based on the past twelve (12) months of operations and the unit price bid, the City
will spend approximately $300,000.00annually to purchase bulk orthophosphate.
This is a budgeted expenditure and as such funds are provided in the annual Utility
Operating Budget to fully cover this expense.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREASAND STAKEHOLDERS
Both the Department of Environment and Local Government (Regulator) and the
Department of Health had previously reviewed and approved the City's plan for
the treatment of the drinking water with a corrosion inhibitor to control corrosion
rates within the City's assets -the water distribution system.
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A public tender call for the supply of Phosphates for corrosion control was issued
on April2, 2025and closed on April 29, 2025. Two companies responded to the
tender call by submitting bids. The results are as follows:
1.Brenntag Canada Inc.$14.89/KG
2.Shannon Chemical Corporation$13.77/KG
Staff of Supply ChainManagement have reviewed the tenders and have found
them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believesthat the low
tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work, and
recommend acceptance of their tender.
The above process is in accordance with the City's StrategicProcurement Policy
and Supply Chain Management supportsthe recommendation being put forth.
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M&C No.2025-176
Report DateAugust 13, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaStrategic Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: 2025Unidirectional Water System Flushing
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Michael GrayKendall Mason/Ian FoganJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommendedthat the 2025 Unidirectional Water System Flushing be
awarded to AquaDataAtlanticfor $147,477.00+HST.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to request Common Council authorize staff to engage
aUnidirectional Flushing agreement with Aqua Data Atlantic for two yearsstarting
in 2025at the rates presented in their 2025proposal.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
November 25, 2024; M&C 2024-309 2025Utility Fund Operating Budget
May15, 2023;M&C 2023-1242023Unidirectional Water System Flushing
June 28, 2021; M&C 2021-164 2021 Unidirectional Water System Flushing
April 16, 2019; M&C 2019-102 2019 Unidirectional Water System Flushing
April 09, 2018; M&C 2018-99 Unidirectional Water System Flushing
June 25, 2013; M&C 2013-141 Unidirectional Flushing
REPORT
Unidirectional flushingis a systematic method of flushing drinking water piping by
strategically closing valves and opening hydrants to direct water at high velocities
through targeted segments of pipe. The purpose of unidirectional flushing is to
improve water quality by removing sediment. The key benefit of the unidirectional
method is an efficient and effective use of waterin comparison with the
traditional flushing method.
Since 2005 Saint John Water has contracted Aqua Data Atlantic to design and
execute a unidirectional flushing program forportions of
distribution system.The 2012 unidirectional flushing program was the first year
theentire water distribution systemwas flushed utilizing the unidirectional
method. Since 2012, Aqua Data Atlantic has designedand executedayearly
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unidirectional flushing program of the , similar to
how other utilities in Atlantic Canada (Ex. Moncton, Fredericton, Dieppe,
Miramichi, Bathurst, Rothesay, etc.) perform their water system flushing.
The City of Saint John is required to flush water mains annually as per the Approval
to Operate issued to the City by the New Brunswick Department of Environment
and Local Government. Unidirectional flushing is the maintenance method of
choice for the regular cleaning of water pipes and is fully endorsed by the New
Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government. The unidirectional
flushing program supports the goal of providing customers safe, clean drinking
water.
The flushing time to achieve the water turbidity targets during the Unidirectional
flushing program has decreased with the completion of the Safe Clean Drinking
Water Project. As a result of these decreased flushing times, staff are of the
opinion it is appropriate to flush the entire water distribution system on a two-
year cycle compared to every year before the Safe Clean Drinking Water Project
completion. In 2024, unidirectional flushing was completed west of Reversing
Falls; in 2025 unidirectional flushing is planned for all areas east of Reversing Falls.
Unidirectional flushing utilizes specialized proprietary software to optimize flow
velocities for cleaning distribution piping, yielding improved results. Data is
collected by Aqua Data Atlantic throughout the program and a detailed report is
submitted to the City upon the completion of the program. The data collected
helps to reveal the condition of the water distribution infrastructure and supports
decisions made on other programs such as pipe cleaning and lining.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
as it relates to investing in sustainable City services and municipal infrastructure.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The 2025 Saint John Water Operating Budget includes funding for the engagement
of a contractor to execute the 2025 Unidirectional Flushing Program. Funds are
budgeted and available for this expenditure.
