City of Saint John public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Common Council
The Common Council agenda outlines discussion items for the December 18, 2023 meeting, with no final decisions or votes recorded in this document. Under Committee of the Whole, members will review a federal housing accelerator action plan for 2024-2026, an amendment to an immigration contribution agreement, and a property purchase related to Retail Drive re-alignment at 55-57 Oakland Street. These items address municipal funding streams, housing development timelines, and local infrastructure adjustments that affect city services and neighborhood access.
- UMNB Cities Proposal 2023 review
- IRCC Contribution Agreement Amendment 3 for SJLIP 2023-2024
- Housing Accelerator Fund 2024-2026 Action Plan under CMHC agreement
- Retail Drive Re-alignment Agreement of Purchase and Sale at 55-57 Oakland Street
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a variance application for 534-538 Rothesay Avenue. The proposal involves erecting a billboard with one digital face and one static face, both measuring 6 x 2.7 metres.
- Variance application for a billboard at 534-538 Rothesay Avenue
- Proposed 6 x 2.7 metre digital and static display faces
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget and 2023 Reserves. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding property amendments at Fairville Boulevard, Red Head Road, and Loch Lomond Road.
- Public Hearing: 172 City Line
- Saint Patrick Pedway Elevating Devices Upgrade
- Contract 2022-05: Garden Street Infrastructure Renewal
- Contract 2023-01: Pitt Street Water, Sanitary, and Storm Sewer Renewal
- Contract 2022-19: One Mile Lift Station and Egbert St. Force Main
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board is reviewing a heritage permit application for 163 Germain Street. The meeting also includes staff reports and an update on heritage grants.
- Heritage permit application 23-1001 for 163 Germain Street
- Staff issued reports
- Heritage grants update
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee is reviewing several reports regarding city safety and infrastructure. Discussions include updates on police foot patrols, traffic calming speed cushion trials, and the American Iron & Metal fire. The committee will also review the Housing Vision Statement and SJEMO obligations.
- Update on American Iron & Metal (AIM) fire
- Saint John Police foot patrols report
- Traffic calming speed cushion trial update
- Housing Vision Statement review
- SJEMO obligations and MERP revision
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing the October 2023 financial results and year-end projections for the General Fund and Utility Fund. The committee will also discuss 2023 operating and capital reserves.
- October 2023 Financial Report and Year End Projections
- 2023 Operating and Capital Reserves
Common Council
The Common Council will review the 2024 General Fund and Utility Fund operating budgets. The agenda also includes third readings for traffic and snow removal by-laws and discussions regarding community development fund agreements.
- 2024 General Fund and Utility Fund Operating Budgets
- Amendments to Traffic and Snow Removal By-laws
- BIA Levy By-Law Amendment
- District Energy Feasibility Study agreement
- 2023 Fall Debenture Issue
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft General Operating Budget and the 2024 Draft Utility Fund Operating Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) project kick-off and a report on the 2023 Fall Debenture Issue.
- 2024 Draft General Operating Budget
- 2024 Draft Utility Fund Operating Budget
- Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) project kick-off
- 2023 Fall Debenture Issue report
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will review several business matters including resource increases for community standards enforcement. The committee is also considering a funding request for the Sophia Recovery House and a grant application for the North End Neighbourhood Plan.
- Increasing Resources for Enforcement of Community Standards
- Sophia Recovery House Funding Request regarding Metcalf Street Property
- North End Neighbourhood Plan Grant Application
- Beautification Grant Program report
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing several land use applications in Saint John. These include requests to amend development conditions at Fairville Boulevard and Loch Lomond Road, as well as a rezoning application for Red Head Road.
- Rezoning 89-91 Red Head Road from Two-Unit Residential (R2) to General Commercial (CG)
- Amendment of Section 59 conditions at 1250 Fairville Boulevard for a self-storage facility
- Amendment of Section 59 conditions at 1429 Loch Lomond Road for a revised development proposal
Common Council
The Common Council will review proposed amendments to the Traffic By-law and the Snow and Ice Removal By-law. The agenda also includes recommendations for Heather Way resurfacing and administrative changes for 27 Cliff Street. Additionally, council members will present motions regarding zoning and housing best practices.
- Amendments to Traffic By-law (1st and 2nd Reading)
- By-law for clearance and removal of snow and ice from public streets
- Heather Way resurfacing/reconstruction recommendation
- Administrative removal of conditions at 27 Cliff Street
- Request for supplementary heritage grant funding
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing the draft 2024 operating budgets for both the General Fund and the Utility Fund. The committee will also consider a request to adjust the 2023 Heritage Grant Budget.
