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2006-12-18_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCityof SaintJohn CommonCouncilMeeting Monday,December18,2006 CommitteeoftheWhole 1.CalltoOrder 4:30p.m .8thFloorBoardroomCityHall 10.2(4)(d) 1.1(a)LandNegotiations 10.2(4)(d) 1.1(b)LandNegotiations 1.2ProcessesRelatedtoMunicipalitiesAct&CommunityPlanningAct 10.2(4)(f)( ReferredDec.4,2006) 10.2(4)(d)( 1.3LandNegotiationsReferredDec.4,2006) 10.2(4)(d) 1.4PropertyMatter 10.2(4)(f) 1.5LegislatedProcedure RegularMeeting 1.CalltoOrder– Prayer 6:30p.m. CouncilChamberCityHall 2.ApprovalofMinutes 2.1ApprovalofDecember4,2006Minutes 3.AdoptionofAgenda 4.DisclosuresofConflictofInterest 5.ConsentAgenda 5.1SaintJohnHarbourBridgeAuthorityBudget(Recommendation-Approve submittedBudget) 5.2VibrantCommunitiesRequestfor Traffic Light(Recommendation:Referto CityManager) 5.3LetterfromPeterSmitandJudithMackin-UpgradeofPrincessSt. (Recommendation:RefertoCityManager) 5.4SeniorsAdvisoryCommitteeRequesttoPresent(Recommendation:Referto ClerktoSchedulePresentation) 5.5DuckCoveRecreationAssocRequestforUpdate(Recommendation:Referto CityManager) 5.6PublicHearingDates-Applications18NorthumberlandAveand304 WestmorlandRd(RecommendationinSubmittedReport) 5.7AssignmentofLeaseRaymondsDeliCityMarket(Recommendationin SubmittedReport) 5.8SaleofCityLand-132-134WinslowStreet(RecommendationinSubmitted Report) PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 5.9RuralRoadUpgradeProject EngineeringServicesProposal(Recommendation inSubmittedReport) 5.10AgreementProvinceofNewBrunswickCommunicationsServices- MusquashFireDepartment(RecommendationSubmitedReport) 5.11HolmesvilleSoilSeries(Recommendation:RefertoClerkreProclamation) 6.MembersComments 7.Proclamation 8.Delegations/Presentations 6:30p.m. 8.1UptownSaintJohn2007BudgetBIA 9.PublicHearings 7:00p.m. 9.1(a)Section39Amendment450AshburnRoad 9.1(b)PlanningAdvisoryCommitteeReport-Section39Amendment450 AshburnRoad 9.2(a)ProposedZoningBy-lawAmend-53-75LeinsterStreet 9.2(b)PlanningAdvisoryCommitteeReportonProposedRezoning53-75 LeinsterStreet 9.2(c)LettersinOppositiontoProposedAmendment-53-75LeinsterStreet 9.2(d)LetterinSupportofProposedAmendment53-75LeinsterStreet 10.ConsiderationofBy-laws 10.1 ThirdReadingProposedBylawAmendment16FernSt 11.SubmissionsbyCouncilMembers 11.1FreedomoftheCity(CouncillorTitus)(TabledNov.20,2006)(ReferredDec. 4,2006) 11.2DisabilityManagement(CouncillorTitus)(TabledNov.20,2006)(Referred Dec.4,2006) 11.3PerformanceIndicators-ValueforMoney(CouncillorChase)(ReferredDec. 4,2006) 11.4SaintJohnCommunityLoanFund(CouncillorMcGuire)(ReferredDec.4, 2006) 11.5CanaportCommunityEnvironmental LiaisonCommittee(CouncillorCourt) 11.6SchoolZone-SafetyKids(CouncillorMcGuire) 12.BusinessMatters–MunicipalOfficers 12.1CollectiveAgreement-CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 12.2ManawagonishRoad-Water,Sanitary,StormandRoadReconstruction 12.3Contract2006-1:HarbourPassage-WaterStreet 12.4 TenderforCollectionofResidentialSolidWaste 12.52007Insurance 12.6Authorityto ExpendFunds 12.7SaintJohnYouthCabinet 13.CommitteeReports 14.ConsiderationofIssuesSeparatedfromConsentAgenda 14.1RequestforCompensatoryStorage-643RothesayAvenue(ReferredDec.4, 2006) 14.2UseofPesticidesonCityProperty(ReferredDec.4,2006) 14.3RenamingofMarlboroughAvenueandNewStreetName(ReferredDec.4, 2006) PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 14.42006DebentureIssue(ReferredDec.4,2006) 14.5LandforPublicPurposesTrustFundApplication(ReferredDec.4,2006) 15.GeneralCorrespondence 15.1RequestfromRitchie'sCarpetWarehouseforTrafficSignals-Intersection ofRothesayandBroadwayAvenues(ReferredDec.4,2006) 16.Adjournment PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com Cityof SaintJohn Séance duconseilcommunal Lelundi18décembre2006 Comitéplénier 1.Ouverturedelaséance e 16h30Salledeconférencedu 8étageàl'hôteldeville alinéa10.2(4)d) 1.1a)Négociationsrelativesauxbiens-fonds– alinéa10.2(4)d) 1.1b)Négociationsrelativesauxbiens-fonds– 1.2ProcessusliésàlaLoisurlesmunicipalitésetàlaLoisurl'urbanisme– 10.2(4)f) alinéa(séancedu4décembre2006) 10.2(4)d) 1.3Négociationsrelativesauxbiens-fonds-alinéa(séancedu 4décembre2006) 10.2(4)d) 1.4Questionrelativeauxbiens-fonds–alinéa 10.2(4)f) 1.5Procédurelégislative,alinéa Séanceordinaire 1.Ouverturedelaséance,suiviedelaprière 18h30Salleduconseilàl'hôteldeville 2.Approbationduprocès-verbal 2.1Approbationduprocès-verbaldela séancetenuele4décembre2006 3.Adoptiondel'ordredujour 4.Divulgationsdeconflitsd'intérêts 5.Questionssoumisesàl'approbationduconseil 5.1Budgetprésentéparl'AdministrationdupontduportdeSaintJohn (recommandation:approbationdubudgetprésenté) 5.2DemandeprésentéeparVibrantCommunities(communautésvivantes) relativeàl'installationdefeuxdecirculation(recommandation:transmettreau directeurgénéral) 5.3LettrereçuedePeterSmitetJudithMackinrelativeauxtravauxderéfection surlaruePrincess(recommandation:transmettreaudirecteurgénéral) 5.4DemandeprésentéeparleSeniorsAdvisoryCommittee(comitéconsultatif desaînés)voulantseprésenterdevantleconseil(transmettreaugreffierpour qu'unedatedeprésentationsoitfixée) 5.5DemandedemiseàjourprésentéeparlaDuckCoveRecreationAssociation (associationdeloisirsDuckCove)(recommandation:transmettreaudirecteur général) 5.6Datesd'audiencespubliquesrelativesauxdemandesprésentéesvisantle 18,avenueNorthumberlandetle304,cheminWestmorland(recommandations formuléesdanslerapportéprésenté) PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 5.7CessiondubailrelatifàRaymond'sDeliaumarchémunicipal (recommandationformuléedanslerapportprésenté) 5.8Ventedebiens-fondsmunicipaux situésau132-134,rueWinslow (recommandationformuléedanslerapportprésenté) 5.9Projetderéfectiondesroutesruralesetpropositionrelativeauxservices d'ingénierie(recommandationformuléedanslerapportprésenté) 5.10Conventionrelativeauxservicesdecommunicationvisantleservice d'incendiedeMusquash(recommandationformuléedanslerapportprésenté) 5.11SériedesolsdeHolmesville(recommandation:transmettreaugreffieraux finsdeproclamation) 6.Commentairesprésentésparlesmembres 7.Proclamation 8.Délégationsetprésentations 18h30 UptownSaintJohnrelativementaubudgetvisantlazoned'amélioration desaffaires 9.Audiencespubliques 19h 9.1a)Modificationenvertudel'article39visantle450,cheminAshburn 9.1b)RapportprésentéparleComitéconsultatifd'urbanismerelatifaux modificationsproposéesenvertudel'article39visantle450,cheminAshburn 9.2a)Projetdemodificationdel'arrêtésurlezonagevisantle53-75,rueLeinster 9.2b)RapportprésentéparleComitéconsultatifd'urbanismerelatifauprojetde rezonagevisantle53-75,rueLeinster 9.2c)Lettred'oppositionauprojetdemodificationvisantle53-75,rueLeinster 9.2d)Lettred'appuiauprojetdemodificationvisantle53-75,rueLeinster 10.Étudedesarrêtésmunicipaux 10.1Troisièmelectureduprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtévisantle16,rueFern 11.Interventiondesmembresduconseil 11.1Droitdecité(conseillerTitus)(propositionprésentéele20novembre2006) 11.2Gestiondel'incapacité(conseillerTitus)(propositionprésentéele 20novembre2006) 11.3Indicateursderendementrelatifsàl'optimisationdesressources(conseiller Chase) 11.4FondsdeprêtcommunautairedeSaintJohn(conseillerMcGuire)(séancedu 4décembre2006) 11.5ComitédeliaisonenvironnementalecommunautairedeCanaport(conseiller Court) 11.6Zonescolaire:sécuritédesenfants(conseillerMcGuire) 12.Affairesmunicipalesévoquéesparlesfonctionnairesmunicipaux 12.1Conventioncollectiveentre TheCityofSaintJohnetlasectionlocale18du SCFP 12.2CheminManawagonish–améliorationduréseaud'aqueducetd'égouts sanitairesetpluviauxetréfectionderoute o 12.3Contrat n2006-1:PassageduportetrueWater 12.4Soumissionpourlacollectedesdéchetssolidesrésidentiels 12.5Assurancespour2007 12.6Autorisationdedépensedefonds SaintJohnYouthCabinet(cabinetjeunesse) PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 13.Rapportsdecomités 14.Étudedessujetsécartésdesquestionssoumisesàl'approbationduconseil 14.1Demandeconcernantl'entreposagecompensatoire–643,avenueRothesay (séancedu4décembre2006) 14.2L'utilisationdespesticidessurlespropriétésmunicipales(séancedu 4décembre2006) Changementdunomdel'avenueMarlboroughetnouveaunomderue(séancedu 4décembre2006) 14.4 Émissiond'obligationsde2006(séancedu4décembre2006) 14.5Demanderelativeauxfondsenfiducievisantlesterrainsd'utilitépublique (séancedu4décembre2006) 15.Correspondancegénérale 15.1Demandeprésentéeparl'entrepriseRitchie'sCarpetWarehouserelativement àl'installationdefeuxdecirculationàl'intersectiondesavenuesRothesayet Broadway(séancedu4décembre2006) 16.Clôturedelaséance PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com present NormanMcFarlane,Mayor DeputyMayorHootonandCouncillorsChang,Chase,Court, Farren,Ferguson,McGuire,Tait,TitusandWhite -and- T.Totten,CityManager;J.Nugent,CitySolicitor;GregYeomans, CommissionerofFinanceandTreasurer;P.Groody, CommissionerofMunicipalOperations;J.Baird,Commissioner ofPlanningandDevelopment;W.Edwards,Commissionerof BuildingInspections;BMorrison,CommissionerofLeisure Services;R.Simonds,FireChief;B.Reid,DeputyPoliceChief; P.Woods,CommonClerkandDeputyCityManager;andE. Gormley,AssistantCommonClerk SÉANCEDUCONSEILCOMMUNALDETHECITY OFSAINTJOHN TENUEÀL'HÔTELDEVILLE,LE4DÉCEMBRE2006À17H Sontprésents : NormanMcFarlane,maire lamairessesuppléanteHootonetlesconseillersChang,Chase, Court,Farren,Ferguson,McGuire,Tait,TitusetWhite et T.Totten,directeurgénéral;J.Nugent,avocatmunicipal; Greg Yeomans,commissaireauxfinanceset trésorier;P. Groody, commissaireauxopérationsmunicipales;J.Baird,commissaireà l'urbanismeetaudéveloppement;W.Edwards,commissaireaux servicesd'inspectionetdesbâtiments;B.Morrison,commissaire auxservicesdesloisirs;R.Simonds,chefduserviced'incendie; B.Reid,chefdepoliceadjoint;P.Woods,greffiercommunalet directeurgénéraladjoint;ainsiqueE.Gormley,greffière communaleadjointe 1.CallTo Order–Prayer MayorMcFarlanecalledthemeetingtoorderandAssistantPastor ClaytonMesserofSt.JohnFourSquareChurchofferedtheopeningprayer. 1.Ouverturedelaréunion,suiviedelaprière LaséanceestouverteparlemaireMcFarlaneetlepasteurClayton Messer,del'égliseFourSquareChurch,àSaintJohn,offrelaprièred'ouverture. 2.ApprovalofMinutes OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorWhite RESOLVED that theminutesofthemeetingof CommonCouncilheldonNovember20,2006,beapproved,withthemotionas amendedinitem9.3correctedtoreadasfollows: “OnmotionofCouncillorChase SecondedbyCouncillorChang RESOLVED that thefirstandsecondreadingsbe given totheproposedre-zoningamendment;alternativesitesbeexplored;issues presentedbythehomeownersbediscussedwith thepartiesinvolved;revisedSection 39conditionsbeconsideredbasedonthediscussionswhichtookplaceduring thepublic carried,withCouncillorChasevotingnay.” Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 2.Approbationdesprocès-verbaux PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerWhite RÉSOLUqueleprocès-verbaldelaséancedu conseilcommunal tenuele20novembre2006soitapprouvémoyennantlamodification delapropositioninscritesouslepoint9.3,quidoitselirecommesuit: «PropositionduconseillerChase AppuyéeparleconseillerChang RÉSOLUquelespremièreetdeuxièmelectures soientfaitesrelativementàlamodificationderezonage;qued'autresemplacements soientconsidérés;quelesquestionssoulevéesparlespropriétairessoientdiscutées aveclespersonnestouchées;quesoitétudiéelamodificationdesconditionsimposées parl'article39,entenantcomptedesdiscussionsquionteulieuaucoursdel'audience publiqueetquel'agentd'urbanismeexaminelesconditionsimposéesparl'article39et qu'illesprésentedevantleconseilaumomentdela troisièmelecture. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionprincipaleainsimodifiéeestadoptée.Le conseillerChasevotecontrelaproposition.» Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 3.ApprovalofAgenda OnmotionofCouncillorWhite SecondedbyDeputyMayorHooton RESOLVED that theagendaofthismeetingbe approved,withtheadditionofitem13.1,CommitteeoftheWholeReport–Appointments toCommittees. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 3.Adoptiondel'ordredu jour PropositionduconseillerWhite AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton RÉSOLUquel'ordredujourdelaprésenteréunion soitadopté,moyennantl'ajoutdupoint13.1,RapportduComitéplénier–nominations poursiégerauxcomités. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 4.DisclosuresofConflictofInterest 4.Divulgationsdeconflitsd'intérêts 5.ConsentAgenda 5.1 That theletterfromAnn GilbertinoppositiontotheproposedRacino,bereceived forinformation. 5.2 That theletterfromPaulZed,M.P.expressingsupportfor theSaintJohnTheatre Company,bereceivedforinformation. 5.3 That theletterfromAtlanticGolfSuperintendentsAssociationregarding theuse ofpesticidesbereferred to theCityManagerandtheCitySolicitor. 5.5 That theproposalofCBCLLimitedforengineeringservicesforthePreliminary 5.6 ThatCommonCouncilrescinditsresolutionofAugust14,2006(M&C2006- 234)andadoptthefollowinginitsplace; ThatTheCityofSaintJohnsellitsfeesimpleinterestinthelandsidentifiedasPID Numbers55005110,55005102and348540 toPropertyManagement/PromanLtd.for $150,000.00,plusthe2007realestatetaxesleviedagainstthesite(+HSTwhere applicable)onorbeforeMarch31,2007andthattheMayorandCommonClerkbe authorizedtosign the transferandallrelateddocumentstofinalizethis transaction. 5.9 That thereportonUpperFloorGrantProgrambereferredtothebudget2007 discussions. 5.12 That thetenderfortheestablishmentofasupplyagreementfortheprovisionof sand,gravelandaggregatebeawardedtothelowestbidderforeachoftheitems tendered,asindicatedon thesubmittedsummary. 5.13 That therequestfromFundyBayFestivalforfinancialsupportbereferredtothe budget2007discussions. 5.14 That theletterfromtheCityofMiramichirequestingsponsorshiptohostaYouth Conferencein2007bereferredtothebudget2007discussions. 5.15 That theCityenterinto theLeaseAttornmentAgreementbetweenTheCityof SaintJohnandCanadaMortgageandHousingCorporation(Landlord),Plazacorp PropertyHoldingsInc.(Subtenant)andGECanadaRealEstateFinancingHolding Company(Mortgagee)attachedtoM&C#2006,andthattheMayorandCommonClerk beauthorized toexecutetheAgreement. OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVEDthattherecommendationsetoutfor eachconsentagendaitemrespectively,withtheexceptionofitems5.4,5.7,5.8,5.10 and5.11whichhavebeenidentifiedfordebate,beadopted. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 5.Questionssoumisesàl'approbationduconseil 5.1 QuelalettrereçuedeAnnGilberts'opposantauprojetdeRacinosoitacceptéeà titreinformatif. 5.2 Quelalettred'appuireçuedePaulZed,député,relativeàla troupedethéâtre SaintJohnTheatreCompany,soitacceptéeàtitreinformatif. 5.3 Quelalettrereçuedel'Associationdessurintendantsdegolfdel'Atlantique, relativeàl'utilisationdepesticides,soit transmiseaudirecteurgénéraletàl'avocat municipal. 5.5 QuelapropositionprésentéeparCBCLLimited,relativeauxservicesd'ingénierie visantl'avant-projetsommaired'installationd'uneconduitederefoulementetd'unégout o collecteuràlastationderelèvement n10duquaiLongWharf,soitacceptéeetquele maireetlegreffiercommunalsoientautorisésàsignerladocumentationrequiseàcet égard. 5.6 Queleconseilcommunalrésilielarésolutiondatéedu14août2006(contrat o nMC2006-234)etlaremplaceenadoptantlarésolutionsuivante : QueTheCityofSaintJohnprocèdeàlaventedel'intérêtenfiefsimpledesparcellesde terraininscritessouslesNID55005110,55005102et348540àProperty Management/PromanLtd.pourlasommede150000$,impôtsfonciersprélevéssurle terrainetlaTVH,lecaséchéant,ensus,auplustardle31mars2007etquelemaireet legreffiercommunalsoientautorisésàsignerl'actede transfertettouteautre documentationexigéeafindeconclureladitetransaction. soitacceptéedanschaquecas,commel'indiquelesommairedessoumissions présenté. 5.13 Quelademanded'appuifinancierprésentéeparFundyBayFestivalsoitsoumise auxfinsdedélibérationsbudgétairespour2007. 5.14 QuelalettrededemandedefinancementprésentéeparlaVilledeMiramichien vued'organiseruncongrèssurlajeunesseen2007soitsoumiseauxfinsde délibérationsbudgétairespour2007. 5.15 QuelaVilleconclueuneconventiondereconnaissancedebailentreTheCityof SaintJohnetlaSociétécanadienned'hypothèquesetdelogement(lebailleur), PlazacorpPropertyHoldingsInc.(lesous-locataire)et GECanadaRealEstate FinancingHoldingCompany(lecréancierhypothécaire),envertuducontrat o nMC2006,etquelemaireetlegreffiercommunalsoientautorisésàsignerladite convention. PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUquelarecommandationformulée relativementàchacunedesquestionssoumisesàl'approbationduconseil,àl'exclusion despoints5.4,5.7,5.8,5.10et5.11,etquiaétésélectionnéeauxfinsdediscussions, soitadoptée. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 6.MembersComments Councilmemberscommentedonvariouscommunityevents. 6.Commentairesprésentésparlesmembres Lesmembresduconseils'exprimentsurdiversesactivitéscommunautaires. 7.Proclamation TheMayorproclaimedtheweekofDecember3,2006NationalSafeDrivingWeekinthe CityofSaintJohn. 7.Proclamation Lemairedéclarelasemainedu3décembre2006laSemainenationaledelasécurité routièredansTheCityofSaintJohn. 9.PublicHearings7:00P.M. 9.1(a)PublicHearingproposedZoningBy-lawAmendment-16FernStreet TheCommonClerkadvisedthatthenecessaryadvertisingwascompletedwithregardto theproposedre-zoningofaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately470square metres,locatedat16FernStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeingPIDNumber00317313,from “R-2” OneandTwoFamilyResidentialto“RM-1”ThreeStoreyMultipleResidential classificationtorecognizeanexistingfive-familydwellingasapermitteduseas requestedbyAntonioandEvelyneSaturnino,withnowrittenobjectionsreceived. 9.1(b)PlanningAdvisoryCommittee ConsiderationwasalsogiventoareportfromthePlanningAdvisoryCommittee submittingacopyofPlanningStaff’sreportconsideredatitsNovember28,2006 meetingatwhichtheCommitteedecidedtorecommendapprovalassetoutinthestaff recommendation,recommendingthatCommonCouncilre-zonetheabovementioned parcelofland. OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“ALawto AmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re-zoningaparceloflandhaving anareaofapproximately470squaremetres,locatedat16FernStreet,alsoidentifiedas beingPIDNumber00317313,from“R-2” OneandTwoFamilyResidentialto“RM-1” ThreeStoreyMultipleResidentialclassification,bereadafirst time. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readafirst timeby title,theby-lawentitled,“ALaw toAmendtheZoningBy-lawofThe CityofSaintJohn”. OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVEDthattheby-lawentitled,“ALawto AmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re-zoningaparceloflandhaving anareaofapproximately470squaremetres,locatedat16FernStreet,alsoidentifiedas beingPIDNumber00317313,from“R-2”OneandTwoFamilyResidentialto“RM-1” ThreeStoreyMultipleResidentialclassification,bereadasecond time. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readasecond timeby title,theby-lawentitled,“ALawtoAmend theZoningBy-lawof TheCityofSaintJohn”. 9.2(a)PublicHearingProposedZoningBy-lawAmendment-1000Somerset Street TheCommonClerkadvisedthatthenecessaryadvertisingwascompletedwithregardto theproposedre-zoningofaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately8240square metres,locatedat1000SomersetStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeingPIDNumber 00047381,from“RS-2” OneandTwoFamilySuburbanResidential to“RM-1”Three StoreyMultipleResidentialclassificationtopermit thedevelopmentof twoapartment buildings,withnowrittenobjectionsreceived. 9.2(b)PlanningAdvisoryCommittee ConsiderationwasalsogiventoareportfromthePlanningAdvisoryCommittee submittingacopyofPlanningStaff’sreportconsideredatitsNovember28,2006 meetingatwhichtheCommitteedecidedtorecommendapprovalassetoutinthestaff recommendation,recommendingthatCommonCouncilre-zonetheabovementioned parcelofland. TheMayorcalledformembersofthepublictospeakagainstthere-zoningwithnoone presenting. TheMayorcalledformembersofthepublictospeakinfavourofthere-zoningwithno presenting. OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorWhite RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“ALawto AmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re-zoningaparceloflandhaving anareaofapproximately8240squaremetreslocatedat1000SomersetStreet,also identifiedasbeingPIDNumber00047381,from“RS-2” OneandTwoFamilySuburban Residential to“RM-1”ThreeStoreyMultipleResidentialclassification,bereadafirst time. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readafirst timeby titletheby-lawentitled“ALaw toAmendtheZoningBy-lawofThe RESOLVEDthattheby-lawentitled,“ALawto AmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re-zoningaparceloflandhaving anareaofapproximately8240squaremetreslocatedat1000SomersetStreet,also identifiedasbeingPIDNumber00047381,from“RS-2”OneandTwoFamilySuburban Residential to“RM-1”ThreeStoreyMultipleResidentialclassification,bereadasecond time. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readasecond timeby title,theby-lawentitled,“ALawtoAmend theZoningBy-lawof TheCityofSaintJohn”. OnmotionofCouncillorFarren SecondedbyDeputyMayorHooton RESOLVED thatareportoutliningtheresultsof negotiationsdealingwithremovalofanexistingcovenantbebroughttoCouncilbefore theexpirationoftheoptionasdescribedinthesubmittedreport,andbeforethirdreading isgiven. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried,withCouncillorChase votingnay. 9.3(a)PublicHearingProposedZoningBy-lawAmendment-648Westmorland& 166 GoldenGroveRoads TheCommonClerkadvisedthatthenecessaryadvertisingwascompletedwithregardto theproposedre-zoningofaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately2.45 hectares,locatedat648Westmorland&166GoldenGroveRoads,alsoidentifiedas beingPIDNumbers00303545,55161897and00312041from“R-2”OneandTwo FamilyResidential,“RS-2”OneandTwoFamilySuburbanResidentialand“RM-1” ThreeStoreyMultipleResidential to“TH”Townhouseclassificationtopermita townhousedevelopmentwithwrittenobjectionsreceived. 9.3(b)PlanningAdvisoryCommittee ConsiderationwasalsogiventoareportfromthePlanningAdvisoryCommittee submittingacopyofPlanningStaff’sreportconsideredatitsNovember28,2006 meetingatwhichtheCommitteedecidedtorecommendapprovalassetoutinthestaff recommendation,recommendingthatCommonCouncilre-zonetheabovementioned parcelofland. 9.3(c)LetterfromSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew’sChurch ConsiderationwasalsogiventoaletterfromSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew’sChurch objectingtotheproposedre-zoning. TheMayorcalledformembersofthepublictospeakagainstthere-zoningwiththeReg Chitty,170Golden GroveRoad,RogerMcLaughlin,165GoldenGroveRoad,Stephen Carroll,156Golden GroveRoad,JeanUrquhart,161GoldenGroveRoadobjectingto stormwatermanagement,increasein traffic,unreasonablevariances,andsafetyissues. TheMayorcalledformembersofthepublictospeakinfavourofthere-zoningwithMac Blair,PresidentofBlairConstruction,theapplicantadvisingthathiscompanyhasalong standinggoodreputation,andassuredCouncil thattheneighbours’concernswillbe addressed.Heacknowledgedthathisoriginalplanwas tobuildseniors’apartments,but noted thatthepresentplanistobuild townhouseswhichwillbeintendedtohouse seniors.Hereferred to theletterfromSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew’sChurchsayingthat thereisdisagreementbetweenhiscompanyand theChurch. CouncillorChaseexpressedhisopinionthatfirstandsecondreadingsshouldoccur this evening,andthatdiscussiontakeplaceamongthepartiesbeforethirdreading. RESOLVED that theproposedre-zoningofaparcel oflandhavinganareaofapproximately2.45hectares,locatedat648Westmorland& 166GoldenGroveRoads,betabledfortwoweeks topermitfurtherdiscussionon developmentissuesamongtheDeveloper,Citystaffandneighboursinthearea. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried,withCouncillorChase votingnay. (CouncillorTituswithdrewfromthemeetingduringdiscussionsof the abovepublichearing) 9.Audiencespubliquesà19h 9.1a)Audiencepubliquerelativeauprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtésurle zonagevisantle16,rueFern Legreffiercommunalindiquequelesavisrequisontétépubliésrelativementauprojet demodificationduzonaged'uneparcelledeterrainsituéeau16,rueFern,d'une superficieapproximativede470mètrescarrésetinscritesousleNID00317313,afinde fairepasserlaclassifications'yrapportantdezonerésidentielle–habitations unifamilialesetbifamiliales«R-2»àzonerésidentielled'immeublesàlogements multiplesde troisétages«RM-1»envuedereconnaîtreunehabitationexistanteàcinq logementsà titred'usagepermis,àlademandedeAntonioetEvelyneSaturnino,et qu'aucuneobjectionécriten'aétéreçueàcetégard. 9.1b)Comitéconsultatifd'urbanisme Examend'unrapportduComitéconsultatifd'urbanisme,accompagnéd'unexemplaire durapportdupersonnelduserviced'urbanisme,étudiélorsdelaréuniondu 28novembre2006,àlaquellelecomitéarésoluderecommanderl'approbation,telle qu'elleestsoulignéedanslerapportdupersonnel,voulantqueleconseilcommunal procèdeaurezonagedelaparcelledeterrainsusmentionnée. Lemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcercontrelerezonage,maispersonneneprendla parole. Lemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcerenfaveurdurezonage,maispersonneneprend laparole. PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiant l'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,visantàrezoneruneparcellede terraind'unesuperficied'environ470mètrescarrés,situéeau16,rueFernetinscrite sousleNID00317313,afindefairepasserlaclassifications'yrapportantdezone résidentielle–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«R-2»àzonerésidentielle d'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesde troisétages«RM-1»,fassel'objetd'une premièrelecture. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. Premièrelecturepar titredel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiantl'arrêtésurlezonagede TheCityofSaintJohn». PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiant l'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,visantàrezoneruneparcellede terraind'unesuperficied'environ470mètrescarrés,situéeau16,rueFernetinscrite sousleNID00317313,afindefairepasserlaclassifications'yrapportantdezone résidentielle–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«R-2»àzonerésidentielle d'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesdetroisétages«RM-1»,fassel'objetd'une deuxièmelecture 9.2a)Audiencepubliquerelativeauprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtésurle zonagevisantle1000,rueSomerset Legreffiercommunalaffirmequelesavisrequisontétépubliésrelativementauprojet derezonaged'uneparcelledeterrainsituéeau1000,rueSomerset,d'unesuperficie approximativede8240mètrescarrésetinscritesousleNID00047381,afindefaire passerlaclassificationdezonerésidentielledebanlieue-habitationsunifamilialeset bifamiliales«RS-2»àzoned'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesdetroisétages«RM- 1»,envuedepermettrel'aménagementdedeuximmeublesàlogementetqu'aucune objectionécriten'aétéreçueàcetégard. 9.2b)Comitéconsultatifd'urbanisme Examend'unrapportduComitéconsultatifd'urbanisme,accompagnéd'unexemplaire durapportdupersonnelduserviced'urbanisme,étudiélorsdelaréuniondu 28novembre2006,àlaquellelecomitéarésoluderecommanderl'approbation,telle qu'elleestsoulignéedanslerapportdupersonnel,voulantqueleconseilcommunal procèdeaurezonagedelaparcelledeterrainsusmentionnée. Lemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcercontrelerezonage,maispersonneneprendla parole. Lemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcerenfaveurdurezonage,maispersonneneprend laparole. PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerWhite RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiant l'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,visantàrezoneruneparcellede terraind'unesuperficieapproximativede8240mètrescarrés,situéeau1000,rue SomersetetinscritesousleNID00047381,afindefairepasserlaclassifications'y rapportantdezonerésidentielledebanlieue–habitationsunifamilialeset bifamiliales«RS-2»àzonerésidentielled'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesde trois étages«RM-1»,fassel'objetd'unepremièrelecture. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. Premièrelecturepar titredel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiantl'arrêtésurlezonagede TheCityofSaintJohn». PropositionduconseillerWhite AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiant l'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,visantàrezoneruneparcellede terraind'unesuperficieapproximativede8240mètrescarrés,situéeau1000,rue SomersetetinscritesousleNID00047381,afindefairepasserlaclassifications'y rapportantdezonerésidentielledebanlieue–habitationsunifamilialeset bifamiliales«RS-2»àzonerésidentielled'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesde trois étages«RM-1»,fassel'objetd'unedeuxièmelecture. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. Deuxièmelecturepar titredel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiantl'arrêtésurlezonagede TheCityofSaintJohn». PropositionduconseillerFarren AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton RÉSOLUquelerapportsoulignantlesconclusions formuléesparsuitedesnégociationsentreprisesrelativesàlarésiliationd'un engagementformelactuelsoitprésentédevantleconseilavantl'expirationdel'option établiedanslerapportsoumisetla troisièmelecture. Legreffiercommunaldéclarequelesavisrequisontétépubliésrelativementauprojet derezonaged'uneparcelledeterrainsituéeau648,cheminWestmorlandetau166, chemin Golden Grove,d'unesuperficieapproximativede2,45hectares,inscritesousles NID00303545,55161897et00312041,pourfairepasserlaclassifications'yrapportant dezonerésidentielle–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«R-2»,dezone résidentielledebanlieue–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«RS-2»,etdezone résidentielled'immeublesàlogementsmultiplesde troisétages«RM-1»àzonede maisonsenrangée«TH»,afindepermettrel'aménagementdemaisonsenrangée,et quecertainesobjectionsparécritontétéreçuesàcetégard. 9.3b)Comitéconsultatifd'urbanisme Examend'unrapportduComitéconsultatifd'urbanisme,accompagnéd'unexemplaire durapportdupersonnelduserviced'urbanisme,étudiélorsdelaréuniondu 28novembre2006,àlaquellelecomitéarésoluderecommanderl'approbation,telle qu'elleestsoulignéedanslerapportdupersonnel,voulantqueleconseilcommunal procèdeaurezonagedelaparcelledeterrainsusmentionnée. 9.3c)Lettrereçuedel'égliseSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew'sChurch Enoutre,examend'unelettrereçuedel'égliseSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew'sChurchse prononçantcontreleprojetderezonage. LemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcercontrelerezonageetRegChitty,résidantau 170,chemin Golden Grove,RogerMcLaughlin,résidantau165,cheminGoldenGrove, StephenCarroll,résidantau156,chemin GoldenGroveetJeanUrquhart,résidantau 161,chemin Golden Grove,s'exprimentcontrelagestiondeségoutspluviaux, l'augmentationdelacirculation,lesdérogationsexcessivesetlesproblèmesdesécurité. Lemaireinvitelepublicàseprononcerenfaveurdurezonageetledemandeur,Mac Blair,présidentdeBlairConstruction,affirmequesonentreprisejouitd'uneexcellente réputationdelonguedateets'engagedevantleconseilàtraiterlespréoccupationsdes voisins.Ilreconnaîtquesonprojetd'originevisaitàconstruiredesimmeublesà logementpourlesaînés,maisindiquequ'ilprévoitplutôtaménagerdesmaisonsen rangéedestinéesàlogerlespersonnesâgées.Ilmentionnelalettreprésentéepar l'égliseSt.Mary&St.Bartholomew'sChurchetadmetqu'ilexisteundésaccordentre sonentrepriseetcetteéglise. LeconseillerChaseexprimesonopinionvoulantqu'onprocèdeauxpremièreet deuxièmelecturesdèscesoiretquelesdiscussionssepoursuivententrelesparties avantdeprocéderàlatroisièmelecture. PropositionduconseillerTait AppuyéeparleconseillerMcGuire RÉSOLUqueleprojetderezonaged'uneparcelle deterraind'unesuperficieapproximativede2,45hectares,situéeau648,chemin Westmorlandetau166,cheminGolden Grove,soitreportépourunepériodededeux semainesafinquelepromoteur,lesemployésmunicipauxetlesvoisinsduquartier puissentpoursuivrelesdiscussionsdesproblèmesliésàl'aménagement. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée.LeconseillerChasevote contrelaproposition. (LeconseillerTitusquittelaréunionaucoursdeladiscussionsur l'audiencepubliquesusmentionnée.) 8.Delegations/Presentations 8.1SaintJohnTheatreCompany Referringtoasubmittedpresentation,JoannaEveritt,amemberof theBoardand StephenTobiasPresidentoftheBoardandBrianGoodwinVicePresidentofthe OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED thatCounciltemporarilysuspend the rulespertainingtomakingmotionsimmediatelyfollowingpresentations. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorWhite RESOLVED thatCouncilapprove$50,000.from the2006budgetfortheSaintJohnTheatreCompanywiththerequestforanadditional $50,000.tobereferredtothe2007budgetdeliberations. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 8.2AtlanticCoastalActionProgram Referringtoasubmittedpresentation,TimVickers,ExecutiveDirectorofAtlanticCoastal ActionProgram,explainedthat theprogramisacommunitygroupconcernedwith environmentalissues,andpresentedtheirrecentprojectsandseveralenvironmental issueswithintheCity. 8.Délégationsetprésentations 8.1DemandedelatroupedethéâtreSaintJohnTheatreCompany Sereportantàlaprésentationsoumise,StephenTobias,présidentduconseil d'administrationdela troupedethéâtreSaintJohnTheatreCompany,BrianGoodwin, vice-présidentetJoannaEveritt,membreduconseil,présententlesfaitssaillantsdela campagnedefondsdecapitauxdelatroupeetdes travauxderénovationprévusàses locaux,etdemandentunesubventiondelaVilleaumontantde100000$. PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUqueleconseilsuspendetemporairement lesrèglementsrelatifsàl'adoptiond'unepropositionimmédiatementsuivantla présentation. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerWhite RÉSOLUqueleconseilapprouvel'octroide 50000$àmêmelebudgetde2006àlatroupedethéâtreSaintJohnTheatreCompany etquelademandede50000$additionnelssoitreportéeauxfinsdesdélibérations budgétairespour2007. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 8.2Programmed'actiondeszonescôtièresde l'Atlantique Sereportantàuneprésentationsoumise,TimVickers,directeurgénéralduProgramme d'actiondeszonescôtièresdel'Atlantique,expliquequ'ils'agitd'unprogramme communautaireaxésurlesquestionsenvironnementales,présentelesderniersprojets etsoulèveplusieursproblèmesenvironnementauxconstatésauseindelaville. 10.2ThirdReadingCityMarketBy-lawAmendment–StallA OnmotionofCouncillorChase SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“By-law NumberC-1,ABy-lawRelating to theMarketintheCityofSaintJohn”,amending Section5(2)regardingStallAberead. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Theby-lawentitled,“By-lawNumberC-1,ABy-lawRelatingtotheMarketintheCityof SaintJohn”wasreadinitsentirety. OnmotionofCouncillorCourt SecondedbyDeputyMayorHooton RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“By-law NumberC-1,ABy-lawRelating to theMarketintheCityofSaintJohn”,amending Section5(2)regardingStallAbereadathirdtime,enacted,and theCorporateCommon Sealaffixedthereto. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readathird timeby title,theby-lawentitled,“By-lawNumberC-1,ABy-lawRelatingto theMarketintheCityofSaintJohn”. (TheMayorandCouncillorTaitwithdrewfromthemeetingastheywere notpresentforthepublichearingsoftheproposedzoningby-lawamendmentfor17 AdmiraltyDriveand66AnchorageAvenueandtheproposedby-lawamendmentforthe 304WestmorlandRoad,andtheDeputyMayor tookthechair.) 10.1ThirdReadingZoningBy-lawAmendment–17AdmiraltyDr.&66 AnchorageAve. OnmotionofCouncillorWhite SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“By-law NumberC.P.110-27,ALawtoAmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re- zoningaparceloflandlocatedat17AdmiraltyDr.&66AnchorageAvenuewithanarea ofapproximately42hectares,alsoidentifiedasbeingaportionofPIDNumber 55180558andaportionofPIDNumber55156954from“RS-2”OneandTwoFamily SuburbanResidentialto“RSS”OneFamilyServicedSuburbanResidential,beread. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Theby-lawentitled,“By-lawNumberC.P.110-27,alawtoAmendtheZoningBy-lawof TheCityofSaintJohnwasreadinitsentirety. OnmotionofCouncillorCourt SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“By-law NumberC.P.110-27,ALawtoAmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re- zoningaparceloflandlocatedat17AdmiraltyDr.&66AnchorageAvenuewithanarea ofapproximately42hectares,alsoidentifiedasbeingaportionofPIDNumber 55180558andaportionofPIDNumber55156954from“RS-2”OneandTwoFamily SuburbanResidentialto“RSS”OneFamilyServicedSuburbanResidential,bereada third time,enacted,andtheCorporateCommonSealaffixedthereto. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. Readathird timeby title,theby-lawentitled,“By-lawNumberC.P.110-27,alawto AmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”. ConsiderationwasgiventoareportfromtheCityManagerrecommending thatapublic hearingdatebesetforJanuary15,2007for theproposedre-zoningapplicationofthe propertyat304WestmorlandRoad,andthatthirdreadingofthere-zoningbe tabled. OnmotionofCouncillorCourt SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED that theby-lawentitled,“By-law NumberC.P.110-28,ALawtoAmendtheZoningBy-lawofTheCityofSaintJohn”,re- zoningaparceloflandlocatedat304WestmorlandRoadwithanareaofapproximately 6980squaremetres,alsoidentifiedasbeingaportionofPIDNumber55160113anda portionofPIDNumber00415422from“RS-2”OneandTwoFamilySuburban Residential to“US”UtilityandServiceclassification,beread. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwasdefeatedwiththeDeputyMayor andCouncillorsChang,Chase,McGuireandWhitevotingnay. OnmotionofCouncillorChase SecondedbyCouncillorMcGuire RESOLVED that theCityManager’ssubmitted reportbereceivedforinformationandthatCommonCouncilsetaPublicHearingdateof January15,2007at7:00p.m.intheCouncilChamberfor there-zoningandsubmitted applicationforHaldor(1972)Ltd. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarriedwithCouncillorsChangand Courtvotingnay. OnmotionofCouncillorChang SecondedbyCouncillorFerguson RESOLVED that theissueofthirdreadingofthe proposedre-zoningof304WestmorlandRoadbereconsidered. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwasdefeated,withCouncillorsChangandCourt votingnay. (TheMayorandCouncillorTaitre-enteredthemeeting,andtheMayor tookthe chair.) OnmotionofCouncillorCourt SecondedbyDeputyMayorHooton RESOLVED that themeetingbeextendedbeyond 10:00p.m.asprovidedforinCouncil’sProceduralBy-law. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. OnmotionofCouncillorCourt SecondedbyDeputyMayorHooton RESOLVED thatitems12.1and13.1bebrought forwardontheagendaatthis time. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 10.Étudedesarrêtésmunicipaux 10.2Troisièmelectureduprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtéconcernantle marchédeTheCityofSaintJohnrelativementàl'étalA PropositionduconseillerChase AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren o RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC-1 concernantlemarchédeTheCityofSaintJohn»,modifiantleparagraphe5(2) relativementàl'étalA,fassel'objetd'unelecture. Àl'issueduvotelapropositionestadoptée PropositionduconseillerCourt AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton o RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC-1 concernantlemarchédeTheCityofSaintJohn»,modifiantleparagraphe5(2) relativementàl'étalA,fassel'objetd'une troisièmelecture,queleditarrêtésoitédictéet quelesceaucommunalysoitapposé. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. o Troisièmelecturepar titredel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC-1concernantlemarchéde TheCityofSaintJohn». (LemaireetleconseillerTaitquittentlaséancepuisqu'ilsétaientabsents lorsdesaudiencespubliquesrelativesauprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtésurlezonage relativementau17,promenadeAdmiraltyetau66,avenueAnchorageetsurlezonage relativementau304cheminWestmorland,donclamairessesuppléanteHootonassume laprésidencedelaséance.) 10.1Troisièmelectureduprojetdemodificationdel'arrêtésurlezonagevisant le17,promenadeAdmiraltyetle66,avenueAnchorage PropositionduconseillerWhite AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêtémodifiant l'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,relativementaurezonaged'une parcelledeterraind'unesuperficieapproximativede42hectares,situéeau 17,promenadeAdmiraltyetau66,avenueAnchorage,uneportionduNID55180558et uneportionduNID55156954,afindefairepasserlaclassificationdezonerésidentielle debanlieue–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«RS-2»àzonerésidentiellede banlieueaménagée-habitationsunifamiliales«RSS»,fassel'objetd'unelecture. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. o L'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC.P.110-27modifiantl'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityof SaintJohn»estluintégralement. PropositionduconseillerCourt AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren o RÉSOLUquel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC.P.110- 27,modifiantl'arrêtésurlezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn»,relativementau rezonaged'uneparcelledeterraind'unesuperficieapproximativede42hectares,située au17,promenadeAdmiraltyetau66,avenueAnchorage,inscritecommeétantune portionduNID55180558etuneportionduNID55156954,afindefairepasserla classificationdezonerésidentielledebanlieue–habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales «RS-2»àzonerésidentielledebanlieueaménagée-habitationsunifamiliales«RSS», fassel'objetd'unetroisièmelecture,queleditarrêtésoitédictéetquelesceau communalysoitapposé. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. o Troisièmelecturepar titredel'arrêtéintitulé«Arrêté nC.P.110-27modifiantl'arrêtésur lezonagedeTheCityofSaintJohn». 10.3a)b)etc)Troisièmelectureduprojetdemodificationdel'Arrêtésurlezonage visantle304,cheminWestmorland Examend'unrapportprésentéparledirecteurgénéralvoulantqueladated'audience publiquesoitfixéeau15janvier2007afindetraiterlademandederezonagevisantla propriétésituéeau304,cheminWestmorlandetquela troisièmelectureduprojetde rezonagesoitreportée. PropositionduconseillerCourt au304,cheminWestmorland,faisantpartieduNID55160113etduNID00415422,afin defairepasserlaclassifications'yrapportantdezonerésidentielledebanlieue– habitationsunifamilialesetbifamiliales«RS2»àzonedeservicespublicset généraux«US»,fassel'objetd'unelecture. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionestrejetée.Lamairessesuppléante,et lesconseillersChang,Chase,McGuireetWhitevotentcontrelaproposition. PropositionduconseillerChase AppuyéeparleconseillerMcGuire RÉSOLUquelerapportprésentéparledirecteur généralsoitacceptéà titreinformatifetqueleconseilcommunalfixeladated'audience publiqueau15janvier2007à19hdanslasalleduconseilrelativementaurezonageet àlademandeprésentéeparHaldor(1972)Ltd. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionestacceptée.LesconseillersChanget Courtvotentcontrelaproposition. PropositionduconseillerChang AppuyéeparleconseillerFerguson RÉSOLUquesoitréexaminéela troisièmelecture duprojetderezonagevisantle304,cheminWestmorland. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionestrejetée.LesconseillersChangetCourtvotentcontre laproposition. (LemaireetleconseillerTaitsontdenouveauprésentsetlemaireprésidela séance.) PropositionduconseillerCourt AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton RÉSOLUquelaséancesoitprolongéejusqu'à22h envertudesdispositionsdel'arrêtéportantsurlerèglementintérieurduconseil. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. PropositionduconseillerCourt AppuyéeparlamairessesuppléanteHooton RÉSOLUquelespoints12.1et13.1àl'ordredu joursoientexaminésdèsmaintenant. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 11.SubmissionsbyCouncilMembers 11.Interventiondesmembresduconseil 12.BusinessMatters-Municipal Officers 12.1NeedsConfirmationStudy–MultiplexCommunityCenter OnmotionofCouncillorWhite SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED thatCommonCouncilaccept the proposalfromdmAPlanning&ManagementServicetoundertakeaNeedsConfirmation StudyforaMultiplexCommunityCenterasrequestedby theRecreationImplementation Committee,andfurther thatCouncilauthorizeeither theMayorandCommonClerk to executethenecessarycontractor toauthorizetheCity’sPurchasingAgenttoissuean appropriatePurchase Ordershouldsuchadocumentsuffice. OnmotionofCouncillorTait SecondedbyCouncillorMcGuire RESOLVED that thesubmittedreportfromtheCity OnmotionofCouncillorWhite SecondedbyCouncillorFarren RESOLVED thatCommonCouncilaccept the proposalfromdmAPlanning&ManagementServicetoundertakeaNeedsConfirmation StudyforaMultiplexCommunityCenterasrequestedby theRecreationImplementation Committee,andfurther thatCouncilauthorizeeither theMayorandCommonClerk to executethenecessarycontractor toauthorizetheCity’sPurchasingAgenttoissuean appropriatePurchase Ordershouldsuchadocumentsuffice. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried. 12.Affairesmunicipalesévoquéesparlesfonctionnairesmunicipaux 12.1Étudesurlaconfirmationdesbesoins–centrecommunautairemultiplex PropositionduconseillerWhite AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUqueleconseilcommunalacceptela propositionprésentéeparl'entreprisedmAPlanning&ManagementServiceafin d'entreprendreuneétudesurlaconfirmationdesbesoinsd'uncentrecommunautaire multiplex,àlademandeduComitédemiseenœuvredesloisirs,etqueleconseil autorisesoitlemaireetlegreffiercommunalàsignerlaconventionexigée,soitl'agent d'achatdelaVilleàdélivrerlebondecommandeadéquat,danslecasoùcedernier s'avèreraitsuffisant. PropositionduconseillerTait AppuyéeparleconseillerMcGuire RÉSOLUquelerapportprésentéparledirecteur généralintituléÉtudesurlaconfirmationdesbesoins : centrecommunautairemultiplex, soit transmisaudirecteurgénéralauxfinsd'analyseapprofondierelativementà l'étendueduprojet. Àl'issueduvote,lemaireaffirmequelapropositionestrejetée. PropositionduconseillerWhite AppuyéeparleconseillerFarren RÉSOLUqueleconseilcommunalacceptela propositionprésentéeparl'entreprisedmAPlanning&ManagementServiceafin d'entreprendreuneétudesurlaconfirmationdesbesoinsd'uncentrecommunautaire multiplex,àlademandeduComitédemiseenœuvredesloisirs,etqueleconseil autorisesoitlemaireetlegreffiercommunalàsignerlaconventionexigée,soitl'agent d'achatdelaVilleàdélivrerlebondecommandeadéquat,danslecasoùcedernier s'avèreraitsuffisant. Àl'issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée. 13.CommitteeReports 13.1CommitteeoftheWholeReport–AppointmentstoCommittees OnmotionofDeputyMayorHooton SecondedbyCouncillorMcGuire RESOLVED that theappointmentstocommittees beapprovedasfollows. ThatMichaelButlerandStephenHorganbere-appointedandGayeKapkinbe PlanningAdvisoryCommittee appointedtothe foratermofthreeyearsendingon December31,2009. ThatRobertLockhart,LisaKeenanandW.Wolfebere-appointedandSandy SaintJohnNon-ProfitHousing Bastarache,C.WhiteandD. Gillisbeappointedtofor atermoftwoyearsendingJune30,2008. ThatCharlesBreen,MargaretUrquhart,CarlKillen,DavidColwellandHenryBriggsbe RockwoodParkAdvisoryBoard re-appointedtothefora termofoneyearending November30,2007. CityofSaintJohnPension ThatCouncillorsTitusandTaitbere-appointedtothe Board for theremainderoftheir termsofoffice. SaintJohnEnvironmentCommittee ThatEdReeveybeappointedtotheforatermof threeyearsendingonNovember20,2009. ThatMayorMacFarlane,DeputyMayorHootonandCouncillorsMcGuireandFerguson FinanceCommittee bere-appointedtothefortheremainderoftheirtermsofoffice. Referringtotheappointments to thePensionBoard,CouncillorFergusonstated that CouncillorTaitreceivesaCitypension,andthatinaletterdated Oct5,2006, theCity Solicitoradvised thatthepotentialforaperceptionofconflictwasafactorwhichcouldbe considered. TheMayorcalledontheCitySolicitortorespondatwhich timeCouncillorFerguson raisedapointoforderandtheMayorruledthattheCitySolicitorwouldrespond. TheCitySolicitorclarifiedbysayingthatatarecentCouncilmeetingtheissueof the appointmenttothePensionBoardofmembersofapreviousCouncilwasraised.He addedthatat that time,oneofthepossibleappointeeswasamemberofCounciland wasreceivingapension,andatthat timeheindicatedthatwhenCouncilmakesthe decisionrespectingwhofromamongitsmembershipitwishes toappoint,itmaytake intoconsiderationwhateveritbelievestobelegitimateconcerns,andiftheCouncilwere oftheviewthatamemberoftheCouncilwhowasinreceiptofaCitypensionshouldnot sitontheBoardbecauseofaperceptionofselfinterest, thatwasalegitimate considerationforCouncilbutwasnotadisqualifyingfactor. Questionbeingtaken,themotionwascarried,withCouncillorFerguson votingnay. 13.Rapportsdéposésparlescomités 13.1Rapportducomitéplénierrelativementauxnominationspoursiégeraux comités PropositiondelamairessesuppléanteHooton AppuyéeparleconseillerMcGuire RÉSOLUquelesnominationspoursiégeraux comitéssuivantssoientapprouvéescommesuit: QueMichaelButleretStephenHorgansoientnommésdenouveauetqueGayeKapkin Comitéconsultatifd'urbanisme soitnomméepoursiégeraupourunepériodede trois ansseterminantle31décembre2009. QueRobertLockhart,LisaKeenanetW.Wolfesoientnommésdenouveauetque Comitésurle SandyBastarache,C.WhiteetD. Gillissoientnomméspoursiégerau logementsansbutlucratifdeSaintJohn pourunepériodededeuxansse terminant le30juin2008. Conseild'aménagement QueMalcolmBoydsoitnommédenouveaupoursiégerau dupatrimoine pourunepériodedetroisansse terminantle20novembre2009; Conseildesartscommunautaires QueMichelleBrideausoitnomméepoursiégerau deSaintJohn pourunepériodede troisansseterminantle31décembre2009; QueCharlesBreen,MargaretUrguhart,CarlKillen,DavidColwelletHenryBriggssoient ConseilconsultatifduparcRockwood nommésdenouveaupoursiégeraupourune périodedeunanseterminantle30novembre2007 Comitésurl'environnementdeTheCity QueEdReeveysoitnommépoursiégerau ofSaintJohn pourunepériodede troisansseterminantle20novembre2009. QuelemaireMacFarlane,lamairessesuppléanteHootonetlesconseillersMcGuireet Comitédesfinances Fergusonsoientnommésdenouveaupoursiégeraujusqu'àlafin deleurmandatauconseil. AusujetdesnominationspoursiégerauConseilderetraite,leconseillerFerguson indiquequeleconseillerTaitestàl'heureactuellebénéficiairedeprestationsdurégime deretraitemunicipaletquel'avocatmunicipalindiquait,dansunelettredatéedu 5octobre2006,quelaperceptiondel'existenced'unconflitd'intérêtsestunfacteurqui pourraitêtresoulevé. Lemaireinvitel'avocatmunicipalàformulerunerépliqueetleconseillerFerguson invoquelerèglement,maislemairedéclarequel'avocatmunicipaldoitrépondre. L'avocatmunicipal tented'éluciderlaquestionensoulignantquelorsd'uneséance récenteduconseil,laquestiondelanominationauConseilderetraitedepersonnesqui ontsiégéàunconseilmunicipalantérieuravaitétésoulevée.Ilajoutequ'àcemoment-là undescandidatsàlanominationétaitmembreduconseiletbénéficiaitdeprestations durégimederetraitemunicipal;ilavaitindiquéauconseilquelorsquecelui-cichoisitun desesmembres,ilpeutconsidérertoutequestionqu'iljugevalableet,sileconseilest d'avisqu'undesesmembres,bénéficiantdeprestationsdurégimederetraitemunicipal, nedoitpassiégerauConseilderetraiteparcrainted'êtreperçucommesatisfaisantses intérêtspersonnels,ils'agitdoncd'uneinquiétudevalableetnonpasd'unfacteur d'inadmissibilité. Àl’issueduvote,lapropositionestadoptée.LeconseillerFergusonvote contrelaproposition. 14.ConsiderationofIssuesSeparatedfromConsentAgenda 14.Étudedessujetsécartésdesquestionssoumisesàl'approbationdu conseil 15.GeneralCorrespondence 15.Correspondancegénérale 16.Adjournment TheMayoradvised thatitems14.1(5.4),14.2(5.7),14.3(5.8), 14.4(5.10),14.5(5.11),11.1,11.2,11.3,11.4,and15.1willbeconsideredatthe December18,2006meetingofCouncil,anddeclared themeetingadjournedat11:00 p.m. 16.Clôturedelaséance Lemaireaffirmequelespoints14.1(5.4),14.2(5.7),14.3(5.8) 14.4(5.10),14.5(5.11),11.1,11.2,11.3,11.4et15.1serontétudiéspendantlaséance duconseilprévuele18décembre2006etdéclarequelaséanceestlevéeà23h. Mayor/maire () Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority 29 KING STREET WEST, SAINT JOHN, N.S. E2M 7Y8 I 506 635-1320 5. December 7; 2006 City of Saint John Office of the Common Clerk PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L 1 Dear Sir In accordance with the four party agreement, I am attaching our 2006-07 Budget for the Saint John Harbour Bridge authority for approval by the City. Once signed, would you please forward the original back to me for our records? Thank you Sincerely Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority 6 Year Budget Forecast Budget Budget Budget Budgel Budget Budget 2.006/07 2007/08 200BI09 2009110 2.010/11 2.011/12 Total Revenue S2 933 874 ".650 228 S4 693 693 !4.696 7311 $5110141 $6 595 408 EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION: SALARIES AND BENEFITS $348,100 $360,691 $372,222 $384,443 $397,121 $410,276 OFFICE EQUIPMENT $9,000 $10,000 $10,500 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 TELEPHONE $11,500 $12,036 $12,315 $12,599 $12,890 $13,189 STATIONARY & SUPPLIES $12,500 $11 ,278 $11,775 $11,979 $12,188 $12,404 ARMOURED CAR SERVlCE $8,000 $8,487 $8,742 $9,004 $9,274 $9,552 TRAVEL $5,000 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 PUBLIC REL. ADVERTISING $58,500 $58,561 $58,592 $58,624 $58,857 $58,690 COMMISSIONERS FEES $26,000 $2.4,494 $2.6,454 $26,570 $30,855 $33,324 AUDIT FEES $8,000 $8,240 $8,487 $6,742 $9,004 $9,274 lEGAL FEES $8,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 ADMINISTRATION SUNDRY $6,000 $4,7T4 $4,917 $5,065 $5,217 $5,373 TAXES REAL ESTATE $65,000 $70,000 $70,000 $73,000 $76,000 $79,000 lUNCHROOM SUPPLIES IlUNCHES $8,000 $6,578 $8,775 $6,919 $7,188 $7,404 STAFF TRAINING $1 ,400 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 BANK SERVICE CHARGES $10000 $10500 $11,025 $11,576 $12,155 $12,763 Admlnlslrallon Sub-Total $585,000 $603,139 $619,304 $639 060 $659,049 $679,748 OPERATIONS: TOLL EQUIPMENT PARTSISUPPlIES $45,500 $46,700 $49,120 $51,162 $54,710 $57,931 INSURANCE $110,250 $133,127 $133,12.7 $139,783 $146,773 $154,000 ELECTRICITY BUilDINGS & PLAZA $50,000 $53,046 $54,637 $56,277 $57,965 $59,704 HEATING FUEl& WATER $10,500 $14,800 $15,500 $16,000 $16,500 $16,500 TOll PERSONNEL WAGES $445,000 $449,453 $458,442 $467,611 $476,963 $486,502 TOll EQUIPMENT UPGRADE $450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 POLICING SERVICES $20,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $30,000 $30,000 TOKENS 8. TRANSPONDERS $4,000 $9,000 $5,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 OPERATIONS - GENERAL $10000 <1:10713 $11695 $11,941 $12,194 $12455 Ooeratin".. !<tnh. olal $1,145,250 $741 839 $752 521 $777 394 $804 105 $826,092 MAINTENANCE: FREIGHT CHARGES $2,500 $2,756 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 OPERATIONS SUNDRY $7,500 $7,957 $8,195 $8,441 $8,894 $8,955 UNIFORMS $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,500 SMALL TOOLS 8. EQUIPMENT $5,000 $5,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $7,000 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 8. RENTAL $10,000 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 ENGINEERING FEES PROJECTS $65,000 $68,250 $71,6E13 $72,000 $79,008 $82.,370 ELECTRICAL CONDUIT REPAIRS $102,754 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 PAINTING & SANDBLASTING $2.,260,000 $4,110,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 ROAD SURFACING MISC. $137,700 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 CONTINGENCY DECK REPAIRS $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 ROAD SURFACING & REPAIRS $7,500 $510,000 $190,000 $400,000 $2,500 $400,000 CONTINGENCY PIER REPAIRS $15,000 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 SIDEWALK PARAPET WAll REPAIRS $0 $0 $0 $0 $610,000 $610,000 ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL $2,500 $15,609 $15,927 $11,255 $16,593 $16,940 SNOW CONTROL EQUIPMENT $125,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14.000 $14,000 ICE MELT SUPPLIES $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $\0,000 $10,000 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION $2.7,000 $28,957 $28,714 $30,000 $30,811 $32,000 TRAFFIC SIGNS $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 REPAI RS 8. MAl NTENANCE $50,000 $51,305 $51,464 $51,62.1 $51,797 $51,971 JANITORIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES $14,250 $15,277 $15,735 $16,2.07 $16,693 $17,194 MAINT, REPAIRS TO JERSEY BAR $0 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $330,000 $230,000 MAINT, REPAIRS TO PLAZA ROOF $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $10,000 BEARING PLATESISUBSTRUCTURE REPAIRS $0 $80,000 $80,000 $100,000 $25,000 $2.5,000 CONTI NGENCIES $0 $2.0,000 $2.0,000 $20,000 $2.0,000 $20,000 MINOR CAPITAl PROJECTS MISC. $0 $2.5,000 S2.5 000 $25 000 S2.5 000 $25 000 Mainlenance Sub-Tobll $2 B4B 704 $5061111 $927 698 $925,52.4 $1,317,096 S1 631 930 Total Ex!)enses $4 678 964 $6406089 ~2 299 524 ~2 341 991 $2 780 250 $3137711 Eslimatt-d Ooeratlna SllrolustCeflcltl .l<.1 645080 -$1 755661 $2394169 ~2 354 733 $2329 690 S3 457 638 Date: N~/ - 7 2006 /fj~(~ G;.v#< Minister llInsport Government of C ada Date: IV'ov .2 i J ;l.t)CG, Mayor, City of Saint John Dale: (,1 l' I ,. ,,~ Mayor Norm McFarlane & City Councillors City of Saint John 15 Market Square P.O. Box 1971 SaintJohn, NB E2L 4Ll December], 2006 Re: Lights at Intersection of Bruad Street & Wentworth Street Dear Mayor & Councillors: The South End Area Community Action Team (SEA-CAT) is a neighbourhood-based resident group initiated and resourced by one of the working committees of Vibrant Communities Saint John (VCSJ). We have been meeting regularly for the past 10 months. In a mixed-income neighbourhood like the South End, SEA-CA Ts is a truly representative group, ma~e up of over 20 adults who come from various walks of life and bring their children to "Soup at Six" once a month at Centenary Queen Square United Church. We share a meal, together with members of the VeS} Advocacy and MentaTing Committee, and then conduct a regular meeting while the children are supervised upstairs. We are diverse, inclusive, and interested in positive social change that will result in poverty reduction and improved quality of life in the South End, Our group has targeted issues such as community safety and affordable housing as priorities to work on over the next year. Early in 2007 we will embark on a broader community visioning and strategic planning exercise, inviting other South End stakeholders to participate in creating a blueprint for the future of the neighbourhood, We are writing to voice our urgent concerns regarding children crossing Broad Street at Wentworth Street. Between 80 and 100 children cross this street every weekday at lunch-time to attend a free lunch program at St. John the Baptist Church Hall, Many Little League ball players must also cross this intersection to use the field beside the Barrack Green Armory. The intersection is hazardous because cars pick up speed heading along the Lower Cove Loop. Furthermore it is a heavy truck zone and to make matters worse the visibility at this particular intersection is extremely restricted due to hills and parking patterns, Children are small enough to be more vulnerable than adults; however, this is a dangerous crossing for anyone to make on foot or bicycle, We are requesting that the City consider on a priority basis installing a set of pedestrian traffic lights with a button before the prospect of a child's injury or death is turned into grim reality, The safety of our children is paramount - in the South End, as elsewhere - and we ask for a timely reply to our request. Please let us know ifthere is further information we can provide. 2 Sincerely, Wayne Dryer Sheila Croteau Tammy Garnett Wayne Dryer ,<' Jennifer Edison Lyn King Dawn LeBlanc Beth McCullough Bonnie McGraw Susan McKeon Brenda Murphy Ed Ratcliffe Gail Taylor Don Uhryniw Christopher Waldschutz Lisa Wetmore 'j~~ ;;~r ~~ tif~ '/'h'~ ~~ \J~ ~1 ;1 fA))l (&tb~71 fx/ J ~' :z: /I 1!