2020-07-28 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John
Growth Committee - Open Session
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
11:00 am
Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation
1. Call to Order
Pages
1.1 Approval of Minutes - May 21, 2020 1 - 3
1.2 Mayor's Comments on Regional Economic Development Framework (Verbal
Update)
1.3 Economic and Community Recovery Programming (Verbal Update)
1.4 Affordable Housing in Saint John 4 - 28
1.5 Council Referral: Surplus Properties (Province of New Brunswick) 29 - 41
1.6 Strategic Planning Process 42 - 59
Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
May 21, 2020
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MINUTES - OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 21, 2020 AT 10:15 A.M.
MEETING CONDUCTED THROUGH ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Present: Mayor D. Darling
Deputy Mayor McAlary
Councillor J. MacKenzie
Councillor D. Hickey
Councillor R. Strowbridge
Councillor B. Armstrong
Also
Present: City Manager J. Collin
Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton
Deputy Commissioner Building and Inspection Services A. Poffenroth
Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development P. Ouellette
Director of Strategic Affairs I. Fogan
Population Growth Manager D. Dobbelsteyn
Develop Saint John S. Carson
Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits
1. Meeting Called To Order
Mayor Darling called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order.
1.1 Approval of Minutes —April 16, 2020
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the minutes of April 16, 2020 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
1.2 Economic Recovery Planning
1.2.1 Existing Recovery Efforts
Ms. Hamilton stated that the City of Saint John is supporting recovery efforts through a number
of initiatives including:
• Providing access to parks and public spaces
• Reinstituting programs related to cleanliness and beautification
• Flexible payment programs instituted by Water and Electrical utilities
• Rent deferrals for tenants
• Transit and parking services have been maintained
• City is pursuing federal and provincial stimulus programs to advance critical
infrastructure projects
• The City's workforce is transitioning back into the workplace and efforts are underway
to roll out operational plans to enable a safe return to work
Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
May 21, 2020
• Leveraged IT capabilities to deliver virtual services
• Sustaining vital growth related services to support economic recovery efforts; work with
economic development and community partners
1.2.2 COVID-19 and the Economy
Mr. Dobbelsteyn stated that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the local and global
economy. Impacts include:
• An increased number of people facing unemployment
• Businesses most impacted are small and medium sized enterprises
• A halt in international migration due to border closures to non -essential travel;
newcomers have said that their plans to move here are not cancelled, just delayed
• Limited cruise ship season will impact the economy significantly, specifically the
hospitality sector
• Some sectors are impacted more than others; accommodation and food service very
hard hit
• Significant impact to private health clinics, daycares, arts and culture, and recreation
• Large scale events are prohibited until the end of 2020
• Retail and the airline industry negatively impacted
• Rehire of employees will be done by sector and business by business; recovery likely to
be slow in some sectors
• Businesses remain cautious due to the cost of re -opening and adherence to social
distancing guidelines
1.2.3 Municipal Economic and Community Recovery
Mr. Ouellette stated that the City is investigating how best to support recovery and accelerate
local economic and community activity. This municipal economic community recovery
approach will require collaboration with community partners and respect of physical distancing
and mandatory orders. The plan will not duplicate efforts from federal and provincial
governments and will be designed to support local organizations, groups and citizens. The City
will focus on rolling out at least one new initiative every month, with approximately 35
different ideas being considered including the re -introduction of the Night Market, supporting
program changes and delivery of 2020 arts and community grants, and street closure initiatives.
Street closures are a mechanism that can be used to accelerate economic recovery.
Mr. Collin, referring to the street closure initiative, noted that businesses are evenly split as to
whether a street closure would benefit their business. Some are concerned that it will affect
their pick up and drop off capability. In response to waiving permit fees, Mr. Collin stated that
the City has not waived fees but the growth reserve can be used towards recovery initiatives.
Staff will review the various options and report back to the Growth Committee. Recovery
efforts are not only directed at helping businesses, but also helping the community recover, and
how the City may be able to assist smaller events within our green spaces.
