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2017-08-01 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John Growth Committee - Open Session AGENDA Tuesday, August 1, 2017 3:00 pm 8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1. Call to Order 1.1 Approval of Minutes Pages 1.1.1 Minutes of June 6, 2017 1 - 4 1.1.2 Minutes of July 5, 2017 5 - 7 1.2 Roadmap for Smart Growth: Additions and Budget 8-28 1 Poeta Sy:1 City of Saint John Growth Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Growth Committee Closed Session 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en fran�ais pour une r6union 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: 2:00 pm, 8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1.1 Approval of Minutes 10.2(4) 1.2 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c) 1.3 Legal Matter 10.2(4)(f) 1.4 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(b,c) K rIN. m MINUTES - OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 6, 2017 AT 2:30 P.M. Stn FLOOR BOARDROOM, CITY HALL Present: Mayor D. Darling Deputy Mayor S. McAlary Councillor G. Lowe Councillor J. MacKenzie Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor R. Strowbridge Also Present: City Manager J. Trail Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development P. Ouellette Deputy Commissioner Building and Inspection Services A. Poffenroth Technical Services Engineer C. McKie) Director Strategic Real Estate Services S. Carson Communications Manager N. Moar Public Affairs Advisor Growth and Community Development S. Somerville Planner J. Kliffer Planner J. Cyr GIS Manager Y. Leger 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 open session meeting of the Growth Committee be approved. LTA 100000114Y1ilk]ilk] Iif91 1.1 Approval of Minutes — May 2, 2017 Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the minutes of May 2, 2017 be adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 1.2 Roadmap Implementation Work Plan Update roadmap for Smart Growth and first quarter development results. A number of key priority files have been advanced, including mandate letters with the economic development agencies, the information gathering stage of the real estate alignment exercise, an enhanced dangerous buildings program, and the launch of the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood plan. Staff will showcase some of the new tools and initiatives that are identified to promote investment in the community. 1.2.1.1 Development Activity—Verbal Update Referring to the submitted infographic, Ms. Hamilton provided an overview of the development activity for the first quarter: • Strong construction activity — more than 140 building permits issued • First quarter results is in excess of $45M of construction value, an increase of 365% over first quarter results for 2016 and the highest activity seen in the past 10 years • Increase is largely attributable to major project construction, primarily within the uptown core — 83% of the value is attributable to projects over a quarter of a million dollars • Optimistic that strong performance will continue thoughout 2017 • Higher levels of investor confidence • Approximately 86% of investment is occurring in the City's primary development areas, with the majority in the uptown core (Councillor Strowbridge entered the meeting) 1.2.1.2 Building Permit Mapping Tool — Verbal Update/Presentation Mr. McKie) commented on the new building permit mapping tool called "Watch us Grow". This application was developed as part of the One Stop Development Shop project and provides information on development activity occurring in real time. It identifies all active building, development, heritage and plumbing permits. Mr. McKie) profiled the application for members of the committee. This application was developed in-house using existing resources and no additional software was purchased. 1.2.1.3 Large Scale Project Support —Verbal Update Ms. Poffenroth commented on two key projects that are part of the One Stop Development program, the pre -application meeting program and the project champion program. The pre - application program is a structured and comprehensive service to support medium and large scale projects where staff meets with the development team prior to the application process. The intent is to make the application process go more smoothly. The project champion program is offered to large scale, complex, or unique development projects. The developer is assigned a project champion or a point person from the City to organize and facilitate communication with other service areas to provide support in a timely fashion. 1.2.1.4 Neighbourhood Plan Update —Verbal Update Mr. Cyr commented on the engagement process and the public launch of the neighbourhood plan. A digitial engagement platform, that allows citizens to interact and share opinions, has been launched and has been widely adopted within the community. The next community --- --- ^_+ + +k^ r^ -+,--,I c.,--;+ ...;II k^ I..,_ Gth 4 ...;II ;-,1..,4^ "pop-up" events. 