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2017-07-05 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open Session LIP Project Manager 12 13 IRCC (2017) IRCC Expectations of the LIP 22 Nguyen, PhD duyen@sjhdc.ca Duyen Phone: 506.799.2317 Email: Human Development Council Project Manager, Local Immigration Partnership Dwh‘I /haaL99 w9thw M&C No. # found on Sharepoint Report Date June 28, 2017 Meeting Date July 05, 2017 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Strategic Land Committee: Additional municipal properties to be pursued in 2017 OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Phil Ouellette Jacqueline Hamilton Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the Growth Committee receive and file this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Roadmap for Smart Growth has identified six municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, but the Roadmap also indicates that a total of ten properties will be reviewed and pursued in 2017. This report provides insight to the Growth Committee on four additional municipal properties that Staff recommend are feasible to review and pursue in 2017, which are in addition to the six municipal properties outlined in the Roadmap. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday th March 27, 2017, which includes strategy for 10 high-profile municipal p STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Common Council has adopted a new set of Council Priorities: 2016-2020 in early positive and supportive city. We grow in a smart way and attract talent, - 2 - adopted key performance indicators to evaluate its ability to DƩƚǞ {W, including, x base assessment within th the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27, 2017. REPORT Action Item #40 of the Roadmap for Smart Growth deliver development strategy for 10 high-profile municipal properties, which is projected to be completed by December 2017. The Roadmap has already identified six out of the ten municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, including: Tucker Park, former Lantic Sugar site, Sandy Point Road, existing parking lot on the corner of Canterbury and Princess, former Jelly Bean Buildings and Synagogue. In order to identify the four additional municipal properties that should be ategic Land Committee has been strategic real estate opportunities. This committee is comprised of the following interests: City Manager, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Growth and Community Planning team, Real Estate Division, Saint John Waterfront Development and the Director of Strategic Real Estate Services. The Strategic Land Committee had contemplated the pursuit of two properties prior to the publication of the Roadmap for Smart Growth, and have since initiated due diligence and necessary next steps. These two properties are the former Peel Plaza Office property as well as the property on the corner of Grannan Lane and Canterbury Street. Since that time, the Peel Plaza Office property has a signed agreement of purchase and sale and the Grannan/Canterbury site has been promoted to the marketplace with a request for proposals. In addition to the two above municipal properties, the Strategic Land Committee is proposing 90-102 Mecklenburg Street as well as 45 Boars Head Road to finalize the list of ten municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017. The Committee feels there is potential market interest in both properties, and believe both properties are great opportunities to generate new tax base growth for the City of Saint John. - 3 - SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The objective through the Roadmap for Smart Growth to pursue and review key parcels of municipal property is to investigate the potential of suitable development opportunities in order to generate tax base growth for Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This report and the correspondence focus of the 10 municipal properties to be pursued in 2017 was supported by the Strategic Land Committee, comprised of the following colleagues: City Manager, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Growth and Community Planning team, Real Estate Division, Saint John Waterfront Development and the Director of Strategic Real Estate Services. ATTACHMENTS Roadmap Strategic Land Assignment Map for 90-102 Mecklenburg Street and 45 Boars Head Road , still open to interest from as well as application to remove LPP designation ) st July 21 e discussions with neighbour STATUS RFP launched, site will be marketed in conjunction with GrannanCompletedCompletedDue diligence phase Report being prepared for August Growth Committee meeting Proceeding with market highest and best use studyDue diligence phase Due diligence phase Further investigation scope of environmental issues Will be supported through Neighborhood Planning exerciseAccepted offerRFP Launched (deadline Due Diligence, coordination with Neighbourhood Planning process to identify best use No initial concerns from various operational units within City Identify suitable replacement site for recycling binsDue Diligence Will requir DEADLINE (Roadmap)March 2017May 2017 June 2017June 2017November 2017December 2017May 2017June 2017December 2017December 2017 ))))) #39 Mecklenburg 102 - Roadmap Strategic Land Assignment PROPERTY Canterbury/Princess(Roadmap action item #25)Jelly Bean Buildings(Roadmap action item #27Synagogue(Roadmap action item #31Sandy Point Road(Roadmap action item #30Tucker Park(Roadmap action item #38Former Lantic Sugar Site(Roadmap action item Peel Plaza Office SiteCanterbury/Grannan9045 Boars Head Road #12345678910 DRAFT GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA st August 1, 2017 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Agenda Items th 1. Sandy Point Road development recommendation (September 6 as an alternate) 2. Proposed additions to Roadmap for Smart Growth 3. Growth Reserve Budget Allocation 4. Real Estate Alignment Exercise Final Report 5. Outcome of Value Proposition Exercise GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT Report Date June 28, 2017 Meeting Date July 05, 2017 His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Beautification Grant Program Budget Request OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of the Growth Committee. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Jeffrey Cyr Phil Ouellette/Jacqueline Jeff Trail Hamilton RECOMMENDATION That the Growth Committee recommends to Common Council to allocate an additional $25,000 to the Beautification Grant Program 2017 budget rom the remaining Growth Reserve Fund. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT As a priority related to Growth and Prosperity, Council identified driving development in accordance with PlanSJ as a key outcome. The return on investment of the Urban Development Incentives and Beautification Grant Programs are an indicator of success in achieving this priority. REPORT The Beautification Grant Program was adopted as a small complementary program to the Urban Development Incentives program with the goal of enhancing the curb appeal of properties in areas outside of heritage district in the South End and Waterloo Village neighbourhoods. improvements made to street facing building facades and front yard landscaping, up to a maximum of $4,000. In its first year, the program leveraged approximately $2.50 in private sector spending for every $1 provided in grant funding. In 2017, the program has awarded 16 grants, worth a total of $45,000 in grant funding and roughly $150,000 in reinvestment into building facades in the target neighbourhoods. As the program budget of $50,000 has largely been committed and several new applications have been submitted in June 2017, a request is being made for an additional $25,000 to accommodate funding for new applications received for the July meeting of the Beautification Grant Committee. - 2 - 2017 Approved Beautification Grants Grant Property Value of Work Awarded 109 St. James Street $4,695.00 $1,643.25 109 Union Street $3,000.00 $1,050.00 22-26 Germain $18,000.00 $4,000.00 Street 223 Princess Street $5,948.00 $2,081.80 236 - 238 Duke $12,000.00 $6,000.00 Street 27 Garden Street $4,275.00 $1,496.25 10 Mecklenburg $13,000.00 $4,000.00 12 Mecklenburg $13,000.00 $4,000.00 14 Mecklenburg $13,000.00 $4,000.00 178 Queen Street $2,400.00 $840.00 209 Queen Street $6,700.00 $2,345.00 230 Princess $16,025.00 $4,000.00 2-4 st. James $25,000.00 $6,000.00 277 - 279 Charlotte $2,000.00 $700.00 293 Crown $7,074.00 $2,475.90 72 Coburg Street $1,400.00 $490.00 Total $147,517.00 $45,122.20 Dwh‘I /haaL99 w9thw M&C No. # found on Sharepoint Report Date June 28, 2017 Meeting Date July 05, 2017 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Committee Report Market Study Sandy Point Road.docx OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Phil Ouellette Jacqueline Hamilton Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION That the Growth Committee recommends to Common Council to allocate a maximum of $6,000 to finance the maximum and best use market study for potential development at PID #00418129 on Sandy Point Road from the remaining Growth Reserve Fund. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff believes there is value in pursuing a third-party market study on the maximum and best use of PID #00418129 on Sandy Point Road to support the eventual staff recommendation, expected in August 2017, for potential development on the municipally-owned parcel of land. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday th March 27, 2017, which includes th 6Direct the City Manager to report back to the Growth Committee by August 2017 with a detailed assessment of and associated recommendation respecting the possible STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT - 2 - Common Council has adopted a new set of Council Priorities: 2016-2020 in early positive and supportive city. We grow in a smart way and attract talent, adopted key performance indicators to evaluate its ability to DƩƚǞ {W, including, x base assessment within th the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27, 2017. REPORT Staff are pursuing further due diligence on PID #00418129 on Sandy Point Road in order to bring forward a recommendation to the Growth Committee in August 2017. In the event that staff recommend to proceed with development on the site, there will be an immediate need to define what type of development is most likely to bring-in the best and maximum use of the site as well as what corresponding zoning is needed to entice that type of development. The market study is expected to review demographic, development, housing trends, building permit data, neighborhood-based considerations and initial interaction with developers who may consider development on the site. In addition, the study may also include an on-site examination to determine the level of additional preparatory site work needed to proceed with development. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The objective through the Roadmap for Smart Growth to pursue and review key parcels of municipal property is to investigate the potential of suitable development opportunities in order to generate tax base growth for Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This report was supported by the Strategic Land Committee, comprised of the following colleagues: City Manager, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Growth and Community Planning team, Real Estate Division, Saint John Waterfront Development and the Director of Strategic Real Estate Services. - 3 - ATTACHMENTS N/A Brunswick Pipeline and has been acting as a Emera The mission of FORP Inc. is to work and advocate for the protection of the natural environment of Rockwood Park in Saint John, New Brunswick. FORP was established in 2005 to try to prevent environmental damage to the park by the construction of watchdog ever since. No members live on property adjacent to Rockwood Park Mission Statement: SAINTJOHNPOLICEFORCE To: Atsko Nose Sandy Point Road Neighbourhood Group Subject: Request for Data Results: Area queried included all of Foster Thurston Drive and Sandy Point Road between civics 940 and 1711. The date below represents some parts of Sandy point road that may not be inclusive of the particular area. 20082009 mvaccidents4643 speedingtickets12385 Detailed Numbers: 2008 Motor Vehicle accidents: Foster Thurston (22) + Sandy Point (24) = 46total Citations: Foster Thurston (9 total violation which 3 were speeding) + Sandy Point (135 total violations Î 120 speeding) = 144totalviolations/(3+120)=123speedingviolations 2009 Motor Vehicle accidents: Foster Thurston (30) + Sandy Point (13) = 43total Citations: Foster Thurston (7 total violations which 1was speeding) + Sandy Point (105 total violationsÎ 84 speeding) = 112totalviolations/(1+84)=85speedingviolations Please contact me if you have any other further inquires or questions. Inspector Glen McCloskey O/IC Patrol Services Division Saint John Police Force a high-density development that was IN CONCLUSION Property Boundaries & PAN / PID Information for the City-owned Land Inside Rockwood Park as of March 17, 2010 City-owned properties described by the Province as Rockwood Park (PAN Information) City-owned properties ; Golf Course, Driving Range and Zoo City-owned properties not described as Rockwood Park Sandy Point Road Planning Study – study area The information on this map may not be free from error