City of Saint John public meetings in 2025
68 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will consider a rezoning application for 19 Anglin Drive from Low Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) to permit four multi-unit residential buildings, each 3-storeys with 18 units. The committee will also review a proposed Antenna System Siting Policy to guide staff in processing antenna applications after the previous processing service ceased operations. Other agenda items include roll call, conflict of interest declarations, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Rezoning of 19 Anglin Drive from RL to RM for four 18-unit apartment buildings
- Proposed Antenna System Siting Policy to replace former CRINS processing service
- Approval of PAC meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
Common Council
The Common Council will debate a Traffic By‑Law amendment that introduces on‑street parking penalties for snow‑clearing, moving it through first and second readings. Council members will also consider several zoning by‑law amendments, including annual housekeeping changes and specific site amendments for Foster Thurston Drive and Woodward Avenue. Public presentations will be given on municipal plan amendments for 358 ½ Rothesay Avenue and the North End neighbourhood plan.
- Traffic By‑Law Amendment re: On‑Street Parking Penalties for Snow Clearing (1st and 2nd Reading)
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment – Annual Housekeeping Amendments (3rd Reading)
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment – 259 Foster Thurston Drive, Text Amendment for Business Office Use (3rd Reading)
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment with Section 59 Conditions – 421 Woodward Avenue (3rd Reading)
- Public Presentation – Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment for 358 ½ Rothesay Avenue
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Saint John Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss the 2025 operating and capital reserves, the 2026-2029 Capital Renewal Plan, and a 5-Year Capital Investment Plan update.
- Approval of November 12, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
- Review of 2025 Operating and Capital Reserves
- Review of 2026-2029 Capital Renewal Plan
- Review of 5-Year Capital Investment Plan Update
- Meeting conducted via electronic participation
Common Council
The Common Council will discuss and vote on the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget, Utility Fund Operating Budget, and Capital Budget. The meeting also includes public hearings for zoning by-law amendments and the consideration of agreements for community safety and land conservation.
- 2026 General Fund Operating Budget
- 2026 Utility Fund Operating Budget
- 2026 General and Utility Fund Capital Budget
- Public Hearing: 421 Woodward Avenue rezoning
- Public Hearing: 259 Foster Thurston Drive zoning amendment
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will discuss and possibly approve the proposed Large-Scale Development Incentive Policy, which outlines eligibility areas, grant rates, and application criteria for large-scale developments. Supporting materials include a staff report, presentation, and a final review report. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters.
- Discussion of Large-Scale Development Incentive Policy with Schedules A–E (eligibility area, grant rates, application evaluation, application form, pro forma input assumptions)
- Staff report and presentation on the proposed policy
- Att 2: Saint John Development Incentives Review - Final Report
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee will review updates on electric vehicle initiatives, road speed reduction options, and the 2025 Speed Cushion Program. It will also receive reports on CCTV installation, fire protection by‑law revisions, fire strategy, and the SJEMO obligations update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- 2025 Speed Cushion Program – draft documents
- Road Speed Reduction Options – presentation files
- Fire Protection By‑law update – draft and report documents
- Emerging Electric Vehicles – presentation files
- SJEMO 2025 Update including MERP – standing committee report
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will consider four applications: a text amendment to allow business office use at 259 Foster Thurston Drive for the Heart and Stroke Foundation; a street vesting for Berryman Street to serve 16 low-rise residential lots; annual housekeeping amendments to the Zoning By-Law; and a rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue from Low Rise Residential to Mid-Rise Residential to permit two multi-unit buildings (6 and 4 storeys).
- Text amendment for business office use in SZ-3 zone at 259 Foster Thurston Drive (Heart and Stroke Foundation relocation)
- Street vesting for Berryman Street to provide access to 16 lots for low-rise residential development
- Annual housekeeping amendments to clarify and streamline Zoning By-Law standards
- Rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue from RL to RM for two multi-unit residential buildings (6 and 4 storeys)
Common Council
The Common Council will consider the 2026 General Fund and Utility Fund operating budgets, a zoning by-law text amendment for crematorium use, and a proposed municipal plan amendment for Summit Drive/Clint Drive. The meeting will also include a public hearing date for mobile home zoning.
- 2026 General Fund Operating Budget (Finance Committee)
- 2026 Utility Fund Operating Budget (Finance Committee)
- Zoning By-Law Text Amendment - Crematorium Use (3rd Reading)
- Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment for Summit Drive/Clint Drive
- Public Hearing date for Mobile and Mini-Home zoning
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 operating budgets for the General Fund and the Utility Fund. The committee will also review financial results and year-end projections as of September 2025.