1.2.1.5 Request for Proposals on Municipal Land —Verbal Update Mr. Irving profiled a prime development opportunity the City is releasing for the parking garage on the corner of Grannan and Canterbury Street. It is owned by the Saint John Parking Commission and is considered to be a superior offering in the market. The City offers a suite of development grants which will entice developers and enhance the opportunity. The vision for the development is a mixed use offering which may include retention and/or development of public parking as part of the project. The site at the corner of Canterbury and Princess will also be packaged with this RFP in the event the developer is interested in joining the two projects. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the Roadmap Implementation Work Plan Update be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.3 Community Standards Enforcement Ms. Poffenroth commented on a pilot program being implemented around community standards enforcement which would include non -life safety compliance cases, such as unsightly premises, garbage issues, zoning bylaw issues, illegal use of properties and the general upkeep and maintenance of properties. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the report entitled, "Community Standards Officer Pilot Program 6 Months to 1 Year", be received for information. 1.4 Presentation / Briefing on Sandy Point Development Mayor Darling provided background on the growth plan. In an effort to spur tax growth the City is reviewing 10 municipally -owned properties for potential development in 2017, some of which have raised concern for some citizens including municipally owned property along Sandy Point Road and Tucker Park. Careful review and consideration will be undertaken prior to a recommendation to Council for development of these sites. Referring to the submitted report, Mr. Kliffer provided an overview on Sandy Point Road. Mr. Ouellette noted that staff is not asking for a decision on the potential development of the municipally owned lands along Sandy Point Road, and is recommending that an incremental approach be taken. The recommendation is to focus on one specific parcel, identified as 1671 Sandy Point Road, and not to review all of the 14 identified parcels of land that are owned by the City in this area. A recommendation would comeback to the Growth Committee in two months after full due diligence has been undertaken. The recommendation would address timelines, public engagement, municipal approvals, and maximum and best use of the property. This site is an already disturbed piece of land with existing services available to it, with an expressed historical interest in this site by developers. It is also a larger lot and capable of higher density development. Deputy Mayor McAlary expressed concern that new information is not yet available and wanted to keep an open mind with respect to the public hearing process. before addressing the more controversial areas. Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee direct the City Manager to report back to the Growth Committee with a detailed assessment of and associated recommendation respecting the possible development of PID Number 00418129 on Sandy Point Road. MOTION CARRIED with Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillor MacKenzie voting nay. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee meeting of June 6, 2017 be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Growth Committee meeting held on June 6, 2017 was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Chair Recording Secretary rIN. m MINUTES - OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 5, 2017 AT 2:00 P.M. Stn FLOOR BOARDROOM, CITY HALL Present: Mayor D. Darling Councillor G. Lowe Councillor J. MacKenzie Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor R. Strowbridge Absent: Deputy Mayor S. McAlary Also Present: City Manager J. Trail Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development P. Ouellette Deputy Commissioner Building and Inspection Services A. Poffenroth Director Strategic Real Estate Services S. Carson Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Meeting Called To Order Mayor Darling called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order. 1.1 Enterprise Saint John 1.1.1 Year -End Targets 1.1.2 Alignment between ESJ Work Plan and Roadmap 1.1.3 Overview of Investment Readiness Strategy (Janet Scott and Eric Poirier of Enterprise Saint John entered the meeting) Mayor Darling noted that the Regional Oversight Committee oversees the work of Enterprise Saint John and that work is being done between the parties in terms of governance enhancement. Mr. Carson reviewed the submitted report and commented on the key performance indicators, the alignment of the Roadmap for Growth and Enterprise Saint John, and the investment readiness approach in terms of investment attraction. Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the presentation from Enterprise Saint John be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.2.1 Local Immigration Partnership 101 1.2.2 Measures and Indicators to Support Population Growth 1.2.3 How to Proceed to Develop Annual Population Growth Targets (Randy Hatfield and Duyen Nguyen, Human Development Council, entered the meeting) (Mr. Kliffer entered the meeting) Mr. Ouellette noted that population growth is a priority as identified in the Roadmap for Smart Growth. A Population Growth Manager, Alexander MacKinnon, has been hired beginning July 24t", to support the population growth strategy. Mr. Hatfield stated that a Local Immigration Partnership has been established and they are prepared to align the LIP with the City's desire to grow the population. There are federal and provincial strategies to encourage immigration and all levels of government are working towards similar goals. Referring to the submitted report, Ms. Nguyen commented on the initiatives of the Local Immigration Partnership. In terms of council's involvement, Ms. Nguyen noted that it will require endorsement by Council of the LIP strategy as well as active participation. Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the presentation entitled "Saint John Local Immigration Partnership", be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.3 Strategic Land Development 1.3.1 Delegation of Work Associated with Remaining Real -Estate Pursuits Mr. Ouellette stated that the roadmap currently identifies six properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, noting that the submitted report identifies four other properties to consider, including Canterbury and Grannan location, Peel Plaza office site, 90-102 Mecklenburg Street and 45 Boars Head Road. An ad hoc group has been established to discuss strategic real estate in the City. Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the report entitled, "Strategic Land Committee: Additional Municipal Properties to be pursued in 2017", be received for information. 1.4 Review of Proposed Agenda for August Growth Committee meeting Mr. Ouellette commented on the proposed agenda for the August growth committee meeting. Funds remain in the existing growth reserve and there will be further discussion as to how these funds might be used to support the ongoing efforts of the Roadmap for Smart Growth. 1.5 Growth Reserve Budget Request 1.5.1 Beautification Grant 1.5.2 Maximum and Best Use Market Study Mr. Ouellette commented on two proposals to access funding from the growth reserve adding that there is 5215.000 unaccounted for. One proposal is a market studv for a property on an evidence based approach on the best development use for the property and to obtain third party advice on market aspects. Ms. Hamilton noted that the City does not have real estate appraisal experts on staff and that there is benefit in having a third party external validation so that Council can make a decision on what is a very controversial issue. Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Mayor Darling: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee recommends to Common Council to allocate a maximum of $6000 to finance the maximum and best use market study for potential development at PID # 00418129 on Sandy Point Road from the remaining Growth Reserve Fund. MOTION DEFEATED with Councillors Armstrong, Lowe and MacKenzie voting nay. Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee recommends to Common Council to allocate an additional $25,000 to the Beautification Grant Program 2017 budget from the remaining Growth Reserve Fund. MOTION CARRIED. 1.6 Presentation: Friends of Rockwood Park Friends of Rockwood Park, represented by Joan Pearce and Atsko Nose, reviewed the submitted presentation. Discussion included such things as a history of the property located at 1671 Sandy Point Road, property in the area that is currently on the market, unfinished development in the area, road safety, and the previous Sandy Point Road planning study. Presenters appealed to the committee to maintain the current zoning of "Park" but should the City proceed with a possible development that public consultation and transparency occur. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the submitted presentation entitled, "Presentation prepared by Friends of Rockwood Park for True Growth Committee in response to Rockwood Park / Sandy Point Road Planning Study", be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee nominate Councillor MacKenzie as the committee's representative to attend the Value Proposition Exercise. LTA [0000114L1:k]k]11191 Adjournment Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor 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 July 5, 2017 was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT M&C No. # fol'tild cm sharelpoil t Report Date July 21, 2017 Meeting Date August 01, 2017 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: New action items to be included in the Roadmap for Smart Growth OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Phil Ouellette I Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that Growth Committee adopt the following changes to the Roadmap for Smart Growth for Common Council's consideration: 1. Addition of "ESJ is targeting to create 250 new jobs from external investors, 500 new and retained jobs from high potential businesses and 40 new jobs from start-ups and entrepreneurs by end -of -2017;' 2. Addition of "HDC to establish the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership Council by end -of -2017;" 3. Replace Action Item #14 "Release of Saint John's Immigration Strategy" with "HDC to establish a Local Immigration Partnership Strategy for Saint John by the end -of -2018;" 4. Addition of "The City of Saint John will launch a development award program by the end -of -2017;" 5. Addition of "The City of Saint will launch a vacant property and lot matching program by end -of -2017;" 6. Addition of "The City will review and pursue development opportunities for 90-102 Mecklenberg St, 45 Boars Head