MINUTES OF A

REGULAR MEETING OF FREDERICTON CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:

Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chamber and Via Web Conferencing

Members of Council Present:

• Deputy Mayor Greg Ericson
• Councillor Margo Sheppard
• Councillor Mark Peters
• Councillor Bruce Grandy
• Councillor Jocelyn Pike
• Councillor Steven Hicks
• Councillor Eric Megarity
• Councillor Kevin Darrah
• Councillor Ruth Breen
• Councillor Cassandra Blackmore
• Councillor Jason LeJeune
• Councillor Henri Mallet

Staff Participating in the Meeting:

• Steven Hart, Chief Administrative Officer
• Sara Degrace, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• Jennifer Lawson, City Clerk/Assist. Director, Legal, City Clerk & Human Resources
• Michelle Brzak, City Solicitor
• Ken Forrest, Director, Planning & Development
• Dylan Gamble, Director, Engineering & Operations
• Michael Baldwin, Director, Corporate Services
• David Seabrook, Director, Recreation, Tourism & Community Engagement
• Dwayne Killingbeck, Fire Chief
• Mike Walker, Assistant Director, Engineering & Operations
• Alicia Keating, Assistant Director, Corporate Services/City Treasurer
• Sean Lee, Assistant Director, Engineering & Operations
• Marcello Battilana, Manager, Community Planning
• Ryan Seymour, Manager, Real Estate
• Meredith Gilbert, Manager, Transit & Parking Services
• Wayne Knorr, Manager, Communications
• Giselle Goguen, Manager, Strategic Communications & Community Engagement
• David Banks, Manager,
• Michelle Horncastle, Manager, Recreation, Tourism & Community Engagement
• David McKinley, Assistant Deputy Fire Chief
• Fraser, Steven
• Carolyn Baldwin, Senior Records Clerk
• Doreen Nakhle, Recording Secretary
• Amy Cronkhite, Recording Secretary/Assistant City Clerk
• Jason Morency, Systems Analyst
• eSCRIBE_Administrator
• Ben Griffin, Manager, Social Inclusion
• Kyle Rostad, Manager, Purchasing & Customer Services

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CALL TO ORDER

Her Worship, Mayor Kate Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

I acknowledge that this meeting of Fredericton City Council is taking place on traditional Wolastoqey territory. The territory of the Wolastoqiyik people are recognized in the Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between equal nations. The river that runs through our City is known as the Wolastoq, along which lived the Wolastoqiyik, “the people of the beautiful and bountiful river.”

The Deputy Mayor, Greg Ericson read the following territorial acknowledgment during the Moment of Reflection: 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Moved by: Councillor Kevin Darrah
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the December 13, 2021, City Council agenda be approved with the addition of the following agenda items under the committee reports section:

  • Item 9.4 titled:  Conservation Easement on Thompson Drive in Favour of Nashwaak Watershed Association
  • Item 9.5 titled:  Agreement between the City and Envirem Organics Inc.
  • Item 9.6 titled:  Short-term Lease of Small Craft Aquatic Centre to Fredericton Homeless Shelter Inc.
  • Item 9.7 titled:  Pickleball Court Infrastructure 
  • Item 9.8 titled:  Regional Fire Dispatch Agreement Renewal 
  • Item 9.9 titled:  Winterlude Ice Carving Championship Memorandum of Agreement 

   

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS

There were no conflicts of interest declared by members of Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Eric Megarity

  BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendations set out in the consent agenda items outlined below, be approved respectively.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

OTHER MATTERS

Proclamation - Salvation Army Week - December 12-18, 2021

• Recommendation: Receive and place on file

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Salvation Army Week Proclamation be received and placed on file.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Resolution to Cancel December 27, 2021 City Council Meeting

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of Monday, December 27, 2021 be cancelled, AND THAT the City Clerk be authorized to call a special meeting if required.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Extension of Meeting Schedule Pilot

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves continuing the meeting schedule pilot changing the schedule of when Council-in-Committee meetings will be held from the first and third Mondays of each month to the second and fourth Mondays of each month from January to the end of August 2022; AND directs staff of the Legal Division to prepare the associated amendment to Section 13.03 of By-law No. A-19, A Procedural By-law of the City of Fredericton Municipal Council.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Amendments to By-Law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones, and Pay and Display Machines

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes and directs the Legal Division to draft the appropriate by-law to amend By-law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones and Pay and Display Machines to:

