City of Saint John public meetings in 2022
73 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Common Council
Common Council will consider approving winter 2022-2023 arts grants, renewing neighbourhood service agreements and community centre agreements for 2023, and discussing a second amendment to a memorandum of understanding with Cooke Aquaculture Inc. The meeting includes standard procedural items and committee reports.
- 2022 Saint John Community Arts Funding Program (Winter) grant recipients
- 2023 Neighbourhood Service Agreements with P.U.L.S.E., CVRC, ONE Change Inc., Carleton Community Centre Inc., TRC for Youth, Learning Exchange - Waterloo Village Assoc., Human Development Council - Around the Block
- 2023 Community Centre Service Agreements with Carleton Community Centre Inc., ONE Change, BGC Greater Saint John Inc. (South End Community Centre and Paul Harris Street), YMCA (Millidgeville and Irving Oil Field House)
- 2nd Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee is meeting to consider 2023 Neighbourhood Service Agreements and Community Centre Service Agreements. These items involve renewing agreements with local organizations for services and facility operations. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and agenda.
- 2023 Neighbourhood Service Agreements with PULSE, CVRC, ONE Change, CCC, TRC, Waterloo Village, and ATB
- 2023 Community Centre Service Agreements with Carleton Community Centre, ONE Change, BGC Saint John, YMCA Millidgeville, and YMCA Field House
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, handle routine procedural items, and consider one application: a Section 59 amendment for 35 Water St. The agenda is mostly administrative, with the single substantive item being the Water St. proposal.
- 35 Water St. - Section 59 Amendment
- Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
- Approval of October 12, 2022 minutes
Common Council
Saint John's Common Council meets to decide on the 2023 General Fund Operating Budget, several zoning bylaw amendments, and a new building bylaw. The agenda also includes consent items on road work, contracts, and designations, plus public hearings and committee reports on housing and safety.
- 2023 General Fund Operating Budget (Finance Committee report)
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 51 Heather Way (public hearing, 1st/2nd reading)
- Zoning bylaw amendment for 200 Cambridge Drive (3rd reading)
- Building bylaw respecting construction, repair, and demolition (3rd reading)
- Demolition of vacant building at 181 Bayside Drive
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider two heritage permit applications: one for 169-171 Charlotte St and one for 166-168 Prince William Street. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes, review business arising, hear a report on staff-issued permits for November, and handle other business.
- Heritage permit application 22-0913 for 169-171 Charlotte St
- Heritage permit application 22-0972 for 166-168 Prince William Street
- Report on staff-issued permits for November
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John Public Safety Committee is meeting to review several safety-related items, including enhancements to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre safety program, a standard operating procedure for towing during parking bans, and a standby rescue response plan for SJ Water. The committee will also receive reports on the Building Safer Communities Fund and its own obligations. The meeting is conducted electronically and includes approval of previous minutes.
- Canada Games Aquatic Centre Safety Program Enhancements
- Parking Ban Towing with By-Law Enforcement Officers SOP
- Towing During Parking Ban
- SJ Water Stand-by Rescue Response Plan Safety Assessment
- Public Safety Canada: Building Safer Communities Fund
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Growth Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a quarterly development update, a property by-law compliance program, a community enhancement project, and a proposed affordable housing grant program. The committee will also consider referrals from Common Council regarding requests from Envision Saint John, the Fundy Tennis Association, a dangerous and vacant buildings list, and We Believe Saint John.
- Quarterly Development Infographic (Growth at a glance Nov 2022)
- Community Standards Compliance – Property By-law Compliance Program presentation
- Community Enhancement Project report and attachments
- Affordable Housing Grant Program – policy draft and overview
- Referrals: Envision Saint John request, Fundy Tennis Association indoor tennis at UNBSJ, dangerous and vacant buildings lists, We Believe Saint John presentation request
Common Council
This is a short Common Council meeting with one substantive item: a closed-session discussion of land assembly for a provincial project. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda approval, disclosures, adjournment). No decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Land assembly for a provincial project (Committee of the Whole, closed session)
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets to decide on the 2023 General Fund Operating Budget, an updated Building By-law, and several street and sewer renewal contracts. The agenda also includes consent items for various procurements and agreements, plus public hearings and by-law readings. Several items are recommendations in reports, meaning council will vote on staff proposals.
- 2023 General Fund Operating Budget
- Updated Saint John Building By-law (1st and 2nd Reading)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - 4-6 Wild Fox Drive (3rd Reading)
- Contract No. 2022-09: Rockland Road and Burpee Avenue – Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction
- Leasing the former Hilton Belyea Arena – Out of the Cold Shelter
Finance Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 proposed general fund operating budget, along with year-to-date financial results and year-end projections for the general and utility funds. The committee will also consider 2022 operating and capital reserve transfers, an internal audit on health and safety, and performance management updates. This is a working session with recommendations and reports for discussion.
