2024-04-15_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour
City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
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provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a
decision(s) in that respect in Open Session:
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4:00 p.m., 2 Floor Boardroom, City Hall
1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1)
1.2 Security Matter 68(1)(c)
1.3 Personal Information 68(1)(b)
1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.5 Legal Matter 68(1)(g,h)
1.6 Personal Matter 68(1)(b)
1.7 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.8 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.9 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.10 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.11 Personal Matter 68(1)(b)
Ville de Saint John
Séance du conseil communal
Lundi 15 avril 2024
18 h 30
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2 étage de la Salle du conseil communal, Hôtel de ville
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Comité plénier
1. Ouverture de la séance
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16 h Clôture du comité plénier Salle de conférence du 2 étage
1.1 Approbation du procès-verbal 68(1)
1.2 Question de sécurité 68(1)(c)
1.3 Renseignements personnels 68(1)(b)
1.4 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.5 Question juridique 68(1)(g,h)
1.6 Question personnelle 68(1)(b)
1.7 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.8 Question foncière 68(1)(d)
1.9 Question financière 68(1)(c)
1.10 Question foncière 68(1)(d)
1.11 Question personnelle 68(1)(b)
Séance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la séance
1.1 Reconnaissance des terres
1.2 Hymne national
2. Approbation du procès-verbal
2.1 Procès-verbal du 2 avril 2024
5.1 règlements municipaux
Robert Nice (recommandation dans le rapport)
5.2 Dates proposées pour les audiences publiques concernant le 435, avenue
Woodward, le 50, chemin Heather, le 2400, route Westfield et le 15, rue
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5.3 Demande de fonds communautaire du Conseil (conseiller Ogden)
(recommandation : approuver la demande)
5.4 Contrat 2023-05 : Route Dominion Park Modifications de la station de
relèvement sanitaire (recommandation dans le rapport)
5.5 Contrat 2023-23
5.6 Contrat 2022-13 : Réfection de la rue Charlotte (entre St. James à Lower
Cove Loop) et de la rue St. James (entre Germain et Charlotte)
(recommandation dans le rapport)
6. Commentaires présentés par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Délégations et présentations
9. Audiences publiques
10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux
10.1 Loi modifiant un règlement administratif relatif aux
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et 2 lecture)
10.2 730-740, rue Foster
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Thurston (3 lecture)
10.3 Règlement administratif sur la construction, la réparation et la démolition
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nstruction) (3 lecture)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux
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13. Rapports déposés par les comités
15. Correspondance générale
15.1 Milander et Thompson : 671, route Sandy Point déclaré bien excédentaire
(recommandation : recevoir pour information et transmettre au comité
permanent sur la croissance)
15.2 Organisation des Rapids de Saint John : Bes
crosse à Saint John (recommandation : transmission au directeur
municipal aux fins de suivi)
15.3 K. Herrington : Avis de la population Décision de Rockwood Park
concernant le 1671, route Sandy Point (recommandation : recevoir pour
information et transmettre au comité permanent sur la croissance)
15.4 Campagne Moose Hide : Demande de proclamation (recommandation :
transmission au greffier pour la préparation de la proclamation)
15.5 A. Pottle : Mine à ciel ouvert au sommet de la rue King
(recommandation : transmettre à une prochaine réunion du comité
permanent sur la croissance)
16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire
17. Comité plénier
17.1 Exéaccord de non-divulgation (NDA) pour les services
professionnels de sécurité des logiciels de la police
17.2 Réclamation de cyberassurance
17.3 Nominations aux comités (verbales)
18. Levée de la séance
COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
April 2, 2024 / le 2 avril 2024
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
APRIL 2, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
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2 FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV͵
Present: Acting Chair Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie
Councillor-at-Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor-at-Large Brent Harris
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen (virtual attendance)
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 David Hickey
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Absent: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) B. McGovern
Director Legal Services / Solicitor J. Boucher
Chief Financial Officer K. Fudge
Director Utilities & Infrastructure Services K. Mason
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack
Commissioner Growth & Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director External Affairs L. Caissie
Commissioner Public Works & Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Director Legislative Services / City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Clerk P. Anglin
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1.Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Sullivan read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
the and
Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands
1.2 National Anthem
The Saint John High School Choir performed O Canada by video.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of March 18, 2024
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the minutes of March 18, 2024 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the agenda for April 2, 2024 be approved with the removal of item 5.3 as
a duplicate item on the agenda; and the addition of the following items:
17.1 Sale of City Lands on Douglas Avenue to the Province of New Brunswick
17.2 City Market Lease with Chicken by Felix
17.3 Incorporation of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd.
17.4 Release of Easement and Restrictive Covenants against PID 55008932
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-096: 1 Bayard
Drive Urban Development Incentive Grant, Common Council authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk of Saint John to execute the grant agreement with 746050 NB Ltd as presented
for the redevelopment of former office space at 1 Bayard Drive.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-094: Tender
2024-481001T Spruce Lake Screen Building Bypass Valves, the Tender 2024-481001T
Spruce Lake Screen Building Bypass Valves be awarded to the lowest compliant Bidder,
Wolseley Canada Inc. for the amount of $579,801.31 HST excluded.
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5.3 REMOVED
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the
submitted report Proposed Street Vesting Rowan Court, Common Council assent to the
submitted subdivision plan (Lucas Street Development); and authorize the preparation
and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure the
provision of the required work and facilities, including any necessary temporary
turnarounds for the new public street and detailed engineering, stormwater management,
site and individual lot grading plans, and erosion and sedimentation control plans.
5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-099: Saint
John Community Arts Board Recipients of the Funding Program, Common Council
receive and file the Saint John Community Arts
funding to the successful applicants for the 2024 Spring/Summer Small Grants Funding;
and direct the CAO to have the Commissioner of Finance facilitate payment to the
successful applicants.
5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-093: Contract
No. 2024-06 Asphalt Resurfacing 2024, the contract be awarded to the low Tenderer,
Debly Enterprises Ltd., at their tendered price of $7,603,294.00 (including HST) as
calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.7 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-095: Contract
2023-12: Sydney Street (St. James Street to Queen Square North) Street
Reconstruction, the contract be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd.,
at their tendered price of $1,994,469.73 (including HST) as calculated based on estimated
quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
5.8 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2024-096: Public Information Session:
Charlotte Street and St. James Street Street Reconstruction Project be received for
information.
5.9 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-098: Low
Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) Fourth Amending Agreement District Energy System
(DES) Project, Common Council approve the Fourth Amending Agreement under the Low
Carbon Economy Fund for the District Energy System (DES) Project in the form and upon
the terms and conditions as submitted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute the said Amending Agreement.
5.10 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2024-100: 2024
Payment Processor Renewal, Common Council approve the renewal of the Canada
Select Merchant Processing Agreement with Chase Paymentech Solutions and approves
the maximum payment of $450,000 over 3-year term $150,000/year).
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively
be adopted, excluding item 5.3 which has been removed as a duplicate item.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 The Deputy Mayor declared April 14 to April 20, 2024 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week in The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations / Presentations
9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m.
9.1 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
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and Staff Presentation 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive (1 and 2 Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth introduced the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law to
rezone a parcel of land located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, from Rural (RU) to Major
Community Facility (CFM) to permit the operation of an afterschool childcare facility and
recognize the existing land uses on the site. Staff and PAC are aligned on the
recommendation to give first and second reading to the amendment.