Road, 50 Carleton Street and the parking structure at the southwest corner of Grannan Lane and Canterbury Street." Further, Staff recommend that Growth Committee adopt the following resolution for Common Council's consideration: E:3 -2 - Direct the City Manager to allocate a maximum of $15,000 from the remaining Growth Reserve Fund to support the development of the Development Award Program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the development of the Roadmap for Smart Growth, staff received feedback from Growth Committee members of an interest to create a defined action plan that could expand and retract as new opportunities and obstacles are discovered. In other words, the Roadmap should not be interpreted as a rigid document, but a document that evolves as growth -related efforts progress. Since the adoption of the Roadmap and its 45 action items in March 2017, 16 of the Roadmap's action items are complete, 15 are actively being pursued and 14 are pending action. Most notably, the proposed action item additions to the Roadmap include: • Key deliverables as a result of Enterprise Saint John's recent report and presentation to the Growth Committee; • Key deliverables as a result of the Human Development Council's recent report and presentation to the Growth Committee; • The addition of four additional priority municipal properties to be 'reviewed and pursued' in 2018 as a result of a recent report and presentation to the Growth Committee from the City's Strategic Land Committee; • The pursuit of a Development Award Program to highlight the phenomenal development activity occurring in the City of Saint John; • The pursuit of a property matching program between existing owners of vacant properties and lots with those interested in the renovation or development of properties in the Central Peninsula. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27th, 2017. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Common Council has adopted a new set of Council Priorities: 2016-2020 in early November 2016, and under the heading of "Growth and Prosperity," the -3 - following is stated: "Saint John is recognized by residents and businesses as a positive and supportive city. We grow in a smart way and attract talent, innovation and opportunities so all people can thrive." In addition, Council adopted key performance indicators to evaluate its ability to Grow SJ, including, among others: "Building permit value," "Change in tax base assessment within the City," "Change in population." Finally, Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27t", 2017. REPORT During the development of the Roadmap for Smart Growth, staff received feedback from Growth Committee members to create a defined action plan that could expand and retract as new opportunities and obstacles are discovered. In other words, the Roadmap should not be interpreted as a rigid document, but a document that evolves as growth -related efforts progress. Since the adoption of the Roadmap and its 45 action items in March 2017, 16 of the Roadmap's action items are complete, 15 are actively being pursued and 14 are pending action. Of the proposed new additions to the Roadmap for Smart Growth, Staff believe the following should be adopted by the Growth Committee and Common Council: Enterprise Saint John Targets According to the Roadmap for Smart Growth, Enterprise Saint John (ESJ) is the City's agency responsible for the employment growth. On July 5th 2017, Enterprise Saint John presented to the Growth Committee and reported on their Investment Readiness Strategy as well as their 2017 year-end targets. Accordingly, ESJ is currently working towards fulfill the following 2017 year-end targets: create 250 new jobs from external investors, 500 new and retained jobs from high potential businesses and 40 new jobs from start-ups and entrepreneurs. Human Development Council: Local Immigration Partnership The Human Development Council (HDC) is an important partner in the City of Saint John's efforts to grow the population, and has the primary responsibility of managing the Local Immigration Partnership. On July 5th 2017, HDC presented to the Growth Committee and reported on their progress as well as important upcoming milestones. In addition, HDC indicated the complexities and best practices in developing a strong Local Immigration Partnership Strategy, which was initially projected to occur ito] in November 2017, but a more realistic timeline would be fall 2018. HDC has also indicated their intention to develop the Local Immigration Council by 2017 year-end. Additional priority municipal properties to be review and pursued The Roadmap for Smart Growth has identified six municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, but the Roadmap also indicates that a total of ten properties will be reviewed and pursued in 2017. With that, Staff presented on July 5t", 2017 and reported on the additional four municipal properties to be included in the ten to be reviewed and pursued in 2017. These four additional properties are: 90-102 Mecklenberg St, 45 Boars Head Road, 50 Carleton Street and the parking structure at the southwest corner of Grannan Lane and Canterbury Street. New Vacant Property and Lot Matching Program The Growth Committee has placed great focus on the challenge of vacant and dangerous properties, and the importance of