- Draft 2024 Utility Fund Operating Budget
- Request to adjust 2023 Heritage Grant Budget
- Draft 2024 General Fund Operating Budget
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee is reviewing several updates including affordable housing and the North End Secondary Plan. The meeting also includes a referral regarding Heritage Grants.
- Heritage Grants referral
- Affordable Housing Update
- North End Secondary Plan Update
- Saint John Industrial Parks Update
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing several items including revised 2024 capital budgets and the Charlotte Street Reimagination Project. The meeting also includes discussions on a fire service review, municipal emergency response plans, and property sales.
- Charlotte Street Reimagination Project traffic and parking by-law amendments
- Revised 2024 General Fund and Utility Fund Capital Budgets
- Purchase and sale of 901 Foster Thurston Drive (former Cherry Brook Zoo)
- Trans Canada Trail contribution agreement for signage and repairs
- Public presentation for 1440 Loch Lomond Road
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing revisions to the 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs. The committee will also discuss the 2024 tax base, equalization grants, and council feedback.
- Revised 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs
- Discussion of 2024 Tax Base, Equalization Grant and Council Feedback
- Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting minutes
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee is reviewing several safety assessments and strategic reports. Discussions include an after-action review of the AIM Industrial Fire and updates to municipal emergency and evacuation plans.
- AIM Industrial Fire - After Action Review (Verbal Update)
- Community Garden Impacts from AIM Fire Plume
- Fire Service Review
- Municipal Emergency Response Plan (MERP) Update
- Evacuation Plan Update
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing input for the 2024 General Operating Budget. Discussion includes sanitary lift station modifications at Tippett Drive and land assembly for South Central Peninsula School.
- Contract 2023-04: Tippett Drive – Sanitary Lift Station Modifications
- Finance Committee: Common Council Input into 2024 General Operating Budget
- Extension of License with Fundy Harbour Estates Inc. - North Market Street
- Land Assembly for South Central Peninsula School
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting regarding a collective agreement. The discussion involves CUPE Local 486.
- Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 486
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing several land use applications. Proposals include a shipping container for storage at 129 McAllister Drive, a self-storage facility at 1260 Fairville Boulevard, and a ball hockey facility at 1660 Manawagonish Road.
- Variance request for a shipping container at 129 McAllister Drive
- Amendment for self-storage development at 1260 Fairville Boulevard
- Amendment for a ball hockey recreation facility at 1660 Manawagonish Road
Common Council
The Common Council will conduct third readings for zoning by-law amendments at 50 MacAuley Avenue, 351 Latimore Lake Road, and 90 Wilton Street. The agenda also includes a presentation from Saint John Energy regarding Burchill Wind and an update on labour disruptions.
- Third reading of zoning amendments for 50 MacAuley Avenue, 351 Latimore Lake Road, and 90 Wilton Street
- Renewal of the Fire Marque Agency Agreement
- Saint John Energy presentation regarding Burchill Wind
- Update on labour disruptions
- Review of the Provincial Municipal Highway Partner Program project list
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will review several applications for heritage permits. The meeting includes discussions on specific properties located on King Street, Germain Street, and Prince William Street.
- Heritage permit application: 58 King Street
- Heritage permit application: 120 Germain Street
- Heritage permit application: 252 Prince William Street
Common Council
The Common Council will hold public hearings for zoning amendments at 351 Latimore Lake Road, 50 MacAuley Avenue, and 90 Wilton Street. The agenda also includes consideration of a rapid housing agreement and the sale of industrial park lands to QCCC Atlantic Training Centre.
- Public hearings for zoning amendments at 351 Latimore Lake Road, 50 MacAuley Avenue, and 90 Wilton Street
- Third reading of a zoning bylaw amendment for 384 Lancaster Avenue
- Consideration of the sale of Industrial Park Lands to QCCC Atlantic Training Centre
- Discussion of the CMHC Rapid Housing Contribution Agreement
- Street naming for Aquarius Court
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing several draft operating budgets for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on capital project funding applications and updates regarding a fair taxation report.
- Thermal Interconnect Capital Project Funding Application
- Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding Application - Lantic Sugar Site
- Fair Taxation Report Update
- 2024 Draft General Fund Operating Budget
- 2024 Draft Saint John Water Operating Budget
Common Council
The Common Council is reviewing several land-use items including rezoning applications and development incentives. The agenda also includes discussions on affordable housing grants and municipal appointments.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for 384 Lancaster Avenue
- Section 59 Amendment for 11 Blue Rock Court
- Urban Development Incentive Grant amendment for 35 Cliff Street
- Cleanup of unsightly premises at 254 Ludlow Street
- Affordable Housing Grant regarding Kaleidoscope Social Impact