- 2023 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget
- 2022 Operating and Capital Reserves (recommendation in report)
- Year-to-date financial results and year-end projections for General Fund and Utility Fund as of October 31, 2022
- Internal Audit - Health and Safety
- Performance Management update
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider three applications: a subdivision at 990 Fairville Blvd, a rezoning at 51 Heather Way, and a report on Earhart Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 20, 2022, and other routine business. No decisions are final until the committee votes.
- 990 Fairville Blvd - Subdivision application
- 51 Heather Way - Rezoning application
- Earhart Street - PAC report and map
- Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
Common Council
Common Council will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one for 200 Cambridge Drive and one for housekeeping amendments to the zoning by-law. The consent agenda includes land-for-public-purpose funding for the Trojans Rugby club, a land sale off Boyaner Crescent, a pump purchase for the One Mile Lift Station, and money-in-lieu for 20 Grenville Lane. Council will also consider by-law amendments on parking restrictions on Sydney Street and council salaries, plus the 2023 Utility Fund Operating Budget.
- Public hearing: zoning amendment for 200 Cambridge Drive (1st and 2nd reading)
- Public hearing: zoning by-law housekeeping amendments (1st and 2nd reading)
- Land for public purpose funding agreement with Trojans Rugby R.F.C. Inc.
- Proposed sale of land for public purposes off Boyaner Crescent
- 2023 Utility Fund Operating Budget (Saint John Water) with industrial water rate amendment
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2023 operating budgets for the Saint John Police Force, Public Safety Communication Centre, General Fund, and Utility Fund (Saint John Water). The agenda also includes an update on the Long-Term Financial Plan and a discussion on unconditional grants and the tax base. Most items are for information or discussion, with no final votes scheduled.
- Saint John Police Force and Public Safety Communication Centre 2023 Operating Budget (receive for information)
- 2023 Draft General Fund Operating Budget
- 2023 Utility Fund Operating Budget (Saint John Water)
- Update on Long-Term Financial Plan - General Fund and Utility Fund
- Unconditional Grant and Tax Base discussion
Heritage Development Board
The Saint John Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider a heritage permit application for 169-171 Charlotte Street, based on a staff report. The board will also discuss proposed strategy session items, including heritage by-law enforcement and the standard for staff or board approval. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.
- Heritage permit application 22-0913 for 169-171 Charlotte Street
- Discussion of heritage by-law enforcement
- Discussion of staff or board approval standard
Common Council
Common Council will consider a third reading of a municipal plan and zoning by-law amendment with Section 59 conditions for 1461 Manawagonish Road. The consent agenda includes several items such as a lease amendment with Beach Crescent Association, a marketing agreement for City Place brand strategy, and a subdivision at 1017 Duck Cove Lane. Council will also discuss a 10-year strategic plan, a legal action against the city's insurer for cyber attack recovery, and a litigation update involving BGC Engineering.
- Third reading of zoning by-law amendment for 1461 Manawagonish Road
- Amendment of lease with Beach Crescent Association
- Assent to money-in-lieu of land for public purposes at 1017 Duck Cove Lane
- Business Improvement Area 2023 budget and levy
- Agreement with Saint John Port Authority for dock storage at Long Wharf
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets to consider consent items, public hearings on zoning amendments, third readings of by-laws, and reports including the 2023-2024 draft capital budgets. The agenda includes several routine approvals and information items, with public hearings scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on two zoning amendments.
- Public hearing: Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments at 1461 Manawagonish Road (1st and 2nd reading)
- Public hearing: Zoning By-Law amendment at 4-6 Wild Fox Drive (1st and 2nd reading)
- 3rd reading: Solid Waste By-Law 2022
- 3rd reading: Traffic By-Law Amendment No. 13 re Schedule L-2
- Finance Committee report: 2023 and 2024 Draft General and Utility Fund Capital Budgets
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including a variance at 632 Tippett Drive, a subdivision at 20 Grenville Lane, a rezoning at 0 Cambridge Drive, and a zoning by-law text amendment. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and roll call.
- 632 Tippett Drive - Variance application
- 20 Grenville Lane - Subdivision application
- 0 Cambridge Drive - Rezoning application
- Zoning By-law Text Amendment
Heritage Development Board
The City of Saint John Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider three heritage permit applications for properties on King Street East and Charlotte Street, and to receive a report on staff-issued permits from September. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.