~~ (" '4 e~a~~ . ~~ .21~%-"" (jl uV \~4{ for: South End Area Community Action Team (SEA-CAT) \ cc: Mr. Bert Steeves, City of Saint John 'b . uf~1;"vJ e ,0-', j' '.hI. ( ~ '\ J Vibrant Communities Saint John · 330 Wentworth Street Saint John, New Brunswick · E2l5E4 · Fax: 506-634-1308 · Phone: 506-693-4428 &(3 December 1, 2006 Hand delivered Common Clerk1s Office, City Hall, P. O. Box 1971, Saint John, N. B. E2L 4Ll Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council We have been anxious for quite some time as to what is happening to the planned and essential upgrade of Princess Street. Both the car and pedestrian traffic parts of the street have been in terrible shape for much too long. When we acquired the Brodie building on 42 Princess Street in 2004, we put together a long term (and expensive) plan to improve this beautiful heritage building.and have.made excellent progress so far. We also contacted the City engineer to get information about the upgrades planned for Princess Stree~ as to align our plans with the City's. We also attended an Uptown Saint John sponsored event, during which the upgrade for this street was laid out. Our understanding was that the upgrade would be in the City's budget for 2007. However, in a subsequent discussion with the City's engineer, in order to ensure our plans for foundation work would coincide with the City's plans for the upgrade for Princess Street, we discovered that plans as they stood were not completely approved and it may be pushed forward yet another year to 2008. Needless to say, we are extremely concerned if this is to be the case. We not only house three of our own businesses in this building: happinez wine bar, punch productions and third space gallery, but we also have tenants: Evolving Solutions, Lemon Grass Thai Fare, and Neighborhood Mortgages. These six business are all crucial to economic growth and vitality to this uptown core. If this City is serious about its water front development and really wants to take advantage of the potential tourist traffic and attracting more people to shop, work and live again in the uptown area, we absolutely need to improve this important street. rather sooner than later. It is not only an eyesore to all citizens and visitors, but also a very dangerous street for both pedestrian as well as car IC. Cc: Deputy Mayor Michelle Hooton Peter Asimakos, Uptown Saint John Bob Manning, Saint John Board of Trade ,Jucllth . H"O.~ Sincerely Peter Smit I Judith Mackin ~ Brodie Building 42 Princess Street Q Saint Jo~ NB E2L lK2 ). L! December 06/06 Mayor Norm McFarlane and Councilors PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4LI Dear Mayor McFarlane & Councilors: On behalf of the Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) of Greater Saint John, I want to thank you for the support shown to our committee on November 7/06 when our vision and goals were presented by representatives of the newly formed SAC. Thank you too, Mayor McFarland, for your belief that this committee can well represent all seniors within the Greater Saint John area eliminating the need for separate municipal SAC's. ( As recommended at that meeting, I am writing to request an opportunity for SAC representatives to make a formal presentation to you and your councilors at a time convenient to you, We do look forward to working with you in providing appropriate services and resources for the senior members in your community. Thank you for your consideration ofthis matter. Yours truly, ~? ~.,~ :... ,.' /f-e:<.--A"'i'-'-', ~---7 /' .. U {I c-l. [~~~J Sharon A. O'Brien, Secretary Senior Advisory Committee of Greater Saint John P.O. Box 2603 Saint John, NB E2L 4S8 ( The Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association The Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association c/o Cathie Insley Secretary 38 Duck Cove Cres Saint John, NB E2M 5W 4 November 29,2006 Common Council City of Saint John Market Square Saint John, N. B. Your Worship and Councillors, Further to your letter of July 5, 2005, indicating you had directed the matter to the City Manager, concerning our request to have Council initiate action to enable people to use the Western Beaches Trail from Seaside Park to Sand Cove Road, by acquiring a small piece ofland that blocks the Western Beaches Trail. What, if any, action has taken place concerning this matter? A copy of prior correspondence is attached. Yours truly, L-.~7-;Z:-0 f:~f Mr. Eric p6wen President EB/ci Office of the Common Clerk P.O. Box 1971 506-658-2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 July 5, 2005 City of Saint John Ms. Cathie Insley Secretary Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Assoc, 38 Duck Cove Crescent Saint John, NB E2M 5W4 Dear Madam: At a meeting of the Common Council, held on June 7, 2005. the following resolution was adopted, namely:- "RESOLVED that the letter from Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association requesting Council to initiate action to enable people to use the Western Beaches Trail from Seaside Park to Sand Cove Road by acquiring a small piece of land which blocks the use of the Trail, be referred to the City Manager." ~~;. U9- J, Patrick Woods Common Clerk JPW/slc Cc: City Manager ~ DUCK COVE RECREATION & HERITAGE ASSOCIATION The Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association CIO Cathie Insley Secretary 38 Duck Cove Cres. Saint Jo~ NB E2M5W4 May 13, 2005 Common Council City of Saint John Market Square Saint John, N, B. Your Worship and Councillors, The Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association is composed of residents of Duck Cove, Seawod Lane, and adjacent streets with property which borders on the Western Beaches Trail. Part of the trail is developed along the former CPR railway line along which the city has sewer and water lines. Extending from West Saint John proper, it was intended to be a major walking trail with an unusually delightful, inspiring view of the Bay of Fundy, the beaches and the Waterfront. There is a growing number of persons using the walk or traiL Unfortunately, they can come as far as Peggy's Lane and the trail is then blocked. As a result, people along the trail have to turn back or climb the steep hill to do a diversion, of a walk down Sand Cove Road which is busy with traffic, until the meet the trail at the Cemetery. There had been comments made from persons using the trail. as they are forced to return, they did not understand why one cannot continue without a major diversion, due to a relatively short piece of land. .. ./2 ~ 2 It is understood the City staffhave recommended the acquisition of the small piece of land which blocks the use of the trail The Duck Cove Recreation & Heritage Association fully supports this. It is felt that efforts for acquisition of this section should be undertaken at relatively low cost when compared to the length of the trail and the benefits received from a full passage. It is understood that Harbor Passage is intended eventually to join up with the Western Beaches making one trail, This will be defeated and impossible to fulfill if the present situation remains as a blockage. West Side residents should be able to enjoy this walk in its entirety along west Saint John rather than having to stop half way. The Association asks the Council to initiate action to enable persons to use the trail directly from Seaside Park to Sand Cove Road without the necessary diversion which now exists. Yours truly, M!, Eric Bowen President EB/ci M&C–2006–334 December14,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECTPublicHearingDatesandCouncilAuthorization/Initiationof : Applications 18NorthumberlandAvenueand304WestmorlandRoad BACKGROUND : AsprovidedinCommonCouncil’sresolutionofAugust3,2004,thisreport indicatestheRezoningandSection39applicationsreceivedandrecommendsan appropriatepublichearingdate. ThefullapplicationsareavailableintheCommonClerk’sofficeandwillform partofthedocumentationpresentedatthePublicHearing. Thefollowingapplicationshavebeenreceived. NameofLocationExistingProposedReason ApplicantZoneZone Hughes Surveys&304Westmor-“RS-2”“US”Topermit an ConsultantsInc.(forlandRd.electricalsub- SaintJohnEnergy)(resubmission)station JohnMcLean18Northum-“R-2”“R-4”Topermit a 3- berlandAve.familydwelling WithregardtotheapplicationofHughesSurveys&ConsultantsInc.at304 WestmorlandRoad,theapplicanthasresubmittedthisapplicationonbehalfof SaintJohn Energy.Councilwillrecallthatthirdreadingoftheproposed amendmentwasdefeatedatitsDecember4,2006meeting. TheZoningBy-law providesthat,whereanapplicationhasbeenrefusedbyCouncil,nofurther applicationmaybeconsideredbyCouncilforoneyearunlessCouncilisofthe opinionthatthereisvalidnewevidenceorchangeinconditions.Inthisregard,on December4,2006,CommonCouncilauthorizedadvertisingforaJanuary15, 2007publichearingofHaldor(1972)Ltd.’sapplicationtorezoneanalternative PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ReporttoCommonCouncilPage2 December14,2006 site(rearportionof298WestmorlandRoad)fortheproposedSaintJohn Energy substation.ConsiderationofHughesSurveys&ConsultantsInc.’sapplication willallowCounciltohavebothoptionsavailableforconsiderationatthesame time. Inrelationtoeitherproposedsite,theaccesswillbeviatheexistingright-of-way fromWestmorlandRoad(PIDNo.55160113).Theaccessisconsideredtobepart oftheproposeduseand,therefore,wouldalsorequirerezoningto“US”Utility andServiceforeither sitetobeused.Aswasthecasepreviously,itwouldbe appropriateforCounciltoinitiatetheproposedrezoningoftheright-of-wayin ordertofacilitateconsiderationoftheproposals. RECOMMENDATION : 1.ThatCommonCouncilinitiatetheproposedrezoningoftheright-of-wayto 304WestmorlandRoadandtherearof298WestmorlandRoad,havingPID No.55160113,from“RS-2”Oneand TwoFamilySuburbanResidentialto “US”UtilityandServiceinconjunctionwiththeapplicationsofHughes Surveys&ConsultantsInc.(304WestmorlandRoad)andHaldor(1972)Ltd. (rearof298WestmorlandRoad). 2.ThatCommonCouncilschedulethePublicHearingsfortherezoning applicationsofHughesSurveys&ConsultantsInc.(304WestmorlandRoad) andJohnMcLean(18NorthumberlandAvenue)forJanuary15,2007at7:00 p.m.intheCouncilChamber. Respectfullysubmitted, JimR.Baird,MCIP Commissioner PlanningandDevelopment Terrence Totten,F.C.A. CityManager JRB/r PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL I'{ 0' M & C - 2006 - 329 December 12, 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Assignment of Lease, Raymond's Deli - City Market BACKGROUND: On November 20,2006 Common Council resolved to enter into a lease with A.B.S, French Inc. for space at the City Market. At the time COWlcil resolved to enter into the lease with A.B.S. French, the owner was in the process of negotiating with suitorCs) to sell the business, Raymond's Deli. On November 27, 2006 Ann French notified the Deputy Market Clerk of her intention to sell her business and assign the lease. The prospective assignee is a Korean couple; Mr. and Mrs. Kim. The Deputy Market Clerk in the course of his duties, met with the prospective owners to qualify them as operators as well as to provide them with an opportunity to ask questions about the expectations of the tenant as well as provide an overview of the operations of the Market. The diligence has been performed; the Deputy Market Clerk is satisfied with their credentials. There are no outstanding arrears from A.B.S. French Inc. The purpose of this report is to approve the Assignment of Lease from A.B.S. French Inc. to 628926 N.B. Inc, In order to do so Council must be prepared to waive the 24 month consent period contained in the lease. City of Saint John Report to Common Council December 12, 2006 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John waive the requirements set out in Clause 12,02 (Consent Required) of the Lease given on November 27, 2006 by The City of Saint John as lessor to A.B.S. French Inc., as lessee, and further 2. that The City of Saint John consent to the Assignment of the aforesaid Lease from A.B.S. French Inc. to 628926 N.B. Inc.; and further 3. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute such documentation (as may be approved by the City Solicitor) to give effect to the hereinabove given consent. Respectfully submitted, /";-;(~~ L5 u: j' Terrence Totten, C.A. City Manager M&C–2006-327 December15,2006 HisWorshipMayorN.M.McFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECTSaleofCityLand-132-134WinslowStreet : BACKGROUND : ThispropertyislocatedintheCity’sLowerWestSide,havingalotwidthof50 feetand100feetindepth.Atwo-unitdwellingissituatedontheproperty. TheCityofSaintJohnenteredintoanagreementwiththeSaintJohnBuilding Societyin1884,toleasetheabovenotedlandin14yearrenewabletermsatarent of$14.50annually. Thisleasehasbeenassignedtootherpartiesovertheyears. In1942,therewasanAssignmentofLeasefromAlice LyonetoRedversG. Tiner.Mr.Tinerisnowdeceasedandthe ExecutoroftheWillisMr.Wayne Morehouse. ANALYSIS : Recently,Mr.MorehousehasapproachedReal EstateServiceswitharequestto purchasethefreeholdinterestinthesubjectproperty.Mr.Morehouseis attemptingtosellthedwellingonthepropertybuthashadlittleinterestfromthe marketunderthecurrentLeaseholdarrangement. Mortgageprovidersstruggleto financeperspectivepurchaserswithoutthefee simpleinterestintheland. Theleaseagreementforthispropertyisnotuncommonasthereareanumberof similarleaseagreementsthatdatebacktothe1800’s. Theannualmonies receivedfromthisleaseagreementarecurrentlypayableintwoinstalments;May stst 1andNovember 1ofeachyear. Theadministrativetimeinvolvedtoprocess thesepaymentsforthenominalamountof$7.75bi-yearlyisnotconsideredtobe aneffectiveuseofCitystaffresources.ConsideringtheCitystafftimeinvolved PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ReporttoCommonCouncilPage2 December15,2006 inadministeringthisagreementandthenominalmoniesinvolved,itwouldseem reasonablethattheCityconsidersellingthepropertytotheLessee. In similar situations,ithasbeentheCity’spracticetovaluethese Leasehold parcelsat50percentofthefee simpleappraisedvalue.Aformalappraisalhas notbeenpreparedforthisproperty. Takingintoconsiderationthesurrounding areaandcomparingitto similarproperties,anestimatedvalueof$15,000.00is surmised.Usingthepracticeofapplying50%tothevalue,asellingpriceof $7,500.00canbesupported. IfCouncilisinagreementwiththeabovenotedreport,thefollowing recommendationandattachedagreementwillaccommodatethesaleofthis property. RECOMMENDATION : 1.ThattheCityaccepttheofferfromthe Executorand TrusteeofRedvers G. Tiner,deceased,topurchasethefreeholdinterestinlandsdesignatedby PIDNumber363531forthesumof$7,500.00;uponthetermsand conditionssetforthintheOffertoPurchasemadebyWayneMorehouse, Executor,acopyofwhichisattachedtoM&C2006-327. 2.ThatthemayorandCommonClerkbeauthorizedtoexecuteall documentsrequiredtocompletethis saleofland. Respectfullysubmitted, JimR.Baird,MCIP Commissioner PlanningandDevelopment Terrence Totten,F.C.A. CityManager CL/c PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ( c..-/ , Planning and Development Real Estate Services ~ Description of Plan: Sale of City Owned Property. PID:363531 Address: 132-134 Winslow Street N ! pan:N/A Date: December 12, 2006 OFFER TO PURCHASE RE: 132-134 Winslow Street, Saint John, NB PID #363531 Wayne Morehouse, in his capacity as executor and Trustee under the Will of Redvers G. Tiner, late ofthe City of Saint John, New Brunswick, (hereinafter the "Purchaser") being the Lessee of the property known by civic address 132-134 Winslow Street, Saint JoOO, New Brunswick, (PID #363531) (hereinafter "the Property"), offers to purchase from The City of Saint John (hereinafter "the Vendor") the :freehold interest in the Property for the purchase price of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) plus HST payable as follows: a) a deposit of $500.00 to be held by the Vendor pending acceptance of this offer and completion or other termination of the agreement arising from the acceptance of this offer, and upon completion to be credited to the purchase price; and b) and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid by way of a certified cheque on the date of completion. 1. The adjustments of the purchase price shall include realty taxes and water and sewage rates computed as of December 31, 2006 and to be payable by the Purchaser. 2. The purchase shall be completed on or before December 29, 2006. 3. This agreement is subject to the proviso that the freehold title is good and freed from all encumbrances except as mentioned, i.e. realty taxes and water and sewage rates. Offer to Purchase 132-134 Winslow Street - PID #363531 - 2 - 4. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this agreement or the Property except as expressed in this agreement. 5. The Vendor shall appoint the Purchaser's solicitor as its agent for the purposes of registering the title to the Vendor's lands under the Land Titles Act and the Purchaser's solicitor shall, at the Purchaser's expense, apply for the required PID approval, certify title to the Vendor's land for the purpose of registering title under the Land Titles Act and register title under the Land Titles Act. 6. The Transfer shall be prepared by the Vendor's solicitor. 7. Any tender of documents or money may be made on the solicitor for either party, and money shall be tendered by certified or banker's cheque. 8. This offer shall be irrevocable until 11 :59 p.m. local time on December 20, 2006, and if not accepted by that time, this offer shall be null and void and the deposit shall be repaid to the Purchaser without interest. 9. Time shall be of the essence. DATED this j , of November, 2006. ~v Witness ~ /I:~ Wayne rehouse. Executor and Trustee under the Will of Redvers G. Tiner, deceased Offer to Purchase 132-t34 Winslow Street-PID#363531 - 3 - The Vendor accepts the above offer. of November, 2006. DATED this THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN N.M. McFarlane, Mayor J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk Common Council Resolution: , 2006. Vendor's Solicitor: Lynda D. Farrell 8th Floor, City Hall 15 Market Square P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4Ll Phone: 506~658-4096 Fax: 506-649-7939 Email: lyndaJarrell@saintiohn.ca Purchaser's Solicitor: Offer to Purchase 132-134 Winslow Street- PID #363531 -4- Name: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: M&C2006–326 December14,2006 Page1 M&C2006-326 December14,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane andMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandMembersofCouncil, SUBJECT:RuralRoadUpgrade ProjectEngineeringServices Proposal PURPOSEOFTHEREPORT Thepurposeofthisreportistomakearecommendationforengineeringservicesforthe2006 RuralRoadUpgradeProject. BACKGROUND CommonCouncilauthorizedstaffonApril19,2006(M&C220–96)“toconductnegotiations fortheengagementofHughesSurveyandConsultantsInc.tocarryoutdesignservicesforthe 2006RuralRoadUpgradeProjectascontainedintheapprovedGeneralFundCapitalProgram– TransportationCategory”. Thepurposeofthisprojectistoimprovetheroadalignment,widenandchipsealtheroad surfaceandenhancethedrainagesystemofSullivanRoad,FoxHillRoad,ClarkRoadNo.1, ClarkRoadNo.2andBuckleyRoad.Thisprojectispartamulti-yearRuralRoadUpgrade Program. AnotherRuralRoadUpgradeProjectforimprovementstoByRoad#2,ByRoad#3,ByRoad #4,ByRoad#5,PoplarLandandOlsenRoadbeganin2004.Preliminarydesignsoftheseroads werecompletedalongwithanidentificationoflandthatneededtobeacquiredfromadjacent propertyownerstofacilitateinfrastructureimprovements.Apublicinformationsessionwas heldinMarch2006topresentthedesignsofByRoad#5,PoplarLaneandOlsenRoadto adjacentpropertyowners. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006–326 December14,2006 Page2 BACKGROUND(continued) RealEstateServicesthenfollowed-upwiththepropertyownersofOlsenRoadindividuallyto establishwhethertheywouldturntherequiredlandovertotheCityaccordingtotheestablished landacquisitionpolicyforthisProgramasapprovedbyCouncilonFebruary27,2006(M&C 2006–43).Commitmentfromoneofthethreepropertyownerswasnotobtainedaspresented inaCityManager’sUpdatetoCounciltitled“RuralRoadUpgradeProject”anddatedNovember 17,2006.Referringtothesamelandacquisitionpolicy,thisroadcannotbeupgradedbecauseall necessarylandcannotbeacquired. RealEstateServicesisfinalizingcommunicationswithpropertyownersadjacenttoByRoad#5 andPoplarLane.Theresponsefromthesecommunicationsismorepositive;thesuccessful acquisitionoflandfromtheadjacentpropertyownersisanticipated. OnNovember22,2006staffheldanotherpublicinformationsession;thistimetopresentthe designsofByRoad#2,ByRoad#3andByRoad#4.Manyoftheadjacentpropertyowners communicatedtostaff,participatinginthissession,theirconcernwithrelinquishingland necessarytoimplementthedesigns.Assuch,staffbelievessuccessfulupgradestotheseroads areunlikely. ANALYSIS StaffanticipatesthecurrentprocessesandpoliciesassociatedwiththeRuralRoadUpgrade Programmayonlyresultinthesuccessfulupgradeoftwoofthefiveroadscurrentlyinthe design/acquisitionstage.Significantpublicfundsandstaffresourceshavebeeninvestedwithout asubstantialreturnonthatinvestment. The2006RuralRoadUpgradedesignproject(SullivanRoad,FoxHillRoad,ClarkRoadNo.1, ClarkRoadNo.2andBuckleyRoad)wouldfollowthesesameprocessesandpolicies.Staffis notconfidentapositivereturnfromtheinvestmentindesignservicesfortheseroadswould materializegiventhelackofsuccessinthe2004project.Areassessmentoftheprocessesand policiesoftheoverallProgramisneededfirst. StaffdidbeginnegotiationswithHughesSurveyandConsultantsInc.forconsultingengineering servicespriortoconcludingthatareassessmentoftheProgramshouldberecommendedto Council.OnOctober23,2006,withacomprehensiveanddetailedscopeofworkdocument developedbystaff,aproposalforconsultingengineeringserviceswasrequestedfromthe consultant.OnNovember20,2006theconsultantsubmittedaproposalinresponsetothis request.StaffnotesthatHughesSurveyandConsultantsInc.providedtheirengineeringservices forthedesignsofthe2004projectandhavedoneanexcellentjob. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006–326 December14,2006 Page3 FINANCIALIMPLICATIONS Anamountof$60,000wasprovidedinthe2006GeneralFundCapitalProgram– Transportation Categoryforengineeringservices.TheproposedcostoftheworkfromHughesSurveyand ConsultantsInc.toprovideconsultingengineeringservicesis$70,525+HST.Aunitpriceof $550.00+HSTpersub-divisionplanforlandacquisitionwasalsosubmitted.Usinganestimate of49sub-divisionplans,thetotalcostofthisprojectcomesto$97,475+HST. CONCLUSION StaffbelievestheprocessesandpoliciesassociatedwiththeRuralRoadUpgradeProgram shouldbereassessedpriortotheinvestmentofadditionaldesignfundsandstaffresourcesin anotherproject.Animprovedprogramwouldprovidemoreopportunitytoachieveareturnon publicinvestmentandtoaccomplishmuchneededtransportationanddrainagesystem improvementsforthecitizensthatusetheinfrastructure. StaffintendstoreportbacktoCouncilwithrecommendedimprovementstotheRuralRoad UpgradeProgram. RECOMMENDATION ItisrecommendedthattheproposalofHughesSurveyandConsultantsInc.forconsulting engineeringservicesforthe2006RuralRoadUpgradeProjectnotbeaccepted. Respectfullysubmitted, J.M.PaulGroody,P.Eng.TerrenceL.Totten,F.C.A. Commissioner,CityManager MunicipalOperations& Engineering PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 6. ,0 Open Session December 18, 2006 His Worship Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council SUBJECT Agreement - Province of New Brunswick Communications Services - Musquash Fire Department BACKGROUND In February 1998, Common Council authorized the execution of an agreement with the Province of New Brunswick relative to the provision of communications services for Musquash Fire Service. The Public Safety Communications Centre provides these services, New agreements have been approved twice, with the current agreement expiring on December 31 , 2006. Recent discussions with representatives of the Province indicate their desire to continue with the service. The purpose of this report is to request Council's approval to execute a new agreement with the Province. ANAL YSIS Attached is a proposed 'Agreement Respecting Communication Services' between the Department of Local Government for the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John relative to the services provided to the Musquash Fire Department from the Public Safety Communications Centre. (Because the Province is responsible for ensuring fire protection is provided in the subject areas, the agreement relative to communication services provided from the PSCC, is required to be between the City and the Province.) This agreement outlines, in detail, the roles and responsibilities of each party, and the terms and conditions by which the service will be provided. Report to Common Council December 18,2006 Page 2 It is estimated that the PSCC will process about 50 calls per annum for the MFD. The agreement will be for the three-year period, January 01 , 2007 to December 31, 2009. FI NANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The Province will pay fees as noted below in quarterly instalments. The fee in 2006 was $6500,00. Period Base Fee 2007 $7350.00 2008 $7600.00 _u_. $8000.00 2009 RECOMM ENDA TIONS It is recommended that Common Council: 1. Approve the attached' Agreement Respecting Communications Service' between the Department of Local Government for the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John, relative to services provided to the Musquash Fire Department, subject to a final review of the document as to form, by the Legal Department. 2. Authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. submitted, AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate. BY AND BETWEEN: The Department of Local Government for the Province of New Brunswick hereinafter called "The Province" -AND- The City of Saint John, hereinafter called "the City" WHEREAS the Section 23 of the Municipalities Act provides for the establishment oflocal service districts outside the territorial limits of a municipality; AND WHEREAS Sections 23,1> 24 and 25 of the Municipalities Act, permits The Lieutenant- Governor in Council to make regulations defining the boundaries of a local service district and prescribing services to be provided under the Act; AND WHEREAS Regulation 84-168 establishes the Parish of Mus quash and the Parish ofLepreau for the purpose of providing fire protection as well as other services; AND WHEREAS Section 27 ofthe Municipalities Act requires the Minister to provide an estimate of the money required to provide services in a local service district; AND WHEREAS the Musquash YolW1teer Fire Department (MFD), provides fire protection and other associated functions in portions of the Parishes of Lepreau and Musquash and in so doing receives financial support from the Province; AND WHEREAS it is the objective of the City to deliver quality emergency services within the municipality of Saint John on behalf of its citizens, at an affordable cost; AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATlONS SERVICES PAGE 2 AND WHEREAS in so doing, the City has established a Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC), whose role it is to provide emergency and non-emergency communications services to its Police Force and Fire Department; AND WHEREAS by agreement the City has, pursuant to an agreement between the Province and the City, been providing communications services for the Musquash Volunteer Fire Department (MFD) since 1998 and the Province and the MFD wish the City to continue to do so; AND WHEREAS the Province and the Musquash Volunteer Fire Department wish the City to continue to provide this service within the Coverage Areas; THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE AGREED to provision of communications services to the MFD by the PSCC on the terms and conditions hereinafter set out. ARTICLE I - INTERPRETATION 1.01 In this agreement: Business Day means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday under the laws of New Brunswick or the federal laws of Canada. Call Processing means the procedure whereby an operator in the City's PSCC receives a request for the MFD, dispatches the required fire apparatus, if that response is deemed appropriate in the circumstances, provides enroute and at scene support if required, and records the caller and the responder information and all status changes, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) means the utilization of a computer system to determine the appropriate response to an emergency based upon the type of incident and its location. The Incident Processing component of CAD allows report numbering and applicable call information to be generated from the system. Coverage Areas means those areas described in Schedule' A' . Emergency means a situation where the safety of people or ofproperty is at risk. It is a situation where special services and assistance are required immediately. PSCC means the Public Safety Communications Centre as operated by the City. VHF Radio System means a method for two way radio communications, Paging Network means the province wide paging network operated by Aliant Telecom AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES rAGE 3 1.02 Governine. Law This agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of New Brunswick and the laws of Canada. ARTICLE II - TERM OF AGREEMENT 2.01 This agreement is effective January 1, 2007, and continues in full force until December 31,2009. 2.02 This agreement may be terminated by either party giving the other written notice of a minimum of nine (9) months. ARTICLE III - SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY The City; through its Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC), shall provide the following communications services within the Coverage Areas: 3.01 Call Processine .1 Process emergency calls for the MFD which are made from within the Coverage Area and are received through the NB911 service or from other Emergency Service Providers, .2 Provide all enroute and at scene support, as required, such as notification of appropriate utilities, and appropriate public works organizations. 3.02 Radio Utilize the radio system established and operated by the Pt. Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station for radio communications with the Saint John Fire Department and Musquash Fire Department and have access to one (1) specific channel - a dispatch channel. Any other demand for service will be on a full cost recovery basis, 3.03 TeleDhone Termination in the PSCC of the non-published telephone number for the MFD (currently 635-3473). 3.04 Pae.er System Utilize an Aliant paging network for notifYing the MFD of a requirement for their services; provide for daily testing ofthe system. AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 4 3.05 Loe;e;er Recorder ,1 Record all communication on incoming telephone lines and on the MFD radio dispatch channel, on a logger recorder located in the PScc. .2 Provide access to the recordings to tlhe MFD, on an 'as required' basis, and maintain the recordings as the property of the City for a period consistent with the PSCC's Standard Operating Guidelines 3.06 Computer Aided Dispatch Process all calls, using the CAD system, based upon the level of information contained therein at the time of execution of this agreement. 3.07 Staffin2 Staff the PSCC on a 24-hour basis to a level necessary to ensure the services provided 0 the MFD are to mutually agreeable standards. ARTICLE IV - SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROVINCE 4.01 General The Province will continue to be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Musquash Volunteer Fire Department to a level and standard required by the Fire Marshall's Office of the Province of New Brunswick. 4.02 Telephone/Pa2er System The Province and the MFD will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining access to the telephone system and pager network utilized by the PSCC for MFD fire calls including all associated costs, and appropriate publication of numbers, AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGES 4.03 Radio .1 The Province and MFD will maintain the necessary access to the radio system, including all necessary software and hardware and all associated costs directly related to the MFD. .2 The Province and MFD, are responsible for ensuring that the total Coverage Area is adequately served by the radio system, both with portable and mobile radios, to ensure efficient radio communications between the PSCC and fire apparatus and personnel. ARTICLE V - JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES 5.01 The parties will co-operate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the necessary adjustments/additions to the CAD system as it relates to the MFD. ARTICLE VI - INDEMNIFICATION 6.01 The City indemnifies and saves harmless the Province and its directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all actions, causes of actions, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses, including legal expenses on a solicitor and his own client basis, whether direct or indirect or consequential, arising out of or in any way attributable to damage to property of any person, injury to or death of any person or losses suffered by any persons caused by any intentional or negligent act or omission, including any negligent misrepresentation, of the City of Saint John or any of its officers, employees, agents or personnel arising out of the provision of services by the City as set out in Article 3 hereof. 6.02 The Province indemnifies and saves harmless the City and its directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all actions, causes of actions, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses, including legal expenses on a solicitor and his own client basis, whether direct or indirect or consequential, arising out of or in any way attributable to damage to property of any person, injury to or death of any person or losses suffered by any persons caused by any intentional or negligent act or omission, including any negligent misrepresentation, of the Province or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents or personnel arising out of the provision of services by the Province, as set out in Article 4 hereof. AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 6 ARTICLE VII - FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 7.01 Base Fees .1 The Province shall pay the City the following base fees plus applicable taxes, payable in quarterly payments. This fee is calculated based upon an estimated call volume of 50 calls for service per annum. Period Base Fee 2007 $7350.00 2008 $7600.00 ~_~'.W. 2009 $8000.00 ,2 For each call in excess of 50, the Province agrees to pay $57,50 per call, plus applicable taxes. The City will provide the Province with appropriate documentation to support the charging of such additional fees, if any. The Province will pay the invoice for such additional fees, if any, within thirty days (30) days of receipt. ARTICLE VIII - DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM 8.01 If, at any time, and during the term or any renewal ofthe term, any dispute, difference or question shall arise between the parties concerning any matter arising out of this agreement, every such question shall be referred to a single agreed upon arbitrator, or otherwise to three arbitrators who shall act as an arbitration board, one to be appointed by each of the parties, and a third to be appointed in writing by the first two selected before entering upon the business of the reference. The award or determination, which shall be made by the arbitrator(s) or a majority ofthem, shall be final and binding upon the parties, their successors and designates, The decision of the Chairman shall be the award or determination of the arbitration board if there is no majority. 8.02 If any party refuses or neglects to appoint an arbitrator within fourteen (14) days after the other party has appointed an arbitrator and has served written notice by prepaid certified mail upon the first-mentioned party requiring that party to go to arbitration and to make an appointment of an arbitrator, then the arbitrator first appointed shall, at the request of the party appointing him, proceed to hear and determine the matter in dispute, difference, or question as ifhe were a single arbitrator appointed by both parties in reference. AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 7 ARTICLE IX - DEFAULT AND TERMINATION 9.01 Default will be deemed to have occurred if a party has failed to observe or perform any term, covenant or obligation contained in this agreement and such party has not, within thirty days of receiving written notice of such default from the other party, either remedied the default or referred the matter to arbitration as provided herein, 9.02 Upon any default, the party who is not in default may terminate this agreement by serving a notice of termination on the other party, and the service of such notice shall not prejudice any existing right, remedy or relief of the party serving the notice. ARTICLE X - NON WAIVER 10.01 The failure on the part of either party to exercise or enforce any right conferred upon it under this agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right or operate to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof at any time or times thereafter, ARTICLE XI - BINDING EFFECT 11.01 This agreement is binding on and endures to the benefit of the Province and its successors and assigns and to the benefit of the City and its successors and assigns, ARTICLE XII - NOTICE 12.01 Any notice, request, statement, record, or other communication required or permitted to be given under this agreement is to be in writing, and is to be given by hand delivery, by registered mail (return receipt requested), or by facsimile, addressed as follows: (a) in the case ofthe Province Department of Local Government Marysville Place, P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N,B. E3B 5Hl (b) in the case of the City City of Saint John Attention: Common Clerk P. O. Box 1971 SaintJohn, N. B. E2L 4L1 AGREEMENT RESPECTlNG COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 8 12.02 Any notice or communication given by hand delivery is to be deemed to have been given and received on the date of delivery. Any notice or communication sent by registered mail is to be deemed to have been given and received five (5) days after the date of mailing in Canada. Any notice or communication given by facsimile is to be deemed to have been given on the next business day after such notice or communication was sent by the notifying party. Either party hereto may change its address for service including its facsimile number at any time by notice in writing given as aforesaid to the other party hereto. ARTICLE XIII - ENTIRE AGREEMENT 13.01 This Agreement and the schedule referred to, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters referred to herein and any previous agreement, warranty or representation of any kind, written or oral, express or implied, between the parties hereto or on their behalf relating thereto, are hereby terminated and cancelled and each ofthe parties hereby releases and forever discharges the other of and from all manner of actions, causes of action, claims and demands whatsoever under or in respect of any such agreement, warranty or representation. ARTICLE XIV - TIME 14.01 Time is of the essence of this agreement. ARTICLE XV - MISCELLANEOUS 15.01 The insertion of headings in this agreement is for convenience of reference only and shall not affect construction or interpretation of the agreement. In this agreement, words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa and words importing gender include both genders. AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed. Signed) sealed and delivered on behalf Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of New Brunswick on the _ day of , 2006 Department of Local Government Signed) sealed and delivered by the City of Saint John on the _ day of ,2006 THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Mayor Common Clerk Date of Common Council resolution AGREEMENT RESPECTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PAGE 10 Schedule "A" COVERAGE AREAS For the purposes of this agreement the Musquash Volunteer Fire Department responds to requests for service within the following areas; 1.0 Coverae.e Area - Fire Suppression Provincial Highway 1 from the City of Saint John boundary to Harvey Brook, located east of New River Beach, including all addresses in the communities of Chance Harbour, Dipper Harbour, Lepreau, Little Lepreau, Maces Bay, Musquash and Prince of Wales, 2.0 Coveraee Area - Auto Extrication Provincial Highway 1 from the City of Saint John boundary to Pocologan causeway, including all addresses in the communities of Chance Harbour, Dipper Harbour, Lepreau, Little Lepreau, Maces Bay, Musquash, New River Beach, Pocologan and Prince of Wales. 3.0 Coverae.e Area - Medical First Responder Provincial Highway I from the City of Saint Jolm boundary to Harvey Brook, located east of New River Beach, including all addresses in the communities of Chance Harbour, Dipper Harbour, Lepreau, Little Lepreau, Maces Bay, Musquash and Prince of Wales. S. \\ Tenth Anniversary of Holmesville Soil Series, the Provincial Soil of New Brunswick On February 13,1997 Holmesville Soil Series was officially proclaimed by Lieutenant Governor, Margaret Norrie McCain, as the Provincial Soil of New Brunswick, At that time, the Holmesville Soil Series joined the ranks of Provincial flower (purple violet), bird (black-capped chickadee), and tree (balsam fir) as one of the symbols of heritage of New Brunswick. Plans are underway to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this historic event. Since the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of our Provincial Soil falls on 13lh February 2007 we would like to celebrate this event to increase the awareness of the importance of soil for our very existence and the need for its protection and conservation. Soil is the most precious resource that is essential for our survival. The origins of everything we eat, drink, wear, and use for construction of shelters can be traced back to the soil. Thus "soil is the basis of life on earth" and the importance of soil can not be overstated. In their deliberations to choose our Provincial Soil soils professionals in New Brunswick considered the fertility levels and the distribution of soil types within the province. As a result, the Holmesville Soil Series was selected because it occurs on 450 thousand hectares (one million acres) of the land base of the province. It is well suited for growing agricultural crops, as well as, trees. The biggest black spruce trees in our province can be found in Madawaska County where Holmesville Soil Series is the major soil type A Soils Committee (Committee) has been formed to organize and promote activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of Holmesville Soil Series as the Provincial Soil of New Brunswick. The committee would appreciate receiving suggestions on ways to spread the message about the importance of soil. The Chairman of the Committee, Taumey Mahendrappa, has made and continues to make presentations to various organizations and the newly elected ministers of NB government. The objectives of the presentations are to fam iliarize the general populace and government officials about the concept of Provincial Soil and the importance of soils in general. The Committee requests that all inquiries about Provincial Soil be cted to Taumey Mahendrappa, the Chairman of the Committee. Taumey can be reacti 4523549 or by email attmahendr@nrcan.qc.ca. Here is the 'wish list' included in various presentations: The Soils Committee would like to request various ministers within the present overnment to support and participate in the celebrations to commemorate the historic and exci g event of the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of our Provincial Soil. The Committee would Ii to request the government (sitting Legislative Council) to (a) proclaim February 13th as "a SOIL Y in New ~ Brunswick"; (b) the minister to instruct the persons responsible within the government restore the flower bed in front of the Legislative Building to its original state in time for the growing eason of year 2007 (in 1998 this flower bed was filled with Holmesville Soil Series and planted with many perennial flowering shrubs of local origin); the Committee expects TV crews to take pict s of the flower bed once they become aware that it is a part of the celebrations; (c) the Committee would like to suggest that NB government set up a scholarship to encourage each year a student from New Brunswick to specialize in soils studies either in UNB or in Nova Scotia Agricultural College; (d) the Committee requests the government to issue 'lapel pins' in honor of our Provincial Soil similar to those issued in honor of our provincial bird, flower and tree; and (e) to honor our symbols of heritage by assigning the names of our provincial soil, bird, flower, and tree to the exits from the new section of Trans Canada Highway ( for example an exit near Grand Falls could be named Holmesville Exit -the home of our Provincial Soil) - this could be a big hit with the tourists, Here are some facts about soil in general and justifications for the need to promote the concept of Provincial Soil 1, On February 13th, 1997 the HOLMESVILLE SOIL SERIES was proclaimed as the Provincial Soil of New Brunswick, 2. New Brunswick is the first province to recognize a soil as a symbol of our heritage. 3, New Brunswick is the first and the only province in our country to proclaim a soil as a symbol of our heritage. 4,Did you know that starting from rocks and boulders it takes more than a million years to form one centimeter of soil? Thus it is important to conserve soil and to take proper care of it. Once we lose soil particles we do not get a second chance to replace them, 5 According to Professor Amundson of the University of Berkley, California, 37 soils within USA became extinct during the 20th century. 6.Did you know that soils have names like we do? A soil is given the name of the place where it is first described as distinctly different from other soil already recognized, The Holmesville Soil Series was first described in 1935 in Holmesville which is about 45 km south of Grand Falls, 7.There are many kinds of soils in the world each with distinct characteristics. While some of the soil characteristics are attributable to various natural forces that cause weathering of rocks and develop into soil, some characteristics are direct manifestations of chemical composition of soils. LU~ o~~1 ~ c /;11c'~{ C r4;1-J<.- JJ;: Q UPT. saint j 0 h n ttve ttft Uptown Saint John Inc. 2007 Budget Business Improvement Area Expansion Proposal 1 . 2006 Highlights . Branding Strategy o Adjusted Focus - 'Uptown is where you 5 a i n t j 0 h n experience life' o Promoting the Experience, UnTJ'J Entertainment, Culture r ~ .'f. o New Logo - Flexible s a i n t a-vJ I/e h n 2 . 2006 Highlights . Urban Tree Planting Program o 200 trees in 2 yrs o 65 trees in 2006 o Most planted outside BIA o Partnersh ip with the City and Province's Environmental Trust Fund 3 2006 Highlights . Cultural Planning 0 o Cultural Asset Mapping - 1 st Phase, Spring 06 o Next Phase - Wealth Creation Strategy Through Culture . Gaining Partners- Province $75k . Private Sector $20-50k . City (anticipated) 4 . = " )~~ - ~. '~ l~?':'::: Financial Picture . $148,254,200.00 Property Assessment (2006) . 2006 BIA Levy of $237,206. (core funding) . Levy rate of 16 cents / $100. (15 years of declining assessments in BIA $190 million to $146 million - a foss of over $1,000,000.00 annually to City budgets I $70,000. to USJI) . Moncton's BIA Levy is $371,000. . Fredericton's BIA Levy is $390,500. 5 . II Multi- Year Budget Plan 2002 - 2006 Anticipated Reality 2006 BIA Levy $248,430.00 $237,207.00 Fund Raising: Partnerships* $15,000.00 $150,500.00 T ax lift $17,000.00 $ (0.00) * Events, sponsorships, co-operative projects and grants 6 Revenue Options . Project Driven Partnersh i ps/Sponsorshi ps/G rants o Unpredictable and staff intensive . Levy Increase o Only applies to existing area . Boundary Expansion (Proposed Option) o To include commercial areas just outside BIA but considered to be uptown. (Areas A and D on map proposed for 2007) o Unsolicited interest - Associate Membership o We do work outside our boundary now. 7 . A - North of Union Street 8 Benefits to Office Employees . Employees want an attractive working environment with a dynamic urban experience. D USJI continues to create/promote experience. D Wealth Creation Strategy will leverage ou r authentic cultural assets which set Saint John apart from the rest of the world in the fight for employees - o Create the fsense of place' o Peninsula Plan review - land use and other issues o Addressing residential issues to enhance the uptown area as a good place to live. 9 Benefits to Shops and Services . Focused Professionalism Series . Business Recruitment I Retention Strategy . Traffic from festivals and events . Our Urban Design Committee continues to improve the physical quality of the uptown: o Streets and sidewalks o Trees and landscaping o Signage and banners o Litter bins o Faftade Program 10 Benefits to Property Owners All of the above and based on resources available: . A fac;ade improvement and signage program for properties outside Heritage areas. . Regular baseline information gathering to assist in leasing efforts. . Promotion of residential living for a 24 hour uptown population. . Advocate on important issues ie. Uptown Development Incentives Program . Extension of infrastructure. The result is, property owners enjoying greater asset value and leasing opportunities. 11 We Need to Do More Now! Why? . Build on momentum . Build on the Uptown Brand . Deliver Brand Consistency . Why do we need additional resources? o Maintaining existing partnerships is a challenge. D Projects having a direct impact on the economic vitality of the uptown need to be done. o Include the 'Uptown' of now and the future. 12 . IJ . '. :,'~J,;I&! '.),i:,,:.-'.. Looking Forward . Promoting the Uptown Experience . Developing the Uptown Experience o Encouraging and promoting the 'authentic' expenences. o Advocating Development Incentives o Leveraging our existing infrastructure - continue the reinvestment process in our existing infrastructure. o Helping to build healthy neighbourhoods. o Advocating Bylaw amendments and enforcement. 13 2007 Budget ($0,00 Levy increase and includes BIA expansion est.) REVENUE BIA llWY Employment Grants Bad Debts Recovered Environmental Trust Fund Grant C8pi1allnteraSl Waterfront Development Festivals and Events YEAR 2007 277,207.00 4,SOO.OO 2,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 68,300,00 Co-operatl\le Marketing Campaigns Miscellaneous Revenue TOTAL REVENUE 25,000.00 2,000.00 414,007.00 EXPENDITURES Urban Design & Planning (ElF Grant) Waterfront Development Marketing Ferivalli & Events Uptown Development Communications TOTAL EXPENOrrURES YEAR 2007 20,000.00 15,DIlO.00 66,900,00 66,300,00 10,000.00 5,300.00 8,200.00 5,000.00 210,307.00 3,000.00 414,007,00 Program Delivery Annual Meeting and Awards Operations Non-l'lecovel'llble 14 . m 1 ,;:J ;..~~ ~. '~~~r <0'.:':'. ~~r~~.~";': Process to date for BIA expansion . Contacted or attempted to contact significant property owners . Membership meeting on December 7th . Advertisement and article in Telegraph Journal . Newsletter . No opposition . Supportive feedback 15 saint j 0 h n ftve tift Uptown Saint John Inc. 2007 Budget Business Improvement Area Expansion Proposal 16 uptown Saint John Inc. _ Options for Expansion Business Improvement Area July 31, 2006 Mr. Dick Daigle Uptown Saint John 40 King Street Saint John, NB E2L 1 G3 December 12, 2006 Dear Mr. Daigle: We have recently met with Mr. Peter Asimakos regarding the potential expansion to the Uptown Saint John Inc. Business Improvement Area. During that meeting he explained the current and past initiatives of his group and the benefits that accrue to businesses and employees in the Uptown area. Fundy Engineering is in the proposed expansion area of the Business Improvement Area and expansion of this area will aid in improving the quality of life and economy in our city. Fundy Engineering looks forward to this positive development. Thank you for having Mr, Asimakos visit with us. We wish Uptown Saint John Inc. success in this endeavour, Yours truly, Peter F. McKelvey, P.Eng Gordon D. Mouland, M.Eng, P.Eng 27 Wellington Row Tel; (506) 635.1566 S . 0 CI" f' N d F' t P.o. Box 6626 Fax: (506) 635.0206 ervlng ur len s ee S Irs Saint John, NB fundy@fundyeng.com Canada E2l481 www.fundyeng.com ~pplication for Amendment to Section 39 Resolution or Agreement t.i)emande de modification de la resolution ou de I'entente relative a I'article 39 ~ ~ Applicant Related [nfonnation I Ren.eignement. Sl~,~,~~em.ndeur Name of Applicant I Nom du demandeur A~-;oJ t~ A C/:?...il PPt /M- , Mailing Address of Applicant I Adresse postale du demandeur ~ ~~ ~... -'7'7 -;:J...; tV '\./ A/ " -' ~ ';72 -?sO 4s;.yi2'";~/ =D~ Postal Code I Code postal ~z-r:. s: r:: -I Telephone Number / Numero de telephone: Home / Domicile( 3:ts- <:=; L. ., C'0:rs- 9"2...'2...2- Fax Number I Numero de telecopieur G96-7"0 98 Work! travail Sv......."1.'S' Name of Property Owner (if different) / Nom du proprietaire (si different) A -.' 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(';.'5 i~ ~~ ~~ !~ ~~ ~n PROPOSED SECTION 39 AMENDMENT RE: 450 ASHBURN ROAD Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider a proposal at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: Amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the September 26, 1996 rezoning of the property located at 450 Ashburn Road, also identified as PID Number 52720, to permit a revised proposal. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit the sale of automobiles. 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 Jolm, N,B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p,m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted, PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARTICLE 39 OBJET: 450, CHEMIN ASHBURN Par les presentes, un avis public est dOlU1e par lequel Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint Jo1m indique son intention d'examiner une proposition lors de la reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra Ie lundi 18 decembre 2006 it 19 h dans la salle du conseil en apportant les modifications suivantes : Modification des conditions imposees en vertu de l'article 39, Ie 26 septembre 1996, relativement au rezonage de la propriete situee au 450, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 52720, pour permettre la presentation d'une proposition revisee. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Pour permettre la vente d' automobiles. Toute personne interessee peut examiner la modification proposee au bureau du greffier communal au au bureau de l'urbanisrne et du developpement a l'hOte1 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 f6ries. Written objections to the amendment may be sent Veuillez faire part de vos objections au projet de to the undersigned at City Hall. modification par ecrit a l'attention du soussigne a l'hOtel de ville, J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 658-2862 J, Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658-2862 PROPOSED SECTION 39 AMENDMENT RE: 450 ASHBURN ROAD Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider a proposal at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: Amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the September 26, 1996 rezoning of the property located at 450 Ashburn Road, also identified as Pill Number 52720, to permit a revised proposal. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit the sale of automobiles, 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 Jooo, 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, 1. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 658-2862 ------------------------------------------------------------------ PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L'ARTICLE 39 OBJET: 450, CHEMIN ASHBURN Par les presentes, un avis public est donne par lequelle conseil communal de The City of Saint John indique son intention d'examiner une proposition lors de la reunion ordinaire qui se tiendra Ie luodi 18 decembre 2006 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil en apport ant les modifications suivantes : Modification des conditions imposees en vertu de l'article 39, Ie 26 septembre 1996, relativement au rezonage de la proprh~te situec au 450, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 52720, pour permettre la presentation d'une proposition revisee, RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Pour pennettre la vente d'automobiles. Toute personne interessee peut examiner la modification proposee au bureau du greffier communal ou au bureau de l'urbanisme et du developpement 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 luncli au vendrecli, sauflesjours feries, Veuillez faire part de vas objections au projet de modification par ecrit a l'attention du soussigne a l'Mte1 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: 11 0 0801 442 2010 De artment: Common Clerk's Office Account # 71206 Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506) 658-2862 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal) .. SJT J City Information Ad Date(s): Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Tuesday, December 12, 2006 .. SJTJ Independent Placement .. SJT J Classifieds Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: D General Notice D Tender D Proposal IE Public Notice Sub-Headline (if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: I Telephone: (506) 658-2862 December13,2006 YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:Section39Amendment-450AshburnRoad OnNovember20,2006CommonCouncilreferredtheabovemattertothe PlanningAdvisoryCommitteeforareportandrecommendation. TheCommittee consideredtheattachedreportatitsDecember12,2006meeting. Mr.MikeCooperandMr.BrentCooperappearedinsupportoftheapplication, andnotedthattheywerenotinagreementwithstaffrecommendation. Theyalso notedthattheydisagreedwiththefrontyardmeasurementcitedintheattached report.TheCoopersstatedthattheyweremorethanwillingtosubmitarevised siteplanandremedytheobserveddeficienciesfromtheexistingsightplan.They alsoreiteratedthattheydonotplantostorealargenumberofautomobilesfor saleonthepremisesforanysignificantamountoftime,asvehicleswillbe“pre- sold”andwillonlybeon-sitewhileawaitingpossessionbythepurchasers. Noletterswerereceivedandnooneappearedatthemeetingwithobjectionsor concernsregardingtheapplication. Afterconsideringtheattachedreportandaskingquestionsconcerningthe applicant’sintentionsforthedevelopmentandcommitmenttoimprovingthesite inaccordwitharevisedsiteplan,thePlanningAdvisoryCommitteeadoptedthe recommendationsetoutbelow. RECOMMENDATION : ThatCommonCouncilamendtheexistingSection39conditionsbyaddingthe followingconditions: a)Thatarevisedsiteplan,preparedbytheapplicantandapprovedbythe DevelopmentOfficer,illustratethefollowing: i.anadditional2metres(6.6feet)oflandscapingatthefront ofthe site; ii.anextendedpavedparkingarealocatedonthenortheast sideofthegarage; iii.anevergreentreehedge,surroundingallsidesofthesecure storagecompoundandtheextendedpavedparkingarea, withevergreensofaminimumheightof1.2metres(4feet) PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PlanningAdvisoryCommitteePage2 December15,2006 plantedatamaximumcentre-to-centredistanceof3metres (10feet); iv.theremovalandlandscapingofthecurrentgravelparking arealocatedsouthwestofthegarage;and v.ascreenedorcoveredareaforthestorageofallmaterials andequipment,includingtires,enginesandallother automobileparts. b)Thatthesaleofautomobilesbepermittedfollowingthecompletionof allsiteimprovementsshownontherevised siteplan. Respectfullysubmitted, PhilipHovey Chairman SKH Attachments ProjectNo.06-380 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com DATE:DECEMBER8,2006 TO:PLANNINGADVISORYCOMMITTEE FROM:PLANNINGANDDEVELOPMENT FOR:MEETINGOFDECEMBER12,2006 SarahHerring Planner SUBJECT : NameofApplicant:AlpineAutogruppeInc. NameofOwner:AlpineMotorsInc. Location:450AshburnRoad PID:52720 MunicipalPlan:Industrial Zoning:“I-1”LightIndustrial Proposal:ToamendthepreviouslyimposedSection39conditionsto permitthesaleofautomobiles. TypeofApplication:Section39Amendment JURISDICTIONOFCOMMITTEE : CommonCouncilhasrequestedtheviewsofthePlanningAdvisoryCommitteeconcerningthe proposedamendmenttotheSection39conditions.CommonCouncilwillconsidertheCommittee’s Monday,December18,2006 recommendationataPublicHearingon. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com AlpineAutogruppeInc.Page2 450AshburnRoadDecember8,2006 STAFFRECOMMENDATIONTOCOMMITTEE : ThatCommonCouncildenytheproposedSection39Amendment. BACKGROUND : OnAugust26,1996CommonCouncilgavethirdreadingtoaMunicipalPlanandZoningBy-law amendmenttorezonethesubjectsitefrom“RS-2”Oneand TwoFamilySuburbanResidentialand “RF”Ruralto“I-1” LightIndustrialtopermitanautomotiveserviceandrepairgarageandbusiness office.CouncilapprovedtherezoningsubjecttothefollowingconditionspursuanttoSection39of theCommunityPlanning Act: 1)theuseofthesubjectgaragebelimitedtotheapplicant’sproposedautoservicerepair garageandabusinessofficeintheexistingdwelling; 2)thesitebedevelopedinaccordancewithadetailedsiteplan,preparedbytheapplicant andapprovedbytheDevelopmentOfficer,whichwouldillustrateamongotherthings: a.thelocationofallbuildingsandstructures; b.thelocationandextentofallpavedparkingareas,openstorageareas,signs, landscapingandscreeningtobeprovided;and 3)nodevelopmentbeundertakingwithinthatportionofthesitewithin12metres(40feet) oftheWestBranchofMarshCreek. INPUTFROMOTHERSOURCES : MunicipalOperationsandEngineering hasnoobjectionstothesaleofusedcarsonthis property. BuildingandTechnicalServices notesthattherearenoBuildingCodeconcernsatthistime. ANALYSIS : ThesubjectsiteislocatedattheintersectionofAshburnRoadandFosterThurstonDriveinEast SaintJohn,adjacenttotheSaintJohnThroughway.Thesitecurrentlycontainsanautomotiveservice andrepairgarageandanon-conformingdwellingpermittedtobeusedasabusinessoffice,aswellas apavedparkingareawithfivedesignatedparking spaces,afencedvehiclestoragecompoundanda gravelparkingareawithroomforapproximatelyeightvehicles. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com AlpineAutogruppeInc.Page3 450AshburnRoadDecember8,2006 ThereareanumberofotherlightindustrialusestothesouthofthesubjectsiteonAshburnRoad, includingDugayRoofingLimited,LoyalistCityTowing,Ernie’sHomeImprovement,amodelhome display,andR.E.&J.E.FriarsLimited,aswellasanautomotiverepairgarageatthesouthwest corneroftheAshburnRoadandFoster ThurstonDriveintersection.Therearealso severalnearby residentialpropertiesonAshburnRoad. TheAlpineMotorsautomotivegaragespecializesinservicingandrepairingVolkswagen,Audi, Volvo,BMWandPorscheimportvehiclesandapplicantsarenowrequestingthattheSection39 conditionsappliedtotheAugust26,1996rezoningofthepropertybeamendedtopermitthesaleof automobiles.Theapplicantsstatethatthesevehicleswillbe“pre-sold”orpurchasedbeforetheyare obtainedandshippedtothegarage,sotheydonotanticipatehavingvehiclesstoredon-siteinasales lotastheywillonlybeobtainedaspercustomers’specifications. Althoughthesubjectsiteislocatedadjacenttootherestablishedlightindustrialusesinanareathat maybeexpectedtoeventuallydevelopwithamixoflightindustrialandcommercialuses,anumber ofconcernsregardingthe suitabilityofthe siteandtheautomotivegarageusewereidentifiedinthe staffreportpreparedfortheAugust1996MunicipalPlanandZoningBy-lawamendment.Asaresult oftheseconcerns,Section39conditionsrestrictingthepermittedusesandrequiringadetailedsite planwereappliedtotherezoning. Theattachedsiteplan,submittedbytheapplicantandapprovedbytheDevelopmentOfficeron September18,1996,illustratesthelocationoftheservicegarage,pavedparkingarea,secure compoundandsitelandscapingandscreening.Reviewofanaerialphotoandasitevisiton December1,2006identifiedthefollowingdeviationsfromtheapprovedsiteplan: 1)Thelandscapedportionofthesitebetweenthefrontpropertylineandthepavedparkingarea isapproximately4metres(13feet)indepth,asopposedtothe6metres(20feet) shownon the siteplan,andiscomprisedofavegetatedditchratherthanthetopsoilandseednotedon thesiteplan; 2) TheevergreenhedgeintendedtoscreenthesecurestoragecompoundfromtheThroughway consistsofonlyseventreesspacedbetween3and6metres(10and20feet)apartalongthe rearofthecompound,asopposedtotheevergreentreehedgescreeningallthreesidesofthe compoundshownonthesiteplan;and 3)Agravelparkingarea,holdingfourcarsintheaerialphotoandfivecarsonthedayofthesite visit,hasbeenaddedtothelandscapedareasouthwestofthegaragebuilding shownonthe siteplantocontainthebuilding’ssepticfield. Italsoappearsthattheparkingareashownonthesiteplanwasenlargedandanareawhich should havebeenusedasfrontyardlandscapingwaspavedandisnowbeingusedasanadditionalfiveorsix parkingspaces.Aswell,alargepileoftiresisbeing storednexttothedumpsteroppositethefront cornerofthebuilding.Theseobservations,aswellastheadditionofagravelparkingareapotentially PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com AlpineAutogruppeInc.Page4 450AshburnRoadDecember8,2006 locatedonaportionofthesepticfield,indicatethatthereisinsufficientspaceonthesubjectsite,asit ishasbeendeveloped,forthecurrentautomotiveserviceandrepairgarage. Arevisedsiteplan,showinghowthesedeficienciesfromtheoriginalsiteplanwillberemedied, shouldbesubmittedtotheDevelopmentOfficerforapprovalregardlessofwhethertheproposed amendmenttotheSection39conditionsisapprovedasthecurrentuseofthesiteisnotconsistent withwhatwasapprovedin1996. Theapplicantshaveindicatedthattheydonotanticipatestoringvehiclesforsaleonthepremises; however,itmaybedifficulttoavoidstoringvehiclesforvaryingperiodsoftimebetweentheir deliveryandtheiracquisitionbythepurchaser,eveniftheyare“pre-sold”asplanned.Thisstorage, eveniftemporary,wouldfurtherexacerbatetheproblemoflimitedspaceonsiteandcontributetoan additionalnumberofvehiclesbeingstoredinanun-approvedlocationoutsideofthestorage compound.The storageofvehiclesoutsideofthecompound,aswellastheuncompletedscreening ofthecompoundandtheoutdoorstorageofpilesoftiresareaconcerngiventhehighlyvisible locationofthepropertyfromtheSaintJohn Throughwayandthepotentialforthisdevelopmentto becomeunsightlyanddetrimentaltotheCity’simage. ShouldCommonCouncilchoosetoapprovetherequestedamendment,itisrecommendedthatthe aforementionedrevisedsiteplanillustrate: x anadditional2metres(6.6feet)oflandscapingatthefrontofthesite; x anextendedpavedparkingareaslocatedonthenortheastsideofthegarage; x anevergreentreehedge,surroundingallsidesofthesecurestoragecompoundandthe extendedpavedparkingarea,withevergreensofaminimumheightof1.2metres(4feet) plantedatamaximumcentre-to-centredistanceof3metres(10feet); x theremovalandlandscapingofthecurrentgravelparkingarealocatedsouthwestofthe garage;and x ascreened,orcovered,areaforthestorageofallmaterialsandequipment,including automobiles,tires,enginesandallotherautomobileparts. Thisrevisedsiteplanshouldbeprepared,approvedbytheDevelopmentOfficer,andallsitework completedpriortothesaleofanyautomobilesfromthepremises. CONCLUSION : Giventhehighlyvisiblelocationandtheapparentdeficitofappropriateparkingandstoragespaceon thesubjectsiteasitiscurrentlylaidout,combinedwiththeexistingdeficienciestothe1996siteplan, theproposedSection39amendmenttopermitthesaleofautomobilescannotbesupported. SKH PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com AlpineAutogruppeInc.Page5 450AshburnRoadDecember8,2006 ProjectNo.06-380 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com '. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT RF ;/l..................................... . ~ RF .....1 , I.. z...... ........ ". "'" ~ RS- RF .."..t...t....... .,.", ......., ,.........,...~t ..............+. +'. .. ,...,...'....1 i ; i i ; 1-2 {::r t ; ;' ! ; ./ .; ... i RS - 2 RR {::r 1- 2 1-'< 1- 1 - /1.....,'It.............:,...::./ / / SZ13 I ;, ~ 1- 2 Subject Site/site en question: PID(s)/NIP(s): 52720 Location: 450 Ashburn Road Date: November 20, 2006 Scale/echelle: Not to scale/Pas a I'echelle -.. . 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Rezoniilg Application 53-75 Leinster Street BACKGROUND: On October 23,2006 Common Council scheduled a public hearing for the above- noted rezoning application for Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.rn, in the Council Chamber. The Planning Advisory Committee was scheduled to consider the application at its meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. ANALYSIS: On November 7, 2006 the applicant advised Planning and Development that further discussions with neighbourhood residents were about to take place. As these further discussions may result in modifications to the proposal, the applicant requested that the public hearing on the matter be postponed. RECOMMENDATION: That the November 20, 2006 public hearing for the rezoning application of Saint John Non Profit Housing Ioe" 53-75 Leinster Street, be cancelled, and that Common COWlcil schedule a new public hearing for Monday, December 18,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Re _ eClfU'RiJ: I m R. Baird, MCIP Commissioner Planning and Development Terrence Totten, C.A. City Manager JRB/r ProjectN(), Cl6-349 City of Saint John PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT RE: 53-75 LEINSTER 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 in the Council Chamber on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: I. Adding the following to the list of zones in I. Section 30(1): "special zones 5Z-2l" 2. Adding the following as Section 740(21): 2. "Special Zone #21 (SZ-21) a) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the purpose of, and for no other purpose than, i) the following uses: - a multiple dwelling, provided that Council has approved a specific proposal pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act. b) Zone Standards Standards for development in Special Zone #21 shall not be subject to General Sections 810 to 870 but shall be limited by the proposal which is approved by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act," 3, Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of 3, approximately 2770 square metres, located at 53-75 Leinster Street, also identified as being Pill Nos, 00009431 and 55059992, from "B-2" General Business to "SZ-21.. Special Zone #21, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE OBJET: 53-75, RUE LEINSTER Avis public es.t donne, par la presente. que le conseil conununal de The City of Saint Jo1m a l'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de l'arretc:: sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, au cours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue Ie lundi, 20 novembre 2006 it 19 h dans la salle du conseil : L'ajout de l'eh~ment suivant ala liste de zones du paragraphe 30(1): (( zones speciales 8Z-21 >> L'ajout du paragraphe 740(21) qUl se lit conune suit: (( Zone speciale nO 21 (8Z-21) a) Usages Les terrains, batiments au constructions ne peuvent etre affectes qu'aux fins: i) des usages suivants : - une habitation multifamiliale, it la condition que Ie conseil ait approuve une proposition particuliere en vertu de ['article 39 de la Loi sur 1 'urbanisme. b) Normes applicables Les normes d'amenagement dans Ia zone speciale nO 21 ne sont pas assujetties aux dispositions generales des articles 810 it 870, mais el1es sont assujetties it la proposition approuvee par Ie conseil en vertu de l' article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, )) Modification du zonage d 'une parcelle de terrain d'lUle superficie d'environ 2 770 metres carres, situee au 53-75, rue Leinster, et portant les NID 00009431 et 55059992, de zone commerciale generaIe (( B-2>> it zone speciale nO 21 (( SZ-21 >>, comme l'indique la carte ci-dessous. (INSERER LA CARTE) REASON FOR CHANGE To permit a four-storey, building. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: 52-unit apartment Pennettre une habitation multifamiliale de quatre etages et de 52 logements, The proposed amendment may be inspected by any Toute personne interessee peut examiner Ie projet interested person at the office of the Common de modification au bureau du greffier communal ou Clerk, or in the office of Planning and au bureau de l'urbanisme et du developpement a Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint l'hOtel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John, Jo1m, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a,m, and 4:30 N,-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays sauf les jours feries. excepted. Written objections to the amendment may be sent Veuillez faire parvenir vos objections au projet de to the undersigned at City Hall. modification par ecrit a l'attention du soussigne it I 'hOtel de ville, J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk 658-2862 J. Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658-2862 . \Ii . ~ en Gl c. ~ . \Ii Q) ., '- .~e"t~o,t" st. rue ~.. . rn ,.. ! \n C- ,.- ~ Q) ., ,.. rue ca,,,,a!_~~~1\ st. _./---...//. \ ~ -' -' ..- ...-'- . ---I \ \, \ i \. \ \ \ \ \ \ '< \ . \ \\- .-- ..-.-' -,,, ,-' -.----.-.- ,.----..\'" n \. I \, \ I \ '< \ \. \ " \ \ \ PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT RE: 53-75 LEINSTER STREET Public notice is hereby given that the Cornman 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 in the Council Chamber on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: 1. Adding the following to the list of zones in Section 30(1): "special zones SZ-21" 2, Adding the following as Section 740(21): "Special Zone #21 (8Z-21) a) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the purpose of, and for no other purpose than, i) the following uses: - a multiple dwelling, provided that Council has approved a specific proposal pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, b) Zone Standards Standards for development in Special Zone #21 shall not be subject to General Sections 810 to 870 but shall be limited by the proposal which is approved by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act." 3. Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2770 square metres, located at 53-75 Leinster Street, also identified as being PID Nos, 00009431 and 55059992, from "B-2" General Business to "SZ-21" Special Zone #21, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit a four-storey, 52-unit apartment building. 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' ARREnt SUR LE ZONAGE OBJET: 53-75, RUE LEINSTER Avis public est donne, par la presente, que le conseil communal de The City of Saint John a l'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de l'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, au cours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue le lundi, 20 Dovembre 2006 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil : L L'ajout de l'element suivant ala liste de zones du paragraphe 30(1) : << zones speciales 8Z-21>> 2. L'ajout du paragraphe 740(21) qui se lit comrne suit : << Zone speciale nO 21 (SZ-21) a) Usaees Les terrains, batiments ou constructions ne peuvent etre affectes qu' aux fins : i) des usages suivants : - une habitation multifamiliale, a la condition que Ie conseil ait approuve une proposition particuliere en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme, b) Normes applicables Les normes d'amenagement dans la zone speciale nO 21 ne sont pas assujetties aux dispositions generales des articles 810 a 870, mais elles sont assujetties a la proposition approuvee par Ie conseil en vertu de l'article 39 de laLoi sur l'urbanisme, )> 3. Modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 770 metres carres, situee au 53-75, rue Leinster, et portant les NIl) 00009431 et 55059992, de zone commerciale generale (( B-2 )) a zone speciale nD 21 << SZ-21 )), comme l'indique la carte ci-dessous, (INSERER LA CARTE) RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre une habitation multifamiliale de quatre 6tages et de 52 logements. Toute personne interessee peut examiner Ie projet de modification au bureau du greffier corrununal ou au bureau de l'urbanisme et du developpement a I'Mtel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint Jolm, N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours feries, Veuillez faire parvenir vas objections au projet de modification par ecnt a l'attention du saussigne a l'hatel de ville. J. Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658-2862 City of Saint John INTERNAL INSERTION ORDER For City of Saint John use only: Budget Number: 1100801 4422010 Department: Common Clerk's Office (Account # 71206) Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: (506) 658-2862 I Fax: (506) 674-4214 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ== Saint John Telegraph Journal) .. SJT J City Information Ad Date(s): Tuesday, October 24,2006 Tuesday, November 14, 2006 ,. SJT J Independent Placement .. SJT J Classifieds Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: D General Notice D Tender D Proposal ~ Public Notice Sub-Headline (if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: I Telephone: (506) 658-2862 f Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment Demande de modification a I'arrete sur Ie zonage Applicant Related. Information I Renseignements sur Ie demaodeur Name of Applicant I Nomdudemandeur 0'cllnt :)nhn ~cn ?\~Ce\\. \-\OL'~',,~n~ 1-nc Mailing Address of applicant / Addresse postale do demandeur \ 4 ~ l n j S (\: In re ~\C,I '* In :j C\ \ \'l t ::s G h '" Postal COOe I Code postal E2 L t E 5 Telephone Number I NIlIIl6ro de telephone b S~ - \ g 2 S Home I Domicile Work I Travail Fax Number I Numero de h~lCcopieur !~ L\ '1 - b 01 g Name of Property Owner (if different) I Nom do proprietaire (si different) Address I Adresse Postal Code I Code postal Property Information / Renseigpements sur la propriete 75 A/-..... . . Location I Emplacement S'?J - ~ LeI ns kr '6 -\. . 943 \ 55c5cA 9 ').... Civic # I No de voirie Street I Rue PID I NIP Lot Area I Superficie du lot .2:.Jlc 56('. ~t1l'>StreetFrontage IF~ stU'rue 1'J-.95 \YI~\re{Le.\r"'l~k('"') J.o , . '?>Tl~ (Y\e..\-(c,>Lc.:.qf'~d:hef\ ) Existing Use of Property I Utilisation actuelle de la propri6te V {$ ("; n \. \ c ~ / .eo (' me.., pn l"' 'h \ n:) \ c-t- Municipal Plan land Use Designation Q \ Designation de utilization des terres sur Ie plan municipal mecl \ u VY'\ $ l? n ~, \ ~ { Ie 7~ ( de ('\ \- K.\ Amendment Requested / Modification demandie Present Zoning I Zonage acmeI \j - 2 ~~ l \. n S('CTIC~'\i 3q Cc I"Jl \ 'on:) o'(1d Yo. (' \ U (\l. e.~ ~ Change Zoning to I Modification du zonage a S ~ e L \ 0.. \ 2 0 n e. and/or I Ou o Text Amendment (indicate particulars) I Modification due texte (indiquez Ies details) Development Proposal! Proposition d'amenagement Description of Proposal I Description de Ia proposition C'J()<~.\.ni( ~lO() c-}: a 1.\ s.\.orc~ and h-!~~meJ\.\. ) 52 \,.)11\+ QPcw\.me(\~ Cc(n~\e..x. on G?>-lt; Lelns\.e(~ S-tree_:\~ T,",eJ.e...velo~me..n\ \'tlL\lJde.s, ~\\Af'(''jfC'l\(\r\ ~, . t .) \ - \1'0"'\(\'33(' ~O \!e...Ir\\(..\~S C\f\(\ 0.. 22 s~aLe ~u(~o.c..,=- ~(',,\ncJ \0\. 1\('(..\--\\ \ec\s bf'\e ~ u'(\d ((')(\( t'~:AuC\\ 0\"(\,,.../\ (\:Js C\ \tnc\\e..d. . You must provide. a scaled site plan that illustrates your proposal. toli may also provide photographs, building plans, elevation drawings and arry other fonn of injof77U1tion, 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 devezfoumir un plan du site a /'echelle illustrantvotre proposition, Vous pouvez ega/emen! foumir des photographies, des plans de bdtiment. des dessins de plan d'efevation et toule autre forme de renseignement, Le plan doit indiquer les dimensions de Ja proprieti, I'emplaament de 10 totalile des bdtiments. des a/lees, des Gires de stationnement, des amenagemenls paysagers et des panneaux de signalisation. n est important d'indiquer 10 distance entre les /imites de kl propriete et les bdtiments. Provide reasons why these amendments should be approved I Foumir tout autre renseignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait etre approuvtes, \.. Le.\\"'\,<;\e.r Cou"\ (Y\ee\s \'v-e S~:l(:1-.ill,\ Lcne cC;\'~~Y'\.o....) 1.. Th? ~'}\>'"" ,0.\ 'L.~".W ~^-I i \ \ Q.C\dCP<'f" lli" \J\\ \ Q...\J e \ ~~~\Jeb <-'L \('\Cl~.,{h \'\5 \-~E' le..lYi.~\.e(' Ccv" \ (~e.~ek'~m.:.o\~ \;.>l ;> \ 0 G)()~:'\('ljC\.\.Ol\ I {...heS\>C?!....i.<:.\ \ '1..cne. l.;,J \\ <? ["Cv Ide ~::l-.:re+-~ n -\ h~'.) (Y"\ll.%..:.f" . Provide any other information about your proposal that Would be helpful, I rournir tout autre renscignement concernant votre proposition qui pourrait etre utile. Signalnrc of Applicant I Sigoatnre du demandeur -----W - ^" ' ~N "c\.o (' ~. ';) i ~ "J G M Date O("T(;(\t;R 3 j '100 b ~ $400 Application Fee Enclosed I Ci-joint les frais de demande de 400 $ If you are not the owner afthe land in question please have the owner sign below, The signature of the owner is authorizing this application 10 proceed for consideration by Common Council. Signatw'e of Owner (if applicable) Sigo.atw"e due proprietaire (s'il y a lieu) Si vous n'etes pas ie proprietaire du terrain en question, veui/kz obtenir /a signature du proprietaire dans la partie ci-dessous. La signature du proprielaire aulorisanl Ie traitement de La prlsente demamle pour que ceJte demiere soil examinee par Ie conseil communal. Date: Provide any other information about your proposal that would be helpful. The current edition of Saint John's zoning by-law will mark its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Since 1981, the city has amended it hundreds of time in an attempt to keep the document relevant. Still, the bylaw was created in the early 1980s by authors who could not foresee the unique challenges and opportunities of 2006. The city should exercise its authority in making relevant and future-looking zoning decisions. Leinster Court is a demonstration development that will show how one can include those living in poverty in the renewal of South/Central Saint John. Leinster Court is a landmark project that is unique to Uptown Saint John and deserves special consideration. The gentrification of the southern peninsula, with people of higher incomes moving back, risks forcing people of lower incomes out of the very community where they have lived for generations. Projects such as Leinster Court will help to minimize this effect and are critical to the true growth of Saint John. This development will stand out as one of the premier apartment addresses in the city. It will be a place people of all income levels and backgrounds will desire to live, maintaining and increasing the diversity of the area. Leinster Court will enhance the neighborhood. The building architect has been sensitive to the surrounding buildings and has designed a quality apartment design of which Saint John can be proud. Leinster Court will be one of Saint John's future historic buildings, akin to its neighbors on Leinster, Cannarthen and King Street East. This project will demonstrate to other developers that there is a market for new quality units in Uptown Saint John. It will demonstrate how developers can build diverse healthy communities within their own developments and how government programs can assist in this regard. 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"Special Zone #21 (SZ-21) a) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the purpose of, and for no other purpose than, i) the following uses: - a multiple dwelling, provided that Council has approved a specific proposal pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act. b) Zone Standards Standards for development in Special Zone #21 shall not be subj ect to General Sections 810 to 870 but shall be limited by the proposal which is approved by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act." 3, Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of 3. approximately 2770 square metres, located at 53-75 Leinster Street, also identified as being Pill Nos. 00009431 and 55059992, from "B-2" General Business to "SZ-21" Special Zone #21, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) PROJET DE MODIFICATION DE L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE OBJET: 53-75, RUE LEINSTER Avis public est donne, par la presente, que Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint John a l'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de rarrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, au cours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue Ie lundi~ 18 decembre 2006 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil : L'ajout de l'elc~ment suivant a la liste de zones du paragraphe 30(1): (< zones speciales 8Z-21 >> L'ajout du paragraphe 740(21) qUl se lit connne suit: << Zone speciale nO 21 (SZ-21) a) Usages Les terrains, batiments ou constructions ne peuvent etre affectes qu'aux fins: i) des usages sui vants : _ une habitation multifamiliale, a la condition que Ie conseil ait approuve une proposition particuliere en vertu de I 'article 39 de la Loi sur I 'urbanisme, b) Nonnes applicables Les nonnes d' amenagement dans la zone speciale nO 21 ne sont pas assujetties aux dispositions generales des articles 810 a 870, mais elles sont assujetties a la proposition approuvee par Ie conseil en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur I 'urbanisme. >> Modification du zonage d 'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 770 metres carres, situee au 53-75, rue Leinster, et portant les NID 00009431 et 55059992, de zone commerciale generale (( B-2>> a zone speciale nO 21 (( SZ-21 >>, comme l'indique la carte ci-dessous, (lNSERER LA CARTE) REASON FOR CHANGE To permit a four-storey, building, RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: 52-unit apartment Permettre une habitation multifamiliale de quatre etages et de 52 logements, The proposed amendment may be inspected by any Toute personne int6ressee peut examiner Ie projet interested person at the office of the Common de modification au bureau du greffier communal au Clerk, Of in the office of Planning and au bureau de l'urbanisme et du d6veloppement a Development, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint I'hOtel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John, John, N,B, between the hours of 8:30 a.m, and 4:30 N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays saufles jours feries. excepted, Written objections to the amendment may be sent Veuillez faire parvenir vos objections au projet de to the undersigned at City Hall. modification par ecrit a l'attention du soussigne a I 'hOtel de ville. J, Patrick Woods, Conunon Clerk 658-2862 J, Patrick Woods, Greffier communal 658-2862 . Ul . ~' en G' Ca ~ . \ll Q) ~ '- t\,1~ ~~ntwOft" st._ -,- ..~_. . .. ...~ ...\ en . \III ~ '" Ca\ .... ' Q) .J .. Q) ~ ~ tUe c~t",att"en ~t. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT RE: 53-75 LEINSTER 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 in the Council Chamber on Monday, December 18,2006 at 7:00 p.m., by: 1, Adding the following to the list of zones in Section 30(1): "special zones SZ-21" 2, Adding the following as Section 740(21): "Special Zone #21 (SZ-21) a) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the purpose of, and for no other purpose than, i) the following uses: _ a multiple dwelling, provided that Council has approved a specific proposal pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, b) Zone Standards Standards for development in Special Zone #21 shall not be subject to General Sections 810 to 870 but shall be limited by the proposal which is approved by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act." 3. Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2770 square metres, located at 53-75 Leinster Street, also identified as being Pill Nos. 00009431 and 55059992, from "B-2" General Business to "SZ-21" Special Zone #21, as illustrated below. (INSERT MAP) REASON FOR CHANGE: To pennit a four-storey, 52-unit apartment building. 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.H. 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 OBJET: 53-75, RUE LEINSTER Avis public est donne, par la presente, que Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint John a l'intention d'etudier la modification suivante de l'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, au cours de la reunion ordinaire du conseil prevue Ie lundi, 18 decembre 2006 a 19 b dans la salle du conseil : 1. L'ajout de 1'616ment suivant ala liste de zones du paragraphe 30(1) : << zones speciales SZ-21>> 2, L'ajout du paragraphe 740(21) qui se lit conune suit: <<Zone speciale nO 21 (SZ-21) a) Usages Les terrains, batiments ou constructions ne peuvent etre affectes qu'aux fins : i) des usages suivants : _ une habitation multifamiliale, a la condition que Ie conseil ait approuve une proposition particuliere en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur l 'urbanisme, b) Normes applicables Les nonnes d'amenagement dans la zone speciale nO 21 ne sont pas assujetties aux dispositions generales des articles 810 a 870, mais dIes sont assuj etties a la proposition approuvee par Ie conseil en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme. >) 3. Modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 770 metres carnes, situee au 53-75, rue Leinster, et portant les NID 00009431 et 55059992, de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a zone speciale nO 21 << 82.-21 >), comme l'indique 1a carte ci-dessous. (INSERER LA CARTE) RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre une habitation multifamiliale de quatre etages et de 521ogements, Toute personne interessee peut examiner Ie projet de modification au bureau du greffier communal ou au bureau de l'urhanisme et du deve10ppement a l'hOtel de ville au 15, Market Square, Saint John, N.-B., entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 du lundi au vendredi, saufles jours feries. Veuillez faire parvenir vas 0 bj ections au proj et de modification par ecrit a I' attention du soussigne a I'hOtel 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: 1100801 4422010 De artment: Common Clerk's Office Account # 71206 Contact: J. Patrick Woods Phone: 506 658-2862 Special Instructions (if any): Newspaper Insertion Dates (Check as applicable) (SJTJ= Saint John Telegraph Journal) .. SJTJ City Information Ad Date(s): Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Tuesday, December 12, 2006 .. SJTJ Independent Placement .. SJTJ Classifieds Date(s): Date(s): Information for Ad (Boldface anything you want Bold in Ad, Centre, Tab, etc.) Section Headline: D General Notice D Tender D Proposal ~ Public Notice Sub-Headline (if applicable): Text: INSERT ATTACHED Call to Action: J. Patrick Woods, Common Clerk/Greffier communal Contact: I 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: ^ , 0 ARRETE N C.P. 110- ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d'une reunion du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a decrete ce qui suit: The Zoning By-law of The City of L'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of of Saint John, decrete Ie dix-neuf (19) December, A.D, 2005, is amended by: decembre 2005, est modifie par: 1. Adding the following to the list of 1. L'ajout de l'element suivant 11 la liste zones in Section 30( 1): de zones du paragraphe 30(1) : "special zones 8Z-21 " << zones speciales SZ-21 >> 2. Adding the following as Section 2. L'ajout du paragraphe 740(21) qui se 740(21): lit conune suit: "Special Zone #21 (SZ-21) << Zone speciale nO 21 (SZ-21) a) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the purpose of, and for no other purpose 1han, i) the following uses: - a multiple dwelling, provided that Council has approved a specific proposal pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, b) Zone Standards Standards for development III Special Zone #21 shall not be subject to General Sections 810 to 870 but shall be limited by the proposal which is approved by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act," 3, Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning 3, Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2770 square metres, located at 53-75 Leinster Street, also identified as being PID Nos. 00009431 and 55059992, from "B-2" General Business to "SZ-21" Special Zone #21. - 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 Conunon Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the * day of *, A.D. 2006 and signed by: a) Usages Les terrains, batiments ou constructions ne peuvent etre affectes qu'aux fins: i) des usages suivants : - une habitation multifamiliale, 11 la condition que Ie conseil ait approuve une proposition particuliere en vertu de l'article 39 de la Loi sur I 'urbanisme, b) Nonnes applicables Les normes d'arm':nagement dans la zone speciale nO 21 ne sont pas assujetties aux dispositions generales des articles 810 a 870, mais eUes sont assuj etties 11 la proposition approuvee par Ie conseil en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur /'urbanisme. H La modification de I'annexe <<A >>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, pennettant de modifier la designation d'une parceUe de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 770 metres carres, sitm':e au 53-75, rue Leinster, et portant les NID 00009431 et 55059992, de zone conunerciale generale << B-2 )) a zone speciale nO 21 << SZ-21 >>, - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie plan ci-joint e1 font partie du present arrete, EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : First Reading Second Reading - Third Reading - Mayor Common Clerk/Greffier communal Premiere lecture Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture December14,2006 YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:ProposedRezoning 53-75LeinsterStreet OnOctober22,2006CommonCouncilreferredtheabovemattertothePlanning AdvisoryCommitteeforareportandrecommendation. TheCommittee consideredtheattachedreportatitsDecember12,2006meeting. RobertVincent,counselforSaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.,andClifford Lawrence,amemberoftheboard,appearedbeforetheCommitteeonbehalfof theapplicantandexpressedagreementwiththerecommendationintheattached report.Mr.VincentadvisedtheCommitteethattheinitialdesignofthe developmenthasundergoneseveralmodificationsasaresultofatleastfive meetingswitharearesidentsoverthepastyear.Mr.Lawrencereviewedthe proposedprojectindetail,includingadiscussionofpastapprovalsaswellasthe changesthathavebeenmadeinanattempttoaddresstheconcernsof neighbouringproperty-owners. GregorHope,HousingChairoftheBusinessCommunityAnti-PovertyInitiative (BCAPI)andDonGillis,231PrincessStreet,addressedtheCommitteeinsupport oftheapplication,indicatingthat,intheiropinion,theproposalwasapositive developmentfortheCentralPeninsula. Severalpersonsattendedthemeetinginoppositiontotheproposal.Jon MacQueen,ownerof58CarmarthenStreet/154-156KingStreet East;Kelly VanBuskirk,counselfortheconcernedarearesidents;ShaneGoguen,168King Street East;BettyRourke,166KingStreetEast;RodMackenzie,218KingStreet East;Martha Edwards,90CarmarthenStreet;JonathonGallant,96Wentworth Street;ArthurMelanson,90WentworthStreet;andMelNorton,182Princess Street,alladdressedtheCommitteeinoppositiontotheproposal. Thespeakers indicatedthattheycontinuetobeconcernedaboutthe sizeofthedevelopment, particularlywithregardtoitsheight,numberofdwellingunitsandlocationonthe lot;itspotentialimpactonparkingavailabilityonareastreets;andlossofsunlight andaccesstotheirbackyards.Inaddition,Mr.VanBuskirkreferredextensively toasubmittedletter(copyattached)containingtheopinionofaplanning consultantwithregardtotheincompatibilityoftheproposalwiththesurrounding neighbourhood. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PlanningAdvisoryCommitteePage2 December14,2006 Inadditiontothespecificconcernsabouttheproposeddevelopment,severalof thespeakersobjectedtothepresentrezoningapplicationonthebasisthatthey haveappealedthepreviously-approvedvarianceswithrespecttotheprojecttothe AssessmentandPlanningAppealBoard,andwishtohavetheopportunityto appearbeforetheBoard. TheCommitteealsoreceivedoneletterinfavouroftheproposalandone additionalletterofobjection(copiesattached). Afterconsideringthepresentationsandwrittensubmissions,theCommittee decidedtorecommendthattheproposedrezoningbeapprovedandadoptedthe recommendationcontainedintheattachedreport. RECOMMENDATION : 1.ThatCommonCouncilamendtheZoningBy-lawby: a)addingthefollowingtothelistofzonesinSection30(1): “specialzonesSZ-21” b)addingthefollowingasSection740(21): “SpecialZone#21(SZ-21) a)Uses Anyland,buildingorstructuremaybeusedforthepurpose of,andfornootherpurposethan, i)thefollowinguses: -amultipledwelling,providedthatCouncilhas approvedaspecificproposalpursuanttoSection39 oftheCommunityPlanning Act. b)ZoneStandards StandardsfordevelopmentinSpecialZone#21shallnotbe subjecttoGeneralSections810to870butshallbelimited bytheproposalwhichisapprovedbyCouncilpursuantto Section39oftheCommunityPlanning Act.” c)rezoningaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately2770square metres,locatedat53-75LeinsterStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeingPIDNos. 00009431and55059992,from“B-2”GeneralBusinessto“SZ-21” SpecialZone#21. 2.That,pursuanttotheprovisionsofSection39oftheCommunityPlanning Act, theproposeddevelopmentofaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately 2770squaremetres,locatedat53-75LeinsterStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeing PIDNos.00009431and55059992,withamultipledwellingbesubjecttothe followingconditions: PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PlanningAdvisoryCommitteePage3 December14,2006 a)theuseofthe siteislimitedtotheproposedfour-storeyapartmentbuilding havingamaximumof52dwellingunits; b)thebuildinglocation,height,massingand significantfeaturesofthe building(e.g.windowanddoorlocations),aswellasthelocationand layoutoftheproposedparkingfacilities, shallbegenerallyinaccordance withthesubmitted siteplanandbuildingelevationplanspreparedbyB.A. RomaArchitect LimitedanddatedNovember28,2006; c)theexteriorfaçadeoftheproposedbuildingmustbeconstructedofa combinationofbrick,culturedstoneandfibrecement siding,and architecturaldetailsmustbeinaccordancewitharchitecturalplans approvedbytheDevelopmentOfficertoensurecompatibilitywiththe surroundingbuildingsalongtheadjacentportionofLeinsterStreet; d)parkingfortheapartmentbuilding shallbeprovidedataminimumrateof onespaceperdwellingunit, andfurtherthat,upontherezoning,thelandandanybuildingorstructure thereonmustbedevelopedandusedinconformitywiththeproposaland conditionsidentifiedherein. Respectfullysubmitted, StephenHorgan Vice-Chairman RGP/r Attachments ProjectNo.06-349 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com DATE:DECEMBER8,2006 TO:PLANNINGADVISORYCOMMITTEE FROM:PLANNINGANDDEVELOPMENT FOR:MEETINGOFDECEMBER12,2006 RandallG.Pollock,MCIP Planner SUBJECT : NameofApplicant:SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc. NameofOwner:SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc. Location:53-75LeinsterStreet PID:9431and55059992 MunicipalPlan:ApprovedCommercialDevelopment Zoning:Existing:“B-2”GeneralBusiness Proposed:“SZ-21”SpecialZone#21 Proposal:Toconstructa4-storeyapartmentbuildingcomplex TypeofApplication:ZoningBy-lawAmendment JURISDICTIONOFCOMMITTEE : TheCommunityPlanningActauthorizesthePlanningAdvisoryCommitteetogiveitsviewsto CommonCouncilconcerningproposedamendmentstotheZoningBy-law.CommonCouncilwill Monday,December18,2006 considertheCommittee’srecommendationatapublichearingon. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page2 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 STAFFRECOMMENDATIONTOCOMMITTEE : 1.ThatCommonCouncilamendtheZoningBy-lawby: a)addingthefollowingtothelistofzonesinSection30(1): “specialzonesSZ-21” b)addingthefollowingasSection740(21): “SpecialZone#21(SZ-21) a)Uses Anyland,buildingorstructuremaybeusedforthepurposeof,andforno otherpurposethan, i)thefollowinguses: -amultipledwelling,providedthatCouncilhasapprovedaspecific proposalpursuanttoSection39oftheCommunityPlanning Act. b)ZoneStandards StandardsfordevelopmentinSpecialZone#21shallnotbesubjectto GeneralSections810to870butshallbelimitedbytheproposalwhichis approvedbyCouncilpursuanttoSection39oftheCommunityPlanning Act.” c)rezoningaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately2770squaremetres,locatedat 53-75LeinsterStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeingPIDNos.00009431and55059992,from “B-2”GeneralBusinessto“SZ-21”SpecialZone#21. 2.That,pursuanttotheprovisionsofSection39oftheCommunityPlanning Act,theproposed developmentofaparceloflandhavinganareaofapproximately2770squaremetres,located at53-75LeinsterStreet,alsoidentifiedasbeingPIDNos.00009431and55059992,witha multipledwellingbesubjecttothefollowingconditions: a)theuseofthesiteislimitedtotheproposedfour-storeyapartmentbuildinghavinga maximumof52dwellingunits; b)thebuildinglocation,height,massingandsignificantfeaturesofthebuilding(e.g.window anddoorlocations),aswellasthelocationandlayoutoftheproposedparkingfacilities, shallbegenerallyinaccordancewiththesubmittedsiteplanandbuildingelevationplans preparedbyB.A.RomaArchitectLimitedanddatedNovember28,2006; PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page3 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 c)theexteriorfaçadeoftheproposedbuildingmustbeconstructedofacombinationof brick,culturedstoneandfibrecementsiding,andarchitecturaldetailsmustbein accordancewitharchitecturalplansapprovedbytheDevelopmentOfficertoensure compatibilitywiththesurroundingbuildingsalongtheadjacentportionofLeinsterStreet; d)parkingfortheapartmentbuildingshallbeprovidedataminimumrateofonespaceper dwellingunit, andfurtherthat,upontherezoning,thelandandanybuildingorstructurethereonmustbe developedandusedinconformitywiththeproposalandconditionsidentifiedherein. BACKGROUND : OnSeptember7,2005thePlanningAdvisoryCommitteeconsideredaSection39amendmentand varianceapplicationbySaintJohnNon-ProfitHousingInc.concerningtheconstructionofa51- unitapartmentbuildingcomplex(withanundergroundresidential/commercialparkinggarage)for thesubjectproperty.Duetoconcernsraisedbyneighbourhoodresidentstheapplicantrequested thattheapplicationbetabledinordertoconsiderrevisionstotheproposal. ArevisedproposalwaslaterfavourablyconsideredbytheCommitteeonNovember1,2005.At thattimetheCommitteerecommendedapprovaloftherequestedSection39amendmentto CommonCouncil,andgrantedavariancethatallowedtheapartmentbuildingtohaveamaximum heightof17metres(56.5feet)attheentranceareaoftheundergroundparkinggarage,provided theremainderofthebuildingsatisfiedthe“B-2”GeneralBusinesszonestandardof14metres(46 feet). OnDecember5,2005CommonCouncilapprovedtherequestedSection39amendmenttoallow fortheproposedapartmentbuildingprojectwiththefollowingconditions: x Thatthesitemustbedevelopedinaccordancewithadetailedsiteplanapprovedbythe DevelopmentOfficer,andbeinginaccordancewithotherconditions,illustratingall necessarylandscapingandamenityspace;and x Theexteriorfaçadeoftheproposedbuildingmustbeconstructedofbrickandmustbein accordancewitharchitecturalplansapprovedbytheDevelopmentOfficertoensure compatibilitywiththesurroundingbuildingsalongtheadjacentportionofLeinsterStreet. Abuildingpermitapplicationwassubmittedinthesummerof2006foraslightlymodifiedproject consistingof52dwellingunitsandacombinationofsurfaceandundergroundparking.Atthat timeitwasdiscoveredthattwosubstantialerrorshadbeenmadeinpreparingthestaffreportsfor theproposalin2005. Theseerrorsdealtwiththecalculationsconcerningdensity(requiredlot PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page4 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 area)andoff-streetparking. Theerrorswerenotthefaultoftheapplicant,butresultedfromCity staffusingincorrectZoningBy-lawstandardswhentheoriginalandrevisedplanswerereviewed. ThePlanningAdvisoryCommitteeconsideredtheadditionalvariancesatitsAugust8andAugust 22,2006meetings.Afterconsideringthematter,theCommitteegrantedtherequestedvariances, namely,toreducetherequiredlotareaof6540squaremetresto2770squaremetresandto reducetheoff-streetparkingrequirementof65spacesto52spaces. TheCommittee’sdecision hasbeenappealedtotheAssessmentandPlanningAppealBoard,andahearinghasbeen scheduledforFebruary19-23,2007. INPUTFROMOTHERSOURCES : MunicipalOperationsandEngineering hasnoobjectiontotherezoning. BuildingandTechnicalServices advisesthatnoBuildingCodeissuesariseoutofthisproposal. SaintJohnTransit advisesthatitcontinuestohavenoconcernswiththedevelopmentonthis property. SaintJohnEnergy advisesthatithasoverheadfacilitiesinthearea.Anextensionoffacilities mayberequiredtoservicetheproposedlotandthiswouldbeatthedeveloper’scost.SaintJohn EnergyhashaddiscussionswiththedeveloperwithregardtoupgradingSaintJohn Energy’s facilities. AliantTelecom advisesthatithasnoissueswiththerezoning. Rogers hasbeenadvisedoftheproposal. Maritimes&NortheastPipeline hasnoobjection. FireDepartment hasnoobjectiontotheapplicationaspresented,providedthatthedesignand constructionadherestotheNationalBuildingandFireCodesandthatplansaresubmittedtothe FireMarshal’sOfficeforreviewasdefinedinSection18oftheFirePreventionActforthe ProvinceofNewBrunswick. SaintJohnParkingCommission hasbeenadvisedofthisproposal. SchoolBoard hasbeenadvisedofthisproposal. ANALYSIS : PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page5 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 SiteandNeighbourhood ThesubjectsiteissituatedattheintersectionofLeinsterStreetandCarmarthenStreettothe southeastoftheLoyalistBurialGrounds (seeattachedlocationmap). Thesitehasanareaof 2770squaremetres(29,817squarefeet),witha73-metre(240-foot)frontagealongLeinster Streetanda38-metre(125-foot)frontagealongCarmarthenStreet.Untilrecentlythesitewas usedasaparkingareaoperatedbytheSaintJohnParkingCommission. Theimmediateneighbourhoodiscomprisedbyanumberofdifferentbuildingtypes.Directly acrossthestreetisthelargeCentralUnitedBaptistChurchat42LeinsterStreet,andacrossfrom theotheradjacentstreetisafirestationat47CarmarthenStreet.Afuneralhomeisimmediately totheeastat91LeinsterStreet. TherearethreesmallerbuildingstotheeastoftheCentral UnitedBaptistChurch. Twoofthesepropertiesareresidential,butabusinessisoperatedfrom 70LeinsterStreet. Thereisalsoanotherformerchurchbuildingattheotherendoftheadjoining LeinsterStreetblockat95WentworthStreet(“GothicArches”). Thepropertiestothenorth,eastandsoutharemostlymultipleresidentialbuildings.Manyof thesepropertiescontainwell-maintainedhistoricbuildings.Ofparticularnoteisthenearby streetscapealongKingStreet Easttothenorthofthesubjectproperty. TheLoyalistBurial Groundistothenorthwest,andSt.Malachy’sMemorialHighSchoolistothewestat20Leinster Street. Proposal TheproposeddevelopmentisgenerallythesameasthatsubmittedtotheCommitteein conjunctionwiththevarianceapplicationinAugustofthisyear,butwithcertainmodificationsto theexteriordesign (seenextparagraph).Itconsistsofafour-storeyapartmentbuildingwitha totalof52dwellingunits(24two-bedroomunitsand28one-bedroomunits). Thebuildingis proposedtobelocatedonthewesterlyportionofthesite,withanentrancetothebasementlevel parkinggarageoffCarmarthenStreet.Atotalof30parkingspaceswouldbeprovidedinthe garage.Anadditional22parkingspacesareproposedwithinapaved,curbedsurfaceparkingarea ontheeasterlyportionofthesite. Thefrontfaçadeandmainpedestrianentrancetothebuilding facesLeinsterStreet. Thebuildingwouldbeadjacenttothestreetlinesofthetwostreets(witha courtyardinsetatthemainentrance),andwouldhavealandscapedsetbackof7.5metres(25 feet)fromtherearlotlinesoftheadjacentpropertiesonKingStreet Eastaswellaslandscaping aroundthesurfaceparkingarea. Theproposalisillustratedontheattachedplansanddrawings. Theattacheddrawingsincorporatethefollowingdesignmodificationstothebuildingexterior: x substitutionofamansardrooftreatmenttothefourthfloorfortheentireperimeter. The original4/12pitchedroofandcentralflatsectionwillbereplacedwithanapproximately 1/12pitchedmodifiedroofthatwillresultinaslightheightreduction,estimatedas approximately1.2to1.5metres(4-5feet),subjecttocompletionoffinaltrussdesign. The PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page6 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 elevatorpenthousewillextendabovetheroofanda“dummy”willalsobeconstructedto maintainsymmetry.Bothwillbefinishedtocreatetheillusionofchimneys. x horizontalbandingwillbecreatedatthebaseofthestructurethroughtheuseofa differentmasonrymaterial(i.e.artificialstone). x coveredexteriorentriesarebeingeliminated,fordesignconsiderations,withentryfoyers movedinsidethebuilding. x fibrecementsiding(e.g.“hardie-plank”)isproposedforthemajorityoftherear(north) elevationandthisfaçadewillbevisuallydividedintosixsections. TheapplicanthasrequestedthatCommonCouncilrezonethesubjectsitefromthepresent“B-2” GeneralBusinesszonetoaspecialzone,tobecalled“SZ-21”SpecialZone#21. Theproposed amendment,ifapprovedbyCouncil,wouldtiethedevelopmentofthesitetotheapplicant’s specificproposal,thusremovingtheneedforanyvariances,includingthosethatarecurrently underappealtotheAssessmentandPlanningAppealBoard. Theapplicantindicatesthat, althoughthedevelopmenthasbeengrantedtherequiredvariancestoproceedtoconstruction underthepresentzoning,theproposedspecialzonewillprovidesuretyonthismatter. Thisis because,unlikedecisionsofthePlanningAdvisoryCommittee,decisionsofCouncilarenot subjecttoappealtotheAssessmentandPlanningAppealBoard. MunicipalPlanandProposedRezoning ThesubjectsitewasredesignatedtoDistrictCentreCommercialin1988inordertopermitthe formeruseasaparkingarea. Thisusewasintendedtobeinconjunctionwiththedevelopmentof ananticipatednewjusticefacilityinthearea.WhentheMunicipalPlan’slandusepolicieswere updatedin1998,thecontinuinguseofthesiteforparkingwasrecognizedasanapproved commercialdevelopment. ThepoliciesofthePlanforbothcommercialandresidentialareas provideforthedevelopmentofapartments,subjecttothepropertybeinglocatedinazonethat permitstheuse. ThesiteislocatedonthesoutheasternedgeoftheUptown RegionalCentredesignation,whilethe adjoiningareatothenorth,eastandsouthisdesignatedbytheMunicipalPlanasMediumDensity Residential. ThePlanprovidesthat,while “itisdesirabletohavearelativelyhighintensity residentialconcentrationsituatedascloseaspossibletotheuptown,suchafocusshould recognizeandpreservetheuniqueheritagecharacteroftheoldercentralpartofthecity composedasitisofwell-built,structurallysound,wellmaintainedbuildings.Inkeepingwith thatconsideration,redevelopmentforresidentialusesintheCentralPeninsulawillbelimitedin extentandconfinedtothoselocationswhereitcanbedesignedinamannerwhichiscompatible withthecharacter,scale,density,andqualityoftheexistingresidentialdevelopment.” Althoughthesubjectpropertywasredesignatedtoprovideforcommercialactivity,andthis portionofLeinsterStreetcontainsnon-residentiallanduses,thecompatibilityoftheproposed projectshouldbeconsideredinthecontextofthesurroundingneighbourhood.Indeed,whenthe Cityconsideredtheredesignationofthesubjectsitein1987,itwasrecognizedthatshould PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page7 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 alternativeparkingfacilitiesbefoundforthejusticefacilityproject,thenthesubjectproperty oughttobe“aggressivelypursued”forresidentialdevelopment. Therefore,itisprudentthatany newdevelopmentforthesubjectpropertybecarefullyconsideredinthecontextofthe surroundingneighbourhood. Theproposalforahigh-qualitymultipleresidentialbuildingissupportedbytheMunicipalPlanin general.Accordingtotheproponent,theprojecthasbeencarefullydesignedtobecompatible withthecharacter,scale,densityandqualityoftheexistingresidentialdevelopment. Thedesign hasevolvedinanattempttoaddresstheconcernsraisedbytheneighbourhood. Theproposed “SZ-21”zoningofthepropertywilltiethedevelopmenttotheapplicant’sspecificproposalin termsofthelocation,height,massing,exteriorbuildingmaterialsandoverallappearanceofthe buildingandproperty. Thesignificantissuesinthisregardarediscussedbelow. HeightoftheBuilding Theheightoftheproposedbuildinganditsrelatedimpactsofshadowing,lossofviewand airspacehasbeenthemostdiscussedissueraisedbyconcernedneighbourhoodresidentsduring previousmeetingsconcerningtheproposal.Mostoftheresidentialbuildingsinthesurrounding areaaretwostoreysinheight. Therearesomebuildingsthatare2½andafewarethreestoreys. Inaddition,therearealsoothermuchhigherbuildingssuchasthetwochurchbuildingsalong LeinsterStreet. Theproposedbuildingwouldbefourstoreysabovegroundwithaheightof approximately12.2to12.5metres(40to41feet)alongmostofitsperimeter.However,atone pointonthewestsideofthebuilding,wherethebasementlevelisexposedforthegaragedoor, theheightisapproximately15.7metres(51.7feet). Thebuildingisnotreallyanyhigheratthat pointbut,rather,thegradelevelislowertoaccommodatethegarageramp. Thisresultsinan overallaverageheightofapproximately12.6metres(41.5feet). Thepresent“B-2”General Businesszoningofthesitepermitsamaximumaveragebuildingheightof14metres(46feet). Thegeneralcriteriausedwhenevaluatingcompatibilityisthatabuildingshouldbewithin80%to 120%oftheaveragebuildingheightinthearea. Thisstandardappliesinthe“RM-IF”Multiple ResidentialInfillzonebothinsideandoutsideofdesignatedheritagepreservationareas,although inbothcasesonlythebuildingsonthesameblockfaceareconsidered(i.e.allpropertyfronting onthesamesideofthestreetbetweentheintersectingstreets.) Becauseofthepreviousconcernsexpressedabouttheproposedbuildingheightandwhetheror notitiscompatiblewiththesurroundingarea,theapplicanthadretainedaprofessionalsurvey companytogatheraccurateinformationinthisregard. Theattachedtable,reproducedfromthe August18,2006staffreport,outlinesthevariouscalculationsinthisregard. Applicationof“RM-IF”HeightStandard Asthereisonlyoneotherdevelopedpropertyonthesite’sLeinsterStreetblockface(i.e.the funeralhome)andonlytwoontheCarmarthenStreetblockface(i.e.60CarmarthenStreetand PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page8 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 154KingStreet East),applyingthestandardsofthe“RM-IF”zonewouldonlytakeintoaccount thesethreeproperties. Theattachedtableindicatesthatthiswouldresultinanaverageheightof 9.53metres(31.28feet)andwouldpermitamaximumbuildingheightof11.44metres(37.52 feet). Theproposedbuildingisapproximately1.2metres(4feet)higherthanthe“RM-IF” maximum,or133%oftheaverage. Theapplicationofthe“RM-IF”standardwouldexcludethepropertiesalongKingStreet East (exceptforthecornerpropertyat154KingStreet East)andthebuildingsacrossLeinsterStreet andCarmarthenStreet.Inadditionthestandarddoesnotconsiderthetrueelevationsofthe buildings(i.e.properties).AsnotedonthesubmittedSketchShowingGeodetic Elevations,there isamaximumelevationdifferenceof6.62metres(21.72feet)betweenthepropertiesat154King Street Eastand91LeinsterStreet.Itisalsoworthnotingthatthesketchshowsthattheroof parapetoftheproposedapartmentbuilding(withthepreviousnon-mansardroofdesign)would onlybe0.96metres(3.15feet)higherthanthatofthefuneralhomeat91LeinsterStreet. ComparisontoOverallNeighbourhood Thediscussionabovewithrespecttotheapplicationofthe“RM-IF”zonestandardformaximum buildingheighthighlightsonlytherelationshiptotheblockfaceandnotthelargerneighbourhood. Iftheblockfaceisnotreflectiveoftheneighbourhood,thenthenextlogicalreviewwouldbethat oftheadjoiningstreetscapes(i.e.propertiesalongbothsidesofLeinsterandCarmarthenStreets). Inthisparticularsituation,duetothepresenceoftwolargechurchbuildings,theaveragebuilding heightwouldbe11.58metres(37.99feet)allowingforaheightof13.9metres(45.59feet)for theproposedapartmentbuilding. Theproposedbuildingisapproximately1.2metres(4feet) lower. Thistranslatestoabout109%oftheaverage. Expandingtheareaconsidered,byaddingtheheightsofthebuildingsonKingStreet Easttothe calculation,resultsinanaverageheightof10.69metres(35.09feet)forthelargerarea.One- hundredtwentypercentofthisaveragewouldbe12.83metres(42.09feet). Theproposed buildingisapproximately0.2metres(0.6feet)lower,or118%oftheaverage. Theproposedapartmentbuildingwithitsheightisconsideredcompatiblewiththegeneral neighbourhood.Itisreadilyunderstood,however,thatitwillimpacttheimmediatelyadjacent residentialpropertiesalongKingStreet Eastthemost,whichhavelowergroundelevationsandan averagebuildingheightof9.39metres(30.82feet). Whileresidents’focushasmostlybeenwithregardstothisportionofthearea,itisappropriateto includethestreetscapealongLeinsterStreetthattheprojectfacesthathastwohighchurch buildings,bothofwhichwillhaveahigherelevationthantheproposedapartmentbuildingby6.56 metres(21.52feet).Alsonotincludedinthesecalculationsarethefirestationat29Carmarthen StreetandSt.Malachy'sMemorialHighSchoolat2-20LeinsterStreet.Inthecaseoftheschool, thebuildingoccupiesmostofthesiteandhasaheightof12.98metres(42.59feet). PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page9 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 Withrespecttointerferencewithdirectsunlight,itisrecognizedthatitisnotunusualfor buildingsinthecentralareaoftheCitytohavesuchaneffectonadjoiningpropertiesatcertain timesofthedayoryear.ComparedtotheinitialSeptember2005proposal,theapplicant’spresent proposalhasincreasedtheseparationdistancebetweentheproposedbuildingandtheadjacent propertiesto7.5metres(25feet),andhasreducedboththewidthandheightofthebuilding,in ordertoenhancetheairspaceandprovisionforindirectsunlight. The7.5-metre(25-foot)rear yardsetbackisgreaterthanmanyoftherearyardsetbacksintheneighbourhood. LotOccupancyandYards Theproposedlotoccupancy(i.e.thatportionofthesitecoveredbybuildingsandstructures)is approximately56percentofthelotarea. Thiscomparesfavourablywiththebuiltenvironmentof theCentralPeninsula,muchofwhichisdevelopedwithbuildingscoveringfiftypercentandmore oftheirlotareas.Similartothetypicalpatternofdevelopment,theproposedbuildinghasbeen sitedsothatitisadjacenttothestreetlinesofbothstreets.Whiletherearyardsetbackof7.5 metres(25feet)isgreaterthanwhatistypicallyprovidedonmanyresidentiallots,itallowsthe creationofalandscapedamenityareaaswellasthepreviouslymentionedreductioninimpacton theadjoiningKingStreet Eastpropertiesintermsofairspaceandsunlight. Density Forabuildingwith52dwellingunitsonalotareaof2770squaremetres(29,817squarefeet),the resultingdensityis53.27squaremetres(573.4squarefeet)oflotareaperresidentialunit,or approximately188unitsperhectare(76unitsperacre). Thisiscomparabletothezonestandards applicabletothetwomainresidentialzonesintheCentralPeninsula.Forexample,the“RM-IF” MultipleResidentialInfillzonepermitsadensityof54.5squaremetres(587squarefeet)oflot areaperresidentialunitforthesamemixofoneandtwo-bedroomapartmentsastheapplicant’s proposal,whilethe“RM-3”CentralAreaMultipleResidentialzonepermitsadensityof45.3 squaremetres(488squarefeet)perunitforthesamemix. Basedonassessmentdata,theactualdensityoftheadjacentresidentialpropertiesonthesouth sideofKingStreet Eastisapproximately48squaremetres(518squarefeet)perunit(not includingthe19-bedspecialcarehomeat186KingStreet East),orapproximately208unitsper hectare(84unitsperacre). Theproposeddevelopment,infact,resultsinaslightlylowerdensity thanthisadjacentresidentialarea. Parking Theproposalprovidesoneoff-streetparkingspaceforeachdwellingunit. Thisisconsidered appropriatefornewresidentialdevelopmentsinthecentralpeninsulaandinothercoreresidential areasoftheCity.Forcomparison,the“RM-IF”MultipleResidentialInfillzonehasthesame standardofonespaceperdwellingunit,whilethe“RM-3”CentralAreaMultipleResidential Zonehasanevenlowerparkingrequirementof0.9spacesperunit.Itcanalsobenotedthatthe PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SaintJohnNonProfitHousingInc.Page10 53-75LeinsterStreetDecember8,2006 usualstandardforseniorcitizensapartments(inanyareaoftheCity),at0.6spacesperunit,is alsolowerthanwhathasbeenproposedforthedevelopment.Itwouldbeanticipatedthatatleast some,ifnotseveral,oftheapartmentsintheproposedbuildingwillbeoccupiedbyseniors. BuildingDesign WithinputfromneighbouringpropertyownersaswellasCitystaff,theapplicanthasattempted toproduceabuildingdesignthatwillbeattractiveandcompatiblewiththesurrounding residential,institutionalandcommercialarchitectureofthearea.Asnotedpreviously,theattached drawingshaveincorporatedtherecentmodificationstothedesignoftheproposalinanattemptto furtherreduceitsapparentmassing.Specifically,theimpactofthebuilding’sheightonthe surroundingneighbourhoodhasbeenaddressedbychangingfromahippedrooftoamansard roof. Thischangelowerstheactualheightbyapproximately1.5metres(5feet).Secondlythe broadexpanse(50metres/165feet)oftherearfaçadehasbeenarticulatedbymeansofmaterial andcolorvariationtodivideitintoseparateidentifiablecomponentswhichapproximate,intheir widths,thetypicalwidthsofareadwellings. Theuseofmasonrybuildingmaterials(i.e.brickandculturedstone),appropriatewindowsizes andorientations,massingofthebuildingandarrangementofbuildingopeningsallcontributeto thecontextualcompatibilityofthedevelopment.Iftheproposedamendmentisapprovedby CommonCouncil,thedevelopmentofthesitewillberequiredtooccurinaccordancewith detailedplansillustratingthesefeatures. Assuggestedabove,theapplicanthasindicatedthatitwouldliketheopportunitytouseafibre cementsiding(e.g.