Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

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Date:
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Location:
4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Dave Lane
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Hope Jamieson
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
Regrets:
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
Staff:
  • Kevin Breen, City Manager
  • 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
  • Lynnann Winsor, Deputy City Manager of Public Works
  • Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
  • Elaine Henley, City Clerk
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Maureen Harvey, 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.”


  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/352
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/353
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the minutes of September 9, 2019 be adopted as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/354
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council approve the revised Retention Schedule for Records Management in relation to the retention of ATIPPA Files.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/355
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council designate 119 Waterford Bridge Road as a Heritage Building.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/356
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council select Option 4 as outlined below and approximately $30,000 is allocated from the Churchill Square Improvement Fund for consulting services.

    Option 4 - Comprehensive Re-design of Churchill Square – Request for Proposals

    Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for landscape architecture and design services to complete a concept re-design of the Churchill Square public space and parking area that would include lighting. The work would include public engagement on the vision for the area and design as well as a cost estimate to construct the final recommended design. Budgetary estimates for this general scope of work obtained from three qualified firms based on this general scope of work:

    • Facilitating an initial public engagement vision session for the area
    • Creating a draft design concept based on this guidance
    • Hosting another engagement session to present the draft concept and get public feedback.
    • Finalizing the design based on comments received
    • Developing a cost estimate for construction of the final design
    • The re-design would include decorative lighting for the Square in addition to the parking layout and public amenity space.

    While this scope will be refined as part of preparing an RFP for the work, the responses received indicate that the cost range for design services, including engagement facilitation, could be between $12,000 and $53,000.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/357
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council approve the redevelopment and the10% side yard variance of the property at 1 Top Battery Road with the following condition:

    • Windows at the rear of the dwelling must be a single-hung windows style.  Double single-hung windows may be accepted.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/358
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council renew the Development Approval for the proposed building lot located at 8 Forde Drive for one year to expire on September 19, 2020, subject to the conditions presented in the original approval.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/359
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the parking relief for 2 required spaces in order to allow the sale of 2 vehicles on the site.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/360
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council approve the "REX" Season 2 event as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/361
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the HMCS Cabot Parade on September 21, 2019 as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/362
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the MS Bike Tour scheduled to take place on September 22, 2019 as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/363
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the CIBC Run For the Cure event and associated road closure scheduled to take place on October 6, 2019 as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/364
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Parade scheduled to take place on October 17, 2019. as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/365
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival scheduled to take place October 19 & 20, 2019, and associated noise by-law request.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/366
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the Cape to Cabot Running Race and associated road closures scheduled for October 20, 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/367
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the CLB Anniversary Parade and associated road closure scheduled for October 20, 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/368
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the George Street Mardi Gras and associated noise-by-law request scheduled for October 26, 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED

Council considered, for information, the Development Permits List for the Period September 5-11, 2019

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/369
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the Building Permits for the period September 5 - 11, 2019 be approved as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/370

    That the Weekly Payment Vouchers for the week ending September 11, 2019 be approved as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/371
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Bid Approval Note 2019176 for the Supply and Delivery of Craig Snow Plow Parts be approved and awarded to multiple suppliers as recommended.  The successful bidders are the lowest bidders meeting the specifications for Craig Snow Plow Parts, as per the Public Procurement Act.

    MOTION CARRIED

Deputy Mayor O'Leary brought forth the following motion for the consideration of Council.

 

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/372
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    Whereas breastfeeding is one of the first steps to healthy eating and important to the health of infants, children and breastfeeding individuals, decreasing the risk of many common childhood illnesses and playing an important role in addressing chronic diseases like diabetes and some cancers, which are prevalent in our province;

    Whereas breastfeeding is a normal, natural way to provide nourishment and healthy bonding for infants and children and should be considered in all communities’ inclusion efforts;

    Whereas ‘Through the Space for Everyone – Communities Supporting Breastfeeding’ initiative, municipalities can create an environment that supports breastfeeding families by making the municipality a “Breastfeeding-Friendly Community” by removing barriers around breastfeeding in public spaces where families feel welcome to breastfeed anytime, anywhere; and,

    Whereas municipal leadership can spark a positive social change that can impact the health, economics, and environment of community residents and encourage creating a space for everyone;

    Therefore Be It Resolved that Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador work with the Baby-Friendly Council of Newfoundland and Labrador and other health-sector partners to promote the adoption of breastfeeding-friendly community practices, including the supporting of breastfeeding at all municipally-owned facilities, accommodating employees and others who are breastfeeding, and otherwise adopting measures recommended by the Council’s new breastfeeding toolkit for municipalities.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/373
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the window restoration at 200 Military Road as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/374
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the City contribute $10,000 towards a luncheon during the MNL Conference and Trade Show being held at the St. John's Convention Centre from November 14-16, 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/375
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council ratify the Bid Approval Note for Emergency Repairs to the HVAC System at Paul Reynolds Community Centre for work to be carried out by Newfoundland Mechanical Ltd. at a cost of $935,000.00.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/376
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council approve the agreement reached with CUPE Local 569 for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022.  The key terms of the agreement are as follows:

    • Duration - 4 years
    • General Increase - 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%
    • Severance - No further accrual for employees hired after September 30, 2019 and One time payout option for severance accrued up to December 31, 2018.
    • Signing Bonus of $1,000
    MOTION CARRIED

While the recommendation contained in the Decision Note was to reinstate the speed cushion at 826 Southside Road as per the original traffic calming plan, the following motion was put forward

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/377
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council reinstate the speed cushion at a new location 25m west of the previous location.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-16/378
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council approve the proposed two street names - NILS Way  and Captain Prim Drive, for Kenmount Crossing - Phase 2. 

    MOTION CARRIED

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:23 pm.