  1. reflect the changes from pay-by-space to pay-by-plate parking at the Frederick Square Parking Garage, the East End Parking Garage and the Tannery Parking Lot;
  2. amend pro-rated fees for the East End Garage, and;
  3. do housekeeping matters concerning the definition of “Pay Station”, repealing “Virtual Parking Permit” , repealing reference to Pay Station from the Upper Queen Lot and changing the French designation of the Tannery Parking Lot as per the Administrative Report.
  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Reserves Spent in 2021 and Reserve Requests for 2022 and Beyond

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• 1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $2,969,866 to the General Operating Fund in order to fund projects completed in 2021 that were budgeted for in previous years from the General Operating Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Part 9 of the Local Governance Act; 
  2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $3,708,053 to the General Operating Fund in order to fund projects completed in 2021 that were budgeted for in previous years from the General Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Part 9 of the Local Governance Act;
  3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $4,274,727 to the Water & Sewer Operating Fund in order to fund projects completed in 2021 that were budgeted for in previous years from the Water & Sewer Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Part 9 of the Local Governance Act;
  4. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $2,233,600 to the General Operating Reserve Fund in order to complete projects budgeted for in 2021 in future years from the General Operating Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Part 9 of the Local Governance Act;
  5. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $6,147,168 to the General Capital Reserve Fund in order to complete projects budgeted for in 2021 in future years from the General Operating Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Section 9 of the Local Governance Act;
  6. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the City Treasurer of the City of Fredericton to transfer the amount of $1,627,000 to the Water & Sewer Capital Reserve Fund in order to complete projects budgeted for in 2021 in future years from the Water & Sewer Operating Fund pursuant to Section 101 under Part 9 of the Local Governance Act.
  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Revised 2019 – 2023 Gas Tax Capital Investment Plan

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the document titled "Fredericton Five-Year Capital Investment Plan for GTF Administrative Agreement 2019-2023" be adopted.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

By-law Officer Appointment - Jonas Watson

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes, appoints, and designates Jonas Watson as a By-law Enforcement Officer effective immediately, pursuant to Section 72 of the Local Governance Act and subsection 14(3) of the Police Act, in order to administer and enforce the following by-laws within the territorial boundary of the City of Fredericton:

  • By-law No. L-8, A By-law Respecting Park Lands and Recreation Areas, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. L-9, A By-law Relating to the Old Public Burial Ground, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-2, Maintenance and Occupancy Standards for Residential Properties By-law, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-4, A By-law Respecting the Control of Gravel and Sand Pits, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-6, A By-law to Regulate Taxi Owners and Operators of the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-7, A By-law to License Peddlers, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-11, A By-law Respecting Pawnbrokers & Second Hand Dealers in the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-14, A By-law to Regulate Vehicles for Hire, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-4, A By-law Respecting the Regent Street Wharf, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-5, A By-law Respecting Fireworks, Spring Guns and Air Rifles, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-6, A By-law to Establish a Curfew, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-16, A By-law Respecting Dangerous or Unsightly Premises, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-9, A By-law to Prevent Nuisances, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-11, A By-law Respecting Animal Control, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-17, A By-law Respecting Disturbance by Noise, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-1, A By-law to Regulate Traffic, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-4, A By-law Respecting Streets and Sidewalks, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-6, A By-law Respecting Public Motor Buses, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-8, A By-law Relating to Loitering and Begging in the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. W-4, A By-law to Regulate the Collection and Disposal of Garbage and other Material, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City Of Fredericton, and amendments thereto; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Jonas Watson ceases to be employed by the City of Fredericton or until the appointment under this resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

By-law Officer Appointments - Richard C. Sacobie &  Kaylee Jenny Carmen Souliere-Drouin

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes, appoints, and designates Richard C. Sacobie and Kaylee Jenny Carmen Souliere-Drouin as By-law Enforcement Officers effective immediately, pursuant to Section 72 of the Local Governance Act and subsection 14(3) of the Police Act, in order to administer and enforce the following by-laws within the territorial boundary of the City of Fredericton:

  • By-law No. R-6, A By-law to Regulate Taxi Owners and Operators of the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-9, A By-law to Prevent Nuisances, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. S-15, A Fire Lane By-law for the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-1, A By-law to Regulate Traffic, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-6, A By-law Respecting Public Motor Buses, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones, and Pay and Display Machines, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. T-8, A By-law Relating to Loitering and Begging in the City of Fredericton, and amendments thereto; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments shall continue until Richard C. Sacobie ceases to be employed as a by-law enforcement officer by the City of Fredericton; until Kaylee Jenny Carmen Souliere-Drouin ceases to be employed on detail 1231 of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires; or until their appointments under this resolution are rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Appointment of Building Inspectors and Heritage Officer