“hardieplank”)insteadofbrickastheexteriorfinishmaterialonaportionof thenorth(rear)elevationofthebuilding. Thismaterialhastheappearanceoftraditionalclapboard siding.Whiletheuseofthismaterial,aswellastheproposedculturedstonebaseofthebuilding, canberecommended,itshouldbenotedthattheconditionsoriginallyimposedbyCouncilin2005 limitexteriorcladdingtobrickonly.IftheCommitteeandCouncildonotwishtochangethe currentrequirementinthisregard,thencondition(c)onpage3ofthisreportshouldbechanged accordingly. CONCLUSION : Theproponentisproposinganattractivemultipleresidentialbuildingwithparkingprovidedata rateofonespaceperdwellingunit,whichistheacceptedstandardfornewresidential developmentsinthecentralareaoftheCity. Theprojectisgenerallyconsistentwiththe surroundingneighbourhoodintermsofdensityandheight,andcanbesupportedprovidedthe projectisundertakeninaccordancewiththespecificproposal.Approvaloftheproposed amendmenttotheZoningBy-law,withtheattachedSection39conditions,isrecommended. RGP/r ProjectNo.06-349 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT ,I. ,--,-;;\, \.~ ~.,.-;-n \... 3 ~ \ \ ~\" ~....~.',........ \ ~ r'. · ,t. p ....--...- Subject Site/site en question: -- PID(s)/NIP(s): 00009431 55059992 Location: 53-75, rue Leinster S1. Date: AugustlaoOt 4, 2006 Scale/echelle: Not to scale/Pas a I'echelle Z ~ j ~ Il. tJ 5 z ~ ~ 0 ..... j lfJ. 0:: Cl ::> o'dZ t5 .. Z 0 ~ u t; ~j ~ ;;- 0:: ~ ;:l~ < ~ ~ W ::t: ~Cl 0 ~ 00 ?: ..... 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Numbers are in metres unless otherwise indicated. Elevations have been averaged where applicable. Prepared by Planning and Development (City of Saint John), August 18, 2006. , Mayor and Councilors & Planning and Development Re: Proposed Rezoning 53~57 Leinster 8t . Hello, We do not have a problem with a building at this locatio~ however we do not agree with a building so out of proJXlrtion to the neighborhood. What will happen should someone else decide they also want to add a building that does not fit the streetscape? Could they too get a special zoning from the city. Would you allow this building in Trinity Royal? What about the Heritage aspect of this part of town? We need to develop that as well. Besides improving the city it would also help with tourism which has been down for the passed 2 years. A building so out of proportion with the neighborhood would have an effect on all ofus who own and support the development of the Heritage Program of the city. Think about those who have worked hard and made the investment to keep these beautiful old homes in good condition and expected the streetscape to stay consistent with their properties. . We believe it only fair to the rest of the neighborhood, that the appeal to be heard. We also want it to be clear that we are not complaining about Non Profit Housing Inc. They are a welcome organization here as far as weare concern. This is about the size and how it fits? Also, the fact that we invest in these homes expecting the guidelines we know will be honored. It appears those elected do not.really care what we say or think. How can anyone make a decision to live in the city if the rules keep changing? Regards Mercer and Terry Munn 190 King St East ~.. '... ., . t !() ~,. ..,1. December I, 2006 Re: Leinster Court Affordable Housing Project ~~~.. . ~&DAPeA (RECeIVeD"'V.J. ... , ~ ~ O~A~~/ Mr. Jim Baird Commissioner of Planning City of Saint John 15 Market Square C,P.1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Kindly distribute to: Mayor and City Councillors Dear Mr. Baird: The South End Area Community Action Team (SEA-CAT) is a neighbourhood-based resident group initiated and resourced by one of the working committees ofYibrant Communities Saint John (YCSJ). We have been meeting regularly for the past 10 months. In a mixed-income neighbourhood like the South End, SEA-CATs is a truly representative group, made up of over 20 adults who come from various walks of life and bring their children to "Soup at Six" once a month at Centenary Queen Square United Church, We share a meal, together with members of the VeSJ Advocacy and Mentoring Committee, and then conduct a regular meeting while the children are supervised upstairs. We are diverse, inclusive, and interested in positive social change that will result in poverty reduction and improved quality of life in the South End, Our group has targeted issues such as community safety and affordable housing as priorities to work on over the next year, Early in 2007 we will embark on a broader community visioning and strategic planning exercise, inviting other South End stakeholders to participate in creating a blueprint for the future ofthe neighbourhood. We are writing to lend our support to the proposed mixed income affordable housing referred to as the Leinster Court Project. The concept of an apartment building designed to house citizens from all socio- economic backgrounds is one we strongly agree with. Robust neighbourhoods include people of all ages, backgrounds, income levels, and cultures living together, and Leinster Street will provide an excellent model for similar projects in the future, Mixed accommodation avoids isolation and stigma, encouraging a healthy and enriching interaction among diverse neighbours. Additionally, high poverty rates' in the South End mean that some vulnerable households pay up to 80% of their income on housing alone - a recipe for despair and disaster that is guaranteed to keep people down. Affordable housing means that many more people can come off the lOOO-strong waitlist. When housing costs are aligned with income, people are freed up to work on other quality of life issues such as training and education to secure a living wage job. It is difficult to live with dignity and respect and feel a partof the larger community if housing costs mean you can't even afford to buy food for your family. Leinster Court will also ensure that people in poverty are part of the South End renewal instead of being pushed aside or right out of the neighbourhood. The four-storey building proposed by Saint John Non- Profit Housing is designed to fit into a South End streetscape where other 4-storey structures already exist. Vibrant Communities Saint John · 330 Wentworth Street Saint John, New Brunswick · E2L 5E4 · Fax: 506-634-1308 · Phone: 506-693-4428 ~.... .... ..I'''' 2 There are too many empty lots in the South End as it is - the vision ofturning these into more affordable housing units is a hopeful one, We feel that Saint John Non-Profit Housing should be warmly congratulated on its vision for a vital and inclusive neighbourhood housing initiative. SEA-CATs will be watching with interest to see Leinster Court go forward. Sincerely, Wayne Dryer Susan McKeon Sheila Croteau Brenda Murphy Tammy Garnett Ed Ratcliffe JelU1ifer Edison Gail Taylor Lyn King Don Uhryniw Dawn LeBlanc Christopher Waldschutz 4QJ~~~?~~lA;~G9W Lisa Wetmore _~,_L () - a~V7~'lU1IV Fo" South End Area com'~~(s~ O'-\J~\0~L,/LJ.jJ'( lr. ~.' ^ ~ Ell f-.;C/~ k Ac/~ J:?7vn~ "'ZJ i2 ~#'k ~ ~~~. M:- G.. ;;Z:;' 1.~,w fY s. ~ ~d~ ~~ Cc: Editor, Telegraph-Journal Page 1 of 1 r. Lockhart, Lynda From: mnorton [mnorton@lawsoncreamer.com] Sent: December 11, 20066:03 PM To: External - Planning Cc: Kelly Vanbuskirk Subject: Leinster Court Attachments: Letter to Council Dec11-06 Signed.doc Dear Sirs, Attached please find correspondence from Prof. Robert Shipley on behalf of our clients, including the Citizens for the Revitalization of the South Central Peninsula. The attached letter will be referenced in connection with the Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment which is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Advisory Committee on December 12, 2006. Kindly acknowledge receipt and please confirm that the attached correspondence will be provided to each member of PAC in advance of the hearing, Mel K. Norton Barrister & Solicitor LAWSON & CREAMER 133 Prince William Street Suite 801 P.O. Box 6787, Sta, A Saint John, N,B. E2l4S2 Direct: (506) 633~3531 Fax: (506) 633-0465 This E-mail contains information intended only for the person(s) named and may be SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVilEGED. Any other distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at the number above or reply by E-mail to the sender, and delete all copies of this message, ~_.+~. .~."DE~ (A~~~\ ~ OEe 12 2006 tI-3 , .. /; ~O~Si\~1 12/12/2006 Robert Shipley - PhD, MCIP, RPP 32 Ellen Street East Kitchener, Ontario N2H lL4 (~&DE'~~~ f' RECI:Il!eD ()\ \" DEe 12 2006 i ~()li'SA~~~ December 11, 2006 Mayor Norm McFarlane and The City of Saint John Common Council City Hall 15 Market Square PO Box, 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick, E2I 4 L1 Dear Mayor McFarlane and Council: Re: Leinster Court Project 53-57 Leinster Street, Saint John, NB Representatives of the Citizens for the &vitalization if the South Central Peninsula in your good city have asked me to comment on the subject case. I believe they have called on me since I am a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP), a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in the province of Ontario and perhaps because I have conducted extensive research in Canada and abroad on the economics of heritage, heritage tourism and particularly the property values of historic buildings. I am a member of the faculty at the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo and a Research Fellow of Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, UK. I am pleased to offer whatever insights I might have since a) I believe that your City is one of the treasures of the country and b) because I believe the Citizens for the Revitalization if the South Central Peninsula, Saint John Non.Profit Housing, your staff and indeed the Mayor and Council have the best interests of the City at heart. . In particular the Citizens for the Revitalization if the South Central Peninsula have asked me to cotn1TIent on: 1. the appropriateness of the current proposal before you 2. relevant criteria for a municipality to consider when being asked to approve development on a specific site 3. whether such criteria have been overlooked in the Leinster Street case 4. what benefits may flow to the municipality and area residents from a proper consideration of the current proposal 5. what solutions there might be considered to maximize the benefits of developing this site Before dealing with each of these questions in turn I should fltst set the context as I see it from my extensive experience in Canadian, British and European cities. But even before that I want to point out that the experience I speak of has almost entirely been gained working in places that while they have some claim to outstanding architecture and historic ambiance ate also places with economic needs, housing shortages and social challenges. I am talking about Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006/2 such places as St. Catharines, Kitchener and Brantford, Ontario and Liverpool in England and the Newport in Wales. These are places not unlike Saint John in appearance and condition but also like your City they are places with pride and potential. When one goes to world wide web in search of Saint John ones finds this beginning. ., "There's a world of wonder waiting for you in Saint John liThe Fundy City". Pristine parks, steep history-lined streets, quality dining and shopping,. ." At the core of the City's potential are those "steep history lined streets," and my starting point for any corrunent is to say that any development project contemplated for the City should be seen as an opportunity to enhance that unique heritage character. That character is one of the best assets you have, and buildings in New Brunswick, as you know, last a long time. You want to get it right when you have the chance. I have been advised that Saint John's heritage tourism industry is an identified growth sector bringing in $200 million, and 100,000 cruise ship visitors per year. Well over 130,000 cruise ship passengers are scheduled to visit Saint John in 2007 alone, As you can see, you already benefit from the value such character adds to your City. I will now turn from the general context to the questions I was asked to address. 1. the appropriateness of the current proposal before you. . . a) in my opinion, in terms of density, coverage and massing, which are all zoning issues regulated under Section 34(3) a) of the New Brunswick Corrununity Planning Act, the proposed project is inappropriate for the site given the nature of the surrounding area b) the previous attempt by the developer to have the matter dealt with as a variance under Act was inappropriate since the proposal was clearly not, in the words of the Act, "sufficiently similar to or compatible with a use permitted in the by- law for the zone in which the land or building is situated" c) the building, as proposed, is out of character with its surroundings and a change of zoning to allow it in its current configuration is inappropriate d) my assumption is that the number of units proposed for the development and the massive prof11e of the structure has to do with what will make it economically viable. ,. but solving a developer's financial challenges is not the purpose of zoning which has to do with orderly, rational and generally beneficial changes in the corrununity e) the need for affordable housing, while crucial, does not justify or provide an excuse for making a bad planning decision I propose to deal with the next two questions together. 2. relevant criteria for a municipality to consider when being asked to approve development on a specific site 3. whether such criteria have been overlooked in the Leinster Street case a) some standard planning guides such as Pareto's Criterion and Kaldor's refinement of Pareto, can be useful in evaluating such cases where there are competing legitimate interests Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006/3 1. Pareto states that "any change which harms no one and which makes some people better off (in their own estimation) must be considered to be an improvement" u. Kaldor expands this by saying "social decisions should improve the welfare of all members of society" and" a change is an improvement if those who gain evaluate their gains at a higher figure than the value which the losers set upon their losses" b) it seems clear that by these measures there needs to be some mitigation of the outcomes of the proposed development or modification in the proposal since the Citizens for the Revitalization oj the South Central Peninsula contend that their interests are being seriously compromised c) the question then is how are their interests being harmed d) in terms of the economics of heritage there are a couple of points to be made, one here and one in response to the next question i. in my opinion both the heritage value and the property value of the buildings adjacent to the proposed development would be lowered if the project is built as planned ii, this would result because the size and visualirnpact of the proposed development would lessen the attractiveness of the King Street and Wentworth Street properties in the eyes of those seeking to purchase heritage buildings when in fact, according to my research, such buyers are usually prepared to pay a premium for historic character iii. the existing zoning, which would limit the size of the infill development, recognizes this factor This takes us to fourth question: 4. what benefits may flow to the municipality and area residents from a proper consideration of the current proposal a. we have to begin this answer by considering what would be the result of a poor decision and once again the economics of heritage comes in to play i. the converse of the scenario described above, where a large and out of character development would devalue the surrounding houses, the value of the land, as distinct from the existing historic buildings, might be increased if investors see the opportunity to purchase the land, demolish the existing houses and seek zoning permitting the same density proposed by the current project. ., or even higher density ii. in this scenario the property values might increase but the cultural value would be completely destroyed ill. the scenario outlined above might also see a knock-on effect with demand for higher density in other adjoining neighbourhoods leading to further calls for demolition and further erosion of Saint John's heritage asset - in other words, in their desire for more affordable housing on this site, the City might be cutting off its nose to spite its face,., the face it presents to the world IV. the positive side is that approving a development for the Leinster Street site that is compatible with the surrounding heritage area will benefit the city by Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006/4 strengthening the historic character by allowing for the continued occupation and maintenance of the adjacent heritage houses I will pause here to address a question which may arise concerning whether or not the King and Wentworth Street structures are "heritage" buildings, While they currently fall outside the official historic conservation district established in Saint J oIm, they are similar to properties within the district, they have been considered either for inclusion in that district or as their own separate district and they have been studied and identified as bona fide heritage buildings. In planning law there is good precedent for such a consideration. In a 2000 case, decided by the Ontario Municipal Board in the City of Chatham-Kent, heritage provisions concerning modification of building were upheld even though the building in question was not officially designated because it had been recognized in other ways as having heritage significance, The question here is not one of narrowly interpreting heritage status but of protecting and enhancing the City's historic character. Turning now to the final question: 5, what solutions there might be considered to maximize the benefits of developing this site a, to begin with it is not the obligation of the adjacent residents who feel compromised by a development proposal to solve the developer's problems,. , having said that, there may be compromises that could be acceptable b. in terms of the design of the proposed building there are at least four possibilities: i. reducing the number of stories 11. so called "stepping" whereby the side of the proposed building facing the exiting residences would be lower and the street side higher with a gradual rise to mitigate the overbearing nature of the current plan ill. the repositioning of the building to the edge of the street, moving it away from the existing residences and thus lessening the impact on their properties lV. a variation in the roof pitch and the introduction of dormers and/or gables which would have a similar affect,.. this solution would have the added benefit of allowing the building to reference the older vernacular architecture typical of Saint J olm v. an Ontario Municipal Board case from 2005 in Mississauga featured a development proposal next to a heritage site approved but with modification required to the design to mitigate the impact on the historic building complex c. another possible solution would be a reduction in the number stories and therefore in the density on the site with the city awarding the developer a density bonus on another site.,. while this does not seem to be provided for in the New Brunswick planning statute, an arrangement to accomplish it could probably be made When addressing the question of new development, especially in a City poised for such growth as Saint John, it is important to ensure all development decisions are carefully considered and meet the best interests of the City, The social purpose of this proposed development must not overshadow or take precedence over the need to ensure that development continues in accordance to established plans. The proposed improvement to this project that address the size and scale of this property, and its impact on surrounding Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11,2006/5 properties, is in the best interest of all involved - current residents, new residents who will call this neighbourhood home and the City in general. It is hoped that these opinions and shared experiences might be of some help in your council's decision. Yours Sincerely Robert Shipley ~" C\ .~lG) LAWSON Suile 801, Harbour Building 133 Prince William Street Saint John, NB E2l2B5 MEL K NORTON Barrister & Solicitor Phone (506) 633-3737 Fax (506) 633-0465 Direct (506) 633-3531 E-Mail mnorton@lawsoncreamer.com Correspondence PO Box 6787, Station A Saint John, N B E2 L 452 LAWYERS December 14,2006 City of Saint John City Hall Office of the Common Clerk PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2l 411 Attn: Common Clerk Dear Sir or Madame: Re: Owner of Property: Saint John Non Profit Housing Inc. Address of Property: 53-57 leinster Street, Saint John, NB PID: 00009431 and 55059992 Expert Opinion of Prof. Robert Shipley Our File No: 4750-001 We act for the Citizens for the Revitalization for the South Central Peninsula Limited. We anticipate making representations with respect to a request that will be before Council on December 18/ 2006 to create a special zone in relation to a development at 53-57 Leinster Street. In connection with this development, our client requested that the project be evaluated by an expert in the field of planning. In that regard, please find enclosed copies of a report prepared by Prof. Robert Shipley of the University of Waterloo. We anticipate making reference to the enclosed report and kindly ask that it be provided to members of Council in advance of the December 18, 2006 meeting. Also enclosed is a copy of Prof. Shipley's biography. The original copy of the enclosed letter is being sent directly to Council by Prof. Shipley and we anticipate it will arrive shortly. Yours very truly, www.[awsoncreamer.com LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT. PERSONAL INJURY AND BUSINESS LAW Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning DBiography -/font> D Research ,/font> DPublications ./font> DTeaching ./font> DContracts ./font> DProfessional Affiliations ./font> o Grants/Awards ./font> DConferences & Guest Lectures ,/font> DStudents ./font> Page 1 of20 SCHOOL OF PLANNING Ro~ .~.. .1Je ....,-, ..,.,q-IP ., .tm2 Biography Dr. Robert Shipley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo where he completed his Ph.D. in 1997. Some of his research has focussed on the use of "visioning" in planning within his broader interests of strategic planning and how people think about the future (see www.rudi.net). Robert was a consul tant for ten years specialized in heritage and cultural issues. He is a founding member and former Vice President of the Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants (see www.caphc.ca). a former Director of the Canadian Society for Industrial Heritage and a member of the Canadian Planning Institute (see www .cip- icu.ca). Robert is the book review editor of the Ontario Planning Journal and member of the editorial board of Plan Canada, In qualifying for his Masters degree in Planning (1992) he was supported by scholarships from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and undertook ground-breaking research Contact Dr. Shipley at: (519) 888-4567 ext. 35615 ESl Rm 308 rshipley@fes.uwaterloo.ca http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanninglfacultylhomepages/shipley/index.html 12/1412006 . Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning concerning the property values of historic buildings and continues to work in this field. Robert was awarded the 1995 Canadian Institute of Planners Scholarship, the 1992 University of Waterloo A ward for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies and the Ontario Professional Planning Institute Scholarship in 1992. He is the author of several books and numerous articles on subjects including Canadian urban studies, and marine history. Robert Ii ves in St. Jacobs, Ontario and is an active member of his community. .tm2 Research One of Shipley's recent works in the cultural heritage field was a study of the property values of historic buildings in more than a dozen Ontario communities. As a result of that and other similar work he was asked to teach a short course on the economics of heritage at Vancouver's Simon Fraser University. As well he is working as part of a team evaluating the success of urban heritage projects in the United Kingdom. This study is being conducted by Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England, where Robert is a Visiting Research Fellow, toP: Academic Publications. REFEREED JOURNALS Shipley, R. tiThe Origin and Page 2 of 20 http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanninglfacul ty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 . Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 3 of 20 Development of Vision and Visioning in Planning." International Planning Studies. Volume 5, Number 2, 2000. Shipley, R. "The Impact of Heritage Designation on Property Values." International Journal of Heritage Studies. Volume 6 Number 1, 2000. Shipley, R. and R. Newkirk. "Vision and Visioning: What Do These Terms Really Mean - A Taxonomy of the Terms Vision, Visioning, Envision, Visualize and Visionary as used in Planning Literature Over the Last Ten Years." Environment and Planning B. Planning and Design. Volume 26, Number 4, 1999. Shipley, R. "The Impact of Heritage Designation on Property Values," InternadonalJournalof Heritage Studies. Accepted for publication, March 1999. Shipley, R. "The Origin and Development of Vision and Visioning in Planning." International Planning Studies. Accepted for publication, May 1999. Shipley, R. "A Silk Purse from a Sow's Ear: The Attempts to Turn the WeIland Canals Corridor into a Tourist Attraction." Environments. Volume 27, Number 2,1999. Shipley, R. and R. Newkirk. "Vision - Did Anybody See http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facultylhomepages/shipley/index.html 12/1412006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 4 of20 Where It Came From: An Examination of the Use of the Terms Vision, Visioning, Envision, Visualize and Visionary in Planning Literature Over the Last Ten Years." Journal of Planning Literature. Volume 12, Number 4, 1998. PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Shipley, R. '"The Development of the Welland Canal as a Tourist Resource." In What Works, a joint publication of the Heritage Resources Centre and the Grand River Conservation Authority, October 1998. Shipley, R. and R. Newkirk. "Futures of the Past: How Cities Have Been Visioned." In Proceedings: National Conference on American Planning History No.5, Hilliard, OH: The Society for American City & Planning History, 1993. Shipley, R. "When the Eternal Monument Runs Into Time," In Symposium International sur la Conservation des Squares et Parcs Urbains/ International Symposium on the Conservation of Urban Parks and Squares, Montreal, PQ: Association des Architects Paysagistes du Quebec, 1993. Shipley, R. "A Raison d'etre http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/planninglfaculty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 5 of20 for Canada: The Legacy of Free Trade in People." In Options for a Renewed Canada, Waterloo, ON: Departments of Political Science, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, 1993. Shipley, R. "Heritage Planning and Real Estate Economics: The Case for Bringing Heritage Planning into the Mainstream. n In Heritage Planning in an Urban Context, Waterloo, ON: The Heritage Resource Centre, Occasional Paper #23, 1992. PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS Note: Presently serving as Book Review Editor for the Ontario Planning Journal. Shipley, R. "A Manner Less Rigid: A Brief History of the Ontario Municipal Board." Ontario Planning Journal, (three part series) July/August, September/October, NovemberlDecember 1997. Work originally commissioned by the OMB for their 100th Anniversary. Shipley, R. 1!Bridging the Gap" Plan Canada, March 1997. Shipley, R. ltWhatever You Do Donrt Call It Heritage. n Plan Canada, September 1994. Shipley, R. et al "Neo- http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facul ty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 . Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 6 of 20 Traditional Design Can Work in Canada." Plan Canada, September 1992. Shipley, R. "Does Heritage Designation Affect Property Values? Canadian Appraiser, Spring 1992. Shipley, R. "Channeling Energies, n The Economic Development Journal, June 1989. BOOKS (Selected Planning Related Titles) Walker, C., Shipley, R., Malloy, R., and Fu Kailin, On Leaving Bai Di Cheng: The Culture of China1s Yangzi Gorges. Toronto: NC Press, 1993. Shipley, R. Exploring the Value of Heritage Properties. Waterloo: Heritage Resources Centre, 1992. (Published version ofMA Thesis) . Shipley, R. To Mark Our Place: A History of Canadian War Memorials. Toronto: NC Press, 1987. Shipley, R. St. Catharines: Garden on the Canal. Burlington: Windsor Publications, 1987. ARTICLES (Selected Popular Press Features) Shipley, R. "A Journey Through Time: The Working http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanninglfacul ty Ihomepages/shipleylindex,html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 7 of20 Boats of the Yangtze River." Wooden Boat, January/February 1995. Shipley, R. "Legends; Endicott honored for China work." The United Church Observer, February 1993. Shipley, R. liThe Yangtze gorges under assault. t1 The Independent National Edition, Elmira, Ontario, February 1993. Shipley, R. "Bottling Up The Yangtze Gorges Unnecessary." London Free Press, 16 January 1993. Shipley, R. "Monuments Reveal Canadian Secrets, tI The WeIland Tribune, November 11, 1987. Shipley, R. 'The writer as promoter, " Canadian Author and Bookman, Summer 1984. Shipley, R. 1!Eban ready to get back into driver1s seat,'! Globe and Mail, April 3, 1981, Shipley, R. tiThe Buck Stops Here,11 Toronto Star; December 27,1980. Shipley, R. I1The pen is mightier than the ballot, n Toronto Star, August 27, 1979. Shipley, R. I1Questions the banks would rather forget?t! The Toronto Sunday Sun, June 24, 1979. Shipley, R. "No glorification http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facultylhomepages/shipley /index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 8 of20 of war in Remembrance services," Toronto Star, November 10, 1978. Shipley, R. "Victoria Park's war relics mark it as a peace park," London Free Press, November 5, 1977. ANTHOLOGIES, COLLECTIONS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS Dictionary of Canadian Biography, Volume XII, 1891-1900. "Sylvester Nee1on~n Toronto: U ofT Press, 1990, p 782. Shipley, R. 'The Workshop's The Thing," in The Canadian Writer's Guide: 1 Oth & 11th Editions~ F. Kerner and M. Shewchuk (edit), Toronto: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1988 and 1997. Botts, L. and B, Krushelnicki, The Great Lakes: An Enviromnental Atlas and Resource Book. Toronto: Enviromnent Canada and Chicago: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1987. (Contributed section on history of the Great Lakes Region). Dictionary of Canadian Biography, Volume VI, 1821-35. "John Walden Meyers,lI Toronto: U ofT Press, 1987, p 502. EDITING http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facul ty /homepages/shipley /index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 9 of20 Shipley, R. (edit) Three Bold Visions - Finding aNew Model: Issues and Options for Restructuring Government in Canada. Waterloo, ON: The Pragma Council, 1995. Posluns, M. Voices from the Odeyak. Toronto: NC Press, 1993. Weiss, W. Health Care: Conflicting Opinions: Tough Decisions. Toronto: NC Press, 1992. Shipley, R. (edit) Heritage in Practice. Waterloo: Heritage Resources Centre, 1992. Shipley, R. (edit) Green Cities: Visioning A More Livable Habitat. School of Urban and Regional Planning Working Papers Series, no. 28. Waterloo: Uni versity of Waterloo, 1991. Shipley, R. (edit) Decision for the Great Lakes. Institute of Urban and Environmental Studies Occasional Papers Series, no. 15. St. Catharines: Brock University, 1983. top Teaching PHILOSOPHY EXPERIENCE . Assistant Professor and Adjunct Professor http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facul ty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 10 of20 . Designed and taught both core courses and electives in planning including: o Introduction to planning - first year core course o Communication in planning - first year core course o Planning theory - third year core course o Planning project - third year core course o Housing issues - forth year and graduate course elective o Introduction to planning in Canada - exchange course for visiting students from Oxford Brookes University, UK. . Thesis Examiner, Masters, 1997, 1998, 1999, . Senior Honours Thesis Advisor, several students 1994/99. . Ph.D. Committee Member, Allan Bennett, DMin" Toronto School of Theology, 1989. . Playback 200: Ontario Bicentennial School Theatre Festival, Originator and Coordinator, Niagara- on-the-Lake, ON, June, 1984. . Research Associate, Institute of Urban and Environmental Studies, http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/planninglfaculty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr, Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 11 of20 Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, 1983/86. Special lectures, research projects and publication editing, IDn Contracts . Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation; Research Concerning the Value of Heritage Properties - April to December 1998. . ISI Group in conjunction with Robert Shipley; Visioning Exercise for The Huron Natural Area Co-operative Project 1995 - engaged by the City of Ki tchener and the two Waterloo Region Boards of Education to facilitate visioning for natural park and education project. . Sail Toronto 1994; engaged as planning and operational specialist by Harbourfront Centre Corporation of Toronto to work with twenty sailing vessels (Tall Ships) during visits to numerous ports around the Great Lakes in 1994. . Davis-Gellman v. Adison et al; called as expert witness in litigation concerning property value of Designated Heritage Building, Apr/May, 1993. http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanninglfaculty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 12 of20 . Historica Research Ltd., Oak Ridges Moraine Study, Ministry of Natural Ftesources,March, 1993. (Background research). . Workshop on Waste Reduction and the Ontario Planning Act; conducted a consultation on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and developed a proposal for their submission to the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario, April, 1992. . WeIland Canals Society Archaeological Project, A Survey of Historic Structures in The Welland Canal Corridor. St. Catharines: WCS, 1990. (Supervised project and edited report), . Marshall Macklin Monaghan, Feasibility Study for the Conversion of the Lincoln Fabrics Mill, S 1. Catharines, Ontario, 1989. (Served as Heritage Adviser). . Ride Niagara; engaged as part of the team to develop a tourist facility in Niagara Falls, ON, 1989/90. . Marshall Macklin Monaghan, et aI. WeIland Canals http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanningifaculty /homepages/shi pley lindex.html 12/14/2006 , Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 13 of20 Corridor Development Guide, 1988. (Compiled resource inventory, wrote historical background and participated in team developing final report). . Historica Research, Archaeological Excavation of Lock 24, First Well and Canal, 1988. (Conceived, obtained funding for and administered project), . "The History of Thompson Products, II Forum, TRW, Thompson Products Company Newsletter, in six volumes, 1985. (Researched and wrote corporate history of St. Catharines, Ontario company relying primarily on interviews. Series was reviewed in the Ragan Report, May 1985). . Ontario Municipal Board Hearing; called as expert witness, February, 1988. . Ontario Municipal Board Hearing; called as expert witness, October, 1987. ID-P Professional Affiliations . MCIP, Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, full membership awarded 1996. . RPP, Registered Professional Planner, certified 1996. http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/planninglfaculty Ihomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 14 of20 . Canadian Writer's Union, member since 1996. . Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition, Vice President and Chair of Executive Committee, since 1997. . Waterloo Regional Municipality, Heritage Planning Advisory Committee, member since 1995, Vice Chair since 1997, . Grand River Strategy Initiative (Canadian Heritage Rivers), Tourism Subcommittee, member, 1996. . Woolwich Township Healthy Communities Commi ttee, Co-chair of Coordinating Committee since 1997; Chair of Sustainable Communities Group, 1995/96. . Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants (CAPHC), Vice President, 1992/93; Newsletter Editor, 1992 to 1994; National Network Coordinator, 1990/92; Board Member, 1989/93; founding member, . Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario; chaired committees responding to the legislative proposals on behalf of the CAPRC and the University of Waterloo School of Urban and http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/planning/faculty /homepages/shipley /index.hbnl 12/1412006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 15 of20 Regional Planning. . St. Catharines and District United Way, Vice President Allocations, 1990; Board Member, 1989/90; Committee Member, 1986/90. . Canadian Society for Industrial Heritage (IHIH), Board Member, 1990 to 1994. . Canadian Science and Technology History Association (CSTHA), member since 1989. . St. Catharines Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee, Member, 1986/90. . Ontario Bicentennial Committee (St. Catharines ), committee member, 1984. . Canadian Authors Association (Niagara Branch), Founding President, 1983/90. . Elder, First United Church, 81. Catharines, ON, 1986-90. . Welland Canals Preservation Association, Board Member, 1984. . Provincial Constituency Association President, Brock, 1984/86. . Provincial Constituency Association President, Riverdale, 1980/82. . Cwnberland Military Library, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Trustee, 1975. http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/facuIty Ihomepages/shipley lindex,html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 16 of20 .tQp Grants and Awards . . Canadian Institute of Planners, Annual Scholarship, $2,000, 1995. . Ontario Professional Planning Institute, Annual Scholarship, $2,000, 1993. . Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies Award, University of Waterloo, 1992, . University of Waterloo Scholarships, $1,500, 1990/92. . Ontario Graduate Scholarship, $13,000, 1992. . Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Scholarship, $28,000, 1990/92. . St. Catharines and District United Way Citation for Volunteer Service, 1989. . Ontario Heritage Foundation, Publication Grant, $5,000, 1987. . Ontario Bicentennial Commission Project Grant, $4,000, 1984. . Bronfman Family Foundation Research Grant, $1,500, 1982, . Koerner Family Foundation Research Grant, $1,000, 1982. . Ontario Arts Council, Writers Assistance Grants, $1,200, 1980/83. . Canada Council Explorations Grant, $11,000, 1977. . Dean's Honour List, http:f /www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/planninglfacul ty Ihomepages/shi pley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 17 of20 University of West em Ontario, 1970. Conferences, :tm1 Workshops and Guest . Lectures . "Visualization Techniques in Planning: Refining Our Understanding of How and When They Should Be Used." Presented at the Visualizing Community Development Workshop sponsored by the New Jersey State Planning Office and organized by the School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, I>ecember 17/18, 1999. . Visiting Scholar, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, April/May/June 1998. . New Approaches to Heritage Planning, Speaker at the Windsor Branch, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, June 4, 1997 and Fergus, October 29, 1996. . Using Ontario Legislation Effectively for Heritage Conservation: A Workshop for Volunteer Practitioners and Municipal Officials, Speaker and Facilitator for session http://www ,fes, uwaterloo .caJplanninglfacultylhomepages/shipley/index.html 12/14/2006 Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 18 of20 organized by the Archi tectural Conservancy of Ontario, Toronto, November 18, 1995. . Changes in Land Use Planning: The Human Heritage Perspective, address to seminar on Ontario Planning Act, University of Waterloo, May 4, 1995. . Intensification's Prospects and Pitfalls, Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Conference, Port Hope, ON, April 23, 1993. . Visioning Future Cities, Presentation to the Pragma Council, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of W aterIoo, Waterloo, ON, April 1, 1993. . Environmental Assessment of China's Three Gorges Dam Project, Guest lecture for Environmental Resource Studies, University of Waterloo, WaterIoo, ON, March 31,1993. . Saving (and finding) The Cultural Heritage of the Three Gorges, Presentation to the Canadian China Society, Toronto, ON, March 28, 1993. . Visioning the City of the Future, Paper gi ven at Great Lakes Research Conference, http://www.fes.uwaterIoo.calplanninglfacultylhomepages/shipley /index.html 12/1412006 . Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning State University of New York, Syracuse, N.Y" January 15, 1993. . Promoting Industrial Heritage, Paper presented to the Annual Kingston Conference of the Canadian Science and Technology History Association, Kingston, ON, June, 1989. . Potential Development of the Welland Canals Corridor, Guest Speaker, Annual Banquet of the Ontario Association of Professional Engineers (Niagara Branch), St. Catharines, ON, March, 1989. . History of the WeUand Canals, Extensions Department, Niagara Collage, WeIland, ON, May, 1988. . Well and Canals Corridor Development, Rotary Club of South St. Catharines, S t. Catharines, ON, May, 1987. :tQp Students Emily Head, MA Candidate in Planning, 2000; Heritage Tourism Resources: Authenticity vs Commodification SCHOOL OF PLANNING http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanninglfacultylhomepages/shipley lindex.html Page 19 of20 12/1412006 . Dr. Robert Shipley - School of Planning Page 20 of20 Faculty of Environmental Studies Links Home DAdmissions DResources o Research 0 ProQrams DSearch ? 2000 University of Waterloo, School of Planning, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, Ontario. N2L 3G1 Phone (519) 888-4567 ext. 6564 Fax (519) 725-2827 Last Updated December 2000 by OLe http://www.fes.uwaterloo.calplanning/faculty/homepages/shipley /index,html 12/14/2006 Robert Shipley -PhD, MOP, RPP 32 Ellen Street East Kitchener, Ontario N2H tL4 I)eceunber 11, 2006 Mayor Norm McFarlane and The Gty of Saint John Common Council GtyHall 15 :Market Square POBox, 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick, E2I 4Ll Dear Mayor !v1cFarlane and OJuncil: Re: Leinster Court Project 53.57 Leinster Street, Saint John, NB Representatives of the Citizens for the Rel.italization if the Satth Central Peninsula in your good city have asked me to comment on the subject case. I believe they have called on me since I am a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MOP), a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in the province of Ontario and perhaps because I have conducted extensive research in Canada and abroad on the economics of heritage, heritage tourism and particularly the property values of historic buildings. I am a member of the faculty at the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo and a Research Fellow of Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, UK. I am pleased to offer whatever insights I might have since a) I believe that your City is one of the treasures of the country and b) because I believe the Citizens far the ReUtalization if the Saah Central Peninsula, Saint Jdm NanPrrfit Hoosing, your staff and indeed the Mayor and Council have the best interests of the City at heart. In particular the Citizens far the Rer.italizatim if the Sooth Central Peninsula have asked me to comment on: 1. the appropriateness of the current proposal before you 2. relevant criteria for a municipality to consider when being asked to approve development on a specific site 3. whether such criteria have been overlooked in the Leinster Street case 4. what benefits may flow to the municipality and area residents from a proper consideration of the current proposal 5. v:hat solutions there might be considered to maximize the benefits of developing this SIte Before dealing 'With each of these questions in turn I should first set the context as I see it from my extensive experience in Canadian, British and European cities, But even before that I want to point out that the experience I speak of has ahnost entirely been gained working in places that while they have some claim to outstanding architecture and historic ambiance are also places with economic needs, housing shortages and social challenges. I am talking about Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006/2 such places as St. Catharines, Kitchener and Brantford, Ontario and Liverpool in England and the Newport in Wales. These are places not unlike Saint John in appearance and condition but also like your Gty they are places with pride and potential. When one goes to world wide web in search of Saint John ones finds this beginning... "There's a world of wonder waiting for you in Saint John "The Fundy Gty". Pristine parks, steep history-lined streets, quality dining and shopping... " At the core of the Oty's potential are those "steep history lined streets," and my starting point for any comment is to say that any development project contemplated for the Gty should be seen as an opponunity to enhance that unique heritage character. That character is one of the best assets you have, and buildings in New Brunswick, as you know, last a long time. You want to get it right when you have the chance. I have been advised that Saint John's heritage tourism industry is an identified growth sector bringing in $200 million, and 100,000 cruise ship visitors per year. Well over 130,000 cruise ship passengers are scheduled to visit Saint John in 2007 alone. As you can see, you already benefit from the value such character adds to your Gty. I will now turn from the general context to the questions I was asked to address. 1. the appropriateness of the current proposal before you... a) in my opinion, in terms of density, coverage and massing, which are all zoning issues regulated under Section 34(3) a) of the New Brunswick Community Planning Act, the proposed project is inappropriate for the site given the nature of the surrounding area b) the previous attempt by the developerto have the matter dealt with as a variance under Act was inappropriate since the proposal was clearly not, in the words of the Act, "sufficiently similar to or compatible with a use permitted in the by- law for the zone in which the land or building is situated" c) the building, as proposed, is out of character with its surroundings and a change of zoning to allow it in its current configuration is inappropriate d) my assumption is that the number of units proposed for the development and the massive profile of the structure has to do with what will make it economically viable... but solving a developer's financial challenges is not the purpose of zoning which has to do with orderly, rational and generally beneficial changes in the community e) the need for affordable housing, while crucial, does not justify or provide an excuse for making a bad planning decision I propose to deal with the next two questions together. 2. relevant criteria for a municipality to consider when being asked to approve development on a specific site 3, whether such criteria have been overlooked in the Leinster Street case a) some standard planning guides such as Pareto's Criterion and Kaldor's refinement of Pareto, can be useful in evaluating such cases where there are competing legitimate interests Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006/3 1. Pareto states that" any change which harms no one and which makes some people better off (in their OVlll estimation) must be considered to be an . " unprovement ii. Kaldor expands this by saying" social decisions should improve the welfare of all members of society" and" a change is an improvement if those who gain evaluate their gains at a higher figure than the value which the losers set upon their losses" b) it seems clear that by these measures there needs to be some mitigation of the outcomes of the proposed development or modification in the proposal since the Citizens for the Redtalizatian if the S a.tth Central Peninsula contend that their interests are being seriously compromised c) the question then is how are their interests being harmed d) in terms of the economics of heritage there are a couple of points to be made, one here and one in response to the next question i, in my opinion both the heritage value and the property value of the buildings adjacent to the proposed development would be lowered if the project is built as planned 11. this would result because the size and visual impact of the proposed development would lessen the attractiveness of the King Street and Wentworth Street properties in the eyes of those seeking to purchase heritage buildings when in fact, according to my research, such buyers are usually prepared to pay a premium for historic character ill. the existing zoning, which would limit the size of the infill development, recognizes this factor This takes us to foutth question: 4. what benefits may flow to the municipality and area residents from a proper consideration of the current proposal a. we have to begin this answer by considering what would be the result of a poor decision and once again the economics of heritage comes in to play i, the converse of the scenario described above, where a large and out of character development would devalue the surrounding houses, the value of the land, as distinct from the existing historic buildings, might be increased if investors see the opportunity to purchase the land, demolish the existing houses and seek zoning permitting the same density proposed by the current project. ,. or even higher density 11. in this scenario the propertyvalues might increase but the cultural value would be completely destroyed ill. the scenario outlined above might also see a knock-on effect with demand for higher density in other adjoining neighbourhoods leading to further calls for demolition and further erosion of Saint John's heritage asset - in other words, in their desire for more affordable housing on this site, the City might be cutting off its nose to spite its face... the face it presents to the world IV. the positive side is that approving a development for the Leinster Street site that is compatible with the surrounding heritage area will benefit the city by Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006 /4 strengthening the historic character by allowing for the continued occupation and maintenance of the adjacent heritage houses I will pause here to address a question which may arise concerning whether or not the King and Wentworth Street structures are "heritage" buildings. While theycurrendyfall outside the official historic conservation district established in Saint John, they are similar to properties within the district, they have been considered either for inclusion in that district or as their own separate district and they have been studied and identified as bona fide heritage buildings. In planning law there is good precedent for such a consideration. In a 2000 case, decided by the Ontario Municipal Board in the City of ClIatham-Kent, heritage provisions concerning modification of building were upheld even though the building in question was not officially designated because it had been recognized in other ways as having heritage significance. The question here is not one of narrowly interpreting heritage status but of protecting and enhancing the City's historic character. Turning now to the final question: 5. what solutions there might be considered to maximize the benefits of developing this site a. to begin with it is not the obligation of the adjacent residents who feel compromised by a development proposal to solve the developer's problems... having said that, there may be compromises that could be acceptable b. in terms of the design of the proposed building there are at least four possibilities: i. reducing the number of stories ii. so called "stepping" where by the side of the proposed building facing the exiting residences would be lower and the street side higher with a gradual rise to mitigate the overbearing nature of the current plan m. the repositioning of the building to the edge of the street, moving it away from the existing residences and thus lessening the impact on their properties IV. a variation in the roof pitch and the introduction of dormers and/or gables which would have a similar affect... this solution would have the added benefit of allowing the building to reference the older vernacular architecture typical of Saint John v. an Ontario Municipal Board case from 2005 in Mississauga featured a development proposal next to a heritage site approved but with modification required to the design to mitigate the impact on the historic building complex c. another possible solution would be a reduction in the number stories and therefore in the density on the site with the city awarding the developer a density bonus on another site... while this does not seem to be provided for in the New Brunswick planning statute, an arrangement to accomplish it could probably be made When addressing the question of new development, especially in a aty poised for such growth as Saint John, it is important to ensure all development decisions are carefully considered and meet the best interests of the City. The social pwpose of this proposed development must not overshadow or take precedence over the need to ensure that development continues in accordance to established plans. The proposed improvement to this project that address the size and scale of this property, and its impact on surrounding Shipley to Mayor & Council of Saint John, NB - December 11, 2006 /5 properties. is in the best interest of all involved - current residents, new residents who will call this neighbourhood home and the Gty in general. It is hoped that these opinions and shared experiences might be of some help in your council's decision. Yours Sincerely Robert Shipley Mayor & Council Re: Dee 18th Rezoning Application Leinster Council - Enclosed 1. 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J- v ./ (./ -- -., No Opinion _ ~ ~ .t:'Jl' ~~ ~ L.. ;- -- .... ~ .* "~t. PETITION TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN RESPECT OF LANDS LOCATED AT 53-75 LEINSTER STREET, SAINT JOHN 1 . I, the undersigned cItizen of Saint John, New Brunswick have recently learned that, without prior notjfication or consultation, an Application for a Zoning By-law amendment in respect of lands located at 53-75 Leinster Street, has been made; despite an ongoing appeal process involving previously granted variances concerning these lands. 2. As a citizen of Saint John, I request that Saint John Common Council reject any application for re-zoning of the historic property at the corner of Leinster and Carmarthen Streets, and that it enforce the existing by-laws in order to avoid the construction of any buildi ng with a volume that exceeds the existing allowances. 3. I support affordable housing and mixed affordable housing, however, the proposed development does not fit within the streetscape of the neighbourhood in terms of height or design and should be re-designed, Name (Print) 1 . " ~!I'7. ~ /l j21<.:er J '1 / /J /u-/;'/: " 2. '.1'1"<-- Ch.c, "" h ~'" I (,I " 3.yuU~ , I~ \ J CA ((J~ 4. s. 6. Signature /t~/1~ ~/')/ Witness (Sign and /0/0 1J.'j5C C0[ Date <-'dcU' ~ ./ ',;.,.....~--::-- ~ I 7 1 V,.'.5 S i E-.,I C ,v., ~... ~.~. ~-~:.. I! Name (Print) Signature 19. :t. '- f 'd\l CoD' 0 20. 6( €--4 {(); \\rr 21. D \\.1 'l (-I r>.').J~ <) l- 22. 3 ki"/(J~ 1~) I I ! I r (l" San hitU:it.~ lilt 1(,'5 SI-- b'S1. · ~(?{L 23. ,;~{.,Ji-<:, ',' . 24. Pe Ie', 2en 25. WGi Witness (Sign and Date ~, (0 {lJJU16~ 70 ! ! 11j~J 9/ o~ ~~ pc.u I V 0h (62 ~ino ~'t E ; 0 2- ~I'/~ 5t I: CLl-U n\ l\b-:___ 26,/ . Ii \ I , \'. ij~ 1,10 ,}'\ ';\:,!,o\ 6 { ',n [62- k; 21 S tv-(~ "if I 28. <~ ~o....A\ n 2 9. , .7 lJ /I/o..r f :5' l +\O(L~ 30. ~ ll\hL AIo'"'l ~, r~......i L:... - f' Ti(~~;~ 2~i -~~ ~~'"Yl \jl,,~(,Cl.l ~ ~<""'GkJ. F 51. - I l~1-l~V( ~1 t \~t2::> ~\,G~ S \;-- E::c~s '\ If /' 1/,' S'I- l..? (..1 ,......., r ~ ~. I~G h&1jJt i j4p-1 ~->-_e___. . ".. . --- . .,~ t. PETITION TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN REGARDING AN APPUCATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN RESPECT OF LANDS LOCATED AT 53-75 LEINSTER STREET, SAINT JOHN 1 . I, the undersigned citizen of Saint John, New Brunswick have recently learned that, without prior notification or consu Itation, an Application for a Zoning By-law amendment in respect of lands located at 53-75 Leinster Street, has been made; despite an 0 ngoing appeal process involving previously granted variances concerning these lands, 2. As a citizen of Saint John, I request that Saint John Common Council reject any application for re-zoning of the historic property at the corner of Leinster and Carmarthen Streets, and that it enforce the existing by-laws in order to avoid the construccion of any building with a volume that exceeds the ex isting aJlowances, 3, I support affordable housing and mixed affordable housing, however, the proposed development does not fit within the streetscape of the )0 , neighbourhoad in terms of height or design and should be re-designed. Name (Print) 1.