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie called the Public Hearing to Order.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the amendment with
no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the amendment
with the following presenting:
Shilo Boucher Director YMCA
Tim Jones Tir Na Nog Forest School Practitioner
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 82.58 hectares,
located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, also identified as PIDs 00052746, 55150791,
00052654, and 55150809, from Rural (RU) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read a
first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law of The
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by--Law of The City of
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located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, also identified as PIDs 00052746, 55150791,
00052654, and 55150809, from Rural (RU) to Major Community Facility (CFM), be read a
second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law of
The City of Saint J
10. Consideration of By-Laws
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10.1 Traffic By-Law Amendment Residential Parking Permit Fee Increase (3
Reading)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-
repealing and replacing subsection 24(6) which would increase the annual fee for a
residential zone parking permit to $75 including applicable taxes, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled "By-Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law respecting
the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto was read in its
entirety.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-
repealing and replacing subsection 24(6) which would increase the annual fee for a
residential zone parking permit to $75 including applicable taxes, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and
amendments thereto.
10.2 Traffic By-Law Amendment Topeka Street Commercial Vehicle and Trailer
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Parking (3 Reading)
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-
adding subsection 5(8) and Schedule R 30 Minute Commercial Vehicle Parking related
to a block of Topeka Street and a few connecting blocks, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
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The by-law entitled "By-Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law respecting
the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and amendments thereto
entirety.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-
adding subsection 5(8) and Schedule R 30 Minute Commercial Vehicle Parking related
to a block of Topeka Street and a few connecting blocks, be read a third time, enacted,
and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled "By-Law Number MV-10.1 A By-Law to
Amend a By-Law respecting the Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John and
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10.3 Saint John Skateboard By-Law Amendment (3 Reading)
Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number M-27 A By-Law to Amend a By-
Law respecting the Use of Skateboards and other Recreational Equipments within the
1 All Wheels Park; repealing and replacing subsection 5(2); amending
subsection 5(3); and repealing and replacing Schedule A, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by--Law Number M-27 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law respecting the
Use of Skateboards and other Recreational Equipments within the City of Saint John
read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the by--Law Number M-27 A By-Law to Amend a By-
Law respecting the Use of Skateboards and other Recreational Equipments within the
subsection 5(3); and repealing and replacing Schedule A, be read a third time, enacted,
and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by--Law Number M-27 A By-Law to Amend
a By-Law respecting the Use of Skateboards and other Recreational Equipments within
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10.4 Building By-Law Amendment (1 and 2 Reading)
Consideration was given to the submitted report M&C 2024-065: Building By-Law
Amendment. Staff is proposing that the Building By-law be amended to allow for one or
more staff members to be designated as a Deputy Building Inspector. This will facilitate
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greater flexibility in service delivery to enhance customer service and operational
efficiency.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled A By-Law to Amend a By-Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments theretorepealing
and replacing subsections 27(3), 27(4), and 27(5) to allow for one or more staff members
to be designated as a Deputy Building Inspector, be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by--Law to Amend a By-Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the by--Law to Amend a By-Law respecting the
Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
ng
and replacing subsections 27(3), 27(4), and 27(5) to allow for one or more staff members
to be designated as a Deputy Building Inspector, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by--Law to Amend a By-Law respecting
the Construction, Repair, and Demolition of Buildings in The City of Saint John made under
the authority of the Building Code Administration Act, and amendments thereto.
10.5 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 901 Foster Thurston Drive
The City Clerk advised the 30-day public notice timeline has lapsed. Council may refer
the matter to PAC for review and proceed with a Public Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By-Law Amendment regarding 901 Foster
Thurston Drive be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized with a Public Hearing to be
held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 Chief Administrative Officer Update on select Catalytic Projects and Advocacy
(Verbal)
The CAO updated Council on the Development of several infrastructure projects, Ihtoli-
magahamok / The Gathering Space, Harbour Plaza, Fundy Quay, South End school,
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North End school, Comprehensive Recreation Facility and the advocacy projects for
affordable housing.
12.2 2024 Work Plan
Referring to the submitted presentation entitled 2024 Strategic Initiatives Plan, the CAO
addressed projects proceeding, projects delayed/integrated and removed.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the submitted s be
received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
13. Committee Reports
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14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
15.1 J. Tracey: 1671 Sandy Point Road (Recommendation: Receive for Information)
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from J. Tracey: 1671 Sandy Point Road be received
for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
15.2 PRUDE Inc.: All Women Project Recommendations (Recommendation: Refer to
the CAO for a follow-up discussion with PRUDE Inc.)
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the correspondence from PRUDE Inc.: All Women Project
Recommendations, be referred to the CAO for a follow-up discussion with PRUDE Inc.
MOTION CARRIED.
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Sale of City Lands on Douglas Avenue to the Province of New Brunswick
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 2,
2024, Common Council approves that the City enter into an Agreement of Purchase and
Sale generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held
April 2, 2024, with His Majesty The King In Right Of The Province Of New Brunswick, for
the sale of lands identified as PID 55222012 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the said agreement of Purchase and Sale and any other documents
necessary to effect the transfer.
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MOTION CARRIED.
17.2 City Market Lease with Chicken by Felix
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Stewart:
RESOLVED that the City enter into a lease generally in the form as presented to
Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 2
in the City Market with Yufan Investment ltd., dba Chicken by Felix; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 Incorporation of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Norton:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 2,
2024, Common Council approves the following:
1. That the City, as the sole shareholder of Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd, change
authorized to execute the Shareholders Resolution generally in the form as presented to
Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 2, 2024, to effect this change;
2. That Melanie Tompkins, as the sole Director of the Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.,
be authorized to sign the Form 3 as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting
held April 2, 2024;
3. That the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Council
be authorized to sign and file the Application, generally in the form as as presented to
Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 2, 2024, with Director of the Companies
Act in order to incorporate a not-for-profit corporation under the Companies Act with the
4. That the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel
be appointed provisional directors of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd., once
incorporated;
5. That the provisional directors of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. be directed
to adopt the Bylaw generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its
meeting held April 2, 2024, for the purpose of making the City of Saint John the sole
Permanent Member of Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd.; and,
6. That the CAO be directed to call for applications for Directors for the newly created
Saint John Industrial Parks (2024) Ltd. and advance those recommendations through
Nominating Committee for approval.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.4 Release of Easement and Restrictive Covenants against PID 55008932
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 2,
2024, Common Council approve that the City release the Easement and Restrictive
Covenant recorded on the Certificate of Registered Ownership
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Discharge of Restrictive
Covenant generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting
held April 2, 2024, and any other documents necessary to effect the release.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on April 2, 2024, be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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M&C No.2024-103
Report DateApril 4, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaPublic Works and
Transportation Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: 5ĻƭźŭƓğƷźƚƓ ƚŅ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ 9ƓŅƚƩĭĻƒĻƓƷ hŅŅźĭĻƩwƚĬĻƩƷ bźĭĻ
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author(s)Commissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative
Officer
Jill GoodMichael Hugenholtz/Marc DionneJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that CommonCounciladopt the attached resolution
appointing Robert Niceas by-law enforcement officer for the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ
.ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to designate Robert Nice, Badge No. 1006Canadian
Corps of Commissionaires,as a by-Law enforcement officer, for the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ
tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ which are administeredby the
Parking department.
In doing so, Mr. Nicewill be authorized to:
Administer and enforce the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ.
Administer and enforce the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Not applicable.
REPORT
It is necessary at this time to designate Robert Nice, a newly hired parking
enforcement officer, as a by-Law enforcement officer, by adopting the attached
resolution so that theymay carry out theirduties pertaining to enforcement of
the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ.
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PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
N/A
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
N/A
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
ion.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution appointing Robert Nice as by-law enforcement officer.
