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City of Saint JohnCommon Council Meeting
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 5, 20214:30 pm
Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation
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Pages
1. Call to Order
1.1. By-law respecting Powers of the Outgoing Council of the City of Saint John (3rdReading)
1 - 4
1.2. Section 131 Agreement – 300 Sydney Street 5 - 11
2. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
3. Adjournment
BY-LAW NUMBER LG – 16
ARRÊTÉ NUMÉRO LG - 16
A BY-LAW RESPECTING POWERS OF
OUTGOING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAINT JOHN
ARRÊTÉ CONCERNANT LES ACTIVITÉS
DU CONSEIL SORTANT DE THE CITY OF
SAINT JOHN
WHEREAS, paragraph 56(3)(b) of the
Local Governance Act provides that despite
subsections 56(1) and 56(2), an outgoing council
may do those things referred to in subsection 56(1)
if it is authorized by a by-law made before the day
of the general election.
ATTENDU QUE, l’alinéa 56(3)b) de la Loi
sur la gouvernance locale prévoit que par
dérogation aux paragraphes 56(1) et 56(2), le
conseil sortant peut exercer les pouvoirs énumérés
au paragraphe 56(1) si un arrêté pris avant la date
de l’élection générale l’y autorise.
NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council
of The City of Saint John enacts as follows:
À CES CAUSES, le conseil communal de
The City of Saint John édicte :
1. During the period commencing on the day
of the general municipal election in the year 2021
and ending on the day of the first meeting of the
incoming council, the City of Saint John outgoing
council is authorized to do the following:
1. Pendant la période comprise entre la date
des élections municipales générales de 2021 et celle
de la première réunion du conseil entrant
inclusivement, le conseil sortant de The City of
Saint John est autorisé à agir comme suit :
(a) Become a party to an agreement, contract,
instrument or other document in respect of
the matters described below:
(a) Être partie à une entente, à un accord, à un
contrat, à un instrument ou à tout autre document
relativement aux questions décrites ci-après :
Tender No. 2021-085302T: Refrigeration
System Upgrades- Various Arenas.
Tender No. 2021-082703T: City Market
Lower Roof Replacement.
Non-Disclosure Agreements to share
information on the District Energy System.
Contract No. 2021-07: Broadview Avenue
(Charlotte Street to Carmarthen Street)
Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal
and Street Reconstruction.
Soumission No 2021-085302T :
Modernisation du système de réfrigération
– divers arénas.
Soumission No. 2021-082703T :
Remplacement du toit inférieur – marché
municipal.
Ententes de non-divulgation relatives au
partage d’information à propos du système
énergétique collectif.
Contrat No 2021-07 : Renouvellement des
conduites d’eau et des égouts sanitaires et
pluviaux et réfection de l’avenue
Broadview (de la rue Charlotte à la rue
Carmarthen).
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National Disaster Mitigation Program
(NDMP) Funding Agreement.
Agreement for Highway Usage Permit -
One Mile Lift Station located at
PID 00417899.
Contract No. 2021-11: St. James Street
(Prince William Street to Germain Street) –
Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal
and Street Reconstruction.
Community Development Funding
Agreements with the Regional
Development Corporation of the Province
of New Brunswick for various facilities as
identified in the corresponding applications
for funding submitted by the City.
Amendment to Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program: COVID-19
Resilience stream Fund Agreements
relating to Fundy Quay, Harbour Passage
and Loyalist Plaza.
Investing in Canada Infrastructure
Program: COVID-19 Resilience stream
Fund Agreement with Infrastructure
Canada and the Regional Development
Corporation of the Province of New
Brunswick for Saint John Water projects
identified in the corresponding applications
for funding submitted by the City.
Contract No. 2021-02: Princess Street
(Germain Street to Water Street) Storm
Sewer Separation.
Contract No. 2021-09: Caledonia Pathway
Sewer Twinning.
Accord de financement dans le cadre du
Programme national d’atténuation des
catastrophes (PNAC).
Entente pour un permis d’usage routier
pour le poste de relèvement One Mile situé
au NID 00417899.
Contrat No 2021-11 : Renouvellement des
conduites d’eau et des égouts sanitaires et
pluviaux et réfection de la rue St. James (de
la rue Prince William à la rue Germain).
Ententes de financement relatives au
développement communautaire avec la
Société de développement régional de la
Province du Nouveau-Brunswick pour
diverses installations comme identifié dans
les demandes de financement
correspondantes présentées par la
municipalité.
Modification aux ententes de financement
relatives au Programme d’infrastructure
Investir dans le Canada : volet Résilience à
la COVID-19 visant Fundy Quay, le
passage du port et la place Loyaliste.