~~ . ~V\ct.e1~'h 2'/folJ , P ev LI/TJ 3.5v..J'Y'. .rrr.;.of'€. Witness (Sign and ;~ I I I Date ,IVJ j) B 2006 !v~~/ t /or;- q;.,;' / /c /1.../ ,. .'. I' . <;0 ~ .; ) ~ </v (" r~ C-)x.. ?Zsrz;~ /.?jG tC::- ~~ 'f- AJod ~ rJr OfQ W~o, ~z. 'H~' ~S~'~ :Sf- 10. I. /) - e.~~CLiJ\J;StBZ>': - 4k; /6b j<,'!!5 sf. 62) l~. . ''/' (\J1 Ge.-"L\..l :T.-, ?k ~ { Y l . ,~\~~ ~ ' J . . (, . r . . (J{- J'! -- I... 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"' ~nY))~ ~/7.' -~ 301 J " - - J /7 .~<;; . f.:.\,..-' ( C' J ..' /---{ , ,'I .x ,l.~ / , \/'-"" '1el ;" (c. f (, 1 )~i , "2, / .... r. ; & ",. {.:, 1../ (" ~';.- (; If, -+ i Date " " ;' i..:..2C Y, CC 4kn-r: ~.,.., . '. f -. -- -..----______". ~L_ __ .~ V/'J [i tu E) ~ ~ t.J :I 1M- -p a..Je:P BCsek PETITION TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN REGARDING AN APPLICATION J=OR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN RESPECT OF LANDS LOCATED AT 53-75 LEINSTER STREIT. SAINT JOHN \ 1 . I, the undersigned citiz~ of Saint john, New Brunswick have recently learned that, without pi-for notification or consu Itation, an Application for a Zoning By-law amendment in respect of lands located at 53-75 Leinster Street, has been made; despite an ongoing appeal process involving previously granted variances concerning these lands. 2. As a citizen of Saint John, I request that SaintJohn Common Council reject any application for re-zoning of the historic property at the corner of Leinster and Carmarthen Streets, and that it enforce the existing by-laws in order to avoid the construction of any building with a volume that exceeds the existing allowances. 3. I support affordable housing and mixed affordable housing, however, the proposed development does not fit within the streetscape of the neighbourhood in terms of height or design and should be re-designed. Name (Print) 1. ---- ---J a (1 e...--r- K d- c lttZ -€- 2 - Vt (..101\ f:>W 3. S 1'c~ V1 ~ I j Signature Witness (Sign and ot.ViJ~ &'~r '/~Lc..~'" ,,;...-\- --'> ?L .-.. L/7 :::;-t- rJc..ar-n.i ~ t~;6 \")'n:3 .:Jt. ~ ,/' 'Y<o,Je.e.+ tf;:.cf~+ '1'- wt ~b.o"e.- 'If ~'i>..ffLf'L , . ,z. t'o(.. ll.bl:>","" 11~ kl'p1' ~'f is ....... ~8'c.n. ~.fC-... I D, ~ IV' 4-"~c>-oe S~~ ""'" AI c( c:.~ C. ...1 t:R ) t'if .'5 fM ~L. c.-t ~<? G.....t M.4n+~ 51' ((,o.?; b) 11 ~4J.f-~ 11 L...r~,?'f~ December 1~. 2006 s, Cc..r~O-t~ 9.tll ~ ,"o~&A.~~ ~.7'J4 Attention: Rand:J.11 G. Pollock Clnd all concem~d parties A~ ~.9M - 2i. t(T Re: Docum~m J;.1[~d Dcccmber S. .2006. TOpic - Leinst~r Court We received this document on the a.m. of December I ~,h, Our imrnediare response follows: 1, We refer \ OLl to o.ll Jocurnems and information gi\en to the PAC prior and during '. -\ . Sill . -''''1r1J "006 . It S. Ugllst an.] _..:. _ meetmgs, \\"e reqll~sr ,h~ I ~Ou'u ruk on your page -+ be follo\\ed tor C:lrmJl1hen Street. 3. P:lge S llsir:g ;our Jata in the Jbo\ e noted document \\e add the follovving \vords to the ends or these parJgraphs: Paragraph:::' - n~md 9,58 m (31...J.-+ ft) higher than 60 C;:'::lD.nj~cn Str~et" Jnd Paragraph 3 - "BLT 0\ er :::'0000 of the block face \ on CJmlJrthen St:-;:.';:.'L" ((i,o''3.ff .lOCk + '7 1'l.'2. ('t-J ..J.. Page 8. pafJgraph ..;.. all!' enclosed picture gi\es more me:ming to the::- \\ord ..; O\l'e!''' Page S. pr.J.gr.J.ph 5. you ha\ e J. petition speClking to "considere::-d compatible", You also h::l\ c dJtJ. tbat :5ho\\ s the residential \.olumes (cubic t~et 18: Wentwonh. 1.5'+-1 GU King Srrt.:'~ East. .58-62 Carmurthen Street by \ 01 L!l11c can all tit inside this ol"oiccr :rom :he Cal"m:mhe:1 Street side - \2i\"en [0 P.-\C J[ the .-\U\2ust ':006 . . ........ meetlllgs, "'1 "I Jon .'vlacQueen \\ould be :l\.ailo.ble to dew.il an) of the abo\t if there is anyone interested in his doing so. 6~O- ~~~S (') ~ [ t:t:t i:ol "'t:l ~. "" .- m I\J STEWART MCI\JLVEY Suite 1000 Brunswick Ilouse 44 Chipman Hill Saint John, NB Canada EZL ZA9 December 14,2006 Correspondence: P.O. Box 7289 Postal Station A Saint John, NB Canada E21 456 Telephone: 506.632.1970 Fax: 506.652.1989 saint-john@smss.com www.smss.com Robert G. Vincent, Q.c. Direct Dial: 506.632.2780 Direct Fax: 506.634.3579 rvincent@smss.com Hand Delivered The City of Saint John Common Clerk's Office P,Q. Box 1971 Saint John, N.R E2K 4Kl Dear Sir: Re: Citizens for the Revitalization of the South Central Peninsula et al v. City of Saint John and Saint John Non Profit Housing Inc. In connection with the Common Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2006 with respect to the above noted matter, enclosed please find additional materials that may be referred to by Saint John Non Profit Housing Inc. during the course of its presentation. Kindly provide copies of the enclosed materials to Council members in addition with the materials to be received from the Planning Advisory Committee. We thank you for your assistance in this regard, truly, ;1 McfEL VEY " ~(//{(t(l-/ Robert G~incent RGV/apw cc: Kelly Van Buskirk, Lawson & Creamer SI1,~~\\'?o9!?134.l Chllr!()Uduwn Fredcri rt 0 II }f u ilja.! Mrmi./ol1 Saml}olll1 Sf. 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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P.110-28 ALA W TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRETE NO C.P. 110-28 ARRETE MODIFIANT L' ARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint Lars d'une reunion du conseil Jo1m in Common Council convened, as communal, The City of Saint John a follows: d6crete ce qui suit: The Zoning By-law of The City of L'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of of Saint Jo1m, decrete Ie dix-neuf (19) December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: decembre 2005, est modifie par: 1 Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 16 Fern Street, having an area of approximately 470 square metres, also identified as PID number 00317313, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "RM-I" Three Storey Multiple Residential - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part oftbis by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affIxed to tbis by-law the" day of ", A.D. 2006 and signed by: 1 La modification de l'annexe ((A>>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint Jo1m, permettant de modifier la designation pour une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de 470 metres carres, situee au 16, rue Fern, et identifiee sous Ie NID 00317313, de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales ((R-2>> it zone d'edifices it logements multiples de trois etages <<RM-l>) - toutes les modifications sont indiquees sur Ie 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 Ie present arrete Ie 2006, avec les signatures suivantes : MayorlMaire Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - December 4, 2006 Second Reading - December 4,2006 Third Reading - Premiere lecture - 4 decembre 2006 Deuxieme lecture - 4 decembre 2006 Troisieme lecture - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT / URBANISME ET DEVELOPPEMENT REZONING I REZONAGE Amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Modifiant Annexe <<A)) de t' Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John / (I / l'!:i Ire /~ I~ / 0 IS I 1l!li . !~tJ Ii FROM I DE TOIA R-2 - One and Two Family Residential! Zone residentielle-habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales. . RM-1 - Three Storey Multiple Residential I Zone d'ediftces a logements multiples de trois etages Applicant: Location: Antonio and Evelyne Saturnino 16 Fern Street PID(s)/N1P(s) 00317313 07P-00SW Drawn By/Creee Par: David Couture Date Drawn/Carte Creee: October:l1 Octobre, 2006 Considered by P.A.C.lconsidere par Ie C.C.U.: November 28 Novembre, 2006 Enacted by Council/Approuve par Ie Conseil: Filed in Registry Office/Enregistre Ie: REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL The City of Saint John November 7 ~ 2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Freedom of the City Common Council may, by unanimous vote, confer the honourable distinction of 'Freedom of the City' upon any person. Council should consider the merit of bestowing this honour upon worthy individuals. I therefore move that the Common Clerk be directed to prepare a report on the process to be followed and that this report be referred to Committee of the Whole for further consideration. Respectfully submitted, Christopher T. Titus Councillor November 7,2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Disability Management The Pension Board has revamped its long-term disability (LTO) appIication procedures. It is possible that existing beneficiaries or new applicants may not qualify for benefits under the terms of the Pension Plan legislation. There is a need to better integrate LTD benefits in the pension plan with short-term sick leave benefits provided under the terms of the various collective agreements. The Pension Board has engaged the services of 'Lifemark' to provide independent objective advice regarding the management of our long-term disability application procedures. There may be some merit in using the same firm to provide advice to the City. I move that Council direct the City Manager to request a proposal from 'Lifemark' to advise the City on matters pertaining to the integration of short-term sick leave benefits with L TD benefits provided in the Pension Plan. Respectfully submitted, Christoph Councillor November 27,2006 His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councillors, Re: Performance Indicators - Value for Money The City of Saint John is currently entering the deliberation process for the 2007 and the preliminary 2008 budgets. Council should be satisfied that our citizens are receiving full value for the cost of services being provided by the City. I believe there is a need for appropriate performance indicators to be developed that can be used to assess current activities, evaluate private sector alternatives and provide meaningful comparisons to other municipalities. Appropriate key indicators would have to be detennined based on the nature and type of service provided by our municipality, I understand that this is one of the initiatives being pursued by the Vision 2015 I am therefore requesting that the Committee provide an update on the approach to be followed and the timing for implementation. Respectfully s bmitted, ~/'/- ///~?--7 /" // L----l // 0/ ~ tephen Chase Councillor P.O. BoxlC.P. 1971 Saint John, NB/N.-B. Canada E2L 4L1 www.saintjohn.ca The City of saint John November 29, 2006 Mayor McFarlane and Councillors Your Worship and Councillors: Re: Saint John Community Loan Fund Background Their Mission - To improve social conditions for people living in Saint John by promoting economic independence and fostering entrepreneurship in our community. The Saint John Community Loan Fund helps individuals create income, build assets, and attain greater self-reliance by providing: . business loans . employment loans . shelter loans (deposits, arrears) . financial literacy training (Money Matter$) . and business plan training, with the YMCA-YWCA The Loan Fund promotes community investing; and recruits investments to build its loan pool and donations to safe-guard the loan pool against losses. The Loan Fund has been taking investments to build its capital since 1999. This invested capital is used to help individuals create income, build assets, and attain greater self-reliance by providing: business loans, employment loans and shelter loans (deposits, arrears). - 2 - 100% of your money works here. The Loan Fund converts your investment to loans to help people in our community start businesses, get back to work, or secure housing. Loans go to people who live in our community who have good ideas, and the desire to get ahead, but who do not have the income, assets, security, or credit history to get a loan elsewhere. The Saint John Community Loan Fund is built on investments made by socially responsible individuals and groups living in Saint John, as well as by friends living outside of Saint John. They want their investment dollars to circulate in Saint John - building opportunities here, for people here. Motion RESOLVED that the City of Saint John give consideration to making an investment of $5,000.00 in the Saint John Community Loan Fund and that this request be referred to both the City Manager and the City Solicitor. Respectfully submitted, Councillor PM/jaf December13,2006 YourWorshipNormMcFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil CityofSaintJohn DearMayorandFellowCouncillors: th AttheDecember11CanaportCommunityEnvironmentalLiaisonCommitteemeeting, arequestwasmade tobringthreeitems toCommonCouncilforconsideration. th 1. With theopeningonDecember13of theaccessroadfromBlackRiverRoadtothe Canaportsitefortrucktraffic,couldCouncildirectstaff toerectsignagetore-direct truck traffic from theRedHeadRoadtothisnewaccessroad? 2. NextyearwhenthisnewaccessroadiscompletedandhandedovertotheCity,could theCitydesignatepartoralloftheRedHeadRoadasanon-truck trafficrouteexceptfor deliveries? 3. SincemoneywassetasideforacapitalupgradeoftheRedHeadRoadfromthe BaysideDriveintersectionto theHazenCreekTreatmentsiteinthisyear’sbudget,couldstaff giveusanoralupdateon thismatter? Respectfullysubmitted, IvanCourt COUNCILLOR PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com JI, ~ P.O. Box/C.P, 1971 Saint John, NB/N.-B. Canada E2L 4L1 www.saintjohn.ca December 15,2005 The City of Saint John Mayor Norm McFarlane and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Fellow Councilors: RE: SCHOOL ZONE "SAFETY KIDS" Background; At the last Town Hall hosted by "The Village", their presenter, Debbie Cooper, brought to our attention a concern regarding the aspect of safety for children crossing at Prince Charles School. In response to this, City Planner Sarah Herring identified a possible solution- "School Zone Safety Kids" as utilized in British Columbia. These are plywood figures which remind drivers to slow down. I have contacted the local School District and they appear to be interested in partnering with this initiative, I understand that the Police Commission coordinates the cross walk safety program. Recommendation I move that the School Zone Safety Kids be referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police (through the Police Commission) to report on the feasibility of implementing this program in Saint John, M&C2006–330 th December14,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMacFarlane AndMembersofSaintJohnCommonCouncil YourWorshipandMembersofCommonCouncil, SUBJECT:CA OLLECTIVEGREEMENT CSJCUPEL18 ITYOFAINTOHNANDOCAL I NTRODUCTION Purpose ThepurposeofthisreportistopresenttoCommonCouncil,as Employer, aproposed(tentative)workingagreementwithLocal18,CUPE(OutsideWorkers),for stst thetermJanuary 1,2007toDecember31,2010. NegotiationshavebeengoingonsinceCouncilauthorizedformaltalkstocommencein Mayofthisyear,withthestatusoftalksreviewedonseveraloccasionsinclosedsession ofCommitteeoftheWhole.Collectivebargainingdialoguehasbeengenerallypositive th andconstructive,concludingon Thursday,November30. CouncilhasbeenbriefedonthetentativeagreementinCommitteeoftheWholeandit has sincebeenratifiedbytheUnionmembership. B ACKGROUND Theoperationalemployeesrepresentedbythisbargainingunitprovideawidevarietyof municipalpublicservices,manyessentialtothecommunityanditsqualityoflife.Their workcoversoperations,maintenance,repairandserviceactivitiesinwaterand wastewater,publicworksandtransportation,leisure(parks)services,materialsandfleet, andbuildingservices. Interest-BasedApproach Thepartiestothiscollectiveagreementhaveusedinterest-basednegotiation(IBN) methodsincollectivebargainingandresolvingworkplaceissuesforover10years.This “principled”approachhasenhancedthelabour-managementrelationship,reduced grievancestoaminimumandallowedthestatusquotobechallenged. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 WhyIBN? Thesimpleanswer:tostrengthenourabilitytomeettherealandserious challengesthatarepartoftheworldinwhichweoperate–throughamanagement-union relationshipfoundedonattentiontogenuineinterestsandmutuallyrespectfuldialogue. Whenthecoursewassetbackin1996,withbroadinputfromallareasofoperationand withthesupportofCouncil,wedidsounderstandingthatchangewouldnotcomeeasy– therewouldbeobstaclestoovercomeandmindsetstochange.Also,transformation wouldbegradualandtimewouldbeneededtoadequatelyaddressallmajorissues. However,theneedtoseekoutbettermethodsofoperation,toexpandthecapabilitiesof theworkforceandtotransformworkplaceculturewerewellrecognized-intheinterests ofthepublicwe serve,aswellastheemployeeswhoprovidethoseservices. RecentRoundsofCollectiveBargaining 1998 InJuly1998,thepartiesenteredintoalong-termcollectiveagreementthat representedamilestoneintherelationship.Afterdecadesofrancor,distrustandattimes dysfunction,bracketingabitter8-weekstrike(attheheightofwinter)in1981,the negotiatedrevisionsinthecontractdemonstratedthatrealchangewaspossible.Most significantinthatroundoftalkswastheintroductionofprovisionsformoreflexible “hoursofwork”–toenhanceutilizationofworktime,improve servicecoverage(outside ofnormalbusinesshours),andbettercontrolovertimecostsinsomeserviceareas. 2002 Thenextcollectiveagreement,reachedinJuly2002,focusedonenhancingthe capabilities,qualificationsandemployabilityoftheworkforce.TheOutsideWorkforce CareerDevelopmentSystemthatwasintroducedrepresentedagroundbreakinginitiative (fortheCityanditsemployees).Ithasprovenverysuccessful;SaintJohncanrankitself asaleaderandinnovatorinworkforcetraininganddevelopment.Thisprogramof recognizedstandards,structuredlearningandemployment,organizedintocareerfields, buildsuponaknowledgebaseandchallengesemployeestorealizetheirfullpotential. A NALYSIS Theprimaryfocusinthisroundoftalkshasbeenonenhancingqualityandwellnessin theworkplace.Foundedonkeyvalues,thereiscommitmenttocontinuousimprovement andalignmentwiththecommunity’svisionforthefuture: “Thepartiesseektobeleadersinmunicipalservice;tocultivateahighlyqualified specialistworkforcealignedwiththecommunity’svisionforthefuture.The commitment foundationforpositiveachievementarevalues:-fulfillingthe integrity expectationscreatedinourpromises,bothdirectandimplied;–conduct responsibility thatishonest,fair,respectfulandethical;and–establishing 1 accountability,expectationsandvalues-basedoutcomes.” Asanessentialstakeholder,thisworkforcehasaroleincontributingtoVision2015. 1 Article1:02(new)ofproposedWorkingAgreementbetweentheCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18 Page 2 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 SummaryofContractChanges Acopyoftherevisedworkingagreementisattached,withchangeshighlightedthrough thedocument.Theproposedcontractreflectsalargenumberofamendments,additions anddeletions,rangingfromminoradministrativetovery significant: 1:01IntentandPurpose…addedreferencetohealthandwellness 1:02VisionandValues…new,recognitionofworkplacevalues 3:07WhileOnDuty…newheadingonly 4:01Human RightsAct…newheadingonly 6:03EstablishmentList…add“annually” 6:04EstablishmentMinimum…referencetodepartmentsupdated 7:01MutualInterestCommittee…updated 7:02CareerDevelopmentCoordinationCommittee…new,fromSchedule“A” 7:03Training&CertificationAdvisoryPanels…new,fromSchedule“A” 8:04Casual Employees…employmentlimits,applicabilityofagreement 10:01TrainingandCareerProgression…consolidationofprovisions 10:02TrainingandCareerDevelopmentOpportunities…consolidation 10:03Promotion…majorchange,newrequirementsforpromotion 10:05TimelineforPostingandPromotions…consolidationofprovisions 12:03ProcessingofGrievances–Levels…disciplinaryreferencesmovedout 13:14TimeOffInLieuofOvertime…outstandingentitlementpaidout 13:17EmployeeShiftChange…administrative 13:18TemporaryShiftChange…waivingnotice 13:19ShiftPick…completedpriortovacationselection 13:20LeadershipJobSet…salaryprovisionsintroducedforleadershiplevel 14:04OvertimeMeal Allowance…administrativetoreflectcurrentpractice 15:01Vacation Entitlement…enhancedbenefit 15:03StatutoryandProclaimedHolidays…outstandingentitlementpaidout 15:09Numberof EmployeesonVacationLeave…40-hourblocks,byMarch 15:10VacationCarry-over…exceptionalcircumstancesonly 16:07MaternityLeave…provisionsinlinewithcurrent standards 16:08ChildCareLeave…provisionsinlinewithcurrentstandards 17:01Objective: AnInjury-FreeWorkplace…new,clearobjective Page 3 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 17:02ReportingofInjury–ImmediateNotificationand Follow-Up…timely 17:05InjuryClaim–Employee Responsibilities…new,properfollow-up 17:06MutualResponsibility(Management/Union)…understandobligations 17:07NotificationoftheUnion…communication 20:09ResponsibilityforSafety…new,managersandsupervisorsateverylevel 20:10RoleofSafetyOfficer…new,corporatesafetyprogram 20:11TheThree Rights…new;torefuse,toknow,toparticipate (1)(2)(3) 20:12ReportsofIncidentsandAccidents…makeavailable 21:02ReplacementofClothingIssue…administrative 21:03SafetyFootwear…administrative 21:04SafetyFootwear–Casual Employees…administrative 21:05Tool Allowance–FleetServicesTradesmen…replacecurrentpractice 21:06CitySuppliedPhotoID…identificationcarriedduringhoursofwork 22:01AccesstoPersonnelFile…movedfromGrievancearticleandupdated 22:02RecognitionforInnovationandCommunityService…toencourage 22:05ConstructiveDiscipline–DutyofMutual Respect…majorchange,clarify 23:01GroupLife…from“paid-up”policytomonthlypremiums 23:02Medical,HealthandDentalPlans…toreflectbenefitlevelofotherunits 23:18ProofofIllness… simplification,complimentsreturn-to-workpolicy 23:22Final Resolution…updated 27Termof Agreement…fouryears,toinclusive (4)20072010 28:01Wage Rates…annualeconomicadjustments (3.25%/3.25%/3.5%/3.25%) 28:02ClassificationStructure…“BuildingandInspectionServices”added 28:03PayTableandSalaryTable…referencetoSchedule“B”and“C” 28:05InstrumentationControl–IndustrialElectrical…marketconditionsand systemcriticalroleofhighlyskilledandcriticalwater/wastewaterstaff Schedule“A”EmploymentandDevelopmentFramework…updated Schedule“B”Wage RateTable…payfactoradjustment Schedule“C”SalaryTable…new,withpayfactoradjustment Schedule“D”Dispatcher/DutyandCustomerServicesSpecialist…updated TransitionLetterofAgreement(2002)New EmploymentStructure…deleted LetterofAgreementWorkplaceQualityandWellness…new,majorchange Page 4 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Themajorormostsignificantchangestothecollectiveagreementwillbecoveredmore thoroughlyinthefollowingsectionsofthereport,aswillotherissuesofconcern. TermsofEmployment–CasualEmployees Article8:04hasbeenamendedtoclarifytheemploymentstatusofcasualworkers: Allcasualemployeesareconsiderednewhires; Casualemployeesinspecializedroles“afteragreement”; Casualemployeesnotsubjecttothetermsofagreement…exceptforUnion Dues,StatutoryHolidaysandCasualRateofPay;and Casualemploymentshallnotexceed six(6)monthsinanycalendaryear. CasualemployeesareusedprimarilyinLeisureServicestosupportdeliveryofsummer programs,withsomeotherareasemployingoneortwotemporarypeopleforspecific functions.Thelargestdepartment,MunicipalOperations&Engineering,hasnotutilized casualworkersformanyyears. Promotion Articles10:03introducesmorerigorousrequirementsforpromotion,recognizingthe increasinglydemandingrolesplayedbystaffwithgreaterlevelsofresponsibility.The criteriaconsideredindeterminingthe“abilityandqualifications”ofemployeesseeking promotionhasbeenspecificallysetout: “Theabilityandqualificationsofemployeesseekingpromotionshallbedetermined throughastaffingprocesscoordinatedbyHumanResources.Criteriausedto evaluatetheabilityandqualificationsofcandidatesforajobshallinclude: meetingminimumprerequisitesforthejob;requiredknowledge,educationand training;acceptablejobperformance;andrequiredcompetency.Basedonthe evaluationofthesecriteria,arecommendationshallbemadetotheDepartment Headand,subjecttohis/herconcurrence,arecommendationforappointmentof 2 thesuccessfulcandidateshallbemadetotheCityManager. …” Eachofthefourcriteriaisthendefinedinsubsequentparagraphs.Whilethefirsttwo reflectcurrentpractice, significantchangehasbeenmadewithrespecttojobperformance andcompetencyrequirements. MinimumPrerequisites“Theminimumprerequisitesforajobarethosefactors suchasworkexperienceinacareerfield,recognizedindustryorservicearea 3 certifications(orequivalentlicenses),anddriver’slicenses.” 2 FromArticle10:03(b)…proposedWorkingAgreement 3 Article10:03(c)…proposedWorkingAgreement Page 5 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Knowledge, Educationand Training“Applicantsforpromotionmustsatisfy theknowledge,educationandtrainingrequirementsfortheapplicablejoblevel,in 4 accordancewiththestructureoutlinedinSchedule‘A’.” JobPerformance“Thejobperformancecriteriaincludesreliabilityandregular attendanceatwork,achievingdesiredworkoutcomes,participationintraining programs,abilitytoworkinateamenvironmentanddemonstratedpotentialfor promotiontothejobbeingsought.Thedocumentedperformanceofemployees 5 shallbeusedinthejobperformancecomponentofthestaffingevaluation. …” Competency“Thecompetencyofacandidateforpromotionmustbe confirmedbyapositiverecommendationinwritingfromboththeemployee’s immediatesupervisor(foreman,operator,generalforeman,ormanager,as 6 applicable)andthemanagerresponsibleforthesupervisor’sworkunit.” Thisisanimportantchangetothecollectiveagreementfromtheperspectiveofthe Employer.WhileitestablishesanonusonmanagementstaffandHumanResourcesto providesupportingsystemsandensuredocumentation(bothpositiveandnegative),the benchmarkforpromotionhasbeenraisedsubstantially.This,webelieve,isessentialto theCity’sabilitytoprovidehighquality,costeffectivelydeliveredservicestothepeople ofSaintJohn. LeadershipJobSet Article13:20introducesasystemofsalariesfortheremunerationofemployeesinthe LeadershipJobSet;themostresponsiblelevelofunionizedstaffwithdirectresponsible chargeofwaterandwastewaterfacilities,aswellasoperationalandservicesectionsin variousdepartments.Thesestaffshallworkthetimereasonablyrequiredtosatisfythe dutiesandresponsibilitiesofthejobandarenoteligibleforadditionalovertimepay. “MembersofstaffintheLeadershipJobSetshallbepaidonthebasisofsalary whichshallincorporateafactorfortimeoverandabovethenormalhoursofwork outlinedinArticle13:01andrelatedprovisions.Theseemployeesshallworkthe timereasonablyrequiredforthedutiesandresponsibilitiesofthejob,as establishedbytheDepartmentHead. Article13:11shallnotapplyforemployeesin 7 theLeadershipJobSet.” Thesalarycalculationisintegratedwiththeformulaforthewageratestructureforother employees,witha9%factorbuiltinfortimeoverandabovenormalhoursofwork. Thisisseenasaveryimportantchangefortheeffectiveleadershipandmanagementof theworkplacegenerally. 4 Article10:03(d)…proposedWorkingAgreement 5 FromArticle10:03(e)…proposedWorkingAgreement 6 Article10:03(f)…proposedWorkingAgreement 7 Article13:20…proposedWorkingAgreement Page 6 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 VacationEntitlement Article15:01providesforthevacationentitlementofemployees,withchangesto st becomeeffectiveonJanuary 1,2008.Thescheduleofvacationshasbeenenhancedto approach,butnotequal,thatprovidedfortheCUPE,Local486groupofemployees: One(1)yearcontinuousservice:80hours (nochange) Two(2)yearscontinuousservice:120hours (nochange) Eight(8)yearscontinuousservice:160hours (was10years) Twelve(12)yearscontinuousservice:200hours (was20years) Twenty-five(25)yearsofcontinuousservice:240hours (was30years) MaternityLeave/ChildCareLeave Articles16:07and16:08reflectchangestobringmaternityleaveandchildcareleave provisionsintolinewithcurrentstandards.Althoughnocurrentemployeesareeligible formaternityleave,itremainsanorganizationalgoaltobringtogetherthestrongest workforcepossibleforthelong-termandtoattractqualifiedwomentothatworkforce. InjuryonDuty Thepartiesrecognizetheadverseaffectsofinjuryintheworkplace.InArticle17:01,the partiessetaclearandveryimportantobjective,withthereasonsbehindthatgoalandthe responsibilityforitsachievement: Objective:AnInjury-FreeWorkplace“Aninjuryondutyrepresentsafailureon thepartofallconcerned.Thepainandsuffering,thelossofproductivity,the interruptionofcareerandtheunnecessarycostsassociatedwithinjuryondutyare preventable.Itis,therefore,theobjectiveofthepartiesthatthisworkplacestrives foraninjury-freerecord.Tothatend,allconcernedhavearesponsibilityto 8 contributetoachievingsafe,healthyandinjury-freeworkplace.” Article17:02onthereportingofaninjuryhasaddedemphasisfortimelyfollow-up,on thepartofboththeinjuredemployeeandthemanagerresponsibleforthatemployee: “…TheemployeeshallreportsuchinjuryondutyonaWHSCCForm67–Report ofanAccidentorIndustrialDiseaseanddulysigntheForm67. Themanagerresponsible…shallensuretheinjuryisreported…bycompleting andsigningaWHSCCForm67…,withinthreeworkingdaysoftheaccident,or 9 withinthreeworkingdaysofreceivingnoticeoftheaccident.” 8 Article17:01…proposedWorkingAgreement 9 FromArticle17:02…proposedWorkingAgreement Page 7 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Toensureemployeesunderstandexactlywhatisexpectedofthemifinjuredonduty, theirresponsibilitiesintheeventofaninjuryclaimareclearlylistedinArticle17:05. Article17:06requiresbothManagementandtheUniontounderstandspecificobligations andresponsibilitiesundertheWorkersCompensation ActandtheHuman RightsAct. Safety InadditiontoupdatingthevariousprovisionsofArticle20,threenewclauseshavebeen addedconcerningrightsandresponsibilitiesinworkplacehealthandsafety. Article20:09dealswithresponsibilityforsafety;Article20:10clarifiesthecorporate programresponsibilityofthesafetyofficer;andArticle20:11dulyrecognizesthethree basicrightsofemployeesinmattersofemployeehealthandsafety. ToolAllowance ProvisionsforatoolallowancehavebeenintroducedinArticle21:05(forFleetServices tradesmen)toreplacethecurrentsystemofpaymentforreplacementoflostordamaged tools.Thesetradesmeninvestheavilyinprovidingtheirownpersonaltoolsonthejob. Thechangeisintendedtostreamlineadministrationandmakecostsmorepredictable. CitySuppliedPhotoID Article21:06providesforphotoidentificationofallpermanentemployees,with employeestocarrytheirphotoidentificationcardduringallhoursofwork.Manyofthese staffmembersdealdirectlywithcitizens,businessownersandmanyothermembersof thepublicand,assuch,mustbeabletoidentifythemselvestoourclients. AccesstoPersonnelFile Theclausedealingwithaccesstoanemployee’spersonnelfilehasbeenmovedfromthe articleonthedisciplineandgrievanceprocesstoArticle22:01underthegeneralheading of“Responsibility”.Italsobecomesastrictlyadministrativeprovision. RecognitionforInnovationandCommunityService Innovationintheworkplaceisextremelyimportantforitsfuture.Thepartiesalso recognizetheimportanceofcommunityservice–giventhenatureoftheworkwedoand onwhosebehalfwedoit.AnewArticle22:02wouldreplaceadatedprovision: “…encourageinnovationandcommunityservice.Anemployeeorworkteamthat developsinnovatedideasandimprovedworkmethods,ormakespositive 10 contributionstothecommunityshallberecognizedbytheCityofSaintJohn. …” 10 FromArticle22:02…proposedWorkingAgreement Page 8 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 ConstructiveDiscipline–DutyofMutualRespect Orderintheworkplaceisessentialtoitseffectivefunctioningandproductivity.We believethatsuchacultureshouldbefoundedonmutualemployee-managementrespect. NewArticle22:05outlinestheframeworkfordiscipline,withtheparties: “…committedtoworkingtogethertocreatearesponsive,enthusiasticand respectfulunionizedworkenvironment-onededicatedtoprovidingquality,cost- effectivepublicservices;achievinghighstandardsofpersonalandgroup 11 performance;andresolvingissuesconstructivelyandforthecommongood.” Articles22:05alsospecifiesthecommitmentofthepartiesto:mutualrespectinthe workplace;recognizinglegitimatecorporateinterestsoftheEmployerandtheneedto adviseemployeesonperformance;maintainingthedignityofemployees;providing supportandguidancetoimproveperformance;andapolicythatencourages 12 rehabilitation. Disciplineisdefined: “DisciplineshallmeananydisciplinaryactiontakenbytheEmployeragainstan 13 employeewhichresultsinawrittenreprimand,asuspensionordismissal.” Useofthedisciplinaryrecord(“sunset”clause)hasbeenslightlyadjustedinArticle 22:05(c)byaddingthewords“providedthatnodisciplinaryactionhasbeenrecorded duringthatperiod”toasentencepreviouslyfoundinoldArticle12:10: “Anydocumentrelatedtoadisciplinaryactionwillnotbeusedagainstthe employeeatanytimeafter24monthsfollowingdisciplinaryactionprovidedthat 14 nodisciplinaryactionhasbeenrecordedduringthatperiod.” Article22:05(d)describestherequirementsofadisciplinaryhearing. GroupLife Article23:01hasbeenamendedtoprovideforpaymentofmonthlypremiumsfor$5,000 lifeinsurancecoverageforemployeesuponretirement,insteadofa$5,000paid-up insurancepolicy.Thechangeisdesignedtosimplifyadministrationandmoderatethe impactofincometaxonthisbenefit. 11 FromArticle22:05(a)…proposedWorkingAgreement 12 FromArticle22:05(a)…proposedWorkingAgreement 13 Article22:05(b)…proposedWorkingAgreement 14 Article22:05(c)…proposedWorkingAgreement Page 9 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Medical,HealthandDentalPlans AsprovidedinArticle23:02,effectiveJanuary1,2007,theEmployeragreestopay $131.27monthlytowardsthecostforsingleand$173.42monthlytowardsthecostof familycoverage,asapplicable,fortheemployee’shealth,dentalandtravelcoverage. The employee shallpaytheremainderofthemonthlypremiums,ashasbeenthecase. Thischangebringscoverageforthesebenefitsintolinewiththoseoftwoothercivic bargainingunits,CUPE,Local486(InsideWorkers)andIAFF,Local771(Firefighters). ThiswasperhapsthemostcontentiousissuefortheUnioninthemonthsleadingupto thisroundofcollectivebargaining. Participationintheplanbecomesmandatoryandisaconditionofemploymentforall employeeshiredafterJanuary1,2007.Also,effectiveJuly1,2007,employeesnot participatingintheplanwillnolongerbeeligibletoparticipateintheplan. TermofAgreement Thetermofthecollectiveagreement,asidentifiedinArticle27,isfour(4)yearsfrom stst January 1,2007toDecember31,2010.Thepartiesbelievethatthe4-yeartermbest balancestheneedforaperiodofcollectivebargainingstabilitywiththerealityofvery changingeconomicconditions–forbothEmployerandemployees.Bothlongerand shortertermswereconsidered. Wages/SalaryAdjustment Table1 CityofSaintJohn Percentage(%)Wage/SalaryAdjustments2004to2010 SaintJohn2004200520062007200820092010 InsideWorkers3333??? OutsideWorkers2.752.752.75*3.25(seenote)3.25%3.503.25 2/2/? Fire2/22/22/2??? toJune30only Police42/22/22/???? st Wheretwonumbersareshown,thistypicallyindicatesadjustmentseffectiveJanuary 1 ststthst andJuly 1,exceptforFirein2007(January 1andJune30,withnewtermJuly 1) *Note:withpayfactorchange(differentialbetweenlevels)effectiveincreaseis4.5% Page10 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Article28:01providesforeconomicwageandsalaryadjustmentsasfollows: a)January1st,20073.25% b)January1st,20083.25% c)January1st,20093.50% d)January1st,20103.25% Itisnevereasytoarriveatanappropriatesetofeconomicadjustmentsforacollective agreement.Aseriesoffactorsneedtobeweighed,amongthem:conditionsinthe economyandcommunitygenerally;theneedtoattractandkeepskilledpeopletoensure servicedelivery;productivitygains;changesmadetotheworkingagreement,benefiting onepartyortheother;otherwagesettlements,bothwiththesameemployerandforother similarworkergroupswithotheremployers;andbalancebetweentheinterestsofthetwo parties,whichattimescanbediametricallyopposite. Indiscussionsonwages,unionrepresentativesemphasizedrepeatedlyaneedforrelative fairness(i.e.equity)betweenthevariousemployeegroupsoftheEmployer.Whyshould theybetreatedanylessthananyoneelse?Afairquestion,onethatchallengednegotiators tofindasolutionthatbalancedthewagesettlementofthiscollectiveagreementwiththe rangeofothersettlementsforbargainingunitsofthis(oraffiliated) Employer. Anothersetofcomparatorsarewagesettlementswithothermunicipalemployersfor employeesin similarworkgroups,asshowninthe Table2below. Table2 OutsideWorkers–MunicipalitiesinAtlanticRegion Percentage(%)Wage/SalaryAdjustments2004to2010 OutsideWorkers2004200520062007200820092010 SaintJohn2.752.752.75*3.253.253.503.25 Moncton1.5/1.51.5/21.5/1.51.5/1.51.5/1.51.5/1.5? Fredericton33.1333?? Halifax3332(Nov)2(May) St.John’s4(Jul)3.5(Jul)1JobEvalJobEval?? Rothesay3.544???? st AdjustmentsaregenerallyeffectiveonJanuary 1;wheretwonumbersareshown,thistypically stst indicatesadjustmentseffectiveJanuary 1andJuly 1,exceptasotherwiseindicated Onecityanditsbargainingunithaveoptedtoundertakeajobevaluationprocess *Note:withpayfactorchange(differentialbetweenlevels)effectiveincreaseis4.5% Page11 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Inconcludingtherecommendedwagesettlement,webelievethatitbalancestheinterests ofthepartiestothiscollectiveagreement,reflectsmanagementchangessoughtthrough thebargainingprocessandisreasonablyequitable(overtime)withotheremployee groupsofthisEmployerandwithoutsideworkersofotheremployers. Wageratesforcasualemployeesandstudentswillremainunchangedoverthefouryears ofthecollectiveagreement. InstrumentationControl-IndustrialElectrical Article28:05dealingwithpremiumpayprovisionsforInstrumentationControlstaffhas beenrevisedtoreflecttheadditionofasecondjourneymantradequalification(Industrial Electrical)fortheseemployeesandaconcernfortheCity’sabilitytoretainthesehighly skilledandvaluablemembersofstaff.Theyarecriticaltotheoperationofthe technologicallyadvancedsystemsutilizedinwaterandwastewaterandthemarket demandforthemishigh.Thepremiumratestobepaidtosecuretheirservicesintothe futurearejustifiedandcertainlynotexcessivefortheindustry. Article28:05providesforthefollowing: a)Technician(InstrumentationApprentice):Level8plus10% b)Journeyman(InstrumentationCEQ):Level10plus10% c)Journeyman(Instrumentation+ElectricalCEQ):Level10plus15% d)Specialist(InstrumentationCEQ):Level12plus20% e)SpecialistInstrumentation+ ElectricalCEQ):Level12plus25% ACEQrepresentssuccessfulInterprovincialLicensedJourneymanstatusinthe InstrumentationorIndustrialElectricaltrades. TheInstrumentationtradeistheonethatis primaryandessential. EmploymentandDevelopmentFramework Schedule“A”hasbeenupdatedandtherelatedTransitionLetterofAgreementfromthe lastworkingagreementhasbeendeleted,asthetransitiontothenewstructurehasbeen successfullyachieved.Thepartieslookforwardtoworkingwiththesolidfoundationthat hasbeenputintoplace. Appendix“A-3”,theEmploymentandDevelopmentStructureforLeisureServices (RecreationandParks),hasbeensimplifiedtoonecareerpath.Thischangewassought bymanagementofthedepartmentandrepresentsanecessarystepfortheintegrationof workersthereintooneviableworkunit. Appendix“A-4”,theEmploymentandDevelopmentStructureforMaterialsandFleet Management,hasbeenstreamlined,primarilytointegrateprogressionamongthevarious fleetrelatedtrades(mechanical, smallengines,autobodyrepairandwelding). Page12 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Appendix“A-5”,theEmploymentandDevelopmentStructureforBuildingand InspectionServices,hasbeenaddedtoreflectthereorganizationofcarpentryservices intothatdepartmentanumberofyearsagoandtheintroductionofanewbuilding maintenancecareerpath.Thelatterfunctionwillevolvefromthestaffteamemployedin theCity’smostsignificanthistoricalfacility–theCityMarket. WageRateTable/SalaryTable(forPermanentEmployees) Schedule“B”isthewageratetableforpermanentemployeesintheskilledworker, specialistandsupervisoryjobsets.Schedule“C”isthesalarytableforpermanent employeesintheleadershipjobset. Thelattertableisnewandreflectstheintroductionof payonthebasisofsalaryforthehighestlevelpositionscoveredbythebargainingunit, asdescribedinArticle13:20. Thesetablesarebasedonformulaethatconnectthevariouslevelsbackabaserate.One oftheelementsintheseformulaeisapayfactorthatinthepreviouscollectiveagreement representeda2.5%differencefromleveltolevel.Itisproposedthatthedifferentialbe increasedto2.75%.Thereisobviouslyacostinvolvedinmakingthischange.The¼% increasecausestheaveragewageratechangefor2007tobeapproximately4.5%. Therationalforthechangeinthepayfactoristwofold: (a)First,traininganddevelopmentinvestmentsbeingmadehavetranslatedinto generallymorequalifiedemployees,withanincreasedvaluetotheirEmployer. Overthelong-term,theCityneedstoattractgoodpeople,developthemtotheir fullpotentialandkeepthem.Weexpectthechallengesoftheemployment markettobeveryseriousinthecomingyears. (b)Also,theintroductionofamorerigorouspromotionalprocessandstandardsfor promotionwillmaketransitionthroughthesystemmoredemandingfor employees.Negotiatorsatthebargainingtablebelievedthatshouldbeworth somethingforthepeoplewiththeabilityandqualificationstoprogress. Dispatch/DutyandCustomerServiceSpecialists Dispatch/DutyPersonsandCustomerServiceSpecialistsinMunicipalOperations& Engineeringarethepeoplewhomantheoperationona24/7basisandrespondtothe situationsandemergenciesthatarise.Typically,itistheywhoinitiatethecalltoaction duringsnowstormsorinresponsetowatermainbreaksorotheremergencies.Theyalso carryoutduediligenceactivitiessuchasthemonitoringofthechlorineresidual(they checkthatwatersafetyparametereveryfourhoursoutsideofnormalbusinesshours). Theparticularworkingconditionsandworkdaysfortheseshiftpositionsaredetailedin Schedule“D”oftheworkingagreement.Theirworkschedulefollowsan8-week(56– day)cyclewithemployeesworking“4shiftsonand4shiftsoff”.Thisrepresentsan averageof42hoursperweekovertheeight-weekcycle. Page13 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Schedule“D”hasbeenrevisedandupdated,includingprovisionsforcareerdevelopment. EmployeescometothissmallteamfromeitherWater&SanitarySystems(SaintJohn Water)or TransportationConstruction&Maintenance(SaintJohnWorks). WorkplaceQualityandWellnessInitiative WorkplaceQualityandWellness ALetterofAgreementon,appendedtotheproposed workingagreement,isstructuredaroundthefollowingheadings: HealthyWorkplace–QualityWorkplace QualityandWellnessModel Performance Measures Return-to-WorkProgram SustainedImprovementsinPerformance Termination/Renewal Thelanguageinthisdocumentreflectsacentralfocusinthisroundofbargaining: “Ahealthyworkplaceandasafeworkplaceisahighqualityandproductive workplace;onewithaclearfocusonthewell-beingofpeopleandhowthose peoplecontributetoorganizationalsuccess.Achievingahighstandardofwellness meansadoptingaphilosophyofpreventionandpayingattentiontodetailsinthe workenvironment.Suchaworkplacecultureofferssignificantpotentialfor improvedemployeewell-being,enhancedservicetothepublicandreduced negativeeffectsrelatedtohealth,safety,absencesfromdutyandemployee 15 turnover.” Wellnesscanenhancethecapacityoftheorganizationtoservethepublic.Throughthis initiative,thepartieswanttocreateandsustainaworkenvironmentthatishealthy,safe andproductive.Fivefundamentalvalues,consistentwithorganizationalvalues,have beenidentifiedasessentialtocreatingacultureofwellnessandsuccess: (a)Mutualtrust:asharedsenseofconfidenceamongparticipants; (b)Genuinerespect:forpeopleandconcernfortheirwell-being; (c)Integrity:conductthatishonest,fairandethical; (d)Commitmenttoquality:serviceexcellencetothepublic;and (e)Responsibility:accountabilitytowardsmeetingexpectations. Criticalsuccessfactorsforthismulti-dimensionalinitiativeincludeleadership, conscientioussupervision,employeeparticipationandresponsibility,labourand managementinvolvement,two-waycommunication,learningandunderstandingtheneed 15 LetterofAgreement,QualityandWellness,Paragraph1…proposedWorkingAgreement Page14 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 forwork-lifebalance.Outcomemonitoringshallfocusonmeasurableperformance indicatorsrelatedtomeetingspecificsuccessfactorsforbothemployeesandthe organization. TheMutualInterestCommitteeforthisgroupwillco-ordinatetheprogram. Return-to-Work Program Return-to-Work Program SignificantintheLetterofAgreementisathat,fundamentally, recognizesthataworkforceismadeupofable-bodied,partiallydisabledanddisabled personswithdistinctneedsandabilities,butwithanequalrighttowork.Itunderstands thatmanyemployeescansafelyperformproductiveworkduringtheprocessofrecovery. Italsoreflectsobligations,responsibilitiesandrightsundertheWorkersCompensation ActandtheHumanRights Act. “Eachworkercontributestotheeffectivedeliveryofservicesandtotheoverall successoftheorganization.Absencesfromdutyasaresultofillnessorinjuryare costlyandaffectmany,includingworkers,theirfamilies,managers,co-workers, healthcareproviders,andthepublicweserve.Thepartiesacknowledgethe benefitsofatimelyreturn-to-workfromillnessorinjury,andfurtherrecognizethe importanceoffinancialstabilityandsupportforemployeesabsentfromworkdue 16 toillnessorinjury.” Thisworkingpartnership,throughajointReturn-to-WorkCommittee,intendstobe progressiveindealingwithcasesofabsencefromdutyforreasonsofillnessorinjuryand tobeproactiveingettingpeoplebacktoworkinatimely,safeandhealthymanner.The programwillemployreturn-to-workteams,whichincludetheemployeeaffected. AnOccupationalMedicalAdvisor(aspeciallyqualifiedmedicaldoctor)willbeutilized tomakerecommendationsfordesignofindividualreturn-to-workplansandtoactasa liaisonwiththeemployee’sattendingphysician. BenefitsfortheEmployer Returninganexperiencedemployeetoworkina safeandtimelymanner; Reducingthecostsoftrainingreplacementworkers; Maintainingagoodemployer-employeerelationship; Demonstratingtoallworkersthattheyarevaluedandneeded; Reducingthelengthoftimeemployeesmaybeawayfromwork; Greaterproductivecapacityandlowercostsassociatedwithabsencesfromduty; and Contributetoapositiveworkplaceculture. 16 LetterofAgreement,QualityandWellness,Paragraph10…proposedWorkingAgreement Page15 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 BenefitsforEmployees Reducedimpactoffinancialuncertaintyontheemployeeandhis/herfamily; Recoverywillbemorecomplete; Maintaindignityandself-worthbyremainingaproductivecontributor; Enhancedopportunitytomaintainphysicalandmentalhealth; Asenseofattachmentandteamwillbemaintainedwithco-workers; Maintaintheregularroutineoffamilylifeandreduceconcernsaboutthefuture; Financialandemotionalcostsassociatedwithabsencescanbereduced;and Contributetoapositiveworkplaceculture. Thereturn-to-workprocessisoutlinedinParagraph19oftheLetterofAgreement. Thisprogramrepresentsagenuinewin-winopportunityforallstakeholdersanda tremendousopportunitytomakemeaningfulgains,toconnectpositivelywithemployees andtoimproveserviceeffectivenessandoperationalefficiency. Thishastobeapriority! SustainedImprovementsinPerformance TheunderlyinggoaloftheCityofSaintJohninthequalityandwellnessinitiativeis enhancedoperationaleffectiveness,optimumvalueformoneyandbetterservicetothe public.Recognizingthehighcostofabsencesfromduty,theproposedagreement providesforsubstantiverecognitionofsustainedandmeasurableproductivity improvements,specificallysignificantreductionsintimelostfromwork;reinvesting moniestosupplementtheemployeeshareofmonthlycontributionsforhealth,dentaland travelcoverage.ParticularsareoutlinedinParagraph21oftheLetterofAgreement. Also,inParagraph22,asystemofrecognitionandawardsforbothorganizationalunits andindividualsshallbeestablishedthroughtheMutualInterestCommittee.Keyareasof focusshallinclude:safedriving/operatingrecord;facilityupkeep/maintenancerating; communityservice;healthyactiveliving;andothers. OPNA–EM293 NEROVISIONOTMENDEDSTABLISHMENTINIMUM Givenconcernsregardingthesubjectclause,theissuewillbereviewedinsomedepth. Inmanyunionizedrelationships,reachinganewcollectiveagreementofteninvolveslittle realchange.Further,thenatureofchangeisusuallyincremental.AsCouncilandthe SaintJohnpublicshouldbeawarethathasnotbeenthecasewiththiscollective bargainingrelationshipoverthelastthreeroundsofnegotiation.Significantandsystemic changehastakenplacesince1996,influencingahealthytransformationinthecultureof theworkplace.However,thatisnottosaythatthecontractisideal,challengesremain. ThepursuitofcontinuousimprovementmustcontinuetobecentraltotheCity’sthinking. Page16 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Dealingwithsomeissuescanbeverydifficult;rememberthattheunderlyingmotivation ofcollectivebargainingistofindamutuallyacceptableresolvetoissuesofconcern–to reachagreement.Itisunrealistictoexpecteveryquestionthatbothersonepartyorthe othertobeaddressedfullytothesatisfactionofbothparties. Thatisparticularlythecase whenthematterinquestionhasdeephistoricaloremotionalroots. OneofthoseissuesistheestablishmentminimumprescribedinArticle6:04ofthis WorkingAgreement: “…thenumberofLocal18positionsshallnotbereducedbelowaminimumoftwo 17 hundredandninety-three(293)permanentfull-timepositions …” FromanEmployer’sperspective,suchspecificlanguageonresourcelevels(arbitrary number)canbeveryrestrictive.Ideally,theonlyconsiderationsthatshouldinfluence staffingorotherresourcelevelsaredecisionsonhowservicescanbemosteffectively, efficientlyandsecurelydeliveredtoclientsandhowmuchofthoseservicescanbe afforded.ItshouldbeunderstoodbythisEmployerthattheminimumestablishmentof 293,entrenchedinacollectiveagreement,couldrestrictflexibilityinhowtheCityof SaintJohnmightdeliverservicesand,assuch,itisnotinitslong-termbestinterest. Theclausewentintothecontractin1981,afterabitterlycontestedroundofnegotiations andan8-weekstrikeinthedeadofwinter.Thecentralissuethatapparentlykeptthe partiesfromasettlementwaswages.FromearlyFebruaryintoApril,SaintJohn experiencedthewithdrawalofmanyessentialpublicservices.Ahandfulofmanagement staffattemptedtomaintainthemostessentialofthesethroughsnowstorms,amajorGlen Falls/MarshCreekfloodandaveryemotionalgarbagecrisis.Theresultingindustrial relations“warofattrition”producedacollectiveagreementwithseverallong-term consequences.Foraboutthenext15years,workplacerelationshipsweregenerally negative,seemingtofocusonrestrictiveinterpretation(ofcontractprovisions)and questionsofjurisdiction(overwork).Bitternessandmistrustlingered,andtheSaintJohn publicwasnotwellservedasaresult. Toaddtothedebateaboutthe“293”provisionisthemannerinwhichitbecamepartof theWorkingAgreement.Itdidnot“comeinthroughthefrontdoor”.Infact,itwould appearitwasnotincludedinthedraftagreementconsideredbyCouncilinendingthe strike.Appendix“A”tothisreportsummarizesabitofhistoryfrom1981. CouncilDirection2006 Asstatedearlierinthisreport,thestatusoftalkswasreviewedonseveraloccasionsin closedsessionofCommitteeoftheWhole.Theissueofthe293establishmentnumber wasdiscussedatsomelength.Infact,inonereport,staffsought “toensurethatallissues ofconcerntoCouncilareadequatelyaddressedincollectivebargaining”.Theissuein questionwasunderstoodandtherewasanappreciationfortheconsequenceswhichcould 17 FromArticle6:04…inbothcurrentandproposedWorkingAgreement Page17 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 flowfromtakingontheissueatthistime.Intheend,theconsensusdirectiongivento staffwastonotmakethisanissuetopreventtheconcludingofasatisfactorycollective agreementwithLocal18.TheCityManagerandyourchiefnegotiatorunderstoodand supportedsuchaconclusion–atthistime. APossibleFutureDirectionforCouncil Aswithanyprovisioninanycollectiveagreementthatneedstobechanged,Counciland itsrepresentativesshouldnotbereluctanttotakeontheissueincollectivebargaining. However,dependingonthenatureofthematterinquestionanditsessentialimportance totheotherparty,aclearstrategyhastobedeveloped.Thatplanmustbebasedonan articulatedrationalesupportedbyanecessarybusinessanalysisandacontingencyplan forhandlingthelikelyadverseconsequencesofadisputeimpactingservicetothepublic. Long-termimplicationsfortheoperationalwellbeingoftheenterpriseneedtobe balancedwithanyadverseeffectsontheworkplacewhichmightarise.Thesearenot matterstobetakenlightly.Thehistoryof1981anditsconsequencesshouldnotbe ignored. Intheend,itisCommonCouncilthatmustdecideontheissuestobetakenonatthe bargainingtable–inthebestinterestoftheSaintJohnpublic.Fromthatdirection,after dulyconsideringtheadviceofyourstaff,themandateofyournegotiatingrepresentatives wouldbeclear. FI INANCIALMPLICATIONS Table3 CostImplications(byYear)asaPercentageofPayroll ProposedWorkingAgreement CostFactors2007200820092010 Wages3.2500%3.2500%3.5000%3.2500% ERBenefits0.5220%--- Vacation-0.4723%-- WageLevelDifferentialChange1.2700%--- Total 5.0420%3.7223%3.500%3.2500% Table3providesacostingsummary(relativetothecurrentagreement)oftheproposed collectiveagreement-asdeterminedbytheCommissionerofFinance. TheCommissionerofFinancewillprovide,inapproximatedollarsbyyear,thecostof thisagreementtotheCityofSaintJohn. Page18 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 IFOS NPUTROMTHEROURCES ThenegotiatingteamfortheCityconsistedofKevinO’Brien(MunicipalOperations &Engineering),DavidLogan(CorporateServices),JohnMcIntyre(Human Resources),GordonJennings(HumanResources),BernieMorrison(Leisure Services)andPaulGroody.Departmentsaffectedwereconsulted. R ECOMMENDATION ItisrecommendedthatCouncilapprovetheattachedtentativeagreementwithCUPE, stst Local18(OutsideWorkers)forthe4-yeartermJanuary 1,2007toDecember31,2010, andauthorizetheMayorandtheCommonClerktosigntheWorkingAgreementon behalfoftheCityofSaintJohn(Employer),subjecttotheCitySolicitorreviewingthe documentastoitslegalityandform. Respectfullysubmitted, J.M.PaulGroody,P. Eng. Commissioner,MunicipalOperations& Engineering ChiefNegotiator TerrenceL.Totten,F.C.A. CityManager Page19 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Appendix“A” RH–A1981 EPORTEDISTORYPRIL th The Tuesday,April 7,1981editionofThe EveningTimes-Globereportedthefollowing: “Theroleplayedby…andsomemembersofCommonCouncilinsettlingthe outsideworkers’strikebybecomingdirectlyinvolvedinthenegotiatingprocess wasdenouncedbyseveralmembersofCommonCouncilMonday.” Atthatmeeting,whenthematterofestablishmentwasquestionedbyoneofthe councillors,thenewspaperreportstatesthatquestionsontheestablishmentforthe outsideworkerswerereferredtothecity’schiefnegotiator(whohadreplacedtheperson originallyassignedthetask),whotoldthecouncillor: “…therewasnothinginthecontractthatwouldkeepthecityfromsettingthe establishmentforoutsideworkers.” Inarelatedstoryinthesameeditionofthenewspaper,itwasreportedthatthechairman ofthecity’snegotiatingcommitteetoldtheSaintJohnConstructionAssociationduring Monday’scouncilmeetingthat: “…thenewcontract’sjob securityclauseshas(sic)beenexpandedtoprotectlong- termtemporaryemployees–thosewithfiveyearsofservicefrombeinglaidoffdue tocontractingout,aswellaspermanentemployees.” th OnApril15,thenewspaperreportedthefollowingundertheheadline‘Council ConsideringNewContractWording’: “CommonCouncilwasconsideringapprovaltodayofanewversionoftwo contentiousclausesinthestill-unsignedcontractwiththecity’soutsideworkers.” “Themayorsaidtodaytherewouldbenoformalmeetingofcouncil.Hesaidonce a‘clarifyingsentence’wasaddedtotheclause,hewouldbetelephoningthe councillorsfortheirapprovalofthechange.” “Theactionbycounciltodayfollowedadisagreementyesterdaybetweencityand unionofficialsoverwhetherornotthecityhadagreedtothetwoarticleswhich dealwiththenumberandclassificationofpermanentoutsideworkers.” (Underliningaddedforemphasis.) “Themayorsaidthecity’spositionwasthatthenumberoffull-timeemployees wouldremainthesameasithadduringthelastcontract.Hesaidthecitydidn’tgo alongwiththeunion’sproposalbecausethecityhadfeltitwouldrestrict management.”(Underliningaddedforemphasis.) Page20 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com th M&C2006–330December14,2006 CollectiveAgreement,CityofSaintJohnandCUPELocal18 Thedebateaboutthecontentiousclausescontinued,withtheCity’sformerchief negotiatorenteringthefray.ThatgentlemanhadlefttheemployoftheCityandbeen th replacedduringthelatterstagesofthestrike.TheApril20editionoftheTimes-Globe includedtheextractsquotedbelow: “…SaintJohn’sformerlabourrelationsofficerandchiefnegotiator,haspublicly backedthecontentionbythecity’soutsideworkers’unionthatthecity’s negotiatingteamagreedtochangesintwocontentiousmanagementrightsclauses duringcontractnegotiations.” “Thechangewouldpreventthecityfromcuttingthepermanentnumberofoutside workersbelow292duringthelifeoftheagreement.”(Thenumberwas,infact, 293.) “Ontheweekend,someofthecouncillorswhovotedagainstsigningThursdaysaid theydidsobecausetheoutsideworkerswere‘askingtoomuch’indemandingthe cityspecificallystateinthecontractthattheirnumberswon’tbereducedbeyonda certainlimit. Theyalsocontendedtheywerenotawareofanyagreementbythecityor negotiatingcommitteethatwouldpreventtheunionworkforcefrombeingcut below292andtheunionshouldsignthecontractwithoutanychangesinthetwo clausesbecausetheworkersweregivenagoodwageboost.” Overthenextfewdays,theseclausesandanotherminorissuerelatingtovacation entitlementwereresolvedandthe signingofthecontractwentahead. Page21 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com FINAL DRAFT PROPOSED 2007-2010 WORKINGAGREEMENT Between THECITY OFSAINTJOHN,N.B. -and- THECANADIANUNION OFPUBLICEMPLOYEES, LOCAL#l8 (OUTSIDEWORKERS) TH N30,2006 OVEMBER NP: EGOTIATINGARTIESPLEASE VERIFYTHE WORDING AND STRUCTURE OF ALLARTICLESAND . ATTACHMENTS FINAL DRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) THISAGREEMENT madeandenteredinto this____dayofDecember,2006. BETWEENTHECITYOFSAINTJOHN,abodycorporatein theCountyofSaintJohnintheProvinceofNew Brunswick,hereinafterreferredtoasthe "EMPLOYER"ofthefirstpart, -AND- LOCALNO.18,CANADIANUNIONOFPUBLIC EMPLOYEES,hereinafterreferredtoasthe "UNION"ofthesecondpart. ARTICLE1-INTENTANDPURPOSEOFAGREEMENT 1:01IntentandPurpose Thepartiestothiscollectiveagreementarecommittedtoworkingtogethertocreatea responsive,enthusiastic,respectfulandhealthyworkenvironment-onededicatedto providingquality,cost-effectivepublicservice;achievinghighstandardsofpersonaland groupperformance;employeeandorganizationalwellness;andresolvingissues constructivelyandforthecommongood.Tothatend,thepartiesarecommittedtothe principlesofinterest-basednegotiation(IBN)asthefoundationforbuildingandmaintaining effective workplacerelations. ItistheintentandpurposeofthepartiestothisAgreementtomaintainharmonious relationsandsettledconditionsofemploymentforthecontinuousandeffectiveoperationof thecivicdepartmentsconcerned-tostrivetoimprovethequalityandefficiencyofservice suppliedtothepublic;topromotethewell-being,morale,safety,security,andproductivity, ofallemployeeswithinthebargainingunit–thepartiesheretosetforththefollowingterms andconditionsrelatingtoemployment,remuneration,settlementofdisputesand differences,hoursofwork,employeebenefitsandrelatedmattersaffectingemployees coveredby thisAgreement. 1:02VisionandValues Thepartiesseektobeleadersinmunicipalservice;tocultivateahighlyqualifiedspecialist workforcealignedwiththecommunity’svisionforthefuture.Thefoundationforpositive commitment achievementarevalues:-fulfillingtheexpectationscreatedinourpromises, integrity bothdirectandimplied;–conductthatishonest,fair,respectfulandethical;and responsibility –establishingaccountability,expectationsand values-basedoutcomes. th November30,2006 FD1 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) ARTICLE2-RECOGNITIONANDNEGOTIATIONS 2:01SoleandExclusiveBargainingAgent TheEmployer,oranyoneauthorizedtoactonitsbehalf,recognizesLocal18,Canadian UnionofPublicEmployees(asperattachedN.B.I.R.B.CertificationOrderNo.436)asthe solecollectivebargainingagentforallemployeesoftheCityofSaint John,except those employeescoveredbytheCertificationofC.U.P.E.Locals61,486andI.A.F.F.Local771. 2:02EmployeesCoveredbythisCollectiveAgreement Anynewdepartments,divisionsorsectionsintroducedorcreatedduringthetermofthe collectiveagreementwhichincludesworkorserviceofthebargainingunitshallbecovered byLocal18.ManagementpositionsmutuallyagreedordeterminedbytheIndustrial RelationsBoardtobeexcludedfromthebargainingunitshallnotbeaffectedbythisArticle. EmployeeswithinthebargainingunitassignedtotheSaintJohnPoliceForceandthe DepartmentofCorporateServicesarealsocoveredbythisAgreement.Whenchangesto theorganizational structure takeplace, theunion shallbenotifiedof suchin writing. 