achieving efficient resolution of persistent inaction in order to further enhance the image of Saint John, with a special prioritization on the Southern Peninsula. Staff are proposing to pursue the development of a vacant property and lot matching program which will be designed to transfer the challenges of these lots as opportunities for new development. A more detailed briefing of the proposed program is attached to this report, which is proposed to be launched in the fall of 2017. New Development Award Program As indicated in the attached briefing note, Staff are proposing to launch a Development Award Program in 2017 in order to celebrate some of the outstanding developments that have occurred in the City between 2016 and 2018. The main objectives of the award program are to applaud the work done by private citizens to their buildings and businesses, the developers who completed the work, and also to promote the Central Peninsula as a high quality place to invest and live. While highlighting the great development in the Central Peninsula, the Award Program is also intended to encourage similar behavior from existing and future residents. The launch of the Program is scheduled to occur in late 2017. In terms of budget implications associated with the additional Roadmap for Smart Growth action items, Staff recommend the allocation of a maximum of 11 -5- $15,000 from the Growth Reserve Fund to support the creation and marketing of the Development Award Program. Additional information associated with the proposed budget allocation to the Award Program can be found in the attached briefing note on the program. Of the initial $450,000 initially allocated to the Growth Reserve Fund in the City's 2017 operating budget, there is a remaining $190,000 that is uncommitted. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The objective through the Roadmap for Smart Growth to pursue and review key parcels of municipal property is to investigate the potential of suitable development opportunities in order to generate tax base growth for Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The proposed changes to the Roadmap for Smart Growth were assemble with the input from various City of Saint John Service Areas as well as partner agencies, including: Finance and Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Growth and Community Development Services, Enterprise Saint John, Human Development Council, Legal, Strategic Land Committee. 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Strategic Land Committee Updated edits v3 - 3.docx OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. HeadL4 City Manager Phil Ouellette Jacqueline Hamilton m I Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the Growth Committee receive and file this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Roadmap for Smart Growth has identified six municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, but the Roadmap also indicates that a total of ten properties will be reviewed and pursued in 2017. This report provides insight to the Growth Committee on four additional municipal properties that Staff recommend are feasible to review and pursue in 2017, which are in addition to the six municipal properties outlined in the Roadmap. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27th, 2017, which includes Action Item #40: "Deliver development strategy for 10 high-profile municipal properties." STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Common Council has adopted a new set of Council Priorities: 2016-2020 in early November 2016, and under the heading of "Growth and Prosperity," the following is stated: "Saint John is recognized by residents and businesses as a positive and supportive city. We grow in a smart way and attract talent, innovation and opportunities so all people can thrive." In addition, Council K91 -2 - adopted key performance indicators to evaluate its ability to Grow SJ, including, among others: "Building permit value," "Change in tax base assessment within the City," "Change in population." Finally, Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27t", 2017. REPORT Action Item #40 of the Roadmap for Smart Growth reads "deliver development strategy for 10 high-profile municipal properties," which is projected to be completed by December 2017. The Roadmap has already identified six out of the ten municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017, including: Tucker Park, former Lantic Sugar site, Sandy Point Road, existing parking lot on the corner of Canterbury and Princess, former Jelly Bean Buildings and Synagogue. In order to identify the four additional municipal properties that should be reviewed and pursued in 2017, the City's Strategic Land Committee has been meeting frequently since January 2017 to enhance the City's coordination of strategic real estate opportunities. This committee is comprised of the following interests: City Manager, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Growth and Community Planning team, Real Estate Division, Saint John Waterfront Development and the Director of Strategic Real Estate Services. The Strategic Land Committee had contemplated the pursuit of two properties prior to the publication of the Roadmap for Smart Growth, and have since initiated due diligence and necessary next steps. These two properties are the former