2025-11-03_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour
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1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1)
1.2 Litigation Matter 68(1)(g)
1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c,h)
1.4 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.5 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.6 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.7 Security Matter 68(1)(i)
Ville de Saint John
Séance du conseil communal
Lundi 3 novembre 2025
18 h
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Salle du Conseil communal, 2 étage, hôtel de ville
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peut assister à la séance en personne à la salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur le site
Web de la ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur Rogers TV.
Comité plénier
1. Ouverture de la séance
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publique :
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17 h Clôture du comité plénier salle de conseil au 2 étage
1.1 Approbation du procèsverbal 68(1)
1.2 Question juridique 68(1)g)
1.3 Question financière 68(1)(c,h)
1.4 Question foncière 68(1)d)
1.5 Question financière 68(1)c)
1.6 Question foncière 68(1)d)
1.7 Question de sécurité 68(1)(i)
Séance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la séance
1.1 Reconnaissance des terres
1.2 Hymne national
2. Approbation du procèsverbal
2.1 Procèsverbal du 20 octobre 2025
4. Divulgations
5.1 L.G. 4-1 concernant la fermeture
rapport)
5.2 ue pour les modifications du texte de la zone
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spéciale n 3, les modifications annuelles du règlement de zonage et le
rezonage du 421, avenue Woodward (recommandation figurant dans le
rapport)
5.3 Stratégie Logement pour tous : Mise à jour sur les progrès
(Recommandation : à recevoir pour information)
5.4 Calendrier proposé pour les réunions du Conseil communal en 2026
(recommandation figurant dans le rapport)
5.5 Correspondance : J. Grant Enseignes et logos de fabrication artisanale
(Recommandation : Consulter Envision Saint John et recevoir à des fins
6. Commentaires présentés par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Délégations et présentations
9. Audiences publiques
9.1 rapport
usage
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de crématorium dans la zone industrielle moyenne (1 et 2 lectures)
9.2 59 avec rapport du comité
ation au personnel 1429, chemin
Loch Lomond
10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Mise à jour de chef des services municipaux sur certains projets
catalyseurs et la défense des intérêts (verbal)
12.2 Préparation de la saison hivernale 2025-2026 de Saint John
13. Rapports déposés par les comités
13.1 Comité sur la croissance : Examen des programmes et services de la
partie est de Saint John
13.2 Comité des finances : Audit interne de la gestion hivernale
13.3 Comité des finances
Fonds des services publics pour 2026
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15. Correspondance générale
16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire
17. Comité plénier
17.1 Renouvellement anticipé
17.2
18. Levée de la séance
COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
OCTOBER 20, 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: 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
Absent: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern
General Counsel M. Tompkins
Commissioner Finance K. Fudge
Commissioner Utilities and Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Commissioner Public Works and Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Growth and Community Services A. Poffenroth
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Director External Relations L. Kennedy
Assistant Deputy Chief L. Robichaud
City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan
1. Call to Order
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October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment
of reflection.
the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
and
Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands
1.2 National Anthem
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of October 6, 2025
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the minutes of October 6, 2025, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
City Clerk advised that staff requested the removal of Item 10.1 Traffic By-Law
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Amendment re: Sydney Street (Broad to St. James Street) (3 Reading), to be brought
back at a later date once construction is completed.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the agenda of October 20, 2025, with the removal of Item 10.1 Traffic
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By-Law Amendment re: Sydney Street (Broad to St. James Street) (3 Reading), and the
addition of Items 17.1 Recommended Appointments to Committees; and 17.2 Sale of 608
Millidge Ave (Former #8 Fire Station), be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures were declared.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2025-246: Biweekly Reporting on
Housing for All Strategy and Red Zone Framework be received for information.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-245:
Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget:
1) That Common Council indicate its intention to approve the 2026 Business
Improvement Area (BIA) budget submitted by Uptown Saint John Inc.
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COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
2) That the City Clerk be directed to prepare and publish the required public notice in
accordance with section 6(2) of the Business Improvement Areas Act.
5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-239:
Designation of a By-Law Enforcement Officer Emmanuel Babatunde, Common Council
appoint Emmanuel Babatunde as a by-law enforcement officer for various City By-Laws,
the appointments being more fully described in the attachment to the submitted report.
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-243:
Designation of By-Law Enforcement Officer Everett Leblanc, Common Council appoint
Everett Leblanc as a by-law enforcement officer for the Saint John Parking By-Law and
Saint John Traffic By-Law, the appointments being more fully described in the attachment
to the submitted report.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-240:
Appointment of Plumbing Inspector and By-Law Enforcement Officer for Enforcement of
a By-Law respecting Water and Sewerage Bradley Eckert, Common Council appoint
Bradley Eckert as Plumbing Inspector for enforcement of the Saint John Plumbing By-law
and as By-law Enforcement Officer for enforcement of the Saint John Water and
Sewerage By-law, the appointments being more fully described in the attachment to the
submitted report.
5.6 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2025-241: Flash Ice Sales Program
2025 be received for information.
5.7 RESOLVED that the correspondence from K. Brown Canadian Union of Postal
Workers Request to Present re: Changes to Mail Delivery be received for information.
5.8 RESOLVED that the correspondence from G. Creamer regarding Off-Road
Vehicles in Municipal Parks be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively,
be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
8.1 Envision Saint John
Envision Board Chair, Trisha Perry, and Envision CEO, Andrew Beckett, reviewed the
Strategic Plan 2025-
8.2 Integrated Health Initiative University of New Brunswick
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COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
President and Vice Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Paul Mazerolle,
and Provost and Vice President Academic, Dr. Petra Hauf, reviewed the submitted
9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By-Laws
10.1 Item Removed
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Having been absent for 1 and 2 reading on October 6, 2025, Councillors Radwan,
Killen, and Harris left the meeting for Item 10.2.
10.2 Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment Solar Energy
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Development (3 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth provided an overview.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 106-42 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By--95 and deleting and replacing
Policy NE-38, to permit solar energy developments, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-42 A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
Lawy.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 106-42 A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By--95 and deleting and replacing
Policy NE-38, to permit solar energy developments, be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 106-42 A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 111-207 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-solar energy development within Rural
(RU) zoned lands, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-207 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
was read in summary.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
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October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 111-207 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-solar energy development within Rural
(RU) zoned lands, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 111-207 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.
Councillors Radwan, Killen, and Harris rejoined the meeting.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Notice of Motion Scheduling a Public Presentation by Top Corner Hockey Saint
John (Councillor Norton)
Councillor Norton read aloud his Notice of Motion re: Scheduling a Public Presentation by
Top Corner Hockey Saint John.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the By-Law Respecting the Procedures of Common Council of the City
of Saint John be suspended to allow Common Council to debate and vote on the motion
during this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the Clerk be directed to schedule a public presentation from
representatives of Top Corner Hockey Saint John at an upcoming meeting of Common
Council, at a date mutually agreeable to further,
that the Clerk provide appropriate notice and include the presentation on the official
agenda in accordance with standard Council procedures.
MOTION CARRIED.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
13. Committee Reports
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14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Recommended Appointments to Committees
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Ogden:
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October 20, 2025 / le 20 octobre 2025
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on October
20, 2025, Common Council makes the following Committee appointments:
Saint John Community Arts Board: to appoint Marcela Torres for a three-year term from
October 21, 2025 to October 21, 2028; and to reappoint Ann Mowatt for a three-year term
from March 6, 2026 to March 6, 2029.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on October
20, 2025, Common Council makes the following Committee appointments:
Saint John Free Public Library: to appoint Krystin Mann and Suruchi Tiwari each for a
three-year term from October 21, 2025 to October 21, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 Sale of 608 Millidge Ave (Former #8 Fire Station)
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on October
20, 2025, Common Council approves the following:
Њ͵ That the City enter into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Somerset
Investments Ltd. generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at
its meeting held October 20, 2025, for the sale of the property located at 608
Millidge Avenue (PID#55221709), and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any other documents
necessary to facilitate the transaction; and
Ћ͵ That the net proceeds of the sale, determined after the payment of any costs
associated with the sale or the reimbursement for environmental remediation in
accordance with section 2.4 of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, be deposited
into the General Fund Capital Reserve.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Radwan voting nay.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on October 20, 2025, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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M&C No.2025-251
Report DateOctober 28, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:Coming into force of By Law Number L.G. 4-1 regarding the stop up and closure of a
portion of Retail Drive
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Jacqueline BoucherMélanie C. Tompkins, K.C.J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
That the amendment to By-Law Number L.G. 4-1 A By-LawRespecting the Closing of Roads,
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Streets, or Highways in the City of Saint John, which received 3reading on February 20, 2024,
come into force on November 4, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to set the date for the coming intoforce of the by-law amendment
that will stop up and close thatportion of Retail Drive that is no longer being used as a street
right-of-way, in light ofthe realignment project nearing completion.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
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At its meeting held June 12, 2023, Council provided 1and 2-Law Number L.G.
4.1 A By-Law respecting the Closing of R
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At its meeting held February 20, 2024, Council provided 3-Law Number L.G. 4.1
A By-
REPORT
The Retail Drive and Ashburn Lake Road Realignment Project is nearing completion.
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In 2024, as a part of that Project, Council gave 3reading to a by-law amendment that authorizes
the stop up and closure of the portion of Retail Drive that will no longer be used as a street right
of way post-construction.
While Council passed third reading, theby-law amendment included a provision (section 9(2))
which statesthat the by-law amendmentwillcome into force atafuturedate to be set by
resolution of Council. The reason for this provision in the by-law amendment was to provide
certainty of third reading for construction purposes while also recognizing that the portion of the
street to be stopped up and closed would continue to be usedby the travelling publicuntil the
project was completed.
In light of the realignment project nearing completion, the portion of Retail Drive to be stopped
up and closed is now no longer being travelled on or used by the public and therefore it is
appropriate for the by-law tobe brought into force.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Grow, Move, and Perform.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The overall service and financial outcomes are project related and were articulated at the time
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Council provided 3reading to the by-law amendment.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
EngineeringKevin
Real Estate Services Curtis Langille
ATTACHMENTS
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M&C No.2025-250
Report DateOctober 30, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaGrowth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:Scheduling of a Public Hearing Date for Text Amendments to the Special Zone No. 3,
Annual Zoning By-Law Housekeeping Amendments and the Rezoning of421
Woodward Avenue
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Jennifer KirchnerAmy Poffenroth/Pankaj J. Brent McGovern
Nalavde
RECOMMENDATION
RESOLVED That Common Council schedule public hearings on Monday, December 1,
2025 at 6:30 p.m. for:
Text Amendment
Submitted byHeart and Stroke Foundation
ToAdd Business Office as a use in the Special Zone No. 3 (SZ-3).
TextAmendment
Submitted byStaff Led Submission
ToAnnual staff led amendments to the Zoning By-Law including
changes to Variances, Home Occupations, Site Development,
Signage, etc.
Rezoning
Submitted byWoodward421 Developments Ltd.
For 421 Woodward Avenue
PID55002109
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Location: Council Chamber, City Hall 2floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of the need to schedule Public
Hearings for threeplanning applications and to recommend an appropriate public hearing
date. The proposed public hearing date is Monday, December 1, 2025.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that:
1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all applications for
amendments to the Zoning By-law and Section 39 \[now referred as section 59\]
resolutions/agreements and proceedto prepare the required advertisements;
and
2.when applications are received a report will be prepared recommending the
appropriate resolution setting the time and place for public hearings and be
referred to the Planning Advisory Committee as required by the Community
Planning Act.
REPORT
This report addresses the scheduling of Public Hearings for threeapplications to amend
the Zoning By-Law. The Public Hearings are proposed for December 1, 2025. Details of
the applications are outlined below and will form part of the documentation at the public
hearings.
Name ofProposed AmendmentReason
Applicant
Heart and Stroke To add Business Office as a use To facilitate the relocation of the
Foundationin the Special Zone No. 3 (SZ-3)Heart and Stroke Foundation
offices to 259 Foster Thurston
Drive
Name ofProposed AmendmentReason
Applicant
Staff Led ApplicationAmendments to the Zoning By-To enhance development
Law including changes to topics requirements, streamline
such asVariances, Home processes and provide flexibility
Occupations, Site Development, within the Zoning By-Law
Signage, etc.
Name ofLocationExistingProposedReason
ApplicantZoneZones
Woodward421 421 Low-Rise Mid-Rise To construct two
Developments Woodward Residential Residential (RM)apartment buildings.
Ltd.Avenue (PID: (RL)
55002109)
While the holding of public hearings for Zoning By-law amendments isa legislative
requirement of the Community Planning Act, it is also a key component of a clear and
consistent land development process envisioned in the One Stop Development Shop
Program. These processes provide transparency and predictability for the development
community and City residents.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Common Council established five priorities for their 2021-2026 term. The holding of
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The scheduling of the public hearings will ensure that the proposed by-law amendments
satisfy the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the Community Planning
Act including the required Public Notification of the Public Hearings.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
The proposed amendments are circulated to other City Service Areas and
External Agencies and Governmental Departments for Feedbackas part of
the application review process. This information will form part of the Planning
Advisory Committee Reports for the applications.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Housing for All Strategy: Progress Update*
Green ZonesRed Zones
Location Breakdown
Provincial
Housing for All
Land
City
Number of Green Zones
40%
2
Framework
Land
20%
Implementation Plan
40%
Private
Land
Site Updates
117
11
Number of Number of
Encampment
Outreach engaged
2727
Units Site 2
Units Site 1
relocations
with clients
Units
Units
Occupied
25
0
Occupied
(Opening in Nov)
10
7
Encampment Encampments
clean upsvacated
“We are gaining a gathering lounge space by the end of
November and working on developing programs and activi-
ties we can host in the new additional space.”
Framework Activation
Operational Support
City staff, in collaboration with
Transportation & Public
community partners, are advancing
Works: 2 staff dedicated to
Operational Update
the Housing for All Strategy and
litter cleanup in Waterloo
Participants continue to engage with Horizon Outreach and Avenue
Policy Framework to support the Red
area (4 nights/week)
Zone Implementation Plan and guide
participants with winter gear.Thorne Avenue will be welcoming the
ongoing operations.
*Tracking period: September 23–October 28, 2025
La stratégie Logement pour tous : rapport d’étape*
Zones vertesZones rouges
Répartition des
emplacements
Plan de mise en
Terrains
provinciaux
Nombre de zones vertes Terrains
2
œuvre du cadre de
municipaux 40%
Logement pour tous
20%
40%
Terrains
Mises à jour sur le site
privés
11711
Nombre de Nombre de
activités de
déplacements de
2727
sites d’unités sites d’unités
sensibilisation auprès
campements
des clients
Unités
Unités
occupées
25
0
(ouverture en
occupées
10
7
novembre)
nettoyages de campements
campementsévacués
novembre et nous travaillons à l’élaboration de programmes
et d’activités que nous pourrons organiser dans ce nouvel
espace.”
Activation du cadre
Soutien opérationnel
Le personnel de la Ville, en
Transport et travaux
collaboration avec les partenaires
publics : 2 employés
Mise à jour opérationnelle :
communautaires, fait progresser la
dédiés au nettoyage des
stratégie Logement pour tous et le
déchets dans la région de
Les participants continuent de collaborer avec Horizon Outreach et
Waterloo (4 soirs/semaine).
Avenue B. Nous avons travaillé en partenariat avec l’équipe de rue
plan de mise en œuvre de la zone rouge
de Saint John pour fournir aux participants des vêtements d’hiver.
et de guider les opérations en cours.
novembre.
*Période de suivi : du 23 septembre au 28 octobre 2025
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M&C No.2025-255
Report DateOctober 29, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaLegislative Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: tƩƚƦƚƭĻķ ЋЉЋЏ/ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ {ĭŷĻķǒƌĻ
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Jonathan TaylorMelanie TompkinsBrent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
That the 2026Common Council meeting schedule be approved.
REPORT
The proposed 2026Council meeting schedule has beenprepared
consideration.
Regular Councilmeetingsare planned to occurbi-weeklyon Monday evenings,beginning
at 6:00 p.m.
-law, the Chief Administrative Officerretains
the discretion to schedule additional Council meetingson offMondaysas
needed.
Councilalso retains the authority to call a special or emergency meeting at any time to
address urgent or time-sensitive matters.
Consistent with previous years, a reducedmeeting scheduleis being proposedfor the
summer months.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
n/a
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREASAND STAKEHOLDERS
n/a
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
ATTACHMENTS
2026Common Council Meeting Schedule
PROPOSED 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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(Meet Every 3week during the summer)
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Regular Council meetings commence at 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber, 2Floor, City Hall.
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Committee of the Whole meetings commence at 4:30 pm in the 2Floor Boardroom of City Hall
January 5, 2026 No meeting
January 12, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
January 19, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
January 26, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
February 2, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
February 9, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) No meeting scheduled only if required
February 23, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
March 9, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
March 23, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
March 30, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) REGULAR MEETING
April 13, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
April 20, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
April 27, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
May 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NO MEETING
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
No meeting
May 25, 2026 COUNCIL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
June 1, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 2026 No meeting scheduled only if required
June 15, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
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Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
Zoning By-Law Text Amendment - Addition of Crematorium Use in the Medium Industrial
(IM) Zone
stnd
Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Readings: November 3, 2025
Item Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
stnd
Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law
Amendment Number C.P. 111-209 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of
the City of Saint John.
rd
Tentative 3 Reading: November 17, 2025
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
rd
Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to By-Law Number
Amendment C.P. 111-209 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
Recission of No
Previous s. 39/s.
59 Conditions
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Subdivision No
Other No
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October16, 2025
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT:Zoning By-Law Text Amendment-Addition of the
Crematorium Use in the Medium Industrial (IM) Zone
On October 6,2025, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning
Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at its October 15,2025,meeting.
Roseann George,Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an
overview ofthe application via a PowerPoint presentation.
No letters were received in favour or opposition regarding the application.
The Committee unanimously adopted the Staff Recommendation to Common
Council presented below.
RECOMMENDATION:
1.That Common Council adopt the attached By--
Law No. C.P. 111-209, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Mitchell
Chair
Attachments
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Report Date:October9, 2025
To:Planning Advisory Committee
From: Growth & Community Services
MeetingDate:October15, 2025
SUBJECT
Applicant:Saint John Industrial Parks (SJIP)
Zone:Medium Industrial (IM)
Application Type:Zoning By-Law Text Amendment
Jurisdiction: The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning
Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council
concerning proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law.
Common Council will consider the Committee’s
recommendation at a public hearing on Monday,
November 3, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Saint John Industrial Parks has submitted an application to amend the Zoning By-Law to permit
the creation of a crematorium use, that would allow for stand-alone cremation facilities in the
Medium Industrial (IM)zone.
The proposed amendment would establish a stand-alone crematorium use, not associated with
the broader functions of the existing funeral service use, which includes the ceremonial
functions related to the funeral industry including visitations and memorial services. The creation
of the new use will enable crematorium operations within the Industrial Parks, limiting the
potential land use conflicts that could occur if the site hosted clients, conducted visitations and
services in an industrial area.
Staff are recommending approval of the application.
RECOMMENDATION
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That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 111-
209, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.
DECISION HISTORY
There is no decision history related to crematorium uses within the City of Saint John.
ANALYSIS
Proposal
The Saint John Industrial Parks applied to amend the Zoning By-Law to establish Funeral
Services as a permitted use within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. Through discussions with
the applicant, it was determined that the intention was to enable the development of
crematoriums in the Industrial Parks. Staff undertook an assessment of the intended use, and
with the support of the applicant, is proposing the creation of a new crematorium use. The
proposed definition is comparable to the approach undertaken in other jurisdictions within
Canada.
Site and Neighbourhood
Although the application involves a text amendment to the Medium Industrial (IM) zone, the
proposed crematorium use will become a permitted use within all existing and future IM
properties. The IM zone is predominately located on lands within the City’s Industrial Parks,
which are located in areas across the City including the east and west sides of Saint John.
Plan and Policy Alignment
Municipal Plan
Land that is zoned Medium Industrial is located within the Heavy Industrial Designation within
the Municipal Plan. This designation supports a range of medium and heavy industrial uses,
largely located within the Primary Development Area. As the proposed crematorium use will not
permit the broader sales and ceremonial aspects permitted in the Funeral Services use, it will
not create land use conflicts with the established industrial developments found in the
designation. The proposed amendment to the IM zone, will not impact the overall intended use
and function of lands found within the Heavy Industrial Designation, which supports a variety of
businesses with limited commercial aspects.
