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2021-11-23 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John Growth Committee - Open Session AGENDA Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:15 am Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation 1. Call to Order Pages 1. 1. Approval of Minutes - October 12, 2021 1 - 2 1.2. Growing in Saint John Series - Ms. Jen Brown (No report) 1.3. Quality -of -Life, Liveability, and Growth 3 - 29 1.4. Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Reporting Policy 30 - 52 1.5. Strategy Update (Verbal) Growth Committee Meeting Open Session October 12, 2021 MINUTES- OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2021 AT 12:00 P.M. MEETING CONDUCTED THROUGH ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie Councillor Joanna Killen Councillor Brent Harris Councillor Gerry Lowe Also Present: City Manager J. Collin Commissioner Growth and Community Services J. Hamilton Director Growth and Community Planning P. Ouellette Director Permitting and Development A. Poffenroth Growth Manager D. Dobbelsteyn Manager Special Project N. Moar Communications Manager L. Caissie Councillor P. Radwan Communications Officer N. Logan City Clerk J. Taylor Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Meetine Called to Order Councillor Killen called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order 1.1 Approval of Minutes —September 14, 2021 Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon: RESOLVED that the minutes of September 14, 2021, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 1.2 Growine in Saint John Series — Percv Wilbur The Growing in Saint John series shares success stories in the city and provides an opportunity to profile local businesses, leaders, newcomers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Ms. Poffenroth introduced Mr. Wilbur, Developer, who has undertaken significant development within the city. Over the past few years, Mr. Wilbur's focus has been on the city core and has sought out derelict and run-down properties, to replace and restore with new product that fits within the neighbourhood and attract working class people to the city. His business model is to create new product, as opposed to renovating an existing property, to increase the population within the city core and build on the vibrancy of the uptown. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the Growing in Saint John Series — Percy Wilbur, be received for information. Growth Committee Meeting Open Session October 12, 2021 MOTION CARRIED. 1.3 Saint John Affordable Housing Plan Update (Verbal) Mr. Ouellette provided updates on the following: • City Market: A call for applications for the City Market Strategic Planning Steering Committee will be issued, including appointments of two vendors from the market. An engagement strategy will be undertaken with respect to the City Market. The RFP for consultant services is expected to be issued by the end of the week. • Immigration Strategy: The contract for the development of the Immigration Strategy was awarded to Portfolio Solutions. The consultant team has begun work on Phase 1. • Affordable Housing Action Plan: The RFP has concluded, and proposals are being evaluated to support the initiation of the engagement process intended to begin by year- end. Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon: RESOLVED that the Saint John Affordable Housing Plan update be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.4 One Stop Development Shop Orientation Ms. Poffenroth reviewed the submitted presentation "One Stop Development Shop Orientation." The One -Stop Development Shop was developed in response to concerns expressed by the development community and has addressed a number of challenges. The process began with robust stakeholder engagement and best practice research in order to successfully implement service improvements. Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the One Stop Development Shop Orientation be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. 