2:03RighttoNegotiate TheCityofSaint Johnoranyoneauthorizedtoactonitsbehalfapprovesandrecognizes LocalNo.18,CanadianUnionofPublicEmployees,asthesolebargainingagent for the employeesclassifiedandcoveredbythisAgreement,andherebyconsentstonegotiate withtheUnionCommitteeoranydulyauthorizedrepresentativethereofonanyandall mattersaffectingthisrelationshipbetweenthepartiestothisAgreement.Theterm "employee(s)" shallbedeemed to coverallemployeesasper certification. 2:04LocalAgreements Noemployeewithinthebargainingunitshallberequiredorpermittedtomakeawrittenor verbalagreementwiththeEmployeroritsrepresentativeswhichmayconflictwiththeterms of thisCollectiveAgreement. 2:05WorkintheBargainingUnit Personswhoseregularjobsarenotinthebargainingunitshallnotworkonanyjobswhich areincludedinthebargainingunitexceptincasesmutuallyagreeduponbythepartiesorin casesofanemergencywhichdirectlyaffectsthehealthandwelfareofthepublicand whereimmediateattentionisneeded. ARTICLE3-RESPONSIBILITYOFPARTIES th November30,2006 FD2 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 3:01Employees’RighttoMembership TheEmployeragreesnot tointerfere with therightofanyemployeedesignatedaswithin thebargainingunit tobecomea memberof theunion. 3:02NoStrikeorLock-Out Thereshallbenostrikeorlock-outofemployeesduringthetermofthisAgreement,in IndustrialRelationsAct accordancewiththe,Chapter1-4,ProvinceofNewBrunswick,as amended. 3:03CompulsoryCheck-Off TheCityagreestodeductmonthlytherequiredUnionduesanduniformassessmentsfrom thefirstpayineachmonthofeachandeveryemployeecoveredbythisagreementwhich shallbe forwarded to the Treasurerof theUnion. OnthelastThursdayinJune,theUnionshallprovidealistofnamesofemployeeswho oweuniondues.Suchlistshallcontainthenamesandamountsoutstanding.Suchdues shallbedeductedin full from the firstpay-chequein July. TheEmployer shallnotbeliable foranyactionunder thisArticle. 3:04RemitDues DeductionsshallbeforwardedtotheTreasurerofthe Unionnotlaterthanthe20thdayof thatmonth,accompaniedbyalistofthenamesofemployeescoveredbytheCollective Agreementandamountdeducted.ComputerPrint-Out will showaboveinformation. 3:05NewEmployees Thepartiesagreethattheirdesignatedrepresentativeshallacquaintfirsttimeemployeesto thefactthataunionagreementexists.Thiswillbeajointmeetingandshallbescheduled bytheemployerduringnormalworkinghours. Thepurposeof this meetingis todiscuss conditionsofemploymentincluding theresponsibilitiesofbothparties. 3:06DuesBeginAfter(30)Days Allemployeesafterthirty(30)calendarday'sserviceshallasaconditionofemployment becomemembersandremain membersingood standinginLocalNo.18aslongas this Agreementisineffect. 3:07WhileonDuty th November30,2006 FD3 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) TheUnionagreestopromotemanagement’sefforttocreatearesponsive,enthusiastic, andrespectfulworkenvironment,dedicatedtoprovidingquality,cost-effectiveservice; achievinghighstandardsofpersonalandgroupperformance;andresolvingissues constructively.Further,theUnionagreestopromotemanagementeffortsintheprevention ofdrinkingandillegaldruguse whileonduty. 3:08PicketLines IntheeventthatanyotheremployeesoftheEmployerengageinastrikeorwhere employeesinanindustrialdisputeengageinastrikeandmaintainpicketlines,the employeescoveredbythisAgreementshallhave theright torefuse to cross suchpicket . lines 3:09FailuretoCrossPicketLine FailuretocrosssuchapicketlinebymembersofthisUnionshallnotbeconsidereda violationofthisAgreement,norshallitbegroundsfordisciplinaryaction.However,this clause shallnotapplyin casesof fire, flood,orhazard tolifeorproperty. ARTICLE4-HUMANRIGHTS 4:01HumanRightsAct Itisagreedthatthereshallbenodiscriminationorcoercionexercisedorpracticedwith HumanRightsAct. respect toanyemployeebyanygroundprohibitedby the ARTICLE5-CORRESPONDENCE 5:01ResponseRelatingtoCollectiveAgreement TheEmployeragreesthatreportswhicharetobedealtwithbytheEmployerwhichcould affecttherelationshipoftheCollectiveAgreement,theEmployershallextendan opportunity to theUnion toexpresstheirviewsonsaidreportpriortobeingimplemented. 5:02BulletinBoards BulletinBoardsshallbeplacedandmaintainedbytheEmployerineachdepartment, divisionand sectionand shallbeaccessible toallemployees. 5:03NotificationRegardingResolutions CopiesofallresolutionsadoptedbytheEmployerwhichaffecttheAgreementaretobe(1) forwarded to theUnion,(2)postedonallBulletinBoards. 5:04CorrespondencetoUnion th November30,2006 FD4 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Allcorrespondencebetweentheparties,hereto,arisingoutofthisagreementorincidental thereto,shallpasstoandfromtheCommissionerofCorporateServicesordesignateofthe Cityand theRecordingSecretaryof theUnion. ARTICLE6-MANAGEMENTRIGHTS 6:01Rights TheUnionacknowledgesthatitistheexclusiverightoftheEmployertohire,layoff, discharge,classify,reclassify,transfer,promote,demote,ordisciplineemployees,subject to theprovisionof thisAgreement. 6:02MaintainOrderinthe Workplace TheUnionacknowledgestheexclusiverightoftheEmployertooperateandmanageits businessinallrespects, maintainorderandefficiencyand makerulesandregulations. TheUnionfurtheracknowledgesthatalltherights,power,andauthorityoftheEmployerare retainedbytheEmployer,exceptthosespecificallyabridged,delegatedormodifiedbythis Agreementandanysupplementaryagreementsthatmayhereafterbemadebytheparties. Theabovefunctions,rights,powers,andauthoritywillbeexercisedinamannerwhich doesnotviolateanyofthetermsofthisAgreement.Claimsforwrongfulorunjust discharge shallbe subject to thegrievanceproceduresprovidedherein. 6:03EstablishmentList TheEstablishmentcreatedbyCouncilforfull-timepermanentemployeesshallbegivento theUnionannually. 6:04EstablishmentMinimum293 DuringthetermofthisCollectiveAgreement,thenumberofLocal18positionsshallnotbe reducedbelowaminimumoftwohundredandninety-three(293)permanentfull-time positions. ItisunderstoodthatwherethereisalackofworkinaDepartment,theEmployermay transferorabolishandcreateapositioninthesameDepartmentoranotherDepartmentas longas thenumberofpositionsisnotreducedbelow293. Anysuchtransfersshallbeofferedbyorderofseniorityandabilitytoemployeesinthe affectedDepartment. InthisArticle,“Department”shallbedefinedasMunicipalOperations&Engineering, Building&InspectionServices,CorporateServices,andLeisureServices. ARTICLE7–MUTUAL-INTERESTCOMMITTEES th November30,2006 FD5 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 7:01MutualInterestCommittee (a) Fortheefficiencyofservice,itisagreedbythepartiesthataMutualInterest Committeebeestablished,consistingoffour(4)representativeseachfromtheUnion andManagement.TheCommittee,aforumforlabour-managementconsultation duringthelifeofthiscollectiveagreement,shallpromoteon-goingdialogueon mattersofconcernandmutualinterest,andfunctioninaccordancewiththetermsof referenceestablishedjointlybytheparties.Tothatend,thepartiesarecommittedto theprinciplesofinterest-basednegotiation(IBN)asthefoundationforbuildingand maintainingeffective workplacerelations. (b) TheCommitteeshallenjoythefullsupportofbothpartiesinfurtheringtheinterestsof improved service to thepublicandgeneral welfareof theemployerandemployees. Frequencyof meetings shallbeestablishedbyMutualInterestCommittee. (c) The followingare sub-committeesof theMutualInterestCommittee: i.CareerDevelopmentCoordinationCommittee ii.Training&CertificationAdvisoryPanels iii.Return toWorkCommittees 7:02CareerDevelopmentCoordinationCommittee CareerDevelopmentCoordinationCommittee Ashallbeconstituted,withequal representationfromtheCityandtheUnion,tomonitorandadviseonoveralltrainingand careerdevelopmentactivities.TheCommitteeshallmeetsemi-annuallyinMayand November,and more frequentlyasrequired. 7:03Training&CertificationAdvisoryPanels Training&CertificationAdvisoryPanel Ashallbeestablishedforeachbroadareaof servicetomonitor,promoteandadviseonmattersrelatingtotrainingand certification. EachpanelshallconsistoftwomembersappointedbytheapplicableCommissioner,two bytheExecutiveoftheUnionand,optionally,onebyasupportingtraininginstitution.The panelshallworkwithregulatoryagencies,traininginstitutionsandindustryassociationsto ensureprogramsreflectcurrentandemergingservicestandards.Meetingsshallbeheld atleastthreetimesannuallyinFebruary,JuneandOctober,andmorefrequentlyas required. ARTICLE8-TERMSOFEMPLOYMENT th November30,2006 FD6 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 8:01ClassificationsofEmployment TheEmployerandtheUnionagreethatthereshallbethree(3)classificationsof employees,namely: ?PermanentEmployees ?CasualEmployees ?StudentEmployees 8:02PermanentEmployees (a) Permanentemployeeshallmeananemployeewhohasbeenappointedtofilla vacancyin theestablishmentofadepartment. (b) TheEmployerandtheUnionagreethatthereshallbeanemployment structure for permanentemployeesbasedonaseriesofcareerpathswithinvariousareasof serviceasidentifiedinSchedule“A”. 8:03CareerPathDefined Acareerpathisaspecializedstreamofemploymentforpermanentemployees,over variousjobclassificationlevels,involvingincreasinglevelsofexpertise,responsibilityand associatedremuneration. 8:04CasualEmployees (a) ExceptasotherwisespecifiedinArticle8:04(b),casualemployeeshallmeanan employeehiredonatemporary,part-timebasiswhoisemployedinlabourerduties only,asadditionalstaffisrequiredbytheEmployer.Allcasualemployeesare considerednewhires. (b) Incircumstanceswherespecializedskillsorqualificationsaretemporarilyrequiredby theEmployer,casualemployeesmaybehiredforsuchspecializedroles,after agreementbetween theEmployerand theUnion. (c) Casualemployeesshallnotbesubjecttothetermsofthisagreementexceptfor UnionDues,StatutoryHolidaysandCasualRateofPay. (d) Casualemployment shallnotexceed six(6) monthsinany calendaryear. 8:05StudentEmployees StudentshallmeanapersonwhoisemployedduringtheperiodApril15–September30 andwhowasastudentataschool,college,universityorothereducationalinstitutionprior tobecomingemployedwiththeCityofSaintJohnandwhoisintendingtoreturntoschool at theendof the vacationperiod.Suchemployee shallnotaccumulateseniorityorSick th LeaveCreditsandsuchemployeeshallbeterminatednolaterthanSeptember30ofthat year. 8:06ProbationaryPeriod-NewlyHiredPermanentEmployees th November30,2006 FD7 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Allnewlyhiredemployeesappointedtoapermanentpositionmustserveaprobationary periodoftwelve(12)monthsfromdateofhiring.Duringsuchperiod,theEmployershall evaluate the suitabilityof theemployee for continuedemployment. Uponcompletionof theprobationaryperiod, seniority shallbeeffective from thedateofhiring. ARTICLE9-SENIORITY 9:01SeniorityDefined SeniorityisdefinedasthelengthofservicewiththeEmployerfromdateofhiring,except for casualsasdefinedinArticle8:04and studentsasper8:05. 9:02SeniorityList (a)MaintenanceoftheSeniorityList TheEmployershallmaintainone(1)senioritylistforemployeesshowingthedate uponwhichemployees’servicecommenced.Wheretwoormoreemployees commencedworkonthesameday,preferenceshallbeinaccordancewith alphabeticalorder.Casualemployeesdonotaccumulate seniority. (b)PostingofSeniorityList Anup-to-datesenioritylistshallbesenttotheUnionandpostedonallbulletinboards orother suitableplacesin the monthofFebruaryofeachyear. (c)Absencefrom Work–SeniorityRights Apermanentemployeeshallnotloseseniorityrightsnorseniorityifheisabsentfrom workbecauseofsickness,accidentorleaveofabsenceapprovedbytheCity Managerorhisdesignate. (d)LossofSeniority Anemployee shallonlylosehis seniorityin theevent: i.Heisdischarged forjust causeandisnotreinstated. ii.Heresignsanddoesnotwithdraworretracthisresignationwithinfive(5)days. iii.Heisabsentfrom workinexcessof five(5) workingdays withoutnotifying the Employer,unless suchnotice wasnotreasonablypossible. 9:03SeniorityApplied th November30,2006 FD8 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Seniority shallbeappliedas follows: (a) Forallbenefits,exceptasmodifiedbelow,fromdateofhire,exceptforcasualsasper Article8:04and studentsasperArticle8:05. (b) Forpromotionsandjobpostings,seniorityshallbefromdateofhire.However,for employeeshiredinapositionofthebargainingunitafterJanuary1,1999,only seniorityaccruedwithinthisbargainingunitshallbeconsideredforpromotional purposes. (c) Forvacationscheduling,preferencewithinDivisionorSection(notentitlement),from thedateofhire. (d) For work schedulingpurposes,by classifications. ARTICLE10-TRAINING,PROMOTIONSANDCAREERDEVELOPMENT 10:01TrainingandCareerProgression (a) Trainingandcareerprogressionshallbeprovidedthroughasystemofstructured learninganddevelopment,organizedbycareerpathinbroadareasofservice,in st accordancewithSchedule“A”tothisagreementasintroducedeffectiveJuly 1,2002. (b) Permanentemployeesplacedin thenewemployment structureat the classification st levelthatbestreflectedtheirclassificationsandrecognizedskilllevelsonJuly 1, 2002 shallbe so“grandfathered”. 10:02TrainingandCareerDevelopmentOpportunities (a) Trainingandcareerdevelopmentopportunitiesshallbemadeavailabletoall employees,inaccordance withSchedule“A” to thisagreement. (b) Annuallyemployees willreceivea careerdevelopmentprofile. 10:03Promotion (a)PromotionsResultingfromPostings SubjecttoArticle9:03(b),inmakingchanges,transfers,orpromotiontopositions withinthebargainingunit,appointmentshallbemadeoftheapplicantwiththe greatestseniorityprovidedhehastheabilityandqualificationstoperformthejob, subject to theprovisionsdetailedinSchedule“A” to thisagreement. (b)AbilityandQualifications Theabilityandqualificationsofemployeesseekingpromotionshallbedetermined throughastaffingprocesscoordinatedbyHumanResources.Criteriausedto th November30,2006 FD9 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) evaluatetheabilityandqualificationsofcandidatesforajobshallinclude:meeting minimumprerequisitesforthejob;requiredknowledge,educationandtraining; acceptablejobperformance;andrequiredcompetency.Basedon theevaluationof thesecriteria,arecommendationshallbemadetotheDepartmentHeadand,subject tohis/herconcurrence,arecommendationforappointmentofthesuccessful candidate shallbe made to theCityManager. Information shallbe shared with theUnion whenarecommendationis made. (c)MinimumPrerequisites The minimumprerequisites forajobarethosefactorssuchasworkexperienceina careerfield,recognizedindustryorserviceareacertifications(orequivalentlicenses), anddriver’slicenses. (d)Knowledge,EducationandTraining Applicantsforpromotionmustsatisfytheknowledge,educationandtraining requirementsfortheapplicablejoblevel,inaccordancewiththestructureoutlinedin Schedule“A”. (e)JobPerformance Thejobperformancecriteriaincludesreliabilityandregularattendanceatwork, achievingdesiredworkoutcomes,participationintrainingprograms,abilitytoworkin ateamenvironmentanddemonstratedpotentialforpromotiontothejobbeingsought. Thedocumentedperformanceofemployeesshallbeusedinthejobperformance componentofthestaffingevaluation.Wherethereisnorelevantdocumentation,the candidateshallbeconsideredtohaveacceptablejobperformance.Allperformance documentationshallbecopiedtothepersonnelfileandtotheRecordingSecretaryof theUnion. (f)Competency Thecompetencyofacandidateforpromotionmustbeconfirmedbyapositive recommendationinwritingfromboththeemployee’simmediatesupervisor(foreman, operator,generalforeman,ormanager,asapplicable)andthemanagerresponsible for the supervisor’s workunit. 10:04JobPostings Whenavacancyoccursoranewpositioniscreated,eitherinsideoroutsideofthe bargainingunit,theEmployershallnotifytheUnioninwritingandpostnoticesofthe positionintheEmployer'soffices,lockerrooms,shopsandonallbulletinboardssothat allUnion members willknowabout the vacancyornewposition. 10:05TimelinesforPostingsandPromotions (a) All vacancies shallbeposted within twenty(20) workingdaysfollowingthevacancy arising.Theclosingdateforjobpostingshallbetwenty(20)daysfollowingthe th November30,2006 FD10 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) postingdate. (b) Promotionsfromwithinthebargainingunitshallbemadewithinthirty(30)working daysfromtheclosingdateofjobpostings.Thewageincreaseshallbeeffectiveasof thedateoftheappointment.Notificationoftheappointmentistobemadeinwritingto eachapplicantand to theUnion. 10:06InformationonPostings Postings shall contain the followinginformation: Wageorsalaryrateorrange,natureofposition,shift,hoursofwork,requiredknowledge andeducationorequivalencyinexperienceplusdesiredqualifications.Nooutside advertisementforanyvacancywithinthebargainingunitshallbeplaceduntilthe applicationsofpresentunion membershavebeen fullyprocessed. 10:07WorkPerformedbyTradesmen Tradesmenshallworkattheirrespectivetradesforwhichtheyarequalified.Work pertainingtothattradeshallbedoneorsupervisedbythetradesmensolistedunderthis Agreement. 10:08JobSpecifications TheEmployershallprovidetheUnion,fortheircommentsthereof,thejobspecifications forallfuturepostingsornewjobscreatedwithinthebargainingunit.TheUnionshall forwardtheircommentsinwritingwithin15daysofreviewingsuchjobspecifications.If theUnionfeelsthattherateofpayisnotrepresentativeofthejobspecification,theUnion shallmeetanddiscusssamewiththeEmployer.Ifnoagreementcanbereachedonthe rate, thenit shallbe submitted toarbitrationinaccordance withArticle12. Thenewrateagreedonordeterminedbyarbitrationshallbecomeretroactivetothetime thenewposition was first filledbyanemployee. 10:09Employees’RighttoReverttoPreviousPosition Anemployeeappointedtoapermanentpositionintheestablishment,inaccordancewith Article10:03shallhaveuptofifteen(15)workingdaystoreverttohisformerposition. Shouldtheemployeepreferhispreviousposition,awrittennotificationmustbereceived bytheManager,HumanResourceswithintheabovefifteen(15)daytimelimit.No consideration willbegiven to sucharequestafter this specifiedperiod. ARTICLE11–PERMANENTPOSITIONSANDTEMPORARYASSIGNMENTS 11:01RequirementtoActonaTemporaryBasis th November30,2006 FD11 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) JobSpecificationsshallidentifydutiesandresponsibilities,essentialexperience,required educationandtraining,andcertificationstandardsforeachjobclassificationlevel.Where applicable,suchdutiesandresponsibilitiesshallincludetherequirementtoactona temporarybasisforasupervisoryjobatahigherjobclassificationlevelwithina career path. Thisrequirementshallbeafactorinestablishingtheclassificationlevelandwage rate for thejob. 11:02TemporaryAssignmentsLessthan30Days Fortemporarysupervisoryassignmentsoflessthanthirty(30)calendardays,thereshall benoadjustmentofwagerate.Suchassignmentsshallbefilledbythesenioreligible employee, firstin the crew, thenin the sectionand thenin thedivision. 11:03ExtendedActingAssignments Extendedactingsupervisoryassignmentsofthirty(30)calendardaysormoreshallbe offeredtotheseniorqualifiedemployee,asidentifiedinSchedule“A”,firstinthesection andtheninthedivision.Theemployeeinsuchextendedactingassignmentshallreceive thehigherrateofpay for theentireperiod soemployed. 11:04Non-SupervisoryTemporaryAssignment Theemploymentandclassificationstructure,andtheapplicableratesofpay,are designedtocompensateemployeestotheleveloftheirtrainingandability.Accordingly, there shallbenoneed fornon-supervisory temporaryassignments. 11:05All-InclusiveJobSpecifications Jobspecificationsshallbeinclusive,withdutiesandresponsibilitiesincludingthoseofthe previouslevelinthecareerpath.ExceptasspecifiedinArticle11:03,anemployeeshall receive thispermanent wagerate foralldutiesperformed. 11:06ActingPayforPositionNotCoveredbyCollectiveAgreement AnyemployeerequiredbytheDepartmentHeadtofilltemporarilyapositionnotcovered bythisAgreement,shallreceivethewagespaidforsuchposition,andtheemployeeshall remaina memberof thisUnionuntilheor shebecomespermanentlyappointed. 11:07ActingTermtobeCountedforPurposeofArticle10:03 Anemployeewhoworksonatemporaryassignmentandsubsequentlyappliesforthe positionshallhaveallsuchtimeintheprevious12monthscountedforthepurposeof Article10:03 11:08JobSpecificationforNewPositions TheEmployer shallprepareanewjobdescription wheneveranewjobis created. Whenanewjobiscreated,therateofpayshallbesubjecttodiscussionbetweenthe EmployerandtheUnion.Ifthepartiesareunabletoagreeontherateofpayforthejobin th November30,2006 FD12 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) question, suchdispute shallbe submitted togrievanceandarbitration. Thenewrate shallbecomeretroactive to the timethenewpositionwasfirstfilledbyan employee. 11:09Re-Classification Whenthedutiesofanyjobaredistinctivelychanged,themattershallbesubjectto negotiationsbetweentheEmployerandthe Union. Ifthepartiesareunabletoagreeon there-classificationand/orrateofpayforthejobinquestion,suchdisputeshallbe subjecttoArticle12.Thenewrateshallbecomeretroactivetothetimethepositionwas first filledbyanemployee,or thedateof changeinjobduties. ARTICLE12-GRIEVANCERESOLUTIONPROCESS-INTERNAL 12:01GrievanceDefined TheGrievanceisdefinedasanalleged violationof theCollectiveAgreementora case whereeitherpartyhasactedunjustlyorimproperlyintheadministrationoftheCollective Agreement. 12:02AppointmentofShopStewardandGrievanceCommittee TheUnionshallnotifytheEmployerinwritingofthenamesofthoseemployees designatedasShopStewards.Only thoseemployees mayactin that capacity. 12:03ProcessingofGrievance-Levels STEP 1 AllgrievancesshallbemadeinwritingtotheShopStewardinhisDepartment/Divisionby theemployeeoremployeesconcerned.Thegrievanceshallfirstbetakenupwiththe DivisionorSectionHeadoftheDepartment/Divisionconcernedwithinseven(7)working daysafter theemployeebecomesor shouldhavebecomeawareofthematterwhichis thecauseof thegrievance.Aperiodof seven(7) workingdays shallbedeemedas the periodrequired toreply to thegrievance sodiscussed. STEP 2 IfthedecisionoftheDivisionorSectionHeadoftheDepartment/Divisionisnot acceptabletotheUnionmember,thegrievanceorgrievancesshallthenbesubmitted withinfifteen(15)workingdaystotheDirector,Commissioner,orDesignateconcernedto replyin writing within seven(7) workingdaysafter thegrievancesis/are submitted. STEP 3 IfthedecisionoftheDirector,Commissioner,orDesignateisnotacceptabletotheUnion, thegrievanceorgrievancesshallbesubmittedtotheCityManagerwithinseven(7) workingdaysandaperiodofseven(7)workingdaysshallbedeemedtheperiodrequired th November30,2006 FD13 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) bytheCityManagertoreplyin writingofhisdecisionin thegrievanceorgrievances so discussed. STEP 4 IfthedecisionoftheCityManagerisnotacceptabletotheUnion,thegrievanceor grievancesshallbesubmittedtotheCommonCouncilby filing with theCommonClerk withinseven(7)daysoftheCityManager'sdecisionandahearingshallbegrantedatthe secondregularmeetingoftheCommonCouncilfollowingapplicationandaperiodof seventeen(17)daysshallbedeemedastheperiodrequiredbyCommonCounciltoreply in writingofitsdecisionin thegrievanceorgrievances sodiscussed. 12:04GrievanceInitiatedatCityManager’sLevel Whereadisputeinvolvingaquestionofgeneralapplication,administrationor interpretationoccurs,orwhereagroupofemployeesortheUnionhasagrievance,such grievance maybeinitiatedat theCityManager'slevel. 12:05ExtensionofTimeLimits Timelimits mentionedabove canbeextendedby mutual consentof theparties. 12:06GrievanceResolutionProcessMediation (a) Whereagrievancehasnotbeenresolvedtothesatisfactionofeitherpartytothe grievancethroughtheinternalgrievanceresolutionprocess,theywillnotifytheother partyoftheirdesiretoproceedtointerest-basedgrievancemediation.Grievance mediationisavoluntaryprocesswhichcanbeaneffectivealternative togrievance arbitrationformanagementandlabour to solveproblems. Theparties, through the assistanceofamediator,shallattempttoresolvethegrievancethroughnegotiation, therefore,allowingthepartiestocontrolandshapethesettlement.Grievance mediationdoesnotinterfere with therightsof theparties to thearbitrationprocess. (b) Thegrievancemediationprocessshallbeconfidential,voluntary,informaland conductedbymediatorstrainedintheprinciplesofinterest-based negotiation/problem-solving.Theappointmentofthemediatorshallbemadebythe designatedrepresentativesof theparties,exceptwhenrequestingtheservicesofa mediator from theDepartmentofAdvancedEducation&Labour. (c) Wherethepartiesareinterestedinusingthemediationprocess,thepartiesagreeto the following: Eitherparty may suggest to theother thatagrievancefiledunderthecollective i. agreementbereferredtomediation.Thepartytowhomthesuggestionismade is free toacceptorrejectthesuggestion.ThepartieswilluseanAgreementto th November30,2006 FD14 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Mediate, to suggestgrievance mediation. Grievances willonlybereferred to mediationifbothpartiesagree. ii. Thepersonorpersons(officeoroffices)withauthoritytoreferagrievanceto iii. mediation willbedesignatedby theparties. Settlementand Training iv. Therepresentativesattendingmediationsessionswillhavetheauthorityto a. settle thegrievance. Representativefromeachpartywilltaketrainingintheprocessand b. procedureofgrievancemediationbeforetheyparticipateinthegrievance mediationprocess. Agreement toMediate v. Whenbothpartiesagreetomediateagrievance,theAgreementtoMediate a. willbe completed. The mediator willbe chosen fromalistof suitableindividualsagreedtoby b. thepartiesonarotatingbasisorwillbeappointedbytheDepartmentof AdvancedEducationandLabour.AMediatorAppointmentAgreement, whichoutlinescertainstipulationsaboutwhichthemediatorandtheparties need tobeaware, willbeenteredinto. Thereshallbenolossofwagesandbenefitsforparticipationinthegrievance vi. mediationprocess. Mediation TimeLimits vii. IfanAgreementtoMediateissignedbybothparties,theperiodoftimefrom a. thedateitiscompletedbythepartiesuntil(1)onepartyrevokes,inwriting, thereferencetomediate,or(2)themediationends(whethersuccessfullyor not),istobeexcludedfromthecomputationtimeunderthestepsofthe grievance mediationprocess. MediationendsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsspecifiedintheMediator b. AppointmentAgreement. MediationResults viii. Ifthemediationresolvesthegrievance,theMediatorwillprovidetheparties a. withareportoutlining the settlement. Ifthemediationdoesnotresolveagrievance,eitherpartyisfreetostart b. proceedingsor to continueproceedings toresolve thegrievance. The timelimits set forth maybeextendedby mutual consentof theparties. ix. 12:07Arbitration STEP 1 Withinaperiodoffifteen(15)daysfromthedateofdecisionoftheCommonCouncil, eitherpartymaybywrittenrequesttotheotherpartyrequirethemattertobereferredtoa BoardofArbitration.SuchBoardshallconsistofthree(3)disinterestedpersonswhoshall th November30,2006 FD15 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) beselectedasfollows:TheEmployershallappointone(1)memberandtheUnionshall appointone(1)member,eachtobeappointedwithinten(10)daysfollowingreceiptof suchwrittenrequestforarbitrationandthememberssoappointedshallselectwithinfive (5)daysafter theirappointment,a third member who shallbeChairman. STEP 2 IfeitherpartyshallrefuseorneglecttoappointamemberasaforesaidtoaBoardof Arbitration, theMinisterofLabour/Manpowerof theProvinceof NewBrunswickmaybe requestedby theotherpartytonameamember. Intheeventthatthetwo(2)members appointedareunabletoagreeupontheselectionofaChairman,thesaidMinisterof Labour/Manpower mayberequestedbyeitherparty tonameaChairmanof theBoard. STEP 3 HearingsoftheBoardshallcommencewithinfifteen(15)daysaftertheappointmentofa Chairman,andshallcontinueinsuchmannerthatthearbitratorsshallmaketheirawardin writingnotlaterthanone(1)monthaftertheenteringuponthereference.Thedecisionof the majorityof theBoard shallbe finalandbindingupon theparties to thisAgreement. STEP 4 TheexpenseandremunerationoftheChairmanandsecretarialservicesshallbebornein equalsharesbytheCityandtheUnion.Theexpensesandremunerationoftheothertwo (2)membersoftheBoardshallbebornebythepartiesbywhomtheywereselectedorfor whom they wereappointedby the saidMinisterofLabour/Manpower. STEP 5 ItshallbethedutyoftheBoardofArbitrationtohearallpartiesconcernedandto determinethemattersreferredtoit.Upondeterminationofthematter,theBoardof Arbitration shall makeanyorder which willprovideforfinalsettlementofthematterand makeanyorderthatwillrestoretheaggrievedparty,whetheritbetheUnionortheCity,to itsrightful,justandequitableposition. 12:08ArbitrationBinding EverypartytoandeverypartyboundbytheAgreementandeverypersononwhose behalftheAgreementwasenteredintoshallcomplywiththeprovisionfinalsettlement andgiveeffect thereto. 12:09Reinstatement Shoulditbefounduponinvestigationthatanemployeehasbeenunjustlysuspendedor discharged,suchemployeeshallbeimmediatelyreinstatedinhisformerposition,without lossofseniorityratingand shallbe compensated forall timelostinanamountequal to hisnormalearningsduringthepayperiodnextprecedingsuchwhichisjustandequitable in theopinionof theBoardofArbitrationif the matterisreferred to suchaBoard. th November30,2006 FD16 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) ARTICLE13-HOURSOF WORK 13:01Regular WorkDay,ShiftsDefined Thehoursof work,asdeterminedby thedirectoror manager, shallbeas follows: (a)Eight(8)HourShift Theregularworkingdayshallnotbemorethaneight(8)consecutiveworkinghours, between6:00a.m.and5:00p.m.five(5)daysaweek-MondaythroughFriday.A½ hour mealbreak withoutpay shallbe scheduledat mid-shift. Eveningshiftshallconsistofeight(8)consecutiveworkinghoursbetween4:00p.m. to12:00a.m.Apaidlunchbreak shallbe scheduledat mid-shift. Nightshiftshallconsistofeight(8)consecutiveworkinghoursbetween11:00p.m.to 7:30a.m.witha½hourmealbreakwithoutpaytobescheduledatmid-shift. Employeesonnight shift shallreport to workat11:00p.m.Sundaynight. The saidemployees shallreceivetheusualovertimeratesofpayaspaidunderthis Agreement. (b)Ten(10)HourShift Theregular work week shall consistof four consecutive tenhour shifts, followedby three(3)consecutivedaysoff.Theregularworkingdayshallnotbemorethanten (10)consecutiveworkinghoursbetween6:00a.m.and6:00p.m.orten(10) consecutiveworkinghoursbetween6:00p.m.and8:00a.m.A ½ hour mealbreak withoutpayshallbescheduledatmid-shift.Employeesontheten(10)hourshiftmay be scheduled to workaregular shiftonSaturdayorSunday,butnotboth. (c) Watchmen,gasattendantsandcaretakersshallenjoyaforty(40)hourweekand receive theusualovertimeratesofpayaspaidunder thisAgreement. (d) Dispatcher/DutyPersonandCustomerServiceSpecialist-refer toSchedule“D”. (e) Theforty(40)hourworkweekorovertimeratesofpayshallnotapplytocaretakersat LochLomondorSpruceLake systems. 13:02MarketSection EmployeesintheMarketshallenjoyaforty(40)hourworkweekandreceive theusual overtimeratesofpayaspaidunder thisAgreement. 13:03DepartmentofLeisureServices AnemployeeoftheDepartmentofLeisureServiceswillbeassignedtoashiftasoutlined th November30,2006 FD17 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) ineither13:03(a)or13:03(b)asrequired. (a) Theregularworkweekshallconsistofforty(40)workinghoursperweekwithfive(5) consecutivedaysscheduledonandtwo(2)consecutivedaysscheduledoff.The regularworkingdayshallbeeight(8)consecutiveworkinghoursscheduledbetween thehoursof7:00a.m.and1:00a.m.witha½hourmealbreakwithoutpayscheduled atmid-shift.Theregularovertimeratesofpayandshiftdifferentialsshallapply. Employees maybe scheduled to workonSaturdayorSunday,butnotboth. (b) Theregularworkweekshallconsistofforty(40)workinghoursperweek,four(4) consecutiveten(10)hourshifts,followedbythree(3)consecutivedaysoff.A½hour mealbreakwithoutpayshallbescheduledatmid-shift.Employeesmaybescheduled to workonSaturdayorSunday,butnotboth. 13:04CityArenasandComplexes AnemployeeoftheDepartmentofLeisureServicesassignedtoanarenawillbeassigned toa shiftasoutlinedineither13:04(a)or13:04(b): (a) TheEmployershallprovideatappropriatetimesworkschedulesapplicabletoCity arenas. i.Employeesincludedintheseschedulesmaybeassignedtootherdutiesas requiredbytheEmployer.Reliefemployeesincludedinthisschedulewillnot exceed three(3). ii.Neithertheregularworkdaynortheregularworkweekshallapplytoany employeesincludedin these schedules. iii.Everyemployeeincludedintheseschedulesshallworkonarotatingshift.The rotatingshiftscheduleshallconsistofthree(3)days,three(3)nights(3)daysoff or three(3)nights, three(3)days, three(3)daysoff. iv.Noneoftheseemployeesshallbe scheduled to work more thannine(9)hours pershiftscheduledbetweenthehoursof6:00a.m.and1:00a.m.,subject however to theprovisionsof the followingparagraph: v.Thenumberofhoursscheduledduringtheoperationof Cityarenasmustbean averageof40hoursperweek.Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofthefirst paragraphhereof,withinthefirstthreeweeksandthelastthreeweeksofthe operationofanyparticulararena, theEmployershallmakeanyalterationtothe schedulesnecessarytoassurethattheaveragehoursworkedbyeachemployee during theperiodofoperationofCityarenasis40hoursper week. vi.Overtimeshallbepaidattheapplicablerateforallhoursworkedinexcessofthe assigned shift. (b) Anemployeemaybescheduledtoworkfourconsecutiveten(10)hourshiftsbetween thehoursof6:00a.m.and1:00a.m.followedbythree(3)consecutivedaysoff. th November30,2006 FD18 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Employees maybe scheduled to workonSaturdayorSunday,butnotboth. (c) Overtimeshallbepaidattheapplicablerateforallhoursworkedinexcessofthe assigned shift. 13:05ParksSpecialist ParksSpecialists,includingArenaAttendants,shallbeentitledtotheStatutoryHolidays asoutlinedinArticle15ofthisagreementwithpay.Anemployeewhoworksonsaid holidaysshallbepaidattherateofdoubletimeandbecompensatedwithanotherdayoff withpayata time mutuallyagreed withinareasonableperiod. 13:06Guaranteeof4HoursPay IntheeventofanemployeebeingdirectedtoreporttoworkbytheSupervisor,either morningorafternoon,duringanyregularworkingday,heshallbepaidaminimumoffour (4)hoursat theprevailingrate. 13:07AdditionalRegularHours–Foreman,TreatmentPlantOperators Organizing thework-dayisanintegralcomponentoftheresponsibilitiesofforemenand treatmentplantoperators.Assuch,foremenandtreatmentplantoperatorsarerequired toreportforwork½hourpriortotheregularscheduledshiftandwillbepaidattheregular rate for this ½ hour. Thepaymenthereinshallbeincludedintheregularweeklypayfor the calendaryearandhasnoapplicationforovertimecalculationpurposes.Temporary foremenandtemporarytreatmentplantoperatorswillonlybepaidforthis½hourperiod should theybe scheduled to work thirty(30) minutesprior to the commencementofthe regular shift. 13:08WorkSupervision WorkperformedinanyDepartmentbyaworkcrewof fouror moreemployees shallbe supervisedbyaforeman,anoperatororaspecialist,whoshallberequestedtodo manual work whenhis supervisoryresponsibilities sopermit. 13:09EqualOpportunityListforOvertime EachDepartment,Division,orSectionshallcreateacall-inlistforovertimeopportunities basedonseniorityandclassification.Incasesofovertime,theEmployershallcallin peopleinorderofsenioritybyclassification,notingwheretheystoponthelistforthat particularovertimecall-in. Inthenextovertimeoccasion,theyshallcommencewiththe namebelowthelastnamecalledonthepreviousovertimecall.Thisprocedureshallbe followedoneachovertimecallthereafter. Noemployeeshallrefusehisturnatovertime rotation,unlesshe furnishesareasonableexcuse tohisDepartmentHead. 13:10OvertimeRequirementofupto12Hours Allemployeesshallberequiredtoworkuptotwelve(12)hoursinanyone(1)daywhen th November30,2006 FD19 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) necessary.Anytimeworkedovertwelve(12)hoursinanyone(1)dayshallonlybedone bymutualconsent.NotwithstandinganythingcontainedinthisSection,thereshallbeno tie-upofsnowcontrolorwaterwashoutsandfloodingorsewerageworkbecauseofthe twelve(12)hourworkinglimit.ThisArticleshallbeadministeredinaccordancewith Article4-NoDiscrimination. 13:11Overtime (a)Employees WorkinganEight(8)HourShift Allworkperformedinexcessoftheregularhours,asscheduled,shallbe i. consideredasovertimeandpaidattherateoftimeandone-halfforthefirstfour (4)hoursanddouble time thereafteruntilhisnextregular shiftbegins. Employeesworkingfive(5)consecutivedaysonandtwo(2)offwillbepaidtime ii. andone-halfrateforthefirsteight(8)hoursworkperformedonthefirst(1) regulardayoff.Doubletimeratesshallapplyforalltimeworkedinexcessof eight(8)hoursonthefirst(1)regulardayoffandallhoursworkedonthesecond (2)dayoff. (b)Employees WorkingaTen(10)HourShift Allworkperformedinexcessoftheregularhours,asscheduled,shallbe i. consideredasovertimeandpaidattherateoftimeandone-halfforthefirsttwo (2)hoursanddouble time thereafteruntilhisnextregular shiftbegins. Employeesworkingfour(4)consecutivedaysonandthree(3)offwillbepaid ii. timeandone-halfrateforthefirstten(10)hoursworkperformedonthefirst(1) andthird(3)daysoff.Doubletimeratesshallapplyforalltimeworkedinexcess often(10)hoursonthefirst(1)andthird(3)daysoffandallhours workedon the second(2)dayoff. (c) DoubletimeratesalsoapplytoallworkperformedonStatutoryHolidaysinadditionto theregularpay for theholiday. (d) Whereanemployeeworksanyportionofhismealperiod,heshallbepaidone(1) hourat theregularrate for such work. 13:12Call-BackPriortoShift,ContinuanceofShift Everyemployeewhoisrequestedtoreporttoworkbeforehisregularshiftshallbepaida minimumoffour(4)hoursathisovertimerate.Everyemployeewhoisrequestedtostay afterhisregularshiftshallbepaidaminimumofone(1)hourathisovertimerate.When anemployee completes the work for whichhe stays,he maybeallowed toleave work. 13:13IrregularShifts,FlexibleHours,SplitShifts,etc. th November30,2006 FD20 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) TheEmployerwillnegotiatewiththeUnionanyshiftsotherthanthosespecifiedinthe collectiveagreement;withsuitablerestperiodsbetweenshifts,includingthematterof splitshifts,flexiblehoursandswingshifts. IfnoAgreementisreached,thedisputeshall be submitted toGrievanceProcedureatCityManagerLevel. 13:14TimeOffinLieuofOvertime (a) Insteadofcashpaymentforovertime,anemployeemaychoosetoreceivetimeoffat theappropriateovertimerateata time mutually selected. (b) Ineachovertimesituation,theemployeeshalldecidewhetherhewantspayortotake timeoffinlieu,oracombinationthereof.Suchtimeoffinlieushallbearrangedin accordance withparagraph(c)…. (c) Ifanemployee chooses to take timeoffinlieu,he must take the timeoffbefore the endofthecalendar yearatatimemutuallyselected.…Suchtimeoffinlieushallnot conflictwithvacationschedulinggenerallynorbescheduledduringaperiod traditionally selectedbyemployees for vacation. st (d) ForthattimeoffinlieuofovertimeaccumulatedpriortoJuly 1,2002(only),the employeeshallbepaidtheappropriateovertimerateifsuchtimeoffcannotbe mutuallyagreedupon. (e) AllcompensatorytimeearnedandnotscheduledoffpriortoNovember15 shallbe paidoutin the firstregularpayperiodinDecember. st (f) AllcompensatorytimeaccumulatedpriortoJanuary 1,2007andnotscheduledoff th priortoNovember15,2008shallbepaidoutinthefirstregularpayperiodin December2008,including13:14(d). 13:15WorkonNightofUnionMeetings Wherepossible,noworkwillbescheduledonUnionMeetingnightsexceptforemployees required to work theirregularly scheduled shift. 13:16ForemenNotRequiredtoPerformManual Work Foremenshallnotberequiredtoperformmanualworkunlessmutuallyagreedbythe Foremanand managerresponsible. 13:17EmployeeShiftChange Intheeventitisnecessarytochangeanemployee’sshift,theemployeewillbeprovided withaminimumofatwo(2)weeknoticepriortothecommencementofthenewshift.Itis th November30,2006 FD21 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) understoodthatanemployee’sregularshiftintheweeklyschedulewillcommenceatthe same time. Thetwo(2)weeknoticeisnotrequiredforshiftchangeduetoanappointmenttoa posted vacancy. 13:18TemporaryShiftChange Thetwo(2)weeknoticemaybewaivedforatemporaryshiftchangethroughmutual agreementwiththeemployee.TheUnionmustbenotifiedpriortotheshiftchange, including thereturn to theregular shift. 13:19ShiftPick Shiftpick selection mustbe completedprior to vacation selection(seearticle15) 13:20LeadershipJobSet MembersofstaffintheLeadershipJobSetshallbepaidonthebasisofsalarywhich shallincorporateafactorfortimeoverandabovethenormalhoursofworkoutlinedin Article13:01andrelatedprovisions.Theseemployeesshallworkthetimereasonably required for thedutiesandresponsibilitiesof thejob,asestablishedby the Department Head.Article13:11 shallnotapply foremployeesin theLeadership JobSet. ARTICLE14–CLASSIFICATIONAND WAGESTRUCTURE 14:01QualificationBasedPaySystem Thepartiesagreetoestablishaqualification-basedpaysystem,onethatrecognizes attainmentofskillsandprovidessubstantiveincentive toassumegreaterresponsibility andtoadvance.Schedule“A”detailstheseriesofjobclassificationlevelsforeachbroad areaofmunicipalservice.Thepayorsalaryrateestablishedforeachlevelof classification,assummarizedinSchedule“B”orSchedule“C”respectively,hasbeen designed toincorporateallrelevantaspectsofpay. 14:02ShiftDifferentials (a) DuetothetypeofworkcarriedoutbytheCityofSaintJohn,itisnecessarythat eveningandnightshiftsbemaintained.Employeeswhoworkonaregularshift between2:00p.m.and8:00a.m.willreceiveadditionalremunerationat therateof fifty-five(55)centsperhourprovidedthecompleteshiftisbetween2:00p.m.and 8:00a.m.Thispremiumdoesnotapplytoanyovertimehoursworkedunlessthe overtimeisasaresultofa shiftextension. th November30,2006 FD22 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) (b) Whenanemployeeisscheduledtoworkaregularshiftbetween2:00p.m.and8:00 a.m.,theemployee’srateofpayshallbeadjustedbytheshiftdifferentialamountfor theentireperiodemployedon suchregular shift. (c) Employeeswhosejobsincludearequirementforrotatingshiftsshallnotbeeligiblefor shiftdifferential.Therateofpayforsuchjobsreflectstherequirementtoworksuch rotating shifts.Anyadditionaljobsbeingconsideredforsuchrotatingshiftsshallbe subject toarticle10:08. 14:03NoPremiumPayProvisions st Inaccordancewitharticle14:01,effectiveJuly 1,2002,premiumpayprovisionsshallnot beapartof thepay schedule. 14:04OvertimeMealAllowance (a) Anyemployeerequiredtoworkovertimeimmediatelyfollowinghisregularshiftfora minimumofone(1)hourormoreshallbesuppliedwithamealallowanceofan appropriatevalue.Anadditionalmealallowanceshallbeprovidedeveryfive(5) hours thereafter. The value shallbeevaluatedannuallyby theMIC. (b) Anyemployeerequiredtoworkovertimebeforehisregularshiftshallbeprovidedwith a mealallowanceupon completionofevery five(5)hoursovertime worked. (c) Anyemployeerequiredtoworkovertimeimmediatelypriortohisregularshiftfora minimumofone(1)hourormoreshallbesuppliedwithamealallowancewhere possible withinone(1)hourof the commencementof theregular shift. (d) Anemployeecalledinonanon-regularworkingdayshallreceiveamealallowanceas above,however,thismealpolicydoesnotapply toanemployee scheduled to work overtimeonanon-regularworkingday,unlesshe works more thaneight(8)hours. Wheretheovertimeisscheduledonanon-regularworkingday,aregularunpaidmeal breakof thirty minutesoronehour willbeprovided withinonehourof mid-shift. (e) Itisunderstoodthatinemergencysituationsthatcauseadirecthazardtolifeor property, the mealallowance willbe suppliedat theearliestopportunitypossible. ARTICLE15-VACATIONPERIODANDSTATUTORYHOLIDAYS 15:01VacationEntitlement Allemployees,whileonvacation,shallreceivefromtheEmployertherateofpayreceived two(2)weekspriortogoingonvacation.Employeeshavingcompletedone(1)yearof continuousserviceshallbegrantedeighty(80)hoursvacationwithpay;employees havingcompletedtwo(2)yearscontinuousserviceshallbegrantedonehundredand twenty(120)hoursvacationwithpay;employeeshavingcompletedeight(8)years continuousserviceshallbegrantedonehundredandsixty(160)hoursvacationwithpay. Employeeshavingcompletedtwelve(12)yearscontinuousserviceshallbegrantedtwo th November30,2006 FD23 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) hundred(200)hoursvacationwithpay.Employeeshavingcompletedtwenty-five(25) yearsofcontinuousserviceshallbegrantedtwohundredandforty(240)hoursvacation st withpay.Forpurposeofclarification,thevacationyearshallbefromJanuary 1to stst December31. Thisarticle takeseffecton January 1,2008. Caretakersandwatchmenrequiredtoworkonstatutoryholidaysshallreceivean additionalninety-six(96)hoursvacationwithpayinlieuofstatutoryholidays,andan additional floatingholiday. 15:02DisplacementofVacationLeave Whereanemployeequalifiesforsickleaveduringhisperiodofvacation,thereshallbeno deduction from vacation credits for suchabsence. Theperiodofvacationsodisplaced shalleitherbeaddedtothevacationperiodorreinstatedforuseatalaterdate,atatime mutuallyagreed.ThisArticleshallonlyapplyincaseswheretheemployeeishospitalized orprovidesdocumentationtothesickleavecommitteeforapproval.Anyemployeewho makesafalseclaimunderthisArticleshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Anysuch deductions shallbe frompersonal sickleaveaccumulation. 15:03StatutoryandProclaimedHolidays (a) TheEmployerrecognizesthefollowingaspaidholidaysattheregularrateforaneight (8)hourperiod forallemployees. (b) Allstatutorytimeexcluding ChristmasdayandBoxing Daynotscheduledoffpriorto November15 shallbepaidoutin the firstregularpayperiodinDecember. 15:04(a)StatutoryHolidayEntitlement–8-HourDays AllofwhomarecoveredbythisAgreementarenotobligedtoperformregularduties on suchdays,namely: xx NewYear’sDayNewBrunswickDay xx GoodFridayLabourDay xx EasterMondayThanksgivingDay xx Queen’sBirthdayChristmasDay xx CanadaDayBoxingDay x RemembranceDay Oneeight(8)hourfloatingholidaywithpayatamutuallyagreedupontimeeachyear, forpermanentemployeesandanyotherdayapprovedandproclaimedasaholidayby theFederal,ProvincialandMunicipalGovernments. (b)StatutoryHolidayEntitlement–10-HourDays Thoseemployeesassignedtoaten(10)hourshift,atany timeduring the calendar year,willbeentitledtoonehundred(100)hoursofcompensatorytimeproratedinlieu ofstatutoryholidaysandafloatingholiday.Theseemployeeswilldrawfromthis compensatorytimeinordertoreceivepayfortheaforementionedstatutoryholidays. th November30,2006 FD24 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Thoseemployeesworkingaregularten(10)hourdaymayusecompensatorytimeto makeuptheadditionaltwo(2)hourspaynotincludedinthepayforthestatutory holiday.Shiftsshallbearrangedtoensurepermanentemployeesarepaidaminimum of two thousandandeighty(2,080)regularhours. 15:05WhenChristmasFallsonMonday,Tuesday, WednesdayorThursday When Christmas DayfallsonaMonday,Tuesday,Wednesday,orThursday,December 25andDecember26 shallbe consideredaspaidholidays with timeoff. 15:06WhenChristmasFallsonFriday,SaturdayorSunday ThisArticleappliesonlytothoseemployeesworkinganeight(8)hourshiftMondayto Friday.WhenChristmasDayfallsonaFriday,Saturday,orSunday,employeesshallbe entitledtofour(4)consecutivedaysoff,twoofwhichmustberegularworkingdayswith pay. 15:07MovementofaHoliday-8-HourShift Whenaholidaylistedaboveorisproclaimed,fallsonSaturdayorSunday,itshallbe observedon the followingMonday 15:08HolidayCoincidingwithVacationLeave Whenastatutoryorproclaimedholidayoccursduringanemployee'sannualvacation, suchemployeeshallbeentitledtoanadditionaleight(8)hoursvacationwithpay,and such shallimmediately follow the vacationperiodof suchemployee. 15:09NumberofEmployeesonVacationLeave Employeesonvacationatanyonetimeshallbelimitedtoareasonablenumberatthe discretionoftheDepartmentHeadconcerned,soasnottocurtailorinterferewiththe operationefficiencyoftheDepartment.Vacationmustbeselectedin40hourblocksand all vacation mustbe selectedprior toMarch31ofeachyearby seniority. 15:10VacationCarry-over Vacationmustbescheduledinthecalendaryearandvacationcarryovershallbe permittedinexceptionalcircumstancesonlyuponapprovaloftheDepartmentHead and/ordesignate. 15:11HolidayCoincidingwithScheduledDayOff Whenanyoftheabovenotedholidaysfallsonanemployee'sscheduleddayoff,the employeeshallreceiveeight(8)hourspayoreight(8)hoursoffwithpayatatime mutuallyagreeable. th November30,2006 FD25 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 15:12EmergencyLeave Eachemployeewillbeprovidedwithanopportunitytouseuptofive(5)daysvacation annuallyforemergencyleave.Suchleavewillberequestedonlyforemergencypurposes andshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld.Shouldanemployeerequirethistimeoffandnot havevacationleavetodrawfrom,theymayusecompensatorytime.Shouldanemployee nothavecompensatorytimeorvacationtheymayborrowuptofive(5)daysfromthenext yearof vacationentitlement. ARTICLE16–LEAVESOFABSENCE 16:01CompassionateandMourner'sLeave Forpurposesofclarification,bereavementleaveshallbedefinedasanapprovedleaveof absencefromworkforaspecificperiodwithoutlossofpay,seniorityorotherbenefitsfor thepurposeofmakingfuneralarrangementsand/orattendingthefuneralofadeceased memberof theemployee'simmediate familyafternotifying theEmployer. 16:02DeathofImmediateFamily,Common-LawSpouse,Grandparents Intheeventofthedeathofanemployee'sfather,mother,spouse,son,daughter,brother, sister,father-in-law,mother-in-law,orcommonlawspouse,uptoamaximumofthree consecutivedays shallbegranted,oneday which shallbe thedayofthefuneralandto theextentthatanyorallofthesedaysarescheduledworkingdays.Durationoftheleave ofabsencegrantedanemployeeintheeventof thedeathofother"in-laws" shallbeat thediscretionoftheDepartmentHeadconcerned.Intheeventofthedeathofan employee'sgrandparents,sister-in-law,brother-in-laworchildofabrotheror sister,an employee shallbeentitled to twodaysoff withpay. 16:03Mourner'sLeave;MemberofUnion Intheeventofthedeathofanymemberofthebargainingunit,thePresidentorhis appointeeandShopStewardoftheDepartmentconcernedshallbegrantedpaidleaveof onedayforthepurposeofattendingthefuneralandtopaylastrespectstothedeceased. 16:04LeaveDuetoActofGod Anemployeemaybegranteduptofive(5)daysleaveofabsencewithoutlossofpay,in theeventheislefthomelessduetofire,flood,oranyactofGod,subjecttotheapproval of theDepartmentHead. 16:05Mourner'sLeave;Pallbearer Onefulldayleaveshallbegrantedwithoutlossofsalaryorwagestoattendafuneralas anactivepallbearer. 16:06LeavewithoutPay th November30,2006 FD26 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) TheEmployershallgrantleaveofabsencewithoutpayandwithoutlossofsenioritytoa maximumofone(1)yeartoanyemployeerequestingsuchleaveforgoodandsufficient cause.Suchrequestshallbemadeinwritingby theemployee,explainingindetail the reasonsfortheleaveofabsenceandsubmittedtotheDepartmentHeadwithacopysent tothe RecordingSecretaryofthe Union. Uponhisrecommendationandapprovalbythe CityManager, suchleaveofabsence shallbegranted. 16:07MaternityLeave Maternityleaveshallcoveraperiodof17weeks.Anemployeewhoresignsformaternity reasonsshallbeconsideredashavingbeenonleavewithoutpayifsheisre-employedwithin six(6) monthsof thedateofherresignation. SupplementaryUnemploymentBenefitPlan i.ThisplanisconditionalupontheapprovalandcontinuedapprovaloftheFederal Government. ii.Anemployeewhoprovidesproofthatshehasappliedforandiseligibletoreceive EmploymentInsuranceBenefitspursuanttotheEmploymentInsuranceAct,shallbe eligibletobepaidamaternityleaveallowanceinaccordancewiththeSupplementary UnemploymentBenefitPlanforaperiodnottoexceedseventeen(17)continuous weeksinclusiveofthetwo(2)weekwaitingperiodforEmploymentInsurance benefits. iii.Inrespectoftheperiodofmaternityleavepaymentsmadeaccordingtothe SupplementaryUnemploymentBenefitPlanwillconsistofpaymentsequaltothe differencebetweentheunemploymentinsurancebenefitstheemployeeiseligibleto receiveandninetypercent(90%)ofherregularrateofpayatthetimematernityleave commences,lessanyothermoniesreceivedduringtheperiodwhichmayresultina decreaseinunemploymentinsurancebenefitstowhichtheemployeewouldhave beeneligibleifnoextra monieshadbeenreceivedduring thisperiod. iv.Regularrateofpayshallmeantherateofpaytheemployeewasreceivingatthetime maternityleavecommences,butdoesnotinclude,shiftpremium,overtime,orany other formof supplementary compensation. Duringtheperiodofmaternityleave,ifpermissibleundertherelevantplan,theEmployershall continuetopayitsshareofPension, Healthand DentalPlan,andGroupLifeInsurance.The employeealsoagreestopayhershare. Whenanemployeedecidestoreturntoworkafter maternityleave,sheshallprovidetheemployerwithatleasttwo(2)weeks’notice.Onreturn from maternityleave, theemployee shallbeplacedinher formerposition. 16:08ChildCareLeave (a) Parentalleave shallbeunpaidand coveraperiodofup to thirty-seven(37)weeksafter th November30,2006 FD27 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) thebirthoradoptionofa childunder theageofnineteen. (b) During theperiodofparentalleave,ifpermissibleunder therelevantplan, theEmployer shallcontinuetopayitsshareofPension,HealthandDentalPlan,andGroupLife Insurance.Theemployeealsoagreestopayhis/hershare.Whenanemployeedecides toreturntoworkafterparentalleave,he/sheshallprovidetheemployerwithatleasttwo (2)weeks’notice.Onreturnfromparentalleave,theemployeeshallbeplacedinhis/her formerposition.Iftheformerpositionnolongerexists,he/sheshallbeplacedinan equivalentposition. (c) Employees shallnotaccumulate vacation credits whileon suchleave. 16:09BirthorAdoptionofaChild Anemployeeshallbeallowedleaveofabsencewithoutlossofpayorseniorityorbenefits for the followingreasons: Birthof maleemployees’ child–one(1)day Adoptionof child–one(1)day 16:10GrievanceandArbitrationPayProvisions RepresentativesoftheUnionshallnotsufferanylossofpayorbenefitsforthetotaltime involvedingrievanceandarbitrationprocedures. 16:11LeavesofAbsenceforFull-timeUnionorPublicDuties (a) TheEmployerrecognizestherightofanemployeetoparticipateinpublicaffairs. Therefore,uponwrittenrequests,theEmployershallallowleaveofabsencewithout lossofsenioritysothattheemployeemaybeacandidateinFederal,Provinciallevels andthatsuchleaveofabsenceterminatewhentheemployeeisdeterminedtobe electedby theReturningOfficer. (b) AnemployeewhoiselectedorselectedforafulltimepositionwiththeUnion,orany bodywithwhichtheUnionisaffiliated,shallbegrantedaleaveofabsence without lossof seniority foraperiodofoneyear. (c) WheretheUnionrequestspayandbenefitsforsuchabsencetheUnionshall reimburse theEmployer forallpayandbenefitsduring theperiodofabsence. 16:12Veteran'sLeaveAllowance TheEmployershallcontinuetopayanemployee'snormalsalaryorwagewhenan employeeisabsentwhencalledbytheCanadianPensionCommissionorwhiledetained atamilitaryhospitalforobservation,examination,ortreatmentinconnectionwitha disabilitysustainedasaresultofmilitaryservice,lessanyallowanceorgratuityotherthan fortransportationandmeals,receivedbytheemployeefromtheDepartmentofVeteran's th November30,2006 FD28 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Affairs.EmployeesshallberequiredtopresentaVeteran'sAffairschitfortheamountof timedetained. 16:13MilitaryService (a) AnyemployeewhoqualifiesforacceptancebytheC.A.F.(Reserves)shallbeentitled totimeoffwithfullpayandbenefitsuptoamaximumof14consecutivecalendar daysperannumforReserveTraining.Thistrainingtimeshallbeinadditionto holidays containedin thisCollectiveAgreement. (b) WagesreceivedforsuchapprovedReserveTrainingshallbereportedtothe Employerandtheemployeeshallhavetheoptiontochoosethehigherwagebetween theCityand theDepartmentofNationalDefence. 16:14JuryDuty WhenanemployeeisonJuryDutyhe shallreceive fullpayat theprevailingrates.Any moniesreceivedby theemployee, from JuryDutyinlieuof weeklypay, shallbepaid to theCommissionerofFinance. ARTICLE17-INJURYONDUTY 17:01Objective:AnInjury–Free Workplace Aninjuryondutyrepresentsafailureonthepartofallconcerned.Thepainand suffering,thelossofproductivity,theinterruptionofcareerandtheunnecessary costs associatedwithinjuryondutyarepreventable.Itis,therefore,theobjectiveoftheparties thatthisworkplacestrivesforaninjury-freerecord.Tothatend,allconcernedhavea responsibility to contribute toachieving safe,healthyandinjury-free workplace. 17:02ReportingofInjury–ImmediateNotificationandFollow-Up Whenanemployeeisinjuredonduty,theinjurymustbereportedtohisimmediate supervisorassoonaspossibleaftertheinjuryandinanyevent,notlaterthantheendof theworkingperiodinwhichtheinjurywassustained.Theemployeeshallreportsuch WHSCCForm67 –ReportofanAccidentor IndustrialDisease injuryondutyonaand Form67 duly sign the. Themanagerresponsiblefortheemployeeshallensuretheinjuryisreportedtothe WorkplaceHealth,SafetyandCompensationCommission(WHSCC)bycompletingand WHSCCForm67 –ReportofanAccidentorIndustrialDisease, signingawithinthree workingdaysoftheaccident,orwithinthreeworkingdaysofreceivingnoticeofthe accident. th November30,2006 FD29 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 17:03PaymentforInjuryonDuty (a) Whenan-employeeisinjuredondutyheshallreceivepaymentsfromtheEmployer equallingeighty-five(85%)ofhispre-accidentnetearningsattheprevailingrates; subjectnevertheless,incaseofinjury,totheprovisionsoftheCityofSaintJohn PensionAct ,providedhehascompliedwithArticle20:06.Allpaymentswillcomply Worker'sCompensationAct withSection38.2(2.2)of the. (b) AnychangestoArticle17shallbebymutualagreement,andifnoagreementcanbe reached, shallbedeterminedinaccordance withArticle12:04. (c) AnymoniesanemployeeisentitledtofromtheWorkplaceHealth,Safetyand CompensationCommission(WHSCC)inlieuofweeklypayshallbepaidbythe WHSCC to theCityofSaintJohn.ThisArticleshallnotapplytoapersonnolonger activelyemployedand whohasretireddue toadisability. (d) Netearningsshallbedefinedaspre-accidentgrossearningslessanyincometax, CanadaPensionandEmploymentInsurancedeductions. 17:04FalseClaim Employeesmakingafalseclaimsuchasgettinghurtoffthejobandclaimingthatthe injurywascausedonthejobmaybedischargedimmediately.TheUnionshallnotbe liable foranyactionunder thisArticle. 17:05InjuryClaim-Employee responsibilities Employeeswhohavebeeninjuredondutyandwhohaveanacceptedclaimforbenefits Worker’sCompensationAct under the shall: (a) Act Become familiar with their specificresponsibilitiesunder theand thepoliciesof theWorkplaceHealth,SafetyandCompensationCommission. (b) Co-operate,communicateandparticipatefullyduringtheclaimprocesswithall parties,including theemployer,WHSCC,andhealth careproviders. (c) Keepyourappointmentswithyourhealthcareproviders(physicians,physical therapists, chiropractors,etc.) (d) Askyourhealth careproviders to sendreports to theWHSCC. (e) Follow the treatmentplansdevelopedbyyourhealth careproviders. (f) AdvisetheWHSCCifyoustopworkingorneedtochangeyourdutiesbecauseof yourinjury. (g) Keepreceipts forexpensesdirectlyrelated toyour workplaceinjury. 17:06MutualResponsibility(Management/Union) BoththeManagementandtheUnionunderstandtheirspecificobligationsand th November30,2006 FD30 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) WorkersCompensationActHumanRightsAct responsibilitiesunder theand the. 17:07NotificationoftheUnion Notification to theRecordingSecretaryof theUnion shallbe madepriortoallmeetings withWHSCCrepresentatives concerning specific claims. ARTICLE18-UNIONBUSINESS 18:01AttendaGrievanceHearing TheEmployeragreesthatpermission,onnotificationtotheDirector,shallbegrantedto notmorethanthree(3)representativesoftheUniontoleavetheiremployment temporarilyinordertocarryondiscussionswiththeEmployeroritsrepresentativeswith respect toagrievanceand they shall suffernolossofpay for time so spent. 18:02AttendUnionConventions Leaveofabsencewithpayandwithoutlossofseniorityshallbegrantedtotheemployees electedorappointedbytheUniontoattendUnionConventionsand/orSeminars.The totalaggregatenumberofhoursgrantedunderthisArticleisnottoexceedthreehundred and sixty(360)hours for thebargainingunitperyear. 18:03Negotiatingthe WorkingAgreement TheUnionshallhavetherightatany time tohave theassistanceofrepresentativesof the Canadian UnionofPublicEmployeesoranyotherrepresentativewhendealingwith unionbusiness with theEmployer. 18:04Full-TimeUnionRepresentatives Anyemployeewhoiselectedorselectedforafull-timepositionwiththeUnion,orany bodywithwhichtheUnionisaffiliated,shallbegrantedleaveofabsencewithoutpayand withoutlossof seniorityby theEmployer foraperiodofup toone(1)year. 18:05Benefits:UnpaidLeaveforUnionBusiness AnemployeeonunpaidapprovedleaveofabsenceforUnionbusinessshallreceivehis regularpayandbenefitstotheextentpermittedbystatuteorregulations.TheUnionshall reimburse theEmployer forallpayandbenefitsduring theperiodofabsence. 18:06PreparationforNegotiations Intheperiodsix(6)monthspriortotheterminationofthisCollectiveAgreement,each memberoftheUnionBargainingCommitteeshallbeentitledtotwo(2)daysoffwithpay toprepare fornegotiations,not toexceed five(5)employees. ARTICLE19-PAYDAYS,SERVICEPAY&RETIREMENTPAY 19:01Statementof WagesandDirectDepositTiming th November30,2006 FD31 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) TheEmployer shallpay salariesand wagesinaccordance withArticle28-PayTable- attachedheretoand formingpartof thisagreement.Oneachpayday,eachemployee shallbeprovidedwithanitemizedstatementofwages,overtimeandother supplementarypayanddeductions.Inlieuofacheque,salariesandwagesshallbepaid bydirectdeposittoeachemployee'sbankaccount,notlaterthan8:00a.m.each Thursday. 