Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
  • Councillor Dave Lane
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Hope Jamieson
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Wally Collins
Regrets:
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Ian Froude
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
Others:
  • Kelly Maguire - Public Relations and Marketing Officer

​​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-2019-11-18/515
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Jamieson

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/516
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the minutes of November 12, 2019 be adopted as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

Application
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for an additional Lounge area and a Recreation Facility Liquor License at 50 Ropewalk Lane (Plaza Bowl).

Description
The Lounge will occupy a floor area of 46.15m2 with the recreational liquor license applying to Plaza Bowl itself allowing liquor to be served in the bowling area. Hours of operation of the Lounge will be 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. daily, with one employee.

1 submission received and attached

  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/517
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the Discretionary Use application for an additional Lounge area and a Recreation Facility Liquor License at 50 Ropewalk Lane (Plaza Bowl) be approved subject to all applicable City requirements.

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/518
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council approve the 8.96 metre building line setback for 118 Brookfield Road

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/519
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the Building Permits List for the period November 7-13, 2019 be approved as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/520
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the Weekly Payment Vouchers for the week ending November 13, 2019 be approved as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

It was noted that the price for this work is substantially increased over previous years because of the Federal Government's requirement for the City to refrain from dumping snow in the harbour.  

  • SJMC-R-2019-11-18/521
    Moved ByCouncillor Jamieson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Bid Approval Note 2019231 for Snow Disposal and Trucking be awarded to Farrell's Excavating., in the amount of $855,585.63, the lowest bidder that meets specifications as per the Public Procurement Act. (HST included)

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

Council considered the above-cited for information. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:15 pm