2024-01-16 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John
Growth Committee - Open Session
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
11:50 am
Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation
Pages
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of November 21, 2023 1 - 3
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
6. Presentations/Delegations
7. Business Matters
7.1 Developer Symposium Update 4-6
7.2 Community Standards Compliance Programs 7 - 20
7.3 Development Infographic: Growth at a Glance - January to December 2023 21 - 22
8. Referrals from Common Council
9. Adjournment
Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
November 21, 2023
The City of Saint John
MINUTES -OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 12:30 P.M.
MEETING CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Present: Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie, Acting Chair
Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Councillor Gerry Lowe
Also
Present: Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern
Acting Commissioner Growth & Community Planning A. Poffenroth
Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure I. Fogan
Director Growth and Community Planning D. Dobbelsteyn
Solicitor J. Boucher
Manager Community Planning J. Kirchner
Manager Community Standards
Communications Manager E. White
Growth Manager T. Ferlatte
Manager Community Planning J. Kirchner
Technical Services Engineer B. Purinton
Manager Community Standards P. Bentley
Senior Manager Community Support Services C. Coes
Administrative Assistant A. MacLean
Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits
1. Meeting Called to Order
Deputy Mayor MacKenzie called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Reardon, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the minutes of October 31, 2023 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon:
RESOLVED that the agenda of November 21, 2023 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures of conflict of interest.
5. Consent Agenda (Recommendation: Receive for Information)
5.1 RESOLVED that the submitted 2024 Growth Committee Meeting Schedule be received for
information.
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Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
November 21, 2023
5.2 RESOLVED that the Development Infographic — January to October 2023, be received for
information.
5.3 RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled "Beautification Grant Program" be received for
information.
Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
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6. Presentations / Delegations
Business Matters
7.1 Increasing Resources for Enforcement of Community Standards
Ms. Bentley reviewed the submitted presentation "Increasing Resources for By-law Enforcement of the
Community Standards Program", noting a request from multiple councillors for additional by-law
enforcement officers. The Community Standards Program currently operates with one by-law
enforcement officer. Since 2022, the program has experienced a significant caseload increase and would
benefit from additional resources. Staff recommends hiring an additional by-law enforcement officer for
up to 24 months. The new officer would ensure that by-law standards are being met, and also respond to
the increased number of complaints received for unsightly premises and zoning infractions. Increasing
staff for the program would improve neighbourhood aesthetics and standards in alignment with Council
priorities and the 10-year strategic plan.
Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report "Increasing Resources for By-law Enforcement
of the Community Standards Program" Growth Committee recommend that Common Council approve an
expenditure of $180,000 from the Community Services Reserve for resources associated with an up to 24-
month expansion of the Community Standards Program as outlined in the submitted report.
MOTION CARRIED.
7.2 Sophia Recovery House Funding Request
Ms. Coes stated that a funding request was received from the Sophia Recovery Center (SRC). The SRC is
requesting $50,000 to support their approximate $1.5 million project, as well as ongoing support for snow
removal. The CAO has reviewed the business case to confirm it meets the criteria of the Grant Policy and
the Community Services Reserves Policy. Staff's assessment of the SRCs proposal incorporates three
evaluation categories including strategic alignment, economic impact, and community impact.
Staff concludes that there is merit in entering into a formal agreement for financial support with Sophia
Recovery Centre but does not recommend providing in -kind snow removal of their parking lot and
driveway. The recommendation proposes a one-time funding commitment from the Community Services
Reserves Fund, entering into a formal service agreement in 2024 as per the Grant Policy.
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Mayor Noade Reardon:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report "Sophia Recovery Centre Funding Request" the
Growth Committee recommend to Common Council that the City of Saint John enter into a formal
agreement for an amount of $50,000 with the Sophia Recovery Centre, and Common Council approve
drawing the funds from the Community Services Reserves in 2024.
MOTION CARRIED.
7.3 North End Neighbourhood Plan: Grant Application
Ms. Kirchner reviewed the submitted presentation "North End Secondary Plan Update." Since completion
of the Central Peninsula Secondary Plan, Council has prioritized the development of a North End
Neighbourhood Plan. As identified in Council's 10 Year Strategic Plan, the development of this new
neighbourhood plan is intended to commence in early 2024 with completion anticipated in mid-2025.
Growth Committee Meeting
Open Session
November 21, 2023
Staff has identified a funding opportunity through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green
Municipal Fund. The recommendations presented are required to facilitate the funding application.
Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report "North End Neighbourhood Plan — Grant
Application", the Growth Committee recommends that Common Council:
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a sustainable North End Neighbourhood Plan
that will include sustainability goals, specific targets, actions, and an implementation and
monitoring strategy; and,
2. Allocate $200,000 from the Growth Reserve toward the development of the North End
Neighbourhood Plan and in -kind contributions in staff time toward the cost of this initiative.
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a funding application to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the North End Neighbourhood Plan and that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign any required documents ancillary to the application.
MOTION CARRIED.
8. Referrals from Common Council
9. Adiournment
Moved by Mayor Noade Reardon, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The open session meeting of the Growth Committee held on November 21, 2023, was adjourned at 1:00
p.m.
GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT
Report Date
January 10, 2024
Meeting Date
January 16, 2024
Service Area
Growth and Community Services
Acting Chair MacKenzie and Members of the Growth Committee
SUBJECT: Developer Symposium 2024
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in Growth Committee Open Session
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. Head
Chief Administrative Officer
Carrie Smith
Amy Poffenroth
J. Brent McGovern
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Growth Committee receive and file this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the 10-year Strategic Plan, the City of Saint John has committed to launching an annual
developer symposium as part of the 2023/2024 corporate workplan. The City, in partnership with Envision
Saint John, will be inviting local developers to participate in an inaugural forum centered on the theme of
unlocking housing supply. The event will emphasize participation of local developers within Saint John but
will also be open to others within the region. This inaugural event will pave the way for future
engagements, continue to build relationships between city staff and the sector, and further support the
work being done by Envision Saint John, as directed by Common Council, to increase and strengthen the
development pipeline.
REPORT
To better understand the barriers to growth and development in the City of Saint John, the Growth and
Community Services Department was asked to implement an annual symposium with the development
industry as part of Council's GROW priority and the strategic plan. The focus of the annual symposium is
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to improve facilitation and collaboration with the development community in partnership with Envision
Saint John.
The Developer Symposium is slated to be held in mid -March, at the Trade and Convention Centre. The
symposium will be held annually with local developers to build fruitful relationships and enhance
collaboration, while providing timely and relevant information on new programs, initiatives, and funding
streams. This forum will equally serve as a platform for city staff to become aware of pressing
development challenges from a private -sector perspective, and to foster interconnection between
developers themselves. City staff will also use this opportunity to gather input from attendees to frame
the nature of future events, ensuring that both parties benefit from this ongoing exchange. Leading these
forms of engagement as a municipality will further demonstrate that our community is open for business
and open for development, and that local government is committed to walking this road together.
Staff will be meeting with Envision to finalize the invitation list, at which point the City of Saint John will
issue a Save the Date to staff, members of Common Council, and the development community. An agenda
will be made available in the coming weeks, followed by a formal invitation to participate and register,
which will be managed internally. Her Worship, Mayor Noade Donna Reardon, will be delivering opening
remarks on behalf of the City followed by an informative presentation(s) which has yet to be fully defined.
The event will conclude with a networking reception for all participants.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
November 1, 2022
Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that:
a) Common Council approve the Saint John 10 Year Strategic Plan 2023- 2032; and
b) With the approval of the 10 Year Strategic Plan, transition the Strategic Plan Steering
Committee to an ad hoc Committee of Council comprised of councillors as appointed by
the Nominating Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
10-Year Strategic Plan —Service
Implement an annual symposium with the development industry to enhance facilitation and
collaboration; and
Council Priority —Grow
We enable population and business growth by focusing on key infrastructure investment,
strategic communications, service delivery, and partnerships to achieve growth initiatives that
align with the principles of smart growth in PlanSJ.
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SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The City of Saint John will cover the cost of the space including associated audio-visual
requirements.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Envision Saint John has been engaged in the planning of this event as co-sponsor of the
symposium.
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permits received 632 M 699 0
72f 699 660 632
(5-year average same period: 705) DECEMBER 2018 2019 2020
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Value of 0 •
construction$148@1million
projects (5-year average same period: $100.1 million)
Number of
residential
units created
479
(5-year average
same period: 284) Upcoming
20 projects with over
1,700 new units
planned.
Additional
permi'-' • -
activit
Permis de OF
construction rebus632 726 739 699 699 660 632
(moyenne sur 5 ans pour la meme periode : 705) decembre 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
.......................................................................................................................................................................................... .
Valeur des
pro'etsde 148.1 millions de dollars
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construction (moyenne sur 5 ans pour la meme periode : 100.1 millions de dollars)
Nombre d'unites
residentielles
creees
479
(moyenne sur 5
ans pour la meme
periode : 284)
Avenir
20 projets avec plus
de 1700 nouvelles
unites prevus.
Activite de delivrance de
permis supplementaire