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• Resolution 1

  WHEREAS the Province of New Brunswick has enacted provincial legislation such as, but not limited to, the Community Planning Act, the Local Governance Act, the Heritage Conservation Act and the Building Code Administration Act, and regulations associated thereto, which necessitate changes to previous appointments;

  AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Fredericton deems it desirable to rescind appointments made under repealed provincial legislation;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby rescinds the Resolutions adopted on November 28, 2011 appointing Michael D. Pospolita, and Troy R. Jones as Building Inspectors, pursuant to Section 74(3) of the Municipalities Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby rescinds the following Resolutions adopted on January 24, 2011 and August 22, 2011 appointing Jason M. Madore and Michael T. Sullivan as Building Inspectors pursuant to Section 74(3) of the Municipalities Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby rescinds the Resolution adopted on November 13, 2012 appointing Daniel Tardif as a by-law enforcement officer, pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby rescinds the Resolution adopted on November 13, 2012 appointing Mark McKay as a Building Inspector, pursuant to Section 74(3) of the Municipalities Act.

  Resolution 2

  WHEREAS the Building Code Administration Act assigns responsibilities to a building inspector appointed as an officer pursuant to the Local Governance Act;

  AND WHEREAS the Local Governance Act provides authority to City Council to appoint officers that are necessary for the administration of the local government;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Michael D. Pospolita as the Chief Building Inspector, effective immediately, pursuant to Section 71(2) of the Local Governance Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Michael D. Pospolita ceases to be an employee of the City of Fredericton, or until this Resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  Resolution 3

  WHEREAS the Local Governance Act provides City Council with the power to appoint an acting officer to exercise the responsibilities of the officer if the officer is absent due to illness or any other reason;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Troy R. Jones as Acting Chief Building Inspector, in the absence or illness of the Chief Building Inspector, effective immediately, pursuant to Section 73 of the Local Governance Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Troy R. Jones ceases to be an employee of the City of Fredericton, or until this Resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  Resolution 4

  WHEREAS the Local Governance Act provides authority to City Council to appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government;

  AND WHEREAS the Building Code Administration Act assigns responsibilities to individuals who have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of by-laws with respect to building and construction;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Michael D. Pospolita, Micheal T. Sullivan, Jason M. Madore, Troy R. Jones, Mark McKay and Liam Toner as by-law enforcement officers, effective immediately, pursuant to Section 72 of the Local Governance Act to administer and enforce the following by-laws within the territorial boundary of the City of Fredericton:

  • By-law No. R-1, A Building By-law, and amendments thereto; and
  • By-law No. R-2, Maintenance and Occupancy Standards for Residential Properties, and amendments thereto; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Michael D. Pospolita, Micheal T. Sullivan, Jason M. Madore, Troy R. Jones, Mark McKay and Liam Toner cease to be employees of the City of Fredericton, or until this Resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  Resolution 5

  WHEREAS the Local Governance Act provides authority to City Council to appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Daniel Tardif as a by-law enforcement officer, effective immediately, pursuant to Section 72 of the Local Governance Act to administer and enforce the following by-laws within the territorial boundary of the City of Fredericton:

  • By-law No. R-1, A Building By-law, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-2, Maintenance and Occupancy Standards for Residential Properties, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. R-5, A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade, and amendments thereto;
  • By-law No. W-2, A By-law Relating to the Water and Sewer System, and amendments thereto; and
  • By-law No. W-4, A By-law to Regulate the Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Other Material, and amendments thereto; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Daniel Tardif ceases to be an employee of the City of Fredericton, or until this Resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  Resolution 6

  WHEREAS the Heritage Conservation Act (“Act”) provides authority to a municipal council to appoint a heritage officer and the Act assigns responsibilities for implementation of the Act and associated municipal heritage by-laws to a heritage officer;

  AND WHEREAS By-law No. L-4, City of Fredericton Heritage Preservation By-law identifies and assigns responsibilities to a community heritage officer consistent with the Act;

  AND WHEREAS Fredericton City Council deems it desirable to appoint an acting heritage officer/community heritage officer consistent with the Act;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes and appoints Ken Forrest as Acting Heritage Officer/Acting Community Heritage Officer, in the absence or illness of the Heritage Officer, Community Heritage Officer, effective immediately, pursuant to Section 54 of the Heritage Conservation Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall continue until Ken Forrest ceases to be an employee of the City of Fredericton, or until this Resolution is rescinded by City Council, whichever comes first.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Request to Ratify Members of the Playhouse Board