- 2026 General Fund Operating Budget
- 2026 Utility Fund Operating Budget
- September 2025 Year to Date and Year End Financial Projections
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It will consider the heritage permit application for 56 King Street (HP_25-1255). The board will receive reports on staff‑approved permits and an update on heritage grants. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next board session.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Heritage permit application for 56 King Street (HP_25-1255)
- Report on staff‑approved permits
- Heritage grants update
Common Council
The Common Council will approve the coming into force of a by-law closing a portion of Retail Drive and schedule public hearings for zoning text amendments regarding crematorium use and a Section 59 amendment for a property at 1429 Loch Lomond Road. The council will also receive updates on the Housing For All strategy and the 2026 capital budget.
- Approval of By-Law L.G. 4-1 closing Retail Drive
- Public hearing scheduled for crematorium zoning text amendment
- Public hearing scheduled for Section 59 amendment at 1429 Loch Lomond Road
- Council to receive 2026 General and Utility Fund Capital Budget
- Council to receive update on 2025-2026 Winter Management Plan
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Saint John Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 2025 and review the proposed 2026 General Fund and Utility Fund operating budgets, as well as the 2026 Capital Program. The committee will also consider an internal audit report on winter management.
- Approval of August 20, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
- Review of 2026 General Fund Operating Budget
- Review of 2026 Utility Fund Operating Budget
- Review of 2026 General and Utility Fund Capital Budget
- Internal audit report on winter management
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Saint John Growth Committee will discuss the Succeed and Stay immigration strategy transition plan and related annexes. It will also receive updates on the East Side Community Services evaluation and the Community Grants program guidelines. The committee will appoint a Vice Chair and consider referrals from the Common Council.
- Appointment of Vice Chair of the Growth Standing Committee (verbal)
- Succeed and Stay Strategy Transition Plan (multiple annexes attached)
- East Side Community Services and Programming Evaluation Project Update
- Community Grants Program and Guideline Update
- Referrals from Common Council
Common Council
The Saint John Common Council will review and vote on a municipal plan amendment and zoning by‑law amendment for solar energy development (3rd reading). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a consent agenda with items such as the 2026 Business Improvement Area budget and designations of by‑law enforcement officers, and public hearings. Additional agenda items cover a traffic by‑law amendment on Sydney Street and the sale of 608 Millidge Avenue, the former #8 Fire Station.
- Traffic By‑Law Amendment re: Sydney Street (Broad to St. James Street) – 3rd Reading
- Municipal Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑Law Amendment – Solar Energy Development – 3rd Reading
- Sale of 608 Millidge Avenue (former #8 Fire Station)
- Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget (consent agenda)
- Designation of By‑Law Enforcement Officers (Emmanuel Babatunde, Everett Leblanc) and Plumbing Inspector (Bradley Eckert)
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing two land-use applications. These include a proposal to allow stand-alone crematoriums in industrial zones and a request to increase townhouse height on Loch Lomond Road.
- Zoning By-Law amendment to permit stand-alone crematorium use in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone
- Section 59 amendment for 1429 Loch Lomond Road to increase townhouse height from 2 storeys to 3 storeys
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will meet to approve the agenda, review minutes, and consider applications for heritage permits at 55 Orange Street and 164-170 Germain Street. The board will also review staff-approved permits and a heritage grants update.
- Review of 55 Orange Street heritage permit application
- Review of 164-170 Germain Street heritage permit application
- Approval of staff-approved heritage permits
- Review of heritage grants update
Common Council
The Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a street vesting for Jennifer Street, a cleanup of premises at 141‑143 Sydney Street, and the renewal of the Equinix Data Centre contract. It will also vote on an emergency purchase of a rotary press channel costing $252,881. A public hearing will be held on proposed Solar Energy Development text amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By‑Law, and a traffic by‑law amendment for Sydney Street will be considered.
- Emergency Rotary Press Channel Purchase – $252,881 (Item 5.6)
- Renewal of Equinix Data Centre Contract (Item 5.5)
- Proposed Street Vesting – 0 Jennifer Street (Item 5.1)
- Public Hearing on Solar Energy Development Text Amendments (Item 9.1)
- Sydney Street (Broad to St. James) Traffic By‑Law Amendment (Item 10.1)
Common Council
The City of Saint John Common Council meeting on September 23, 2025 will open with a call to order, land acknowledgement, agenda approval, and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. The only substantive agenda item is the third reading of a Traffic By‑law Amendment. The meeting will be conducted electronically with options for in‑person or online attendance.
