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2025-09-22_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aƚƓķğǤͲ {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩ ЋЋͲ 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 ЍʹЉЉ Ʀ͵ƒ͵Ͳ Ћ CƌƚƚƩ .ƚğƩķƩƚƚƒͲ /źƷǤ Iğƌƌ 1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1) 1.2 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.3 Land Matter 68(1)(d) 1.4 Labour Matter 68(1)(j) 1.5 Legal Matter 68(1)(g) 1.6 Legal Matter 68(1)(g) 1.7 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.8 Legal Matter 68(1)(g) Ville de Saint John Séance du conseil communal Lundi 22 septembre 2025 18 h e Salle du Conseil communal, 2 étage, 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 communal ou la regarder 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 16 h 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 foncière 68 (1)d) 1.4 Question de travail 68(1)j) 1.5 Question juridique 68(1)g) 1.6 Question juridique 68(1)g) 1.7 Question financière 68 (1)c) 1.8 Question juridique 68(1)g) Séance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procèsverbal 2.1 Procèsverbal du 8 septembre 2025 3. Adoption de 5.1 Accord de contribution avec le YMCA du sud-ouest du Nouveau- Brunswick pour le Centre Glenn Carpenter (recommandation dans le rapport) 5.2 Demande au Programme de partenariat pour les routes provinciales- municipales 2028-2030 (recommandation dans le rapport) 5.3 Correspondance 14 Soumissions concernant : les résidents non logés (recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.4 Correspondance M. Elazab : Manque de nouvelles installations de loisirs à Millidgeville (Recommandation 5.5 Correspondance J. Kokocki : Autobus et sécurité des piétons de Simms Corner (Recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.6 Correspondance A. Pottle : Réforme démocratique à Saint John (Recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.7 Correspondance A. Pottle : Rezoner les terrains vacants appartenant à la Ville à la plage Tin Can pour en faire un parc (Recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.8 Correspondance Comité consultatif sur les capacités de Saint John : Demande de présentation (recommandation : se référer au greffier pour la planification) 5.9 Correspondance A. Bezeau : Proposition temps de glace invendu dans les arénas de la Ville (recommandation) : se 5.10 Correspondance Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick : Semaine de la municipalité NB (recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.11 Correspondance Comité des commissionnaires de police de Saint John : Modèle de rapport des OCC 30 juin 2025 (recommandation : à recevoir pour information) 5.12 Correspondance C. Brittain Campbell : Demande de présentation à pro chef) 5.13 Correspondance Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick : Groupe de : à recevoir pour information) 6. Commentaires présentés par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 21 au 27 septembre 2025 7.2 Journée des condamnations injustifiées 2 octobre 2025 8. Délégations et présentations 9. Audiences publiques 10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux 10.1 Règlement sur la circulation 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 11.1 Recommandation du Comité des commissionnaires de police (conseiller Lowe) 11.2 Ville (conseiller Norton) 12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Mise à jour de la Stratégie du logement pour tous 13. Rapports déposés par les comités 13.1 Comité des finances : Contribution du conseil municipal au budget de fonctionnement général de 2026 15. Correspondance générale 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 17. Comité plénier 18. Levée de la séance COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Paula Radwan Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern General Counsel M. Tompkins Commissioner Finance K. Fudge Commissioner Growth and Development A. Poffenroth Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Director External Relations L. Kennedy Assistant Deputy Chief L. Robichaud Director Asset Management and Environmental Performance S. Yammine City Clerk J. Taylor Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 1.Call to Order 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Ogden read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. City of Saint 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 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of August 18, 2025 Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the minutes of August 18, 2025, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 2.2 Minutes of August 27, 2025 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the minutes of August 27, 2025, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the agenda of September 8, 2025, be approved with the addition of Item 17.1 Acquisition of a Parcel of Land at 381 Greenhead Road. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest No disclosures were declared. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted subdivision plan (Tentative Subdivision Plan Field House Subdivision, Phase 2) with respect to the proposed vesting of a portion of PID 55237069 as a Public Street, as shown on the submitted Tentative Plan of Subdivision; and further, that Common Council assent to any necessary Municipal Servicing Easements. 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-218: Designation of By-law Enforcement Officers, 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 for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in the City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-6 Solid Waste By-lawA By-law Respecting Flyer Distribution in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-Flyer Distribution By-Law A By-law Respecting Clearance and Removal of Snow and Ice from the Public Streets in the City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-22 Snow Removal By-Lawereto; 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; AND WHEREAS subsection 150(1) of the Local Governance Act provides that proceedings for breach of a by-law shall be commenced in the name of the clerk of the local government or such other person as is designated for that purpose by the council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Aubrey MacCloud, Badge No. 17251 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and Jerald Kunitzky, Badge No. 16720 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires are hereby appointed as by-law enforcement officers with respect to the enforcement of the Solid Waste By-law, the Flyer Distribution Bylaw, and the Snow Removal By-law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until they cease to be contracted by the City of Saint John for By-law Enforcement Services or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Aubrey MacCloud, Badge No. 17251 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and Jerald Kunitzky, Badge No. 16720 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires are hereby designated and authorized to lay informations in the Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick for breach of the Solid Waste By-law, the Flyer Distribution By-law, and the Snow Removal By-law, effective immediately, and this designation and authorization shall continue until they cease to be contracted by the City of Saint John for By-law Enforcement Services or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first. 5.3 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Councillor Ogden for Fundy Minor Football Association for $500, be approved. 5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-216: Housing for All Homeless Outreach Services, Common Council award the contract for the provision of Housing for All Homeless Outreach Services to Fresh Start Services for Women Inc. at an annual cost of $299,016.00 plus HST for a one (1) year term with the option to extend for one (1) additional one (1) year term; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any contract documents necessary to complete the award. 5.5 RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Pension Board of Trustees regarding the 2025 Annual General Meeting be received for information. 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 5.6 RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Saint John Transit Commission regarding its recommendations to Council be received for information. 5.7 RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Fundy Regional Services Commission re: Economic Development Fund be received for information. 5.8 RESOLVED that the correspondence from C. Watson re: Democratic Reform be received for information. 5.9 RESOLVED that the correspondence from S. Colwell-McCavour re: Proposed Changes to the Composition of Council be received for information. 5.10 RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Lapp re: Tour Buses Idling on Sydney Street be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. 5.11 RESOLVED that the request for a proclamation re: Green Sports Day Canada be referred to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation. 5.12 RESOLVED that the request for a proclamation and illumination request re: Wrongful Conviction Day be referred to the Clerk to prepare the proclamation and to Communications to coordinate illumination. 5.13 RESOLVED that the Request to Present from P. Hauf re: Integrated Health Initiative be referred to the Clerk to schedule the presentation. 5.14 RESOLVED that the Request to Present from S. MacAulay re: State of Our City be received for information. 5.15 RESOLVED that the Request to Present from E. Miller re: Strong Towns SJ be referred to the Transit Commission. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor proclaimed September 9, 2025, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 7.2 The Mayor proclaimed September 15 to September 21, 2025, as World Mitochondrial Disease Week in The City of Saint John. 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 7.3 The Mayor proclaimed September 15 to September 21, 2025, as Rail Safety Week in the City of Saint John. 7.4 The Mayor proclaimed September 20, 2025, as Usher Syndrome Awareness Day in The City of Saint John. 7.5 The Mayor proclaimed the Month of September 2025 as National Guide Dog Month in the City of Saint John. 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 10. Consideration of By-Laws 10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - Solar Energy Development 30-Day Letter The City Clerk stated a presentation regarding this development was made to Council on July 28, 2025. The 30-day timeframe has now passed and no letters from the public were received. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment regarding Solar Energy Development be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm. MOTION CARRIED. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Democratic Reform (Councillor Harris) Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that Common Council: 1) Amend Sections 1 and 3 of the Composition and Election of Common Council by- law to alter the size and composition of the Common Council to 1 councillor per ward, 2 councillors at large, and 1 mayor (no change to the deputy mayor appointment). 2) Amend A By-Law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council of the City of Saint John to allow all councillors to receive a salary of $59,000 per year, for the deputy mayor to receive a salary of $65,000 per year, and to leave currently stands. 3) Create a by-law amendment to require annual performance reviews by the Office of the review will be proposed by the incoming mayor and approved by the council, with any amendments required. The performance reviews will be based on clear metrics related to community engagement, council attendance, committee participation, and policy initiatives, as approved by the council. 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 4) Repeal Section 17.6 of A By-law Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of The City of Saint John to allow the mayor to vote on all motions at a Council Meeting. 5) Finalize these changes when the next mayor and council are sworn in, in 2026. MOTION DEFEATED with Councillors Norton, Lowe, Stewart, Sullivan, Radwan, Darling, Ogden, and Deputy Mayor MacKenzie voting nay. 11.2 Notice of Motion Police Commission Recommendation (Councillor Lowe) Councillor Lowe read aloud his Notice of Motion re: Police Commission Recommendation. In accordance with the Procedural By-Law section 16.27, the motion is deferred to the next meeting of Council, September 22, 2025, for discussion and vote. 11.3 Notice of Motion City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers (Councillor Norton) Councillor Norton read aloud his Notice of Motion re: City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers and reviewed key points of the report. In accordance with the Procedural By-Law section 16.27, the motion is deferred to the next meeting of Council, September 22, 2025, for discussion and vote. 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy (Verbal) The CAO provided an update on the following catalytic projects: New South End and North End Schools, Affordable Housing grants, Rapid Housing Initiative, Housing Accelerator Fund Program, North End Secondary Plan, and the Fundy Quay Development. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer verbal update on select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy, be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 12.2 Strategic Initiatives Plan Update The CAO reviewed the Update . The following summary statistics were also provided: 25% of initiatives have been completed; 62% are underway and expected to meet completion targets; 8% require additional time to complete; 1% are outside the control of the City; and 2% require a scope change. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Norton: RESOLVED that the 2025 Strategic Initiatives Plan: August Status Report be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 12.3 Housing for All Strategy Update The Mayor provided background information on work carried out to date and the CAO introduced the item. Senior Manager Community Support Services C. Coes and Director Growth and Community Support Services D. Dobbelsteyn reviewed the submitted presentation Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that Common Council establish the Red Zones along with the criteria as th presented to Open Session on September 8, 2025; that the CAO be directed to begin th implementation of the Red Zones commencing on September 9, 2025; and further that the Mayor be authorized to send letters to the appropriate Ministers to make the requests Citys Red Zones and its overall Housing Strategy. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Norton voting nay. 13. Committee Reports ! 13.1 Finance Committee: Amendment to Wage and Benefit Budget Escalation Policy Councillor Sullivan provided an overview of the amendment. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Ogden: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C 2025-213: Amendment to Wage and Benefit Budget Escalation Policy, Common Council approve the amended Wage and Benefits Budget Escalation Policy FAS-007. ! MOTION CARRIED. 13.2 Finance Committee: 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements ! Councillor Sullivan provided an overview of the Audited Financial Statements. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Finance Committee in the submitted report M&C 2025-210: 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Common Council approve the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements, the 2024 Saint John Trade and Convention Centre Financial Statements, and 2024 Trust Funds Financial Statements. MOTION CARRIED. 13.3 Finance Committee: Common Council Input into 2026 General Operating Budget ! Councillor Sullivan provided an overview. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2025-220: Common Council Input into 2026 General Operating Budget be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. ! 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Acquisition of a Parcel of Land at 381 Greenhead Road Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on September 8, 2025, Common Council adopt the following: 1. That the City purchase an approximately 98.4 square meter portion of PID 00406678, from Jill Elizabeth Kelly on the following terms and conditions: a. The City shall pay a purchase price of $2,000.00, plus HST (if applicable); b. The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and filing of a subdivision plan and any other documents necessary to effect the transaction; and c. The fees associated with the land transaction. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the above-noted transaction. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Killen: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on September 8, 2025, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL September 8, 2025 / le 8 septembre 2025 9 /haahb /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2025-222 Report DateSeptember 15, 2025 Meeting DateSeptember 22, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT:Contribution Agreement with YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick for the Glenn Carpenter Centre AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jen Reed/ Cara CoesAmy Poffenroth/ David J. Brent McGovern Dobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION Your Chief Administrative Officer recommends that the City enter into the Contribution Agreement as attached to this M&C 2025-222, with the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick Inc., for the purpose of providing financial support to the GlennCarpenter Center, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Contribution Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In December 2025 Common Council approved for staff to prepareafundingagreement between the City of Saint John and the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick with funds going towards the expansionof the Glenn Carpenter Centre. The grant agreement was to have financialand community benefits as conditions. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION December 9, 2024-RESOLVED-that as recommend in the submitted report M&C 2024- 336: Request-Glenn CarpenterCentre, YMCA of Southern New Brunswick, Common Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to report a grant agreement between the City of Saint John andthe YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick for the approval of Councilgenerally according to the following conditions: 1.That the City providefunding to the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick for the expansion of the Glenn Carpenter Centre and that the funding be allotted as follows: a.With $55,000 to be distributed from the Community Services Reserve in 2025; and b.$35,000 to be distributed from the general operating reserves in 2026 conditional on the reserves achieving at least 75% of the maximum allowable funding in 2026; and c.$35,000 to be distributed from the general operating reserves in 2027 conditional on the reserves achieving at least 75% of the maximum allowable funding in 2027. 2.That the YMCA remit copies of invoices for the project as requested by the City, and that the City be permitted to conduct a financial audit of the project at its discretion. 3.That the YMCA submit an annual outcome report to the City on the activities of the Glenn Carpenter Centre. 4.That the agreement includes the community benefits and recognition proposed by the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswickgenerally as attached to MC 2024-336. REPORT The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick requested$125,000 from the City of Saint John to support their $5 million dollar project to expand the Glenn Carpenter Centre. The City reviewed the grant request and the business case in accordance with the economic and community impact in Saint John, and wasworthy of financial support of the City. Staff alsonegotiated a series of additional community benefits with the YMCA in consideration of funding from the City and these are included in the contribution agreement,(Attachment A-Contribution Agreement YMCA Southwestern New Brunswick Glenn Carpenter Centre). The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick agreesto provide the below community benefitsfor the term of the agreement which terminateson December 31, 2030: 1.For the duration of the term,host one major community special event annually. 2.For the duration of the term, host twelve free events annually. 3.For the duration of the term provide twenty-five weeklongcamp spaces annually for the month of June, July or August for children in the community to attend a week of camp. These spaces shall be administered through P.R.O Kids. 4.For the duration of the term, make available free rental space for the funding party. 5.For the duration of the term, permit funding party to host one Passport to Parks event at the location. 6.Shall provide the funding party naming rights to the main room of the multi purpose facility. 7.Recipient shall submit annual outcome reports. 8.The recipient willacknowledge the funding party as a contributor to the project. For all community accessible events, those events will be a they do not require a membership to attend. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT BELONG: BELONG by enhancing the quality of life and social well-being through the offering of recreation, arts, and cultural opportunities to align with PlaySJ. PERFORM: PERORM bysupporting efficiently deliver public service. Therecommendation alsosupportsvision of providing recreational services and programs through the community partnership model. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES All contribution amounts will be accounted for in the subsequent operating budgets for the distribution year listed in the contribution agreement. a.$55,000 to be distributed from the Community Services Reserve in 2025; and b.$35,000 to be distributed from the general operating reserves in 2026 conditional on the reserves achieving at least 75% of the maximum allowable funding in 2026; and c.$35,000 to be distributed from the general operating reserves in 2027 conditional on the reserves achieving at least 75% of the maximum allowable funding in 2027. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person G eneral Council Jacqueline Boucher F inance Kevin Fudge ATTACHMENTS Attachment A-Contribution Agreement YMCA Southwestern New Brunswick Glenn Carpenter Centre. COMMONCOUNCILREPORT M&CNo. 2025-223 ReportDateSeptember 17, 2025 MeetingDate September 22, 2025 ServiceAreaPublic Works & Transportation Services HerWorshipMayorDonnaNoadeReardonandMembersofCommonCouncil SUBJECT:2028-2030Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program Application OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Commissioner/Dept.Head PrimaryAuthorChief Administrative Officer Michael Michael HugenholtzJ. Brent McGovern Hugenholtz RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Council approve the attached application for funding under the Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Programfor 2028-30and direct staff to submit the application tothe Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). EXECUTIVESUMMARY The tƩƚǝźƓĭźğƌΏaǒƓźĭźƦğƌ IźŭŷǞğǤ tğƩƷƓĻƩƭŷźƦ tƩƚŭƩğƒ(PMHP) provides funding towardsthe costs of upgrading Provincial-Municipal roads within municipal boundaries. DTI has set a deadline of October 26, 2025for applications for funding to support road upgrades for the 20282030period. Staff have prepared a list of eligible road projects based on an asset management approachandother transportation priorities identified in Move SJ and are seeking Council approval to submit. PREVIOUSRESOLUTION N/A REPORT DTI have issued a call for funding applications for the PMHP for 2028through 2030. Eligible projects include road resurfacing, culverts, storm sewers, and curb and gutter repairs to what were previously knownas provincial and regionally designated highways. These would include some of Route 100 through the City, portions of Loch Lomond Road, Barnesville Road, St. Martins Road and the routes to the Summerville and Digby Ferries. Applications are due October 26, 2025. Typically thetotal of all the requests greatly exceeds the funding available under this program so not all of the proposed projects may be successful in receiving funding. Provincial funding will cover up to 80% of eligible costs for these projects. The amounts and proposed funding percentages may be tweaked depending on feedback from DTI staff, with the goal to maximize the amount of funding from other sources. The street sections proposed for resurfacing in this application are eligible for investment through this program and have been selected based on the measured ƦğǝĻƒĻƓƷ ĭƚƓķźƷźƚƓ źƓķĻǣ, which is an annual measurement of the observed condition of the streets. Two additional intersection improvement projects have been proposed which are identified in Move SJ. boundary line, should that occur staff will revise the inventory of roads that are requested to be paved. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Funding received through the PMHP can free up resources to allocate to other priorities through our Operating and Capital Budgets. ATTACHMENTS Provincial-Municipal Highways Partnership Program Three Year Plan Schedule B PMHP Program Funding Request Summary City of Saint John Route Number or Name202820292030Total Asphalt Resurfacing Bridge Road (Tracks at Simms Corner to Reversing $ 334,781 Falls Bridge) Smythe Street (Union Street to Station Street)$ 80,192 $ 80,192 Digby Ferry Road (Lancaster Street to Gate at Ferry $ 136,847 $ 136,847 Entrance) Fairville Boulevard (Catherwood Street to Main Street $ 210,023 $ 210,023 West) Loch Lomond Road (Airport Arterial to St. Martins $ 1,169,862 $ 1,169,862 Road) King Street West (Ludlow Street to Market Place)$ 104,512 $ 104,512 Ludlow Street (Prince Street to King Street West)$ 42,874 $ 42,874 St. Martins Road (Loch Lomond Road to City limits)$ 658,235 $ 658,235 Main Street (Chesley Drive to Union Street) $ 707,215 $ 707,215 Intersection Improvements Paradise Row/Somerset Intersection improvement$ 836,927$ 836,927 Rothesay Road/Ashburn Road Roundabout (80% of 2/3 $ 1,109,806$ 1,109,806 of Estimate) PMHP DTI Contribution Eligible Items$ 1,591,973$ 1,891,012$ 1,908,289$ 5,391,274 PMHP Municipal Contribution Eligible Items$ 1,367,325$ 715,599$ 722,136$ 2,805,060 Other Contribution Eligible Items (Identify the source) $ 2,959,298$ 2,606,611$ 2,630,425$ 8,196,334 Total Eligible Items Non-Eligible Items $ - Total Project Cost$ 2,959,298$ 2,606,611$ 2,630,425$ 8,196,334 City of Saint John Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program Three- Year Plan 2028 - 2030 June 2025 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan INTRODUCTION The City of Saint John ________________________________________________________ has prepared a Three-Year Plan for the years 2028-2030 for the Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program. Included are project names, descriptions, project limits, cost estimates and financing for each selected project. THREE-YEAR PLAN CONTENT DTI publishes a three-year annual capital plan of anticipated projects. These projects include bridges, highways, buildings, and the Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership (PMHP) Program. The Three-Year Plan for the PMHP Program includes the following: 1. Certified copy of the resolution from Council adopting the PMHP Program Three- Year Plan of the local government. 2. Schedule A: Project Description. Schedule A to be completed separately for each project including project name, description, project limits and estimated costs. 3. Schedule B: PMHP Funding Request Summary (Excel spreadsheet). 4. Schedule C: Checklist signed by CAO or Transportation head. Page | 2 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan City of Saint John THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE PROVINCIAL-MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY PARTNERSHIP (PMHP) PROGRAM 2028-2030 RESOLUTION 202X-XXX Moved by Councilor ________________ and seconded by Councilor City of Saint John _______________ ____________________________ Three-Year Plan for the PMHP Program 2028-2030 Motion Carried I certify that the above resolution of the council of _______________________________ was adopted while in regular/special session XXXXXX, 202X. SEAL CLERK NAME OF YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT Page | 3 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan Schedule A Project Description Asphalt Resurfacing Project Description (Include limits and length of the work, type of rehabilitation): Project includes milling asphalt surface and repaving on the various streets: Bridge Road from Tracks to Reversing Falls Bridge Smythe Street from Union Street to Station Street Digby Ferry Road from Lancaster Street to Gate at Ferry Fairville Boulevard from Catherwood Street to Main Street West Loch Lomond Road from Airport Arterial to St. Martins Road King Street West from Ludlow Street to Market Place Ludlow Street from Prince Street to King Street West St. Martins Road from Loch Lomond Road to City limits Main Street from Chesley Drive to Union Street Identify non-eligible items of work that will be done as part of this project (i.e., water main, sanitary sewer, sidewalk, etc.): None anticipated Year DTI Municipal Other Contribution Contribution Contribution Non-Eligible Total Project of Eligible of Eligible of Eligible Items (000s) Cost (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) 2028 $482.2 $182.5 $664.6 2029 $1,054.1 $398.9 $1,453.0 2030 $1,908.3 $722.1 $2,630.4 Page | 4 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan Schedule A Project Description Rothesay Road/Ashburn Road Roundabout Project Description (Include limits and length of the work, type of rehabilitation): Construction of a new Roundabout at the intersection of Rothesay Road and Ashburn Road. Identify non-eligible items of work that will be done as part of this project (i.e., water main, sanitary sewer, sidewalk, etc.): None anticipated Year DTI Municipal Other Contribution Contribution Contribution Non-Eligible Total Project of Eligible of Eligible of Eligible Items (000s) Cost (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) 2028 $1,109.8 $1,184.9 $2,294.7 2029 2030 Page | 5 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan Schedule A Paradise Row/Somerset Street Intersection Improvements Project Description (Include limits and length of the work, type of rehabilitation): Relocation of median island and updating of traffic signal infrastructure and line painting to allow for a double left turn from Paradise Row onto Somerset Street towards Uptown. Identify non-eligible items of work that will be done as part of this project (i.e., water main, sanitary sewer, sidewalk, etc.): Further review necessary Year DTI Municipal Other Contribution Contribution Contribution Non-Eligible Total Project of Eligible of Eligible of Eligible Items (000s) Cost (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) Items (000s) 2028 2029 $836.9 $316.7 $1,153.6 2030 Page | 6 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan Schedule B: PMHP Funding Request Summary PMHP Funding Request Summary 2028- 2030.xls Page | 7 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program - Three Year Plan Schedule C: Checklist Schedule A for each individual project duly completed Schedule B duly and correctly completed Signed Council Resolution Submitted application by the requested deadline Failure to have the above completed properly and on time may result in the rejection of the application Authorized Signature: Michael Hugenholtz, P.Eng. Commissioner of Public Works & Transportation Page | 8 CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, September 9, 2025 9:45 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Tue, 09/09/2025 - 09:44 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 Nature Conservancy Lands and 'Red Zone' plan Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Add lands owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick within city limits to the definition of 'Park' for the purposes of the Red Zone Plan. These areas may be privately owned, but these organizations are non-profit wilderness landownerswho cannot be realistically expected to police or clean up these properties should encampments appear on them. Often, urban nature preserve lands serve as parks for the surrounding community and beyond. In many cases, they're nicer and better maintained than public parks. These lands must be excluded from the 'Yellow Zone' for the safety of both Saint John residents as well as the natural areas themselves. Thank you, Adam Executive summary Add lands owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick within city limits to the definition of 'Park' for the purposes of the Red Zone Plan: -The portion of the Musquash Estuary Nature Reserve within Saint John city limits -Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve -Boar's Head Nature Preserve -Saints Rest Marsh F. Gordon Carvell Nature Preserve -Manawagonish Island Nature Preserve -Noremac Nature Preserve CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, September 9, 2025 9:48 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Tue, 09/09/2025 - 09:47 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Saint John potable water sources and the 'Red Zone' plan Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Convert our drinking and industrial water sources from 'camping'-permissible to Red Zones to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases and maintain public health. Executive summary Declare the Spruce Lake and Loch Lomond watersheds Red Zones in the interest of public health and safety. I leave the precise definition of these watersheds to City staff. CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 10:28 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:27 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers motion Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Vote in favour of Councilor Norton's City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers motion. Executive summary Council must vote in favour of Councilor Norton's City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers motion. The 'red zone' plan passed on 8 September is not adequate. It is already falling apart, as Fresh Start, and shockingly, the Chief of Police, are not willing to follow it. CƩƚƒʹ/źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓͲ bĻǞ .ƩǒƓƭǞźĭƉ ѡǞĻĬŅƚƩƒΏƓƚƩĻƦƌǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ aƚƓķğǤͲ {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩ БͲ ЋЉЋЎ ЊЋʹЍА 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. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Mon, 09/08/2025 - 12:46 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Shelley Last name Petit Name of organization/group (where applicable) NB Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Mailing Address Telephone Email Shelley@NBCPD.Org 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 Red Zones re Homelessness- in particular Mr Ogden's piece in the paper. Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): I would like my questions within the letter responded to, as well as a response to the proposal made. Executive summary Some of the questions in response to what Mr Ogden claimed in the paper are: A) Where are these additional police officers coming from; b) What studies have been used to support his notion that coming down with a hard hand is a solution? C) Why the Mayor and Mr Ogden think playing pass the buck is part of a solution? D) What the Police Chief thinks of Mr Ogden's plea to citizens to call and report 'everything'? How does the force plan to do this? And has all this been budgeted for-including all those additional folks Mr Ogden has called to see incarcerated? E) How painting homes will solve the City's problems? And finally why an issue that has been created over a 20 to 30 year span of neglect and bad policies on the behalf of previous common councils is thought to besolvable overnight? Document Uploads City of SJ and Homelessness.docx.pdf(297.94 KB) CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 11:47 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 11:47 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Barbara Last name Martin Mailing Address Saint John. E2H 2V5 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Support for Red Zone Expansion and Safety Concerns Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): I am writing to expre the entire city as a Red Zone. According to the current Red Zone Map, my workplace at 30 Broadview Avenue falls directly within the Yellow Zone. This raises serious concerns for both my personal safety and the safety of my coworkers if the current plan is implemented without expanding the Red Zone coverage. I do not want to live in fear of coming to work each day. Ensuring that all areas are treated with the same level of precaution is essential for the well-being of everyone affected. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I urge you to consider the broader impact and take action to protect all residents and workers in our community. Executive summary I am writing to express my fu the entire city as a Red Zone. According to the current Red Zone Map, my workplace at 30 Broadview Avenue falls directly within the Yellow Zone. This raises serious concerns for both my personal safety and the safety of my coworkers if the current plan is implemented without expanding the Red Zone coverage. I do not want to live in fear of coming to work each day. Ensuring that all areas are treated with the same level of precaution is essential for the well-being of everyone affected. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I urge you to consider the broader impact and take action to protect all residents and workers in our community. CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 10:46 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:45 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Mike Last name Blaney 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission zones for homeless Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): support Greg Norton's motion to have the entire city designated as a red zone Executive summary I am writing to you today with a deep sense of concern for my wife, who is an employee at 30 Broadview Avenue. The city's recent discussions on zoning for the homeless have heightened our anxieties. The constant news about public safety and the unpredictable nature of her drive has left her feeling drained and on edge, both on the way to and from work. As her husband, it is incredibly difficult for me to see her so worried about her safety. This isn't just a simple fear; it's a persistent anxiety that is taking a toll on her mental well-being. I want to be clear that I fully support Greg Norton's motion to have the entire city designated as a red zone. I believe this is a crucial step towards creating a safer environment for everyone in our community. I believe that addressing this issue is essential for creating a healthy and productive workplace. Feeling safe is not a luxury; it's a basic need that directly affects our ability to do our jobs well. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and explore what actions can be taken to ensure the well-being of all employees. Thank you for your time and for your consideration of these important concerns. Sincerely, Mike Blaney CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 10:37 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:37 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Stacy Last name Blaney 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Zoning for homeless Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Executive summary I am writing to you today to express my serious concerns regarding my safety and overall well-being while commuting to and from my place of employment at 30 Broadview Avenue. ome a source of significant anxiety. The constant fear of what might happen on the road and in the surrounding area has left me feeling mentally and emotionally drained. The worry doesn't end when I park my car; it stays with me throughout the day and starts again on the drive home. This constant state of high alert is taking a toll on my peace of mind, and it's becoming a genuine concern for my long-term mental health. I understand that many of us are facing similar issues, and I believe we need to seriously address the safety of our work environment, both inside and out. I strongly this could be a vital first step in addressing the systemic safety issues that are impacting the lives and well-being of so many people, including fellow employees. I want to feel secure traveling to and from work, and I hope we can find a way to make that a reality. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue. Sincerely, Stacy Blaney CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 11:15 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 11:14 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Kathy Last name Worden Mailing Address Saint John. E2M1E8 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Emergency Powers. Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): addresses safety, health, and lawful land use more effectively than the current plan. Executive summary I am writing to express my urgent support for Co-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers, presented September 8, 2025. This comprehensive plan is critical to protecting public health, safety, and the lawful use of lands across our city. As one of the senior managers responsible for staff at 30 Broadview Avenue in uptown Saint John, I see firsthand the serious risks encampments create. Beyond the unclean and unsanitary conditions, we are confronted with theft, open drug use, escalating violence, and the destruction of property and vehicles. These issues have created an atmosphere of fear and unrest that directly threatens the safety of my employees. The current plan, as advertised, has only heightened these concerns rather than alleviating them, making it clear that stronger measures are urgently required. As a resident of West Saint John, I face the same challenges on a personal level. With small children and seniors in my family, I see how encampments bring garbage, biohazards, drug activity, and unsafe behavior into our neighborhoods, leaving families -risk mitigation, hazardous waste removal, and environmental remediation directly addresses these dangers and is urgently needed to restore peace and safety to our community. For the safety of my staff, my family, and all Saint John residents, I strongly urge you to pass this motion. CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹFriday, September 12, 2025 10:15 AM ƚʹCommon Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹWebform submission from: Submission to Council Form Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 -10:14 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Julie Last name Peabody Mailing Address Saint John, New Brunswick. E2M 3L2 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 Red and Yellow zones in Saint John Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): To vote for Councillor Norton's proposal Executive summary Vote Yes on Councillor Norton's proposal. Document Uploads city council.docx(14.73 KB) =hfssz/mpxfAtbjoukpio/db?! !=nbsjbi/ebsmjohAtbjoukpio/db?! !=kpboob/ljmmfoAtbjoukpio/db?! =hsfh/opsupoAtbjoukpio/db?! !=csfou/ibssjtAtbjoukpio/db?! !=hbsz/tvmmjwboAtbjoukpio/db?! !=cbssz/phefoAtbjoukpio/db?! !=hsfh/tufxbsuAtbjoukpio/db?! !=kpio/nbdlfo{jfAtbjoukpio/db?! !=qbvmb/sbexboAtbjoukpio/db? =nbzpsAtbjoukpio/db?! =Dbsb/DpftAtbjoukpio/db? To all members of city council: I am writing to express my support for Greg Norton's motion to declare the entire city of Saint John a red zone. I am very concerned about the safety of Saint John residents concerning the increase of encampments. I have a 14-year old daughter that just started at SJHS, and I worry for her safety, along with all residents, cruise ship visitors, etc. I do not believe the idea of Yellow Zones will be effective, as anyone who works, goes to school, or lives in those areas will be at greater risk. Please vote Yes on Councilor Norton's proposal. Thank you for your attention. CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 11:48 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 11:48 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Nicholas Last name Stephen Mailing Address Saint John. E2L 2C6 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 Support of Concillar Norton's Motion City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): (City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers). Executive summary e Council (City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers). While I have deep sympathy for those affected by the mental health crisis, the current situation in our city is no longer sustainable. The red zone proposal moves us two steps forward but one step back. I work in the Tin Can Beach area, which has been designated as one of the only major yellow zones in the uptown core. This designation will inevitably push more encampments into this neighbourhood. That shift poses serious risks, not only to the safety of myself and my coworkers, but also to our vehicles, property, and peace of mind. I would like to share my personal experience of visiting El Salvador twice in the past three years. I did not see the country before its cleanup (which was fear and chaos brought about by no controls and no proper policing of when crime goes unaddressed), but I witnessed the results firsthand. Public squares were full of families, children played freely, and there was a sense of pride and hope everywhere I went. People spoke about how their country finally felt safe, and that safety transformed their communities. When I look at Saint John today, I see a city at risk of going in the opposite direction. Too many people avoid uptown because of the visible impacts of the drug and mental gives us a fair and practical way forward. It puts safety and order back into our city while still making sure people get the shelter and support they need. This is about more than encampments; it is about making Saint John a city people feel proud of again. Just as El Salvador demonstrated the power of change, I believe this motion can be the first step toward revitalizing our city. 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No About your Submission Topic of submission Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Executive summary I am writing to you today regarding my concern and safety and overall well-being while commuting to and from my place of employment at 30 Broadview Avenue, Saint John, NB source of worry. The constant fear of the road I travel on down here by Tin Can Beach, should all homeless be moved to this yellow zone, has left me feeling mentally and emotionally drained. The worry doesn't end when I park my car; its going out to lunch leaving at 5 pm in the dark during the winter months. This constant state of high alert is taking a toll on my peace of mind, and it's becoming a genuine concern for my long-term mental health. I understand that many of us are facing similar issues, and I believe we need to seriously address the safety of our work environment, both inside and out. I strongly signated as a red zone. I believe this could be a first step in addressing the systemic safety issues that are impacting the lives and well-being of so many people, including fellow employees. I want to feel secure traveling to and from work, and I hope wecan find a way to make that a reality for everyone involved. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue. CƩƚƒʹAlexya Heelis <alexya.heelis@unitedwaymaritimes.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:29 PM ƚʹ Reardon, Donna <donna.reardon@saintjohn.ca>; MacKenzie, John <john.mackenzie@saintjohn.ca>; Harris, Brent <brent.harris@saintjohn.ca>; Sullivan, Gary <gary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca>; Killen, Joanna <joanna.killen@saintjohn.ca>; Norton, Greg <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>; Ogden, Barry <barry.ogden@saintjohn.ca>; Darling, Mariah <Mariah.Darling@saintjohn.ca>; Lowe, Gerry <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>; Radwan, Paula <paula.radwan@saintjohn.ca>; Stewart, Greg <greg.stewart@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ McGovern, Brent <Brent.McGovern@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Housing for All Strategy - red/green zones \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Mayor Reardon and Members of Saint John Common Council, Housing for All strategy and the implementation of red zones, paired with the already established green zones, which provide safe, temporary, transitional housing options with on-site services and supports. With a process that considers harm-reduction and a person-centered approach, we believe that red zones can be enforced as long as residents are treated with dignity and respect, that there are and that considerations are made to ensure that police presence is a last resort. We recognize the difficulty in balancing the needs of all community members while addressing the realities of homelessness in Saint John. Residents are suffering the impacts of encampments and homelessness. We believe that the best path forward is to work together to find solutions that can improve situations for all residents whether they are housed or unhoused. The establishment of red zones should be part of that solution. Housing for All Every resident within the City of Saint John is entitled to a safe, supported, and sustainable home. possible through coordinated action between the social sector and all orders of government. Saint John needs more additional permanent supportive housing, alongside other measures that reduce household costs, such as rent supplements. As more options become available over time, we hope there will be less reliance on encampments as a temporary shelter. This will also take coordinated effort to ensure that funding from provincial and federal partners is adequate to meet needs. Sunday to provide capital funding for supportive housing through Build Canada Homes. Both initiatives show the importance of working together across governments and sectors. United Way Maritimes offers our support and engagement in this work. We look forward to working with the City, the Province, and the federal government to ensure every resident of Saint John has a safe and supportive place to call home. Regards, Alexya Heelis (She/Her) Senior Executive Director, Central & Southwestern NB United Way Maritimes O:506.658.1214|C:506.643.1383 alexya@unitedwaysaintjohn.com www.unitedwaymaritimes.ca 28 Richmond Street, Saint John, NB E2L 3B2 Located in Wolastoqey, the ancestral and unceded territory of theWolastoqiyik people. TheWolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkati, and Mi'kmaq peoples signed the Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700's, recognizing their stewardship and rights to these lands.We are all treaty people. United Way Saint John, Kings, Charlotte is proud to be a part of the United Way Maritimes serving Central & Southwestern NB, PEI & Mainland NS. Learn more: www.unitedwaymaritimes.ca PO Box 3032. Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, E5K 4V3. (506) 738-2014 Information@fundyregion.ca www.FundyRegion.ca September 18, 2025 City of Saint John 15 Market Square Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 SUBJECT: Housing for All Strategy DearDeputy-MayorMacKenzie, The Fundy Regional Service Commission (“FRSC”) is writing this letter to express our gratitude to the City of Saint John in developing, approving, and executing on the Housing for All Strategy. The City has taken an innovative and thoughtful approach in pursing this Strategy, and ultimately, responding to the growing unsheltered homelessness crisis that transcends community boundaries. The FRSC has only recently started engaging on its “social focus” mandate, which was embedded in the Government of New Brunswick’s local governance reform. As part of this mandate, the FRSC approved 2025 and 2026 work plans that prioritize partnering with the City of Saint John in its model for how communities can take a human rights approach to address increased unsheltered homelessness in a way that upholds thecritical need for housing security and builds new platforms for community and government collaboration. We recognize that the Strategy incorporates best practices and considers various aspects of the sharps containers, information and education campaigns, provi reduction, site cleanup services, and ensuring people have spaces to gather during hot and cold weather through the province’s funding of the Foundation Centre –Homeless Hub. The incorporation of these wraparound elements shows Page 1 of 2 PO Box 3032. Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, E5K 4V3. (506) 738-2014 Information@fundyregion.ca www.FundyRegion.ca Saint John to strive for sustainable change. The Strategy is not only an action plan, but a broader change management exercise, which we acknowledge is currently inviting an important public dialogue on desired outcomes, impact to residents and businesses,and clarifying roles and responsibilities. collaboration and partnership with front-line community partners, provincial and federal governments. The collective dedication to this important and challenging work cannot be understated. The FRSC looks forward to continuing our partnershipwith the City in the homelessness population. Sincerely, Phil Ouellette CEO,Fundy Regional Service Commission Page 2 of 2 #¨³¸ #«¤±ªǾ #¨³¸ - ¦¤±Ǿ £ -¤¬¡¤±² ®¥ 3 ¨³ *®§ #¨³¸ #®´¢¨« #¨³¸ ®¥ 3 ¨³ *®§ 0ȁ/ȁ "®· ΐΘΖΐ 3 ¨³ *®§Ǿ ." %Α, Γ,ΐ Subject: Opposition to Red Zone Enforcement and (Sept 19, 2025) Dear City Clerk, City Manager, and Members of Council, We write to you as housing scholars and co-directors of the Housing, Mobilization and Engagement Research Lab (HOME-RL) at the University of New Brunswick to register our strong opposition to the current plan to displace encampments in so- homelessness and undermine human rights. Advancing the human right to housing is a responsibility shared across all levels of government (see: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/individuals/right-housing/housing- human-right). The red zone enforcement, as well as Councillor Norton's proposal, overlooks science, which is unequivocal on the issue of encampments; banning or forcibly removing encampments does not end homelessness, nor will it substantively address the concerns of residents, community members, and businesses. Instead, it deepens the crisis, scattering residents, disconnecting them from outreach workers and health providers, exacerbating trauma, and increasing risks of injury, overdose, and death. A growing body of case law has affirmed that prohibiting encampments without adequate alternatives is a Charter Rights. Encampments are a visible symptom of policy failure, not personal failure. They are the predictable outcome of decades of disinvestment in affordable and supportive housing, a healthcare system in crisis, and very low social assistance rates among other structural issues. Residents of encampments are not there by choice, and they are rights holders like every other member of our community. There are concerning false narratives circulating that encampment residents are homeless individuals coming in significant numbers from other cities and provinces. As Dej et al. (2025) find in their work on homelessness in a mid- across communities, contributing to a lack of empathy and punitive responses to homelessness. They also find that the perception of homelessness being a threat is in part due to increased visibility, but is also related to a few loud voices and groups who find a platform on social media. HOUSING, MOBILIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT RESEARCHLAB UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK PO BOX 4400PO BOX 5050 Fredericton, NBSaint John, NB Canada E3B 5A3Canada E2L 4L5 www.homerl.ca These are challenging times in which leadership must come from science, human rights, and empathy. We call on the council to adopt the recommendations put forward in this letterto council, signed by many individuals and organizations in the community, ourselves included. It is not too late for Saint John to be a leader in responding with compassion and evidence-based policy rather than reactionary displacement. Respectfully, Dr. Julia Woodhall-Melnik Co-Director, Housing, Mobilization and Engagement Research Lab (HOME-RL) Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities University of New Brunswick Dr. Tobin LeBlanc Haley Co-Director, Housing, Mobilization and Engagement Research Lab (HOME-RL) Associate Professor University of New Brunswick HOUSING, MOBILIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT RESEARCHLAB UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK PO BOX 4400PO BOX 5050 Fredericton, NBSaint John, NB Canada E3B 5A3Canada E2L 4L5 www.homerl.ca CƩƚƒʹ/źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓͲ bĻǞ .ƩǒƓƭǞźĭƉ ѡǞĻĬŅƚƩƒΏƓƚƩĻƦƌǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ aƚƓķğǤͲ {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩ БͲ ЋЉЋЎ ЊʹЍА 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. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Mon, 09/08/2025 - 13:47 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Mohamed Last name Elazab Mailing Address Saint John. E2k 4P9 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 Lack of New Recreation Facilities in Milledgeville Despite Recent Development Approvals Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): To understand How council prioritizes the allocation of funds from development-related revenue toward public infrastructure in growing neighborhoods? Executive summary Dear Mayor Reardon and Councilors, Over the past year, several significant residential developments in the Milledgeville area multi-unit apartment projects, affordable housing initiatives, and large-scale subdivisions. Given the increased population density and the additional municipal revenue generated from these projects, I am concerned that no new public recreation facilities such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, or community spaces have been created in Milledgeville during this period. Could you please explain: Why no new recreation areas have been developed in Millidgeville in the past 5 years despite the growth and increased tax revenue? Despite telling me about two projects that are undergoing for the same. I did many follow-upsand I didn't receive any feedback about those projects progress? How council prioritizes the allocation of funds from development-related revenue toward public infrastructure in growing neighborhoods? with the Lack of New Recreation Facilities in Millidgeville I look forward to your response and to understanding how the city plans to ensure Milledgeville residents have equitable access to recreation opportunities. Sincerely, Mohamed Elazab CƩƚƒʹJim Kokocki <jimkokocki@gmail.com> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 5, 2025 11:16 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> /ĭʹ Jim Kokocki <jimkokocki@gmail.com> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Simms Corner, buses and pedestrian safety You don't often get email from jimkokocki@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Letter to Mayor and Council Dear Mayor and Council th On Tuesday, August 26 around 8:30 a.m. I was driving west on Chesley Drive. After I passed the Reversing Falls flashing crosswalk, then the bridge and the mill, as I approached Simms Corner, I noticed a young man in his mid-20s looking back and forth rapidly as he tried to time his journey through the stopping. Driving through Simms Corner does require quite a lot of attention from any driver. self as a hero, but I did stop for him, turned on my 4-way flashers, and cars did quickly stop enabling his safe passage through the crosswalk. I then proceeded on my journey, and yellow lights further on Main Street that enable Moosehead employees to safely cross the two lanes of traffic on Main Street. them. But why not Simms Corner with 4 lanes of traffic and a bus stop? I witnessed an able-bodied young man struggle timing his path. I expect someone less able bodied would avoid the area entirely. Council and staff have made some commendable improvements for walking and cycling safety. Why not make a small investment to improve safety at this cross walk at Simms Corner? Jim Kokocki Saint John E2M 1T2 Jim Kokocki https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkokocki/ Speaker, Author, Volunteer Leader amazon.com/author/jimkokocki (Also available at Amazon.ca and other Amazon sites) Substack https://growyourcomfortzone.substack.com// Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4NiQWZWDc&t=308s 1-506-651-8811 CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, September 9, 2025 9:28 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Tue, 09/09/2025 - 09:27 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Democratic Reform in Saint John: a better method Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Councilor Harris' democratic reform plan, voted on and defeated at the 8 September City Council meeting, was heavily flawed, especially the 'strong mayor' and pay raise portions. But there are changes that should be made. I have suggested some below, which I believe should be voted on by the general public in 2026, concurrently with the municipal election, to take effect in 2030. By priority: 1-Implement ranked-choice voting for mayor and ward councilors: Given the low- publicity and often low-turnout municipal elections, changing from a plurality system (which functions well with clearly defined political parties) to a ranked-choice system will result in more broadly-appealing councilors. 2-Eliminate at-large council seats: This is the easiest fat to trim. Local representation is important, and with the recent alterations to how the deputy mayor is chosen, these positions have become superfluous. 3-Adjust ward boundaries to balance population changes since 2008, following the 2026 census: Ward 2 in particular hasexperienced significant growth, and is underrepresented. Perhaps commit to adjusting boundaries following every second census to maintain equal representation. Adhere to a similar process as the province does for electoral district boundaries. Thanks, Adam Executive summary Include plebiscite on the 2026 municipal election, to take effect in the 2030 municipal election, proposing any or all of the following changes. 1-Implement ranked-choice voting for mayor and ward councilors 2-Eliminate at-large council seats 3-Adjust ward boundaries to balance population changes since 2008, following the 2026 census CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Friday, September 12, 2025 10:35 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:34 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Rezone city-owned vacant lands at Tin Can Beach to Park Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Council should move to rezone PAN 01619543, the former sugar refinery site south of the Lower Cove Terminal, from Waterfront Commercial to Park. Executive summary Council should move to rezone PAN 01619543, the former sugar refinery site south of the Lower Cove Terminal, from Waterfront Commercial to Park. The site is essentially unbuildable, as it is both contaminated and geologically unsound. As it is the southern terminus of the waterfront section of Harbour Passage, creating new waterfront public green space here is sensible, and will be a boon to the area. Improvements to the area can be made gradually, with the intent of eventually extending Harbour Passage into a loop through the area. This adheres to the city's Green and Belong policies, and with the addition of walking trails, Move as well. Thank you, Adam CƩƚƒʹ/źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓͲ bĻǞ .ƩǒƓƭǞźĭƉ ѡǞĻĬŅƚƩƒΏƓƚƩĻƦƌǤθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ CƩźķğǤͲ {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩ ЎͲ ЋЉЋЎ БʹЊБ ta ƚʹ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƌĻƩƉ ѡĭƚƒƒƚƓĭƌĻƩƉθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ ĻĬŅƚƩƒ ƭǒĬƒźƭƭźƚƓ ŅƩƚƒʹ wĻƨǒĻƭƷ Ʒƚ tƩĻƭĻƓƷ Ʒƚ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ CƚƩƒ \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Fri, 09/05/2025 - 20:18 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Presenting First Name: Greg Last Name: Cutler Name of Organization/Group (where applicable): Saint John Ability Advisory Committee Address: 15 Market Square Saint John , New Brunswick. E5S 1X7 Canada Day Time Phone Number: 5066503763 Email gregory.cutler@saintjohn.ca If you do NOT wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. No About your Request Topic of Presentation: Saint John Ability Advisory Committee Governance Review Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council): The Saint John Ability Advisory Committee seeks toreceive Council approval to undergo a governance review with the goal of becoming a committee of council to provide a direct link to council, increased legitimacy and transparency, access to resources and support, broader engagement and expertise, and a structured process for advice and oversight. Background Information: SJAAC has been an unofficial advisory council since the early 1990's and at this time the committee feels becoming a committee of council is in the best interest of the committee, City leadership and the greater community. Note: staff is submitting this request to present on behalf of Saint John Ability Advisory Committee. SJAAC Committee Chair Marisa Hersey Misner will likely be making the official presentation to council If possible, SJAAC would like to present at the October 20th Common Council meeting. Are you making a request for funding? No Submitted on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:58 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Andy Last name Bezeau Name of organization/group (where applicable) Care SJ Mailing Address saint john . e2m4e1 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. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Proposal to Purchase Unsold Ice Time at City Arenas Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Proposal to Purchase Unsold Ice Time at City Arenas Submitted by: Phone: 3, 2025 Executive Summary This proposal outlines a collaborative opportunity for the City of Saint John to create a new, tiered revenue stream from currently underutilized ice time at city arenas. We propose to purchase ice hours that are unsold one week in advance, with a flexible pricing model based on the number of players, ensuring a consistent and predictable return for time slots that would otherwise generate no revenue. The Opportunity We recognize that city-operated arenas face challenges in achieving full ice utilization, especially for slots that remain unsold a week in advance. This represents a valuable inventory that, with a new and flexible pricing approach, can be converted into a financial gain for the municipality. Our proposal is designed to address this challenge directly by providing a committed and reliable buyer for these unused hours. Proposed Financial Model We propose a flexible, tiered transaction model for a one- Players: Full rate as determined by the City of Saint John. This model provides a scalable solution that encourages usage while guaranteeing a baseline of income for the city. All bookings will be paid in full at the time of reservation, providing the city with immediate and guaranteed income. Recreation Department to identify ice time slots that remain unsold one week in advance of thei identified, we will immediately book and pay for the ice time according to the tiered rate approval from Common Council. We are prepared to begin purchasing and utilizing ice time in the upcoming season. Community Benefit Our commitment to purchasing these hours will ensure that a valuable community asset is not underutilized. This initiative also provides a flexible and affordable way for small groups to access a high-quality facility, encouraging greater community participation in recreational sports. Request to Common Council We respectfully request that the City of Saint John Common Council and City Manager Brent McGovern formally consider this innovative proposal. We believe this is a win- interests and ensures the full utilization of its recreational facilities. We are eager to work with City staff to finalize the details and begin this partnership. Thank you for your time and consideration. Andy Bezeau Executive summary Executive Summary This proposal outlines a strategic partnership for the City of Saint John to generate revenue from ice time that would otherwise go unused. By providing small groups and private lessons, we offer a solution to make these vacant hours profitable for the City and accessible to the community. Our proven model creates a new revenue channel and maximizes the use of a key municipal asset, fostering a win-win relationship that benefits both our organization and the City. Full Proposal for City of Saint John Proposal for Strategic Partnership: Maximizing Revenue from Unsold Ice Time Prepared for: The City of Saint John Common Council Date: September 3, 2025 Executive Summary This proposal outlines a strategic partnership for the City of Saint John to generate revenue from ice time that would otherwise go unused. By providing small groups and private lessons, we offer a solution to make these vacant hours profitable for the City and accessible to the community. Our proven model creates a new revenue channel and maximizes the use of a key municipal asset, fostering a win-win relationship that benefits both our organization and the City. Proposal Details 1. The Challenge: The City's arenas, while a vital community asset, face the challenge of generating revenue from last-minute cancellations or unsold ice time. These hours, often remaining vacant, represent a significant loss of potential income for the municipality. 2. Our Solution: Our organization proposes a partnership that addresses this challenge directly. We will commit to renting any ice hours that remain unsold or become available from one week to one month in advance, based on the comfort level and schedule of each arena. This provides the City with an opportunity to generate new revenue from time slots that would typically go unused. 3. A Proven Model: Lessons from Boston Our business model is based on a successful strategy implemented while living in Boston. The private rinks we worked with in the United States are excellent at ensuring they generate revenue from every angle possible. With access to eight different rinks, we were able to utilize their unused ice time and successfully generate an average of $25,000 per year by providing small groups and private lessons. It's important to note that a majority of this revenue was from sessions in the $50 range, which demonstrates the staggering demand for smaller group and private lessons. The number of people who sought private instruction was unbelievable, and it led to remarkable resultsseveral of these clients have gone on to play in the National Hockey League. This experience proves the viability and profitability of this model, showing it can be a significant source of revenue for the City of Saint John while simultaneously serving the community and developing young athletes. 4. Benefits to the City of Saint John: * Guaranteed Revenue: Creates a consistent, predictable revenue stream from otherwise lost ice time. * Zero Risk: The City assumes no risk, as our organization handles all marketing, client acquisition, and operational logistics for the rented ice time. * Increased Accessibility: Our flexible pricing model makes ice time more accessible to casual users and small groups, fostering a more active community. * Streamlined Process: The partnership simplifies the booking process for unreserved hours, reducing administrative burden on arena staff. Conclusion We are confident that this proposal represents a forward-thinking and financially prudent opportunity for the City of Saint John. By converting a current liability (unsold ice time) into a valuable asset, we can create a win-win partnership that strengthens the City's recreational services and financial health. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss this proposal further with the Common Council. Date : September 16, 2025 / le 16 septembre 2025 To / Dest. : Local Government Councils and Administrators / Conseils et administrateurs des gouvernements locaux From / Exp. : Aaron Kennedy, Minister, Local Government / Ministre, Gouvernements locaux Copy / Copies : Municipal Associations / Associations municipales Regional Service Commission CEOs / Premiers dirigeants des Commissions de services régionaux Subject / Objet: Municipality Week NB / Semaine de la Municipalité N-B As we celebrate Municipality Week in New Alors que nous célébrons la Semaine de la Brunswick, I want to take this opportunity municipalité au Nouveau-Brunswick, to recognize and thank you for your je tiens à saisir cette occasion pour commitment to improving the quality of life reconnaître et vous remercier de votre in our communities. engagement à améliorer la qualité de vie dans nos communautés. I recognize the valuable contribution of Je reconnais la précieuse contribution des local government employees, elected employés des gouvernements locaux, des officials, volunteers, and municipal élus, des bénévoles et des associations associations. Your work has a direct and municipales. Votre travail a une influence meaningful impact on the well-being of directe et significative sur le bien-être des residents. As a result, all résidents. En conséquence, tous les gens New Brunswickers benefit from your de Nouveau-Brunswick bénéficient de votre collective energy, dedication and énergie collective, de votre dévouement et commitment to your communities. de votre engagement envers vos communautés. We are fortunate to live in a province that Nous avons la chance de vivre dans une has thriving businesses and industries, province qui compte des entreprises et des abundant natural resources, a diverse and industries prospères, des ressources multilingual population, and a wide range naturelles abondantes, une population of artistic and cultural communities. éventail de communautés artistiques et culturelles. Environment and Local Government/ Environnement et Gouvernements locaux We look forward to continuing to work with Nous sommesheureux de continuer à you to build an even stronger travailler avec vous pour bâtir un New Brunswick. Thank you for your Nouveau-Brunswick encore plus fort. Merci leadership, dedication, and hard work to pour votre leadership, votre dévouement et help shape our future.votre travail acharné qui contribuent à façonner notre avenir. VideoVidéo Sincerely, Cordialement, __________________________________ (Original signed by/Original signé par) Minister of Local Government/ Ministre des Gouvernements locaux Environment and Local Government/ Environnement et Gouvernements locaux CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Monday, September 15, 2025 6:11 AM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Request to Present to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 06:10 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Presenting First Name: Christine Last Name: Brittain Campbell Address: Saint John, New Brunswick. E2J 5A7 Canada Day Time Phone Number: Email If you do NOT wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. No About your Request Topic of Presentation: Homelessness Purpose for Presentation (what is the ask of Council): To discuss my involvement currently with many of our homeless population and to present proactive suggestions on assisting both this population and, the community and the City. Background Information: 32 years working with social development, and as a therapist. I have avery soft spot for our most vulnerable community members, and I wish to assist in moving things forward to hopefully improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens in Saint John. Are you making a request for funding? No Office of the Premier Cabinetde la première ministre September 16, 2025 Her Worship Donna Reardon Mayor of Saint John Mayor Reardon, Thank you for sharing your concerns about community safety with me and for outlining the important work your city has undertaken to enhance the safety and security of citizens and businesses in Saint John. I want to commend the significant progress your team has made, particularly through the expansion of shelter and transitional housing options, and your commitment to a person-centered, human-rights-based approach. My team and Irecognize the urgency of this issue,and the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as the impact on communities. We also acknowledge your request for additional public- outreachand red zone transitionefforts. While we are carefully reviewing how best to align provincial supports with local actions, I want you to knowthat your concerns have been heard. perspective is critical toinform and improve the ongoing work. To date, the province is making investments in Saint John to strengthen housing, safety, and healthcare. Social Development is providing $6.8 million for outreach, the community hub, emergency shelters, out-of-the-cold beds, and site security. The Department of Health has also expanded services through a new Health Care Coordination Team, ongoing support for RECAP, funding for Avenue B, and additional resources through Horizon Health Network to ensure continuity of care and harm- reduction services. At the provincial level, we have moved quickly to establishthe Ministerial Task Force on Homelessness, a cross-departmental body dedicated to providing coordinated leadership, accelerated approvaland real action on homelessness in New Brunswick. This task force, led by Minister of Housing and MLA for Saint John Harbour, David Hickey, will bring together the Ministers and Deputy Ministers from Social Development, Health, Housing, Justice and Public Safety, Mental Health and Addictions, and Local government. GNB.CA | PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB, E3B 5H1 | C.P. : 6000, Fredericton (N.-B.), E3B 5H1 Office of the Premier Cabinetde la première ministre The task force will: Set priorities and coordinate cross-departmental actions related to homelessness. Act as a decision-making body where appropriate, to accelerate processes and direct department staff to ensure timely action. Review, validate, and approve aprovincial homelessness strategy. Recommend policy, program, and funding initiatives for government approval. Engage with stakeholders, as appropriate, to support effective implementation. This new task force will play a pivotal role in guiding efforts to address homelessness across the province, ensuring that strategies are coordinated, responsive, and impactful. By leveraging its authority, the task force will help streamline decision-making and accelerate the implementation of initiatives that improve the lives of New Brunswickers experiencing homelessness and communities across the province. Ilook forward to working with you, and to continued collaboration with the City of Saint John team as we advance this coordinated effort to reduce homelessness and its impacts in New Brunswick. With gratitude, Susan Holt Premier GNB.CA | PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB, E3B 5H1 | C.P. : 6000, Fredericton (N.-B.), E3B 5H1 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: contribute to our economy and the livelihoods of our communities; WHEREAS: ecosystems, clean air and water andwildlife habitat whilst being an important aspect of climate change mitigation efforts; WHEREAS:The City of Saint John and its citizens rely on the surrounding forests for livelihood, health and recreation; WHEREAS:Thisannual one-Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopywill be celebrated across Canada by individuals and organizations. WHEREAS: contribute greatly to the livelihoods, health, and culture of our communities as well as the maintenance of our ecosystems, their wildlife and resilience in the face of climate change. NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim the week of September 21to September 27, 2025,as National Forest Weekin 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. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:Wrongful Conviction Day is designated as an annual International Day to recognize the tremendous personal, social and legal costs associated with wrongful criminal convictions; and WHEREAS:This day recognizes those personswho have been forced to endure the tremendous consequences brought by a wrongful criminal conviction; and WHEREAS:The purpose of this day is to inform and educate the broader international community on the causes, consequences and complications associated with wrongful criminal convictions. More information on the day can be found at: http://wrongfulconvictionday.com; and WHEREAS:It is important to raise awareness in order to work toward the prevention of further wrongful convictions, and to direct the public's attention to this issue and generate support and understanding; and WHEREAS:Wrongful Conviction Day was spearheaded by the Wrongful Conviction Day Committee and now many organizations are leading events in its honor. The committee is committed to raising awareness of and advocacy against wrongful convictions globally NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim October 2, 2025as rongful Conviction 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. BY-LAW NUMBER ____ ARRÊTÉ NUMÉRO ____ A LAW TO AMEND THE BY-LAW ARR RESPECTING THE TRAFFIC ON RELATIF À LA CIRCULATION DANS STREETS IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN LES RUES DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : A By-A By-law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the John intitulé « Arrêté relatif à la circulation enacted on the seventh day dans les rues de The City of Saint John » et e of October, A.D. 2019, is amended by: modifications afférentes, décrété le 7 jour : 1. Adding immediately following section 1. 5(7) the following: paragraphe suivant immédiatement après le paragraphe 5(7) : 5(8) No person shall obstruct, wholly or partly, 5(8) Il est interdit dobstruer, entièrement ou en any street, sidewalk, median within a street or the partie, toute rue, tout trottoir, tout terre-plein green space beyond the edge of a sidewalk or central ou tout travelled portion of the street in a way that espace vert qui borde le trottoir ou la chaussée de a) renders the use of the said street and sorte à sidewalk by the public unsafe; a) b) negatively impacts the drainage of trottoir par le public dangereuse; the street, sidewalk and surrounding b) avoir un impact négatif sur le area; drainage de la rue ou du trottoir et des c) prevents or impedes the removal of environs; snow from the street or sidewalk; or c) empêcher ou entraver le déneigement d) prevents or impedes maintenance of de la rue ou du trottoir; ou the street, sidewalk, vegetation d) empêcher ou entraver adjacent to the street and sidewalk la rue, du trottoir, de la végétation and the utilitites located within the street, whether below or above aux services publics sous-terraine ou ground. située à la surface. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint ENFOI DE QUOI The City of Saint John a fait John has caused the Corporate Seal of the said apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté City to be affixed to this by-law the _____ day le ____ septembre, 2025, avec les signatures of September, 2025. Signed by: suivantes : - 2 - _____________________________________________ Mayor/Maire _____________________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la municipalité First Reading : Première lecture : Second Reading : Deuxième lecture : Third Reading : Troisième lecture : COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Received DateSeptember 3, 2025 Meeting DateSeptember 8, 2025 Open or ClosedOpen Session Her Worship Mayor Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT:Police CommissionRecommendation Primary AuthorInput from CouncilInput from Staff Councillor LoweCity Clerk PROPOSED MOTION: That the police commission be dissolved, and further,that the Saint John Police Force become a department of the City of Saint John BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Saint John currentlyusesa police commission governance modelto oversee the Saint John Police Force. The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners acts asindependent civilian bodythat is responsible forpolice policy, budget allocation, and the appointment of thepolice chief.The board also establishes a vision and actionable objectives for the community, provides oversight, and ensures accountability in the use of police resources. Although Council appoints the board members to the commission(apart fromone appointee that is appointedby the Minister of Public Safety), thecommission does not take direction from Councilor the CAO, and Council has no oversight orinput into policing matters. I believe thatthe city wouldbe better served if Council shiftedthe governance structure from an independent police commissionto a city department model. Some of the challenges associated with a police commissiongovernance modelinclude: Lack of coordination with city-wide initiatives and othercitydepartments Unclear lines of responsibility between the commission, council, and police leadership Limited ability to work with other city departments to respond to evolving public safety needs or crises Some of the advantages of city department police governance model would be: Enhanced accountability as Council members are more accessible to the public than the volunteer Commission appointees Better collaboration with other city departments, social services, housing, emergency responses, etc. Budgetary efficiency by allowing integrated budget planning and resource allocation Strategic efficiencies If Council were to change the policing governance model in Saint John back to a municipal department, the Saint John Police Force, through the Police Chief, CAO, who reports directly to Council. This would result in Council having oversight of the Police Force. I believe the proposed change would offer a more modern, responsive, and accountable approach to police governance. It supports the integration of public safety with other essential city services, streamlines decision-making, and ensures that policing aligns with the evolving needs of the community. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The proposed changes align with the Council priorities of Perform and Belong. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES: Potential for cost savings through shared services between the City and Police Force. INPUT FROM OTHERS: ATTACHMENTS N/A /hb/L\[ bhL/9 hC ahLhb Received DateSeptember 3, 2025 Meeting DateSeptember 8, 2025 Open or ClosedOpen Session Her Worship Mayor Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECTʹCity-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers (Sept 22 Oct 6, 2025) Primary AuthorInput from CouncilInput from Staff Councillor NortonCity Clerk tǒƩƦƚƭĻʹ To restore public health, safety, security, and lawful use of lands city-wide by directing removal of encampments from City-owned/managed lands within a defined 14-day period, activating coordinated enforcement tools for private lands, requesting parallel action by provincial/federal authorities on their lands, and setting out emergency powers and safeguards consistent with law and best practice. tƩƚƦƚƭĻķ aƚƷźƚƓʹ That Council: Њ͵/źƷǤΏƚǞƓĻķΉƒğƓğŭĻķ ƌğƓķƭ ΛƒğƓķğƷƚƩǤ ƩĻƒƚǝğƌ ǞźƓķƚǞΜ Direct the City Manager to coordinate By-Law Enforcement, the Saint John Police Force, Public Works, Legal Services, and Fire/EMO, together with community outreach partners, to remove all encampments from City-owned or City-managed lands within fourteen (14) days of this resolution, being from September 22, 2025 through October 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Time, in accordance with the lawful decampment plan in clause 5. Ћ͵tƩźǝğƷĻ ƌğƓķƭ ΛĭźƷǤΏǞźķĻ ĻƓŅƚƩĭĻƒĻƓƷ ǒƭźƓŭ ĻǣźƭƷźƓŭ ƷƚƚƌƭΜ Direct the City Manager to implement a Private Lands Encampment Abatement Program that, upon owner request or where statutory thresholds are met, will: a) Issue and enforce orders under applicable dangerous/unsightly premises authorities; -law (ZoneSJ) with respect to any contraventions (including use of land for habitation where it is not permitted use), including Development Officer orders, compliance agreements, and prosecutions; c) Coordinate with owners and police regarding remedies under the Trespass Act; and d) Seek court directions/injunctions via the Office of the City Solicitor where necessary to abate persistent risks to health and safety. Ќ͵hƷŷĻƩ ƦǒĬƌźĭ ƌğƓķƭ ΛtƩƚǝźƓĭĻΉ/ƩƚǞƓΉCĻķĻƩğƌΜ Direct the Mayor and City Manager to request and coordinate parallel removal actions by responsible authorities on provincial, Crown-agency, and federal lands within City boundaries (including Port Saint John, where applicable), and to negotiate memoranda of understanding for joint operations, information-sharing, and site hardening; and authorize the City Manager and City Solicitor to enter inter-agency agreements and apply to court where required to protect life safety and municipal operations. Ѝ͵9ƒĻƩŭĻƓĭǤ ƦƚǞĻƩƭ ΛğĭǒƷĻ ŷğǩğƩķƭΜ Where encampment conditions on any lands within the municipality (including provincial or federal parcels) pose an immediate risk to life, health, or safety that cannot be mitigated by ordinary enforcement, Council may declare a State of Local Emergency (SOLE). Upon such declarationor during a provincial declarationthe City Manager, through the EMO, may enter upon land or buildings and take necessary protective measures to prevent or limit loss of life and harm, including the temporary removal of encampments, structures, and hazards, with due regard to Charter and human-rights considerations and with inter-jurisdictional coordination. Ў͵\[ğǞŅǒƌ ķĻĭğƒƦƒĻƓƷ ƦƌğƓ ΛĭƚƓķźƷźƚƓƭ ƦƩĻĭĻķĻƓƷ Ʒƚ ğƓǤ ƩĻƒƚǝğƌΜ Require, and publish, a plan confirming: a) Adequate, accessible (low-barrier) indoor alternatives are available and offered to affected persons, with documentation; b) Trauma-informed outreach and notice (written and verbal, reasonable timelines, translation where needed); c) Property handling (tagging, storage, retrieval window) for personal effects; d) Site safety (fire-risk mitigation; hazardous/biowaste removal; environmental remediation); e) Communications (public updates, inquiry line/email); and f) Post-removal deterrence (site hardening, monitoring, by-law follow-up). Џ͵.