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves the following individuals to hold membership in Fredericton Playhouse Inc. (the “Company”) effective January 1, 2022, and as such, are entitled to all rights and privileges afforded to them as prescribed within the bylaws of the Company and by law, including the holding of office as directors of the Company:

  • Mr. John Ball
  • Ms. Tania Breen
  • Ms. Rebekah Chassé
  • Mr. Steven Christie
  • Ms. Sara DeGrace
  • Mr. Jihad El Zamer
  • Mr. Murray Jamer
  • Mr. Scott Kennedy
  • Mr. Craig Leonard
  • Mr. Greg MacFarlane
  • Ms. Shae McCarthy
  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

845, 875 Brookside Drive - Tentative Plan of Subdivision (Hanna Properties Corp.)

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves a sum representing 8% of the market value of the land to be subdivided pursuant to By-law No. Z-4, A Subdivision By-law and further that the location of the public streets be approved as shown on Map II of Planning Report 92/21 for a subdivision to create two new multi-residential building lots at 845, 875 Brookside Drive.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Public Hearing Date - 49 Forest Hill Road and 521 Dundonald Street

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the Development Applications for 49 Forest Hill Road and 521 Dundonald Street be referred to the January 19, 2022, meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee for the views of the advisory committee; that the public notice requirements of Section 111 of the Community Planning Act be fulfilled; that the appropriate by-law to amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be prepared; and that the regular Council Meeting of January 24, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Council Chamber, City Hall, be set as the time and place for the consideration of objections/support to the proposed by-law.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Changes to City of Fredericton Unsung Hero Awards

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves changing the name of the City of Fredericton Unsung Hero Awards to the City of Fredericton Community Recognition Awards.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

City of Fredericton Commemorative Park Bench and Tree Program

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton approve the City of Fredericton Commemorative Park Bench and Tree Program.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Appointment of Members to the Affordable Housing Committee

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints the following individuals to the Fredericton Affordable Housing Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2024:

  • Pam Doak - Exit Realty
  • Jennifer Hogan - Horizon Health Network
  • Madelein Gaudet - Senior Wellness Action Group & Age-friendly Committee
  • Marchell Coulombe - Public Health N.B.
  • Christin Swim - Skigin Elnoog Housing Inc.
  • Willy Scholten - Colpitts Developments
  • Perry Kendall - Habitat for Humanity
  • Faith McFarland - United Way of Central N.B.
  • Sandi MacKinnon - Greater Fredericton Social Innovation
  • Dominic Aube – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  • Dave Shalala - N.B. Non-Profit Housing Association
  • Kendra Churchill - N.B. Dept of Social Development (Housing)
  • John Barrow - John Howard Society of Fredericton
  • Misty McLaughlin - Youth in Transition
  • Ben McNamara - N.B. Association for Community Living
  • Wendy Waye - Fredericton Non-Profit Housing Corporation
  • Brent Greason - BMO Financial Group
  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

Appointments to the Planning Advisory Committee

• Recommendation:  As outlined within the report

• BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby re-appoints Rodney Blanchard to serve as a Citizen Member of the Planning Advisory Committee for a one (1) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2022; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby re-appoints Melissa Dawe to serve as a Citizen Member of the Planning Advisory Committee for a one (1) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2022; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby re- appoints Neill McKay to serve as a Citizen Member of the Planning Advisory Committee for a three (3) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Christopher Gallant to serve as a Citizen Member of the Planning Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2023; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby appoints Edwin Corey to serve as a Citizen Member of the Planning Advisory Committee for a one (1) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2022.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Regular Meetings of City Council 

• September 13, 2021
• September 27, 2021
• October 12, 2021
• October 25, 2021

• Moved by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore
  Seconded by: Councillor Henri Mallet

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 13, September 27, October 12 and October 25, 2021.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

FIRST AND SECOND READING OF BY-LAWS

By-law No. T-7.41 (Replacement of Pay Stations at Various Locations and Housekeeping Amendments)

By-law No. T-7.41, A By-law to Amend By-law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones and Pay and Display Machines

• First Reading of By-law No. T-7.41, by title
• Second Reading of By-law No. T-7.41, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. T-7.41, A By-law to Amend By-law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones and Pay and Display Machines, first reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. T-7.41, A By-law to Amend By-law No. T-7, A By-law Relating to Parking Meters, Parking Zones and Pay and Display Machines, second reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.250 – 125 Cuffman Street - Rezoning, Zone Amendment & Subdivision (Department of Transportation & Infrastructure)