Moved by Councillor Hickey, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the Growth Committee make the following recommendation to Common
Council:
➢ Receive and file this presentation;
➢ Direct the City Manager to proceed with the implementation of the immediate
initiatives
➢ Direct the City Manager to return to the Growth Committee in June with direction on
street closure options for Saint John.
MOTION CARRIED.
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May 21, 2020
1.3 Growth Reserve and Recovery
Referring to the Growth Reserve and recovery efforts, Mr. Ouellette reviewed the recovery
programming evaluation criteria for investing 80% of the growth reserve and the process to
determine the distribution of these funds. Requests will be evaluated through these criteria to
strategically invest $546K from the Growth Reserve to stimulate and contribute to economic
and community recovery.
Mr. Collin noted that the approach is guided by the Reserve Policy of the City of Saint John and
Common Council must authorize expenditures from reserve funds.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the Growth Committee recommend that Common Council adopt the Growth
Reserve Fund objectives and criteria for economic recovery investments.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Strowbridge voting nay stating that the City is in a deficit
position of $10M and suggested that the reserve funds could possibly be used towards the
City's deficit.
Mr. Collin stated that the $10M deficit is annual and recurring and the City must find ways to
reduce annual cost. Tapping into the growth reserve does not solve the problem of an annual
recurring deficit. It may help slightly in 2021 but the overall problem would still exist and the
reserve would be depleted. In terms of the deficit, the City must find initiatives to permanently
reduce operating cost on an annual basis.
Councillor MacKenzie called a point of order noting that the discussion on Sustainability has
already occurred. Councillor Strowbridge countered that this matter was not brought forward
prior to this discussion.
1.4 10-Year Strategic Plan
Mr. Fogan commented on the submitted presentation with respect to a 10-year Corporate
Strategic Plan. The strategic plan will be used to guide decisions and policy development for
the City of Saint John. This long-term strategic plan will be used to reach our vision and support
other plans currently in place. Public consultation and stakeholder engagements will be part of
the development of the Corporate Strategic plan.
Mr. Collin stated that the goals and objectives must align with the financial reality of the City.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the presentation on the City of Saint John 10-Year Strategic Plan be received for
information.
MOTION CARRIED
Adjournment
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Hickey:
RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The open session meeting of the Growth Committee held on May 21, 2020 was adjourned at
12:35 p.m.
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GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT
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Report Date
July 08, 2020
Meeting Date
July 14, 2020
Service Area
Finance and
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Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee
SUBJECT: 15 Provincial Surplus Properties Offered to the City
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
City Manager
Curtis Langille
Kevin Fudge/lan Fagan
John Collin
RECOMMENDATION
That the City of Saint John graciously decline the offer from the Province of New
Brunswick to acquire any of its fifteen (15) surplus properties, as attached.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Real Estate Services was asked to prepare an update for the Growth Committee
regarding the results of the 15 surplus properties offered to the City by the Province
which are attached to this report.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
N/A
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Decision making is in line with the City's strategic plans to ensure our financial
sustainability.
REPORT
The fifteen (15) provincially owned surplus properties that have been offered to the
City include:
• PID# 334417, 1605 Grandview Avenue;
• PID# 334060, off Nicolle Road;
• PID#448589, off Ocean Drive;
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• PID# 285049, 499 Point Road;
• PID# 55166359 off Regent Street;
• PID#'s 55207401, 55207393, 55207344 and 55207351 off
Saddlebrook Court;
• PID# 418640 off Topeka Street;
• PID# 12260 off Union Street;
• PID# 315895 corner of Valley Street and Loch Lomond Road;
• PID#412049 off Victoria Lane; and
• PID#'s 55036461 and 376277 off Victoria Street.
The information provided by the Province was forwarded to a number of City
Departments for their comments and whether they had any reason to acquire any of
the above noted properties. All responses received were negative. The
recommendation contained in this report reflects these sentiments.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
There are no service or financial impacts resulting from the outcome of this
recommendation.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Input was solicited from Saint John Water, Transportation and Environment Services,
Growth and Community Development Services, Parks and Recreation and Develop
Saint John in the formation of this report.
ATTACHMENTS
Maps of the 15 provincial surplus properties.
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