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2006-03-13_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, March 13, 2006 Location: Common Council Chamber Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order — 5:00 pm 1.1(a) Aquatic Centre YMCA -YWCA City Manager Report 10.2(4)(d) 1.1(b) Aquatic Centre - YMCA YWCA City Solicitor Report 10.2(4)(d.f) 1.2 Nominating Committee 10.2(4)(b) 1.3 Red Head Secondary Access Road - Expropriation Process 10.2(4)(d,f) 1.4 City Market 10.2(4)(b) 1.5 Parking Commission 10.2(4)(d) Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order — Prayer, 7:00 pm 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Council Minutes February 27, 2006 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Adoption of Consent Agenda 5.1 Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation Financial Statements (Receive for Info and Refer to Nominating) 5.2 Vibrant Communities Support for Partnership of YMCA YWCA and Aquatic Centre (Receive for Info) 5.3 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 14 Castle Street (Refer to PAC) 5.4 St. Pius X Church Traffic Lights Concern (Refer to City Manager) 5.5 Construction on New Water Pipeline - Easement Acquisition - 80 -120 McDonald St. (Recommendation) 6. Members Comments Daffodil Campaign 7. Proclamation 7.1 Proclamation - Water Day 8. Delegations / Presentations 8.1 Saint John Police Commission 2006 Operating Budget 9. Public Hearings — 7:00 pm 9.1(a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment - 411 Cushing Street 9.1(b) PAC Report Recommending Proposed Rezoning - 411 Cushing Street 9.2(a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment - 217 -225 Victoria Street 9.2(b) PAC Report Recommending Proposed Rezoning - 217 -225 Victoria Street 10. Consideration of By -laws 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Regional Advisory Committee Notice of Meeting (Councillor Titus) 11.2 Canadian Nuclear Association Conference (Councillor Ferguson) 11.3 Teen Resource Centre Campaign (Councillor Titus) 11.4 Saint John Transit MRIF Application (Councillor Titus) 11.5 Appointment of New Minister (Councillor McGuire) 11.6 Town Hall Meetings (Councillor McGuire) 12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers 12.1 Cities of NB Resolution 12.2 Lighting Memorial Ball Field 12.3 Access Federal Property - Red Head Secondary Access Road 12.4 Voluntary Transfer - Red Head Secondary Access Road PID 337733 12.5 Voluntary Transfer - Red Head Secondary Access Road 12.6 Total Golf Management 2006 Fee Structure 12.7 Sublease of a Portion of the 12th floor - City Hall 12.8 Lease of Land, Granting of R.O.W. - Rogers Wireless 12.9 2006 Orthophotography Contract 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Committee of the Whole Report - Filling Senior Positions 13.2 Committee of the Whole Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Request for Financial Donation from NB Day Committee 15.2 City of Abbotsford Energy Infrastructure Projects 15.3 Letter from Eric Teed re Seniors Advisory Committee 16. Adjournment City of Saint John Seance du conseil communal Le lundi 13 mars 2006 Emplacement: Salle du conseil communal Comit6 pl6nier 1. Ouverture de la s6ance : 17 h 1.1 a) Rapport pr6sent6 par le directeur general relativement au centre aquatique du YMCA -YWCA 10.2(4)d) 1. lb) Rapport pr6sent6 par 1'avocat municipal relativement au centre aquatique du YMCA -YWCA 10.2(4)d,f) 1.2 Comit6 des candidatures 10.2(4)b) 1.3 Processus d'expropriation relatif a la voie d'acces secondaire Red Head 10.2(4)d,f) 1.4 Marche municipal 10.2(4)b) 1.5 Commission sur le stationnement 10.2(4)d) Seance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la s6ance, suivie de la priere : 19 h 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 2.1 Proces- verbal du conseil du 27 f6vrier 2006 3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits d'int6rets 5. Adoption de 1'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises a 1'approbation du Conseil 5.1 Etats financiers de la Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. (Accepter a titre informatif et transmettre an Comit6 des candidatures) 5.2 Fort appui de la collectivit6 quant a 1'etablissement dun partenariat entre le YMCA -YWCA et le centre aquatique (Accepter a titre informatif) 5.3 Modification propos6e du plan municipal visant le 14, rue Castle (Transmettre an Comit6 consultatif d'urbanisme) 5.4 Pr6occupations quant aux feux de circulation pr6s de 1'&glise St. Pius X (Transmettre au directeur g6n6ral) 5.5 Construction d'une conduite d'eau et acquisitions de servitudes — 80 -120, rue McDonald (Recommandation) 6. Commentaires pr6sent6s par les members Campagne de Jonquille 7. Proclamation 7.1 Proclamation de la Journ6e mondiale de 1'eau 8. D616gations et pr6sentations 8.1 Budget de fonctionnement de 2006 du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John 9. Audiences publiques 9.1 a) Audience publique relative a la modification de 1'arret6 sur le zonage visant le 411, rue Cushing 9. lb) Rapport du Comit6 consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage propos6 — 411, rue Cushing 9.2a) Audience publique relative a la modification de 1'arret6 sur le zonage visant le 217 -225, rue Victoria 9.2b) Rapport du Comit6 consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage propos6 — 217 -225, rue Victoria 10. Etude des arrWs municipaux 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.1 Avis de convocation du comfit& consultatif r6gional (conseiller Titus) 11.2 Conf6rence de 1'Association nucl6aire canadienne (conseiller Ferguson) 11.3 Campagne du Centre de ressources pour les adolescents (conseiller Titus) 11.4 Demande aupr6s du Fonds sur 1'infrastructure municipale rurale (FIMR) pr6sent&e par la Commission de transport de Saint John (conseiller Titus) 11.5 Nomination dun nouveau ministre (conseiller McGuire) 11.6 Assemblees publiques locales (conseiller McGuire) 12. Affaires municipales 6voqu6es par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 R6solution par 1'Association des cit6s du Nouveau - Brunswick 12.2 Eclairage au terrain de balle Memorial Field 12.3 Acc&s aux biens -fonds de la Couronne relativement a la voie d'acc&s secondaire Red Head 12.4 Transfert volontaire relativement a la voie d'acc6s secondaire Red Head, NID 337733 12.5 Transfert volontaire relativement a la voie d'acc6s secondaire Red Head, NID 467506 12.6 Grille tarifaire 2006 de Total Golf Management 12.7 Sous -bail dune partie du 12' 6tage de Ph6tel de ville 12.8 Location d'un Bien- fonds, attribution de rang6es de bande - Rogers Wireless 12.9 Contrat 2006 relatif a Porthophotographie 13. Rapports de comit6s 13.1 Rapport du comit6 pl6nier relativement a la dotation des postes sup6rieurs 13.2 Rapports du comit6 pl6nier 14. Etude des sujets 6cartes des questions soumises a Papprobation du conseil 15. Correspondance g6nerale 15.1 Demande de don en argent provenant du Comit6 sur la journ6e du Nouveau - Brunswick 15.2 Projets concernant Pinfrastructure 6nerg6tique de la ville d'Abbotsford 15.3 Lettre reque de Eric Teed relative au Comit6 consultatif des afn6s 16. C16ture de la reunion 92 -96 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL — FEBRUARY 27, 2006 5:00 P.M. present Michelle Hooton, Deputy Mayor And Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, and White -and - T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Fillmore, Fire Department; D. Parks, Police Department; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 a 17 h Sont presents : Michelle Hooton, maire suppleant les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire et White; et T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Fillmore, service d'incendie; D. Parks, service de police; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. 1. Call to Order — Prayer prayer. The Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order and offered the opening Ouverture de la reunion, suivie de la priere. La seance est ouverte par le maire suppleant qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 13, 2006, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2 Approbation du proces- verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue le 13 fevrier 2006 soit approuve. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 92 -97 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Chang RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'int6rets 5. Adoption of Consent Agenda 5.1 Request of Atlantic Health Science Corp. to Present to Council (Refer to Clerk to schedule) 5.2 Port Authority Request to Present to Council (Refer to Clerk to schedule) 5.3 Parking Commission Request to Present to Council (Refer to Clerk to schedule) 5.4 Downtown Ministers Association Request to Present to Council Regarding Racino (Refer to Clerk to schedule) 5.5 Letter of Resignation from Peter Trites, President of Saint John Industrial Parks (Refer to Nominating and Letter of Thanks) 5.6 Ashley Clarke Request for Financial Contribution to Attend Miss NB International Pageant (Refer to Clerk to advise of Council's Policy) 5.7 Business Community Anti - Poverty Initiative Letter of Support for Partnership of Y /Aquatic Centre /City of Saint John (Receive for Information) 5.8 Letter from Steve Anderson Regarding Pet Control in Rockwood Park (Refer to City Manager) 5.9 Sale of 211 Union Street - Amending Date of Transaction (Recommendation) 5.10 Stop Up and Closure of a Public Street - Derby Street (Recommendation) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Adoption de I'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 5.1 Demande reque de la Corporation des sciences de la sante de I'Atlantique voulant se presenter devant le conseil (transmettre au greffier pour qu'une date de pr6sentation soit fix6e) 92 -98 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 5.2 Demande reque de I'Administration portuaire voulant se presenter devant le conseil (transmettre au greffier pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee) 5.3 Demande reque de la Commission sur le stationnement voulant se presenter devant le conseil (transmettre au greffier pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee) 5.4 Demande regue de la Downtown Ministers Association (Association des ministres du culte du centre - ville) voulant se presenter devant le conseil relativement au racino (transmettre au greffier pour qu'une date de presentation soit fixee) 5.5 Lettre de dbmission revue de Peter Trites, prbsident de Pares industriels de Saint John (renvoyer aux candidatures et a la lettre de remerciements) 5.6 Demande reque de Ashley Clarke concernant un apport financier pour assister au concours Miss NB International Pageant (transmettre au greffier pour connaiire la politique du conseil a cet egard) 5.7 Lettre d'appui reque de ('Initiative contre la pauvretb du secteur des affaires concernant I'btablissement d'un partenariat entre le YMCA /YWCA, le Centre aquatique et The City of Saint John (accepter a titre informatif) 5.8 Lettre reque de Steve Anderson concernant le controle des animaux clans le parc Rockwood (transmettre au directeur general) 5.9 Vente de la propri6t6 sitube au 211, rue Union — Date modifibe de la transaction (recommandations) 5.10 Fermeture et barrage d'une route publique, b savoir la rue Derby (recommandations) Proposition du conseiller White Appuybe par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour relatif aux questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptb. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptbe. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activitbs communautaires. 7. Proclamations The Deputy Mayor proclaimed the month of March 2006 "National Kidney Health Month" and the week of March 10 -17, 2006 "St. Patrick's Week" in the City of Saint John. 7. Proclamations Le maire supplbant dbclare que le mois de mars est le mois national de la sant6 du rein et que la semaine du 10 au 17 mars 2006 est la « semaine de la Saint - Patrick » clans The City of Saint John. 92 -99 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 8. Delegations /Presentations 8.1 Presentation by Dr. Scott Giffin on Pandemic Influenza Dr. Scott Giffin, Medical Officer of Health, Department of Health and Wellness, introduced a submitted electronic slide presentation advising that he wanted to ensure Council is educated regarding pandemic flu; is aware of the need for business continuity planning and informed on the planning action to be taken by the Medical Officer of Health, the Public Health Services and Atlantic Health Science Corporation in the event of a pandemic. Dr. Giffin gave background information on the H5N1 virus itself, the planning processes in place by various levels of government, and stressed the importance of developing business continuity plans for the municipality and businesses. 8. D616gations et presentations 8.1 Pr6sentation par le Dr Scott Giffin sur la grippe pand6mique Le Dr Scott Giffin, medecin hygieniste, ministere de la Sante et du Mieux -titre, montre une presentation electronique de diapositives soumise anterieurement en mentionnant qu'il veut s'assurer que le conseil soit informe sur la grippe pand6mique, connaisse les besoins en matiere de planification de la continuite des operations et soit au courant des mesures relatives a la planification qui seront prises par le medecin hygieniste, les services de sante publique et la Corporation des sciences de la sante de I'Atlantique en cas de pandemie. Le Dr Giffin fournit des renseignements generaux sur la souche H5N1 et sur les processus de planification en place par divers ordres de gouvernement. II souligne ('importance d'elaborer des plans de continuite des operations pour la municipality et les entreprises. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - Portion of Cambridge Estates Area A Public Presentation was made of a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re- designate on Schedule 2 -A of the Plan from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential a parcel of land with an area of approximately 12 hectares located south of Boars Head Rd. and west of Millidge Ave., being identified as PID Number 55167530, and by amending exhibit 3 -1 in Section 3.2 of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan by deleting the number "5" under the heading, "Future Development Area Intensity ", for Development Area D, and replacing it with the numbers "5 & 6 "; and by amending Section 3.4.4 of the Secondary Plan, Development Area Guidelines, Projects and Proposals — Development Area D: Boars Head Rd., by adding the following sentence at the end of the second paragraph under "Development Themes /Characters ": "An Intensity 6 mix of one and two family dwellings, townhouses and apartments could also be developed on the higher land to the south ", all as illustrated on the submitted plan . The purpose is to permit the development of a mixture of one and two family townhouse and apartment buildings. 10. Etude des arret6s municipaux 10.1 Modification propos6e du plan municipal visant une partie du lotissement Cambridge Estates Une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification propos6e du plan municipal d'amenagement visant a modifier I'annexe 2 -A du plan afin de faire passer une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 12 hectares, portant le NID 55167530, situee au sud du chemin Boars Head et a I'ouest de I'avenue Millidge, de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone residentielle a forte densite, et de modifier le tableau 3 -1 de I'article 3.2 du plan secondaire de Millidgeville par la suppression du numbro « 5 » sous la rubrique « Intensity future du secteur d'amenagement 92 -100 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 relativement au secteur d'amenagement « D », pour le remplacer par les numeros « 5 et 6 »; et a modifier I'article 3.4.4 du plan secondaire, Lignes directrices relatives a la conception des secteurs d'amenagement — projets et propositions relatifs au secteur d'amenagement « D » : chemin Boars Head, en ajoutant la phrase suivante a la suite du deuxieme paragraphe sous la rubrique « Thematique et caracteristique de I'amenagement » : « Un melange residentiel a intensite d'usage no 6, comprenant des habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales, des maisons en rangee et des immeubles a logement, peut egalement titre amenage sur les terrains eleves situes en direction sud », tel que I'illustre le plan presente. Le but est de permettre I'amenagement de plusieurs maisons en rangee d'un ou de deux logements et des immeubles a logement. 10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - Millidgeville Secondary Plan On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -2, a Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law" with regard to the translation of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 105 -2, a Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law ". Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 105 -2, a Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law" with regard to the translation of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled "By -law Number C.P. 105 -2, a Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By -law ". 10.2 Modifications proposees au plan municipal - plan secondaire de Millidgeville Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 105 -2, modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan municipal » relativement a la traduction du plan secondaire de Millidgeville, fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no CP- 105 -2, modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal ». A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 105 -2, modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan municipal » relativement a la traduction du plan secondaire de Millidgeville, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no CP- 105 -2, modifiant 1'arrete relatif au plan municipal ». 92 -101 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Levy on Citizens Living Outside City Limits On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Council, together with City staff, draft an appropriately worded letter asking the Provincial Government to address the imbalance of taxation between the Local Service Districts (LSD's) and the Cities and Towns of this Province, and that this request be sent to the New Brunswick Municipalities Association, together with the submitted chart outlining the unconditional grant payment, requesting its support. Councillors Chang and Chase requested background information previously submitted to Council on the issue, before proceeding on the motion. On motion of Councillor Chang Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren concerning taxation imbalance, be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was defeated, with Councillors Court, Farren, Ferguson, and White voting, 'nay'. Question being taken on the main motion, the motion was carried, with Councillors Chang, Chase and McGuire voting, 'nay'. 11. Intervention des membres du conseil 11.1 Imposition pour les citoyens a 1'exterieur des limites de la ville Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que le conseil, de concert avec le personnel municipal, redige une ebauche de lettre ecrite sur un ton professionnel demandant au gouvernement provincial de traiter de la question du desequilibre fiscal entre les districts de services locaux (DSL) et les villes de cette province, et que la demande soit envoyee a I'Association des municipalites du Nouveau - Brunswick, accompagnee du tableau presente faisant etat du paiement des subventions inconditionnelles, lui demandant son appui. Les conseillers Chang et Chase demandent s'il est possible de consulter les renseignements generaux sur la question deja presentes au conseil, avant de donner suite a cette proposition. Proposition du conseiller Chang Appuyee par le conseiller Chase RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Farren au sujet de 1'enseignement du desequilibre fiscal soit reportee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Court, Farren, Ferguson et White votent contre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition principale est adoptee. Les conseillers Chang, Chase et McGuire votent contre. 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers 12.1 Pandemic Influenza Planning On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report on the threat of an influenza pandemic, and submitting the New Brunswick Pandemic Influenza Plan, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 92 -102 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Planification relativement a la grippe pandemique Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport sur le risque d'epidemie de grippe, accompagne du Plan de lutte du Nouveau - Brunswick contre la pandemie d'influenza, soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.2 Harbour Clean -Up On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report on the need for 100 percent treatment of collected sewerage effluents for serviced areas of the City in a timely manner, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.2 Travaux de nettoyage du port Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport sur le besoin d'un traiement complet en temps utile des effluents recueillis du reseau d'egouts pour les secteurs de services de la ville, soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 12th Canadian National Conference and 3rd Policy Forum on Drinking Water On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report requesting that Common Council select a representative to participate in the Public Forum and encourage its members to attend and participate in the 12th Canadian National Conference and 3rd Policy Forum on Drinking Water, be referred to the Nominating Committee. Councillor Court offered to represent Council in the Public Forum as he is Council's Environment representative. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 12e Conference nationale canadienne et 3e Forum sur les politiques en matiere d'eau potable Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport demandant que le conseil communal choisisse un representant pour participer au forum public et encourage ses membres a y prendre part et a participer a la 12e Conference nationale canadienne et 3e Forum sur les politiques en matiere d'eau potable, soit transmis au Comite des candidatures. Le conseilleur Court mentionne qu'il est pret a representer le conseil lors du forum public puisqu'il agit en tant que representant du conseil au comite sur 1'environnement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 92 -103 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 12.4 Bulky Items Pick -up Program - White Goods Program On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council support the special solid waste service initiative, which includes guidelines and criteria for the new program for bulky items pick up, outlined in the submitted report. Mr. Groody presented photographs depicting the abuses experienced during the 2005 clean up project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.4 Programme de cueillette des dechets volumineux; programme des produits blancs Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par le conseiller White RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil appuie ('initiative de service speciale des dechets solides, qui comprend les lignes directrices et les criteres du nouveau programme de cueillette des dechets volumineux, tel que le souligne le rapport presente. M. Groody presente des photographies demontrant les abus ressortis du projet de restauration 2005. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.5 Commercial Properties Solid Waste By -Law Enforcement On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report on solid waste collection and enforcement of the Solid Waste By- law, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.5 Execution de I'arrete concernant les matieres usees solides des proprietes commerciales Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le rapport visant la collecte des dechets solides et 1'execution de 1'arrete sur les dechets solides, soit accepte a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.6 Assignment of Lease - Angela Sagrati to Black Douglas Holdings Ltd. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John consent to the assignment of Lease of Stall D1 in the City Market from Angela Sagrati to Black Douglas Holdings Ltd. effective February 15, 2006, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the assignment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.6 Cession du bail au nom d'Angela Sagrati a Black Douglas Holdings Ltd. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John accorde son assentiment quant au bail de location de 1'etal no « D1 », situe au marche municipal, de Angela Sagrati a Black Douglas Holdings Ltd., entrant en vigueur le 15 fevrier 2006, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise afin de conclure ladite cession. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 92 -104 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /1-E 27 FEVRIER 2006 12.7 Lease of Space Stall No. C - City Market On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the issue of leasing space for Stall "C" in the City Market to Vera Bochar upon the terms and conditions as set out in the submitted draft Lease attached hereto; be referred to the City Manager for report back to Committee of the Whole. The City Manager suggested that Council receive an update from the City Market Manager on the operations of the City Market. Councillor Chang expressed his opinion that he believed that the recommendation made by the City Market Manager and the City Manager is within their expertise and that he supports it. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chang voting "nay ". 12.7 Marche municipal — location de fetal no c C » Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que la question de location d'espace de 1'etal « C », situe au marche municipal, a Vera Bocha, conformement aux modalites et conditions precisees audit bail, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de presentation d'un rapport au comite plenier. Le directeur general suggere que le conseil regoive une mise a jour du directeur du marche municipal sur le fonctionnement du marche municipal. Le conseiller Chang indique que, selon lui, la recommandation faite par le directeur du marche municipal et le directeur general, releve de leur champ d'expertise et qu'il appuie une telle recommandation. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Chang vote contre la proposition. 12.8 Rural Roads Capital Upgrades Program - Land Acquisition Policy On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the use of the "Rural Roads Upgrades Program: Land Acquisition Policy" as outlined in the submitted report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.8 Programme de modernisation des immobilisations relatif a I'amelioration des routes rurales — Politique en matiere d'acquisition fonciere Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU, comme le recommande le directeur general, que le conseil communal approuve l'utilisation de « Programme de modernisation des immobilisations relatif a I'amelioration des routes rurales — Politique en matiere d'acquisition fonciere », tel que le souligne le rapport presente. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 92 -105 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 13. Committee Reports 13.1 City of Saint John Environment Committee On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the request from the Saint John Environment Committee to present to Council on the issue of engaging in the Partners for Climate Change Protection Program sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Comite sur 1'environnement de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la demande du Comite sur 1'environnement de The City of Saint John en vue de faire une presentation devant le conseil au sujet de la question de prendre part au programme Partenaires dans la protection du climat commandite par la Federation canadienne des municipalites, soit transmise au greffier communal pour fixer la date de presentation. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Robert Coes Objecting to Condo Development on Prince William Street On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Robert Coes objecting to the proposed condo development on Prince William Street, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Correspondance generale 15.1 Lettre regue de Robert Coes se pronongant contre I'amenagement de coproprietes sur la rue Prince William Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Robert Coes qui s'oppose a la construction proposee de coproprietes sur la rue Prince William, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.2 Philip Huggard of the Street Crime Committee Regarding Illegal Activities On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Philip Huggard of the Street Crime Committee commenting on illegal activities in the vicinity of Cliff, Exmouth, Richmond, Peters and Coburg Streets, be referred to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 92 -106 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /1-E 27 FEVRIER 2006 15.2 Philip Huggard du comite de delinquance urbaine contre les activites illegales Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre reque de Philip Huggard du comite de delinquance urbaine contre les activites illegales dans le voisinage des rues Cliff, Exmouth, Richmond, Peters et Coburg, soit transmise au Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.3 Kevin H. Steele Contracting Ltd. requesting repairs to Hillcrest Road On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Kevin H. Steele Contracting requesting that Hillcrest Road be repaired, paved and maintained, be received for information. Mr. Groody advised that work on Hillcrest Road is planned for in the Capital program 2006 -2007. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.3 Kevin H. Steele Contracting Ltd. demandant que des reparations soient apportees au chemin Hillcrest Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que la lettre reque de Kevin H. Steele Contracting Ltd. demandant que le chemin Hillcrest soit repare, asphalte et entretenu, soit acceptee a titre informatif. M. Groody mentionne que les travaux d'amelioration au chemin Hillcrest sont prevus dans le programme d'immobilisations de 2006 -2007. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.4 Eric Teed Regarding Need for Lighting at The Falls Gorge On motion of Councillor Seconded by Councillor RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed suggesting that appropriate spot lighting to enhance the Falls Gorge, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.4 Eric Teed concernant le besoin d'eclairage aux Chutes de la Gorge Proposition du conseiller Appuyee par le conseiller RESOLU que la lettre reque de Eric Teed suggerant que soit installe 1'eclairage local pour ameliorer les Chutes de la Gorge, soit transmise au directeur general. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15.5 Earl Campbell Objecting to Pipeline Under the Bay of Fundy On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Earl Campbell objecting to the proposed installation of a pipeline under the Bay of Fundy, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 92 -107 COMMON COUNCIL /CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 27, 2006 /LE 27 FEVRIER 2006 15.5 Earl Campbell se pronongant contre le pipeline sous la baie de Fundy Proposition du conseiller Court Appuybe par le conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre reque de Earl Campbell, s'opposant b ('installation proposbe d'un pipeline sous la baie de Fundy, soit acceptbe b titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptbe. 15.6 Brian Roy in Support of Pipeline Through Rockwood Park On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Brian Roy supporting the proposed pipeline going through Rockwood Park, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.6 Brian Roy en faveur du pipeline traversant le parc Rockwood Proposition du conseiller Court Appuybe par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre reque de Brian Roy en faveur de ('installation d'un pipeline propos6 au travers du parc Rockwood, soit acceptbe b titre informatif. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptbe. 16. Adjournment The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 16. Cloture de la reunion Le maire supplbant dbclare que la sbance est levbe a 19 h 50. Common Clerk /greffier communal THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. �— - LA FONDATION JEUX CANADA GAMES SAINT JOHN, INC. 206 King Street West Saint John, NB E2M 1S6 (506) 634 -1985 February 23, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norman McFarlane and Members of the Common Council City of Saint John P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Dear Mayor McFarlane and Members of Council: On behalf of the Board of Governors of The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. I am pleased to submit the attached audited Report and Financial Statements of the Foundation as at December 31, 2004. This report was received and approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting held on May 4, 2005. Grants in the amount of $141,200 were awarded in 2004 to 105 individual athletes and coaches and 28 sports organizations. A list of grants is contained in the report. The By -laws of the Foundation state: "The Governors of the Foundation shall consist of the Mayor of Saint John or a member of the Common Council of Saint John designated by the Mayor, together with eight other Governors appointed by the Common Council of Saint John after taking into consideration the recommendation of the Governors of the Foundation then in office." In accordance with the above by -law, the Governors of the Foundation recommend to Common Council the reappointment of Ann Cox and Derek Wisdom as Governors for a three year term ended December 31, 2008, or until their successors are appointed. Both Mrs. Cox and Mr. Wisdom were previously appointed as Governors by Common Council on February 10, 2003. Derek Wisdom was vice president of The Saint John 1985 Canada Summer Games Society, Inc. for Sports and has been deeply involved in all elements of sports while principal of Princess Elizabeth School. Mr. Wisdom brings a great deal of expertise to the Board. Ann Cox (MacMurray) was involved in the 1985 Canada Games in an administrative capacity, working with George Fraser, the Canada Games general manager. Mrs. Cox is a former employee of the City of Saint John. Her involvement with her community and other expertise makes her a valuable member of the Board We would appreciate confirmation from Common Council of these appointments in due course. Respectfu (4 atrick D. Darrah Chairman, Board of Governors THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. (Incorporated under the laws of New Brunswick) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31, 2004 TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accountants THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. DECEMBER 313 2004 CONTENTS LM AUDITORS' REPORT 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Financial Position 2 Statement of Changes in Fund Balances 3 Statement of Operations 4 Statement of Cash Flows 5 Notes to Financial Statements 6 - 7 Additional Comments of Auditors 8 Schedule of Grant Recipients 9- 12 I CCU SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accountants 39 Canterbury Street P.O. Box 6668 Saint John New Brunswick E2L 4S1 Tel (506) 636 -9220 Fax (506) 634 -8208 E -mail tsdsj @teedsaundersdoyle.com AUDITORS' REPORT TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accountants To the Members of The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. Member of DFK Accountancy Group Inc. (Canada) and DFK International We have audited the statement of financial position of The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. as at December 31, 2004 and the statements of changes in fund balances, operations and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Foundation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with standards require that we plan and perform an statements are free of material misstatement. supporting the amounts and disclosures in the accounting principles used and significant e; overall financial statement presentation. Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the Itimates made by management, as well as evaluating the In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the foundation as at December 31, 2004 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. 