Entente de financement relative au
Programme d’infrastructure Investir dans
le Canada : volet Résilience à la COVID-19
avec Infrastructure Canada et la Société de
développement régional de la Province du
Nouveau-Brunswick pour les projets de
Saint John Water identifiés dans les
demandes de financement correspondantes
présentées par la municipalité.
Contrat No 2021-02 : Séparation de l’égout
pluvial de la rue Princess (de la rue
Germain à la rue Water).
Contrat No 2021-09 : Jumelage de l’égout
du sentier Caledonia.
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Request for Proposals No. 2021-091005P:
Forestry Expertise Advisory Services.
Ratification of Collective Agreement for
Local 771.
Letters of Intent and/or Non-Disclosure
Agreement for the property known as
former Cherry Brook Zoo site.
License Agreement with the Board of
Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink in
Saint John, Inc. for the use of the Peter
Murray Arena.
Agreement for Closed Circuit Television
(“CCTV”) including equipment and
licensing at various City locations.
License, Supply and Maintenance
Agreement with ACCEO Solutions Inc. dba
Gtechna for Cloud Hosting solution.
Statement of Work with Esri Canada
Limited for restoration of application -
Geographical Information System
(“ArcGIS Enterprise”).
Amendment to Master Services Agreement
with Bell Aliant for restoration of
application – Fax to Email.
Non-Disclosure Agreements with
Flowpoint Environmental Systems,
SolidCAD and AniSoft Group Inc. for
network and application restoration.
Amendment to Enterprise Agreement with
Microsoft for licensing through affiliate
Softchoice.
Demande de propositions
No 2021-091005P : Services consultatifs en
matière d’expertise forestière.
Ratification de la convention collective de
la section locale 771.
Lettres d’intention ou entente de
non-divulgation pour la propriété connue
comme l’ancien site du zoo de Cherry
Brook.
Accord de licence avec le conseil
d’administration de la Lord Beaverbrook
Rink in Saint John, inc. pour l’utilisation de
l’aréna Peter Murray.
Entente pour un système de télévision en
circuit fermé (TVCF) y compris
l’équipement et les octrois de permis dans
divers lieux appartenant à la municipalité.
Entente de licence, d’approvisionnement et
de maintenance avec ACCEO Solutions
inc. faisant affaire sous le nom Gtechna
pour une solution d’hébergement dans le
nuage.
Énoncé des travaux avec Esri Canada
limitée pour la remise en état de
l’application utilisée ^pour le système
d’information géographique (“ArcGIS
Enterprise”).
Modification au contrat-cadre de service
avec Bell Aliant pour la remise en état de
l’application Fax-to-Email.
Ententes de non-divulgation avec
Flowpoint Environmental Systems,
SolidCAD et AniSoft Group inc. pour la
remise en état de réseaux et d’applications.
Modification du contrat d’entreprise avec
Microsoft pour l’obtention d’un permis
avec son partenaire Softchoice.
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Amendment to Master Services Agreement
with Bell Aliant for long-distance services
and rates.
Renewal of Maintenance Agreement with
TrustedSite for network scanning for PCI
compliance.
Agreement with Twilio Inc. for text and
voice mail notifications for Emergency
Measures Organization (“EMO”).
Modification au contrat-cadre de service
avec Bell Aliant pour les services
interurbains et leurs taux associés.
Renouvellement d’une entente avec
TrustedSite pour la maintenance de la
numérisation en réseau pour se conformer
aux normes PCI.
Entente avec Twilio inc. pour les
notifications par message texte et par
messagerie vocale pour l’Organisation des
mesures d’urgence (OMU)
(b) Make payments of funds as it relates to the
matters described below:
(b) Effectuer des paiements concernant les
affaires décrites plus bas :
Make advance payments for approved
budgets of City controlled Agencies,
Boards and Commissions.
Establish, fund and draw upon Operating
and Capital Reserves.
Verser des paiements par anticipation pour
les budgets approuvés des agences, conseils
et commissions de la municipalité.