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RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, the following
resolution be adopted:
1. WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain by-
laws pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and
Local Governance ActA By-law Respecting
the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 Saint
John Parking By-Law, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of
Saint John, By-law Number MV-10.1 Saint John Traffic By-Law and all
amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a
council may appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government
and may determine their terms of office;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert Nice is hereby
appointed as by-law enforcement officer with respect to the
enforcement of the Saint John Parking By-Law and Saint John
Traffic By-Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall
continue until they cease to be an employee of the Parking
department of The City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by
Common Council, whichever comes first;
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COMMON COUNCILREPORT
M&C No.2024-108
Report DateApril 11, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaGrowth and Community Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council
SUBJECT: Proposed Public Hearing Datesfor435 Woodward Avenue, 50
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner / Dept HeadChief Administrative Officer
Jennifer KirchnerAmy PoffenrothJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
RESOLVED That Common Councilschedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-
law Rezoning Application submitted by Housing New Brunswickfor 435
Woodward Avenue(PID: 00049916)and for the RezoningApplication submitted
by for 50 Heather Way(PID: 55124358)for Monday,
nd
June 10, 2024at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall 2floor, 15 Market
Square, Saint John, NB.
RESOLVED That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the Zoning By-
law Rezoning and Section 59 Amendment Application submitted by Richard and
Janice Huntfor 2400 Westfield Road(PID: 00290585) and for the Rezoning and
Section 59 Amendment Application submitted by Jordan Van Thielfor 1
Street(PID: 00415711) for Monday, June24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council
nd
Chamber, City Hall 2floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of theZoning By-law
Rezoningapplicationsreceived and to recommendan appropriate public hearing
datefor theseapplications. Due to the volume of applications at this time, it is
necessary to set public hearing dates on both June 10, 2024 and June 24, 2024.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that:
1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all
applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Section 39
\[now referred as section 59\] resolutions/agreements and proceed
to prepare the required advertisements; and
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2. when applications are received a report will be prepared
recommending the appropriate resolution setting the time and
place for public hearings and be referred to the Planning Advisory
Committee as required by the Community Planning Act.
REPORT
In response to the motion above, this report indicates the applications received
and recommends appropriate public hearing dates. Details of the applications are
available in the City documentation at the
public hearing. Please be advised that a Public Hearing for the Municipal Plan
Amendment associated with 901 Foster Thurston Drive is also being scheduled for
June 10, 2024.
Public Hearing Date of June 10, 2024.
Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason
Applicant Zone Zone
Housing 435 Woodward Neighbourhood Mid-Rise To facilitate the
New Avenue (PID: Community Residential development of
Brunswick 00049916) Facility (CFN) (RM) two 10-unit
affordable housing
buildings.
50 Heather Two-Unit Mid-Rise To facilitate a
Landscaping Way (PID: Residential (R2) Residential townhouse and
Inc. 55124358) (RM) multi-unit
residential
development
containing
approximately 180
dwelling units.
Public Hearing Date of June 24, 2024.
Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason
Applicant Zone Zone
Richard 2400 Westfield Rural General Rural To eliminate the
and Janice Road (PID: Commercial Settlement former
Hunt 00290585) (CRG) Residential (RS) commercial
workshop from
the dwelling.
Jordan Van General Two-Unit This application
Thiel Street (PID: Commercial Residential (R2) is to rescind the
00415711) (CG) Section 59
conditions
(associated with
a development
with 730 Wilson
Street) and to
return the site to
its previous
zoning.
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While the holding of public hearings for proposed Zoning By-law amendments and
rezonings are a legislative requirement of the Community Planning Act, it is also a
key component of a clear and consistent land development process envisioned in
the One Stop Development Shop Program. These processes provide transparency
and predictability for the development community and City residents.
On a broader note, the development approval process works towards fulfilling key
Council priorities including:
Facilitate a mix of affordable housing in all our neighbourhoods;
Achieve 3% annual property tax base growth and ongoing work to increase
the target.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The scheduling of the public hearing and referral to the Planning Advisory
Committee satisfies the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the
Community Planning Act.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
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Report DateApril 09, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaUtilities and
Infrastructure Services
HerWorship Mayor DonnaNoade ReardonandMembers of Council
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AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChiefAdministrative
Officer
John CampbellIan Fogan/ Michael BakerJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Contract No. 2023-05: Dominion Park RoadSanitary Lift
Station Modifications be awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith Construction
Ltd.,at the tendered price of $816,740.93(including HST) as calculatedbased
upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council awardContract2023-05:
Dominion Park RoadSanitary Lift Station Modificationsto Galbraith Construction
Ltd., the low tenderer.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
October 21, 2019: M&C 2019-266-Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding,
approved.
May 4, 2020: M&C 2020-123Engineering Services: DMAF Sanitary Lift Station
Improvements, approved.
October 17, 2022: M&C 2022-317; 2023 and 2024 General Fund and Utility Fund
Capital Budget, approved.
April 17,2023: M&C 2023-98; 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budget
Update
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overruns due to supply chain or other inflationary pressures based on the priority
REPORT
BACKGROUND
The approved 2023 Utility Fund Capital Program includes City Share and Other
Share funding to retrofit the Dominion Park - Sanitary Lift Station above future
flood levels in order to provide for the reliable collection of wastewater. This
project involves relocating and reconstruction of the existing control building
above forecasted flood levels.
TENDER RESULTS
Tenders closed on March 26, 2024, with the following results, including HST:
1. Galbraith Construction Ltd. $816,740.93
2. Fairville Construction Ltd. $855,315.38
3. TerraEx Inc. $926,060.50
for the work was $738,750, including HST.
ANALYSIS
The tenders were thoroughly reviewed by staff and found to be formal in all
respects, with the exception of the Tender submitted by Terraex Inc., which was
found to contain a minor error. The error was corrected in accordance with
Division 2 Instructions to Tenderers and Tendering Procedures, Section 2.11 u),
(ii) and the corrected price is recorded in this report. Staff believe that Galbraith
Construction Ltd., the low tenderer, possesses the necessary resources and
expertise to successfully execute the project. Therefore, staff recommend
accepting their tender.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The City has approved funding for this project under the 2023 Utility Fund Capital
Program budget. The following table illustrates the approved funding within the
Utility Fund Capital program.
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Retrofit lift station above flood level to
provide for reliable collection of
wastewater, including design and
2023 construction management services. $124,000 $266,000
Project to be partially funded under
DMAF. (Climate Change Adaptation
Project)
Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis was completed
which includes the estimated amount of work that will be performed by the
Contractor and Others.
The analysis is as follows:
Budget Envelope $ 390,000.00
Project net cost $ 833,463.62
Variance (Shortfall) ($ 443,463.62)
The budget for this project is 60% City share and 40% Other Share (Disaster
Mitigation Adaptation Funding (DMAF)). In order to maximize the usage of
available DMAF funding 40% of the project net cost will be paid for by Other Share
funding ($333,385.45). The $209,385.45 ($333,385.45 $124,000) shortfall in
Other Share funding will come from the overall DMAF funding envelope which
includes raising or moving 9 lift stations. The City will be utilizing all available
DMAF funding to complete the lift station projects until the Other Share funding
is fully utilized. Once the Other share funding is fully utilized then the City will be
responsible for 100% of the costs to complete the remaining lift station projects.
There is a shortfall in City Share funding of $234,078.17 ($500,078.17 - $266,000).
City Share shortfall will come from the approved 2023 Utility Fund Capital projects
that have been deferred (M&C 2023-98) as part of a plan to allow overages to be
offset within the 2023 Utility Capital Budget.
POLICY TENDERING OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
The recommendation in this report is made in accordance with the provisions of
Specifications, and the specific project specifications.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns with the Dwh by investing in key
infrastructure upgrades and t9wChwa by adhering to plans, policies, procedures,
and best practices with respect to managing infrastructure assets.
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SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The reconstruction of the Dominion Park Sanitary Lift Station will ensure that
rising water levels, as a result of climate change, will not damage nor negatively
impact the future operation of this asset.
There is sufficient DMAF funding (Other Share) available within the Agreement,
therefore increasing the Other Share funding by $209,385.45 should be followed
in order to maximize the Other Share funding available to the City.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the
recommendation being put forth.