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O > E ate--+ •? Q N O }, cn U C: a) a-1 — � � N O bA fa � � O L � N O U N O m o o E o 0 •i i (� •0Ln c% •E O -0 •N ca � C Q .E •; N � 0 4 U aJ oC v U O O O � a N � � > � O U N > ca � m O O V 0 N u Saint John Aquatic Center Commission • • • • January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 The operation of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC) to: • permit, sponsor, promote and initiate recreational programs and activities and sporting events for persons of all ages and interests in order to advance health, welfare and well-being of people; • to stimulate interest in the activities that may be carried out in the facility; and • to establish, promote and encourage programs for the health, welfare and well-being of people with disabilities • 1. Increase the 1. Hours increased year over year by an number of paid estimated 1,000 hours. The bulk of the summer guarding & increase will be in the second half of the instruction hours year. outside of the CGAC by 2. We were operational 25 of 26 weeks. We 5,000 hours were required to close as a result of a 2. Remain operational Provincially mandated COVID-19 Red Alert for 51 weeks (We will Level in our health zone. close over Christmas) 3. Year to date, we have increased 140% 3. Increase pool increase over the same period in 2020 rentals by 30% over (Note: we were closed for nearly 3 months 2020. in the prior ear • 64 44 • 96,342 unique visits 71,752 unique visits (January to June) (January to June) • • •0 Operate the qplex pool for the first time • Attracting more rentals from swimming clubs outside of our region • Given the pandemic, our focus has been on remaining operational and serving patrons at a reduced capacity to encourage retention. • Ensuring COVID-19 protocols are followed and operational details were messaged out • to users through social media, e-mail, our website, and internal signage •0 Recruit lifeguards and instructor for the qplex and beaches (we have —50 summer • • students) • Reach out to clubs to advise we have space available and we partnered with the Delta hotel to have a special rate for stays at the hotel !II • $400,000 (Budgeted) $497,000 (Budgeted) in k �. • $797,648 $825,021 $563,994 • • • = $297,365 $349,959 $311,106 • 64 N/A 44 • $597,301 $843,680 $410,398 • $1,095,013 $1,174,980 $875,100 -$497,713 -$331,300 -$464,702 • Most staff were laid -off for nearly three months in 2020, the qplex did not open, and • - beach hours were reduced, resulting in lower FTEs and wage costs • Revenues are down due to COVID-19 restrictions on capacity and reduced demand as a result of public hesitancy • Not qualifying for the anticipated Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for 2021 has reduced anticipated revenues in excess of $200,000 • 1. Have 100% of our 1. 20% of our data has been IT data restored by restored April 30, 2021 2. To have zero 2. We have had at least three material violations of inspections by Public Safety or the Government of WorkSafeNB during the period. No New Brunswick's violations were found Mandatory Order 3. Recruit 25 3. We have hired 24 lifeguards/instructors lifeguards/instructors in June of for our summer 2021. There will be additional hirings operations at in the subsequent period. beaches and gplex. • 1. Successfully deliver the aquatics operations at the qplex 2. Continue to provide the largest lifesaving and Leadership programs (swimming instruction) in New Brunswick 3. Operate safely and provided patrons with the confidence that they are safe using the facility during the pandernic • - 1. We recruited sufficient staff and have successfully begun qplex operations • 2. A session of swimming lessons were cancelled due to restrictions imposed by the government of New Brunswick. Nonetheless, we anticipate providing more swimming lessons than any other facility in New Brunswick 3. We operated in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions and in some cases exceed require ents • • 1. A potential liability of $325,000 for 2020 CEWS claims that were paid • • - 2. Additional waves of COVID-19 that impact public confidence and restrict our ability to operate 3. Cash flow pressured form the denial of CEWS claims for the last quarter of 2020 and all of 2021 4. Changerooms are not gender neutral or as accessible as they should be by current standards. We are increasingly seeing usage by the transgender persons and changerooms do not permit a support worker of the opposite sex to remain with a client that requires assistance. :1 PA, Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template Saint John Trade and Convention Center • • • • January 1- June 30, 2021 To operate a first class convention centre in North American and foster the development of the tourism industry within the region and the province. • 1. Rebuild revenue 1. Secured 3 new recurring meeting clients streams post COVID for Mon -Fri meeting series through multiple by focusing on meeting events in 2021. Meeting room revenue is room rentals for 2021. up $20,368 to budget up 141% due to Target - Increase the strategies employed Meeting Room rental 2.Package sales increased capture and drive by 10% over budget additional Audio Visual spend. $24,760 of 2. Improve bottom bottom line improvement is because of line by $5000 as a meeting room only contribution. result of increased contribution from meeting only events • #6.5 # 20 Still ramping up from Prior to COVID COVID • Steady meeting client Centre closed for 5 + months. Reopened in base through August for two series events - NB Power weekdays including training and Dept of Justice. 