2022-02-15 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John
Growth Committee - Open Session
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
12:00 pm
Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation
1. Call to Order
Pages
1. 1. Approval of Minutes - January 18, 2022 1 - 3
1.2. Growing in Saint John Series - Christine Eruokwu
1.3. 2021 Census 4 - 17
1.4. Growth and Community Services - 2021 Year in Review and 2022 Growth and 18 - 30
Community Services Workplan
1.5. Strategies Update (Verbal)
Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
January 18, 2022
MINUTES- OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022 1:00 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
Growth Manager D. Dobbelsteyn
Manager Customer Service C. Smith
Strategic Advisor for Mayor K. Stevens
Director External Relations L. Caissie
Population Growth Officer J. Waldschutz
Communications Officer N. Logan
Project Manager SJLIP V. Boinitski
Leisure Services Co-ordinator G. Cutler
Planner M. O'Hearn
Manager Special Communications N. Moar
City Clerk J. Taylor
Administrative Officer R. Evans
Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits
1. Meeting Called to Order
Councillor Killen called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order
1.1 ADDroval of Minutes— November 23. 2021
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe
RESOLVED that the minutes of November 23, 2021, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
1.2 Growine in Saint John Series — Darren McLeod
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. Mr. Cutler
introduced Darren McLeod Executive Director New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation.
The foundation is dedicated to the attraction, retention, and engagement of New Brunswick
residents in becoming doctors and supporting students with scholarships. One of the biggest
challenges and barriers to growth is access to healthcare. Scholarships are provided for students
to go to medical school with the provision that they do a return to service in this area. The
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foundation tries to setup partnerships with regions across the province to get students into these
areas and pledge a 4-year commitment. Some municipalities have made investments into
attraction and retention to encourage physicians to their areas. From the growth perspective,
the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation can be an exceptionally good partner in
growing a municipality by providing access to healthcare.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the Growing in Saint John Series — Darren McLeod Executive Director New
Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
1.3 Immigration Strategy Consultation
Mr. Boinitski stated that the Immigration and Settlement strategy for Saint John is progressing
well. Portfolio Solutions has been engaged to draft the strategy.
Mr. Randall of Portfolio Solutions provided an overview of the strategy development process, key
pillars, and next steps. Many ideas and opportunities were identified by stakeholders on how
Saint John can improve its immigration services and ensure greater attraction and retention of
immigrants. Several key themes/pillars emerged which formed the foundation of the strategy,
including immigration opportunities, a better immigrant story, targeting immigrant attraction,
newcomer community integration and addressing broader social issues. Strategic goals include
attracting new people to Saint John, enhancing the newcomer experience, and retaining
immigrants. The current immigrant allocation for New Brunswick is not currently sufficient to
meet the goals set out by individual communities. A strategic plan will show the provincial and
federal governments that the City of Saint John and other New Brunswick municipalities are
committed in growing the population.
The following priorities are considered key foundational elements that should be focused on
between 2022 and 2025 including:
• Establishing a one -stop -shop for immigration support services
• Targeted attraction focused campaign
• Address adequate housing needs
• Improve credentials recognition efforts
• Develop and launch Immigration Matters communications campaign
• Develop and implement a Family Buddy Program
• Enhance focus and positioning of "Why Saint John" to provincial and federal partners
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris:
RESOLVED that the Immigration Strategy Consultation be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
1.4 Strategies Update
Mr. O'Hearn provided an updated on the Affordable Housing Action Plan:
• The project is in its 2nd Phase — the main deliverable is the development of a Saint John
Housing Needs Assessment; expected completion is March 18th
• The assessment will use the latest statistical and demographic information including
neighbourhood mapping
• Gaps in the Saint John housing continuum with respect to supply and affordability will be
identified
• Key stakeholder interviews and focus group engagements are being conducted
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• The next phase includes a broader stakeholder and community engagement program and
will include a Growth Committee workshop.
Mr. Dobbelsteyn provided an updated on the City Market strategic plan:
A Steering Committee has been appointed
Staff has met with the consultants and will begin working on next steps of the project
Consultants will discuss visioning for the City Market including operations, financial
analysis, staffing model and public engagement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon:
RESOLVED that the Strategies update on the Affordable Housing Action Plan and the City Market
Strategic Plan be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
1.5 Develooment Update
Ms. Smith, Manager of Customer Service One -Stop Development Shop, stated that 2021 was a
very strong year for development, with the second highest building permit value in ten years at
approximately $116M. Although there are slightly fewer building permits based on a five-year
average, the permits are larger in size, scope, and complexity. The number of residential units
more than doubled the five-year average at 422 units. Over 1400 residential units were approved
through the planning process for upcoming projects in 2022-2023. The number of units lost in
2021 was much lower than previous years which aligns with the vacant building program that
focuses on redevelopment and reinvestment rather than demolition.
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon:
RESOLVED that the development update at December 31, 2021 be received for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The open session meeting of the Growth Committee held on January 18, 2022, was adjourned at
1:55 p.m.
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