Finance also reviewed the report to ensure the DMAF Funding requirements were
adhered too and the adjustment of funding for this project adhered to Capital
budget policy.
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COUNCILREPORT
M&C No.2024-105
Report DateApril 09, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaUtilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Council
SUBJECT: Contract 2023-23: Millidge Avenue Boat Ramp Rehabilitation Project
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Mikel LesterIan Fogan/Michael BakerJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Contract No. 2023-23: Millidge Avenue Boat Ramp
Rehabilitation Projectbe awarded to the lowtenderer, FairvilleConstructionLtd.,
at their tendered price of $569,807.75(includingHST) as calculated based on
estimated quantities, andfurther that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council award Contract No. 2023-
23: Millidge Avenue Boat Ramp Rehabilitation Projectto the low tenderer.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
October 17, 2022: M&C 2022-317 2023 and 2024 General and Utility Fund
Capital Budget, approved.
January 9, 2023: M&C 2023-005 -Community Investment Fund Agreement:City
of Saint John Improvements (Design Services) Millidgeville Boat Ramp
Renewal, approved
October 30, 2023: M&C 2023-238; Revised 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital
Programs, approved
January 8, 2024: M&C 2024-007Community Investment Fund Agreement: City
of Saint John Millidgeville Boat Ramp Rehabilitation (Phase 2), approved
February 20, 2024: M&C 2024-030 Community Development Fund Agreement:
City of Saint John Millidgeville Boat Ramp Rehabilitation (Construction),
approved
REPORT
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The 2024 approved General Fund Capital Program include funds for the
rehabilitation of the Millidge Avenue boat ramp. The work involves the removal
of the existing ramp and re-instatement with a fully textured concrete boat ramp,
which includes a floating dock and aluminum pedestrian gangway for easy use.
The work also includes the replacement of the sanitary sewer overflow at the
Millidge Avenue Lift Station, roadway granular material, asphalt roadway, and
signage.
TENDER RESULTS
Tenders closed on April 9, 2024, with the following results, including HST:
1. Fairville Construction Ltd. $569,807.75
2. Galbraith Construction Ltd. $640,130.25
3. Redem Contracting Ltd. $1,371,030.00
4. TerraEx Inc $962,722.50
519,587.25
ANALYSIS
The tenders were reviewed by staff and all were found to be formal in all respects.
Staff are of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and
expertise to perform the work and recommend acceptance of their tender.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Contract includes work that is charged against the 2024 General Fund Capital
Program. This project is partially funded by the Regional Development
Corporation (RDC). Assuming the award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an
analysis has been completed, which includes the estimated amount of work to be
performed by the Contractor and Others.
The analysis is as follows:
Budget $ 525,000.00
Project Net Cost $ 604,619.00
Variance (Shortfall) -$ 79,619.00
In the coming weeks the City will be reaching out to RDC to determine if RDC will
increase their contribution to the project to cover 40% of the projected shortfall.
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As timing for this project is very important, Staff propose that the Council move
forward with awarding this project. The City was recently successful with receiving
$271,000 in RDC Community Development funding (40% Other Share / 60% City
Share) under the 2023 & 2024 General Fund Capital project Reversing Falls trail
Lookoff Access. As indicated below, this project was originally funded entirely by
the City in the 2023 & 2024 General Fund Capital Programs.
Capital Year Project Description Other Share City Share
Reversing Falls: Various area
$250,000
2023 improvements and replacement assets
at end of life.
Reversing Falls: Supplemental funding
for area improvements and
replacement of assets at the end of life.
Scope of work also includes the
$430,000
2024 investigation and conceptual design of
a new washroom facility on Fallsview
Drive utilizing the City's red roofed
building that was previously at Market
Slip.
It is proposed that the above noted projected shortfall ($79,619) be offset within
the 2024 General Fund Capital Program using the City Share funding made
available by the new RDC funding for the Reversing Falls trail Lookoff Access
project. The amount made available within the 2024 General Fund Capital
program would be $172,000 or 40% of $430,000.
POLICY - STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT POLICY
construction contracts, adhering to the City's General Specifications and specific
project specifications.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The project aligns with BELONG and PERFORM as it will
enhance recreation programming while improving quality of life by
upgrading accessibility to our oceans/rivers. In addition, through exploring
funding opportunities such as the RDC funding, the City leverages viable
opportunities to renew its infrastructure.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The existing boat launch at the end of Millidge Avenue is currently in poor
condition and requires replacement. This infrastructure renewal effort will greatly
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improve the accessibility of the infrastructure while addressing potential failures
in the existing infrastructure.
This project also provides textured concrete surfacing to provide a slip resistant
surface making the infrastructure safer for recreational boaters, recreational
watercraft operators, and the local boating industry.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
This report was reviewed by the Finance & Public Works and Transportation
departments. The tendering process for this project was completed in accordance
with the City's Procurement policy and Supply Chain Management supports the
recommendation being put forth.
The Public Works and Transportation department noted there will be some costs
for seasonal installation/removal/storage and regular maintenance as a result of
this project (i.e. floating dock). These are relatively minor and can be
accommodated within the existing operating budgets.
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M&C No.2024-106
Report DateApril 08, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaUtilities and Infrastructure
Services
HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon andMembers of Council
SUBJECT:Contract 2022-13: Charlotte St.(St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and
St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) Street Reconstruction
AUTHORIZATION
Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer
Ian Fogan/Michael BakerJ. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that:
(A) Council approve reallocating $53,000.00 offunding fromtheSimpson
Drive WWPS-Conceptual Designproject to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to
Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) Street
Reconstructionproject to offset a portion of the projectedUtility FundCity share
budget variance as outlined in this report,
(B) Council approve reallocating $54,000.00 offunding fromthe Main
Street Redirect Flows project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove
Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) Street Reconstruction
project to offset a portion of the projected Utility Fund Cityshare budget variance
as outlined in this report,
(C) Council approve reallocating $25,000.00 offunding fromthe Hickey
Road SSO Chamber project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop)
and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) Street Reconstructionproject to
offset a portion of the projectedUtility FundCity share budget variance as
outlined in this report,
(D) Council approve reallocating $25,000.00 of funding fromthe
Engineering Investigations and Design project project tothe Charlotte St. (St.
James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.)
Street Reconstructionproject to offseta portion ofthe projectedUtility FundCity
share budget variance as outlined in this report,
(E) Council approve reallocating $200,000.00 offunding fromthe Asphalt
Roadway Resurfacing and Curb and Sidewalk Renewalsproject to the Charlotte St.
(St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.)
Street Reconstructionproject to offseta portion ofthe projected General Fund
City share budget variance as outlined in this report,
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(F) Council approve reallocating $109,000.00 of funding from Engineering
Investigations and Design project to the Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove
Loop) and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) Street Reconstruction
project to offset a portion of the projected General Fund City share budget
variance as outlined in this report, and,
(G) Contract No. 2022-13: Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop)
and St. James St. (Germain St. to Charlotte St.) - Street Reconstruction be awarded
to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at their tendered price of
$4,215,477.95 (including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and
further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council award Contract No.
2022-13: Charlotte St. (St. James St. to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James St.
(Germain St. to Charlotte St.) - Street Reconstruction project to the low tenderer.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
May 30, 2022: M&C 2022-191; Utility Fund (Revision 1) and General Fund
(Revision II) 2022 Capital Programs, approved.
October 3, 2022: M&C 2022-308 2022 Bilateral Program Projects Reserve
Funding & Pre-Approval of 2023 Utility Program Funding, approved.
th
October 17, 2022: M&C 2022-317 2023 and 2024 General and Utility Fund
Capital Budget, approved.
April 17, 2023: M&C 2023-098 2023 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital
Budget Update, approved.