Zoning
The Medium Industrial (IM) zone accommodates a broad range of industrial uses where the
impacts should not extend beyond the boundaries of the lot. Within the zone, these uses range
from an animal shelter to vehicle repair shop. The creation of a crematorium use will enable
crematorium operations within the zone, while not permitting the range of functions found in the
Funeral Services use.
Staff undertook a jurisdictional scan of other Canadian municipalities to determine the best
approach to uses associated with the funeral service industry. There was not a standard
approach as some municipalities permitted the full range of funeral service components,
including crematoriums, under a single use. Others, similar to Saint John, create separate uses
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for different components including separating cemeteries from the funeral service use. The
approaches taken by the City of Calgary and Edmonton, as illustrated below, establish a
standalone crematorium as a use permitted within their industrial zones. The approach taken in
those municipalities supports the separation of the crematorium component from the broader
social or public facing elements of the funeral service use, which are often located near
residential or commercial areas.
City of Calgary:
Crematorium is
the purpose of
The Crematorium use is a permitted use in their Industrial - General (I-G) District and Industrial -
Redevelopment (I-R) Districts.
City of Edmonton:
Crematorium is “A development where the buildings or structures are used to cremate human or
pet remains.”
The Crematorium use is permitted in the Industrial Zone (Business Employment and Medum
Industrial Zones), and is a permitted industrial use in the Business Commercial zone.
Based on the jurisdictional review, Staff has proposed the following definition for stand-alone
crematoriums:
“Crematorium is a development where the buildings or structures are used to cremate human or
animal remains.”
Associated uses pertaining to the funeral services such as visitations, preparation of bodies for
burials, and the sales of associated materials, will not be part of this definition and/or land use.
The definition will be added as a permitted use within the IM zone. Applications for this use will
be subject to all applicable municipal and provincial approvals including Building Permits and
any licensing requirements.
In addition, parking standards are proposed at 1 parking space per 50 square metres. As the
use will not include visitation or services, the parking needs are limited to the operational
functions of the crematorium. Site development including setbacks and landscaping is
established through the IM zone and the Industrial design requirements.
Statements of Public Interest (SPIs)
The proposed text amendments to the Zoning By-Law align with the general intent of the
Provincial Statements of Public Interest. This includes the intention to utilize existing municipal
infrastructure and to continue established settlement patterns. As this amendment is associated
with land use within the Medium Industrial zone, this would be focused on land within the
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Primary Developed Area and in existing or future Industrial Parks. A detailed review of the SPIs
forms part of the Policy Review attachment.
Service Area Review
Internal Service Areas Feedback
Infrastructure No concerns.
Building In support as it will provide new options for the
funeral industry. All applications will be required to
meet Building Code.
Fire & Emergency ManagementThe development of these facilities will be required
to incorporate fire resistive materials and building
separations.
The Internal Service Areas supported the proposal.
Conclusion
The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law, which would permit the development of a
crematorium in the Medium (IM) Industrial zone, aligns with the City’s policy and land use
directions related to industrial development and compatibility of land uses.
The proposed amendments that would permit a stand-alone crematorium subject to the Zoning
By-Law requirements for parking, landscaping and site development. This amendment will
provide new opportunities for existing and potential funeral service businesses to establish
stand-alone cremation facilities separate from the more public facing components of their
operations.
Staff are in support of this recommendation.
ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
No alternatives were considered.
ENGAGEMENT
Notice of the Public Hearing for the proposed By-Law amendment was to be posted on the City
of Saint John website on or before October 13, 2025.
While this application is associated with a broad text amendment, the applicant undertook
consultation with property owners in the McAllister Industrial Park to determine their comfort
with the potential land use. No concerns were identified by those consulted.
APPROVALS AND CONTACT
Manager Director Commissioner
Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, Pankaj Nalavde, RPP, MCIP Amy Poffenroth, P. Eng.,
MCIP MBA
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Contact:Roseann George
Telephone: (506) 639-6376
Email: Roseann.George@saintjohn.ca
Application: 25-0190
APPENDIX
Attachment 1: By-Law No. C.P. 111-209
Attachment 2: Policy Review
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-209 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-209ARRÊTÉ
MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Lors d’une réunion du conseil
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Common Council convened, as follows:
communal, The City of Saint John a décrété
ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John
L’Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John,
enacted on the fifteenth day of December,
décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est ainsi
modifié :
A.D. 2014, is amended by:
1. Adding the definition for “crematorium” as 1. L’article 3.1 est modifié par adjonction
follows in alphabetical order at en ordre alphabétique de la définition
section 3.1: de « crématorium » :
“crematorium” means a development « crématorium » désigne un
where the buildings or structures are used aménagement où les bâtiments et les
to cremate human or animal remains. constructions sont utilisés pour
incinérer les restes humains ou
d’animaux.
2. Adding to section 4.2, the following words 2. L’article 4.2 est modifié par adjonction
in alphabetical order under the following en ordre alphabétique des mots
headings: suivants sous les rubriques
suivantes :
Use Minimum Number of Usage Nombre minimal
Required Parking d’emplacements
Spaces de stationnement
Crematorium1 per 50square metres obligatoires
Crématorium un par 50 mètres
carrés
3. Adding to section 12, the following words 3. L’article 12 est modifié par adjonction
in alphabetical order under the following en ordre alphabétique des mots
headings of Table 12-1: suivants sous les rubriques suivantes
du tableau 12-1 :
Usage Zone où permis
Use Zone Permitted
Crématorium IM
Crematorium IM
4. La liste du paragraphe 12.2(1) est
4. Adding in alphabetical order to the list in
modifiée par adjonction en ordre
subsection 12.2(1) the word
alphabétique du mot « crématorium,
sous réserve de l’alinéa 12.2(2)c); ».
“Crematorium, subject to
paragraph12.2(2)(c);”.5.Le paragraphe12.2(2) est modifié par
adjonction de ce qui suit :
5. Adding to subsection 12.2(2), the
12.2(2)c) Un crématorium autorisé
following:
comme usage principal au
paragraphe 12.2(1) est situé à une
12.2(2)(c) A Crematorium permitted as a
distance minimale de 300 mètres de
main use in subsection 12.2(1) shall be
lots comportant un ou des logements,
subject to a minimum separation distance
un foyer-garderie, une garderie de
of 300 metres from lots containing a
quartier ou une garderie, une école
dwelling unit(s), day care (home,
(maternelle à la huitième année) ou
neighbourhood or centre), school (K-8) or
une école (neuvième à la douzième
school (9-12).
année).
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
présent arrêté le X XXXXXXX 2025, avec les
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
signatures suivantes :
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
said City to be affixed to this by-law the X day of
XXXXXXX, A.D. 2025 and signed by:
_______________________________________
Mayor/Mairesse
__________________________________________
CityClerk/Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - X Première lecture -X
Second Reading - X Deuxième lecture - X
Third Reading - X Troisième lecture - X
Policy Review
Municipal Plan Policy Text Amendment Assessment
Policy LU-73 The industrial nature of crematorium use
Establish provisions in the Zoning Bylaw to provides options for existing and future
limit commercial and retail uses in service providers to establish stand alone
industrial areas and to limit the scale of crematorium facilities within the Medium
retail sales associated with industrial uses. Industrial (IM) zone, that are not associated
with the broader communal functions of
the business, which include the
ceremonial functions related to the funeral
industry including visitations, memorial
services
Policy LU-74 This amendment will enable the more
Encourage the relocation of incompatible industrial function of the funeral service
light and heavy industrial uses located industry to be located within Industrial
throughout the City to properly designated Parks, while still enabling the ceremonial
and zoned industrial areas.functions to be located within a broader
range of locations within the City. This
includes the ceremonial functions related
to the funeral industry including visitations,
Statements of Public Interest
SPIAssessment
Settlement Patterns
The proposed amendment will facilitate
land use patterns that are in the best development in locations within the Primary
interests of the Province, local governments Development Area, in areas zoned for
and residents of the Province in the long-industrial uses.
term.
SP.2 Promote a range of housing options Not applicable.
such as size, type, density and design
throughout communities.
SP.3 Support the provision of a range of Not applicable.
communities.
SP.4 Avoid development and land use The establishment of a crematorium use
patterns that may cause environmental or within the Medium Industrial zone will enable
health and safety issues. its placement within Industrial Parks. The use
will be subject to all applicable licensing
associated with their industry requirements.
SP.5 With respect to development that Medium Industrial land is located primarily
occurs in a community with existing or within Industrial Parks, located within the
planned public infrastructure and services, City’s Primary Development Area. The sites
promote development in locations where
the public infrastructure and services are or including road access and municipal water
are planned to be available. and sanitary services.
SP.6 With respect to development that Not applicable.
occurs in a community with no existing or
planned public infrastructure or services,
promote development in locations with
previously constructed and actively
maintained roads.
SP.7 Promote a range of transportation Not applicable.
options, including public, regional and active
transportation.
SP.8 Promote the use of green infrastructure, Not applicable.
including climate resilient lands.
SP.9 Promote development in downtown Not applicable.
areas and urban cores through increased
Agriculture
AA.1 Identify prime agricultural areas and Not applicable.
prioritize them for agricultural uses and
other compatible uses.
AA.2 Identify current and future areas for Not applicable.
prioritize them for those uses and other
compatible uses.
AA.3 Consider set-backs, including Not applicable.
reciprocal setbacks if appropriate, between
aquaculture use and areas used for
incompatible purposes.
Climate Change
CC.1 Promote energy conservation and Not applicable.
change mitigation and climate change
adaptation through development and land
use patterns.
CC.2 Consider how the siting and design of Not applicable.
infrastructure can improve air quality and
minimize the health and public safety
impacts of climate change and increase
climate resiliency.
Flood and Natural Hazard Areas
Not applicable.
provincial erosion mapping and other
resources.
FH.2 Promote land use and development in Not applicable.
areas.
FH.3 Promote land use and development Not applicable.
that are not expected to increase the
impacts on safety and costs associated with
FH.4 Promote land use and development Not applicable.
that incorporate mitigation measures with
that are appropriate for areas subject to
natural hazards.
Natural Resources
NR.1 Identify natural resource development Not applicable.
areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
NR.2 Prioritize natural resource Not applicable.
development areas for natural resource
extraction and development.
NR.3 Prioritize environmentally sensitive Not applicable.
areas for conservation and protection.
NR.4 Consider set-backs, including Not applicable.
reciprocal setbacks if appropriate, between
natural resource development areas or
environmentally sensitive areas and areas
used for incompatible purposes.
BY-LAW NUMBERC.P.111-209ARRÊTÉ NOC.P.111-209ARRÊTÉ
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Lors dune réunion du conseil
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Common Council convened, as follows:
communal, The City of Saint John a décrété
ce qui suit :
The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John
LArrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John,
enacted on the fifteenth day of December,
décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est ainsi
modifié :
A.D. 2014, is amended by:
1. Adding crematoriumas 1. 3.1 est modifié par adjonction
follows in alphabetical order at en ordre alphabétique de la définition
section 3.1: de « crématorium » :
« crématorium » désigne un
where the buildings or structures are used aménagement où les bâtiments et les
to cremate human or animal remains. constructions sont utilisés pour
incinérer les restes humains ou
.
2. Adding to section 4.2, the following words 2. 4.2 est modifié par adjonction
in alphabetical order under the following en ordre alphabétique des mots
headings: suivants sous les rubriques
suivantes :
Use Minimum Number of Usage Nombre minimal
Required Parking
Spaces de stationnement
obligatoires
Crematorium 1 per 50 square metres
Crématorium un par 50 mètres
carrés
3. Adding to section 12, the following words 3. L 12 est modifié par adjonction
in alphabetical order under the following en ordre alphabétique des mots
headings of Table 12-1: suivants sous les rubriques suivantes
du tableau 12-1 :
Usage Zone où permis
Use Zone Permitted
Crématorium IM
Crematorium IM
4. La liste du paragraphe 12.2(1) est
4. Adding in alphabetical order to the list in
modifiée par adjonction en ordre
subsection 12.2(1) the word
rematorium, subject to alphabétique du mot « crématorium,
paragraph 12.2(2)(c);. sous ré 12.2(2)c); ».
5. Adding to subsection 12.2(2), the 5. Le paragraphe 12.2(2) est modifié par
following: adjonction de ce qui suit :
12.2(2)c) Un crématorium autorisé
12.2(2)(c) A Crematorium permitted as a
comme usage principal au
main use in subsection 12.2(1) shall be
paragraphe 12.2(1) est situé à une
subject to a minimum separation distance
distance minimale de 300 mètres de
of 300 metres from lots containing a
lots comportant un ou des logements,
dwelling unit(s), day care (home,
un foyer-garderie, une garderie de
neighbourhood or centre), school (K-8) or
quartier ou une garderie, une école
school (9-12).
(maternelle à la huitième année) ou
une école (neuvième à la douzième
année).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
said City to be affixed to this by-law the X day of
présent arrêté le X XXXXXXX 2025, avec les
XXXXXXX, A.D. 2025 and signed by:
signatures suivantes :
_______________________________________
Mayor/Mairesse
__________________________________________
City Clerk/ Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - X Première lecture - X
Second Reading - X Deuxième lecture - X
Third Reading - X Troisième lecture - X
CrematoriumUse
ZoningBy-LawTextAmendment
CommonCouncil
Public Hearing: November 3, 2025
By-Law Number:
CP 111-209
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
Proposal
Establishingas a new permitted use in the Medium
Industrial (IM) zone.
ProposedDefinition:
development where the buildings or structures
are used to cremate human or animal remains.
The new use will allow for stand-alone crematorium facilities without the
broader elements of the funeral service use including visitations,
memorial services and sales of associated materials.
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
Research
ProvincialRequirementsOtherMunicipalities
means a wherethe deceased are
Definition
building fitted with the proper incinerated and the ashes of the buildings or structures are used to
appliances for the cremation of deceased are collected for
human remainsintermentand that may provide
services such as the preparation of
the deceased for burial, the
organization and direction
offuneralservices, and the
facilities for the purpose of viewing
40. No cemetery company shall Permitted Use:Permitted Use:
Licensing
establish or operate a Industrial -General (I-G) District Industrial Zone (Business
and Use
crematorium or columbarium Industrial -Redevelopment (I-R) Employment and Medium
until the approval of the Minister DistrictIndustrial Zones)
has been obtained
Permitted Industrial Use:
Business Commercial Zone
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
ConditionsofUse
During the PAC Meeting, staff recommended an additional change to
the proposed amendment, which would create a conditions of use.
PAC was in support of the proposed addition.
A Minimum Separation Distance of 300 metresto be required from the
site of the crematorium to certain sensitive uses such as Residential
Uses, Day Care Services (Centre, Home or Neighbourhood) and
Schools (K-8 and 9-12).
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
PolicyAlignment
Policy LU-73 (General Industrial Policies): Establish provisions in the Zoning
Bylaw to limit commercial and retail uses in industrial areas and to limit the
scale of retail sales associated with industrial uses
Policy LU-74 (General Industrial Policies): Encourage the relocation of
incompatible light and heavy industrial uses located throughout the City to
properly designatedand zoned industrial areas.
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
PublicEngagement
Mailout:
NotApplicable
AdPostedonWebsite:
October6,2025
ApplicantEngagement:TheApplicantspoketoproperty
ownersintheMcAllisterIndustrial
Park.Noconcernswereidentified.
LettersReceived:
None
November3,2025
PublicHearingDate:
CrematoriumUse(TextAmendment)
PACandStaffRecommendation
That Common Council approve the attached by-law amendment
-Law No. C.P. 111-209, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law
Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
1429 Loch Lomond Road Section 59 Amendment
Public hearing: November 3, 2025
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
Zoning By-Law No
Amendment
Recission of Yes That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section
Previous s. 39/s. 59 of the Community Planning Act, rescind condition (a)
59 Conditions imposed on December 11, 2024, during a previous Section
59 amendment located at 1429 loch Lomond Road, also
identified as PID 55244628.
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October16, 2025
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT:Section 59 Amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road
On October 6, 2025,Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning
Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee
considered the attached report at its October15,2025,meeting.Yeva Mattson,
Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an overview ofthe
application via a PowerPoint presentation.
Paul Manigon, the applicant, attended the meeting and spoke in support of the
staff recommendation. He noted that the design had been revised to include a
garage, resulting in a three-storey height at the front of the building while
maintaining two storeys at the rear.
In response to questions from the committee, Mr. Manigon explained that
construction costs and challenges with condominium regulations led to the
decision to offer rental units rather than individually owned units. He added that
the original application was conceptual, and with the completion of engineered
and architectural drawings, design adjustments were necessary, resulting in
proposed amendments to the Section 59 conditions.
When asked about communication with neighbours, he confirmed they had
spoken with all residents backing onto the lot and provided them with contact
information, including his phone number.
Regarding landscaping, the applicant stated that the trees on the berm are newly
planted and were spaced appropriately to allow for healthy growth. While the
buffer appears sparse now, the trees are expected to grow quickly and fill in over
time.
In response toa question about the garage design, he explained that placing the
garage in front of the house would significantly reduce main floor space due to
the limited building footprint. Instead, the garage is located below grade, allowing
the rear of the buildingto remain at two storeys.
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PMG Living Inc. 1429 Loch LomondOctober 16, 2025
The Committee unanimously adopted the Staff Recommendation to Common
Council presented below.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the
Community Planning Act, amend condition (a) imposed on the
December 11, 2024, during a previous Section 59 amendment
located at 1429 loch Lomond Road, also identified as PID 55244628.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Mitchell
Chair
Attachments
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Report Date:October 9, 2025
To:Planning Advisory Committee
From: Growth & Community Services
MeetingDate:October 15, 2025
SUBJECT
Applicant:PMG Living
Landowners(s):Paul Mangion
Location:
Civic Address:PID:Lot Size:
1429 Loch Lomond Road552446287,227 m²
Plan Designation:Stable Residential
Zoning Low-Rise Residential (RL)
Application Type Section 59 Amendment
Jurisdiction: The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning
Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council
concerning proposed amendments to the Section 59
conditions of the subject property. Common Council will
consider the Committee’s recommendation at a public
hearing on Monday,November3, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application seeksto amend the Section 59 conditions imposed on the March 7, 2022,
rezoning of the site and then further amended on December 11, 2023. The revised development
proposal involves increasing the heightof the proposed townhouses on the easternportion of
the site from 2storeys to 3 storeys. The proposal is to rescind condition (a) while maintaining
the other conditions.
Suitability of the subject site for the applicant’s proposal was established through Common
Council’s approval of the required rezoning in March 2022 and the proposal still conforms with
the vision, intent, and policies of the Municipal Plan.
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Amendments to the Section 59 conditions are recommended by staffas theproposed density
and building forms integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood and conform
to the policies established in the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law.
RECOMMENDATION
1.That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community
Planning Act, condition (a) imposed on the December 11, 2024, during a
previous Section 59 amendment located at 1429 loch Lomond Road, also identified as
PID 55244628.
DECISION HISTORY
On March 7, 2022, Common Council rezoned a 0.97-hectare portion of the subject site from
Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) along with a 0.95-hectare portion from
Two-Unit Residential (R2) to Low-Rise Residential (RL). Section 59 conditions were imposed.
These conditions were amended on December 11, 2024. These conditions can be found in
Attachment 1.
Common Council also granted the necessary assents to the proposed subdivision (vesting of
Local Government Services Easements and money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes) and
approved the name “Blue Jay Way” for the proposed Private Street.
In conjunction with the 2021 application, the Planning Advisory Committee granted variances
from the Subdivision By-Law related to the overall development concept to:
•permit a Private Street serving a form of development other than a Cluster Townhouse
Dwelling subject to the condition that the Final Plans of Subdivision for the proposed
development incorporate a notation stating the City of Saint John is not responsible for
any maintenance of the Private Access; and
•to allow for dwelling units in the proposed subdivision to be serviced by a storm sewer
system other than a Municipal Storm Sewer System.
These variances are still in effect and are relevant to the current proposal.
ANALYSIS
Proposal
This application is to amend the Section 59 conditions imposed on 1429 Loch Lomond Road,
also known as PID 55244628, to allow for a revised development plan that would see the
proposed townhouses increase from two storeys to three storeys in height. The applicant is
proposing to remove condition (a), which is as follows:
(a)That the development be limited to a maximum of 114 dwelling units.
Within the portion of the site zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL), development is limited to
the following:
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•Notwithstanding Section 10.4(1) of the Zoning By-Law, Cluster Townhouse
Dwelling(s) containing a maximum of eight dwelling units within a building and
maximum height of two stories.