Peel Plaza Office property as well as the property on the corner of Grannan Lane and Canterbury Street. Since that time, the Peel Plaza Office property has a signed agreement of purchase and sale and the Grannan/Canterbury site has been promoted to the marketplace with a request for proposals. In addition to the two above municipal properties, the Strategic Land Committee is proposing 90-102 Mecklenburg Street as well as 45 Boars Head Road to finalize the list of ten municipal properties to be reviewed and pursued in 2017. The Committee feels there is potential market interest in both properties, and believe both properties are great opportunities to generate new tax base growth for the City of Saint John. 21 -3 - SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The objective through the Roadmap for Smart Growth to pursue and review key parcels of municipal property is to investigate the potential of suitable development opportunities in order to generate tax base growth for Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This report and the correspondence focus of the 10 municipal properties to be pursued in 2017 was supported by the Strategic Land Committee, comprised of the following colleagues: City Manager, Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services, Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services, Growth and Community Planning team, Real Estate Division, Saint John Waterfront Development and the Director of Strategic Real Estate Services. ATTACHMENTS Roadmap Strategic Land Assignment Map for 90-102 Mecklenburg Street and 45 Boars Head Road WA N m E 10 m Y. 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M "i'r v: v:cuv: N: ..... dA .:. :. :" :" � in c O m u c 3�CO c m Ln mCc c m cc Cc cc IVIG mIII i cc.. � cc L co 7 p (0 c.. 7 to O c m c.. J ccs. N 7 n m 0 o> �: L L E° � � N N to o cu 0 N 0 C E cc m GI III y u C) L o I &:. &: cLn 7 cx" O cx. N co O Ln Ln mY flu mRr IIUV C7 N Property Matching Program As the Growth Committee is aware, there is an existing stock of vacant buildings and lots in the urban core that are under marketed for reuse and/or reinvestment. There is an opportunity for the City to promote these properties for development which may not otherwise be getting attention from the broader development community. The Neighbourhood Plan, Urban Development Incentive program and many other action items within the Roadmap for Smart Growth are all working together to increase density and development in the South Central Peninsula. Given this focus in the area it is an opportune time to pilot the Property Matching Program. While this program remains in the early stages of development, the goal is to see these properties sold and redeveloped to have them contributing to the tax base. There remains details to be finalized before this program is officially launched, but there are a variety of program characteristics that staff already prioritized for the program, including: • The boundary for the pilot will align with the development incentives boundary for the South Central Peninsula (see Figure 1). • The pilot program will be evaluated on an annual basis to ensure that it is achieving the outcomes it is set -out to achieve. • There is potential to phase-in different additions to this program if this initial pilot is successful, including alignment with real estate functions, interactive mapping, promotion of existing properties for sale, expansion beyond South Central Peninsula and other tools. • Program must be fairly self -sustainable and require a minimal amount of staff time in order to administer. As was reported to the Growth Committee in July 2017, City Staff are reaching out to vacant property owners in the South End and so far 29 vacant property owners have been contacted with 28 of those owners interested in participating in the pilot program (see Figure 2). Staff will continue to contact additional property owners as well as vacant land owners and it is anticipated that more will be interested in the program. This program has already received input from the Solicitor's Office and the City's Access and Privacy Officer to determine the requirements from a legal and release of information perspective. While the specifics remain to be defined, the program must ensure that all privacy requirements are respected when dealing with personal information, and as such, a waiver will need to be developed for the interested property owners to complete in order to participate in the program and a disclaimer will likely be required with information that is released. It should be noted that the City will not be taking on a traditional real estate function through this program and will not be involved in sales between developers and owners. The program 0&1 will focus instead on providing an avenue for property owners in a priority development area of the City to promote their properties for reinvestment to developers. Staff received a positive reception on the program from an initial meeting with the Saint John Real Estate Board, who is interested in working in conjunction with the City in promoting this program and actively participate moving forward. Staff will continue to work with stakeholders to develop this program over the coming months, and expect to be prepared for a full launch sometime in late fall 2017. The program will be designed to