ǤΏƌğǞ ğƌźŭƓƒĻƓƷ Ή ğƒĻƓķƒĻƓƷƭ Direct staff to: a) Apply the Zoning By-law city-wide and report any gaps affecting enforcement against encampments; and b) Bring forward text amendments, if required, clarifying that temporary habitation by tent or similar structures is not a permitted use except where expressly authorized (e.g., licensed campgrounds or any conforming changes to related by-laws. А͵wĻƦƚƩƷźƓŭ Require a public report at the October 20, 2025 regular meeting of Council (or the first regular meeting thereafter) detailing actions by land category, the number of referrals to indoor alternatives, any court processes engaged, costs incurred, and recommended measures to prevent re-establishment. Б͵5ĻƌĻŭğƷźƚƓƭ Authorize the City Manager and City Solicitor to take all steps necessary to implement this motion, including inter-agency agreements, procurement for remediation and site security, and applications to court. В͵5ĻŅźƓźƷźƚƓƭ used for habitation on a parcel or contiguous parcels for more than 24 hours, excluding licensed campgrounds and lawfully permitted shelters. Implementation Timeline (Sept. 22 Oct.6, 2025) and outreach; confirm daily shelter capacity and accessibility. 29 (Days 17): City-land removals in priority order (life safety/fire risk first); private-land enforcement initiated where thresholds met and owners request or are non-compliant; property storage procedures operational. Oct 5 (Days 813): Complete remaining City-land removals; continue private-land and Crown/federal coordination; site hardening/monitoring. regular meeting if agenda timing requires). STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES: INPUT FROM OTHERS: ATTACHMENTS N/A COMMON COUNCILREPORT M&C No.2025-226 Report DateSeptember 19, 2025 Meeting DateSeptember 22, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Housing for All Policy Framework and Red Zone Implementation Plan AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer David Dobbelsteyn / Amy Poffenroth / David J. Brent McGovern Cara CoesDobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2024. The Citywas successful at negotiating a $3.4M Funding agreement with the Provincial Government in April 2025to implement the plan. The funding for this agreement assists with the on Egbert St and Thorne Ave, enhanced Outreach services, additional actions in the Housing for All Strategy, and the implementation of Red Zones. Common Council established Red Zones on September 8, 2025, and the Housing for All Policy Framework guidesof the Housing ForAll Strategy, particularly regardingthe implementation of Green, Yellow and Red Zones. The Policy Framework informs the public regarding the principles the City is upholding, how it intends to conduct itself in the delivery of the strategy, and the activities and actions itintends to undertake in the Z. The City hasspent months meeting with stakeholders on the development of the Policy Framework and the Red Zone implementation plan, but it also recognizes that it is challenging to communicate all detailsof a planon such a complex issuein a brief presentation to Common Council. Since September 8,2025,the City conducted additional intensive engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including the Province of New Brunswick, 12 Neighbours, Human Development Council, Fundy Region Service Commission,and specifically Fresh Start Services, . Staff shared details of the plan that had yet to be shared with the public, including seekingfeedback on the Implementation Plan and the full Policy Framework, while confirming areas of alignment, working through specific areas of concern,and proposing revisions. The revisions in the plan enhance outcomes. The revisions can generally be summed up as follows: allow for a little more time and flexibility andtake additionalaction incertain areas so people are not disconnected from systems of care. Inpractice this means that the goal of no tents in Red Zones by October 31 will likely be realized a few weeks later in mid-November, but the risk of negative repercussions is significantly reduced. A notableimprovementis the decision to open a Green Zone one month earlyto make relocationsmuch simpler, as a Green Zone is a vast improvement tosleeping in a tent and will be a substantialenticement for unhoused individuals seeking stability and additional support. Staff ispleased to confirmthat there is full alignment between the City and Fresh Start Services revised implementation plan. Staff also recommend that the City enter into an agreementwith Fresh Start Services for Outreach Services, for the contract previously awarded by Council on September 8, 2025. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION REPORT Overview #ActionDeliverable 3 Relocation and The City,in collaboration with the Province of New Brunswick will decommissioning create a program for the respectful and dignified relocation of individuals sleeping rough in red and yellow zones. The program will also coordinate the restoration of an encampment area to its natural and clean state 4 EnforcementThe City will review By-Law Enforcement Officer(s) resources and where necessary recommend additional resources to support the implementation of the Housing for All Strategy, subject to budget approval 10 Encampments As a pilot, the City working with the Province of New Brunswick will (Tent Sites) identify permitted areas where the unhoused can erect tents within the City limits and establish appropriatepolicies and processes The program will identify: Green Zones where Unhoused Sites (structured) will be located Yellow Zones where erecting a tent is permitted at certain times of the year Red Zones where encampmentsof any kind are not permitted and removal will be enforced 11 Encampment Saint John will implement a cleanup program to assist residents of Cleanup Serviceoccupied encampments by offering garbage collection as appropriate 17 Encampment Front Line Agencies and Saint John Fire will make routine visits to Visitation encampments to provide information and supports to those residing there STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person Chief Administrative OfficerJ. Brent McGovern General Counsel OfficeMelanie Tompkins, Maria Powell & Jacqueline Boucher FinanceKevin Fudge,Jodie Forgie External RelationsLisa Kennedy Public Works and TransportationMichael Hugenholtz,Ti External Stakeholders Saint John Community Council on Variousagency representatives Homelessness GNB -Social Development and Various staff at all levels Transportation and Infrastructure Human DevelopmentCouncilGreg Bishop Fresh Start ServicesMelanie Vautour, Nick Shepard 12 NeighboursMarcel Lebrun ATTACHMENTS PowerPoint Presentation Housing for All Policy Framework Housingfor All Policy FrameworkSeptember 22, 2025 Red Zone Implementation Plan September 22, 2025 Letter of Support for Housing for All Framework and Implementation Plan Fresh Start Services Service Agreement with Fresh Start Services SmallCity, BigHeart. HousingforAllStrategy RedZoneFramework andImplementationPlan September22,2025 CommitteeoftheWholeResolution:September5,2025 That the CAO be directed to present the Housing for All Update at the Open Session of Common Council on September 8, 2025, generally in the form as presented to the Committee of the Whole on September 5, 2025. CommonCouncilResolution:September8,2025 RESOLVED that Common Council establish the Red Zones along with the criteria as presented to Open Session on September 8, 2025; that the CAO be directed to begin implementation of the Red Zones commencing on September 9, 2025; and further that the Mayor be authorized to send letters to the appropriate Red Zones and its overall Housing Strategy. Housing for All Strategy in Brief PURPOSE homelessness over the next three years using a person centred and human rights approach. This strategy advances our shared vision of every resident having a safe, supported, and sustainable home. OUTCOMES 1.To provide safe community spaces for access by all residents, while supporting individuals as they access housing that meets their specific needs. 2.We will strive to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring x Green Zone Update Egbert Street Vacancies Coordinated Access Layout Change Thorne Avenue Site Prep Hand off Opening Saint John -May 2023 August 2025 HumanDevelopmentCouncilCommunityDataPortal Homelessness in Saint John HumanDevelopmentCouncilCommunityDataPortalAugust2025 3 Adult Emergency Shelters 127 Beds New Temporary Transitional Housing 18 Units Somerset Acres 27 Units Egbert Street Green Zone 27 Units coming Nov 1 at Thorne St Green Zone Housing for All Policy Framework Principles Human Rights Civilian Led Response Person-Centred Vibrant and Safe Community Housing First Cooperation Compliance with laws Transparency and Accountability Trauma Informed CriteriaforRedZones Red Zones are properties that contain one or more of the following uses: School, Daycare / Early Learning Centre, Licensed Afterschool Zone, Crisis Care Facility / Emergency Shelters, Playgrounds, Parks, Provincially Designated Highways, Railways, Harbour Tents, encampments, or temporary shelters will not be permitted in a Red Zone. CriteriaforRedZones 200 Metre Buffer School, Childcare, Afterschool Program, Special Needs Centres, Green Zones, Crisis Care Facility / 100 Metre Buffer Playgrounds, Splashpads 30 Metre Buffer Sports fields, Parks, Highways, Railway 5 Metre Buffer Harbour Passage Walkway RedZoneMap Red Zones PublicAppaccessibleon ShapeyourCity All areas not coloured Red or Green are City of Saint John September 8, 2025 Why the Need for Yellow Zones? Yellow zones are being established by the City of Saint John as a temporary emergency response to our housing crisis. They will not become a permanent part of ourCity. They need to be eliminated as provincial housing and institutional solutions are provided. As Saint John has adopted a human-rights based approach to encampments, it recognizes thatunhoused persons cannot be forcibly relocated or evicted from tents, temporary shelters, or encampments.Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes the right to life, liberty and security of the person and various Courts have found that this right is violated: when unhoused residents are forcibly evicted, or evicted in haste, or if they are not treated with dignity, or if they do not have an alternative place to go that adequately meets their shelter needs. The City in partnership with senior levels of Government and front-line agencies is providing meaningful adequate alternatives including green zones, transitional housing and shelters. Criteria for Yellow Zones Expanded Outreach Team Agreement Fresh Start Services 7 days per week, 12-hour shifts (84 hours weekly coverage), on call team (7-7) Response times for relocation from Red Zones. Based on risk profile of location of encampment Time to begin Step 1 o Rapid Response within 30 minutes o Quick Response same day o Standard Response within 2-3 days Target: Relocations will occur within 1 to 3 days of step 1 depending on risk response Encampment Relocation Response Person centred, compassionate, and rights-based approach, respecting that it is an actual individual living in an encampment. Reporting an Encampment Call: 506-658-4455 | Email:service@saintjohn.ca Response Times, based on risk profile of encampment location RapidResponse within 30 minutes Quick Response same day Standard Response within 2-3 days 3-Step Process City Property Public and Private Property Encampment Clean ups Public Lands The City will organize the cleaning of encampments on public property when they have been vacated, or with the assistance of the outreach team if they are occupied and the occupant needs assistance. Private lands The City will provide guidance for property owner so they may clean their property. The City has the ability totake actionif a property owner isnoncompliant. Additional Enhancementsto the Plan Flexibility on timing and location of relocations on a case-by- case basis based on the unique needs of the individual involved. Opening Thorne Ave Green Zone a Month Early (Nov 1), to provide additional housing units for individuals sleeping rough. Proposed roundtable summiton mobilizing resources and services to reduce the need of clustering in specific neighbourhoods. Additional Enhancements to the Plan Increased Coordination and advocacy around addressing transportation challenges for unhoused individuals. Action on identifying practical storage solutions, which are a primary barrier to individuals accessing shelter. Consideration of additional Supported Sites. Timeline Red Zone Implementation Plan September9-STAGEONEREDZONEIMPLEMENTATIONBEGINS Begin Implementation of Red Zone Plan Accelerated Clean-up initiative for encampments and various streets and public spaces. City informs the public of Red Zones and works with frontline agencies to socialize Red Zones with individuals experiencing homelessness. September22-MeetingofCommonCouncil Service Agreement for Outreach Team Public Presentation of Policy Framework stnd Traffic Bylaw Amendment 1& 2Reading September23SpecialmeetingofCouncil rd Traffic Bylaw Amendment 3Reading Timeline Red Zone Implementation Plan Sept23toOct5-STAGETWOREDZONEIMPLEMENTATIONBEGINS No new tents permitted in Red Zones. Outreach Services will actively support anyone seeking shelter in a Red Zone to an alternate accommodation solution. Proactive cleaning and rationalization of personal property at all existing Red Zone encampments in preparation for relocation. Relocations will occur during this time for actively interested individuals. October6to19 Step 1 of Relocation Protocol to all Red Zones. Case-by-Case plan developed for each individual to move to alternate living arrangements. October20toNovember7 Step 2 of Relocation Protocol to all Red Zones. Active support of relocation plan for each individual. Timeline Red Zone Implementation Plan November1-STAGETHREEREDZONEIMPLEMENTATIONBEGINS Thorne Ave Green Zone opens one month early November8to14 Step 3 of Relocation Protocol Compliance of Red Zones (if required) November17 Goal: Notents, encampments, or temporary shelters remaining in Red Zones. Note: there may be specific circumstances due to unique individual needs and their specific relocation plan where one or more tents could remain further into the Fall. Enhanced Monitoring of Red Zones begins Relocations will occur as necessary December/January Roundtable Summit on mobilizing resources and transportation options DecembertoFebruary Investigation and due diligence on one or more potential Supported Sites 1.AdopttheHousingforAllPolicyFrameworkasattachedtoM&C 2025-226whichclarifiestheprinciplesandpolicieswhichguidethe intentionsfortheestablishmentofGreen,YellowandRedZones, RECOMMENDATION 2.AndfurtherthattheCAObedirectedtoimplementtherevisedRed ZoneImplementationPlanasattachedtoM&C2025-226, 3.Andfurther,thattheCityentersintoaserviceagreementwithFresh StartServicesforOutreachServicesgenerallyintheformas presentedtotheCommitteeoftheWholeonSeptember19,2025, andthattheMayorandCityClerkbeauthorizedtoexecutethe agreementandsignanydocumentsancillarythereto. orde Ipvtjoh!gps!Bmm/ TBJOU!KPIO!IPNFMFTTOFTT!TUSBUFHZ POLICYFRAMEWORK SmallCity,BigHeart. Green,YellowandRedZones PetiteVille,GrandCoeur. September22,2025 Table of Contents Background................................................................................................................3 Principles....................................................................................................................3 Policies related to Green, Red and Yellow Zones.......................................................5 Green Zones...............................................................................................................5 Red Zones...................................................................................................................6 Yellow Zones..............................................................................................................7 General Provisions....................................................................................................9 Tent Sites...............................................................................................................10 Relocation.............................................................................................................11 Cleaning of Encampments...................................................................................14 Supported Sites....................................................................................................15 Service Providers.................................................................................................16 Definitions................................................................................................................16 City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 2 Background The City of Saint John released the Housing for All Strategy to address homelessness in 1 July 2024. The Saint John Housing for All Strategy coordinated response to addressing homelessness over the next twoyears using a person-centred and human rights approach. This strategy advances our shared vision of every resident having a safe, supported, and sustainable home. The Housing for All strategy calls for the establishment of Green, Yellow, and Red Zones (Action 10). This Frameworkoutlines what these are, the actions and behaviours the City and its partners will take in establishing, organizing, regulating them, and other policies related to their establishment. Principles The following principles willguide the work of implementing the Housing for All Strategy and specifically the implementation of Green, Yellow and Red Zonesand related actions. We anticipate these principles will continue to develop and evolve with the changing needs of our community. 