• An access and associated parking for the proposed multiple unit and townhouse
development.
Within the portion of the site zoned Mid-Rise Residential (RM), development is limited to
the following:
• two buildings having a maximum height of four stories.
• an access for the proposed multiple unit and townhouse development.
The site zoned RM has already begun development and building permits have been issued for
both buildings which means these conditions are no longer necessary. By removing this
condition, it would facilitate the development of townhouses that are 3 storeys in the front and
two storeys in the rear facing adjacent low-rise buildings. The other Section 59 conditions would
not be amended.
Site and Neighbourhood
The subject site, located on Loch Lomond Road within the Primary Development Area in East
Saint John, covers 7,227 square metres. Although it has a Loch Lomond address, access will
be via a new private street, Blue Jay Way. The site was part of a larger design concept with the
adjacent western property, which shares Blue Jay Way access. Permits have been issued for
two four-storey buildings on the adjacent property.
Nearby lands are mostly zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL). These areas primarily feature single-
unit homes, with some two-unit and semi-detached dwellings. Mid-Rise Residential (RM)
zoning, with multiple-unit developments is located in the wider area.
The area also includes commercial, institutional, and higher-density uses, plus a convenience
store, gas bar, churches, and a telephone switching facility.
Plan and Policy Alignment
Municipal Plan
The site is designated Stable Residential in the Municipal Plan. Key findings show the proposed
built form and density are compatible with the neighbourhood and align with the policy direction
provided in the Municipal Plan. The development is infill on a vacant lot using existing services.
Though no specific density target exists for Stable Residential areas, they support mixed
housing types and densities. The surrounding area mainly has low-density single and two-unit
homes, with some higher-density buildings nearby.
Policy LU-87 Intends that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time
from a land use and built-form perspective but that new and redeveloped land uses are
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to reinforce the predominant community character and make a positive contribution to
the neighbourhood.
The intent of the townhouse development conforms to LU-87. Townhouses, limited to three
storeys by zoning, fit well with adjacent buildings and offer more housing options, providing a
suitable density transition between low-rise and mid-rise areas. This proposal adds density and
housing diversity in East Saint John, supporting future population growth and changing housing
needs.
An analysis of the proposal with respect to the relevant policies of the Municipal Plan is provided
in Attachment 2.
Zoning
The site is currently zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL), allowing ground-oriented, lower-density
housing such as single-unit homes, semi-detached, duplexes, townhouses, and small
apartments. The RL zone supports low-rise development and allows structures up to three
storeys.
By removing the two-storey limit for the proposed townhouses, the development will continue to
align with the Low-Rise zone’s maximum height of three storeys. Remaining conditions will
provide buffering between the site and neighboring properties through berms and landscaping.
The proposal meets all other Low-Rise zone standards, including setbacks.
Section 59 Conditions
Staff propose rescinding only the condition related to height, while keeping all other conditions,
including landscaping which helps create buffering with adjacent properties.
Removing the two-storey limit for townhouses will align the development with the updated Low-
Rise standards which allow a maximum of three storeys.
Staff also recommend removing condition (a) entirely, rather than amending it, as permits have
been approved and construction is underway on the adjacent apartments, making the conditions
on height and unit count no longer necessary.
Staff are not recommending any new conditions.
Service Area Review
Internal Service Areas Feedback
Infrastructure No concerns
Building No concerns
Emergency Management No concerns
Traffic No comments
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Transit No comments
Operations(Public Works) No comments
The internal service areas had no concerns and no comments regarding the amendment to the
condition limiting the height to 2 storeys.
Conclusion
The amendment application, which allows for the increase in height from two storeys to three
storeys for the townhouses conforms with the vision, intent, and policies of the Municipal Plan
as well as the Zoning By-law.
Staff are recommending rescinding Condition (a) while maintaining the other conditions to allow
for the revised development.
ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
No alternatives were considered.
ENGAGEMENT
In accordance with the Committee’s Rules of Procedure, notification of the proposal was sent to
landowners within 100 metres of the subject property on October 3, 2025. As of the date of this
report, two letters in opposition were received but are anticipating more submissions from the
adjacent residents. The public hearing notice was posted on the City of Saint John website on
October 13, 2025. The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:30PM.
APPROVALS AND CONTACT
Manager Director Commissioner
Jennifer Kirchner RPP, MCIP Pankaj Nalavde RPP, MCIP Amy Poffenroth P.Eng.,MBA
Contact: Yeva Mattson, RPP, MCIP
Telephone: (506) 721-8453
Email: yeva.mattson@saintjohn.ca
Application: 25-0197
APPENDIX
Map 1: Aerial Photography
Map 2: Future Land Use
Map 3: Zoning
Attachment 1: Section 59 Conditions
Attachment 2: Policy Review
Attachment 3: Site Photography
Submission 1: Site Plan and Renderings
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RESOLVED that Common Council repeal the Section 59 conditions imposed on the March 7, 2022,
rezoning of a 1.92-hectare portion of the property located at 1429 Loch Lomond Road, also
RESOLVED that Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community
Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of approximately
a)
Within the portion of the site zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL), development is limited to the
-Law, Cluster Townhouse Dwelling(s)
containing a
two stories.
An access and associated parking for the proposed multiple unit and townhouse
development.
Within the portion of the site zoned Mid-Rise Residential (RM), development is limited to the
an access for the proposed multiple unit and townhouse development.
Landscaping along the Loch Lomond Road frontage of the site which includes the
5
-Rise Residential
Landscaping along the western side of the private access having a minimum width of 4
are trees.
c)
A sidewalk along the private access.
d)
e)
.
f)
ave a
-
ndows
with clear glass.
g) The development and use of the parcel of land be in accordance with detailed building
elevation and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the
Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of buildings and structures,
garbage enclosures, outdoor storage, driveway accesses, vehicle, and bicycle parking,
loading areas, landscaping, amenity spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site
features; and
h) The above elevation, landscaping, and site plans be attached to the permit application
for the development of the parcel of land.
i)That any proposed changes to the development that would result in an increased
sanitary sewage flow be reviewed by Saint John Water to determine that the sanitary
sewer has adequate capacity to accommodate any proposed change.
j) The developer shall provide interconnectivity for the water distribution system (from
Norman Drive to the proposed development site) prior to the final phase of this proposal
and shall provide the required Local Government Services Easement. The width of the
easement is subject to the review and acceptance by Saint John Water. The cost and
responsibility for the interconnectivity of the water system shall be of the developer and
shall be acceptable to the City.
k) The developer shall provide the required Local Government Services Easements for the
water main and sanitary sewer mains within the proposed development to provide for
City ownership of this buried infrastructure. This requirement also extends to the water
main connection to Norman Drive. The acceptance of these easements will be subject to
review by Saint John Water. Acceptance of the watermain and associated easement by
the city will not occur until the entirety of the watermain and associated interconnection
between Loch Lomond Road and Norman Drive is constructed.
l) If the developer does not provide watermain interconnectivity to Norman Drive and/or
does not provide all required Local Government Services Easements, the developer
shall be responsible to provide premise isolation at Loch Lomond Road (at the
developer’s cost and responsibility) and all infrastructure piping on site shall remain
private.
m) If any municipal infrastructure improvements are required to service this proposal, it will
be the owner/developer's full responsibility and cost to complete. Prior to determining
this, detailed engineering plans and a design brief must be submitted by the
owner/developer's engineering consultant to the City for review and approval by the City.
n) That the developer provides a Wetland and Watercourse Alteration Permit, should one
be required by the Province, or written confirmation that one is not required, to the
Development Officer at the time of Building Permit application for portions of the project
that are within 30 metres of a watercourse or wetland.
o) That the developer provides a payment of $1000 to the City towards the installation of
upgrades at the Bon Accord Drive/Loch Lomond Road crosswalk. This amount is
payable to the City, should the development be approved, prior to the issuance of the
building permit for the first building in the development.
Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy Review
Municipal Plan Policy1429 Loch Lomond Road
Policy LU-86
Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and This proposal aligns with the goal of integrating increased density and
density may be found and both the existing neighbourhood context and intensification into existing neighbourhoods as identified in the Municipal
compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new Plan. The proposal conforms with the existing neighbourhood context, as the
proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential structures reflect density found in the wider neighborhood. Townhouse also
designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, and compliment surrounding low-rise building typologies. The removal of the two
community facilities which are permitted in the designation without storey height limit aligns with the Low-Rise Residential (RL) zone, which is the
amendment to the Municipal Plan. predominant zone utilized within the Primary Development Area to support
low-density residential development.
Policy LU-87
Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from Townhouses would be similar to adjacent building typologies and will provide
a land use and built-form perspective but that new and redeveloped land more housing options.
uses are to reinforce the predominant community character and make a
positive contribution to the neighbourhood.
Policy LU-88
Ensure that significant new development and redevelopment in areas
designated Stable Residential shall generally be permitted only through a
rezoning process where compliance is demonstrated with the following
requirements:
a.The proposed land use would see the development of townhouses that
a. The proposed land use is desirable and contributes positively to the
match surrounding building typologies. Three-storey structures are
neighbourhood;
permitted by-right in the surrounding residential neighbourhoods.
b. The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses;
b. The proposed townhouses meet the intent of the surrounding low-rise
zoning.
c. The development is in a location where all necessary water and
wastewater services, parks and recreation services, schools, public
c.Theproperty is serviced by existing infrastructure and government
transit and other community facilities and protective services can
services.
readily and adequately be provided;
d. Site design features that address such matters as safe access, buffering
d. Conditions regarding landscaping, access, and infrastructure are in effect
and landscaping, site grading and stormwater management are
and are not proposed to be amended.
incorporated;
e.The developmentbuilding designwill be consistent with adjacent
e. A high quality exterior building design is provided that is consistent
buildings, such as the apartments at 15 Blue Jay Way.
with the Urban Design Principles in the Municipal Plan.
ATTACHMENT 1: SITE PHOTOGRAPHY (July/August 2025)
Site looking south to Loch Lomond – Blue Jay Way will sit where the vehicles are parked, Townhouses would be
to the left/center of this image.
Subject site looking south to Loch Lomond – townhouses would be located here
Subject site looing East at existing Low-rise residential along Lakefield Court. Townhouses would sit at front of
image and landscaping berm would separate the properties.
Subject site looking North along eastern property line. Landscape berm would be located here.
1429lochLomondRoad
PID55244628
CommonCouncil
PublicHearing
November 3, 2025 18:30
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Proposal
Section59
Amendment
CurrentZoning:
Low-Rise Residential (RL)
CurrentCondition:
Condition (a): Limits
townhouse units to a
maximum of 2 storeys
Proposal:
Remove condition (a)
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
City Context
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Aerial Context
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Site Photo
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Site Photo
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Municipal Plan
Designation
Stable Residential
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Policy Alignment
PolicyLU-86PolicyLU-87
Integrates increased density and Townhouses offer more housing
intensification into existing options and provide a density
neighbourhoodsand reflects transition between low-rise and
density found in the wider mid-rise areas.
neighborhood.
Townhouses would be similar to
adjacent building typologies
Townhouse compliment
surrounding low-rise building
typologies.
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
Zoning
PID#
55244628
CurrentLotSize
7227m²
CurrentZoning
Low-Rise Residential (RL)
The Low-Rise Residential
(RL) zone intended to
accommodate a range of
ground-oriented, lower-
density residential
development in a variety of
housing forms including one-
unit, semi-detached,
duplexes, townhouses,
stacked townhouses, and
small-scale apartments
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
PublicEngagement
Mailout:
October3,2025
AdPostedonWebsite:
October13,2025
ApplicantEngagement:
Yes
LettersReceived:4
October15,2025
PACDate:
1429LochLomondRoad(PID55244628)
PACandStaffRecommendation
Section59Amendment
That Common Council,
rescind condition (a)
imposed on December 11,
2024 on the property
located at 1429 Loch
Lomond Road, also
identified as PID
55244628.
Proposed Section 59Amendment
RE: 1429 Loch Lomond Road
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider an amendment to Section 59 Conditions at its regular meeting to be held in the Council
Chambers on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by:
1. Amending the Section 59 conditions imposed on December 11, 2023 of the property
having an area of approximately 7227 m², located at 1429 Loch Lomond Road, also
identified as PID 55244628, to permit 3 storey townhouses.
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To remove the condition limiting the Townhouses to 2 storeys.
For details on how to inspect the amendment, or to register to participate in the public hearing,
please contact the Office of the City Clerk at CityClerk@saintjohn.ca. Written objections to the
amendment may be provided in writing and/or verbally at the Public Hearing to be held by
Common Council.
If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the
City Clerk.
Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk
(506) 658-2862
PROJET DE MODIFICATION DEL'ARTICLE 59
Objet : 1429 rue Loch Lomond
Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint
John indique son intention de modifier del’article 59, lors de la réunion ordinaire qui se tiendra
dans la salle du conseil le lundi, 3 novembre 2025 à 18 h 30, en apportant les modifications
suivantes :
1. Modification des conditions de l'article 59 imposées relativement du 11
decembre 2023 de la propriété d’une parcelle de terrain d’une superficie d’environ 7227
mètres carré, située au 1429, rue Loch Lomond, et portant le NID 55244628, pour
autoriser les maisons de ville à dépasser 2 étages.
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Autoriser les maisons de ville à dépasser 2 étages.
Pour plus d’informations concernant la lecture de l’amendement, ou pour s’enregistrer à
l’audience publique, veuillez contacter le Bureau du greffier de la municipalité à l’adresse
CityClerk@saintjohn.ca. Les objections à l’amendement peuvent être écrites ou présentées
oralement à l’audience publique tenue par le conseil commun.
Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier de la
municipalité
Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité
(506) 658-2862
From:Janice Goodine
To:OneStop
Subject:Section 59 Amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road PID 55244628
Date:October 8, 2025 11:36:24 PM
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Dear Planning Advisory Committee and Common Council,
As the Committee and Common Council are interested in hearing the views of us
neighbouring property owners who are directly affected by this proposal, here are our
concerns and recommendations.
Unknowingly agreements and plans were changed. We were told we would have a 6 foot
Berm, 6 meters from the property line and it is now a 2 foot Berm up to the property line with
6 trees staggered behind each house for privacy. The whole idea of a Berm was for sound
control and PRIVACY.
We would only support the proposed development if there were more trees planted on the
Berm to give us this privacy sooner than 20 to 30 years from now as that is how long it takes
for a Norway Spruce to mature. We want to see more trees planted on the Berm asap and
closer together. The rocks placed on the Berm can be lifted aside, plant a tree, then placed
rocks back.
Norway Spruce Facts:
Key growth stages and considerations:
Early Years (2-3 years): The tree will focus on establishing a strong root system.
Rapid Growth (Decades 1-3): The Norway spruce will grow quickly, gaining height
and developing its characteristic broad, pyramidal shape.
Full Maturity (20-30 Years): The tree reaches its optimal height and spread.
Please give us some privacy.
You are welcome to come to our backyards to see for yourself.
Sincerely,
Residence of Lake Field Court
Letter of Opposition to 1429 Loch Lomond Rd.
I am sending this letter of opposition to removing the height restriction for the Townhomes
rd
under the Section 59 Amendments. This is now the 3 time this development has come
before PAC and then to Council regarding changes to the development and increasing the
number of rental units. When are the developers going to be held accountable for their
approved commitments.
The most recent approval had these Townhomes as -
units at a 2 storey height. These units represent a building topography that meets the city
definition of These lower buildings also create a transition from the
large apartment buildings to the adjacent homes. Adjacent home owners were/are not
happy with this density increase, but there was some comfort in knowing that there would
be owner occupied/ condominium units increasing the market availability of people looking
to purchase homes. These approved 2 storey units are in keeping with the general look and
feel of the 1 and 2 storey homes in the surrounding neighbourhoods and are not imposing
on the adjacent homes.
Spring 2025
2 Storey Height Restriction;
The developers have been advertising 3 storey Townhomes on the development
website, as well as on signage at the development site for months. These 3 storey units
were never approved/ permitted for construction, as such, the whole development
approval process and the authority of City Council is being undermined.
Here is the website link to the development.
https://pmgliving.ca/luxury-townhouses-for-rent/
Approved Owner-Occupied Advertised Website/ Site Rental Units
Another item to take note of is that the developer has built up the property. During the
original Zoning application the developer made comments that the land sloped down
behind the house of Lakefield Ct. Therefore the buildings in the development would not
appear so tall/ high respectively.
Trudy Hanley pg. 1/3
It is very easy to see from these photos that the
property has been built-up. A 3 storey building would
now be another storey above the existing homes on
Lakefield Ct, which was not the approved intent of
these Townhomes. Under the new Zoning 3 stories
may be permissible under Low Rise, but again, the
intent was for these to be a transitional height that did not tower over the existing homes.
With the ground being built-up, as it is, the new proposed 3 storey buildings would do just
that. Also consider that the surrounding homes in the area are predominantly 1 and 2
storey not 3.
Owner Occupied.
Please see clipping from presentation and Staff Report below:
PG 162 of full document - Council Agenda Dec 11/ 2023
Please refer to Affordable Housing section below (Owner Occupied - Missing Middle)
PG 146 of full document - Council Agenda Dec 11/ 2023
Trudy Hanley pg. 2/3
the wording owner-occupied/ condominiums,
reinforces that the original approved development was intended to have the Townhomes
owned not rented.
Based on this new proposal there is no wording to indicate owned homes and the website
https://pmgliving.ca/luxury-townhouses-for-rent/ these units are no longer intended to be
owner-occupied, but are being advertised as rental units
Required stipulations.
Whatever assumption/ reasoning is behind these 3 storey units, is beside the point. These
developers have been working in conjunction with city staff and Envision SJ. The
permissibility of these 3 storey units should never have been in question. The height
restriction put forth in the Staff Report and approved by City Council must be upheld.
Conclusion
The 2 storey Townhomes, as owner-occupied, will sell very quickly as is. There is no
concern that these homes will go unoccupied.
The intent of the 2 storey buildings was to provide a transition from the apartment
buildings to the existing adjacent 1 and 2 storey homes. These 2 storey buildings blend into
the surrounding area and are in keeping with the aesthetic and size transition reasoning.
There is no community gain/ benefit to the increased height. Increasing the height only
of these buildings.
The developers had the opportunity to present something different, they chose the 2 storey
,owner-occupancy to appease neighbours, giving the appearance of providing something
desperately needed for city residence. Now that the development has been approved, the
developers want to remove the home ownership aspect and increase the height.
Allowing the requested height restriction removal from the Section 59 Amendments
basically shows that the City is providing no real oversite or enforcement of its own
regulations or approval process. This is also a waste of tax payer money and a waste of
Council, the public
PAC/ City Staff and Council should not allow this height restriction removal. The
developers have been given so many allowances already and have openly disregarded the
requirements and restrictions of the development by advertising buildings they were/are
not permitted to build. These acts should not be encouraged, justified, nor should they be
recognized or allowed. This construction decision is not permitted under the Section 59
Amendments.
Do not remove the height restrictions in the Section 59 Amendments.
Trudy Hanley pg. 3/3
From:ZELDA MELANSON
To:OneStop
Cc:Mattson, Yeva
Subject:Section 59 Amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road/PID 55244628
Date:October 7, 2025 1:15:44 PM
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PAC COMMENT FORM : re amendment to allow townhouses to exceed 2 storey maximum
Name: Zelda and Kevin McCarthy
Address: 40 Old Lake Trail
1. Do we support the proposed development?
No
2. What a your top two or three concerns about the proposed development?
This development no longer looks like what was initially approved by council. The apartment
buildings will now be much larger and one storey higher than the original proposal. Now the
townhouses - one storey higher.
Where does it end?
In the beginning there was strong opposition to all of this by almost 100 residents. Residents
are feeling demoralized by the process and feel they are not being heard. This time give us a
win , however small.
A suggestion for PAC members - drive out and look at the building that's already been
constructed to see how it dwarfs everything around it.
3. How does the proposed development directly impact you?
-More traffic messes to deal with, noise , dog walkers, lights and loss of privacy and serenity
that we now enjoy around our detached homes.
-Lowering of property values.
4. What are your recommendations for improving the proposal?
Make sure the earthen berm between the back of Lakefield Court residences is built to six feet
as promised. Rumor has it that it's been reduced to two feet. Don't allow a third storey behind
these residences on Lakefield Court. If you do so you are destroying all chance for these folks
to hold on to any type of privacy whatsoever. They couldn't build a fence that would high
enough.