October 30, 2023: M&C 2023-233 Charlotte Street Reimagination Project
stnd
Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments, 1 and 2 Readings approved.
April 2, 2024: M&C 2024-096 Public Information Session: Charlotte Street (St.
James Street to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James Street (Germain Street to
Charlotte Street) Street Reconstruction Project, received and filed.
REPORT
The 2022 and 2023 approved Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and 2022 General
Fund Capital Programs include funds for the reconstruction of Charlotte Street
from St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop and St. James Street from Germain
Street to Charlotte Street. The work for each street involves the replacement of
the existing water main and sanitary sewer, installation of a new storm sewer for
separation, and full street reconstruction. The work also includes new concrete
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curbs and sidewalk, grass median, roadway granular material, asphalt, trees, and
street signage.
TENDER RESULTS
Tenders closed on March 26, 2024 with the following results, including HST:
1. Fairville Construction Ltd. $ 4,215,477.95
2. Galbraith Construction Ltd. $ 4,897,468.20
The Engineers estimate for the work was $3,576,574.75.
price can
mainly be attributed due to the significant depth of excavation required for the
installation of the large diameter storm sewer on Charlotte Street. The depth of
the sewer is much greater than a typical storm sewer main installation as this is a
main collector sewer in this area of the Central Peninsula. Due to the required
depth of the storm sewer, it is expected that the Contractor will have to work with
tidal influence for the installation of this new
pipe beyond what had been anticipated. It should be noted that at the time of
budgeting for this project the required depth and size of the new storm sewer was
not known therefore standard budget allowances were used for the estimated
new storm sewer installation costs. It is not until the project has gone through the
detailed design phase that further information is known about the required depth
and size of the sewer.
It is anticipated that the increased pricing the City is seeing with this tender result
is largely due to the difficulty of the particular work, the significant amount of
work available for contractors to bid, issues with the supply chain due to market
demand and overall inflation pressures.
ANALYSIS
The tenders were reviewed by staff and all were found to be formal in all respects.
Staff are of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and
expertise to perform the work and recommend acceptance of their tender.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Contract includes work that is charged against the 2022 and 2023 Water &
Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital Programs. This project is partially
funded by the Integrated Bilateral Funding program (Other Share). Assuming the
award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed, which
includes the estimated amount of work to be performed by the Contractor and
Others.
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The analysis below was established by including the City Share and Other Share
funding included in the approved 2022 & 2023 Capital Programs. In determining
the overall budget for this project, a breakdown of Other Share (73.33%) and City
Share (26.67%) was used. This allocation was determined by considering the City
Share as 26.67% of the overall budget.
The analysis is as follows:
Budget $ 2,308,211.48
Project Net Cost $ 4,049,777.02
Variance (Shortfall) -$ 1,741,565.54
The outstanding overall project shortfall is based on projected shortfalls in the
2022 Utility Fund Capital Program ($586,342.07) and in the 2022 General Fund
Capital Program ($1,155,338.75). There is a projected surplus of $115.28 within
the 2023 Utility Fund Capital Program.
The shortfall for the Utility Fund is $156,377.43 City Share (26.67%) while
$429,964.64 Other Share (73.33%) would come from the overall Integrated
Bilateral Fund envelope. The proposed offsets to cover the projected City share
shortfall within the 2022 Utility Program would come from the reallocations.
1. Project No (22WC08) - Simpson Drive WWPS - Conceptual Design project
$53,000.
2. Project No (22WC14) - Main Street redirect flows project - $54,000.
3. Project No (22WC21) - Hickey Road SSO Chamber project - $25,000.
4. Project No (22WC28) - Engineering Investigations and Design project
$25,000.
The total proposed City Share reallocation within the 2022 Utility Fund is
$157,000. This would also equate to $431,676.42 in Other Share funding coming
from the overall Integrated Bilateral Fund envelope (Total = $588,676.42).
The shortfall for the General Fund is $308,128.85 City share (26.67%) while
$847,209.91 Other Share (73.33%) would come from the overall Integrated
Bilateral Fund envelope. The offsets to cover the City share shortfall within the
2022 General Fund Program would come from the reallocations.
1. Project No (22TC05) - Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing and Curb and Sidewalk
Renewals $200,000.
2. Project No (22TC06) - Engineering Investigations and Design $109,000.
The total proposed City Share reallocation within the 2022 General Fund is
$309,000. This would also equate to $849,605.17 in Other Share funding coming
from the overall Integrated Bilateral Fund envelope (Total = $1,158,605.17).
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It should be noted that due to the City using Other Share funding offsets from the
overall Integrated Bilateral Fund envelope, projects originally planned to be
completed within the program will need to be canceled. Once clarity is obtained
(i.e. designs & engineers estimates completed) on the remaining reduced scope
of work within the program the City will be requesting an overall scope change for
the program from RDC to align with the projects completed.
POLICY - TENDERING OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
This recommendation aligns with policy for the tendering of
construction contracts, adhering to the City's General Specifications and specific
project specifications.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This report aligns with Council's Priorities for GROW, GREEN, MOVE and PERFORM
as the project involves reconstructing sections of two city streets currently in poor
condition while leveraging Other Share funding. The work also includes installing
new storm sewers, allowing for separation of sanitary sewer and storm sewer
flows within the project limits.
During the design phase of the work for this project, a review of the Central
Peninsula Secondary Plan (The Secondary Plan) was completed. The Secondary
Plan contains several Policies and Proposals relating to the Central Peninsula.
Throughout the engagement process in developing the Secondary Plan, more
street trees and greening was identified as a community priority. With respect to
Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop) and St. James Street
(Germain Street to Charlotte Street), the Secondary Plan included the priorities
for more street trees and greening. There was also a noted desire to improve
pedestrian infrastructure.
The Secondary Plan contains the following Policies and Proposals relating to
Charlotte Street:
Policy:
SE-the South End
Proposals:
2. Reinforce connections between the South End and the Uptown
Neighbourhood through pedestrian space improvements along Sydney Street
and Charlotte Street.
The Secondary Plan contains the following Policies and Proposals relating to St.
James Street:
Policy:
SE-3 Reposition St. James Street as an important east-west corridor thereby
facilitating reinvestment
Proposals:
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7. Promote the redevelopment of the St. John the Baptist/King Edward School
site as new residential development. Ensuring the development of the new
school and the implementation of the Secondary Plan are coordinated and
mutually supportive will be critical to the realization of the Vision.
11. Create an enhanced streetscape and public realm along St. James Street
to encourage investment and improve pedestrian conditions.
The reconstruction of Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop) and
St. James Street (Germain Street to Charlotte Street) includes the renewal of the
water and sanitary sewer infrastructure as well as the installation of new storm
sewer infrastructure for separation. The street reconstruction designs achieve a
more livable environment in the Southern Peninsula. A few noteworthy
improvements include:
wƚğķ ƓğƩƩƚǞźƓŭ Λ{Ʒ͵ WğƒĻƭ {ƷƩĻĻƷΜ The existing street cross-section
(asphalt width) on St. James Street from Germain Street to Charlotte Street
will be reduced from an average of 8.4 m to 7.5 m. This will maintain
sufficient width for a travel lane and alternate side on-street parking while
enhancing safety through traffic calming.
ƦķğƷĻķ ƭƷƩĻĻƷ ĭƩƚƭƭΏƭĻĭƷźƚƓ Λ/ŷğƩƌƚƷƷĻ {ƷƩĻĻƷΜ The street cross-section
on Charlotte Street from St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop is being
updated to support the operation of the new Central Peninsula school.
