Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

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4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
  • Councillor Ron Ellsworth
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Jill Bruce
  • Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft
  • Councillor Tom Davis
  • Councillor Carl Ridgeley
Regrets:
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
Staff:
  • Derek Coffey, Deputy City Manager of Finance & Administration
  • Tanya Haywood, Deputy City Manager of Community Services
  • Jason Sinyard, Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering & Regulatory Services
  • Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Theresa Walsh, City Clerk
  • Jackie O'Brien, Manager of Corporate Communications
  • David Crowe, Manager - Roads, Public Works
  • Stacey Corbett, 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

 

2.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

 

3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

3.1
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/458
    Moved ByCouncillor Ravencroft
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of October 1, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Oct01_2024 (1) - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/459
    Moved ByCouncillor Davis
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That the minutes of October 1, 2024, be adopted as presented.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

6.1
Proposed Subsidiary Dwelling Unit in a Non-Conforming Dwelling – 292A Main Road - DEV2400137

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committe - Proposed Subsidiary Apartment in Non-Conforming Dwelling- 292a Main Road- DEV24001374.pdf
2.292aMainRd.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/460
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ravencroft

    That Council approve the addition of a Subsidiary Dwelling Unit within the Non-Conforming Dwelling at 292A Main Road.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

6.2
Crown Land Grant – 905 Fowlers Road – CRW2400013

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committee - Crown Land Referral - 905 Fowlers Road - CRW2400013.pdf
2.site plan.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/461
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davis

    That Council reject the Crown Land Grant at 905 Fowlers Road as the proposed development is not allowed in the Forestry (F) Zone.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

6.3
Notices Published – 286 Torbay Road - DEV2400124

This item has attachments. 
1.Notices Published - 286 Torbay Road.pdf
2.286 TORBAY ROAD - DEV2400124 .pdf
3.286 Torbay Road_redacted.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/462
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 286 Torbay Road for a Lounge which is located within the existing retail use.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

6.4
Notices Published – 67-73 Main Road - DEV2400123

This item has attachments. 
1.Notices Published - 67-73 Main Road.pdf
2.67-73 MAIN ROAD.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/463
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 67-73 Main Road for a Family Child Care Service.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

7.
RATIFICATION OF EPOLLS

 

7.1
Overnight Construction – University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrading

This item has attachments. 
1.Overnight Construction – University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrading.pdf

Councillor Ridgeley asked if there has been any negative public feedback. The Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering and Regulatory Services responded that he has received some questions but is not aware of any negative comments.

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/464
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council grant the Contractor permission to work outside the City’s noise bylaw hours, allowing the Contractor to work between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am for the University Avenue work intermittently. This work is anticipated to take place sporadically and notifications will be provided to impacted institutions and residents and a public notification will be posted to the City’s website prior to any overnight work taking place.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

8.1
Committee of the Whole Report - October 8, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Report - CoW_Oct08_2024 - English.pdf

1.
1-5 Petty Harbour Road — MPA2400009

This item has attachments. 
1.1-5 Petty Harbour Road — MPA2400009.pdf
2.3-5 PETTY HARBOUR ROAD.pdf
3.1-5PettyHrRd-DraftSitePlan1.pdf
4.CNZoneTable.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/465
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ridgeley

    That Council consider rezoning land at 1-5 Petty Harbour Road from the Residential 1 (R1) and Rural Residential Infill (RRI) Zones to the Commercial Neighbourhood (CN) Zone.

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


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

2.
2024 Heritage Financial Incentives Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Heritage Financial Incentives Program - 2024.pdf
2.Heritage Financial Incentives Program Information Sheet.pdf
3.2024 Heritage Financial Incentive Program Summary.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/466
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ravencroft

    That Council approve the 23 eligible applications for the 2024 Heritage Financial Incentives Program, as summarized in the attached tables, subject to compliance with the standards of the program and the City’s heritage and building requirements.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

3.
34 New Cove Road - MPA2300005

This item has attachments. 
1.34 New Cove Road - MPA2300005 - Building Stepback Request(1).pdf
2.Shadow Study Package(1).pdf
3.Building Stepback Analysis and Commentary(1).pdf
4.223010_New Cove - Sheet - WEST ELEVATION SIGHT LINE DIAGRAM -(1).pdf
5.Site Concept Plan(1).pdf
6.2024-03-04 New Cove Road LUR-4 - Renderings(1).pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/467
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ridgeley

    That Council consider an amendment to the requirement and direct staff to carry out public consultation for an amendment to the Regulations as part of the public consultation for the proposed rezoning of 34 New Cove Road.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

4.
Approval of the Building Safer Communities Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.Approval of the Building Safer Communities Strategy.pdf
2.Approval of Building Safer Communities Strategy 2024.pdf
3.Building Safer Communities Strategy 2024.pdf

Councillor Davis mentioned that he wants to see more focus on preventing child abuse. He pointed out that this is a living document and is optimistic that this will be addressed.