Come in person and have a look.
5. Would you support the development as proposed?
No
6. Would you support the development with some changes?
We want to hear a CREDIBLE reason from the developer as to what now makes three storey
townhouses necessary and why 2 storey houses are no longer viable.
Thanks.
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Section 59 Conditions
Opposition
Removal of Condition (a)
Property at 1429 Loch Lomond Rd
Proposed Amendments to Section 59 Conditions
I would like to voice my opposition to the complete removal of Condition (a) of the Section 59 Conditions
We are gain in front of Common Council, for the third time. Common Council is now being asked to completely
remove condition (a) after previously removing the entirety of Section 59 in lieu of a complete revision.
The new proposal put forth by the developer and as stipulated by City Staff in the report the Executive
Summary is as follows.
Pg2 of 5 under the report heading Analysis; applicant is proposing to remove condition (a
Under the the Staff Report states the following:
Staff also recommend removing condition (a) entirely, rather than ammendingit, as permits have been
approved and construction is underway on the adjacent apartments, ƒğƉźƓŭ ĭƚƓķźƷźƚƓƭ ƚƓ ŷĻźŭŷƷ ğƓķ ǒƓźƷ
ĭƚǒƓƷ Ɠƚ ƌƚƓŭĻƩ ƓĻĭĻƭƭğƩǤ͵
Inconsistency with Staff Report and Statements
I have to disagree with the previous staff statements and reasoning to rescind all of Condition (a).
The rescinding of all Condition (a) would now allow the developer to do the following:
Increasing the height of the currently approved 2 storey townhomes to 3 stories.
Increase in number of units in each of these proposed 3 storey buildings.
Increase the overall number of units in the eastern portion of the development.
Increasing the overall number of units in the entire development in turn increasing density at will.
Approval would inherently change the development back to what the developers where originally asking for
in 2021. Removing all of condition (a) opens up the potential for significant future changes to the proposed
size and density of the Eastern portion of the site. This is not what was approved for the zoning change.
The most recent approval had these Townhomes as -
units at a 2 storey heightas stated by the developer in the proposal. These units represent a building
topography that meets the city definition of and the much needed ownership tenure.
Home ownership does not appear to be the case anymore. All mention of ownership has been removed from
the current proposal and the PMG Living website indicates that these are all going to be rented.
Development History 4 Versions
All 3 Storey
2Storey
2Storey
3 Storey
3 Storey
V.3
V.4
3 Storey
2Storey
4Storey
2Storey
Current Approved Housing Design
The 2 storey design provides an eased transition from the Apartment buildings to the existing homes. This
increased height was one of the main issues during the rezoning process and was reduced to 2 Stories for the
very purpose of accommodating the adjacent neighbourhood concerns and massing issues.
This ( 2 storey design) is based on the Dec. 11, 2023 full revision of the Section 59 Condition changes and is in
keeping with the Zoning Application drawing details of 2 storey buildings.
The following is under the Section 59 Conditions which stipulatesdesign allowances and compatibility.
Condition (f) -as follows:
f. That the exterior design and materials of the proposed buildings be in ƭǒĬƭƷğƓƷźğƌ ĭƚƓŅƚƩƒźƷǤ to the
ĬǒźƌķźƓŭ ĻƌĻǝğƷźƚƓƭ ķĻƷğźƌĻķ źƓ ƷŷĻ ķƩğǞźƓŭƭ ƭǒĬƒźƷƷĻķ ǞźƷŷ ƷŷĻ ƩĻǩƚƓźƓŭ ğƦƦƌźĭğƷźƚƓ and that the exterior
elevations of the buildings within the development have a cohesive design incorporating elements but not
limited to similar colours, siding materials and door and window proportions and trim to ensure
compatibility with the adjacent neighbourhood context.
Substantial Conformity
Approved Units (Images 1 and 2)
This current approved design conforms to the current Section 59 Conditions for this development.
Currently Proposed
3 Storey Building (Image 3)
During the (Dec 11, 2023) revision of the Section 59 Conditions, full contextual drawings were provided to show
the intentof the 2 Storey buildings. They are a design mimicking the look of a residential home (Images 1 and
2). The current design (Image 3) mimics the look of the existing large scale apartment buildings. This proposed
design (Image 3) is outside of the scope of the drawings submitted for Zoning approval and the Substantial
Conformity requirements, as well as, it no longer provides the intended massing transition.
According to condition (f) it must be maintained as 2 storey buildings to be in to the
building elevations/ drawings submitted with the zoning applicationand maintain the residential home feel as
was the proposed intent.
/ŷğƓŭźƓŭΉ ƩĻƒƚǝźƓŭ ĭƚƓķźƷźƚƓ ΛğΜ ķƚĻƭ ƓƚƷ ƓĻŭğƷĻ ƷŷĻ ĭƚƓķźƷźƚƓ ΛŅΜ ƩĻƨǒźƩĻƒĻƓƷƭ͵
Building Design Regression
The 3 storey design at the front (street level) and 2 at the back does not change the buildings overall proposed
height change. Combined with the fact the development site has been built-up, puts the height of these
buildings substantially higher than previously approved. The developer had made it very clear that due to
sloping topography, his buildings would not be any higher than the adjacent homes.
ŷğƷ źƭ ķĻŅźƓźƷĻƌǤ Ɠƚ ƌƚƓŭĻƩ ƷŷĻ ĭğƭĻ.
Proposed
3 Storey Building
It is obvious that the new proposed 3 storey buildings will potentially tower over the existing homes. This was
not the approved intent of the buildings in the Eastern portion of the development during rezoning approval.
Community Requirments
The development at this point satisfies the municipal plan
requirements of diversity in housing and more complete
communities.
Ownership housing, as previously stated by the
developer, is needed for city residents.
Rental units are being provided.
This development currently covers 3 of the 4
necessities that the city is struggling for.
Increasing the height of the buildings does not provide
any additional community need.
Conclusion
There are several reasons this condition (a) removal should not be allowed:
The potential for changing the development density and building sizes in the near future.
The building massing change from a transitional building to another oversized apartment building.
The site build-up which will add additional height to the buildings.
The most important reason as follows:
"Substantial Compliance" applies to minor modifications, but adding an entire floor is a major, substantive change
that significantly alters the scope of the project.
" Fundamental change in scope"The number of stories is a defining characteristic of a building. Adding an entire
floor fundamentally changes the size, massing, and design of the approved structure.
According to Condition (f) The proposed design is in not in compliance with the Zoning Application and
therefore, cannot be allowed.
The 2 4-Storey buildings are also not in compliance with the zoning application. The additional height and
massing changes made may be in compliance with condition (a), but are in conflict and not in compliance with
th
condition (f). Therefore, technically, the 4storey is also not permissableeven though it has been permitted.
This proposed change cannot be allowed as it is technically non-compliant.
And should not be allowed because it is regressing on the community commitment made with respect to home
ownership, building design and transitional massing. The developer has basically removed any compromises to
accommodate the adjacent residents. When is enough, enough.
--Thank You--
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.2025-2 48
Report DateOctober 27, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaPublic Works and
Transportation Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:Preparing -2026 Winter Season
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Michael HugenholtzJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
That this report and presentation be received for information.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Manyrely on having safe and efficient access to Saint John roads and sidewalks. This reliance
includes standards
for the re-establishment of safe and efficient roads and sidewalks when snowstormsoccur. The
2024-2025 winter season presented particular challenges resulting in the sidewalk standardsnot
being met enough (less than75% for 5 of the 6 recorded winter storms). This report highlights
continued steps that community can take and the City will take in the face of challengesto strive
to achieve these standards more oftenand ensure the standards pursued into the future are
realistic given resource availability.
.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
On March 25, 2025
review sidewalk service delivery options to improve achievement of sidewalk service deliverables
ral
Operating Budget process.
the
Finance Committee
.
REPORT
The Standard of Success
standards for when streets and sidewalks should
once again be considered passable,andthencompletely cleared, following a snowstorm. Streets
are divided into 6 different priorities and sidewalks divided into 4 priorities. Priorities are defined
mainly based on how many and which users would make use of these transportation assets.
Details ofthese priorities are available in Appendix Aof this report.
Challenges to Achieving Success
Weather and Available ResourcesFluctuate:There are a set number of operators allocated
towards winter maintenance of streets and sidewalks with no redundancy. This means that when
operators are sick, injuredor otherwise unavailable work must be redistributed to the remaining
operators. Similarly with equipment there is only a fixed number of resources with very little
redundancy. Plowing operations are very hard on equipment which leads to frequent
breakdowns. In any given storm a significant number of plows might be out of servicewhether
that is for a couple hours or a longer period of time.
Each available resource plows on average either 33lane-kilometers of streets or 20 kilometers of
sidewalks. Not every available piece of equipment can respond equally to the range of weather
events that occur. Space to stockpile highway salt isalsolimited. The weather also fluctuates,
from storms and winters thatare relatively tame, to winters of successive storms, such as what
wasexperienced during the winter of 2024-2025. When resources diminish and/or weather
becomes more extreme, service outcomes are compromised.
Vehicles Parked On-Street:During and following snowstorms, vehicles parked on-streetdelay or
prevent clearing the full width of a streetor prevent snow clearing equipment from even being
able to fit onastreet. In the 2024-2025 winter season, many vehicles remained on-streetduring
overnight parking bansand contracted towing resources were limited or completely unavailable.
In some cases on uptown streets, parking on both sides of the street prevented access.Police
resources were largely unavailable to remove (tow) vehicles.
On-Street SnowStorage Limits: Most streetsare designed with some width available to store
snow without impeding travel on roads or sidewalksbut there are limits. When on-street snow
storage limits are exceeded, a resource-intensive phase of snow clearingofsnow removal is
required.When subsequent storms prevent resourcesfrom switching from snow plowing to
snow removaloperations, streets can become too narroworsnow can begin to be pushedback
and forth, inefficiently, between the road and sidewalk.
Snow pushed on streets and sidewalks: Adjacent property owners, or contractors hired by them,
sometimes push snow on the road or sidewalk while clearing their own driveway. This activity
further compromises on-street snow storage capacity, introduces inefficiency into the street or
sidewalk clearing operation, or prevents standards from being achieved.
Operator Experience Levels:Similar to
Public Works Department is more than what has been historically experienced. Approximately
20% of the city employees who clear snow have 3years or less tenure with the city. Although
base-level equipment competency is important as part of the hiring process, it takes time for
team members to become comfortable operating the range of city snow clearing equipment in
the range of conditions experienced.
Improvementin the Face of Challenges
City staff continue to learn, develop, and implement improvements tomeet street and sidewalk
plowing service standards as often as possible. Following is an update on variousinitiatives, some
introduced earlier in 2025icult season,and worked on since:
Plowing more sidewalks with street plow wing: Most serviced sidewalks in the city are plowed
with smaller sidewalk plows. These smaller plows are more suited for clearing sidewalks as they
can fit on the narrow width ofasidewalkto plow, can distribute salt or sand for traction, and
even blow snow. However, there are drawbacks with these smaller plows,including that they
are slower and less powerful than street plows. It is possible and currently completed in select
areas of the city that a street plow uses its plow wing to also clear the sidewalk, overcoming many
of these challenges. In addition, this method results in the snow along the curb line being cleared,
which provides better accessibility at crosswalks andforTransit buses,and helps prevent ice
build-up on sidewalks and at catch basins. Currently, the city clears 11 km of serviced sidewalks
with street plow wings. City staff are on track toincrease this three-fold (to 33 km) for the 2025-
2026 season. It should be also be noted that: (1)this approach is only possible in areas where
the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb and there are no obstructions (i.e. light poles, signs) in the
way, and (2) given some street plows will be focusing more on sidewalks clearing, there will likely
be a slight reductionin how consistently street plowing service standards are met, which is
expected to be offset by alargerincrease in how consistently sidewalk service standards are met.
Smoothing sidewalk plow lifecycles:
one of the factors believed to most impact low availability during the 2024-2025 seasonand
lower service outcomes. Nine (9) of the 11 sidewalk plows are at least 9 years old with only one
replaced in the last 5 years. More sidewalk plows closer to the expected life of this equipment
(12 years) means more equipment is likely to require unplanned repairs at the same time. The
funded Public Works fleet reserve has been assessed,replacement ofsidewalk plows has been
prioritized,and three new sidewalk plows have arrivedin time for the 2025-2026 season.
Further replacements planned in subsequent years.A related initiative to review, and
potentially decrease, how old sidewalk plows need to bein order to be replaced, will be deferred
to await the outcome of the InternalAudit of the Winter Management Plan.
Spare sidewalk plows:Over the last few years,a number of street plows that have reached the
end of their useful life have been kept, instead of being sold off. With intent to replace three
sidewalk plows,twoof the sidewalk plows being replaced will also be kept. Both the old street
plows and old sidewalk plows will provide more instances where a piece of equipment is available
for defined plow routes. Given the age, all these older pieces of equipment will get to the point
where repairs become too costly to keep themand down time will likely be greater.
Reduction of on-street parking during and following winter storms:Additional measures are
being takenfor the 2025-2026 winter seasonto reduce times when vehicles are parked on-street
during and following winter storms. Council will be requested in the coming weeks to amend the
Traffic By-Law so that administrative penaltiesissued for parking violations, including those that
interfere with snow clearing efforts, are increased. Parking enforcement staff, which are
expected to be more readily available than police officers,willbeginthis winter season
authorizing the towingof vehicles for by-law violations thatinterfere with snow clearing efforts.
As commenced last winter,street-by-street parking bans during the day time will be used in
more cases when it is more likely contracted towing services would beavailable.
Efficient use of highway salt:Reducing use of highway salt
and has environmental and financial benefits. More efforts are underway for the 2025-2026
season. Leadership within Public Works participated in winter maintenance training that
included a focus on efficient use of highway salt. The team will reduce instances during the
thenhighway salt is deployed, saving its use when it is most effective
(before and after the precipitation event). The team isincreasingabilitymix highway salt with
water for deployment on streets before or during storms,given its documented effectiveness
at reducing salt usage,with a focus on reliabilityof associated equipment. Equipment being
replaced for the upcoming seasonhasthe ability to incorporate alternativeadditivesthan just
salt, with additive options continuing to be reviewed.
Operator training resources:Training continues to be an important focus to increase skill and
experience of the fleet of city plow equipment. In-house training videos are being prepared.
Previous efforts to provide opportunities for peer training will continue.
Pre and In-Season Coordination:Responding to winter storms require coordination with
multiple city departments prior to and during the winter season. For the 2025-2026 season, pre-
season coordination efforts have increased relative to previous seasons.
construction activities are stopping November 1to provide capacity for preparations.
Additional emergency management traininghasbeen provided, with intent to align even more
closely with the Incident Command model
(EOC) should an extreme storm or successive storms warrant
Operations Centreor EOC.
Increased Use of GPS Data: fleet of plow equipment
is available during and following winter storms. Available data will be used more in the 2025-
2026 seasonto better map and calculate streets and sidewalks that still need to be plowedat
different points during the storm response.
Full Participation in Audit of Winter Management Plan:In addition to improvements already
identified in this report for the 2025-2026 winter season, Public Works is looking forward to fully
supportingand seeing results of the pendingAuditof winter operationsfor additional
improvement opportunities.
Public Participation Remains Vital
The publiccontinued co-operationcan also help inmeetingstreet and sidewalk plowing service
standards:
Remaining Informed:Members of the publicvisiting www.saintjohn.ca/wintertounderstand key
components of theis important. Being knowledgeable of
timelines associated with the various service standards or knowing the priority of a particular
street or sidewalk will assist in developing reasonable expectations of service levels. Members
website, will help in understanding when temporary parking bans.
Park Off-Street During and Following Winter Storms: The message to motorists that use on-
street parkingis simple; remove parked vehicles from the streetwhen possible during and
following winter storms so city crews can more effectively and efficiently clear snow. When
there are specific restrictions in place, the importance of parking off-street becomes even more
important to avoid fines orvehiclesbeing towed.
Do Not Push Snow onto Streets and Sidewalks:Keep snow cleared from driveways or other
areas off the street and sidewalk. If contractors are used to clear a driveway, ask them to do the
same.
Adjust to Poor TravelConditions:Wearing winter footwear when walking, installing winter
tires for driving, and providing more travel time forslippery winter conditionsis important.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Plan.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
contemplated for 2026at this time. Nominal increases are proposed, such as for
heightened snow removal efforts associated with the Main Street Active Transportation
project.Recommendations for any significant changes in resources or service
standards will be aligned with completion of the pendingAudit.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
General Counsel OfficeMaria Powell
Parking DivisionJill Good
FinanceJodie Forgie
ATTACHMENTS
Service Standards for Sidewalks and Roads
Staff presentation
SmallCity,
BigHeart.
Preparingfor2025-2026WinterSeason
Presentation to Common Council
November 3, 2025
StandardsofSuccess
StandardsAchieved
Winter24-25
HowtheCommunityCanHelp
Stay informed
www.saintjohn.ca/winter
Park off-street
Keep snow off ROW
Adjust to conditions
ContinuousImprovement
Plowing sidewalks with street plow wing
Sidewalk plow lifecycle
Spare sidewalk plows
Parking fines and enforcement
Reducing highway salt
ContinuousImprovement
Operator training
Pre-Season Preparations
In-Season Coordination
Use of GPS data
Full participation in Audit
Recommendation
Receive and file
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.2025-252
Report DateOctober 28, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaGrowth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:East Side Saint John Program and Services Review
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. Chief Administrative Growth
HeadOfficerCommittee
Craig Ganong/Jen Amy Poffenroth/David J. Brent McGovernDeputy Mayor
ReedDobbelsteynJohn MacKenzie
RECOMMENDATION
The Growth Committee Recommendsthat Common Council:
1.Approve the recommendations contained in the East Side Community Services
Evaluation as presented to the Growth Committee on October 28, 2025, and direct staff
to begin implementation; and
2.Direct the Finance Committee to include the resourcing requirements for
implementation in the 2026 Operating Budget, including one (1)newpermanent
Community Development Coordinator and $67,000 in existing goods and services
funding to be redirected to support Neighbourhood Development implementation on
the East Side.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A comprehensive evaluation of community services on the East Side, (Ward 4-including East
McAllister), began in January 2025. The evaluation was launched to better understand the unique
strengths, gaps, and opportunities within the local service network. The evaluation engaged
residents, schools, service providers, and elected officials through surveys, interviews, and in-
person discussions, while also reviewing historical patterns, mapping current services, and
comparing coverage across other city wards.
This report outlines the data collection and community engagement process for the evaluation
and provides validated recommendations for next steps for community development measures
on the East Side.
Youth recreation, senior wellness programming, and increased coordination and capacity
emerged as the most urgent service gaps across all engagement streams. Residents repeatedly
cited the need for structured, affordable activities for young people and inclusive wellness
opportunities for older adults. These findings were consistent with both household survey data
and informal engagement at summer events.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
RESOLVEDthattheGrowthCommittee:
1. ApprovetherecommendationsinthereportpresentedtoGrowthCommitteeonOctober28,
2025fortheEastSideReviewanddirecttheCAOtobeginimplementation;and
2. ThattheFinanceCommitteeincludetheresourcingrequirementsfortheimplementationof
therecommendationsoftheEastSidereviewinthe2026operatingbudget,includingone(1)
newpermanentCommunityDevelopmentCoordinatorand$67,000inexistinggoodsand
servicesfundingtoberedirectedtosupportNeighbourhoodDevelopmentimplementation
ontheeastside.
REPORT
Background
The East Side of Saint John has unique characteristics that set it apart from the other Wards. The
East Side is the largest of the Wards,encompassing approximately one hundred and fifty
kilometersof land area. The East Side has the largest population of all Wards and an overall
poverty rate of 14.9%. The highest rates of low income are in the Glenn Falls and McAllister
regions with an average of 20%. Programs and services are not centralized but are dispersed
throughout the geographic area serving the many needs of the east side residents. Current
programs and services are offered in advocacy, recreation, food security, arts and culture,
education, employment and skill building, events and socials, health and wellness, provision of
goods and support services.
The East Side has seen transitions in city support throughout the last fifteen years. In 2013 the
City of Saint John transferred the operation of the Forest Hills Community Centre to the YMCA.