The asphalt street width will be widened from 11.0 m to 11.6 m. This will
provide sufficient width for two travel lanes (northbound and
southbound), a parking lane on the east side and a bike lane on the west
side. The original vision for this section of Charlotte Street included the
removal of the northbound travel lane which would have resulted in the
narrowing of the asphalt width. In consultation with the Province, it was
determined that the northbound lane on this section of Charlotte Street
needed to be maintained to allow for the safe operation of school buses
associated with the new school. This updated cross-section was part of
the community engagement process staff conducted via the Shape Your
City platform. Results of this community engagement have been
previously reported to Council on October 30, 2023 (M&C 2023-233).
.źƉĻ ƌğƓĻ źƓƭƷğƌƌğƷźƚƓ Λ/ŷğƩƌƚƷƷĻ {ƷƩĻĻƷΜ A new 1.8 m wide bike lane will
be included on the west side of Charlotte Street. The Secondary Plan and
Move SJ has identified Charlotte Street from Broad Street to Union Street
as being a , which would include the installation of
dedicated bike lanes. Several Traffic By-law amendments are required to
stnd
support the installation of the bike lane. Council has approved 1 and 2
readings of these by-law amendments (October 30, 2023, M&C 2023-233)
Traffic By-law amendments once this project is nearing completion and the
bike lane is ready for use.
/ǒƩĬ ĻǣƷĻƓƭźƚƓƭ Curb extensions will be installed on the east side of
Charlotte Street and in the Charlotte Street / St. James Street intersection.
These extensions will improve pedestrian safety by reducing the crossing
distances for pedestrians as well as making pedestrians about to cross
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Charlotte Street and St. James Street more visible to motorists. This is
achieved by moving the crossing point away from the curb, and from any
parked vehicles, to a location that is
of vision. The curb extensions will also enhance safety through the traffic
calming which results from the reduced street cross-section (asphalt
width) at the intersections.
hƓΏƭƷƩĻĻƷ ƦğƩƉźƓŭ The current alternate side on-street parking on
Charlotte Street will be changed to allow for on-street parking on the east
side of Charlotte Street only, resulting in year-round parking on this side of
the street only. The current alternate side on-street parking will remain
on St. James Street
tĻķĻƭƷƩźğƓ ğĭĭĻƭƭ ƩğƒƦƭ Access ramps will be installed in the sidewalks
at pedestrian crossings that are flush with the asphalt roadway surface.
This will remove any barriers to access by all users of the pedestrian
transportation infrastructure. Tactile warning surface indicators will also
be installed at all crosswalks.
bĻǞ ƭźķĻǞğƌƉƭ Replacement of the existing asphalt sidewalks with new
concrete curb and sidewalk infrastructure on Charlotte Street from St.
James Street to Lower Cove Loop and on St. James Street from Germain
Street to Charlotte Street.
\[ğƓķƭĭğƦĻ źƒƦƩƚǝĻƒĻƓƷƭ The addition of grass medians and street trees
provides greenspace between the road and the sidewalk thereby
enhancing an area where many of the buildings either face directly at the
street or are at the edge of the right-of-way. Street trees, once fully grown,
can act as another traffic calming measure as these create a tunneling
effect.
priorities.
9ƓŷğƓĭĻķ ƦĻķĻƭƷƩźğƓ ĭƩƚƭƭźƓŭ A new, enhanced pedestrian crossing will
be constructed on the northern cross-walk in the Charlotte Street / St.
James Street intersection. This crossing will feature a raised crosswalk with
solar powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB). The presence of
the RRFB, the reduced crossing width achieved from the use of curb
extensions and the traffic calming effects of the raised cross-walk will
improve the safety for pedestrians at this cross-walk. Staff included this
enhanced pedestrian crossing given the proximity of this cross-walk to the
new school for the Southern Peninsula.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The municipal infrastructure along Charlotte Street (St. James Street to Lower
Cove Loop) and on St. James Street (Germain Street to Charlotte Street) is
currently in poor condition and requires replacement. This infrastructure renewal
effort reduces the likelihood of future service disruptions for residents, addressing
potential failures in the existing infrastructure. Additionally, the project includes
the separation of stormwater and sanitary sewer flows within the project limits
further contributing to the overall improvement of the area's infrastructure. The
storm sewer that is being installed on this section of Charlotte Street will also
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support the further separation of sanitary and storm sewer flows on other
sections of the Central Peninsula.
This project also provides for the opportunity to make several streetscape
enhancements that will improve the safety of these sections of Charlotte Street
and St. James Street for all users of the transportation infrastructure, which is key
given the proximity of this project to the new school for the Southern Peninsula.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
This report was reviewed by the Finance, Growth and Community Services and
Public Works and Transportation Departments. The tendering process for this
project was completed in accordance with the City's Strategic Procurement Policy
and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth.
Staff completed public engagement for the reimagining of the Charlotte Street
(Union Street to Broad Street) roadway cross-section through a Shape Your City
.
Staff consulted with the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee on the planned
work on Charlotte Street from St. James Street to Lower Cove Loop and on St.
James Street from Germain Street to Charlotte Street. A Public Information
Session for this project was held on April 2, 2024.
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BY-LAW NO. M-16 ARRÊTÉ NO M-16
A LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW
RESPECTING WATER AND SEWERAGE
Be it enacted by the Common Council of The municipal, The
City of Saint John as follows: City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
A By-law of The City of Saint John entitled "A ity of Saint
By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage", enacted on John intitulé «
the 7th day of June, A.D. 2004, is hereby amended as », décrété le 7 juin 2004, est modifié comme
follows: suit :
1. Section 1 is amended to add the following 1. 1 est modifié par lla
definition: définition suivante :
« utilisation exceptionnelle » Uti
that, in the Commisabonné qui, à la seule discrétion du commissaire,
unique conditions to protect the overall water nécessite des conditions uniques pour protéger
infrastructure and supply for the City; (utilisation de
exceptionnelle) .
(exceptional use)
2. Section 30 is amended to add the following 2. 30 est modifié par l
subsections immediately following subsection 30(4): paragraphes suivants immédiatement après le
paragraphe 30(4) :
30(5) If the Commissioner determines that an il existe une
Exceptional Use exists, the Commissioner may issue utilisation exceptionnelle, il peut
direction in writing to the customer with any terms
and conditions that the Commissioner, in their sole estime, à sa seule discrétion, nécessaires pour
discretion determines necessary to regulate the
Exceptional Use. The failure of the customer to non-
comply with the terms and conditions directed by the le commissaire peut entrainer
Commissioner may result in the discontinuance of the la seule discrétion
discretion. du commissaire.
30(6) esponsable de tout dommage
causé à
the Commissioners written direction in accordance son non-respect des instructions écrites du
with subsection 30(5) shall be the sole responsibility commissaire conformément au paragraphe 30(5) et la
of the customer and the City may incur any expense municipalité peut engager toutes dépenses nécessaires
necessary to remediate the damage and any expenses pour réparer les dommages et ces dépenses peuvent
so incurred by the City may be collected by the être récupérées en incluant le montant engagé par la
inclusion of the amount incurred by the City in the
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to
apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté le
be affixed to this by-law the ____ day of __________,
__________________ 2024, avec les signatures
A.D. 2024 signed by: suivantes :
_______________________________________
Mayor /Maire
_______________________________________
Common Clerk/greffier communal
First Reading - Première lecture -
Second Reading - Deuxième lecture -
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
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tƩƚƦĻƩƷǤʹ 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive
stnd
Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading Held on April 2, 2024
rd
3 Reading: April 15, 2024
Item: Required: Recommendation
(Y/N)
Municipal Plan No
Amendment
Zoning By-Law Yes 1. That Common Council give 3rd reading
Amendment to an Amendment to the Zoning By-Law which rezones a
parcel of land having an approximate area of 82.58
hectares, located at 730-740 Foster Thurston Drive, also
identified as PIDs 00052746, 55150791, 00052654, and
55150809, from wǒƩğƌ Λw Μ to ağƆƚƩ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ CğĭźƌźƷǤ
Λ/CaΜ.