deliver positive tax -based growth, new investment, less blight, and increased vibrancy in Saint John's urban core. OR Figure 1: Boundary Area for Property Matching Program Figure 2: Participating Properties for Property Matching Program i UI On iz, ell" Figure 2: Participating Properties for Property Matching Program i UI BRIEFING NOTE: Development Award Program Staff are proposing to launch a Development Award Program in 2017 in order to celebrate some of the outstanding developments that have occurred in the City between 2016 and 2018. The main objectives of the award program are to applaud the work done by private citizens to their buildings and businesses, the developers who completed the work, and also to promote the Central Peninsula as a high quality place to invest and live. While highlighting the great development in the Central Peninsula, the Award Program is also intended to encourage similar behavior from existing and future residents. Over the past number of years, a noticeable reinvestment and focus has occurred in the Central Peninsula, whether it is to storefronts of businesses, facades of buildings, renovation projects, heritage and new developments. In turn, this focus has helped build on the surging interest in the Central Peninsula area as a quality place to live, work and play. As such, the proposed Program is seeking to establish 5 award categories: 1. Heritage 2. Beautification 3. Renovation project 4. Infill development 5. Commercial Storefront Award Ceremony While the Program will be launched in 2017, an Award Ceremony is currently contemplated in February 2018, which is approximately the same time that the Heritage Awards takes place each year. The ceremony, to be hosted by Common Council, would celebrate the efforts and investments of those individuals who have made positive contributions to the beautification and vibrancy of the core area of the City. The selected projects will be reviewed and celebrated, and a plaque will be given to the applicants. The timing of the proposed Award Ceremony will line-up with the introduction of the final year of the Urban Development Incentive Program, the Beautification Program, the launching of the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan, and the annual Heritage Awards ceremony. Award Selection While the details of the selection process are still being finalized, staff will establish a mechanism to solicit nominations from the community and also solicit nominations from members of Uptown Saint John, Planning Advisory Committee, Heritage Development Board, Growth Committee as well as Common Council. After all nominations are fed through an evaluation matrix, staff will assemble an award list to be presented to the Planning Advisory Committee the Heritage Development Board as well as Uptown Saint John for adoption and WA submission to the Growth Committee, who will be responsible for final adoption of the award recipients. Marketing Development Outcomes Each awarded project will be professionally photographed, profiled and promoted through conventional media sources and through social media channels, not only associated with the ceremony, but throughout the year. In addition, the program proposes the development of a promotional video that will profile several projects that have occurred in each of the proposed categories and be profiled during the ceremony. The video should be done by a professional company, and should capture the broader upsurge in interest in the Central Peninsula that has taken place over the past few years that is the driving impetus behind the sort of investments that has inspired the development of the Program. A high quality video would become promotional material, either in its full-length form or in shorter edited segments,that in turn, could be used by the City in the future to help market the quality of life and investment opportunity in Saint John. A professional video will also generate a greater sense of pride for the winners of each of the programs. Budget Staff estimate that the 2017 costs associated with the Award Program, including the production of a promotional video, will cost no more than $15,000. In addition to the video, this cost includes promotional costs, plaques, and any other incidental costs. Future Award Ceremonies The Awareness and Engagement Team is proposing that the Award Ceremony be held on a regular annual or bi-annual basis. The evolution of the ceremony could include an expanded area of the City, and incorporate different categories, such as a "People's Choice Award", and involve more entertainment in the evening to create a more unique stand -out ceremony. Future ceremonies could take place in a location outside of Council Chambers in a space that would be more appropriate for a lengthier event. Concepts and details will continue to evolve as the Award Ceremony potentially grows with time, which could include categories that relate to components of the Roadmap for Smart Growth. Next Steps and Timeline Completion of Terms of Reference and evaluation matrix – September 2017 Report back to Growth Committee with additional details – October 2017 Launch of Award Program – October 2017 Solicitation of Nominations – October 2017 Evaluation Matrix and initial recommendations – November 2017 Adoption of final award recipients – November 2017 Award Ceremony – February 2018 K-11