Minutes of Committee of the Whole - City Council

Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall

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4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Councillor Dave Lane
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
Regrets:
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
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
  • 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

1.
Call to Order
 

2.
Approval of the Agenda
 

  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

3.
Adoption of the Minutes
 

3.1
Adoption of Minutes - August 19, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Aug19_2020 - English.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August 19, 2020 be adopted as presented.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

4.
Community Services - Councillor Jamie Korab
 

4.1
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Replacement – Project Update
This item has attachments. 

1.H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Replacement - Project Update.pdf

Tonya Knopp conducted a presentation giving an update of the replacement of the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Replacement which included a review of the site plan and building plan, communications plan and project timelines.

5.
Presentations/Delegations
 

6.
Finance & Administration - Councillor Dave Lane
 

6.1
Report on Revenue and Expenditure for Fiscal 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Report on Revenue and Expenditure for Fiscal 2019.pdf
2.2019 Executive Summary Report on Revenue and Expenditure.pdf

Councillor Lane provided the Committee with the report and the following recommendation was put forward:

  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    1. The 2019 Executive Summary Report on Revenues and Expenditures be adopted by Council.

    2. The accumulated surplus be maintained in reserve as the financial impacts of Covid-19 are still being assessed and it is likely some of this money will be needed to mitigate the impact on the City’s finances in 2020.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

7.
Public Works & Sustainability - Councillor Ian Froude
 

7.1
Rennies River Flood Mitigation - Alternate Project Phasing Sequence
This item has attachments. 

1.Rennies River Flood Mitigation - Alternative Project Phase Sequencing.pdf

Greg Sheppard and Jennifer Bursey of CBCL (Engineering Consultants) were in attendance for this matter.

  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the alternate project phasing sequence for implementation of the Rennies River flood mitigation measures downstream of Long Pond prior to the construction of the Long Pond Weir.

    Further that the matter be referred to the Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

8.
Special Events - Councillor Debbie Hanlon
 

9.
Housing - Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
 

10.
Economic Development - Mayor Danny Breen
 

11.
Tourism and Culture - Councillor Debbie Hanlon
 

12.
Governance & Strategic Priorities - Mayor Danny Breen
 

13.
Planning & Development - Councillor Maggie Burton
 

13.1
Built Heritage Experts Panel Report - August 19, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Report - Built Heritage Experts Panel_Aug19_2020 - English.pdf

1.
331 Water Street - Fascia and Wall Signs - SGN2000051
This item has attachments. 

1.331 Water Street, Fascia and Wall Signs, SGN2000051 (COTW).pdf
2.331 Water Street - Attachment.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve all four signs numbered as S1, S2, S3 and S4, on the attached renderings and further that the proposed “Major Tenant” signs (S10, S11 and S12), once applications have been submitted, be relocated to the area below the 2nd storey of the building. Should the signs exceed the regulations in the Heritage Area Sign By-law, they must be brought back to the Built Heritage Experts Panel for further consideration.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

2.
172 Campbell Avenue - Heritage Designation
This item has attachments. 

1.172 Campbell Avenue, Heritage Designtion (COTW).pdf
2.172 Campbell Avenue - Attachments.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the proposed heritage designation of 172 Campbell Avenue as presented and as supported by the NL Historic Trust and the Status of Women's Council.

    Further, that Council direct the Legal Department to undertake a Designation By-law for Council’s consideration.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

3.
Metal Roofs in Heritage Areas
This item has attachments. 

1.Metal Roofs in Heritage Areas (COTW).pdf
2.Metal Roofs in Heritage Areas - Attachment.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council reject the assertion that a batten-seam roof is the most appropriate material to use on residential buildings in Heritage Areas and stand by its position of 2019 as follows:

    That the following apply to the use of modern roof materials in heritage areas:
    - Shingle-style metal roofs for residential dwellings will be permitted subject to the material replicating heritage style. Non-residential buildings may be permit other styles of metal roofs if the style replicates the existing roof style.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.2
35 White Rose Drive - REZ2000007
This item has attachments. 

1.35 White Rose Drive, REZ2000007.pdf
2.35 White Rose Drive - Attachments.pdf
  • Recommendation
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council consider a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations to add Pharmacy as a permitted use or a discretionary use to the following Zones:
    Permitted Use:
    - Commercial Highway (CH)
    - Commercial Regional (CR)
    - Commercial Central Mixed (CCM)
    - Commercial Central Office (CCO)
    - Commercial Central Retail (CCR)
    - Commercial Kenmount (CK).

    Discretionary Use:
    - Commercial Office (CO)
    - Commercial Neighbourhood (CN)
    - Commercial Mixed Use (CM)
    - Commercial Mixed Use – Pleasantville (CM – Pleasantville)
    - Commercial Industrial (CI).

    Further, that the proposed amendment be advertised for public review and comment.


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.
Transportation and Regulatory Services - Councillor Sandy Hickman
 

15.
Other Business
 

16.
Adjournment
 

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:02 am

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