1j, Z , � j V 6/Z CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Saint John, NEI March 23, 2005 Saint John Partners Fredericton Partners John H. Teed David L. Doyle �'( Brian J. Saunders Ralph D, Gorman P. Andrew Logan D. Alan Colwell ` David H. Bradley THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 313 2004 Income Capital Total Total Fund Fund 2004 2003 ASSETS CURRENT Cash (Note 3) $ 539064 $ $ 53,064 $ 150,470 Accounts receivable (Note 3) 32,933 32,933 32,636 Prepaid expenses 939 939 939 86,936 86,936 184.045 LONG -TERM Investments (Notes 2, 3 and 4) 1,139.767 3.000.000 4,139,767 3,954.114 $ 1,226,703 $ 3,000,000 $ 4,226,703 $ 4,138,159 LIABILITIES CURRENT Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 3) $ 2,656 FUND BALANCES UNRESTRICTED CAPITAL (Note 2) 1,2059507 UNRESTRICTED INCOME 185540 RESTRICTED CAPITAL (Note 2) 1,224,047 $ 1,226703 APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Director Director 2. $ $ 2,656 $ 2.248 1,205,507 1,124,407 - 18,540 11,504 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000.000 3,000,000 4224,047 4,135,911 $ 360006000 $ 4,226,703 $ 4 1�, 38x159 TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE A CO. Chartered Accounu THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 3. TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE 6r CO, Chartered Accountants Unrestricted Restricted Capital Income Capital Total Total Fund Fund Fund 2004 2003 BALANCE AT BEGINNING OFYEAR $ 1,124,407 $ 11,504 $ 3,000,000 $ 411357911 $ 4,051,595 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURE 81,100 7,036 88,136 84,316 BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $ 1.205.507 $ 18.540 $ 3.000.000 $ 4.224.047 $ 4.135.911 3. TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE 6r CO, Chartered Accountants THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 REVENUE (Note 2) Interest Dividends Gain on disposal of investments EXPENDITURE Grants Management fees Professional fees Office Insurance Advertising Administration fees Miscellaneous EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO: Unrestricted Income Unrestricted Capital Income Capital Total Total Fund Fund 2004 2003 $ 153,013 $ $ 153,013 S 147,406 49,826 49,826 40,676 81,100 81,100 99,261 283,939 283,939 287,343 1405200 140,200 149,875 32,644 325644 30,807 3,061 3,061 2,580 1,255 1,255 13176 1,814 13814 1,626 3,107 3,107 2,742 13,158 13,158 139706 564 564 515 195.803 195,803 203,027 $ 88,136 $ - $ 88.136 $ 84,316 $ 7,036 $ 79036 $ (14,945) 8L100 81,100 99,261 $ 88.136 $ 88,136 $ 84 316 TEED 4 SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. C6aa d Accoununts THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) Operating activities Excess of revenue over expenditure Items not involving cash Amortization of bond premium Gain on disposal of investments Changes in non -cash working capital balances Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Investing activities Purchase of investments Proceeds on disposal of investments INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AT END OF YEAR SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION Dividends received Interest received 2004 2003 $ 88,136 $ 84,316 105194 119622 (81.100) (99.261) 17,230 (31323) (297) 19101 - (188) 408 (9,998) 17.341 (12.4081 (1,9355753) (1,7965913) 1.821,006 1.93 3.495 (114.747) 136.582 (973406) 1241174 150.470 26.296 $ 53.064 $ 150.470 $ 495132 $ 42,477 1633478 1589328 TEED 5 SAUNDERS D OYLE & CO. Chartered Accuvntanta THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2004 1. PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of New Brunswick as a 11011 - profit organization and is registered as a Canadian amateur athletic association under the provisions of the Canadian Income Tax Act. Its purpose is to fund training and development of amateur athletes in Canada. 2, SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Fund Accounting To observe the limitations and restrictions placed on the use of resources, the accounts of The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. are maintained in accordance with "fund accounting" principles. Investments Investments are carried at the lower of cost and market value. Investments denominated in U.S. dollars are translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the date of purchase. Capital Assets The Foundation will capitalize all expenditures for items having an estimated useful life expectancy greater than one year and at a cost greater than $500. Unrestricted Capital As decided by the Board of Governors, to permit future growth of the fund, realized capital gains (less capital losses) will be retained in unrestricted capital. If accumulated realized losses exceed gains, the net accumulated loss will be charged to unrestricted income. Restricted Capital This fund represents the surplus funds of $2,125,797 of The Saint John 1985 Canada Summer Games Society, Inc. - La Societe Des Jeux D'Ete 1985 De Saint John, Inc. transferred to The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. on December 1, 1986. Under the Letters Patent incorporating the Foundation, the capital of these surplus funds was not to be spent for a period of ten years. Since the expiration of this ten -year period in 1996, the Board of Directors have continued the restriction on the use of the capital, and in addition, have increased the restricted amount to $3,000,000 in 2002. Revenue Recognition Investment income is recognized on an accrual basis. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are reviewed periodically, and as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in eamings in the period in which they become known. 6. TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accoummnts THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31,2004 3, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Foundation's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, investments and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless otherwise noted, it is the Board of Directors' opinion that the Foundation is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair value of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted. 4. INVESTMENTS Market Value Cost Cost 2004 2004 2003 Stocks Canadian $ 1,172,289 $ 578,533 $ 568,611 Foreign 1.113.349 956.827 728.102 Total stocks 2,285,638 1.535.360 1,296.713 Bonds and Debentures 29483,985 254019443 Less amortized premium (42,019) (31,825) Net bonds and debentures 2,595.291 2.441.966 24369,618 Short term investments 157,784 162.441 287.783 Total investments $ 5,038,713 $, 4.139.767 $ 3,954,114 Allocated to: Income Fund S 1,139,767 $ 954,114 Restricted Capital Fund 3,000.000 3.000.000 $ 4.139,767 $ 3.954,114 TEED SAUNDERS 7. DOYLE & CO, Chartered Accoummnts 39 Canterbury Street P.O. Box 6668 Saint John New Brunswick E2L 4S1 Tel (506) 636 -9220 Fax (506) 634 -8208 E -mail tsdsj@teedsaundersdoyle.com TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accountants Member of DFK Accountancy Group Inc. (Canada) and DFK International ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OF AUDITORS The accompanying Schedule of Grant Recipients is presented as supplementary information only. In this respect, it does not form part of the financial statements of The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2004, and hence is excluded from the opinion expressed in our report dated March 23, 2005 to the members on such financial statements. The information in this schedule has been subject to audit procedures only to the extent necessary to express an opinion on the financial statements of the foundation and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all respects material to those financial statements. C L/ __ c PA� ';� r I CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Saint John, NB March 23, 2005 Saint John Partners Fredericton Partners John H. Teed David L. Doyle Dr1� Brian J. Saunders Ralph D. Gorman Andrew P Logan D. Alan Colwell �y ,,, „ 8 David H. Bradley THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. SCHEDULE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 319 2004 SPRING FALL RECIPIENT SPORT PROV 2004 2004 TOTAL BALLEM, JARROD SWIMMING PEI $ 1,500 $ - $ 1,500 SWIMMING PEI 1,500 - 1,500 BALLEM, JOSH 15500 BELANGER, JULIE CYCLING NB 1,500 CYCLING NB 500 - 500 BELANGER, MATHIEU (COACH) 500 BREWER, JUSTIN WRESTLING NB 500 CHISHOLM, BERNIE (COACH) ATHLETICS NS 500 - 500 CLEGHORN, MELODI TAE KWON DO NB 750 750 COLE, MATTHEW SPEED SKATING NB 375 375 CORTES, PHIL CYCLING NB 500 500 BIATHLON NB 500 - 500 COTE, PATRICK 375 375 DALTON, FLORENCE ROWING NI3 DESOLLA, JODIE CURLING ON 750 750 XC- MOUNTAIN BIKING NB 11500 - 1,500 DEWOLFE, KAREN 750 750 DONAHER, AMANDA SWIMMING NB DOUCET, MIKE W/C BASKETBALL NB 750 750 DOUCETTE, JONATHAN TRACK AND FIELD NS 750 750 NS 500 - 500 DI JNBRACK, JEFFREY ROWING 750 750 DUPUIS, MONICA HOCKEY AB FENETY, ERIK TRACK AND FIELD NB - 750 750 SWIMMING NB 500 - 500 FERGUSON, ADAM NB 375 375 FORTIN, EMILIE JUDO _ 500 FRASER, MICHEAL JERARD ATHLETICS PE 500 375 375 GALLISON, FRANCESCA JUDO PEI GATES, GABRIEL KARATE NB 750 750 GILLIS, ERIC ATHLETICS NS 19500 1,500 GOULD, SAMIA SPEED SKATING NB 750 750 GREEN, PAUL (COACH) CURLING NB - 500 500 HADLEY, MATTHEW CYCLING (MTBXC) NB 11500 - 1,500 HALEY, BEVAN SWIMMING NS - 750 750 HASTIE, NICK TRIATHLON BC 11500 - 1,500 HEISLER, KEVIN (COACH) ATHLETICS NB 500 500 HENNICK, HELEN WRESTLING AB 15500 15500 HOMER, CHRISTINA SPEED SKATING AB - 375 375 JAY, CORY CYCLING PEI - 11500 15500 JIMMO, RYAN KARATE NB 1,500 - 1,500 JOHNSTON, PHILIP WRESTLING NB - 375 375 KEITH, DANIEL WRESTLING NB 500 - 500 KELLY, ANDREA CURLING NB 750 750 KERTSON, KEITH (COACH) TRACK AND FIELD NB 500 500 KNOX, PATRICK JUDO PEI - 750 750 LAMARCHE, MYRIAM JUDO NB 500 - 500 LANDRY, JENNIFER JUDO NB 1,500 15500 LAPOINTE, SOPHIE UNDERWATER HOCKEY NB 500 500 LEBLANC, JOSEE TAE KWON DO NB - 13500 1,500 LEBLANC, MARC -ANDRE FENCING NB 500 - m- SAUNDERS g. DOYLE & CO, Char[emd AccounmnN THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. SCHEDULE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 313 2004 SPRING FALL RECIPIENT SPORT PROV 2004 2004 TOTAL LEBLANC, NIKKI SPEED SKATING NB 375 375 LINDSAY, JOSH JUDO PEI - 375 375 LARD, PETER (COACH) TRACK AND FIELD NS 500 - 500 LOSIER, DANIELLE SWIMMING NB - 375 375 LUDFORD, PATRICK H. FENCING NB 375 375 MACDIARMID, KRISTEN CURLING NB 750 750 MACFADYEN, GARRETT TRIATHLON NB 500 - 500 MACKAY, CHRIS WRESTLING PEI - 750 750 MACLEAN, LEANNA TRACK AND FIELD NS 500 - 500 MARTIN, BRETT GYMNASTICS PEI 375 375 MARTIN, JENNA ATHLETICS NS - 750 750 MCCARLEE, MATTHEW WRESTLING NB - 375 375 MCINTYRE, ROBERT (COACH) ARCHERY NB 500 - 500 MCSORLEY, BRYAN SPEED SKATING NB - 750 750 MEIER, CHRISTIAN CYCLING NB 1,500 - 1,500 MELOCHE, JENNIFER SYNCHRO SWIMMING NB - 375 375 MERRY, AMY JUDO NB - 750 750 MITCHELL, DOUG (COACH) ATHLETICS NS 500 - 500 MITCHELL, MITZI JUDO PEI - 375 375 MITTON, ANDREW WRESTLING NB 1,500 - 1,500 MORLEY, STEPHEN (COACH) ATHLETICS NS 500 500 MORRISON, KENNETH SOCCER NB 500 - 500 MURRAY, CARRIE (COACH) JUDO NB - 500 500 MWENGA, PROMISE WRESTLING ON 500 - 500 NASON, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER TRACK AND FIELD NB 500 500 NORRIS, KIM (COACH) ROWING NB 500 - 500 OLIVER, PAUL (COACH) KARATE NB - 13000 LOW PARLEE,CHARLENE ARCHERY NB 500 - 500 PELLERIN, JENNIFER TAE KWON DO NB - 375 375 PERRON, RING (COACH) JUDO NB - 500 500 PESSOA, SERGIO (COACH) JUDO NB 250 250 PILOTE, JEAN -LUC CYCLING NB 500 500 POIRIER, LOUIS BOBSLED NS - 750 750 POWER, ADRIENNE TRACK AND FIELD NS 500 - 500 RALPH, SAMANTHA BADMINTON NL 750 750 RAND, JIM (COACH) GYMNASTICS PEI 15000 11000 RAYMOND, MICHEL (COACH) JUDO NB 250 - 250 REYNOLDS, KATIE ROWING NB 1,500 - 1,500 ROBERTS, ANDY TRIATHLON NB 500 - 500 RUEST,JOCELYN ATHLETICS NB 500 - 500 SAWYER, SHAWN FIGURE SKATING NB 11500 15500 SCARROW, CHARLES (COACH) ATHLETICS NS 500 500 SEELEY, SCOTT WRESTLING NB 15500 - 15500 SKOREYKO, STEPHANIE ATHLETICS NS - 375 375 TEED SAUNDERS 10, DOYLE & CO. Chartered Accountants THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. SCHEDULE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 SPORT 6':1 PROV 2004 FALL 2004 TOTAL SLAUNWHITE, CRAIG ATHLETICS NS 500 - 500 SOBEY, LIANNE CURLING NB - 750 750 STEPHEN, ANDREE TAE KWON DO NB - 750 750 STEWART, CRAIG BADMINTON ON 500 - 500 THIBODEAU, MANIEL JUDO NB 500 - 500 TOBIN, JOEY JUDO NB - 750 750 TRITES, MICHAEL WRESTLING NB 500 - 500 VAN GESTEL, HOLLY BRETT XC - RUNNING NS 500 - 500 VAUGHAN, ALLAN (COACH) TAE KWON DO NB - 500 500 VOLPE, BRUNO JUDO NB 500 - 500 VOLPE, MARCO JUDO NB 500 - 500 WELOCK, KATHERINE (COACH) SYNCHRO SWIMMING NB - 500 500 WILBERT, ALICIA JUDO PEI - 750 750 WILBERT, CHRISTINE JUDO PEI - 750 750 WILBERT, JOHN (COACH) JUDO PEI - 11000 15000 WOHLMUTH, STEVE (COACH) ATHLETICS NS 500 - 500 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS /COACHES ATHLETICS NB ATHLETICS BASKETBALL NB BASKETBALL CANADA GAMES MEN WRESTLING WRESTLING CANADA GAMES WOMEN WRESTLING WRESTLING CANADIAN CANOE ASSOCIATION 11000 ATLANTIC DIVISION CANOE/KAYAK CDN SPORTS CENTRE ATLANTIC VARIOUS CLUB JUDO HANAGATA JUDO FENCING NEW BRUNSWICK, HIGH - PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE FENCING FREDERICTON YACHT CLUB SAILING HOCKEY CANADA'S ATLANTIC 5,OOD CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOCKEY JUDO NB JUDO KENNEBECASIS CANOE CLUB KAYAKING KID SPORT - SPORT NB VARIOUS KIYOKAN JUDO CLUB JUDO LACROSSE NEW BRUNSWICK LACROSSE LUTTE NB WRESTLING WRESTLING MIRAMICHI WHITECAPS SWIM TEAM SWIMMING NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE - ATLANTIC CANADA CYCLING NB CURLING ASSOCIATION CURLING 11. 405000 34,500 74,500 NB 39000 - 3,000 NB 31000 - 3,000 NB 11000 - 1,000 NB 11000 - 11000 NS - 10,000 10,000 NS 5,000 - 5,OOD NB 400 - 400 NB - 35000 3,000 NB 400 - 400 NB 83000 - 8,000 NB - 39000 3,000 NB 400 - 400 NB 23500 - 2,500 NB 400 - 400 NB 19000 - 1,000 NB 400 400 NB 400 - 400 NB - 10,000 10,000 NB 31000 3,000 TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO, Chaztered Accountants THE SAINT JOHN JEUX CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION, INC. RECIPIENT SCHEDULE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 SPORT NB WOMEN'S CANADA GAMES VOLLEYBALL TRAINING SQUAD VOLLEYBALL SACK -A -WA CANOE CLUB CANOE /KAYAK SAINT JOHN FUNDY DIVING CLUB DIVING SHIMPOKAIJUDO CLUB JUDO SKATE CANADA NB (NB INVITATIONAL TRAINING CAMP) SKATING SOCCER NB SOCCER SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW BRUNSWICK SWIMMING SPEED SKATE PEI SPEED SKATING SURF CITY SYNCHRO SYNCHRO SWIMMING TOTAL ORGANIZATIONS TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED LESS: UNCLAIMED GRANTS FROM 2003 NET GRANTS 12. SPRING FALL PROV 2004 2004 TOTAL NB - 21500 29500 NS 400 - 400 NB 400 - 400 NB - 500 500 NB 11000 1,000 NB 33000 - 33000 NB - 1,500 15500 PEI 1,000 - 15000 NB - 500 500 32,700 34,000 66,700 $ 729700 $ 68,500 $ 141,200 1,000 $ 140,200 TEED SAUNDERS DOYLE & CO, C6anered Accountants February 23, 2006 h His Worship Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council, City of Saint John, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L1 Your Worship and Members of Common Council: Vibrant Communities Saint John is very pleased to add our collective support to the proposed integrated YMCA -YWCA and Canada Games Aquatic Centre facility and program. The proposal is both visionary and practical at a time when our community strives for excellence in community service while adhering to tight fiscal parameters. Vibrant Communities, in its short history, is testament to how community partnerships can strive to achieve bigger goals for community well-being and gain greater efficiencies through a larger talent pool willing to share resources and responsibilities. We believe the proposed partnership of the YMCA -YWCA, Canada Games Aquatic Centre Commission and the City will strengthen the respective lead organizations and result in a win -win for the community. Both the YMCA -YWCA and the City have a long history of serving the population we are particularly concerned about ... our community's youngest and poorest. The proposal ensures the sustainability of current community programs while offering opportunity for a broader and deeper reach to those most in need of these vital community resources. Vibrant Communities Saint John is a partnership of local leaders from the 4 sectors: business, governments, community organizations and people living in poverty. Our 10 year goal is to engage the community in focused strategies that will significantly reduce poverty in Saint John from its current rate of 24.5% to the national average of 15 %. Realizing the goal means 6000 people will have left poverty behind them. Vibrant Communities depends on organizational change, such as the proposal you are reviewing, to help Saint John achieve this goal and TRUE GROWTH. Yours truly( T�U'xibbons ^ Chair, Vibrant Communities Saint John Leadership Roundtable Vibrant Communities Saint John • 330 Wentworth Street Saint John, New Brunswick • E2L 5E4 Common Clerk's Office Bureau du greffier communal www. saintjohn. ca March 13, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane And Councillors Your Worship and Councillors P.O. Box/C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB /N. -B. Canada E21, 4L1 SUBJECT: Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - Castle Street :rte A Public Presentation was given on January 30, 2006 of a proposed municipal plan amendment to re- designate on Schedule 2 -C of the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 440 square metres located at 14 Castle Street, also identified as being PID Number 14506, from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities classification to permit re- zoning for a parking area as requested by Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation. The required advertising has been completed, and attached you will find a copy of the application, public notice and insertion order of the proposed municipal plan amendment. No written objections to the proposed re- zoning have been received. If Council wishes, it may choose to refer the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, April 24, 2006, or not to proceed with the proposed amendment process, and adopt a resolution to deny the application and receive the attached documentation for information. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Gorml Assistant Common Clerk Attachment 1 Application for a Municipal Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment IDemande de modification an plan municipal et a i'arre"te sur le zonage Applicant Related Information / Renseignements sur le demandeur Name of Applicant /Nom du demandeur � �J" 1' L Mailing Address of applicant / Addresss`e poos�tale du demandeur � ((. T"� <Dvt t) 1 `7 Postal Code/ Code postal Telephone Number / Num6 `(J r1o��dee��tdldphone Home/Domicile b 4 � 7p� L Work / Travail Fax Number / Numdro de tdldcopieur � (A 6 ' Name of Property Owner (if different) /Nom d//u��propridtaire (sidiffdren�t){,��/fI�11� �j�%� �t���%��°"��►v Address / Adresse12_ Iiit� l r 1�® cTt" Postal Code / Code postal: LL IL l Property Information / Renseignements sur la propriete Location /Emplacement t s�L� S � %X Lot Area / Superficie du lot 440 0 o Q k (Street Frontage / Fa'gad ^e sur rue G� . Existing Use of Property / Utilisation actuelle de la propridtd Present Municipal Plan Land Use Designation 0 Ddsignation actuel de utilization des terres sur le plan municipal , W� I�Cq � `I� s Present Zoning / Zonage actuel ,< �' 1i I t VLUd1 9 l` 1i� L��1`��t�: -- � y �4 L4� Amendments Requested / Modifications demandees Municipal Plan / Plan municipal Change Land Use Designation to / Modifier la deignation de Putilisation des terres A and /or / ou ❑ Text Amendment (indicate particulars on attachment) / Modification du texte (indiquez les ddtails en annexe) Zoning By -law/ Arr @td sur le Zonage Change Zoning to / Modification du zonage A �� P�Ppp Ole and /or / ou ❑ Text Amendment (indicate particulars on attachment) / Modification due texte (indiquez les ddtails en annexe) Development Proposal / Proposition d'amenagement of Proposal / Description de la proposition r0'Q You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates your proposal. You may also provide photographs, building plans, elevation drawings and any other form of information. The site plan must show the dimensions of the property, the location of all buildings, driveways, parking areas, landscaping and signs. It is important that the distance between the property boundary and buildings are shown. L l W 41 0 Vous devez fournir un plan du site a 1'echelle illustrant votre proposition. Vous pouvez egalement fournir des photographies, des plans de bdtiment, des dessins de plan d'elevation et route autre forme de renseignement. Le plan du site dolt indiquer les dimensions de la propriete, 1'emplacement de la totalite des bdtiments, des allees, des acres de stationnement, des amenagements paysagers et des panneaux de signalisation. Il est important d'indiquer la distance entre les limites de la proprie'M et les bdtiments. "' S Li- 1` Provide reasons why these amendments should be approved. / Fournir les raisons pour les quelles les modifications devraient etre approuvdes. C�,\- 0114cf.'c! F(' N Ike �i 1i�( c 1 r.9%i. Imo) l�l `✓ �� L <1•kl, "ef Provide any other information about your proposal that would be helpful. / Fournir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait etre utile. Signature of Applicant / Signature du demandeur Date x$400 Application Fee Enclosed / Ci joint les frais demande de 400 $ L �� - C /+L /li'cG/vt 14 p - e� j ,gTcQ�r« W1�4 10e If you are not the owner of the land in question Si vous nVies pas le propridtaire du terrain en question, please have the owner sign below. The signature of veuillez obtenir la signature du propridtaire dans la partie the owner authorizing this application to proceed is ci- dessous. La signature du propridtaire autorisant le required for consideration by Common Council. traitement de la presente demande est requise pour que cette derniere soft examinee par le conseil communal. Signature of Owner (if applicable) Signature du propridtaire (s'il y a lieu) Date 11 ,4o 0 V 434 '.dva ,4`41 00 0 198 as t 0 q °3J 3 �J 0 adJ CG 000 JJ OOO JaOJO bry 6h 1 a O g 0 3 g H as °rq b a ° 45 �a 00 >a H ° 8 'a0 0 J7 22 0 ru00Ja0 0 S, °J0 � V 16 c? 0s 20 26 28 S ` I l . J 0p013318 N . °p0133p0 v, 1 is 0 182 h 0 8o 6 °C _ ° e c a 00013ppZ L 176 ° 157 w 39 ° � d D r. 37 36 31 o o � 174 0 0 25 21 op 013 153 172 cot > �'� r�� 17 1s 7 aeq 45 0:4 34 32 Gold t) St '49 i 166 oo0f 166 °pole awe tpy 164 0 0 °aaeaaza as0epea, 14 162 A� 4 aap6 a 139 000 3 O^ 137 16q °2a 0 435 ° °aoeesez 9aeoBeal> °0!3631 \ 148 O 000 03 a 146 l3 Bqp eaaa4 00 Of 130 ""-,-- ..____. 144 0 30s0 130 142 °0a3 40000! sof 3 0 30J aoara ; �0 136 i GOLDING ST. NDSCAPE DSCAPE .... DSCAPE BLDG. I i O aO NO 1 i W OW W�QW Mc N I 2% SLOPE TO GRADE _ CONNECT TO SEWER IN CASTLE ST' PARKING LOT GUARD RAIL SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/32• -1' -o' PROJECT` Golding Street New Parking Lot DRAWING: Parkin Lot Site flea AAenuc Health Sciences Corporation Col Paaeon des adences ee le ante' Oe AUBMW P.O. BO %l C.P. 6200, SAINT JOHN, N.B., CANADA EL 4L4 TEL.: (506) 648-M DATE: DR'N 0Y: SCALE: DWG.NO. REV.NO. Nov. 2005 R.H. I AS NOTED Al 0 Common Clerk's Office Bureau du greffier communal www.saintjohn.ca P.O. Box /C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB /N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1 December 22, 2005 / 22 decembre 2005 Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation P.O. Box 5200 Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L4 Dear Sir or Madam: Re: 14 Castle St. Monsieur, Madame, Objet : 14, rue Castle Enclosed is a copy of the Public Vous trouverez ci- annexee une copie de Notice regarding a proposed I'avis public relatif a une modification Municipal Plan amendment for envisagee au plan municipal en vue de la redesignation of the above rede'signation de la propriete ci- dessus. property. Following the date for the receipt of objections, namely, February 15, 2006, Common Council may authorize the necessary advertising for the public hearing, and request the views of the Planning Advisory Committee. Apres la date de reception des objections, c'est -a -dire le 15 Wrier 2006, le Conseil communal pourrait autoriser la publication des avis necessaires en vue de I'audience publique et demander les opinions du Comite' consultatif d'urbanisme. Yours truly, Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, Madame, 1'expression de nos sentiments distingues. Elizabeth Gorm ey Assistant Common Clerk / Greffiere communale adjointe /jaf encl. / P. j. PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE: 14 CASTLE STREET Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule 2 -C of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities, the following property: A parcel of land with an area of approximately 440 square metres, located at 14 Castle Street, also identified as being PID 14506, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of Common Council on Monday, January 30, 2006 in the Council Chamber, Lobby Level, City Hall. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit rezoning of the land from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "IL -2" Major Institutional for development of a parking area. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of the undersigned, by February 15, 2006. Enquiries may be made at the office of the Common Clerk or Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 :30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. PROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN MUNICIPAL OBJET: 14, RUE CASTLE Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention de modifier le plan d'amenagement municipal afrn de faire passer la designation du lot suivant dans Fatmexe 2 -C du plan de zone residentielle de dens #e moyenne a zone d'installations collectives majeures : une parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 440 metres carres, situe'e an 14, rue Castle et portant le NID 14506, comme le montre la carte ci- dessous. (INSERER LA CARTE) Une presentation publique du projct de modification aura lieu lots de la reunion ordinaire du conseil communal le lundi 30 janvier 2006 dans la salle du conseil, an niveau du hall d'entre'e, a Ph6tel de ville. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre le rezonage du terrain en vue de le faire passer de zone a edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM -1 » a zone d'equipement collectif majeur a IL -2 » pour 1'ame'nagement d'une aire de stationnement. Veuillez faire part an conseil par e'crit de vos objections au projet de modification au plus tard le 15 fevrier 2006 a Pattention du soussigne. Pour toute demande de renseignements, veuillez vous adresser an bureau du greffier communal ou au bureau de 1'urbanisme et du developpement a 116tel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John, N. -B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries. City of Saint John INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER For City of Saint John use only: Bud et Number: 110 0801 442 2010 Department: Common Clerk's Office Account # 71206 Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506) 658 -2862 Fax: 506 674 -4214 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal) " SJTJ City Information Ad "SJTJ Independent Placement " SJTJ Classifieds Date(s): Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: ❑ General Notice ❑ Tender ❑ Proposal Text: 0 Call to Action: Public Notice Contact: Sub - Headline if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: Telephone: (506) 658 -2862 St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church 316 Somerset Street, Saintlohn, New Brunswick E2K 2Y4 Tel: (506) 653 -6830 Fax: (506) 653 -6864 St. Pius X Martha Guild Sharon Jacquard 316 Somerset Street Saint John, NB E21, 2Y4 March 7, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norman McFarlane & Members of City of Saint John Council P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Your Worship & Councilors: `. I am writing on behalf of the Martha Guild Volunteer Group for St. Pius X Parish in grave concern over the traffic lights situated at the top of Somerset Street in front of the Church. Along with our week day and weekend masses, many functions and activities are held at the church and we have witnessed numerous "close calls" with motorists not heeding to the amber flashing light. It is the only set of RA5 lights in this city and we realize it is the standard for crosswalk procedures; however, they are totally ineffective. We have noticed in the last year a couple of new pedestrian lights have been installed. One at the corner of Union & Wentworth Streets and just recently, a set at Chesley Drive by the Ocean Steel Plant on Chesley Drive. Also, on Rothesay Avenue there are 2 sets of Red, Amber, Green lights; a set at Russell and Broadway and Rothesay Ave & Tim Street. City Road and Stanley Streets also have a set and all are proving to be most effective It happens too many times on Somerset Street, that when the lights are activated, if the center lane traffic stops, the cars corning up on the outside lane do not slow down, let alone stop. This results in pedestrians being sandwiched in the middle of the street not knowing what to do. This set of lights must be replaced with ones that have proven to work and they are the Green, Amber and Red. We realize that budgets are tight therefore would like to enter the possibility of cost sharing to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists at the top of Somerset Street. Something has to be done "now" to prevent an inevitable fatality. reply- This is a serious matter that requires immediate action. Thank you in anticipation to a favourable Sincerely, l Sharon Jacquard Communications Officer St. Pius X Martha Guild REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M & C — 2006 -56 March 9, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Construction of New Water Pipeline Easement Acquisitions - 80 -120 McDonald Street BACKGROUND: City of Included in this year's Capital Program for Water and Sewer Utility Fund is the City's desire to improve the quality and flow of water in the Bellevue Street area, located to the rear of Loch Lomond Mall. Both Bellevue and Virginia Streets dead - end adjacent to the Mall property, resulting in stagnant water to the City's municipal water lines. ANALYSIS: The City proposes to connect the two existing water lines located within these two streets, allowing a better flow and water quality. In order to proceed with this project, the City requires a 6 metre (20 foot) wide easement, totalling approximately 750 square metres (8,073 square feet) over PID Numbers 345124, 55032411, 55032403, 55032395 and 55065197 (see attached map). In addition, the City wishes to acquire the privately owned water line that runs from Courtenay Avenue along the rear of the Loch Lomond Mall property, which also dead -ends. It is the City's intention to extend this water line to connect with the proposed loop system described above. A new 6.0 metre (20 foot) wide easement for municipal services will be required, occupying a total area of an approximately 1,575 square metre (16,954 square feet) portion of PID number 322891, as generally shown on an attached plan. Once the private water line is acquired, it would become the City's responsibility to operate and maintain. The total easements required for this project is approximately 2,325 square metres (25,027 square feet). Real Estate Services have negotiated with the owner of the Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 land, Crombie Developments Limited, to grant the above noted easements to install these new lines and transfer the privately owned water line to the City. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's support to secure the necessary easements for this project. RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Saint John acquire an easement for municipal services /municipal services easement in the amount of approximately 750 square metres f (8,073 square feet), being a portion of PID Numbers 345124, 55032411, 55032403, 55032395 and 55065197; and acquire ownership of an existing water line including a municipal services easement/easement for municipal services of approximately 1,575 square metres :L (16,954 square feet), being a portion of PID Number 322891 from Crombie Developments Limited, all as generally shown on attached plans. The City of Saint John offers as payment and compensation for the above, the sum of $1.00 plus H.S.T. (if applicable). As part of the transaction the City shall: a) prepare and pay for any plan of survey required; b) continue to operate and maintain the existing water line contained on PID Number 322891; c) where applicable, reinstate the subject property to a condition that existed prior to construction; and d) pay to a maximum of $500.00 (plus HST) the legal costs incurred by Crombie Developments Limited and any applicable processing fees from financial institutions and all registration fees necessary to finalize the transaction; and e) that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to formalize this transaction. 2. That Common Council assent to the required public utility easements. submitted, R. Baird, MCIP Planning and Development CL /c errence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager Planning and Development REAL ESTATE SERVICES Subject Site /site en question: Location: 80 -120 McDonald Street Date: March 9, 2006 Description : Proposed Easements for Municipal Water Lines. 345124 55032411 55032403 55032395 55065197 322891 k.o. 1„ *° ry ". x �. AL 1 A. All A At t r16�. TOR �c ♦d��� ,�� ' �, r j. N ice: { t tV �y '.'fw .✓ l3 S .. /�,I 1� rt�dl A 1 ' f H b M • f H A'S. -4 • l All v An t w y s \ �� k a J �� t Aee/`✓ ti 4 *' S \ a 1 41 0 t L S a o F, f , ` • �'� .iw t • Infe,a ,• Y ii F 'f s L i\ PR OCLAMA TION WHEREAS Saint John is a community blessed to be situated at the convergence of two magnificent river systems, serving as a constant reminder of the blessing of fresh water; and WHEREAS one in six people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water; and WHEREAS the UN Conference on Water in 1977 in Mar del Plata, Argentina affirmed the right of all persons to access clean drinking water in order to satisfy their fundamental needs; and WHEREAS the ecumenical coalition of faith communities known as KAIROS, along with The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, and The United Church of Canada, have asked Canadian municipalities to assist in their effort to have the federal government recognize water as a common good and access to drinking water as a basic human right; and WHEREAS the board of directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a resolution calling on Ottawa "to urge the World Bank to ensure access to clean, affordable water for the world's poor, and strengthen the role of the public sector and individual communities in setting water policies and delivering and regulating water services," on September 1 Vh, 2005 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and NOW THEREFORE: I, Mayor Norm McFarlane, of the City of Saint John do hereby request the citizens of Saint John to join with our Council to recognize and affirm that water is a public trust and a collective responsibility and that access to clean water is a basic human right and I do hereby proclaim March 22, 2006 as the "Day for Water." In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. `'a.. Q a 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS `I C� a r7 r r SAINT JOHN r 3OARD OF POLICE r CONEMSSIONERS PO Box 1971 r Saint John, New Brunswick r Canada E2L 4L1 rBureau des Commissaires du r Service de Police de Scant John C.P. 1971 r Saint Jolm Nouveau- Bnatmick Canada E2L 4L1 r r RAYMOND T. FRENCH r Chair/Prisident ANDREW BRITTON r Commissioner/Vice Prisident WES COSMAN r Secretary /Secrdtaire IVAN COURT r Commissioner /Commissaire CHARLENE HAYES r Commissioner /Commissaire r NORMAN McFARLANE Commissioner /Commissaire r SARAH WILSON Executtve Secretary/ r Secrdtaire Administrative r r r Telephone/T&gphone: (506) 674 -4142 rFaV7141 copteur.• r (506) 648 -3304 rE- mafUCourriel: r sarah.wdson@saintjohn.ca r r r M SAINT JOHN Explore our pass/ Eapio noire passel Discoveryour,%uha¢/ Dicouvrez vone avenir r February 07, 2005 Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: On behalf of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, I am pleased to submit the 2006 Saint John Police Force Operating Budget for your consideration. At the Police Board meeting of February 07, 2005 the following resolution was approved: That the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners approve the 2006 Operating Budget of $18,014,630; and the Board request an opportunity to present new features of the Budget to Common Council. Yours truly #ayrriond T. French, Chairman Saint John Board of Police Commissioners .,� � �...1 �.. f d .t s ®_,.....