2018 YouthFest
February 22, 2018 Becca Schofield 1999-2018
This report is dedicated to the memory of an outstanding youth in the Greater Moncton Area, Rebecca “Becca” Schofield who recently passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Her #BeccaToldMeTo campaign not only affected our region, but people all over the world.
Let’s keep her memory alive by making this world a better place. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee hosted the 13th Annual YouthFest at City Hall February 2, 2018. Approximately 100 students from the five area high schools; Bernice MacNaughton High School (BMHS), École l’Odyssée (Odyssée), Harrison Trimble High School (HTHS) Moncton Christian Academy (MCA) and Moncton High School (MHS) were in attendance. This was the first year students from the Moncton Christian Academy were invited to participate and the first year the school has representatives on the committee.
Youth Committee members want to thank the following members of the Mayor’s Seniors Advisory Committee; Louise Gilbert, Susan Crawford, Greta Doucet, Payson Rowell, and Mary Carpenter, for volunteering their services to help the event run smoothly.
Once again, in order to make the day more interactive for all participants, Turning Points software and electronic voting devices were used. Students were asked to respond to polling questions throughout the day with results being shown instantaneously on the screen. The results were automatically compiled into a report which is included in this report as Appendix “A”.
Icebreaker Activity
The day began with a game of rock, paper scissors in the lobby of City Hall. Nothing better to “break the ice” and get everyone in great spirits to start the day.
Opening Remarks
Mayor Arnold welcomed everyone to the 2018 YouthFest. A moment of silence was observed for the recent passing of Rebecca Schofield, a youth from Riverview who encouraged people to do random acts of kindness through her #BeccaToldMeTo campaign.
Presentations
Students received two presentations during the morning session.
The first presentation was by Jillian Somers, Director of Tourism & Events, regarding Festivals and Major Events. The presentation explained why events are so important, the types of major events and the economic impacts. Ms. Somers’ presentation also touched on the City’s Events Attraction Study. A copy of the presentation is attached as Appendix “B”
The second presentation was on Poverty & Homelessness. Nadine Melanson-LeBlanc, Community Development Officer – Recreation, provided information regarding the City’s Social Inclusion Plan, statistics on poverty and homelessness, possible causes. She also touched on the City’s priorities and provided them with a list of resources for youth in need of assistance or information. A copy of the presentation is attached as Appendix “C”.
Mock Election
YouthFest included a mock election for the position of mayor. Participants were asked if they were interested in running for mayor in the mock election on their registration sheet. Candidates were provided 2 minutes to answer the following question: "If you were elected mayor, what would you suggest we do with the Coliseum for youth?”
The following nine students ran for the position of mayor: • Mohammad Alqadi (Odyssée) • Alexander McLaren (Odyssée) • Abigail Dingee (HTHS) • Jordan Richard (HTHS) • Sarah Gingles (BMHS) • Emilie Rousselle (Odyssée) • Sungyoun Kim (MHS) • Lauren Wilkins (BMHS) • Neha Kulkarni (MCA)
Once all candidates answered the question, students went into the lobby to vote. Neha Kulkarni of the Moncton Christian Academy, who is also a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, was elected mock mayor.
Breakout Sessions
After lunch, students were divided into four groups (two English and two French). The breakout sessions were regarding the two presentation topics: 1. Festivals and major events 2. Poverty and homelessness
Members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee acted as facilitators and scribes during the sessions. Key points raised were noted on flip charts. The comments provided during these sessions are included in the report Appendix "D".
Mock Town Hall Meeting
The members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee took on the roles of mayor, councillors, City Clerk and facilitator during the mock town hall meeting. They deliberated whether or not the City should demolish an unsafe rooming house.
Charles LeBlanc, Division Chief with the City’s Fire Department made a brief presentation on the topic being debated. His presentation included; historical background, case information, photos, information regarding the City’s authority, the pros and cons of demolishing the building as well as other options available to council. A copy of his presentation is included in this report as Appendix “E”. Other members of the City’s administration in attendance to answer questions included: Chief Eric Arsenault; Amanda MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, and Jocelyn Cohoon, Director of Leisure Services. Marc Landry, City Manager, and Don MacLellan, General Manager Community Safety Services, were also in attendance as observers.
The members of the mock Council asked a series of questions to Mr. LeBlanc in order to make an informed decision.
2018 YouthFest Report 2 • Is the City responsible to help displaced tenants alternate living arrangements? • Was this the first complaint received in the 40 years and how many complaints would it take before demolition is recommended? • Are there many other rooming houses in similar conditions in the City? • Is it the City’s responsibility to provide affordable housing?
