Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

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4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth
  • Councillor Kate Cadigan
  • Councillor Lynn Hammond
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Nikita Ryall
  • Councillor Jill Bruce
  • Councillor Brenda Halley
  • Councillor Greg Noseworthy
  • Councillor Tom Davis
  • Councillor Donnie Earle
Staff:
  • Derek Coffey, Acting City Manager
  • Tanya Haywood, Deputy City Manager of Community Services
  • Jason Sinyard, Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering & Regulatory Services
  • Lynnann Winsor, Deputy City Manager of Public Works
  • Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Theresa Walsh, City Clerk
  • Jackie O'Brien, Manager of Corporate Communications
  • Christine Carter, Legislative Assistant

​​Land Acknowledgement

The following statement was read into the record:

“We respectfully acknowledge the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador, of which the City of St. John’s is the capital City, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. Today, these lands are home to a diverse population of indigenous and other peoples. We would also like to acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, Inuit, and Southern Inuit of this Province.”

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Breen called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.

2.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

 

3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

3.1
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/033
    Moved ByCouncillor Halley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - January 27, 2026

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Jan27_2026 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/034
    Moved ByCouncillor Cadigan
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ryall

    That the minutes of January 27, 2026, be adopted as presented.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

6.1
Request for Parking Relief – 11 Blackmarsh Road – INT2600006

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committee - Parking Relief Request - 11 Blackmarsh Road - INT2600006.pdf
2.11 Blackmarsh.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/035
    Moved ByCouncillor Ryall
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve parking relief for one (1) parking space at 11 Blackmarsh Road to allow for a Subsidiary dwelling Unit.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

6.2
Request for Variance on Lot Frontage – 66 Nascopie Crescent – SUB2500067

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committee - Variance Request - 66 Nascopie Crescent - SUB2500067.pdf
2.66 Nascopie Cres.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/036
    Moved ByCouncillor Ryall
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davis

    That Council approve a 5.3% Variance on Townhouse Lot Frontage at 66 Nascopie Crescent to allow for Lot Frontage of 5.68 metres.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

7.
RATIFICATION OF EPOLLS

 

8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

8.1
Committee of the Whole Report - February 3, 2026

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - CoW_Feb03_2026 - English.pdf

1.
23 Monroe Street – DEV2500174 – New Dwelling

This item has attachments. 
1.23 Monroe Street - DEV2500174 - New Dwelling.pdf
2.Location.pdf
3.23 Monroe Street_Elevation_ Jan5_2026_redacted.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/037
    Moved ByCouncillor Davis
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council accept this staff report on 23 Monroe Street as the Heritage Report for a proposed single detached dwelling in Heritage Area 3, as per Section 8(3) of the St. John’s Heritage By-Law, and approve the building elevation dated January 5, 2026.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

2.
405 Ruby Line – MPA2500010

This item has attachments. 
1.405 Ruby Line – MPA2500010.pdf
2.405 RUBY LINE REZONING.pdf
3.MPA2500010 Concept - Submission 1.pdf

Councillor Davis noted the calculation of the Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol (WESP) analysis for this location, which has an overall score of 4.44, and how these requests in wetland areas are assessed.

Councillor Davis also questioned whether there is a plan yet for these areas and if this land is key to the development or does it just allow for more units.

The Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering and Regulatory Services advised Council that the City does not have a full layout plan for the area at this time just older concept plans. It would be a less efficient layout without this land rezoned, as it helps the overall flow of the development, and will provide almost another 100 dwelling units which is also important to Council. There are still some streams in this area and floodplains and buffers that will have to be delineated at the development stage, and portions of this area that will still be unable to be developed for that purpose.

  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/038
    Moved ByCouncillor Davis
    Seconded ByCouncillor Halley

    That Council consider rezoning land at 405 Ruby Line (Southlands Areas 5 & 6) from the Open Space (O) Zone to the Residential 1 (R1) Zone.

    Further, that Council refer the application to public notification, as the application will require a commissioner’s public hearing later in the amendment process.


    For (10)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle
    Against (1)Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (10 to 1)

9.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 

 

10.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

 

11.
REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS

 

11.1
Weekly Payment Vouchers for the weeks ending January 28 and February 4, 2026

This item has attachments. 
1.Council List Weeks Ending January 28 and February 4, 2026.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/039
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Ellsworth
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the weeks ending January 28, and February 4, 2026, in the amount of $11,236,989.03, be approved as presented.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

12.
TENDERS/RFPS

 

13.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS, QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS

 

14.
NEW BUSINESS

 

14.1
Travel Authorization for Councillor Tom Davis to attend the upcoming Urban Municipalities Committee Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Travel Authorization for Councillor Davis to attend the upcoming UMC Meeting in Channel-Port aux Basques.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/040
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Ellsworth
    Seconded ByCouncillor Earle

    That Council approve of the travel costs to allow Councillor Davis to attend the UMC meeting in Channel-Port aux Basques on April 10 and April 11, 2026.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.2
Travel Authorization – Mayor Danny Breen – Sport Tourism Canada Prestige Awards – Mississauga, Ontario– March 11, 2026,

This item has attachments. 
1.Travel Authorization – Mayor Danny Breen – Sport Tourism Canada Prestige Awards – Ontario– March 11, 2026.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/041
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Ellsworth
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council approve the travel costs associated with Mayor Danny Breen attending the awards ceremony in Mississauga, Ontario March 11, 2026.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.3
83 Cochrane Street – DEC2500223 – Designated Heritage Building

This item has attachments. 
1.83 Cochrane Street - DEC2500223 - Designated Heritage Building.pdf
2.83 COCHRANE STREET.pdf
3.83 Cochrane Street - Statement of Significance.pdf
4.83 Cochran Street - Railing Design.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/042
    Moved ByCouncillor Davis
    Seconded ByCouncillor Cadigan

    That Council approve the exterior alterations to 83 Cochrane Street, a designated Heritage Building, as proposed.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.4
Mobile Vending - Parking Lot of The Elks Club

This item has attachments. 
1.Mobile Vending - Elks Club Parking Lot.pdf

Councillor Bruce questioned whether there would be some flexibility for the days/hours of operation for mobile. The Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering and Regulatory Services advised that there would be a development agreement put in place that specifies the times, and as such any change requested would require a decision of Council.

  • SJMC-R-2026-02-10/043
    Moved ByCouncillor Ryall
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Ellsworth

    That Council allow mobile vending on the parking lot of 19 Carpasian Road (The Elks Club) subject to compliance of the applicable regulations.


    For (11)Mayor Breen, Councillor Hickman, Deputy Mayor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Davis, Councillor Noseworthy, Councillor Halley, Councillor Cadigan, Councillor Hammond, Councillor Ryall, and Councillor Earle


    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

16.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL

 

17.
ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm.

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