Recission of No
Previous s. 39/s.
59 Conditions
Section 59 No
Conditions
Section 59 No
Agreement
Section 131 No
Agreement
Other No
BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-163 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-163
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal,
Common Council convened, as follows:
The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit :
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The
The Zoning By-law of The City
City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15)
of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of
décembre 2014, est modifié par :
December, A.D. 2014, is amended by:
1. Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of 1. Rezonage
approximately 82.58 hectares, located at 730-82,58 hectares,
740 Foster Thurston Drive, also identified as située au 730-740 promenade Foster
PIDs 00052746, 55150791, 00052654, and Thurston, également identifié des NIDs
55150809, from Rural (RU) to Major 00052746, 55150791, 00052654, et
Community Facility (CFM). 55150809, de Zone rurale (RU) à Zone
de grandes installations
communautaires (CFM),
- toutes les modifications sont indiquées
sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté.
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto and
forming part of this by-law.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté
le X 2024, avec les signatures suivantes :
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of
the said City to be affixed to this by-law the X day of
X, A.D. 2024 and signed by:
____________________________________________
Mayor/Maire
___________________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - April 2, 2024 Première lecture - le 2 avril 2024
Second Reading - April 2, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 2 avril 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
A BY-LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW ARRÊTÉ
RESPECTING THE CONSTRUCTION
REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OF LA RÉPARATION ET LA
BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF SAINT DÉMOLITION DE BÂTIMENTS ET
JOHN MADE UNDER THE AUTHORITY DE CONSTRUCTIONS DANS THE
OF THE BUILDING CODE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
ADMINISTRATION ACT, AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the
City of Saint John as follows: City of Saint John a décrété qui suit:
A By-
By-law Respecting the Construction, Repair and John intitulé «
Demolition of Buildings in the City of Saint John réparation et la démolition de bâtiments et de
th
enacted on the 12 day of December, A.D. 2022, constructions dans The City of Saint John » décrété
is hereby amended as follows: le 12 décembre 2022, est modifié comme suit :
1. Le paragraphe 27(3) est abrogé et remplacé
1. Subsection 27(3) is repealed and replaced par ce qui suit :
with the following:
« Le conseil peut nommer un ou plusieurs
Council may appoint one or more deputy inspecteurs adjoints des constructions qui relèvent
building inspectors who shall be subject to the »
direction of the building inspector.
2. Subsection 27(4) is repealed and replaced 2. Le paragraphe 27(4) est abrogé et remplacé
with the following: par ce qui suit :
A deputy building inspector shall be the acting « Un inspecteur adjoint des constructions est
building inspector and shall have all the powers
and duties of the building inspector in the event of
the absence of or the disability of the building
inspector or when there is no building inspector. charge, il exerce toutes les attributions et fonctions
structions.
3. Subsection 27(5) is repealed and replaced 3. Le paragraphe 27(5) est abrogé et remplacé
with the following: par ce qui suit :
Council may from time to time appoint an acting «
building inspector who shall have the powers and inspecteur des constructions par intérim qui, en cas
duties of the building inspector in the absence of
or the disability of both the building inspector and constructions et des inspecteurs adjoints des
the deputy building inspectors.
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constructions, exerce toutes les attributions et
»
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOI The City of Saint John a fait
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of The apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le
City of Saint John to be affixed to this By-law on _______ mars 2024, avec les signatures suivantes :
the ______ day of March, A.D. 2024 and signed
by:
_______________________________________
Mayor / Maire
_______________________________________
City Clerk / Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - April 2, 2024 Première lecture - le 2 avril 2024
Second Reading - April 2, 2024 Deuxième lecture - le 2 avril 2024
Third Reading - Troisième lecture -
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First name
Mary and Dave
Last name
Milander and Thompson
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About your Submission
Topic of submission
#1671 Sandy Point Road, PID #00418129 or Harrigan Lake Property at Rockwood
Park, which the city has declared surplus.
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
We request that the property NOT be sold. We request that the property BE AGAIN
DECLARED part of Rockwood Park.
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We were amazed that once again, part of Rockwood Park may be in danger of being sold for
development as city council has recently voted to declare this parkland surplus.
Two former councils (Mayor Ivan Court and Mayor Don Darling and councils) attempted unsuccessfully
to sell off this property which the city calls 1671 Sandy Point Road. Nothing has changed since.
This land borders Harrigan Lake, an important natural feature in the park. The two previous attempts by
the city to sell off this parkland for housing development were strongly opposed by the people of Saint
John who wanted ALL of the lands of Rockwood Park to remain parkland for public enjoyment and for
protection of the natural environment with all the species of flora and fauna that exist there and in
Harrigan Lake.
We feel that the letter written by Joan Pearce, chairperson of Friends of Rockwood Park which follows,
expresses many of our concerns.
Yours,
Mary Milander and David Thompson
Saint John, NB E2M 2X9
Here is Joan Pearce's letter:
Friends of Rockwood Park Inc. were shocked to learn that at the council meeting of February 20, 2024,
council passed a motion to declare #1671 Sandy Point Road, a part of Rockwood Park, as surplus land.
This is not "surplus land". It is park land, a part of Rockwood Park. It was acquired for the purpose of
being a park and it continues to be used by a multitude of residents and visitors as a park. It is promoted
by the City
entertainment year round. Over 55 trails and footpaths will guide you through unspoiled wilds. The park
features a golf course, camping sites, stables, wellness spa, and freshwater lakes for fishing, swimming,
Perhaps, the current members of council are not aware of the history of this particular piece of
Rockwood Park.
In 1971- the city acquired the
Council minutes dated Sept 21, 1970, the City decided to purchase 17.5 acres of land from the Estate of
policy of acquiring
all lands bounded by the Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive for the long-range development of
In 2005 a portion of this property was sold to a neighbouring property owner, apparently to provide a
buffer zone.
· 2005- city advertised for a development proposal, no acceptable proposals received
· 2007-city advertised for a development proposal, no acceptable proposals received
· 2008-December 8 Common Council adopted a resolution that deemed this land surplus to the
agreeable purchase price.
This was the first time that this portion of park land was deemed surplus and offered up for sale.
Controversy and public opposition including a moratorium on anything occurring at the site continued
for several years. In 2011 The site was deemed Rockwood Park and boundaries of the park were made.
Then in 2018 the city proposed a motion to rezone the 5.18-hectare parcel of Sandy Point Road parkland
to allow for potential development. City staff proposed up to 60 housing units a mix of semi-detached
houses and apartments could have been built on the Sandy Point Road land. This is the second time
the property was deemed surplus.
Again there was huge public outcry in opposition and the rezoning was not passed.
So here we are again in 2024, for the third time, the park land is deemed surplus and possibly up for
sale.
Noted from the Council meeting of February20, 2024.
There was no rationale presented to councillors in the public session to justify deeming #1671 surplus
park land. What about this land that makes it surplus for park use?
The vote on the motion was taken in the absence of 3 councillors who may have changed the result.
absent. Surely when an important decision which affects so many park users and such a large section of
park land is made, the entire council should make the decision.
Friends of Rockwood Park Inc. respectfully ask that the Mayor and councillors rescind this motion at the
next session of council when the full council is present.
Friends of Rockwood Park Inc. would like to present our rationale for this request at a future meeting at
a public session of Common Council.
Sincerely,
Joan Pearce
Re:UrgentNeedforLacrosseFacilityinSaintJohn,NB
Dear Mayor and Council members,
We are reaching out to address a pressing concern regarding the lack of affordable and suitable
facilities for our Junior Box Lacrosse teams in Saint John, NB
summer sport and holds significant cultural and historical importance. Today, the sport is
It is declining due to
inadequate infrastructure and support.