1)Human Rights The City recognizes the inherent human rights of all residents, including those experiencing homelessness. It is mindful of the rights enshrined in theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, especially:the right to life, liberty and security of 2 the person, as well as the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights drafted by New Brunswick Native John Peters Humphrey, which recognizes that housing is 3 part of the right to an adequate standard of living.The City is committed to advancing the right to housing through policy, partnerships and advocacy. 2)Person-Centred The Cityis committed to equity and inclusion,and itrecognizes that an individuals needs, preferences, values,and goals should guide and be at the forefront of any decision makingor care, rather than a one-size-fits-all model. All individuals are treated with dignity and respect, andthis includes recognizing cultural safety and 1 https://saintjohn.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Saint%20John%20Housing%20for%20All%20Strategy.p df 2 https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/documents/services/download-order-charter-bill/canadian- charter-rights-freedoms-eng.pdf 3 https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/FS21_rev_1_Housing_en.pdf City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 3 equity, particularly for Indigenous peoples and other marginalized groupswhose experiences must inform service design and delivery. 3)Housing First A Housing First approach prioritizes rapidly transitioning individuals experiencing homelessness from shelters or the streets into safe, stable, and supportive housing with the right amount of supportsfor as long as they are needed. Having secure housing is a critical foundation for effectively delivering services and supports to help individuals maintain long-term stability. 4)Compliance with Laws The City is required to comply with the laws, regulations, and bylaws established by Common Council, the Province of New Brunswick, and the Government of Canada. This includes supporting education around,and ensuring compliance with,fire codes, building codes, zoning regulations, and property-related bylaws. The municipality works in a fair and consistent manner with residents and partners who are also expected to comply with the law, while recognizing that homelessness itself is not a crime. 5)Trauma Informed 4 Trauma-Informed Careis an approach to service delivery that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on individuals experiencing homelessness. It emphasizes creating safe, respectful, non-judgemental,and supportive environments by integrating principles of trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. This approach ensures services are responsive to the needs of individuals, helping to avoid re-traumatization and promote healing and stability. 6)Civilian LedResponse Whenever possible, responses to homelessness should be coordinated by a multidisciplinary civilian team of professionals that may include outreach workers, service providers, city staff, and health care workers,as needed. The Saint John Police and By-Law Enforcement focus primarily on enforcing municipal regulations oraddressing crime;their involvement will be based on the needs of each situation. This approach helps minimize the criminalization of homelessness and ensures individuals receive appropriate support. 4 https://homelessnesslearninghub.ca/learning-materials/trauma-informed-care/ City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 4 7)Vibrant & Safe City Saint John must remain a vibrant and safe city for all to enjoy.While respecting the rights ofindividuals experiencing homelessness to provide shelter for themselves, there must be a dpublic spaces and neighbourhoods remain accessible to all residents to enjoyand feel secure. The City also recognises that some sensitive places such as schools and playgroundsneed to remain completely free from tents, shelters,and encampments, and in turnthe City will make available other lands where tenting is permittedprovided those sitesremain safe, clean and respectfuland in alignment with site standards. 8)Cooperation Addressing homelessness is complexand no one can solve it alone. The City values the voices of those with lived experience of homelessness in shaping solutions. The City is committed to actively working with all levels of Government, front linepartners and other key stakeholdersto make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring.The City is committed to fostering open dialogue and shared accountability among all stakeholders. 9)Transparencyand Accountability The City will operate with transparency as it is essential for the development of trust. The City will alsoregularly report on progress, challenges, and outcomes. Policiesrelated toGreen, Red and Yellow Zones Green Zones HFA 1:Green Zones are City approved temporary transitional housing sites funded through partnership with the Province of New Brunswick. The City anticipates and expects senior levels of Government to continue to fund Green Zones as long as they are needed. They provide safe clean housing alternativesthat include units with beds, heat, electricity,site security, washrooms, limited food service,wrap around supportsand skills developmentopportunities. Green Zones are stepping stones to permanent housing. HFA 2:The following are considered Green Zones by the City of Saint John 1.Neighbourly Homes Egbert St 2.Neighbourly HomesThorne Ave City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 5 Red Zones HFA 3:Red Zones are properties that contain one or more of the following uses: I.School, II.Licensed Child Care, III.Early Learning Centre, IV.Licensed Afterschool Program, V.Special Needs Centre, VI.Community Centre, VII.Crisis Care Facility, VIII.PublicPlaygrounds, IX.Splashpads, X.Sports fields, XI.Multipurpose Fields, XII.Park, XIII.Public Spaces, XIV.Skatepark/All Wheels Park, XV.Provincially Designated Highway, XVI.Railways, XVII.Harbour PassageWalkway, XVIII.Cemeteries. HFA 4:Tents, encampments, or temporary shelters will not be permitted in a RedZone. HFA 5:Red Zones also include buffers around the following uses: 200 Metre Buffer School, Licensed ChildCare, Early Learning Centre, Afterschool Program, Special Needs Centre, Community Centre, Crisis Care Facility / Emergency Shelter, and Green Zones 100 Metre Buffer Playgrounds, Splashpads 30 Metre Buffer Sports fields, Multipurpose Fields, Parks,Public Spaces, Skateparks/All Wheels Park,Highways, Railways 5 Metre Buffer City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 6 Harbour Passage Walkway These buffers are intended primarily to protect vulnerable populations. Yellow Zones HFA 6:Yellow Zones are any property that is neither designated as a Red Zone norGreen Zone by the City of Saint John. HFA 7:Unless otherwise prohibited, individuals may sleep or erect a tent anywhere in aYellow Zone provided they have the consent of the landowner.5 HFA 8:All sites in Yellow Zones where a tent is located must maintain at minimum the following minimum site standards: i.Minimum of 3m between tents ii.No more than 5 tents in a cluster iii.Minimum of 50 meters between clusters iv.Sites must be kept clean and orderly. v.Structures that pose a fire hazard, such as temporary wooden structures are not permitted. HFA 9:The City will not take action with respectto tents being erected on certain vacant City owned land in a Yellow Zone that adheres to the 6 criteria and minimum site standards for a Yellow Zone. HFA 10:The City will maintain and sharean active listand map of all City owned lands in Yellow Zonesthat is available for tenting with Outreach Services so that it may actively support unhoused individualsseeking to establish a single tent. HFA 11:On compassionate or practical grounds,and subject to the discretion of the CAO or their designate, the City may take no action with respect 5 Consent is paramount and private property owners have no obligation whatsoever to permit tents on their property. Landowners retain all rights to trespass someonefrom their property. The consent; this policy recognizes that some property owners would have an interest in having one or more tents on their property -particularly for friends or family members who are unhoused, and this creates a pathway to allow for that. 6 In practice this means that City properties in Yellow Zones such as vacant lands, land for public purposes, and surplus city lands, will be available for tenting provided the City does not retract permission according to HFA 11. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 7 torelocatinga tent that isnearthe edge of a Red Zoneprovided the sitemeetsall other minimum site standards of a Yellow Zone as 7 defined in HFA 8 and the locationdoes not constitute an undue risk. HFA 12:At the direction of the CAO or their designate, the City may retractpermission for a specific city property, or specific area of city property, if in itsdiscretion: i.The site is actively being used or needs to be usedfor City business or operations, or ii.The site is in active negotiation for, or pending sale, or iii.The site occupants are causing an unreasonable and repeated public nuisance, or iv.The site is being used for illegal activities on the advice or recommendation of the Saint John Police Force, or v.The site has serious public safety concerns, such as fire or public health risk, or vi.For any other reason that in the CAO's discretion is necessary while 8 remaining in alignment with the overall intent of this Policy Framework. HFA 13:At the direction of the CAO of their designate, the City maytake action 9 with respectto tents being erected on private propertyif in its discretion: i.The site occupants are causing an unreasonable and repeated public nuisance, or ii.The site is being used for illegal activities on the advice or recommendation of the Saint John Police Force, or iii.The site has serious public safety concerns, such as fire or public health risk, or iv.The site is not maintaining minimum site standards or adhering to any other relevant municipal By-Lawafter repeated warnings. 7 In practice this means that if a tent is clean, orderly, poses a minimal risk to the public, and there are compassionate reasons to allow for its continued presencein a location that is very close to a Yellow Zone (e.g.the individual has legitimate mobility issues), the City may allow it to remain in place, or remain in place for a limited time, after discussing the matter with Outreach Services and any other necessary stakeholders. 8 The City will discuss site concerns with Outreach Services and any other relevant stakeholders to see if issues can be resolved prior to retracting permission. 9 The City will work with the property owner and Outreach Services to maintain site standards or remove or relocate any tent(s) if there is a violation of this section. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 8 General Provisions HFA 14:The City will review this entire Framework annually with theactive feedback ofCommunity Councilon Homelessness and will revise the Policy as needed to meet the overall goals of the Housing for All Strategy. HFA 15:The City will make public and keepupdated a map that clearly defines the locations of the Red Zones. HFA 16:The City will maintain a trained Outreach Service that is funded by senior levels of Government for the implementation of this 10 Framework. HFA 17:The City willcoordinate with other levels of Government and service providers to deploy resources in Yellow Zones where practical, such as Outreach Services, garbage collection, fire safety guidanceand any other amenities. HFA 18:The City, acting accordingly, will enact any By-Law or take any action that it determines is reasonably needed to enable and implement this Framework. HFA 19:The City, with the support of the Provincial Government,will ensure that all individuals involved in the implementation of this Framework have the required training and equipment to safely, compassionately, and effectively conduct their work. HFA 20:The City will advocate and collaboratewith other levels of Government and front-lineagencies for servicesto be made mobileso that individuals mayreceive services and supports, wherever feasible, 11 where they are residing. 10 Outreach Services provide a frontline response to homelessness in the City of Saint John, using a client-centred and trauma informed approach. They are tasked with visiting tent or encampment sites and connecting with and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. They are also tasked with assisting with the coordination of the dignified and safe relocation of these individuals to housing, Green Zones, Yellow Zones or emergency shelters. 11 In practice, an example of this is bringing food or certain medical services to unhoused individuals as opposed to requiringthat a large number of unhoused individuals cluster and congregate in a particular locationto access these services. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 9 HFA 21:The City will advocate and collaborate with other levels of government and front-line agencies to support unhoused individuals in having meaningful access to transportation options that meet their reasonable needs and to prevent undue hardship or discrimination in accessing these options. HFA 22:The City will actively collaborate with the Government of New Brunswick to expand shelter capacity during the winter months, as needed. Recognizing the heightened risks of fire and extreme cold, the City will prioritize moving individuals indoors rather than advancing solutions that attempt to winterize tents as a substitute for safe shelter. Tent Sites HFA 23:The City will allow an unhoused individualto establish a single tent in a Yellow Zone for the primary purpose of sleeping and the keeping of personal property within it. Tent sites are intended as an emergency 12 short-term alternate to housing. HFA 24:Before determining that consent exists for tenting on private land, the City will make reasonable efforts to verify owner consent by: (a) contacting the landowner and documenting the response or (b) providing posted public notice on the property for 72 hours. If the landowner cannot be reasonably contacted within 72 hours, the City may treat the site as presumptively consented for a limited period while Outreach Services are deployed. HFA 25:Outreach Services is tasked with providing support to individuals livingin tent sites in Yellow Zones.Whileabiding by the principles of this Framework, Outreach services has the ability to setreasonable limits and rules for various tent sitesin Yellow Zones in consultation with the Cityor property owner, which includes the right to relocatean 13 individual who would be better supported in an alternate location. 12 In practice the City will work with Outreach Services to ensure that individuals do not setup tents in multiple locations throughout the Cityand will assist individuals who do so with rationalizing. 13 In practice, this means that Outreach Services will work proactively to support an unhoused individual so they are located in areas where there will be lessened risk of inter-personal issues ordisturbances. It might be detrimental to an individual in recovery of alcoholism for instance, if a site is too close to a bar. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 10 HFA 26:The City will actively work with the Province and other key stakeholders in advancing storage solutions for unhoused individuals, and Outreach Services will support unhoused individuals in keeping their tent sites clean and orderly. Relocation 14 HFA 27:The City will maintain an Encampment Relocation protocol. HFA 28:If a tent is discovered in a Red Zone, the City will proceed with its 15 Encampment Relocation Protocol. In Summary: Step 1Outreach Servicesvisits the site of a tent, structure,or encampment, and works with individual on a plan to relocate and assists them with options on finding available alternative locations to live such as housing, emergency 16 shelter, a Green Zones,ora Yellow Zone. Step 2Outreach Serviceschecks in with individual on their plan and offers 17 further assistance, including assistance in moving if requested. 14 The Encampment Relocation Protocol will specify the procedures for the compassionate and dignified relocation of an individual. It is grounded in a human rights approachand will guide how and when relocations occur. It will bereviewed bi-annually withthe Community Council on Homelessnessandapproved by the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Saint John. 15 In many cases, an individual relocatesafter the first step, and in the vast majority of casesthe individual moves before the need to get to step 3. Each circumstance is unique, and in some cases the steps may occur very quickly if in individual is sleeping in a very high-risk area, such as a school yardduring school hours. In such a situation the three steps may occur in less than an hour. If the situation is less risky, the steps may take place over a few days time to allow for the individual to have more self-determination and autonomy in moving to a new location or housing solution. 16 It should be noted that Step 1 can take some time to make initial contact if the occupant of the site is away from the sitewhen the Outreach Services visits. 17 If a site is long established or has excessive amounts of personal property, the Outreach Team would work compassionately and diligently with the occupant to begin a decluttering process in anticipation of relocation. Assistance from the City may be provided in supporting proactive cleaning per HFA 35 City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 11 Step 3Relocation action is taken by the City or theSaint John Police as needed with Outreach Services providing support and other health care professionals involved in offering careas requested. HFA 29:The City will collaborate with public landowners to support individuals sleeping rough on publiclands andwill seek license-asnecessary- according to this Framework, and will act accordingly,asneeded,to coordinate the relocation of individuals from Red Zones to housing or 18 other equivalentalternatives. HFA 30:The City will support private landowners to support individuals sleeping rough on their private propertyand will seek license -as necessary -according to this Framework andwill act accordingly, as needed to coordinate the relocation of individuals to housing or other 19 safer alternatives. HFA 31:The City will set varying operational response times for Outreach Services torespond to a tent, shelter or encampment discovered in a Red Zonedepending on the unique specifics of the situation, including factors suchas the day of the week, time, weather conditions, season, risk profile, and theresource availabilityof Outreach Services. Generally speakinginitial response timeswill beaccording to the following: i.Rapid Response:Outreach Services make initial contact with the occupantwithin approximately 30 minutes of notificationby the City and begin the Encampment Relocation Protocol. Properties that a.contain a use that merits a 200 metre Red Zone buffer, 18 The City and Outreach Services with work with other levels of Government to coordinate the respectful relocation of individuals sleeping rough on their lands in Red Zones such as a school yard during school hours -to an alternate location. 