Economic Development Lands Planning Pilot Project

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December 18, 2013

Presentation Overview

Urban Systems Overview First Nations Economic Development EDLP Pilot Project – Phase I (2012-13) EDLP Process & Action Plan EDLP Project Highlights EDLP Pilot Project – Phase II (2013-14) Questions & Comments

Who is Urban Systems?

Founded in 1975 350 employees and growing Inter-disciplinary professional

practice specializing in: Community Planning Economic Development Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture Environmental Science

Our higher calling: “Spirit in Service for Vibrant Communities”

Where We Work…

Western Canadian Owned with Offices in:

Saskatoon

Edmonton

Calgary

Fort St. John

Kamloops

Kelowna

Vancouver

Nelson

Victoria

Whitehorse

Yellowknife

Who We Work With…

We focus on building long-term client relationships

We specialize in working with First Nation Communities

We also work for: Municipalities Regional Districts, Rural Municipalities &

Counties Provincial & Federal Governments Private Business Land Developers

We work with our clients! Close collaboration with our clients is

the key to our success Our goal is to provide great service for great

clients!

The New Saskatoon Office

Fully Staffed Office of Urban Systems Professionals: Economic Development Specialists Community Planners Civil Engineers Landscape Architects

Key Clients: Cowessess First Nation Mistawasis First Nation Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation Red Pheasant First Nation Cote First Nation

Key Staff Members Tonii Lerat Clayton Drewlo Danny Gray Vince Lahaye

Economic Development What is Economic Development

First Nations Economic Development in British Columbia

• Resource Extraction• High-End Retail• Industrial Activities• Market Housing (99-Year Lease Residential Projects)• Resorts & Tourism

Showcase First Nation Economic Development Projects

• Sliammon First Nation• Stz’uminus First Nation• Tsawwassen First Nation• Westbank First Nation

Sunshine Coast• Strong Relationship since 2001

• Highest & Best Use Study of Treaty Settlement Lands

• Treaty ratified in 2012

• Key Economic Development Initiatives:

• Establishment of a Regional Economic Development Commission

• Eco-Tourism Projects

• Forestry Ventures

• Natural Water Springs

• Mariculture Business

• Vineyards Study

Sliammon First Nation

Vancouver Island• Strong Relationship Focused on Economic Development

• Establishment of Coast Salish Development Corp. (2009)

• Recent Projects Include:

• Economic Development Assessment of Oyster Bay Reserve

• Market Assessment/Highest and Best Use Studies

• Land Use Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Design Guidelines (IR 13)

• Development Regulations & Servicing Options (IR 13)

• Marketing Package for 300 acre Redevelopment Project

• Conceptual Development Plan for Oyster Bay Neighbourhood

Stz’uminus First Nation

Metro Vancouver• 20 Year relationship with Urban Systems

• Assisted treaty negotiations – first modern day urban treaty

• Review & Selection of Treaty Settlement Lands (H&BUS)

• USL represents Nation on Planning & Engineering Issues

• Current Economic Development Projects:• 2,000,000 sq. ft. Regional Shopping Centre (Ivan-Cambridge)

• Construction of 1,500 new market housing units

• Construction of 5,000,000 sq. ft. of industrial space

• Development of an “On-Shore” Logistics Facility to support Port Metro Vancouver

Tsawwassen First Nation

Central Okanagan• 30 Year relationship with Urban Systems

• Major Economic Force in the Okanagan

• Market Housing: On-Reserve population now over 9,000 (only 650 WFN members)

• Commercial Development: second highest concentration in the Okanagan Valley

• Industrial Activity: Largest concentration and employment numbers on the west side of Lake Okanagan

• Other Initiatives:

• $150 million Bill Bennett Bridge

• $25 million Project with Province to expand Highway 97 through IR10

• $30 million Campbell Road Interchange

• Canada’s first Private Hospital on Native land

Westbank First Nation

99-Year Market HousingTsleil-Waututh Nation

• Raven Woods Neighbourhood

Tk’emlups Indian Band• Sun Rivers Development

Musqueam Indian Band• Marine Drive Neighbourhood

Westbank First Nation• West Kelowna

Squamish Indian Band• Park Royal Mixed Use Redevelopment

BC First Nations Developments

Economic Development Lands Planning (EDLP) Pilot Project

AANDC pilot project to Jump-start economic development opportunities for First Nations across the Province Realize economic development potential of land

holdings owned by First Nations Focus on properties with the greatest potential for

economic development & revenue generation Share examples of economic development project

from other Provinces Connect First Nations directly with private sector

expertise

Project Goal: Build Economic Development Capacity! Develop new revenue streams; Create employment opportunities; and Promote economic prosperity in each Community.