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/468
    Moved ByCouncillor Ravencroft
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council approve the Building Safer Communities Strategy.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

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 October 2 and October 9, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Council List Week Ending October 2 and October 9, 2024.pdf

Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Weeks Ending October 2 and October 9, 2024

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/469
    Moved ByCouncillor Bruce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the weeks ending October 2, 2024, and October 9, 2024, in the amount of $13,552,384.98, be approved as presented.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

12.
TENDERS/RFPS

 

13.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Councillor Ravencroft presented a petition against the removal of the slipway, located in Quidi Vidi Harbour.

Residents signed this petition stating that the removal of the slipway will negatively impact our urban recreational fishery and citizens of our urban community. They feel the removal will be detrimental to Newfoundland and Labradorians trying to provide food for their families in a traditional way.

14.
NEW BUSINESS

 

14.1
21 Merrymeeting Road – REZ2300018 – Adoption

This item has attachments. 
1.21 Merrymeeting Road - REZ2300018 - Adoption.pdf
2.21 MERRYMEETING ROAD_Location_Map.pdf
3.DR Amendment No. 46 - 21 Merrymeeting Road - TEXT (ff).pdf
4.Engage Report - 21 Merrymeeting Road_redacted.pdf
5.Combined Submissions_redacted.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/470
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council adopt Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 46, 2024, to add Lodging House as a discretionary use in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone.

    Further, that Council approve the discretionary use of a Lodging House at 21 Merrymeeting Road and grant parking relief of three (3) spaces.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

14.2
242 Danny Drive and Area – Adoption – REZ2400018

This item has attachments. 
1.242 Danny Drive and Area - Adoption - REZ2400018.pdf
2.DANNY DRIVE.pdf
3.Engage Report - Danny Drive.pdf
4.DR Amend No. 43, 2024 - 242 Danny Drive and Area - MAP and TEXT (amc).pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/471
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ridgeley

    That Council:
    1) adopt the attached Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 43, 2024, to rezone land at 215 Danny Drive, 223 Danny Drive, 242 Danny Drive, and 250 Beaumont Hamel Way from the Industrial General (IG) Zone to the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone and remove the reference to building height from Section 6.10 of the Development Regulations.
    2) as per Section 4.9(3) of the Development Regulations, accept this staff report in lieu of a land use report (LUR).
    3) approve the Retail Use (showroom) as a discretionary use at 242 Danny Drive.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

14.3
4 Merrymeeting Road – REN2400431 – Designated Heritage Building

This item has attachments. 
1.4 Merrymeeting Road - REN2400431.pdf
2.4 Merrymeeting Road - Location Map.pdf
3.4 Merrymeeting Road - Statement of Significance.pdf
4.REN2400431 - Roof .pdf
5.REN2400430 - Walls and Windows .pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/472
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council approve exterior alterations, as proposed, to 4 Merrymeeting Road, a designated Heritage Building.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

14.4
Danny Drive – interpret zone lines

This item has attachments. 
1.Danny Drive - interpret zone lines.pdf
2.DANNY DRIVE ZONING INTERPRETATION 2024.pdf

Councillor Burton presented the information note regarding Open Space Reserve (OR) Zone lines that extend slightly into three properties on Danny Drive.

14.5
Travel Approval – FCM Board of Directors Meeting and Advocacy Days

This item has attachments. 
1.Travel Approval for Deputy Mayor O'Leary - FCM Board of Directors Meeting and Advocacy Days.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/473
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davis

    That Council approve the costs associated with Deputy Mayor O’Leary’s travel to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities December Board of Directors Meeting in Ottawa.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

14.6
50 Bennett Avenue – Approval – MPA2300007

This item has attachments. 
1.50 Bennett Avenue - Approval - MPA2300007.pdf
2.50 Bennett Avenue - Aerial.pdf
3.50 Bennett Avenue - Site Plan.pdf
4.October 8 2024 Commissioner Report - 50 Bennett Avenue MR.pdf
5.MP Amend No. 13 and DR No. 39, 2024 - 50 Bennett Avenue - MAP (amc).pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/474
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ravencroft

    That Council:
    1) approve the attached resolutions for Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 13, 2024 and Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 39, 2024, as adopted, regarding a Cluster Development at 50 Bennett Avenue;
    2) as per Section 4.9(3) of the St. John’s Development Regulations, accept this staff report in lieu of a Land Use Report (LUR);
    3) approve a Building Line setback at 34.17 metres to accommodate the Cluster Development at 50 Bennett Avenue;
    4) as per Section 8.8(1)(b) of the Development Regulations, accept the parking lot buffer as shown on the attached Preliminary Site Plan dated October 2023.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

14.7
St. John’s Transportation Commission Membership – Extension of Term

This item has attachments. 
1.DN - St. John's Transportation Commission Membership.pdf
2.Letter of request - SJTC - Oct 2024.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-15/475
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bruce

    That Council approve the one-year term extension of Commissioner Tolulope Akerele.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 0)

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

16.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL

 

Councillor Bruce confirmed with the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering, and Regulatory Services about the timeline for the Major's Path project. He informed Council that the work will continue until late October or early November, with the final layer of asphalt and other additional work, such as landscaping, set to be completed in the next construction season.

Councillor Ridgeley inquired about the result of the year long test for the new Goulds sewage pumping station, which is set to assess its capacity and performance. The Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering, and Regulatory Services advised that the one year mark is in mid-November and the data will be available at that time.

17.
ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

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