� ... ....� .rl ....n... � ...,.,.f .... _,..� y" � g _ ` a .. � wt �_J � � C �J .i w \ It \ \ A \ Table of Contents Introduction ................. 1 Role of the Board......... I The Need for Policing ... 2 Public Service & Public Safety ................4 Resources & Capacity ... 6 Community Response Untt ... ............................... B Proposed Budget........ 10 SAINT JOHN POLICE FORCE 2006 BUDGET INTRODUCTION 71 The purpose of this Report is to present background and a context for the 2006 Saint John Police Force Operating Budget. A Capital Budget for 2006 will be submitted in the near future, and a five year Capital Budget will be developed as part of the Force Strategic Planning process. The Board of Police Commissioners and the Police Force are conscientious in developing a responsible budget ...while delivering effective, efficient and economic public safety services in our community. We look to `best practices' in the private and public sectors when developing our programs, processes and systems; initiatives include benchmarking, strategic planning, governance and accountability, environmental scanning, program audit and process improvement, public consultation and partnerships, and performance management. In developing an annual budget we also reflect stakeholder interests and observations — such as the concerns expressed at the numerous Town Hall meetings hosted by Common Council — and we align the Force budget and programs with the broader community goals articulated by Common Council in the VISION 2015 statement. While this report has been prepared in response to the annual City budget process, the information presented is central to the normal strategic, administrative and operational processes of the Saint John Police Force (SJPF). Processes to create, analyze and act upon this information are part of our emphasis on efficiency, service value and continuous improvement, and our commitment to understanding and satisfying the community's public safety needs. ROLE OF THE POLICE BOARD The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners has a responsibility under the Police Act to "provide and maintain an adequate police force ...and comply with the provisions of any collective agreement to which it is party' and to advise Common Council accordingly, so that the municipality can "budget the necessary money to enable the Board to provide and maintain an adequate police force." In determining what constitutes an adequate police force the Board (in consultation with the Chief of Police) has established priorities and objectives, and has i developed policies and programs in accordance with the Police Act and best practices in policing. The Board is of the opinion that the proposed budget reflects the amount required to continue to provide and maintain a modem and progressive police force, and to comply with provisions of the Collective Agreement, as required under the Police Act (sections 7(1,1), 7(2), 10(4)). The Board has been very thorough; exercising due diligence and reflecting best practices in its review of Police operations in order to define opportunities for best value. THE NEED FOR POLICING Our community looks to the Saint John Police Force for crime Policing isthe prevention, emergency response, law enforcement, victim only service the services, and the maintenance of public order. These are City is required the core businesses of the Saint John Police Force, as identified to provide under the in our Strategic Plan. Municipalities In creating the City's VISION 2015 statement, Common Council Act; it is a core identifies a 'safe ci ' as the foremost defiinin purpose of the tY 9 feature: city, "SAINT.IOHNISTHE commtwnT OFCHOICE INATLANTICCANADA. WE ARE A SAFE CITY, IN WHICH CITIZENS ARE PROUD AND CARING, FOCUSED ONCREATRVG OPPORTUNITY GROWTH, AND PROSPERITY. " 11 / I) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i The Force delivers a community policing model of police service: continuously consulting with neighbourhood groups and other stakeholders to identify public safety concerns; and A tendency to problem solving with our community partners to respond to reactto these concerns. community issues, rather Our community policing model favours a proactive approach to than being matters of community safety, but frequently it has become proactive, is a necessary to simply react to community concerns. This is not sign of an under - resourced police how we prefer to do business; it is better to address the issues agen cy, early, before they become an established pattern of public disorder or crime. For example: neighbourhood concerns about public safety in the Old North End led to creation of the ONE Change Inc. ...a broad -based partnership between community and Police that is identifying and acting on issues and initiatives By Board policy, that contribute to a safe neighbourhood. One of these initiatives Community — the Community Police Office being established at Victoria Police offices Street — reflects over $100,000 in contributions and investment have been by business and other partners committed to the community, sponsored by the business Similarly — as a result of community concerns raised at Town community. Hall meetings hosted by Common Council in 2005 — the Police Force continues as a catalyst in providing leadership in public 11 / I) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 / / 1 1 1 / 1 / / 1 1 r6o !777 safety and social development Crescent Valley and the 'deep south' of the Central Peninsula will become a focus of Police Force efforts and partnerships in the coming year ...dependant The Force will on approval of the recommended additional resource allocation. create a'Culture By practice, the Saint John Police Force has come to place a ofCKme greater emphasis on social development as a function of crime Prevention prevention. Partnering with community stakeholders tends to do Directed Policing, that This is known as 'Crime Prevention Through Social Development situational (CPTSD) and is now well accepted in the research literature and P s'a`d through best practices as an effective form of police intervention development to reduce crime in the community. The findings indicate that create an effective Social conditions such as housing, poverty, and education leave program of Crime their deepest marks on children and youth. Improvements in Prevention these social conditions have been shown to significantiiy reduce the likelihood of criminal activity later in life. Social development, situational prevention (CPTED — Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), and directed (intelligence-led) policing activities are all necessary for an effective program of crime prevention. The Canadian Centre for Social Development (CCSD) identifies age, gender, and social exclusion as social challenges which influence the rates of crime and victimization in Canada? Successful social interventions include:3 • Addictions Treatment ■ Neighbourhoods • Countering Violence • Positive Parenting Early Childhood Education ■ Recreation A Employment • Rehabilitation Housing • Secondary Education Income a Special Needs Programming r6o !777 The Saint John Police Force will be creating an increased focus on crime prevention in 2006 through a program of social development (in cooperation with community partners), situational The Force will prevention, and directed policing. create a'Culture ofCKme This program initiative is consistent with community concerns Prevention raised at Town Hall meetings hosted by Common Council in through High 2005, and will create a culture of crime prevention through visibility Intervention and visibility h hi g P olice intervention and enforcement. Enforcement' The 'Broken Windows Theory' is a proven and generally well - accepted approach to crime reduction and crime prevention. "First expressed by political scientist James Q. Wilson and criminologist George Kelling in an article for The Atlantic Monthly in 1982, the theory holds that if someone breaks a window in a building and it is not quickly repaired, others will be emboldened to break more windows. Eventually, the broken windows create a sense of disorder that attracts criminals, who thrive in conditions of public apathy and neglect. r6o !777 The theory was based on an experiment conducted 26 years ago by Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo. He took ttw identical cars, placing one on a street in a midd"ss Palo Alto neighborhood and the otherin a tougherneighborhooq in the Bronx. The car in the Bronx, which had no license plate an it and was parked wilt its hood up, was stepped within a day. The car in Palo Alto sat untouched for a week, unfil Zimbando smashed one of its windows with a sledgehammer. Within a few hours, it was stripped. According to Wilson, a professor of public policy at UCLA, "There are two sources of disorder, offenders and physical disorder. (Both] lead people to believe the neighborhood is run down. The central problem for police is to take the small signs of disorder seriously and deal wilt t hem. That could be dealing wiM small -time offenders, ordealing with physical disorder, orsome combination ofboth.=a The broken windows theory applies equally well to social Broken disorder and the benefits of social development. In communities Windows that are struggling with poverty, addictions, inadequate housing Theory: and a host of other needs — it is all to easy for criminals and Communities vandals to assume that no one cares about the community, and that mm,bew � therefore no one will care if illegal activities occur ...and so the they care, become 9 Y sateroommunities, do; in time the activities flourish. The Saint John Police Force has a critical leadership role in bringing a program of crime prevention — including social development — to designated areas of the City. Consistent with our successful experience to -date in community projects, the program will be coordinated with, and in partnership with, other community stakeholders. Saint John has a Saint John has a number of vulnerable neighborhoods with number of significant concentrations of low income and poverty, poverty vulnerable among children in lone parent families, limited education, and neighborhoods. deteriorating and inadequate housing.5 Creating a culture of _ crime prevention through social development, and 'through high visibility police intervention and enforcement, will (demonstrate that these are — in fact — communities that care. And they will become safer communities. PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY The Saint John Police Force is `in the public safety business'. Police service is comprehensive, complex and dynamic. The main activities of policing are: Crime Prevention Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Victim Services, and ioublic Order. 1 1 i i i i 1 i 1 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 / all 11..1 Y .: These are the Core Businesses of the Saint John Police Force. But we also function as a `social security nef for the com unity -when other public service providers are off -duty or asleep, we are there. We are ambassadors for our community. And are problem solvers; partnering with members of our commun' to overcome symptoms of failed social or economic conditions. From a law enforcement and emergency response perspective, we attend an estimated 100,000 service contacts a year (almost 300 a day). This includes approximately 50,000 Calls from the Public Safety Communication Centre (PSCC; the 911 centre), and perhaps an equal number of calls- for -service to our administrative telephone numbers or self- initiated service contacts for incidents such as safety checks and traffic stops. Calls for'olice service represent over 80% of all calls to the Public Safety Communication Centre. Research on criminal victimization in Canada indicates that less than 40% of all incidents are reported. Policing is central to many of the day - today economic, social, public health, and institutional activities of our city. luny licensed establishments count on a police presence to maintain order. Many domestic incidents would escalate to a fatal conclusion, without police intervention. Many seniors would abandon their independence if they lost confidence in the security of their home and safety of their community. There are a number of trends and challenges, which may influence delivery of police services in Saint John. Social and cultural trends, intelligence-led policing, the evolving nature of crimes (such as computer - related crimes), crime rate trends, the burden of disclosure requirements, and the pressure to enhance police presence and visibility — they all influence the administration of policing. In some cases, they may increase the costs of police services. In other cases they may simply mean that we manage policing differently. Trends and challenges which are noteworthy Canada -wide and are equally significant in Saint John include: 6,' • Organized Crime (including contraband through the Port) • CyberComg (fraud, identity theft, 'cyber bullying') • Drugs (marijuana grow -ops, Oxycontin, Dilaudid, Meth labs) Economic Crimes (counterfeit bills, fraud) • Gana Activity (prison gangs, potential street gangs) • Motor Vehicle Crime (MV theft, joyriding, ATV theft) ■ Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ( Bacchus Motorcycle Club) • Crimes Against Persons ( assault, robbery, sexual exploitation) • Intelligence-Led Policing (directed policing) ■ P2nrlamies �r organized Crime CyberCrime Drugs Economic Crimes 1' Activity Werime Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Crimes Against Persons Intelligence - Led policing Pandemics These are the Core Businesses of the Saint John Police Force. But we also function as a `social security nef for the com unity -when other public service providers are off -duty or asleep, we are there. We are ambassadors for our community. And are problem solvers; partnering with members of our commun' to overcome symptoms of failed social or economic conditions. From a law enforcement and emergency response perspective, we attend an estimated 100,000 service contacts a year (almost 300 a day). This includes approximately 50,000 Calls from the Public Safety Communication Centre (PSCC; the 911 centre), and perhaps an equal number of calls- for -service to our administrative telephone numbers or self- initiated service contacts for incidents such as safety checks and traffic stops. Calls for'olice service represent over 80% of all calls to the Public Safety Communication Centre. Research on criminal victimization in Canada indicates that less than 40% of all incidents are reported. Policing is central to many of the day - today economic, social, public health, and institutional activities of our city. luny licensed establishments count on a police presence to maintain order. Many domestic incidents would escalate to a fatal conclusion, without police intervention. Many seniors would abandon their independence if they lost confidence in the security of their home and safety of their community. There are a number of trends and challenges, which may influence delivery of police services in Saint John. Social and cultural trends, intelligence-led policing, the evolving nature of crimes (such as computer - related crimes), crime rate trends, the burden of disclosure requirements, and the pressure to enhance police presence and visibility — they all influence the administration of policing. In some cases, they may increase the costs of police services. In other cases they may simply mean that we manage policing differently. Trends and challenges which are noteworthy Canada -wide and are equally significant in Saint John include: 6,' • Organized Crime (including contraband through the Port) • CyberComg (fraud, identity theft, 'cyber bullying') • Drugs (marijuana grow -ops, Oxycontin, Dilaudid, Meth labs) Economic Crimes (counterfeit bills, fraud) • Gana Activity (prison gangs, potential street gangs) • Motor Vehicle Crime (MV theft, joyriding, ATV theft) ■ Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ( Bacchus Motorcycle Club) • Crimes Against Persons ( assault, robbery, sexual exploitation) • Intelligence-Led Policing (directed policing) ■ P2nrlamies �r The Saint John Police Force must be positioned ito assume the local role in managing these trends and challenges. The Force responds to community expectations of public safety using the current service delivery model and subject to the resources available. We continue to explore means to delver policing in a more efficient and more effective fashion, but such improvements are incremental and long -term. Current trends and challenges illustrate a need to enhance our capacity to respond to a diverse collection of concerns. The 2006 Operating budget reflects the resources required to continue meeting community public safety expectations. In the absence of additional funds, emerging policing issues can only be accommodated at the expense of existing policing programs. ResouRcES & CnrAciTy The Police Force has been reduced from 191 t 160 officers since the mid 1990s. In an organization whore so many The Force has positions are mission critical, and the consequences of failure been reduced may literally be a matter of life and death, it is important that from 191 to i6o staffing levels be well planned and analyzed — and also officers since the important that implementation be monitored and revaluated for midi99os. results. Due diligence, and regard for officer and public safety, dictate that the Force cannot accommodate resource reductions — or significant increase in service demand without a complementary increase in resources — in consecutive years. Past reductions in Police budget have been compounded by a greater crime rate, and increases in the costs and time required to respond, investigate, document, disclose and process each case file. These amplified requirements are prompted by the Courts and case law, legislation and regulations, evidence handling, and public and officer safety. Compliance is not optional. Providing police services at the level offered during the 1980s and earlier, when crime rates were as much as 40% lower, would require restoring the Force to 191 officers (31 additi nal officers). This is perhaps an unreasonable expectation (boi in terms of crime rate and additional resources), but it does illustrate: (i) that the Force has too few police officers, (h) that public expectations have been effectively managed within the limitations imposed, and (iii) that the nature of our police service has charged and will continue to do so. Partnerships with other public safety agencies arei an effective means of stretching SJPF resources; the Fundy Integrated Intelligence Unit (FIIU) — a multi - agency initiative to! share in the workload and benefits of criminal intelligence work in the greater 11 le CJ / 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Saint John area — is a particularly successful model of partnerships with other public safety agencies. Joint ventures with business partners have also proven very successful; our Community Police Offices are an example of coordination with private-sector funding partners to satisfy their interest in corporate investment in community social development and public safety, while enhancing Police Force access to resources. Civilian members play a key role in a modem police, service. They bring special skill sets and often task-specific experience to the job. Civilian positions tend to represent 'value for money: in the staffing avlianposkiow of non -police positions (that is, positions that do not require the mWn3hethe exercise of police powers), and they are a ford multiplier — bene%of spedaRWAM& increasing the effectiveness of swom members. While the Saint John Police Force has utilized civilians to the extent currently possible, municipal police services operating in other Canadian cities tend to have proportionally almost three times a$ many civilian members as the Saint John Police Force (which currently has 26 civilian staff). Future opportunities to engage civilian ispecialists will be examined as they arise. The Force continues to advance technology solutions that facilitate efficiency and effectiveness in policing. The 'Mobility' program — wireless notebook computers in police vehicles — is a technology enhancement with far - reaching consequences. It will facilitate greater efficiency and effectiveness, reate greater capacity to support officers at the street level, nd increase officer safety. The Mobility Project is currentl entering a three month pilot phase, which will position the technology for effective Force -wide deployment in 2006 and' afterward. Similarly, the new police headquarters project ',will facilitate greater efficiency and effectiveness, enhanced security, greater officer and victim safety, and improved communication and work -flow. A number of consultant studies have verified the merits of moving to a new police facility. Coordinated development of the Police Headquarters with the neighboring Justice (courts) facility will also improve efficiency for both. Policing is complex, demanding, stressful work. Commitment to community has caused our members to intensify their efforts, to shoulder additional responsibilities, and to be creative in seeking efficiencies. In spite of this, there is a sense that We are losing ground: the crime rate statistics speak to this. It creates workplace stress and affects officer safety. Budget limitations force us to use reactive, short term solutions not always consistent wit policing best practices. There is increasingly a 'disconnect between our Vision and Values, and our actual practices. This is not sustainable. We are committed to refocusing on our Vision and Values, and reinforcing 1 our emphasis on best practices. IN New in 2006 and 2007 is the creation of a SJPF Community / Response Unit, and two additional members in the Community 1 Services Unit (Community Policing), to address concerns in vulnerable neighborhoods. This is a service we hav been unable / to effectively provide based on existing resources. / 1 COMMUNITY RESPONSE UNIT There is need for a new unit in the Saint John Police Force dedicated to address law enforcement (directed poling), physical / environment (CPTED - situational prevention ) and social development concerns in vulnerable neighbourhoods. Vulnerable 1 neighbourhoods include the Old North End, Crescent Valley, deep South End, Lower West Side and others identified through 1 periodic environmental scan and analysis. FINDINGS FROM THE Tom v HALL MEETINGS Community interest in a greater police presence was expressed repeatedly at the Town Hall meetings hosted by Common Council. The City Manager noted in his October 00, 2005 report to Council "...as the individual resident walks out'' is front door he or she wants to ...see a police officer, F..have quiet enjoyment of a clean and green neighbourhood; ',..be assured that their investment is safeguarded from the activities next door, and have municipal government acknowledge their neighbourhood'. Concerns expressed at the Town iHall meetings include: ■ crime and the need for greater police presence; • drug trafficking; • vandalism; • graffiti; • panhandling; • the sex trade; • discarded needles in public places; • damage to school property and playgrounds; • ATVs and damage to property; • ensuring that the neighbourhood is a safe place to live; • truck traffic; • speeding vehicles; • illegal dumping; • enforcement of the noise by -law. The City Manager also observes that creatir a resource dedicated to resolving the crime prevention and social disorder needs of vulnerable communities is timely; "Staff cannot ignore the fact that the Commission did request Council to consider providing additional funding to engage four more officers in each of the next three years. Unfortunately, Council, because of other financial commitments was unable to meet this request. Having said this, the request from the Commission along with the various town hall meetings has increased the level of sensitivity to the need." COMMUNITY RESPONSE UNIT PROGRAM OBJECTIVE The objective is to implement a Saint John j Police Force Community Response Unit (CRU) of ten membiers (over two years) to establish a partnership with citizens, and other stakeholders and agencies; to provide focused I resources to tackle local neighbourhood crime, quality of life, and disorder issues; and to reduce the number of repeat Oils for local neighbourhood and community issues. An additio al two officers will be added to the Community Services Unit, to rther support and complement the work of the CRU. The Commu ity Response Unit will operate on a 'Broken Windows Theory' approach to crime prevention and crime reduction ... reduc g the visible environmental and social signs that crime and s cial disorder are tolerated in the community; and will create la Culture of Crime Prevention, through high visibility police int rvention and enforcement. The Unit will be tasked with sponding to problems as they arise, and identifying and de ling with the underlying causes of the problems. In respondi g to current crime and social disorder concerns, the CRU c eates social conditions that will reduce the likelihood of child n and youth engaging in criminal activity later in life (the Cri (e Prevention Through Social Development approach.) STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE UNIT A total of twelve sworn members will be added to the SJPF establishment — seven in 2006 and five in 2007 — to accommodate committing; two additional community officers (in 2006) assigned to the Community Services Unit (Community Policing) and dedicated to the Crescent Valley and deep South End neighbourhoods; and one supervisor /sergeant and four constables from Patrol Division assigned to the Community Response Unit in 2006. The Unit supports Platoons in the Patrol Division ... ducing the frustration and workload associated with repe t calls to locations and neighbourhoods. On a directed polici g basis, the CRU program will include a visible presence patrolling ulnerable neighbourhoods and problem areas such as recreation fields and parks (Shamrock, Dominion Park, Tucker Park), and will include a greater level of traffic enforcement with respect to issues such as speeding, stolen vehicles, ATVs, unlicensed drivers, vehicle insurance and registration, truck traffic, and vehicle noise. The Community Response Unit program will c mmence by October of 2006; the first year funding to be pro -rate accordingly. A Community Response Unit program framework and detailed program will be finalized in the first half of 2006. The CRU program will be evaluated for effe iveness and continued relevance every three years. EffectwAlLness will be measured not only by law enforcement data ut also with community surveys. Performance measures are' reduction of repeat calls for local neighbourhood and community issues, and community satisfaction. PROPOSED 2006 SJPF OPERATING BUDGET The following table (p. 12) illustrates the 2006 Sairjt John Police Force Operating Budget. It is the opinion of the Chief of Police that the propose Police Force operating budget is sufficient to satisfy the current public safety expectations of the community. To accomplish this, is frequently necessary to assess trends, patterns and issue to develop strategies in response; and to assign resources accordingly. The Chief will continue to make operational decisions respecting programs and services, based on a comprehensive and on -going assessment of risks and consequences. As a principle, resources will be reduced if necessary in those areas which least impact core businesses and service to the community, and will be re- assigned to those priority areas requiring additional resources. We have heard from the community through consultations and at events such as the Town Hall meetings, and have proposed a programmed response. In the absence of the requested additional resources, we will be unable to respond in a directed, sustained and effective fashion. The significant changes in the 2006 budget relat primarily to salaries and benefits, and there is a slight overall in rease in the Goods and Services section of the budget to addr ss projected inflationary increases for telephones, insurance, and fleet fuel. The employer signed a new 2 % year collective ag eement with Local 61 on August 24, 2005 and the negotiated ettlement for 2005 and 2006 is slightly greater than 3 %. oweverI the 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i contract expires on June 30, 2007 and the wage increase for the last six months of the year is not know at this time. Therefore, the allocated wage increase for 2007 F as been set at the same 3.02% level that was used for 2006. The budget allocation for salaries and benefit for Local 61 wades has increased by $905,156 in comp rison to the approved 2005 budget. This increase is ded ed from the following key contractual obligations that resulted both from the 2004 Wage Opener - Arbitration ruling and the sig ing of the new 2005 -2007 working agreement. most part is made up of the new negotiated item for the payment of Statutory Holidays ($145,000), additio of 7 officers (80,000) for the Community Response Unit an Community Service, and the identified increase ($78,500) in • Salary_ and Wage increases for 2006. $3811314 • 2006 — Pay Out of Stat Hours $1451000 • Return of (5) officers from Maternity Leave $1707000 [;jUON munity Services (2) and Community Resp nse F $80,000 (5) — Add 7 new officers as of October 20 6. - • Increase in benefits costs at 21 % $190,000 _ _. Subtotal — All Salary & Ben fts . _ $966,314 �. Increase in Goods and Services $78,500 __ _ ... Total — Significant Budget Cha ges Fs1,044,814 It is important to point out that the difference between this revised 2006 budget ($18,014,630) and the pro ected budget ($17,653,912) submitted in 2005 is $360,718, ich for the most part is made up of the new negotiated item for the payment of Statutory Holidays ($145,000), additio of 7 officers (80,000) for the Community Response Unit an Community Service, and the identified increase ($78,500) in three Goods and Services accounts. The overall budget requirement for 2006 is $113,014,630...a 6.16% increase over 2005. Saint John Police Force Salaries & Wages Overtime Other Personnel Costs Fringe Benefits Total Wages & Fringe Benefits General Services Insurance Professional Services Other Purchased Services Repairs & Maintenance Rentals Purchased Goods Government Services (Prov & Fed) Internal Charges from Corp Services Asset Purchases Total Goods & Services 2005 2006 11, 023, 656 11, 813, 331 121, 558, 837 258,837 258,837 i 258,837 131,800 131,800 131,800 2 384 415 2,561,054 2' 750, 309 13,798,708 14,765,022 15 699,783 612,500 627,000 627,000 112,300 132j300 112,300 240,148 240,148 2653148 108,500 108t500 1089500 473000 47,000 1 47,000 464,300 464,300 14590500 477,960 477,960 452,960 139000 13,000 1 139000 645,200 689,200 1650,000 450,200 450,200 11450,200 3,171,108 39249,608 3 *1185,608 16,969,816 18,014,630 18:885,391 6.16% 4.83% Endnotes 'Crime Prevention Through Social Development, CCSD; Retrieved from htt y// www.ccsd.ca/cosd/cesd/index.htm November 16, 2005 2 Crime Prevention Through Social Development: Social Challeng CCSD Centre; Retrieved from http:// www .ccsd.ca /c psd/ccsd/challenees htm Novmber 16, 2005 Crime Prevention Through Social Development: Social Intervend ns; CCSD Centre; Retrieved from hqp: // www. ccsd .cgLl2sd /ecsd/interventionsInn November 16, 2005 ° Montgomery, Lori. Broken windows: How a theory shook the foundations of law enforcement and helped heal a city. University of Missouri — St. Louis. Retrieved from ho://www.uznsl.edul—nestor/Broken%2OWindQws.htm November 16, 2005 5 Kurt Peacock. Poverty and plenry: A statistical snapshot ofthe quality of life in Greater Saint John. Vibrant Communities Saint John-, Saint John Human Development Council. October 2005 b CISC 2005 annual report; Criminal Intelligence Service Canada; Retrieved from, hU: / /www.cisc.gc-.ca/annual reports /annuakepor2005 /coverpage 2005 e.hhn November 16, 2005. ' CISNB 2005 annual report on organized and serious crime in New Brunswick. Criminal Intelligence Service New Brunswick. July 2005 i A S • A 1 1 1 1 1 1 SAINT JOHN POLICE FORCE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN 2006 BUDGET Fvr naa Cafannm & + f M Emlanation of Budast Chanae Salaries & Wages 856,403 . Non-Union wages has increased by $19k and this reflects a 3% wage increase for 2006. Salaries -486 has increased by $22k and this represents a 3 %adjustment. Local 61 Salaries has increased by $815k and the change in this budget line is made up of: 1. 2004 Arbitration Award — Adjustment required to 2005 $150,000 base budget 2. 2006 — Pay Out of S Hours $145,000 3. Return of (5) Officers from $170,000 Maternity Leave 4. Community Services (1) and $160,000 Community Response Unit (5) — Add 6 new officers as of July 2006. 5. Difference in 2006 Wage $30,000 Settlement (3.02% - 3 %) 6. Estimated increase in salaries $100,000 - Movement of new officers between constable classifications. Total — Major Budget Changes $755,000 Overtime $0 . There has been no change in 2005 for the funding budgeted for Overtime. Other Personnel Costs $0 . Allowances - Commission: No change in the budget for 2006. Fringe Benefits $189,911 . The rate for Fringe Benefits in 2006 is 21 %, which includes: Pension, Health & Dental, Life Ins, WCB, CPP, El premiums SAINT JOHN POLICE FORCE 2 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN 2006 BUDGET Exi)ense Cateaory Variance Explanation of Variance General Services $14,500 . Telephones -An allowance of 10% has been added to this budget line to cover off an anticipated increase in rates and and phone usa a for'2006. Insurance $20,000 . Vehicle Insurance: Premium rates are projected to escalate by 30% in 2006 as indicated by the City's insurance department and a conservative increase of 20% has included In this budget account until the final', figure is confirmed. Professional Services $0 . No allowance has been included to increase budget for this expense category. Other Purchased Services $0 . No allowance has been included to increase budget for this expense category. Repair & Maintenance $0 . No allowance has bee�n included to increase budget for this expense category • No allowance has been included to Rentals $0 increase budget for this expense category. Purchased Goods $0 . No allowance has been included to increase budget for this expense category. Government Services $0 . No allowance has ben included to increase budget for t is expense category. Internal Services $449000 Fleet Fuel — Fuel prices has been anticipated to increas� by 30-40% in 2006 but with the stal#illion of prices, a 20% increase has ben allocated. Asset Purchases $0 . No budget increase hl� s been allocated for this ex ense cat o 2 Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment Demande de modification A 1'arrgtd sur le zonage Applicant Related Information / Renseignements sur le demandenr Name of Applicant / Nom du demandeur Mailing Address of applicant / Addresse postale du demandeur -'/// .. ✓ 1{ h vt ll J e� Postal Code /Code postal Telephone Number / Numdro de tdldphone Home / Domicile Cr %vl ✓ /V& Work / Travail Fax Number / Numdro de tdldcopieur (P cc-- �n_7ti7) Name of Property Owner (if different) / Nom du propridWre (si diffdrent) r�Ei v4 EY f5" c**, d v t r e Address I Adresse :2 tu' &r > e Postal Code / Code postal Property Information / Renseignements sur la proprikk Location / Emplacement voirie Doi? � PID / NIP Lot Area / Superficie du lot :- 3 J U s,_ .�4 Street Frontage / Fagade sur rue t'- ( ? Existing Use of Property / Utilisation actuelle de la propridtd L2 fit cot t (r hr i 415r✓ ( ! �i fz L CJ L: Municipal Plan land Use Designation % Ddsignation de utilization des terres sur le plan municipal Amendment Requested /Modification demandee Present Zoning / Zonage actuel .� r� ! d� /e-- i Change Zoning to / Modification du zonage dti. i and/or / on ❑ Text Amendment (indicate particulars) / Modification due texte (indiquez les details) Development Proposal / Proposition d'ambnagement Description of Proposal / Description de la proposition You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates your proposal. You may also provide photographs, building plans, elevation drawings and any otherform of information. The plan must show the dimensions of the property, the location of all buildings, driveways, parking areas, landscaping and signs. It is important that the distance between the property boundary and buildings are shown. Yous devezfournir un plan du site d 1'gchelle illusrrant votre proposition. Yous pouvez ggalement fournir des photographies, des plans de h6timent, des dessins de plan d'glgvation et route autre forme de renseignement. Le plan dolt indiquer les dimensions de la proprigM, 1'emplacement de la totalitg des batiments, des allies, des aires de stationnement, des amgnagemem's paysagers et des panneaux de signalisation. 