EDLP Pilot Project – Phase 1Selected Communities

Four (4) First Nations selected for first round of Pilot Project Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation Cote First Nation Mistawasis First Nation Red Pheasant First Nation

Nations with significant and strategic land holdings

Nations located across the Province (with assets both in urban and rural areas)

Existing Economic Development activities include: Gas Stations; Agricultural Leases; Lodging and campgrounds; Several business entities; and One (1) Economic Development Corporation

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EDLP Process – An Overview

Core Components 1. Emphasis on community

consultation2. Extensive GIS mapping3. Rigorous land use planning

review4. Detailed site assessments5. Economic Development Action

Plan for Priority Projects6. Land Acquisition Strategy to

guide future purchases7. Strong Environmental

Management framework

Economic Development

Community Consultation

Land Use Planning &

Policy

Strategic Action Plan &

Business Development

Land Acquisition

Environmental Planning

Policies, Documents &

Mapping

Site Analysis

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EDLP Process – Our Approach

Key Steps:

1. Review of Existing Economic Development Structure

2. Preparation of Environmental Management Plan

3. Review of Land Portfolio & Business Operations

4. Preparation of Land Database & GIS Mapping

5. Review of Existing Land Use Planning & Policies

6. Extensive Community Consultation

7. Identification of Highest Priority Economic Development Opportunities (Top 3 Priorities)

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EDLP Process – Our ApproachKey Steps

8. Detailed Site Assessments of each Priority Area

9. Highest & Best Use Study for each Priority Area

10. Preparation of Conceptual Development Plans

11. Economic Development Action Plan for each Community

12. Land Acquisition Strategy to guide future land purchases

13. Overview of Business Development & Marketing Opportunities

September Event – The Link to Funding & Potential Business Partners

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Existing Economic Development Structure and Plans

Project Launch Established Working Groups and worked

closely with Chief and Council to ensure project success

Collection & Review of Key Documents Identify key documents & policies

Economic Development Policies Land Use Planning Policies Site Development Studies Agreements (e.g. MSCAs) Etc.

Consolidate information, identify gaps, and build on previous economic development efforts of community

We didn’t want to repeat previous work; and we recognized that a lot of good work had already been completed.

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Environmental Management Planning

Environmental Management Plans An Environmental Management Plan ensures

development has minimal environmental impact on the land over the short, medium, and long term

Policies had to be written to ensure that any contamination or impact on the environment from new development was the responsibility of the developer – The Polluter Pays Approach!

None of the communities had a Environmental Management Plan in place before the EDLP Project

LEAF Program Subsequent to the preparation of Environmental

Management Plans, two of the communities in the Pilot Project were selected to participate in the LEAF (Lands Environmental Action Fund) Program: Red Pheasant First Nation Mistawasis First Nation

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Land Holdings & Mapping“Knowing & Understanding

what your community owns is Essential!”

Inventory of Land Holdings Reserve Lands TLE Lands Specific Claim Lands Fee Simple Lands Lease Lands

Preparation of Digital Mapping (GIS) Collection of all data required to build GIS

platform Legal subdivision plans (cadastral) Aerial imagery Ownership Information (LTO) Municipal and IR Boundaries Highway Network Etc.

Mapping - The Starting Point…

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Building Capacity with Mapping

Mapping Confirm existing land holdings:

Reserve Lands TLE Lands Specific Claim Lands Fee Simple Lands Lease Lands

Develop GIS-based land inventory: Aerial/Satellite Imagery Cadastral & Ownership Information LTO and Lease Information Infrastructure & Transportation Political Jurisdictions Etc.