19 In practice this means that the City will provide guidance to property owners who chose to allow tents on their property in Yellow Zones. If a private property owner requests the support of the City to relocate an individual tenting in an encampmentor structure on their property, the City will either provide guidance to the landowner orseek permission from the landowner so Outreach Services can coordinate the relocationon their behalf. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 12 20 Will generally have a Rapid Response. ii.Quick Response:Outreach Services will make initial contact with the occupant within approximately 12hours of notification by the City and begin the Encampment Relocation Protocol. Properties that a.contain a use that merits a30-metreto 100 metre Red Zone buffer, or b.are discovered within 100 metres of a sitethat merits at Rapid Response, 21 Will generally have a Quick Response. iii.Standard Response:Outreach Services will make initial contact with the occupant within approximately 24 to 72hours of notification by the City and begin the Encampment Relocation Protocol. Properties that a.haveause that merits5 metres of less of a Red Zone buffer, or b.are within a red zone bufferand are within100metres of a site that requires a quick responseor rapid response, or c.are on a site that would merit a quick response, but are far from the publicorwell hidden,and minimal risk,such as deep within a forestedPark, or 22 Will generally have a standard response. 20 The City may direct Outreach Services to respond more slowly if thesite is not in active use. For instance, the City might not immediately direct Outreach Services to a tent at a school yard that is not in use inthe summer. 21 The City may direct Outreach Services to respond fasteror slowerdepending on the circumstances at hand. As an example, a tent in the middle of a sports field when it is scheduled for a baseball game would merit afasterQuick Response. 22 The City may direct Outreach Services to respond faster or slowerto a location depending on the exact circumstances at hand. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 13 HFA 32:NotwithstandingHFA 24, the City and its Outreach Service will exercise compassionand flexibilityin relocating individuals living in tents, structures or encampments that have been established for a long time and will adjust the time for relocation based on the unique needs of the individual whilemaintaining the overall intention of this Framework, which includes HFA4. HFA 33:If relocation is required, every reasonable attempt will be madeto 23 support that individual moving to a location that meets their needs. HFA 34:The City in active partnership with Outreach Services and other resources as appropriate, will actively monitor Red Zones and take 24 quick action to prevent the re-establishment tentsin Red Zones. Cleaning of Encampments HFA 35:The City will maintain an encampment cleaning and abatement procedure that addresses how the City will cleanencampmentsor 25 decommission and restore them to their natural cleanstate. HFA 36:The City will take due care nottounreasonably discard personal property found atan encampment unless it has received permission from the owner of those goodsto do so orit has received reasonable confirmationfrom Outreach Services that the encampment has been abandoned. 23 If the individual has particular needs, such as a medical condition, the Outreach Service will act or advocate for those needs to be addressed through Coordinated Access, by a relevant service provider, or the ProvincialGovernment as appropriate. 24 The City recognizes that early, proactive engagement is both more effective and more compassionate than responding after an encampment has become established. By taking timely action to support individuals before conditions deteriorate, the City can prevent health and safety risks, reduce protracted relocationefforts, and connect people more quickly to appropriate alternate locations, housing, or servicesas appropriate. 25 The Encampment Cleaning and Abatement Procedureincludes how the Citywill deal with property found at encampments, such as identification, medication, musical instruments, and identify how belongings may be retrievedat no cost, or how they may be disposed of.This protocol will be reviewed annually with the Community Council on Homelessness and Approved by the CAO. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 14 HFA 37:TheCity will exercise restraintin cleaning encampments if the status of occupancy of an encampment on public lands is undetermined. With the support of Outreach Services, and after providing reasonable posted notice on the site, the Citywill proceed withrespectfully cleaning the encampmentthat is occupied if it is considered excessively unsightly, or a health hazard. HFA 38:The City will take steps to immediately clean vacant encampments on public lands and return it to its natural state. The City will bill any costs to the public landowner as appropriate. HFA 39:The City will provide guidance to private landowners in keeping their properties clean and will take enforcement action against unsightly 26 private properties as required. Supported Sites HFA 40:permanent housing solutions, mindful of the challenges with establishing safe and adequate housing in a timely manner, the City will actively explore the creation of one or more Supported Sitesin collaboration with the 27 Government of New Brunswick. HFA 41:A designated encampmentsite, which is a specific type of supported site,would only be openedas a temporary contingency measure if there is system insufficiency in the availability of shelter beds and transitional housing, as primarily evidenced by a recurring occupancy of greater than 90% of available beds filled, while people still sleep outdoorsand assuming the Province is actively moving people 28 through the housing spectrum. 26 As a general rule, the City will not cleanor restoreprivate property. 27 A Supported Site is defined in the Definitions section. 28 This trigger is for guidance only. If a supported site is opened,it would be open onan as needed basis until the system insufficiency is resolved. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 15 HFA 42:If a Supported Site is established, the Citywilldevelop a Supported 29 Site Protocolas required. HFA 43:A Supported Site may be established on the boundary of a Red Zone provided that a portion of the site is on a Yellow Zone. HFA 44:A Supported Site may be established by a Resolution of Common Councilandif such a site is satisfactorily resourced by the Province of New Brunswick. HFA 45:The CAO or their designate may take action to decommissiona Supported Site at the resolutionof Common Council,or as defined in a Supported Site Protocol. HFA 46:The City would actively consult with the neighbours of a Supported Site, and would work with the Province, and any site operator to monitor and mitigate against impacts to the neighbourhood where a Supported Site is established. Service Providers HFA 47:In the delivery of services related to the Housing for All Strategy, the City will enter into service agreements with third parties who abide by the principles of this Frameworkand have the appropriate level of ability, capacity, training,and expertise. HFA 48:When senior levels of Government assume responsibility for the delivery of specific services called for in this Framework, the expectation of the City is that such services will continue to be delivered in alignment with this Framework. Definitions means is a group of community organizations in the Saint John Region and government departments that work with the homeless population and those at-risk of becoming homeless to provide 29 This protocol would clearly outline the site service standards and standards of care, site rules and regulations, maximum occupancy limits, duration of the opening of the supported site and process for decommissioning . The Supported Site Protocol would be reviewed with the Community Council on Homelessness and the subject to the approval of the CAO. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 16 leadership to ensure a collaborative, well researched, and effective response to end homelessness in our community. refers to a standardized, system-wide approach to connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with housing, supports, and services. It involves a centralized orcollaborative intake process, assessment of needs, and prioritization based on vulnerability, with the goal of efficiently matching individuals to the most appropriate interventions and housing resources. Coordinated Access emphasizes collaboration among service providers, data sharing, and equitable access to support across a defined geographic area. means an establishment that provides short-term accommodation to a person in crisis requiring immediate lodging and may involve 24- hour supervision and personal support service. An Emergency Shelter is considered to be a Crisis Care Facility. means a specific type of Supported Site sanctioned by the City, primarily resourced by the Government of New Brunswick or another agency, where people experiencing homelessness are permitted to camp temporarily and have access to one or more basic amenities (e.g., toilets, potable water, waste removal). A designated encampment site is governed by specific rules to promote safety and order and includes some level of supervision. means a site where one or more tents, makeshift shelters, or similar temporary structures are located, together with the occupants and associated belongings, forming a place of habitation for a period of time. The term emphasizes the location and collective use rather than the number of structures alone. means any green space for the primary purpose of Soccer, Rugby,or Football and that the public is able to book through the City of Saint John or is on school property. means a frontline response to homelessness in the City of Saint John, using a client-centred and trauma informed approach. The individuals providing this service are tasked with visiting tent or encampment sites and connecting with and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. They are also tasked with assisting with the coordination of the dignified and safe relocation of these individuals to housing, Green Zones, Yellow Zones or emergency shelters. means a public park that is listed as a Saint John Park on the City of Saint John. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 17 means a playground on public or private property that is for the exclusive use of the general public or for a school currently in operation. It does not mean a location that used to contain a public playground which may have been decommissioned. for the purpose of this Framework means property owned by the City of Saint John that it actively manicuresorlandscapes and which is available to the general public for public use and gatherings. means any green space for the primary purpose of playing baseball or softball and that the public is able to book through the City of Saint John or is on school property. Supported Siteorary accommodation for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering varying levels of services, oversight, and infrastructure to support health, safety, and stability. Supported Sites exist along a continuumfrom designated encampment sites with basic amenities such as portable toilets and potable water, to temporary transitional housing sites with buildings, trailers, or other structures providing a broadrange of services and amenities, such as those found in a Green Zone in Saint John. means a single portable shelter structure usually made of fabric or other flexible material and supported by poles designed to provide short-term accommodation for one individual or household. Unsightlyhas the meaning contained within the By-Law respecting Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures within the City of Saint John. City of Saint John Housing for All: Policy Framework September 22, 2025.Page 18 Red Zone Implementation Plan - As of September 22 ActionPlan StageEstimated Timeline September 08 Announce Implemetation Plan Publish Red Zone Map and FAQs on Shape September 09 your City September 9 to 22 Inform Public of Red Zones Enhanced Nightly Clean-ups of Waterloo Beginning September 9 Village Work with frontline agencies to socialize Red Stage 1 Zones with individuals experiencing Beginning September 12 homelessness. September 17 No New Tents permitted in Red Zones Formal Adoption of Housing for All Policy September 22 Framework September 22 Traffic By-Law - 1st and 2nd Reading September 23 Traffic By-Law - 3rd Reading Enhance Clean-Up for Encampments in preparation for relocationSeptember 23 to October 5 Increased Coordination regarding resident selections for Green ZonesOct 1 to 31 Step 1 Relocation Protocol in Red Zones Stage 2 Create case-by case plan for move to alternate living arrangments (Shelter, Green Zone or Yellow Zone) Oct 6 to Oct 19 Step 2 Relocation Protocol in Red Zones Active Support of Relocation (Shelter, Green Zone or Yellow Zone) October 20 to Nov 7 Open Thorne Ave Green Zone One Month November 01 Early Proactive site prep (brush clearing) of Early November potential 1 to 2 locations in Yellow Zones Step 3 of Relocation Protocol - Compliance of Nov 8 to 14 Red Zones (if required) November 17 Goal - All Red Zones Free from Tents Stage 3 November 17 Enhanced Monitoring of Red Zones Begins Roundtable Summit with Service Providers and Province on Mobilizing Resources and December to January Transportation Options Due Dilligence on potential for Supported December to February Sites Red Zone Implementation Plan - As of September 22 Status Complete Complete In Progress - on track In Progress - on track In progress but will require additional time In Progress - on track In Progress - on track In Progress - on track In Progress - on track Not Started, will require additional time In Progress - on track Not Started, will require additional time Not Started, will require additional time New to Plan New to Plan Not started Not started Not started New to Plan New to Plan 46Waterloo Street Saint John, NB E2L 3P3 (P) 506-638-1409 Freshstartsj.ca September 17, 2025 Dear Mayor and Members of Common Council; On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Fresh Start Services, I ampleased to express our supportforincluding the policies and actions contained within it. Over the last week we have met with city staff and appreciate your willingness to work together to address our concerns and also for us to gain a clearer understanding of the While we regret these discussionsdid not occur earlier, we are fully committed to moving forward collaboratively to support Saint Johns unsheltered community. As an organization, we wereamongthe first to identify the need to designate areas into Through discussions this week, we know the city is committed to moving forward in a way that is person-centred; respecting the human rights of individuals living outside, and is understanding of the need for trauma-informed approaches to doing this work. We are committed to supporting this plan both publicly and through direct involvement, including developingsupported sites (yellow zones),and participating in ongoing initiatives toend chronic homelessness in Saint John. We look forward to continuingour partnership with theCity to expand outreach services and advance the Housing for All Strategy. Sincerely, Melanie Vautour Executive Director Fresh Start Services /haahb/hb/L\[w9thw M&CNo.2025-220 ReportDateSeptember 4, 2025 MeetingDateSeptember 8, 2025 ServiceAreaStrategicServices HerWorshipMayorDonnaNoadeReardonandMembersofCommonCouncil SUBJECT:/ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ LƓƦǒƷ źƓƷƚ ЋЉЋЏDĻƓĻƩğƌ hƦĻƩğƷźƓŭ .ǒķŭĻƷ AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept.HeadChiefAdministrativeOfficer ChairGarySullivanKevinFudgeJ.Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION ItisrecommendedCommonCouncilreceiveandfilethisreport. EXECUTIVESUMMARY As part of the 2026General Operating Budget process, the Finance Committee is seeking the feedback of Common Council prior to bringing back a budget recommendation to Common Council in November. PREVIOUSRESOLUTION NotApplicable REPORT Aspartofthe2026GeneralOperatingBudgetprocess,theFinance Committee would like to seek the feedback of Common Council on preferred areasofbudget focuspriortobringingbackarecommendationinNovember.An agenda item will nd be added to the September 22,2025meeting of Common Council, where the Chair of the Finance Committee will seek the input of each Councillor. TheFinanceChairwillrequestthefeedbackprovidedbealignedwith -year Long-Term the Central Peninsula Neighborhood Plan. Forconvenience,staffwillsendanemailtoCouncilbySeptember10th,2025, plans and documents so Council canproperly prepare. -2 - STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The report aligns with strategic priority to Perform. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES nd The input received from Common Council on September 22 will be used by the Finance Committee to make 2026 General Operating Budget recommendations. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input from the Chief Administrative Officer and Finance Committee Chair was received. ATTACHMENTS N/A