In 2019 the Forest Hills Community Centre closed, and programs and services were transferred
to the Irving Oil Field House. Assigned community services support staff to east side groups was
discontinued in 2020to support the structural deficit. In July 2010 the City entered in a lease
Church for community space at the HOPE Centre and that agreement
expired June 2025. This funding agreement allowed the operators of the HOPE Centre to build
capacity year over year. The start-upfunding provided the organization with the necessary
resources to develop operational effectiveness and ultimately, independent sustainability.
Schools on the East Side are increasingly stepping in to fill gaps, often providing food, clothing,
and emotional support without dedicated resources. At the same time, application data from the
highest concentration of applications coming from McAllister and East Saint John. Together,
these factors highlight both the resilience oflocal institutions and the need to strengthen
accessible service options across the East Side.
The City of Saint John is invested in the East Side with support services delivered through
community partnerships. Current community services programming supported by the City of
Saint on the East Side are:
Scope of Data Collection
For the purposes of this evaluation Champlain Heights, Loch Lomond, Lakewood, Red Head,
Brookville, Forest Hills, Eastwood, Latimore Lae, East Saint John, Glen Falls and McAllister will be
considered Ward 1 and the evaluation scope.
Table 1.0 illustrates the East
Side Study Area Boundaries
Defining Community Services
For the purpose of this evaluation, community services are defined as:
Programs, supports, and activities delivered by schools, community organizations,
churches, and other providers that improve quality of life, foster social connection, and
help residents meet their needs.
Community services span a range of supports, from social and cultural programming to
practical needs like food security, skill-building, health support and recreation.
To better understand the service ecosystem, offerings were classified into 11 service types:
Service TypeDefinitionExample
Activities or efforts that support Staff participation in
Advocacy
a cause.homelessness strategy.
Activities that celebrate music, Six-week theatre arts class for
Arts & Culture
art, dance and/or cultural teens.
elements.
Communication/PromotionActivities to inform and engage Newsletter. Calendar of events.
residents.Social media posts.
EducationalActivities that serve to educate, After-school tutoring service.
teach, or support learning.
Employment/Skill BuildingActivities that support skill Resume-writing workshop. CPR
development or job readiness.course. Sewing class.
Events (social/engagement)
Activities that bring residents
together.
Food Pantry. Food Purchase
Activities or services that
Food SecurityClub. BBQ lunch. Pancake
provide food/meal support.
breakfast.
Activities that support physical, Flu shot clinic. Counselling.
Health &Wellness
mental, and emotional health.Cooking class. Wellness talks.
Activities that assist with non-Winter coats for kids.
Provision of Goods
food related personal needs.Christmas PJ campaign.
Service TypeDefinitionExample
Activities that support well-Sports. Games. Play groups.
Recreation
being, relaxation, and Card groups.
amusement.
Activities that solve a problem, Tax services. Completing
Support Services
relieve a burden, or overcome a forms. Referrals to other
challenge.services.
Data Gathering Tools
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of community needs and perspectives, multiple data
collection tools and methods were used during the East Side Community Services Evaluation.
(Full appendices are in Attachment B, East Side Community Evaluation-Appendices-and contains
the detailed dataset compiled during the East Side Community Services Evaluation, summarizing
service providers, programs, and participation data).
Targeted Surveys and Interviews
Three tailored survey tools were developed:
Most interviews were conducted in person, while a small number (four) were completed by
phone. This approach enabled both structured data collection and deeper conversational
insights.
Shape Your City Survey
Between August 12 and September 14, 2025, residents were invited to share their perspectives
lived experiences, priorities, and barriers directly from households across East Saint John,
complementing Census data, service provider input, and insights gathered through community
engagement events.
Community Engagement Events
To complement survey data, informal engagement was carried out at four East Side summer
events: Latimore Lake Community Day, Passport to Parks at Little River Reservoir, the Saint John
Exhibition, and the Loch Lomond Villa Recreational Event. Staff hosted outreach tables, shared
evaluation findings, and invited unstructured conversations with residents of all ages.
City staff also took part in neighbourhood-level activities such as the Red Head Community
Cleanup, reinforcing a visible presence in the community and further extending opportunities for
dialogue.
Stakeholder Discussions
Project staff also reached out to councillors representing Wards 3 and 4, which fall within the
study boundaries, and held discussions with councillors to capture their perspectives. In addition,
staff consulted with Saint John Transit to better understand how transportation access intersects
with community services on the East Side.
Who We Heard From
The program and service evaluation engaged a wide range of stakeholders through multiple
channels, capturing both structured survey data and qualitative perspectives. In total, input was
gathered from:
Overarching Themes from Engagement
Taken together, the findings from the targeted surveys, Shape Your City survey, and community
event engagement reveal consistent themes across the East Side:
Evaluation Recommendations
The following recommendations address recurring themes identified through surveys,
stakeholder discussions, and community engagement. Each is practical and achievable, focusing
on improving communication, coordination, accessibility, and sustainability using existing
resources where possible.
These actions are designed to close service gaps between East Saint John and other areas of the
city. While the west, south, and north sides have established neighbourhood organizations and
collaborative networks, the east side lacks similar structure and coordination. Implementing
these recommendations will bring the east side to a comparable service level, ensuring
consistent, equitable access to programs and opportunities citywide.
As with other successful community-led initiatives, this model emphasizes City-supported,
community-driven growth. Engaging residents and partners early will build ownership and pride,
creating lasting programs that reflect community needs while remaining sustainable beyond
direct City delivery.
City staff will play a central role in facilitating coordination, managing communication tools, and
supporting the long-term transition to a community-led model.
Summariz
are four recommendations looking for endorsement by the Growth Committee:
RECOMMENDATION ONE: Establish a Neighbourhood Coordination Body for East Saint John
The East Side currently lacks a unified community organization to coordinate programs,
represent resident interests, and connect service providers. Establishing a formal
neighbourhood coordination body will create a central point of communication and
advocacy, improve collaboration and ensuring that local needs are consistently
represented within broader City and community initiatives.
Objective:
Create a sustainable, resident-led organization to serve as the coordinating voice for East Saint
John, similar to neighbourhood associations in other parts of the city.
Expected Outcome:
A locally driven structure capable of coordinating programs, representing residents, and fostering
collaborationfilling a long-standing structural gap on the east side.
RECOMMENDATION TWO:Enhance Accessibility and Affordability & Expand Opportunities
for Key Demographics
The evaluation found that youth and seniors face the greatest service gaps, alongside
newcomers, people with disabilities, and those experiencing mental health challenges.
Residents consistently pointed to affordability, transportation, and lack of evening
options as the main reasons they were unable to participate.
Objective:
Address service gaps by improving access to recreation opportunities, increasing awareness of
existing programs, and ensuring equitable participation for all residents. Attention to be given to
improve access through strategic program placement particularly youth, seniors, and low-
income households.
Expected Outcome:Improved participation through thoughtful program planning that considers
accessibility, proximity, and travel limitations faced by residents. Youth gain improved access to
safe, affordable recreation options that build engagement, confidence, and community
connection. Seniors becomemore aware of available programs and participate more frequently
in recreation and wellness activities. More residents can participate fully in community and
recreation opportunities, regardless of financial barriers.
RECOMMENDATION THREE:Support Service Coordination and Collaboration
Many East Side groups rely on volunteers or short-term grants, leaving them stretched
thin and unable to meet growing demand. Building provider capacity will strengthen the
long-term sustainability of services and reduce reliance on unstable funding.
Objective:
Improve alignment among service providers to reduce duplication and strengthen
communication.
Expected Outcome:
A coordinated, efficient service network that shares information and complementsrather
than duplicatesprogramming.
RECOMMENDATION FOUR:Build Capacity and Sustainability of Local Providers
Organizations highlighted limited opportunities to connect and frequent duplication of
efforts, with many operating in silos. Stronger collaboration will ensure providers can
share information, align programs, and deliver more efficient and effective services
across the East Side.
Objective:
Strengthen local organizations to ensure consistent service delivery and long-term sustainability.
Expected Outcome:
Local organizations become more self-sufficient, resilient, and equipped to sustain services
independently.
RECOMMENDATION FIVE:Strengthen Communication and Awareness
Objective:
Improve awareness of available programs and services through a unified,City-led
communications platform.
Expected Outcome:
Residents across the city have easy access to up-to-date information, improving engagement
and participation.
RECOMMENDATION SIX:Investigate the Establishment of a Full-Service Community Centre on
theEast Side.
A clear understanding of the requirements, feasibility, and potential impacts of a future
full-service community centre, ensuring long-term planning aligns with community
growth and need.
Objective:
Explore the feasibility of developing a full-service community centre that meets the long-term
recreational, cultural, and social needs of East Saint John residents.
Service Level Considerations
The following table outlines the anticipated level of progress and implementation achievable
with existing department resources compared to an enhanced level of service that could be
achieved with a dedicated staff position. It illustrates how staffing capacity directly influences the
ability to advance the recommended actions for East Saint John. Whileservice levels may vary
across other areas of the City due to differing infrastructure, partnerships, and community
organization structures, this comparison highlights the resources required to achieve equitable
outcomes citywide.
Service Level Comparison
Achievable Service
RECOMMENDED
Level with existing
RecommendationObjectiveEnhanced Service Level with
Department
Dedicated FTE
Resources
Limited advisory
Establish a
support; progress Full facilitation of start-up,
resident-led
1. Neighbourhood dependent on coordination of facility access, and
coordinating
Coordination Body independent structured transition to resident-led
organization for
community model.
East Saint John.
initiative.
Improve access to
programs and Minor adjustments
Targeted expansion of youth and
reduce possible; limited
2. Accessibility & inclusive programs, coordinated
participation ability to expand
Affordability outreach, and measurable
barriers for youth, programs or address
improvements in access.
seniors, and low-key barriers.
income residents.
Strengthen Informal contact
communication and between Regular, staff-led network meetings
3. Coordination &
reduce duplication organizations; with consistent communication and
Collaboration
among service inconsistent follow-alignment of services.
providers.up.
Improve resident
Active City-led communications
awareness through Basic promotion and
4. Communication & platform with regular updates,
a unified City-led static information-
Awareness campaigns, and quarterly directory
communications sharing.
distribution.
platform.
Strengthen local
organizations
Reactive, limited Structured mentorship, training, and
5. Capacity & through
guidance on long-term partnership development
Sustainability governance
request.to strengthen local service providers.
support and
resource sharing.
Explore the Preliminary
Comprehensive feasibility study,
6. Community potential for a full-exploration possible
stakeholder engagement, and
Centre Feasibility service community through existing
partnership development to assess
centre to meet staff; limited
Achievable Service
RECOMMENDED
Level with existing
RecommendationObjectiveEnhanced Service Level with
Department
Dedicated FTE
Resources
long-term capacity for in-depthneeds, costs, and opportunities for
recreational, analysis or implementation.
cultural, and social stakeholder
needs.coordination.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
BELONG:
to the community.
and social well-being through the offering of recreation, arts, and cultural opportunities to align
with PlaySJ.
PERFORM:
programs through the community partnership model.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
To support the successful implementation of the recommendations and maintain equitable
service delivery across all regions, consideration should be given to the addition of one (1) full-
time equivalent (FTE) position within the Growth and Community Services Department.
The required seed funding for neighborhood development support, and general capacity building
on the East Side is anticipated to derive through the reallocation of existing departmental
resources, with no anticipated increase to the overallgoods and services operating budget as a
result of these recommendations in 2026.
There may be financial implications to the City in future years if it implements a full-service
community centre on the east side, similar to the Carleton Community Centre or the Nick Nicolle
Community Centre. The City is currently exploring the feasibility of a Multiplex on the East Side.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
SaintJohn Transit Charles Freake, Kevin Loughery
GISAndrew Pollock
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A East Side Community Services Evaluation
Attachment B -Full Report Appendices
Attachment CGrowth Committee Presentation Oct 28, 2025
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structured transition to
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resident-led model.
initiative.
Targeted expansion of
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programs and reduce programs, coordinated
2. Accessibility & ability to expand
participation barriers outreach, and
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for youth, seniors, and measurable
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barriers.
access.
Strengthen Informal contact Regular, staff-led
communication and between network meetings with
3. Coordination
reduce duplication organizations; consistent
& Collaboration
among service inconsistent follow-communication and
providers. up. alignment of services.
Active City-led
Improve resident
Basic promotion communications
4. awareness through a
and static platform with regular
Communication unified City-led
information-updates, campaigns,
& Awareness communications
sharing. and quarterly directory
platform.
distribution.
Structured mentorship,
Strengthen local training, and long-term
Reactive, limited
5. Capacity & organizations through partnership
guidance on
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request.
and resource sharing. strengthen local service
providers.
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East Side Service Provider Survey
City of Saint John Growth & Community Services
Objective:
This survey aims to gather comprehensive data on community services offered in
Ward 4, East Saint John, and McAllister
to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for strategic improvements. Your input will
help shape future recommendations to Council.
SECTION 1: ORGANIZATION & CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Organization Name: ________________________________________
2. Contact Person: ________________________________________
3. Position/Title: ________________________________________
4. Email: ________________________________________
5. Phone Number: ________________________________________
SECTION 2: SERVICE DELIVERY & OPERATIONS
6. Do you offer any programs or services that are free of charge to the
community? (Please list all programs, their primary objectives, and any
relevant details.)
Yes
No
If yes, please list or describe them:
7. Do you offer any programs or services that have a fee or cost to participants?
(Please list all programs, their primary objectives, and any relevant details.)
Yes
No
If yes, please list or describe them, including any typical fees if known:
8. What specific community needs does your organization address? (Check all
that apply)
a. Advocacy Activities or efforts that support a cause. (Example: Staff
participation in homelessness strategy.)
b. Arts & Culture Activities that celebrate music, art, dance, and/or
cultural elements. (Example: Six-week theatre arts class for teens.)
c. Communication/Promotion Activities to inform and engage
residents. (Example: Newsletter, calendar of events, social media posts.)
d. Educational Activities that serve to educate, teach, or support
learning. (Example: After-school tutoring service.)
e. Employment/Skill Building Activities that support skill
development or job readiness. (Example: Resume-writing workshop, CPR
course, sewing class.)
f. Event (Social, Engagement) Activities that bring residents together.
(Example: Community fair, seniors' tea.)
g. Food Security Activities or services that provide food or meal
support. (Example: Food pantry, food purchase club, BBQ lunch, pancake
breakfast.)
h. Health & Wellness Activities that support physical, mental, or
emotional health. (Example: Flu shot clinic, counseling, cooking class,
wellness talks.)
i. Provision of Goods Activities that assist with non-food-related
personal needs. (Example: Winter coats for kids, Christmas PJ campaign.)
j. Recreation Activities engaged in to support well-being, relaxation,
and amusement, whether active or passive in nature. (Example: Sports,
games, playgroups, card groups.)
k. Support Services Activities that aim to solve a problem, relieve a
burden, or overcome a challenge. (Example: Tax services, completing
forms, referrals to other services.)
l. Other (please specify): ________________________
9. Who are your primary service users? (Check all that apply)
Children (0-12)
Youth (13-17)
Adults (18-54)
Seniors (55+)
Families
Newcomers
Low-Income Individuals
Indigenous Communities
Persons with Disabilities
LGBTQ+ Individuals
Other (please specify): ________________________
10. How often are your programs delivered?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seasonally
As needed
11. Where do your programs take place? (Check all that apply)
Dedicated Facility
Shared Space
Mobile/Outreach
Virtual
Other (please specify): ________________________
12. What is your staffing structure?
Paid Staff Only
Volunteers Only
Hybrid (Paid Staff & Volunteers)
Other (please specify): ________________________
SECTION 3: PARTICIPATION & REACH
13. Do you track attendance or participation?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe your tracking method:
14. How many people typically access your services? (Provide estimates if exact
numbers are unavailable.)
Per session: __________
Per month: __________
Per year: __________
15. Have you noticed trends in participation? (Check all that apply)
Increasing
Decreasing
Seasonal Fluctuations
Demographic Shifts
Other (please specify): ________________________
16. Are there barriers that limit participation in your programs? (Check all that
apply)
Transportation
Program Costs
Awareness/Publicity
Facility/Space Limitations
Other (please specify): ________________________
SECTION 4: PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS & CHALLENGES
17. What do you feel is working well in your service delivery?
18. What challenges do you face in sustaining or expanding your programs?
(Check all that apply)
Funding Constraints
Staffing/Volunteer Availability
Facility/Space Limitations
Program Awareness/Outreach
Other (please specify): ________________________
19. Are there unmet community needs that you believe should be addressed?
20.What would help you serve the community better?
SECTION 5: COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
21.Do you partner with other organizations, community groups, or businesses?
Yes
No
If yes, please list your key partnerships:
22.Do you receive support from municipal, provincial, private or federal
programs?
Yes
No
If yes, please list the categories of funding you receive:
23.What additional support would help you expand or improve your services?
24.What makes Ward 4, East Saint John, and McAllister unique in terms of
community needs, strengths, and challenges?
25. Are you aware that the Irving Oil Field House offers free community
programming?
Yes
No
SECTION 6: NEXT STEPS & FOLLOW-UP
26.Would you be open to a follow-up discussion if needed?
Yes
No
27.Additional Comments:
Thank you for your participation. Your insights are invaluable in shaping the future of
community services in Ward 4, East Saint John, and McAllister.
For any questions or additional information, please contact:
Craig Ganong
Program Manager, Community Services
City of Saint John
Craig.ganong@saintjohn.ca | (506) 639-1679
East Side Community Services Hybrid Survey
For Organizations Supporting Residents in Ward 4, East Saint John and McAllister
Objective:
The City of Saint John is conducting a study to assess existing community services across
the East Side, including Ward 4, McAllister, and surrounding neighbourhoods. This
survey is intended for organizations and groups that contribute to community well-being
through programs, supports, or activitiesregardless of size, formality, or frequency of
delivery. Your insights will help identify community strengths, service gaps, and
opportunities for future improvement.
Section 1: Organization Information
1. Organization or Group Name
2. Main Contact Person (Optional)
3. Email or Phone Number (Optional)
4. How would you describe your organization or group?
(e.g., church, grassroots group, informal collective)
5. How long have you been active in the East Side?
Less than 1 year
15 years
610 years
More than 10 years
6. Where does your group or organization receive financial or material support
from?
Check all that apply.
Community fundraising or donations
Municipal support (City of Saint John)
Provincial government funding
Federal government funding
Faith-based or denominational support
Private grants or foundations
Partner organizations or sponsors
We do not currently receive financial or material support
Other (please specify): ___________________________________
Section 2: Services and Supports Offered
7. What types of programs or supports do you offer in the community?
Examples: food assistance, youth nights, group meetings, seasonal events, clothing
drives
8. Which of the following service types best describe your offerings?
Please check all that apply. Definitions are included to guide your selection.
Advocacy Supporting a cause or representing community needs
Arts & Culture Celebrating music, art, cultural expression, or traditions
Communication/Promotion Sharing information with the public (e.g., flyers,
announcements, social media)
Educational Learning support or skill-building (e.g., tutoring, workshops)
Employment/Skill Building Job readiness or skill development (e.g., resume help,
training)
Events (Social/Engagement) Connecting people through events (e.g., holiday
meals, social gatherings)
Food Security Access to food (e.g., food banks, meal programs)
Health & Wellness Promoting physical, mental, or emotional well-being
Provision of Goods Supplying items like clothing, hygiene kits, or winter gear
Recreation Activities supporting leisure and well-being (e.g., sports, walking
groups, games)
Support Services Helping individuals navigate challenges or access resources (e.g.,
referrals, basic support)
Other (please specify):
9. Do you offer any programs or services that are free of charge to the community?
Yes
No
If yes, please list or describe them:
10. Do you offer any programs or services that have a fee or cost to participants?
Yes
No
If yes, please list or describe them, including any typical fees if known:
Section 3: Participants and Activity Details
11. Who does your organization primarily serve?
Children (012)
Youth (1317)
Adults (1854)
Seniors (55+)
Families
Newcomers
Low-income individuals
Indigenous community members
LGBTQ+ individuals
Persons with disabilities
Other: ___________________________________________
12. How often do your programs or supports take place?
Weekly
Monthly
Seasonally
As needed
Other: ___________________________________________
13. Where are your services usually delivered?
At your own location
In a shared community space
Off-site/outreach (e.g., in homes, parks, schools)
Online or virtual
Other: ___________________________________________
Section 4: Capacity, Challenges, and Community Needs
14. What challenges affect your ability to offer or expand your services?
Limited staffing or volunteers
Lack of physical space
Low public awareness
Transportation or accessibility barriers
Lack of funding or supplies
Other: ___________________________________________
15. Are there any community groups you feel are underserved or overlooked?
16. What do you feel your organization does especially well?
Share strengths or areas of success.
