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2016-10-19 Growth Committee Agenda Packet City of Saint John Growth Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 10.(2)(4) of the Municipalities Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: th 12:30 p.m., 8 Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1.1 Approval of Minutes 10.2(4) 1.2 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c) MINUTES - OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M. th 8 FLOOR BOARDROOM, CITY HALL Present: Mayor D. Darling Deputy Mayor S. McAlary Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor G. Lowe Councillor J. MacKenzie Councillor R. Strowbridge Also Present: City Manager J. Trail Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development P. Ouellette Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Meeting Called To Order Mayor Darling called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the agenda for the Growth Committee meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 1.1 Approval of Minutes 1.1.1 Minutes of August 31, 2016 Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the minutes of August 31, 2016 be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 1.1.2 Minutes of September 20, 2016 Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the minutes of September 20, 2016 be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 1.2 Finalizing Sequencing of Growth Committee Meetings Mr. Ouellette commented on the suggested sequencing of events for the Growth Committee based on feedback received. Key themes gathered from the committee was the desire for feedback from key people/groups in the community who influence economic development and growth. The process includes collecting information and identifying solutions with an overall objective of the development of a community growth plan for submission to Common Council in March 2017. The proposed agenda can evolve and change as necessary. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the suggested sequencing for the Growth Committee, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 1.3 Developer Meetings Approach: Initial Feedback Referring to the submitted report, Mr. Ouellette commented on the suggested approach in terms of meeting with developers/partners and received feedback from the committee. Mr. Trail commented that development is a very important facet, but growth also includes job growth, population growth, tax base growth, and revenue growth for the City. Partner feedback is part of the overall conversation. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the approach outlined in the submitted report regarding Developer Meetings, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 1.4 Survey Results from IPSOS-REID Survey Mr. Ouellette commented on the Ipsos-Reid and PIN IT results as it relates to growth within the City. Ms. Hamilton stated that the Neighborhood Plan is an inclusive plan and in addition to land use planning, it also considers how the City delivers services and makes investments to encourage renewal in inner city neighborhoods, beginning with the central peninsula and uptown areas. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee meeting of October 6, 2016 be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Growth Committee meeting held on October 6, 2016 was adjourned at 12:25 p.m. ______________________________________ Chair ______________________________________ Recording Secretary ? k n a B ? d n ? n h d a o e J L c t n a n a i f n a e o i e c S ? F s n n t i k in ? l k e i f n i c k n e r a r e k a e n o Agenda B n e Dp B a x d f B W d B n o E s e n a i t d s a i h L t n s d o L a e nr a e t a o e r L s e r ia s a Di tt TD aay ww ee hhh oo hh WHWHTTW restore integrity! what are they? Increases local food supply 6. System d n Parcels Listed For Sale on MLS E h t u o S Undeveloped Parcels in from government and - Is this part of the growth agenda?Role in neighbourhood plans? If there is no buyAdditional research is needed for SJ owned land - City Total Parcels: 1071PDA Parcels: 816Inside Intensification Areas: 196 All Municipal Properties Watershed Protection Watershed Protection Wetlands & Floodplains Parkland lieu - in - 10% dedicated to the City or, Money Recreation or the enjoyment of the public.Condition of subdivision plan Lands for Public Purposes (LPP) Lands for Public Purposes (LPP) Valued Community Green Space Lands for Public Purposes (LPP) Potential Opportunity Sites CENTRAL PENINSULA Parking Lot Snow Ban Parking and Recycling area Vacant Lot Potential Opportunity Sites Greenfield Sites Lots near Park/lake aƚƩğƷƚƩźǒƒ /ǒƩƩĻƓƷƌǤ …ƓķĻƩ ğ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ Open Space LPP in subdivision Conclusions Regarding City Lands A Large Quantity of Land, but Limited Development OpportunitiesImportant to be Strategic with High Value Sites Challenging SitesPrivate Landholdings A Slow Market Limits Opportunities for Often LPP provides greater benefits undevelopedGreenfield Sites May not be Competitive with Provincial Tax Sale October 2016 33 Service 36 Service UNBSJ Plateau Intensification area Example Approximately 100 acres could accommodate 200 low density dwellings or 500 low to medium density dwellings. Monte Cristo Intensification Area Forest Hills / Lakewood Heights Intensification Area Drury Cove Questions / Comments 5 rounds of . - Purpose Gather feedback from economic development partners on opportunities and constraints in Saint ‘ƚƩƌķ /ğŅĽ CƚƩƒğƷ Tables are engaged in 3conversation on questions posed by a facilitator, switching tables after each round before opening the floor at the end to sharing results. (TENTATIVE) 1:00 p.m. 40 - ECONOMIC PARTNER FEEDBACK FORUM Time Wednesday November 9, 201611:00 Venue To be determined Format‘ƚƩƌķ /ğŅĽ Participants 20 Purpose Gather feedback from Saint John developers on opportunities and development community. Focus Group Format A group of representatives is led through a series of questions, with the aim of eliciting honest opinion from all participants. (TENTATIVE) 11:00 a.m. 10 - DEVELOPER FEEDBACK FOCUS GROUP Time Wednesday November 23, 20169:00 Venue To be determined Format Focus Group Participants 8 Sample Questions Invitees and Invitees lists and sample questions have been drafted for both sessions. If there are any others you would like to include, inform us by the next Growth Committee meeting on November 2, 2016. LEAD GENERATION MEETINGS Purpose Interview developers one on one to discuss opportunities and future projects. Growth Committee Meeting October 19, 2016 Feedback Forums Invitees and Sample Questions PARTNER FEEDBACK FORUM LƓǝźƷĻĻƭ Construction Association, Homebuilders Association, Real-Estate Association, Hotel Association, ESJ, SJIP, DMO, SJWD, Chamber, Port Saint John, Uptown Saint John, PRUDE, Newcomers Resource Centre (YMCA), SJMNRC, Living SJ, HDC {ğƒƦƌĻ vǒĻƭƷźƚƓƭ 1.Collec 2.How can the City optimize alignment in its efforts to grow? 3.What is the optimal governance structure needed to DƩƚǞ{W? 4.What specific actions are needed to yield employment, demographic and development outcomes? DEVELOPER FOCUS GROUP LƓǝźƷĻĻƭ Central Peninsula Developers, Multi-Family Developers, Low-Density Residential, Commercial Developers, SJNPH, Housing Alternatives, Developers currently not focused on Saint John. {ğƒƦƌĻ vǒĻƭƷźƚƓƭ 1.What can the City do to create the positive conditions for development growth? 2.What further optimization is needed within the One-Stop Development Shop? 3.What are the emerging trends in the development industry that the City could capitalize on? 4.What should be the strategic areas of focus for development in the core areas of the City?