Chantale Bellemare

The council received presentations from the CHU Dumont Foundation regarding their 2023 campaign and funding request, a petition concerning a property development on Main Street, a status report from the RCMP on criminal activities and safety in the Codiac region, and a final concept design for the new North Moncton YMCA skate park. Key actions included approving a land lease for the skate park project, authorizing additional funding for an artificial turf project at École L'Odyssée, and deciding to terminate the municipal agreement for winter maintenance of provincial roads. Additionally, the council approved financial advances to Atlantic Wellness and Carrefour pour femmes, awarded a contract for the replacement of the Moncton Coliseum ice plant, passed amendments to municipal bylaws regarding election procedures and land subdivision, and authorized several deposits into the city's operating and capital reserve funds.

The council meeting addressed various urban planning matters, including rezoning requests and amendments to the Municipal Plan for multiple locations such as 960 Saint George Street, 290 Church Street, 280 Salisbury Road, Checker Drive, and Corey Craig Drive. Administrative decisions included the approval of temporary event street closures for spring and summer, the write-off of accounts receivable, and the formalization of a service agreement with Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. Additionally, the council approved the 2025 audited financial statements, a redevelopment grant application for 20 Cameron Street, and the awarding of contracts for street reconstruction and building envelope maintenance services.

The meeting includes several key agenda items, such as street closure requests for the spring and summer of 2026, and public presentations concerning New Brunswick's energy future and Holocaust Remembrance Day. Administrative updates involve the RCMP, the Codiac Regional Policing Authority, and environmental initiatives for Earth Day 2026. Planning matters focus on various public hearings regarding rezonings and municipal plan amendments for multiple properties and developments. Additionally, the council will address audited financial statements, a financial incentive program application, and several municipal contracts for street reconstruction and building maintenance, followed by the reading of various zoning and municipal plan by-laws.

The committee reviewed the second-year update for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund, discussing the progress made toward housing supply targets, the impact of systemic initiatives such as zoning bylaw updates, and the performance of various grant programs. Additionally, the committee deliberated on a motion to conduct a feasibility study for a municipal housing authority and to review the community implementation plan for affordable housing ahead of future budget deliberations.

The council meeting addressed several administrative matters, including the appointment of a deputy mayor and the adoption of the agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of event street closures for the upcoming spring and summer. Presentations were provided regarding Holocaust Remembrance Day, specifically focusing on the local memorial service and the rise of anti-semitic incidents. A detailed update was given by the local RCMP regarding proactive downtown patrols, crime reduction unit successes in drug and firearm investigations, and a handled explosive threat. Additionally, the council discussed the implementation and future budget considerations for a dedicated traffic enforcement unit.