17. Are there any programs or services you wish you could offer, but currently
cannot?
18. Do you partner with or refer to other groups or organizations?
Yes
No
If yes, please name them:
Section 5: Final Reflections and Follow-Up
19. What would help your group better serve the community?
Examples: space, funding, training, collaboration, volunteers, promotion
20. From your perspective, what makes the East Side unique in terms of strengths,
needs, or community challenges?
21. Would you be open to a follow-up discussion if needed?
Yes
No
22. Additional comments, thoughts, or suggestions:
Thank You
Your time and insights are greatly appreciated. This information will help the City of
Saint John better understand community-based efforts and support services across the
East Side.
If you have questions or would like to connect directly, please contact:
Craig Ganong
Program Manager, Community Services
Craig.ganong@saintjohn.ca | (506) 639-1679
Public East Side Community Services Survey
The City of Saint John is conducting a study to assess existing community services on the
East Side (Ward 4) to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Your
input will help shape future planning and recommendations to enhance community
support. This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses
are confidential and will only be used for research purposes. At the end of the survey, you
have the option to include your contact information to be entered into a draw to win 1 of
5 gift cards.
Note: The study will include East Saint John / McAllister in addition to Ward 4
communities.
Section 1: General Information
1. What is your postal code?
2. What is your age group? (Select one)
a. Under 18
b. 1824
c. 2554
d. 5564
e. 65+
3. What is your family or household composition? (Please identify the number of
persons living in your household from the categories below)
__ Children (18 years and younger)
___ Adults
___ Seniors (55+)
4. How long have you lived on the East Side of Saint John? (Select one)
a. Less than 1 year
b. 15 years
c.610 years
d. More than 10 years
e. I do not live on the East Side
Section 2: Community Service Awareness and Accessibility
*Community services may include recreation programs, arts and culture activities,
community events, educational programs, health and wellness supports, food security
services, or help with employment, advocacy, or other support needs.
5. Are you aware of the community services available on the East Side? (Select
one)
a. Yes, very aware
b. Somewhat aware
c. Not aware at all
If your response was a or b, please list any specific programs or services you are
aware of:
6. How do you typically learn about community services and programs? (Select
all that apply)
a. Social media
b. City website
c.Word of mouth
d. Flyers/posters
e. Community centres
f. Other (please specify):
7. Do you feel that community services on the East Side are easy to access?
(Select one)
a. Yes, very accessible
b. Somewhat accessible
c. No, they are difficult to access
8. If you answered No to question 7, what are the barriers you face when
trying to access community services? (Select all that apply)
a. Lack of awareness
b. Transportation challenges
c. Cost of services
d. Inconvenient service hours
e. Limited program availability
f. Work or employment-related constraints
g. Other (please specify):
Section 3: Community Service Usage and Needs
9. In the past year, which community services have you or your household used
on the East Side? (Select all that apply)
Service Type Description
Advocacy \[ \] Activities that support a cause.
\[ \] Activities that celebrate music, art, dance, and/or
Arts & Culture
cultural elements.
Communication/Promotion \[ \] Activities to inform and engage residents.
\[ \] Activities that support learning, teaching, or
Educational
education.
\[ \] Activities that support job readiness or skills
Employment/Skill Building
training.
Events (Social, Engagement) \[ \] Activities that bring residents together.
\[ \] Activities or services that provide food or meal
Food Security
support.
\[ \] Activities that support physical, mental, or
Health and Wellness
emotional health.
\[ \] Activities that provide assistance with non-food
Provision of Goods
personal needs.
\[ \] Activities that support well-being, leisure, or
Recreation
amusement.
\[ \] Activities that help solve problems or relieve
Support Services
burdens.
I have not accessed any community
\[ \]
services
10. How frequently do you use community services? (Select one)
Weekly
Monthly
A few times per year
Rarely or never
11. Are there any services you need but have difficulty accessing on the East
Side?
Section 4: Community Strengths and Gaps
12. In your opinion, what are the biggest strengths of community services on the
East Side?
13. Which areas of community services need the most improvement? (Select up
to three)
Community services are typically free or low-cost programs that support health,
wellness, education, social engagement, and poverty reduction.
Recreation programs
Art, music, and cultural programs
Educational services
Health and wellness programs
Food security initiatives
Support services (e.g., mental health, employment assistance)
Community events
Other (please specify):
14.Are there any specific groups in the community (e.g., youth, seniors,
newcomers) that you feel are underserved?
Section 5: Future Planning and Feedback
15.What improvements would you like to see in community services on the East
Side?
16.Would you be interested in participatingin future community consultations
or focus groups related to this study? (Select one)
Yes
No
Maybe (please provide contact details in the section below).
Thank You
Your time and insights are greatly appreciated. This information will help the City of
Saint John better understand community-based efforts and support services across the
Craig Ganong
Craig.ganong@saintjohn.ca | (506) 639-
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To be eligible, please enter your name and phone number below. This section is
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East Side Community Services Shape Your City Survey: Summary Report
City of Saint John
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Introduction
Between August 12 and September 14, 2025, 81 residents completed the Shape Your City
survey on community services in the East Side. The results show low levels of awareness,
barriers to participation, and clear resident priorities for improvement.
Demographic Breakdown
The 81 survey participants represented a cross-section of East Side households.
Age of respondents (n = 81):
2554 years: 56 (69.1%)
5564 years: 13 (16.0%)
65 years and older: 12 (14.8%)
Under 25 years: 0
Household composition children (n = 78):
No children: 34 (43.6%)
One child: 19 (24.4%)
Two children: 23 (29.5%)
Three children: 1 (1.3%)
Five children: 1 (1.3%)
Household composition adults age 1854 (n = 79):
None: 18 (22.8%)
One adult: 15 (19.0%)
Two adults: 35 (44.3%)
Three adults: 7 (8.9%)
Four adults: 4 (5.1%)
Household composition seniors 55+ (n = 69):
None: 41 (59.4%)
One senior: 17 (24.6%)
Two seniors: 11 (15.9%)
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źƓķźǝźķǒğƌƭ, including children, working-age adults, and seniors. This figure is an estimate, as not
all respondents completed every demographic question. This demographic profile shows the
survey reached a broad range of households, weighted toward working-age adults but also
including families with children and seniors.
Key Findings
Awareness and Communication
Awareness of community services is very limited. A total of 96.3 percent of respondents
reported being only somewhat aware or not at all aware of available programs. Only 3.7
percent reported being very aware. Residents most often learned about services through word
of mouth, social media, and posters at community spaces. Fewer identified the City website or
other official channels, indicating a need for stronger and more consistent promotion.
Accessibility
Perceptions of accessibility were mixed but leaned negative.
Difficult to access: 46.9 percent
Somewhat accessible: 43.2 percent
Very accessible: 9.9 percent
The main reasons given for difficulty were transportation barriers, limited program schedules,
cost, and lack of clear information.
Participation
Regular participation was low.
Weekly: 6.2 percent (5 of 81)
Monthly: 11.1 percent (9 of 81)
At least monthly: 17.3 percent
Less than monthly: 82.7 percent
These figures reflect the combined impact of low awareness, limited scheduling, and
affordability concerns.
Services Used
When services were accessed, residents most often cited recreation activities, food supports,
and community events. Use of educational or wellness programs was less common but still
present.
Underserved Populations
Respondents identified children and youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and households
with lower incomes or without vehicles as the most underserved. These groups experience
overlapping barriers related to cost, program availability, and awareness.
Resident Priorities
Residents expressed clear priorities for improvement:
Expanded youth and recreation programming, with more structured, affordable, and
inclusive opportunities for children and teens.
More accessible and affordable programming for seniors, especially wellness and social
activities.
Greater affordability overall, with access to free or reduced-cost options.
Clearer and more reliable promotion of existing services through consistent schedules,
simple calendars, and a central information source, supported by community-based
outreach.
Community Assets
Residents highlighted the Irving Oil Field House, local parks and trails, and food supports as
valued assets. Many also noted the helpfulness of transit staff and a sense of neighbourliness
and community pride in their area.
Conclusion
The Shape Your City survey shows that while residents value their neighbourhood and identify
local assets, most remain disconnected from community services. A total of 96.3 percent
reported low awareness, and 82.7 percent participate less than monthly. Nearly half find
services difficult to access due to cost, scheduling, or limited promotion. These findings
highlight opportunities to improve communication, expand programming for youth and seniors,
and increase affordability to ensure services are accessible to all residents. The results will
ns to
Council.
SmallCity,
BigHeart.
StudyPurpose
Understand local strengths,gaps,andopportunitiesofWard
4andEastSaintJohn/McAllister
Ensure equitableandsustainableaccessto services city-
wide
Built on resident,school,andserviceproviderinput, plus city
data and ward comparison
Socioeconomic &
Geographic Snapshot
EastSideEvaluation
boundaryincludes11EastSide
communities:
East Saint John, McAllister,
Champlain Heights, Forest Hills,
Lakewood, Eastwood, Red Head,
Glen Falls, Brookville, Loch
Lomond, and Latimore Lake.
Socioeconomic &
Geographic Snapshot
(Continued)
Low-Income(LIM-AT,2021Census):PopulationDensity(People/km²,2021
Census):
Highest:McAllister 21.2%, Glen Falls 20.2%,
Highest:Forest Hills 1,133 · East SJ 1,032
East SJ 18.9%
Lowest:Latimore Lake 36 · Red Head 35
Lowest:Champlain Heights 4.5%, Loch
Wide contrast mixof dense urbanhubs
Lomond 6.4%, Lakewood 7.3%
and rural pockets
City average = 13.2% clear pockets of
concentrated poverty
KeyTakeaways:
Poverty ranges 4.5%21%across East Side neighbourhoods
McAllister,GlenFalls,EastSJshow the greatestsocioeconomicneed
~95PROKidsapplicationssignal high youth recreation demand.Most(75)fromEastSaintJohn/McAllister.
Planning must address both urbanconcentrationand ruralaccessgaps
Scope & Engagement
Resident&PublicInput
257EastSidehouseholdsurveys957individuals
81ShapeYourCitysurveys233individuals
Totalreach:338householdsrepresenting 1,190residents
Schools&Students
8schoolprincipalsengaged:Bayview, Bayside, Champlain Heights, Forest Hills, Glen Falls, Lakewood Heights,
Loch Lomond, Simonds High
TotalStudentPopulation:3,778
Organizations&Stakeholders
22community-servingorganizations(18 East Side-based used for mapping)
Electedofficials&Citystaff:3 councilors (Wards 3 & 4) · SaintJohnTransit· GIS
CommunityEvents
4summerevents+ RedHeadCommunityCleanup
Estimatedtotalpopulationrepresented
(schools+households):
Service Landscape
18EastSide-basedprovidersdelivering 147totalservices(avg. 8per org)
Mostcommon:
Events
Advocacy
Education
Underrepresented:
Youth recreation opportunities
Health & Wellness Seniors Programs
Employment & Skill-Building
Provision of Goods
Takeaway:Strong community connection exists, but key service gaps remain notably in youth
recreation, senior wellness, and essential supports.
What We Heard
Key Themes
Awareness&Access:97% ofresidents unaware of available services; information is
scattered.
Connection&Belonging:Strong desire for recreation, cultural, and social opportunities.
PriorityNeeds:Youth and seniors identified as most underserved groups.
Capacity&Sustainability:Providers face staff shortages, funding instability, and space
limits.
Collaboration:Broad interest in shared promotion, coordination, and joint programming.
Recommendations
Six key recommendations were developed to address identified gaps and achieve equitable
service levels across the city.
1.SupporttheDevelopmentofaNeighbourhoodCoordinationBodyforEastSaintJohn
2.EnhanceAccessibilityandAffordability&ExpandOpportunitiesforKeyDemographics
3.ProvideOngoingStaffSupportforServiceCoordinationandCollaboration
Recommendations (Cont'd)
4.BuildCapacityandSustainabilityofLocalProviders
5.StrengthenCommunicationandAwareness
6.InvestigatetheEstablishmentofaFull-ServiceCommunityCentreontheEastSide
Service Level Comparison
RECOMMENDED
Achievable Service Level With
ObjectiveEnhanced Service Level With Dedicated
Existing Department Resources
FTE
Limited advisory support; progress Full facilitation of start-up, coordination of facility
Establish a resident-led coordinating
dependent on independent access, and structured transition to resident-led
organization for East Saint John.
community initiative.model.
Improve access to programs and reduce Minor adjustments possible; limited Targeted expansion of youth and inclusive
participation barriers for youth, seniors, and ability to expand programs or address programs, coordinated outreach, and
low-income residents.key barriers.measurable improvements in access.
Regular, staff-led network meetings with
Strengthen communication and reduce Informal contact between
consistent communication and alignment of
duplication among service providers.organizations; inconsistent follow-up.
services.
Active City-led communications platform with
Improve resident awareness through a Basic promotion and static
regular updates, campaigns, and quarterly
unified City-led communications platform.information-sharing.
directory distribution.
Structured mentorship, training, and long-term
Strengthen local organizations through Reactive, limited guidance on
partnership development to strengthen local
governance support and resource sharing.request.
service providers.
Preliminary exploration possible Comprehensive feasibility study, stakeholder
Explore the potential for a full-service
through existing staff; limited capacity engagement, and partnership development to
community centre to meet long-term
for in-depth analysis or stakeholder assess needs, costs, and opportunities for
recreational, cultural, and social needs.
coordination.implementation.
Conclusion
East Side residents show resilience,pride,andengagement
Evaluation provides a clearroadmapfor stronger, connected neighbourhoods
Collaborationandcommunicationwill drive sustainable growth
Recommendation
That the Growth Committee recommend to Common Council:
1.That it approve the recommendations in the report presented to Growth Committee on October 28, 2025
for the East Side Review and direct the CAO to begin implementation; and
2.That the Finance Committee include the resourcing requirements for the implementation of the
recommendations of the East Side review in the 2026 operating budget, including one (1) new permanent
Community Development Coordinator and $67,000 in existing goods and services funding to be redirected
to support Neighbourhood Development implementation on the East Side.
Thank You
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M&C No.2025-254
Report DateOctober 29, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaStrategic Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:Internal Audit Winter Management
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. Chief Administrative Chair of Finance
HeadOfficerCommittee
Jodie ForgieKevin FudgeJ. Brent McGovernCouncillor Gary
Sullivan
RECOMMENDATION
Finance Committee recommends that Common Council approves the Winter Management
Internal Audit as part of the 2025/2026 Internal Audit Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 24, 2025the Director of Public Works and Transportation Services presented
Administrative Officer to review sidewalk services delivery options to improve
achievement of sidewalk service obje
request that the finance committee add an
Management Plan to its list of internal audits. Finance committee is asked to consider
On May 14, 2025Finance Committee received this
motion and Internal Audit commenced a review ofthe request and determined that it
would be appropriate to include the Internal Audit as the next project to be completed.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
On April 7, 2025, a Notice of Council Motion was passed with the proposed motion
Management Plan to its list of internal audits. Finance committee is asked to consider this
REPORT
Internal Audit determined that the review of the Winter Management Plan should be
considered as the next project completed given the improvements identified by the
service area, the difficult winter experienced by the City and that the plan has not had a
formal independent review. Internal Audit has reviewed the budget and determined that
the work can be completed within the existing budget for 2025 and the budget for 2026.
In addition planning meetings were held with both external consultants and internal
stakeholders to identify the timing and scope and it was determined that the optimal
time to have this work completed was during the winter season when the review can be
conducted live and while the operations is in action.
Internal Audit has identified KPMG as the third party consultantto perform the review
which will include subject matter experts in the field of municipal winter operations. The
Director ofInternal Auditwhowill report back to
the Finance Committee with management action plans and timelines.
Below includes the high level scope of the audit along with estimated budget and
timelines to complete.The work will be conducted both through virtual meetings with
several interviews and review of available data along with the a subject matter expert
coming to the City to review the operations in action.
Scope:
The review proposed by KPMG will be a systematic examination of strategies, tools,
and policies designed to mitigate the impact of winter conditions, such as snow and ice,
on public infrastructure and services. Monitoring and oversight of a winter control
program require robust controls to track performance, ensure accountability, and
identif
monitoring and performance management system to ensure the winter program is
achieving the levels of service set by council and expected by the community. The goal
of the review is to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, transparency and
public safety during winter months. The review will be performed in 4 phases of work
(Phase 1: Initiate, Phase 2: Assess, Phase 3: Strategize and Phase 4: Report).
The review will achieve several key objectives:
1.Optimize winter control operations and improve service quality:
ploughing, sanding, and salting) and review the effectiveness of current snow
removal methods (i.e., roads, sidewalks, pathways, facilities).
2.Assess current levels of service:
Understand and analyze the levels of service for various routes (i.e., mains,
designated secondaries and secondaries) and evaluate the effectiveness of
current snow removal methods during severe weather events.
3.Review comparator winter control programs:
identify potential improvements or service delivery model optimizations that can
be explored by the city.
4.Optimize resource allocation:
Ensure effective management of human, financial, physical, and technological
resources to achieve optimal outcomes within budgetary constraints.
5.Align with community needs:
Ensure the winter control service delivery model and associate programs (e.g.,
current system of temporary parking bansduring winter) is responsive to the
evolving needs, priorities and expectations of the community.
Budget:The Budget being put forward for this work is $80,000 which will be incurred
over the remaining of 2025 year end and in the first quarter of 2026.
Timing:
The work will start as soon as the approval is received from Common Council in
November and will becomplete by March of 2026. The majority of the work will be
conducted by the third party team with oversight from our Director of Internal Audit and
input/validation from the Directorof Public Works and Transportation.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action aligns with the Council prioritiesof MOVE and PERFORMby conducting a
review of our service delivery model for snow control and determine if there are
opportunities to optimize winter control service delivery.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
Service delivery opportunities for winter management, currently no additional resources
have been built into the snow control budget for 2026, as these will be revisited upon the
conclusion of the internal auditand as part of the budget process for 2027 if applicable.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
Public Works and Transportation
Services
Public Works and Transportation Michael Hugenholtz
Services
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.2025-257
Report DateOctober 30, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaUtilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT:2026 General and UtilityFund CapitalBudget
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. Chief Administrative Chair of Finance
HeadOfficerCommittee
Craig Lavigne/Mike Ian FoganJ. Brent McGovernCouncillor Gary
BakerSullivan
RECOMMENDATION
It isrecommended that Common Council reflect upon the proposed 2026General and Utility
Fund CapitalBudget, make all inquiries to staff and receive and file this report and presentation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2026 General Fund Capital Budget totals an investment of $53,879,656with City Share of
$26,750,000 and Other Share of $27,129,656. Thecapital budget has investments in Public
Safety, Corporate Services, Facilities, Growth initiatives, Parks and Recreation, Transit, Roads,
Curbs, Sidewalks and Storm.
The 2026 Utility Fund Capital Budget totals an investment of $17,726,258 with the Utility Share
of $11,236,418 and Other Share of $6,489,840. The capital budget has investment in
underground infrastructurerelated to road reconstruction, sanitary lift and pump stations,
structural lining, water tanks and universal meters.
Both budgetsinclude significant capital funding from other levels of government. The City
received an additional $7,wal
Funding program as part of fiscal reformfor 2026.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Finance Committee Meeting October 26th, 2025
endorse the proposed 2026 General and UtilityFund CapitalBudget and forward the budget to
REPORT
The 2026 General Fund Capital Budget totals an investment of $53,879,657 with City Share of
$26,750,000 and Other Share of $27,129,656. The capital budget has investments inPublic
Safety, Corporate Services, Facilities, Growth initiatives, Parks and Recreation, Transit, Roads,
Curbs, Sidewalks and Storm.
The 2026 Utility Fund Capital Budget totals an investment of $17,726,258 with the Utility Share
of $11,236,418 and Other Share of $6,489,840. The capital budget has investment in
underground infrastructure related to road reconstruction, sanitary lift and pump stations,
structural lining, water tanks and universal meters.
Both budgets include significant capital funding from other levels of government. The City
Funding program as part of fiscal reformfor 2026.
General Fund Capital Budget
Appendix 1 General Fund Capital Budget is the detailed program by project for the
recommending $53,879,657 in Capital investments.
Highlights include.
Corporate Performance-$3,975,000 for investments in Fire, Peel Plaza Police Station, ERP and
new Capital and Funding Accountantposition.