11 est important d'indiquer la distance entre les limites de la propriM et les bBtiments. Provide reasons why these amendments should be approved. / Fournir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait We approuvdes. i-f' t:���t � !2t't �irs�wc� ci✓`' a i-ct .st .' Provide any other information about your proposal that would be helpful. / proposition qui pourrait titre utile. Signature of Applicant / Signature du demandeur t_t�t.tt �/ /41( 51 d tout autre renseienement concernant tre l- �/ Date v $400 Application Fee Enclosed / Ci joint les frais de de ande de 400 $ Ifyou are not the owner of the land in question Si vows nWes pas le proprigtaire du terrain en question, please have the owner sign below. The signature of veuillez obtenir la signature du propridtaire dans la partie the owner is authorizing this application to proceed ci- dessous. La signature du proprWalre autorisont le for consideration by Common Council. traitement de la prgsente demande pour que cette dernWe soft examinge par le conseil communal. Signature of Owner (if applicable) Signature due propriAtaire (s'il y a lieu) Date: Ali PROPOSED ZONING BY -LAW PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETt AMENDMENT SUR LE ZONAGE RE: 411 CUSHING STREET Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By -law at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: Rezoning a parcel of land located at 411 Cushing Street, having an area of approximately 680 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00384784, from "R -1B" One Family Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) REASON FOR CHANGE: To recognize an existing two - family dwelling as a permitted use. The proposed amendment may be inspected by any interested person at the office of the Common Clerk, or in the office of Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall. J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 658 -2862 RELATIF AU 4111 RUE CUSHING Avis public est donne, par la presente, que le conseil communal de The City of Saint John a 1'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de 1'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, an cours de la seance ordinaire du conseil prevue le lundi 13 mars 2006 a 19 h: le rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee an 411, rue Cushing, dune superficie approximative de 680 metres canes, identifiee sous le NID 00384784, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales a R -1B » a zone residentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales ((R-2 », comme it est indique ci- dessous. (INSERER LA CARTE) MOTIF DE LA MODIFICATION: La reconnaissance d'une habitation bifamiliale existante comme usage permis. Tonto personne interestee peut examiner la modification proposee au bureau du greffier communal on an bureau de l'urbanisme et du developpement a I'h6tel de ville situe au 15, Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi an vendredi, sauf les jours feries. Veuillez faire part de vos objections an projet de modification par ecrit a I'attention du soussigue a 1'h6tel de ville. J. Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658 -2862 City of Saint John INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER For City of Saint John use only: Bud et Number: 110 0801 442 2010 Department: Common Clerk's Office Account # 71206) Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506 ) 658 -2862 Fax: (506) 674 -4214 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal) " SJTJ City Information Ad " SJTJ Independent Placement " SJTJ Classifieds Date(s): Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: ❑ General Notice ❑ Tender ❑ Proposal Text: ❑x Public Notice J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: Sub - Headline if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: Telephone: (506) 658 -2862 BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 110 - A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY -LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: The Zoning By -law of The City of Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: 1 Amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 680 square metres, located at 411 Cushing Street, also identified as being PID No. 00384784, from "R -1B" One Family Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential classification - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by -law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by: Mayor /Maire ARRETE No C.P. 110 - ARRETE MODIFIANT VARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une r6union du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a d6cr6t6 ce qui suit : Uarret6 sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, d6cr6t6 le dix -neuf (19) d6cembre 2005, est modifie par: 1 La modification de l'annexe «A», Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, permettant de modifier la designation dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 680 metres carres, situ6e au 411, rue Cushimg, et portant le NID 003847849 de zone r6sidentielle — habitations unifamiliales <<R -1B» a zone r6sidentielle — habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales o R -2 ». - toutes les modifications sont indiqu6es sur le plan ci joint et font partie du present arret6. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le pr6sent arret6 le 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - Premiere lecture Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture Third Reading - Troisieme lecture March 9, 2006 Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Proposed Rezoning - 411 Cushing Street On February 13, 2005 Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its March 7, 2006 meeting. Mr. Thomas Cameron and Mrs. Cathryn Cameron attended the meeting on behalf of the application and expressed agreement with the staff recommendation. No other persons addressed the Committee and no letters were received. After considering the report and the applicants' comments, the Committee adopted the recommendation contained in the report. RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council rezone a parcel of land located at 411 Cushing Street, also identified as PID number 00384784, from "R -1B" One Family Residential to "R- 2" One and Two Family Residential to recognize the existing use of the property as a two - family dwelling. Respectfully submitted, Philip Hovey Chairman PF Attachments Project No. 06 -034 DATE: MARCH 3, 2006 TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR: MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2006 JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE: The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation will be considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2006. Patrick Foran Planning Officer SUBJECT: Name of Applicant: Thomas & Cathryn Cameron Name of Owner: Thomas & Cathryn Cameron Location: 411 Cushing Street PID: 00384784 Municipal Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: Existing: "R -1 B" One Family Residential Proposed: "R -2" One and Two Family Residential Proposal: To recognize the use of a two - family dwelling. Type of Application: Rezoning. JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE: The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council concerning proposed rezoning applications. The Committee's recommendation will be considered by Common Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2006. STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE: That Common Council rezone the parcel of land located at 411 Cushing Street, also identified as PID number 00384784, from "R -1B" One Family Residential to "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to recognize the existing use of the property as a two - family dwelling. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Municipal Operations and Engineering has no objections to the proposed rezoning. Building and Technical Services advises that approval of the property as a 2 -unit dwelling will require an inspection of the property to verify Building Code compliance. Saint John Energy has no objections to the proposed rezoning. Fire Department does not identify any concerns with the proposal. ANALYSIS: The subject site is located on the City's West Side, near the corner of Cushing Street and Tilton Avenue. According to the applicants, they purchased the property in 1987 as a two - family dwelling and it had been used as such for a number of years prior to their acquisition of the lot. The applicants are currently in the process of selling the property and during discussions with the intended purchaser it was discovered that the property was not zoned to allow a two - family dwelling as a main use. Consequently, the applicants have submitted a request to rezone the site to "R -2 " One and Two Family Residential in order to recognize the existing use. The purpose of the rezoning is to resolve the conflict between the actual use of the property and the zoning of the site. No other changes are proposed. The Planning and Development Department's files, which go back to 1979, do not contain any information to indicate when the building on the site became a two - family dwelling although the building itself appears to have existed for some time. It is worth noting that the tax assessment data lists the property as a "2- Family House & Lot ". The subject site is located in the midst of a residential neighbourhood comprised mainly of one- and two - family dwellings, while some three - family dwellings are in the vicinity, primarily on Havelock Street. The use of the property as a two - family dwelling does not appear to have created any problems and there are no recorded complaints about it and there is one parking space for each of the dwelling units. Therefore approval of the proposed rezoning to recognize the existing use can be recommended. Project No. 06 -034 a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT i URBANISME ET DftVELOPPEMENT dr eel ■ ■ 17.2 & a TH mfrar- A I B Jfill 1 11 .1 -win _j 60 PID(S)ftp(s): Subject Site' site ern qve!Dtlon; � 0038­1784 Location'. 411, rue Cushing Stre et Dotc: Februaryffdvricrl. 2006 5calel6ch e l le: 1:2�00 Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment Demande de modification a 1'arrete sur le zonage Applicant Related Information / Renseignements sur le demandeur Name of Applicant / Nom du demandeur Mailing Address of applicant / Addresse postale du demandeur 162 Charlotte Street Saint John. NB Postal Code / Code postal E21- 2J7 Telephone Number / Numbro de telephone Home / Domicile Work / Travail Fax Number / Numdro de telecopieur 634 -0759 Name of Property Owner (if different) / Nom du proprietaire (si different) Address ! Adresse Postal Code / Code postal Property Information / Renseignements sur la propriete Location / Emplacement 217 & 223 Victoria Street 00375956 & 00375964 Civic # / No de voirie Street / Rue PID / NIP Lot Area / Superficie du lot 448 square metres Street Frontage / Fagade sur rue 16.20 metres Existing Use of Property / Utilisation actuelle de la propriete Municipal Plan land Use Designation Designation de utilization des teases sur le plan municipal Amendment Requested / Modification demandee Present Zoning / Zonage actuel RM -1 and RM -2 X Change Zoning to / Modification du zonage a B-2 and/or / on "s Text Amendment (indicate particulars) / Modification due toxic (indiquez les details) Development Proposal / Proposition d'amenagement Description of Proposal 1 Description de la proposition It is proposed that a 24' x 36' building be constructed on the property. The buildina would serve as a satellite office for police and a community outreach centre You must provide a scaled site plan that illustrates your proposal. You may also provide photographs, building plans, elevation drawings and any other form of information. The plan must show the dimensions of the property, the location of all buildings, driveways, parking areas, landscaping and signs. It is important that the distance between the property boundary and buildings are shown. Vous devez fournir un plan du site d 1'echelle illustrant votre proposition. Vous pouvez egalement fournir des photographies, des plans de bdtiment, des dessins de plan d',lMvation et toute autre forme de renseignement. Le plan doit indiquer les dimensions de la propriete, !'emplacement de la totalite des bdilments, des alMes, des aires de stationnement, des amenagements paysagers et des panneaux de signalisation. Il est important d'indiquer la distance entre les limites de la propriete et les bdtiments. Provide reasons why these amendments should be approved. / Fournir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait e^tre approuvees. The rezoning would allow for an establishment which would be beneficial to all members of the community This proposal is strongly endorsed by the community. Provide any other information about your proposal that would be helpful. / Fournir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait ftre utile. Signature of Applicant / Signature du demandeur trf'f c �0., e0 j �1 �a� d r t-� us 'mate Z�� $400 Application Fee Enclosed / Ci joint les frais de demande de 400 $ Ifyou are not the owner of the land in question Si vous nWes pas le proprietaire du terrain en question, please have the owner sign below. The signature of veadlez obtenir In signature du proprietaire dins la partie the owner is authorizing this application to proceed ci- dessous. La signature du proprietaire aulorisant le for consideration by Common Council. traitement de la presente demande pour que cette derniere soi examinee par le conseil communal. Signature of Owner (if applicable) Signature due proprietaire (s'il y a lieu) L(� e %i " ' Date: w W cr- un z Q w z Z o � O HZE cpsp a �Fq o o i Z� °R c U VJ U z s W O €o a $z °v+e p s _ O ddf JoQ yep si iS SS i.y iosY - T�� STREET n1 SIFLAIDE DURHAM STREET N N F- w w cn � z 0 Perm PROPOSED ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT RE: 217 -225 VICTORIA STREET Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By -law at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: Rezoning a parcel of land located at 217 -225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, from 11RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential to "B -2" General Business. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit the construction of a community police office and community outreach centre. The proposed amendment may be inspected by any interested person at the office of the Common Clerk, or in the office of Planning and Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Written objections to the amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall, J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 658 -2862 PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE RELATIF AU 217 -225, RUE VICTORIA Avis public est donn6, par la presente, que le conseil communal de The City of Saint John a ]'intention d'e'tudier la modification suivante de 1'arr @t6 sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, au cours de la seance ordinaire du conseil prevue le lundi 13 mars 2006 a 19 h: le rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situe'e au 217- 225, rue Victoria, dune superficie approximative de 450 metres carr6s, identifiee sous les NID 00375956 et 00375964, afin de la faire passer de zone r6sidentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois 6tages « RM -1 », et de zone d'immeubles -tours a logements multiples o RM- 2 » a zone commerciale ge'n6rale a B -2 ». MOTIF DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre la construction d'un poste de police eommunautaire et un centre local au rein de la collectivit6. Toute personne int6resse'e peut examiner la modification proposee au bureau du greffier communal ou au bureau de l'urbanisme et du de'veloppement a 1'h6tel de ville situe au 15, Market Square, a Saint John, au Nouveau - Brunswick, entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries. Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de modification par bcrit a ]'attention du soussigne a I'h6tel de ville. J. Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658 -2862 City of Saint John INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER For City Bud et of Saint John use only: Number: 110 0801 442 2010 Department: Common Clerk's Office Account # 71206) Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506) 658 -2862 Fax: (506) 674 -4214 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal) " SJTJ City Information Ad SJTJ Independent Placement " SJTJ Classifieds Date(s): Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: ❑ General Notice ❑ Tender ❑ Proposal Text: INSERT 0 Public Notice Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: Sub - Headline (if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: Telephone: (506) 658 -2862 BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 110 - A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY -LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRETE No C.P. 110 - ARRETE MODIFIANT L'ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint Lors dune reunion du conseil John in Common Council convened, as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: The Zoning By -law of The City of Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: 1 Amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land located at 217- 225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential to `B -2" General Business classification - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by -law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by: V Mayor/Maire decrete cc qui suit : L'arrete sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, decrete le dix -neuf (19) decembre 2005, est modifie par : 1 La modification de ]'annexe cA », Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 217 -225, rue Victoria, d'une superficie approximative de 450 metres carres, identifiee sous les NID 00375956 et 00375964, de zone d'edifices A logements multiples de trois etages uRM- 1» et zone de tours d'habitations A logements multiples uRM -2» A zone commerciale g6nerale a B -2 % - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur le plan ci joint et font partie du present arrete. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le present arrete le 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : Common Clerk /Greffier communal First Reading - Premiere lecture Second Reading - Deuxieme lecture Third Reading - Troisieme lecture March 9, 2006 Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Proposed Rezoning 217 -225 Victoria Street On February 13, 2006 Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its March 7, 2006 meeting. Rick Turner, Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant, ONE Change Inc. Kit Hickey, Vice - President of ONE Change Inc., and Bill Hanley of the Saint John Police Force also attended the meeting in support of the application. Mr. Turner expressed agreement with the recommendation in the report. No other persons attended the meeting and no letters were received. After considering the matter, the Committee adopted the recommendation in the attached report, including the granting of the necessary variances for reduced side yards. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council rezone a parcel of land located at 217 -225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential to `B -2" General Business. 2. That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land located at 217 -225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, with a community policing satellite office and community outreach office be subject to the condition that the site is developed in accordance with a detailed site plan and building elevation plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, and further that upon the rezoning of the parcel, the Planning Advisory Committee March 9, 2006 Page 2 land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and condition identified herein. Respectfully submitted, Philip Hovey Chairman RGP /r Attachment Project No. 06 -040 DATE: MARCH 3, 2006 TO: PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR: MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2006 Randall G. Pollock, MCIP Planner SUBJECT: Name of Applicant: Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. (on behalf of ONE Change Inc.) Name of Owner: ONE Change Inc. and City of Saint John Location: 217 -225 Victoria Street PID: 375956 and 375964 Municipal Plan: Medium Density Residential Zoning: Existing: "RM -1 " Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential Proposed: `B -2" General Business Proposal: To construct a community policing satellite office and community outreach office Type of Application: Rezoning and Variances, as follows: a) to permit the building to have a side yard setback of 2 metres (6.5 feet) on the left side of the building, whereas the Zoning By -law requires a minimum landscaped side yard of 3 metres (10 feet); b) to permit the proposed driveway to be located 1 metre (3.3 feet) from the right side lot line, whereas the Zoning By -law requires a minimum landscaped side yard of 3 metres (10 feet). JURISDICTION OF COMMITTEE: 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, March 13, 2006. The Act also authorizes the Committee to grant reasonable variances from the requirements of the Zoning By -law. Conditions can be imposed by the Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMITTEE: That Common Council rezone a parcel of land located at 217 -225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential to "B -2" General Business. 2. That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land located at 217 -225 Victoria Street, having an area of approximately 450 square metres, also identified as being PID No. 00375956 and 00375964, with a community policing satellite office and community outreach office be subject to the condition that the site is developed in accordance with a detailed site plan and building elevation plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, and further that upon the rezoning of the parcel, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and condition identified herein. 3. That the Planning Advisory Committee grant the requested variances to permit the proposed building to be constructed with a landscaped side yard setback of 2 metres (6.5 feet) adjacent to 213 -215 Victoria Street, and to permit the proposed driveway with a landscaped setback of 1 metre (3.3 feet) from 227 Victoria Street, on condition that a privacy fence with a minimum height of 1.5 metres (5 feet) is constructed and maintained along the property line adjacent to 227 Victoria Street. BACKGROUND: On November 1, 2005, the Committee considered a proposal to re- establish and change a non- conforming use in the then - existing building at 223 -225 Victoria Street. The specific proposal was to convert the use of the building (a former non - conforming convenience store) to a community policing office for the Saint John Police Force, in conjunction with an outreach office for ONE Change Inc. The proposal was approved by the Committee and work was subsequently started on the conversion. However, during renovations to the building, it fell victim to arson and has since been demolished. On February 13, 2006, Common Council resolved to make a grant to the applicant of the freehold title to the property at 217 Victoria Street (which forms a portion of the subject site), pending rezoning of the property. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Municipal Operations and Engineering supports the application. Building and Technical Services has no concerns, provided that the two parcels are consolidated into a single lot. Saint John Transit advises that there is significant bus service along Adelaide Street, and the subject site is very well serviced by bus. Saint John Energy advises that it has overhead facilities in the area. An extension of facilities may be required to service the proposed project and this would be at the developer's cost. Saint John Energy has no objection to the proposal. Aliant Telecom has no objection. Any facilities issues will be coordinated jointly with Saint John Energy. Fire Department has no objection. Saint John Police Force supports the proposal. School District 8 has submitted no comments. ANALYSIS: The subject property is located on Victoria Street, near the intersection of Adelaide Street, in the City's Old North End, as illustrated on the attached map. This is a mixed neighbourhood of mainly older multiple - family dwellings, with some commercial uses located on Adelaide Street. The North End Community Centre and Lorne Middle School are also located nearby, on Victoria and Newman Streets, respectively. The pattern and density of development in the area is typical of the older residential neighbourhoods of the City, with buildings located close to the sidewalk and occupying the majority of the lots' frontages. Off - street parking, if any, is typically located in driveways to one side of the building and/or in the rear yards. The site is comprised of two small lots, one owned by the applicant and the other by the City. Together, these two lots provide a frontage of approximately 16 metres (53 feet) on Victoria Street and a total area of approximately 450 square metres (4,800 square feet). The site is currently vacant. The applicant proposes to construct a community policing satellite office and community outreach office at the above -noted property. The proposed building would be two storeys in height with a total floor space of approximately 160 square metres (1,720 square feet), or approximately 80 square metres (860 square feet) on each of the two levels. The space would include office, meeting room and programming space for the Saint John Police Force's community police office as well as headquarters for the ONE Change group, a non -profit corporation whose purpose is to facilitate community improvement activities and initiatives in the Old North End neighbourhood. A preliminary site plan of the proposed development is attached. It shows the building to be constructed close to the sidewalk, which is consistent with the typical pattern of development in the Old North End. A driveway on one side of the building leads to three parking spaces in the rear yard (the Zoning By -law requires a minimum of three spaces.) A 1.8 -metre (6 -foot) high privacy fence is proposed along the property line abutting the driveway. An elevation drawing of the front of the building has also been submitted. However, the applicant is currently working with an architect to refine this plan so that it incorporates design features that will provide better contextual compatibility with the character of the traditional building stock in the Old North End neighbourhood. The subject site is currently zoned "RM -2" High Rise Multiple Residential and "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential. The applicant has requested that the site be rezoned to "B -2" General Business in order to permit the proposal. The proposed site development also requires Planning Advisory Committee's consideration of variances from the requirements of the Zoning By -law with respect to side yard setbacks of the building and driveway, as noted on page 1 -2 of this report. The Committee and staff previously supported the proposal to convert the former convenience store building for the proposed use. The proposal continues to be supported as a positive initiative for the North End. The requested variances are minor in nature and compatible with the pattern of development in this neighbourhood. Approval can be recommended, subject to a Section 39 resolution limiting the use to the applicant's proposal and requiring the submission of detailed site and building elevation plans for the Development Officer's approval. In addition, it is recommended that the variance for driveway setback be conditional upon the installation of a privacy fence along the easterly lot line as proposed by the applicant. 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Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4Ll Dear Mayor McFarlane and Councillors: TRANSIT INFORMATION (506)658.4700 w wxityotsaintlohn . oom GENERAL OFFICES (506) 658 -4710 FAX (506) 656 -4704 This letter is to advise you that the Saint John Transit commission has scheduled the first meeting of the Regional Advisory Committee for Saturday March 18, 2006 at 10:00AM in the transit facilities at 951 Fairville Blvd. The Regional Advisory Committee will provide guidance and advice to the Transit Commission as they begin to develop the service and parking locations for the proposed Commuter Express bus service from the surrounding areas. While the funding agreement for the program has still not been signed, the Commission wishes to work on some of the preliminary issues to ensure we can move quickly when the funding agreement is completed. Yours truly, C itu S Chairman March 7d', 2006 Your Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council, Re: Report to Common Council regarding attendance at the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference (Feb 2006 in Ottawa). This trip is related to the Energy portfolio. The report includes information related to the Canadian Association ofNuclear Host Communities (1 am the City of Saint John's member representative) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Including an update on hosting, in Saint John, the 2007 Canadian Nuclear Society National Conference. I recently attended the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference were I was able to participate as Common Council's representative on the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. I have provided a copy of the minutes of Feb 231d, 2006 in Ottawa to members of Council in their "Information to Common Council" brief. Outcomes of the meeting included two resolutions that were past at this particular CANHC meeting in Ottawa. Each member of CANHC has been asked to consider these resolutions from their municipal perspective [this is in relation to each member municipality]; the attached resolutions have been provided for our Council to consider (See information to Common council brief appendix A and B in your council package). These resolutions could be brought forward for Common Council to consider at an open session meeting. I will allow each member to determine and interpret the local relevance. Each Municipality with a Nuclear Power plant in their back yard has unique relationships. The relationship differences include; variances in property tax, variance in property location [as to whether it is in the property limits of the municipality], what factors effect Nuclear waste management in relation to the NWMO, how taxes are calculated and what are the differences in tax revenues that are funneled back to communities. With that said, there are several similarities that are not bound by municipal property borders or separate from federal legislation. The CANHC will help, through its combined municipal effort, to understand these issues. I was able to make significant `in roads" to hosting the 2007 Canadian Nuclear Society Conference in Saint John. I will have formal verification to this request by the end of March 2006. i also attended a portion of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's meeting (Power Plants and Medical facilities) explaining the licensing process for existing Nuclear Facilities and information related to the evolving process in respect to licensing standards for New Nuclear Facilities. This process has evolved over 25 years (there are new standards). My understanding in respect to New Builds, regulatory requirements will be developed as proposals are received. The CNSC imposes a high standard that must be sustained and improved. These high standards, described in their briefing notes, include high standards for health, safety, security, and environmental protection. Efforts are focused internationally to ensure High Standards are implemented world wide. One conference highlight described the importance of balancing future energy needs with environmental improvements. This key note address was provided by Doctor Patrick Moore (co- founder of Green Peace and Chairman and Chief Scientist Green spirit Strategies) his address was related to new technology development, renewable energy sources, and timely sustainable advancements that meet energy needs and address the environment in the short and long term. Be it resolved, this information be received and filed. 