- Traffic By‑law Amendment – third reading
Common Council
Council will receive a report on the Housing for All Policy Framework, which includes Green, Yellow, and Red Zones and a Red Zone Enhanced Implementation Plan. Also on the agenda are a contribution agreement with the YMCA for the Glenn Carpenter Centre, a motion on city-wide encampment abatement and emergency powers, and a police commission recommendation. Multiple correspondence items address homelessness and rezoning.
- Housing for All Policy Framework report with Green, Yellow, and Red Zones and Red Zone Enhanced Implementation Plan
- Contribution agreement with YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick for the Glenn Carpenter Centre
- Motion: City-Wide Encampment Abatement and Emergency Powers (Councillor Norton)
- Police Commission Recommendation (Councillor Lowe)
- 17 public submissions received re: unhoused residents and Red Zones
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will consider two applications. One proposes vesting land to extend Jennifer Street, providing public access to Lots 25‑1 through 25‑13 for low‑rise residential development. The other seeks to amend the Municipal Plan and Zoning By‑law to allow solar‑energy projects as a by‑right use in the Rural (RU) zone, including changes to the Rural Resource and Green Energy zones.
- Street Vesting – Jennifer Street (PID 55166177): dedication of land for a public street extension serving Lots 25‑1 to 25‑13 for low‑rise residential use.
- Municipal Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for solar energy development: permits solar projects as a by‑right use in the Rural (RU) zone and amends Rural Resource and Green Energy zones.
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to permit solar energy development. Council will also debate motions on democratic reform, police commission recommendations, and a city-wide encampment abatement strategy. Other business includes the 2024 audited financial statements, a Housing for All strategy update, and the potential acquisition of a parcel at 381 Greenhead Road.
- Public hearing on text amendments for solar energy development
- Notice of motion on city-wide encampment abatement and emergency powers
- Notice of motion on police commission recommendations
- Acquisition of a parcel of land at 381 Greenhead Road (Committee of the Whole)
- 2024 audited consolidated financial statements presented
Common Council
Common Council will consider awarding Contract No. 2025-23 for asphalt resurfacing, Phase III. The agenda includes only this substantive business matter, along with routine procedural items.
- Contract No. 2025-23 for Asphalt Resurfacing 2025 Phase III (decision on award)
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will hear a presentation from Envision Saint John on real estate and industrial development activities, review a 'Growth at a Glance' infographic, and receive an update on the Large Scale Development Incentive Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion session.
- Presentation by Envision Saint John on real estate and industrial development activities
- Update on the Large Scale Development Incentive Program
- Review of the July 2025 Growth at a Glance infographic
- Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 Growth Committee meeting
Finance Committee - Open Session
The committee will examine the audited 2024 financial statements and updates on fiscal reform. It will consider an amendment to the wage escalation policy and discuss the draft 2026 General and Utility Fund capital budget recommendations.
- Review of 2024 audited financial statements
- Fiscal reform update
- Amendment to wage escalation policy
- Draft 2026 General Fund capital budget recommendation
- Draft 2026 Utility Fund capital budget recommendation
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will decide on two subdivision applications. One at 125 McAllister Drive creates a lot for a Fieldhouse addition and extends Majors Brook Drive as a public street. Another at 110 Westmorland Road creates two lots, with one lot not fronting a public street. The committee also approves minutes from previous meetings.
- Subdivision application at 125 McAllister Drive (PID 55237069) to create Lot 25-1 for Fieldhouse addition and vest Majors Brook Drive extension
- Subdivision application at 110 Westmorland Road (PID 00319285) to create two lots, rear lot contains existing building
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025, May 16, 2023, and June 20, 2023
- No new business or other items listed on the agenda
Common Council
The Common Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and community fund applications. Members will also discuss motions regarding animal keeping enforcement and democratic reform.
- AED purchase for the Lorneville Community Center
- Award of contract for tree planting
- Tender for phosphates for corrosion control
- Enforcement options regarding the keeping of animals
- License agreement for 160-164 Union Street
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will review five heritage permit applications for properties on Water, Germain, and Charlotte streets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports, and updates on previously approved permits and heritage grants.
- Heritage permit application for 38-42 Water Street (file 25-0889)
- Heritage permit application for 44 Water Street (file 25-0859)
- Heritage permit application for 146 Germain Street (file 25-0660)
- Heritage permit application for 60 Water Street (file 25-0861)
- Heritage permit application for 181 Charlotte Street (file 25-0881)
Common Council
The Common Council will review several third-reading zoning and municipal plan amendments for specific properties. The meeting also includes discussions on a solar energy development text amendment and updates to the Housing for All Strategy.