Créer, financer les réserves de
fonctionnement et de capital et y puiser.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said
City to be affixed to this by-law the ____ day of
_________, A.D., 2021 signed by:
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté le
______________ 2021, avec les signatures
suivantes :
______________________________________
Mayor / maire
______________________________________
City Clerk / greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - May 3, 2021
Second Reading - May 3, 2021
Third Reading -
Première lecture - le 3 mai 2021
Deuxième lecture - le 3 mai 2021
Troisième lecture -
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No. 2021-145
Report Date May 04, 2021
Meeting Date May 05, 2021
Service Area Legislative Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council SUBJECT: Section 131 Agreement – 300 Sydney Street AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager
Jon Taylor Jon Taylor John Collin
RECOMMENDATION That Common Council authorize a Section 131 agreement between the City and the Developer for the following public benefits associated with the development at 300 Sydney Street: i. A contribution of $130,000 to the City towards improvements at Rainbow Park including:
1. An updated Master Plan for Rainbow Park; 2. Repairs of the existing basketball court; 3. Enhanced landscaping; and 4. Funding for the temporary operations of the outdoor ice surface.
ii. A contribution of $10,000 to the City towards a bus shelter to be located along Broad Street in the vicinity of the development; iii. A contribution of $20,000 to the City towards the beautification of the Tin Can Beach area.
REPORT
On April 19, 2021 Common Council held a public hearing regarding a proposed
development at 300 Sydney Street. At the conclusion of the hearing, Council
adopted the written recommendations of the Planning Advisory Committee
(“PAC”) and approved first and second reading to amend to the Zoning bylaw by
rezoning a parcel the subject land from Major Community Facility to High-Rise
Residential.
On May 3, 2021 Council approved the 3rd readings for the Zoning bylaw
amendment and adopted the PAC’s recommendation to impose Section 59
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conditions, pursuant to the Community Planning Act, on the development and
subject parcel of land.
The PAC had also recommended that Council authorize a Section 131 agreement
between the City and the Developer for the following benefits associated with the
development:
i. A contribution of $130,000 to the City towards improvements at Rainbow Park including:
1. An updated Master Plan for Rainbow Park; 2. Repairs of the existing basketball court; 3. Enhanced landscaping; and 4. Funding for the temporary operations of the outdoor ice surface.
ii. A contribution of $10,000 to the City towards a bus shelter to be located along Broad Street in the vicinity of the development; iii. A contribution of $20,000 to the City towards the beautification of the Tin Can Beach area.
A separate resolution of Council is required before proceeding with the Section
131 agreement.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION n/a SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The Developer has agreed to a package of public benefits having a benefit of approximately $160,000 largely focused on Rainbow Park.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Input from Growth and Community Services and General Counsel was received
confirming the requirement for a Council resolution with respect to the Section
131 agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
Planning Advisory Committee Report – Proposed Rezoning and Zoning By-Law
Amendment – 300 Sydney Street
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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April 14, 2021 His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Proposed Rezoning and Zoning By-Law Amendment
300 Sydney Street On March 22, 2021, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its April 13, 2021 meeting. Mr. Jonathan Rasenberg, representing the proponent, appeared before the Committee, and expressed agreement with the Staff recommendation. Mr. Rasenberg also noted the proponent developed a project website to provide information on the project and held a virtual Town hall meeting on April 8. He also noted the location, near the waterfront, was an appropriate site for higher density residential development in his opinion. Mr. Rasenberg also noted very little negative feedback evolved from the community consultation conducted to date. The building will be of concrete construction and include contemporary exterior finished including metal siding, cement fibre board, and brick. Responding to questions from Committee members, Mr. Rasenberg noted the development team is an experienced one, with experience in both the local market and British Columbia. With respect to the impact on sight lines from the taller building, he noted that a building with a height of 14 metre, which is permitted as-of-right, would also have an impact on sight lines and the height was mitigated by the fact the building was not directly adjacent to the water. He also noted the development team has had discussions with both the Province and CMHC regarding affordable housing. He noted the proposed building includes a variety of unit sizes with a large proportion of one-bedroom units which responds to needs for affordability.
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Parsi Development NB Limited 300 Sydney Street April 14, 2021
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Mark Reade, Senior Planner, noted that in response to the third-party design review, the design of the building had advanced form that initially proposed in the application with the addition of a two-story commercial and residential component along Sydney Street. Staff are supportive of this design revision as it strengthens the relationship between the building and the Public Realm along Sydney Street and introduces a step back at an elevation between 7 metres and 8 metres which further reduces the massing of the building. Ms. Jill Darrah, representing Commercial Properties Limited, appeared before the Committee and referenced her letter noting concerns with snow removal, lighting, and traffic. Committee members noted the project will bring density to the Uptown Core and have spinoff benefits including increased demand for retail amenities such as a grocery store. It was also noted that the project represents Smart Growth. Some members felt additional funds could be directed towards improvements at Tin Can Beach and additional upgrades to crosswalk infrastructure beyond that proposed in the Traffic Impact Study. Other Committee members expressed concerns with the overall building and site design with respect to the amount of surface parking and the design of the building and its lack of relationship to the Saint John context. There was also discussion regarding the rising amount of variance applications (height, step backs), and that a review of the City’s building design guidelines and by-laws could be something to look into for future developments in the Uptown core. No other persons appeared before the Committee and one letter was received regarding the application. Following consideration of the Staff report, supplemental memo from Staff with a revised recommendation reflecting the revised building design, presentations, and letters, the Committee adopted a motion to unanimously adopt the revised Staff Recommendation. The Committee also approved a variance to allow for the building to be developed without the provision of 3 metre façade step backs at elevations of 14 metres and 24 metres. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council rezone a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 7881 square metres, located at 300 Sydney Street, also identified as PID Number 00000034, from Major Community Facility (CFM) to High-Rise Residential (RH).