1 submitted, ohn er son Councillor rte., SAINT JOHN March 11, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Teen Resource Centre Campaign The City of Saint John P.O. Box /C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB /N. -B. Canada E2L4L1 www.saintjohn.ca Please find attached information regarding Rotary's Teen Resource Centre project. I am requesting support for the following resolution. That the City of Saint John grant the Rotary TRC campaign all municipal fees (Building permits, plumbing permits, and Permits for Municipal Services) associated with this project. This would be a real and tangible investment in the well being of the youth of our City. It is my understanding that no money is required to change hands but the value of the fees will have a significant and positive impact on the project. Respectfully submitted, Christoph . Titus Council or Explore our past/ Explorez notre passO Discover your future Decvuvrez votre avenir Grand Bay - Westfield • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Martins • Saint Joh The Rotary Club of Saint John �` CENTENNIAL PROJECT Pw fW Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair: David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 StationA • Saintjohn • NB • E2L 4S3 www.slrotaryca Artists Rendering of Rotary's The Resource Centre The vision for the TRC is a 1 Stop Shop for youth, ages of 12 —24, where they can access: Health Services Walk —In Teen Health Clinic Sexual Health Clinic Substance Abuse Assistance Nutrition Counseling Personal & Family Counseling Self - Development Programs Self Esteem Programs Body Image Anger Management Pregnancy Prevention Work Readiness /Life skills Programs Career Counseling Tutoring/Study Skills Computer Access Centre Independent Living Recreation and Community Services TRC Zone Drop In Centre Arts & Cultural Programs Volunteerism Fitness Programs Today: Currently, the TRC Zone is run out of the basement of St. Joseph's Community Health Centre. Even with limited space, TRC's popularity is evident attracting 13,363 youth contacts in 2002/2003. Tomorrow: More youth want to participate. TRC research indicates a larger facility located in the uptown area would increase and improve opportunities for youth, allow growth in programs, integrate and strengthen existing resources and offer the youth accessible one stop shopping. The Rotary Club of Saint John CENTENNIAL PROJECT Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair: David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 StationA • Saintlohn • NB • E2L 4S3 www.sjrotaryca 6 ms's s.. Y.Na � w Yaulh In Greater Saint John we have various charities working to improve our community, but there is one group that is being ignored and in danger of slipping through the cracks, our youth. They are the future workers, parents and leaders of our community and they need our help. Did you know that in Saint John: I in 3 youth five in poverty; 309 students dropped out of high school in 01102 and that $920,000.00 was spent to jail Saint John youth. The Rotary Club of Saint John is doing something about it. We are spear - heading a $1,500,000.00 Fundraising Campaign to help our youth. Our plans includes the completed purchase of the vacant St. Joseph's School on 28 Richmond Street in uptown Saint John, its renovation and the organization of a centre that will help our youth/our children with; health services, self - development programs, work readiness programs and life skills. But it won't happen without your help! The ultimate success of this capital campaign will depend on the commitment and support of responsible corporate citizens and concerned members of the community like you. As such, we ask you to consider a donation of $ .00 to our campaign. While we are well aware that this is no small request, we are also confident that you can appreciate the importance to our community. We sincerely hope that we can count on your generous support... for the sake of our youth. Michael Schulze Rotary Club of Saint John Rotary Centennial Project Chair 2005 / 2006 The Rotary Club of Saint John CENTENNIAL PROJECT t_ Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair. David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 Station • Saintjohn • NB • E2L 4S3 www.sirotaryca Donor Recognition Program Platinum Sponsor (Contributions over $50,000) Silver Sponsor (Contributions of $5,000 to $19,999) • Tax Receipt: Business or Charitable • Tax Receipt: Business or Charitable • Certificate of Recognition • Name Listed in Special Advertisement After Opening • Names Permanently Placed on Donor Wall at the TRC • Invitation to Grand Opening Ceremony • Business / Company Logo Displayed on Rotary / TRC Website • Name and Logo in all Donor Print Material, Signs and Media • Acknowledgement at Opening Ceremonies • Formal Signage Recognition during Construction Phase on Building • One Table to the 2006 Rotary Black Tie Dinner Gold Sponsor (Contributions of $20,000 to $49,999) • Tax Receipt: Business or Charitable • Certificate of Recognition • Name Listed in Special Advertisement After Opening • Names Permanently Placed on Donor Wall at the TRC • Invitation to Grand Opening Ceremony • Business / Company Logo Displayed on Rotary / TRC Website • Name and Logo in all Donor Print Material, Signs and Media • Acknowledgement at Opening Ceremonies • 4 Tickets to the 2006 Rotary Black Tie Dinner • Certificate of Recognition • Name Listed in Special Advertisement After Opening • Names Permanently Placed on Donor Wall at the TRC • Invitation to Grand Opening Ceremony • Business / Company Logo Displayed on Rotary / TRC Website • Name and Logo in all Donor Print Material, Signs and Media Bronze Sponsor (Contributions of $I,o00 to $4,999) • Tax Receipt: Business or Charitable • Certificate of Recognition • Name Listed in Special Advertisement After Opening • Names Permanently Placed on Donor Wall at the TRC • Invitation to Grand Opening Ceremony Friend of Rotary (Contributions of $50 to $999) • Tax Receipt: Business or Charitable • Certificate of Recognition • Name Listed in Special Advertisement After Opening For the Youth of Greater Saint John! The Rotary Club of Saint John CENTENNIAL. PROJECT Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair. David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 Station • Saint John • NB • E2L 4S3 www.sjrotaryca Message from Lino Celeste t M t.mfn• ��Jr� The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) project was initiated in 1998 by a group of community agencies, business leaders, government service providers and youth who were concerned about young people and how Saint John was providing for youth at risk within our community. Statistics show that in Saint John, l in 3 youth are living in poverty, we also have the highest rate of poverty, over $900,000 was spent to jail our youth and over 800 youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are living on Social Assistance. This clearly demonstrates why the TRC plays a critical role in meeting the needs for our community. The vision for the TRC is simple, provide one stop shopping for youth in Saint John, between the ages of 12 to 24 where they can access Health Services, Self Development programs, Life Skill Programs, Work Readiness Initiatives, in addition to Recreation and Community Services. Through the expansion of the facility the TRC can provide greater opportunities for youth, growth in the essential programs, integrate and strengthen existing programs and hopefully reduce the number of youth at risk within our community. I fully support this initiative and The Rotary Club of Saint John's effort to raise the funds needed to make the Vision of the TRC become a reality. I can think of no better way to help the young people in our community. It is my hope that you share my thoughts and will generously support this campaign. Lino Celeste Honorary Chair of the Rotary Fundraising Campaign for The Resource Centre for Youth The Rotary Club of Saint John CENTENNIAL PROJECT Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair: David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 Station A • Saint John • NB • E2L 4S3 www.slrotary.ca The Rotary Club of Saint John Fact Sheet The Saint John Rotary Club is a volunteer group of local professionals worldng together to improve our community. ter YMh / by Yw•M The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: • The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; • High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; • The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life; • The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 12 million Rotarians and 29,000 Rotary Clubs in 161 countries. For the Youth of Greater Saint John! The Rotary Club of Saint John CENTENNIAL PROJECT 1 Honorary Chair: Lino Celeste Chair: Michael Schulze 634 -2712 • Vice Chair: David Merrithew 634 -1220 PO Box 6893 Station • Saint John • NB • E2L 4S3 www.sirotaryca The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) Fact Sheet The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) in Greater Saint John is a youth serving, non - profit, charitable organization. Children and youth are our most valuable resources. Their welfare, protection and development are essential for the future of greater Saint John. Unfortunately, youth are faced with serious life challenges and some fall through the cracks. They need friends, mentors and a place to go for help; a place where they belong. The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) is that place. Our aim is to encourage service providers and caring adults to find creative and collaborative ways to provide more relevant services and supports that enable youth at risk to discover their Statistics full potential and develop in positive, healthy ways. 1 in 3 youth in Saint John The TRC offers free programs and services to all youth between the are living in poverty ages of 12 -24. Saint John has the highest rate (24.5 %) of poverty m. O Health & Wellness programs offer a teen health clinic where teens can access a multi skilled health team (physicians, nurses, counselors, District 8 & 6 dropped out 309 students dietitians). We offer youth resources to help them develop and maintain of high school healthy lifestyles. $920,000 was spent to jail Our Self Development programs focus on prevention and early Saint John youth intervention through skill based programs. 856 youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are living on Our Work Readiness & Life skills programs and services provide Social Assistance support to youth in their efforts to graduate, career counseling to explore various career opportunities and Life skill training that will enable youth to discover their full potential. Our Recreation Program, called "the Zone" provides a safe, accepting environment where teens can feel free to be themselves. The activities provided at the Centre are designed to provide recreation, education, and social opportunities for all youth. All activities are at the Zone are youth driven and are supervised by highly trained staff. Healthy Youth ... that's what it's all about! For more information on TRC programs please visit www.trc4youth.org March 8, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Saint John Transit — MRIF Application Please find attached information regarding Saint John Transit's funding application to the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund for a diesel electric model (hybrid) bus. The objective is to meet the demand for public transportation, decrease the wear and tear on city infrastructure, become more environmentally friendly and meet the needs of our growing student population. The results will be increased ridership, cleaner air and an alternative to traveling by car. In fact, one bus can replace 40 parking spaces and the greenhouse gas emissions from 40 cars. The cost of the bus, net of taxes, is $682,287. The funding proposal would secure $454,858 from the MRIF program and require a City contribution of $227,429 or just 1/3 of the cost of the vehicle. As the MRIF application must be supported by a motion of Council, I am requesting Council's support for the following motion. The Common Council of the City of Saint John supports the application of Saint John Transit to the MRIF program for $454,858 in funding for the purchase of a diesel electric bus. Respectfully submitted, Christopher T. Titus Councillor Chair Saint John Transit PROJECT BUSINESS CASE PRESENTED BY THE SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION TO THE MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Introduction GENERAL INFORMATION PROJECT NAME: Addition To Saint John Transit Rolling Stock INITIATED BY: The Saint John Transit Commission LOCATION: Saint John, New Brunswick AUTHOR SIGNATURE: Frank McCarey, General Manager, Saint John Transit APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Chris Titus, Chair, Saint John Transit Commission 2 — Project Business Case 1- Project Description - Abstract PROJECT DESCRIPTION -ABSTRACT Saint John Transit has the largest ridership of all transit systems operating in New Brunswick, accounting for 54 percent of all transit riders in the province. Most of its operating costs come from the fare box as its subsidies are low. Its rolling stock is old, on average 13 years. Old buses are less fuel efficient and produce more GHGs. Demand for transit in the city is growing. The student population at UNB Saint John is growing as are the number of immigrants coming to the area. There is a need for better, more frequent service. Saint John Transit would like to receive funding from the MRIF to add a diesel electric hybrid bus to its rolling stock to better serve the population of Saint John in an environmentally friendly manner. This would be the first hybrid in the province. 2- Project Rationale PROJECT RATIONALE Saint John Transit currently has 19 routes covering over 350 km of city streets. With 2.5 million passengers, the city's transit authority has a 50 % higher ridership than any other same size city in Canada. New Routes are required. New buses are needed to meet the increasing demand. The continued growth in immigration within the business and academic communities is putting a strain on providing a basic municipal service. The need to provide this basic municipal service is important to the Growth Strategy of Saint John. The city has identified immigration as a key priority to its continued economical renewal. The influx of different cultures to the city provides an increase in cultural, recreation and tourism activities. Additionally as the city continues to expand its waterfront, increase its commercial and residential opportunities in the uptown area, the ability to lessen traffic congestion and alleviate the need to destroy green space for parking will become greater. One commuter travelling by bus replaces 40 cars on the city roads and highways and 40 parking spaces. In addition to needing more buses, Saint John Transit buses are old. The majority of its fleet is 13 years old almost twice the industry's average age of 9 years. The oldest bus is 29 years old. These buses due to age are not environmentally friendly, and are difficult and costly to maintain. Project Business Case Guideline — 3 3- Detailed description of the Proj ect 3.1- WHAT IS YOUR PROJECT? What is your project? Saint John Transit is requesting funding for a diesel electrical model (hybrid) bus. The objective is to meet the demand for public transportation, decrease the wear and tear on city infrastructure, become more environmentally friendly and meet the needs of our growing international and academic communities. The results will be increase ridership, cleaner air and an alternative to travelling by car. One bus can replace 40 parking spaces and the greenhouse gas emissions from 40 cars. 3.2- HOW DOES IT ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS STATED IN SECTION 2. "PROJECT RATIONALE'? How does it address the problems stated in section 2. "Project rationale "? Funding for a new bus will: • meet the increasing demand for public transportation • reduce the GHG emissions from 40 cars • reduce the wear and tear on our existing infrastructure (roads and highways) • reduce the need for more concrete parking garages • encourage residents to choose public transportation (by providing access) • aid in the growth of the city by meeting the needs of the city's new international immigrants and increasing student population (as stated in Saint John's Growth Strategy) 3.3- DESCRIBE THE LOCATION WHERE THE PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE? 4 — Project Business Case Describe the location where the project will take place? The bus will be driven on Saint John city maintained roads. Saint John Transit currently has 19 routes covering over 350 km of city streets. Saint John Transit buses carry 2.5 million passengers annually. 3.4- WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT? Who will benefit from the project? • All current users of Saint John Transit (during peak times the 50 bus fleet comes close to maximizing its capacity. In fact, saint john riders account for 54% of all public transit users in the province). • Those considering using Saint John Transit (the need for buses as an alternative method of transportation in all areas is growing at a fast pace. As the number of international students and their families continue to immigrant to saint john, the need for more public transportation grows). • All citizens in Saint John (reduction of GHGs because of new bus technology, reduced use of automobiles and reduced need for parking garages). 3.5- WHEN DO YOU ANTICIPATE A REALIZATION OF THESE BENEFITS? When do you anticipate a realization of these benefits? Citizens of Saint John and surrounding areas will immediately realize the long -term accessibility and environmental benefits of the purchase of a new bus from its very first run. During peak times there are runs that are at peak capacity so ridership on these buses is limited. Typically it takes one year for delivery of a bus from order date. 3.6- DESCRIBE ANY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL BE EMPLOYED DURING THE REALIZATION OF THE PROJECT? Project Business Case Guideline — 5 Describe any innovative technology that will be employed during the realization of the project? The diesel electrical bus is a hybrid bus. The hybrid electric engine performs at its best in stop- and -go traffic, which makes it ideal for transit buses. Electric hybrid buses will reduce current emissions by 75 percent because the diesel's engine is smaller —more like an engine in a large pickup truck. A regular diesel bus emits the most pollution when it accelerates from a stop or goes up hill. The hybrid bus uses electric power from its batteries, drastically reducing emissions in these situations. Quieter With its smaller diesel engine, the hybrid bus has lower engine noise. This innovative bus also accelerates and goes up hills without revving the engine. More efficient Electric hybrid buses are up to 50 percent more fuel efficient than regular buses. Less costly to maintain Hybrid buses also cost less to maintain, due to: • Brakes that last twice as long, thanks to regenerative braking • No transmission to maintain • Decreased wear on the suspension 3.7- WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT PROJECT RISKS AND WHAT IS YOUR STRATEGY TO MITIGATE THOSE RISKS? What are the significant project risks and what is your strategy to mitigate those risks? There are no risks in this undertaking. 4- Environmental Impact 4.1- PROJECTS EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION UNDER THE CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT: 6 — Project Business Case If the proposed project matches the definition of an excluded project, indicate the applicable Exclusion List Regulation (ELR) reference number by selecting "Yes" for the applicable exclusion item. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECT YES NO 1) The proposed maintenance or repair of an existing physical work. (ELR #1) Y 2) The proposed construction or installation of a building with a footprint of less than 100 m3 and a height of less than 5m that would: X a) Be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and b) Involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#3) 3) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a physical work not otherwise referred to in this list, with a footprint of less than 25 m2 that would: X a) Be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and b) Involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#3.1) 4) The proposed expansion or modification of an existing building, including its fixed structures, that would: a) increase the footprint or height of the building by more than 10 per cent; X b) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#4) 5) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a ramp, door or handrail to facilitate wheelchair access. (ELR #6) X 6) The proposed construction of a sidewalk or boardwalk, or a parking lot with a parking capacity of 10 automobiles or fewer, where the construction X a) would be contiguous to an existing building; b) would not be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and c) would not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#8) 7) The proposed expansion or modification of an existing sidewalk, boardwalk or parking lot that would not a) increase the area of the sidewalk, boardwalk or parking lot by more than 10 per cent; X b) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#9) 8) The proposed expansion or modification of an existing fence that would not a) increase the length or height of the fence by more than 10 per cent; X b) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR #10) 9) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a hydrant or hook -up, where a) the hydrant or hook -up would be or is part of an existing farm or municipal system of distribution; and X b) the construction, installation, expansion or modification would not involve the crossing of a water body other than an aerial crossing by a telecommunication or electrical transmission line. (ELR #11) 10) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a sign no surface of which would have or has an area of more than 25 m2 and which would be or is situated at a distance of less than 15 m from an existing building. (ELR #12) X 11) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure that X a) would not be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; b) would not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body; c) would have one of the following characteristics: (i) the antenna and supporting structure are affixed to an existing building, (ii) the antenna and supporting structure are situated at a distance of less than 15 m from an existing building, and (iii) neither the antenna nor its supporting structure nor any of its supporting lines have a footprint of more than 25 m2; and d) in the case of subparagraph (c)(iii), would not require a permit under paragraph 25(1)(a) or 27(a) of the Territorial Land Use Regulations. (ELR #13) Project Business Case Guideline — 7 12) The proposed expansion or modification of an existing road that would be carried out on the existing road right of way and would not X a) lengthen the road; b) widen the road by more than 15 per cent; c) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and d) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR #15) 13) The proposed demolition of an existing building with a floor area of less than 1 000 m2 that would not a) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; X b) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body; and c) be carried out within 30 m of another building. (ELR 916) 14) The proposed construction or installation of an electrical transmission line, other than an international electrical transmission X line, with a voltage of not more than 130 W, where the construction or installation would not a) be carried out beyond an existing right of way; b) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body; and c) involve the placement in or on a water body of the supporting structures for the electrical transmission line. (ELR#21) 15) The proposed expansion or modification of an existing telecommunication or electrical transmission line, other than an international electrical transmission line, that would not X a) lengthen the line by more than 10 per cent; b) be carried out beyond an existing right of way; c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body; and d) involve the placement in or on a water body of the supporting structures for the telecommunication or electrical transmission line. (ELR#22) 16) The proposed construction or installation of a switching station or the proposed expansion or modification of an existing switching station associated with a telecommunication or electrical transmission line with a voltage of not more than 130 W, X other than an international transmission line, where the construction or installation would not a) be carried out beyond an existing right of way; b) be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (EL#23, EL#24). 17) The proposed modification of an existing wharf, other than a floating wharf, or of an existing breakwater that is accessible by land, where the modification would not X a) be carried out below the high -water mark of the breakwater or wharf; b) involve dredging; and c) involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#34) 18) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of an automatic warning structure at a railway level crossing. (ELR#39) X 19) The proposed construction, installation, expansion or modification of a railway traffic control signal structure on an existing railway right of way. (ELR#40) X 20) The proposed modification of that part of an existing culvert that a) is not connected to a water body; X b) crosses under a railway or road; and c) is within the existing railway or road right of way. (ELR#42) 21) The proposed modification of an existing road crossing, as defined in subsection 4(1) of the Railway Safety Act, where the modification would X a) be carried out on an existing right of way; b) not be subject to an authorization under subsection 101 (3) of the Canada Transportation Act; c) not be carried out in or on or within 30 m of a water body; and d) not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body. (ELR#44) 4.2- PROJECTS REQUIRING COMPREHENSIVE STUDY UNDER THE ACT: The Comprehensive Study List Regulations (CSLR) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act identifies the following as prescribed projects for which a comprehensive study level of EA is required. 8 — Project Business Case Z Does the proposed project fit the descriptions below: YES YES NO Water Projects CSLR Ref #9 X Involve work in or near waters frequented by fish? The proposed construction, decommissioning or abandonment of a facility for the extraction of 200,000 m3 /a or more of ground X X water or an expansion of such a facility that would result in an increase in production capacity of more than 35 per cent. X If yes to any of the above, please specify: Waste Management CSLR Ref#32 The proposed construction, decommissioning or abandonment of a facility used exclusively for the treatment, incineration, disposal or recycling of hazardous waste, or an expansion of such a facility that would result in an increase in its production X capacity of more than 35 per cent. 4.3- PROJECTS REQUIRING OTHER FEDERAL AUTHORIZATIONS OR APPROVAL Some infrastructure projects may require the authorization of other federal departments such as an authorization or permit under the Fisheries Act, the Navigable Waters Protection Act, Indian Act, National Parks Act, etc. Is the proposed project likely to: YES NO Require the use of federal lands including lands reserved for Indians? X Involve work in or near waters frequented by fish? X Require any other federal authorizations, licences, permits or approvals? • EA decision and date: X If yes to any of the above, please specify: 4.4- OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Certain infrastructure projects may also be subject to legislated EA requirements by another jurisdiction, such as a province or First Nations. To reduce the risk of duplication and delays, the governments will coordinate or harmonized the EA processes to the extent possible. Has the proposed project undergone or is it currently undergoing: YES NO A provincial Environmental Assessment? X A federal Environmental Assessment? If yes, please indicate: X • Project Name: • EA decision and date: • Federal responsible authority: Project Business Case Guideline — 9 5- Project Costs Please indicate the eligible costs and ineligible costs, broken out by cost category, as shown below. A list describing which costs are eligible and ineligible under the Canada — New Brunswick MRIF can be found in Schedule B of the agreement. PROJECT COSTS 1. ELIGIBLE COSTS ELIGIBLE COSTS TOTAL COST Contractor Materials /Supplies Equipment Purchase, rental or lease $747,500 $747,500 Professional Fees Engineering and Design Communications $10,000 a) Total Gross Eligible Costs $757,500 b) Less Tax Rebates ($75,213 ) Total Net Costs (1a -1b): $682,287 2. INELIGIBLE COSTS BORNE BYAPPLICANT INELIGIBLE COSTS Land Labour Equipment Administrative Total ineligible costs 3. TOTAL ESTIMATED GROSS PROJECT COSTS (TOTAL NET ELIGIBLE COSTS + TOTAL INELIGIBLE COSTS $682,287 10 — Project Business Case 6.- Proposed cash flow of eligible costs Please indicate how the eligible costs will be shared between the three levels of government and any other funder. This is a fiscal year by fiscal year estimate of the financing required to bring the project to fruition. Please note that the fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31st CASH FLOW YES 2005- 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- TOTAL Have you applied for funding from other provincial programs? 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 APPLICANT SHARE IF YES PROVIDE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND NAME OF PROGRAM, OR DOCUMENTATION TO CONFIRM FUNDING $227,429 Has funding been obtained from other sources (other than those already listed above)? X IF YES, INDICATE THE SOURCE OF FUNDS AND THE AMOUNT OTHER PARTNER SHARE (IF APPLICABLE) REQUESTED PROJECT FUNDING (FEDERAL/PROVINCIAL) $ 454,858 OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING TOTAL 7.- Other project financing Please indicate in the section below the details of how the project is being financed, such as the borrowing of funds, funding from other government programs and funding from other community groups or sources. Please provide the amounts. OTHER PROJECT FINANCING YES NO Are funds being borrowed to finance this project? X IF YES PROVIDE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND AMOUNT Have you applied for funding from other provincial programs? X IF YES PROVIDE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND NAME OF PROGRAM, OR DOCUMENTATION TO CONFIRM FUNDING Will or has this project received funds from other federal programs? X IF YES PROVIDE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND NAME OF PROGRAM, OR DOCUMENTATION TO CONFIRM FUNDING Has funding been obtained from other sources (other than those already listed above)? X IF YES, INDICATE THE SOURCE OF FUNDS AND THE AMOUNT Project Business Case Guideline —11 8.- Milestones Please indicate all key dates and major milestones associated with your project. MILESTONES Expected Project Start Date Expected Project Completion Date March 2006 May 2007 MILESTONE DESCRIPTION DATE Council motion March 2006 Upon council motion, order bus March 2006 Receive bus March 2007 "Wrap" bus with a "Thank You to the MRIF" message April 2007 Launch bus with a media event May 2007 12 — Project Business Case 9.- Strategic Alignment PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIAAND BENEFITS Applicable Project Categories N \ 11; K � 1:? t f i � ► 14_i 11:7 N \1xK ]:?tM►TITIM11►i►!\NOV N \ 1 x K � ] :? t'L c i by � ] 1 I � ] ► i ► / �� 11 dA1:1463XF, 0111*1�i�1:79.��11 N\ 1 *161 I t'! A 116141.11 a: i� 7 _1 DO N \11K61:?1 &AM141.01\IN1► N \11;K�1:?tE:1rC�llli69u1 N \9x91011.41MM1►1I/I:1671, 1A1111 I1 NO011:ZH 11y,Ia:161MUTAi1101V Project Business Case Guideline —13 CATEGORY 4: PUBLIC TRANSIT The objective of this category is to construct, restore or improve public transportation infrastructure that will result in the reduction of environmental impacts, congestion, energy use or GHG emissions, and improved safety, supports tourism and commerce, promotes social and economic development of local areas, and helps Canada lead in the use of innovative technologies for the operation and management of local transportation systems, including passenger and traffic information systems. To fall within this category, a Project must be directly related to one of the following subcategories: Rapid Transit: fixed capital assets and rolling stock (includes light rail, heavy rail additions, subways, ferries, transit stations, park and ride facilities, grade separated bus lanes and rail lines); • Transit Buses: bus rolling stock, transit bus stations; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Transit Priority Capital Investments: • ITS technologies to improve transit priority signalling, passenger and traffic information, transit operation, incident management and rescue systems; • capital investments, such as transit queue - jumpers and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes; and • integration of two or more of these features for increasing efficiency of local transportation. MANDATORY SCREENING CRITERIA The Project must be consistent with applicable transportation and land use plans of Province or Territory, region or Local Governments. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ The Saint John Transit Commission operates public transit services on behalf of the City of Saint John. The Project must be consistent with Canada's objectives in respect of sustainable growth, competitiveness and climate change. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ Hybrid buses produce significantly lower GHGs than regular buses. The Project business case must include the following: 1. Submission of Project data, including GHG emissions, costs and Project design. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ Hybrid buses are 50 percent more fuel efficient and reduce emissions by 75 percent, compared to a standard bus. A hybrid bus costs $650,000 Plus HST). 14 — Project Business Case 2. Identification of near -term safety, efficiency, environmental and economic impacts of that Project, as well as potential impacts over a 5 to 10 year horizon. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ Hybrid buses are 50 percent more fuel efficient and reduce emissions by 75 percent, compared to a standard bus. 3. Demonstration of Applicant's ability to operate and sustain the resulting Infrastructure. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ Since 1979, the Saint John Transit Commission has provided public transit to the citizens of Saint John on behalf of the city. 4. Confirmation of the Applicant's adherence, where applicable, to engineering guidelines (e.g., Transportation Association of Canada) Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes ❑ No ❑ NA x IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW 5. Demonstration of Project's consistency with all applicable federal /provincial or territorial legislative and regulatory obligations. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes ❑ No ❑ Hybrid buses are 50 percent more fuel efficient and reduce emissions by 75 percent, compared to a standard bus. A bus replaces 40 cars on the road and reduces the need for parking spaces). 6. Demonstration of the accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities where applicable. Project meets or exceeds criteria: Yes x No ❑ Bus will have low entry capabilities. PROJECT BENEFITS BENEFIT DESCRIPTION EXPECTED CHANGE Increase in public transit ridership # of persons per annum 25,000- 30,000 Increase in overall peak hour transit modal split % 0.007 Increase in number of public transit vehicles with alternative energy sources 1 # of vehicles). Reduction in GHG emissions and other emissions MT per annum 90 %* Confirmation that the project employs innovative technologies for the operation and Yes x No ❑ management of a transportation system. Confirmation that the project contributes to transportation demand strategies to reduce the Yes x No ❑ incidence of single- occupant vehicles on roadways Confirmation that the project contributes to increasing transit efficiency through service Yes ❑ No x integration (streamlining modal connections Confirmation that the project supports the use of alternative transportation modes Yes x No ❑ (integrates bicycle and public transit to improve mobility) Bus will be equipped with a bike rack Confirmation that the project increases access to transit for all users, including people Yes x No ❑ with disabilities and other special needs. Bus will have low entry capabilities Confirmation that the project is consistent with regional /municipal land use decisions Yes x No ❑ *Note: MT per annum unavailable; Figure based on "Saskatoon Biodiesel- Hybrid Bus Evaluations — Phase III Research Proposal" released by Saskatoon Transit in October 2005. The quoted `Reduction in GHG emissions' represents a claim from the New Flyer manufacturer (model: DE40LF). Project Business Case Guideline —15 EVALUATING CRITERIA c a c X c PER CATEGORY OF PROJECTS C a, ;_ 0 X n c 'm o m = rn y rt CrtCt y C O N 3 C 1. Has broad support in the community and is supported by a motion of 0 X council; 2. Addresses its impact on the various climate parameters and adapts to the potential risks posed by future climate change; 0 0 X 3. Minimizes impact on climate change by: • mitigating or reducing GHGs by using renewable energy sources, innovative technologies and practices that increase energy efficiency, or by other mitigation strategies; and 0 • X • cost - effectively minimizing GHG emissions attributable to the Project in both construction and operation; 4. Fosters alliances between public and private sector, and encourages a P3; 0 0 0 5. Uses best practices for technologies and construction; • • • X • 6. Improves energy usage and efficiency; • • • X 7. Features closed -loop resource management (wastewater, biosolids and waste re -use and recycling, power generation derived from • • • treatment process or solid waste, and passive energy sources); s 8. Reduces or eliminates potential health risks; • • X 9. Is based on a strategy for local water and wastewater management °- providing for long -term sustainability including appropriate metering • • q and pricing; 10. Is supported by a business case that addresses: __E • demand- management including water metering and public education; and • a sustainable approach to financing that ensures ongoing operation, maintenance and upgrading; 11. Reduces or eliminates potential impacts or risks associated with disasters; 12. Improves transportation system efficiency (e.g., cost per passenger- X I km, capacity for passenger throughput in corridors); 13. Gives consideration to alternatives to the Project being proposed; • • 14. Improves transportation and public safety and security; X • 15. Minimizes other air contaminants from transportation; X • 16. Improves access to business, employment and educational X opportunities for local citizens, including Aboriginal peoples; 17. Promotes the use of innovative technology or processes in transportation, urban or rural, including the use of ITS technologies, X • where applicable; 18. Is a multi -use or multi- component facility. 19. Provides a multi - jurisdictional, multi - sectoral and integrated approach to drinking water that: addresses long -term sustainability; !9 includes pricing and integrated watershed management; and • includes the concept of Source to Tap. 20. Addresses the management of storm water by, for example, separating wastewaters stems from storm waters stems; 0 21. Diminishes the frequency of sanitary and combined sewer overflows during rainfall; 0 22. Proposes a wastewater system that is equivalent in performance to secondary treatment with additional treatment if appropriate. 0 16 — Project Business Case EVALUATING CRITERIA C a o X io c PER CATEGORY OF PROJECTS y 2. Q c; 0 n 0 3 M E 0 <rn c m LA. C 3 3 23. Reduces waste to disposal and increases waste recycled or yo composted per capita; Q 24. Is based on full cost accounting. 