Facility and Asset Management-$5,635,001 for investment in the Aquatic Centre, TD Station,
Shamrock Park, Fire Stations, St Patrick Pedway and LBR.
City Market-$647,000 investments as part of the City Markets strategic plan.
Parks and Recreation-$6,372,117 for investments in Rainbow Park, Ellerdale Playground,
Harbour Passage, Memorial Field, Cricket Field and new tot lot.
Transit-$2,436,000 for two new buses and various shelters.
Transportation-$21,541,144 for investments in roadresurfacingand reconstruction, curbs,
sidewalks, roundabout, traffic signal, sidewalks plows, Courtney Bay Causeway, fleet
replacement and Howes Lake landfill.
Urban and Rural Storm-$13,682,694 investments in a new storm outfall,sewer replacements
and storm improvements.
Utility Fund Capital Budget
Appendix 2 Utility Fund Capital Budget is the detailed program by project for the recommending
$17,726,258 in Capital investments.
Highlights include.
Industrial Water East and West-$2,575,000 includesinvestments in dam works, meter
replacement, transmission design, and backflow preventor.
Sanitary Network-$6,849,761investments in various wastewater treatment plants, Lancaster
lagoon, pumping stations, various lifts stations and sanitary renewals due to road reconstruction
projects.
Water Network-$8,011,497investments in water tank improvements, universal metering
project, water renewal due to road reconstruction projects, fleet, watermainrenewaland backup
generators.
CONCLUSION
The total 2026 Capital Budget program totals $71,605,915 of Capital investment in Saint John.
There is significantfunding from all levels of government that is criticalto ensure the City can rely
on its infrastructureto provide the levels of services expected by the Citizens of Saint John.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Theproposed 2026 GeneralFund and Utility Fund Capital
priorities, Debt Management and Capital Budget Policies, Council approved plans and both
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
See enclosed Capital and UtilityFund CapitalBudget
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
Finance Committee, Common Council
All Service AreasSenior Leadership Team
ATTACHMENTS
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
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TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
CAPITAL PROGRAM SUMMARY
GENERAL FUND
Proposed Program Summary For - 2026
No. ofOtherCity
Category Total
ProjectsShareShare
Corporate Performance6$3,975,000$905,000$3,070,000
Facility and Asset Management27$5,635,001$2,652,954$2,982,047
Growth Projects6$687,700$20,000$667,700
Parks & Recreation Services13$6,372,117$1,098,000$5,274,117
Transit2$2,436,000$2,375,000$61,000
Transportation16$21,091,145$11,384,183$9,706,961
Urban and Rural Storm6$13,682,694$8,694,519$4,988,175
TOTALS:
76$27,129,656$26,750,000$53,879,657
Summary of Capital Costs (City Share)
Corporate Performance
Urban and Rural Storm
11%
19%
Facility and Asset
Management
11%
Growth Projects
2%
Parks & Recreation
Services
Transportation
20%
37%
Transit
0%
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Performance
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
Detention doorsPolice StationUpgrade servers that lock and unlock detention Detention doorsPolice StationUpgrade servers that lock and unlock detention Detention doorsPolice StationUpgrade
servers that lock and unlock detention Detention doorsPolice StationUpgrade servers that lock and unlock detention Detention doorsPolice StationUpgrade servers that lock and unlock
detention 0200,0000200,0000200,000
doors.doors.
ERP SystemCity HallImplementation of a new ERP system which 01,000,000
will include resourcing, training and
configuration.
Fire Equipment UpgradesVarious LocationsFire Equipment UpgradesVarious LocationsFire Equipment UpgradesVarious LocationsFire Equipment Upgrades. Funding from the Fire Equipment Upgrades.
Funding from the Fire Equipment Upgrades. Funding from the 905,000905,000
PNBÓs Capital Renewal Fund.PNBÓs Capital Renewal Fund.
Funding OfficerCity Hall / Rothesay AvenueCapital & Funding Accountant/ Officer.0120,000
IT Infrastructure RenewalCity HallIT Infrastructure Renewal (Funded from IT 0750,000
Capital Reserves).
Ladder TruckVarious LocationsPurchase of a Fire Ladder Truck to replace an 01,000,000
existing one (Phase 2 of 4).
$905,000$3,070,000
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Facility and Asset Management
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
120 Ton ChillerLord Beaverbrook RinkSupply and Installation of 120 Ton Chiller.0175,000
*
2029 Summer GamesCanada Games Aquatic CentreUpgrades to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre 2,175,954374,047
in preparation for the 2029 Summer Games
(Phase I) (Including replacing the competition
pool bulkhead) (Funding assumed 40% funding
from Federal Government, 33.33% funding
from RDC. Remainder to be funded by the City
and FRSC)
Automatic GateLeisure Services officeDesign and installation of a new automatic gate.0100,000
*
Brine Plate Chiller TD StationReplace Brine Plate Chiller Gasket. (Other 22,50027,500
GasketShare funding from FRSC)
*
CarpetTrade & Convention CenterPurchase of a carpet cleaner/vacuum. (Other 13,50016,500
Share funding from FRSC)
*
Competition Pool ChairCanada Games Aquatic CentreReplace competition pool guard chair. (Other 6,7508,250
Share funding from FRSC)
Compressor #1Peter Murray ArenaReplace Compressor #1 that is at the end of its Compressor #1Peter Murray ArenaReplace Compressor #1 that is at the end of its Compressor #1Peter Murray
ArenaReplace Compressor #1 that is at the end of its Compressor #1Peter Murray ArenaReplace Compressor #1 that is at the end of its Compressor #1Peter Murray ArenaReplace Compressor
#1 that is at the end of its Compressor #1Peter Murray ArenaReplace Compressor #1 that is at the end of its 0100,0000100,0000100,000
useful life.useful life.
*
Concourse DishwasherTD StationUpgrade Concourse Dishwasher. (Other Share 9,00011,000
funding from FRSC)
*
Cyber SecurityTD StationNetwork Cyber Security and Building 22,50027,500
Management System Upgrades. (Other Share
funding from FRSC)
*
Enhancement StudyTD StationEnhancement Study. (Other Share funding 29,25035,750
from FRSC)
Existing ElevatorCity Hall side of St Patrick Engineering services to complete the design to 050,000
Pedwayreplace the existing elevator.
*
Fitness equipmentCanada Games Aquatic CentreReplace various fitness equipment apparatuses. 22,50027,500
(Other Share funding from FRSC)
Flat Roof RepairsLord Beaverbrook RinkDesign services for structural repairs at flat roof.050,000
*
Flood Water Boiler #1TD StationReplace Flood Water Boiler #1 at the end of its 6,7508,250
useful life. (Other Share funding from FRSC)
*
Grill UpgradeTrade & Convention CenterUpgrade Grill. (Other Share funding from 4,5005,500
FRSC)
*
Ice MachineTrade & Convention CenterRenew large ice machine. (Other Share funding 11,25013,750
from FRSC)
Pedway curtin St Patrick PedwayReplace curtain wall and metal framed 0500,000
wall/windowswindows.
*
PlatewareTrade & Convention CenterPurchase of additonal plateware. (Other Share 6,7508,250
funding from FRSC)
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Facility and Asset Management
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
*
PVC Roof MembraneTD StationDesign services to replace sloped PVC Roof 56,25068,750
Membrane. (Other Share funding from FRSC)
Roofing MembraneFire Station #4Replace Roofing Membrane.0200,000
*
Sabre CompressorsTD StationReplace Sabre Compressors 1, 2, 3. (Other 236,250288,750
Share funding from FRSC)
Skywalk RoofingSt PatrickPedwayReplace Skywalk roofing at the end of its Skywalk RoofingSt PatrickPedwayReplace Skywalk roofing at the end of its Skywalk RoofingSt PatrickPedwayReplace
Skywalk roofing at the end of its Skywalk RoofingSt PatrickPedwayReplace Skywalk roofing at the end of its Skywalk RoofingSt PatrickPedwayReplace Skywalk roofing at the end of its 0150,0000150,00001
50,000
useful life.useful life.
*
Tot's Pool Water FeatureCanada Games Aquatic CentreReplace tot's pool water feature. (Other Share 4,5005,500
funding from FRSC)
*
Touch PadsCanada Games Aquatic CenterReplace ten touch pads for competition pool. 15,75019,250
(Other Share funding from FRSC)
Washroom UpgradeMunicipal Operations Complex Washroom UpgradeMunicipal Operations Complex Washroom UpgradeMunicipal Operations Complex Washroom UpgradeMunicipal Operations Complex Supplmental
funding to upgrade existing Supplmental funding to upgrade existing Supplmental funding to upgrade existing 0200,0000200,0000200,000
(Main Building)(Main Building)washrooms (4 washrooms) based on design.washrooms (4 washrooms) based on design.
Washroom/ Changeroom Shamrock ParkShamrock Park Washroom/Changeroom 0500,000
RenovationRenovation.
*
Website UpdateTrade & Convention CenterComplete a website update. (Other Share 9,00011,000
funding from FRSC)
$2,652,954$2,982,047
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Growth Projects
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
Design and Concept City MarketConcept and design preparation services for the 085,000
Workcompletion of work planned to be constructed
in 2027.
Hooper TimepieceCity MarketInstallation of a platform in the centre of the 055,200
market for the Hooper Timepiece to be on
display.
KioskCity MarketAs a result of the installation of the new 0103,500
platform area for seating this project intends to
remove 4 of the existing benches and will be
looking to reinstall 2 Kiosks. The Kisosks
would be 1 above and 1 below the platform.
New doorsCity MarketDesign and construction of creating doors for 029,000
the North and South Tenants that are accessible.
New PlatformCity MarketDesign and cNew PlatformCity MarketDesign and cNew PlatformCity MarketDesign and cNew PlatformCity MarketDesign and cNew PlatformCity MarketDesign and construction
of a new platform to onstruction of a new platform to onstruction of a new platform to 0375,0000375,0000375,000
increase seating within the City Market. The increase seating within the City Market. The increase seating within the City Market. The
space can also be used as a stage area when space can also be used as a stage area when space can also be used as a stage area when
required. Project budget also includes the required. Project budget also includes the required. Project budget also includes the
purchase of new furnishing for the area.purchase of new furnishing for the area.
*
Uptown Saint JohnUptown Saint JohnUptown Saint John Improvements. City Share 20,00020,000
conditional on Uptown Saint John Inc. securing
Other Share funding through Downtown Inc's
"Heart of Communities" Investment initiative.
$20,000$667,700
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Parks & Recreation Services
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
All Wheels ParkAll Wheels ParkAll Wheels Park (Station Street)DesAll Wheels Park (Station Street)DesAll Wheels Park (Station Street)DesAll Wheels Park (Station Street)Design and construction
of ign and construction of ign and construction of the required repairs the required repairs 0125,0000125,0000125,000
to the All Wheels Park.to the All Wheels Park.
Backstop FenceBackstop FenceMemorial FieldMemorial FieldReplaciReplaciReplacing existing backstop with new higher ng existing backstop with new higher ng existing backstop with new higher
0250,0000250,0000250,000
fence to protect houses from flying balls.fence to protect houses from flying balls.
Chicane Trail Chicane Trail Fallsview DriveFurther, geotechniFallsview DriveFurther, geotechniFallsview DriveFurther, geotechniFallsview DriveFurther, geotechnical investigation to determine
cal investigation to determine cal investigation to determine 050,000050,000050,000
InvestigationInvestigationexisting materials on slope to allow design to existing materials on slope to allow design to existing materials on slope to allow design to
proceed.proceed.
Cricket FieldTBDDesign and Build new Cricket Field Î Location 0140,000
TBD.
Ellerdale Street Ellerdale StreetRenew the existing Ellerdale Playground.0600,000
Playground
*
Harbour Passage - Civic # 399 to Market Place Harbour Passage Extension including new 1,098,000732,000
Riverview DriveOverpasslights, new curb on one side, Harbour Passage
sidewalk, landscaping, required paving,
including design and construction management
services. Project contingent on the City
receiving Active Transportation Funding.
Harbour PassageHarbour PassageHarbour PassageRiverview Avenue West to Riverview Avenue West to Supplemental funding for the Harbour Passage Supplemental funding for the Harbour Passage
Supplemental funding for the Harbour Passage 0990,0000990,0000990,000
Extension (the Cove)Extension (the Cove)Riverview DriveRiverview DriveExtension Project (the Cove). Supplemental Extension Project (the Cove). Supplemental Extension Project (the Cove).
Supplemental
funding includes an allowance for setting up a funding includes an allowance for setting up a funding includes an allowance for setting up a
required slope monitoring program.required slope monitoring program.
Harbour Passage Harbour Passage Harbour Passage Fallsview Avenue (Douglas Fallsview Avenue (Douglas Fallsview Avenue (Douglas Supplemental funding for the Harbour Passage Supplemental
funding for the Harbour Passage Supplemental funding for the Harbour Passage 0200,0000200,0000200,000
Extension SeatingExtension SeatingAvenue to Look Out)Avenue to Look Out)Extension project on Fallsview Avenue. Extension project on Fallsview Avenue. Extension project on Fallsview Avenue.
Funding for new seating & replaced fencing.Funding for new seating & replaced fencing.
Harbour Passage LightingMarket Place WestHarbour Passage LightingMarket Place WestHarbour Passage LightingMarket Place WestInstInstallation of lighting for Market Place West allation
of lighting for Market Place West allation of lighting for Market Place West 0250,0000250,0000250,000
along Harbour Passage (Phsae 1 of 2).along Harbour Passage (Phsae 1 of 2).
Rainbow ParkSydney Street/Broad Complete upgrades to the Rainbow park 01,467,117
Street/Charlotte Streetplayground and surrounding area. Upgrades
may include vegatable garden, dog park, open
space, memorial garden, tot lot, sand play area,
covered seating area, pod sculptures, berm
buffers, and picnic area (Phase 2 of 2).
Shamrock Park - Tennis Shamrock Park - Tennis Shamrock ParkDesign services for the upgrade of the Shamrock ParkDesign services for the upgrade of the Shamrock ParkDesign services for
the upgrade of the Shamrock ParkDesign services for the upgrade of the 0120,0000120,0000120,000
Court RehabilitationCourt RehabilitationShamrock Park Tennis Courts.Shamrock Park Tennis Courts.
*
Tot Lot Playground & Intersection of Grant Cresent & Installation of new benches, trees and possibly 0250,000
UpgradesDaniel Avenuea tot lot within the City property.
Wood DeckingWood DeckingReversing FaReversing FaReversing Falls Lookout beside lls Lookout beside Wood Decking Replacement.Wood Decking Replacement.0100,0000100,0000100,000
bridgebridge
$1,098,000$5,274,117
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Transit
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
Bus SheltersVarious LocationsReplace Transit Shelters (Ellerdale & Wood 036,000
Hollow, Margaret, Ellerdale Villa)
*
Transit Bus ReplacementVarious LocationsReplace two Transit Buses. Other Share 2,375,00025,000
funding from Permanent Transit Funding
($630,000) as well as PNBÓs Capital Renewal
Fund ($1.745M).
$2,375,000$61,000
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Transportation
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
**
Asphalt Roadway Asphalt Roadway Asphalt Roadway Various locationsRenewal of asphalt roadway and concrete curb Various locationsRenewal of asphalt roadway and concrete curb Various locationsRenewal
of asphalt roadway and concrete curb Various locationsRenewal of asphalt roadway and concrete curb 6,550,00006,550,00006,550,0000
Resurfacing and Curb & Resurfacing and Curb & Resurfacing and Curb & and sidewalk including drainage control and and sidewalk including drainage control and and sidewalk including drainage
control and
Sidewalk Renewal - Sidewalk Renewal - landscaping in conjunction with the annual landscaping in conjunction with the annual landscaping in conjunction with the annual
NeighbourhoodsNeighbourhoodsasphalt roadway maintenance and rehabilitation asphalt roadway maintenance and rehabilitation asphalt roadway maintenance and rehabilitation
program. Project funded under the CCBF program. Project funded under the CCBF program. Project funded under the CCBF
(2024-2028) funding program as well through (2024-2028) funding program as well through (2024-2028) funding program as well through
PNBÓs Capital Renewal Fund.PNBÓs Capital Renewal Fund.
*
Canterbury StreetDuke Street to Queen StreetStreet reconstruction (excavation, backfill, 750,0000
curb, sidewalk, paving), including design and
construction management services. Project
funded under the CCBF (2019-2023) funding
program.
w&s
Central Peninsula and Central Peninsula and Central Peninsula and Lower Central Peninsula and Lower Long Term Planning Long Term Planning Long Term Planning to Address Climate to Address
Climate 0200,0000200,0000200,000
Lower West SideLower West SideWest SideWest SideChange in Central Peninsula and Lower West Change in Central Peninsula and Lower West Change in Central Peninsula and Lower West
Side - Phase ISide - Phase I
w&s*
Charlotte StreetBroad Street to Vulcan StreetStreet reconstruction, (excavation, backfill, 993,622361,379
curb, sidewalk, landscaping, paving), including
design and construction management services.
Asphalt pavements $105,000 / 0.62 LK. Project
contingent on the City receiving CHIF funding
(73.33%).
w&s*
Charlotte StreetQueen Square North to Princess Street reconstruction (excavation, backfill, 622,967545,000
Streetcurb, sidewalk, landscaping, paving), including
design and construction management services.
Asphalt pavements $125,000 / 0.83LK. Project
funded under Bilateral Funding.
*
Courtenay Bay CausewayCrown Street to Bayside DriveDesign Services for the raising of the 691,2711,036,906
Courtenay Bay Causeway - Phase I . Other
Share is DMAF funding. Project contingent on
the City signing DMAF funding agreement.
Engineering Various locationsFunding for engineering investigations and 080,000
Investigations and Designdesign for various projects under Transporation
and Storm categories.
Fleet ReplacementVarious locationsFleet Replacement for General Fund (Funded 03,000,000
from Fleet Capital Reserves).
Howes Lake LandfillHowes Lake LandfillHowes Lake Landfill Closure - Phase I. 1,500,000
Funding from the City's Capital Reserve.
w&s*
Lansdowne AvenueVisart Street to Pugsley AvenueStreet reconstruction (excavation, backfill, 560,0000
curb, sidewalk, landscaping and paving),
including design and construction management
services. Asphalt pavements $64,000 / 0.42
LK. Project funded under the CCBF (2024-
2028) funding program.
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Transportation
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
w&s*
North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain
Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for North End (Main Street to gn services for North End (Main Street to gn services for North End (Main Street to 216,32478,677216,32478,677216,32478,677
Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project
(Forum Site) (Transportation Component) (Forum Site) (Transportation Component) (Forum Site) (Transportation Component)
(including Indigenous Consultation, GHG (including Indigenous Consultation, GHG (including Indigenous Consultation, GHG
calculations and Climate Reporting calculations and Climate Reporting calculations and Climate Reporting
requirements) (Project requirements) (Project requirements) (Project contingent on the City contingent on the City contingent on the City
reciving CHIF funding 73.33%). .reciving CHIF funding 73.33%). .
Retaining Wall renewalsVarious LocatiRetaining Wall renewalsVarious LocatiRetaining Wall renewalsVarious LocationsRetaining Wall renewal(s) based on onsRetaining Wall renewal(s) based
on onsRetaining Wall renewal(s) based on onsRetaining Wall renewal(s) based on 0475,0000475,0000475,000
Consultant's recommendations (Locations to be Consultant's recommendations (Locations to be Consultant's recommendations (Locations to be
determined based on severity).determined based on severity).
Rope Walk RoadSomerset Street @ Rope Walk Road reconstruction to add left turn lane 0250,000
Intersection(excavation, backfill, curb, sidewalk,
landscaping, paving), including design and
construction management services as well as
obtaining required land.
*
RoundaboutLoch Lomond Road and Airport Construction of a new roundabout at the 1,000,0001,000,000
Arterialintersection of Loch Lomond Road and the
Airport Arterial. Project is congingent on the
City recieving Other Share funding
DTI/Province. City Share funding from the
City's Capital Reserve.
Sidewalk PlowsVarious locationsPurchase of 4 new Sidewalk Plows to align 01,000,000
with the City's Strategic Plan.
Traffic SignalsSomerset Street @ Churchill Design services to upgrade the Somerset Street 0180,000
Boulavard& Churchill Blvd Intersection (Upgrades
required for New North End School).