Our Junior Lacrosse teams, representing our region in the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League
(ECJLL), are facing immense challenges in accessing affordable practice space. Our athletes
have been traveling to neighboring cities, sometimes as far as Moncton to practice. We are
unable to source floor time in the city of Saint John.
The closure of arenas to sports, such as the Belyea, worsens the problem and leaves our teams
without a dedicated facility for training and tournaments. It is disheartening to note that an
available option is being utilized to store items/equipment for the city of Saint John. This
underscores the pressing need for alternative arrangements. Reopening the Belyea arena to
sports would be a significant step in providing a lifeline for our sport, our youth, and our
community.
A couple of short-term solutions to consider:
Consider opening the Belyea for 6-8 weeks (2-3 nights a week). We have an army of
eager youth and parents who can assist with preparation, clean-up, and maintenance.
Another valuable location is TD Station. While this is a beautiful facility, the rental fee is
not within our budget. Does the city offer subsidizing for rental facilities like they do in
other cities?
Does the city currently own any empty warehouses? We have seen this to be valuable
space in other cities.
Furthermore, it is important to acknowledge the federal mandate outlined in the Calls to Action:
Sports, and Reconciliation 87-91, which emphasizes supporting indigenous sports and
recreational activities as part of reparations for residential schools and cultural genocide.
T;
physical/mental health, and our ch By neglecting our athletes, we are letting
down generations who may never know the joy and pride of playing lacrosse.
As New Brunswick prepares to host the 2029 Canada Games, our local lacrosse players are
without the resources they need to develop and grow their skills. Lacrosse offers invaluable
benefits to youth, promoting physical activity, teamwork, leadership skills, and a sense of
belonging. Despite the current challenges, youth in our regionare eager and enthusiastic about
playing lacrosse, demonstrating a strong interest in the sport and its cultural significance.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your prompt action and
support in addressing the needs of our Junior Lacrosse teams and the broader lacrosse
community in Saint John.
Sincerely,
The Saint John Rapids Organization
President: Megan Kingston, VP Male: Duncan Webster, VP Female: Angela Daley,
Treasurer: Shelly Hatfield, Coaches: Jacob Norton, Stephen Johnston, Chris Burgess, Team
managers: Melissa Garland, Charlene Thompson, Shelly Mason
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Dear Mayor and Council;
I am writing regarding the recent decision to designate the property at 1671 Sandy Point
Road, part of Rockwood Park, as surplus. I very much hope that Council will rescind this
decision at the next opportunity.
As a lifelong resident of Saint John I of course support the growth of our city and
appreciate that there is currently a low vacancy rate; however, there are numerous
opportunities nearby for housing development that would not compromise Rockwood
Park. As it is described on the City's website, the Park is a "recreational jewel in the
City's crown" and is used by residents and visitors throughout the year. It is shocking
and disappointing that Council has repeatedly tried to chip away at this green space. I
implore Council to look beyond potential short term gain and to not sell off any part of
Rockwood Park.
I am very concerned that designating this portion of Rockwood Park as surplus (with
what appears to be the ultimate goal of converting it to housing development) will set a
precedent which may lead to other areas of Rockwood Park and our other parks
(Tucker Park, for example - which was able to be preserved for resident enjoyment due
to a very outspoken citizen movement) that are not protected by conservation
agreements to be developed. I also worry about runoff of salt and/or effluents from the
road vehicles into the nearby Harrigan Lake.
I am originally from Saint John and had to leave temporarily for education reasons, but
chose to return to Saint John and live in Millidgeville largely because of access to
Rockwood Park. The Park is often used as a major "selling point" for physician
recruitment in our city, with many department heads taking candidates on tours of the
Park to show it off. I am also a paediatrician and feel very strongly about conserving our
green spaces for future generations to enjoy. Saint John seems to aspire to be more
like cities such as Halifax - I can only imagine the uproar that would occur if Halifax tried
to sell off Point Pleasant Park. To again use the City's own words, Rockwood Park is
"2,200 acres of unspoiled natural beauty" - so why would we want to spoil any part of it
now?
I would like to see the areas of Rockwood Park along Sandy Point Road protected by a
conservation agreement to ensure that this important piece of the city is preserved.
Sincerely,
Dr Katharine Herrington
121 Kennebecasis Drive, Saint John
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the grassroots,
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challenge. .
Last year, our mayors, who participated in the challenge, helped inspire more than 500,000 Canadians to
come together in solidarity to stand against gender-based violence and we are hoping to expand the
number of Mayors for this year.
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Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous;
WHEREAS, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across Canada with
more than 4 in 10 women having experienced it in their lifetime, and this reality is worse for
Indigenous women who are twice as likely to experience violence from their current or former
partners;
WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over five million moose hide pins that
each spark five conversations about issues of violence against women, children and all those
along the gender continuum;
WHEREAS, wearing the moose hide pin demonstrates a commitment to honour, respect and
protect the women and children in your life, end gender-based violence and take meaningful
action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples;
WHEREAS, participation in the Moose Hide Campaign is a concrete action for all citizens to
address the legacies of colonization, residential schools and the reality of more than 1,200
missing or murdered women in Canada;
WHEREAS, engagement with the Moose Hide Campaign aligns with the United Nations
Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Truth and Reconciliation
s to Action, and the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+);
It is therefore recommended:
1. That CITY NAME proclaims May 16, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day
2. That the City's Corporate and Strategic Communications department promote the passage of
this resolution on the appropriate corporate communications channels.
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Submitted on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 16:21
Submitted by: Anonymous
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Adam
Last name
Pottle
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Topic of submission
Open pit at the top of King St
Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council):
Council should use all tools available to require the owner of the pit to install proper,
'permanent' 6' chainlink fencing around the perimeter pending construction. The wire
mesh, rebar, Jersey barriers, and tattered signage are both unsightly and unsafe.
Additionally, the closure of the right-turn-only lane on Charlotte should be restored until
construction commences.
Executive summary
Immediate fix required for the site
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2023-110
M&C No.
April 10, 2024
Report Date
April 15, 2024
Meeting Date
Strategic Services
Service Area
SUBJECT: Execution of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Police Software Security
Professional Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
The Saint John Police Board of Commissioners has identified the need to engage external vendors to
support the implementation of a new Police Records Management System (RMS). The City of Saint John
Information Technology (IT) service area will support the Saint John Police Force in facilitating vendor
access, monitoring performance, and ensuring security measures are upheld.
To protect sensitive security and confidential information shared during this engagement, a Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required among vendors, the Saint John Police Board of Commissioners,
and the City of Saint John for the IT service area work on this project. This NDA will establish guidelines
for information sharing and confidentiality, preventing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That the City enter into the Non-Disclosure Agreement in the form generally presented to Committee
of the Whole at its meeting held April 15, 2024, with Versaterm Public Safety Inc, Mariner Security
Solutions, The Saint John Police Board of Commissioners, and The City of Saint John for the work relating
to the implementation of a new records management system for the Saint John Police Force, and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Non-Disclosure Agreement and any documents
ancillary thereto.
M&C No.2024-111
Report DateApril 10, 2024
Meeting DateApril 15, 2024
Service AreaCorporate Services
SUBJECT: Cyber Insurance Claim
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN
SESSION OF COUNCIL
This report outlines the resolution of all claims related to the AIG cyber-insurance
policy 03-981-98-30. AIG has provided a final release for the full-face value of the
cyber policy in the amount of $2,000,000.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
It is recommended the City execute the Full & Final Release & Assignment
generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole
Agreement (Release)
at its meeting held April 15, 2024, in favour of AIG Insurance Company of Canada,
for the purpose of settling the claim stemming from cyber-insurance policy 03-
981-98-30, which will result in the City receiving the full-face value of the policy,
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Release and any
other documents ancillary thereto.