19:02ServicePay Inrecognitionoftheprinciplethatanemployee'sknowledgeandexperienceincreasewith thelengthofcontinuanceservice,theEmployeragreestopayservicepayonceayearto employeeshiredonorbefore June19,1992in the followingamounts: Com.4thyearandincl.=1.0%ofgrossannualearnings/Jan. toDec. 7thyear Com.8thyearandincl.=1.5%ofgrossannualearnings 11thyear Com.12thyearand=2.0%ofgrossannualearnings incl.15thyear Com.16thyearand=2.5%ofgrossannualearnings incl.19thyear Com.20thor more=3.0%ofgrossannualearnings Employees coveredby thisAgreement,hiredafter June19,1992willnotbeeligiblefor servicepay,noworin the future. th 19:03LongServicePayDueNov.30PaidonaProRataBasisonSeverance LongServicePayshallbedueonNovember30thofeachyearandshallbecalculatedon apro-ratabasis from thedatesofeligibility toDecember31st. Onseverance,anemployeeshallbeentitledtoLongServicePaycalculatedonapro-rata basis fromDecember31sttothedateofdeparture.Whenanemployeeretiresordies, he/sheorhis/herestateshallreceivethedueamountoftheLongServicePayforthat year. 19:04RetirementPay TheEmployeragreestopaytoeachpermanentandestablishedemployeeupon retirementone(1)month'spayforeveryfive(5)yearsorfractionthereoftoamaximumof six(6)months’pay.Retirementpayshallbepaidatthesamerateasthatpaidforregular timein theemployee'spermanent classification for theemployee'slastworkingperiod. th November30,2006 FD32 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Suchpaymentshallbemadeinlumpsumuponretirementandshallnotbesubjectto deductionsforGroupLifeInsurancenorCityPension.Thisbenefitshallnotapplywhen anemployeeresignsfromserviceorisdismissedforcause. Toqualify, theemployee musthaveaminimumoffive(5)yearscontinuousservicewiththeEmployerasof the dateofretirement. Incaseofdeathofanemployeeontheactivepayrollhavingfive(5) ormoreyears’continuousservice,suchpaymentshallbemadetotheemployee's dependentsorestate. Anemployeemayoptoutoffutureeligibilityforretirementpay.Theemployeemay requestinwritingaone-time-onlypaymentinlieuofretirementpayatany timeprior to retirement.Suchpaymentshallbeinanamountasdefinedabove,basedonthedatethe requestismade.Toqualifytheemployeemusthaveaminimumoffive(5)years' continuousservice.Uponsuchpayment,theemployeewouldwaiveallentitlementto furtherretirementpay. Employeescoveredbythisagreement,newlyhiredafterJune1,1998,willnotbeeligible forretirementpay,noworin the future. ARTICLE20-SAFETY 20:01Union-EmployerCo-Operation TheEmployerandtheUnionshallco-operatein maintainingandperfectinghealthand safety measures. 20:02CityofSaintJohnJointHealthandSafetyCommittee NewBrunswick TheJoint HealthandSafety Committeeshallbeinaccordancewiththe OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct. 20:03MembershipofJointHealthandSafetyCommittee TheUnionshallappointtwo(2)memberstotheCommitteeandtheEmployershall appointrepresentativesofdepartments concernedandaSafetyOfficer. 20:04RegularMeetingsofSafetyCommittee TheSafetyCommitteeshallholdregularmeetingsandpromoteasafeandhealthy workplace. 20:05MinutesofSafetyMeetings MinutesofSafety Meetingsshallbe keptandcopiesofsuchminutesbesenttotheCity Managerand theUnion. 20:06PersonalProtectiveEquipment th November30,2006 FD33 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Allemployees shallbe supplied withallnecessaryequipment. Itshallbecompulsoryto wearanduse such supplied safetyequipment. 20:07PaymentforMeetingsofJointHealthandSafetyCommittee TimespentbyemployeesinperformanceoftheirdutiesasmembersoftheJointHealth andSafetyCommitteeshallbeconsideredastimeworkedandpaymentsshallbepaidon thebasisof straight time. 20:08andRegulations N.B.OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct NewBrunswickOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct TheandRegulationsshallbebinding on thepartiesatall times. 20:09ResponsibilityforSafety Thepartiesrecognizethatmanagersandsupervisorsateverylevelhavearesponsibility tochampiontheCity’shealthandsafetyprogram,tofullysupportsafetyperformance, and toensure compliance with the NewBrunswickOccupational HealthandSafetyAct andRegulations,aswellasCityofSaintJohnHealthandSafetypoliciesandprocedures. 20:10RoleofSafetyOfficer TheCityofSaint JohnSafetyOfficer manages the corporate safetyprogram,including definitionofsafetysystemcomponentsandmetrics,co-ordinationofinitiatives, implementationofaudits,performancereporting,internalconsultingwithmanagers, supervisors,andtheJHSC,andliaisonwiththeOHSservicesoftheWorkplaceHealth, SafetyandCompensationCommission(WHSCC). 20:11TheThreeRights Thepartiesrecognizethateveryemployeehasthreerightswithrespecttoemployee healthandsafety,andfurtherrecognizethatexerciseoftheserightsiswithoutprejudice: (a)RighttoRefuse Theunsafe work (b)RighttoKnow Theabout workplacehazardsandhazard mitigationStrategy (c)RighttoParticipate Thebyreportinghazards,makingsuggestions,andraising concernswithmanagers,supervisors,the JointHealthandSafetyCommittee,and theCityofSaint JohnSafetyOfficer. 20:12ReportsofIncidentsandAccidents TheEmployershallmakeavailableanyreportsorrecordspertainingto accidents/incidentsorinjuriestoallmembersoftheJointHealthandSafetyCommittee. 20:13AdviseEmployeesofHazardousEnvironment th November30,2006 FD34 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Employeesworkinginahazardousenvironmentshallbeinformedofanysuchhazard known to theCity,andinformedof whatprecautions to take. 20:14Instruction,Training,SupervisiontoEnsureEmployees’Safety TheEmployershallprovidesuchinformation,instruction,trainingandsupervisionasare necessarytoensureanemployee'shealthandsafetyperSection9(2)(c)ofthe OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct. 20:15PaymentforReplacementofPrescriptionGlasses TheEmployeragreestopayforthereplacementofprescriptionglassesofthosedirected to weldby theEmployer, whendamagedbyhot molten sparksor welding sparks. ARTICLE21-CLOTHINGISSUEANDTOOLALLOWANCE 21:01ClothingAllotment TheEmployershallmaintainandsupplysuitableidentifiedrubberclothing,rubberboots withsafetytoecap,workgloves,andtwo-pieceoverallstobeissuedwhennecessaryto permanentemployees. 21:02ReplacementClothingIssue Replacementitemsof clothingorrubberboots willnotbeissueduntilreturnismadeof previousissue. 21:03SafetyFootwear TheEmployeragreestoprovideallpermanentemployees,onanannualbasis,safety footwearandthatfootwearshallbewornasaconditionofemployment.TheJointHealth andSafetyCommittee shalldetermine therequired footwear. 21:04SafetyFootwear–CasualEmployees AllcasualandstudentemployeesareresponsibleforthepurchaseoftheirCSAapproved safety footwearand mustbe wornisa conditionofemployment. 21:05ToolAllowance–FleetServicesTradesmen (a) In Januaryofeachyearthefollowinglistofpermanenttradesmenshallbeprovided witha“ToolAllowance”as follows: JourneymanMechanicsandSpecialists$350.00 JourneymanWeldersandSpecialists$350.00 th November30,2006 FD35 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) JourneymanAutoBody techniciansandSpecialist$350.00 ApprenticesandSupportServiceWorkers*$250.00 (b) Employeesmustbeworkingintradeandhavesuppliedtheirowntoolsasacondition ofemployment tobeeligible fora“ToolAllowance”. (c) Employeeseligiblefora“ToolAllowance”willhaveaonetimeonly,annualoptionto takethetoolallowanceasacashadvancepayoutortoleavetheallowancetobe usedagainstfuturepurchases.Thosewhodeferthepaymentagainstfuture purchasesforreplacementtoolswillhaveatotalallowablecreditequaltothetool allowanceamountspreviouslystated.Thoseemployeeswhodonotspendtheirentire allowancewillreceiveapayoutequaltotheunspentbalanceinDecemberofeach year. (d) Requestsforreimbursementfortoolreplacementcost,fromtheemployee’seligible credit,mustbeaccompaniedbyareceiptfromarecognizedsupplier,identifyingthe itemreplacedand the cost. 21:06CitySuppliedPhotoID Allpermanentemployees shallhave theirphotograph takenforidentificationpurposes; updatedeveryfive(5) years.Employeesshallcarrytheirphotoidentificationcardduring allhoursof work. ARTICLE22-RESPONSIBILITY 22:01AccesstoPersonnelFile Thereshallbeone(1)personnelfileonlyanditshallberetainedintheEmployer’s HumanResourcesOffices.Employeeswantingtoviewtheirpersonnelfileshallrequest inwritingtotheManagerofHumanResourcesorhisdesignateandbeshownsame. TheEmployershallallowtheemployeephotocopiesofanydocumentin thepersonnel file.Theemployeeisnottoremovethefile,onlyphotocopies,whileinthepresenceofthe designatedrepresentativesofHumanResourcesand theUnion. 22:02RecognitionforInnovationandCommunityService Thepartiestothisagreementencourageinnovationandcommunityservice.An employeeor work team thatdevelopsinnovatedideasandimproved work methods,or makespositivecontributionstothecommunityshallberecognizedbytheCityofSaint John.NominationsforsuchrecognitionmaybemadetotheDepartmentHeadbyany employee.Nominationsshallbereviewedanddulyevaluatedforrecognitionbythe MutualInterestCommittee. th November30,2006 FD36 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 22:03EquipmentOperators Employee’swhooperateheavyequipmentshallberequiredtohelponequipment that theyoperateifrequestedtodosobyadulyauthorizedrepresentativeoftheEmployer when theirequipmentisinneedofrepair. 22:04RegistrationofSickLeavePlan Act(s) TheCityagreestoregistertheSickLeavePlaninaccordancewiththeappropriate. Anybenefitderivedfromsuchregistration,theemployee'sportionshallbereturnedtothe Unionintrustonbehalfoftheemployees.Suchmoneyshallbeusedtoprovideabenefit to the membership suchasEducation training. 22:05ConstructiveDiscipline–DutyofMutualRespect (a) Thepartiestothiscollectiveagreementarecommittedtoworkingtogethertocreatea responsive,enthusiasticandrespectfulunionizedworkenvironment-onededicated toprovidingquality,cost-effectivepublicservices;achievinghighstandardsof personalandgroupperformance;andresolvingissuesconstructivelyandforthe commongood. To thatend, thepartiesare committed to: Creatingaworkplacethatrequiresemployeesandmanagementtodemonstrate i. mutualrespect; Buildingaprogressivelabourmanagementrelationshipthatprovidesthe ii. Employerwiththeopportunitytomeetlegitimatecorporateinterestsand obligatestheEmployertoprovideallemployeeswithfeedbackontheir performance; Maintaining thedignityofemployees; iii. Providingsupportandguidancetothoseemployeesrequiredtoimprove iv. performance;and Providingsafeguardsagainstunjustdisciplinebyadheringtoasounddiscipline v. policy thatencourages self-rehabilitation. (b)DisciplineDefined DisciplineshallmeananydisciplinaryactiontakenbytheEmployeragainstan employee whichresultsina writtenreprimand,a suspensionordismissal. (c)DisciplinaryRecord Anydocumentrelatedtoadisciplinaryactionwillnotbeusedagainsttheemployeeat anytimeafter24monthsfollowingdisciplinaryactionprovidedthatnodisciplinary actionhasbeenrecordedduring thatperiod. (d)DisciplinaryHearing th November30,2006 FD37 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Anemployeeshallnotbedisciplinedordismissedwithoutjustcauseandhavinga fairinvestigationandhearing.BothManagementandtheUnionhavetherighttocall witnessesorexamineanystatementstakenwiththeviewtorebuttalofsame.Copies ofall written statements taken shallbe furnished toallparties. ARTICLE23-BENEFITS 23:01GroupLife TheEmployershallpay75%ofthepremiumofthepresentGroupLifeplanforpermanent employees.Uponretirement,employeesshallbeprovided$5,000lifeinsurance coverage, monthlypremiums for which shallbepaidby theCityofSaint John. 23:02Medical,HealthandDentalPlans EffectiveJanuary1,2007,theEmployeragreestopay$131.27monthlytowardsthecost forsingleand$173.42monthlytowardsthecostoffamilycoverage,asapplicable,forthe employee’shealth,dentalandtravelcoverage.Theemployeeshallpaytheremainderof thecostofmonthlypremiums.Itisunderstoodandagreedthatsuchbenefitshallextend topermanentemployeesonly.Participationintheplanismandatoryandisaconditionof employment forallemployeeshiredafter January1,2007. EffectiveJuly1,2007currentemployeesnotparticipatingintheplanwillnolongerbe eligible toparticipatein theplannoworin the future. Currentemployeespresentlynotparticipatingintheplanwillbeeligibletoentertheplan provided theyregisternolater than June30,2007. Anyemployeewhoisnotaparticipantundertheplanshallnotbeentitledtoacash paymentinlieuof theEmployer’s contribution to the cost. Thepartiesrecognizetheneedtocontinuetoworktogethertocontrolthecostofhealth anddentalplans–byoverseeingtheplansand making mutuallyagreed changes that, from time to time,aredeemedappropriate. Intheeventthatappropriatechangescannotbeagreedupon,theunionagreesto implementnecessarychangesdesignedtolimittotalcoststoavailablepremiumrevenue withinsixty(60)daysofanynoticeofpremiumincreasebythecarrier.TheCityagreesto assisttheUnionbyimplementingtheadministrativeand/ordesignchangesnecessaryto ensure thepremiums meet the full costof theplan. Inanyevent,uponimplementationoftheabovenotedrates,theemployerpremium contributionshallbefixedandwillnotexceedtheabovenotedamountsnorshallthe employerbeliableforanydeficitintheplanasaresultofemployeeclaimsexceeding premiumspaid. Forclarificationandcontinuity,itisunderstoodthattheplandesignandbenefitsthatexist th November30,2006 FD38 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) underthetermsofthecollectiveagreementexpiringonDecember31,1998shall continue subject to theabove. Theaboverates shall comeintoeffecton January1,2007. 23:03RighttoNegotiate Allemployeebenefitplansoutlinedhereinshallbefullynegotiableandnotchanged without mutual consent. 23:04AdviseEmployeesofBenefitsAnnually Annually,theEmployershallprovideeachpermanentemployeewithadetailedemployee benefit statementoutliningallbenefitsandplansin theCollectiveAgreement. 23:05PaymentforBenefitsDuringIllnessorDisability Inthecaseofabsenceforillnessordisability,theEmployer'scontributionwillbepaidto theGroupLifeInsurancePlan,PensionPlanandtheHealthandDentalPlanwhere applicable.ThisArticleshallonlyapplytothoseemployeeswhoqualifyunderthisArticle. 23:06Retirees Thehealthanddentalbenefitsshallcontinuetoallretireesatthegrouprateswhichshall bepaid fullybyallretirees, tobededucted frompension cheque. 23:07SickLeavePlanAccumulation (a) Fromthispointforward,accumulatedsicktimewillbekeptinhours;thereforethe numberofdaysofsickleaveaccumulateduponthecomingintoforceofthissection shallbe convertedat therateofeight(8)hoursperday. (b) EveryEmployee shallaccumulatesickleavecreditsattherateoftwelve(12)hours permonthworkeduptoamaximumofonethousand,sevenhundredandsixty (1,760)hourssickleave.Accumulatedsickleaveaccruedbytheemployeeshallbe carried forward. (c) Uponretirement,employeeswillbeeligibletoreceiveapartialpaymentfor accumulatedsickleavecreditsinexcessofonethousand,sevenhundredandsixty (1,760)hours.Employeeswillbepaidten(10%)percentoftheirregularrateofpayof eachhourinexcessof(1,760)hours. 23:08SickLeaveDefined SickLeavemeanstheperiodoftimeanemployeeisabsentfromwork with fullpayby virtueofbeingsickordisabledorunderexaminationortreatmentofaphysician, chiropractor,ordentistorbecauseofanaccidentforwhichcompensationisnotpayable Workers'CompensationAct under the. th November30,2006 FD39 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 23:09RoutineExaminations Forexaminationsbyphysicians,chiropractors,ordentists,everyemployeeshallbe entitledup to twelve(12)hoursperyearnot tobededucted fromSickLeave. 23:10SickLeaveRecords Assoonaspossibleafterthecloseofeachcalendaryear,theEmployershalladvisethe SickLeaveCommitteeinwritingoftheamountofsickleaveaccruedtoeachemployee's creditand to theBank. 23:11UnionSickLeaveBankCommittee TheCommitteeofLocal18 shall consistof two(2)Union members. TheCommitteeofLocalUnion18,C.U.P.E.andtheCityshallconsistoftwo representatives from theUnionand two from theCity. 23:12SickLeaveBankCredits NofurtheraccumulationtotheSickLeaveBankwillbemadeaftertheBankhasatotalof eightthousand(8,000)hours.WhentheBankbalancedropsbelowfourthousand(4,000) hours,deductionsfromemployees’accumulatedsickleavecredits,asdeterminedbythe Union,willreplenishit.FurthercreditswillagainbepermittedtotheBankasperArticles 23:16and23:19. 23:13SickLeaveBankAllotments (a) Thepartiestothiscollectiveagreementrecognizethatemployeesshould demonstrateacommitmenttoperformancebyawayofregularattendanceatwork. Accordingly,theSickLeaveCommitteewillreviewattendancerecordsandshould thisrecordnotdemonstratearealefforttobeatwork,the Committeemaydenythe employeeaccess to sickleavebank credits. (b) ApplicationforanallotmentfromtheSickLeaveCommitteemaybemadebya permanentemployee,who,forexample,throughaprolongedillness,hasexhausted hisown sickleave credits. (c) Suchemployees maybegrantedsickleavefromtheBankupontheapprovalofthe SickLeaveCommitteeuponproductionoftheappropriatemedicalcertificate.No allotment from thesickleavebankshallbemadeuntiltheemployeehasexhausted allhisaccumulated sickleaveand vacation creditsand compensatory time. (d) Thefirst,andonlythefirst,approvedallotmentofsickleavefromthebankfora periodofuptosix(6)monthsshallbeatthedailyrateequaltotheemployee’sdaily ratewhileonhisaccumulatedsickleave.Shouldthisapprovedallotmentextend beyondsix(6)monthsandlessthantwelve(12)months,theemployeewillbepaidat th November30,2006 FD40 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) eighty(80%)percentofhisdailyrate.Shouldthisabsenceextendbeyondtwelve (12)months,theemployeewillbepaidfifty-five(55%)percentoftheemployee’sdaily rate. (e) A secondallotmentofsickleave,toanindividualemployee,ifapprovedbytheSick LeaveCommitteefromthebankforaperiodofup to six(6) months, willbepaidat eighty(80%)percentoftheemployee’sdailyrate.Additionaltimegrantedbeyond thissix(6)monthperiodwillbepaidatfifty-five(55%)percentoftheemployee’sdaily rate. (f) Athird,andanyadditionalapprovedallotmentofsickleavebenefitfromthebankto anemployee, willbepaidat fifty-five(55%)of theemployee’sdailyrate. (g) Anindividualemployee’s maximumlifetimeallocationof sickleave credits from the sickleavebank willbe three thousand,eighthundredand forty(3,840)hours. (h) Anemployeewillbegivenlightdutyworkprovidedmedicaldocumentationsupports theperformanceofsuchduties.Theregularrateofpayforsuchdutiesshallapplyif and when thedutiesare madepermanent. (i) Underno circumstances shall therebeanypyramidingofbenefits. 23:14SickLeaveandVacationLeave Anyemployee,whobyreasonofsicknesshasnotcompletedhisannualvacationpriorto theendofanycalendaryear,maycarryforwardunusedvacationtobetakenbysuch employeefollowinghisreturntowork.Wheresuchanemployeeisunabletoreturnto workhe shallbepaidalump sumequal tohisremaining vacationpayentitlement. 23:15ExtensionofSickLeave Apermanentemployeewithmorethanone(1)yearofservicewhohasexhaustedhis sickleavecreditsshallbeallowedanextensionofhissickleave toa maximumofone hundredandtwenty(120)workinghours.Uponhisreturntoduty,theemployeeshall repay theextensionof sickleavein fullbeforeheaccumulates creditsagain. 23:16EmployeeContributiontoSickLeaveBank SubjecttoArticle23:12,everyemployeewithoneyearormoreofservicewillalloweight (8)hoursperyear,commencingJanuary1,1978,fromhissickleavecreditsforthatyear tobeadded to theSickLeaveBank. 23:17DeductionfromSickLeave (a) credits Adeductionshallbemadefromaccumulatedsickleaveofallregularworking th November30,2006 FD41 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) hours,exclusiveofholidays,absentforsickleave.Sickleaveshallbepaidatthe employee’srateofpayforhispermanentclassificationineffectonthefirstdayof sickness. (b) Intheeventthatanemployeeisunabletoreportforworkduetoillness,hewillreport allabsences tohis foreman,operatoror managerimmediately. 23:18ProofofIllness Whereanemployee’ssupervisorormanagerisconcernedwiththesickleaveabsences ofanemployee,thatsupervisorormanagershallnotifytheemployeeoftheconcernand directthatforallfutureabsencestheemployeeprovideadequateproofofillness. This wouldtypicallyoccurafterfour(4)absencesfromduty.Anylosttimeassociatedwith obtainingtherequiredmedicaldocumentationshallbedeductedfromtheentitlement underArticle23:09andanymedicalcertificatecostsshallbepaidbytheCity.All correspondenceshallbecopiedtotheRecordingSecretaryoftheUnionandthe ManagerHumanResources. 23:19Employer’sContributiontoSickLeaveBank;EmployertoReplenishBankOnce Only Uponretirement,employeeswillcontributefifty(50%)percentofthefirstonethousand, credits sevenhundredandsixty(1,760)hoursoftheiraccumulatedsickleaveinthesick leavebankprovidedtheamountofsickleavecreditsinthebankneverexceedseight thousand(8,000)hours.Themaximumamountofsickleavecreditsanemployee may contribute to thebankiseighthundredandeighty(880)hours. 23:20MilitaryHospitalization Whenanemployeeisabsentduetoattendanceata militaryhospital forobservations, examinationorout-patienttreatmentinconnectionwithanydisabilitysustainedbysuch employeeasaresultofmilitaryservice,thereshallbenolossofpayordeductionsfrom accumulatedsickleave.EmployeesshallberequiredtopresentaVeteran'sAffairschit for theamountof timedetainedby theD.V.A. 23:21EmployertoProvideUnionwithUp-to-DateEmployeeBenefitandHealth&Welfare PlanTextandAmendments TheEmployershallprovidetheUnionwithacopyofallup-to-dateemployeebenefitand healthandwelfareplantextandamendments.Thisarticleshallnotapplytopensionplan information. 23:22FinalResolution Anydisputesinregardstotheadministrationofthesickleaveplanasdefinedhereinshall besubmittedtotheundernotedpersonstoactasasoleArbitratorforarbitrationin IndustrialRelationsAct,RSNB accordance withArticle55of the. TheArbitratorshallbechosenonanequitablerotatingmanner.Ifthefirstnamedis th November30,2006 FD42 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) unabletoactthenthenextinlineshallhearthematterindisputeandgivehisfinalruling within72hoursfromdayofappointmentwhichshallbefinalandbindingonbothparties. Eitherparty can submitadisputetoasolearbitratorfromthefollowingmutuallyagreed list.Intheeventthatanarbitratorisunavailablethepartiesshallapplyforexpedited arbitration. RayGorman InnisChristie JeffBlanden ARTICLE24-TECHNOLOGICALCHANGE 24:01TrainingRequired IntheeventthattheEmployershouldintroducenewmethodsormachineswhichrequire neworgreaterskillsthanarepossessedbyemployeesunderthepresentmethodsof operation,suchemployeeshall,attheexpenseoftheCity,beaffordedaperiodnot to exceedone(1) yearduringwhichtoperfectoracquiretheskillsnecessitatedbythenew methodsofoperation.Thereshallbenochangeinsalaryduringthetrainingperiodofany suchemployeeandnoreductioninpayuponbeingreclassifiedin thenewposition. 24:02Re-Training Shouldtheintroductionofnewmethodsofoperationcreateaneedfortheperfectionor acquisitionof skills,re-training time shallbeaffordedany suchemployeeaffected. 24:03Training:HeavyEquipmentOperators TheEmployeragreestocontinueitsprogramtotrainand/orupgradeskillsofheavy equipmentoperators toreach maximumpotentialandefficiency. 24:04(a)TechnologicalChangeDefined Technological change means: i.theintroductionofequipmentormaterialofadifferentnatureandkindof thatpreviouslyutilizedby theEmployer;and ii.ThechangeintheEmployers'methodofoperationthatisdirectlyrelated to theintroductionof saidequipmentor material. (b)AdvanceNotice Priortointroducingtechnologicalchange,theEmployeragreestonotifytheUnionof itsintentionsatleastninety(90) calendardaysinadvanceofimplementation. (c)ContentsofNotice Thenoticeshallbeconveyedinwritingandshallcontaintheappropriateinformation th November30,2006 FD43 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) including: i.thenatureof change; ii.thedateon which theEmployerproposes toeffect the change;and iii.Theapproximatenumber,typeandlocationofemployeeslikelytobe affectedby the change. (d)Consultation Duringtheninety(90)daynotificationperiodcontainedinArticle24:04(b),the EmployerandtheUnionshallmeetanddiscussanytechnologicalchangesthatmay affectemployeesin thebargainingunit. ARTICLE25-PLURALORFEMININETERM 25:01 WheneverthesingularormasculineisusedinthisAgreement,itshallbeconsideredasif thepluralorfemininehasbeenusedwherethecontextofthepartyorpartiesheretoso require. 25:02DefinitionofDay Unlessotherwisespecified,wheneverandwherevertheword“day(s)”isreferredtoin thisAgreement,itshallbeconstruedtoapplytocalendarday(s)andnotworkingday(s). ARTICLE26-JOBSECURITY 26:01JobSecurity–PermanentEmployees Permanentemployees shallnotbelaidoffor sufferareductionin workinghours. 26:02WorkDuringPeriodofInclement Weather Duringperiodsofinclementweathernopermanentemployeewillsufferanyreductionin workinghours.TheEmployerwillmakeanefforttoprovideworkforotheremployees wherepossible. ARTICLE27-TERMOFAGREEMENT Duration ThisAgreementshalltakeeffectandbebindingonthepartiesheretofortheperiodfrom stst January 1,2007toDecember31,2010,A.D.inclusiveandshallremaininforcefor successiveperiodsoftwelvemonthsthereafter,unlesseitherpartyrequestsnegotiation ofaneworreplacementAgreementbygivingnoticetotheotherpartywithinninety(90) daysprior to theexpirationdateof thisAgreementoranyrenewal thereof. Suchnotice(s) shall specifyanyaddition,deletionoralterationdesired. ChangesinAgreement AnychangesdeemednecessaryinthisAgreementmaybemadebymutualagreementat th November30,2006 FD44 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) any timeduring theexistenceof thisAgreement. NoticeofChanges EitherpartydesiringtoproposechangestothisAgreementshall,within90dayspriorto theterminationdate,givenoticeinwritingtotheotherpartyofthechangesproposed. Withinten(10)workingdaysofreceiptofsuchnoticebyoneparty,theotherpartyis required toenterintonegotiations foranewagreement. AgreementtoContinueinForce Where suchnoticerequestsrevisionsonly, the following conditions shallapply. Wherenoticetoamendtheagreementisgiven,theprovisionsofthisagreementshall continueinforceuntilanewagreementissigned,ortherighttostrikeorlockoutoccurs, whicheveroccurs first. ARTICLE28-CLASSIFICATION/WAGES-PAYTABLE 28:01WageRates Wageratesand salaries forpermanentemployeesonly shallbeadjustedas follows: st (a) January 1,20073.25% st (b) January 1,20083.25% st (c) January 1,20093.50% st (d) January 1,20103.25% 28:02ClassificationStructure Theclassificationstructure,byareaofservice,isoutlinedintheappendicesofSchedule “A” to thisAgreement: “A-1”WaterandWastewater “A-2”PublicWorksand Transportation “A-3”LeisureServices “A-4”MaterialsandFleetManagement th November30,2006 FD45 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) “A-5”BuildingandInspectionServices 28:03PayTableandSalaryTable (a) ThePayTableforpermanentemployeesintheSkilledWorker,Specialistand Supervisoryjobsets,byjobclassificationlevel,isprovidedinSchedule“B”tothis Agreement. (b) TheSalaryTableforpermanentemployeesintheLeadershipjobset,byjob classificationlevel,isprovidedinSchedule“C” to thisAgreement. 28:04Caretakers EmployeesdesignatedasCaretakersinawatershedshallberequiredtoworkunderthe termsand conditions specified for that function. 28:05InstrumentationControl-IndustrialElectrical InstrumentationTechnician,InstrumentationJourneymanandInstrumentationSpecialist positionsinWaterandWastewatershallbepaidwageratesadjusted,againstthose showninSchedule“B” for theirjob classification,as follows: (a) Technician(InstrumentationApprentice):JobLevel8plus10% (b) Journeyman(withInstrumentationCEQ):Level10plus10% (c) Journeyman(withInstrumentationandIndustrialElectricalCEQs):Level10plus15% (d) Specialist(withInstrumentationCEQ):Level12plus20% (e) Specialist(withInstrumentationandIndustrialElectricalCEQs):Level12plus25% TheabovereferencedCEQrepresentssuccessfulInterprovincialLicensedJourneyman statusineithertheInstrumentationorIndustrialElectricaltrades.TheInstrumentation tradeis theprimaryandessentialqualifier for thesepositions. 28:06CasualLabourerRatesofPay Theratesofpay forCasualLaboureremployees shallbeas follows: (a) 200715.50 th November30,2006 FD46 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) (b) 200815.50 (c) 200915.50 (d) 201015.50 28:07StudentEmployeeRatesofPay Theratesofpay forStudentemployees shallbeas follows: (a) 200711.00 (b) 200811.00 (c) 200911.00 (d) 201011.00 ARTICLE29–PRINTINGOFAGREEMENTINBOOKLETFORM TheCollectiveAgreementshallbeprintedinbookletformandthe Cityshallbear50%of the costofprintingestablishedby thelowest tenderacceptable to theCity. INWITNESSWHEREOFtheEmployerhashereuntocauseditsCorporateSealtobeaffixedunder thehandsofitsdulyauthorizedofficers,andtheUnionhascausedthisInstrumenttobeexecutedby theirproperOfficersheretodulyauthorized thedayandyear first writtenabove. SIGNED,SEALEDANDDELIVEREDTHECITYOFSAINTJOHN INTHEPRESENCEOF("THEEMPLOYER") __________________________________________________________________________ WitnessMayor __________________________________________________________________________ WitnessCommonClerk th November30,2006 FD47 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) LOCALNO.18,CANADIANUNIONOFPUBLIC EMPLOYEES("THEUNION") __________________________________________________________________________ WitnessPresident __________________________________________________________________________ WitnessSecretary th November30,2006 FD48 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SCHEDULE “A” EMPLOYMENTANDDEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORK EMPLOYMENTANDDEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORK 1.01 Thepartiesarecommittedtoadvancingthequalityandefficiencyof servicesandjointly recognize theimportanceofeffective traininganddevelopment. 1.02 OutsideWorkforce Designedtoenhanceperformanceeffectivenessandemployability,the TrainingandCareerDevelopmentSystem isasystemofstructuredlearningand developmentforpermanentoperationalemployees,organizedinfourbroadareasof System service.Theshallreflectcurrentandemergingoperationalmethods,technical standardsandservicerequirements.Employeesselectafieldofemploymentfrom availableopportunitiesandassumeresponsibilityforprogressioninthatfield.Trainingand educationcompriseacombinationofin-houseandexternalelements,bothknowledge- basedandpractical. 1.03 Theemploymentanddevelopmentstructureforeachofthefourbroadareasofserviceis outlinedin theappendices to this schedule: "A-1" WaterandWastewater "A-2" PublicWorksand Transportation "A-3" LeisureServices "A-4" MaterialsandFleetManagement "A-5" BuildingandInspectionServices Thesecomplementarystructuresprovideaframeworkfortherelationshipsamonglevelsof responsibility,requiredexpertise,jobclassifications,andassociatedtrainingand development.Criteriaandprocessesshallbeapplied consistentlyacross the fourbroad areasofemploymentand the careerpathsineach. WORKFORCEPLANNING 2.01 Theestablishmentofpermanentpositions shallbeorganizedbyjob sets withinareasof service toreflectoperationalneeds. 2.02 Ajob setisa seriesofjob classificationlevels through whichanincumbentofaposition canprogressbysatisfyingtraininganddevelopmentrequirements.Therearefivesuchjob sets:SkilledWorker(levels1through4,asapplicable);Specialist(levels5through8,as applicable);Supervisory(levels9through12,asapplicable);Leadership(levels15through 18,asapplicable);and Trades(various classificationlevels,asapplicable). th November30,2006 FD49 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 2.03 Thegeneralcriteriaforjoblevelsareinclusive,thatis,therequirementsofajoblevelare includedin thoseofhigherleveljobs. 2.04 OperationaldepartmentsshallconsultwithUnionrepresentativesinannuallypreparinga3- yearstaffingforecast.Theseprojectionsshallreflectthelong-termoperationalandservice strategiesof theCityofSaint John. RESPONSIBILITIESANDPROGRAMCOORDINATION 3.01 Participatingemployeesshallregisterfortraininganddevelopmentprograms,detailing responsibilitiesandexpectations. 3.02 TheCity shallberesponsible for theprovisionofrequired training. 3.03 TheUnionshallsupporttrainingdeliveryandencourageemployeesinfulfillingtheir responsibilitiesunder theprogram. 3.04 TrainingandCertificationAdvisoryPanels areestablishedinaccordancewithArticle7:03 of theWorkingAgreement. 3.05 Career Development Coordination Committee AisestablishedinaccordancewithArticle 7:02of theWorkingAgreement. TRAININGANDDEVELOPMENTCONSIDERATIONS 4.01 Traininganddevelopmentopportunitiesshallbemadeavailabletoallemployees,intheir applicable careerpath, withduerespect to senioreligibleemployees. 4.02 Atrainingmoduleisasinglecourse,jobtrainingassignmentordefinedexperience. Trainingmodulesaredevelopedinaccordancewithindustry-gradeskillandperformance criteria.Employeesmustattainrequired courseevaluation standardsinorder toreceive credit for that training. 4.03 Careerdevelopmenttrainingmodulesshallbeorganizedintotraininganddevelopment blocks. 4.04 Successfulcompletionofatrainingmodulewillcreateanactiontofileonbehalfofthe employee,leadingtoofficialrecognitionupon satisfactory completionof the trainingand developmentblock. 4.05 Thetraininganddevelopmentsystemintegratesexternal,industry-standardcertifications into theprocessof careerprogression. 4.06 Employeeswhoareunsuccessfulincompletingatrainingmoduleshallbegivenan additionalopportunity todo so within the same training context, thatis,withthegroupof employeesparticipating togetherina traininganddevelopmentblock. th November30,2006 FD50 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 4.07 Itisrecognizedthatnotallemployeetrainingoccurswithinthecontextofthecareer developmentprocess.Anemployeeengagedincareerdevelopmentmayparticipatein Career othertrainingandthattrainingmayyieldcredit(s)towardcareerprogression.The DevelopmentCoordinationCommittee ,upontherecommendationoftheapplicable TrainingandCertificationAdvisoryPanel , shall make suchdetermination. 4.08 Outside Peertrainersshallbeutilizedtodeliveranumberoftrainingprogramsunderthe WorkforceTrainingandCareerDevelopmentSystem .Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesof positionsatthe“Specialist”jobleveloraboveshallincludetherequirementtobean employee trainerin theapplicable careerpath. STAFFINGCONSIDERATIONS 5.01ProgressioninCareerPath (a) Anemployeeshallprogresstothenextjobsetinacareerpathbysatisfyingthe requirementsoftheapplicabletraininganddevelopmentblockandsuccessfully competingforpromotionorappointmenttoavacancyasperArticles10:03and10.06. Theseniorqualifiedemployeeforentrytoajobsetshallbepromotedorappointedto fill such vacancy. (b) Anemployeeshallprogresswithinajobsetbysatisfyingtherequirementsofthenext applicable traininganddevelopmentblock. 5.02 On the completionoftherequirementsoftheapplicabletraininganddevelopmentblock, theemployee shallbedesignatedasqualified for theassociatedjob. 5.03 AstheEmployerismakinginvestmentsinthetraininganddevelopmentofemployees, movementfromonecareerpathtoanothershouldbewelljustified.Subjectto5.05below, anemployeewhochoosestochangecareerpathsshallenterthatcareerpathatjoblevel 3(applicableSkilledWorker),andreceive suchrateofpay. 5.04 Anemployeewhodecidestoleaveacareerpath,forreasonsotherthanseriousillnessor injury,orisotherwiseunabletosatisfytheresponsibilitiesandexpectationsofa developmentprogram,shallreverttohis/herpreviousstatusandshallbesubjecttoa waitingperiodof twoyearsbeforebeingagaineligible forprogression. 5.05 Intheabsenceofaqualifiedcandidateinacareerpath,otheremployeesornew employeespossessingtherequiredcombinationofeducation,demonstratedskill,aptitude andrelatedtrainingmayenterthesystemathigher-levelpositions.Suchnewemployees mustundergoallnecessaryorientation training. th November30,2006 FD51 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Appendix “A-1” TrainingandDevelopmentStructure: Waterand Wastewater JobJob Water & WastewaterCareerPaths SetLevel UW01(Training&DevelopmentBlock) Instrumentation 1 (E-TRADES) Labourer 2 UW03IN03 3 SkilledUtilityWorkerInstr'nTrainee 4 WaterWastewaterInstrumentation Water&SanitarySystemsUtilityServices TreatmentTreatment(E-TRADES) UE05WS05US05WT05WW05 5 HvyEqptOp/WkrW&SPipelayer/EqptOpMeter/HydrantTechWTMaintTechWWTMaintTech IN06 6 Instr'nTech UE07WS07PM07US07WT07WW07 W&SHvyEqpt 7 W&SMaint/RepW&SSystemUtilityServicesWTMaintenanceWWTMaintenance Specialist SpecialistPMSpecialistSpecialistSpecialistSpecialist 8 WaterWastewater Water&SanitarySystemsUtilityServices TreatmentTreatment WS09US09WT09WW09 9 CertOpIWD/WWCCertOpIWDCertOpIWTCertOpIWWT IN10 10 Instr'nJourneyman 11 WS12US12WT12WW12IN12 12 CertOpIIWD/WWCCertOpIIWDCertOpIIWTCertOpIIWWTInstr'nSpecialist WaterWastewaterInstrumentation WastewaterCollectionWaterDistribution TreatmentTreatment(E-TRADES) 13 14 WC15WD15WT15WW15 15 CertifiedOperatorIIIWWCCertifiedOperatorIIIWDCertifiedOpIIIWTCertOpIIIWWT 16 17 WC18WD18WT18WW18 18 CertifiedOperatorIVWWCCertifiedOperatorIVWDCertifiedOpIVWTCertOpIVWWT th November30,2006 FD52 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Appendix “A-2” TrainingandDevelopmentStructure:Public WorksandTransportation JobJob PublicWorksandTransportationCareerPaths PublicWorksandTransportationCareerPaths SetLevel SW01(Training&DevelopmentBlock) 1 Labourer 2 SW03 3 SkilledServicesWorker 4 Construction&MaintenanceStreets&TrafficSolidWasteSvcs AS05CM05TE05ST05SW05 5 AsphaltPavementsTransportationPWHeavyEqptStreets&TrafficSolidWaste EqptOp/RakerEqptOp/WorkerOperator/WorkerEqptOp/WorkerEqptOp/Worker 6 AS07CM07TE07ST07SW07 7 AsphaltPavementsTransportationSystem PWHeavyEqptStreets&TrafficSolidWaste SpecialistSpecialist SpecialistSpecialistSpecialist TE08 PWConstruction 8 EqptSpecialist TransportationServicesWorksServices TN09GS09 9 TransportationForemanIWorksServicesForemanI 10 11 TN12GS12 12 TransportationForemanIIWorksServicesForemanII TransportationServicesGeneralServices 13 14 TN15GS15 15 DistrictGeneralForemanServicesGeneralForeman th November30,2006 FD53 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Appendix “A-3” TrainingandDevelopmentStructure:LeisureServices(RecreationandParks) Job JobSetLeisureServicesCareerPath LeisureServicesCareerPath Level LS01(Training&DevelopmentBlock) 1 Labourer 2 LS03 3 SkilledParksWorker 4 LS05 5 ParksAttendant 6 LS07 7 ParksSpecialist 8 LS09 9 ParksForemanI 10 11 LS12 12 ParksForemanII 13 14 LS15 15 ParksGeneralForeman th November30,2006 FD54 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Appendix “A-4” TrainingandDevelopmentStructure:MaterialsandFleetManagement Job JobSetMaterials&FleetManagementCareerPaths Level FleetTrades(Mechanical/SmallEngines/Autobody/Welding) 1 (E-TRADES) FL02(Training&DevelopmentBlock) 2 FleetTradesApprenticeI FL03 3 FleetTradesApprenticeII FL04 4 FleetTradesApprenticeIII StoresServiceTruckFleetTrades(E-TRADES) SK05ST05 5 StockkeeperServiceTruckOp FL06 6 JourneymanAutoMechanic SK07ST07 7 StockSpecialistSvcTruckSpecialist FL08 8 JourneymanFleetTrades Stores SK09 9 SupplyForemanI FL10 10 JourneymanFleetTradesSpecialist 11FleetTrades(E-TRADES) SK12FL12 12 SupplyForemanIIFleetTradesForeman StoresFleetServices 13 14 FL15 15 FleetGeneralForeman th November30,2006 FD55 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Appendix “A-5” TrainingandDevelopmentStructure:BuildingandInspectionServices JobSetJobLevelBuildingandInspectionServicesCareerPaths BuildingandInspectionServicesCareerPaths BuildingMaintenanceCarpentry(E-TRADES) BM01 1 Labourer CA02 2 ApprenticeI BM03CA03 3 SkilledMaintenanceWorkerApprenticeII CA04 4 ApprenticeIII BM05 5 BuildingMaintenanceAttendant 6 BM07 7 BuildingMaintenanceSpecialist CA08 8 JourneymanCarpenter BM09 9 BuildingMaintenanceForemanI CA10 10 JourneymanCarpenterSpecialist 11CarpentryServices BM12CA12 12 BuildingMaintenanceForemanIICarpenterForeman BuildingServices 13 14 BS15 15 BuildingServicesGeneralForeman th November30,2006 FD56 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SCHEDULE “B” WAGERATETABLEFORPERMANENTEMPLOYEES SKILLED WORKER,SPECIALIST,ANDSUPERVISORYJOBSETS PayRates-SkilledWorker,SpecialistandSupervisoryJobSets JobPay LevelFactor Jan1/07Jan1/08Jan1/09Jan1/10 Base WageAdjustment3.25%3.25%3.50%3.25% AdjustmentFactor1.03251.03251.03501.0325 11.000017.8418.4219.0219.6820.32 21.027518.3318.9319.5420.2320.88 31.055018.8219.4320.0620.7721.44 41.082519.3119.9420.5921.3122.00 51.110019.8020.4521.1121.8522.56 61.137520.2920.9521.6322.3923.12 71.165020.7821.4622.1622.9323.68 81.192521.2721.9722.6823.4724.24 91.220021.7622.4723.2024.0124.80 101.247522.2622.9823.7324.5625.35 111.275022.7523.4924.2525.1025.91 121.302523.2423.9924.7725.6426.47 As applicable,in accordancewith appendicestoSchedule"A". th November30,2006 FD57 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SCHEDULE “C” SALARYTABLEFORPERMANENTEMPLOYEES LEADERSHIPJOBSET SalaryLevels-LeadershipJobSet JobPay LevelFactor Jan1/07Jan1/08Jan1/09Jan1/10 Base SalaryAdjustment3.25%3.25%3.50%3.25% AdjustmentFactor1.03251.03251.03501.0325 131.3300$53,794$55,543$57,348$59,355$61,284 141.3575$54,907$56,691$58,534$60,582$62,551 151.3850$56,019$57,839$59,719$61,809$63,818 161.4125$57,131$58,988$60,905$63,037$65,085 171.4400$58,243$60,136$62,091$64,264$66,353 181.4675$59,356$61,285$63,277$65,491$67,620 As applicable,in accordancewith appendicestoSchedule"A". th November30,2006 FD58 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SCHEDULE “D” DISPATCHER/DUTYPERSONANDCUSTOMERSERVICESSPECIALIST HOURSOFDUTYANDRELATEDMATTERS PURPOSE Thisschedulecovershoursof workas wellasrelated termsand conditions for thepositionsofDispatcher/DutyPersonandCustomerServiceSpecialist. PARTICULARS Hoursof Work Eight shiftpositions shallexist with twoemployeesassigned toeach shift: Day18am-6pm(10hours) Day28am-6pm(10hours) Night36pm-8am(14hours) Night46pm-8am(14hours) Off5OffDuty Off6OffDuty Off7OffDuty Off8OffDuty ShiftSchedule Theworkdaysfortheshiftpositionswillbeaspertheshiftscheduleattachedas Appendix“A”.Theschedule followsan8-week(56–day) cycle withemployees workinga“4shiftson/4shiftsoff”concept.Thisrepresentsanaverageof42 hoursper weekover theeight-week cycle. ShiftDifferential TheshiftdifferentialsidentifiedinArticle14:02willnotapplytothisclassification. Therateofpayforthisclassificationreflectstherequirementstoworktherotating shiftsidentifiedin thisSchedule. "Day"Shift The"day" shift willbe from8:00am to6:00pm-10hours. "Night"Shift The"night" shift willbe from6:00pm to8:00am the followingday-14hours. "Off" “Off”meansthosedayswhenaDispatcher/DutyPersonorCustomerService Specialistisoffduty. BusinessHours Theportionofthe“day”shiftthatoccursduringnormalhoursofoperation between8:00amand4:30pm,Monday toFriday. Regular Weekly Employees working theabove shiftschedulewillbepaidatarateof42straight Pay timehoursper week. Vacation Vacation shallbe scheduledby seniorityineachof the four shiftsidentified. th November30,2006 FD59 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) Unscheduled Unscheduledworkabsences,whichoccuronshortnoticeandforwhichtheshift Absences partnerisunavailable,duringtimesthatarenotconsideredtobebusinesshours, willbefilledbycallinganoffdutyemployeefromtheCustomerServiceSpecialist (Dispatcher/DutyPerson)jobsetinaccordancewithArticle13:09attheovertime rate. Overtime Anyworkperformedinexcessofthehoursdefinedhereinshallbeconsideredas overtimeandpaidattherateoftimeandone-halfforthefirstfourhoursand double time thereafteruntilhisnextregular shiftbegins. OvertimeCallIn Article13:09oftheWorkingAgreementshallapplysubjecttothefollowing criteria:onlyoffdutypersonnelwillbeeligibleforovertimecall-in;andan employeewillnotbeeligibletoworkconsecutiveshifts.Anemployeemaybe requiredtoworkashiftextension(maximum16hoursofcontinuouswork includingregularshiftandextension),shouldanoff-dutypersonnotbe immediatelyavailable. EquivalentHours Theentitlementsforannualvacation,statutoryholidays,floatingholidays,sick leave,otherleaves,andcompensatorytimewillbecomputedinequivalenthours ratherthandaysorweeks.Equivalenthourswillbeequalto42hoursperweek or8.4hoursperday. Statutory Employeesrequiredtoworkrotatingshiftsidentifiedinthisschedulewillbe Holidays entitledto11daysofstatutorytimeinlieuofstatutoryholidays.Referto paragraphaboveconcerning“equivalenthours”.Employeesmaychoosetotake timeoffata time mutually selectedoraspay. JobPosting PermanentCustomerServiceSpecialistpositionsshallbepostedandfilledin accordance with thisScheduleandArticle10. Career AllarticlesinthecollectiveagreementpertainingtotheOutsideWorkForce Development CareerDevelopmentSystem willapply. CustomerService MunicipalOperations&Engineering JobJobWater&SanitaryConstruction& CustomerService SetLevelSystemsMaintenance CS05 5 Dispatcher / Duty Person 6 CS07 7 CustomerService Specialist APPENDIX “A”TOSCHEDULE “D” th November30,2006 FD60 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SHIFTSCHEDULE DISPATCHER / DUTYPERSONSANDCUSTOMERSERVICESPECIALISTS ShiftShift CycleDayofCycleDayof DayWeekDayWeek ABCDABCD 1SunD--N29Sun-ND- 2MonD--N30Mon-ND- 3TueND--31Tue--ND 4WedND--32Wed--ND 5Thu-ND-33ThuD--N 6Fri-ND-34FriD--N 7Sat--ND35SatND-- 8Sun--ND36SunND-- 9MonD--N37Mon-ND- 10TueD--N38Tue-ND- 11WedND--39Wed--ND 12ThuND--40Thu--ND 13Fri-ND-41FriD--N 14Sat-ND-42SatD--N 15Sun--ND43SunND-- 16Mon--ND44MonND-- 17TueD--N45Tue-ND- 18WedD--N46Wed-ND- 19ThuND--47Thu--ND 20FriND--48Fri--ND 21Sat-ND-49SatD--N 22Sun-ND-50SunD--N 23Mon--ND51MonND-- 24Tue--ND52TueND-- 25WedD--N53Wed-ND- 26ThuD--N54Thu-ND- 27FriND--55Fri--ND 28SatND--56Sat--ND th November30,2006 FD61 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) LETTEROFAGREEMENT LOSSOFINCOMEOPTION BETWEENTHECITYOFSAINTJOHN,a bodycorporate intheCountyofSaintJohnintheProvinceof NewBrunswick,hereinafterreferredtoasthe "EMPLOYER"ofthefirstpart, -AND- LOCALNO.18,CANADIANUNIONOFPUBLIC EMPLOYEES,hereinafterreferredtoasthe "UNION"ofthesecondpart. ITISHERETOAGREEDthattheEmployershallworkwithinjuredemployeesandtheirUniontohelp alleviatelossofincomeresultingfrominjuryonduty,subjecttothefollowing:thesolutionisshared Workers’CompensationAct (Employer-Union-Employee);itcomplieswiththe;application willnot resultina financialpenalty to theEmployer;and thereremainsanincentive toreturn to work. TheprogramshallprovidethattheEmployeradoptapolicytopaythefullcostofhealth,dental,and grouplifeinsurancebenefits,aswellaspensionplanpremiums,duringtheperiodanemployeeisin receiptofpaymentunderarticle17:01(b)of the collectiveagreement. The Unionshallpaythefull costofuniondues. Thisletterofagreement formspartof the collectiveagreementdated this____dayof July,2002. SIGNED,SEALEDANDDELIVEREDTHECITYOFSAINTJOHN INTHEPRESENCEOF("THEEMPLOYER") _________________________________________________________________ Mayor Witness _________________________________________________________________ CommonClerk Witness LOCALNO.18,CANADIANUNIONOFPUBLIC EMPLOYEES("THEUNION") _________________________________________________________________ President Witness ________________________________________________________________ Secretary Witness th November30,2006 FD62 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) LETTEROFAGREEMENT between TheCityofSaintJohn,NewBrunswick and TheCanadianUnionofPublicEmployees,Local18(Outside Workers) WQW ORKPLACEUALITYANDELLNESS HW–QW EALTHYORKPLACEUALITYORKPLACE 1. Ahealthyworkplaceandasafe workplaceisahighqualityandproductive workplace;one withaclearfocusonthewell-beingofpeopleandhowthosepeoplecontributeto organizationalsuccess.Achievingahighstandardofwellnessmeansadoptingaphilosophy ofpreventionandpayingattentiontodetailsintheworkenvironment.Suchaworkplace cultureofferssignificantpotentialforimprovedemployeewell-being,enhancedservicetothe publicandreducednegativeeffectsrelatedtohealth,safety,absencesfromdutyand employee turnover. 2. TheEmployerandtheUnionseektocreateandsustainaworkenvironmentthatishealthy, safeandproductive,andrecognizethatfittinginvestmentsinwellnesscanenhance organizationalcapacitytoservethepublic.Thepartnershipenvisionedthroughthisinitiative wouldhavetheUnionworkwiththeEmployerinastrategytointegrateorganizational wellnesswithemployeeandfamilywellness.Itwouldbefoundedonprinciplesofsupportive managementandemployees who careabout their workand theirown well-being. 3. Thepartiesunderstandthatfundamentalvalues,jointlyheld,areessentialtocreatinga cultureof wellnessand success: (a) Mutual trust :a shared senseof confidenceamongparticipants; (b) Genuinerespect : forpeopleand concern for their well-being; (c) Integrity : conduct thatishonest, fairandethical; (d) Commitment toquality : serviceexcellence to thepublic;and (e) Responsibility :accountability towards meetingexpectations. QWM UALITYANDELLNESSODEL 4. Thepartiesrecognizethathealthy,fairandprogressivehumanresourcemanagement practicescontributetoahealthyworkenvironment,qualityservicesandconstructivelabour relations.Critical success factorsincludeleadershipthatvaluesemployees,conscientious supervision,employeeparticipationandresponsibility,labourandmanagementinvolvement, two-way communication,learningandunderstanding theneed for work-lifebalance. th November30,2006 FD63 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 5. Thepartiesshallundertakeamulti-dimensionalqualityandwellnessinitiativethatcovers safetymanagement,orderandcleanlinessinworkfacilities,proactivereturntowork measures,dutytoaccommodateobligations,healthyactivelivingandsupportiveemployee assistanceprograms,employeebenefitsadministration,andhealthandwellnesseducation. 6. Byfosteringqualityandwellness,theinitiativewouldseekoutcomesrelatedtoimproved employeehealthandwell-being,lowerhealthrelatedcostsandincreasedorganizational productivity.Outcomemonitoringshallfocusonmeasurableperformanceindicatorsrelated to meeting specific success factors forbothemployeesand theorganization. 7. MutualInterestCommittee Thisinitiative,coordinatedthroughthe,shallemphasizeopen communication,beingproactive,timelyinterventionandongoingreportingtowardsenhanced employeeandorganizationalwell-being.Thepartiesbelieveinthephilosophyofaffording chance to knowchance toexplainchance toimprove employees the, theand the. PM ERFORMANCEEASURES 8. HumanResourcesshalltrackperformancestatisticsandcostsinavarietyofwellness relatedareas,including,butnotlimitedto:accidentfrequencyandseverity;timelost from workduetoinjuryonduty;Worker’sCompensationassessmentrates;regularattendanceat work;andhealth,dentalanddrugplanusage. 9. Mutual InterestCommittee The shall: (a) Establishobjectivesrelatedtomeasurableperformanceindicators,reviewquarterly reportsontheinformationcompiled,andreportoutcomesrelativetoobjectivessetsemi- annually to theCityManagerand theRecordingSecretaryof theUnion;and (b) JointHealthandSafetyCommittee Supporttheinitseffortstoenhancesafety managementsystems,andencouragehealthyactivelivingandparticipationinwellness education. R--WP ETURNTOORKROGRAM 10. Eachworkercontributestotheeffectivedeliveryofservicesandtotheoverallsuccessofthe organization.Absences fromdutyasaresultofillnessorinjuryarecostlyandaffectmany, includingworkers,theirfamilies,managers,co-workers,healthcareproviders,andthepublic weserve.Thepartiesacknowledgethebenefitsofatimelyreturn-to-workfromillnessor injury,andfurtherrecognizetheimportanceoffinancialstabilityandsupportforemployees absent from workdue toillnessorinjury. 11. Return-to-WorkProgram Theshallencourageemployeesabsentfromdutytofocuson rehabilitation,helpemployeesandmanagersunderstandtheirresponsibilitiesrelatedto return-to-work,andensurefullandconstructiveparticipationinthereturn-to-workprocess.It isthegoalofthepartiesthatemployeesabsentfromdutyreturntomeaningful,safeand suitableemploymentassoonasitisappropriatetodoso,preferablytheirpre-absencejob. st 12. Return-to-WorkProgram Ajoint shall comeintoeffecton January 1,2007. th November30,2006 FD64 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 13. Program The followingprinciples shallguidedevelopmentandadministrationof the: (a) Commitment toa cultureofquality, wellnessand timelyreturn-to-work. (b) Jointresponsibility foratimelyreturntomeaningful,safeandsuitableemployment for employeesabsent fromdutyasaresultofillnessorinjury. (c) Involvementof the worker inhis/herrehabilitationand timelyreturn-to-work. (d) Consensus basedoninterest-basedprinciplesandproactive,ongoing communication amongpartnersinreturn-to-work. (e) Meaningfulandproductivework forreturningemployeesthatdulyrecognizesknowledge, skillsandaptitudes. (f) Rehabilitationandgradualtransition backtofullregularor,whennecessary,alternative duties. (g) Obligations,responsibilitiesandrightsWorkersCompensationAct undertheandthe HumanRightsAct . 14. Return-to-WorkCommittee (a) Return-to-WorkProgram AjointReturn-to-WorkCommitteeshalldevelopandguidethe. TheRTWCommitteeshallbeofequalrepresentation;twomembersdesignatedeachby theUnionandtheCityManager,facilitatedbyHumanResources.Healthcare professionalsdeemedessentialbythe Committeemaybeutilized. Membersshouldbe knowledgeableofobligationsandresponsibilitiesassociatedwithreturn-to-work,havean understandingofthechallengesoftenexperiencedbyworkersinreturningafteran absence,andappreciatethebenefitsofreturn-to-workandthefullrangeofcosts associated with workplaceabsences. (b) TheCommitteeshall:developproceduresandguidelines,includingastandardattending physician’sform;provideguidanceforsuitablealternateworkassignments;communicate Program andpromotetheintheworkplace;organizereturn-to-workteamsforindividual return-to-workplans;provideguidanceandsupporttoworkers,managementstaff,case managers,healthandotherreturn-to-workprofessionals,includingrepresentativesofthe WorkplaceHealth,SafetyandCompensationCommission(WHSCC);meetregularlyand maintainarecordofmeetings;applyinterest-basedprinciplestowardsresolvingany disputesthatmayarise;reviewandanalyzedatarelevanttoabsencesfromduty;and Program recommendimprovements.Membersshallunderstandobligations, Workers CompensationActHumanRights responsibilitiesandrightsundertheandthe Act . th November30,2006 FD65 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 15. Return-to-WorkTeams (a) Areturn-to-workteamshallbeestablishedtoworkwiththeemployeeincircumstances whereareturn-to-workplanisrequired, suchas: i.The workerhasbeenabsent fromduty foreighty(80) consecutivehours;or ii.Theworkerhasbeenadvisedinwritingofconcernregardingworkattendance;or iii.Specialinterventionisneededin theopinionofManagementor theUnion. (b) Ateamshallincludetheemployee,andonememberdesignatedeachbytheUnionand theDepartmentHead,andwillbeadministeredbyaCaseManager(fromHuman Resources staff). (c) Eachreturn-to-work team shall: i.Develop theindividualreturn-to-workplan for theemployee; ii.Workproactivelywiththeemployeeandhealthcareprofessionalsinthe rehabilitationof theemployee,includingrepresentativesof theWHSCC; iii.Encourageand supporta timely, safeandhealthyreturn toduty; iv.Ensure fulldialogue with theemployeeandother stakeholders; v.Respectprinciplesof confidentialityandneed toknow;and Workers vi.Understandobligations,responsibilitiesandrightsunderthe CompensationActHumanRightsAct and the. 16. OccupationalMedicalAdvisor(OMA) TheReturn-to-WorkCommitteeshallappointanOccupationalMedicalAdvisor(OMA)to objectivelyassessmedicalinformationtomakerecommendationsfordesignofindividual return-to-workplans,andtoactasaliaisonwiththeemployee’sattendingphysicianto understandrelevantrestrictionsorlimitations.TheOMAshallbeknowledgeableofthe Employer’sandtheUnion’sobligationsandresponsibilitiesconcerningaccommodationand return-to-work,as wellas the variousagenciesandprofessionalsavailable toassistin the return-to-workprocess. 17. TrainingandAdministration (a) MembersoftheReturn-to-WorkCommitteeandRTWteamsshallberequiredto participateinjointtrainingtopreparethemfortheirrespectiverolesandresponsibilities. (b) Program designshallbedocumentedinaCityofSaintJohnbusinesspractice,with detailsandrelatedproceduresdevelopedcollaborativelybytheUnionandManagement- Workers withduerecognitionofspecificobligations,responsibilitiesandrightsunderthe CompensationActHumanRightsAct and the. th November30,2006 FD66 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 18. ConfidentialityandAuthorizationtoDisclose (a) Thepartiesrecognizeindividualrightsregardingtheconfidentialityofemployeemedical information.Return-to-workproceduresshallsafeguardtheconfidentialityofthat information with clearrestriction toaneed-to-know. (b) ThedisclosureofrelevantmedicalinformationtotheOccupationalMedicalAdvisor (OMA)isessentialtothereturn-to-workprocess.Sharinginformationonrestrictions, limitationsandprognosis forreturn-to-work shallbe theresponsibilityof theemployee. 19. OutlineoftheRTWProcess (a) Theneed forreturn-to-workinterventionisidentified. (b) TheReturn-to-WorkCommitteeassignsareturn-to-work team. (c) Theemployeeisinformedandprovided withadocumentationpackage. (d) Requireddocumentation,includingtheattendingphysician’sstatement,isforwardedto theOccupationalMedicalAdvisor. (e) TheOMAmayrequestsupplementaryinformationfromtheattendingphysiciantobetter understandresponse to treatment,limitations,restrictions,andprognosisforreturn-to- work. (f) TheOMAmakesrecommendationstotheRTWTeamandhelpsdevelopareturn-to- workplan. (g) RTW Teamoversees the specificreturn-to-workplan for theemployee. (h) TheCaseManager coordinatesandreportson theprocess. (i) Theemployeeis successfullyreintegratedinto the workplace. th November30,2006 FD67 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) SIP USTAINEDMPROVEMENTSINERFORMANCE 20. Fromanorganizationalperspective,theEmployerseekstoprovideareceptiveenvironment andsupportforpositivehealthandwell-being.Workplacewellnessisanimprovement strategydesignedtosupportachievementofitsvisionforthefuture.Theunderlyinggoalof the CityofSaintJohnisenhancedoperationaleffectiveness,optimumvalueformoneyand better service to thepublic. 21. ReinvestmentinProductivity TheEmployerispreparedtosharesustainedandmeasurableproductivityimprovements withemployees;moniesthatcouldbereinvestedtosupplementtheemployeeshareof monthlycontributionsforhealth,dentalandtravelcoverage,asprovidedforinarticle23:02 of theWorkingAgreement: (a)Achieving WorkAttendanceOutcomes i.Wheretheaverageannualabsencesonsickleave(hoursperemployee)among allpermanentemployees(membersofthebargainingunit)islessthansixty-four (64)hoursper year,theEmployershallpay,inlieuoftheamountshowninarticle 23:02,$148.76monthlytowardsthecostofsinglecoverageand$196.55towards thecostof family coverage- for the following calendaryearonly. Theemployee shallpaytheremainderofthecostofmonthlypremiums.Itisunderstoodand agreed that suchbenefit shallextend topermanentemployeesonly. ii.Wheretheaverageannualabsencesonsickleave(hoursperemployee)among allemployees(membersofthebargainingunit)islessthan forty(40)hoursper year,theEmployershallpay,inlieuoftheamountshowninarticle23:02,$175.03 monthlytowardsthecostofsinglecoverageand$231.23towardsthecostof familycoverage-forthefollowingcalendaryearonly.Theemployeeshallpaythe remainderofthecostofmonthlypremiums.Itisunderstoodandagreedthatsuch benefit shallextend topermanentemployeesonly. (b)DemonstratingLeadershipandLong-TermCommitment i.Inlieuof the$5,000paid-upinsurancepolicyprovidedforinarticle23:01ofthe WorkingAgreement,employeeswhohaveaveragedlessthansixty-four(64) hoursper yearovertheirlastten(10) yearsofemploymentandretiremayoptto receiveamonthlyamountof$150foraperiodofthirty-six(36)monthsafter retirement. ii.Inlieuof the$5,000paid-upinsurancepolicyprovidedforinarticle23:01ofthe WorkingAgreement,employeeswhohaveaveragedlessthanforty(40)hours peryearovertheirlastten(10)yearsofemploymentandretiremayoptto receiveamonthlyamountof$200foraperiodofthirty-six(36)monthsafter retirement. th November30,2006 FD68 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ProposedWorkingAgreementCityofSaintJohnandCUPE,Local18(OutsideWorkers) 22. RecognitionforAchievements Asystemofrecognitionandawardsforbothorganizationalunitsandindividualsshallbe established through theMutualInterestCommittee.Keyareasof focus shallinclude: (a)(f) safedriving/operatingrecord;equipment care; (b)(g) facilityupkeep / maintenancerating;safe workplace; (c)(h) community service;healthyactiveliving; (d)(i) quality service testimonials;hazardelimination;and (e)(j) innovation;others,asapplicable. T/R ERMINATIONENEWAL 23. TheinitiativessetoutinthisLetterofAgreementshallrunforthetermofthecollective stst agreement,fromJanuary 1,2007toDecember31,2010.Itmaybeterminatedattheend ofthattermbyeitherparty,ormayberenewedforasubsequenttermbymutualagreement oftheparties.Renewalwillbebasedonthedemonstratedsuccessoftheinitiatives–inthe opinionsof theparties. 