- Third reading of zoning and plan amendments for 1384 Latimore Lake Road, 500 Pelton Road, 224 Anthonys Cove Road, and 859 Sand Cove Road
- Proposed Municipal Plan Text Amendment for Solar Energy Development
- Award of contract for By-Law Enforcement Services
- Establishment of the City of Saint John Medical Education Scholarship (2026-2029)
- HVAC and lighting upgrades for the Carnegie Building
Common Council
The Saint John Common Council will consider awarding a contract for consultant services related to the 2029 Canada Games Aquatic Center renovations. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
- Award consultant services for 2029 Canada Games Aquatic Center Renovations
- Approval of Agenda
- Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
- Business Matters - Municipal Officers
- Call to Order
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will review three heritage permit applications submitted for properties on Prince William Street and Germain Street. Staff reports for each application are attached. The board will discuss the merits of the permits and any related heritage considerations.
- Application 25-0686 – 94 Prince William Street
- Application 24-0513 – 146 Germain Street
- Conceptual package – 228 Germain Street
Common Council
Saint John Common Council holds public hearings on four zoning and plan amendments, including the Ethos Ridge development at 500 Pelton Road and properties at 224 Anthony's Cove Road, 1384 Latimore Lake Road, and 859 Sand Cove Road. The consent agenda includes an amendment to the Housing Accelerator Fund action plan, roundabout construction contracts for Sandy Point Road/Foster Thurston Drive and Loch Lomond Road/Route 111, a capital reallocation for the Saint John Police, and fleet replacement procurement. Third readings are scheduled for bylaw amendments on all-terrain vehicle streets and the Saint John Industrial Park expansion.
- Amendment to Housing Accelerator Fund 2024-2026 Action Plan (CMHC Agreement #27,097,302)
- Public hearing for zoning bylaw amendment at 224 Anthony's Cove Road
- Public hearing for municipal plan and zoning bylaw amendments for Ethos Ridge at 500 Pelton Road
- Third reading of bylaw amendments for Saint John Industrial Park expansion (Spruce Lake Industrial Park)
- Contract for Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive roundabout
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will review four rezoning applications, including a municipal plan amendment for 14 residential units at 500 Pelton Road and a proposed 17-unit mini home park at 1384 Latimore Lake Road which staff recommend denying. The committee will also vote on rezonings for a personal wellness business at 224 Anthonys Cove Road and three multi-unit buildings at 859 Sand Cove Road. Approval of previous meeting minutes and new business are also on the agenda.
- Rezoning 224 Anthonys Cove Road from Rural Residential to Rural General Commercial for a personal wellness business (staff recommend approval)
- Municipal plan amendment and rezoning 500 Pelton Road from Major Community Facility to Low-Rise Residential for 6 townhouses and 8 semi-detached units (staff recommend approval)
- Municipal plan amendment and rezoning 1384 Latimore Lake Road from Rural to Mini-Home Park Residential for a 17-unit mini home park (staff recommend denial)
- Rezoning 859 Sand Cove Road from Neighbourhood Community Facility to Mid-Rise Residential for three multi-unit buildings, retaining existing day care (staff recommend approval)
Common Council
Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding municipal plan and zoning amendments for the Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion. The body will also consider several zoning by-law amendments and a traffic by-law change regarding ATV use.
- Public hearing for Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion (1st and 2nd Reading)
- Traffic By-Law Amendment regarding use of All Terrain Vehicles on specific streets
- 3rd Reading of zoning amendments for 160 Cosy Lake Road, 510 Boars Head Road, and 228 Germain Street
- Trans Canada Trail Contribution Agreement for bike lanes on City Road and Station Street
- Acquisition of Kiwanis Park and Playground
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will review recommendations on housing governance reform, hear updates on regional and local immigration strategies, and evaluate East Side community services. A mid-year update on community standards compliance will also be presented. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.
- Review of Housing Governance Reform Recommendations (Item 6.1)
- Regional Immigration Strategy presentation (Item 6.2)
- Succeed and Stay Immigration Strategy update (Item 6.3)
- East Side Community Services and Programming Evaluation Project update (Item 7.1)
- Community Standards Compliance 2025 mid-year update (Item 7.2)
Common Council
The Common Council will meet to discuss a tentative agreement between the City of Saint John and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 18 (Outside Workers).