Please find below breakdown per deliverable:
Unidirectional Watermain Flushing East- Field Execution - $146,277.00
Annual Report Preparation Incl. Data Processing - $1,200.00
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The total price proposed by Aqua Data Atlantic for the 2025 UDF program
$147,477.00
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/Stakeholder Name of Staff Person
Supply Chain Management Chris Roberts
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M&C No.2025-206
Report DateAugust 14, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaUtilities and
Infrastructure Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: 9ƓǝźƩƚƓƒĻƓƷğƌ ƩǒƭƷ CǒƓķ \[ĻƷƷĻƩ ƚŅ hŅŅĻƩͲ wĻʹ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ D 5L
ƭĭƩĻĻƓźƓŭΛIğƩĬƚǒƩǝźĻǞ ǞĻƌƌŅźĻƌķΜ͵
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadCity Manager
PierreLeBlancIan Fogan/ Kendall MasonJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that:
The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign theattachedEnvironmental
Trust FundLetter of Offer, Re: Saint John GUDI screening (Harbourview wellfield).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to recommend that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to sign the attached Environmental Trust Fund Letter of Offer forthe
GUDI Assessment for the Harbourview wellfield(Ocean drive and Seaward
crescentWells).
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
November 25, 2024:M&C 2024-3082025General Fund and Utility FundCapital
Budgets, approved.
November 25, 2024: M&C 2024-3092025Utility Fund Operating Budget,
approved.
REPORT
The City of Saint John operates 2production wells as part of the Harbourview
Wellfield(Ocean Drive and Seaward Crescent). Water qualityfromboth
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production wells are regularly tested and this water quality data is submitted to
the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government (NBDELG),
as per the requirements of the Potable Water Regulation Clean Water Act.
Groundwater under the direct influence (GUDI) of surface water refers to
groundwater sources where conditions are such that microbial pathogens can
travel from nearby surface water to the groundwater source. The New Brunswick
Department of Environment and Local Government (NBDELG) has developed a
protocol to determine whether a groundwater source is GUDI, defined as:
" ....... any water beneath the surface of the ground with:
geology and well construction; or
shifts in water characteristic such as
temperature, turbidity, conductivity, pH, and other parameters which closely
correlate with climate or nearby surface waters; or
-organisms, algae, organic
debris, or micro-organisms including large-diameter pathogens such as Giardia
lamblia or Cryptosporidium".
The objective of the groundwater source screening is to identify obvious non-GUDI
or GUDI wells, and potentially GUDI wells that may require further assessment in
the future. This screening includes an on-site inspection to evaluate the physical
condition of the source and the source setting (location, land use, etc.), along with
a review of available information such as: well construction details, well logs,
water chemistry and related reports.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
and GREEN as it
demonstrates environmental stewardship and leadership by protecting our
natural environment while also being Financially Responsible by securing funding
from other sources (Province).
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The $10,000 funding allocated through the Environmental Trust Fund is estimated
to cover almost all the cost of the GUDI Assessment for Harbourview Wellfield
with the remaining balance being included in the Saint John Water 2025 operating
budget.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Legal has reviewed the Letter of Offer and has advised
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ATTACHMENTS
Environmental Trust Fund Letter of Offer, Re: Saint John GUDI Screening (
Harbourview wellfield)
August 14, 2025
Pierre MK Leblanc
175 Rothesay Avenue Ave North
Saint John, NB E2J 2B4
Pierre MK Leblanc:
Subject:Environmental Trust Fund Letter of Offer
Project Title:Saint John GUDI Screening (Harbourview Wellfield)
Project No.:250345
Recipient: City of Saint John
Award Amount:$ 10,000
I am pleased to extend this letter of offer to you for the above-mentioned project. The goals
of this project are consistent with the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) Priority Areasand as
such will contribute to important environmental objectives. Designated staff within the
DepartmentofEnvironment and Local Government (ELG) will be following the project to
ensure that the proposed project outcomes are achieved.
With respect to your application to the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF), an offer of financial
assistance is hereby authorized by the Department of Environment and Local Government,
subject to the
following conditions.
For the purposes of this project, the project expenses and contract conditionsare as follows:
Eligible Project Expenses and Contract Conditions:
For activities as set forth in proposal.
Must submit to the Healthy Environments Branch a written description of the treatment
and disinfection processes and/or equipment in place at the drinking water facility.