24. Uponterminationoftheseinitiatives,allprovisionssetouthereinshallbecomenullandvoid. Signedin theCityofSaint John,NewBrunswickon thisdayofDecember,2006. NormMcFarlane,MayorDavidGould,President CityofSaintJohnCUPE,Local18 Patrick Woods,CommonClerkPeterGould,RecordingSecretary CityofSaintJohnCUPE,Local18 th November30,2006 FD69 INALRAFT PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-333 December14,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane andMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandMembersofCouncil, SUBJECT:ManawagonishRoad–Water,Sanitary,StormandRoadReconstruction PURPOSE ThepurposeofthisreportistorequestCommonCouncil’searlyapprovalforprojectsunderthe proposed2007GeneralFundand2007Water&SewerageUtilityFundCapitalPrograms. BACKGROUND The2006WaterandSewerageUtilityCapitalProgramandthe2006GeneralFundCapitalProgram includedprojectsforthedesign,constructionmanagementandconstructionofPhase1underground infrastructureonManawagonishRoadfromCoronationAvenuetoRidgeRowandonCarpenter Place. TheconstructionofPhase1isscheduledfor2007.Phase2oftheprojectisproposedinthe 2007Water&SewerageUtilityandGeneralFundCapitalProgramsandincludesthedesign, constructionmanagementandconstructionofundergroundinfrastructureonManawagonishRoad fromFairvilleBoulevardtoCoronationAvenue.Thiswillcompleteallrequiredundergroundwork onManawagonishRoadfromFairvilleBoulevardtoRidgeRowinpreparationforstreet reconstruction. OnAugust28,2006(M&C2006–242),CouncilapprovedretainingCrandallEngineeringLtd.for engineering(designandconstructionmanagement)servicesforPhase1andPhase2ofthe ManawagonishRoadandCarpenterPlaceundergroundinfrastructure.Theconsultantwasonly authorizedtoproceedwiththefirstphaseoftheworkuntilsuchtimethatthe2007projectfunding wasapprovedintheCity’svariousCapitalPrograms. AsCouncilisaware,ManawagonishRoadfromGaultRoadtoFairvilleBoulevardispartofRoute 100andisscheduledtobeturnedovertotheCityasamunicipalstreetundertheMunicipal DesignatedHighways(MDH)GrantProgrameffectiveJanuary1,2007.ManawagonishRoadwas notupgradedaspartofthatprogramandonNovember6,2006(M&C2006-295)Councilresolved torecommendtotheMinisterofTransportationthattheMDHGrantProgrambeextendedto2011 toinclude“all” sectionsofProvinciallyandRegionallyDesignatedHighwaystobeturnedoverto PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-333 December14,2006 Page2 theCityasmunicipalstreetsundertheoriginalconceptoftheMDHGrantProgram.Arevised MDHProgramhasbeensubmittedtotheMinisterforconsiderationandapproval.Manawagonish RoadfromGaultRoadtoFairvilleBoulevardwaspartofthatrequestforreconstructionbefore beingturnedovertotheCity. ThereconstructionofthestreetsurfacebetweenFairvilleBoulevardandRidgeRowwasproposed withintheexpandedMunicipalDesignatedHighwaysGrantProgramfortheyear2008.The Provincialportionofthestormsewerprojectwasincludedwithinthatprogramin2007in conjunctionwiththeCity’sPhase2undergroundinfrastructureproject.Streetreconstructionwill includenewconcretecurbs,concrete sidewalks,asphaltrenewalandlandscaping. ANALYSIS StaffproposesstreetreconstructionbetweenFairvilleBoulevardandRidgeRowtakeplacein2007 inconjunctionwithPhase1andPhase2undergroundinfrastructureprojects.Combiningstreet reconstructionwiththeundergroundinfrastructureprojectswillprovidesubstantialsavingsintime andfundinginboththeCity’sCapitalUtilityprogramsandtheProvincialbudgets. Theundergroundinfrastructurerenewal,withintheselimits,isanextensiveprojectthatwillsee twinwatermainsinstalledtoprovideaseparateservicemaintotheareaaswellasprovidea dedicatedfeedtothenewChurchillHeightswaterstoragereservoir.Anewsanitaryandanew stormsewerlinewillalsobeinstalledinthissectionofManawagonishRoad.Theoverallwidthof excavationforthefournewpipeswillinvolvetheremovalofessentiallyalltheexistingasphalton thestreet.Theasphaltwillneedtobereinstatedunlesstheroadisreconstructedandrepavedatthe sametimethepipesareinstalled.ThefinancialsavingstotheUtilityinasphaltaloneareinthe rangeof$225,000withoutevenconsideringothersavingsassociatedwithbackfill,landscapingand curband sidewalkreinstatements. StaffhasdiscussedthisconceptwithDOTstaffandtheyagreethatiftheMDHprogramisextended andManawagonishRoadisapprovedforreconstruction,themostcosteffectiveprocedureisto reconstructtheroadsurfaceatthesametimetheundergroundinfrastructureisrenewed.Thiswill notonlyprovideasubstantialcostsavingstotheUtilityandProvincialbudgets,butwillalsoreduce disruptiontotheresidentsoftheneighborhood.Theyhaveagreedthatthedesignprojectforthe streetreconstructionshouldtakeplaceimmediatelyalongwiththedesignprojectforthe undergroundinfrastructurerenewals.Fundingforthedesignandconstructionmanagementservices forthestreetreconstructionwouldbeprovidedbytheProvinceunderanexpandedMDHGrant Program. DOTstaffhasindicatedthatfundingforthestreetreconstructionprojectunderarevisedMDH programmaynotbeforthcominguntilthe2008fiscalyearwhichbeginsonApril1ofeachyear. ThiswouldalignwiththeCity’sinvoicingprocedureforprojectsbeingfundedbytheProvince. TheCitysendsaninvoicetotheProvinceafterthequantitieshavebeenfinalizedwiththecontractor -generallyinJanuaryorFebruaryoftheyearfollowingconstruction.Ifthissectionof ManawagonishRoadisreconstructedin2007,aninvoicewouldbesenttotheProvinceunderan extendedMDHProgramafterApril1,2008–approximatelyonetotwomonthslaterthannormal. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-333 December14,2006 Page3 IfCouncilapprovesthereconstructionofManawagonishRoadfromFairvilleBoulevardtoRidge Rowincludingthedesignandconstructionmanagementservicesfor2007,theprojectforcomplete reconstructionofundergroundservicesandthestreetsurfacewillbetenderedonlyafterreceiving: 1. commitmentfromtheMinisterthattheMDHProgramwillbeextended 2. commitmentfromtheMinisterthatManawagonish RoadispartoftheextendedMDH Program 3. aletterfromtheMinisterindicatingthatfundswillbeforthcomingforthe reconstructionofManawagonishRoadfromFairvilleBoulevardtoRidgeRowin 2008 Ifthesecommitmentsarenotreceived,thestreetreconstructionworkwillnottakeplacein2007in conjunctionwithPhase1andPhase2undergroundinfrastructureprojects. CONCLUDINGCOMMENT ItisproposedthatCommonCouncilprovideearlyapprovalforthefollowingprojectson ManawagonishRoadproposedwithinthe2007Water&SewerageUtilityFundCapitalProgram, the2007GeneralFundCapitalProgramandtheexpandedMunicipalDesignatedHighwaysGrant Programfor2008. CategoryYearLocationDescriptionOtherCity ShareShare Infrastructure2007FairvilleBlvd.Renewapprox.425mof0$330,000 Renewal-toCoronation200mm,250mmand300mm SanitaryAve.sanitarysewer,incl.designand constructionmanagementservices Infrastructure2007FairvilleBlvd.Reneworcleanandlineapprox.0$360,000 Renewal-toCoronation440mof300mmcastiron WaterAve.watermain,incl.designand constructionmanagementservices WaterService2007FairvilleBlvd.Installapprox.1110mofnew0$805,000 NeedstoCoronation300mmwatermainasadedicated Ave.feedfortheChurchillHeights StorageReservoir,incl.designand constructionmanagementservices StormSewer2007FairvilleBlvd.Installapprox.340mofnew0$210,000 toCoronation300mmand375mmstormsewer, Ave.incl.designandconstruction managementservices Transportation2008FairvilleBlvd.Streetreconstruction(excavation,$985,000$260,000 toRidgeRowbackfill,drainagecontrol,curb, sidewalk,landscaping,paving), incl.designandconstruction managementservices PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-333 December14,2006 Page4 Theestimatedcostfortheengineeringdesignandconstructionmanagementworkfortheproposed streetreconstructionisapproximately$150,000.Staffrecommendsthedirectengagementof CrandallEngineeringforthisprojectastheyarecurrentlyworkingonthedesignforthe ManawagonishRoad&CarpenterPlace–Water,SanitarySewer&StormSewerInstallationand thisnewprojectwillbeconsideredanextensiontotheprojectpreviouslyawardedtoCrandall.The ConsultantengagementwillbeconductedinaccordancewiththeprocessapprovedbyCouncilon February13,2006fortheEngagementofEngineeringConsultants–2006CapitalProgram(M&C 2006-31).Theconstructionprojectwillbetenderedinearly2007inaccordancewiththeCity TenderingPolicyforConstructionContracts. RECOMMENDATION ItisrecommendedthatCommonCouncil: 1.provideearlyapprovalforprojectsonManawagonishRoadwithinthe2007Water& SewerageUtilityFundCapitalProgramasfollows: x InfrastructureRenewal–Sanitaryintheamountof$330,000 x InfrastructureRenewal–Waterintheamountof$360,000 x WaterServiceNeedsintheamountof$805,000 2.provideearlyapprovalforprojectsonManawagonishRoadwithinthe2007GeneralFund CapitalProgramandtheMunicipalDesignatedHighwaysGrantProgramasfollows: x StormSewerintheamountof$210,000 x Transportationintheamountof$260,000asCityShareand$925,000asOtherShareto befundedwithinanexpandedMunicipalDesignatedHighwaysGrantProgram,and further; 3.authorizestafftoconductnegotiationsfortheengagementofengineeringdesignand constructionmanagementserviceswithCrandallEngineeringLtd.forstreetreconstruction inaccordancewiththeprocessapprovedbyCommonCouncilonFebruary13,2006forthe Engagementof EngineeringConsultants–2006CapitalProgram(M&C2006-31). , Respectfullysubmitted J.M.PaulGroody,P.Eng. Commissioner, MunicipalOperations& Engineering TerrenceL.Totten,F.C.A. CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-328 December12,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane &MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandMembersofCouncil, SUBJECT: CONTRACTNO.2006-1:HARBOURPASSAGE–WATERSTREET BACKGROUND The2006GeneralFundCapitalProgramincludesfundingfortheconstructionofthe HarbourPassagealongthewestsideofWaterStreet,betweenPetersWharfandthecruise shipterminaltransportationareaadjacenttothetents.Constructionisscheduledto commenceinmid-April2007whenweatherpermitsandistobecompletedonorbefore August31,2007. Theworkconsistsgenerallyofthesupplyofallnecessarylabour,materialsandequipment fortheconstructionofathree-metrewideredcoloredconcretesidewalk,aone-metrewide medianconsistingofclaybrickpavers,fabricationandconstructionofagatewaystructure, decorativestreetlighting,sitefurnishings,plantingoftreesandshrubs,soddingandother relatedwork. TheremainderoftheHarbourPassagefromthe2006CapitalProgramlimittoBroadStreet willbeconstructedinconjunctionwiththedevelopmentofSt.Andrew’sSquare,St. Patrick’sPark,PugsleyParkandotherrelatedwaterfrontdevelopmentinthefuturewhen fundingis securedfromothersources(ACOAandRegionalDevelopmentCorporation).An amountof$800,000underCityshareand$1,900,000underothersharehasbeenproposed inthe2007GeneralFundCapitalProgramasrequestedbySaintJohnWaterfront DevelopmentataspecialpresentationtoCouncilonSeptember7,2006. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-328 December12,2006 Page2 TENDERRESULTS TendersclosedonDecember6,2006withthefollowingresults: 1.FairvilleConstructionLtd.$603,145.00 SaintJohn,N.B. 2.LafargeCanadaInc.$669,307.10 SaintJohn,NB 3.CastleRockConstructionServicesInc.$675,840.00 SaintJohn,NB 4.GalbraithConstructionLtd.$683,714.00 SaintJohn,NB The Engineer’sestimatefortheworkwas$667,500.00 ANALYSIS Thetenderswerereviewedbystaffandtheywerefoundtobeformalinallrespectswiththe exceptionofanerrorinmathematicsinthetendersubmittedbyCastleRockConstruction ServicesInc.ThematherrorwascorrectedinaccordancewithDivision2–Instructionsto TenderersandTenderingProcedures,Section2.18(a)andthecorrectedamountisreported above.Staffisoftheopinionthatthelowtendererhasthenecessaryresourcesandexpertiseto performthework,andrecommendacceptanceoftheirtender. FINANCIALIMPLICATIONS Thecontractincludesworkthatischargedagainstthe2006GeneralFundCapitalProgram.A totalamountof$815,000.00wasallocatedfortheconstructionofHarbourPassagesidewalk alongWaterStreetfromPetersWharftoBroadStreetandthedevelopmentofSt.Andrew’s Square,St.Patrick’sPark(ThreeSisters)andotherwaterfrontdevelopment,enhancedparksand streetscapes.Thisamountwasbasedonapreliminaryconceptandincludedtheinstallationof coloredsidewalk,brickpavermedian,ornamentallighting,greenspaceandsomeHarbour Passageelements,suchasbenchesandinterpretivepanels.Theworktobedoneunderthis contract,inadditiontotheHarbourPassagewalkway,includesaprominentgatewaystructureat thebottomofDukeStreet,significantgreenspaceandmiscellaneoussitefurnishings,suchas trashreceptacles,milestones,additionalbenchesandotherrelatedwork.Fordesignreasonsand therequirementforthefuturedemolitionoftheexistingFurncanMarinemetalbuildinglocated attheendofWaterStreet,itwasdecidedbytheHarbourPassageDevelopmentCommitteeto limittheconstructionofHarbourPassagefromPetersWharftothecruiseshipterminal transportationareaatthistime.Thesedesigndetailswereaddressedatthespecialpresentation madetoCouncilbytheSaintJohnWaterfrontDevelopmentonSeptember7,2006. Assumingawardofthecontracttothelowtenderer,ananalysishasbeencompletedwhich includestheestimatedamountofworkthatwillbeperformedbyCityforcesandothers. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-328 December12,2006 Page3 Theanalysisconcludesthatatotalamountof$815,000.00wasprovidedinthebudgetandthat theprojectedcompletioncostoftheprojectsincludedinthecontractisestimatedtobe $543,272.47,includingtheCity’seligibleH.S.T.rebate-a$271,727.53positivedifference.A reportwillbesubmittedtoCouncilearlyin2007recommendingGeneralFundCapitalProgram budgetadjustmentsandidentifyingoffsetsforthesurplusfunding. RECOMMENDATION ItisrecommendedthatContractNo.2006-1:HarborPassage–WaterStreet,beawardedtothe lowtenderer,FairvilleConstructionLtd.,attheirtenderedpriceof$603,145.00ascalculated baseduponestimatedquantities,andfurtherthattheMayorandCommonClerkbeauthorizedto executethenecessarycontractdocuments. Respectfullysubmitted, J.M.PaulGroody,P.Eng. Commissioner MunicipalOperations& Engineering TerrenceL.Totten,F.C.A. CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com REPORTTOCOMMONCOUNCIL M&C–2006-332 15December2006 HisWorshipNormanMcFarlane andMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:TenderfortheCollectionofResidentialSolidWaste BACKGROUND: th TendersclosedonWednesday,December132006fortheestablishmentofasupply agreementforthecollectionofresidentialsolidwasteintheoutlyingareasoftheCity. Thetermofthissupplyagreement,whichisnormallyforalongerperiod,hasbeen reducedto6months,withanoption,shouldtheCitywishtoexerciseit,toextend,on amonthtomonthbasis,foranadditional6months. MunicipalOperationsareintheprocessofreviewing solidwastecollectionglobally andanticipate submittingareporttoCouncilwithrecommendationsthatcouldalter thewayinwhichsolidwasteishandledbytheCity.Theyhaveindicatedthatthe timingofanychangescould,ifadopted,occurduringthesecondhalfof2007.For thisreason,thetermoftheagreementwasdesignedtobeflexible. ANALYSIS: ThreecompaniesrespondedtotheCity’stendercallbysubmittingbids.Staffof MunicipalOperationsandMaterialsManagementhasreviewedthebidsandhave foundthemtobecompleteineveryregard. Asummaryofthetendersreceivedisenclosedforyourconsideration. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PageTwo FINANCIALCONSIDERATIONS: Thepricescontainedintheenclosedsummaryrepresentthemonthlycostsforthe collectionanddisposal,includingtippingfees,ofresidentialsolidwasteforeach householdorcampidentifiedineachzone. 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REPORTTOCOMMONCOUNCIL M&C–2006-331 15December2006 HisWorshipNormanMcFarlane andMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:2007INSURANCE BACKGROUND: TheCity's,"AgentofRecord"hasapproachedhismarketsandhasobtaineda renewalquotefromtheSt.Paul’sFire&MarineInsuranceCompanyforthe2007 term. ThisprocedureisinkeepingwiththeresolutionapprovedbyCouncilatthe OpenSessionmeetingofDecember10,1990. Itistheresponsibilityoftheagenttoobtainquotationsonallinsurance requirementsfortheCity,andtoprovidethisinsuranceatcost,withoutany commissions. The"agentofrecord"ispaidanannualfeeforhisservices,which hasbeenspecifieduntilJanuary1,2011. ANALYSIS: Thefollowingwillillustratethelossratiosforthepastfiveyearsonourmajor coverageasofDecember1,2006. CoverageYearInitialLossesLoss PremiumtoDateRatio(%) 1)Property2002105,71219,64918.59 2003105,680172,137162.89 2004113,89100 2005115,68550,20743.40 2006158,88955,00034.62 ----------------------------------------- Totals:599,857296,99349.51 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PageTwo ANALYSIS….Cont’d; 2)Auto–Fleet2002190,937347,951182.23 2003250,459295,477117.97 2004259,75726,89110.35 2005268,55954,01820.11 2006325,15031,3609.65 --------------------------------------- Totals:1,294,862755,69758.36 3)Gen.Liability2002297,862266,60089.51 2003357,43454,87515.35 2004398,92183,49920.93 2005413,28300 2006286,30651,54918.01 ----------------------------------------- Totals:1,697,957456,52326.89 4) E &OLIAB.200232,09600.00 200336,06400.00 200443,2771570.36 200543,27700.00 200647,18100.00 ------------------------------------ Totals:201,8951570 .08 5)AllOther 200226,8851,7566.53 200345,62500.00 200450,16415,00029.90 200550,02000.00 200691,40200.00 ------------------------------------- Totals:314,26016,7565.33 6) Total Annual2002653,492635,95697.32 Figures2003795,262522,48965.70 2004866,010125,54714.50 2005890,824104,22511.70 2006908,928137,90915.17 ----------------------------------------- PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com Totals:4,114,5161,526,12637.09 PageThree FINANCIALIMPLICATIONS: TheCityisjustcompletingitsfirstyearwithournewbrokerandinsurers.Our losseshavebeencontinuingtodecrease,primarilyasaresultofthein-house handlingofthemajorityofpropertydamageclaimsandProvincialLegislationwith regardtopaymentcapsonsofttissueinjuries,andtheremovalofnuisanceliability findingsagainstMunicipalities. ThesefactorshaveprovenbeneficialtotheCity’s lossratioaswellastotheCity’sinsurers.Althoughafivetosevenyearloss historyisstillconsideredwhenratingtheCity’scoverage,thecontinuing improvementoverthelastfewyearsandagoodperformanceintheCity’slosses fortheinitialyearwithournewinsurershaveresultedintheunusualpremium reduction. Theinitialcostofinsurancecoveragefortheyear2007isquotedas$813,448, plustheagencyfeeof$45,000foratotal2007costof$858,448. Thiscompares toaninitialcostof$908,928forinsurancecoverageandanagencyfeeof$45,000 foratotal2006costof$953,928.Theinsurancepremiumsdecreasedby8.95 percentandgiventherewasnochangeinouragent’sfee,theoveralldecreasein insurancecostsis9.00percentor$95,480.00. Therewillalsobeapproximately$45,000ofrecoverablepremium,fromHarbour StationandtheParkingCommissiontoberemovedfromthetotalcosts. TheCity willthereforebeleftwithapproximately$813,448inoverallinsurancecostfor 2007. Attachedtothisreportarethreescheduleswhichsetoutthevariouscoverage, deductibles,andpremiums. TheCity'sInsurance&ClaimsOfficerandtheCity’s AgentofRecordhaveanalyzedtheinformationandprovidethefollowing highlights; 1.PROPERTY : Thepremiumforthiscoverageisdeterminedbyanaveragerateper$100.00of insuredvalue. Theaveragerateusedin2006was .097.In2007theaveragerate wasdecreasedby10percentto .0873per$100.00ofinsuredvalue.Althoughthe insuredvalueshaveincreasedbyroughly10,000,000,thepremiumhasdecreased by$7,241or4.78percentlessthanthe2006premium. Theincreaseinvaluesis duetoanoverallinflationaryincreaseoftwopercentandtheadditionofthenew LilyLakebuildingandthreebuildingsattheMillidgeville TreatmentPlantthat werecompletedandnotpreviouslyaddedtoourlistofinsuredproperties. The deductibleforthiscoverageis$25,000. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PageFour 2.AUTOMOBILE: Thepremiumforthiscoveragehasdecreasedby$48,040or14.77percentless thanthe2006premium.Withthecaponsofttissueinjuryamounts,thenewA-1 DirectCompensationcoverage,andour$2,500Deductible,thenumbersofclaims beingpresentedtoourinsurershavedecreasedsubstantially. Thenumberof vehicleshasdroppedfrom397to379andtheratingstructureusedbyournew insurersisbasedonthetypeofvehicle. Therateforeachtypeofvehiclewas reducedby10percent. ThenumbersofvehicleswillbereviewedjustpriortoJanuary1,2007.Theactual premiummayriseorfallslightlydependingofthenumberofvehicleacquisitions orremovalsfromthequotationlistsentoutinOctober. TheDeductibleforthis coverageis$2,500. 3.PUBLICLIABILITY: Thepremiumforthiscoveragehasdecreasedby$28,631or10.00percentless thanthe2006premium. Thenumbersofclaimsbeingpresentedtotheinsurershas beensubstantiallyreducedbecauseofourin-houseclaimsprogram. Thedeductible forthiscoverageis$25,000. 4.ERRORS&OMISSIONS: Thepremiumforthiscoveragehasbeendecreasedby$4,718or10.00percent lessthanthe2006premium. Thistypeofcoverageisamorespecializedcoverage andgenerallyfollowsGeneralLiabilitytrends. Thedeductibleforthiscoverageis$ 10,000. 5.ALLOTHERCOVERAGE: Thepremiumforcoverageincluding ExcessLiability, EnvironmentalLiability, Boiler,Computer,andCrimecoverage,hasdecreasedby$6,850or9.23percent lessthanthe2006premium. "OtherCoverage" isprovidedinconjunctionwith,and,asanenhancementto, ourmajorcoverage. Theirpremiumswillgenerallycorrespondtotheriseandfall ofourmajorcoveragepremiums. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com PageFive INPUTFROMOTHERS: OurBrokerhasapproachedtheSt.PaulFireandMarineInsuranceCompanyinan attempttogetsomereductioninthe2007premium.Basedonthegoodlossratio inourfirstyearwiththisinsurer,theCity’spro-activeapproachtoreducingthe SidewalkInspectionPolicy riskofclaims, (.),andthecontinuingin-houseclaims handlingprocedureusedbytheCity,theInsurershaveforthemostpartalloweda 10percentreductioninpremiumsacrosstheboard,withacoupleoftheminor policiesbeingrenewedatthesamepremiumasin2006.OurBrokeralsoadvises thatthe2007Premiumisthebestvalueinthemarketplaceatthistime. RECOMMENDATION: ItisrecommendedthatCouncilacceptstheinsurancepackageofferedbyAON ReedStenhouseInc,andapprovespaymentsasfollow: AONReedStenhouseInc.$858,448 ConsistingofInsurancePremiumsof$813,448 AgreedAgencyFeeof45,000 --------------- Total$858,448 Respectfullysubmitted, _____________________ J.EmeryLeBlanc,CIP InsuranceandClaimsOfficer _____________________ DavidLogan,CPPB PurchasingAgent _____________________ T.L.Totten,FCA CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SCHEDULE"A" PROPERTY(ALLRISK)INSURANCE: 200520062007 ValuesInsured:158,131,725163,802,031173,708,631 Premiums:115,685158,889151,648 PercentageIncrease:1.57%37.34%(4.77%) (Decrease) Theincreaseinvaluesinsuredisapproximately$9,906,600. Thisconsistsofan overalltwo(2)percentinflationaryincreasetomostitemsalongwithacoupleof majoradditionstothe2007schedule; Additions: 1.LilyLakePavilion:Insuredvalue-$2,000,000(Increasedfrom$150,000) 2. ThreeNewBuildingsatMillidge TreatmentPlant:Insuredvalue$5,000,000 Aswelltherewerevarioussmallerincreasesanddecreaseswhichoccurred throughouttheyear. OtheritemsthatareincludedaspartofourPropertyScheduleinclude: FineArts, Extra Expense,ValuablePapers,AccountsReceivable,Watercraft Floater,Surveyand EquipmentFloater,andotherminorbenefitcoverage. J. EmeryLeBlanc,CIP Insurance&ClaimsOfficer PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SCHEDULE"B" AUTOMOBILEFLEETINSURANCE: 200520062007 CoverageLimits:10,000,00010,000,00010,000,000 DeductibleAmount:2,5002,5002,500 Premiums:276,347325,150277,110 PercentageIncrease:6.39%17.66%(8.52%) (Decrease) Thenumberofvehicleslistedforthe2007quotationis379.Anup-to-datelistof vehicleswillbeprovidedinJanuaryandthepremiumwillbeadjustedaccordingly dependingontheactualnumberofvehicles. Anadjustmentwillbedoneeachyear.Wewillprovidethenumberofvehicles addedorremovedfromthefleetthroughouttheyearand50percentofthecharge forthatparticulartypeofvehiclewillbechargedorrefundedasappropriate. (NBEF#21B) Thenumbersofclaimsandtheannuallossratioshavebeendroppingoverthelast threeyearsandwiththeSoft TissueCapandtheNoFaultPropertyDamage LegislationpassedbytheProvince,thenumberofclaimsshouldcontinuetobe reduced. ThisofcourseshouldresultinalowerlossratiofortheCityand continuedfuturepremiumreductions. J EmeryLeBlanc,CIP Insurance&ClaimsOfficer PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SCHEDULE"C" PUBLICLIABILITYINSURANCE: 200520062007 CoverageLimits:10,000,00010,000,00010,000,000 * DeductibleAmount:25,000&25,000*25,000 50,000(back-up)** Premiums:413,283286,306257,675 PercentageIncrease:3.60%(44.35%)(11.11%) (Decrease) * Deductibleis$25,000forallclaims. **Adeductibleof$50,000appliedperclaimantonsewerback-upclaims.Asa resultinchangestoProvincialLegislation,thisnolongerapplies. ReducedclaimsoverthelastfewyearsandthecontinuedeffortsbytheCitytobe pro-activeinreducingthenumberandseverityofclaimsthroughsuchpoliciesas SidewalkInspectionPolicy thehavebeenconsideredbyourBrokerandour Insurers.Withcontinuedimprovementsonthelossratioforthiscoveragewe continuetoanticipatepremiumreductionsinthefuture. J. EmeryLeBlanc,CIP Insurance&ClaimsOfficer PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C–2006-335 December15,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:AuthoritytoExpendFunds InasmuchasthisisthelastmeetingofCommonCouncilin2006,andthe 2007OperatingBudgetshavenotyetbeenapproved,certainresolutions arerequiredinorderthatdaytodayoperationscancontinueuntilsuchtime as thebudgetsareapproved. Inlightoftheserequirements the followingresolutionswouldbeinorder. Resolved that the followingresolutionbeadopted,namely: Whereasthe2007budgetsfortheCityofSaintJohnhavenotbeen approved; AndWhereastherearesomedaytodaymatterscontrolledbythe generalapprovalof thebudget: Now,therefore,beitresolvedthattheCityManagerbeauthorizedto approvepurchasesuptothevalueof$25,000whereprovisionforsameis normallycontainedin thebudgetwhichhasnotbeenapproved: PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ReporttoCommonCouncilPage2 December15,2006 AndbeitfurtherresolvedthattheTreasurerbeauthorizedto disbursefundsrelatedtoexpendituresrelatedtopre-existingcontractual agreementsand,tocommissionsandorganizationswhich,inhisopinion, wouldensurethecontinuedeconomicandefficientday-to-dayoperationsof thesecommissionsandorganizationsduringthisperiod. Respectfullysubmitted, GregoryJ.Yeomans,CGA,MBA CommissionerofFinance PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com SJYC AINTOHNOUTHABINET OFOCS UTLINEORFFICIALITYTATUS N2006 OVEMBER CN OMMITTEEAME -SaintJohnYouthCabinet(SJYC) M ISSION -TheSJYCwillworktobringawarenesstoyouthissues,createpositivelinks betweenYouthandthecommunityandCityHall,encourageyouthtovoicetheir opinionsandideasandtocreatemoreopportunitiesforyouth. P URPOSE -ActastheofficialvoiceforyouthatCityHall,bybeinganadvocateforyouth andliaisonbetweentheyouthcommunityandCityCouncil. -AdviseandproviderecommendationstoCityCouncilonyouthissues.Issueswill flowfromCounciltotheSJYC,aswellasfromtheyouthcommunitytoCouncil throughtheSJYC. -Undertakeanaction-orientatedrolebysupportingandinitiatingactivitiesthat promoteyouthcivicengagementinthecityandmakeGreaterSaintJohnmore youth-friendly. -TheSJYCwillbeanon-partisanbody. M EMBERSHIP -Openmembershipwitha5-6memberexecutiveelectedbythegeneral membership. -Generalmemberswillassistexecutivememberswiththeirresponsibilities(ina sub-committeestructureifnecessary) -Agerange:13to25yearsofage -Executivememberswillserveatermof1year,withannualelectionsinlate SeptemberorearlyOctober(tocoincidewiththe startoftheschoolyear). -Votingmembersarethosewhohaveattendedatleast3SJYCmeetingsandhave completedanapplicationform.Votingprivilegeswillberevokedifamemberis absentforthreeconsecutivemeetingswithoutsuitablecause.Executivemembers willbeconsideredtohavevacatedtheexecutiveiftheyareabsentforthree consecutivemeetingswithoutsuitablecause. -Amajorityofthemembersconstituteaquorum. -TheSJYCwillseekadiversemembershipintermsof:age,(dis)ability, education,gender,interestsandskills,location,race,sexualorientation,socio- economicstatus,etc.Thegroupwilldiversifyrecruitmenteffortsbytargetingall middleandhigh schools,andpost-secondaryinstitutionsintheGreaterSaintJohn area,aswellasyouthorganizationsinthecity,including:FUSION,ONEChange, TheResourceCentreforYouth,theVillageYouthConnection,etc. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ES XECUTIVETRUCTURE Chairperson(s) -HeadoftheSJYC:overseetheoverallworkoftheCabinet&helpdefineits direction -Chairgeneralmeetings -Actasliaisonbetweenexecutiveportfolios -EnsuretheSJYCremainsactive -Networkwithoutside(youth)groups DirectorofCouncilRelations -ActasadirectliaisonbetweentheSJYCandCityCouncil -PeriodicallyupdateCouncilonSJYCinitiatives,andkeeptheSJYCup-to- dateonCouncil’s(andCitydepartmentsandbodies)workthatrelatesto youth. -Leadthedevelopmentofanyrecommendations,positionstatements,etc. DirectorofEvents& Projects -Overseethedevelopmentandorganizationofinitiativesthatincreaseyouth civicengagementandmakethecitymoreyouth-friendly,andsupportrelevant externalevents. DirectorofMembership& Promotions -Overseeinternalmembershiprelations: -Designandimplementorientationsessionsandfollow-upwithnew members -Organizetrainingopportunitiesformemberswhennecessary -Addressinternalconcerns -Overseeexternalrelations: -Developandorganizerecruitmentefforts -IncreasetheprofileoftheSJYCanditsinitiatives -OverseetheSJYC’srelationswiththemediaandthepublic Secretary -Takeattendanceandminutesatmeetings,andhelpprepareanddistributethe agenda. -Helpscheduleandnotifymembersofmeetings,andmaintaincommunication withmembersoutsideofmeetings. 2 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com RWCC ELATIONSHIPITHITYOUNCIL -Councilwill; recognizetheSJYCbyresolutionofCouncil o appointaliaisonCouncillortodialoguewiththeSJYC’sDirectorof o CouncilRelationsonaperiodicbasis. R EPORTING -TheSJYCwillinformCouncilofactivities,andreceivedirectivesfromCouncil, onabiannualbasisatminimum,andsubmitanannualreport. M EETINGS -TheSJYCwillmeetaminimumoftentimesperyear.Oncethemembership grows,theCabinetwillholdexecutivemeetingsaswellasgeneralmeetings. -Accessibility: RequireaccesstomeetingspaceinCityHallorotherCityfacility o MembersrequireaccesstomeetingsfrominsidetheCity(ex:bustokens), o aswellasoutsidetheCity(ex:asubsidizedcarpoolfromoutlyingareas). -Decisionswillbemadebyconsensus,andwhenconsensuscannotbeattained, majorityrules(50%+1)willsuffice.Onlythosememberspresentatameeting willbeinvolvedinthedecision-makingprocess. F UNDING -Anannualoperatinggrantof$2500 -TheSJYCmayneedtoapproachtheCityforfundingforspecificinitiatives(ex: theCabinetplanstoattendthePAN-CANYouthCabinetConferencein2007, andwouldliketobidtohostPAN-CAN2008). I NITIATIVES -Initiativeswillbefocusedonincreasingyouthcivicengagementandmaking SaintJohnmoreyouth-friendly 3 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com December11,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMacFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors, Subject:SaintJohnYouthCabinet Background TheHumanDevelopmentCouncilwasaparticipantintheInclusiveCitiesCanada project.Aspartofthisinitiative,theyconvenedanadhoccivicpanelwhichwasco- chairedbyCouncillorWhitetooverseeacivicconsultationprocessthatincluded communityfocusgroupsandlocalsoundingsonthestateofsocialinclusivenessin GreaterSaintJohn. Localyouthissueshighlightedinthereportincluded:theclosureofcommunitycenters duringthesummer,alackoffreeactivitiesforyouthaged15to19,policeinsensitivityto youthissues,alackofpublictransportationforsuburbanyouthandnegativeperceptions 1 ofyoungpeoplealongwithatendencytodeterthemfrompublicspaces. Thereportwentontonotethatyoutharesometimesregardedasburdeninthe communityratherthananassetandconcludedthataYouthCabinethasthepotentialto takeinhandsomeoftheyouthissuesunearthedduringtheInclusiveCitiesCanadawork. TheHumanDevelopmentCounciltooktheinitiativetopursuetheresearchand developmentofaYouthCabinetbeyondtheICCrecommendations.Theworkofthe HumanDevelopmentCouncilresultedinthecreationoftheSaintJohnYouthCabinet. TheHumanDevelopmentCouncilpresentedtheirfindingstoCommonCouncilearlier thisyearandurgedCounciltorecognizetheYouthCabinetasthe‘officialvoiceoflocal youngpeopleatCityHallandempowerthemtobettertheircommunity.’ TheyhavesubmittedtheattachedOutlineforOfficialCityStatusforCouncil’s consideration.Thepurposeofthisreportistoconsiderthemeritofthisrequestandmake arecommendationtoCouncil. 1 AnICCRecommendationComestoLife,TheMunicipalYouthCabinet’sRoleinSocialInclusion, HumanDevelopmentCouncil,SaintJohn,2005. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com Analysis TheirresearchoftheHumanDevelopmentCouncilproducedanumberofreportswhich exploredthepotentialforestablishingaYouthCabinetinSaintJohn. 2 Amongtheirobservations; x Althoughthereareawealthoflocalindividualsandorganizationsthatadvocate onbehalfofyouthandprovidethemwithprogramsandservices,SaintJohnis lackingadvocacybyyouthforyouth. x Morethanoneinthreeyouthaged15to24liveinpoverty x Readilyengagedyoutharebeingoverlooked. x They(youth)believetheiropinionsareoverlookedandundervaluedinthe politicalprocess. x Ayouthcabinetadvocatesonbehalfoflocalyouthatthemunicipallevelinorder toensure,amongotherthings,thatCouncilmeetstheneedsofthispopulation. x Youthcabinetshaveafocusoncommunityinvolvement. x TheYouthCabinetmodeladdstothevibrancyofacityandmakesthe communitymoreinclusiveforitsyounginhabitants. x GivingyouthanopportunitytoserveanadvisoryroletoCityCouncilhelpsmake SaintJohnmorelivableforallyoungpeopleandensurethatCouncil’spastand presentpoliciesdonotcreatebarriersforlocalyouth. WhiletheirreportsidentifytheneedandbenefitsofaYouthCabinettheyalsotouchon someoftheinherentchallengesofbuildingasuccessfulcabinetbasedontheexperience inotherjurisdictions.Theycitealackofadultrespectandconfidence(beingheardbut notlistenedto),funding,difficultyrecruitingmarginalizedyouth,transportation, conflictingschedulesandcommitments,alackofresults,andsustainingmemberinterest overtimeaspotentialhurdlestoovercome. Thereisnoquestionthatgivingyouthavoiceintheaffairsoftheircommunityhasmerit. Itprovidesanopportunityforyoungpeopletobringtheirsometimesuniqueperspective tothetable,allowsyouthtodeveloptheirownsolutionstopressingissues,develops leadershipskillsamongparticipants,buildsworkingrelationshipsbetweenyouthand 2 BringingYouthtotheTable:ASaintJohnYouthCabinetBackgroundReport,HumanDevelopment Council,SaintJohn,August2005. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com decisionmakersinthecommunity,itencouragesparticipationinthelocalpolitical process,makesyouthbetterinformedonlocalissuesandfinallyitcreatesafirsthand understandingofprocess,consensus,decisionmakingandoutcomes. FromaCityperspective,fortheYouthCabinettobeacceptedas‘thevoice’ofyouthin thecommunityitisimportantthatthemembershipintheorganizationisdiverseenough tobereflectiveofabroadcrosssectionofthecommunity,thattheprocessusedtoarrive atdecisionsorachieveconsensushascredibility,thatthereissufficientstructureto ensurethattheorganizationissustainableovertime,thatthefocusoftheorganizationis resultsorientedandthatthereisanopportunityforregularcontactbetweenthe organizationandthepoliticalleadershipinthecommunity. AnInterimApproach Councilmustbalancethemeritandinterestincreatingayouthadvisorycabinetwiththe needtohaveastable,credibleandsustainablestructurethattrulyreflectsthevoiceof youthinourcommunity. TheSaintJohnYouthCabinetisafledglingorganizationhowevermuchoftheground workrelatingtomembership,governanceandstructurehasbeendeveloped.Theydonot yethaveatrackrecordofachievement,norabroadmembershipbase.Thereishowever considerableinterestintheinitiativeandorganizationalsupportisavailablefromthe HumanDevelopmentCouncil. ItisproposedthattheSaintJohnYouthCabinet(SJYC)begivenofficialcitystatus,by resolution,asCouncil’syouthadvisorycommitteetoadviseandprovide recommendationstoCommonCouncilonyouthissues.ACouncillorwouldbeappointed toserveastheliaisonbetweentheCouncilandtheSJYC. Theattachedoutlineforofficialcitystatuswouldserveastheinitialframeworkforthe SJYC’srole. TheSJYCwouldberequiredtosubmitanactionplanbyAprilof2007and reportbacktoCouncilontheirorganization,membership,activitiesandtheirresultsby December2007.Duringthisperiodtheycouldalsoproviderecommendationsor commentarytoCouncilonissuesrelevanttotheirmembership. ThistimeframewouldprovidetheSJYCanopportunitytofurtherdeveloptheir organizationandgovernance,buildmembershipinterestandfocustheireffortsonmatters ofconcerntotheyouthinthecommunity. ThisapproachwouldalsoallowCounciltogaugetheeffectivenessoftheSJYCandthe needforapermanentYouthAdvisoryCommitteeastheCouncilconsidersamovetoa committee systemofgovernance. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com Someseedfundingwillberequiredinordertosupporttheirinitialeffortsinorganizing eventsandbuildingmembershipinterest.Itissuggestedthatanominaloperationalgrant beprovidedtoassistintheirefforts. Recommendation ThatCommonCouncil: RecognizetheSaintJohnYouthCabinetasCouncil’syouthadvisoryCommitteeasper thetermsoftheattachedOutlineforOfficialCityStatus,and DirecttheSaintJohnYouthCabinettosubmitanactionplanbyAprilof2007andreport backontheirorganization,membership,activitiesandresultsbyDecember2007,and Provideagrantof$2,500inthe2007budgetfortheSaintJohnYouthCabinet,and AppointaliaisonCouncillortodialoguewiththeSJYC. Respectfullysubmitted, J.PatrickWoodsCGA DeputyCityManager TerrenceL.TottenFCA CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com OPENSESSION M& C 2006 – 317 November 28, 2006 HisWorshipNormMcFarlane andMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipand Councillors: SUBJECT Provisionof CompensatoryStorage – MilestoneConstruction&DevelopmentInc., 643 RothesayAvenue BACKGROUND Inearly 1999 CommonCounciladopted guidelinesrespectingthesaleofflood storagewhichwouldallow developmentsintheflood riskareato proceedonland parcelsincapableof providingcompensatorystorage.Subsequenttoadoptingthe guidelinesCouncilhasauthorizedthesaleofcompensatorystoragetotaling 78,270 cubicmetres.Thevastmajorityofthisvolumehasbeen providedforthe developmentofFirstProfessionalsonWestmorlandRoad (seeattached).Thesaleof thiscompensatorystoragehasfacilitated developmentintheWestmorlandRoadarea inexcess of $30 million.TheCityofSaintJohn,inadvanceofsellingcompensatory storage,undertookconstruction projectsalongGoldenGroveRoadwhich resultedin thecreationofapproximately 85,000 cubicmetres of newfloodstorage. Theretentionponds,whichaccommodateapproximately 85,000 cubicmetresof floodwater,accomplishthreeimportantobjectives: x Provisionofflooding relieftothe residentsofGlenFalls. x Allowcontinued developmentwithinthefloodriskarea. x Providecompensatoryfloodstoragefor residentsintheGlenFallsareawhomay wishtoimprovetheir propertyorexpandtheir building. ANALYSIS In developingsuggested guidelinesforCouncil,staffacknowledgedafundamental principal.Although developmentwithinthe floodriskareahaseconomicbenefitsfor theentireCity,such developmentshouldnot proceedifthepotentialexists fora PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-317-2-November28,2006 negativeimpactonthefloodingsituationintheGlenFallsarea.Withthisunderlying principal,Counciladoptedthefollowing guidelines: ¾Theapplicantmust demonstratetothe BuildingInspectorthatitisnot practicalto provideanyorallofthecompensatorystorageonthe property being developed. ¾Thedeveloper(oranyaffiliatedcompany)does notown other propertywithinor adjacenttothefloodriskarea uponwhichthenecessarycompensatoryflood storagecould reasonably be provided. ¾Compensatorystoragemust be providedwithinthesame designatedfloodrisk areaofthedisplacedstorage. ¾Saleofcompensatorystoragemust beapprovedbyCouncil. ¾Costs percubicunittothe developerwillvary, dependentonthespecifics ofeach application. ¾Monies receivedbytheCityinthesaleofcompensatorystoragewill be used solelyforMarsh Creekflood reduction programs. ¾TheCitywillatnotime beina deficitpositionresultingfromthesaleof compensatorystoragewith respecttofloodstoragecapacity. ¾TheCitywillnot pre-sellanystoragecapacityinanticipationofadevelopment. ¾TheCityisatnotimeobligatedtosellcompensatorystoragetoany developer. To datetheCityhasnot deviatedfromthese guidelines. TheCityhas recently been requestedbyMilestone Construction&DevelopmentInc. tosell 1,476 cubicmetresofcompensatorystorageinorderthattheymayconstructa newautomobiledealershipat 643 RothesayAvenue. PresentlytheCityhasavailable 6,727 cubicmetres of remainingcompensatory storagewhichcould bemadeavailableto developerswithinthefloodriskarea. Ifthe requestisapprovedbyCounciltheCitywill beleftwith 5,251 cubicmetres available.Whereasthecreationofthe retentionpondshaveplayedasignificantrole inthe developmentofthisarea,andfurther,whereasthe retentionpondshave significantlyalleviatedtheincidentsoffloodingintheGlenFallsarea,theCity shouldconsiderlocatingotherlandsforconstructionofadditionalfloodwater storage. As Councilwillnotefromtheadopted guidelines,thecostpercubicunittoa developerwillvarydependingonthespecificsofeachapplication.Ascanbeseen ontheattachmenttheinitial price forcompensatorystoragewas $4.60 percubic metre,then $5.41 percubicmetre.These priceswere based ontheactualcosttothe City fortheconstructionofthe retentionponds.Thesecondphaseoftheretention PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-317-3-November28,2006 pondwassmallerinscopethantheinitialphase,andconsequently,carriedamuch highercost perunit.TheEngineeringDepartmenthascalculatedthatthe bestfigure forunitcostis now $10.75.The developerhas beenadvisedand hasagreedtothis pricesubjecttoCouncilapproval. Asshownontheattached,theCitystillhasavailable 6,727 cubicmetres ofstoragein its retentionponds.Thesaleofthisneeded 1,476 cubicmetrescan besupported. Thesale,ifapprovedbyCouncil,willresultin revenues of $15,867.00. 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(506) 848-1780 Fax: (506) 848-/199 November 28,2006 70602/03 City of Saint Jobo PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Attention: Bill Edwards Commissioner of B ilding & Inspection Services Re: Saint John Kia Dea ership Dear Mr. Edwards: Milestone Construction & Dcvelop enl Inc. on behalf of our client Kia Saint John, hereby requests permission to inftll approx' atcly 1476 cubic meters of groWld that is bdow the prescribed flood region elevation at 43 Rothesay Avenue, to facUitate construction of a new Kia car dealership_ It is not possible to provide this vol c of compensation on site, so we are seeking permission from the City to proceed witb the pr ~ect and purchase flood compensation capacity from the City of Saint John at the City presc bed price of$1O.75 per cubic meter. OUf cHent wishes to begin construct on immediately so iliat ex.cavation of frozen ground may be averted, therefore a prompt respons to this request will be very greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance in thi matter. yoursif!y,n ~t.. MIL} N" NSi UC'tION C/h, I uJ r Mil~Ler, J V-- President DEVELOPMENT INC. MDMlamc cc: D. Peacock M&C2006 November29,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane AndMembersofCommonCouncil: SUBJECT:UseofPesticidesonCityProperty BACKGROUND: Overthepastnumberofmonths,therehasbeenrenewedinterestintheCitydevelopingaby- lawtocontroltheuseofpesticideswithinitsboundaries.ThisisareporttoCounciloutlining theuseofpesticidesbyCitystaffonCityownedpropertyforCouncilsinformation. ANALYSIS: TheCityofSaintJohn,asisthecasewithmostcities,usesavarietyofpesticidestocontrol infestationsofweedsandinsects.ItisthepracticeofthestaffofLeisureServicestoapply pesticidesonlywhennecessarytocityproperty.Pesticidesareappliedonlytosportsfields(and usuallythenumberonefieldssuchasShamrockPark,MemorialField,andForestHillsBall Complex),King’sSquare,BurialGroundsandthetreewellsinuptownSaintJohn.Pesticides arenotappliedtoanysoccer/football/rugbyfields,playgrounds,RockwoodParkoranyother citypropertyorpropertymaintainedbytheCitybutownedbyothers(suchasschool properties). TheChemicalsgenerallyusedandtheamounts(2006)are: Killex500(selectiveherbicide)PCP#1953110L Roundup(nonselectiveherbicide)PCP#1364430L CasoronG5(nonselectivepre-emergentherbicide)PCP#1253325Kg KillexandRoundUpareherbicidesandareusedtocontrolweeds.Thesearesprayed infrequentlyandsometimesayearmaybeskippedifstaffdeemsitnotnecessaryatthattime. Therehavebeennoapplicationsofthesepesticidesin2004and2005.In2006itwasnecessary tocontrolthespreadofunwantedpests. Casoronisusedinthetreewellsintheuptownareatocontrolweeds.Thisisusuallyone applicationperseason. TheCityofSaintJohnisalicensedapplicatoreventhoughitisnotrequiredforMunicipalities belicensedwhenapplyingpesticidestotheirownproperty.Staffdecidedanumberofyearsago tofollowthesameregulationsasprivateoperators.Thisisdonetoensureallprecautionsare PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 2 takenduringpesticidesapplicationsandthatallstaffapplyingpesticidesarefullytrained.All CityapplicatorsarelicensedandonlyCertifiedClassD1applicatorsarepermittedtospray. SprayingapplicationsaredoneattheleastpopulatedtimesinCityfacilities.Thisisusuallyat nightsorearlymornings.ItisnormalpracticetofollowProvincialDepartmentofthe EnvironmentandLocalGovernmentregulationsforsignage.Theseregulationsrequirethe targetareatobesignedatallnormalentrancepointsprevioustoanypesticidesapplications takingplace.Thesignageisleftupfor24hours. Thesignindicatesthenameoftheapplicator andthenameofthepesticideusedonthearea.TheProvincealsohasa“call”listforpeople wishingtobenotifiedifwearesprayingnexttotheirproperty. Therehasbeenmuchresearchdoneonalternativestoapplyingpesticides.Oneofthebetter methodstocontrolweedsistomaintainahigherqualityturfwhichwilldiscourageweed growth.Thismethodmayreducetheneedtoapplypesticidesbutwillnoteliminateitentirely. Staffdoesemployahigherdegreeofmaintenanceonsportsfieldspartlyforthisreason.In mostareasthepublicappearstoberelativelyacceptingofweedsingeneralturfareas.In2006a numberofCitystaffreceivedcertificationinintegratedpestmanagement(IPM).Thismethodis usedtoreducethedependenceonchemicalsbyenhancingculturalpractices.Furtherworkwill bedoneinthisareoverthenextyears. FINANCIAL: Itcostsapproximately$1,000topurchasepesticidesinthoseyearsitisused. RECOMMENDATION: Itisrecommendedthatthisreportbereceivedandfiled. Respectfullysubmitted, BernieMorrison DirectorofLeisureServices TerrenceL.Totten,C.A. CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C–2006-321 November29,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlaneand MembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECTRenamingofMarlboroughAvenueandNewStreetName : ANALYSIS : Inconjunctionwiththe EastPointShoppingCentredevelopment,workis progressingtocompletionofthenewRetailDrivecollectorstreetoff WestmorlandRoad.Whencompletedandopentotraffic,RetailDrivewill connectwiththeexistingMarlboroughAvenue,whichthedeveloperisalso reconstructingasafour-lanecollectorstreet.Thiswillresultina single continuousstreetfromWestmorlandRoadtoRothesayAvenue. Inordertoavoidtheconfusionoftwodifferentstreetnamesforwhatwill essentiallybecomethesamestreet,itwouldbeappropriateatthistimefor CommonCounciltochangethenameofMarlboroughAvenuetoRetailDrive. Theproposedchangewillaffectonlyafewpropertyowners,allofwhomhave beennotifiedthatCommonCouncilhasbeenaskedtoconsiderthischangeatits December4,2006meeting.ShouldCommonCouncilapprovetheproposed change,thepropertyownerswillbefurthernotified. InadditiontotherecommendedrenamingofMarlboroughAvenue,theCity’s ManagerofGeographicInformationSystemshasrecommendedthatanofficial namebegiventotheaccessdrivewayoffRetailDrivethatiscurrentlybeing constructedtoservethenewhotelandthefirstphaseoftheshoppingcentre.The applicanthasrequestedthenameFashionDriveforthisaccessdriveway,which canberecommended. RECOMMENDATION : ThatCommonCouncil: a)changethenameofMarlboroughAvenuetoRetailDrive;and PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com ReporttoCommonCouncilPage2 November29,2006 b)approvethenameFashionDrivefortheaccessdriveway servingthehotel andfirstphaseofthe EastPointShoppingCentre. Respectfullysubmitted, JimR.Baird,MCIP Commissioner PlanningandDevelopment Terrence Totten,C.A. CityManager JRB/r PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com OPENSESSION M&C2006-325 December4,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane AndMembersofCommonCouncil YourWorshipandCouncillors: SUBJECT:Termsofthe2006DebentureIssue BACKGROUND: OnNovember7,2006,theNewBrunswickMunicipalFinanceCorporation negotiatedthesaleofabondissueintheamountof$105,400,000,ofwhich $19,900,000relatedto theCityofSaintJohn2005/2006CapitalProgram. ANALYSIS: The termsof theissueas theyrelate toSaintJohnareas follows: Term:10year,serial form$19,900,000. CouponRate:Year1–4.300Year6–4.200 Year2–4.150Year7–4.250 Year3–4.150Year8–4.300 Year4–4.150Year9–4.400 Year5–4.150Year10–4.450 Price:$99.46 AverageYield:4.427% SettlementDate:December1,2006 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C2006-325 December4,2006 Page2 Note:WithrespecttotheGeneralFunddebtisnowbeingamortizedovera fifteenyearperiodandfortheWater&SewerageUtilitydebtisbeingamortized overa20yearperiod.Asaresultaportionofthecurrentdebentureissuewill havetoberefinancedaftertheinitial10yearterm.FortheGeneralFund $3,670,000willberefinancedin2016foraperiodnottoexceedfiveyears,for theTransitissue$300,000willberefinancedin2016foraperiodnottoexceed fiveyears,andfortheWater&SewerageUtility,$4,400,000willberefinancedin . 2016 foraperiodnot toexceed tenyears RECOMMENDATION: Itisrecommended that theMayorandCommonClerkbeauthorized tosign the debenturesbetween theCityandtheNewBrunswickMunicipalFinance Corporation for$19,900,000at the termslistedabove. Respectfullysubmitted, GregoryJ.Yeomans,CGA,MBA CommissionerofFinance TerrenceL.Totten,F.C.A. CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com M&C–2006 December1,2006 HisWorshipMayorNormMcFarlane AndMembersofCommonCouncil: SUBJECT:LandforPublicPurposesTrustFundApplication BACKGROUND OnAugust20,2001,CommonCounciladoptedaspartofthepolicyforuseoftheLand “GuidelinesforEvaluationofRequestsfor forPublicPurposesTrustFundmonies, ContributionsfromtheLPPTrustFund.” Theseguidelinesareappendedtothis report.ThefollowingfiverequestswerereceivedforfundingfromtheLandforPublic PurposesTrustFundbytheOctober30deadlineandwereevaluatedinaccordancewith theguidelines: 1.SeawoodSchoolRecreationCommitteerequestsagrantof$1,912.28to purchaseadditionalplayequipmentfortheplaygroundatSeawoodSchool. 2.EcoleMillidgevilleNorthPlaygroundCommitteerequests$20,000toassistin enhancingtheplaygroundanddevelopingagreenspace. ANALYSIS: Theaboveapplicationshavebeenreviewedbystaffandevaluatedinaccordancewiththe policyandguidelinesapprovedbyCommonCouncil.Theguidelinesprovidelimitations oneligiblefundingforplaygroundprojects.Therecommendationscontainedinthis reportareinaccordancewiththeProjectEvaluationGuidelines.Eachoftheapplicants willcontribute50%ormoreoftheprojectcost. 1.SeawoodSchoolRecreationCommitteerequestsagrantof$1,912.28to purchaseadditionalplayequipmentfortheplaygroundatSeawoodSchool.This playgroundprojectisalocalplayground.Therequestedamountconformstotheterms andconditionsoftheexistingLPPTrustFundPolicy.Themaximumamountavailable undertheexistingpolicyis$5,000inmatchingfunds.IfCouncildecidestoprovidethis grant,itisnecessaryfortheSchoolDistricttogivepermissionthattheplaygroundwill beopenandaccessibletothepublicatalltimesandthisconditionshouldbemetpriorto releasingthegrant. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 2.EcoleMillidgevilleNorthPlaygroundCommitteerequests$20,000toassistin enhancingtheplaygroundanddevelopingagreenspace.Thislocationisconsidereda localparkandunderthepolicyiseligibleforamaximumgrantof$5,000.IfCouncil decidestoprovidethisgrant,itisnecessaryfortheSchoolDistricttogivepermission thattheplaygroundwillbeopenandaccessibletothepublicatalltimesandthis condition shouldbemetpriortoreleasingthegrant. EXISTINGCITYPOLICY ApplicationsforfinancialassistanceforprojectsfromtheLandforPublicPurposes Trust ForUseofLPPFunds Fundareevaluatedinaccordancewiththepoliciesadoptedby GuidelinesforEvaluationofRequests CommonCouncilNovember6,1995andthe forContributionsfromtheLPPTrustFund adoptedonAugust20,2001.Acopyof thepolicyisattachedfortheinformationofCouncil. FINANCIALIMPLICATIONS ThebalanceintheLPP TrustFundasofMay2006theuncommittedbalanceoftheLand forPublicPurposesTrustFundisapproximately$11,880.Bothapplicationsareeligible forfundsof$6,912.28whichwillleaveabalanceof$4,967.72.Atthistimeisalso recommendedthattheLPPfundgrantprogrambediscontinueduntilfurthernoticeto allowthefundtogrow. RECOMMENDATIONS ItisrecommendedthatCommonCouncil; 1.Approvetherequestforagrantof$5,000totheEcoleMillidgevilleNorth PlaygroundCommittee,providedwrittenpermissionisgivenbytheSchoolDistrictto enablethisplaygroundtobeopenfortheuseofthepublicatalltimes. 2.Approvetherequestforagrantof$1,912.28toSeawoodSchoolRecreation Committee,providedwrittenpermissionisgivenbytheSchoolDistricttoenablethis playgroundtobeopenfortheuseofthepublicatalltimes. PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 3.ThattheLandforPublicPurposedFundGrantprogrambetemporarily discontinuedtoallowforgrowth.StaffwillmakearecommendationtoCouncilatthe appropriatetime. Respectfullysubmitted, BernieMorrison CommissionerofLeisureServices TerrenceL.Totten,C.A. CityManager PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com GuidelinesforEvaluationofRequestsforContributionsfromtheLPPTrustFund x CommunityPlanningActLandfor Projectsmustcomplywiththedefinitionof PublicPurposes. x CommonCouncilmay setthemaximumLPPexpenditurefortheyear. x ApplicationsfromcommunitygroupsforLPPfundswillbereviewedtwiceperyear, inMayandNovember.ThedeadlinesforreceiptofapplicationswillbeApril30and October31. x Applicationsforplaygroundfundingwillbeassessedonwhethertheplaygroundwill serveaLocal,Community,orCity(Regional)population.Theclassificationsystemwill Cityof bebasedontheguidelinesandinventoryoftheParkClassificationsystemofthe SaintJohnRecreationandOpenSpaceStrategy. x ThemaximumeligiblefundingfromtheLPPTrustFundforplaygroundprojectswill bebasedontheparkclassification,andwillbelimitedtolocal-$5000,community- $10,000andcityorregional-$50,000.Thefundinglimitisinclusiveofallphasesofa project. x LPPfunds shallnotexceedmorethan50%oftheprojectcost. x Whenconsideringmoniesandin-kindcontributionsthatthecommunitycontributesto aprojectasmatchingfunds,anymoniesfromothergovernmentsourcesistobeexcluded. x Preferencewillbegiventoplaygroundsdevelopedatpublicschools. x Developmentsmustprovidebarrier-freeaccessto someofthefacility. x Preferencewillbegiventonewdevelopments,andespeciallyinareaswherethereisa lackofrecreationfacilities. x CommonCouncilatitssolediscretionmaychoosetoprovideLPPfundingtoa project,asitdeemsappropriate. 1)Thatthisamendmentbeimplementedimmediately,withthefirstdeadlinefor applicationsbeingOctober31,2001andfurtherthat, PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com 2)OutstandingapplicationsforfundingfromtheLPP Trustthathavebeenreceivedprior tothisdatebeconsideredbasedonthepolicyinplacewhentheapplicationwasmade toCommonCouncil. APPROVEDBYCOMMONCOUNCIL20010820 PDFcreatedwithpdfFactory trialversionwww.pdffactory.com STEPHEN J. RITCHIE LA W OFFICE BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY 114 Logie Drive P,O. Box 1098 Hampton, N.B. E5N 8H 1 Bus. (506) 832-3403 Fax (506) 832-3640 E-Mail sritchie@nbnet.nb.ca November 15, 2006 City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, N.R E2L 4Ll VIA REGISTERED MAIL ATTENTION: Mayor & Councillors Dear Ladies & Gentlemen: RE: My Client: Ritchies Discount Warehouse Ltd. Location: Intersection of Broadway Ave., Rothesay Ave, & entrance to 715 Rothesay Avenue Subiect: Traffic Signals Enclosed herewith please find copy of letter from my client addressed to mayor and Council, City of Saint John (undated) which was forwarded October, 2005. To date, we are in limbo with respect to the intended action by the City to address the safety concerns identified in the stated correspondence. We would ask that you respond to this correspondence immediately. Please be advised that we accept no responsibility or liability associated with the City's lack of action on these pressing safety concerns, Sincerely yours, 4L/i'tL' Stephen Ritchie SR:ns cc: Ritchies discount Warehouse Ltd, A TTN: Daryl Ritchie 11/14/2005 15:50 5066340952 JOHN FLOOD SONS PAGE 02 RITCHIE'S DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE LTD. 715 ROTHESAY AVE. SAINT JOHN, N,B. E2H 2G9 Mayor and Council City of Saint John Your Worship and Councillors, Ritchie's Carpet Warehouse Ltd, located at 715 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John submit this letter for your consideration and assistance in the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Rothesay Ave., Broadway Ave and the new entrance to our proposed development and expansion. (PID, # 55074355 & PIO # 298232 ( lands adjacent 715 Rothesay Avenue) . Ritchie's Carpet Warehouse has operated out of the current location for some 40 years. Increased volume ~nd consi5tent growth has placed Ritchie's in the position to expand and renew its operations. In addition to the construction of a new 34,000 square foot retail warehouse facility scheduled for the spring of 2006 a renewed opportunity for the adjacent property is presented, This proposed development will create new significant employment opportunities for the City of Saint John, ......... With the increased grovvth (,)fthe retail sector in East Saint John, Rothesay Avenue has seen an identified substancial increase in traffic volume. While the traffic counts have increased speed coming down off the highway has not been reduced. In recent discussions with Jim Baird MCJP (Commissioner of Planning) and Burt Steeves P. Eng. ( Manager of Urban and Traffic Services) both are in agreement that traffic signals at the intersection of Rothesay Avenue and Broadway Avenue and the relocation of our entrance would be a positive response to the current situation and help to address all of our concerns for safety. In an effDrt to increase the safety of employees and customers Ritchie's have gene to considerable expense with this initlative through a site analysis and the relocation of our entrance directly across from Broadway Avenue. Mr. Baird and Mr. Steeves concur with our analysis and agree that the installation of traffic signals will achieve desirable results for vehicles entering and exiting, Glen Falls, the RItchie development and indirectly 8t Ann's Church. Traffic signals in this location complement the neighbourhood and are consistent with good planning practice, To date Ritchie's have engaged the seNices of a traffic engineer (+/- $5000.00) (ADI Limited) upon the advice of city staff to design the intersection and specify equipment to City of Saint John stpndards. The entrance has been relocated to a location further west of the eXjsting entrance and directly across from Broadway Avenue, a main thoroughfare to Glen Falls. 11/14/2005 15:50 5055340'352 JOHN FLOOD SONS PAGE 83 Subsequent to the preparation of the design documents the equipment has been tendered and we are now in receipt of the tender submissions. (Total svpply and installation costs including the underground are in the order of $45,000). We have been advised but have not yet confirmed the particulars of other agreements with the city supplying and installing similar equipment to assist other developments particularly on Rothesay Avenue and Westmorland Road, Considering these precedence Mr. Baird and Mr. Steeves have both suggested that we make application to council for consideration. Our purpose then in writing is threefold; '" To bring to your attention our concern for safety * Our position that while we have shown our good will in preparing and paying for the de~ign and tendering of equipment of the traffic signals, we are not prepared to finance completely what we see as a city responsibility. We respectfully request the city contribute a reasonable share of the costs, which we are prepared to discuss, ." Precedence has been set by the city paying for and installing traffic signals on initiatives of new business's (who have not contributed to our tax base for the last 40 years) competing in similar markets in areas where safety is less at risk. In closing we are available to meet with City staff to discuss this further, We would appreciate a timely response as we anticipate the relocation of our entrance completion thts fall in preparation for an early spring start construction. Thank-you in advance for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, Daryl Ritchie &-.4 President //"-C:-"j . Ritchie's Carpet Warehouse ./ :/ .~ 0. .L .. . --- - - -<...