- Tentative Agreement between the City of Saint John and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 18 (Outside Workers)
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will consider heritage permit applications for properties at 56 Canterbury Street, 127 Douglas Avenue, and 57 Orange Street. The board will also receive updates on staff-approved permits and the Heritage Grants program.
- Heritage permit application HP_25-0511 for 56 Canterbury Street
- Heritage permit application HP_25-0559 for 127 Douglas Avenue
- Heritage permit application HP_25-0557 for 57 Orange Street
- Update on staff-approved heritage permits
- Update on Heritage Grants program
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a continued public hearing from May 20, 2025, on proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion. The hearing includes staff presentations and a Planning Advisory Committee report, with first and second readings of the by-law amendments. No other decisions are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion (continued from May 20, 2025)
- First and second readings of the by-law amendments
- Over 40 attachments including staff reports, citizen letters, and letters of support/opposition
Common Council
The Common Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the designation of by‑law enforcement officers and approval of an asphalt resurfacing contract. It will also hold public hearings on zoning by‑law amendments for properties at 228 Germain Street, 160 Cosy Lake Road, 510 Boars Head Road and 421 Woodward Avenue. Additional items include a traffic safety and accessibility improvement plan update and proclamations for national observances. The meeting runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
- Designation of By‑Law Enforcement Officers for Tourism Accommodation Levy (consent agenda)
- Contract No. 2025‑06 Asphalt Resurfacing Phase II
- Public hearing – zoning amendment for 228 Germain Street (1st & 2nd reading)
- Public hearing – zoning amendment for 160 Cosy Lake Road (1st & 2nd reading)
- Public hearing – zoning amendment for 510 Boars Head Road (1st & 2nd reading)
Public Safety Committee - Open Session
The Public Safety Committee will meet to review annual reports from the Saint John Police Force and Fire Department for 2024. The committee will also discuss the Saint John Fire Department Strategic Plan and receive a verbal update on the Saint John High School Elevate Program.
- Saint John Police Force 2024 Annual Report
- Saint John Fire Department 2024 Annual Report
- Saint John Fire Department Strategic Plan
- Saint John High School Elevate Program verbal update
- Service Review Safety Assessment
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is considering four rezoning and by-law amendment applications. Proposals include adding commercial uses to a residential zone at 228 Germain Street, removing a seniors-housing restriction at 510 Boars Head Road, allowing mid-rise residential at 421 Woodward Avenue, and subdividing land at 160 Cosy Lake Road for new building lots.
- Rezoning 228 Germain Street from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to amended Urban Centre Residential (RC) to allow residential and limited commercial uses
- Zoning by-law amendment at 510 Boars Head Road to remove seniors-housing restriction on existing 20-unit building
- Rezoning 421 Woodward Avenue from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) for two multi-unit residential buildings
- Municipal Plan amendment and rezoning at 160 Cosy Lake Road to subdivide into three lots, redesignating part from Rural Resource to Rural Residential
Common Council
The Saint John Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion, reviewing proposed municipal plan and zoning by-law amendments. The meeting also includes the third reading of a building by-law and the sale of city property to NB Housing.
- Public hearing on Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion zoning
- Third reading of Building By-Law
- Third reading of Zoning By-Law Text Amendment - Salvage Yard
- Third reading of Zoning By-Law Amendment - 6 Douglas Avenue
- Sale of city property at 21 Troop Street to NB Housing
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Saint John Finance Committee will consider a consent agenda and discuss several business matters. Items include a Common Council referral for an internal audit of snow maintenance, presentation of year‑to‑date financial results for the General and Utility Funds, an overview of the 2026 operating budget process, an update on the five‑year capital budget, and a provincial update on property tax reforms.
- Common Council referral – internal audit of snow maintenance
- January‑to‑March year‑to‑date financial results for General and Utility Funds
- 2026 operating budget – overview and timeline
- 5‑year capital budget update
- Provincial update – property taxes and reforms
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will review a final report on development incentives and receive updates on the City Market Strategic Plan implementation. The meeting includes a presentation on the 'Growth at a Glance' infographic and a verbal update on the Developer Symposium.
- Development Incentives Review - Final Report
- City Market Strategic Plan Implementation Update
- Growth at a Glance Infographic
- Developer Symposium Update (Verbal)
- Approval of March 18, 2025 Minutes
Common Council
Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider first and second reading of proposed amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law to expand the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. The meeting includes staff presentations and multiple supporting documents, as well as correspondence from the public and stakeholders.