By-law No. Z-5.250, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Receipt of the Planning Advisory Committee Report
• Hearing of Objections/Support
• First Reading of By-law No. Z-5.250, by title
• Second Reading of By-law No. Z-5.250, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Eric Megarity

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby receives the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2021, with respect to an application from the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, to rezone portions of PID 75478792 from R-1N, R-3, R-5(H) to I-1, R-2(H), R-5(H) and MR-2 to EOS and a zone amendment to permit more than 1 main building on a lot in the I-1 zone, and to permit three new lots, land for public purpose and a local government services easement on property identified as 125 Cuffman Street.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Hearing of Objections/Support – City Clerk

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Eric Megarity

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.250, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, first reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Eric Megarity

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.250, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, second reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.254 - 650 Alison Boulevard - Rezoning (Noory Engineering Inc.)

By-law No. Z-5.254, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Receipt of the Planning Advisory Committee Report
• Hearing of Objections/Support
• First Reading of By-law No. Z-5.254, by title
• Second Reading of By-law No. Z-5.254, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Kevin Darrah
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby receives the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2021, with respect to an application from Noory Engineering Inc., to rezone property identified as 650 Alison Boulevard from BI to I-1 to permit a place of worship.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Hearing of Objections/Support – City Clerk

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
• Moved by: Councillor Kevin Darrah
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.254, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, first reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Kevin Darrah
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.254, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, second reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.255 - 168-170 Greenwood Drive - Rezoning (Noory Engineering Inc.)

By-law No. Z-5.255, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Receipt of the Planning Advisory Committee Report
• Hearing of Objections/Support
• First Reading of By-law No. Z-5.255, by title
• Second Reading of By-law No. Z-5.255, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby receives the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2021, with respect to an application from Noory Engineering Inc., to rezone property identified as 168-170 Greenwood Drive from FD to MR-2 to permit two, five storey multi buildings, each containing 99 units.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Hearing of Objections/Support – City Clerk

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.255, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, first reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby gives By-law No. Z-5.255, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, second reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

THIRD READING OF BY-LAWS

By-law No. W-3.20 - Water Rates and Sewer Rentals Rates for 2022

By-law No. W-3.20, A By-law to Amend By-law No. W-3, A By-law Respecting Water Rates and Sewer Rentals

• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. W-3.20, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Jason LeJeune

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. W-3.20, A By-law to Amend By-law No. W-3, A By-law Respecting Water Rates and Sewer Rentals, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Jason LeJeune

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. W-3.20, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. W-3.20 is to amend the said by-law in order to increase water and sewer rates including the quarterly service charge, the consumption charge, the quarterly flat rate commodity charge, and the bulk water rate as per the 2022 Budget, approved by the Council of the City of Fredericton on November 22, 2021; and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.246 – 539 & 541 Riverside Drive, Rezoning (John Bigger)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.246, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.246, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Steven Hicks

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by John Bigger to rezone the property located at 539 and 541 Riverside Drive from Future Development Zone (FD) to Commercial Corridor Zone Two (COR-2) as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.246, the Council of the City of Fredericton, pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Steven Hicks

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.246, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Steven Hicks

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.246, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.246 is to amend By-law No. Z-5 by rezoning the property located at 539 and 541 Riverside Drive from Future Development Zone (FD) to Commercial Corridor Zone Two (COR-2); and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.247 - 617-649 Brookside Drive - Rezoning (Maritime Radon Control)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.247, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.247, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Bruce Grandy

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by Maritime Radon Control to rezone the properties located at 617-649 Brookside Drive from Residential Zone Two (R-2) and Residential Zone Five (R-5) to Multi-Residential Zone Two (MR-2) as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.247, the Council of the City of Fredericton, pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Bruce Grandy

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.247, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Bruce Grandy

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.247, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.247 is to amend By-law No. Z-5 by rezoning the property located at 617-649 Brookside Drive from Residential Zone Two (R-2) and Residential Zone Five (R-5) to Multi-Residential Zone Two (MR-2), in order to permit a phased multi-unit development (apartment buildings); and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.249 - 359 & 365 Smythe Street - Zone Amendment (Fredericton Exhibition Ltd.)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.249, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.249, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore
  Seconded by: Councillor Henri Mallet

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by Fredericton Exhibition LTD. for a zone amendment of the Institutional Exhibition Zone (IEX) in order to permit the serving of alcohol for special events on the properties located at 359 and 365 Smythe Street as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.249, the Council of the City of Fredericton, pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore
  Seconded by: Councillor Henri Mallet