Review of Land Portfolio Establish Land Portfolio & Identify

Economic Development Opportunities

And where we are today?

We know each Community’s Portfolio!

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Review of Land Use Policy (Going Beyond the Main Reserve)

Land Use Policy Review Review of Existing Land Use Policies at Main Reserve Review of Municipal and RM Policies near or at land

holdings outside Main Reserve: TLE Lands Non-Reserve Lands Lease Holdings Etc.

Goal of Land Use Planning Review Ensure each community had a strong foundation to

direct future growth and development! Three (3) Communities had Strong Land Use Planning

Policies in place Cote First Nation – Decision to focus on completing a

Community Development Plan

Economic Development Structure Review One (1) Community had an Economic Development

Corporation: Misty Ventures Inc.

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Community ConsultationEconomic Development & Community Input

Activities Regular Meetings with EDLP Working Group Meetings with Chief & Council Open Houses & Presentations Community Wide Survey Treaty Day Celebrations Community Meetings

Outcomes Raise Community Awareness of (and

Participation in) EDLP Project Obtain Community Feedback Identify Community Priorities Ensure Transparency & Community Support

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Each Community selected three (3) priority economic development opportunities

Two (2) Land Development Projects; and One (1) Resource Development or Rural

Project

Red Pheasant First Nation North Battleford Properties (347 acres) Corman Park Properties (78 acres) Pierceland Properties* (17,827 acres)

Mistawasis First Nation Lucier (Leask) Properties (164 acres) Dalmeny Properties (81 acres) Galloway Properties* (299 acres)

Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation Blackhawk’s Gas Redevelopment (4-11 acres) Camp Tawow (12 acres – Provincial Lease) Wynyard Properties* (11,180 acres)

Identifying Highest Priority Projects for Economic Development

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Review Development Potential Land Use Planning Review Servicing Review & Assessment Collection of Traffic Counts Access Review & Options Adjacent Ownership Review Municipal Services & Compatibility

Agreements (MSCA) Development Options Conceptual Design

Highest & Best Use Analysis Land Valuation Information Local Market Demands Proximity of Development Projects Absorption Rates Etc.

Detailed Site AssessmentHighest and Best Use Analysis

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Conceptual Development Plans Completed for Highest Priority

Development Projects Preliminary Development Concept:

Site Configuration Future Land Uses Building Footprints Frontage Improvements Servicing Connections Access Points Etc.

Conceptual Development Plans to assist with future negotiations :

Business Partners Financial Institutions Local Authorities National Retailers Etc.

Conceptual Development Plans

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Beardy’s & Okemasis Blackhawk Gas

Redevelopment Project

Mistawasis Dalmeny Neighbourhood

Project

Red Pheasant Corman Park Industrial

Development Project North Battleford

Neighbourhood Project

EDLP Pilot Project (Phase I)Showcase Projects

Blackhawk’s Gas (Beardy’s)

4.1 acres

Site is located 6km east of main reserve and at the junction of Highway 212 and Highway 11 near the Town of Duck Lake

Recent realignment of Highway 11

Approximately 5,000 vehicles pass by the Site each day

The Site currently has a well and on-site septic system but Municipal services are nearby. Electricity, gas, and telephone are all available at the Site

Potential for expansion of Beardy’s land holdings to a surrounding parcel. A new parcel of approximately 11 acres could be created

Preliminary Development Concept: Highway Service Centre with New Gas Station, Convenience Store, Restaurant, Rest Area with trail network, and Truck Stop

Dalmeny (Mistawasis)

81.36 acres

Located along Highway 684

Realignment and upgrades of Highway 684 were completed earlier this year

Ministry of Highways to provide access to new Highway

Approximately 5,000vehicles pass by theSite each day

There are Municipal water and sanitary services available at the Town of Dalmeny as well as private water utilities

The Site currently hasaccess to electricity,gas & telephone

Preliminary Development Concept: 150 Residential Lots (1/4 acre in size), New Gas Station & Convenience Store, Trail Network, Wetland Reserve, and New Park.