The facilitator then opened up the floor for questions from participants. Some of the questions/comments included: • Recent media coverage sensationalized situation which reflected badly on the City and the Fire Department when they were simply doing their job. • Homeless people need more than accommodations. Some have mental health problems. All three levels of government need to work together to find a solution.
Mock councillors were torn between tearing down the building for safety reasons and the fact that the tenants would probably be left homeless. Some felt it was better to have a roof over tenants’ heads during the winter than no roof at all. Others felt the tenants’ safety and the City’s responsibility to ensure citizens’ safety were the priority.
Recommendation from staff was as follows:
That Council approve the demolition and attempt to recover the cost of demolition from the Province of New Brunswick.
Students used their electronic voting devices to indicate if they were in favor of the recommendation. Results were tabulated with 85% being for and 15% against.
Testimonials
Four of the fifteen Committee members will be graduating in June delivered testimonials on their experience as a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and why students should consider applying to be members. These are included in the report as Appendix “F”.
Feedback Questionnaire
The committee took advantage of the electronic voting devices to seek feedback from students on the event. These comments will be useful in the planning of next year’s event. Responses are included in the Turning Points Survey Results.
Prize Draw
Mayor Arnold drew names for a series of door prizes. This year’s grand prize was a pair of tickets in an opera box at the Capital Theatre to a show of the winner’s choice valued at approximately $150. Jessica McKillop of Harrison Trimble High School was the winner.
2018 YouthFest Report 3 Donations for Youth Q.U.E.S.T.
Students participated in a challenge amongst schools. They were asked to bring donations (clothing, non-perishable food, toiletries, etc.). Three large boxes of donations were collected.
These items were collected for Youth Q.U.E.S.T. Central, a multi-resource centre for youth aged 16-24 who are either homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Harrison Trimble High School won the challenge and will be awarded a pizza party for the students from their school who attended YouthFest.
Question & Answer Period with Mayor and Council
Throughout the day, students were able to submit hand-written questions for members of Council to answer.
Elected officials who participated in this session included: Mayor Dawn Arnold, Deputy Mayor Charles Leger, Councillor Greg Turner, Councillor Paulette Theriault and Councillor Pierre Boudreau. A transcription of the questions and answers is attached as Appendix “G”.
The second portion of the session saw students answering questions from elected officials using their electronic voting devices. Results are captured in the Turning Points survey results.
Closing Remarks by Mayor Arnold
Mayor Arnold thanked everyone for coming. She encouraged students to get engaged, be informed and be part of trying to find the solution. She also encouraged them to speak up if something is going on as their voice is important.
She also invited them to take part in the survey regarding the Smart Cities Challenge. Information was included in their gift bags.
Mayor Arnold invited students to attend the TEDx Moncton talk on April 14th at the Capitol Theatre. She will be one of the speakers.
In closing, she reminded students that the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will be looking for new members as four students are graduating. Students should apply online or there were forms available at the exit of Council Chambers. The following vacancies will be created: • Bernice MacNaughton High School (1 vacancy) • École l’Odyssée (2 vacancies) • Moncton Christian Academy (1 vacancy) • Harrison Trimble High School (no vacancies) • Moncton High School (no vacancies)
2018 YouthFest Report 4 Respectfully submitted
Members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee BMHS: Peter An, Samantha Stordy and SunMin Park HTHS: Abigail Dingee, Emma Hayes and Emily Wheaton MCA: Julie Bandy, Autumn Guptill and Neha Kulkarni MHS: Jacob Finney, Tuan Pham and Alex Smith Odyssée: Mohammad Alqadi, Jamuna Bothé and Ireen Savoy
2018 YouthFest Report 5 Which grade are you? En quelle année es- tu?
1. Grade 9 / 9e année 2. Grade 10 / 10e année 3. Grade 11 / 11e année 4. Grade 12 / 12e année
Appendix / Annexe A 1 Where do you live? Dans quelle ville habites-tu?
1. Moncton 2. Riverview 3. Dieppe 4. Other / Autre
Were you familiar with all the festivals? Connaissiez-vous tous les festivals? 1. Yes/ oui 2. No/ non
Appendix / Annexe A 2 Will you be attending any of these festivals for the first time? Prévoyez-vous assister à l’un ou l’autre des festivals suivants pour la première fois? 1. Acadie Rock / Acadie Rock 2. Canada Day / Fête du Canada 3. RibFest / RibFest 4. Pops NB / Pops NB 5. Mosaïq Festival / Festival Mosaïq 6. Festival Inspire / Festival Inspire 7. Atlantic Nationals / Exposition de voitures Atlantic Nationals 8. River of Pride / Rivière de la Fierté 9. Legs for Literacy / Courir pour lire
Do you have a better understanding of how difficult it is to attract large events?
Avez-vous une meilleure compréhension de la difficulté d’attirer des événements de grande envergure? 1. Yes/ oui 2. No/ non
Appendix / Annexe A 3 What mode of transportation will you be using to attend events at the downtown centre? Quel moyen de transport allez-vous emprunter pour vous rendre à ces événements au centre-ville? 1. Public transit / Transport en commun 2. Walk / Marche 3. Cycling / Vélo 4. Carpooling / Covoiturage 5. Own vehicle / Mon véhicule
Council approve the demolition and attempt to recover cost of demolition from the Province of New Brunswick
Le Conseil approuve la démolition et tente de recouvrer le coût de la démolition de la province du Nouveau- Brunswick. 1. In Favor / En faveur 2. Opposed / Contre
Appendix / Annexe A 4 Have you attended YouthFest in the past?
As-tu déjà participé au Festival Jeunesse?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Which presentation did you enjoy most? Quelle a été ta présentation préférée? 1. Festivals and Major Events/ Grans festivals et événements 2. Poverty & Homelessness / Pauvreté et itinérance
Appendix / Annexe A 5 Did you enjoy the breakout sessions? As-tu aimé les réunions en petits groupes?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Did you enjoy the mock election process?
As-tu aimé l’élection simulée? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 6 What did you enjoy the most? Quelle a été ton activité préférée? 1. Presentations / Présentations 2. Breakout sessions / Réunions en petits groupes 3. Mock election / Élection simulée 4. Mock Town Hall meeting / Assemblée publique fictive 5. Question & Answer Period / Période de questions et réponses
Do you have a better understanding of municipal politics? Comprends-tu mieux la politique municipale maintenant?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 7 Did YouthFest encourage you to get involved in politics in the future?
Est-ce que le Festival Jeunesse t’a inspiré à t’impliquer en politique un jour? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Were you familiar with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee before attending YouthFest?
Avant de participer au Festival Jeunesse, connaissais-tu le Comité consultatif des jeunes créé par le maire? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 8 Would you attend YouthFest next year? Aimerais-tu participer à nouveau au Festival Jeunesse l’an prochain?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Have you ever thought of being a politician? As-tu déjà songé à te lancer en politique?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 9 If not, why? / Si non, pourquoi? 1. Too young / Je suis trop jeune 2. Can’t vote / Je n’ai pas encore le droit de voter 3. Not paid enough/ Ce n’est pas assez payant 4. Too shy / Je suis trop timide 5. Not sure what the issues are / Je ne connais pas les enjeux 6. Too intimidated / Ça m’intimide 7. It’s scary / Ça me fait peur 8. Don’t like the adversarial environment / Je n’aime pas les confrontations
Do you feel your opinion matters? As-tu l’impression que ton opinion compte?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 10 Will you be attending post- secondary education here in Moncton?
As-tu l’intention de poursuivre tes études postsecondaires à Moncton? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Do you know if there are enough jobs in your field in Moncton?
Savez-vous s’il y-a assez d’emplois dans ton domaine à Moncton? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 11 Should it be mandatory for everyone to vote in elections?
Est-ce que le vote devrait être obligatoire pour tous?
1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Will you be attending events at the new Downtown Centre?
As-tu l’intention d’assister à des événements au nouveau complexe au centre-ville? 1. Yes / Oui 2. No / Non
Appendix / Annexe A 12 Why events are important PRESENTATION #1 L’importance des événements Residents: FESTIVALS AND MAJOR EVENTS Quality of Life Attracting Visitors to Moncton Pride of Place Attraction des touristes à Résidants : Qualité de vie et Moncton PRÉSENTATION 1 fierté civique GRANDS FESTIVALS ET National and International ÉVÉNEMENTS Recognition Economic Impact Reconnaissance aux échelles Retombées économiques nationale et internationale
Community Events and Festivals Festivals et événements communautaires
• Free, open, accessible to • Gratuits et accessibles au the public public • Led by community partners • Menés par des partenaires • Often recurring communautaires • Souvent, récurrence annuelle City’s Role Rôle de la Ville Make Moncton an events- Faire de Moncton une ville qui friendly city accorde une place importante aux événements Support – financial and resources Appui : ressources Economic impact / Retombées économique $50,000 - $3.96 million
Appendix / Annexe B 1 Major Events Événements majeurs
• Ticketed • Billets vendus • Led by promoter/third party • Menés par des promoteurs • Often one-time ou un tiers • Souvent, activité unique
City’s Role Rôle de la Ville Venues Installations Support – resources Appui : finances et ressources Community contact Competition Point central pour la collectivité (plusieurs autres intervenants)
Economic impact / Retombées économique : $4 – 15 million
Appendix / Annexe B 2 Downtown Centre / Complexe au centre‐ville
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Appendix / Annexe B 3 Bid-based Events Événements à soumission • Won through a competitive • Ville choisie lors d’un process processus de sélection • Events-rights holders • Détenteurs des droits • Major National and d’événements International opportunities • Occasions importantes aux échelles nationale et internationale
City’s Role Rôle de la Ville Bid process – lead or co-lead Processus de soumission : Individuelle ou en tant que Relationship development partenaire
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Appendix / Annexe B 4 Event Attraction / Stratégie d’attraction Questions?
• Creating and Events • Créer une stratégie Attraction / Hosting d’attraction et Strategy d’organisation • Develop a strategy for d’événements identifying, attracting, and • Élaborer une stratégie en hosting major events over vue de cibler, d’attirer et the next 15 years d’organiser de grands • Action plan for its événements au cours des implementation 15 prochaines années • Un plan d’action pour sa mise en œuvre
Appendix / Annexe B 5 Benefits and Outcomes / Avantages et résultats SOCIAL INCLUSION SOCIALE • Inclusive and welcoming • Une ville inclusive et Quality of Life for All MonctoniansTitre city. accueillante. • Healthier children and Une qualité de vie pour tous les Monctoniens • Des enfants et des familles families make healthier en meilleure santé sont des Plan l 2016-2021 citizens. citoyens en meilleure santé. • Increased health and well-being for vulnerable • Amélioration de la santé et populations. du mieux-être des populations vulnérables.
Poverty & homelessness Pauvreté & sans-abris
• 862 individuals admitted to shelters • En 2015, 862 individus sont admis aux in 2015 refuges • 55% turn away rate for women • 55% ne peuvent pas avoir une place au shelters refuge pour femmes • Mixed shelters at a 50% capacity • Les refuges combinés sont à 50% capacité • 45% identified domestic abuse and • 45% identifie l'abus domestique et le Taux de pauvreté au Canada family conflict as reason for housing conflit familial pour la perte de logement. loss • L'assistance sociale est 537 $/mois • Social Assistance is $537/month
• 5,261 individuals on • 5,261 individus sur Causes of Homelessness Les causes du sans-abris social assistance. l'assistance sociale. - Lack of affordable housing - Manque de logement abordable • 1,645 NB Housing units. • 1,645 unités de logement - Housing stock is very old - L'inventaire en logement est âgés NB. - NIMBY (Not in my Back yard - Syndrome « pas dans ma cours arrière » • Average Rent for: syndrome) • Loyer moyen: - Violence domestique – Room: $250-450 - Domestic Violence – Pièce: 250-450$ - Santé mental et addiction aux drogues – Bachelor: $530 - Mental Health and Drug Addictions – Studio: 530$ - Pauvreté générationnelle – One Bedroom: $640 - Generational poverty – Une chambre: 640$ - Nouveau arrivant – 2 bedroom: $740 - Newcomer – 2 chambres: 740$ - Barriere d'accessibilité – Vacancy rate: 7.4% - Accessibility barriers – Taux de disponibilité - Salaire minimum (11.00$/heure) locative: 7.4% - Minimum Wage ($11.00/hour)
Appendix / Annexe C 1 Priorities / Priorités
Thank you! / Merci! Youth / Jeunesse
Resources: Ressources: • Dispatch 24H • Centre de répartition 24H – 859-2643 – Téléphone: 859-2643 • YMCA Reconnect • Guide de survie dans les rues • Street Survival guide • YMCA Reconnect • The Link • Le maillon • Volunteer • Bénévolat – Community agencies – Agences communautaires – Community Gardens – Jardins communautaires
Goals / Buts Questions?
Nadine Melanson-LeBlanc Community Development Officer Recreation and Social Inclusion City of Moncton, Parks & Leisure Services
Agente de développement communautaire Loisir et inclusion sociale Ville de Moncton, Parcs et loisirs [email protected] (506) 389-5971
Appendix / Annexe C 2 Appendix “D” Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session #1—Festivals and Major Events
1. Do you have a way of finding out what is going on in your community? If yes, how? • Yes, social medial (Facebook& Instagram), local news outlets • Social media (Snapchat filters) • Newspapers • Social media groups (Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) • Not too many posts on Instagram • Poster in schools • School general meetings • Announcement in schools
2. Do you feel included when it comes to events in Moncton? • Yes No-Ribfest can’t make ribs, don’t volunteer, but attend No • Not many events or festivals for youth (limitations) • Many activities for youth, children and seniors • There is a wide discrepancy or no activities for teenagers.
3. What type of events do you want to see in Moncton? • Concerts (for youth age group, not parents) • Concert festivals—not all at Magnetic Hill- stadium • Sports events (athletes included, final 12 baseball tournament, big sports, pool) • Music festival (variety of artists) • Festival similar to Cavendish • Modern artist • Inspirational events like Wee Day • All kinds of activities • Jazz concerts • Theatre • Café • Tournament (paintball, chess, wrestling, darts) • Leadership camps in French • Golf • Hunting • Youth festival (music, arts) • Comecon • Vidicon Convention here • Skydiving • Conventions (several options and activities) • Moncton is in the midst of Maritimes; many opportunities for all sorts of activities • Bilingualism
Breakout Session #1—Festivals and Major Events
4. What type of event have you attended and why did you go? Why not? • Avril Lavigne concert • Atlanticade • Local artist events • Carnivals • Concerts
5. Do you think the downtown centre will encourage you to attend more shows? • Get the youth • Don’t let downtown die—all we have is food. • Interactive activities, bookstores would be nice. Heavier presence of things to do other than eating.cat café, board game café, band place, add color) • Need better parking (Halifax also has lack of parking) • Public transit, shuttles • Highest obesity rates caused in part by lack of walking (nothing to walk to, downtown dirty-volunteers work) • City bikes, lack of money, dangerous • One long street, expand outward • Big problem, sketchy territory • Bring events like Cirque du Soleil • Try to have more concerts and more eclectic artists (Selena Gomez) o Can also use the stadium, which is large enough • Yes o New technologies o More space
6. What do you want to happen to the Coliseum? • If it is used for what it’s meant for (not just hockey) wide-age range, too many 19+ events • Made for winter events • Festivals • Homeless shelter • Tear down and build shopping mall • Different sports courts • Have competitions • Build correct-sized pool • Everyday market • Actual-sized soccer field • Place for university intramural sports • Shopping mall several stories high • Crystal Palace • Indoor aquatic • Hop skip jump • Arcade • Conventions • Important to think about various age groups
2018 YouthFest Report (Appendix “D”) D-2 Breakout Session #2—Poverty & Homelessness
1. To what extent is poverty in your community? • More poverty than we think • Don’t realize amount of people in poverty and homelessness • What about families? • It’s easy not to see homeless people. • Mostly downtown (stores, restaurants)
2. What can YOUTH do to make a difference? • Talk to homeless people. • Campaign for letting people (public) know it still exists.
3. What could schools do to help people (including youth) who are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness? • Offer more scholarships • Teach kids about this when they are young • Extra food – help others • Volunteering • Dance – Profits to non-profit organizations such as Harvest House • More frequent fundraising campaigns • Initiatives in school and community (food drive, Christmas) • Prevention • Find employment • Pay for education (scholarships)
4. What is your school doing to help? • Fundraising (Fill the Bus)
5. What do you have to say about the current housing system in Moncton? • Focus on rehabilitation more than shelters • Lot of shelters downtown, but take them out of that area, give people a way to get back on their feet • Need more centers for women • Replace less used shelters for women protection and sheltering • Give jobs to people at shelters (clean, renos) • Homelessness due to lack of education • Key to getting out of poverty-education • Opportunities are there • Do not accept shelters – may use the Coliseum for displaced individuals.
2018 YouthFest Report (Appendix “D”) D-3 Breakout Session #1—Festivals and Major Events
6. If we were to design the ideal housing system, what would this look like? • Housing for homeless, free rooming houses • Empty Coliseum- use part for homeless shelters (space, away from downtown, away from distractions) • Rooming houses, make them safe o small changes to make better and demo ones that really need it o Don’t want to endanger homeless people o Don’t turn blind eye to them, link to land owners o Kicking people out of houses • So many apartment buildings only 50% full • Some people feel safer in rooming houses than in shelters • Building turned into pod shares (home for displaced people) • Provide habitat (renovate the Coliseum) • Bring access to education and recreation to people at the Coliseum • Counsellors for rehab • Repurpose the Coliseum with different divisions • Bring information about options to homeless people to food banks, etc. • What about seniors? • Mental health issue • More space for women who are victims of abuse • If a centre has a 50% capacity, change • Combine organizations
7. How do you react to a homeless person in your community? • Subconsciously scared of homeless people • Get down on their level and realize that they are the same as you and pair up • Disconnect
8. Should you give money to panhandlers? • Food vs. money • No, they use the money for drugs and alcohol-give gift cards • Giving money will encourage them to keep begging • Give job opportunities, not money • Unfair that some earn enough money to live while others are working hard • Bring solutions to escape poverty via community shelter • Some people downtown are hostile • No, care package
9. Would you be willing to volunteer to work with people who are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness? • Yes • Make their day to help them afford their needs • Easy to get involved in school, but not in the community. • School and community can work together.
2018 YouthFest Report (Appendix “D”) D-4 History Historique
Proposed Démolition • Homeless Person • Mort d’une personne demolition envisagée Death sans-abri • Fire on Gordon St. • Feu sur la rue Gordon • Public reaction • Réaction du public • Taskforce established • Création d’un groupe de travail
22/02/2018
Case Renseignements Case Renseignements Information sur ce dossier Information sur ce dossier • Anonymous complaint • Plainte anonyme, préoccu- •Mold • Moisissure regarding public safety pation au sujet de la sécurité concern publique • Rotted Stairwell • Escalier pourri • Egress compromised • Évacuation des occupants • Hoarding • Accumulation compulsive • No smoke detectors compromise • Building Structural issues • Structure du bâtiment compromise • Electrical System issues • Aucun détecteur de fumée • Problèmes liés au système électrique
Inspection Photos de Photos l’inspection
Appendix / Annexe E 1 Appendix / Annexe E 2 Appendix / Annexe E 3 Autorité de la Why does the City of Pourquoi la Ville de City of Moncton Authority Ville de Moncton Moncton get involved Moncton effectue ce in such Inspections? genre d’inspection? • City Bylaws • Arrêtés municipaux Enforcement by Bylaw Les inspecteurs du service d’Exécution des arrêtés municipaux sont chargés de The City of Moncton has the La Ville de Moncton a la enforcement officers and Building inspectors l’application des arrêtés. responsibility to ensure the responsabilité de veiller à • Fire Prevention Act • Loi sur la prévention des incendies safety of its citizens la sécurité de ses citoyens Enforcement by Fire Prevention Les agents de prévention des incendies, Officer under the authority of the sous l'autorité du Bureau du prévôt des Office of the Fire Marshal incendies, sont chargés de l’application de la Loi sur la prévention des incendies.
Demolition Démolition Demolition Démolition Pros: Pours : Cons: Contres : • Removing persons from a • Retire les gens d’un • Displacing poor people • Déplace des personnes pauvres dangerous environment environnement dangereux • Adding to homelessness • Contribue au problème d’itinérance • Removing profiteering from • Empêche un propriétaire problem • Contribue à la pénurie de an unethical owner malhonnête de profiter des • Lack of affordable housing logements abordables • Increasing neighborhood gens • Economic hardship • Contribue à la détresse safety • Renforce la sécurité du • Public/media reaction économique • Providing economical quartier • Provoque des réactions du public et opportunities • Favorise des possibilités des médias économiques
Appendix / Annexe E 4 Recommendation Recommandation Other Options Autres options
Council approve the Le Conseil approuve la • Provide more time to • Offrir au propriétaire demolition and attempt démolition et tente de the owner to repair the plus de temps pour to recover cost of recouvrer le coût de la building réparer l’édifice demolition from the démolition de la province • A partial eviction of • Procéder à l’expulsion Province of New du Nouveau-Brunswick. tenants d’une partie des Brunswick. • Maintain status quo locataires • Ne rien faire
Appendix / Annexe E 5 Appendix “F” Testimonials by Graduating Committee Members
Graduating members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee provided the following testimonials regarding their experience on the committee and why students should get involved.
SunMin Park: I have been on the committee for 2 years now and I think this is one of the great, the best decisions I have ever made because being on the committee not only allowed me to gain so much on a personal level, but I got to have this great opportunity to voice my opinions on issues that matter to us the most. As much as we think about it, we live in a democratic society where we have the right to freely say what we want, express our perspectives and views on different matters. It is very hard to do that at this age I find because we are not limited to it, but we just have… I don’t know how to explain it, but it was amazing to have that opportunity to be able to part of such a great group and to not only express our opinions, I formed some life-long friendships. Thank you so much for that.
Mohammad Alqadi: Me, truly, I did not think that all the individuals on the Council were so involved. Yes, most of them, but as far as I am concerned, I am a little different. I do not waste my free time playing video games. Before being part of the Committee, I would not do a lot of volunteering; however, the Committee gave me an opportunity to discover my more involved inner side. This has provided me with a lot of opportunities to do volunteering in the community and this has demonstrated that you do not need to be an exemplary student, 100% involved at a younger age, to be part of the Committee. No, the Council welcomes everyone. As my name shows, you can see that I was not born here, but I still feel part of a family on the Committee. This really shows the Canadian cultural patchwork and I also find that if you believe you are not really involved, even if you think you don’t really have a voice, and if you believe this might not be your place, this is quite the opposite. The Committee is your opportunity to discover yourself and to discover the community and get involved. This makes me feel sad that this is my last YouthFest, but I would like to thank everyone on the Committee for the opportunity to experience two excellent years. You will be my friends forever. Thank you.
Ireen Savoy: Me, it is a little funny how I started being part of the Committee. It’s the friend of a friend who needed someone to replace her. Therefore, two days after someone told me I should be part of it, I was in the room here. This is in a nutshell the story of how I started, and then honestly, sometimes due to circumstances, this is just like some unexpected opportunity. These are the moments which lead you to better things. I would have never believed that sitting in the cafeteria, a girl would tell me “Do you want to do this because someone cannot do it?” I would never have believed that this opportunity would have brought me here, sitting in front of you or talking to you. These moments are important. If I had something to tell you or a recommendation for you, this does not need to be as part of YouthFest or in anything else like this, but these are small opportunities like this that you don’t think are great opportunities. But you should take these opportunities since it will lead you somewhere, not necessarily, but often, this is surprising. Life is sometimes surprising. Anyhow, thank you very much.
Autumn Guptill: This is my first year on the committee and this is MCA’s first year even being here, so I am really proud to represent my school for that. I didn’t even know what this was, didn’t know it existed until Neha joined the committee and I am really happy she did. That’s why we are all here. I really love student council, but it has been super interesting seeing how our city’s council and government functions. I have learned so much and I have had so much fun planning this for you guys. We have a lot of meetings, so we put a lot of hard work into it. But it has been really great and I have built some really great friendships. It has really been fun.
2018 YouthFest Report (Appendix “E”) E-2 Appendix “G” Question & Answer Period with Mayor and Council
Present: Mayor Dawn Arnold Councillor Greg Turner (at large) Councillor Pierre Boudreau (at large) Councillor Charles Leger (Ward 2) Councillor Paulette Thériault (Ward 1)
Q. What steps are you taking to better include teen/youth in Moncton events and decisions? A. Councillor Greg Turner—Thank you very much. Before I answer the question, I quickly want to thank you all for being here today and allowing me to a part of it. It has been a great experience. I was here last year and I know some of you are familiar from last year. It is really enthusiastic, great to see your involvement. I also want to congratulate the Seniors Advisory Committee. The members that are here volunteering and helping with lunch and it has been a great experience. First and foremost, I want to thank staff of the City of Moncton; those who organized the event and those who did the presentations did a great, great job. Thank you all for that.
As for the question, it is really quite simple. Just look around here today and I think this is the answer right here. Events like this, not just like this, but events like this and the actual committee itself that meet throughout the school year. We do want to engage youth. We have lots and lots of activities for youth in our city and we want to engage you because you are, believe it or not, your opinion is very, very important to us. We take away, when you see the voting on the screen today that you all participated in, that will all be done up in a report. This is taken very seriously by your members of Council and staff. The feedback that we get is very, very valuable. There are a number of other events obviously throughout this committee works hard advising Council through the Mayor’s Office of your ideas, your suggestions and your feedback. So again, congratulations, we thank you for being here today and I really think this is our best conduit with youth. Thank you.
Q. Has the Council ever considered giving jobs to homeless such as cleaning, cleaning our city and helping the community to have some income? A. Councillor Paulette Thériault—Thank you very much for this question. I assume that you can all hear me. You all have headphones, right? Similar to my colleague, I am very pleased to be here and mostly very proud of each of you. I must tell you that I am a grandmother and that I have been involved in this event for 10 years, and each year, we see some improvement. Therefore, congratulations and thank you to be here. I can tell that I can believe I will someday leave this world quiet and reassured because these are young individuals as you here who will take over from us and that you will be here for us all tomorrow.
On the question of whether we have considered giving jobs to homeless people, not that I know of, but I must tell you that we have talked about an upcoming plan. Therefore, I hope the staff who works on it will review this with the Counci and that we will have an opportunity to give our advice on the issue. I know that in some other cities, in Quebec for instance, there are places where homeless people, instead of begging in the streets, will sell magazines or documents explaining what is happening in the community. Therefore, I think this is an excellent question and I believe we could maybe find ways, also in Moncton and in New Brunswick, for maybe… There are many of you here, I see the young Robertson who is here by the way and who has talked very well on the subject, and also each of you. But I think it is important to find not only shelters for these people, but also to involve them in the community. They should not be considered as victims. Maybe we can find ways to rehabilitate them so that they can feel they are part of society. Thank you.
Q. What are the plans for parking for the downtown events centre? A. Councillor Pierre Boudreau—I will tell you. I have travelled a lot. I visited hundreds and hundreds of cities and discussed the issue of parking for the downtown events centre on Main Street in Moncton. I am not worried at all. The convention centre, in Edmonton for instance. There is no parking at all. Not at all. And then, there is no parking in the vicinity. People travel by bus from their hotels, and so on. I think that with a well-established management plan, and we have been working on this from well before the construction, and this is coming along very well. You must look at the City of Moncton aerial map and you will see the amount of free space of pavement for possible parking spots. There is no other city that I can imagine or that I visited which had so much parking space in their downtown area. This is actually not a very good use of space. We need multi-level parking garages in some areas. But there are agreements being formulated and which will be completed before the opening of the centre with the owners of all parking lots that you can see here and there, which will alleviate the fears of participants who will attend sports events. Also, this is not a skating rink. This is an events centre and people will be very, very surprised to see how often this centre will be used. Almost every day, actually. Maybe 200 concerts throughout the year. We are talking about a lot of events. To get back to the question on parking, the figures do not lie. I can walk from the town hall here in downtown almost as fast as I can walk from the end of the parking lot to the Coliseum to get there. If I am late, I have to park on the other side of the street. This is not easy. The worst problem with the Coliseum is to get out of there. I had to wait for half an hour before being able to get out from an event and from the parking lot. One parking lot, and two or three exits. This is not easy. People will soon realize that they can get to downtown with their cars. And even better, take the bus and take your bikes when the weather is fair. There will be facilities to make your bike parking safe, with lights and guards, and so on. You do not need to worry for your $50 or $3,000-$4,000 bike: this will be safe also for your cars elsewhere. Anyhow, this is it. As far as I’m concerned, I’m not worried over the situation. We have too much parking downtown, and this is actually what is making our downtown area a little dull. We are trying to revive it, but we will not make it with pavement. This is with people who come downtown to have fun, good time, eat well and see their friends and to attend events. Having to park from three or four blocks will not make a difference. Thank you.
Q. What specific advancement have you seen since the new garbage bag system was implemented? A. Deputy Mayor Charles Leger—Great question. This is great. This is my fifth year coming here, it is always nice to see all of you and see the participation. I have been involved for approximately 45 minutes with the Odyssée School group I believe. This was very interesting. In terms of garbage collection and certainly it is a hot topic whenever you speak about changes in general. But I guess what we have seen and one of the things that is most I guess beneficial, is by introducing the third bag, which is the clear bag, and allowing people to sort a little greater. It has reduced the amount of items that are getting buried in the landfill. So, it has created an opportunity for more recyclables. It has also created an opportunity for more compositing. The thing that is missing unfortunately is that right now glass is being put in the clear bag because there is no market for glass. It just seems unfortunate that we are taking glass that is typically recyclable and we are burring it in the
2018 YouthFest Report (Appendix “F”) F-2 landfill. That is going to change in the next little while because there is too much discussion around, we have to do better. Overall, that is what it is doing. It is allowing less items to be buried. The problem though is how do people adapt to those and we also have apartment buildings. We have a lot of industrial operations that perhaps don’t recycle and so on. I think it is a good start. I hope that all of you appreciate recycling. Perhaps even putting pressure on packaging. If you go to Costso and you purchase even something as simple as a pass to go to the movie theatre. The pass is this big. It reduces shoplifting, but we need to come up with better ways to do things. It has been positive and I guess maybe you will be able to tell us what you think of our changes and we hope that we are good stewards of the environment. That is what we try to do. Merci.
Q. The money you make, it is all taxes or salary? A. Mayor Dawn Arnold—Well, we Council are employed like anyone else. We pay income taxes on our salary. I guess that is the question. Like any other employee anywhere else we pay income tax. So all the revenue that the City has comes from property taxes. The vast majority of the money that comes into the City that allows us to pay for our firefighters and our by-law enforcement and our parks and leisure and our garbage pickup, all of the things we do at the City that comes from property taxes from residential homes in our community. Maybe that is the question? And our salary, just like every other employee of the City of Moncton, comes out of that revenue and we pay taxes like everybody else.
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