25. Increases public transit mode share and ridership; X 26. Implements transportation demand strategies to increase transit ridership or technologies to encourage system efficiency through X a transferability and integration between modes (e.g., fare and service inte ration ); y27. Increases efficiency of access to major transportation facilities (e.g., r. ports, airports, railway stations); 28. Has been the subject of a cost - benefit analysis, particularly for larger Projects. 29. Considers the impact of the road investment on public transit within the 0 same municipal and rural boundaries, and identifies mitigation • CL strategies as appropriate; 30. Is coherent with a sound local cultural strategy; • 31. Contributes to overall community sustainabili ; • 32. Increases the Applicant's capacity to reach new audiences, and to enhance and diversify its program offerings; 33. Will have a positive overall impact on the availability of spaces for artistic creation, presentation or innovation, for the preservation and presentation of heritage collections, in a multi -use or multi- component environment; 34. Complements the local, provincial or national network of cultural R Infrastructure for arts and heritage activities; 35. Benefits other artistic and heritage organizations locally, regionally, provincially, or nationally, and where applicable, internationally; 36. Contributes to the designation, preservation and renovation of heritage sites; 37. Is endorsed by arts and heritage communities; • 38. Meets all applicable federal /provincial /municipal standards for the use of First Nations residents and Inuit. 39. Targets disadvantaged neighbourhoods; • 40. Proposes an Infrastructure for safe and accessible physical activities, sports and recreation that will contribute to the social, personal and • economic development of the community; 41. Ensures that the facility will be used for the broad -based delivery of sports, physical and recreational programs; 42. Increases public access and participation to the facility or recreational M CD activities; • 43. Provides safe and equitable access to the Project's indoor, outdoor K. and natural facilities; 44. Fosters community partnerships to maximize benefits from the Project; • 45. Designs, if possible, the proposed Infrastructure facility to meet international competitive standards approved by national sport • organizations; 46. Encourages active living and active transportation (bicycle and recreational trails) based on official community plans; [_47, Encourages, supports and increases opportunities for all, and disadvantaged groups in particular to engage in physic I activity. Project Business Case Guideline —17 EVALUATING CRITERIA c s o o PER CATEGORY OF PROJECTS y c 0 n CD �'' o co 3 m m m y CD ' W Q c O y CQ �. 48. Increases the number of tourists visiting the community; • 49. Increases the average length of stay of tourists visiting the community; 50. Demonstrates a growth- generating impact on the region (in terms of 0 economic spin -offs, complementarity of Infrastructure, attraction of a • new clientele, etc.; 51. Proposes tourism facilities that are environmental) sustainable; • 52. Increases the appreciation of the environment through tourism; • 53. Is part of a broader tourism strategy for the local community. • 54. Reduces GHG, with greater consideration for Projects with larger reductions, and taking into account the cost - effectiveness of the • reductions per federal dollar provided; M 55. Increases comfort for occupants of building; • CD 56. Is supported b the presence of local climate thane Ian; • ;� 57. Reduces air pollution; • a 58. Increases energy efficiency, diversity and security; • 0 59. In the case of cogeneration and district energy systems: • displaces high -GHG energy sources; and • 3 • features the cost - competitive use of energy; 60. In the case of a building, addresses the use of heating and cooling systems using renewable sources, such as ground- source heat pumps, high-efficiency/low-emission biomass combustion systems, solarwalls solar pre -heat of fresh ventilation air and solar hot waters stems. 61. Benefits the communities it connects and improves the delivery of I public services; 62. Provides points of presence connections to communities that allow for n I 0 reasonable subscriber rates for their residents and businesses; 3 63. Improves the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of e- health; rt 64. Ensures that technological solutions are appropriate, available, and scaleable for future needs; 65. Will benefit from private- sector investment and involvement in managing and operating the network; 66. Meets the needs of minority and indigenous cultures and languages; 67. Encourages the involvement of Aboriginal businesses. 18 — Project Business Case PROJECT APPLICATION PRESENTED BY THE SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION TO THE MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND ' 103 '' IIIIl SAINT JOHN TRANSIT For Secretariat Use Only Project Number Date Request Received Joint Project ❑ Yes Cross Reference number ❑ No SECTION APPLICANT Legal Name of Applicant Local Government Code (if applicable) Saint John Transit Commission Legal Name of Local Government (if Applicant is an agent of the Local Government or non - governmental organization) City of Saint John Applicant Type: ❑ A Local Government x An Agency of a Local Government ❑ Non - governmental organization Local Government Population x < 250,000 Applicant Street Address 951 Fairville Blvd Town / City Saint John Province NB Postal Code E2M 5T9 Contact Person Name Frank McCarey Contact Person Language Preference: x English ❑ French Contact Person Telephone Number 506 - 658 -4708 Contact Person Fax Number 506 - 658 -4704 Contact Person Email Address frank.mccare saint'ohn.ca * If different from Applicant/ Sponsor Address Contact Person Street Address Town / City Province Postal Code FIRST JOINT PROJECT APPLICANT INFORMATION (if applicable) Legal Name of other Applicant Contact Person Street Address Phone number Fax Number Town /City Province Postal Code Email Address SECOND JOINT PROJECT APPLICANT INFORMATION (if applicable) Legal Name of other Applicant Contact Person Street Address Phone number Fax Number Town /City Province Postal Code Email Address PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ❑ No ❑ Yes If YES Complete Section II I below. In the case of a project with more than two (2) Joint Project Applicant, please provide information manually on a separate document. 2 — Project Application Form Guideline SECTION R• •R • Project Title Addition to Saint John Transit Rolling Stock Brief Project Description (200 words or less) Saint John Transit, the largest transit system in New Brunswick, has one of the oldest fleets in the country. The average age of a bus in its fleet is 13 years. Funds would go towards purchasing a new Orion diesel hybrid/ electric bus. The bus would use much less fossil fuel and would generate fewer GHG emissions. The Orion bus is also an easy access, low entry vehicle. Saint John Transit receives about 60 percent of its operating costs from the fare box, which is one of the highest return rates in Canada for cities of a similar size. Because of this, unfortunately, its fares are the highest in the province. Project Street Address Town /City Province Postal Code 951 Fairville Blvd Saint John MR r1TQ Project Nearest Intersection (if no Project Address, above) Project point of interest/place name (if no nearest intersection and no street address) Project GPS coordinates (if available) Saint John Transit buses travel over 350 km of city streets. Local Government Project Local Government / Band Council Date Local Government Reference # (optional) Resolution Number Priority Project Nature: ❑ New Construction ❑ Expansion X Renewal SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION Legal name of Private Sector Partner Contact person Street address Telephone Fax Town /city Province Postal code Email address ORGANIZATION PROFILE Ownership and status of corporation Date Corporation established Current number of employees Project Application Form Guideline — 3 4 — Project Application Form Guideline Section IV - PROJECT TYPE — check one Green Municipal Infrastructure Projects Water ❑ Drinking Water Supply ❑ Drinking Water Treatment Systems ❑ Distribution Systems Wastewater ❑ Sanitary and Combined Sewer ❑ Separated Storm water Systems Systems ❑ Wastewater Treatment Systems Solid Waste Waste Diversion Waste Disposal Infrastructure ❑ Material Recovery Facilities ❑ Landfills ❑ Organics Management ❑ Thermal Treatment ❑ Collection Depots Municipal ❑ Retrofits of municipal buildings ❑ Street Lighting Environmental ❑ Energy Systems (Co- generation of Energy Combined Heat and Energy) Improvements Public Transit Rapid Transit Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Infrastructure ❑ Light Rail Transit Priority Capital Investments ❑ Heavy Rail Additions ❑ Transit Queue Jumpers ❑ Subways ❑ HOV Lanes ❑ ITS Transit Priority Signalling ❑ Transit Stations ❑ ITS Traveller Information ❑ Grade Separated Bus Lanes ❑ ITS Transit Operations ❑ Ferries ❑ ITS Traffic Information Transit Buses ❑ ITS Incident Management ❑ ITS Rescue Systems X Bus Rolling Stock ❑ Transit Bus Stations Other Municipal Infrastructure Projects Local Roads ❑ Local Roads ❑ Arterial Roads ❑ Bridges ❑ Tunnels ❑ Intelligent Transportation Systems Cultural ❑ Museums ❑ Designated Heritage Sites Infrastructure ❑ Performing Arts Facilities ❑ Cultural /Community Centres ❑ Municipal Libraries ❑ Other Cultural Infrastructure please describe Tourism ❑ Basic Municipal Infrastructure to ❑ Convention or Trade Centres Support or Provide Access to Tourist E] Community Public Attractions Facilities ❑ Other Tourism Infrastructure ❑ Exhibition Buildings Recreational ❑ Sports Facilities Excluding ❑ Community Recreation Spaces Infrastructure Professional -only Facilities ❑ Fitness Trails ❑ Fields /Parks ❑ Bike Paths and Lanes ❑ Playgrounds ❑ Other Recreational Infrastructure please describe Connectivity ❑ High -Speed Backbone (transport) ❑ Points of Presence (access) ❑ Local Distribution Within Communities 4 — Project Application Form Guideline March 8, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors: SUBJECT: MINISTER'S APPOINTMENT The City of Saint John has made some real headway on the issue of affordable housing and yet much remains to be accomplished. The recent appointment of the Honorable Diane Finley as the new federal Minister of Human Resources and Social Development presents an opportunity to continue to advocate for the housing needs of our community. I move that the Mayor extend congratulations to the new Minister on behalf of the City of Saint John and that the Minister be invited to the City at the earliest opportunity to get a first hand appreciation of the opportunities to provide affordable housing in our community. Respectfully submitted, Peter McGuire COUNCILLOR March 8, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Town Hall Meeting Another successful Town Hall meeting was held at City Hall on Wednesday, February 15th. I would like to thank the Mayor and fellow Councillors as well as the staff and students from UNBSJ who attended this session to share their concerns. The discussions were productive and a number of ideas and recommendations will be coming forward (job development, immigration, communications) as a result of this dialogue. Respectfully submitted, Peter McGuire Councillor March 11, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Cities of New Brunswick Resolution As per the Council resolution adopted February 27, 2006, attached is the proposed resolution regarding Provincial - Municipal Funding for submission to the Cities of New Brunswick. As directed, a letter will also be forwarded to the Premier with the resolution. Respectfully submitted, I Patrick Woods Deputy City Manager PROVINCIAL - MUNICIPAL FUNDING WHEREAS Provincial Unconditional Grant transfers to all municipalities in New Brunswick have declined from a high of $103,635,000 in 1991 to $65,300,000 in 2006, and WHEREAS Provincial Unconditional Grant transfers to all municipalities now amount to less than 19 percent of property tax revenues derived by the Province from non- residential properties, and WHEREAS municipalities in the Province of New Brunswick are not able to access tax revenues other than property taxes, and WHEREAS the Provincial tax rate for transportation and policing services in Local Service Districts has not increased from 65 cents since 1984 resulting in Provincial tax subsidies to unincorporated areas of the Province, and WHEREAS artificially low taxation rates in unincorporated areas encourage urban sprawl to the financial detriment of both municipalities and the Province of New Brunswick, and WHEREAS municipalities are not able to adequately respond to the service demands of their citizens as well as those of unincorporated areas with only property taxes and unconditional grants as their major sources of revenue, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Province of New Brunswick be called upon to; • Adjust the Provincial Tax rate in unincorporated areas by establishing a tax rate that reflects the `actual' cost of services provided by the Province of New Brunswick, and • Permit municipalities to generate revenues from sources other than property tax revenues, including but not limited to tax sharing, marketing levies and user fees. Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Saint John this 13th day of March 2006. OPEN SESSION M &C2006 -54 March 8, 2006 His Worship Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT Lighting Memorial Ball Field BACKGROUND The City of Saint John has recently put out a request for proposals to supply and install a new lighting system and service entrance for Memorial Park Ball Fields. The proposal was scheduled to close on March 9, 2006. Staff hoped to make a recommendation to Council for award of the project in a timely fashion in order that there be no interruptions to the upcoming baseball and softball season. Staff are reviewing the proposals over the coming weekend and provided that there is a proposal that is within our budget availability and meet the technical requirements, staff would like to make a recommendation to Council on Monday, March 13, 2006. RECOMMENDATION Your City Manager recommends that this report be received and filed. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Edwards, P. Eng. Commissioner, Buildings and Inspection Services Terrence Totten, CA City Manager OPEN SESSION M &C2006 -59 March 13, 2006 His Worship Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT Supply and Installation of New Lighting Systems and Service Entrances for Memorial Park Ball Field BACKGROUND As part of the 2006 Facility Management Capital budget funds were included for the replacement of existing lighting systems at Memorial Park Ball Field. The existing system was commissioned some 30 years ago and is now due for replacement. The existing lights are unreliable, energy inefficient, and the poles themselves have deteriorated to a point where they may fall over. Unlike wooden poles along our streets, these poles are not laterally supported with electrical wires and should they fail they will fall, potentially causing serious injury. A call for proposals for a new lighting system was issued recently and closed on Thursday, March 9, 2006. There were two respondents to the call for proposals. Both respondents intend to provide the same equipment, Musco lighting. This is the lighting equipment preferred by City staff. Consultations were held with Leisure Services, representatives from Musco, and the Canadian Amateur Baseball Association. If installed, this lighting system at Memorial Field will be the best in Atlantic Canada. It will support Leisure Services in their efforts to attract national sporting events for Saint John. These lights will provide considerably more illumination on all field surfaces and at the same time will reduce spillage on the neighbourhood by as much as 50 %. These lights are more efficient from an energy standpoint and are warranted by the company for 25 years. The poles have a concrete base and are of galvanized M & C 2006 — 59 - 2 - March 13, 2006 steel ranging from 60 to 70 feet high. The lighting system is not an off the shelf product but, rather, is designed specifically to the requirements and lay out of Memorial Field. Fencing, grandstand area, and viewing areas are all taken into consideration in terms of locating the light clusters in order that lighting levels are maximized in all important areas and do not interfere with other activities that may be going on at Memorial Field. Additionally, this lighting system, being state of the art, is capable of being monitored and controlled from remote location. At any time Musco and the City of Saint John will be able to monitor the lighting levels on the field. Musco warranty includes a provision that they will replace any and all lights should the lighting levels at any location in the fields be diminished over the 25 year warranty period. Musco will know this through electronic measuring. There were two respondents to the call for proposal, both capable companies to perform the work. Staff are recommending acceptance of the low tender, O'Brien Electric Co., Ltd., a local Saint John firm. The amount of the tender, including the 25 year warranty is $324,000. Funds are available in the 2006 budget for this project. Should Council agree to make this award, it is staff s expectation that the work can be completed prior to the 2006 baseball and softball season. RECOMMENDATION Your City Manager recommends that Council approve the submission of O'Brien Electric Co., Ltd. for the supply and installation of the new lighting system and service entrances for Memorial Park Ball Fields in the amount of $324,000. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Edwards, P. Eng. Commissioner Buildings and Inspection Services Terrence Totten, CA City Manager Attachment 1. Objective The objective of this request for proposal is to determine qualified providers or "proponents" who are interested in delivering a design built of new lighting systems and electrical service entrance at Memorial Field. The City of Saint John will negotiate a contract with the successful proponent to complete the scope of work. 2. Definition In this request for proposal, except where otherwise qualified, the following terms will be defined as follows: "City" means City of Saint John "RFP" means this Request for Proposal and any addendum "Contractor ", "Proponent" or "Bidder" means a person who submits a proposal under the RFP 3. Backi4round The Memorial Field consists of five electrical service entrances with each having its own hydro meter. They are as follows: Memorial Ball field Lights — This field is made up of hardball and softball fields. The electrical service is originated from 4000 volts Saint John Energy line, which directly feeds, through a high voltage relay, the primary side of each step down transformer (4000 volts / 120 volts) located on each light pole. Voltage = 4000/120 volts Load= 134 KW Lights = 1500 watts metal halide • Memorial Scoreboard — The electrical service is originated from a Saint John Energy transformer located on a hydro pole on Dever Road. Voltage = 120 volts • Memorial Hard Ball Announcer's Booth —The electrical service originates from a transformer located on a hydro pole on Greendale Crescent. Voltage = 120 volts Load = minimum Meter Location = on side of building • Ball field Canteen & Clubhouse — The Lancaster Memorial Ball field Canteen & Clubhouse is one storey and basement with a concrete block structure located on Greendale Crescent. The service entrance originates from 2400 — 120/208 volts, 37.5 KVA pole mounted transformer on Greendale Crescent, which provides power to 100amp 32 circuit 120/240 panel. Softball Announcer's Booth — The electrical service entrance originates from a Saint John Energy transformer located on hydro pole on Dever Road, which provides power to fluorescent lights and plugs. ** For further information on the electrical distribution system and lights, refer to Appendix A, B and C 4. Scope of Work 4.1 General Specification 4.1.1 Proponent shall be responsible for the design, supply and installation of new lighting systems and electrical service entrance at Memorial Ball field. 4.1.2 Proponent shall provide all labour, materials, equipment, accessories, etc. as required to complete and provide operation for the supply and installation of new service entrance and lighting systems as per the specifications, terms and conditions. 4.1.3 Proponent shall be responsible for the excavation of trench, holes, installation of the new lights, service entrance, etc. as required for a complete and successful operation of the new systems. 4.1.4 Proponent shall be responsible to repair or maintain existing conditions of asphalt, lawn, fencing, irrigation and others. 4.1.5 The new service entrance shall be designed and approved by a Professional Engineer. 4.1.6 All shop drawings related to the new service entrance shall be prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer. 4.1.7 All shop drawings and detailed scopes of work shall be submitted to the City of Saint John for approval, prior to commencing work. 4.1.8 Shop drawings shall include the following: a. light layout showing the pole locations, number of poles and lights, foot candles, materials, installation procedure, assemblies, methods of joining, bonding, etc. b. clearly show all dimensions, materials, method of construction, trench layout including all conductors from hydro transformers to service entrance and from service entrance to individual light poles and individual sub - service. c. Layout for the service entrance showing the panel sizes, sub panels, types of panels, breakers, disconnect switch, etc. 4.1.9 Proponent shall be responsible for the removal of all existing light poles (from ground) and fixtures, relays / poles, conduits, cables, etc. 4.1.10 Proponent shall be responsible for all cutting and patching. 4. 1.11 Prior to excavation, proponent shall be responsible to locate and mark the route of existing underground services: power, sprinkler, telephone, natural gas, water and sewage. 4.1.12 Proponent shall meet with the City of Saint John staff and Saint John Energy to review and schedule the power interruption to Memorial Fields. 4.1.13 All underground wires shall be in conduits. 4.1.14 All electrical installation to be in accordance with the 2002 Canadian Electrical Code. 4.2 Service Entrance Specifications 4.2.1 Saint John Energy to provide and install pole mounted transformers. 4.2.2 New service entrance shall provide power to the following: a. new lighting system for softball and hardball fields b. existing electrical entrance for the canteen c. existing electrical entrance for softball and hardball announcer's booths d. existing electrical entrance for the scoreboard 4.2.3 Proponent shall be responsible for the following: a. coordinate with Saint John Energy for the supply and installation of pole material, transformers, meters and connections b. install pole riser to Saint John Energy standards c. supply and install underground ducts from supply pole to the new electrical service entrance located in basement of canteen d. supply and install underground ducts and conductors from the new electrical service entrance to each individual new light poles, existing electrical entrance for the scoreboard, softball and hardball announcer's booth e. connect the new service entrance to the existing electrical entrance for the canteen f, supply and install all required service entrance equipment g. supply and install CT cabinet, meter cabinet, conduits, conductors to Saint John Energy standards h. provide all materials and labour necessary to install a complete grounding system; the grounding equipment or copper to be CSA approved i. perform a load calculation on each site to determine the load size required 4.2.4. All sites to be provided with 600 volts of power supply. 4.2.5. Proponent shall be responsible for determining the step -down transformer size for individual site. 4.2.6. New service entrance shall have a power supply of 200amp, 600v/347, 3 phase and 4 wires. Please note that this data is only made available for cost calculation. Proponent shall be responsible to verify the electrical service size 4.2.7. All materials and equipment shall be new and of the best quality. 4.2.8. For the 3 phase services, the load shall be connected such that the current for each phase shall be equal within 10 %. 43 New Lighting System Specifications 4.3.1. Proponent shall be responsible for the design, supply, delivery and installation of new lighting system for the Memorial hardball field and softball field. For more information on the existing lighting system, layout, dimensions, etc. refer to Appendix A, B and C. 4.3.2. Proponent shall be responsible to provide all materials, equipment, labour, etc. for the complete installation, operation and connection to the new service entrance. 4.3.3. All installation shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and approvals. The work shall be supervised and inspected by the manufacturers or manufactures representative. 4.3.4. Proponent shall be responsible to coordinate all aspects of this installation with the manufacturer to ensure successful completion of the project in accordance with the City's specifications and manufacturers requirements. 4.3.5. Requirements for the new lighting system at Memorial hardball and softball fields are as follows: a. lighting systems proposed shall be modern, energy efficient system with low operating costs with easy access to lamp and remote ballasts b. lighting system shall include light fixtures, lamps, ballast, poles, all fasteners required and piers /pier supports, if available, as well as accessories required for proper operation of fixtures, ballasts and poles . c, light level required for the Memorial hardball field shall be: infield = 500 LUX outfield = 300 LUX (at playing surface), with a maximum to minimum ratio 2 to 1 infield and 2.5 to 1 outfield. The manufacture shall guarantee continuous and maintained light level over 5000 hours' operation d. light level required for the Memorial softball field shall be: infield = 300 LUX outfield = 200 LUX (at playing surface), with a maximum to minimum ratio 2 to 1 infield and 2.5 to 1 outfield. The manufacture shall guarantee continuous and maintained light level over 5000 hours' operation e. light fixture shall be MUSCO light structure LSG 1500 or approved equivalent. Proponent shall use .70 light loss factor before lamp tilt factor, when calculating light levels and shall provide initial and maintain light layout. All fixtures to have glare control visors f. lighting fixtures, ballasts and poles shall be designed specifically for sports field lighting applications g. light fixture pole shall be galvanized steel or approved equivalent that require little or no maintenance. No concrete poles allowed h. proponent shall provide detailed light level layout grid for the two fields, including light pole locations i. proponent shall indicate the lighting LUX levels over time as follows: • initial installation • after 1,000 hour usage • after 2,000 hour usage • after 5,000 hour usage j. ballast shall be remote ballasts mounted on light poles no higher than 25 feet above ground level k. City requires factory pre -wired and pre -aimed light clusters. All harnesses are to be internal to the light structure 1. proponent shall be responsible to provide a detailed grid layout indicating light spill area and LUX levels up to 65 feet outside the field play area m. all proposed light fixtures, ballasts, poles and associated equipment shall be CSA approved n. City will require as a standard ten (10) year warranty on light equipment and services; proponent is to state warranty offered on each component o. proponent shall provide a life cycle cost over 10 and 25 years p. proponent shall specify and indicate in the proposal submission the quantity, make, model and part number of light fixtures, lamps, ballasts and poles required to meet the minimum LUX average lighting level as per the specifications q. proponent shall ensure that the light fixtures and poles are preset and preaimed in order to meet the lighting LUX level grid layout proposed for the two fields r. proponent shall connect new lighting system to the existing light control system located in the canteen basement (see Appendix C for information on control system) s. as an optional price, the city would prefer a 25 year warranty on light equipment and services t. lighting manufacture shall provide a stamped engineered drawing for light structure foundations based on furnished soil test reports M & C — 2006 -55 March 9, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Licence to Early Access Federal Property for Purpose of Road Construction for Red Head Secondary Access Road BACKGROUND: Common Council at its November 7, 2005 meeting entered into a legal agreement with Irving Oil Limited to proceed with the acquisition of lands for the construction of a new secondary access road to service the Red Head/Mispec area. On November 21, 2005 Common Council agreed to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the right to gain access for the purpose of preparing a land survey /geotechnical investigation, located at the end of Proud Road and extending to their radar site. ANALYSIS: The Federal owned property is located at the end of Proud Road (see attached plan). This property serves the Department of Fisheries and Oceans whom operate a radar tower at the end of their property. Staff has had discussions with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the purchase of a portion of their property to be used in conjunction with the construction of the Red Head Secondary Access road. They are prepared to convey the land necessary for this project, although it may be a few months before the land transfer can occur. In the interim, staff have requested from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans early access to the property for the purposes of constructing the Red Head Secondary Access road and any related improvements necessary to the Federal property. Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 Page 2 The Federal government is agreeable to this request and have submitted the attached Licence that is required to allow the City and its agents (surveyors, etc.) to enter upon the Federal land for the purposes of constructing a road and/or making improvements to the existing property. RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Saint John enter into the attached license from Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the right to gain early access for the purpose of constructing a road at the end of Proud Road, identified as PID Number 55153316, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the license. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager CL /c ~ ' ./ mf conducting m land survey. '— N PDD 5515331O � � ..I IPan:NIA Addrem, Federal prop" at end of Proud Date: November 15, 2005 LICRHCE MkDE IN DUPLICATE NON- EY.CLUSIVE permission in hereby given hy HER MAJESTY THE QUESN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, as represented by the Viniste_ of Fisheries and Oceans acting J11Quy11 LIEC Re ,jiun.al Girct;L.Qr uL tbt: Real Property and Asset Management Branch, whose mailing address is E1,0. Sox 1000, CartMOUL , `dcVa std-tia, BZY ?ZS, {the "Licensor "j to The City of Saint John, a body Corporate by Royal Charter confirmed and amended by the Lay's of the Pyovince of New Erunswiek, whose mailing address is p,[)r Tsox 1971, paint John, 1few Brunsw •ck, E2L 4Ll, including its guests, invitees, employees, ayen *_s, cofntracto,s and represent.atiVeSr ?thO "Licensee" To enter upon and use, in common with others, the Licensor's lands, referred to as the Proud F.oad, located irl Red Head, New RrUns•,rick. The subject lands are more particularly described a9 Parcel Cr6 -01 on a subdivision plan dated January 25, 2006. This _icense shall be in effect "rofr. 06 March 2006 until Fisheries & Oceans Canada can finalize transfer of the subject lauds to the City wf Saint John, for the purposes or construction and use of a secondary access rOad, and for no otter purpose, UL30N THE FOLI.oWING TERNS AND CONDITIONS, Which the Licensere a.CCvOptS and of �399 99 plHs appliErahle EarEes, Esee'PE 29 hehieh tke 1 ieefk9,�''� 85y .U.. -.., edt._P �t of as a,.en -a aLal e e*t s--R i --'F i- na l p ayffi en - ?, The Licensee felIst comply With all applinaa Ie federe,l and provincial laws, including the Canadian Protection Environmental tSG,,. regulations and rules and all municipal bylaws, as amended from .ime to tithe. 4. The Licensee agrees to inform the Licensor immediately upon becoming aware of any signifiry ant contamination o± the site 5. The L.,icensee shall at all times indemnify and sav4 harmless the Licensor, Her Ministers, officials, employees and agents Prim and against all claims, demands, loss, costs, actiona, suit2 ur other prose -edings by whomsoever madam, sustained, brought or prosecuted in any manner based upon, accasloned by or attributabl* to anything done or o>ritted to be done by the l.iaensee in its lase and maintenance of the Site or arising from the public use thereof, and n. The Licensee shall obtain at its expense a compwehensive general liability insurance policy satisfactory to the Licensor covering all damages and loss resaltirg from the LitOanse4�,'s use and occupation of the !ite. The policy is to be effective d' ^uring the term of this Licence, and any renewal of it. _t must include the Licer3or a3 an additional insured and must be for at least .2,GOO,000.00 for persor..sl and bodily =n;ury and property damage, inccludinq loss of use of pKoperty for any one occurrence or series of oucurrerrtes arising out of one cause of action, 7. The License@ has previously provided a certified copy of the in -gur.anxe policy with proof of preriium pa±nant.s to the Licensor. The Licensee shall promptly notify the Licensor of any caYECi�-ilatioft or intended cancellation of the policy h----rLbv Of rcC;Cip'-' <j- ---r-A TT' 71 t74� - lr� --ln C-Mrlet-:C i❑ x.av u CaAC�110E. q--'-,r-2n at a:l',' t.- 7 e. --s be eff�CLi,;c LULILe-Ai-Ae-• --p:m t I L F:"d r n e I r r- or .9 2.9 i g- c..-:% L NO 'es t LA i i he •).L � --klne ;,r'"- -1- Tn;:!'; .. lljuj-r- Lkl-' '3iLf: a}-t1 ow- ma i nt =- i n ;Ili, r ep a i r a C =.1 :1r C f L'7'- z U'i L c Whi C L V I. 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L.X.: I r.: r S I M7,ED SEAL= AND DEZ, IVERY-0 -- 11 7 h e n 3 e ,I HER MnJESTY THE QG�EN ri :)f z- c: ac i: L cc' e = ns L L '-; L _}G_:`: Mayor, C:ty of SaiT3.-- John Co=c-n Clark, City c± Saint johr) M &C -57 March 10, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Voluntary Transfer - Red Head Secondary Access Road BACKGROUND: By resolution dated November 7, 2005 the City of Saint John and Irving Oil Ltd. entered into a Design/Build Agreement for the development of the Red Head Secondary Access Road. Council also, at its meeting of November 7th resolved to commence the expropriation process as well as give direction to the City Manager to proceed to negotiate with affected property owners with the intention of securing the required lands on a voluntary basis. The Design/Build Agreement between the City and Irving provides the City with the responsibility to negotiate the terms and conditions of a voluntary land transfer, subject to Irving approval of the compensation. Irving provided the City with maximum compensation limits for the affected land owners after thorough consultation with City staff, which was supported by professional opinions from an accredited appraisal firm. The purpose of this report is to bring forth the results of the negotiation with Mr. Nathan Short and to secure Council's support to acquire the 4,958 sq. m. portion of PID Number 337733. RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 4,958 sq. m. +/- portion of PID Number 337733 (see attached plan) from Nathan Short under the terms and conditions contained in the attached agreement; Report to Common Council Page 2 March 10, 2006 2. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document required to fmalize this transaction. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager Attachment BI:111 � i� / p -M �� \9� -�� \� »� � ƒ /!��¥ |j \) \) {'� /q� � \� k 4j� =L I■ , . \� w r | , G � � • R � �� � 17 K '2 f |[f = ',a �? -�� a GL \f.! 7 .mow \ \ \ ��� � [� � {� / � �q� `| r. tt 17 MIX re. r7, � i� / p -M �� \9� -�� \� »� � ƒ /!��¥ |j \) \) {'� /q� � \� k 4j� =L I■ , . \� w r | , G � � • R � �� � 17 K '2 f |[f = ',a �? -�� a GL \f.! 7 .mow \ \ \ ��� � [� � {� / � �q� `| r. tt 'AW AUREBRENT siadr glftU I dmy A.D. .lCr::. 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F.