The final report must be sealed by a professional engineer or geoscientist registered
with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick.
Must work closely with Department staff -Jennifer Bishop
Ineligible Project Expenses:
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ETF 250345
In addition to the foregoing, this offer is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. This offer is governed by the laws of the Province of New Brunswick.
2. No contributions shall be made by the Department from the ETF with respect to any
costs incurred other than the eligible project costs. The Department may approve
eligible costs other than those set out above, but no costs except those specifically
approved in writing by the Department will be considered eligible project costs for the
purposes of this offer. The total Environmental Trust Fund contribution to the project
will not exceed the original Environmental Trust Fund award.
3. No changes shall be made in the scope, specifications, and budget of the project
without written consent from the Department.
4. If this project has Priority Area Measures, the attached form must be returned with the
signed Letter of Offer. Financial claims will not be processed until the Priority Area
Measures for this project have been submitted and approved by the Department.
5. Financial claims requesting re-imbursement for expenditures may be submitted as
required. Each financial claim must be submitted using the claim portal at the following
website: https://www.elgegl.gnb.ca/ETF-FFE/en/Application/Index. Copies of
invoices/receipt and proof of payment, such as cancelled cheques or bank statements,
must be attached in PDF format.
6. A 10% holdback of project funding will be applied until the final report, Priority Area
Measures (if applicable) and all financial back-up, including proof of expenditures,
have been received by the Department. Expenses incurred after March 31, 2026 will
not be reimbursed.
7. The final financial claim must be received by the Department no later than March 17,
2026.
8. A final report must be provided to etf-ffe@gnb.ca by March 17, 2026. The report must
include a description of the project, how it was carried out, project outcomes and
Priority Area Measure(s) delivered.
9. Any written material developed and printed for public distribution that promotes
responsible environmental activities that may have regulatory requirements must be
reviewed by the Department prior to publication.
ETF 250345
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10. In the event of an intentional breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Letter
of Offer by the Recipient, no further contributions shall be made by the Department
and all previous payments shall be returned to the Department within 30 days of
written notification to that effect.
11.
printed media related to the project.
12. The project site shall be accessible to Departmental staff on a continuing basis.
Project records shall be made available to the Department for the purposes of auditing
the financial records at a time mutually agreed upon. All records must be retained for
audit purposes for a period of seven years following final payment on the project.
13. The Recipient must receive prior approval for any public announcement concerning
the project, from the Department of Environment and Local Government.
14. The Recipient will at all times indemnify and save harmless New Brunswick, its
officers, servants, employees, or agents, from and against all actions, whether in
contract, tort or otherwise, claims and demands, losses, costs, damages, suits or other
proceedings by whomsoever brought or prosecuted in any manner based upon or
occasioned by any injury to persons, damage to or loss or destruction of property,
economic loss or infringement of rights caused by, in connection with or arising directly
or indirectly from this contract, or a project, except to the extent to which such actions,
claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, suits or other proceedings relate to the
negligence or breach of this Agreement by an officer, servant, employee or agent of
New Brunswick in the performance of his or her duties.
15. This offer is to remain open until September 4, 2025. To indicate your acceptance,
please return this Letter of Offer, signed by an authorized person to ETF-
FFE@gnb.ca. It is important to note that any form of conditional acceptance of this
offer renders the offer null and void.
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ETF 250345
16. Is your organization eligible to receive an HST rebate from the Canadian Revenue
Agency?
Yes_____ If yes, recoverable HST percentage:________ No_______
__________________________________________________
Cynde Faulkner, Assistant Deputy Minister
Department of Environment and Local Government
This offer accepted this __________ day of _____________ (month) ___________ (year)
____________________________________________
Signature of Recipient
_________________________________________________________________________
Name and title of Recipient (please print)
____________________________________________
Signature of witness
_________________________________________________________________________
Name and title of witness (please print)
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COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION
Received Date08/18/2025
Meeting Date08/18/2025
Open or ClosedOpen Session
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Enforcement Options regarding the Keeping of Animalsand other By-law matters
PrimaryAuthorInput from CouncilInput from Staff
Deputy Mayor John MayorChris McKiel
MacKenzie
PROPOSED MOTION:
That the CAO be directed to investigate and report back on opportunities to leverage the use of administrative
penalty notices for by-laws enforced under the Community Standards program service area.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Section 9.10 ofthe -Law provides for thekeeping of chickens as a secondary usein one-or two-
unitdwellings, semi-detached dwellings, or mini-homes.Section 10.10 also allows for the keeping of other
animals, such as goats, horses, ponies, sheep,or cows. The by-law provides detailed requirements for those
who choose tohousetheseanimalson their property.