- Heritage permit 22-0886 for 177 King Street East
- Heritage permit 22-0913 for 169-171 Charlotte Street
- Heritage permit 22-0677 for 192 King Street East
- Report on staff-issued permits for September
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets to decide on consent agenda items, public hearings for zoning amendments, by-law readings, and committee reports. Key items include the 2023-2024 draft capital budgets, an affordable housing action plan, and several property-specific zoning changes.
- Public hearings for Section 59 amendments at 1461 Loch Lomond Road, 69 Russell Street, and 1556 Manawagonish Road
- Updated Solid Waste By-law (1st and 2nd reading)
- Reduced speed limits on neighbourhood streets with traffic bylaw amendment
- 2023 and 2024 Draft General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budgets
- Affordable Housing Action Plan
Finance Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including reserve funding for 2022 bilateral program projects, pre-approval of 2023 utility program funding, a natural infrastructure fund, and recommended 2023/2024 capital budgets for the general and utility funds. The committee will also consider updates to the Council Professional Development Policy and Grant Policy, as well as a proposed funding plan for a new recreation facility. This is a working session to review and potentially recommend these items to the full council.
- 2023-2024 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budgets (draft)
- 2022 Bilateral Program Projects - Reserve Funding and Pre-approval of 2023 Utility Program Funding
- City of Saint John Natural Infrastructure Fund
- Council Professional Development Policy update
- Grant Policy (FAS-023) update
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Growth Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on several city-owned facilities and services, including the Lord Beaverbrook Rink, Trade and Convention Centre, Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Harbour Station, and Saint John Transit. The main business item is a draft Affordable Housing Action Plan, which the committee will review along with an implementation table and consolidated feedback. The committee will also hear a presentation on direct resident support in neighbourhoods.
- Draft Affordable Housing Action Plan with implementation table and feedback
- Annual reports for Lord Beaverbrook Rink, Trade and Convention Centre, Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Harbour Station, and Saint John Transit
- Direct Resident Support in the Neighbourhoods presentation
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing several items including a third reading for a zoning by-law amendment at 730 Wilson Street and 15 O'Brien Street. The agenda also includes discussions on municipal housing entity creation and various proclamations.
- Third reading of Zoning By-Law Amendment for 730 Wilson Street and 15 O'Brien Street
- Dog Control Service Agreement Contract Renewal
- Memorandum of Understanding for Natural Asset Management Roadmap development
- Proposed public hearing date for Cambridge Drive-Leeds Crescent area
- Discussion on Municipal Housing Entity Creation
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review safety assessments for the Naloxone (NARCAN) administration program and the Fire Safety House Trailer school program, and to discuss traffic calming policy updates, an expedited traffic calming pilot project, and reduced speed limits on neighbourhood streets. The committee will also receive the 2021 Saint John Police Force Annual Report and verbal updates on Federal Active Transportation Fund grants.
- Service Review Safety Assessment – Naloxone (NARCAN) Administration Program
- Service Review Safety Assessment - Fire Safety House Trailer – School Program
- Traffic Calming Policy Updates and Expedited Traffic Calming Pilot Project
- Reduced Speed Limit on Neighbourhood Streets
- 2021 Saint John Police Force Annual Report
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review six applications, including a rezoning, municipal plan amendment, and several Section 59 amendments. The agenda includes a rezoning for 4-6 Wild Fox Drive with numerous public submissions attached. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- 0 Cambridge Drive - LPP Divestment
- 1556 Manawagonish Road - Municipal Plan Amendment & Rezoning
- 69 Russell Street - Section 59 Amendment
- 573 Woodward Avenue - Street Vesting
- 1461 Loch Lomond Road - Section 59 Amendment
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider two heritage permit applications, one for 115 Charlotte Street and one for 155-157 Orange Street. The board will also receive reports on staff-issued permits for August and an update on the heritage grant program. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes and business arising.
- Heritage permit application 22-0771 for 115 Charlotte Street
- Heritage permit application 22-0599 for 155-157 Orange Street
- Report on staff-issued permits for August
- Heritage grant update
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets to consider consent agenda items, zoning bylaw amendments, and committee reports. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed zoning bylaw amendment at 730 Wilson Street and 15 O'Brien Street. Council will also consider third readings for zoning amendments at 170 Charlotte Street/13-19 Queen Square North and 100 Boars Head Road, plus a capital budget policy and various funding awards.
- Public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment for 730 Wilson Street and 15 O'Brien Street
- Third reading of zoning bylaw amendment for 170 Charlotte Street and 13-19 Queen Square North
- Third reading of zoning bylaw amendment for 100 Boars Head Road
- Consulting services award for Community Energy Action Plan Pathway to Net Zero
- Pre-approval of Bilateral and DMAF Funded 2023 Capital Program Projects
Finance Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss several financial items, including the State of the Infrastructure report, proposed updates to the Capital Budget Policy, and the draft 2023-2024 General Fund and Utility Fund capital budgets. The committee will also consider pre-approval of certain 2023 capital projects funded by bilateral and DMAF agreements, and review year-to-date financial results for the General and Utility Funds. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items are discussed and may be recommended to Council.
- Pre-approval of Bilateral and DMAF funded 2023 Capital Program projects
- State of the Infrastructure (SOTI) report and 2022 Saint John SOTI report
- Capital Budget Policy updates and revised policy
- 2023-2024 Draft General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budgets
- Year-to-date results for General Fund and Utility Fund as of July 2022
Common Council
The City of Saint John Common Council is meeting on August 22, 2022, to consider a consent agenda with multiple recommendations, including a fall debenture application, contracts, grant agreements, and lease renewals. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning by-law amendments at 170 Charlotte Street/13-19 Queen Square North and 100 Boars Head Road. The council will also discuss a demolition order for 134 Taylor Ave and various committee reports.
- 2022 Fall Debenture Application (MC 2022-256)
- Contract 2022-12: Woodlawn Park Lift Station (MC 2022-235)
- Contract 2022-081201T: Public Space at Market Slip & Harbour Passage Extension
- Zoning by-law amendments: 170 Charlotte Street/13-19 Queen Square North and 100 Boars Head Road
- Demolition of vacant building at 134 Taylor Ave
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review three development applications: a subdivision at 145 Ash Street, a temporary use at 212 Newman Street, and a zoning bylaw amendment at 15 O'Brien Street and 730 Wilson Street. The committee will also handle routine items like agenda approval, roll call, and minutes approval.
- 145 Ash Street - Subdivision application
- 212 Newman Street - Temporary use application
- 15 O'Brien Street & 730 Wilson St - Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Section 59 Amendment
- Public hearing items with staff reports and correspondence attached
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider two heritage permit applications, review staff-issued permits from July, and discuss the City Market Strategic Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering approval of minutes and other business.
- Heritage permit application 22-0692 for 84 King Street
- Heritage permit application 22-0719 for 115 Charlotte Street
- Staff report on permits issued in July
- Discussion of City Market Strategic Plan (FBM)
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Growth Committee is meeting to discuss growth-related business, including a draft Affordable Housing Action Plan and an update on the Affordable Housing Fund. They will also receive updates on 2022 events, Ukrainian arrivals, and development activity. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and the agenda.
- Draft Affordable Housing Action Plan recommendation
- Update on Affordable Housing Fund
- 2022 Events Scheduling update
- Update on Ukrainian Arrivals
- Development Update (verbal) with June 2022 Growth at a Glance
Common Council
Saint John Common Council is meeting to decide on a consent agenda covering workforce reporting, lease termination, public hearing dates, service agreements, land sales, and contracts. Council will also hear presentations, consider a heritage by-law amendment, and discuss a vacant house tax motion.
- Termination of parking lease with Atlantic T-1 Cash & Carry at 200-206 Union Street
- Proposed public hearing for 730 Wilson Street/15 O'Brien Street
- Contract for Central Peninsula Combined Sewer Separation Strategy engineering services
- Sale of land for public purposes off Cambridge Drive
- Vacant House Tax motion by Councillor Harris
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider three applications: a municipal plan amendment and rezoning at 1461 Manawagonish Road, a rezoning at 100 Boars Head Road, and a zoning by-law amendment at 13-19 Queen Square North. The committee will also handle routine items like agenda approval, roll call, and minutes.
- 1461 Manawagonish Road - Municipal Plan Amendment & Rezoning
- 100 Boars Head Road - Rezoning
- 13-19 Queen Square North - Zoning By-Law Amendment
Common Council
Common Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider consent agenda items, and hold public hearings on two proposed amendments to the Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law, including one for 111-119 King Street East. The council will also consider by-law amendments, proclamations, and various reports and requests.
- Public hearing on proposed heritage by-law amendment for 111-119 King Street East (1st and 2nd reading)
- Public hearing on proposed heritage by-law amendment for heritage permit renewals (1st and 2nd reading)
- Parking by-law amendment for QR code payment method (3rd reading)
- Easement for pedestrian access at 199-201 Union Street
- Lighting renewal at Forest Hills Ball Park (651 Westmorland Road)
Common Council
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Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets June 27, 2022, to decide on several items including a zoning by-law amendment for 990 Fairville Boulevard, a parking by-law amendment to allow QR code payments, and third reading of vehicle-for-hire by-law amendments. The consent agenda includes land conveyance, project funding from the LPP Trust Fund, and service contracts. Council will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Malta Inc., a quit claim deed for 411 City Line, and an ACOA funding offer.
- Zoning by-law amendment with Section 59 conditions for 990 Fairville Boulevard (3rd reading)
- Parking by-law amendment to add QR code payment method (1st and 2nd reading)
- Vehicle for Hire by-law amendments (3rd reading)
- Assent to money in lieu of land for public purposes at Lot 22-1 McIlveen Drive
- Project contributions from LPP Trust Fund for Memorial Baseball Field, Trojan House Community Centre, Rockwood Park Enduro Park, and West Side Dog Park
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 2-4 Wild Fox Drive. The agenda includes 26 attached public submissions (letters and petitions) related to this application. The meeting will also cover routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and declarations of conflict of interest.
- Rezoning application for 2-4 Wild Fox Drive
- 26 public submissions attached, including letters and petitions signed by 12 and 17 people
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider two heritage permit applications, for 111-119 King Street East and 23 Harding Street, and to discuss an amendment to the Heritage Conservation Area By-Law. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and business arising. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.
- Heritage permit application 22-0159 for 111-119 King Street East
- Heritage permit application 22-0395 for 23 Harding Street
- Amendment to the Heritage Conservation Area By-Law
- Heritage permit renewals
Common Council
Saint John's Common Council meets June 13, 2022, to handle routine approvals, public hearings, and reports. The main public hearing is a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 990 Fairville Boulevard, with a Planning Advisory Committee recommendation. Council will also consider by-law amendments, including vehicle-for-hire rates, and receive updates on the 10-year strategic plan, transit, and solid waste collection.
- Public hearing on rezoning 990 Fairville Boulevard (1st and 2nd reading)
- Vehicle for Hire By-Law amendments (1st and 2nd reading) and rate changes
- Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment for 1461 Manawagonish Road
- Roof rehabilitation at Municipal Operations Complex, 175 Rothesay Avenue
- 2021 audited financial statements presented by Finance Committee
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Integrated Bilateral Fund, with two attached documents providing details and a funding summary. The agenda contains only this single item, and no decisions are listed.
- Integrated Bilateral Fund V2 - 2022-06-08 - Rev 1.pdf
- Bilateral Funding Summary - June 8 - Appendix - Rev 1.pdf
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee is meeting in open session to consider a funding request from the Saint John Theatre Company. The agenda includes a staff recommendation report on the request. No other substantive items are listed.
- Saint John Theatre Company funding request recommendation
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to consider two heritage permit applications, one for 54 Orange Street and one for 216 Germain Street. The board will also receive a report on permits issued by the Heritage Officer from April to May. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and business arising.
- Heritage permit application 22-0370 for 54 Orange Street
- Heritage permit application 22-0258 for 216 Germain Street
- Report on Heritage Officer issued permits for April-May
Common Council
Common Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several funding and policy items, including Dominion Park Master Plan funding, a public hearing cancellation for 60 Exmouth Street, and a Canada Day fireworks display. The council will also hold first and second readings of traffic by-law changes affecting school zones, University Avenue, and alternate side parking, and a third reading of a by-law allowing electronic meetings. Committee reports cover active transportation plans, climate change assessment, capital program revisions, travel policy, and funding for public transit and housing.
- Traffic by-law changes for school zones, University Avenue active transportation, and alternate side parking (1st and 2nd reading)
- Authorization for Rehabitat Inc. to apply to rezone city lands
- Sale of land off Golden Grove Road
- Sale of land to Debly Resources Inc.
- 2022 Capital Programs revisions for Utility Fund (Revision I) and General Fund (Revision II)
Finance Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2021 audited financial results, year-to-date financial results, and long-term financial plan updates for the general and utility funds. The committee will also consider a travel policy amendment, capital budget revisions, and discuss climate change vulnerability assessment methodology, RDC/federal funding for transit and housing, and a Main Street North active transportation plan.
- Amendment to Travel Policy
- Deloitte 2021 Final Audit Results
- 2021 Audited Financial Results and consolidated financial statements
- April 30, 2022 financial results and budget analysis for General and Utility Funds
- 2022 Capital Budget Revisions for Utility and General Funds
Special Meeting
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Special Meeting
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Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will consider two applications: a variance for 1370 Rothesay Road and a rezoning for 990 Fairville Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Variance application for 1370 Rothesay Road
- Rezoning application for 990 Fairville Boulevard
- Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Common Council
Common Council is meeting to approve contracts for a playground at Forest Hills School, sewer and street reconstruction on Germain Street and Mecklenburg Street, and other consent agenda items. Council will also hold a public hearing on a proposed heritage by-law amendment at 66 Sydney Street, with staff recommending denial. Several by-laws are up for readings, including electronic meeting rules and a code of conduct for elected members.
- Contract No. 2022-783001P: Design, supply, and build playground at Forest Hills School
- Contract No. 2021-14: Water, sanitary, storm sewer renewal and street reconstruction on Germain Street and Lower Cove Loop
- Contract No. 2022-04: Water, sanitary, storm sewer renewal and street reconstruction on Mecklenburg Street
- Public hearing on proposed heritage by-law amendment at 66 Sydney Street, with recommendation to deny
- Procedural by-law amendment for electronic meetings (1st and 2nd reading)
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review safety assessments and reports, including the Sunshine Program, fire code inspections, and crosswalk safety technology. They will also receive standing committee reports on police, body cameras, and performance measures. The agenda is substantive, with multiple reports and updates for discussion.
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Sunshine Program
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Fire Code Inspections
- Crosswalks: Use of Technology to Improve Safety Performance
- SJ Board of Police Commissioners - ABC Report December 31
- Public Safety Service Report - Use of Body Cameras
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Growth Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an evaluation of an ethnocultural support pilot program, a report on events and street event bookings, a draft immigration strategy, and a financial request from the Saint John Theatre Company. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Most items are for discussion or information, with no final decisions noted in the agenda.
- Ethnocultural Support Pilot Program Evaluation (receive for information)
- Events and Street Events Bookings report and policy review
- Saint John Immigration Strategy draft presentation
- Saint John Theatre Company financial request
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets May 2, 2022, to decide on a consent agenda with 20 items, including subdivision approvals, contracts, and licenses, plus public hearings and bylaw readings. Key decisions include third reading of a ridesharing regulation bylaw, a water and sewerage bylaw amendment on industrial water rates, and a street closing bylaw for Chipman Hill. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a Section 59 amendment for 117 Carleton Street and a discussion on housing.
- Third reading of ridesharing company regulation bylaw
- Third reading of water and sewerage bylaw amendment (industrial water rates)
- Public hearing: proposed Section 59 amendment at 117 Carleton Street
- Contract 2022-06: Coleson Cove Raw Water Transmission Main Upgrades Phase 2
- Demolition of vacant building at 134 Taylor Ave
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review three development applications: a subdivision at 1965 Sandy Point Road, a Section 59 amendment at 117 Carleton Street, and a variance at 721-723 Brunswick Drive. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda, roll call, and conflict of interest declarations. No minutes are available for approval.
- 1965 Sandy Point Road - Subdivision application
- 117 Carleton Street - Section 59 Amendment
- 721-723 Brunswick Drive - Variance application
- John Howard Society document attached to Brunswick Drive item
Common Council
Common Council meets April 19, 2022, to vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and designations, plus public hearings and by-law readings. Key items include a ride-sharing by-law, industrial water rate amendments, a zoning change at 35 Margaret Street, and a street closure on Chipman Hill. The meeting also includes reports on a low-carbon transit strategy, a Memorial Cup legacy project, and roadway construction.
- Ride Sharing By-Law (1st and 2nd Reading)
- Water and Sewerage By-Law amendment for industrial water rates
- Zoning By-Law amendment with Section 59 conditions at 35 Margaret Street (3rd Reading)
- Stop-up and closure of a portion of Chipman Hill (public hearing)
- Contract No. 2022-10 Asphalt Resurfacing 2022
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John Growth Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several growth-related initiatives, including an affordable housing action strategy, an engagement strategy for the City Market strategic plan, the 2022 ENCORE sidewalk cafe rebate program, a community enhancement project, and a land-for-public-purposes grant policy update. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a development infographic for information.
- Affordable Housing Action Strategy project launch and briefing
- Engagement Strategy for City Market Strategic Plan update
- 2022 ENCORE Program sidewalk cafe rebate initiative
- Community Enhancement Project update
- Land for Public Purposes (LPP) grant policy update
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, then will consider a heritage permit application for 2 Queen Square South and a report on the 2021 Heritage Grant Program. The board will also hold elections and discuss stimulating renovation in heritage conservation areas. The agenda is mostly routine, with one permit application and one grant report as the substantive items.
- Heritage permit application 22-0194 for 2 Queen Square South
- Report on 2021 Heritage Grant Program
- Board elections
- Discussion on stimulating renovation and restoration in heritage conservation areas
Common Council
Common Council meets April 4, 2022, to handle a consent agenda with 12 items, a public hearing on rezoning 35 Margaret Street, and a third reading of a sidewalk use bylaw. The consent agenda includes easements, road closures, street naming, engineering services, pump purchases, and a tender for asphaltic concrete. Council will also consider committee reports on CEWS repayment and solid waste collection modernization, plus City Market lease renewals.
- Public hearing: rezoning 35 Margaret Street (1st and 2nd reading)
- 3rd reading: by-law respecting use of sidewalks
- Consent: easement at 406-418 Chesley Drive; stop-up/closure of portion of Chipman Hill
- Consent: engineering services for Peters Street water/sanitary/storm/street reconstruction
- Consent: tender for asphaltic concrete mixes; pump purchases for Woodlawn Park and Thorne Avenue lift stations
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing several funding applications and opportunities related to capital budgets, transit, and active transportation. The committee will also review internal audit recommendations regarding health and dental benefits and the 2022 audit plan.
- Integrated Bi-Lateral Agreement - Funding Application Capital Budget
- Grant Policy FAS 023
- Internal Audit Health & Dental Recommendations
- Internal Audit 2022 Program
- Transit Capital Funding Opportunity
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets to vote on several by-laws, including sidewalk use amendments and zoning changes for properties on Loch Lomond Road and Bayside Drive, and to discuss a COVID-19 vaccine or test policy. The consent agenda includes contracts for Rockwood Park redevelopment, Bell Ethernet service renewal, and consulting services. A public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 2626 Loch Lomond Road (3rd reading)
- Zoning by-law amendment with Section 59 conditions for 1781 Bayside Drive (3rd reading)
- Use of Sidewalks By-law amendment (1st and 2nd reading)
- Weight restrictions by-law (3rd reading)
- COVID-19 vaccine or test policy discussion
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 35 Margaret Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, roll call, declarations of conflicts of interest, and approval of the January 18, 2022 minutes. No other substantive items are listed.
- Rezoning application for 35 Margaret Street
- Approval of January 18, 2022 minutes
Common Council
Common Council meets to decide on consent agenda items, public hearings for rezoning at 2626 Loch Lomond Road and 1781 Bayside Drive, and a third reading for 1429 Loch Lomond Road. They will also consider by-laws, including spring weight restrictions, and discuss the MoveSJ Cycling Strategy and the 2022 Community Grants Program.
- Public hearing: proposed zoning by-law amendment for 2626 Loch Lomond Road (1st and 2nd reading)
- Public hearing: proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1781 Bayside Drive (1st and 2nd reading)
- Third reading of zoning by-law amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road
- Spring weight restriction permits by-law (1st and 2nd reading)
- 2022 field, arena floor, and tennis rates
Heritage Development Board
The City of Saint John Heritage Development Board is meeting electronically to consider one heritage permit application for 66 Sydney Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and business arising from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.
- Heritage permit application 21-1113 for 66 Sydney Street
- Approval of agenda and minutes
- Business arising from previous meeting
Common Council
Common Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes infrastructure renewal for Garden Street, several Community Development Fund agreements for municipal improvements, and a grant agreement for the Fundy Quay remediation plan. The council will also receive reports on the PlanSJ review, a submission on systemic racism, and a letter of commitment for newcomer employment, among other items.
- Garden Street (City Road to Coburg Street) infrastructure renewal and street reconstruction
- Community Development Fund agreements for Carnegie Building, TD Station, City Market, arena refrigeration upgrades, and dasher boards
- Fundy Quay Redevelopment Site remediation action plan FCM grant agreement
- Submission to NB Commissioner on Systemic Racism
- Proclamation of Heritage Week, February 21-25, 2022
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review five development applications, including subdivisions, a variance, rezoning, a temporary use, and a rezoning with a Section 59 amendment. The agenda includes staff reports and public correspondence for each application. No minutes are available for approval.
- 27 Barker Street - Subdivision
- 291 Bay Crescent Drive - Variance
- 2626 Loch Lomond Road - Rezoning & Subdivision
- 40 Ashburn Lake Road - Temporary Use
- 1781 Bayside Drive - Rezoning & Section 59 Amendment
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee is meeting to approve the January 18, 2022 minutes, hear a presentation in the 'Growing in Saint John Series', review 2021 Census data, and discuss the Growth and Community Services 2021 year-in-review and 2022 workplan. A verbal update on strategies is also scheduled. The meeting is held electronically.
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022
- Growing in Saint John Series presentation by Christine Eruokwu
- Review of 2021 Census data
- Growth and Community Services 2021 Year in Review and 2022 Workplan
- Verbal update on strategies
Common Council
Common Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road, with a public hearing and first and second reading. The consent agenda includes several items such as a public hearing date for 35 Margaret Street, an Environmental Trust Fund letter for South Bay Wellfield, an RFP for off-season arena ice, money in lieu of land for 120 Paddy's Hill Drive, COVID relief funding for the Canada Games Aquatic Center, and engineering services for street reconstruction on Charlotte and St. James Streets. Council will also discuss alternate side parking feedback, a traffic by-law amendment on towing, MoveSJ roundabout and road safety strategies, and the Fundy Quay public space project.
- Public hearing and rezoning for 1429 Loch Lomond Road
- Proposed public hearing date for 35 Margaret Street
- Environmental Trust Fund letter for South Bay Wellfield GUDI assessment (3 wells)
- RFP for off-season arena ice
- Engineering services for Charlotte Street and St. James Street reconstruction
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Public Safety Committee is meeting to review several safety assessments and reports, including spring freshet sandbag procedures, road safety strategy, rope rescue response, and transit incident reporting. They will also hear a use of force presentation, a police commission report on ABC reporting, and an introduction of a municipal services safety dashboard. The meeting is open to the public and conducted electronically.
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Spring Freshet, Sandbag Standard Operation Procedure
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Road Safety Strategy
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Rope Rescue
- Service Review Safety Assessment: Transit Policy for Reporting an Incident, Accident or Near Miss
- Introduction of Municipal Services Safety Dashboard
Heritage Development Board
The City of Saint John Heritage Development Board is holding a routine meeting by electronic participation. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes, business arising, and reports, but no new heritage permit applications are listed. The meeting appears to be largely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions noted.
- No new applications for heritage permits
- Approval of agenda and minutes
- Staff reports listed as agenda item
Finance Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John Finance Committee is meeting to receive information on cyberattack restoration costs and recovery estimates, and to discuss several business matters including a fleet relocation business case, performance management, procurement, and the utility fund long-term financial plan. The meeting is conducted electronically and includes approval of prior minutes.
- Cyberattack restoration costs and recovery estimate (received for information)
- Fleet relocation to transit business case (North Depot relocation)
- Performance management update
- Procurement update
- Utility fund long-term financial plan update (Saint John Water)
Common Council
Saint John Common Council meets electronically to approve minutes, consider consent agenda items including infrastructure contracts and by-law officer designations, hold public hearings, and vote on by-laws. Key items include zoning amendments for 166 Leinster Street and 35 Water Street, a street closing bylaw for Jack Street, and a parking ban towing by-law amendment. Council will also discuss a resolution supporting local journalism and receive updates on MoveSJ and other matters.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - 166 Leinster Street (3rd Reading)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - 35 Water Street (3rd Reading/Recission of previous conditions/Sec 59 conditions)
- Street Closing Bylaw - Jack Street (3rd Reading)
- Parking Ban Towing with By-Law Enforcement Officers (Traffic By-Law Amendment 1st and 2nd Reading)
- Contract No. 2021-08: Wentworth Street (Elliott Row to Orange Street) – Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consider two development applications: a subdivision at 120 Paddy's Hill Drive and a rezoning, variance, and subdivision at 1429 Loch Lomond Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items. Public letters and a petition regarding the Loch Lomond Road application are attached for review.
- Subdivision application at 120 Paddy's Hill Drive
- Rezoning, variance, and subdivision at 1429 Loch Lomond Road
- Public letters and petition submitted regarding 1429 Loch Lomond Road
- Approval of minutes from November 16 and December 14, 2021 meetings
Growth Committee - Open Session
The City of Saint John's Growth Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 23, 2021, hear a presentation on the 'Growing in Saint John Series,' consult on the immigration strategy, and receive verbal updates on strategies and development. The meeting is conducted electronically and is open to the public.
- Approval of minutes from November 23, 2021
- Growing in Saint John Series presentation by Darren McLeod
- Immigration Strategy Consultation with attached review document
- Development Update with December 2021 year-end infographic
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is meeting electronically to consider a heritage permit application for 40 King Street, along with routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff reports on permits issued in December, and discussing board terms. The meeting is open to the public via video.
- Heritage permit application 21-1096 for 40 King Street
- Staff issued permits report for December
- Nominating committee and board terms discussion
Common Council
Common Council will meet electronically to consider consent agenda items, hold public hearings on proposed zoning by-law amendments for 166 Leinster Street and 35 Water Street, and give third reading to several zoning amendments and a procedural by-law. The agenda also includes a presentation from Envision Saint John on key performance indicators and a discussion on Saint John Transit's 'Transforming Transit' plan.
- Public hearing for zoning amendment at 166 Leinster Street
- Public hearing for zoning amendment at 35 Water Street
- Third reading of zoning amendments at 141 Hawthorne Avenue, 576-578 Fundy Drive, and 325 Main Street
- Third reading of by-law amendment on public communications procedures
- 2022 insurance renewal and ClearRisk software renewal on consent agenda