-inmori Cxr&; J- P2ZLCIC IN UMI-Ii 1 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL March 9, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Voluntary Transfer - Red Head Secondary Access Road BACKGROUND: E City of Saint By resolution dated November 7, 2005 the City of Saint John and Irving Oil Ltd. entered into a Design/Build Agreement for the development of the Red Head Secondary Access Road. Council also, at its meeting of November 7`h, resolved to commence the expropriation process as well as give direction to the City Manager to proceed to negotiate with affected property owners with the intention of securing the required lands on a voluntary basis. The Design/Build Agreement between the City and Irving provides the City with the responsibility to negotiate the terms and conditions of a voluntary transfer, subject to Irving approval for the amount of compensation. Irving provided the City with maximum compensation limits for the affected land owners after thorough consultation with City staff, which was supported by professional opinions from an accredited appraisal firm. The purpose of this report is to bring forth the results of the negotiation with Mr. Kemal Debly and to secure Council's support to acquire the 2.518 ha +/- portion of PID Number 467506. RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 2.518 ha +/- portion of PID Number 467506 (see attached plan) from Kemal Debly under the terms and conditions contained in the attached agreement; Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 Page 2 that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document required to finalize this transaction. Respectfully submitted, CSC dwj R. Baird, MCIP Planning and Development rrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager Attachment BIJII �1 AHH UM - Y x 2 : z ''��?'�` �'• . +'sy � ���g�� 6aa °€d•��a�a��� a �9.Effi 5�w�'����� g. �� I �°$ 8 s $� $5$ �•bs��a vim_ �§�=zy,a p =` � fie$ }Yag� �° s €y 6esygjQu� 3fa, g z� i v , gia Er Si ffiE�`5£G 58,m Sa "e Y6�'ic m effi gin 0 m 4d sj' o3b 3gg{gS�gS ca$5135�pm €agg °�� "s�^ �5a 'a5b6i •Fb ��ilg°aB�sg �m ��rn «r a —> 5 �' sagffi ,•� 4��: `Y � 3aia92isgx�9E3va5��"S9V� °ss #s�� �� 5:'°s_e�aaa�� � � �� �� a DI I $ a a s s a •s O p P \ \"[5 `JC 01 �. Y '� ffiur6 °\ C 5 $ �d•6 98 -'= v a ym k 4� a "_ & � cr E m S ooe oroz IMP Sl \fi $ry�5ccs c� c \ Y ct ° o' J Jm�� tit ear \ >�pi tl� i ` "✓ + P 0090tSL �`.'P °{���d.'��'i 1p� IN m �> J I o � � 1111::a Boa THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 47 day cf J Y, A.D. 2006. BETWEEN: ¢'i emaa )Al / Y hereinafter called the "Vendor' OF THE FIRST PART M THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, a body corporate„ hereinafter called the "Purchaser" OF THE SECOND PART W I T N E S S E T H that: The Vendor agrees to sell to the Purchaser in fee simple free from all encumbrances and the Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Vendor, all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Saint John, in the Province of New Brunswick, more particularly described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming a pan hereof. 2. The total purchase price of the said land shall be- w e^ _-�� +hcmSQnd CO f'Igh }hundred d er5h - -et' ($e214)T ) of lawful money of Canada, payable as follows, that is to say: (a) The sum of One Dollar ($1.00) as a deposit upon the execution of this Agreement, the receipt whereof by the Vendor is hereby acknowledged; and n (b) The balance of er�qa h1 ^'"MS �^ ($ �sis ��'� ) on the closing date hereinafter in do JI� 3, The closing date shall be th �day of March, 2006, or such earlier date as may be agreed upon. q. The Purchaser shall investigate the title to the said land at the Purchaser's expense and shall have ten days (10) days from the date hereof for that purpose. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have accepted title except as regards any objections to or requisitions on title delivered to the Vendor within the said period. If the Purchaser shall so make any requisition on title which the Vendor may be unable or unwilling to comply with, the Vendor may (notwithstanding any intermediate negotiations or attempts to remove such objections or to comply with such requisitions) at the Vendor's option cancel this Agreement by delivering notice to that effect to the Purchaser. In the event of such notice of cancellation, the Purchaser may within three days (3) days after receipt thereof waive the objection to or requisition on title which occasioned such notice by delivering to the Vendor written advice to that effect whereupon this agreement shall be reinstated in full force and effect. If this agreement shall be cancelled by reason of the inability or unwillingness of the Vendor to meet a lawful requisition q o0 on or objection to title, the sum of O 1'1 �R ( 0 ( I a (` Dollars ($ 1 � ) paid as a deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser without interest by the Vendor but the Vendor shall not be liable for any loss, costs, damages or expenses suffered or incurred by the Purchaser. 5. The Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser on the closing date an appropriate decd or transfer in registerable form, approved by the Purchaser. 6. All normal adjustments, including real property taxes, shall be adjusted as of the closing date. 7. Time shall be of the essence in this Agreement. 8. It is understood and agreed that because of time requirements, expropriation proceedings may be commenced by the Purchaser, in which case, the Vendor will be compensated the same sum of money as the purchase price in this Agreement of Purchase and Sale in exchange for a release from the Vendor with respect to any compensation to which the Vendor may be entitled under the Expropriation Act (New Brunswick) and upon payment, the Vendor will allow the Purchaser entry upon the said land, In the event that this Agreement of Purchase and Sale is completed prior to completion of expropriation proceedings, then and in such event, the Purchaser will contribute the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) towards the Vendor's legal fees and will pay registration fees. 9. The Vendor must execute this Agreement and deliver it to the Purchaser on or before noon local time, Aladmiesday, rebmai3i 161 2986: Fi`idky.� r)jCrr<k i:�l2cCVl 10. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Vendor and the Purchaser have hereunto set their respective hands and seals the day and year first hereinbefore written. SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the Vendor in the presence of SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the Purchaser in the presence of THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN by: Mayor: N.M. McFarlane and: Common Clerk: J. Patrick Woods 2 �., SAINT JOHN r March 8, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Total Golf Management — 2006 Fee Schedule P.O. Box /C.P. 1971 Saint john, NB/N.-B. Canada E21_41_1 www.saintjohn.ca The 1999 contract between Total Golf Management Inc. and the City oi�Saint John obligates the operator to submit their schedule of fees prior to April 30 each year for Council approval. Please find attached their submission for the 2006 rate structure. Appendix II indicates that Green Fees are either stable or declining and the Season Pass Annual Fees are being increased between $8.69 and $17.40 for the s ason. Gerry Connolly, President of Total Golf Management has offered o attend a meeting of Council to respond to questions if required. Recommendation That the 2006 Fee Structure for the Rockwood Park Golf Course be approved as submitted. Respectfully submitted, 'atrick Woods Deputy City Manager Explore our past Explorez notre pass€ ture Discover your fu DBcouvrezvotreavenir Grand Bay - Westfield • Quispamsis • Rothesay - St. Martins • Saint joh Rockd Park Saint John, New Brunswick A Dirision of Total 6olfManagement, Inc. 506 -634 -0090 506 - 633 -0258 (Fax) March 7, 2006 City of Saint John Attention: Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 15 Market Square P.O. Box 1971 Saint John M.B. E21- 41-1 Re: Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range Report submitted pursuant to a Contract between The City of Saint John and Total Golf Management Inc. dated March 05, 1999, Dear Sir: In connection with this matter, attached please find a report from Total Golf Management Inc. to the City of Saint John which is being provided in accordance with Article IV(11), IV(13) and IV(15) of the contract between the City of Saint John and Total Golf Management Inc. dated March 5, 1999 involving the Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range. Attached to the report are three (3) Appendices as follows: • Appendix I to the report provides a summary of enhancements, accomplishments, refinements, improvements and operating highlights of the past year as set out in Article IV(13). • Appendix II provides a summary of the proposed 2006 Fee Structure with the 2005 rates for comparison purposes as well as the rates and fees being charged by other golf courses in the region as contemplated by Article IV(11). • Appendix III is a copy of the proposed Administration, Management, Operation and Maintenance Plans for the facilities for the coming year. Total Golf Management Inc. is pleased to point out that there is very little increase in the 2006 fees and, in fact, some fees have actually decreased from the 2005 season. A representative on behalf of Total Golf Management Inc. will attend a meeting of Common Council, if required, in order to address any issues arising from the report. C ly s Total Golf Management Inc. TOTAL GOLF MANAGEMENT INC. -and- THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range Report INDEX Appendix I Accomplishments / Enhancements 2005 Golf Season Appendix II Proposed 2006 Fee Structure, Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range, HST extra.( Fee changes are specified in brackets, where applicable) APPENDIX III Proposed Plans / Enhancements 2006 Golf Season APPENDIX APPENDIX I Accomplishments / Enhancements 2005 Golf Season The Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range both opened in late April 2005. While weather conditions were generally unfavourable throughout the 2005 golf season, significant improvements were made to the golf facilities. The large new tees on holes #7 and 16 were completed in 2005. It was anticipated that the renovations would be completed by 01 July. The brutally wet conditions of May and June consistently delayed the movement of equipment and resources atthO work site thus delaying project completion until mid August. The scope of work included elevating the grade of the tees by approximately 10 feet, increasing the size of the tee areas, pro iding irrigation services to the tees, shaping and top -soil prior to laying sod, construction of sturdy stairways up to the new tee grades and, finally, pave and curb all pathways adjacent to the tees. While this project significantly improved the quality of the golf course, it also (and more importantly) greatly improved golfer safety by eliminating the blind shots from the tees which existed prior. Significant capital work was also completed inside the clubhouse. This work included installation of a new drop ceiling, new overhead lighting and ceiling, fans, reconfiguration of the pro shop, lobby area, bathrooms and storage areas, new sheet rock and paint throughout much of the clubhouse, new flooring in the pro shop, upgrades to the security system and upgrades to the clubhouse furnishings and equipment. Further, a new overhead garage door was installed in the clubhouse basement. Rockwood Park also moved forward, as many golf courses in harsh', northern climates have done, with winter protection for all putting surfaces. The process of winter protection involves the use of specifically designed upper and lower covers on each green with a sandwich layer of straw between the covers. A winter cover program protects the greens from ice, prevents low temperature turf kill, prevents dessication and promotes a longer life cycle for greens as a benefit of tougher turf realized from winter protection. It should be noted that Riverside, Westfield and Hampton golf clubs have all committed to a winter covering program locally, as have many other golf courses in New Brunswick and across Canada. Total Golf Management Inc. ( "TGMI ") spent approximately $ 70,000.00 on Capital work in 2005. This amount is the sum of the capital required by contract for each of 2005 and 2006 ( $50,000.00) plus an additional $ 20,000.00 spent by Total Golf Management Inc. beyond what was required by contract. It should be noted that TGMI and the City agreed, given the magnitude of cost of capital projects in 2005, to use 2006 capital one year in advance. Total Golf Management Inc. paid the City a total of $30,000.00 in 2005 as required by contract for use of the facility. Anew fleet of 25 power carts was procured in November 2005, ready for use at the beginning of the 2006 golf season. The last fleet, purchased in 2001, had reached the end of its useful life. There were a total of 27,600 rounds of golf played at the Rockwood Park Golf Course during the 2005 golf season. The approximately 250 season pass holders accounted for more than 46% of total usage. An estimated 2,500 Green fee and tournament players accounted for the remaining rounds. The Senior and Adult season pass players, who account for roughly 150 of the Season Pass positions, averaged more than 80 rounds per person in 2005. It should also be noted that season pass usage has increased as a percentage of total usage each year since 2001 ( it was 40% of total usage in 2001). The Junior and Student season pass categories accounted for a small percentage of total usage. The balance between Season Pass usage and green fee / tournament usage is more than fair to season pass players at this public golf course.. APPENDIX II APPENDIX II Proposed 2006 Fee Structure Rockwood Park Goff Course andAquatic Driving Range, HST extra ( Fee changes are specified in brackets where applicable) Before noon After Noon High Season (May15`h until October 9`h) 7 days a week (See Note 1) 7am -2pm 2pm -4pm After 4pm Junior green fee (See Note 2) Senior green fee (See Note 2) Late Season (October 10`h until October 31s`) Before noon After Noon $ 21.74 $ 30.43 $ 21.74 26.09 $ 21.74 $ $ 17.39 ( -$ 4.35) $ 30.43 $ 30.43 782.61 $ 26.09 $ 23.91 (-$2.18) $ 21.74 $ 17.39 (-$4.35) $ 15.65 $ 15.65 ( +$ 17.39) $ 26.96 $ 23.91 (-$3.05) $ 21.74 $ 21.74 $ $ 15.65 $ 17.39 ( +$ 1.74) Note 1 -The Monday/ Tuesday promotion ($25.00 green fee rate, tax inc.) offered in 2005 shall be replaced by reduced fees in non prime time. ( after 2 p.m., 7 days a week) Note 2 -As in previous years, this fee is not applicable in prime time on week -ends or holidays. i.e. prior to 2 p.m. GREEN FEE VALUE PACKAGE 10 round package SEASON PASS ANNUAL FEES Adult Senior (restricted) Senior (unrestricted) Student Junior SERVICE FEES Pull carts Power carts (per round) 10 round power cart package 20 round power cart package 50 round power cart package Golf club rental sets with pull cart Large bucket balls Small bucket balls 10 large bucket value pack 10 small bucket value pack $ 260.00 $ 260.00 $ 765.22 $ 782.61 (+$ 17.39) $ 552.17 $ 569.57 ( +$ 17.40) $ 673.91 $ 691.30 ( +$ 17.39) $ 326.09 $ 334.78 ( +$ 8.69) $ 226.09 $ 234.78 ( +$ 8.69) $ 3.48 $ 3.48 $ 24.35 $ 24.35 $ 208.70 $ 208.70 $ 346.96 $ 346.96 $ 652.17 $ 652.17 $ 15.65 $ 15.65 $ 5.87 $ 5.87 $ 4.35 $ 4.35 $ 43.44 $ 43.44 $ 30.39 $ 30.39 2006 FEES AT OTHER LOCAL GOLF COURSES (HST extra) Westfield Golf Course Adult membership Senior membership (age 60 Intermediate (age 19 - 29) junior membership Student membership (age 1' Green fee Non members may play no $1,100.00 +} $ 937.00 $ 577.55 to $ 926.11 $ 308.55 )-25) $ 465.93 $ 34.78 more than 5 green fee rounds per year. Hampton Golf Course Adult membership Senior membership ( age 65 +) junior membership Intermediate ( age 19 to 29) Green fee Riverside Golf Course Adult membership junior membership Green fee Initiation fee, new members Assessment fee, capital work Sussex Golf Course $ 960.52 $ 864.65 $ 153.39 to $ 323.22 $ 506.28 to $ 647.80 $ 34.78 $ 1829.00 $ 471.00 to $ 559.00 $ 50.00 to $ 60.00 $ 914.50 $ 150.00 Adult membership $ 608.70 Senior membership ( age 65 +) $ 565.22 junior membership $ 173.91 Intermediate ( age 19 to 25) $ 282.61 2006 green fee rates not yet available. Note: These fees are in effect until April 30. Any membership fee not paid in full prior to April 30, 2006 is subject to a 10% surcharge. Also, all fees are subject to a 2.5% transaction fee when paying by credit card. Algonquin Golf Course Green fee $ 49.00 to $ 99.00 No season pass information available. APPENDIX III APPENDIX III Proposed Plans / Enhancements 2006 Golf Season. The projects completed in 2005 required the expenditure of capital allocated for both 2005 and 2006. Therefore, no major capital expenditures are required by either the City or Total Golf Management Inc. in 2006. M & C — 2006 -53 March 10, 2006 Her Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Sublease of a portion of the 12th floor — City Hall BACKGROUND: By resolution adopted December 20, 2004 Common Council resolved that the City would "sublease a 716 sq. ft. +/- portion of the twelfth floor of 15 Market Square (City Hall), as generally shown on the submitted plan, to the Province of New Brunswick as represented by the Minister of Supply and Services for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending March 31, 2006 on the general terms and conditions contained in the proposed Sublease attached hereto.... ". As council is aware, the City's Lease with Revenue properties for space at City hall expires in April 2006, which explains why the proposed lease has such a short term. The tenant will become Morguard's tenant effective May 1, 2006. In the fall of 2005 the Mr. Jeep McLaughlin of the Department of Supply and Services contacted the City about the likelihood of securing additional space on the 12th floor. The Department of Justice requires space for additional support staff to be relocated to the City Hall space. Several options were considered and discussed over a term of several weeks, eventually the Department of Supply and Services (DSS) decided the 716 sq. ft. foyer used to access their current leased area would be suitable (see attached sketch labelled "Sublease Premises "). The Sublease document would only require an amendment to provide for the additional 716 sq. ft of leased area, the corresponding increase in rent and a new schedule "A" showing the expanded space to be leased. DSS also asked that the City act as the project manager for a $15,000.00 tenant fit up. Simply put the Province is asking the City to pay for the tenant Report to Common Council March 10, 2006 Page 2 improvements to be performed by the Province's contractor, using the Province's scope of work. They do not want to procure the work vis -a -vis a request for quotation as they would lose critical time. As such a contractor has been selected to perform the work. The cost budgeted by the contractor/ Province for tenant fit -up was $15,000.00. Under this proposed scheme the contractor will invoice the City for the tenant fit -up and the City in turn will invoice the Province. The Province has provided the City with a comfort letter ensuring any cost overruns will not be the responsibility of the City. This procedure was previously employed without issue. ANALYSIS The Subject Space By way of previous subleases, the twelfth floor has been generally renovated to accommodate the needs of a customer contact, technology development centre or office type operation. The floor is primarily vacant and available for sublease. Renovation will be required to accommodate the lawyers and support staff. The Proposed Sublease It is proposed that the City sublease an additional 716 square foot portion of the twelfth floor to the Province of New Brunswick at the annual rate of $15 per square foot gross, on a month to month basis on terms and conditions contained in the master lease. The monthly rent will be $2,066.30 plus HST, with billing to commence on March 15, 2006 (possession date). Real Estate Services has advised the proposed rental rate and terms are consistent with that charged to other temporary subtenants. At $15.00 per square foot gross, the City recovers its net operating costs and base rent for the subject premises. Revenue Properties have been advised of the amended sublease, and have approved same. Report to Common Council Page 3 March 10, 2006 RECOMMENDATION That The City of Saint John amend its Sublease of a 716 square foot +/- portion of the twelfth floor of 15 Market Square (City Hall), as generally shown on the submitted plan, to the Province of New Brunswick as represented by the Minister of Supply and Services for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending March 31, 2006 on the general terms and conditions contained in the proposed Sublease attached hereto; by deleting "716 sq. ft" where it appears in the sublease and replacing with "1432 sq. ft ", and further by deleting "$1,033.15" where it appears and replacing with "$2066.30 ", and further by replacing the existing Schedule "A" with an amended Schedule "A" reflecting the new area, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the sublease agreement. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager 4- r Fli I y fill I M & C — 2006 -52 March 9, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norman McFarlane Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Lease of Land, Granting of R.O.W- Rogers Wireless BACKGROUND: By resolution dated March 18, 2002 and amended May 5, 2003, Common Council authorized the lease of land along Highway No. 1 to Rogers Wireless Inc. for the purpose of a cell tower site. The subject parcel, being 8 acres ± is part of PID Number 286559, situated across from Ludgate Lake. At the time of granting the lease, Rogers Wireless was proposing to access the site off NB Highway No. 1, along an existing driveway servicing the City's water pumping station. The New Brunswick Department of Transportation however will not permit access off the controlled access highway to Rogers. Rogers Wireless looked at alternative options to access the subject site but could not come up with a practical route. Officials with Rogers Wireless then looked for alternative sites in the subject area. An alternative site has been identified. Rogers Wireless has selected a site on City land adjacent to the Burchill Road. This site was to be accessed off the Burchill Road for servicing however the Province of N.B. has since decided it is not prepared to grant permission, creating additional logistical problems for Rogers Wireless. An alternate access was negotiated. The City has drafted a lease for the latest proposed site which now grants a right of way immediately adjacent to and over a portion of Maritimes and Northeast easement from the Paddy's Hill secondary road off Hwy. 1 and then traversing City owned land paralleling the M &NE Easement (see attached plan) to the proposed leased site. The City has been advised that Maritime's and Northeast and Aliant Telecom Inc. have agreed Report to Common Council Page 2 March 9, 2006 to grant Rogers limited use of their easement if necessary with area to be determined at the time of development. Council originally resolved to enter into a lease with Rogers Wireless on March 18, 2002 and amended that resolution on May 5, 2003. While the terms and conditions remain basically the same the lands to be leased and access to these lands have materially changed. Deadlines have passed and the agreements have become stale dated. It is the opinion of staff that the previous two resolutions regarding this lease be rescinded so an entirely new resolution may be considered. ANALYSIS: THE SUBJECT PARCEL: The subject parcel is bound by the Saint John Throughway (Route 1) to the north, and the Lorneville "Heavy Industrial Site" to the south. A portion of PID 286559, one kilometre east of the subject site, was previously conveyed to Aliant Telecom for a freestanding telecommunication relay tower. Other encumbrances over the parcel include an NB Power right -of -way and Maritimes & Northeast's natural gas pipeline. THE SUBJECT SITE: The proposed new site is situated adjacent to the Burchill Road (see attached sketch in the lease). The area of the proposed new site is 8 acres more or less. BURCHILL ROAD: The portion of the Burchill Road fronting along the proposed tower site is a public street. However, that portion of the Burchill Road (south of the City land) back to the King William Road was stopped up and closed by Common Council on September 19, 1977 (as Highway 810). The road was closed to facilitate a large industrial development proposal that did not occur. The City of Saint John still owns the former road. Access to the site for servicing the tower will be by-way - of traversing and paralleling the Maritimes and Northeast Pipelines easement from Paddy's Hill secondary access road to the public remnant portions of the Burchill Road. The installation of the tower may require access along the stopped up and closed portion of Burchill Road. Access over the former road must be granted by the Province of New Brunswick. Such access is at the risk of the Lessee. Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 INPUT FROM OTHERS: Page 3 Municipal Operations has advised that The City of Saint John currently does not maintain the King William Road, South of Paddy's Hill Drive or the Burchill Road. All access must be at the sole right and expense of Rogers Wireless. Building & Technical Services has no objections to the location change. Planning & Development has advised that Planning Advisory Committee approval of the proposed lot is required. RECOMMENDATION: 1) That Common Council rescind it's resolutions of March 18, 2002 and May 5, 2003 with regards to the lease of land with Rogers Wireless Inc., and 2) That The City of Saint John enters into a lease with Rogers Wireless Inc. for an 8 acre +/- site and right of way for servicing under the terms and conditions contained in the attached lease document, and 3) that the Mayor and common Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to finalize this transaction. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager K L JK Ln. A Lu Lr EL n, IL 71 Lo +:: This Agreement made this day of 2006. BETWEEN: THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN, having its City Hall at 15 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, a body corporate by Royal Charter, confirmed and amended by Acts of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, hereinafter called the "Lessor" -and ROGERS WIRELESS INC., a body corporate under the laws of Canada having its registered office at 1 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2Y5, the "Lessee" LEASE OF PREMISES In consideration of the rents reserved and the covenants and agreements herein contained, the Lessor, provided that the Lessee has first obtained approval of the Planning Advisory Committee, leases to the Lessee eight (8) acres of land (3.24 hectares) southward of Spruce Lake, being a portion of those lands identified by Service New Brunswick Parcel Identifier (PID) 286559 more particularly shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto as "proposed tower site" (the "demised premises ") together with the use, on foot and with vehicles and machinery, at the sole risk and expense of the Lessee but in common with all others lawfully entitled thereto of a right of way to a maximum width of fifteen (15m) metres over the route generally as shown in cross- hatch on Schedule "A" for the purpose of ingress, egress and regress to and from the western sideline of the "proposed tower site" to Highway Route 1. Provided that the Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from and against all manner of action or claim that may arise out of the Lessee's use of the Burchill Road so- called. And farther provided, however, nothing herein leased shall in any manner affect any rights of way, easements, licenses or any other interest previously granted, conveyed and given by the Lessor in respect of the demised premises and the access thereto. And further provided that prior to any construction or use of the right of way herein given the Lessee shall obtain and deliver to the Lessor the written consent of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership, by its general partner, Maritimes Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. and Aliant Telecom Inc. should the exercise of the right of way herein given touch upon any rights currently enjoyed by either or both of the said Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership, by its general partner, Maritimes Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. and Aliant Telecom Inc. And further provided that the Lessee will provide a plan of survey under the seal of a New Brunswick Land Surveyor within ninety (90) days of substantial completion of the opening up of the right of way. And further reserving unto the Lessor the right LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Page 2 of 9 to enter upon the demised premises and access road with machinery, materials, vehicles and equipment and to construct, alter, maintain, inspect, repair, replace and use underground water mains or pipelines, storm sewers, sanitary sewers or any like municipal works, including all related works appurtenant thereto; provided that the Lessor in performing any of the work herein contemplated shall perform the said work in such a manner so as not to damage the improvements erected upon the Demised Premises by the Lessee. The Lessee acknowledges that the Lessor does not and shall not maintain, repair or improve any portion of Burchill Road, so- called. 2. TERM The Lessee shall hold the demised premises and access road for and during the term which shall be, unless sooner terminated pursuant to other provisions herein, the period of five (5) years from and including the 1s1 day of January, 2006 to and including the 3151 day of December, 2010. 3. RENT a) The Lessor shall pay to the Lessee at the Cashiers Office, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, rent as follows: for the I" year of the term the sum of $2,600.00; for the 2 "d year of the term the sum of $2,700.00; for the 3rd year of the term the sum of $2,800.00; for the 0 year of the term $2,900.00; and for the 51h year of the term the sum of $3,000.00, all such annual installments to be paid in advance on or before January 151 of each year during the term; b) All payments of rent shall be subject to HST or any other tax in lieu thereof and shall be calculated by the Lessor in accordance with applicable legislation and shall be paid by the Lessee to the Lessor with the rent set out in clause 3(a) above; c) The Lessee shall, on the 1" day of August in each year during the term hereof and during any renewal, pay as rent to the Lessor in lawful money of Canada an amount equal to the amount of money payable as real property tax levied against the Demised Premises under Section 5(1) and 5(2) of the Real Property Tax Act, S.N.B., c. R -2 and payable by any owner thereof, other than a municipality during those years that the Demised Premises are assessed in the name of the Lessor and such resulting taxes payable do not include an amount for the levy set out under Sections 5(1) and 5(2). 4. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS - (LEASES REGULATION) STANDARD FORMS OF CONVEYANCES ACT The Lessor and the Lessee agree that the following provisions of Regulation 83 -132, Leases - Regulation — Standard Forms of Conveyances Act shall apply to this lease: LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Paee 3 of 9 11. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall for the duration of this lease pay to the Lessor the rent hereby reserved on the days and in the manner herein set out without any deduction whatsoever. 12. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall for the duration of this lease maintain the demised premises in good and sufficient order and repair to the satisfaction of the Lessor, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lightning, tempest and the like excepted. 13. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall permit the Lessor, his servants, agents and employees at all reasonable times for the duration of this lease to enter upon the demised premises for the purpose of inspecting the state of repair or making such repairs as the Lessor may from time to time consider necessary. 14. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall not, without prior written consent of the Lessor, place any building, erection, addition or improvement, other than trade fixtures, upon the demised premises, or alter the interior of the demised premises or any part thereof. 15. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall use the demised premises only for the purpose or purposes agreed upon by the Lessor and Lessee. 17. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall promptly comply with and conform to the requirements of every federal and provincial statute, rule, regulation and ordinance, and every municipal by -law, rule, regulation, order and ordinance at any time or from time to time in force affecting the use or occupation of the demised premises or any part thereof by the Lessee. 20. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall pay as they become due all charges for public utilities including electricity, gas, water, telephone and all other services provided by any public utility in connection with the occupancy of the demised premises. 22. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall pay for the duration of this lease all taxes, rates, levies and assessments charged against the demises premises in connection with the Lessee's use and occupation thereof. 26. In the event that the Lessee is in default of payment of any amount required by this lease to be paid by him, the Lessor may pay such amount on his behalf and recover that amount together with his reasonable expenses from the Lessee as rent, with all remedies incidental thereto as if that amount and expenses were included in the rent hereby reserved. LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Paee 4 of 9 28. The Lessor covenants with the Lessee that the Lessee, paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the covenants on his part to be performed, shall and may peaceably possess and enjoy the demised premises for the duration of this lease without any interruption or disturbance from the Lessor or any person lawfully claiming under him. 30.1 The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall pay for the duration of this lease all taxes, rates, duties and assessments whatsoever, whether municipal, provincial, federal or otherwise, now charged or hereafter to be charged upon the demised premises or upon the Lessor on account thereof, except municipal taxes for local improvements. 33. For the duration of this lease or any renewal thereof the Lessee has an insurable interest in any alterations, additions and improvements that may be made by the Lessee in and to the demised premises, and the Lessee is entitled to insure such alterations, additions and improvements up to their full insurable value and to receive the proceeds of any insurance so placed by him. 36. In the event that the Lessee holds over beyond the duration of this lease or the renewal thereof with or without the consent of the Lessor and without any further written agreement, the tenancy resulting shall be a monthly tenancy only, at a monthly rental equivalent to the amount paid per month during the last month of the term hereby granted or the renewal thereof and subject to termination at the election of the Lessor or Lessee upon one month's notice in writing and subject also to the terms, conditions and covenants herein set out. 39. Subject to the Lessor's approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the Lessee may install in, upon or about the demised premises any signs or advertising material which shall remain the property of the Lessee and which the Lessee may remove regardless of the degree of affixation upon expiration or termination of this lease or any renewal thereof provided that the Lessee shall make good any damage caused to the demised premises by such installation and removal. 41. Any condoning, excusing or overlooking by the Lessor of any default, breach or non - observance by the Lessee at any time or times in respect of any covenant, proviso or condition herein contained shall not operate as a waiver of the Lessor's rights hereunder in respect of any continuing or subsequent default, breach or non - observance, nor so as to defeat or affect in any way the rights of the Lessor. 