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 Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
  • Councillor Ron Ellsworth
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Jill Bruce
  • Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft
  • Councillor Tom Davis
  • Councillor Carl Ridgeley
Regrets:
  • 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 Communications
  • 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-2024-10-01/445
    Moved ByCouncillor Bruce
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - September 17, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Sep17_2024 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/446
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ellsworth

    That Council adopt the minutes of September 17, 2024, as presented.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

6.1
Request for Parking Relief for Seniors Apartment Building – 45 East White Hills Road – DEV18000217

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committe- Request for Parking Relief at 45 East White Hills Road - DEV1800217.pdf
2.45EastWhiteHillsRd.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/447
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve parking relief for nine (9) parking spaces to accommodate the proposed Seniors Apartment Building Use at 45 East White Hills Road.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.2
Accessory Building in the Watershed (Town of Portugal Cove – St. Phillip’s) – 62-92 King’s Hill Road – INT2400076

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committee - Accessory Building in the Watershed (Town of PCSP) – 62-92 King’s Hill Road – INT2400076.pdf
2.LocationMap.pdf

Councillor Bruce inquired about what would happen if the shipping container were not removed from the property once the accessory building is constructed. It was noted that staff would follow up and if the shipping container remains, the City will discuss compliance with the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. Should the town fail to ensure compliance, the City may pursue legal action.

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/448
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ellsworth

    That Council approve an Accessory Building with an area of 44.5 square metres and a height of 4 metres in the Watershed at 62-92 King’s Hill Road, Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s with the condition that the existing Accessory Building (shipping container) is removed following construction of the new Accessory Building within 30 days.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.3
Proposed Fence in the Wetland Buffer – 49 Leonard J. Cowley Street – INT2400079

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Committee - Proposed Fence in the Wetland Buffer – 49 Leonard J. Cowley Street – INT2400079.pdf
2.Location Map 49 55 57.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/449
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davis

    That Council approve the construction of a fence in the Wetland Buffer at 49 Leonard J. Cowley Street.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.4
Notices Published – 415 Fowler’s Road - DEV2200073

This item has attachments. 
1.Notices Published - 415 Fowler's Road.pdf
2.DEV2200073-415 FOWLER'S ROAD.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/450
    Moved ByCouncillor Ridgeley
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yard at 415 Fowlers Road.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

7.
RATIFICATION OF EPOLLS

 

8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

8.1
Committee of the Whole Report - September 24, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Sep24_2024 - English.pdf

1.
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Update and Funding

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Update and Funding.pdf

Councillor Ridgeley expressed a desire to revise the EV station locations to include the recreation centres in the Goulds and Kilbride.

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/451
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davis

    That Council directs staff to pursue the Natural Resource Canada Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Proposal to support expansion of the City Owned Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 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 September 18 and September 25, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Council List Weeks Ending September 18 and September 25, 2024.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/452
    Moved ByCouncillor Ellsworth
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the weeks ending September 18 and September 25, 2024, be approved as presented.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

12.
TENDERS/RFPS

 

13.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Councillor Davis presented a petition from residents in the Hamel Street area requesting the installation of traffic calming measures to help reduce the speed of drivers utilizing the connecting road between Freshwater Road and Empire Avenue.

14.
NEW BUSINESS

 

14.1
Lease – City land on Williams Lane

This item has attachments. 
1.Williams Lane - Propane Tank Lease.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/453
    Moved ByCouncillor Ellsworth
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ridgeley

    That Council approve the lease of City land on Williams Lane, as shown in green on the attached diagram, for the installation of propane tanks for the benefit of 320 Water Street, subject to acquisition of the required approvals and permits.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.2
231 Main Road – REZ2300017 – Adoption

This item has attachments. 
1.231 Main Road - REZ2300017 - Adoption.pdf
2.231 MAIN ROAD_Location_Map.pdf
3.DR Amendment No. 42, 2024 - 231 Main Road - MAP (ff).pdf
4.Combined and Redacted.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/454
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council adopt Envision St. John's Development Regulations Amendment Number 42, 2024 to rezone land at 231 Main Road from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.3
Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee - Memberships

This item has attachments. 
1.Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee - Membership.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/455
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the following recommended candidates for the Sustainable and Active   Mobility Advisory Committee:

    Parent/Guardian who walks, runs, or cycles: Sarah Bassler
    Individuals who cycle (beginner or avid): Ginette Currie & Andrew Lockhart
    Persons with a disability impacting mobility: Andrea Hann


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.4
214 Waterford Bridge Road – Approval – MPA2200006

This item has attachments. 
1.214 Waterford Bridge Road - Approval - MPA2200006.pdf
2.214 Waterford Bridge Road - Aerial.pdf
3.214 Waterford Bridge Road - Commissioner's Report.pdf
4.MP Amend No. 12 and DR No. 33, 2024 - 214 Waterford Bridge Road - MAP (amc).pdf
5.FINAL - Cahill Building LUAR_Sept 12 2024 - For Online - reduced.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/456
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ellsworth

    That Council:
    1) approve the attached resolutions for St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 12, 2024 and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 33, 2024, as adopted, regarding an Apartment Building at 214 Waterford Bridge Road.
    2) approve parking relief of 10 parking spaces.
    3) accept a 2-metre parking lot buffer from the side lot line, as per Section 8.8(1)(b) of the Development Regulations.
    4) adopt the attached Land Use Report (LUR) for 214 Waterford Bridge Road, dated September 2024.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

15.1
SERC – 2024 Fall Events 2

This item has attachments. 
1.SERC - 2024 Fall Events 2.pdf

Councillor Ridgeley requested that staff contact the Town of Petty Harbour regarding the Cape to Cabot Road Race, as the road closures associated with the event could significantly affect the town.

Staff indicated that the responsibility for informing the town lies with the event organizers, but they will follow up to ensure that the town has been notified.

  • SJMC-R-2024-10-01/457
    Moved ByCouncillor Bruce
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ridgeley

    That Council approve the road closures and noise by-law extensions for the following events: CLB Anniversary Parade on October 20, Cape to Cabot road race on October 20, and George Street Mardi Gras on October 26


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Bruce, Councillor Ridgeley, and Councillor Davis


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

16.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL

 

17.
ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

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