2. That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the
Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of approximately 7881 square metres, located at 300 Sydney Street, also identified as PID Number 00000034:
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Parsi Development NB Limited 300 Sydney Street April 14, 2021
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(a) The development and use of the parcel of land be in accordance
with detailed building elevation and site plans, prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the design and location of buildings and structures, garbage enclosures, outdoor storage, driveway accesses, vehicle, and bicycle parking, loading areas, landscaping, amenity spaces, signs, exterior lighting, and other such site features.
(b) Trees and shrubs be planted in the front, flankage, and rear yards, as well as the side yard where possible, to the same standard required by the Zoning By-law for developments in Commercial and Community Facility zones, as per the landscaping plans, and that such trees and shrubs be planted within one year from the issuance date of the development permit;
(c) All infrastructure improvements to support the development will be completed at the developer’s sole responsibility and expense including:
i. Extension of the watermain to the development site and
possible upsizing of the watermain, should it be required, to provide adequate flows for the proposed development.
ii. Extension of the sanitary sewer main to serve the development site, with the provision of a private sewage lift station and force main, should it be required.
iii. Provision of recommended transportation network improvements, detailed in the Traffic Impact Statement dated February 17, 2021 prepared by Englobe Limited for the proposed development at 300 Sydney Street.
iv. Provision of a concrete sidewalk and concrete curb and gutter along the Sydney Street frontage of the site.
(d) That the development be constructed above existing grade given the significant tidal influences in this area and not include a basement level below the current elevation of Sydney Street.
(e) That the site and building plans, including floor plans, and building elevations, be in substantial conformity with the revised design prepared for the project as shown on plans dated April 12, 2021
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Parsi Development NB Limited 300 Sydney Street April 14, 2021
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prepared by Spitfire Design on behalf of Parsi Development for the multiple unit residential development at 300 Sydney Street and include the following elements:
i. incorporation of a two-story façade along the Sydney
Street and outside corner elevations with ground floor commercial and residential uses in the second storey.
ii. Building façade materials to be in accordance with the materials shown on the drawings including a masonry façade on the lower two storey portion that has commercial space on the ground floor and residential uses on the second floor.
iii. improved use of material treatments and colours on the
sides of the building which do not face the water to break up the massing of the building;
(f) That notwithstanding subsection 10.2(1) of the Zoning By-law, the
following commercial uses be permitted in the ground floor area along Sydney Street and within the southwestern portion of the building:
i. Artist or Craftsperson Studio ii. Business Office iii. Live-Work Unit
(g) That notwithstanding paragraph 10.2(2)(b) of the Zoning By-law,
uses located within the two-storey area along Sydney Street within the southwestern portion of the building have their main access from outside the building at ground level:
(h) That the development shall be completed within 5 years of the date the rezoning came into effect. If it is not completed within that time, Council may take steps to cancel the resolution and agreement and repeal the rezoning pursuant to Section 59(5) and 59(6) of the New Brunswick Community Planning Act; and,
3. That Common Council authorize a Section 131 agreement between the
City and the Developer for the following public benefits associated with the development:
i. A contribution of $130,000 to the City towards improvements at Rainbow Park including:
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Parsi Development NB Limited 300 Sydney Street April 14, 2021
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1. An updated Master Plan for Rainbow Park; 2. Repairs of the existing basketball court; 3. Enhanced landscaping; and
4. Funding for the temporary operations of the outdoor ice surface.
ii. A contribution of $10,000 to the City towards a bus shelter
to be located along Broad Street in the vicinity of the development;
iii. A contribution of $20,000 to the City towards the beautification of the Tin Can Beach area.
4. That Common Council amend Schedule G of the Zoning By-law and
increase the maximum building height from 14 metres to 39.3 metres for the parcel of land having an area of approximately 7881 square metres, located at 300 Sydney Street, also identified as PID Number 00000034.
Respectfully submitted, Alex Weaver Crawford Chair Attachments
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