- Public Hearing: Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion (1st and 2nd Reading)
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will meet to discuss and review applications for heritage permits at three specific addresses. The board will also receive updates on heritage grants and staff-approved permits.
- Heritage permit application for 254 Prince William Street
- Heritage permit application for 105-107 Princess Street
- Heritage permit application for 40 King Street
- Resolution on allocated time for applicants remarks
- Heritage Grants Update
Common Council
The Common Council will conduct public hearings for zoning amendments at 6 Douglas Avenue and for Medium Industrial (IM) zones. The body will also consider municipal plan amendments for 1384 Latimore Lake Road and Ethos Ridge, and a third reading of a Solid Waste By-Law amendment.
- Public hearings for zoning amendments at 6 Douglas Avenue and Medium Industrial (IM) zones
- Proposed Municipal Plan amendments for 1384 Latimore Lake Road and Ethos Ridge (500 Pelton Road)
- Third reading of Solid Waste By-Law amendment regarding recycling in large apartments
- Demolition of vacant building at 49-51 Adelaide Street
- Contract 2024-07 for Kennedy Street Sanitary Lift Station Modifications
Common Council
The Common Council is deciding on first and second reading of a by-law amendment to provide curbside recycling for apartment tenants. Other business includes contracts for roadway construction, asphalt, sewer rehabilitation, and traffic signal upgrades, as well as a community fund agreement for stage equipment at The Gathering Space, and proclamations for health awareness months.
- Curbside Recycling for Apartment Tenants by-law amendment (1st and 2nd reading)
- Tender for asphaltic concrete mixes
- 2025 roadway construction projects
- Lower Cove Loop sewer rehabilitation engineering services
- McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road traffic signal upgrades contract
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will review two applications: a proposed rezoning of 6 Douglas Avenue from a Community Facility to Urban Centre Residential for a 15‑18 unit development, and a zoning by‑law amendment to remove Scrap or Salvage Yard as a permitted use in the Medium Industrial zone. The committee will discuss the impacts of each proposal and record any decisions. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and approval of previous minutes.
- Rezoning application for 6 Douglas Avenue (PIDs 00368910, 00368902) to Urban Centre Residential
- Medium Industrial (IM) zone amendment to eliminate Scrap or Salvage Yard as a permitted use
Common Council
Common Council will hold public hearings and third readings on several zoning by-law amendments, including a text amendment for crisis care facilities and rezoning at 125 Gault Road for housing. The consent agenda includes contracts for street reconstruction on St. James Street, active transportation on Main Street, and a sanitary sewer installation on Heather Way. Council will also discuss the 2024-2034 Utility Fund Long Term Financial Plan and a Housing for All contribution agreement.
- Third reading of zoning by-law amendment for 801 Loch Lomond Road
- Third reading of text amendment for Crisis Care Facility zoning
- Third reading of zoning amendment for 125 Gault Road (housing development)
- Public hearing on proposed Section 59 amendment at 120 Carleton Street
- Contract 2024-03: St. James Street water and sewer renewal and street reconstruction
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for 221, 251 and 271 Lancaster Avenue. The meeting includes a staff presentation and a report from the Planning Advisory Committee.
- Public hearing for Zoning By-Law Amendment at 221, 251 and 271 Lancaster Avenue
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then hear introductions of applicants and guests, followed by a review of application 25-0202 for a heritage permit at King's Square. The board will receive reports on staff‑approved permits and an update on heritage grants before addressing any other business and setting the next meeting date.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes
- Application 25-0202 – King's Square heritage permit
- Staff Approved Permits report
- Heritage Grants update
Common Council
The Common Council will consider three proposed zoning by‑law amendments, each presented for first and second reading: a Crisis Care Facility, a development at 801 Loch Lomond Road, and a project at 0 Bayside Drive. The council will also address a consent agenda that includes several contracts and service agreements, and will receive updates on strategic initiatives and winter plowing results.
- Public hearing: Crisis Care Facility zoning by‑law amendment (first and second reading)
- Public hearing: 801 Loch Lomond Road zoning by‑law amendment (first and second reading)
- Public hearing: 0 Bayside Drive zoning by‑law amendment (first and second reading)
- Consent agenda item: Contract No. 2024‑09 – Lancaster WWTF Aeration System Renewal project
- Consent agenda item: Contract 2024‑12 – Charlotte Street water, sanitary and storm sewer renewal and street reconstruction
Finance Committee - Open Session
The Finance Committee will review and discuss the unaudited year-end 2024 financial results for the General Fund and Utility Fund, as well as a long-term financial plan for Saint John Water. The consent agenda includes an annual procurement report and a capital reallocation for the 2024 Playground Renewal. Staff will also present updates on the ERP project and the five-year capital plan.