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.249, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore
  Seconded by: Councillor Henri Mallet

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.249, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.249 is to amend By-law No. Z-5 under the Institutional Exhibition Zone (IEX) in order to permit the serving of alcohol for special events (Special Facilities License) on the property located at 359 and 365 Smythe Street; and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.251 - 827 Regent Street- Rezoning (Bella Properties Inc.)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.251, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.251, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by Bella Properties Inc. to rezone the property located at 827 Regent Street from Institutional Zone One (I-1) to Multi-Residential Zone Four (MR-4) as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.251, the Council of the City of Fredericton, pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.251, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.251, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.251 is to amend By-law No. Z-5 by rezoning the property located at 827 Regent Street from Institutional Zone One (I-1) to Multi-Residential Zone Four (MR-4) in order to allow for an 18-unit apartment building by converting an assisted living building to an apartment building by changing the use of community rooms to apartment units; and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.252 - 115 Church Street- Zone Amendment (Bella Properties Inc.)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.252, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.252, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Kevin Darrah

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by Bella Properties Inc. to amend the City Centre Institution Zone (CCI) in order to allow (7) dwelling units on the property located at 115 Church Street, the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby permits the conversion of the main building into six (6) dwelling units as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.252, and pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Kevin Darrah

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.252, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary, pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Kevin Darrah

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.252, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.252 is to amend By-law No. Z-5 under the City Centre Institution Zone (CCI) in order to permit the conversion of the home on the property located at 115 Church Street into six (6) dwelling units; and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-5.253 - Housekeeping Amendments to add Single Room Occupancy (City of Fredericton)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-5.253, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Reading by Summary
• Third Reading of By-law No. Z-5.253, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law No. Z-5.253, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-5.253, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-law as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-5.253 is to incorporate a series of amendments to By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton which include defining single room occupancy, removing outdated terminology such as “Boarding House” and “Rooming House” and permitting single room occupancy (SRO) units in a wide variety of zones that currently permit dwelling units in the City of Fredericton. In addition, an amendment is proposed to allow emergency shelters in the Institutional Zone Two (I-2); as outlined in the attached Schedule A which forms part of the memorandum to the Planning Advisory Committee dated November 10, 2021 and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

By-law No. Z-6.3 and Z-5.245 - 402 Saint Mary's Street - Municipal Plan Amendment & Rezoning (Jim Gilbert)

Councillor Mark Peters must retire from the meeting, as he was not present during the Hearing of Objections/Support, held on November 22, 2021.

By-law No. Z-6.3, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-6, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton and By-law No. Z-5.245, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton

• Adoption of Terms & Conditions
• Reading by Summary 
• Third Reading of By-laws No. Z-6.3 and Z-5.245, by title

• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to an application by Jim Gilbert to rezone a portion the property located at Saint Mary’s Street (PID 01424258) from Multi-Residential Zone Two (MR-2) to Commercial Corridor Zone Two (COR-2) as outlined in proposed By-law No. Z-5.245, the Council of the City of Fredericton, pursuant to Section 59(1) of the Community Planning Act hereby imposes the attached Terms and Conditions.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes that By-law Nos. Z-6.3, A By-law to Amend By-law Z-6, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton and Z-5.245, A By-law to Amend By-law No. Z-5, A Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton, be read by summary pursuant to Section 15(4) of the Local Governance Act.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  WHEREAS municipalities may make by-laws pursuant to the Local Governance Act and the Community Planning Act; and City Council has authorized the reading of By-law No. Z-6.3 and By-law No. Z-5.245, by summary;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby reads a summary of the by-laws as follows: The purpose of proposed By-law No. Z-6.3 and By-law No. Z-5.245 is to revise the land use designation and re-designate a portion of the property located on Saint Mary’s Street (PID 01424258) from Established Neighbourhood to Commercial Centres and Corridors and rezone a portion of the property from Multi-Residential Zone Two (MR-2) to Commercial Corridor Zone Two (COR-2) in order to support future consolidation of that portion of PID 01424258 with the property at 402 Saint Mary’s Street; and THAT the said by-law be given third reading by title.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS

NBEX Secondary Municipal Plan – Initiation of the Secondary Municipal Plan Adoption Process

• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Cassandra Blackmore

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the appropriate by-law, By-law No. Z-12, A By-law to Adopt a Secondary Municipal Plan for the New Brunswick Exhibition Grounds, be prepared; that the public notice requirements of Section 25 of the Community Planning Act be fulfilled; and that the regular City Council meeting of January 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Council Chamber, City Hall, be set as the time and place for the public presentation of the proposed by-law; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed by-law be referred to the February 16, 2022 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee for the views of the Committee pursuant to Section 110 of the Community Planning Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the public notice requirements of Section 111 of the Community Planning Act be fulfilled; and that the regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Council Chamber, City Hall, be set as the time and place for the consideration of objections/support to the proposed by-law; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that By-law Z-6, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton, be amended by repealing the background to the South Core section contained in Section 2.2.1 and replacing it with the following:

  Background The South Core, largely comprised of the Town Plat, includes large sites for potential redevelopments, such as the Railway Lands and the New Brunswick Exhibition Grounds (formerly known as the Fredericton Exhibition Centre or “FREX”) site, as well as small sites for modest intensification along the principal corridors in the area. Given the constrained boundaries of the City Centre, and therefore its limited capacity for residential growth, achieving significant intensification in the South Core will be critical to maximizing downtown vitality; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that By-law Z-6, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton, also be amended by repealing 2.2.1 (14); and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the appropriate by-law to amend By-law Z-6, A By-law to Adopt a Municipal Plan for the City of Fredericton, be prepared; that the public notice requirements of Section 25 of the Community Planning Act be fulfilled; and that the regular City Council meeting of January 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Council Chamber, City Hall, be set as the time and place for the public presentation of the proposed by-law; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed by-law be referred to the February 16, 2022 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee for the views of the Committee pursuant to Section 110 of the Community Planning Act; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the public notice requirements of Section 111 of the Community Planning Act be fulfilled; and that the regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Council Chamber, City Hall, be set as the time and place for the consideration of objections/support to the proposed by-law.

   

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

A New Southcore Secondary Municipal Plan

• Moved by: Councillor Jason LeJeune
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby directs that the Director of Planning and Development proceed in the preparation of a scoping document and request for proposals seeking professional planning services to assist with the preparation of a new South Core Secondary Municipal Plan.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

RFP Mechanical Systems Maintenance (P21-06)

• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike

  BE IT RESOLVED that that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes and approves the award of Request for Proposal P21-06, Mechanical Systems Maintenance to the following four highest scored suppliers meeting the requirements:

  ATR Mechanical Ltd.

  Carmichael Engineering Ltd.

  Controls and Equipment Ltd. and

  PMC Energy Ltd.

  with respect to full system maintenance for specified equipment at various facilities as outlined in the RFP for a term of five (5) years with fixed pricing for the first two years with years three, four and five to be negotiated between the parties, subject to the annual approved budget, and operational requirements; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the agreements between the City of Fredericton and the four separate suppliers being ATR Mechanical Ltd., Carmichael Engineering Ltd., Controls and Equipment Ltd. and PMC Energy Ltd., (the “Agreements”) with respect to full system maintenance for the mechanical equipment at the various facilities listed in each Schedule A (Scope of Work) for the fees outlined in each Schedule C with all Agreements being a term of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2022 and expiring on December 31, 2026; and THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the Agreements on behalf of the local government and such further legal documents as may be required to facilitate the Agreements and this resolution.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Conservation Easement on Thompson Drive in favour of Nashwaak Watershed Association (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Margo Sheppard
  Seconded by: Councillor Kevin Darrah

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes and approves the granting of a Conservation Easement over a portion of city-owned property located off Thompson Drive (PID 75457440) to the Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to facilitate this direction.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Agreement between the City and Envirem Organics Inc (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Bruce Grandy
  Seconded by: Councillor Steven Hicks

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the agreement between the City of Fredericton and Envirem Organics Inc. with respect to the disposal of biosolids for a term expiring on December 31, 2024 (the “Agreement”); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Fredericton authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the municipality and such further legal documents as may be required to facilitate the Agreement and this resolution.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Short-term Lease of Small Craft Aquatic Centre to Fredericton Homeless Shelter Inc. (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Ruth Breen
  Seconded by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the lease of the upper level of the building located at 63 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, NB (PID 75025445) to Fredericton Homeless Shelter Inc. for a term of approximately four (4) months beginning December 9, 2020, for $1.00 and subject to other terms and conditions in the Lease, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the legal documents required to complete the transaction.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Pickleball Court Infrastructure (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Steven Hicks