1 Food and Xplornet, Siemens, Beverage event post COVID - Discover local law firms and Saint John AGM in October. arbitrations. Food events resumed in June - 3 events - 1 in July and 2 in August. Other revenue results down to budget due to COVID restrictions continuing for a longer period than anticipated. • • •0 Increase revenue from highest flowing revenue streams - Room rental and AV rental by 10% over previous years • New strategy for business evaluation to ensure highest use of space and least labour to qenerate maximum revenue. Reduce required contribution by 10% • Re-evaluate pricing strategy and structure to ensure methodology fully addresses • demand conditions and perishable nature of our inventory (renews everyday) •0 Improve room rental capture for large events through packaging, revising pricing • • structure and improving marketing of space capabilities Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template 2. Restructure staffing 2. Full time staffing operating at 65% model to reduce payroll of 2019 levels. Total payroll down as a percentage of $65,280 to budget year to date not total subsidy. Reduce including CEWS subsidy and $140,998 payroll to 70% of including subsidy. 2019. 3. Meeting Room rental and AV 3. Increase Meeting comprise 95% of revenue stream Room Rental and AV YTD 2021. Total revenue up 20,626 comprise larger portion to budget on strength of meeting of sales mix. Target room rental revenue. 50% of total revenue • $129,455 YTD $ 457,694 Budget 2020 • $484,614 Actual 2019 $412,898 Budget $148,372 Actual 2020 Major COVID impacts in 2020 • $59462 $200460 $157043 ••• = $119558 $188522 $49012 • #6.5 # 15 #20 pre COVID • - $49565 $28940 $69652 • - $ 179020 $388981 $206055 • $-129455 $-360042 $-136203 • CEWS (Cdn Employers Wage Subsidy) extended into 2021 generating $75000 in • - wage savings • One time staffing restructuring costs reflected in Good and Services expenses for 2021 totaling $73000 YTD. $100,000 included in budget for this • Reduced spend for operational costs due to lack of convention events • Strong contribution from meeting room rental and AV improving flow Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template AV revenue by 10% to budget • 1. Continue to focus on meeting room rental and AV revenue to ensure financial success while meeting and convention business rebounds 2. High success rate in rebooking 2020 and 2021 events to future years 3. Minimal spinoff to local economy due to absence of national and international events in 2021. Strong return of these events in 2022. • - 1. Meeting room rental revenue up over 100% to budget • 2. AV rental up 95% to budget 3. Subsidy expenditure to budget improved by 50% YTD • • 1.COVID restrictions returning • • - 2.Impact of Delta Variant 3.Air lift into Saint John !l+91 Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template TD Station M-k • • January 1st to June 30th 2021 To ensure that all who use TD Station want to return by providing outstanding value and exceeding their expectations. 1.Increase hourly ice 1. Our Operational plan during the Pandemic rentals by 14.75% has allowed us to utilize our ice rentals to through utilization. the point of over doubling our ice rentals from the previous year. 2.Increase the days 2. Although we had hoped to have more the Facility is utilized major events such as concerts and trade by 40% over 2020. shows we did utilize the building for 57 more days or 86% with ice rentals. • # 124 # 201 • # 23 # 14 • • • To continue to work with Promoters and Major tenants to reach and exceed goals • Due to Covid, normal avenues taken to reach goals were not utilized. The Pollstar and • IAVM conventions have been attended during non Covid years. Contact with • Promoters has continued during this time. • • Working with the Province of NB an operation plan was created to allow patrons to attend Sea Dog games, High School Graduation, Car Show and many hours of minor hockey and other ice rentals. Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template • $569 508.00 $786 588.00 $761 696.00 • • • $369 747.00 $482 226.00 $550 388.00 # 12 # 13 # 12 #112 #187 #189 • - $438 114.00 $769 417.00 $854 917.00 • - $939 255.00 $1 268 814.00 $1 312 084.00 • $(501 141.00) $(499 397.00) $(457 167.00) • With Covid restrictions still in affect we didn't have as many projected hockey games, • - concerts, trade shows or our Annual Fair. • The Committee of the Whole recommending we give relief to the Saint John Sea Dogs for a new lease agreement. Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy — Standard Reporting Template Saint John Transit Commission • • • • January 01,2021 to June 30, 2021 • The Commission exists to provide municipal transit service in alignment with the municipal and ' transportation plan(s). (PlanSJ & MoveSJ) • 1. Ratio of annual 1. 20.4 Below Target Ridership per population. (How well 2. Goal of 85% with route re -design. is Transit used?) Currently 123 square kms are covered Comparable avg 28.5 within 800m of a stop but no measure for percent of population currently exists. 2. Transit coverage: 85% of pop within 3. 15.6 Below Target (affected by Covid-19, 800m of a bus stop pre-Covid-19 level was 21.18) 3. Riders per revenue hour comp avg 22 (measures service hours and ridership as a ratio of effectiveness) • #70 (Inclusive of 3 #89 (Full time and part time/casuals casuals) included) • #72,000 service hours #97,000 service hours in 2019. 1,123,165 riders 2,054,260 riders • • •0 Saint John Transit Commission has outlined some KPI's that are important to measure but may not have full capability to measure at this time. A transit re -design project is currently being developed for consideration by the Commission. • Comparable data is pre-Covid-19 so may not be accurate reflection of true data. • Goal is growth in ridership by providingconvenient and reliable transit service. • Currently investigating data collection technologies for Transit systems. Capital • budget for 2022 has been allocated. •0 Transit re -design in development. !E:3 Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template • 1. Revenue/cost ratio 1. $0.39 Above target Comparable rate is $0.35 2. $108 2. Cost per vehicle hour. 3. $4.93 On target Comparable is $106.78 3. Expense per rider, comparable is $5.34 • $5,044,787 $5,894,787 GE 'rzT7T • $2,795,734 $2,647,055 $3,216,537 • • • $1,220,943 $1,486,649 $1,555,086 • 70 70 89 • - $3,768,032 $4,042,679 $4,419,331 • - $4,016,677 $4,133,704 $4,771,623 • $(248,645) $(91,025) $(352,292) 0 Low ridership as a result of ongoing fears related to Covid-19 and restrictions • - mandated by the Province of New Brunswick. Cuts made to balance budget are not strategic. Transit re -design for sustainable and im actful service is underway. Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template 1. On -time 1. TBD performance (How often do buses arrive 2. TBD at stops as scheduled). 3. $25.91 (Older fleet will drive up Target TBD maintenance cost) 2. Wrench time % 4. 9.5 years (Productive time of maintenance). 5. TBD Industry standard is 65% 6. TBD with project outcome 3. Maintenance cost per vehicle hour. Target TBD 4. Avg Fleet Age. (6 year target) 5. Travel Time Ratio (Auto vs Transit). Target TBD 6. CO2 emissions to align with "Greening the Fleet" project. Target TBD • In the absence of data, the SJTC, is able to provide limited measurement. Our goal is to review our current fleet management system and create data sets to develop future benchmarks. SJTC will work in conjunction with the Performance Management Team to develop appropriate KPI's. • - 1. Focus has been on balancing the budget while maintaining operating hours. • 2. Low ridership due to covid 19 impacts and uncertainty around Transit service. 1. Low ridership based on Covid-19 fears. 2. Possibly reverting back to more restrictive phases of the pandemic recovery plan. 3. Aging fleet and associated costs. 4. Greening of the transit system. 67i] Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template Lord Beaverbrook Rink • • • • First Half - 2021 To provide recreational opportunities to residents of the City of Saint John, with a focus on youth recreation and sport. 51 Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Policy - Standard Reporting Template • #4 #4 #5 • - $128,717.93 $137,750 $120,859.01 • - $203,360.51 $215,250 $200,745.71 • $-74,642.58 $-77,500 $-79,886.70 • COVID Restrictions • -• One less staff • CEWS Subsidy 61