A recent complaint from a citizen concerning the ongoing challengescausedby their neighbours chickenshas
highlighted the need to explorepotentialenforcement tools that could be used by the City to address issues
related to the keeping of animals.
I am, therefore,recommendingthat staff be directed to report back to Council on potential enforcement
options, such asfinesor administrative penalties,
with the keeping of animals.
Additionally, I wouldrequest that thereportalsoexplore more broadly whether administrative penalties could
be applied to otherby-law enforcement matters falling under the Standards Program.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT:
This aligns with the Council priority of Belong
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES:
Enhanced by-law enforcement.
INPUT FROM OTHERS:
Input was received from Chris McKiel, Director of Development and Community Standards
ATTACHMENTS N/A
COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION
Received DateJuly 30, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Open or ClosedOpen Session
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Proposed Changes to Compositionof Common Council
Primary AuthorInput from CouncilInput from Staff
CouncillorHarrisCity Clerk
PROPOSED MOTION:
To amend Sections 1 and 3of the Composition and Election of Common Council bylawto alter
the size and compositionofthe CommonCouncilto1 councillorperward,2 councillorsatlarge,
and 1 mayor (no change to the deputy mayor appointment).
To amend A By-Law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council of the City
of Saint John toallowallcouncillorsto receive asalaryof$59,000peryear,for the deputy
currently stands.
To create a by-law amendmentto require annualperformance reviews by the Office of the
Mayoraspartof therequirementsofa councillorole. Theperformancereviewwillbe
proposed by the incoming mayor and approved by the council, with any amendments required.
Theperformancereviewswillbebasedon clearmetricsrelated to community engagement,
council attendance, committee participation, and policy initiatives, as approved by the council.
To repealSection17.6 of A By-law Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of The City
of Saint John toallowthemayortovoteonallmotionsataCouncilMeeting.
Tofinalizethesechangeswhenthe nextmayorand councilaresworn in in2026.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This motion is aimed at reforming the arrangement and remuneration of the Saint John Common
Council to pavethe way for better representationandoutcomesforthe city. Currently, the
majority of councillors are working full-time jobs and performing the duties of being an elected
municipal official as best they can outside of work hours. By reducing the size of the council to 6
councillors and 1 mayor, we can provide a full-time salary to councillors to ensure they can focus
on the work of the municipal council, community engagement, and committee work without
significantly altering the current expenditures associated with the common council. This is
needed to meet the demands of the moment we are currently facing as our country, province,
and city undergo major transformations economically and possibly politically. We need to be able
to govern at the speed of business and change to get the best results for Saint John.
Furthermore, by adding the requirement for councillors to receive annual performance reviews
exist. The metrics for these reviews will be established by the council under the advice of the
mayor and to be voted on by all in a regular session of the council. Finally, having a mayor that
can vote on all matters of council will allow for a more transparent and intentional role for the
mayor to run on a set of issues that they can provide active leadership on throughout their
mandate by aligning their voting with their campaign commitments.
Justification
Municipalities in New Brunswick (including our own) are often overrepresented by elected
municipal councillors. Nationally, the average municipal councillor represents a wide range of
constituents of between 11,000 and 90,000 people per councillor. Currently, with a population
of around 78,165 and 10 councillors, each councillor represents approximately 7,816.5
residents. Reducing the size of the council will not put us out of sync with the national reality. It
also provides us with an opportunity to better engage with our constituents, committees, and
staff overall.
Councillors receive approximately $34,500 per year, have a community benefit fund to utilize of
$1500, have a professional development fund of $5000, and have an event and tickets fund of
$1000, which means each councillor consumes approximately $42000 (not including potential
expenses for council business). By eliminating 4 councillors, we save approximately
$168,000. By increasing the pay of each councillor to what would qualify as a full-time salary, we
accrue an additional cost of approximately $266,000, an overall increase in cost of
$98,000.00.
Although there is an increased cost to the budget of the common council under these suggested
changes, the result will be to ensure that each councillor can spend 40 hours per week on the
work of engaging with the community, attending committee meetings, attending and preparing
for common council meetings, and doing potential research to reform our policies, programs, and
strategies. This will allow our councillors to be in a strong position to prepare and align our city
with the changes that are coming as a result of new geopolitical and national challenges.
Currently, one of the challenges we face for our elected officials is a wide disparity between the
output and engagements of councillors who are required to continue to work full- time and work
their council business haphazardly and those councillors who are retired and can put in more
work. All residents need to be able to envision themselves running for office and being able to
provide equal attention to their role. It is difficult enough to imagine running for office, and made
all the more difficult if provide a full-time wage if one is successful in
getting elected. This will fix this problem and provide a clear path for people to run for office,
engage in that role, and provide value in that role.
Finally, the importance of campaigning on clear deliverables and commitments for the mayor
and council can be supported by having a mayor who votes on all matters of the council.
Currently, the mayor only votes in case of a tie, which can create a disconnect between what the
majority of residents vote for in the election and the ability of the mayor to embody that
throughout their mandate. Ensuring that the mayor has a vote and has a transparent role in
providing leadership to councillors through performance reviews will result in better governance
for Saint John.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these changes will improve representation, capacity, and engagement for our
municipal government. With federal and provincial governments positioning substantial changes
for our economy, potential major national industrial projects that could come to Saint John, and
major changes to our housing system, Saint John needs to be ready for change, and we need to
have a council that can meet the moment we now face.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT:
This aligns with the city's priority Perform. Councillors who are required to work additional full-
time jobs lack the capacity to properly do the job of engaging with the business, residents,
and doing broader research to ensure the city is making sound decisions considering external
political, economic, and societal factors.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES:
The financial impact is outlined in the background. This will cost the city a minor increase in the
overall budget to City Council, but it will greatly impact the level of service that city council
provides to their community while increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Meetings. More
council members will mean more time needed for discussion, questions, and interactions without
necessarily providing quality to the meeting.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS:
ATTACHMENTS N/A
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Submitted on Mon, 07/28/2025 -17:05
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Submitting
First name
Adam
Last name
Pottle
Mailing Address
Saint John, New Brunswick. E2L 1M7
Telephone
Email
If you do not wish to have your personal information (address, phone number,
email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
No
About your Submission
Topic of submission
Tuktuks on Harbour Passage?
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
Continue disallowing motor vehicles on Harbour Passage
Executive summary
Tuktuks (and ebikes/escooters) have no business on Harbour Passage. They pose a
risk and a disruption to pedestrians for absolutely no reward. I trust Council will not
allow what are basically small cars to operate on a pedestrian path.
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About Person/Group Presenting
First Name:
Greg
Last Name:
Cutler
Name of Organization/Group (where applicable):
P.R.O. Kids of Greater Saint John
Address:
15 Market Square
Saint John, New Brunswick. E2L4L1
Canada
Day Time Phone Number:
5066503763
Email
gregory.cutler@saintjohn.ca
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
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About your Request
Topic of Presentation:
General Program Update -P.R.O. Kids
Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council):
The goal of this presentation is for P.R.O. Kids staff to update Mayor, Councillors,and
members of SLT regarding operations, fundraising, events, up to date statistics, general
info and future direction.
We can join any of the upcoming council meetings and staff will forward along a short
document (likely a one pager) to go along with the presentation.
Background Information:
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. P.R.O. Kids assists 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 the 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.
Are you making a request for funding?
No
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Submitted on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 20:16
Submitted by: Anonymous
Submitted values are:
About Person/Group Submitting
First name
Jeff
Last name
Brennan
Name of organization/group (where applicable)
Local residents nearest to 1384 Latimore lake
Mailing Address
Saint John, New Brunswick. E2N 2C5
Telephone
Email
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email) become part of the public record, please check this box.
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About your Submission
Topic of submission
SUBJECT: Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning
1384 Latimore Lake Road
36,36,39.9 acers is not the purposed minihome park land development of approximately
3.9 hectares
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
Local Residents to Latimore Lake watershed agree with Staff recommendations to
DENY:
Staff are the subject experts, Not council members
1. That Common Council DENY the redesignation of Schedule A of the Municipal
Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 36 hectares, located at 1384
Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource
Area to Stable Area.
2. That Common Council DENY the redesignation of Schedule B of the Municipal
Development Plan, a portion of land with an approximate area of 36 hectares, located at
1384 Latimore Lake Road, alsoidentified as a portion of PID
55203095, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential.
3. That Common Council DENY the rezoning of a portion of land with anapproximate
area of 39.9 ha, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a portion of PID
55203095, from Rural (RU) to Mini-Home Park
Residential (RP).
Executive summary
Staff are the Experts and not the Council members
36, 36, 39.9 hectares of land is not the purposed mini home park which is 9.x acres of
land, not massive 36/39.9 hectares.
I hunt and fish, and the water in the purposed area runs down hill and directly to the
ditch with a pipe directly to the watershed. Latimore Lake is the last water holding point
of the Loch Lomond watershed before it is distributed to the City of Saint John.
I agree Strongly with Staff, I know the land/water flow
Quote from pages 219-220
"The proposal does not align with the guiding principles of the Municipal Plan,
particularly policies intended to direct growth to serviced urban areas, preserve the rural
character, PROTECT GROUND WATER, and SAFEGUARD DRINKING WATER
SUPPLY WATERSHEDS. The limited extent of
existing Rural Residential designation on the site, combined with its PROXIMITY to a
PROTECTED WATERSHED, further underscores the UNSUITIBILITY of the subject
lands for this scale and form of residential development.
STAFF does NOT SUPPORT the proposed redesignation and rezoning, as it conflicts
with the long-term planning vision and environmental protection objectives of the
Municipal Plan."
Document Uploads
1384 Latimore Lake Application 24 0317.pdf(2.51 MB)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 19, 2025
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT:Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning
1384 Latimore Lake Road
On June 16, 2025,Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning
Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at itsJune 17,2025,meeting.ThomasLewallen,
Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an overview ofthe
application via a PowerPoint presentation.
The applicant, Tom Cole, described the proposal asa low-cost neighbourhood
with shared on-site servicing, similar to a condominium model but within a gated
community format.The applicantwas accompanied by Brendan McClure.They
noted the back portion of the site poses no concerns regarding watershed or
drainage.
During Committee discussionCommittee member Anne McShane inquired
whether the proposal was intended as a long-term or short-term initiative. The
applicantsconfirmed it would be a long-term development. McShane also asked
if alternative serviced areas within the City had been considered. The applicants
indicated that the proposed site was optimal in terms of size and location.While
expressing support for the concept, McShane raised concerns over its distance
from the Primary Development Area (PDA) and the risk of setting a precedent for
large-scale developments in unserviced areas.Committee members reiterated
growth.
The applicantsexpressed that the location was chosen for its proximity to nature
while remaining within municipal boundaries.CouncillorGarySullivan asked
whether the project was targeted to seniors. The applicantsreplied that it was not
limited to seniors butcould accommodate them.Brad Mitchell asked about the
intended tenure. The applicantsresponded that the development would ideally
offer both rental and ownership options, depending on market needs driven by
high housing costs.
Committee perspectives variedwith Councillor Sullivan stated support for the
project concept but expressed concerns about the proposed location.Committee
Chair Brad Mitchell indicated support and a willingness to vote in favour.
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Tom Cole1384 Latimore Lake RoadJune 19, 2025
Committee member Peter Pappas inquired about potential watershed
contamination. Municipal Engineer Jeremy Clack responded that the project
posed no greater risk than any other comparable development.
Four Committee members voted against staff recommendation in favour of the
proposal and two voted in favour of staff recommendation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Common Council deny the redesignation of Schedule A of the Municipal
Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 36 hectares, located
at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from
Rural Resource Area to Stable Area.
2. That Common Council deny the redesignation of Schedule B of the Municipal
Development Plan, a portion of land with an approximate area of 36 hectares,
located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a portion of PID
55203095, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential.
3. That Common Council deny the rezoning of a portion of land with an
approximate area of 39.9 ha, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also
identified as a portion of PID 55203095, from Rural (RU) to Mini-Home Park
Residential (RP).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Common Council approve the redesignation of Schedule A of the
Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 36
hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of
PID 55203095, from Rural Resource Area to Stable Area.
2. That Common Council approve the redesignation of Schedule B of the
Municipal Development Plan, a portion of land with an approximate area of
36 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a portion
of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential.
3. That Common Council approve the rezoning of a portion of land with an
approximate area of 39.9 ha, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also
identified as a portion of PID 55203095, from Rural (RU) to Mini-Home Park
Residential (RP).
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Mitchell
Chair
Attachments
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Date:
To:
From:
Meeting:
Applicant:
Landowner:
Location:
PID:
Existing PlanDesignation:
ProposedPlan Designation:
Existing Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Application Type:
Jurisdiction:Community Planning Act
July 7, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
RECOMMENDATION
Rural Resource Area Stable Area
DECISION HISTORY
ANALYSIS
Proposal
Site and Neighbourhood
Zoning
Municipal Plan
Infrastructure and Protective Services
Conclusion
ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
ENGAGEMENT
June 12, 2025
June 4, 2025.
APPROVALSAND CONTACT
Jennifer Kirchner Pankaj, Nalavde Amy Poffenroth
Contact:
Telephone:
Email:
Application:
APPENDIX
Aerial Photography
Future Land Use
CurrentZoning
Proposed Zoning
Site Photography
Municipal Plan and Provincial Statements of Public Interest Review
Site Plan
Site Photo – 1384 Latimore Lake Road
Municipal Plan PolicyAssessment
Policy LU-4
Policy LU-105
Policy LU-110
Policy NE-8
Policy NE-11
Policy I-2
Policy MS-5
Provincial Statement of Public Interest Assessment
Settlement Patterns
Agriculture
Climate Change
Flood And Natural Hazard Areas
Natural Resources
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No.2025-203
Report DateAugust 13, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: CotW open -_License for Union Open (1).docx
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
1988067 Ontario Limited (the “Company”) requested access to City-owned land at 11 Charlotte
Street, which is used by the City as a parking lot. The Company is renovating 160, 162, and 164
Union Street, and due to the building's footprint extending very close to the property line,
secondary exits open onto the adjacent City lot. To meet building code requirements, the
Company is seeking formalized access to the City-owned lot for egress purposes.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That theCity enter into a License Agreement with 1988067 Ontario Limited generally in the form
as August 18, 2025,to permit egress
access to City land (PID 00039479) located in the rear of the property which is currently used as
a City parking lot, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said License
Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No.2025-202
Report DateAugust 13, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: 2025-03-18_CCREP_Authorize Action ats Armour Transport Open (1).docx
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
The City is seeking to recover damages caused to a utility pole by a vehicle owned by Armour
Transport Inc.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That the City commence an action in the Small Claims Court of New Brunswick against Amour
Transport Inc. and John Roy Wetmore for damages to a light pole that occurred on August 16,
2023.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
M&C No.2025-199
Report DateAugust 7, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaGrowth and Community
Services
SUBJECT: Saint John Theatre Company –Courthouse Project Contribution Agreement
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL
The Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) is leading a $30M upgrade to transform the old Saint
John County Courthouse into a playhouse with a 250-seat venue and the permanent home of the
Atlantic Repertory Company. The Federal Government has announced over $13Million in
financial support, and Common Council previously committed $818,000 in 2022 with the details
to be clarified in a contribution agreement. This investment will protect an important historic
building and enhance the City’s Arts and Culture ecosystem. The transformed courthouse will
house a range of cultural events, while bringing much needed opportunities for professional
theatre artists to advance their careers, and training opportunities for theatre artists at all levels.
The SJTC anticipates starting the construction of the project in September 2025 and is now in a
position to proceed with executing that contribution agreement with the City.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That the City enter into a Contribution Agreement with the Saint John Theatre Company Inc.,
for $818,000 in funding for the construction of the Sydney Street Courthouse Project, and
generally in the form as presented to the Committee of the Whole in MC 2025-199, and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement and any documents
ancillary thereto.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No.2025-205
Report DateAugust 14, 2025
Meeting DateAugust 18, 2025
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: 2025-08-13_CCREP_Market Square Head Lease Assignment Open.docx
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
Earlier this year, the City received a request from the Hardman Group Limited to assign all of its
interest in Market Square to 752472 N.B. Inc.After evaluating the request and the proposed
assignee, theCity is providing its consent to the assignment.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1.That the City consent to the assignment of the Central Building Complex Lease between
the City of Saint John and the Hardman Group Limited, dated October 14, 1980, as
amended, from the Hardman Group Limited to 752472 N.B. Inc.; and
2.That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents, approved in form and
content by the City’s General Counsel, necessary in order to facilitate the proposed
assignment of any and all interests that the Hardman Group Limited has within the Market
Square Complex (including, but not limited to, the Head Lease and the subleases for the