  BE IT RESOLVED that that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby agrees “in principle” with the proposal from the Fredericton Pickleball Club Inc. whereby the City would construct up to six (6) pickleball courts on City owned lands located at Willie O’Ree Place, conditional upon receipt of the full funding for the estimated construction costs from the Fredericton Pickleball Club Inc.; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton directs the Legal Division to draft an agreement between the City of Fredericton and the Fredericton Pickleball Club Inc. regarding the construction of the pickleball courts on City owned land for the consideration and approval of City Council at a future meeting.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Regional Fire Dispatch Agreement Renewal (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Steven Hicks
  Seconded by: Councillor Kevin Darrah

  BE IT RESOLVED that t the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the Regional Fire Dispatch Agreement between the City of Fredericton and Her Majesty the Queen, in right of the Province of New Brunswick, as represented by the Minister of Local Government and Local Government reform, to provide Regional Fire Dispatch Services to various areas for a term five (5) years, expiring on March 31, 2026. The Agreement may automatically renew up to five (5) successive three (3) year terms, at a rate based on the formula within the Agreement; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the Regional Fire Dispatch Agreement between the City of Fredericton and the Village of New Maryland for a term of five (5) years, expiring on March 31, 2026. The Agreement may automatically renew up to five (5) successive three (3) year terms, at a rate based on the formula within the Agreement; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the Regional Fire Dispatch Agreement between the City of Fredericton and the Tobique First Nation for a term of five (5) years, expiring on March 31, 2026. The Agreement may automatically renew up to five (5) successive three (3) year terms, at a rate based on the formula within the Agreement; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the above Agreements and any such Regional Fire Dispatch Agreements with other regions containing identical terms and conditions as those above to facilitate this resolution.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

Winterlude Ice Carving Championship Memorandum of Agreement (Additional Item)

• Moved by: Councillor Eric Megarity
  Seconded by: Councillor Margo Sheppard

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby approves and authorizes the agreement between Her Majesty in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the City of Fredericton (“Agreement”) with respect to the City of Fredericton’s participation in the Winterlude National Ice-Carving Championship taking place in February 2022; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Agreement on behalf of the local government and any such further legal documents as required to facilitate this resolution.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

OTHER MATTERS

Change to Terms & Conditions - 54, 56, 58, 60, & 62 Sarahs Lane (Thrive Properties)

• Receipt of the Planning Advisory Committee Report
• Hearing of Objections/Support
• Adoption of a Resolution to Change Terms & Conditions

• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby receives the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2021, with respect to an application from Thrive Properties, to amend previously approved terms and conditions of By-Law No. Z- 2.462, to permit four (4) buildings containing a total of 296 dwelling units and revised building design on property identified as 54, 56, 58, 60 and 62 Sarahs Lane.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Hearing of Objections/Support – City Clerk

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
• Moved by: Councillor Henri Mallet
  Seconded by: Councillor Ruth Breen

  WHEREAS, City Council received a report from the Planning Advisory Committee recommending that the terms and conditions associated with By-law No. Z-2.462, adopted on May 9, 2005 and amended on January 8, 2007, be changed;

  AND WHEREAS the requirements of subsection 59(3) and Section 111 of the Community Planning Act have been fulfilled with respect to the change in terms and conditions;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fredericton hereby repeals the following two terms and conditions “(a) The final site plan for the apartment buildings on Lot 05-104 satisfy all requirements of the R-6 Zone and be substantially in accordance with Map III attached to Planning Report 141/2006, (including a 5 metre height variance), to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Detailed parking and landscaping plans be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer prior to a building permit being issued.” and “(c) Final design of the apartment buildings on Lot 05-104 be substantially in accordance with Map IV attached to Planning Report 141/06 (including a 5 metre height variance), and the row dwellings on Lot 05-105, including building orientation, be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer” of By-law No. Z-2.462 and replace them with new terms and conditions (a) and (c) as follows:

  a)“The site plan for the apartment building on Lot 05-104 be substantially in accordance with Map II attached to PR No. 98/21 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Detailed Parking and landscaping plans be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer prior to a building permit being issued.”; and

  c)“Final design of apartment buildings on lot 05-104 be generally in accordance with Map III attached to P.R. 98/21 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.”;

  to permit four buildings containing a total of 296 dwelling units and revised building design on the property located at 54, 56, 58, 60, and 62 Sarahs Lane.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED ON DIVISION

COUNCILLORS EXCUSED

• Moved by: Councillor Jocelyn Pike
  Seconded by: Councillor Jason LeJeune

  BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Kate Rogers and Councillor Mark Peters be excused from the meeting and be relieved of the penalty as provided by By-law No. A-14.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by: Councillor Kevin Darrah
  Seconded by: Councillor Eric Megarity

  BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting adjourn. at 8:59 p.m.

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED