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2008-08-11_Agenda Packet--Dossier d'ordre du jour
�1 �i 0 City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2008 Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order 5:00 p.m. Council Chamber City Hall 1. City Manager Report - Lantic Sugar Site 2. PRESENTATIONS - LANTIC SUGAR SITE 2.1 IN OPPOSITION TO: International Longshoremen's Association District Labour Council K. Buschlepp Abel LeBlanc John McDade Linda Stoddard 2.2 IN FAVOUR OF: Saint John Port Authority ACAP Saint John Atlantica Centre for Energy Aquila Tours Board of Trade Ellerdale Investments Limited Enterprise Saint John Fundy Engineering Fusion SJ The Hardman Group Saint John Waterfront Development Peter Bucldand Jim Buckley Terry Davies N McKelvey Anne Marie Mullin Derek Oland Michael Richard Wayne Smith Paul Zed 3. LETTERS OF OBJECTION Phillip Blaney Betty Lizotte Patrick O'Reilly Joan Pearce 3.1 LETTERS IN FAVOUR: Citizens for Fort La Tour Saint John Constriction Association Inc. Fort La Tour Development Authority Logistec Corporation Potash Corporation Propelsj Dianna Barton William Brienza James Brittain Margaret Brittain Earl Campbell Alberta Clowes Lawson Creamer Fred Dickinson Mac Estey Brian Foster Jean Francis Norman Francis Dr. Andrea Garland David Hayward Yvonne Holmes Jane Logan Donna Mazerolle Rachel Morehouse Elizabeth Ryder M.M. Somerville Rolf Spangenberg J Sturgeon and K Pinette Colin Waldschutz Christopher Waldschutz VA �1 �i 0 City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Lundi, 11 aout, 2008 Comite Plenier 1. Ouverture de la seance 17 h SALLE DU CONSEIL HOTEL DE VILLLE 1. City Manager Report - Lantic Sugar Site 2. PRESENTATIONS - LANTIC SUGAR SITE 2.1 CONTRE: International Longshoremen's Association District Labour Council K. Buschlepp Abel LeBlanc John McDade Linda Stoddard 2.2 EN FAVEUR: Saint John Port Authority ACAP Saint John Atlantica Centre for Energy Aquila Tours Board of Trade Ellerdale Investments Limited Enterprise Saint John Fundy Engineering Fusion SJ The Hardman Group Saint John Waterfront Development Peter Bucldand Jim Buckley Terry Davies N McKelvey Anne Marie Mullin Derek Oland Michael Richard Wayne Smith J Sturgeon and K Pinette Paul Zed 3. LETTRES CONTRES Phillip Blaney Betty Lizotte Patrick O'Reilly Joan Pearce 3.1 LETTRES EN FAVEURS: 3 Citizens for Fort La Tour Saint John Constriction Association Inc. Fort La Tour Development Authority Logistec Corporation Potash Corporation Propelsj Dianna Barton William Brienza James Brittain Margaret Brittain Earl Campbell Alberta Clowes Lawson Creamer Fred Dickinson Mac Estey Brian Foster Jean Francis Norman Francis Dr. Andrea Garland David Hayward Yvonne Holmes Jane Logan Donna Mazerolle Rachel Morehouse Elizabeth Ryder M.M. Somerville Rolf Spangenberg Colin Waldschutz Christopher Waldschutz REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL August 11, 2008 Your Worship and Members of Common Council city of Sainit john RE: Lantic Sugar Site This evening Council will be hearing from approximately 30 individuals who wish to express their views on the question: "Should the Municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar Site at fair market value in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port authority and Irving Oil Limited ?" Prior to hearing from these interested parties, staff would like the opportunity LO to "set the context" for the discussion. Staff's comments would be aimed at accomplishing two things: 1. Briefly identify future steps in the process and to identify certain approvals that will be required over the next few months before the Lantic Sugar site will ever change hands., 2. Provide the "facts" as they relate to the Lantic Sugar Site. Staff should not require more than 15 minutes and it may help Council and the public more fully appreciate the lands in question. 1 s ct submit d, Terrence Totten FCA City Manager City of Saint John Former Lantic Sugar Site Fact Sheet - August 11, 2008 Site Proposed to be Sold: The following parcels of land are to be included in the proposed sale: P1D# 00002261(lot #1) 55071005(lot #3) 00002444(lot #4) 55147482(lot #5) Environmental Condition of the Site: Approximate Size 2.839 Hect. .109 Hect. .681 Hect .329 Hect. 3.958 Hect. (approximately 9.8 acres) • The Site is a remediated `Brownfield Situ ". • The Site has received a "Graduation Certificate" from the Province of NB. • Certain conditions exist on any future development and these conditions are registered with Service New Brunswick. • In a nutshell, more than half of hleJand is approved for all uses (subject to zoning) ie. Residential, commercial r industrial. • Some locations Still have lingering hydrocarbons however the Province requires no further remediation. The existence of the hydrocarbons and heavy metals does limit the use for example; you could not plant a vegetable garden. Access Restrictions: Any future use of this Site would have to be the subject of negotiations with New Brunswick Southern given that the Rail Line dissects the Site. Municipal Plan and Zoning: The Sugar Refinery Site is currently designated transportation in the municipal plan and is zoned light industrial, heavy industrial and transportation. Possible Future Use: The Site was included in the Inner Harbour Land Use Plan. Although the Plan was not formally adopted by Common Council, the suggestion was that this Site could possibly accommodate high density residential development as well as a portion of the Site could be used for a future marine park. z. Cost to the City of Holding These Properties Since 2003: • The City has paid out $122,000 in Provincial Property Taxes since acquiring title 5 years ago and carrying costs of roughly $97,000. • The annual Property Tax bill now being paid by the City is $20,272. Adding carrying costs, staff estimates the direct costs of holding these lands are approximately $40,000 per year. • The City has invested $492,000 in an effort to remove the environmental conditions. • Over and above a total of $800,000 received from Lantic Sugar, the City incurred $120,000 in demolition costs. Fair Market Value: The City of Saint John commissioned the firm of Fredericton Appraisal Associates to prepare a professional appraisal of the lands proposed to be sold. That appraisal has been completed and the City is in possession of the report. Irving Oil has retained the firm of de Stecher and Associates to prepare an appraisal of the lands in question. At the same time the Saint John Port Authority has retained the firm of Fundy Appraisals to do likewise. The target date of completion of these reports;isSeptember 1St. City staff do not feel it appropriate to publically disclose or discuss the fair market value the lands until such time as all appraisals have been completed and the City is in possession of all three appraisals. I H I iff I City of Saint John Proposed Sale of Lantic Sugar Site Approvals Required Before Property Is Sold August 11, 2008 Common Council may decide on August 18th that this City is not prepared to sell the Lantic Sugar Site. Irving Oil may decide upon reviewing the appraisal reports, should they indicate a FMV greater than $1 million, that the company is not prepared to proceed. Irving Oil may determine from the planned tests on Long Wharf, that the load bearing capacity or environmental conditions of Long Wharf prevent the company from proceeding. Irving Oil may find from their Public Consultation Process that their vision for the site rn is significantly different from the broader community's. The Federal Government may not approve the proposed transaction for whatever reason, one of which is the environmental condition of the Lantic Sugar Site. Common Council may reject the Development Proposal as part of the Municipal Plan and Zoning change process. Only after all these processes are completed will the Lantic Sugar Site be sold. Submission To Mayor and Common Council On Sale of Lantic Sugar Site At Fair Market Value Patrick T. Riley Business Agent Secretary Treasurer I.L.A. Local 273 August 11, 2008 Your Worship, Councillors, City Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen : We firstly wish to thank Your Worship and all Members of Common Council for the opportunity to appear before you this evening. We also wish to express a special thank you to those Councillors who showed the wisdom, at the Common Council meeting of June 23�d, to not fast track their decision on the Irving Oil -Long Wharf arrangement. It remains all too evident that there are far too many unanswered questions with regard to this backroom deal. While we must confess that we are somewhat disappointed about the narrow focus of the question that is to be spoken to this evening and the required time limit for the presentations, we have committed to ensuring that our submission does not stray outside your parameters. As a consequence, we must now commit to presenting a more comprehensive N submission when we get the long awaited opportunity to appear before the Saint John Port Authority Board of Directors. It will be during the submission to the Port Authority that we will also be presenting our case to the the Federal Government of Canada. I wish to stress that point because ultimately it will be Public Works and Government Services Canada. You should also be aware that there are a dozen other requirements for that supporting letter and that it is required to just initiate the process. We believe it is most important that Common Council be advised of these processes because there seems to be some misconception that ground can be broken for this proposed pro ject in the co next few months. That is clearly not the case. If I may now, I'll give you our short answer to Council's question : " Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd.?" Our answer is no, not at this time, because there are still far too many unanswered questions, which prevent the municipality from making an informed decision as early as August 18th. More importantly, no one has sought an alternate uptown site for the Irving building. There is no need to fast track this decision. There is a need to make the right decision at the right time. There will be no second chance and we cannot stress that point enough. In addressing some of these issues, permit us please to now look at the definition of "fair market values' according to Black's Law Dictionary ( 5" edition ). It defines "fair market value" as " The amount at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. By fair market value is meant the price in cash or it's equivalent, that the property would have brought at the time of taking, considering it's highest and most profitable use, if then offered for sale in the open market, in competition with other similar properties at or near the location of the property taken, with reasonable time to find a purchaser." (Exhibit 1) We submit to you that there are a host of questions which evolve out of that definition but LO the most obvious to us is the question of how Irving Oil Ltd. could possibly justify going into the backrooms of Saint John with a third party, the Saint John Port Authority, to negotiate a cap for the Lantic Sugar Refinery property and then tell the vender, the City of Saint John, they are buying it for " fair market value ". Only in Saint John, N.B., some would suggest. That question brings to mind the elusive Memorandum of Understanding which was negotiated by Irving Oil Ltd. and the Saint John Port Authority. We know that the City Manager requested a copy of that M.O.U. and his request was denied. We also know that I.L.A. Local 273 requested a copy, as a Port User, and was similarly denied the opportunity to examine it. co ( Exhibit 2 ) The refusal to provide a copy of that agreement, by both Irving OR Ltd and the Saint John Port Authority, raises even more questions. Just what is it that they are afraid of us seeing? Are we not entitled to view the fine print of this so called "slam dunk" agreement? Are we not entitled to seek out independent expert opinion on it's assumptions? With respect to the issue of fiduciary duty, we would suggest that it is essential the City of Saint John seek answers to these questions. In so doing, Common Council should be cognizant of the fact that our municipality was not represented at the negotiations which produced the Memorandum of Understanding and yet has it's hands tied by the M.O.U.'s terms. The cap issue and the fact that the Memorandum of Understanding restricts both the Long Wharf property and the Lantic Sugar property to one exclusive buyer, for each of those properties, must be questioned. These M.O.U. terms fly in the face of the legal fair market value definition. We actually addressed the exclusive buyer issue in our June 19, 2008 press release and at a meeting with the editorial board of the Telegraph Journal, but that issue was fluffed over in the blatantly biased local newspaper. It was certainly a fair question and it read as follows : "How does the Saint John Port Authority justify signing an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding with Co Irving Oil Ltd. for Long Wharf Terminal, while in the past year, requiring other prospective lessees to bid on property at Pugsley Park ?" ( Exhibit 3 ) In questioning what is contained in the Memorandum of Understanding, we also remain very concerned about the environmental issues yet to be explained for the Lantic Sugar Refinery property. On June 23rd, at the Common Council meeting when Common Council last decided that there was no need to rush this decision, City Manager Terry Totten revealed that the municipality had spent $400,000.00 on environmental costs and that there still were "some issues ". We ask what those issues are and what will be the costs to eliminate them? Who will assume the responsibility to pay those costs? Will the Government of Canada's required appraisal uncover any more environmental issues ? Not only was there a Request for Proposals on Pugsley Park but there was also a minimum bid conveyed to the prospective lessees which we must assume was based on parking revenue. While there would be room for a few more parking places at Pugsley Park, the 207 spots there presently, at $79.00 per month, would equate to $196,236.00 per year in gross revenue. Pugsley Park, by the way, is less than one fifth the size of 0 Long Wharf Terminal and yet the approximate N lease cost per year for Long Wharf is $101,010.10. Needless to say, the Saint John Port Authority negotiators have some things to learn about hard bargaining in the backrooms of Saint John. It is interesting to note that many of the groups and individuals organizing praise for the Irving Oil -Long Wharf deal ; for example : Enterprise Saint John, The Saint John Board of Trade, Uptown Saint John, Fusion Saint John, The Atlantica Centre for Energy and Derek Oland of Moosehead Breweries Ltd ; are the same ones who praised the LNG tax deal. As interesting and telling, is the fact that one of N the bidders for Pugsley Park was the Telegraph Journal. We also mentioned this fact at our meeting with the newspaper's editorial board and received a very cold stare from their portly publisher. Does the Telegraph Journal's bid for Pugsley Park have anything to do with their completely unbalanced account of the debate on the Irving Oil -Long Wharf deal? The aggressive manner in which the newspaper has vilified the opponents of the backroom deal would lead us to certainly question their motives. Regardless and again to the issues respecting fair market value and public accountability, we believe that a Request for Proposals should be N N issued for the Lantic Sugar Refinery property and that the minimum bid should reflect the property's highest and best use. It is the taxpayer's interest and the taxpayer's purse that must receive priority with regard to the sale of this land. Because you mention facilitating "a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd." in your question, we will address that transaction as we believe it relates to the municipality. In so doing, we do wish to make it perfectly clear that we sincerely believe Long Wharf should remain as an active part of the working port. As mentioned, we don't have Co N time to get into the details of that position, but we will explain what our stance is - should the Minister of Transport determine that the Port of Saint John no longer requires Long Wharf for the purposes of exporting or importing marine cargo. In explaining our position, we believe that it is important to go back in history to 1955 when Ocean Steel first commenced their operations on Chesley Drive. We make mention of that company's location because it is not a required location. From a waterfront development viewpoint, the company would be far better situated out in the area of Strescon, their sister company. It is, after all, the present location of Ocean Steel which prohibits waterfront development as it should have ideally evolved. Building hotels, restaurants, retail stores and docks to berth pleasure craft, right up Chesley Drive and around the Reversing Falls cove to the West Side, would have been the model waterfront development 1. plan, but for the location of the Ocean Steel business. In accentuating the significance of Ocean Steel's unnecessary location, we also want to say that we would be quick off the mark to defend them if anyone were to suggest that they had to move. Even if their entire relocation costs were to be LO N paid, the decision is rightfully theirs. We emphasized Ocean Steel's unnecessary location, because locating an office building on Long Wharf would be a very similar blunder. The building quite simply takes up too much space. More importantly, it doesn't provide the maximum revenue to either the Port of Saint John or the City of Saint John. Instead, we would propose seeking an alternate site for Irving Oil Ltd's building on the waterfront or elsewhere in the uptown area and issuing a Request for Proposals to build an Urban Village at Long Wharf. Both the Port of Saint John and the City of Saint John would be far co N better off, financially, with that scenario. Using the required lease price for Pugsley Park as a benchmarking example, Long Wharf should be able to return more than a million dollars a year in leasing revenues to the Port of Saint John. From the city's perspective, they would not only receive at least the same tax revenue if the Irving Oil building were located elsewhere uptown, but also additional revenues from any new businesses down at Long Wharf. It is our hope that this submission exposes the folly of the Irving Oil -Long Wharf deal and not only from a financial standpoint. By not seeking an alternate site for the Irving Oil building right N from the time that Ken Irving first decided that he wanted Long Wharf, the City of Saint John and the Port of Saint John have exposed themselves to the same "take it or leave it" threat that characterized the LNG tax deal. The alternate site is even more important, when one realizes that the Minister of Transport may Sugar Refinery property, provides over $16,000,000.00 in economic benefits to Saint John every year. In fact, in 2007, the Potash Terminal paid approximately $6,750,000.00 directly into the Saint John Port Authority's coffers. We hope those figures give you some idea about why we view port property as being essential to our port's CO N and our city's future. If we may now, we will show you a few pictures of the properties directly involved in this debate : Power Point In summarizing our response to the municipality's question on whether it should "sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd ", we wish to emphatically stress the need for Common Council to propose an alternate site for the Irving Oil Ltd. building — on the waterfront or in the uptown area. We maintain N our position for the reasons stated previously, that it was a fundamental error to limit the proposal to one site. Please also do not allow yourselves to be boxed in or rushed in your decision - making process. As we advised you previously, the Federal Government processes, of necessity, will be months in duration. As was the case with the LNG tax deal, it is in the best interests of only the backroom dealmakers and the elitists to rush your decision. We urge you to seek out the answers to the questions that we have posed. Ensure that you 0 give due consideration to all the various costing scenarios and ensure that those costings are independently verified. Remember, as a Common Council: the common people. Most importantly, fear not being vilified for doing so. We thank Your Worship and the Members of Common Council for the opportunity to appear before you this evening. In expressing our thanks, we also wish to issue a standing invitation to all Members of Common Council, but especially to those Councillors whom we have not yet had the opportunity to meet with, to follow up on our submission by taking a port tour with us - so that we can explain why we so passionately oppose this deal in more detail. Should you have any questions of us now, we would be more than pleased to answer them. According to the Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal (3rd Edition) published by the Appraisal Institute, revaluation is the "mass appraisal of all property within an assessment jurisdiction to equalize assessed values." The objective of a mass appraisal process is to estimate the fair market value of all real estate (a term that is synonymous with the term real property) as of a common date. Black's Law Dictionary (5th edition) defines fair market value as: "The amount at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. By fair market value is meant the price in cash, or its equivalent, that the property would have brought at the time of taking, considering its highest and most profitable use, if then offered for sale in the open market, in competition with other similar properties at or near the location of the property taken, with reasonable time allowed to find a purchaser." Demand for property and the available supply are arguably the primary factors influencing the real estate market. Reaction to supply and demand considerations and to other economic, social and legal factors determines the prices that people pay for real estate. Potential purchasers of different types of real property (e.g. residential, commercial or industrial) react to different market influences. For example, the reputation of a local school system could play a more important part in determining the choice of a community In which a family with young children chooses to reside than it would be for a manufacturer, to whom the availability of skilled labor and access to transportation may be more important. A& E Ix �t- t � V. i- frll t t -n. -r,1 i l c) I V V.,- Stephen Campbell Chairman, Board of Directors Saint John Port Authority Saint John, N.B. Dear Mr. Campbell: 2 eJ (--," -, Li Imo: _r® c 16 A v On June 19, 2008, the date on which Port Us ors were first officially consulted with on the Irving Oil Ltd. - Saint Joan Port Authority Meer orandum of Understanding respecting Long Wharf, Port Users were advised, by yourself, that the M.O.U. had no real legal standing. Could we, as Port users, please be supplied with a copy of that Memorandum of Understanding so as to make that judgment ounzlves ? 1 also have some difficulty with descriptions like " worth approximately 10 mill; on " and would wish to be able to view the details of the M.O.U. in the process of making e n informed decision on it's true impact. Please respond as soon as possible. As I am : ►ure you can appreciate, we can not make an informed decision without consulting with the appropriate people and this issue is time sensitive. Yours truly, , - �. -I-) Patrick T. Riley Business Agent Secretary Treasurer c.c. Legal Counsel Board of Directors, S.J.P.A. Captain Alwyn Soppitt, S.J.P.A. Media c� Sault John Port authority - News & Events - Newsroom I i A Page 1 of 2 LI X7[8 HOME NEWS & EVENTS ABOUT 'THE PORT PUBLIC REGISTRY PORT SERVICES PORT CAMS MEDIA CENTER Newsroom Newsletter E News for Cruise Links rc Newsroom Saint John Port Authority Issues 'Request for Proposals' for Pugsley Park November 9, 2007 (Saint John, N.B.) Today, the Saint John Port Authority is requesting proposals from qualified project development firms for the commercial development of a portion of Pugsley Terminal waterfront property on the east side of the main harbour in Saint John. The area is known as Pugsley Park and is adjacent to SJPA's cruise terminal. The Water Street side is bounded by a section of Harbour Passage. It would be important that the development must be done in conjunction with a fully operating marine cruise terminal. In addition to generating revenue for SJPA, it should also enhance the maritime and tourism activities of Saint John. "This is an extraordinary waterfront property, which will allow the opportunity for a tenant to capitalize on assets and attributes of the Saint John harbour,' said Capt. Al Soppitt, President and CEO of the Saint John Port Authority. "The people of Saint John have high expectations for waterfront development and any proposals will be held to that standard." SJPA is the lead agency with respect to the promotion of the Port of Saint John and the development of marine cargo and cruise passenger related facilities therein, The Canada Marine Act requires SJPA to operate on a financially sustainable basis and although SJPA's primary focus is on facilities related to the handling of marine cargo and cruise passengers, properties under management may be used for those activities permitted within its Letters Patent, Some of the permitted activities are marine and marina services; ferry operations; restaurants, retail operation, tourist services and similar tourism - related activities located in passenger terminal facilities; processing of goods to the extent that they are compatible with port operations and its land use plan, and do not compromise the ability of the port to operate port facilities over the long term; warehousing, residual office space; and food beverage and retail services in support of the local tourism industry. Notice of the Request for Proposals will appear in New Brunswick media this coming Saturday and Tuesday. -30- Daily Vessel I Canadian 1-id Port Services Port Facilitiei Get Our Anni Just For Kids aw Cruise Saii Email this Add to Boo Send a Questio 0-1216 SAND COVE ROAD, SAINT JOHN, N.B. E2M 5VR ` EL.: (506) 635 -1541 dme s my z"AX�(506) 63,x. -- 099 August 11,2008 To Mayor and Councilors, I would like to thank his Worship and Saint John Common Council for the opportunity to appear before you tonight to express our views with the proposed harbour front development. I believe during the past municipal election debates, the overwhelming majority of you had stated that one of the most important things to you as a Councilor if fi Y . i11110P14 B J 111T,I111111IY� ,1 a elected would be to have an open and transparent City Council and hear from all the stake holders what ever the issue. I believe this is a step in the right direction. I wish you wisdom and good luck in your deliberations on this very important issue as you seek out the answers to many of the questions that will arise before making your decision. The question that is being asked is, "should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd "? I'll .V. The Saint John & District Labour Council does not believe that Saint John Common Council should sell the Lantic Sugar site to facilitate the deal between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. for the following reasons. The first thing that comes to mind about this deal is WHYSUCHA RUSH to get it passed before Council, co before anyone even knows whether this project can move forward. We believe there are a number of steps that have to be taken at the federal government level before this project could move forward. The Saint John & District Labour Council thinks that this question alone would have Common Council pause and ask, if the Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd cannot get the required approval of the federal government, what happens? (the land is already sold) What is the city left with? We're also concerned that the Port is not getting the best deal for their property which does come to the door co co step of the city by the way of tax revenue. Can the Port have a different type of development there and a better return? From what we know so far about the way the deal is structured that the fair market value is being controlled by the other two parties. Is this fair to the tax payers of Saint John? We would like Council to know that the Saint John & District Labour Council is not against economic development, we just want what is fair for the majority, not just a few. We would like to see all parties agree on such a wonderful project as the world headquarters for Irving Oil Ltd. Does this project need to be on the waterfront, or is a water view just as good or another uptown location? What about the project being incorporated into the North of Union street? Instead of the parking garage in the North of Union project, Long Wharf could become a parking lot. We already know how much can made off the parking because the Port already has land leased for that use and shows a good return. We would also like to say that we think any area of the city with restaurants and shop close by would welcome a 1000 person office complex being built near by. The Saint John & District Labour Council would like o to bring forward the impact that the Saint John Port has on the local and provincial economies. The Saint John region is the industrial heart of the Province of New Brunswick. The Port is New Brunswick main and most diversified Port and is essential to New Brunswick industries. It is an economic engine within this Community and creates 1,700 direct and indirect jobs locally, contributing $161 million to the local GDP. This translates into 4,000 jobs Province -wide and $216 million contributed to the provincial GDP. These are not small numbers and one can quickly figure out the impact of the Port of Saint John on the local and provincial economies. If the land deal goes through, we believe it will take away the possible growth of our port. With all the federal funding programs regarding different "Gate Way Trade" we feel this deal could restrict the opportunities for the Port in the future, as the water ways are becoming the way for international trade to reach their destination. Again I would like to thank you for this opportunity to appear before you and express our thoughts. This brief is presented on behalf of the Saint John & District Labour Council and its affiliates. u Page I of 5 July 29, 2008 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court & Common Council City of Saint John City Hall 15 Market Square Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 1E8 Re: "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar at fair market value in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. ?" Your Worship and Council: I came here in good faith hoping to encounter open minds. I hope I may be given some latitude with my presentation. We all have different views and positions on issues. It is my opinion that ordinary people's voices are not going to be heard on this issue. According to the news media, this issue has already been decided long before it has been debated in Council with our only newspaper already able to predict the yeas and nays from Council. Public input is not going to be balanced. I know that. Proponents, supporters will, no doubt, bombard Council to facilitate a favourable or desired outcome for themselves. This project, I suspect, will be derailed by special interest groups, as well as local interest groups, who have their own agendas and reasons to support it, for their own benefits and advantages and also to support a powerful family no one wants to say "no" to. We do have a "Pied- Piper ". I am not of the mind -set that my input is not input into the process. This process is flawed from the start. I question the strategy used. Through the news media, we learn the City Manager having stated that the previous Council was given updates on a number of occasions during the past three years about this deal and they had three years to absorb it. However, the public has only heard about it since June 2008. In my opinion, the Port Authority should have consulted the public before signing any agreement, three years in the making. There seems to be an effort to steam roll this. In a parliamentary democracy, we have elections and the people exercise their pleasure or displeasure at the polls with elected officials. Whatever happens here, the municipal government would be answerable down the road. It has to be a good decision for everyone. With this issue mistakes can be made, which can have lasting effects. This matter has to be handled with a great deal of sensitivity. This is a rare opportunity to do the right thing. The bar needs to be set high here. I realize people have to compromise in life but, in my opinion, there should be no compromise about this issue. We need to focus on our history - on the City's strong longshore history. The history of Saint John is something we have and no one else !13 Page 2 of 5 has. We are the oldest City in Canada by Royal Charter. There is an attempt to destroy our history, our people's history. If Council goes ahead with the plans, it would put the entire history of that area in jeopardy. I do not want the area to go the way other Saint John landmarks have gone. We have to stand up now before it is too late. We cannot stand idly by while a piece of the City's rich history disappears because later Councils will have to deal with the fallout from that. As I understand it, the Port Authority and Irving Oil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Irving Oil would build a new headquarters on port land at Long Wharf. In return, Irving Oil would buy the former Lantic Sugar Refinery site, from the City of Saint John, and transfer it to the Port Authority. The Port Authority's website states, "The Port of Saint John is the largest seaport in the Province of New Brunswick ... is an international seaport ... the port is a cornerstone of the Saint John community... providing the marine gateway to global markets." "The Port of Saint John is the economic engine that drives the City and province. The Port is our past, present and future." Yet the federally appointed Port Authority's Board of Directors is negotiating the lease of the port's most valuable piece of property. I have to question what direction our City is going in. What kind of city are we going to have? When asked about this project, people have said, "Saint John is on its way to becoming the next little Calgary." I do not want to live in Calgary. Others have commented that "this project will be an additional anchor for business and development" that "Irvings are good corporate citizens who will contribute to rejuvenate the Fort LaTour landmark" to "the work will be first -class based on the work they put into the Loyalist Burial Ground" to "this will be the highest caliber planning." No one is disputing the caliber of the planning. The question is are they seeking to build or to destroy? Is this the best use with this particular piece of land? It has been said that the Long Wharf property has been under utilized for three decades. The Port Authority has stated they want to develop on the West Side and keep the East Side for tourism. Irving Oil wants to build a facility to consolidate seven locations presently spread throughout the City. That way their head office will be kept uptown, otherwise they might have to move their operations outside of the local area. I would hope they would be mindful of what impact that move would have on our local economy. In my mind, working from seven locations, spread out throughout the City, makes for a healthy environment. When I started taking university courses, we did not have a campus in Saint John. I'm giving away my age. The first few courses I took were offered in the "Barn" behind Beaverbrook House. Where the courses took place was irrelevant. It was the quality of the education that was important. It was very healthy to have courses spread out over various locations throughout the City and not all in one building. That was how it was in the 1960's and that is how it is in 2008. We have Beaverbrook House, Grand Hall on Charlotte Street, Saint John College. Today we have a campus, however, it is very healthy for the student population to be spread out throughout the City and not just conjugated in one place. M1 Page 3 of 5 From my perspective, the port business will be brought back to life. Maybe the Irvings have given up on this. I have not. This is not a Polyanna view - this is a world view. Long Wharf was always a great terminal. The Wharf is a valuable piece of property and should have been safe - guarded. There is use for it in the future. Long Wharf must be kept for the working port for the future. It is a very high profile location. I recall a conversation I had, many years ago, with a University of New Brunswick professor who has since retired. He came originally from Great Britain in the 1960's. He told me once, he made the decision to come to Saint John, as opposed to Fredericton or somewhere else, because Saint John was "real ". I asked what makes a place "real ". He told me Saint John was "real" because it had a working port. People and cargo make a place "real ". For a long time I could not understand what that meant. I thought I would reflect on it again someday. I have since retrieved it from my memory bank. Saint John is "real" because it has a working port. The City has a working port, people and cargo, coming and going. Today I consider it to be a very profound statement. Today I understand it. I suggest there are people and businesses in this City who have selfish motives, who can't see beyond the bottom line, who care in their pocket book, who are governed by the colours of the money when it comes to issues. That is very sad because perspective is lost. Obviously there are people who do not understand the historical uniqueness of this land. This is a unique landmark. It offends my values that anyone would even think about constructing on this location. There is more to this City than North of Union Street, which a few people have tried to derail. I have a good vision for Saint John. I have a strong sense of place. I originally came to Canada through Pier 21 in Halifax. Pier 21 is rich in history, people history. History that is respectful, protected and preserved. We have here, in Saint John, a rich architectural heritage. We live in a city where heritage is valued. We should not have a development forced on an historic site which has a 160 year history (1849- 2008). We need to preserve this area for future generations to inherit. This area, this terrain, should be left intact. Citizens deserve to have a say in matters that affect their community, their City. I see this as selling our history down the river. It should be there for future generations. There is a saying "Don't cut down trees for profit because the money you get is not worth the price you pay afterwards." I am offended that this topic is even an issue. This is not just land. It is our land. It needs to be preserved. It is part of our heritage. All people have a right to the lands around them. What you destroy now will catch up to you. There has to be a better management of land use. Development does not always mean building a building. I don't accept this vision for this property. It is a mistake for the City to make this land deal. I see it as just another sell -out! If we allow this to happen, we are selling out and others are capitalizing on that. Who is winning here? The Irving Family will be trampling on history - people history! They want people to respect their founder, their history. They are not respecting this history - Canadian labour history. History gives people a sense of identity and pride. There are historical factors here. This area is not a wasteland. !10'� Page 4 of 5 There is a rich history and pride associated with being a longshoreman. We have to preserve the character of the area. This is about preserving history and heritage, not just the bottom line. A city should not stop caring about its history because it is about ordinary citizens. What about a legacy others have left behind? One of the things about getting older, we add on history. The City should not be destroying a 160 year history but preserving it. We have a duty to protect it. It is important to be vigilant here. We cannot allow this to happen. It is not in the best interest of our City. There was a previous Councillor, on a previous Council, a man who truly represented the people - the people always came first with him. That was Art Gould! He once told me that his late wife had a favourite saying: "There is a very long road, that has no turn ... There is a very long road that has no turn..." I would suggest that is appropriate here. There is a very long road that has no turn... There is so much history there now being disrespected. A piece of Saint John labour history. There should be an effort to protect the area. We must be sensitive to history. All efforts should be made to preserve it in perpetuity for the citizens of Saint John. Once that land has been allowed to be developed, it will be lost forever! The Port will lose cargo access at the Long Wharf property. We need to retain a working port. We need to protect Long Wharf for the future of the port. There are people who want a white - collar city and have the blue - collar working port be a thing of the past. Yet this blue - collar working port has a 160 year history. A 160 year history of longshoreman's union, the first bona fide union formed in our country. There were many union struggles. Men working the waterfront are part of a distinct society. There should be respect and pride for the City's port workers - for Saint John Longshoremen. These men worked under harsh and intolerable conditions. Men struggling to support their families. Hard work but honest work. The longshore history is one of strong work ethics, not just earning a living but a way of life - a way of life with pride. The Irving Family should relate to this. Their Founder would have been able to relate to this - a totally unpretentious, humble, hard - working man. With him a handshake meant something. K.C. Irving was a man of quality. The present generation should recognize this Canadian labour history and the legacy that they have left behind. They deserve our recognition and respect. Those men have left a legacy. This is not so different from the Irving Oil Founder, K.C. Irving. He was blue - collar. Yes, the Irving Family today have a great deal of wealth and power. Yet they have received that wealth and power on the backs of blue - collar workers. So, in fact, we do live in Pottersville! There is a challenge to Irving Oil to find another uptown location to consolidate their business, to build their new headquarters, or head office building. It is suggested that they take that leadership and look at another site to redefine their plans. Saint John has an overcapacity of space. Please take a sober second to look at other locations! The whole matter is reminiscent of 1994 when the Irving Family wanted to honour their father, K.C. Irving, by seeking to erect a statue of their patriarch next to the building commonly know as the Golden Ball building. This building was built by their late father in 1931 and became the `home ![1 Page 5 of 5 office' of Irving Oil. Unfortunately the land they wished to erect a statue on was not a park but a cemetery, the Old Loyalist Burial Ground. They wanted to change the use of the land and proposed a major restoration project for the Loyalist Burial Ground, conditional on getting approval for the statue of their father. Had there been a green area on the other side of their building that would not have presented a problem but there was not any land. What they were proposing there was a right of way for them. A graveyard closed for 150 years, protected by legislation, was, 150 years later, being disrespected. What was proposed there was out of character. It was an inappropriate site. Nevertheless, people turned out in groves. There was 99% support for the statue and for the family from proponents, residents, business leaders, community organizations, even past elected officials, chanting Irving praises. Only a handful of people opposed it, representing the Genealogical, Historical, Loyalist and Multi - Cultural Societies. It was a legal and ethical issue. Despite tremendous support from the public, the Irving Family took the high road and withdrew their request and showed great humility by going ahead with a total restoration project of the Old Loyalist Burial Ground with benches, fountains, lamp posts, walkways which had earlier on been conditional on getting land use. The Irving Family took the high road in 1994, over their late father's statue. Once again, I would like them to take the high road. The Irving Family, I am sure, are fine people. I would like them to withdraw their Memorandum of Understanding, at least for the time being, to allow a cooling off period. This has just been sprung on the public so suddenly. It is a lot to digest in a short period of time. By the same token, it has also just been sprung on a newly - elected Council, who are being placed in a very difficult position, who have to make a very difficult decision. I have no axe to grind. I am not associated with anyone concerned - not with the City, not with the Port Authority, not with Irving Oil, not with the International Longshoreman's Association. This is a democratic process and I am rising to the occasion. I stand before you today. I am registering my opposition. I propose this entire parcel of land should be retained for future port use. There are some things that are not for sale - at any price. This is one of them. The Port Authority should maintain ownership of Long Wharf, should keep Long Wharf, and the City should give Lantic Sugar to the Port Authority and neither should be developed!! I thank you for giving me this opportunity. Yours truly, (r." �� %"c,kr_) 1, Kitty BUschlepp 85 University Avenue Saint John, New Brunswick E2K 1Z2 Telephone: (506) 648 -9580 !Vl Abel Leblanc 188 Valley View Crescent Saint John, N.B. E2M 4L3 Presentation to City Council, August 11, 2008 - Abel Leblanc Let me first take the opportunity to thank your Worship and all the Members of Council for the opportunity to make this presentation to you this evening. I also want to commend those Councilors who voted on June 23rd to take the time to further study the proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar site. Thank you for doing your job as representatives of all of the people and thank you for not giving in to the pressures of a well orchestrated, highly financed publicity campaign that sought to fast track this deal before citizens could properly examine and assess the long term ramifications of this project for Saint John and Co its future development. I am here this evening as a private citizen, not as the MLA. At the same time I do believe that it is the role of any elected official to raise questions on important public and civic issues, especially issues that will affect the lives of future generations. After all, the overall deal that we are speaking about this evening involves an unprecedented amount of waterfront property for future use and development. The great grand children of the youngest members of our community will be living with the ramifications of the decision that the present Saint John City Council will make. Having said that, the views that I express here this evening are my own views. I present them to you after having given a great deal of thought and consideration to the process, to the content and what I conclude will be a lost opportunity for the development of the South End of Saint John. I will argue this evening that this opportunity to use the Lantic Sugar site as a catalyst for development in the South End is at risk of being squandered. What was considered a valuable and strategic waterfront property purchased by the city with a view to developing the South End has become little more than a disposable poker chip to be played and cashed in so as to facilitate a private company's bid for another piece of valuable water front property. Since the Canada Marine Act protects waterfront property and forbids direct sale of such property to private interests, a land -swap deal has been rn proposed to get around this regulation. The transfer of public lands to corporate interests under the threat of the departure of the corporation is standard fear and threat tactics too often employed at the expense of citizens and the development and smart growth in the city. We have seen these tactics used before and we will no doubt see them again. However, these tactics must not blind Council and ordinary citizens to the fact that this deal represents another short-term gain and long term loss scenario for the City of Saint John. Again, another pattern that citizens are all too familiar with in this city. Pj The question before us this evening focuses on the first part of a three -way deal: "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value." Or as I put it, should we turn the Lantic Sugar site, and all of its potential for development, into a poker chip to be tossed into the pot in order to facilitate the deal? First I will talk about the issue of process. Then I will discuss the content of the deal. And finally I will talk about the outcomes for all citizens, especially those living in the South End. Your Worship, you and every councilor here tonight made openness, transparency of process and commitment to public consultation an important part of your election O L0 campaign. The citizens of Saint John responded to your commitment and this no doubt influenced the outcome of the last election. Following the recent North of Union debate, guidelines were developed for public consultation with a view to inform, listen, collaborate with, and empower citizens. In doing this the City sought to demonstrate its commitment to accountability, inclusiveness and transparency of process. Let's turn the clock back to 2003. The Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan had just been released. Written in the very front of the document, one of the guiding principles for waterfront development stresses the importance of, and I quote: "meaningful, open and consultative community participation — meaningful community participation is essential for successful waterfront planning and development." The guideline further states that, "this consultation should begin early in the process and it should be continuous throughout." Meaningful, open, consultative community participation... . The question that I ask is: Have we done this? Definitely not! A bit of history of Lantic Sugar may be of interest here. It is my understanding that in 1998 Mayor McAlary, MP Elsie Wayne, and several others commissioned a task force to find a buyer for this site. None was to be found!! Once again, it is my understanding this site was offered to the Irving group, Potash, the Port Authority and I assume others. As there were no takers, the city then purchased this prime, 10 acre -plus waterfront property LO for the sum of $1.00. It is my understanding that the City had intended to issue a proposal call for the development of the Lantic Sugar site for housing, commercial and other mixed -use opportunities. This never happened. At a recent meeting with City Manger Terry Totten regarding the possible sale of Lantic Sugar I was amazed to find out that this deal goes back at least five or six years. Apparently at a social function the issue was raised that Irving Oil Limited was contemplating moving to the east side of the city. Mr. Totten stated that he didn't want that to happen and that he wanted Irving Oil to remain in the uptown area of the city and that he would see what he could do for them. 4 It is also my understanding that about two and one -half years ago council gave Mr. Totten permission to deal with the Saint John Port Authority. I must also tell you, that at the recent debate for the by- election for Ward 2, hosted by the Telegraph Journal at Lily Lake, former Councilor Carl White when questioned as to how he could endorse this deal without seeing any information stated that this was discussed two years ago when it was provided to Council. I would have to say transparency is once again a major issue when only the chosen few have access to documentation that should be relayed to all citizens of the City of Saint John. On June 20th, after months of rumours, the citizens of Saint John awoke to the corporate N LO announcement that had been five years in the making, negotiated behind closed doors, far away from public discussion, consultation and debate. Once again, the Saint John citizens are the last to know. The people most affected are consulted at the eleventh hour when they are presented with "done deals ", made behind closed doors by the big players and the backroom boys. The people are consulted at the same time as they are being told that, "the deals already made." And here this evening the citizens are playing catch up, trying to find out accurate details and make judgments in the face of vague generalizations generated by a well- funded public relations machine. 61 What we have witnessed since the announcement of the proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar property on June 20th, is a circus of publicity stunts, the standard endorsements from the vocal segments of the business community, and yards and yards of newsprint dedicated to presenting one side of the debate and the quashing of any concerns about the deal. It has been only recently that the Telegraph Journal began to print ciLizens' Ietters that raised critical questions about this deal, I think chiefly because I asked for people to bring their unpublished letters to my office for a press conference. Sadly we have also witnessed the discrediting of those citizens who have questioned this deal. Those who have presented arguments in opposition to this deal have been ridiculed, marginalized and branded as backward looking, self - interested and selfish. co LO On the other hand, the proponents of the deal, and the vocal members of the business sector are seen as forward looking, community oriented and selfless. Are we to believe that there are no questions that need to be critically examined here? I ask you, why are some members of the community so desperate to shut down debate, manufacture consent and drown out all opposition to this deal? When it comes to the vocal members of the business community, and here I am specifically talking about the Board of Trade, Enterprise Saint John, Uptown Saint John, 0 all of these groups have been unwavering in their wholehearted support for selling the Lantic Sugar site. Yet these are the same business groups, the same forward looking people who unwaveringly endorsed the Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan and Development Strategy in November 2003. And what did that plan say? Did it talk about selling the Lantic Sugar property? Did it talk about developing it for Port use? NO IT DEFINITELY DID NOT! In that same Inner Harbour Land Use Plan, the Lantic Sugar site was identified as a priority project and initiative. And in that vision the priority for the site was to use it as a catalyst of South End development. I quote: "Support the city of Saint John in its efforts to demolish and redevelop the Lantic Sugar property. The city's successful acquisition of the Lantic sugar site lays the groundwork for longer term implementation of the South End and provides an anchor for new residential and mixed use development in the South End." So I ask the Board of Trade, Enterprise Saint John, Uptown Saint John, and various business leaders who signed on to this priority project and initiative, what has happened 7 in the intervening five years to change the vision, from what they so unwaveringly endorsed in 2003? What happened to the vision of a South End Urban Village? What happened to that dream? What happened to that vision? In the back of the Saint John Harbour Land Use Plan and Implementation Strategy Mr. Totten was thanked along with all the other participants who contributed to this public process that produced the vision for Harbour front develpment. As City Manager I am assuming that Mr. Totten was aware of the policy that identified the Lantic Sugar site as a priority initiative to promote residential and other development in the South End. And let's not forget that this land use plan came out of public consultation and was embraced by a wide partnership of business, the port, the city and other groups. Yet, as I explained LO LO earlier, Mr. Totten chose to set that agenda aside, ignore the vision statement for the Lantic Sugar Site and South End development that he himself had signed onto, and then substitute ideas from outside the public consultation process. I am not criticizing the City Manager personally; I am just asking why the pubic vision for the Lantic Sugar site was substituted with a private vision. Five years ago people were excited about a vision for Lantic Sugar site that encompassed a residential neighbourhood, a hotel, tourism activities, tidal plaza features, a round reef waterfront park, a Partridge Island interpretation center, and a marine discovery center. E:3 These were options detailed in the Inner Harbour Land Use Flan and Implementation Strategy in 2003. What happened in those five years between then and now? Why are we being asked to give up that vision? Why has it been so quickly discarded? A piece of land five years ago was considered to be valuable to the development and revitalization of the South End community is now being tossed aside. All of the people and organizations that supported the earlier vision of water front development usage, are al the same players who are now straining to justify the sale of the Lantic Sugar site so that an unprecedented acreage of prime waterfront property can be offered up to a private company primarily for private, corporate usage. These same people are now flip - flopping on this land sale issue. And no one is advocating for the earlier vision of a sustainable, revitalization of the neighbourhood of the South End. Was all this talk of South End neighbourhood development empty talk? It makes for a nice brochure. If Council approves the first element of this three -way deal, then the City would be abandoning its previous plan to strengthen .and develop a neighbourhood for the sake of 0 56 building; a single office building that will occupy a total of 14 acres of land and freezing development on that land for 100 years. You tell me if this land sale is in the best interests of the citizens of this city and specifically the South End community? And finally, let's talk about the Lantic Sugar site and its "fair market value ". I believe that when we speak of `fair market value' we must ask what is the real value of this land in terms of its potential to be a catalyst for developing the City's South End. From this perspective it is invaluable. In conclusion, I ask this Council to take the time to look beyond the hype of a highly financed publicity campaign and adhere to the reasoned vision of the 2003 Harbour Front Development and Land Use Plan and Implementation Strategy. This plan was the product of proper public consultation. Those of us who raise questions about this deal are labeled anti - development. On the contrary, we are asking Council to follow the sound and reasonable development strategy that was embraced in 2003. The vision did not include selling the Lantic Sugar site. Rather it advised using it as a catalyst for South End development. I ask Council not to sell the Lantic Sugar site but instead to support the positive and proactive development im 57 strategy outlined in the 2003 Harbour Front Development and Land Use Plan and Implementation Strategy. .......::......... 11 V Saint John Community Harbour Authority All Good evening your worship and councilors; We would like to take this opportunity to better explain our concerns regarding this proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar site. It is our understanding that once this sale goes through, it paves the way for the agreement reached between the Port Authority and Irving Oil to proceed. Our objection comes from the fact that commercial fisherman who are currently using Long Wharf Slip to berth and fish from have not been consulted as to the short and long term implications this development will have on them. It must not be forgotten that in October 2006 Long Wharf Slip was designated through press releases by the Port Authority as the area that commercial fisherman were to operate from. At this time we would like to brief your worship and councilors on what we as fisherman have been trying to do for the past 2 years. On December 28, 2005 the commercial fisherman of Saint John Harbour were given notice to vacate Saint John Port Authority property because of security regulations. Since that first eviction notice was given, a lot of work has gone on to find solutions that would benefit the fisherman, the community and the Port Authority. In the spring of 2006 a working group was formed, made up of stakeholders from the community, Department of Fisheries, the province, the Port Authority, and of course, the fisherman. Also, the fisherman incorporated and formed their own harbour authority. The purposes of this working group was to look at the fisherman's harbors within the area to see if they could absorb the fleet of boats currently fishing out of Saint John. It was quickly determined that most of the harbors were at or near capacity and other ones would need significant investment to handle the fleet from Saint John. The focus shifted to Saint John Harbour where several sites were looked at including Long Wharf (which was deterred because of development concerns), the D.M.K. site by the Harbor Bridge toll booths, and the old Pier 1.4 site just above the Bay Ferries Terminal. At the time the D.M.K. site was determined to be the best possible site until further studies were done. Upon doing this it was determined that because of contamination of dredge spoils and the need for ongoing dredging at this site, for cost reasons, was taken off the list. This could possibly be getting off the question, but we feel it relevant that the Mayor and council have some background of what has been going on for the past 2 years. During this time frame also; an agreement was reached between the Port Authority and the Saint John Community Harbour Authority to remain on the west side of the harbor and carry on our fishing enterprises on a more restrictive basis. The way Long Wharf Slip is open to the prevailing winds from the south during the fall and winter make it a less than favorable spot to moor, as evident by the damage incurred by the boats over the past 2 years. Our work has know focused on the old Pier 14 site on the west side of the harbour as the best possible area for a community fishing harbor pending further study. We must 0 also say that we have met with the Port Authority Board of Directors and were given permission to carry out the relevant studies needed to determine if this site is feasible. We thank -you for giving us the opportunity to somewhat explain the challenge facing fisherman in Saint John Harbour. We would also hope that the mayor and council will have all the questions answered, should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site. We must also mention the fact that in the report to staff the ariel view of Long Wharf is missing the obvious fleet of fishing boats that are tied in long Wharf slip. In closing the fishermen must say no to the sale of the Lantic Sugar site until the answer of what effect the sale and the ensuing development will have on the fishermen firstly operating from Long Wharf and secondly from Saint John Harbour for which they have done for hundreds of years. We also welcome the opportunity to take the entire council on a harbor tour to better explain our challenges and to appear before you again to give a full presentation. w Sincerely,' John McDade Saint John Community Harbour Authority 148 Manchester Ave Saint John. NB 672 -2080 MIMMEMEMEM August • 2008 7: PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL AUGUST 11TH 2008 RE: LANTIC SUGAR SITE LINDA STODDARD SAINT JOHN, N.B. A Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic sugar site in order to facilitate" a transaction between Irving Oil and the Port authority. My answer is NO. I have 2 concerns- 1) Is the city getting the best possible deal? 2) Is an office building the best use for prime waterfront property. 1) Is the city getting the best possible deal? There are many points in the city managers report that I find questionable. A) "The price to be paid is current fair market value of the property as determined by a qualified independent professional appraiser, provided the fair market value does not exceed 1 million dollars." (Pg 1) N Question: why? who stipulated such a ceiling? Will the city continue with the sale if fair market price is over $1 million- losing additional revenue? Will Irving Oil walk away if fair market price exceeds $1 million dollars? B) "The city of Saint John has continued to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to alleviate concerns with respect to the environmental condition of the site ".(pg 2). Question: Is Irving Oil and/ or the Port authority going to reembuse the city for this expense over and above the selling price? If not I would suggest that the profit on the sale of this property decreases substantially. C) "Irving Oil's head office facility at 10 sydney street is now 75 years old "(pg 4) Question: Does this mean the building will be demolished? If so how much property tax will the city lose on this site? I am a middle aged woman with a good job which I have held for nearly ten years. I make a decent salary and have no one except a small pet to support. Yet I recently found myself searching for five months for affordable housing. The rents had -risen to a point that I could not afford them. Any apartment that was in nay price range was unacceptable. Most people would not house pets in some of the apartments I looked at. The apartments that were acceptable were either over - priced, as far as I was concerned, or were located outside the city. I asked one gentleman why he would -not accept a small pet. His answer was " I can charge what I want and demand what I want and the apartment will still be rented in days". That statement has to tell somebody something. I find it totally unacceptable that a life long citizen of this community can not find affordable housing because of an "economic boom ". I didn't know it but I guess I must be one of the working poor that Councillor Mc Guire referred to. An economic boom is wonderful. People are working, people are spending and increased taxes enable the municipality to invest in must needed infrastructure. The problem with an economic boom is that some people fall through the cracks. The ones that for one reason or another are not employed - the elderly, the disabled or the single parent. Or the ones that are not employed in the construction industry, do not own hotels or restaurants. These people must be protected from soaring housing costs. If the city wants to avoid a problem like that in Fort McMurray then it must invest in affordable housing. At the very least provide land at a reasonable cost to developers in exchange for a commitment that housing costs for their units will stay affordable for the average citizen. CO "The city's focus must be on what is best for the entire community, not on what is best for either one of the other parties" Terry Totten (pg 6). I could not agree more. The entire community includes the life long residences - the elderly, the young, the poor, the business community, and industry. All must be considered . . If the Port no longer requires the Long Wharf site then the city has an obligation to its citizens to undertake a land swap. The port authority would receive the Lantic sugar site for its operation in exchange the city would take title to Long wharf. The Long wharf site could then be used for affordable housing. This could be mixed housing preserving the diversity of city living. Keep in mind both properties ( Lantic sugar site and Long Wharf) are owned by the tax payer and there is only one tax payer. It would be a crime if that same taxpayer, through no fault of their own, find they can not longer live in our beautiful city because of rising housing costs. SAINT .JOHN PORT AUTHORITY PRESENTATION TO COMMON COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008 Saint John Port Authority appreciates the opportunity to present our response to the question at hand. "Should the Municipality agree to sell the former Lantic sugar site at fair market value in order to facilitate a possible transaction between Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd ?" The answer is an unequivocal YES! The Long Wharf/Sugar Refinery Project will be a landmark development for this City which will raise the profile of the port, the City and New Brunswick. The sale of the sugar refinery property is an essential component of this development. From the port's perspective • In proceeding with the Long Wharf development, the Port Authority also needs to maintain its capacity to handle cargo and the acquisition of the sugar refinery site will allow us to compensate for loss of cargo lay -down area resulting from the Long Wharf project and transfer cargo handling capacity from Long Wharf to the Lower Cove area. • The long -term integrity of our East side facilities will be protected. • The sugar refinery site is strategically located between two key marine terminals — Lower Cove and Barrack Point Potash Terminal. • The refinery site and the area to the south known as Round Reef have been and are identified as areas for fi ture port expansion in the Port Authority's Land Use Plan- Vision 2020 released in 1998. • With this acquisition, we will have the ability to expand our existing Lower Cove terminal southward to include the sugar refinery site and connect to the potash terminal. • With the entire project, Saint John will be an unprecedented leader in Atlantic Canada cruise facilities providing not one but two first class facilities which will welcome cruise guests to our City and to our Region. • We will see steady long -term revenue from the underutilized terminal at Long Wharf, which has been generating a loss for the Port Authority over a number of years. The Long Wharf Project represents the most significant development on the Saint John waterfront to date and will complement the overall development of the Uptown area including North of Union, the Coastguard Base, Water Street and Fort Latour. Sairztdohrz Port Authorio) Presentation to Common Council August 11, 2008 Page 1 q f i 64 There are significant benefits to the municipality • Removal of cargo operations from the vicinity of the City Centre • Generated property taxes or PILTS from the sugar refinery site and significantly increased property taxes from Long Wharf • Retention of over 1000 people in the Uptown area, contributing to the revitalization of the Uptown area; • Long Wharf will be transformed into an integral part of the new Saint John waterfront significantly increasing public green spaces; • Development of the Fort Latour heritage site will be greatly advanced and the project will complement existing urban development of the area, the fiiture North of Union development and fiiture development of the Coastguard site; • Such a development will be the catalyst for fiirther development in our City; The community will enjoy a) Increased public green spaces along the harbourfront; b) New development of the Fort Latour heritage site; c) A facility to facilitate public events such as Tall Ships and visiting warships; and d) Enhancements to Harbour Passage. Approval of the sale of the sugar refinery site is key to advancing this project. When again will we all have such an opportunity to reach a balance which provides a win for the municipality, the port and the community? When again will a major stakeholder of the port approach us to build their Corporate HQ on our property and in doing so provide us with a SECOND first class cruise facility? When again will there be an opportunity to have a highly visible world -class building surrounded by green spaces overlooking our harbour? In accordance with the Canada Marine Act, the Port Authority must receive Crown approval to execute the proposed land exchange and has the responsibility to initiate this process and provide the Minister with sufficient details of the transaction. Through this process, the Port Authority must satisfy the Crown that the transaction is consistent with the Canada Marine Act in such matters as: • ensuring the asset base of property suitable for port purposes is not depleted; • ensuring Crown due diligence requirements are met, including aboriginal and environmental issues; and • ensuring the terms and conditions related to property use, as set forth in the Act and Letters Patent are respected. We believe that the proposed project will meet the requirements of the Crown and will be viewed favourably by the Government as being beneficial to the port and consistent with its long -term strategic development. Sairztdohrz Port Authorio) Presentation to Common Council August 11, 2008 Page 2 q f i 65 All that is required of this Council in respect to the proposed land exchange is the approval of the sale of the sugar refinery site to Irving Oil for the purposes of exchanging it for a parcel on Long Wharf. The Port Authority therefore urges Council to approve this sale a) for the purposes of exchanging the land for a parcel of equivalent value at Long Wharf and allow the development of Long Wharf to proceed: and b) to support the long -term viability of port operations. Note: 3 pages follow containing images and diagrams of the sites mentioned in this document SairztJohrz Port Authorio) Presentation to Common Council August 11, 2008 Page ; q f 66 L O V � H V W ma m 4-+ O 3 O V ca cn i 3 m m L m m tw r. .N .m .E 3 • L -1--+ a) a U N L- Q 0) N O U _N O E N 0 co N O ca C Lo � � O L � � CIO " N � � O J J � O -Q ca L N O cn O U 0 O N 64 U U � U _ �O O LV V m U C) 0 CL (Y) ti V Z "top, 120 O N E E E N E O U a) to O C: >+� -r— C: � Q -0 O O > N N cn _O cn O E c — N : 0 to > 64 Z O H w CY W August 11, 2008 Speaking notes of Tim Curry, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy -- Check against Delivery Good Evening and thank you, your Worship and members of council, for your decision to solicit and hear input from the community on this important topic. Your Worship, councilors — I am very much aware that you will be hearing approximately 30 presentations on the question before you... "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John port authority and Irving Oil Limited." What new perspective can I offer to assist council in making its decision? My remarks will focus upon how your decision on this proposal will affect two things: 1. The investment climate now being established in the Energy Nub, centered in our region; and 2. The signal that your decision will send to young people, both from here and from away, that career opportunities are in fact on the rise and here in our region for the long term. I am pleased to have the opportunity to share our enthusiasm over the proposal and to celebrate the benefits that will be realized should council support the question before you. The Atlantica Centre for Energy is proud to be one of several groups that encouraged Irving Oil to look at the uptown for its new building location. It's great to see the company reaffirm its commitment to Saint John as its home base. Through the development of the Energy Nub of the Eastern Seaboard, New Brunswick is in the enviable and unique position to profoundly change its economy, its society and its future. This is a project that will add to our region's building momentum. I will leave it to others to speak more fully on other benefits that would be enabled by supporting the motion. But I am on the record, from the op -ed piece in the Telegraph Journal that the Centre sees the proposal to be a Win - Win -Win -- for the Port, City and the Community. The Benefits Briefly ... The transaction would enable the Port to Benefit • The former Lantic Sugar site would provide the Port with a continuous strip of working port property from the Potash Terminal right around to Pugsley Terminal. This would enhance the Port's ability to serve Potash Company of Saskatchewan, the Port's largest customer, representing 56% of the Port's revenues. 79 2 • The Cruise business represents the second largest revenue stream for the Port. A remarkable feature of the proposal is that the Port will be able to continue to use the berth at Long Wharf to receive cruise ships. • The 180,000 cruise ship passengers who visit the port each year would be greeted by an iconic world class office complex that will project the image of a modern and growing community. An incredible contrast to the arrival infrastructure at Long Wharf now. We agree with the City Manager over the financial benefits that the transaction would provide to the city. • The City of Saint John stands to receive fair market value (estimated to be in the range of $1 million) from the sale of the Lantic Sugar Site which has been idle for the last ten years - land the city purchased for $1. • The City would receive ongoing property tax revenue of about $ 1 million per year on a property for which the city now receives fees of $44,000 per year. The transaction would and the subsequent project will produce numerous benefits to the community • The public at large gains more access to an increasingly attractive environment along the waterfront at the upper end of the harbour. Irving Oil has committed to help with the development of Fort Latour to further enhance the waterfront experience. • The developers of the Coast Guard site, hotels and several uptown condominium projects have indicated that their projects become even more viable and are apt to be accelerated. • Long Wharf will see residential and commercial trades profiting as industrial trades have from our regional energy projects at Point Lepreau, Canaport LNG and the Brunswick Pipeline. This project is something our workers would be proud to construct, and Saint Johners will be proud to incorporate into their skyline. I am sure that these and other benefits will have been covered in more complete detail by many of the others that will present either before me or after me. Energy Sector Investment Climate - Signal The results of council's deliberations on this question will have a measurable impact on the overall investment climate in our region - including the energy sector. Beyond the fact that the transaction will enable Irving Oil to locate its Headquarters at Long Wharf serving as a centerpiece of a vibrant and thriving uptown, your decision will send a visible signal to those in the energy investment community, such as progressive companies like BP who may play a role in the proposed second refinery. A welcoming investment climate and supportive community is vital when we collectively pursue investors that are apt to send more than just their investment dollars, but also their workers and their families. :t We are have all been working together to create an investment climate to move our community forward. Investment attraction has been a key component of our region's True Growth Strategy, to attract companies who will contribute our supportive and enriching community as well as economically. Just as the relocation of the Department of Energy offices by the Province from Fredericton to Saint John was an earlier signal, The establishment of a major energy company's head office on the Saint John waterfront would serve as another strong signal to the energy investment community that our region is open to investment, and well - positioned to serve as a world class energy hub. With all of its faults and virtues, the Telegraph Journal is now being read in parts of the world that we would not have been anticipated a few years ago. But the fact is that the Energy Nub momentum from the current and proposed series of investments is now being read in head offices in Houston, London, Madrid, Washington and maybe even Ottawa. I am certain that the results of from your deliberations, what ever they maybe, will send a signal to the investment comment and to many others who may wish to seek opportunity, build a career, or live here and raise their families. Opportunity for youth I said at the onset of my remarks that there are two principle groups that I wish council to consider. The investment community was the first. The second is an audience of young people from both from here and away, who are at a stage in their lives where they are making decisions on where to live and work. I know your Worship that we both share the desire to create a climate where our young people have the choice to build their lives, establish their careers and raise their families in our region. Stepping back for a moment... Atlantic Canada and our region are now full participants in the global war to attract and retain talent. Creative thinkers such as demographer, Richard Florida have argued that employment location decisions are now more influenced by "lifestyle" decisions than in the past, and that talented young people are attracted to those places that nurture creativity and provide ample scope for them to use their skills. Saint John's Council and staff for the past number of years have worked collaboratively with several groups that cut across a wide spectrum of our community - these include neighbouring municipalities, business groups, labour and volunteer associations in such initiatives as Vision 2015 and True Growth. Together you have aligned efforts and energies to invest and enhance the urban attributes that reflect Dr. Florida's ideas to retain and attract people. Why do some places grow and prosper while others do not? Dr. Florida's writings suggest that industries now cluster to take advantage of pools of people. He argues that cities need a "people climate" as much as they need a "business climate." Supporting this motion will enable a transaction to occur that will not only send a strong signal to the business and investment community and it will result in a project that will greatly improve the "people climate" of our region. a 4 Dr. Florida is clear, that investing in lifestyle options and amenities, such as bike trails, green spaces, parks, historic districts, and a diversity of cultural attractions will ensure that our region has the talent required to compete in today's marketplace. I would suggest that a vibrant waterfront with 1000 workers located in a head office, adjacent to a revitalized Fort Latour would epitomize Florida's thinking. Even more important, community support for this project will serve as a clear signal to our young people that career opportunities here in Atlantic Canada are on the rise and here for the long term. The Energy Nub needs top talent and skills in order to optimize the benefits of the momentum from the current and proposed energy hub projects. If you're thinking of leaving, think again; if you're already in the west, think about coming home. This spring's, Benefits Blueprint initiative also suggests within its recommendations that iconic development in the uptown is vital to attracting talent. Just to remind council, what is in play, All told, the confirmed and potential direct investment has the potential to reach $19 billion. This historic scale of growth represents a once -in -a- lifetime opportunity for New Brunswick. What could this mean? Apart from jobs, it means a higher standard of living, more vibrant communities, improved infrastructure and the chance to grow our population, bringing New Brunswickers home. An extraordinary opportunity like this doesn't happen everyday. If this unprecedented economic growth is to create a lasting positive impact on the lives of all New Brunswickers, then we must act to capitalize on this opportunity before others do. The question before you will enable a transaction to occur that will result in an Energy company's head office on our waterfront, serving as a signal to energy investors here and beyond our shores, while at the same time serving as a magnet for our youth and a further signal that our community is on the move. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. Thank you for allowing us all, yes all 30 presenters and many others to participate in this process. This process you have undertaken has provided you with a forum to hear the community and make a final decision on information that you may have not had previously. We believe that after considering all aspects of the proposal, that Council should see this as a winning proposal on many levels for our community. I should take a moment to discuss the role of the Centre. The Atlantica Centre for Energy is an industry association promoting the sustainable growth of the region's energy sector. We work collaboratively with energy companies and communities to encourage broad based community engagement. We believe that after mature consideration of all the pros and cons, both Council and the Community will conclude that this project should become a key element in a revitalized Saint John Uptown. An opportunity like this doesn't come along every day. I would respectfully suggest that we not Let's not let this one get away! W "off r y August 6, 2008 Your Worship Mayor Ivan Court and members of Common Council Aquila supports Common Council facilitating the sale and transfer of the Lantic Sugar site to encourage development at Long Wharf. The plans for this sale include a second cruise terminal for the city, which is imperative to ensure continued sustained growth for cruise calls to our city. The business of Cruise has grown significantly over the last ten years, and today it is Aquila's biggest market, as 90% of our business now relies on cruise ships docking in our port. One of the only ways to grow this business is to have the facilities in place to welcome these ships and their passengers. The tents have worked for the short term at Long Wharf, but a permanent facility would show the cruise lines the city means business. Co Small businesses all over the region rely on the cruise market. There are a variety of organizations in both rural and urban parts of Southern New Brunswick benefiting from the cruise market, and a host of ways in which the cruise market has contributed to the development and economic well -being of the region. For instance, some facts on the economic impact of cruise on Saint John include: ➢ An average of 60% of passengers purchase shore excursions in Saint John, which for a 2500- passenger ship translates to average revenues in excess of $40,000 for the local suppliers who provide these shore excursions each ship call. Cruise has given Saint John and the Bay of Fundy region an opportunity to showcase itself to the world. Saint John's Tour Guides have been named among the Best in the World by Dream World Cruise Destination magazine both in 2003 and again in 2008. D Research has shown that the cruise industry is growing by approximately 8% per year internationally, and that taking a cruise is a dream of 56% of all adults, but only 17% of adults in America have cruised. The potential is huge! D The cruise lines consider Aquila one of the best operators anywhere in the world and have encouraged Aquila to use its Best Practices to train other tour operators. This places the Saint John region as a leader globally. P.O. x 6895, 10 St. James Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2L 4S3 Telephone 506 -633 -1224 a .506- 658 -0969 info@aquilatours.com7 www.aquilatours.comm www.shoreexcellence.com A 2008 study by Mackellar Cunningham & Associates Ltd determined the following: ➢ There is significant opportunity for repeat travelers to New Brunswick for longer vacations by land, who first experienced New Brunswick on a cruise. Cruise allows destinations to showcase themselves before thousands of vacationing travelers who otherwise would not be there. It is estimated that as high as 10,500 previous cruise visitors will return as a result of their cruise visit in a given year. It is estimated that over the past five years returning cruise visitors have occupied an average 4,600 hotel rooms annually in the city of Saint John spending an average $1,318.000. ➢ This study estimates Cruise has been responsible for a total of $42.1 million in additional tourism expenditures in Saint John and the Fundy Region of New Brunswick over the past five years (since 2003). This figure does not include the expenditures of Cruise Lines. ➢ This year, 81 ships will bring an estimated 18 6, 000 passengers and 9,000 crew members, spending an expected $40 million in the region. It is the small and medium sized businesses that are at the core of our growth in Saint John and putting any type of barriers in the way of such an opportunity would be to the city's detriment. A second cruise terminal is instrumental to continued cruise growth, and other communities, eager for cruise business, are watching and ready to leap if we let this Co opportunity slip through our hands. Aquila has chosen to be exclusive to Saint John in its tour offerings, however, we would be forced to work in other ports if growth of cruise in our port was stunted by lack of vision. I established Aquila in this city 27 years ago as a seasonal business with $3000 in cash. Today, Aquila's revenues are over $2 Million and we employ 10 full time staff and over 50 part time tour guides. As one of those small to medium sized businesses, Gail Bremner and I have a succession plan for the business over the next 8 years, and we are relying on the growing cruise business to accomplish this and to sustain our growth. On just one cruise ship day, we employ over 50 people directly, including our guides, our dispatch team on the pier, and our office team. This does not take into account the more than 100 people that are employed through our suppliers, such as transportation drivers, restaurant staff, staff at various attractions, and an array of small businesses affected directly by shore excursion sales from cruise. In addition to a second cruise terminal, the proposed development on Long Wharf also proposes adding a park and trails near Harbour Passage at Long Wharf. This will add to the cruise experience, improve the first impression from visitors both cruising and driving into the city, and add tourism product to the city core, thus encouraging longer visits among other benefits. Aquila Letter to Common Council 2 August 2008 Further development of Fort LaTour would also add to tourism product in the city core, thus attracting more tourists. The Fort LaTour site proponents have been looking for funding for over 10 years without success, and this development, which is also included as part of the site plan for Long Wharf area, would be a very welcome addition from the tourism perspective. Although our main focus is tourism, Aquila has always been keenly interested in making decisions that are best for our community as a whole, and we understand the importance of growth for the Saint John Port Authority from all markets. It has been argued that the extra dollars the Port will receive from this sale may not be sufficient for the east side and west side piers to be fixed. However, these dollars should definitely allow the port to leverage funds from other levels of government to make these improvements, which makes this another win. Overall, we feel facilitating the sale and transfer of the Lantic Sugar site to encourage development at Long Wharf is a win for everyone, including our business, the many small and medium sized businesses all around the region who rely on the cruise market to sustain them, and the community as a whole. . Mdl'i W63 - Aquila Letter to Common Council 3 August 2008 R 0'0� ZRI I UWE Saint John a, Board of Trade Making It Happen For Business 40 rue King St • C.P. /P.O. Box 6037 • Saint John, NB + E21L 4115 + E -Mail info @sjboardoftrade.com Telephone/Telephone (506)634 -8111 • Fax/Telecopieur (506)632 -2008 Website: www.siboa[dQftrade.com Your Worship and Councillors, Thank you for the opportunity to present to Common Council this evening regarding the matter "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd ?" My name is Dr. Michael Barry and I am here as the Chair of the Saint John Board of Trade. The Saint John Board of Trade is the voice of business for the Greater Saint John area. The diversity of our membership is great. With more than 1,000 members, representing 600 small, medium, and large businesses and organizations, and therefore, the interests of more than 30,000 citizens, the Board is a dynamic advocate. We have members from every sector of our economy including entrepreneurs, educators, post- secondary students, retailers, health professionals, plumbers, roofers, accountants, lawyers, welders, veterinarians, bankers, electricians, ministers, environmental and social activists, engineers, and not- for -profit groups. Our Board of Trade is one of the oldest in Canada and has been representing businesses in Saint John since 1819 when William Black and a few other business owners met at a coffee house on King St. Our mandate and mission is: To contribute to a proactive economic environment in Saint John. AND To pro vide encouragement, assistance and guidance for established enterprise, or those aspiring to become established businesses. Our goal: We are dedicated to fostering an economic climate that enhances growth, prosperity, and an improved quality of life in the community. Over the past 189 years, the Board of Trade has played a role in the creation of various organizations and groups in this City, including the United Way, Saint John Port Authority, Saint John Airport Authority, University of New Brunswick Saint John, Dress for Success Saint John, Junior Achievement, Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership to name a few. z This brings me to why I am here this evening. The Saint John Board of Trade, after having examined the available information and responses from our members feels the sale of the Lantic Sugar site at fair market value would be a positive move for the City. Currently this piece of land which the City bought for $1 several years ago is undeveloped. The City now has an opportunity to sell this piece of land for fair market value which will provide the city with added revenue. The return to the City on this land sale is great. This land has been vacant since the closing of the Sugar refinery and has had few potential investors. It is our understanding the reasons for this are numerous. The site is surrounded by Port Property; is zoned heavy industrial; is bi- sected by a rail line over which the Port has control; and there are existing environmental challenges that would have to be met. In addition to this, the location of a residential project or similar type development would have negative consequences to the Potash Terminal and to the Port's facilities at the Lower Cove Terminal. Potash is the Port's main user contributing to 56% of the Port's revenue, any opportunity to continue and enhance their use would have positive economic outcomes for the Port. Currently problems regarding heavy industrial use at the Long Wharf terminal are due to its isolation as the facility is surrounded by Condos, Garden homes, library, hotel, and retail outlets. As previously reported by the City Manager, there are ongoing complaints by the public regarding the facility's appearance and activity. Port business at Long Wharf over the past 15 years has been minimal with the primary use being to serve as a secondary Cruise Terminal, a use the Port Authority has said will continue and be enhanced with unlimited use as a co secondary cruise terminal. Revenue wise, the Port estimates it pays $44,000 in taxes to the City for Long Wharf. The City Manager has suggested that if the future development is to occur on this site as a result of the sale of Lantic Sugar, the potential revenue to the city could increase to $2million. To add to this, the Port will receive approximately $10 million that can be applied to its crumbling infrastructure. The sale of Lantic Sugar to Irving Oil Ltd, at fair - market - value, for the purpose of a land transfer with the Port Authority is a win first and foremost for the entire City of Saint John in the improved green space, city - scape, and attraction of businesses in the Uptown area. It is also a win for our working Port (with continuous port access to the water at the tip of the peninsula), and a win for Irving Oil Ltd (a new location for their headquarters). It also sends a message to our present and potential residents and potential new investors that Saint John is serious about economic development and re- investment and growing our City for future generations. This sale will facilitate a project we believe will "encourage further high quality private investment elsewhere on the Waterfront and Uptown ", revitalization to the North End, jobs for trades and a new cruise terminal that will enhance the experience of cruise passengers. These potential spin -offs ft nicely with the Inner Harbour Land Use Plan through increasing public access; new economic development opportunities; better utilization of the community's 3 existing waterfront; tourist visitations; and by creating new integrated development opportunities and long -term revenue generating opportunities for Port Authority properties on the east side of the Inner Harbour. The potential is unlimited. This is exemplified by what has been achieved to date with the investment in the creation of the Harbour Passage. With the development of Harbour Passage we have seen significant residential development on Chesley Drive, Fort Howe and the re- investment and renovation of existing businesses like the Holiday Inn Express, Fort Howe Hotel and the Hilton. Not to mention the additional revenue to the City and citizens through these projects. This, coupled with the potential investment and reinvigoration of the historic Fort LaTour site are compelling long -term development and investment reasons for the City to agree to the sale of the Lantic Sugar site to Irving Oil Ltd. We have communicated our intent to present here tonight to our members and have received tremendous response from them. We have included the letters and a -mails we received in your Agenda packet. We encourage you to read these as they are from a diverse group of people who are from a wide range of ages and professions. In closing, on behalf of the Saint John Board of Trade members I strongly urge the Council to vote in favour of the sale of "the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd." co co Thank you for your time. Mr. McGuire, I have had the benefit of sitting with you on the First Steps Board • Directors over the last little while. My interactions with you have shown me that You are keenly interested in seeing our community achieve its fullest potential. I am writing to you today to express my view on the question: "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market -value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd,?,, Lek, I am terrified of a backslide to old mentalities in which our city got stuck in a rut simoly because it did not know how to embrace change or move forward. I firmly believe we laave overcome that mental hurdle and to regress to past behaviours only does a disservice to those, such as yourself, who have brought about recent progress. Let's avoid the saying "King Street just isn't King Street anymore." General Counsel Jacques Whitford P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by A - httD://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1577 - Release Date: 7/28/2008 6:53 AM 3 Imelda Gilman "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd?" As a new young professional in Saint John (I relocated here in may 2007) 1 would think that this project would be an absolute imorovement for the City of Saint John. I hope all of the consideration for such a site would be positive and progressive - 1 have been amazed with how little development there is on the water front and would think that all citizens and especially those with business interests would think that this is a necessity for positive growth in Saint John. Thanks for your consideration, Why do Westietters care so much? Because we're also WestJet owners. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1577 - Release Date: 7/28/2008 6:55 AM From: Theresa Mercer [theresa.mercer@rocmaura.com) Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:37 PM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: Fw: Proposal re Lantic Sugar site "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving oil Ltd?" I have never worked for any Ir-ving company nor do I have any personal connection • member of the Irving family. My contact information is below. Home Address: 46 Goodrich Street Tel 642 5392 0 'K-- Ax Un 29, 2008 1:42 PM To: BOT Info Subject, Irving Development - Long Wharf Saint John Board of Trade Business Resource Centre 40 King Street, PO Box 6037, Saint John, NB Canada E21- 4RS Attention Dr. Michael Barry Chairman Saint John Board of Trade I have worked and lived in Saint John for the majority of my life and 1, like hundreds of others. want this city to g-ro,' and move forward. I could personally fill the offices of The Saint John Board of Trade with people who support the Irving develoPment on Lom, Wharf. From the articles I have read, it appears that you support this development, I would personally like to applaud your efforts and thank you for envisioning Saint John as a city poise . d for the future - not the past. For the record, I am not an Irving employee nor have I ever worked for the Irving group. Steve Mackin 4-179 Germain, Street Saint John., NB E21, 201 itiiaciCtrestt � ter gm Lcorn RNEORNFROM izi Imelda Gilman Tc Your Worship Mayor Ivan court and members of the Common Council of the City of Saint John, I am writing this email as a Ward 3 constituent and member of the Saint John Board of Trade. I am not planning to make a presentation to Common Council on August !I, but thought I should write to you to share my concerns on the issue. Chuck Nicolle CHRP Human Resources pLdV4 Sor Exxonmobil Business Support Centre Canada ULC 120 McDonald Street, Suite B, Saint John, NB, Canada E2J 1 Tel; (506) 644-5304; Fax: (800) 757-2563 "Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle. It - Plato This document may contain information that is privileged, confidential or proprietary, al exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended reciDient, you are on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this document is prohibited. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: S.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1579 - Release Date: 7/29/2008 6:43 AM RECEIVED JUL 2 9 2008 From the desk of Mac Estey email: esteygrpgnb.sympatico.ca coffin= Mayor Court Councillors Chase, Titus, Farren. McGuire, Sullivan. Hiagins. Killen. Snook, Court, Mott Re: LonQ Wharf. Lantic Sugar. S.J. Port land development I respectfully suggest that all personalities issues. and special interest groups agendas be put aside. and that a decision in the best interests of the City as a whole be made. Surely, that correct decision is to support a mega project in the downtown area that will ultimately benefit all of our citizens, and a host of independent small businesses. A project of this size is surely the catalyst that we have all been waiting for, very patiently If you disagree, I would be more than willing to listen to your concerns. Z-- Sincerely. W. 11 Cc Board ®f Trade 0. Box 21T,-2T5Z-/FR-O-O Saint John, NB, E2L 3 Y2 Tel: 634-12843 Fax: 634-0909 wwwesteygroup.00m • Estey Industrial & Safety 0 Holder's Embroidery Promotional Products I • Holder-s Custom Canvas 71 Atlantic Caster & Whe I. *Nrolm - *-- 0* J j I, 29, 2 0 0 E " : "1 6 1 M W,00 � --- P --- A D -- X E 'U L 7! 1 V r Ir IT I . —T IP -M-005trIZAD aftEWEPiEs LIMITME3 - MMIMM Office of the Common Clerk- The City of Saint John P.0, Box 1971 Saint John, NB EM 4LI N c, 1942 '-, Z/2 I wish to appear WL the special Ineeting of Common Council Auvot I I to present my views regarding, the proposal to sell th-- former Lantic Sugar site. My formal submission will be delivered to you prior to the Augnst 7 deadline. Please contact my assistant, Janet Hunt, at 635-4460 if I have been selected to appear. m4I3ssHE;AD 15PtEwERIRff LIMITED �11 SAINT JOHN \ r PV C 16 New Brunswick 1�1 0 A EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC. MMINM Mayor and Common Council P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, N. B. E2L 4L I 263 Germain Street Saint John, N.B. E21- 2G? O ni eF —reDresents uni z J plumbing and pipefitting contractors in the Saint john area, who, collectively, currently employ over 800 skilled tradespeople, I On behalf of the members and signatory contractors, we would fike to acknowledge our suSri rt for this first class development proposal. It will add a significant standard to thi uptown environment for fature growth in the city centre. We believe projects like this are essential and beneficial to the development of apprenticeable tradespeople and continued employment for our workforce. It also servem to maintain employment of approximately one thousand people, in the Saint John City cM re which increases business traffic, thus developing further growth potentials. At the same time, it will allow lor-OWIhex deve 411 ti property. This is a doubled benefit for the City and its tax base growth. Again, on behalf of our members, we wish to reiterate our support for the Long Wharf Development. POO Imelda Gilman From: Rolf Spangenberg [Rolf@alliance-assurance.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:42 PM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: FW: Long Wharf Opportunity - For your info. Rolf From: Gormley, Elizabeth [mailto i Elizabeth. Gormley9sainti ohn . cal Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:40 AM, To: Rolf Spangenberg Subjecz: RE: Long Wharf Opportunity - Thanks Rolf. if you want your thoughts added to the agenda of the meeting of August 11 where input on the issue will be received, we need an original, signed letter with the contents of your e-mail. From: Rolf Spangenberg [mailto: RolfQall iance -assurance. com] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:55 AM To: Gormley, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Long Wharf Opportunity - I thought that you should be copied on my e-mail on this topic. I hone you are having a great Summer. Your Worship and councilors, For many years, many volunteers and organizations Inave spent time, money and energy, 1 'A--' Ax towards improving our waterfront and uptown areas. Isuring that period of time numerous discussions took place on how the Long Wharf area could be incor-porated into our beautiful Cityscape. All those involved recognized that such opportunity would not and could not happen, due to the special legal limitation th Port Authority had to follow in order to get involved with land deals of its Real Estaul Well the future has arrived and I for one am totally supportive of this opportunity and strongly urge that the City Council support this project to its fullest. I do not share the concerns of the ILA that the loss of Long Wharf as a working port facility would limit opportunities for them. The Port Authority has tried for many years to make that Dortion of the uort an active facility but with little success. When an opportunity finally presented itself such as the Limestone import, the outcry of the community against such an operation, was immense. The opDcrtunities at the former Lantic Sugar site on the other hand would lend itself to many oDnortunities. Perharis the leadershiv of the ILA could work with management 3f the Port A-U,thority to structure -the proposed area to maximize the benefits to both the union and the Port Authority. Note that i have not even mentioned the financial benefits to City Hall nor the incredible economic benefits to the Uptown Business communiz,.- and the practicality of continuing using Long Wharf as a Cruise Terminal. 0 0 Lady and Gentlemen, this is a Win Win opportunitV. Let us make it happen! 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Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 6.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.7/1561 - Release Date: 7/30/2006 6:56 AM 0 G.L•C• REALTY LIMITED Harbour Building, 133 Prince William Street, Saint John, N.B., E2L 2B5 Telephone: (506) 652-1177 - Fax: (506) 652-1562 - E-mail: jiawson@nb.aibn.com M319M Mayor Ivan Court '�=AWTM-f City of Saint John Dear Worship and Members of Common Council: On behalf of G.L.C. Realty Limited, a land owner in Saint John and a significant real property co 0 tax contributor, we would strongly urge the Mayor and Council of the Ciry of Saint John t o t ake all action necessary in Order to ensure that the Irving Oil building, proposed to be located at Long Wharf, is developed. We thus strongly urge you to sell the Lantic Sugar site at fair market value (which, given the C fi an interest in the property to date which has had success, is not likely to be particularly signi c t) to facilitate, this process. a= John Lawson Lawson Property Management Inc. Property Manager Imelda Gilman ---- - ------------ From: Donna Mazerolle [donna@donnamazerolle.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:18 PM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: Fwd: Long Wharf Development I had already planned on writing, here is my letter. I tried to keep is short, [ou frightening to think this development may not happen. Mavor Ivan Court and Saint John Common Council: I that process, This is the norm in all businesses. Donna Mazerolle, CMA Principal PC Box 27013 RPO Manawagonish Saint John, NE E2M 5S9 657 4067 (0) 657 8778(F) www.donnamazerolle-com <http://www.donnamazerolle.com/> Donna Mazerolle & Associates PC Box 27013 RPG Manawagonish saint John, NB E2M SS6 657 4067(0) 657 6778(F) iqww.donnamazerolle.com ri No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - htt-D://www.avg.com 7/30/200B 6:56 M "Version: 5.00138 / Virus Database: 270.5.7/1581 - Release Date: N Imelda Gilman From: Mudge, Sara (EECAJAECE) [Sara. M udge@gnb.cal Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:04 PM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: FW: Letter of support re: Long Wharf Redevelopment dust an FYI, I sent the following email to mayor and Council yesterdall W=- i would like to inform you that i am in favor of the city of Saint John selling the former Lantic Suaar site - at fair market value - to jrvinq Oil Ltd. in order to facilitate tne transaction of the Long Wnarf site between the Saint john Port Authority and ir-vina 0'_1 Ltd. i would also like to share why i am in support of this transaction and subsequent potential proJecz. I site as a high traffic venue for the loading, unloading and docking of vessels as well as cargo storage, in recent years the size nas seen intermittent use, with the exceDtion of the current cruise ship traffic. To deny the proposed transaction begs the question "Why should we hold • to something that MIGHT develcD, rather than invest in something that WILL develoD?" After careful consideration of the options, I believe that the pros of this project far outweigh the cons: - by exchanging Long Wharf for the Lantic Sugar site the Port does not have a net loss of land, leaving ample opportunity for it to continue to grow operations -he project will help to revitalize the uotown area by creating an inviting and safe U v r assage atmosphere with increased greeii space, enhanced • nearby acti i ies. Harbour P Aquatic Centre, Skate Park, imperial Theatre, Arts Centre, etc. I Z would like to conclude with a few words of a more personal nature. My family has been in Saint John since before it waE an incorporated city. My grandfather shares fond memories and tells stories 0� street trolleys, when s�ops were owned by local f . amilies - not head offices in Ontario, and what it was like to be an actor in SJ before the war. My arandmother will tell you about coal Piles in "the ,ralley" (in which my father used play) before the highway went through and divided the city. I remember when there was livestock at the TANE, loyalist days, active playgrounds, heaches and community centres, and I watched the hospital where 1 was born come down. our city has seen a great deal • change, and will continue to change as the need arises. The Port is aoing through such a change; as lumber mills close and technologies advance, the types of ships . and cargo coming to the Dort are changing. Although we may have pride and fond memories of watching our fathers working at the port cr having worked there ourselves, in order tc stay active and viable the way in whIch our waterfront is used must advance with the times. The Port Authority believes that this makes good business sense, and they should know - it is their business. 1-4 i thank you for your time and trust that you will— information presented, making an informed decision citizens of Saint john, and our future. arefully consider all of the t4zt is in the best interest of the No virus found in this incoming message. checked by AVG - httn://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.7/1581 - Release Date: 7/30/2008 6:56 AM I T r, M r4r. tell r, IT. N From- Eric Savoie te6y4g@unb.ca) Sent, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:41 PM To: carl.killen@saintjohn.ca Cc: imelda Gilman Imelda Gilman Mayor Court and Members of Council: I write in support of this project. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.136 I Virus Database: 2'?0.5.10/1584 - Release Date. 7/31/2008 12.00 PM- 0 Do MMEMM ruula �1 I PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB EM 4L1 I !M' 1 , I I am writing this letter as I am out of town during the public consultation and therefore unable to attend. Saint John Constrtiction Association, on behalf of its members, supports this project. We believe this project would add significant benefits to our oantractor members and to our worifforce. It has been a great number of years since we have had the opportunity to work on a buildine of this nature. This building adds to the opportunity of the many young apprentices that we have and allows them the opportunity to gain experience in a first class building construction project. We also believe that keeping the one thousand employees in the uptown area is extremely beneficial to the city of Saint John and will further enhance the repair and remodel side of our business. This will also increase business traffic to assist them in We believe this is a win-win situation for everyone as the sugar refinery site will be made available for the further development of the, East side of the port of Saint John racilities. On behalf of our members, we would ask you to give your support to this very first class project. Yours -truly',--) (I at-rnick� D. Farrah AFFILIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK AnFILIATED WITH CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION, OTTAWA, ON7. n(nnfn Imelda Gilman No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1585 - Release Date: 8/1/2008 6:39 AM WAMIN TE: Transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Limited Co If the plans are not approved, not only is it a set -back for both the Port and one of our premier corporate citizens, but also, the message it will send to other citizens and developers is that Saint John is not business friendly, that it is living in the past and business should go elsewhere. Most importantly, by approving the deal you will be sending a positive message and making the right decision to benefit all the citizens of Saint John. Sincerely 2035 =11 I u FOUT-111111 TO IRMO • TA NOT W Edward L.D. McLean 255 Ragged Point Road Saint John, NB E2K 5B5 As a citizen of Saint John, I have watched and listened, with interest, to all of the discussions regarding the proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar site to Irving Oil Limited LO which will facilitate the construction of their new head office at Long Wharf. Without question this is a major project for the City of Saint John and important decision for all parties involved. I Any and all decisions you make impact the future but they do not change the past. No matter how much certain parties or individuals dream of what was, or what might have been, we have to live in the present and make the best decisions for our future based on the facts and not someone's dreams. The City of Saint John is changing, the Port of Saint John is changing and, as you know, there is always a segment of society who is against change as it makes ther-r- nervous. Change is inevitable and necessary for the benefit of all Saint Johners. I encourage you to give your overwhelming approval and encouragement to the Irving Head Office/ Lantic Sugar protect, for the benefit of all Saint Johners. Sincerely C3,123/2006 C!-:25 7AW kmamm= 2C . C C 2 IP 10 C With respect to your meeting to be held Aug. 11, 2008 for the purpose of det :ill ning the views of intertsted parties on the question of whether or not the City should aggree to serl the fonner IAulic Sugar site for fair market valw to &cffitate a possible twLsactio'n between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving W Ltd. C-3,!23/2506 C6 :26 216 MeXaFf St, Saint John, N.B. EX I K6 Tel: 64&1009 Fax-_ 648-3434 Email: metcalf.glass@nb.aibn.com E312C 'P.00_' 'CC-" 4.m Foster I Magazine St, Suite 201 Saint John, N. B., E2K 5S9 Telephone: (506) 658-1379 Fox. No..- (506) 632-6955 PPAUNW-A F- N ,ty,101M Ij �1111�111�11111111111111 II ii�ilill I • JAWTW�F r � I would have liked to have had the opportunity to participate on August 11'6? 2008., your Committee ofthe Whole, however. I will be away during this time. Ifeel it would be i7i the best interest of the municipality to sell the Lantic Sugar site atfair market value to facilitate an agree Oil and the Fun Authority. Thisisa great opportuniryfor the City of Saint John and I support irfully. Sincerely yours Michael Bany, Chair Saint John Board of Trade Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Square C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB E21- 4L1 On behalf of the propelsj Board of Directors, I am writing to you to express our strong support for the municipality t-# sell the former Lantic Sugar site, at fair market value, to facilitate a possible transaction between Irving Oil Ltd. and the Saint John Port Authority. The current demands for talent in our local Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry are high and we have an unprecedented opportunity to grow the ICT sector and other creative sectors of our economy. In Late 2006, propelsj surveyed ICT businesses in the area and discovered that 1,300 new jobs could be created in the Saint John area alone in the coming five years. Since ther., demand for taient has accelerated further and we need a vibrant community to attract the talent we need. We believe the Irving plan for Long Wharf that will result from the Memorandum of Understanding announced this spring is progressive, visionary, and should provide the tipping point for development of our downtown. It is also the result of the right motivation: a focus on people, and keeping them connected to the heart of our city as we rebuild 0: 0-1 the urban magnet for the creative professionals we need to realize our community Ti.. We believe the benefits to putting the world headquarters of one OT-OTV"U L-diN prime real estate is good for our community and for revitalizing our urban core. Rebirth is a process and this is an exciting step. This is a good thing. - �M� �lv A Jeff Roach Executive Director, propefsj MTIAMr "#ft, 992MIM., Mayor Ivan Court Saint John City Hall 1�0 Box 1971 Saint John, N-B E2L 411 5VOTMEMEM With reference to the upcoming SDeCial council meeting on August I I'h, regarding the proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar site, we wish to voice our support in favour of the sale, in order to facilitate the development of Lon g Wharf. Similar developments, where businesses have chosen to locate in proximity to a wor irin port, have been instrumental in revitalizing the port areas of Montreal, Quebec Cltv Halifax, to give a few examples, and are proof that all parties can benefit from this c CXiStMce. I We urge council to take this viewpoint into consideration when making its decision. J'ours Sincereiy, Tammy Leblanc Hilton Saint John 0 One Market Squai-e 0 Saint John NB 0 E-11- 4Z6 0 Tel: 506-693-848,d Imelda Gilman From: Chaperlin, Monica [Chaperlin.Monica@irvingforest.com] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:12 AM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: RE: Common Council Request for Public Input Hi Imelda ... Revitalization opportunities for the North End is an excellent go forward argument. It helps to position the "social" reasons, along with the economic and environmnental reasons to proceed. Thanks for including this. Monica From: imelda Gilman fmailto:igilmangsjboardof--rade.comI Sent: Monday, July 26, 2006 2:59 PM To: Saint John Board of Trade members Subject: Common Council Request for Public inpuz Importance: High Common Council will be hosting a special meeting of Co,,zncil, sittina as Committee of the Whole, on Monday, August 11 a', 5:03om In Council Chamber, Council will- be seeking zhe views of interested parties on the following one question: "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic sugar site az faLr market value, -n order to facilitate a possihle transaction between the Saint Jonn Part Authority and Irving 04-1 Ltd?" We encourage you to actively participate in this opportunity to voice your opinion for pe unis project either by requesting to present during zhe Special cial session of Common Council or by writing to members of Common Council. The deadline to make a written request to rresent to Council is 4:00pm Thursday, July 31st. We respectfully request that you copy us on any correspondence with council on this matter. Please see the contact information below. For requests to present to Common Council; Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market So Z P.C. Box 1911 Saint Jc=', ITE E2L 4L1 For vour information: Mayor: ivan.courtesaintjohn.ca Councillors At Large: <mailto:stephen.chasegsaintjohn.ca> stephen.chase@saintjohn.ca; christopher.t-'�tus@saintjol--n.ca V;ard 1:b_4__1,farren@saintjohn.ca; peter. mcauire�saintj ohn. ca Ward 2:aary.sullivan@saintjohn.ca; <ma4-lto:par--y.higg-'-nsgsaintDohn.ca> Dattv.higgins@saiatjohn.ca ward'3.c-ar"--.ki-i-len0saintjohn.ca; donnie.snook@saiJintjohrca Ward 4,bruce.courtasaintjchn.ca; joe.mottCa-saintjohn.ca 1 No virus found in this incoming message. checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 6.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.9/1563 - Release Date: 7/31/2006 6= AM I 1�1 aws o ni cl r le a I11 i e III, ,- Mayor Ivan Court and Councillors CITY OF SAINT JOHN 15 Market Square C.P.19,171 Saint John. NB E2L 4LI Mayor Court: Rm�: Public Hearl us/Lantie Sub Site 0,(, -- July 30, 2008 Our law firm has been part, of this community since 1978. Our offices- are located on the top floor of the Harbour Building overlooking both Prince William Street and Water Street in 'Uptown Saint. John. Our of enjoys a fabulous view overlooking the beautiffil Saint. John Harbour and Lang Wharf. '%A'e have every reason to believe that the Saint John Port 2-,1uthoriJ1V Board of Directors has performed its due diligence in order to conclude that the proposal for the development. of Long Wha.-,-f is in the overwhelming best interest of the Port. In addition, Irving Oil has '-Deen a valuahle. p=k of this '1 33 Prince William ,beep a Suite= 801 0 PC) Box 6767, STvior A a Saini Jorin ND w E2L 4K Tel: 506,63?-3737 a fax- 50o.62'3.0/65 & www.icwsoncreamer.corn Mayor Ivan Court and Councillors July 30, 2008 CITY OF SAINT JOHN Page 2 of 2 Finally., we are members of the Saint John Board of Trade and understand that a presentation will be made at the meeting of Council on Monday. August I It", We lend our wholehearted support to the presentation that will be inade by the Board of Trade a. d add our voices to many fiom, the business community who support this prqject. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter, Yours very truly, Denotes WIN Vwffluskirk Profesmojwi Corix,ration had D,`notes Nathafic 1. 00P(Ita 11016SI011,0 C 011IMat](111 ITI, ir, F, Imelda Gilman Imelda & Michael, Thank you for the positive stand YOU, (We) r have taken regarding this project. Please let me know if there is anything 1 can do to further your efforts. F-Wr4mg-Ta-ym %I op, From: Imelda Gilman fmailto: igilmangsjboardof trade - com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:35 PM To: Saint John Board of Trade Members Subject: Update ® common Council Reauest for Public input re: Lantic Sugar Site As follow-uv to cur correspondence on Monday, Julv 28th, we would like to thank all Of those members who have responded by sending such professional letters of support to Council. we are keep-,ng these letters on -file and plan to use as part of our submission �19 if you have not already done so, there is st-411 time toactively participate in this H 59143M Rockwood Park Golf Course - Register Today! Imelda Gilman OF I No v4rus found in this 2-ncoming message. Checked by AVG - hI.tD://www.avg.cout Versi on: Virus Database: 270.5.10/1585 - Release Date. 8/1/2008 6-29 AM UMMUNT MW City OfSaint John, XB. to The Common Clerk's Of Floor, Citp HallE2L 4L] fl c le, Saint John, N. B. mm You will }±§o », a meeting on August IP" to consider 22 ^\w2 of theformer Lantic Sugar Refinery Site in Saint John atfah- market value". 4V T have been a resident of Saint John all nq live, some 78 years plus. I dear�v love this N Citr and.,!Ir people and I've seen unbelievable change over m.Y yeaz-3-,- its development. The site is valuable as an extension of our port 1 «w: . nicely with the lower cove and potash terminals. Sure v we must moveforward and make a deal all citizens can live with. For the good of the Cio�, please take the necessary action to see that this sale is consummated, at a price based an th e Provin cial Assessmen t Earl B. Campbell, 94 Manchester Ave., Saint John, X B. E2M 4H] Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Sq P,O. Box 1971 Saint John. NB E21- 4LI M =� Dianna Barta 24 Sandra 13 I •. The Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil's Memorandum of Understandinu is an -1 to support their ir Greater Saint John I am writing today to ask Common Counci U74 I PW I D my tenure as President of the Saint John Board of Tra! e, I was very 'involved and supportive of the efforts to create the "True Growth Strategy" and I firmly believe the focus on kev sectors and the united community stand that grew from this initiative are a' the heart of the positive momentum we have today. There are still Triany battles to win though. Imelda Gilman From: Steve Belyea [s.belyea@baseng.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:59 AM To: brlre.belyea@canlinkaviatic)n.com Cc: Imelda Gilman Subject: Long Wharf Development Hello Brice, Thank-you for the note regarding the upcoming Council meeting an the Irving/Long Wharf project. I've sent the following note to the Mayor and Councilors individually. You had asked to be copied on any correspondence from Board of Trade members. The 22 employees of BASE Engineering inc, would like to express our approval of the proposed land transaction bezween the municipality and -_rv_1iiq Oil Ltd. A_-ly oD1)orrunitV tO spark momentum in our citv,s waterfront development should be cantured. are aware there have been many excitIna proposals over recen- years with little actual Drogress to date. This Mayor and Council are nositioned to nlay a permanenz: role in the growth of our city by enabling prcjeczs like the Long Vlhar! Development. Thank-you and yours zrul-2 7 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.136 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1592 - Release Date: 8/5/2008 6:03 AM 2 Imelda Gilman From: n ancy.th orne@ce ntu ry2 1 . ca Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:42 PM To: tmelda Gilman Subject: FW: I SUPPORT THE SALE OF THE FORMER LANTIC SUGAR SITE TO IRVING OIL I am a property owner of 266 Prince William St and would like to go on record as supporting this transaction. 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Checked by AVG ® httD://www.avg.com Version: 6.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/IS84 - Release Date: 7/31/2008 12:00 PM Imelda Gilman From: Katherine Bacon [kabacon@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:49 PM To: Imelda Gilman Subject: Re: Common Council Request for Public Input ----- original Message From: Imelda Gilman <mailto;igi-lman@slboardoftrade.com> To: Saint John Board of Trade Members <ma-'-Ito:sjbtrade@n-bnet.nb.ca> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 2.56 PM Subject: Common Council Request for Public Input 0 Uwlease consider the environment before printing this e-m. iJ No virus found in this incoming message. checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: B.0.13B / Virus Database: 270.5,6/1577 - Release Date: 7/26/2006 6:---5 AM a KI M Imelda Gilman From: Beth Kelly Haft [beth@aquilatours.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:39 PM To: Imelda Gilman Cc: Gail Bremner Subject: RE: Common Council Request for Public Input Let's hope Council hears from many on this issue -- it is such a win win Chat soon Beth line 506-631-0142 -Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." our valued Partners: Event planning www.accentevents-ca <httr)://www.accentevents.ca/> Group tours www.a-ofund-yevents-com <httD://w«a.gofundyevents.com/> From: Imelda Gilman [mailto:igilman@sjboardoftrade.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 2:59 PM To: Saint Johx-, Board of Trade Members subject: common Council Request for Public Input Importance; High Common council will be hosting a special meeting of Council, sitting as committee o` Whole, on Monday, August 11 at 5:0ovm in Council Chamber. council will he seeking the views of interested parries on the following one question: "Should the munje,,,ipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to faci_`1itate a possible transaction between tne Saint john Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd?" The Saint John Board of Trade has made its request to present to Common Council during this special meeting. We plan to promote the position that the Long Wharf development will be good for Saint John businesses. In particular, we feel the Long Wharf protect has the potential to revitalize the city's north end - ;funneling more visitors along the Harbour Passage trail, and bringing much needed foot traffic to small businesses nearby. As well, the construction phase of the project will create important value for our members in that industry - the specialized environmental approaches used in the building's design will generate important learning opportunities for our city's trades people. We encourage you to actively participate in this opportunity to voice Your opinion for 0 this Droject either by requesting to present during the siDecial session of Common Council or by writing to members of Common Council. The deadline to make a written request to present to Council is 4:00pm Thursday, July 31st. We resvectfully request that you copy us on any correspondence with Council on this matter. Please see the contact information below. For requests r-o present • Common Council: common council cit�y of Saint John 15 Market • P.O. Box 1971 Saim John, NB E2L 41 ROMMAIM Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0-138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1577 - Release Date: 7/26/2006 6:55 AM 19 % I op, Imelda Gilman ----------------- -------------- From: HARRIS, SUSAN [Susan. Harris @em era com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 2:58 PM To: Imeida Gilman Subject: RE: Common Council Request for Public Input This is great. There is also a lot to be said for the visual appeal of the IOL proposal as opposed to the flat, broken asphalt currently on the site as well as today's suggesti (by the mayor) of making it a parking lot. (Talk about your carbon f•otprint!) the gre spaces will help clean the air and vrovide shade and a vark-like feel to the area rather than another flat, empty space. I Cheers, Susan. From-, imelda Gilman [ mai Ito: igi lman@sj boardof trade. com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 2:59 PM To: Saint John Board of Trade Members Subject: Common Council Request for Public Input Importance: High Ward 2:qan1.sujlivan@saintjohn.ca; <Mailto:Datty.higgins(Dsaintjohn.ca> patty. higgins(Dsaintj ohn . ca Ward • 3:carl.killen(Dsaohn-ca; clonrlie.snook@saintjohn.ca Ward 4:bruce.court@saintjohn.ca; joe.mottgsaintjohn.ca EMIRAIM Imelda Gilman President Confidentiality Notice - The email communication is considered confidential CO M and is intended only for the recipient(s) . if you received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the email. Unauthorized disclosure or copying of this email is prohibited. Attachment Limits - Emera will not accept email larger than lomB or emails containing high risk attachments like ZIP, EXE or others that could contain viruses. if you have a business need to send such an email, please contact the recipient fcr instructions. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - httD://www.avg.com Version: 8.0-138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1577 - Release Date: 7/28/2008 6:55 '11? 4 &dA I4wOU4444 11Xill 1190 Fairville Boulevard, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, E2M 5T7 Tel: (506) 635 -3064 Fax (506) 635 -0510 Email: jproccaC&nbnet.nb ca www.ellerdaleinvestments.com Outline of Ellerdale's Brief to Common Council Respecting the sale of the Lantic Sugar Property to Irving Oil To be presented by John Rocca, President, Ellerdale Investments ltd. August 11, 2008 1. Whom are we speaking for? [a] Speak only for Ellerdale Investments. Ltd. [b] We have not been asked, lobbied or approached directly or indirectly by the Port, the ILA, Irving Oil, Enterprise Saint John, the Board of Trade or any other person or concerned party to speak to you for or against the sale of the Lantic Sugar property to Irving Oil. [c]Our comments are not influenced by our relationship with any of the parties to this matter because: [I ]Our companies are not obligated to the Port Corporation. The work our construction company has done at the Port over the years has been miniscule and obtained through the public tender process. [2] We are not obligated to Irving Oil. In fact, we give Irving Oil substantially more business than we get from Irving Oil. Moreover, the vast majority of the construction work we do at Irving Oil facilities, we have negotiated not with Irving Oil but with general contractors who were awarded the work by Irving Oil. We suspect that in most cases senior Irving Oil officials are not even aware that we are working at their facility. 1[ 5] 2 [3] We are also not indebted to or connected with the ILA although we have always been supporters of a strong union movement in every sector of the economy and supporters of an active role by unions in community life. [2] What we can contribute to Council's deliberations: Our opinion as professional developers on: [a] how successful you would be in attracting a developer to redevelop the Property for retail /commercial /residential uses should you elect not to sell the property to Irving Oil, and [b] How much a developer would pay you to develop the Property for a retail /commercial /residential project. [c]The highest and best use of the Property based on its strengths and weaknesses. [3] Professional background that qualifies us to speak to the redevelopment potential of the Lantic Sugar Property [a] 40 yrs in the real estate development business. [b] In depth knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of developing in Saint John in general and Uptown in particular. [c] One of the most experience -if not the most experienced- developer in North America of downtown waterfront developments in cities of less that 200,000 people. [d] Knowledge of the needs and objectives of Governments in waterfront redevelopment. We have assisted Cities [eg City of Dartmouth] as consultant to help them attract developers to their downtown/waterfront projects. [e] Personally, I have been Keynote speaker or panelist at Downtown revitalization /waterfront redevelopment conferences in many North American Cities including, Halifax, Toronto, Saskatoon, and Washington, D.C. [4] Strengths and Weaknesses of the Sugar refinery Site from a Commercial/retail/residential Developer's perspective. [1)STRENGTH: [a]fabulous views [b]large parcel [c] proximity to Uptown. i[[i7 M [d] potential growth in City will generate demand for more retail, commercial, residential space in the Uptown area. 121 WEAKNESSES: [a] Visibility obscured by Port lands [b] Conflicting Land use [I ] Port lands [2]Potash terminal [c] redevelopment costs: [I ]Underground material [2]Status of seawall [3]Pollution [5] Questions/ issues of concerns to potential developer of the Property in addition to Weaknesses in 141. [a] Port's relationship with City if Council elects not to sell the property to Irving Oil [b] Ownership of abandoned Railway tracks [c] Will energy hub happen? [d] lack of formal consultation process for developments [eg strains caused by recent developments -Lei nster Court/North of Union/Harbourfront condos] [6]0pinion on the price a developer would offer to develop the Property for a retaiUcommerciaUresidential uses. [a] Price on an "as is" basis [] Price with City accepting responsibility for items in [4] [2][b] 141 M [7] How much damage has already been done ?? Non Financial Issues involved in this debate that might scare away developers and their lenders to develop in Saint John even if this sale is approved: [a] Impact of lack of unity amongst labor, business, City, Port and Irving Oil on the City's ability to implement its growth agenda. [b] Impact on Irving Oil future investment decisions in the City as a result of the media coverage that has created a PERCEPTION that there is a strong anti- Irving bias inside City Hall [c] Willingness of some to challenge the right of non City controlled entities where there exist no denial of justice [8] Concluding remarks [a] Highest and best use of the property [b]What are the ramifications to the City if those who appose the sale are wrong? [c]What are the ramifications to the City if those who support the sale are wrong? [d]Need for leadership. 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I u u 4- ) .� m� u 1 � O m00000 p000000ii u00000i pu00000i' � � Co 0 u µ, O m00000i Ilu00000000o C-�- -� J--� n0000000000o O �-I- -1 � p • r--I I »il 4-) 4� U � U 4� 4-, �, U j w 0 4� m 111110 -immmmmJ U) 1) 111111111111111��31 c ON I y I u His Worship Mayor Ivan Court August 7, 2008 And Members of Council City of Saint John City Hall 15 Market Square Saint John, NB E2L 4L 1 RE: Sale of Lantic Sugar Site to Facilitate Long Wharf Transaction Your Worship and Members of Council:, Thank you for the opportunity to present to Common Council this evening regarding the matter "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority Development and Irving Oil Ltd ?" Management My name is Bill Hardman, the President of the Hardman Group Limited. We are an Consulting Atlantic Canadian based real estate company with offices in Saint John, Moncton and Brokerage Halifax. I am here tonight with our Executive Vice - President, Mr Colin Whitcomb and Heather Peterson, General Manager of Market Square. The Hardman Group has been conducting business in Saint John for over 25 years. We are the current Landlord of the Market Square complex where we have been involved in the operation of that complex for over 14 years. Our firm is also the City of Saint John's preferred partner /developer for the Canada Coast Guard site; a 6 acre $78 million multi- use development proposed at the foot of King Street in uptown Saint John. But our firm's interests in Saint John extend beyond the boundaries of the uptown area. The Hardman Group are also the owners of Westwind Place on Fairville Blvd and are the property managers of Millidge Place on Millidge Avenue for an ownership group made up of a dozen doctors based in Saint John. In this area, we also manage commercial real estate in Quispamisis and Hampton and we are the former managers of Brunswick Square, Place 400 and 40 Charlotte Street The Hardman Group's years of experience in the Saint John marketplace have provided us with an intimate knowledge of the factors that motivate real estate decisions in this community. Unlike many other communities that have bigger and more diverse economies or have the benefit of being able to depend on a large government infrastructure to drive the majority of its commercial real estate leasing and development, 1226 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 1T6 Tel 902.429.3743 Fax 902.429.0386 www.hardmangroup.ca 168 the growth and development of commercial real estate in Saint John is primarily driven by private sector investment and initiatives. Our firm also knows that it is critically important to take advantage of those private sector opportunities when they come along. In today's world of sharing of instantaneous communication and information, private investors will invest in leases and create jobs wherever they find the best opportunity for their company. They are not necessarily restricted by geographic or political boundaries. A prospective new retail or office tenant can choose to invest in Saint John, but it can also choose to invest in Quispamsis, or Moncton, or Toronto, or India. But once that investment decision is made, it is typically a long term decision due to the large amounts of capital that need to be invested in new premises and staffing. Furthermore, it also cannot be assumed that once such an opportunity is lost to a community, that it will be replaced by another opportunity. That is why it is so important in the world of real estate leasing and development to capitalize on good opportunities when they come along That is also why, in the opinion of our company, it is so important for the City of Saint John to agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. As the landowner of the Lantic Sugar Site, the City of Saint John can now seize the opportunity to facilitate one of the most significant commercial real estate transactions in the City's history; a transaction that after a period of negotiation has received an approval in principal of the 2 private sector parties. By voting to sell the land, the City has the opportunity to support this transaction that will create new investment, new jobs and send a positive message that Saint John is open for new business. I would also like to take a few minutes to speak specifically about how the proposed land transaction of the Sugar Refinery site might affect Market Square as well as our partnership with the City of Saint John at the Canada Coast Guard site. As you are aware, Market Square recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. In its early years, the property had a tumultuous history with ownership trading between various groups and high levels of vacancy being the norm. In the mid and late 90's, the creation of a long term vision complimented by a major renovation, the implementation of a strategic and dedicated leasing plan and an aggressive marketing and promotions program helped to turn the property around. Today, I am pleased to state that Market Square is near 100% leased and that the tenants are all now thriving. The City of Saint John, through the sale of the Sugar Refinery Site, has the same opportunity to create a long term vision for the uptown and the community. By establishing a stable, predictable environment for long term investment, it can be anticipated that the tenants of Market Square and, in fact all retail, food service and other business owners in the uptown will be in a better position to realize increased sales and a more prosperous economic environment to ensure their future sustainability. 169 A similar argument can be said for our firm's future partnership with the City of Saint John in the Coast Guard District at the foot of King Street. 1 am pleased to say that in recent months we have been working diligently with the Saint John Development Corporation as well as our design team to prepare a more detailed development scope for the Coast Guard District and that detail is nearing completion. It is our intention later this fall to hold a public forum where we will release the project details and invite feedback with the intent being to make more specific announcements on the hotel and phase 1 condominium components late in 2008 or early in 2009. As you are aware, the City's role as our partner in the physical development of the Coast Guard District is critical. But even now, by approving the sale of the Sugar Refinery Site at fair market value to facilitate a transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil, the City will be setting the stage to ensure a more successful Coast Guard District project through increasing the demand for residential, hotel, retail and office space in the city centre. From an economic, social and urban design perspective, this is the prudent decision and we encourage Common Council to say yes to this unique opportunity. We thank you for hearing our presentation and would invite any questions you may have. Sincerely yours, The Hardman Group Limited WN Hardman President 170 M�M� one Market Square, Su to 301 Saint Jo n, New Brunswick E21. 4Z6 Fel: 506.674-4278 / Fax- 5C6 649-6068 Email: nlciC-)s_ waLer front cum Website: www.sjwaterfront.COM Your Worship and Members of Saint John Common Council City of Saint John PO as 1971 41tR1111 I to Wi? 419141=tQl I I I ,Mill i 111 111 IT Mill Iiiiii I ilin, I Ii i I I 1 i a o is 8 0 go 0 . The Saint John Development Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City • Saint John and was incorporated in 1980 with the primary objective of coordinating the development of the .Market Square Project. The corporation was created to represent the ongoing interests of The City of Saint John, as well as the Federal and Provincial Governments in this development and a majority of these agreements and responsibilities remain in force to this day. The mandate of the Corporation as defined in its act of incorporation is considerably broader and includes the "overall development, co-ordination, and advancement of the commercial, residential, recreational, cultural, social, economic welfare of the City's Centre District." Past examples of this include the development of Harbour Station, Imperial Theatre, the restoration of the City Market, and development of the inside pedway connection and today Waterfront Development. n ao SAINT JOHN . C * , 'P C�ty &["nt phn Page 2 August 6, 2008 In die fall of 1996 council gave the Market Square Corporation, the predecessor of die Saint Jo Development Corporation, the mandate for waterfront development. I The Corporation is managed by :; »« manager who reports to -a board of directors. The boa of directors has five appointments from the City of Saint John, one from the Province, and o from the Federal Government. Additionally, ©e mayor and city manager also sit as ex-officio the Board. 6v» 0 This plan served two separate functions: (1) It created a vision for the Inner Harbour for two different time periods, a vision of d-ic inner harborwid-Lin the first 15 years, and a Nision beyond the first 15 years, and (2) The plan also provided for a set of specific design guidelines for the development of 8 precincts. (&=1M"W#MMA10 10M MI Page 3 August 6, 2008 M. � The control of adjacent lands at Lower Cove by the Saint John Port Authority have essentially created a stale mate for future development while at the same time the Lantic. Sugar Property has remained a threat for the Saint John Port Authority with the potential to compromise future Port opportunities at the adjacent Lower Cove Tettriinal. During the time ♦ 2005-2006 the City, Waterfront Development, and Saint John Port Authority did undertake some limited discussions to investigate the. possibility of a land swap between Lantic Sugax and Long Wharf. These discussions did not have much substance and did not advance much until the recent opportunity with Irving Oil. Without a legitimate and real investment partner the opportunity to break this land use stalemate was not possible. In 2006-2007, Irving Oil had advised some of their partners of the need to build a new head office complex and that the strong possibility would see this office outside of the uptown. Several organizations and the city manager approached the company to explore waterfront and uptown options in an attempt to retain the workers 'in the city core. The Long Wharf location was presented as an option. Staff and the Board of Directors have relied significantly on the Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan and the Port Authority's Land Use Plan. Both of these plans were created with significant input from the public and stakeholders. Tlic SaintJohn Inner Harbour Land Use Plan was prepared over an intensive 12-month period and is based on input received from over 500 individuals, stakeholders and organizations. Staff from SJWDP have sought advice from die original planners responsible for the development of the Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan (Urban Strategies) for ths potential opportunity. The opportunity to re-sequence the land use plan to make Long Page 4 August 6, 2008 Wharf the immediate development opportunity is strongly recommended by Urban Strategies. Staff and out Board have -a constant dialogue with the Saint John Pott Authority and as partners in E s rgaruzation land use opportunities and challenges are frequently discussed. Development on Long Wharf will have a more direct and significant impact on the surrounding property and commercial assessments. A switch of properties, Lantic Sugar and Long Wharf, would break the stalemate between incompatible and adjacent land uses at both Lower Cove and Long Wharf; a benefit to both the port commuruiry and Waterfront MEMO= Act as a strong catalyst for many more residential and commercial developments the Waterfront.; specifically the Coast Guard site redevelopment as proposed by T Hardman Group Limited I Act as a strong catalyst for the development of Fort La Tour also a project highlighted in the Inner Harbour Land Use Plan. Add a significant amount of new public access to the Waterfront and new public spaces. TM Page 5 August 6, 2008 MIMMBMMMM���� • Provide direct employment in the trades and construction industry during the construction phase. The current proposal will retain marine opportunities for Cruise at Long Wharf. This will ensure employment opportunities for the IIA, revenues for the Port Authority, and guarantee the berthing space for the cruise and tourism sector. The limited cargo being handled historically by Lower Cove can be relocated on the port and Port cargoes or jobs will be unaffected by this land trade. The project as described still provides for a more formal process for both design consultation and land use discussion before the pro)ect could be advanced which is very positive from a public consultation perspective. With all these positive factors under consideration the Board of Directots of the Saint John Development Corporation (Saint John Waterfront Development) passed the following resolution on January 31, 2008 "'DRIM-RIN TFL-kT Saint John Waterfront Development wholeheartedly support the development opportunity being discussed for Long Whaxf, including the necessary land transactions, while remaining consistent witli the objectives of the Saint John Inner Harbour Land Use Plan. At the same time we endorse this as a strategic opportuniry for the Saint John Port Authority to make better use of their 12nds in the Lower Cove area. Murty"MR-111 It is recommended that council approve of the sale of Lantic Sugar in principal to facilitate the current development opportunity and as such to advise the parties involved in this potential transaction, namely the SaintJohn Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. ir, F, O Ca 0 m. -01 C) A 0 0 .. C, 00.1 05 M (16 r� V4 Lon 94 C) NJ a 0 Zl' fi I l y„ �hl V hr�A4rf i �I fi • A � N /f �L "M by �� dy Jir �j P 5 1 el r9 n m% m W �m I }p�, f U �Unllilw '(spy, W Ll u r VO, Alp �� • � "+� m uww '� m vuwm+�,w irk 'N �' u^�Ilw"�Wwuww. a +� r m fiir; q�Wo !� ✓r T— ifw u 4� Jill ~' , Al "�' p7 i%% iii,. vp k""f�N. illlm, �rt N� ON IN � I w E° IZ ..... .... ... Av H M.w Oft", I!M 11,1111"S ...... . ... ... "A'A'A 11,19,4q, If,, la „nw rk--AN rut'. El m Il �� � #\ . ^. »< 2� @\ \# \ \ .: y : � �� \« #< 2 � \ °\ ± � ^� w > : .�� \ . � yy �a 2^ : � :�. ;�r <� � \ ©a . � 2� \ \% � s % � : 2 \ \ % », 2 y\ � \ \ � :� � . ��� �# °� .: »� . \\ \ , � \� /2: ?# : <� \/ \� >� To His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council I address you tonight as one who resides in Uptown Saint John, and as one who operates a small business in our uptown. I have been a resident of Greater Saint John all my life. I have seen years of struggle as this city, not unlike many North American cities, has lost its population to the suburbs and lost many of its locally owned retail businesses to developments on the outskirts of the city. I have seen the deterioration and destruction of many grand historic buildings in the city centre. I have seen the loss of jobs in Saint John to other regions. I have seen many of our brightest young people leave to develop careers elsewhere. The 20t1' Century has not always been kind to our city. Recently, we have begun to feel the winds of change. We have begun to see a renewed interest in Saint John as a city where people are choosing to live and to work. Our city is beginning, once again, to project an image to the rest of the world that we can be proud of One of the most exciting aspects of this renewed Saint John has been the rejuvenation of our city's waterfront: the Market Square development with the Trade & Convention Centre, the Hilton Hotel, a new cruise ship terminal, condominiums on our harbourfront, most recently Robertson's Wharf and now the Rocca development at the Three Sisters end of our waterfront stretch. Also, on this list is Harbour Passage. I mention it separately to highlight its importance to the citizens of our city who use it daily. This alone has had a tremendously positive impact on our perception of our city, and in particular, on our perception of its inner core. Perception often leads to action, and in this instance I am convinced that the development of Harbour Passage has encouraged both residential and commercial developers to move forward with waterfront projects. We now have before us a new opportunity for our city. The proposal that the city sell to Irving Oil, at fair market price, the parcel of land that was the site of the Lantic Sugar Refinery. This sale, as we understand it, would prepare the way for an exchange of property between Irving Oil Ltd and the Saint John Port Authority, and would allow for the constriction of a new headquarters for Irving Oil Ltd. on Long Wharf. We are told that this would relocate, to this site, close to 1000 employees, employees who are currently scattered in various locations throughout the region. I ask you to consider what the presence of a company's headquarters would mean to the city's centre, and to the city as a whole. Furthermore, I ask you to consider the impact of 1000 workers suddenly relocated into the heart of Uptown Saint John. These workers, many who are not as familiar with what the city centre has to offer, will suddenly find themselves with time to spend in our historic uptown. These individuals will support our restaurants, our retailers and our cultural venues. Many will become more involved with the city's core: developing new private business ventures, contributing to the cultural life of the city, helping with important social programs. I 194 believe that we will see increased involvement with the Board of Trade, the Saint John Community Arts Centre, the Human Development Council, the Saint John Theatre Company, the Imperial Theatre, the Saint John Anti - Poverty Initiative, the New Brunswick Museum, Uptown Saint John, Enterprise Saint John, to name only a few. The benefits are obvious, and they will reach into all sectors of our community. It is very likely that many workers, once relocated to city centre, will decide to live uptown. The most significant factor in revitalizing our city core, and in creating wealth for the city of Saint John is repopulation. In the long run, this alone, will have the most comprehensive and positive impact on the Renaissance of Saint John! I see future residential development adding to the city's tax base. I see the continued refurbishment of our historic buildings, one of Saint John's most valuable assets. I see increased activity on our streets, and with this, an increased sense of security for residents. Neighbourhoods benefit greatly when people are present 24 hours a day. The possibilities for economic, social and cultural growth in Saint John are tremendous should this project be brought to fruition. The presence of a major corporate player in uptown Saint John will likely attract many other players. Companies don't operate in a vacuum, and today the reach is global. We cannot ignore the rich possibilities of increasing activities within this potentially economic hub. Consider other possible developments that will be encouraged by the success of this one. Two ( ?) years ago I attended a very exciting press conference, hosted by the Hardman Group, outlining planned development for the current Coast Guard site. Since then I have heard little of the plan that was to include a hotel and a convention centre, along with other commercial and residential development. This company and others are surely watching current developments on our waterfront. The Rocca condominium project appears to have been enthusiastically embraced by buyers. Should this proposal for Long Wharf move forward, is it possible that organizations like the Hardman Group will decide that it is now time to spend a bit of money on their own projects? The presence of a major corporate player will undoubtedly add to our inner harbour development. We can expect to see significant contributions to Harbour Passage, the development of the important historic site of Fort LaTour and the continued enhancement of cruise ship docking facilities. Large corporations today understand the importance of being a community player and the importance of contributing to the whole. Of course the cynic in us can argue that such actions are not purely altruistic, however, if the end result is one that truly benefits the community we should not be quick to reject the rich possibilities. 195 I mentioned at the beginning of this brief presentation that I speak to you tonight as an individual resident and businessman. While this is true, I need to tell you that I come with the blessing of many others who live and operate businesses in my neighbourhood. You will find their signatures at the bottom of this submission. The names attached below represent the community of locally owned businesses and professional firms in the Trinity Royal area. I want emphasize that we are not large businesses, but small independents. Many of us grew up in Saint John, and decided to stay here. We know our city well, and we want it to prosper. We are of one accord on this issue. This proposal is a pivotal piece in a plan that will revitalize the City of Saint John. This is an historic turning point in our growth. I cannot stress enough that the continued growth of the city's core is critical to our rejuvenation as a city. The rejection of this proposed would send a devastating message to current businesses in the city and to businesses considering locating in Saint John. Furthermore, the rejection of this proposal will stifle possibilities for the repopulation of the city's core. The ramifications of this decision will have profound consequences for years to come. This Council must decide whether it will be remembered as the council that helped move a significant project forward, a project that will enhance the residential and business climate of the uptown core, contribute to the Harbour Passage, develop historic Fort LaTour, create an improved facility for the docking of cruise ships, increase the municipality's tax base and pave the way for a significant addition to our waterfront, or as the council that let this historic opportunity slip away. We ask you to support the proposed sale of the former Lantic Sugar Refinery to Irving Oil. Thank you. Peter Bucldand — Peter Bucldand Gallery 80 Prince William St. Saint John, NB E2L 2133 Tim Isaac Art & Antiques Liz Isaac Appraisals Photography Flewwelling Happinez Wine Bar Opera Bistro Scheherazade Books & Music Mesopotamia Gallery & Gift Shop Klausen Custom Framing Hillary Brock — Wellington West Bill Merrifield — Wellington West Patrick Sohy — Avant -Garde Constriction & Management Judith Mackin — Punch Productions 196 Java Moose Uniglobe Travel Carl Trickey & Jim Crooks — Mahogany Manor Keirstead's Flower Shop Fundy Computer Services Fundyco Ltd. Bustins Furniture Encore Interactive Pulse Communications Prince Edward Square Optical Taco Pica The Feel Good Store Ann Lloyd Studio Hall & Fairweather Brass n' Things Backstreet Records Trinity Galleries Quality Phonics Andrew MacGillivray Thandi Churchills Pub Church Street Steakhouse Mexicali Rosas Distant Waters Hayward & Warwick China Chipman Hill Suites Ltd. 197 To the reader: Note: I was informed of the need to submit this brief outline for our August 11th presentations only this morning, ( August. 7"i, at 10:30 am). The following brief was done in haste. My final presentation should be more concise and clear. Outline Brief Notes for Presentation by Jim Buckley Re: Lower Cove - (Lantic Sugar) Site Sale. 1) I am here as an individual speaking on my personal beliefs and ideas regarding the proposed sale of the Lower Cove, ( Lantic Sugar), parcel of lands... I do not represent in any way, shape or form, any company or organization. . 2) I am very pleased that the city has allowed my individual voice to be heard. I offer praise to city staff and to city council and to the mayor for allowing me the opportunity to speak. The fact that you have allowed me this opportunity to speak, is note worthy, and I offer praise to you. 3) Today, many have gathered to offer input and assistance. When all parties allow themselves to be as informed as they can be, better decisions are the result.. Offering public input should benefit all parties concerns. Public input, gives the public the opportunity to offer ideas and to voice concerns, and to learn from receiving information in lieu of decisions based on rumors or opinions. This input from all parties, offers the chance for all those involved to learn and became informed.. Co 4) The site being discussed this evening has a rich and long history. 1 do not intend to give a history lesson relative to this site, however it is important to note that this parcel of land has been an important part of the development and prosperity for our city for a very long time. l still call this parcel of land the lower cove or even Reeds Point, which refers to historical names versus the Lantic Sugar name, which borrows from the most previous land user, who occupied the site for over 75 years.. 5) 1 learned of the proposed land sale from the public notices. I have read and listened to as much information as possible to become informed about this very important sale of land. After months of information gathering, it appears to me that the city offer to sell the land is a good deal for the city. This sale will take two underutilized and in some cases vacant parcels of land, and offer a future which will benefit many. 6) For a very long time, public access to the waterfront was minimal or non existent. Access to the water is so important to the citizens of this city, to business in the city and to the public image of what this city is. We are a port city. 7) Historically, Saint John was always the center of the region. This recently has been challenged by Moncton, with their continuing growth and never ending marketing of themselves as the center of the province. Considering this, I offer this interesting fact. Here in the Maritimes, Newfoundland has one predominant city, Nova Scotia, one city, PEI, one city. Only New Brunswick offer three cities in one province. The challenge to this three city family, is each and every city lobbys for the same items. We compete endlessly with Fredericton and Moncton. In this competition each city markets its strengths and assets. Saint John is now able to market itself better than any time in recent history. Many things make this city great, but first and most important is that we are a port city. At the base of one of the worlds greatest rivers and waterside to the biggest tides in the world. Only Saint John can offer this. The Port City Harbor front is our biggest asset. 8) Last week Saint John welcomed its 1,000,000`' cruise ship visitor. Saint John is now the place to visit, to see, to be in. This in large part, has occurred with the continuing public access to the harbor. Right now, today, Saint John is the tourism, and economic center of NB. We must continue to build on this success. This success is aided by a change in attitudes. If we want anyone else to think positively about Saint John, then we must sing its praises first and foremost. A positive attitude goes a long way to changing things for the better. Saint John over the last S years has been steadily growing better and better. This is due to a lot of people working hard to enhance the image of Saint John. 9) This sale of the lower cove land, is just another change to an ever changing port city. The port has seen many visitors, and offers use to many. Back in 1934, the Navy Island expansion added 17 acres of new port land for use. During the 1930's Long Wharf, the city's oldest port frontage, was changed and updated from timber to concrete. Many more changes, far too many to list have occurred during the ports history. This rn rn proposed sale of the Lower Cove site, along with accompanying land transactions to follow is another piece of our ever changing port. The proposed sale of the Lower Cove land offers long term planning to benefit all concerned. It allows the maintance of useable port frontage, while offering alternative revenue generation. It offers concentrated development of our uptown core, and minimizes segmenting the city. 10) Changes to our port land has always occurred, and will continue to do so. Many port cities, Halifax and Boston come to mind, have concentrated the functional and working portions of the waterfront from the public functions of their harbors.. The proposed transfer of lands between the Lower Cove and Long wharf would offer enhanced growth to the Uptown core of Saint John. It should offer more development opportunities in the Market Square area, the Lower Cove, as well as in the Uptown core in general. 11) The proposed use of our harbor front for new upscale buildings with green space and; enhanced cruise ship facilities is a plus for the city and all its occupants. The uptown has benefited and will continue to do so with improved public access to the harbor. 12) For some time now, both the Lower Cove and Long Wharf sites have been underutilized. This lack of use offers minimal income to the port or the city. The proposed land sale is one part of the revitilization of two pieces of the Saint John harbor. Initial revenue from the land sale, along with continued revenue from taxes on future developments on these pieces of land will benefit the city and all its citizens. 13) I am interested in the dual use being offered for the Long Wharf development. The Port Authority in its wisdom is not selling the wharf frontage of Long Wharf but rather leasing the land to get income which presently does not exist. This idea of a shared use for the waterfront could also be used at the Lower Cove site. Maintaining an active port is important. Port usage combined with supplemental usage behind the waterfront is a great idea. This proposal offers a lot of benefits to many. Green space and access to waterfront which was inaccessible previously. The suggested mixed use of the waterfront offers use to land, which for far too long, has not be used to its potential. 14) Before the Lantic Sugar Refinery was torn down, I was given the opportunity to go up to the top of the highest silo, and look at the view from this vantage point. I was so impressed by a spectacular 360 degree view of the bay, the mouth of the harbor, the cities south end, and so so much more. This land offers a spectacular view and also offers much needed development to the south end of the city. The proposed sale of this land will give a long under -used parcel a land a new lease on life. This sale also offers to enhance the Long Wharf areas, which will offer a great first view of our city to all to come to her by the bay. 15) I support this sale of the Lower cove site, and offer some advice and praise to our newly elected council. Public input on decisions is important, for while you work with many businesses and groups, all lobbying you for various reasons, it is still the individual citizen who votes you into office. Many decisions are made difficult by fractured votes, 0 0 one side against another. It is okay to have different opinions A healthy debate is not an N argument. Debating the various sides of any point, is a good thing. But the end result for voting as part of any public office, is to put aside your personal preferences, and to vote for what is best for your city and its citizens. I have wondered if an announcement was made, that the world headquarters of a giant European company announced it was moving to harbor front offices in Saint John, if the great debate presently ongoing would even occur? I liken this to when some people treat their own families, with more difficulty and tension, , then they would treat strangers. Choice is the greatest thing we possess. When you have choices on what you can do and how you do it, this is the greatest power of all. Use your choice wisely, and do your best for the future of all the citizens of this great city. Contact meat 646 -9200 or email me at j. uc ley ?architects.nb.ca or jbuckley @nbnet. nb. ca YOUR WORSHIP AND COUNSELLORS BEFORE I START I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY THAT I VERY MUCH ENDORSE THIS PROJECT AS I BELIEVE THAT THIS WOULD BENEFIT THE CITY, ESPECIALLY UPTOWN. THERE ARE TWO POINTS I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ON THE PROPOSED LAND DEAL. FIRSTLY: IF COUNSELL IS HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE PRICE BEING PAID, AS TO ABOVE OR BELOW THE FAIR MARKET VALUE: I WOULD ASK YOU CONSIDER THAT, THE SAINT JOHN PORT AUTHORITY IS A TRUSTEE CORPORATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND CANADIANS; AS CITY COUNSELL IS TRUSTEE FOR SAINT JOHNER'S. THUS TRANSFER OF THIS LAND FROM ONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO ANOTHER PUBLIC TRUSTEE DOES NOT REPRESENT ANY LOSS TO THE CITIZENS AS THE LAND IS STILL HELD IN A PUBLIC TRUST. THEREFORE ANY FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION TO THE CITY SHOULD BE SEEN AS GENEROUS AND ACCEPTABLE. SECONDLY: COUNSELL MAY BE HAVING DIFFICULTY IN DETERMINING IF THERE IS AN ALTERATE USE FOR THE LAND THAT WOULD SURPASS THE BENEFITS OF POTENTIALLY HAVING AN ACTIVE PORT AGAIN. I WOULD SUBMIT THAT THERE ARE OTHER LAND AREAS THAT WOULD SUPPORT A SENIORS HOUSING COMPLEX OR A CASINO; HOWEVER, PORT SPACE IS LIMITED. THEREFORE I BELIEVE THE MISTAKE HERE WOULD BE NOT TO HAVE THE LAND TRANSFER TO THE PORT AUTHORITY. IN CLOSING I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PORT AUTHORITY FOR CREATING THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CITY, AND ASK COUNSELL TO APPROVE THE LAND TRANSFER. TERRANCE DAVIES /QUALITY CONVENIENCE 201 REMARKS OF E. NEIL MCKELVEY, O.C., Q.C. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONCERNING PROPOSAL TO SELL THE FORMER LANTIC SUGAR REFINERY SITE I am here as an individual who has had a long and successful career in Saint John. I have lived in Saint John all my life. It is a vibrant and progressive community and has enabled me to be a successful lawyer. My experience has given me some perspective to provide insight into the future of our city. I have been, and still am, particularly interested in the port. It is an integral part of Saint John's success. Although the purpose of this meeting is to consider the sale of the former Lantic Sugar property, the question must be considered in the context of the overall development of which it is an essential part. If the proposed sale was not related to the entire project, there would be no need of holding this meeting. 2 I support the proposed development. It is good for the city and good for the port. It would be a step backward if it is turned down. The city will receive value from an area which it has tried to have developed for years — without success — and will have the long wharf and Fort Latour area - now unutilized —rejuvenated and enhanced. The port will receive rent from long wharf which has not been used for many years and will be endowed with a more useful land base for its future growth, with the potential for increased long shore employment. With this proposal we have the opportunity for a multi- faceted benefit to our community. We must seize this opportunity for the future of Saint John. 618849.v1 w I I i V.111 I "ail �, a 100 YOU WANT THIS TO a • r - 4. V141111"t J, ., : . w r " x' 4 TO G F.-I [I fill IT, 1 01 q, # bw" i 3 Z I � i ; I [ t AM I R D Fil " i 111 a w -1-fm Till 11111112,1111-1,411" 4` RV i OIL ; INDICATED A TO MEET WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS II„' ,x TOUR THE SLIP BETWEEN LONG WHARF AND THE RED ROSE M,, , ; MILLION ' , 4;, CLASS HEADQUARTERS OWHARF., HOUSING AS MANY AS M- 00 EMPLOYEES. A SUITABLE WORLD CLASS SECONDARY CRUISE SHI'4-q BERTH (WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR TO HAVE BUILT) it THE BENEFIT OF 6II0 PEOPLE r BE IGNORED FOR THE BENEFIT OF APPROXIMATELY 00 Lo ILA MEMBERS IS '1 A0 PEOPLE A TO 60,000 l 0 I kllktl#1 mall i M K! Y IM 1 v k ! M, I 6 1 NE SHIPS (2004-2007 ONLY)-1 11I :I. I0 TONNES AVERAGE 35,00 TONNES ANNUALLY LIMESTONE IN 2004 d SHIPS AN ■r iI .. %, .. CARGO TOTAL OVER 19"-2007- 2200I0 TONNES 6,400 1 PASSENGERS Derek Oland Presentation to Saint John Common Council Monday, August 11, 2008 Thank you Mayor Court and councillors for this opportunity to speak to you tonight about the further development of Saint John's urban core. Let me begin, by congratulating all of you on your success at the polls earlier this spring. Most of you were elected under the new ward system, which means you not only represent the interests of all Saint Johnners, but also the specific needs and wishes of the people in your particular neighbourhoods. As all of us know, Saint John is a city that is defined and shaped by its neighbourhoods. The Lower West Side. The Old North End. Millidgeville. Milford. The East Side. Lancaster. The South End and the Uptown. As you listen to all the presentations tonight -- and no doubt continue the conversation with your constituents in the days to come -- I would like you to remember that at its core, the issue we're addressing tonight is about much more than the sale of a piece of land or about economic development. o N It's about sustaining life in one of our most important neighbourhoods. I know what some people must be thinking. There's Derek Oland, standing before city council, asking them to approve the Sugar Refinery land deal that will eventually allow Irving Oil to construct new headquarters on Long Wharf One business owner supporting another business. That's certainly true, but that's not why I'm here. I am here for the same reason that I am involved with community groups such as the Saint John Business Anti- Poverty Initiative and the Imperial Theatre Capital Campaign. I want Saint John to be a great city with a busy and vibrant urban core. And I do believe the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil have negotiated an agreement that will ensure that happens. 11 All it takes is one simple action to get it all started: transfer the Sugar Refinery property to the Port Authority and 800 people are going to go to work every day in Uptown Saint John. That many people on the move will have a tremendous impact on this city and, in particular, Uptown Saint John. The most obvious, is economic. No doubt you have already heard from a number of business owners throughout the Uptown, who are excited about the prospect of so many potential customers. People like Trevor Pierce one of the owners of the Saint John Ale House; Jackie and Savario Rocca of Rocky's Sports Bar; Shelley Poirier who makes all those wonderful salads at The Wild Carrot in the Market; and Jenny Scott, a young mom who wanted some trendy baby stuff so she opened Stylin' Baby, Mom and Tot in Market Square. There's Wendy Gallant who's just moved The Butterfly Shoppe back onto King Street and all of her neighbours working just across from these council chambers — UNB's Imprint Bookstore, and Shannon Merrifield and Cliff Turner at Handworks. All local people — entrepreneurs -- running local businesses that exist because local — and loyal — customers make their businesses successful. Co N Now all these people and the other merchants of the Uptown already have a client base that includes Irving Oil employees — the ones who work at the Golden Ball. You know its lunchtime in Saint John, when you see that steady stream of people crossing Sydney Street at the Old Loyalist Burial Grounds, heading for the City Market, Brunswick Square and all those other businesses down there. Now imagine, it's gone just like that. Irving Oil is building a new headquarters because, quite logically, it wants all its Saint John employees in one spot and we know that the Golden Ball can't be renovated to accommodate more people. Building on the Long Wharf site will keep all those people here and bring new ones in. But if Irving Oil builds its headquarters somewhere else in the city — most likely somewhere near the existing refinery in the industrial park -- all those people leave the Uptown. And they won't be back for lunch. Or a coffee run. Or a quick browse through the shops. Or an impromptu drink after work with their co- workers. But let's not think about that. Let's talk about what it will be like if they're here, in the Uptown. For a start, they're going to have to get to the office. Some people are going to like the idea of walking or riding their bike to work — the essence of city living. They'll be interested in apartments, condos and homes located in the city, particularly in the southern peninsula and in the north end, close to Harbour Passage, for easy access to work. We are already seeing these types of accommodations come to fruition, witness John Rocca's world -class development. And with new homes, come new services and new businesses to serve not just the new residents but also the ones who are already there. And that, in turn, will create more new jobs in the old neighbourhood. As Councillor Sullivan knows because of his work with ONE Change, it is extremely hard to rejuvenate a neighborhood. But I'm going to guess, he also knows that an investment in one area leads to other investments nearby And, Councillor Snook, we've each worked towards those same goals in the South End; rn you with the Inner -City Youth Ministry and me through BCAPI and my wife Jackie ° through the Teen Resource Centre. Oftentimes all we need is a spark to get something going. The new Irving building is registered to be a LEED - certified building. That's an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It's an internationally recognized green building rating system that requires building owners to meet very rigourous energy - efficient and environmentally sustainable standards in both the construction and operation of the building. There are three other building projects that are planning to seek LEED certification in our region: the Quispamsis Q -Plex, Somerset Square, a new two- storey office building being constructed in the North End, and Irving Oil's new headquarters. These types of projects lead by example. By adhering to these environmental standards, these new buildings will quite literally stand as working models of innovative environmental practices that all of us can learn from and emulate. Irving Oil's proposal is good for its employees, its good for small business growth, its good for residential development, all of which, it should be noted, is good for the city's tax base, and its also good for the port. 3 How do I know this? Well first, the Saint John Port Authority and its staff have always, and will continue to, act in the best interests of the port and the development of its business, in much the same what that the city's own boards and commissions carry out their fiduciary responsibilities. We see evidence of the Port Authority's vision on Water Street with the almost completed cruise ship terminal. A couple of years ago, the board decided to aggressively pursue cruise ship business and so it tore down two underused sheds to make room for the new terminal. It is about to become the focal point of Water Street; it is helping to drive development around it with Saint John an extremely important port of call for cruise ships in Atlantic Canada. And that business has the potential to increase, with a second welcome centre alongside Irving Oil's headquarters on Long Wharf. If you agree to sell the Lantic Sugar refinery site to Irving Oil, which will then sell it to the Port, the Port will then control all the land along the Lower Peninsula from the potash terminal to the new cruise ship berths. 0 This, along with its existing holdings along the lower West Side, holds great potential for development. The Port is working with its clients and other Atlantic Canadian partners to continue to develop Saint John as a major regional and international intermodal shipping hub as part of the Atlantic Gateway initiative. 1, for one, am looking forward to this development so that Moosehead can integrate the Port of Saint John into our logistics operations giving us more flexibility in getting our products to markets. Trucks, trains and planes -- all have routes that lead to and from the Saint John Port, which makes the Port a key part of the development of continental and international trade. Its all very exciting and I can tell you, people are watching Saint John with great interest. When I travel across the Atlantic region, people ask me about the things that are happening in Saint John. They want to know about the energy hub projects and all the beneficial spin -offs that are resulting from them. And they ask me these questions not just out of curiosity, but out of envy. 4 As a business owner who wants his business to keep succeeding in Saint John, I want my colleagues from around the region to stay envious - -- I do not want them to say to me, "how did Saint John blow this opportunity ". I have a saying about Moosehead's future. I learned it from my father. I have stated for years that my ultimate goal for Moosehead Breweries is to pass it along to the next generation in better shape than I received it. Your Worship and Councillors, you have the same opportunity with our city. You must send the message to developers, to business owners, to entrepreneurs and other decision - makers that Saint John is a city with vision. This decision — and others that you will face in the next four years — will not only have a profound impact on the city you've been chosen to govern, but the entire region as well. I urge you to make this outstanding project happen. This is Saint John's moment. Let's embrace it. Thank you. 0 N Common Clerk's Office 8th Floor City Hall PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21, 4L I Further to my stated intent to Present to the Special Common Council Meeting August 11, 2008 I submit the following brief to afford Council the opportunity to review an outline of my thought on the question of the sale of the former Lantic Sugar site. Good evening Mayor Court, Deputy Mayor Chase, Councilors, fellow presenters, ladies and gentlemen. I am Michael Richard and though not born in Saint John I have lived my life here. I was born in Lancaster and became a'Saint Johner' though a majority vote. Growing up west I had the occasion to work the port - shoveling snow for the CPR and also having the pleasure of working a flour boat on a hot June day as opposed to attending Dr. Doherty's french class at St. Malachy's. Working a flour boat was enough to ship me back to school. I am an Architect with a practice in Saint John and I am a property owner with a N building on Water Street. N I have a history of involvement in city affairs: having served on the Planning Advisory Committee for ten years, having been the founder and first president of the Western Beaches Preservation Society and the founder and first president of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program in Saint John. As a professional I served as president of the Architects' Association of New Brunswick and as that associations longest serving councilor. Last summer, as a board member of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, I accompanied the orchestra to Beijing on the forbidden city tour. So that was the great I am for those of you who don't know me. What I hope my experience translates is a respect for institutions in the broadest sense - from this Council and its Mayor to the port and to its industry. The question before council is the sale of the Lantic Sugar Property. Given that Council does indeed have the right to sell the property begs the question - to whom. In isolation, the answer is to sell the property to the Port Corporation. The caveat is then at what value and it is the definition of 'at what value' that the question transcends the monetary and speaks to a true value; to the value added and to a long -term value. -2- If the question is simply 'should the city sell the Lantic sugar property': then a for -sale sign should be posted and the highest offer accepted and that is that. If the question is 'should the city sell the sugar refinery property to the port corporation' then the answer must be considered in terms of the value added. In other words, to consider the sale of the property without due consideration of the `stated' plans of the Port Corporation relative to the proposed development of the Irving Oil World Headquarters. As president of Richard & Co. Properties I am the owner of a two story building on Water Street. As an Architect I have numerous clients who commission Richard & Co. Architecture to work on improvements to their buildings in Saint John's up -town. In -deed, from a personal perspective, I like many other business owners in the city can see a potential for personal financial gain collateral to the property sale under consideration. Rising however above a banal consideration of personal gain, I have to ask the question of the value added beyond my interest and to that of the general public; to those without an invested interest, in the corporate sense. As mentioned previously, I have worked the port and I can attest to the clarity of mind and purpose of the long -shore worker. I have listened to some of the arguments put forth by their co members and can understand their point of departure. As an entity, the port is the life blood N of this city and the worker the heart and muscle. Incomprehensible decisions beyond their control has significantly diminished their impact and a recognition of the necessity of their involvement in future planning associated with the port is an imperative. I too have walked the Harbour Passage and have enjoyed the ever - changing vista. The path of the passage is not the red painted concrete but the path in the context of its relationship to the harbour, the views to the port, to the city, to the island, to the ships. The proposed building seriously obstructs the view and should be reconsidered in term of its footprint and its presented image. It is not a signature or even an inspiring building as proposed. It could be. With Western Beaches and with ACAP I have fought vigorously for harbour clean -up and the enhanced connection between the people and the harbour. The Western Beaches area is directly impacted by the harbour through the extension of the breakwater to Partridge Island. Is the port corporation aware of this? The vision adopted by ACAP and its multi - stakeholder group recognized the concentration of the industrial port on the west side. The long wharf site is the node that divides the industrial port from the public port. In the past I have argued and demonstrated that the two entities can share this location. What needs to be avoided to the greatest extent possible is a climate of negative thought. A yes we can attribute to a positive attitude will carry us through this crisis of conflicting interest. -3- The issue may well be the sale of the Lantic Sugar site but the comprehensive view of the sale involves issues as diverse as the consideration of beach nourishment and erosion at Bay Shore Beach to the image of the edifice proposed as not only the face of the Irving Empire on a world stage but also the architecture of a building that will be the face of Saint John. What you see will be much more than a signature Irving Building, it will be the landmark structure on the Saint John waterfront. To dismiss the interrelationship of the sale of the Lantic Sugar site from the nature of the proposed development of the long wharf is a flawed point of departure. As an Architect, I should be so bold as to council against the images presented, not because they have been presented, but because as images they are deficient in their resolution of responsiveness to this community. At this juncture, the building images shown, have a disconnect with the site identified; the building could be dropped from the sky into any of the numerous business parks we see throughout New England. As an image, the building does not speak, at least in my opinion, to the port, to the harbour, to harbour passage and its delights, nor indeed, to our people in terms of pedestrian interaction and interconnection. Could it? Of course it could. Should it tower? Maybe. Should it be sculptural? Why not? Should it be monumental? Should it look like something destined for a suburban business park? As a concept, the image preented has a long way to go. N If Council determines that the sale of the Lantic Sugar property should go through as proposed; the proposed includes the building of a building at long wharf. The Architect commissioned by Irving Oil no doubt can and must be responsive to the context. In terms of serious dialog among the various stakeholders, the fort Corporation needs to initiate a comprehensive and inclusive process leading to a fuller understanding of the issues of the ports development and leading to an understandable plan describing the direction and timing of port development long term. Indeed the voice of the longshoreman, the port user, the environmentalist, the developer and so on needs to be involved in this future planning exercise. The Board is not expert across the broad spectrum necessary for an inclusive vision. 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U V) C: — cn L1 cn E Q� .0 42 41 � U Q , U m o f .� x E N E x �- N N Ottawa Centre Block Room 655 -D, Centre Block Ottawa, Ontario K 1 A OA6 Tel: (613) 947 -2700 Fax: (613) 947 -4574 II Paull VIII Zed Member of Parliament for Saint John iiir:&tittji iiir:C 90 King Street Saint John, New Brunswick E21- 1 G4 Tel (506) 657 -2500 Fax: (506) 657 -2504 Outline of a 10 Minute Presentation to Saint John Council Paul Zed, Member of Parliament for Saint John Monday August 11, 2008 Re: Sale of former Lantic Sugar Site CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY • Good evening, your Worship Mayor Court and councillors. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as we meet here this evening to discuss the future of the sale of the former Lantic Sugar site. • I am delighted to be here tonight as I have continually worked together with area mayors, councillors, MLA's, labour, community and business groups to form what has been referred to as Team Saint John. • Team Saint John is now widely seen throughout the country as a hallmark for growth. As the Official Opposition Critic for Cities, Communities & Infrastructure, I have had the privilege and honour to travel to every region in Canada to see first hand how big cities and small communities have grown. • We have worked very hard with our neighbouring communities on a growth strategy, police & fire, library services, and recreation to ensure that our region is able to meet the present and future needs of our citizens. 225 • Within the Saint John community, this strategy of working together has been very successful as is indicated by the growth of the United Way and the volunteer sector, which has become the envy of our region. • Like other regions, we still have work to do on addressing the need for affordable housing, dealing with unacceptable literacy rates and poverty reduction and we are working together to address these important issues. • I would like to single out Mayor Court and his Council for their leadership in insisting on this discussion regarding the former Lantic Sugar site and for taking the time to consult the citizens of Saint John. I am pleased to participate in this process because I share your principles of transparency and openness. Hearing the views of all those who wish to express themselves on this important issue is at the heart of how democracy should work. • Over the last 18 months I have held 7 town halls, from Belmont to Lorneville to the Lower West Side and the North End, and the one issue that I hear time and again is the need to ensure that we have a strong economy and good jobs for our citizens. • As you know, it is not every day that a federal Member of Parliament addresses Council, but I feel that it is appropriate that I make some comments about how we can develop the federal Port of Saint John • I have consistently promoted the development of our waterfront and continue to do so. When I was first elected in 1993 in the neighbouring electoral riding of Fundy Royal, I began developing a strong relationship with the Port of Saint John, its users and work force on issues concerning the cruise, forestry, and potash industries. • We must continue to work together to establish the Port of Saint John as a provider of alternate cargo routes to Asia, India and South America. 226 • Since 1993, I have actively promoted our port as well as the commercial fishery and a related wharf. The port industry is changing, the transportation system is changing, and Saint John must also change. • I am excited about the development of our port over the past number of years. Harbour Passage for example, is an example of the balance that can be achieved between the rights of citizens to have access to the waterfront and the need for a working port to operate effectively. • Who would have thought that we would see a revival of passenger traffic through the cruise ship industry? This positive development has provided solid economic development and tourism opportunities and placed Saint John at the heart of a fast growing and lucrative industry. • Who would have imagined longshoremen receiving cruise ships 20 years ago? I spoke with a longshoreman last week who said that he could never have imagined this to be the case. When ships are in, the city is alive. This city is about where people work and live. • The proposal before council is about swapping land. I want to report to council that my constituency office has received favourable comments from many citizens via email, phone calls and drop -in visitors. • I have also heard from dozens of small and medium size businesses throughout the city who have reminded me that community development starts with economic development. • I think that it is significant that the proposal has the support of the City Manager and his staff. A lot of due diligence has taken place, and this has not happened overnight. The City Manager has made it clear that this proposal is a win -win situation. This is a powerful statement. 227 • The future of our port and waterfront are central to the future of our city. I believe there to be several components to how we must use this site going forward: • We must maintain public access to the waterfront • We must ensure that we make proper and effective use of our port which means ensuring that we continue to have a working port • We must ensure that the fishery is tied into future development • We must strike a balanced approach • As long as these components are met, I will support this proposal because I believe that it is in the best interests of the city. • I also want to make it clear that I will support whatever decision this council takes. • I have been actively seeking federal funding for port infrastructure, Partridge Island, Fort La Tour, as well as the commercial fishery and a fishing wharf, which are all important components of the port's future. I am pleased that Fort La Tour is going to form part of this proposal. • Experts on port usage across the country are finding ways to better utilize port properties in harmony with local citizenry. Saint John is no exception. • We have a proven track record in Saint John since 2004 of working together as a team to build a better community. We did it with Harbour Cleanup, we are doing it with affordable housing, clean drinking water, public transit, Marsh Creek and we will do it with the former Lantic Sugar site. Thank you. 228 7 BettyUzotte 1I4 Sandy Point Road SaiotJnhn,0B E2K3R8 Tel. (586) S52-8597 Email: blizotte@nb-oompatico.co His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Saint John Common Council 15 Market Square Saint John N8 Your Worship and Council: Has the Saint John Port Authority signed the Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the |rvirgs a|ittle prematurely? Should the Port Authority not have come toan agreement with the City on the sale/purchase deal for the former Lantic Sugar Refinery site prior to signing the MOU, if in fact that land is required for the deal tmnnovefnrvvard7 |t seems tome that perhaps the Port Authority has taken a lot for granted. Hovv|ongMas this information been known toCouncil? The citizens were not given o lot of lead time to study the matter and prepareabhef. VVhythehurry? The City knows all too well the financial perils invo�|vedinyielding to the "hurry upor else" tactics used by the |rv|nQs. VVe should not feel obligated in any way to sell this prime piece of real estate under pressure from any source. Indeed, xve should not sell itat all without first studying all possible uses for the property and selecting the one that iy best for all citizens. This will require time. The City does not need to say °YES° just because it's the |n/ingsaaking. The |n/(ugs have purchased large areas of land in the Red Head /N1ispecarea. That ls the place for their world headquarters. The City's first obligation isto the people of Saint John. The former bantic Sugar Refinery property must remain in the City's land bank. The true value of the property far exceeds the pittance suggested by the Port Authority as payment. It's time for Saint John to stop the corporate free ride, Maintain the feudal practices ofthe previous administration and `me will continue t0 lose our people. It's time to turn our City around. It's time tn consider the CITIZENS of SAINT JOHN first! Save some nf the beautiful areas nf our city for ustoenjoy. Theme are very few left. Respectfully submitted, Bcet�ty �Lizts-6� Mr. Patrick O'REILLY 24 Lennox Drive, Rothesay, N.B. E2E 2H9 4 August, 2008 Common Clerk 8`h Floor City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L 1 Tel: 847 -1600 RE: PROPOSED IRVING OIL HO ON LONG WHARF ISSUE Dear Madam; Attached please find a letter to Saint John Mayor and Council, reference the captionally noted matter. This is not for presentation to council on 11 August. Y�t�aly, (P.D. O'REILLY) Attach. ON RE: Construction Of Irving Oil HO On Long Wharf The question posed to the public: "Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Limited ? "; should be more directly asked, "should Irving Oil Limited be allowed to construct a HQ building at Long Wharf?" My answer is no. To begin with, I would like to make the first of two references to a newspaper article, dated 24 JUL, submitted by Fred Hazel, a regular contributor to the Telegraph Journal. The article, captioned `Harbour Passage Can Mirror New Waterfront Jewel', is constructed around a 1991 visit to Saint John by renowned American impressionist painter Kamil Kubik. Mr. HAZEL stated the famed visitor was especially taken by the Irish - Canadian atmosphere of our city. Well, this land deal has gotten my Irish up. Can you get anymore precious real estate than harbour property. We don't have a huge harbour, so keep in mind folks, what we have is what we got. The second reference to this article deals with the quotation, "Your waterfront," Mr. Kubik said. "Why are you hiding it? It's beautiful, one of your city's greatest assets. People should be able to walk along there and enjoy the river and the sea." Most of the waterfront is now surrounded by a chain -link fence. One of my strongest objections with the waterfront is the plan to restrict the area to the use by certain people. Look at Halifax's waterfront and the number of eateries available for the general public. More than once I have read reference to the word stakeholder when alluding to the waterfront. Stakeholder is defined as `a person or group with a direct interest, involvement, or investment in something'. The stakeholders are not just a Montreal -based developer, Irving Oil consortium or Enterprise Saint John. The citizens of this area, who are tax payers, and a lot of tax money has gone into and will go into the Saint John Harbour, have a very strong interest. Each level of government has to start to realize the fact that the government is the people and the people are the government. By virtue of this, the citizens are also stakeholders. As MLA Abel LeBlanc stated, the waterfront belongs to the people. A stand has to be taken to ensure the public interest is protected and I expect more MLAs, MPs and municipal councilors to defend the interests of 120,000 citizens over the interest of an influential few. M1111 Page .2 A second article, Telegraph Journal, 25JUL08, `Piers Are Now Beyond Repair' `Port authority CEO tours `derelict' docks along Saint John's west side'. A couple of the article's excerpts read ` crumbling concrete exposes wooden pilings that once supported one of the port's west -side piers. Further inland, the pier has nearly collapsed into the water, an unsightly artifact of an earlier time.' `Back then, port officials decided the sizes and positions of the piers no longer tit into the strategic direction of port business.' ` The piers, built in the early 20`h century, are now beyond repair. But within the next 10 to 15 years, as the port continues to expand under growing demand...' The last paragraph of this article reads `A potential new terminal, meanwhile, remains on the back burner, but could one day usher in a new era for a section of the port so forgotten for decades.' My reference to this article is intended to point out the last four words of the final excerpt `so forgotten for decades'. They let it crumble. The major infrastructure project necessary for a new terminal would cost•an estimated $150 million. My second point is made in the words `as the port continues to expand under growing demand'. Why then, if you foresee growing demand, would you deal off Long Wharf? Another newspaper article from the same date is captioned `Saint John Harbour's East Side Is Top Priority For Port Authority: CEO'. This article depicts an extension of the Lower Cove berth, into the former sugar refinery site, for cruise ships with a $20 million price tag. We're talking a lot of millions. Once again, why would you deal off Long Wharf. The new Revenue Canada call center wasn't built on the Long Wharf site; it is located on McAllister Dr. The new location for City Transit is situated on McDonald St., not at Long Wharf. Three brand new hotels in the greater Saint John area, Best Western, Amsterdam Inn and Hampton Inn were not built on Long Wharf, nor should they be. The new police station and Justice complex are not being built on Long Wharf. The International Longshoremen's Assoc. has a great deal of interest in this site. In fact, the ILA is probably the most significant stakeholder connected to this issue. Long Wharf is a working port and should remain a working port. Mayor Court, from article dated 28 JUL, sums it up "So its most appropriate use, clearly, a port". 99101 Page .3 All this begs the question, `Why are we hearing that Irving Oil is the only private group placing an offer on this whole deal, to the exclusion of all others ?' It would seem to me that such a valuable piece of real estate would be coveted and worth a whole lot more, dollar wise, than the offer made by Irving Oil. This does not mean that I am in anyway in favour of selling any of this property. If this deal goes through, then why did the sugar refinery site become crown property if you are going to deal of Long Wharf? We are no further ahead. With all the property owned by the Irvings, why are they going after a harbour site, knowing the deal was going to be controversial? Their most recently constructed building, Commercial Property, is located on the corner of Sommerset and WrW546,yan already Irving -owned property. One other point that has to be considered by the City's Planning Advisory Commission is what effect will such a building have on the new and old residences on Fort Howe? The owners of these new residences paid good money for the water view. A structure in this area is bound to have an effect on w. Patrick O'REILLY Tel: 847 -1600 24 Lennox Drive, Rothesay, N.B. E2E 21-19 991.1 352 Pelton Road Saint John, NB E2K 5H7 August 5, 2008 Mayor Ivan Court and Councillors Re: Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value? I have read the report to council dated June 23, 2008, written by city manager Terry Totten and have some questions that I would like you to ask and have written response before you decide on this sale. Why is this site being considered a part of the Long Wharf and Irving Oil transaction? The Port authority is willing to lease Long Wharf. Who is the buyer of the Lantic Sugar site and why are they buying it? According to Canada Revenue Agency, the generally accepted meaning of Fair Market Value is the "highest price, expressed in a dollar amount that the property would bring, in an open and unrestricted market, between a willing buyer and a willing seller who are knowledgeable, r` informed, and prudent, and who are acting independently of each other." co I am concerned about several parts of this issue. According to the Totten report in the last paragraph on page 1 the words are " Fair Market Value is not to exceed $1 million." This is not fair market value, if there is a cap on the price. Fair Market value needs to be the highest price that a willing buyer and a willing seller can negotiate. I understand that the city has already spent $800,000 to demolish the sugar refinery and has already spent at least $400,000 on environmental clean -up of the site, one sentence says hundreds of thousands of dollars. By my calculations this means the property should be sold at least for $1.2 million. Why sell the property at all? What prevents the Port Authority from dealing with the Irving Group itself and arranging for them to buy Long Wharf? The federal government allowed the sale of port lands in Vancouver for Expo and no doubt have granted permission to other port authorities across Canada to sell their lands. What is the reason that the sale of the Lantic Sugar site has to form part of this deal? The first three paragraphs on page 3 of the Totten report to Council outlines the under -use and unproductive nature of Long Wharf to the Port. It would seem to me that the lease of Long Wharf to Irving Oil Limited will bring the Port Authority much needed revenue and this infusion of cash will allow them to pursue work on upgrading port facilities on the west side of the harbour. Mr Totten says in paragraph 3 under Comment on Long Wharf that the port "has sufficient facilities to meet anticipated opportunities for the foreseeable future." This implies to me that the Lantic Sugar site is not necessary for port use. Where are the other properties that had been traded, swapped or negotiated by the previous council as part of this deal? (see par.I page 2 "Irving Oil Ltd. and the city have come to terms on the other properties that were initially contemplated as part of this transaction. ") What were the costs to the city for these transactions? Apparently there have been several appraisals for the 9.4 acres done for several interested parties. The city had one done in March 2007, the Port Authority has one and Irving Oil Limited has one. (see Recommendation 2 ). These appraisal numbers have not been made public. Why? Again in this recommendation there is mention that if the city's appraisal is the highest of the three yet less than a million dollars, this will represent fair market Value. It cannot be FAIR if it is capped. In my opinion the fairest, most arms length means of dealing with sale of the Lantic Sugar site would be to sell it at an auction and let the highest price prevail. The entire recommendation #1 seems ridiculous to me. How independent can a qualified professional be if he /she has to make sure that the appraised value does not exceed $1 million? If one looks at the comments made regarding adherence to the Saint John Harbour Land use Plan on page 4 of the report, it is easily seen that the plan for the use of the Lantic Sugar site was to be for housing, high quality public space, tourism products and the plan lists this site as the best opportunity for a quality development that might include a hotel. Certainly it was never visioned to be for port use. If the city is truly committed to increasing population growth in the southern peninsula then selling or transferring his site for port use is not in the best interests of the city. Over 500 people, organizations and businesses participated in the drafting of the Inner Harbour land use plan and a lot of money was spent on developing the vision and strategies for the next 15 -30 years. All of this will be lost if the city sells this site to the Port Authority. I am enclosing the relevant sections from the land use plan. 1 am not opposed to the proposed plan to use Long Wharf as the Irving Oil headquarters. I am co confident that the building will be well - designed and the proposed work on the Fort La Tour site N and the inlet next to the wharf will be first class. I just think that the Lantic Sugar site would be underutilized as a port site. 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Your Worship & Councillors: On behalf of the Citizens For Fort La Tour we are 100% in favour of seeing the Irving Oil development on Long Wharf. We are a group of 19 citizens who meet once a month, we are a registered organization and have our own constitution. We have held many events on the Fort La Tour site and feel this development will enrich our city. This site is much more visible since Harbour Passage and with the history it holds, would be an asset to the City. Losing 1000 executive jobs in the uptown area would affect so many businesses, do we really want to lose such an opportunity which will benefit so many? Sincerely, CITIZENS FOR FORT LA TOUR ;lyQt�cr 'LY" =ham/ Elaine Geary, President / /elg NEW Saint John Phone: (506) 634 -1747 Fax: (506) 658 -0651 Construction Association Inc. Email: sjca @nbnet.nb.ca 263 GERMAIN STREET • SAINT JOHN • NEW BRUNSWICK • E2L 2G7 July 25, 2008 Mayor and Common Council PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Re: Long Wharf Development I am writing this letter as I am out of town during the public consultation and therefore unable to attend. Saint John Construction Association, on behalf of its members, supports this project. We believe this project would add significant benefits to our contractor members and to our workforce. It has been a great number of years since we have had the opportunity to work on a building of this nature. This building adds to the opportunity of the many young apprentices that we have and allows them the opportunity to gain experience in a first class building construction project. We also believe that keeping the one thousand employees in the uptown area is extremely beneficial to the city of Saint John and will further enhance the repair and remodel side of our business. This will also increase business traffic to assist them in developing their business. We believe this is a win -win situation for everyone as the sugar refinery site will be made available for the further development of the East side of the port of Saint John facilities. On behalf of our members, we would ask you to give your support to this very first class project. T Jgy�2 CA TON PSS� Founded 1866 Yours truly, ,> atrick D. Darrah� AFFILIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK AFFILIATED WITH CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION, OTTAWA, ONT. 0z"y A"- Development Authority /Autorite de developpement 243 Metcalf Street Saint John, N. B. E2K 1K7 July 30, 2008 To: Mayor Ivan Court & Members of Council On behalf of the Fort La Tour Development Authority, we do not wish to make a presentation at this time. However, the Authority would like to make a statement showing our support for the Irving Oil development on Long Wharf. It is the aim of the Development Authority to develop the Fort La Tour site and we embrace Irving Oil's willingness to provide assistance with our project. The Fort La Tour site documents 4,000 years of history through archaeological evidence. This includes Native, French, a pre - Loyalist use of the site, as well as, 19th and 20th century use. Situated in a major urban setting, the Fort La Tour site is unique and of national and international importance. The development of Harbour Passage has provided more visibility for our site and the opportunity to establish meaningful interpretation. We support Irving Oil, not only because of our own personal gain, but this development will secure up to 1,000 corporate jobs in the uptown area and as stated, will generate renewed interest in commercial and residential development. This is an opportunity that will benefit all of Saint John and we feel it's acceptance is crucial to the integrity of our City. Sincerely, Elaine Geary, Chairperson COMMISSIONERS Elaine Geary Robert Elliot Michael Bradley Kathy Wilson Chairperson Vice - Chairman Treasurer Secretary Eric Teed Helene Williams M.A. 1&Oonald Gary Chouinard Bill Farren Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Logistec Corporation 360 St. Jacques Street Telephone: (514) 844 -9381 Suite 1500 Fax: (514) 843 -5217 Montreal, QC 112Y 1 P5 Internet: www.logistec.com Canada Email: corporation- infogiogistec.com CIO qN1[WX14C 'a Friday, August 1, 2008 Saint John Common Council City Hall 15 Market Square. P. 0. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 41_1 Subject: City's public hearings 1 Lantic sugar site Dear Council members: We have been asked to express our opinion on the issue of the Long Wharf redevelopment plan and the acquisition of land on the Lower Cove area of the port, which is adjacent to the potash terminal. Although we are not directly involved in that sector of the port, as one of the major operators at the port of Saint John, we feel obliged to join the community in support of a project promoting sustainable development in the long -term interest of all stakeholders. As we all know, the economic environment is hitting a large number of our industries, severely impacting on the level of business and the number of jobs in the port of Saint John. A perfect harmony on the long -term objectives of the city and the port is essential to survive and grow the business. The Long Wharf project is a move in the right direction allowing the city to retain Irving Oil's head office in Saint John, but it is also adding a first -class cruise terminal, a necessary tool required to attract tourism in the city. The land transfer from the City to the port in Lower Cove will permit the port to expand its activities without interfering with the quiet enjoyment of its residents. When looking at all aspects of the project, we can only see positive developments in the long term for the benefit of all stakeholders: the City, the port, the labour, the stevedores and the local industries. Regards, Madeleine Paquin President and CEO C.c. Stephen Campbell, Chairman of the Saint John Port Authority OZI,EI PotashCorp August 1, 2008 Saint John Common Council Common Clerk's Office City Hall — 8w Floor 15 Market Square Saint John, NB E2L IE8 Re: Proposed Sale of Lantic Sugar Site I am writing this letter, on behalf of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (PotashCorp), New Brunswick Division, in support of the proposed sale of the Lantic Sugar site to facilitate the transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. for the Long Wharf site. PotashCorp is the world's largest producer, by capacity, of the three primary plant nutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash. We have Potash production facilities in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Jordan, Phosphate operations in the United States, Nitrogen operations in the US and Trinidad and fertilizer interests worldwide. LO N Our New Brunswick Division consists of a mine and mill near Sussex/Penobsquis, the Cassidy Lake mine south of Norton, the Potash Terminal at the Port of Saint John and natural gas interests in the McCully Field in Penobsquis. We have approximately 340 employees in New Brunswick with annual payroll and benefits of over $30 million. We also employ approximately 70 nested contractors. In 2007, we purchased over $40 million of goods and services, excluding energy, and nearly 50% of these purchases were made in New Brunswick. Our Potash Terminal contributes over 50% of the annual revenue of the Port of Saint John. In July 2007, we announced an investment of $1.66 billion on a major expansion of the Sussex facility. This project, which is in progress, will create over 2,500 person -years of employment during the construction phase and approximately 140 new, permanent jobs at the mine. We are also in the process of expanding our natural gas interests in the McCully Field by investing in additional gas wells drilled jointly with Corridor Resources. Our commitment to the Province is significant and long -term, and we take great interest in the development and sustainability of the Port of Saint John. The proposed transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. will result in the construction of Irving Oil's world headquarters on the Long Wharf site. This will replace what is now a vacant and unattractive site with a modem office complex incorporating a passenger /vendor area for use as a secondary Cruise terminal. In return, the Port Authority would acquire ownership of the Lantic Sugar site, which is a more suitable area for the development of future Port cargo. POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. P.O. BOX 5039, SUSSEX, NB CANADA E4E 51.2 PHONE: (508) 432 -8400 FAX: (506) 433.6617 Saint John Common Council - 2 - August 1, 2008 The Long Wharf property has become an isolated facility for Port cargo. It has limited road and rail access, and is near hotel, condos and other commercial developments. The site has been under - utilized for many years and, to my knowledge, there has not been any sincere interest in developing the property for cargo. There is nothing to suggest that this will change in the future. In contrast, the Lantic Sugar property is ideally located to remain part of the working port. It is adjacent to the Potash Terminal and has good road and railway access. Bulk potash and salt shipments through the Potash Terminal will increase from the present level of 1.0 million tonnes per year to nearly 2.5 million tonnes per year by 2014, as a result of additional production from the new Picadilly potash mine. Development of the Lantic Sugar site, for anything other than cargo, will limit any further expansion of our operations. It has been suggested that the Long Wharf site may be better utilized as a parking lot. Doing so would be short- sighted and would do nothing to promote this waterfront property for any other form of future development. It has also been suggested that the Lantic Sugar property could be developed as an Urban Village. An Urban Village on the Lantic Sugar site would conflict with the working port in Lower Cove and would be undesirable adjacent to a busy bulk terminal. The City of Saint John requires continued investment and development from the private N sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Irving Oil has been a catalyst for this development both within the City and in the province of New Brunswick. By endorsing the proposed land deal, Common Council can seize the opportunity to develop and beautify a portion of its waterfront and increase its revenue, without compromising the area available to develop future cargo. It will also signal its support for a logical and sustainable development of the waterfront for cargo and commercial purposes. I hope Common Council will consider my comments. I firmly believe this is a great opportunity for the City, the Port Authority, Irving Oil and the vast majority of the City's stakeholders. Sincerely, Mark Fracchia, P.Eng. General Manager Flmc T.lmark12008 08 01 letter SJ Common Council.doc POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. P.O. BOX 5039, SUSSEX. NB CANADA E4E 5L2 PHONE: (566) 432 -8400 FAX: (506) 433 -6617 0 .L propelsj July 31, 2008 Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Square C.P. 1971 Saint John, NB E21- 41-1 Your Worship and Councilors, 12 Smythe Street 1 Saint John, NB 1 E2L 5G5 1506.642.9029 On behalf of the propelsj Board of Directors, I am writing to you to express our strong support for the municipality to sell the former Lantic Sugar site, at fair market value, to facilitate a possible transaction between Irving Oil Ltd. and the Saint John Port Authority. The current demands for talent in our local Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry are high and we have an unprecedented opportunity to grow the ICT sector and other creative sectors of our economy. In late 2006, propels] surveyed ICT businesses in the area and discovered that 1,300 new jobs could be created in the Saint John area alone in the coming five years. Since then, demand for talent has accelerated further and we need a vibrant community to attract the talent we need. We believe the Irving plan for Long Wharf that will result from the Memorandum of Understanding announced this spring is progressive, visionary, and should provide the tipping point for development of our downtown. It is also the result of the right motivation: a focus on people, and keeping them connected to the heart of our city as we rebuild the urban magnet for the creative professionals we need to realize our community goals. We believe the benefits to putting the world headquarters of one of our city's most important corporations on our prime real estate is good for our community and for revitalizing our urban core. Rebirth is a process and this is an exciting step. This is a good thing. Si Jeff Roach Executive Director, propelsj propelsj Directors: Richard Jones Patricia Connolly Anthony Hardt Rick MacPhee Gerry Pond Dave Grebenc Anita Punimaya Henryk Sterniczuk Chris Nadeau James C Irving David Baxter Ian Cavanaugh CC: Imelda Gilman, Saint John Board of Trade 247 Dianna Barton 24 Sandra Dr. Quispamsis, NB E2G 1 E5 August 05, 2008 Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Sq P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21- 41-1 Subject Irving Oil Headquarters The Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil's Memorandum of Understanding is an asset for Greater Saint John I am writing today to ask Common Council to support their efforts. I have had the privilege of serving Saint John in a number of capacities over the past 20 years. As an owner of Barton's Take Out and a member of the City Market Merchant's Committee, I have seen the very real affects of downsizing in the 1990's. As the uptown offices emptied through a combination of the cessation of the frigate program, and other uptown employers such as Aliant and the banking industry downsized and reduced their workforce, we experienced a significant ripple effect in the City Market. During my tenure as President of the Saint John Board of Trade, I was very involved and supportive of the efforts to create the "True Growth Strategy" and I firmly believe the focus on key sectors and the united community stand that grew from this initiative are at the heart of the positive momentum we have today. There are still many battles to win though. A component of the Growth Strategy that I was privileged to support personally was the Business Support and Retention Strategy. Business Support Strategies were becoming essential to communities in retaining vital industries. As the Manager of Business Support for Enterprise Saint John, I investigated best practices across North America. As a certified Business Support Retention and Expansion Consultant, I received monthly reports on the large wins and losses in North America. What became increasingly clear was that there were very few "wins" for one community that did not mean a "loss" for another. Brand new Toyota Plants or Research in Motion Facilities such as those announced for Woodstock, ON or Halifax, NS are rare. Much of the time an operation opening up in one community means that another has suffered a loss. We are very fortunate to have a number of key major employers in Saint John and we need to ensure that they have the support they need to be effective. Mzf3 Irving Oil needs a new headquarters, and I imagine it would be an easier task to locate closer to the refinery and away from the uptown. I applaud them for making the effort to find a location in the uptown area and preserve the jobs, for not only their employees but also others who would no longer have work or want to live in the uptown with their absence. The Port Authority has negotiated a fair deal and has a vision for the future. There are many benefits for them from having a continuous strip of working port to enhanced cruise business. One of the key lessons I learned as a young manager was that "justice must not only be done but it must be seen to be done ". This is a phrase Mayor Court has used on occasion and I think it is very apt here. Our major employers will be watching. Irving Oil has contributed a great deal to our area, and they deserve a fair hearing and an objective discussion. I think the facts are compelling that this facility will benefit not only the proponents but also the uptown business community and the community at large. Someone once said that when the Gates of the City Market are open it is as if the whole city is open for business. A world class headquarter as outlined in this proposal will send a far greater message to those near and far about how open for business we are. I hope that we all have an opportunity to see it become a reality. Respec 1 ours. Dianna Barton, CFW Que To: Saint John Common Council C/o Common Clerk's Office City of Saint John 31 July 2008 Question: Should the municipality agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar Site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd.? Dear Members of the Common Council From 17 July 1997 to 4 July 20081 was a resident of Saint John and a property owner. I owned a business and lived uptown. I also walked my dogs to the harbor at least once each day. It was a ritual that I looked forward to eagerly because a trip to the harbor was a soul enriching experience for me. I believe Saint John's magnificent harbor is the most important piece of real estate in the city. In spite of this personally obvious fact, I looked upon Long Wharf about 30,000 times as a hideous eyesore. The old stevedore warehouse that once sat there proclaimed to the world that Saint John was a derelict city without any self - respect. I often asked myself how the city fathers could have allowed such a horror to exist on its waterfront for the entire world to see. Now city leaders have an opportunity to help assist in the development of Long Wharf as the pinnacle of the harbor. It is about time! If Irving Oil can put a world class office building on Long Wharf that will honor the city as a leader in urban land use then that is what needs to be done. The answer to the above question is without reservation is: Yes! L�✓1 L William M. Brienza 10 Ian Crescent Rothesay NB E2E 5P9 506 - 847 -8338 W1181 72 Tudor Lane Saint John, NB E2K 5T6 July 28, 2008 TO THE MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN COMMON COUNCIL c/o Common Clerk's Office 8'h Floor City Hall PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21, 4L 1 Please accept this letter as our whole - hearted support of Saint John Common Council, on behalf of the municipality and its citizens, agreeing to the sale of the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value. We also agree to the transaction between the Port of Saint John and Irving Oil Limited whereby the Port Authority will secure title to the Lantic Sugar site for port purposes and retain access to the enhanced Long Wharf facility to support our growing cruise ship business. Irving Oil Limited will then be in a position to secure the backlands of Long Wharf where they will build a new headquarters, lease other lands around the structure in order to improve public green space and access to the waterfront. This is good for Saint John and for its people and Council is obligated to do what is right. Sincerely, James Brittain 251 72 Tudor Lane Saint John, NB E2K 5T6 July 28, 2008 TO THE MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN COMMON COUNCIL c/o Common Clerk's Office 8'' Floor City Hall PO Box.. 1971 Saint John, NB E21, 4L 1 Please accept this letter as our whole - hearted support of Saint John Common Council, on behalf of the municipality and its citizens, agreeing to the sale of the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value. We also agree to the transaction between the Port of Saint John and Irving Oil Limited whereby the Port Authority will secure title to the Lantic Sugar site for port purposes and retain access to the enhanced Long Wharf facility to support our growing cruise ship business. Irving Oil Limited will then be in a position to secure the backlands of Long Wharf where they will build a new headquarters, lease other lands around the structure in order to improve public green space and access to the waterfront. This is good for Saint John and for its people and Council is obligated to do what is right. Sincerely, Margaret Bri n KWA July 31, 2008. The Mayor and Common Council, City of Saint John, N.B. clo The Common Clerk's Office, e Floor, City Hall,E2L 4L1 Saint John, N. B. Your Worship and Councillors, You will be holding a meeting on August 1P to consider the "Sale of the former Lantic Sugar Refinery Site in Saint John at fair market value' I have been a resident of Saint John all my live, some 78 years plus. I dearly love this City and its people and I've seen unbelievable change over my years. The refinery site has been vacant far too long and we have seen no viable options for its development. The site is valuable as an extension of our port facility and ties in nicely with the lower cove and potash terminals. Surely we must move forward and make a deal all citizens can live with. For the good of the City, please take the necessary action to see that this sale is consummated, at a price based on the Provincial Assessment. Yours sincerely, eij, 94 Man — Hester Ave., Saint John, N. B. E2M 4H1 0"] 830 McCavour Dr., Saint John, N.B. E2M 4M3 Aug. 1, 2008 City of Saint John, Common Clerk's Office 8th Floor City Hall, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2 L 4L1 COMMON COUNCIL: Yes I agree that the Municipality should sell the former Lantic Sugar Site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. Yours sincerely, Alberta G. Clowes. 0&M,II lawsoncreamer July 30, 2008 Mayor Ivan Court and Councillors CITY OF SAINT JOHN 15 Market Square C.P.1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Mayor Court Re: Public Hearings/Lantic Sugar Site We write on behalf of our law firm to provide feedback to City Council and Administration on the discussions surrounding the sale of the Lantic Sugar Site. The city has asked the community and stakeholders to provide feedback on whether the municipality should agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar Site as part of a transaction that would allow for the construction of the Irving Oil World Headquarters on Long Wharf. Our law firm has been part of this community since 1978. Our offices are located on the top floor of the Harbour Building overlooking both Prince William Street and Water Street in Uptown Saint John. Our office enjoys a fabulous view overlooking the beautiful Saint John Harbour and Long Wharf. The growth of this city is instrumental to the growth of our firm and its clients. Members of our firm have been actively involved in various initiatives in this community for many years. Two of our partners are former chairs of the Saint John Board of Trade, and many of our lawyers and employees have given tirelessly to many community initiatives to benefit the Greater Saint John area. We have a keen interest in supporting any project that has the potential to revitalize this city's uptown core and its businesses. We have every reason to believe that the Saint John Port Authority Board of Directors has performed its due diligence in order to conclude that the proposal for the development of Long Wharf is in the overwhelming best interest of the Port. In addition, Irving Oil has been a valuable part of this 133 Prince William Street • Suite 801 • PO Box 6787, Station A • Saint John • NB • E21- 4S2 Tel: 506.633.3737 • fa�:J,-�)6.633.0465 • www.lawsoncreamer.com Mayor Ivan Court and Councillors CITY OF SAINT JOHN July 30, 2008 Page 2 of 2 community and a good corporate citizen for many years. There can be no doubt that Irving Oil will commit the best resources to to support the Long Wharf, and this community wo uld be well se continued presence of Irving Oil as part of the energy hub. There are many businesses that operate in the uptown area, and that serve the over one thousand (1000) employees of Irving Oil. The antremendously e significant O Headquarters on Long Wharf would construction project, and the spin-offs would no doubt be considerable. Finally, we are members of the Saint John Board of Trade and understand that a presentation will be made at the meeting of Council on ion Monday, August 11th. We lend our wholehearted and add ou pvo cesotohmany from tthe that will be made by the Board of Trade business community who support this project. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. I Kelly VanBuskirk, (P.C. *), Partner Direct: (506) 633-3535 kvanbiiskirk @lawsonereamer.com * Denotes Kelly VanBuskirk Professional Corporation Inc. Q111.1 Yours very truly, LA SON CREAMER Natha ' . Godbout (P.C. *), Partner Direct: (.506) 633-3504 Godbout @1awsoncreamer.com * Denotes Nathalie L. Godbout Professional Corporation Inc. Common Clerk's Office Fred Dickinson 8's Floor City Hall 4 Elgin Road PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB Saint John, NB E2J 2Y7 E2L 4L I July 31, 2008 To the Mayor and Councilors: The city should approve the deal to allow Irving Oil to build their headquarters on Long Wharf. My father worked as a ship liner at the port for many years and I worked there while I was going through school. Most of the men that we worked with were great guys. I am not an "elitist ". I can understand that the ILA may think that it is looking out for its own interests. I find it hard to understand why the mayor and some councilors are not looking out for the entire city's interests. It seems that there is a strong anti -Irving bias that is behind the opposition to the project. If we were talking about a headquarters ofr IBM, Moosehead or the Royal Bank would there be as much resistance to this proposal? You know that the answer is no. While the opposition may be loud, they do not represent my opinion and the opinion of the majority of Saint John citizens. The mayor and council should genuinely and honestly look at the facts and make a decision to proceed with the headquarters. In the long run, the Irving Oil headquarters on Long Wharf will be best for all of the citizens of the city of Saint John. Cly, ��� Fred Dickinson ONFA From the desk of Mac Estey 29 July 08 Mayor Court Councillors ase, Titus, Farren, McGuire, Sullivan, Higgins, Killen, Snook, Court, Mott Re: Long Wharf, Lantic Sugar, S.J. Port land development I respectfully suggest that all personalities issues, and special interest groups agendas be put aside, and that a decision in the best interests of the City as a whole be made. Surely, that correct decision is to support a mega project in the downtown area that will ultimately benefit all of our citizens, and a host of independent small businesses. A project of this size is surely the catalyst that we have all been waiting for, very patiently If you disagree, I would be more than willing to listen to your concerns. Sincerely, J.M. (Mac) Estey Pres. The ESTEY Group Cc Board of Trade the ESTEY group P.O. Box 217, 215 City Road O Estey Industrial & Safety O Holder's Embroidery & Saint John, NB, E2L 3Y2 Promotional Products Tel. 634 -1288 O Holder's Custom Canvas O Atlantic Caster & Wheel Fax: 634 -0909 Establishe�1 §66 216 Metcalf St., Saint John, N.B. E2K 1K6 Tel: 648 -1009 Fax: 648 -3434 Email: metcaif.glassonb.aibn.com Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Square PO Box 1971 Saint John N.B. E2L 4L1 July 31, 2008 Dear Sirs: With respect to your meeting to be held Aug. 11, 2008 for the purpose of determining the views of interested parties on the question of whether or not the City should agree to sell the former Lantic Sugar site for fair market value to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. As a business owner I tend to look at the economic side of things and I can see a number of positive changes resulting from the proposed sale The first and foremost ld be the influx of workers nithe down town area and the The second would economic spin -off available to the core merchants. Thirdly the increased tax revenue to the city Fourth would be the potential for buildings of these and the eec economic spine the city core with the resulting renovating of core g Lastly the city can get an immediate economic gain from the sale of the former Lantic Sugar site which has been vacant for too long. I recognize that there are additional factors such as improving the traffic approaches to the new facility which must be considered however it would seem to me that the costs of these are off set by the positive economic items. As a company involved in the construction trade and having been involved in one building renovation and one new building construction for the Irving interests in the past year I can tell you that the projects were a pleasure to work on and that the end results were first rate. I would expect that any building built would be of the same calibre and would be a positive influence on other companies considering Saint John as a base of operations. f mel 216 Metcalf St., Saint John, N.B. E2K 1K6 Tel: 648 -1009 Fax: 648 -3434 Email: metcalf.glassanb.aibn.com This city has invested significant time, effort and money into the cruise ship trade and ich often there are two ships in port aa� second welcome center d has to berth at speak volumes the me It would seem to me that to have visitors and the cruise lines in terms of our wanting their business. We have a historic site in Fort Latour which as it stands today reflects poorly on our city's efforts to preserve its heritage. When I look at the quality of the work done at the loyalist burial grounds by Irving Oil I can envision a similar effort at the fort Latour location and another tourism draw for our city. In short as a business owner and a citizen of Saint John I can state emphatically that I am in favour of the sale of the land in question and trust that council will do all that is within their power to facilitate the project. 4rianFoster 911.181 251 Bedell Ave. P.O. Box 245, Saint John, N.B. E2L 3Y2 Aug. 1, 2008 City of Saint John, Common Clerk's Office 8th Floor City Hall, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L1 Common Council: Yes I agree that the Municipality should sell the former Lantic Sugar site at fair market value, in order to facilitate a possible transaction between the Saint John Port Authority and Irving Oil Ltd. Yours truly, Jean B. Francis. Z�Q��� NO P.O. Box 245, Saint John, N.B. E2L 3Y2 Aug. 1, 2008 City of Saint John, Common Clerk's Office, 8th Floor City Hall, P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L1 COMMON COUNCIL: Yes I agree that the Municipality should sell the former Lantic Sugar Site at fair market value, so Irving Oil can build their office building at long wharf. Yours t uly, N6'r n W. Francis. 9100 DR. ANDREA D. GARLAND M.D., F.R. CS. (C) Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery 1 Magazine St. Suite 201 Saint John, N. B., E2K 599 Telephone: (506) 658 -1379 Fax. No.: (506) 632 -6955 July 31, 2008 Mayor Ivan Court & Common Council Members City of Saint John PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Dear Mayor Court & Councillors: I would have liked to have had the opportunity to participate on August 11th, 2008, with your Committee of the Whole, however, I will be away during this time. I feel it would be in the best interest of the municipality to sell the Lantic Sugar site at fair market value to facilitate an agreement with Irving Oil and the Port Authority. This is a great opportunity for the City of Saint John and I support it fully. Sincerely yours A. D. Garland, MD, F. R. C. S. (C) ADG/law cc: Dr. Michael Barry, Chair Saint John Board of Trade NNW 18EST' � 85 Princess Street, Saint John, N.B. E21L 1 K5 COMMON CLERK City of Saint John, City Hall Saint John, NB BY HAND VOICE 506 - 653 -9065 x 104 FAX 506 - 658 -1201 ■ July 31, 2008 RE; Proposal to Sell former Sugar Refinery Property to Saint John Port Corporation Dear Sir or Madam; This will ask to be heard to request the City of Saint John facilitate the proposed purchase and subsequent development of the Long Wharf property by Irving Oil Limited by agreeing to sell the former Sugar Refinery Property to the Saint John Port Corporation. As a life long resident of Saint John, a professional accountant, and small business owner of a business attempting to sustain during challenging and changing times I feel well qualified to reflect on current conditions, and assess the potential of the proposed sale Hayward and Warwick Ltd. owes its existence to a vibrant port delivering the many products our stores, and customers throughout Eastern Canada have sold since before Confederation. However, for over 30 years we have been unable to utilize the local port for transportation of goods due to changing trade and logistic patterns. We have been forced to adapt by making the best use of economic, available port facilities at other locatioins. As well, early in the history of we enjoyed an advantageous retail position in the local market by virtue of our address on Princess Street. Again, time, and the change in trade patterns has forced us to locate our retail businesses where the current traffic makes sense. In addition, over time our business has seen the growth of chain discounters, malls, and now box stores draw customers away from our traditional trade. And we have adapted by finding niche markets including tourism, and more recently serving cruise passengers to replace markets we cannot recover Ours is a story of adaptation to changing conditions and making tough decisions required to survive in a changing world. Now, we are seeing the renaissance of the uptown with substantial interest shown in heritage properties forcing us to reconsider the use of our real estate. We have periodically assessed the potential of developing now under utilized upper floors of our 91:11 heritage property on Princess Street, and found by analysis of the numbers that the potential revenue stream did not justify the substantial capital outlay to adapt our building to other uses Continued maintenance of our property as part of the rich heritage which forms a major part of what makes our city a vibrant diversified place is dependant on commercial viability. A major redevelopment within easy walking distance of the Uptown will help provide the commercial viability we as property owners and developers need to "make the numbers work" for the kind of development potential we see for our property We as long time citizens, small business and property owners of the City we request you to look upon the proposed sale favourably, acting as soon as possible to prevent the loss of what could be the best chance the uptown has seen in many years. We feel the board and management of the Saint John Port Authority are correct in recognizing the change, and have come up with a good plan to change strategy, and make prime Uptown Teal estate available to uses better suited to the environmental and commercial peeds of the area. We know the proposal will not benefit everybody, however w F think the benefits far outweigh the costs to the stakeholders as a whole Thank you, David Haywarrd�CA Controller Hayward and Warwick Ltd. NOR Yvonne Holmes 5 Alexander Avenue Rothesay, New Brunswick E2E 5E August 6, 2008 Mayor Ivan Court Members of Common Council City of Saint John Saint John, NB Dear Sirs: I am writing to express my opinion that the City of Saint John should proceed with the sale of the Lantic Sugar Refinery site, for fair market value, to Irving Oil. I understand that this sale will facilitate the building of a world headquarters for Irving Oil on the Long Wharf location and, in turn, allow the Port Authority to consolidate facilities in a continuous stretch of working harbour wharves and storage facilities along the lower cove loop. As a CFA (come from away), I moved to Rothesay ten years ago. In that time I have come to appreciate and love the uniqueness of the City of Saint John and have wanted to live in the Saint John core for many years. As a single parent, I was not prepared to buy, renovate and/or maintain one of the magnificent old homes in the south-end — any preferred location. Finally, condos were announced for Robertson's Wharf, but on further consideration, I opted not to purchase there, However, I recently purchased a $600,000+ condo in the Three Sisters project being developed by Mr. John Rocca. In the last ten years my perception, has been (and continues to be) that Long Wharf was significantly under utilized and sitting idle to the point of being an embarrassment to both the Port Authority and the City of Saint John. 7hat very visible pieee of recd estate should be titre qf the Cily's shoivease locations. Currently people hurry along the harbour passage walkway past this site and that is a shame- The development of the Fort Latour historic site should be a destination point for residents and visitors alike — currently only possible if the Irving Oil world headquarters proposal moves ahead. The issue before you, Mayor Court and members of Common Council, is very clear and straight forward. Should the City of Saint John sell, at fair market value, the sugar refinery site to Irving Oil? I believe that if this offer had been made by any other company that it would not have garnered the attention or attracted the publicity that it has — simply because of the Irving name being attached to the development proposal. Long term economics and financial realities make the decision very easy once the rhetoric and posturing are removed from the equation. It makes sense. You must vote YES to the sale of the sugar refinery land. ours t ly, (Mrs.) Yvonne Holmes 266 July 23, 2008 Dear Councillors, I am writing, as a citizen of Saint John, to express my support for the Irving Headquarters project on Long Wharf. My husband, Bruce, and I both grew up on the Westside and have chosen to raise our family here. I believe that there are very few cities that would turn down the opportunity to have a large corporation locate in the heart of the downtown. I envision that having such a large number of employees centrally located between the city center and the north end will improve both areas by enhancing future prospects for service industries while supporting current businesses such as the City Market, Brunswick Square and Market Square. I do not profess to understand all the workings of the port; however, I generally drive by Long Wharf at least twice per week and there appears to be very little commercial traffic (other than cruise ships). According Mayor Ivan Court's column in the Telegraph Journal July 23, 2008, the Port Authority and the Planning Commission support the location of the Headquarters. I believe that both these groups, staffed by professionals, would have qualifications to make these conclusions. I do not feel that I can ignore the tax issue related to the LNG. While I may not agree with the way it was handled, I hate to think that city council would "cut off its nose to spite its face," when dealing with the issue of the Irving headquarters. I believe that refusing the headquarters would cause a tax drain both in terms of housing taxes if employees opt to live closer to work if the headquarters were located outside the city, as well as the lost taxes on the Headquarters itself. I am also aware that many Irving employees currently participate in the PALS program through School District 8. I see this as a valuable human resource that may be lost if these employees are located outside the city center, away from the schools that require the most attention. According to the local news, Quispamsis has already offered an alternative site. In closing I would like to say that neither my husband nor I are employees of Irving. I have no stake in the decision other than hoping that Saint John will continue to grow both economically and socially. Thank you. Regards, ane Logan RN MN 34 Sunset Drive Saint John, NB E2M 4K2 911Yl PO Box 27013 RPO Manawagonish, Saint John NB Canada E2M 5S8 P 506 657 4067 TF 800 650 4067 F 506 657 8778 July 31, 2008 E info@donnamazeroUexom W donnamazeroRexom Common Council City of Saint John 15 Market Square PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 41-1 Mayor Ivan Court and Saint John Common Council: I sit today to write this letter as a result of the various articles published in the Telegraph Journal and reports on radio. I am a life long resident of Saint John, a business owner, employer, and owner of rental properties. For the first time I can remember in my 44 years, Saint John has an air of excitement regarding economic development. The reality, however, is that this excitement is based on opportunity, not commitments. Opportunities do not always become reality. Wal -Mart is a very recent example of that. Over the past 30+ years Atlantic Canada has seen cities like Moncton and Halifax grow; Saint John has shrunk. Why? There are many reasons including council's poor relationships with previous provincial and federal governments, and the perception /reality that our municipality was a difficulty one in which to do business. I am one resident that wanted to stay so much I have created my own job and have hired others as a result. My hope is that my company will continue to grow and help keep Saint Johners home. My alternatives were Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, etc ..... I wanted to stay here. This is my community; I want to make it better. I understand that a large number of you are new to your elected positions, and I completely support "transparency" in which I expect mayor and council to act. That said, it is not council's responsibility to evaluate the pros and cons of the agreement between The Port Authority and Irving Oil. This agreement was negotiated between two independent businesses acting in their own best interests. Both have access to seasoned professionals and I'm sure their due diligence process was extensive. The question that council must answer is on the sale of the Sugar Refinery property. "Does council want to sell the land at fair market value "? That is the only issue that is in front of council. If you do not want to sell at fair market value......... no one would pay more in business or personally. Based on the media reports, both written and radio, it appears that a small special interest group is against the location of the development. These are employees and former employees of the Port Authority. My understanding is that there is a board of directors for the Port Authority that establishes governance and the organizations strategic plan. Management then implements that plan. Unions and front line employees are not included in that process. This is the norm in all businesses. In this situation, the employees, through mayor and council, are attempting to change the organizations strategic direction. Without the city's ownership of the Sugar Refinery site, that influence would not exist. 911.&1 In closing, my request to you is to ask that you attempt to look objectively at the facts around the opportunity presented. I say attempt, because whenever there is a personal relationships, it is difficult to be objective. Weigh the pros and cons of the sale of the sugar refinery site. What are the costs and what are the benefits? Try not to let the influence of a few outweigh the benefits of the many. Based on all the information I've had access to, I am in full support of the development at Long Wharf. Saint John has been waiting a long time for development and economic growth. Please help those opportunities become reality. Our children are depending on it. Yours truly, Donna Mazerolle, CMA Principal Donna Mazerolle & Associates PO Box 27013 RPO Manawagonish Saint John, NB E2M 5S8 657 4067(0) 657 8778(F) www.donnamazerolle.com iz] AILANTIC HEAt...-TH SOENCES SLEEP CENTRE CENTRE I St') fib DE LA CORPORATION DES SCIENCES DE ILA SAN-1E DE PArLAINTIQLJE August 6, 2008 Dear Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Saint John Council: I am writing to you concerning your upcoming deliberations regarding Long Wharf and the sale of the former sugar refinery site. I am in favour of having the Irving World HQ located at Long Wharf (with docking facilities for cruise ships) and the Sugar Refinery property sold to Irving for transfer to the Port Authority for development of possible port-related activities. Although I am presently living in Rothesay, I am planning to move back to Saint John in 2414. It is a return for me as I spent my first 18 years of life in Saint John before moving to Halifax, London Ontario and then San Diego California. I was actively recruited Since to the Saint John Regional Hospital in 1998 where I have established the first Sleep Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in New Brunswick. This unique subspecialty program employs 4 technical staff, 2 clerical staff and 2 physicians (I recruited an Internal Medicine specialist from Nova Scotia to join us in 2005). In addition, I am the Clinical Head of Psychiatry for Region 2 New Brunswick. In that capacity, I have been involved in the recruitment of 9 physicians, (2 entrepreneurs and one pharmacist — spouses of those physicians) and there will be 3 more physicians arriving in the next 6 months plus accompanying families, partners, etc. These professionals have come to Saint John from Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, USA, Bosnia, and the United Kingdom! How do I sell Saint John? Well it's pretty simple really. I tell site visitors about what we have here — good people, hardworking straightforward folk, strong families, friendly communities and good outdoor recreational opportunities for children and adults alike. I also tell them about what is coming — a vibrant cosmopolitan city with everything they need culturally, AAtlar)tic Health Sc it,nccs Cciporation C.orporahon des wienccs de lG.,i same <Je IVI&anticluc AtIantic Health Sciences Sleep Centre - P.0 0c. 2100, Sabot John Now Srunsmc 2 M 4L2 educationally and recreationally. It is coming — the "vibrant" part. It isn't here yet, but you can almost feel it coming closer... Saint John certainly wasn't vibrant when I left in 1975. It certainly wasn't vibrant when I returned — in 1998. But I have a sense that we are now on the threshold of a new era. Why am I in favour of the Long Wharf deal? I ) it sends a strong message to industry that we are open for business 2) it sends a strong message to tourists and visitors that we honour our heritage (especially re. the further development of Fort Latour) 3) It adds workers and potential residents to the uptown area (re. "vibrancy") and potential tax $$$. 4) It permits the possibility of further expansion of shipping possibilities through the use and development of the sugar refinery land. Not approving this deal, at this point, sends a message that is entirely opposite. Thank you for the invitation to offer my opinion on this extremely important matter. Yours sincerely, Rachel Morehouse M.D. Rachel L. Morehouse MD FRCPC FAASM Medical Director, Atlantic Health Sciences Sleep Centre Head, Dept of Psychiatry AHSC Professor of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland 271 June 31/08 The Mayor ( ?) and councillors of the City of Saint John. I don't believe this is happening. There should be no need of a special meeting, presentations, etc. This should have been passed immediately. I have always been a union supporter, coming from a laboring family. No more!!! You people will destroy this city. I have two grandchildren who left to find work in Alberta. I will be encouraging them to stay. When you're done, there won't be an energy boom in Saint John, it will be next to a ghost town. Pass this proposal for the sake of the citizens. In the name of all that's holy, do it now. Elizabeth Ryder 15 Meadow Wood Gardens Saint John, N.B. E2M 5T1 WP Mayor and Councilors City of Saint John 15 Market Square Saint John, N.B. E2L 1 E8 August 2, 2008 Your Worship and Councilors, Saint John is being renewed by the efforts of groups of citizens and private enterprise and this must be continued. Community attitude is vitally important if renewal is to continue and must be reinforced by the actions of Council. Decisions made by Council are vital to continued growth and prosperity. Many projects are being considered in the uptown area that could contribute greatly to a forward thinking and a progressive community. To lose the opportunity as proposed by the Port Corporation would be a step backward for all citizens. The opportunity for the Port to expand on the refinery site should be of importance to the port workers rather than fighting to retain Long Wharf that has seen minimal use for many years. The Cruise Ship docking facilities will remain there. The proposed renewal of the Coast Guard site, the erection of the Harbourfront condominiums, the possible expansion of Market Square and, hopefully, a call or proposals on the North of Union site, would bring renewed confidence in the uptown area. To reject the Port proposal would have a very detrimental effect on the whole city and this should not happen. I urge Council to put aside the perceived financial support by local single interest groups and vote on behalf of the entire city and provide a progressive attitude by supporting the proposal by the Port Corporation. Yours truly, M. Some le Apt 511 55 Smythe Street. Saint John, N.B. E2L 5A2 Tel. 636 -9007 Wit] One Market Square Saint John, N.B. E2L 4Z6 Office Telephone: (506) 636 -9400 Toll Free Telephone: 1 -877 939 -9225 Fax: (506) 636 -9401 July 30, 2008 Mayor and Councillors City of Saint John 15 Market Square C.P. 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick E21- 41-1 The Insurance Peopfe Votre courtier en assurance RE: Long Wharf Development Opportunity - Your Worship and Councilors, For many years, many volunteers and organizations have spent time, money and energy, towards improving our waterfront and uptown areas. During that period of time numerous discussions took place on how the Long Wharf area could be incorporated into our beautiful Cityscape. All those involved recognized that such opportunity would not and could not happen, due to the special legal limitation the Port Authority had to follow in order to get involved with land deals of its Real Estate. Well the future has arrived and I for one am totally supportive of this opportunity and strongly urge that the City Council support this project to its fullest. I do not share the concerns of the ILA that the loss of Long Wharf as a working port facility would limit opportunities for them. The Port Authority has tried for many years to make that portion of the port an active facility but with little success. When an opportunity finally presented itself such as the Limestone import, the outcry of the community against such an operation, was immense. The opportunities at the former Lantic Sugar site on the other hand would lend itself to many opportunities. 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O 4— c� a� V) w L O U L c O 4-J 4-J C� 0 ca L t O _Q) aA aA L Ln O v c O V Ca i U �V m Q • 4- O 0 N r4 O 1 0 0 N c L. �A E E W� 4-1 V Ca V .j O L .V a� 0 a� V O L E E W ,V L 4� V nL W C- 4-0 c C: M CU .0 L 4� L +� O 4U 4j V) V a--+ C: � L L � — Ca • �J T L!) w no cu L O Ln L O 4� V i • M O O N U w a a c O 12 Q O a. OD to v c C O N O V) I o C -0 O .� Ln 0 a) Q L Ul Q) o u� � O cn cn w cn E CII Q :3 0 a) p C V v � M %,�- 0. E C: L. Q� hA m +� O o .� o •� u� 0 0.;--; W ._ . _ hA cn a-' Q) - 4" +; -0 4-1 CU 0 0 ° ° s �' a) . U V) C: — cn L1 cn E Q� .0 42 41 � U Q , U m o f .� x E N E x �- 6943100 09:44: 59 a.m. 07 -24 -2008 1 /1 Common Clerk's Office 8th Floor City Hall PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB EM 4L1 Fax: 674 -4214 Saint John City Council, I am writing to provide feedback on the proposed Irving Oil headquarters on Long Wharf in the uptown core. The proposal, as I have seen it in the local newspaper depicts a truly positive and rare opportunity for Saint John to undergo a transformation which builds upon the momentum we are already seeing with the multiple projects announced and underway in our region. The addition of prime office space in the City core, attracting and retaining thousands of well paid employees is too good to be true. Any City would be thrilled to have the opportunity to add something of this magnitude and significance to their underutilized waterfront - all at very little to no cost to the municipality itself. Irving Oil and the Port Authority are looking to invest their own funds to make this happen and not looking for government handouts as most companies do. This addition will create new millions in direct tax base for the City's coffers, not to mention the likely extra residential, and business spinoffs and associated revenue. In addition there will be a major financial windfall from the sale of the Lantic Sugar site. Unlike many of the vocal supporters and detractors of the project, I actually live and work in the uptown area, which will be most affected by this development. I have lived here for many years and I am enjoying the fact that the uptown is seeing a renaissance as more people move in, families remain, businesses grow and flourish and development has started. Adding a high end project like the Irving Oil headquarters is quite an easy decision. The downsides are nearly non- existant if you examine the overall benefit to the City and it's residents. I implore you to understand the issue totally and examine all aspects of it, especially to not be derailed by special interest groups who are by far the minority in the situation. Please put your personal interests aside and make the decision based on what is best for the City of Saint John and other residents like me who have chosen to stay here to live, work and raise a family. Good luck with the work in front of you, and thank you for representing the residents of our City. Sincerely, Colin Waldschutz 9 NE1 221 Germain Street, Saint John. New Brunswick. E2L 2G5. 02 August 2008 Mayor and Common Council, City of Saint John, 15 Market Square, Saint John. New Brunswick. E2L 4L 1 Your Worship and Councillors: I write to lend personal support to the proposed sale of the former Lantic Sugar site. It appears very clear to me that this is one of the rare occasions with synergy such that all parties benefit. The proposal at Long Wharf is a marvellous, exciting and thoroughly desirable development — we could not have dreamed up a better request had a fairy Godmother granted us a wish. I say grasp the opportunity forthwith, firmly and enthusiastically. There has already been damage done by the negativity and hostility displayed in some quarters and a unanimous, unreserved and excited endorsement by Council may go some distance toward cleansing the bad taste which has unfortunately been created, not only in the mouths of our citizens and native entrepreneurs but, more ominously, in potential investors outside city limits. I personally believe that the LNG deal was a bold and necessary step and that the city will benefit immensely as a result so am unimpressed if that is an excuse for being gun shy this time. I concede that the handling of that deal was poor but the deal itself was sound. Even if you believe that to be an erroneous assertion, it has no bearing on this proposal which is a good deal. We learn from past errors and so this time, now that new members of Council have had a chance to do their due diligence and educate themselves, you can make an open and informed decision. The answer is obvious and individual Councillors' fortunes will wax or wane proportionate to the degree of enthusiasm with which they support the stance of what I am certain is the overwhelming majority of the citizens. Please vote in favour of the sale. Respectfully, Christopher Waldschutz ME -30