- Annual Procurement Report for 2024 through March 2025
- Capital Reallocation – 2024 Playground Renewal
- Saint John Water Long Term Financial Plan 2024-2034
- General Fund and Utility Fund Unaudited Year End 2024 Results
- Update on the 5 Year Capital Investment Plan
Common Council
The Common Council will meet to discuss an amendment to the City of Saint John Housing Accelerator Fund 2024-2026 Action Plan. This item is scheduled for the Committee of the Whole.
- Amendment to Housing Accelerator Fund 2024-2026 Action Plan (CMHC Agreement #27,097,302)
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee will hear verbal and presentation updates on tariff impacts, local entrepreneurship, the CMHC rental market report, and an inclusivity campaign. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Verbal tariff update from Envision Saint John
- Presentation on entrepreneurship and business growth
- CMHC rental market report discussion
- Inclusivity campaign presentation from SJLIP
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will hear an application to amend a 1990 condition on 120 Carleton Street that currently limits the property to a group care facility for no more than 15 persons. The applicant requests rescinding that condition to permit an addition of 4 beds, increasing capacity to 19.
- Section 59 amendment application for 120 Carleton Street to remove occupancy cap and add 4 beds
Common Council
The Saint John Common Council will hold a meeting on March 13, 2025. After routine items such as the call to order, land acknowledgement, agenda approval, and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, the council will discuss a business matter concerning municipal officers. The specific item is a proposal to set a public hearing date for the properties at 221, 251, and 271 Lancaster Avenue.
- Proposed public hearing date for 221, 251 and 271 Lancaster Avenue
Common Council
The Common Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for 529 Golden Grove Road (third reading), an updated Building By-law (first and second reading), and a public presentation for 160 Cosy Lake Road. The consent agenda includes designating three by-law enforcement officers, the 2025 Community Grants Program, multiple street reconstruction public information sessions, contracts for Millidge Avenue sanitary lift station modifications and Reversing Falls Lookout Trail Phase 1, engineering inspection services, a highway usage permit, and stage enhancement funding. Notices of motion address selection of deputy mayor, council member benefits, speaking time at public hearings, and paving timelines after milling. Committee of the Whole will discuss terminating Billy's Seafood Company Ltd.'s lease at City Market.
- Zoning By-law Amendment – 529 Golden Grove Road (3rd Reading)
- Updated Saint John Building By-law (1st and 2nd Reading)
- 2025 Community Grants Program
- Public Information Sessions for street reconstructions on Broad, Carmarthen, Charlotte, and St. James Streets
- Termination of Lease: Billy's Seafood Company Ltd. – City Market
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will review three heritage permit applications for properties at 147-149 Orange Street, 24 Sydney Street, and 40 King Street. The board will also receive updates on staff-approved permits, heritage grants, and follow-up on 22 Sydney Street.
- Heritage permit application 25-0151 for 147-149 Orange Street
- Heritage permit application 25-0131 for 24 Sydney Street
- Heritage permit application 25-0149 for 40 King Street
- Heritage Grants Update report
- Update on 22 Sydney Street matters
Common Council
The Common Council will vote on rezoning proposals for Lancaster Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue, along with approving storm sewer contracts and a capital investment plan. The meeting also includes public hearings and the presentation of Heritage Week.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for 221, 251, 271 Lancaster Avenue
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for 529 Golden Grove Road
- Street Closure By-Law for Sunnyside Avenue
- Storm sewer contracts for Bonner Place and Lower Cove Loop
- Capital Investment Plan for Canada Community-Building Fund
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will vote on four applications: a variance to subdivide 211 Waterloo Street, a text amendment to expand zones for crisis care facilities, a rezoning from Business Park Commercial to Corridor Commercial at 801 Loch Lomond Road for an SPCA animal shelter, and a municipal plan amendment and rezoning of 0 Bayside Drive from Rural to Rural Residential for a 12-unit phased neighborhood.
- Variance application to subdivide 211 Waterloo Street into two lots along Agar Place for phased development
- Text amendment to allow Crisis Care Facility use in Utility Service (US) zones
- Rezoning of 801 Loch Lomond Road from Business Park Commercial (CBP) to Corridor Commercial (CC) for an SPCA animal shelter
- Municipal Plan amendment and rezoning of 0 Bayside Drive from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) and Park (P) for a 12-unit rural residential neighborhood
Common Council
The Common Council will hold public hearings on proposed municipal‑plan and zoning by‑law amendments for Sunnyside Avenue, including a tiny‑home community proposal (1st and 2nd reading). Additional hearings will address the stop‑up and closure of the Sunnyside Avenue right‑of‑way and rezoning of 221, 251 and 271 Lancaster Avenue. The council will also consider consent‑agenda items such as the Trans Canada Trail expansion, the option to purchase the training complex, and the naming of Glenn Carpenter Lane.
- Public hearing on Sunnyside Avenue municipal‑plan and zoning by‑law amendments (1st & 2nd reading)
- Public hearing on stop‑up and closure of Sunnyside Avenue right‑of‑way (1st & 2nd reading)
- Public hearing on rezoning of 221, 251, 271 Lancaster Avenue (1st & 2nd reading)
- Consent agenda: Trans Canada Trail expansion recommendation
- Consent agenda: Exercise option to purchase training complex (lease‑to‑own agreement)
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will vote on a discussion item regarding fiberglass doors by Hatch & Parley, and consider a heritage permit application for 16 King Street. They will also hold elections for chair and vice-chair, introduce new members, and receive updates on Heritage Week and the grants program.
- Vote on Hatch & Parley fiberglass doors discussion
- Heritage permit application for 16 King Street (file 25-0055)
- Election of chair and vice-chair
- Introduction of new Heritage Board members
- Heritage Week and Heritage Grants program updates
Growth Committee - Open Session
The Growth Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Housing Accelerator Fund program and grants. The session also includes reviews of growth infographics and the 2024 Ethnocultural Grant outcomes.
- Housing Accelerator Fund Program Update
- Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Update
- Growth at a Glance infographic (December 2024)
- Ethnocultural Grant Program outcomes summary (January to December 2024)
Common Council
The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment regarding application fee refunds and consider first and second reading of a by-law regulating outdoor fires. Consent agenda items include fleet replacement procurement, Millidgeville wastewater treatment UV upgrades, and community arts board funding. Council will also discuss a lease termination for Jo's Samosas and a medical education scholarship.
- Public hearing on proposed zoning by-law amendment for application fee refund (1st and 2nd reading)
- First and second reading of a by-law regulating outdoor fires in the city
- Fleet replacement procurement – January 2025: grader
- Engineering services for Millidgeville Wastewater Treatment Facility ultraviolet disinfection system upgrades
- Lease termination for Jo's Samosas
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will review three active applications: rezoning of 529 Golden Grove Road to allow a mobile home, a municipal plan amendment and rezoning for a 75-unit affordable mini-home park on Sunnyside Avenue, and a municipal plan amendment and rezoning for a 500-stall parking lot on Lancaster Avenue to support the Irving Pulp and Paper NextGen expansion. One application (0 Bayside Drive) has been withdrawn. The committee will also approve minutes and discuss next steps.
- Rezoning of 529 Golden Grove Road from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed Residential to permit a mobile or mini-home
- Municipal Plan Amendment and rezoning of Sunnyside Avenue for a 75-unit mini-home park with community building, including redesignating land from Park and Natural Area to Stable Area/Residential
- Municipal Plan Amendment and rezoning of 221-271 Lancaster Avenue for a gravel parking lot with variances, to serve the Irving Pulp and Paper NextGen project
- Withdrawal of the Bayside Drive application (will go to a future meeting)
- Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025
Heritage Development Board
The Heritage Development Board will consider three heritage permit applications at 22 King Street, 14 King Square South, and 228 Germain Street. The board will also hold elections and review a report on staff-approved permits. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025.
- Heritage permit application 25-0009 for 22 King Street
- Heritage permit application 24-1310 for 14 King Square South
- Heritage permit application 25-0010 for 228 Germain Street
- Board elections to be held
- Report on staff-approved permits
Common Council
Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for 125 Gault Road and consider third reading of Housing Accelerator Fund by-law amendments to zoning and subdivision rules. Other items include a street naming, an emergency pump purchase, a transit capital budget adjustment, and a community development fund agreement for Main Street active transportation improvements.
- Public hearing for proposed zoning by-law amendment at 125 Gault Road
- Third reading of Housing Accelerator Fund zoning by-law amendment
- Third reading of Housing Accelerator Fund subdivision by-law amendment (money-in-lieu of land)
- Community Development Fund agreement for Main Street Active Transportation Improvements
- South Bay Well Field emergency pump purchase