Corman Park (Red Pheasant)

78.3 acres

Located in Corman ParkRural Municipality – NW of

Saskatoon

Approximately 5,000 vehicles along 71 Street West & approximately 12,500 vehicles along Highway 16 pass by the Site each day

Power (three phase), telephone, and gas are available. Private water services are located adjacent to the Site and Municipal services are located less than 500m from the Site

The City of Saskatoon owns land adjacent to the Corman Park Properties and plans to develop and bring them into the City

Preliminary Development Concept: 4 Large Industrial Lots, and the renaming of range road 3055 to Red Pheasant Boulevard

N. Battleford (Red Pheasant)

350 acres

City of N. Battleford Owned Land

City of N. Battleford Owned Land

Traffic volumes along Territorial Road are approximately 11,000

vehicles per dayMunicipal services are available for the development of this Site

Preliminary Development Concept: Commercial Development Lots, 6 Large Industrial Lots, Approx. 100 Residential Lots & Agricultural Use.

Economic Development Action Plan

Site Preparation & Servicing Options MSCA Agreement Requirements Development Approvals Site Expansion Opportunities Partnering Opportunities (CoNB & CoS) Engagement with Local Authorities Completion of Market Assessments Highest & Best Use Studies Marketing Plans Leasing Options Etc.

Identification of Necessary Actions to advance development of Priority Projects

Approximately 15 – 20 Key Economic Development Actions per community

Several Actions already Started! Economic Development Actions Focus on:

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Land Acquisition Strategy L.A.S. designed to assist each Community with future land purchases Based on Input from Community Members and Leadership:

Chief & Council Community Survey EDLP Working Group

Land Acquisition Strategy identifies: Priority Regions (and specific locations) for future acquisitions Priority Land Uses for future acquisitions

All future purchases to include Due Diligence Phase to allow the completion of a Detailed Site Assessment: Planning Review Servicing Review Highest & Best Use Analysis Management Capacity Review

Recommendation to Chief & Council and/or Future Ec. Dev. CorporationPriority Region

Priority Land Use

Site Analysis

Strategic Acquisition

(Y/N)

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Business DevelopmentEDLP Business Networking Event – Sept. 25, 2013

City of Saskatoon – Aboriginal Business LiaisonFirst Nations Bank of CanadaAboriginal Business CanadaFirst Nations Market Housing FundAANDC – CEOP ProgramAANDC – FNLM InformationProvince of Saskatchewan – Ministry of EconomySaskatchewan Indian Economic FundFirst Nations Tax Commission

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Business DevelopmentConnecting Opportunities with Potential Partners

Marketing Plans Networking Events Aboriginal Business

Match (June 2014) IBA and Partnerships Aboriginal Economic

Leaderships Summit

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2013/14 EDLP Pilot Projects

1. Sturgeon Lake2. Canoe Lake3. Thunderchild4. Sakimay5. Carry the Kettle

6. Peter Ballantyne*

EDLP Phase 2 – First Nations:

Meegwetch!

Háw'aa!

Thank You!

Merci Beaucoup!

Comments or Questions?

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Project Highlights

Project Highlights

Red Pheasant Corman Park

78 AcresSite identified to part

of City of SaskatoonExisting MSCA

North Battleford347 AcresIn the City of North

Battleford Pierceland

17,827 AcresNorth Western

Saskatchewan

Mistawasis Leask

164 Acres SitePrime location on Highway 4

near Leask Dalmeny

80 Acres Development SiteHigh Growth Bedroom

Community for Saskatoon Galloway

300 AcresNear main reserve Pristine environment

Beardy’s & Okemasis Duck Lake – Blackhawks Gas

4.1 AcresFronting new Highway 11Highway Service Centre

Camp Tawow12 AcresBeautiful Candle LakeLakefront Lodging Facilities

Wynyard11,179 AcresNear Jansen Mine SiteHeavy Truck Facility

Cote O Mee Mee Lodge

10 Executive RoomsBeautiful Valley Views

Duck Mountain Lodge100 Seat Restaurant 10 Cabins, 20 Condos, 20 Hotel

RoomsMarina

Cote Market Fresh ProduceFull Service Gas Bar