$11,384,183$9,706,961
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
21-Oct-25
TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
w&s/Pvt: WATER AND SEWER or PAVEMENT RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
C-**: PROJECTS CARRIED OVER FOR COMPLETION THE FOLLOWING YEAR
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
PROJECTS INDICATED WITH * ARE DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Urban and Rural Storm
OtherCity
Description
ProjectLocation
ShareShare
w&s*
Charlotte StreetBroad Street to Vulcan StreetDesign and Construction of the Charlotte Street 6,511,7042,368,296
Reconstruction project (Broad St. to Vulcan St)
including new storm outfall. (Project
contingent on the City reciving CHIF funding
73.33%).
w&s*
Charlotte StreetQueen Square North to Princess Install approx. 280m of new 300 mm storm 316,554432,000
Streetsewer, including design and construction
management services. Project to be funded
under Bilateral Funding.
w&s*
Lansdowne AvenueVisart Street to Pugsley AvenueInstall approx. 175 m of new 300 mm storm 330,0000
sewer, including design and construction
management services. Project funded under the
CCBF (2024-2028) funding program.
*
Lower Cove Loop Sewer Charlotte Street to Lift Station 9Construction to separate the Lower Cove 1,345,7202,018,579
Rehabilitationcombined sewer system to reduce flood water
infiltration and tidewater inflow from entering
the sanitary system (Phase 1 of 2). Project
includes construction management services.
Project partially funded under the DMAF
funding program.
w&s*
North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesiNorth EndMain
Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for North End (Main Street to gn services for North End (Main Street to gn services for North End (Main Street to 190,54169,300190,54169,300190,54169,300
Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project
(Forum Site) (Storm Co(Forum Site) (Storm Co(Forum Site) (Storm Component). (Project mponent). (Project mponent). (Project
contingent on the City reciving CHIF funding contingent on the City reciving CHIF funding contingent on the City reciving CHIF funding
73.33%).73.33%).
w&s
Riverhill Drive Riverhill Drive AreaDesign services to complete improvements to 0100,000
Stormwater the storm sewer system in the area based on
Improvementsconsultants investigation and recommendations
(Phase I).
$8,694,519$4,988,175
TOTAL:
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23-Oct-25
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
SAINT JOHN WATER
CAPITAL PROGRAM SUMMARY
W & S UTILITY FUND
Proposed Program Summary For - 2026
No. ofOtherUtility
Category Total
ProjectsShareShare
Industrial Water Renewal - East4$1,125,000$975,000$2,100,000
Industrial Water Renewal - West1$475,000$0$475,000
Infrastructure Renewal - Sanitary13$2,897,034$3,952,727$6,849,761
Infrastructure Renewal - Water17$1,992,806$6,018,691$8,011,497
Safe, Clean Drinking Water1$0$290,000$290,000
TOTALS:
36$6,489,840$11,236,418$17,726,258
Summary of Capital Costs (Utility Share)
Safe, Clean Drinking
West
Water
0.0%
2.6%
Industrial Water Renewal 8.7%
Infrastructure Renewal -
Infrastructure Renewal -
Water
Sanitary
53.6%
35.2%
Page 1 of 8
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Industrial Water Renewal - East
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
*
Aqueduct pipe repairBetween Robertson Lake and Investigation, design and repair of existing 210,000390,000
Latimer Lakeaqueduct pipe between Robertson Lake and
Latimer Lake.
*
Loch Lomond WatershedMcBrien Lake DamsRenew the Southeast dam and construct as 175,000325,000
much access road as possible to the Southwest
dam including design and construction
management (Phase 3).
*
Raw water billing metersIrving oil refineryNew raw water billing meters (2) for Irving oil 600,0000
refinery.
Renewed Transmission Between Roberston Lake and Complete a design to install a new transmission 140,000260,000
main - designLatimer Lakemain between Roberston Lake and Latimer
Lake. Project to include the investigation of
required land to proceed with construction.
$1,125,000$975,000
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Industrial Water Renewal - West
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
*
Mill Street Custody Mill StreetMill Street Custody Transfer Station - 475,0000
Transfer StationBackflow preventor and new meter for 250mm
line to IPP.
$475,000$0
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Infrastructure Renewal - Sanitary
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
*
Charlotte StreetBroad Street to Vulcan StreetRenew approx. 210m of 300mm T.C. sanitary 717,024260,781
sewer, including design and construction
management services. Project contingent on the
City receiving CHIF funding (73.33%).
*
Charlotte StreetQueen Square North to Princess Renew approx. 280m of 375mm T.C. with new 320,768435,000
Street375mm sanitary sewer, including design and
construction management services. Project
partially funded by Integrated Bilateral Funding.
Connors Street & Morris Connors Street & Morris StreetDesign and construction of an off-road sanitary 0275,000
Streetsewer realignment between Connors Street &
Morris Street.
Kennebecasis 1 or Gault 1099 Kennebecasis Drive / Kennebecasis 1 LS - Reconstruct lift station 01,000,000
Road Lift StationGault Roadabove flood level to provide for reliable
collection of wastewater, including design and
construction management services. Project
being completed as part of an approved DMAF
funding program or Gault Road LS -
Replacement of a wastewater pumping station
that is at the end of it's asset life to provide for
reliable collection of wastewater, including
design and construction management services.
Lancaster LagoonLancaster LagoonDesign servLancaster LagoonLancaster LagoonDesign servLancaster LagoonLancaster LagoonDesign servLancaster LagoonLancaster LagoonDesign servLancaster
LagoonLancaster LagoonDesign services to replace the liner at the ices to replace the liner at the ices to replace the liner at the 0250,0000250,0000250,000
Lancaster Lagoon.Lancaster Lagoon.
Lancaster Lagoon Lancaster LagoonDesign and construction of the Lancaster 0360,000
GeneratorLagoon Generator upgrade project including
duct banks and required programming.
*
Lansdowne AvenueVisart Street to Pugsley AvenueInstall approx. 175 m of new 300 mm sanitary 420,0000
sewer, including design and construction
management services. Project funded under
CCBF(2024-2028).
*
Majors Brook Lift StationRothesay AvenueReplacement of a wastewater pumping station 1,100,00025,000
that is at the end of it's asset life to provide for
reliable collection of wastewater, including
design and construction management services
and easment aquisition. Project funded under
CCBF(2024-2028).
*
North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain
Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy
StreetDesign services for the North End (Main Street 142,55251,846142,55251,846142,55251,846
to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project
(Forum Site) (Sanitary Component). Project (Forum Site) (Sanitary Component). Project (Forum Site) (Sanitary Component). Project
contingent on the City receiving CHIF funding contingent on the City receiving CHIF funding contingent on the City receiving CHIF funding
(73.33%).(73.33%).
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Infrastructure Renewal - Sanitary
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
Removal and disposal of Lancaster LagoonRemoval and disposal of a portion of the sludge 0600,000
sludge from sludge bagsfrom sludge bags at the Lancaster Lagoon
(Phase 1 of 2).
Riverhill Drive Sanitary Riverhill Drive AreaDesign services to complete improvements to 0100,000
Improvementsthe existing sanitary sewer system in the area
based on consultants investigation.
Structural liningVarious LocationsStructurally line and/or point repairs to existing 0300,000
sanitary sewers, including design and
construction management services.
*
WWTP Millidgeville UVMillidgeville WWTPSupplemential funding for the commissioning 196,690295,100
of the new UV disinfection system and building
with updated mechanical and electrical
components. Project partially funded under the
DMAF funding program.
$2,897,034$3,952,727
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Infrastructure Renewal - Water
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
Champlain Heights PSChamplain HeChamplain Heights PSChamplain HeChamplain Heights PSChamplain Heights Pump StationDesign and cights Pump StationDesign and cights Pump StationDesign and
cights Pump StationDesign and construction of a Backup Generator onstruction of a Backup Generator onstruction of a Backup Generator 01,000,00001,000,00001,000,000
for the Champlain Heights Pump Station.for the Champlain Heights Pump Station.
*
Charlotte StreetBroad Street to Vulcan StreetRenew approx. 210m of 250 mm C.I. 908,510330,424
watermain with new 250mm watermain
including a new water bottle filling station and
including design and construction management
services. Project contingent on the City
receiving CHIF funding (73.33%).
*
Charlotte StreetQueen Square North to Princess Renew approx. 280m of 300mm C.I. 504,071600,000
Streetwatermain, including design and construction
management services. Project partially funded
by Integrated Bilateral Funding.
Chesley DriveMain Street North to Reversing Design services to upgrade approximately 2 0350,000
Falls Bridgekms of watermain on Chesley Drive from Main
Street North to the Reversing Falls Bridge.
Climate Change PlanningCentClimate Change PlanningCentClimate Change PlanningCentClimate Change PlanningCentral Peninsula / Lower West ral Peninsula / Lower West Long Term Planning Long
Term Planning Long Term Planning to Address Climate to Address Climate 0200,0000200,0000200,000
SideSideChange in Central Peninsula and Lower West Change in Central Peninsula and Lower West Change in Central Peninsula and Lower West
Side - Phase ISide - Phase I
Engineering Various locationsFunding for engineering investigations and 0100,000
Investigations and Designdesign for various projects under the Water and
Sanitary categories.
Fleet ReplacementVarious locationsFleet Replacement for Utility Fund (Funded 0750,000
from Fleet Capital Reserves)
*
Lansdowne AvenueVisart Street to Pugsley AvenueRenew approx. 175 m of 150 mm watermain 530,0000
with 200 mm watermain, including design and
construction management services. Project
funded under CCBF(2024-2028).
*
North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign Services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign Services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain
Street to Kennedy StreetDesign Services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy StreetDesign Services for the North End (Main Street North EndMain Street to Kennedy
StreetDesign Services for the North End (Main Street 50,22518,26750,22518,26750,22518,267
to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project to Kennedy Street) Sewer Separation Project
(Forum Site) including Indigenous (Forum Site) including Indigenous (Forum Site) including Indigenous
Consultation, GHG calculations and Climate Consultation, GHG calculations and Climate Consultation, GHG calculations and Climate
Reporting requirements). Reporting requirements). Reporting requirements). (Water Component). (Water Component). (Water Component).
Project contingent on the City receiving CHIF Project contingent on the City receiving CHIF Project contingent on the City receiving CHIF
funding (73.33%).funding (73.33%).
Ocean Drive & Seaward Ocean Drive & Seaward CresentConcept planning for the future operation of the 0110,000
Cresent wellsOcean Drive & Seaward Cresent wells. Project
scope to include proposed improvements
requried to both facililities.
Rockwood Water Tank Fisher Lake DriveRehabilitation of the existing Rockwood Park 1,200,000
ImprovementsWater Storage Tank including upgrades to the
existing access road.
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Infrastructure Renewal - Water
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
Rothesay Road Bridge Rothesay Road Bridge Near Design and construction services for the 0310,000
Hanger RenewalBrookville Manufacturingrenewal of the watermain hangers on the
Rothesay Road bridge.
South Bay WellfieldSouth Bay WellfieldInvestigation and concept design to address 075,000
South Bay Wellfield pump shaft failures.
Universal MeteringCity WideComplete a detailed plan (i.e. Road map) on 0350,000
how Saint John Water would execute the
installation of metering throughout the City in a
phased approach.
Water Strategy (Overall)East/ West Saint JohnInvestigation and concept design to complete a 0400,000
long term water strategy to address residential,
commerial and industrial growth throughout the
City.
Water Tank Sandy Point RoadInvestigation and the completion of conceptual 75,000
Improvementsdesign options to potentially change the
location or add a new tank to double feed the
Millidgeville area and the Sandy Point High
Zone.
Water Tank Various LocationsDesign services required to move forward the 150,000
Improvementsdesign to rehabilitate existing water tanks.
$1,992,806$6,018,691
TOTAL:
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THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
23-Oct-25
SAINT JOHN WATER
PROPOSED W & S FUND PROGRAM
2026
MDH: MUNICIPAL DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
PDH: PROVINCIALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
This is a tentative program listing of proposed capital projects.
RDH: REGIONALLY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS
w&s: WATER AND SEWER RELATED PROJECTS
This list has not been approved by Common Council.
G&D: PROJECT IS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Priority assignments are subject to change at any time.
*: PROJECTS DEPENDANT ON FUNDING FROM OTHERS
Safe, Clean Drinking Water
OtherUtility
ProjectLocationDescription
ShareShare
Safe, Clean Drinking Water Treatment PlantSafe, Clean Drinking Water Program Contract 0290,000
Water Programannual Rehabilitation Payment for the Water
Treatment plant.
$0$290,000
TOTAL:
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2026 Draft General Fund
and Utility Fund Capital
Budgets
General Fund Capital Budget -$53,879,656
City Share -$26,750,000
Other Share -$27,129,656
Utility Fund Capital Budget -$17,726,258
Utility Share-$11,236,418
Other Share -$6,489,840
2026 General Fund Draft Capital
Budget
City Share General Fund -$26,750,000
City Debt -$9,000,000
Pay As you Go -$11,500,000
Capital Reserves -$6,250,000
Continued focus on Financial Principles
Targeting 25% reduction on
infrastructure deficit over 10 years
Continue to focus on pay as go by
maintaining or increasing annually
Reduction of debt by 25% over next 10
years
2026 General Fund Draft Capital
Budget
Other Share $27,129,656
Funding From
Regional Development Corporation (RDC)
Provincial Capital Renewal Funding
Canadian Community Building Fund (CCBF)
Integrated Bilateral Funding
Transit Renewal Funding
Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund (DMAF)
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
Thisfunding allows more investment in
Regional Facilities
Active Transportation Harbour Passage Extension
Asphalt Resurfacing, Curb and Sidewalk Renewal
Street Reconstruction and Reimagination
Climate Change Resilience Courtney Bay Causeway
Sewer Separation/Storm Outflows
2026 Investment in
New/Enhancements
City Market Strategic Plan
Investments -$647,700
Extension of Harbour Passage
Riverview Drive -$1,830,000
Upgrades to Rainbow Park (Phase 2) -
$1,467,117
Four new Sidewalk Plows -$1,000,000
New security gates for Leisure Services
Office -$100,000
New Roundabout Airport Arterial -
$2,000,000
New Cricket Field -$140,000 (additional
funds included in prior capital budgets)
ERP Replacement Project -$1,000,000
Saint John Fire Ladder Truck Replacement Phase 3-
Overview of
$1,000,000
2026
Regional Facilities
Investments
CGAC -$2,660,000
in Existing
TD Station $850,000
Trade and Convention Centre -$100,000
Assets
Various Fire Stations -$200,000
Shamrock Park Washroom/Changerooms -$500,000
St. Patrick Pedway -$500,000
Overview of 2026
Investments in Existing
Assets (cont.)
Parks and Recreation
Renewal EllerdalePlayground -$600,000
Tot Lot Playground and Upgrades -$250,000
Saint John Transit 2 buses and shelters -$2,436,000
Asphalt Curb/Sidewalks -$1,500,000
Raising of Courtney Bay Causeway -$1,728,177
Howes Lake Landfill Closure Phase 1 -$6,550,000
Traffic Signals Somerset/Churchill Boulevard -$180,000
Lower Cover Loop Sewer Rehabilitation -$3,364,299
Overview of 2026 Investments
in Existing Assets (cont.)
Road Reconstruction Projects
Charlotte Street Broad to Vulcan Street
Charlotte Street Queen Square N to Princess Street
LandsdowneAve. Visartto Pugsley Ave.
Rope Walk Road Somerset Street to Intersection
Canterbury Street Duke to Queen Street
Proposing Capital and Funding Accountant Position -$120,000
SaintJohnWater2026DraftCapitalBudget
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SaintJohnWater2026
DraftCapitalBudget
Saint John Water investmentsare muchmorethan
replacingpipesundera street;
ClimateChange/Environmentinvestments
includereconstructionofwastewaterlift
stationsabovefloodleveltoensurereliable
collectionofwastewater,protectthe
environment
Enhancingthereliabilityofthewaterand
wastewatersystems
Watershed Improvements
Investment to ensure the City can meet
its growth objectives.
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SaintJohnWater2026
DraftCapitalBudget
Significant Investments in Sanitary System
Wastewater Pumping Stations
KennebecasisDrive -$1,000,000
Majors Brook -$1,125,000
Wastewater Treatment Plants -$491,790
Millidgeville
Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Charlotte Street -$1,772,368
Conner & Morris Street-$275,000
Lancaster Avenue -$420,000
Structural Lining -$300,000
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SaintJohnWater2026
DraftCapitalBudget
Significant Investments in Water Network
Watermain Renewal
Charlotte Street -$2,495,324
Lansdowne Ave -$530,000
Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks -$1,200,000
Universal Metering Planning $350,000
System backup investments $1,000,000
Loch Lomond Watershed -$500,000
Aqueduct Pipe Repairs -$500,000
Meter replacements for IOL -$600,000
Mill Street Transfer Station -$290,000
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Conclusion
The proposed Capital Budgets for both the
General and Utility Funds align with the Capital
Budget Policy, Reserve Policies and Long-Term
Financial Plan.
Both budgets ĬğƌğƓĭĻ the need for strategic
ensuring there is also new investment.
Staff are recommending Common Council
receive and file the 2026 Draft General and
Utility Fund Capital Budget.
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M&C No.2025-253
Report DateOctober 29, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaS trategic Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: MC 2025 -253 Microsoft Enterprise Early Commitment Renewal (Open).docx
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for an early renewal of the Microsoft
Enterprise EnrollmentAgreement to secure current pricing before significant increases take
effect on November 1, 2025. Microsoft is eliminating volume-based discounts for Online Services,
which will result in higher costs for municipalities at renewal. Early commitment allowsthe City
to lock in pricing and consider upgrading from Productivity and Core Security(E3)to Advanced
Security and Compliance(E5)licenses with compliance for enhanced functionality. E5 licensing
offers advanced security, records management through Microsoft Purview, integrated Teams
Phone to replace end-of-life telephony, and improved analytics with Power BI Pro. These features
ali-
driven decision-making. The recommended option represents anincrease of approximately
12.5% over current costs but avoids a potential increase of approximately 36.7% if renewal occurs
after the pricing change. Early renewal positions the City to modernize its technology
environment while managing financial impact responsibly.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
The City enter intoan early three (3) year term Enterprise Enrollment Agreement (Agreement)
1, 2026, as outlined in the forms attached to M&C 2025-253, and that the Mayor and Clerkbe
authorized to execute the Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
M&C No.2025-247
Report DateOctober 29, 2025
Meeting DateNovember 03, 2025
Service AreaGeneral Counsel
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Easement at 974 Kennebecasis Drive
CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION REASON
This matter is to be discussed in closed session pursuant to the provisions of subsection
68(1)(d) of the Local Governance Act.
OPEN SESSION RESOLUTION REQUIRED?
Yes,resolution and full report to be added to open session
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Curtis LangilleMelanie C. Tompkins, J. Brent McGovern
K.C./ Jacqueline Boucher
RECOMMENDATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City owns land adjacent to 974 Kennebecasis Drive. The City-owned land is used for a surface
water storm drainage ditch. This ditch is steep and access to maintain it is challenging due to its
topography. Several years ago, the City approached the owner of the property at 974
Kennebecasis Drive to seek an easement for municipal services that would allow for efficient
provided that the City pays for the costs associated with the acquisition and a contribution to her
thorization to acquire the easement.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
REPORT
The recommendation herein is for the City to acquire an easement for municipal services from
the owner of 974 KennebecasisDrive for the purpose of providing additional access to an
adjoining City owned property. The City property, identified as PID 55052393, is a large,
undeveloped parcel that is utilized for surface drainage purposes. A steep surface ditch runs
through the City property off Secoudon Drive that funnels storm water from the residential
development situated to the north. The width of the City property off Secoudon Drive is fairly
narrow and results in challenges when there is a need to access the steep surface drainage ditch
for any maintenance. The acquisition of the easement from the adjoining property at 974
Kennebecasis Drive will provide for much needed additional surface access to the drainage
system on City property.
The owner of 974 Kennebecasis Drive has agreed to grant an easement to the City provided that
the City pays the costs associated with the acquisition and a contribution to their legal fees. The
owner has already signed and returned the Easement (Form 14). If approved by Council, staff will
ob
owner and then proceed to have the Easement executed and registered on title.
Infrastructure Development is supportive of the proposed easement for municipal services.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
to effectively deliver public services.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The acquisition of this easement will enable City staff to more efficiently access the existing
drainage system for any future maintenance. All costs related to the acquisition of this easement,
including survey costs and the payment of legal services to the vendor will be the responsibility
of the City.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/StakeholderName of Staff Person
Infrastructure Development Joel Landers
ATTACHMENTS
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