45. The Lessor and the Lessee mutually covenant and agree that, this lease having been executed in both English and French, where a conflict exists between the English version and the French version of any provision hereof, the meaning and legal effect of the English version shall prevail. LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Page 5 of 9 5. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS a) Option to Renew Provided the construction of the cell tower has been completed, the Lessor gives to the Lessee, provided that the Lessee is not in default in the performance of any of the terms, covenants and conditions herein the right to extend this lease for three (3) further five (5) year terms. Annual rent for each of the three (3) renewals shall be based upon ten (10 %) percent of the appraised market value of the demised premises as if such demised premises were vacant land at the time of such renewal. During each year of such renewal term rent shall increase annually by one (1%) percent above the prevailing Consumer Price Index. The Lessee may exercise its right to renewal by giving notice to the Lessor of its election to exercise such right to renew on or before the 3151 day of December in the fourth (4`h) year of the term or any renewal term. b) Use of Demised Premises Unless otherwise approved by the Lessor the Lessee shall use the demised premises solely to construct, re- construct, operate and maintain a cell tower with ancillary structures; ii. Prior to the commencement of any construction the Lessee must submit construction plans to the Commissioner of Planning and Development for approval; iii. The construction of the cell tower in accordance with the said approval must be completed on or before the 31" day of July 2010; iv. All support wires and tower structures upon the demised premises must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. c) Access Road Maintenance The use of the access road by the Lessee, its servants, agents, contractors and workers shall be at the sole risk and expense of the Lessee; ii. The Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from and against all actions or claims that arise from any and all use of the access road by the Lessee; and iii. The Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Lessor does not and shall not maintain, repair or improve the access road. d) Insurance LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Paee 6 of 9 i. During the term and any renewal(s) thereof the Lessee shall at its own cost and expense maintain a public liability insurance policy in the amount of $2,000,000.00 against any claims for damage or destruction of property and injury to persons or loss of life occurring upon the demised premises and access road with the Lessor added as an additional named insured, the said policy must be subject to a cross liability clause and remain in full force and effect during the term hereof and any and all renewals, failing which the Lessor may terminate the lease or any renewal thereof; ii. The Lessee shall furnish the Lessor with all policies of insurance, certificates or other evidence acceptable to the Lessor together with evidence of payments of premiums thereon as soon as premiums are payable, of all insurance effected on the demised premises; iii. Any policies of insurance placed by the Lessee shall contain a waiver or waivers of subrogation against the Lessor and the Lessee waives, releases and discharges all rights, claims and demands whatsoever which the Lessee might have or acquire against the Lessor arising out of damage to or destruction of any structure situate upon the demised premises or any part thereof occasioned by any of the perils insured against by the Lessee or which the Lessee has agreed to insure against whether or not such rights, claims or demands shall arise through the negligence or other fault of the Lessor, its servants, agents or contractors. e) Assigning and Subletting The Lessee covenants with the Lessor that the Lessee shall not assign, transfer, sublet or otherwise by any act or deed cause or permit the demised premises with access road or any part thereof to be assigned, transferred or sublet without the prior written consent of the Lessor unless to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lessee. f) Indemnification The Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless the Lessor against all actions, expenses, claims and demands of any kind incurred from the non - performance of the Lessee's covenants in the lease and the Lessee hereby indemnifies, protects, defends and holds harmless the Lessor, its officers, employees and agents, from and against all claims, actions, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities (save and except those caused solely by the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the Lessor, its officers, employees and agents for which willful or negligent acts the Lessor will be solely liable and will indemnify and save harmless the Lessee) arising out of actual or alleged injury to or death of any person or loss of or damage to property in or upon the demised premises and accessroad. LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Page 7 of g) Mechanics' Lien In the event of any Claim of Lien under the Mechanics Lien Act is filed in the Saint John County Registry Office /Land Titles Office in respect of any work undertaken by or on behalf of the Lessee upon the demised premises and /or access road the Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a demand from the Lessor, cause to be filed in the said Registry Office /Land Titles Office an Order vacating the filing of such Claim of Lien. h) Anneal of Assessment The Lessee shall have the right and privilege, with the prior written consent of the Lessor, in its own name or in the name of the Lessor, if acting in good faith, of contesting or appealing any assessment or of applying for a reduction of the amount of any tax, rate, levy, duty or assessment payable under Standard Forms Covenant 30.1. i) Condition of Demised Premises The Lessee acknowledges that the Lessor has given the Lessee reasonable opportunity and full access to inspect the demised premises and access road and to conduct any tests, investigations, inspections or other inquiries. The Lessee further acknowledges that it has inspected the demised premises and access road and the Lessee is deemed to have relied exclusively upon its inspection thereof, ii. The Lessee confirms and agrees that it accepts the demised premises and access road on an "as is, where is" basis, in their present condition, without any warranty or representation whatsoever on the part of the Lessor. D Re -Entry of Demised Premises In the event that the rights of the Lessee under this Lease are at any time seized or taken in execution or attachment by any creditor of the Lessee, or the Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or takes the benefit of any statute that may be in force for bankrupt or insolvent debtors, then the Lessee shall forthwith remove all structures from the demised premises and further the current month's rent, including additional rent, and the next three month's rent, including additional rent, immediately become due and payable and, in the manner prescribed by law, the Lease and term shall, at the option of the Lessor, become forfeited and void and the Lessor may enter into and upon the demised premises, or any part thereof in the name of the whole, by force or otherwise as he may see fit, to have again, repossess and enjoy, as of its former estate, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. k) Re- Possession of the Demised Premises If and whenever the rent hereby reserved is not paid by the Lessee and remains unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days after any of the days upon which the same ought to have been paid, and whether or not any formal or other demand has been made therefor, or if the LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Paae 8 of 9 Lessee is in breach of or in default under any of the Lessee's covenants, conditions or agreements contained in this Lease and such breach or default continues for fifteen (15) days after written notice thereof has been given by the Lessor to the Lessee without the Lessee proceeding promptly and diligently to remedy such breach or default, then in any such case the Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease and, upon the exercise of such right, the Lessor may terminate this Lease and re -enter into and upon and take possession of and enjoy the demised premises, or any part thereof, in the name of the whole, as of the Lessor's former estate. 6, NOTICE a) Any notice given by the Lessee to the Lessor shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid and shall be addressed to the Lessor at: The City of Saint John 15 Market Square P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Attention: The Common Clerk b) Any notice given by the Lessor to the Lessee shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid and shall be addressed to the Lessee at: Rogers Wireless hrc. (A0325) 1 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5 Attention: Guylaine Cormier CORPORATE TENANCY If the Lessee is a corporation, the undersigned officers of the Lessee hereby warrant and certify to the Lessor that the Lessee is a corporation in good standing and duly incorporated and organized under the laws of the jurisdiction of, if incorporated in a jurisdiction other than New Brunswick, is a corporation in good standing and duly incorporated and organized under the laws of that jurisdiction and is authorized to do business in New Brunswick and the under officers are authorized and empowered to bind the corporation to the terms of this Lease by their signatures thereto. 8. NUMBER AND GENDER It is agreed that unless the context of this agreement requires otherwise, the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa, the number of the verb shall be construed as agreeing with the word so substituted, words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders, and words importing persons shall include firms and corporations and vice versa. 5 LEASE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN and ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Paee 9 of 9 91 HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted assigns of each of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED in the presence of: THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN N.M. McFarlane, Mayor J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk Common Council Resolution: March 18, 2002, Amended May 5, 2003 and 2006. ROGERS WIRELESS INC. Per: And: M & C — 2006 -51 March 13, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: 2006 ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT BACKGROUND: The City will be acquiring updated orthophotography this spring. In addition to the areas within the City boundaries, the orthophotography will cover the entire Loch Lomond protected potable water watershed area will also be acquired this year, at the request of the Municipal Operations division. In 2004, the towns of Grand Bay - Westfield, Rothesay and Quispamsis as well as Saint John Energy partnered with the City of Saint John on the original orthophotography project. The towns of Grand Bay - Westfield, Rothesay and Quispamsis have confirmed that they would like to partner once again with the City on the 2006 project. The Town of Hampton has also expressed an interest in joining the project this year, but has yet to confirm. What are orthophotos? Orthophotos are aerial photographs in which the displacement of objects, due to normal photographic distortion and ground relief, has been eliminated. They are photos that show objects on the ground, in their correct geographic position. What is the deliverable? The primary deliverable from this contract will be high - resolution (15cm) colour orthophotography, in digital format. A secondary deliverable is digital terrain elevation information. The contractor has to collect elevation information in order to create the orthophotos. As experienced from the 2004 project, this secondary deliverable has also proven to be an extremely useful dataset in many instances. What are they used for? In addition to giving users a better understanding of their geography, when integrated into the Geographic Information System (GIS), orthophotos provide a means for updating existing mapping information as well as collecting new information. Since the distances and angles can be measured directly from orthophotos, countless person -hours are saved as the number of field visits required for each project are dramatically reduced or eliminated altogether. Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 ANALYSIS: Page 2 In 2004, a contract for the provision of this service was awarded to OSI Geomatics as the successful bidder for the request for proposals. At that time, OSI Geomatics was unanimously chosen by a selection committee with members from the City's Planning & Development, Buildings & Inspection Services, Municipal Operations & Engineering Services and Corporate Services Departments. OSI Geomatics met or exceeded all of the expectations and criteria of the proposal call, as well as submitting the low cost bid. In the summer of 2005, OSI Geomatics purchased a US based mapping firm. This purchase resulted in a name change that better represented their newly acquired multinational status. The new company name is Mapcon Mapping Ltd. Having used the deliverables from the 2004 orthophotography for over a year, City staff, as well as all partners in the 2004 project, are very satisfied with the quality of the product and the service received from OSI Geomatics. In preparation for the 2006 orthophotography requirements, City staff and partners in the project have raised concerns related to cost, time and utility of calling for new proposals for this service. The recommendation of the stakeholders is to continue the project with the previous supplier now known as Mapcon Mapping Ltd. GIS Staff are in favour of this proposal because there appears to be no compelling reason to assume that a new proposal call will result in a higher level of quality product or a lower project cost. There has not been much change in the industry since 2004 and there are numerous advantages to the City that would come as a result of awarding the contract to Mapcon Mapping Ltd. without going through the RFP process. The advantages to the City would be the following: • The City can avoid the increased administration and legal costs that it would incur in preparing, releasing, and awarding the contract through an RFP process. • There would be a substantial staff timesaving if no selection committee is required to evaluate multiple proposals. • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. were the low bid in 2004 and they have submitted a proposal in which the City's per square kilometre cost is reduced by 8.5% for the 2006 project. • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. has assured us that this project will be their number one priority. • By awarding the contract through a direct award process, the City will be able to secure a contract four to six weeks ahead of time, which will result in booking and securing a higher priority flight schedule, thus increasing the ability to capture optimal weather conditions. • Higher priority photo capture will expedite the overall schedule due to earlier photo capture. Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 Page 3 • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. has a very good understanding of the City's quality expectations and standards. In 2004, a pilot area process was used to help meet the City's expectations in regards to colour balancing and tonal adjustment. This process took time to get the product to meet the City's expectations. This process would be greatly shortened. • With all the 2004 data in -house and with Mapcon Mapping Ltd.'s intimate understanding of the data they created in 2004, they would be able to shorten the production schedule by several weeks. An earlier delivery date extends the data's shelf life. • Due to its strong financial position, Mapcon Mapping Ltd. is a company that has been utilizing the best technology the industry has to offer. This directly increases the product quality. • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. is currently under contract with two clients using the Digital Camera technology. Having seen some great results from this technology, they are one of the very few Canadian companies with experience executing projects of this nature. They are prepared to provide the city with a digital camera acquisition option. • With their US and Canadian offices they have doubled the mapping resources they can bring to bear on our projects, further enhancing the schedule. • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. has offered the City the option of entering into a maintenance agreement such that the City can amortize the cost of the 2006 orthophotos over 2 years instead of 1 year. Staff is very favourable to this financial arrangement and if Mapcon Mapping Ltd. is awarded the contract, this option will be accepted. • Mapcon Mapping Ltd. has also offered the option for the City to extend the maintenance agreement, such that the orthophotography would be updated again in 2008 with firm fixed prices at today's rates. If the delivered 2006 products are found to be satisfactory by Staff, this option will also be accepted. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: OSI Geomatics (Mapcon Mapping Ltd.) submitted the lowest bid in response to the 2004 proposal call. Mapcon Mapping Ltd., being aware that the City and its partners would be seeking new orthophotography in 2006, has submitted a new proposal in which the City's per square kilometre costs are 8.5% lower than their 2004 bid. The estimated total cost of orthophotography for the 2006 project, if awarded as recommended, will be $55,906. Funds are available in the GIS and Municipal Operations divisions' 2006 operating budgets for this planned expenditure. Report to Common Council March 9, 2006 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES Mapcon Mapping Ltd.'s proposal has been reviewed with the Purchasing Agent. RECOMMENDATIONS: Page 4 It is recommended that notwithstanding the City's policy respecting the purchase of services, in light of the factors identified in M & C — 2006 -51, Common Council award the 2006 orthophotography contract to Mapcon Mapping Ltd. in the amount of $55,906. Respectfully submitted, Jim R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning & Development Terrence Totten, F.C.A. City Manager Direction to City Manager — Senior Management Positions January 20, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to advertise internally and externally for 2 separate positions to fill the positions of Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services. New Brunswick Day Committee c/o Frederick H. Little Lancaster Branch #69, The Royal Canadian Legion P.O. Box 27052, RPO Manawagonish Saint John, N.B. E2M 5S8 Your Worship & Council Members:- The New Brunswick Day Parade is being held on August 76, 2006 in West Saint John. The Theme this year will be "A Salute To The War Brides -In The Year of The War Brides". This will give the City and our citizens an opportunity to salute these ladies who left home and family, and came to a new country and certainly, a new life. The Parade this year will begin at 1:OOpm frorn the old Provincial Hospital site on Lancaster Avenue and proceed along Main. Street, Church Avenue and Dever Road to the Peter Murray Arena. Here there will be entertainment and refreshments for all. We are planning for local bands to take part and we are seeking Orc approval of CFB Gagetown for a group of Gulf '1?i'ar V(rteraps to lead the Parade. Needless to say, the Saint John District of The Royal Canadian Legion will also be on parade. I am asking that you please consider a donation of Sl,tM. to assist us in this very important salute to these gallant Ladies and their Yetcrpn husbands. Thank you for any consideration you may give to this request. Sincerely, Fred Little New Brunswick Day Committee Councillors Bruce Beck Christine Caldwell Simon Gibson Moe Gill February 24, 2006 File: 0470 -20 5280 -25 Mayor and Council City of Saint John 15 Market Square PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Dear Mayor and Council: Abbotsford Mayor George F. Ferguson Councillors Lynne Harris Dave Loewen Patricia Ross John Smith Re: Impacts of International Energy Infrastructure Projects on Canadian Communities At its Regular Council Meeting, on January 23, 2006, Abbotsford City Council discussed the current challenge facing the City of Saint John with respect to an application to the National Energy Board (NEB) for a major natural gas pipeline proposed for your community. As we understand it, the pipeline would bring no discernable or significant benefit to the community, but would be burdensome in various ways. Abbotsford City Council commiserates with you over this critical situation and offers best wishes in your community's intervention at the upcoming NEB hearings. Abbotsford, as you know, endured more than five years of similar circumstances. We were an intervener in environmental hearings on both sides of the border for a fossil fuel - fired electrical generating plant, and its associated transmission infrastructure, proposed immediately across the U.S.- Canada border from our City. We offer you our assistance in terms of guidance, advice, and insight. We hope that like us, your end result will be positive. In our situation, the NEB turned down the application and the Federal Court of Appeal upheld that decision upon the challenge of the proponent. The NEB's decision stated that it was "unable to come to the conclusion that the International Power Line is in the Canadian public interest" and "on balance, the burdens of the IPL outweigh the benefits ". /2 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7 Telephone (604) 864 -5506 4W+r Facsimile (604) 853 -1934 emul: mayorfergusonClabbotsford.ca www.abbotsford.ca Mayor & Council, Saint John 2 February 24, 2006 The City of Abbotsford forwarded two resolutions to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for support. While they are not entirely applicable to your situation, they do speak to the need for the Government of Canada to safeguard the interests of Canadian communities in the process of receiving and reviewing proposals for energy related infrastructure projects that have negative environmental impacts. Attached are copies of the resolutions for your information. We hope that you will support these at the upcoming FCM annual convention. Yours truly, r George`F. Ferguso Mayor c. Council Members * attachments LOOP • i At • • / • January 26, 2006 File: 0230 -20 (FCM) Sylvie Delaquis Resolution Coordinator Federation of Canadian Municipalities 24 Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5P3 E -mail: sdelaouiSRC fcm.ca Re: 2006 City of Abbotsford Resolutions — USA Cross - Border Air Quality Once again, the City of Abbotsford wishes to re- iterate that air quality and environmental issues are paramount to our nation. The City of Abbotsford respectfully requests that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities supports the two resolutions attached, to ensure that the air quality and environmental interests of all Canadians are protected. If you have additional questions, please contact Peter Andzans, Manager, Community Sustainability, at pandzans6z abbotsford.ca or by calling 604 - 864 -5529. Yours / �g j Toireasa Strong o Director, Administration and Corporate Planning /rb encl i wll Administration and Corporate Planning www.abbotsford.ca Telephone (604) 864 -5506 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T I W7 Facsimile (604) 853 -3934 January 26, 2006 RESOLUTION CROSS - BORDER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Addressing responsibilities under the Canada — USA Air Quality Accord) WHEREAS the Federal Governments of Canada and the United States have entered into an Air Quality Agreement to address air pollution that flows across the Canada -USA international boundary; AND WHEREAS this Agreement commits both countries to consult, in advance, on any activities that might cause significant trans - boundary air pollution and states that each must take steps to avoid or mitigate these risks; AND WHEREAS this Agreement provides for a process for settling any disputes that may arise between the two countries in dealing with trans- boundary air pollution problems; AND WHEREAS this Agreement requires both countries to "maintain means of preventing significant air quality deterioration and protecting visibility ... with respect to sources that could cause significant trans - boundary air pollution'; AND WHEREAS the United States has implemented its part of Annex 1, Part 4 of the Agreement and Canada has not completed implementation of the Agreement; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urges the Federal Government of Canada to implement its responsibilities under the terms of the Canada -USA Air Quality Agreement in order to ensure the interests of Canada's residents and communities are defined and presented as part of any future trans- boundary air quality decision making process. City of Abbotsford, British Columbia Aw$ Administration and Corporate Planning www.abbotsford.ca Telephone (604) 864 -5506 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7 Facsimile (604) 853 -1934 h ICJ . �§ see �_ January 26, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 2 CROSS- BORDER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Addressing the need to establish Air Quality Modelling Standards) WHEREAS most of the population of Canada lives within 100 kilometres of the Canada -USA border; And whereas the criteria for the use of the modeling system to examine Canada -USA trans - boundary air quality issues are believed to be inadequate; AND WHEREAS the evaluation processes to examine Canada -USA trans- boundary air quality issues are poorly defined, as evidenced by the processes examining the environmental effects of the proposed Sumas 2 Generation Facility in Sumas, Washington on residents and communities in Canada; AND WHEREAS the allocation of government responsibilities to oversee Canada- USA trans - boundary air quality issues are poorly defined; AND WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is concerned about the probability that undesirable cross - border precedents may be created if local government and community concerns over trans - boundary air quality issues are not adequately addressed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urges that the Federal Government of Canada and its agencies take a greater leadership role in establishing all necessary and appropriate actions to: a) establish clearly defined air quality modeling standards and criteria for modeling; b) establish well - defined evaluation processes for the interpretation of modeling results in air quality evaluations; and c) properly allocate and assign the responsibilities of the Federal, Provincial and Local governments; that will be sufficient to ensure proper and timely consideration of future Canada -USA trans - boundary air quality issues, and enable Canada to fulfill its obligations under the Canada -USA Air Quality Agreement. City of Abbotsford, British Columbia V51h Administration and Corporate Planning www.abbotsford.ca Telephone (604) 864 -5506 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7 Facsimile (604) 853 -1934 0 Excerpt from the Regular Council meeting held January 23, 2006 1 Transboundary Air Quality for 2006 for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities — Resolutions (0230- 20/FCM) Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Whereas the Federal Governments of Canada,and the United States have entered into an Air Quality,:A�greement to address air pollution that flows across the�'Canada -USA international boundary; And whereas this "Agreement commits both countries to consult, in advance; on. any activities that might cause significanfi'traris- boundaryiair pollution and states that each must take steps to avoid or, mitigate these risks; And whereas. this Agreement provides' ii; $ii darise, for a process for settling any isputes• that, may between the two countries in dealing1wrth trans - boundary air pollution problems; And whereas! this Agreement lii requires both countriesifai (maintain means, of preventing significant air quality dete�toration +and protectih visibility . with respect to sources that�conld cause significant .I, �> ull+ trans - boundary air pollution";[! nd whereas the United States li"�implemented its part of Annex 1, Part 4 of the Agreement and , inada has not completed implementation of �the.;!Agreement Therefore i be it resolved that the 1:111 j ;'. y;, Federation'I Canadian Municipalities urges the Federal Gogernment oflCanadal to ;;implement its responsibilities under: the- terms'of the Canada -USA Air Quality Agreement Ii j, in order' totensureithe interests of Canada's residents and communities are defined and presented as part of any future trans- boundary air quality decision making process; R040- 2006:! CARRIED. i" til Administration and Corporate Planning www.abbotsford.ca Telephone (604) 864 -5506 32315 Squth Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1 W7 Facsimile (604) 853 -1934 Page 2 City of Abbotsford Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Whereas most of the population of Canada lives within 100 kilometres of the Canada -USA border; And whereas the criteria for the use of the modeling system to examine Canada -USA trans- boundary air quality issues are believed to be inadequate; And whereas the evaluation processes to examine Canada -USA trans - boundary air quality issues are poorly defined, as evidenced by the processes examining the environmental effects of the proposed Sumas 2 Generation Facility in Sumas, Washington on residents and communities in Canada; And whereas the;'allocation of government responsibilities to overseeli Caiiada� USA trans - boundary air quality issues are poorly de£me ; And whereas the Federation of Canadian�'Municipalid ilis concerned about the probability that undesirable;;; cross - border precedents may be!created if local government+; 10 and community concerns over trans - boundary,. air quality:!'` issues are not adequately addressedI11;Therefore be it resolved that the Federation of Canadian] Municipalities urges that the FederalIl Government of Canada . and its agencies take a greater leader'. role in establishing all necessary and appropnatel,actions''to:�;a) establish clearly ,ii defined air - ouality modelihzi 'standards', {'and criteria for modeling; °b)'esYablish well- defined evaluation processes for the interpretation of modeling results in air quality evaivaiions• andjtc) properly" and assign the responsibilitiesi{1ofF;tLe ,Federal, Provincial and Local `governments;fthat will be'sufficient to ensure proper and " timely consideration of future Canada -USA trans - boundary �t air qualiry{t issues. jland enable Canada to fulfill its obligations under the Canada -USA Air Quality Agreement. It R41 -2006 CARRIED. ,ij; Moved by, Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Smith, that (1) the two resolutions on Cross - Border Environmental Impacts be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; (2) a copy of the resolution on addressing responsibilities under the Canada -USA Air Quality Accord be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities; and (3) a letter be sent to St. John's New Brunswick offering support, subject to more information and attaching a copy of the resolutions on Cross - Border Environmental Impacts. R42 -2006 CARRIED. Eric L. Teed, O.0 , C.D. , Q.C. 127 Prince William Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2134 Tel: (506) 634 -7324 Fax:(506) 634 7423 Common Council City of Saint John Saint John, NB E21, 4M Your Worship and Councillors, There has some confusions respecting the Seniors Advisory Committee as to its terms of reference and appointments of members. Terms of office of all members have expired. The City has advertised for applications for appointments to the Committee. Some applications have been sent in, but these have not been acted upon. There apparently are some Council members who are not aware of the objectives of the Committee. I further understand that there has been some movement to reduce Committees, being considered by Council. I suggest a Seniors Advisory Committee, appointed by the Council and responsible to Council, could provide an excellent sounding Board of ideas respecting seniors as all councillors cannot be expected to take the time to deal with or consider, study or investigate various matters. On the other hand the members of Advisory Committees of this type, can find time to bring to Councils attention, matters which otherwise might remained hidden. There are continuing problems facing seniors citizens of which many experts apparently are not aware, with the result programs are creating difficulties for many seniors. In fact, with the growing number of seniors and the increasing number of seniors (age 75 and older) whose problems are different than those under 75 in many instances. There needs to be more attention in planning to help resolve these such problems. Unfortunately, with no appointments to this committee for two years, it appears there's been something amiss. No positive steps appears to have been taken to deal with the increasing number of problems relating to seniors. The situation as set out in a letter of December 2003, sent to the previous council. This letter drew to the attention of the City Council, the fact council had never adopted the objectives of the Advisory Committee. This leaves the City in a position to set out its own terms and references and to determined the objectives of such Advisory Council. Attached is a copy of the letter. A motion that was proposed, that the Advisory Committee be endorsed, was not adopted, on the contrary, the letter merely was received and filed. To date nothing further has been done by Council in relation to ensuring there is an opportunity for Council as a whole, receiving relevant information on the subject of meeting problems, under the control of the Municipality which effect seniors. The problems facing seniors is of growing concern. I suggest positive action be taken on a broad base, which will enable council to show to the general public its concern and interest in meeting and resolving the growing problems facing senior citizens in their City. Yours truly, Eric L Teed Eric L. Teed, O.C., C.D., Q.C. 127 Prince William Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E21, 2B4 Tel: (506) 634 -7324 Fax: (506) 634 -7423 �� 15 Common Council City of Saint John P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4L1 Your Worship and Councillors: December 4, 2003 Re: Seniors Advisory Committee A matter of the objectives of the Seniors Advisory Committee were discussed at the December 1 st meeting of Council. The Common Council on February 12, 2001 approved the establishment of a Seniors Advisory Committee. On April 2, 2001, 14 members were appointed to the Committee.. A review of the City records indicate the Seniors Advisory Committee has established its own objectives. These have apparently not been adopted by Council. It further appears some members of Council were or are not aware of the objectives. The objectives of the Committee are as follows: 1. To bring to Council matters concerning the quality of life of senior citizens, which have been identified by the Committee, that require action by the Municipality. 2. To advise Council on any maters concerning seniors, which may be referred to the committee by council. 3. To advise City council on matters which may particularly affect the quality of life of Seniors. 4. To encourage and facilitate dialogue throughout the community regarding Civic matters, which directly affect Seniors. 5. To work cooperatively with Municipal Departments and Committees, by providing advice and information, to ensure that the needs of seniors are included in policy development and service delivery. Seniors Advisory Committee December 4, 2003 Page 2 6. In particular, to consider and offer advice on the following topics: Communication, Crime and the Elderly, Transportation New Technology relevant to seniors, Health Services, Housing Transit services- ridership & access, Educational programs on Elder Abuse It appears some members of Council were not aware of these objectives. To clarify the matter so that there is no lack of information or any misunderstanding in the future I move that the objectives of the Advisory Committee be endorsed and approve the Committee as set forth above. Yours truly G Eric L: Teed Councillor ELT /ivc