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 Dave Lane
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
Regrets:
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
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
  • Elaine Henley, City Clerk
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Maureen Harvey, Legislative Assistant
  • Susan Bonnell, Manager - Communications & Office Services

​​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-2020-09-14/445
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - September 8, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Sep08_2020 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/446
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the minutes of September 8, 2020 be adopted as presented.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

6.
NOTICES PUBLISHED
 

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

7.1
Development Committee Report
 

1.
Set Parking for proposed Auto Glass Repair Facility 60 O’Leary Avenue INT2000082
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee- Set Parking Requirement at 60 OLeary Avenue- INT2000082.pdf
2.60O'learyGlass.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/447
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council set the parking requirement at 8 parking spaces for the proposed Auto Glass Repair Facility at 60 O’Leary Avenue


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

7.2
Committee of the Whole Report - September 2, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Report - CoW_Sep02_2020 - English.pdf

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
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/448
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    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.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

2.
Rennies River Flood Mitigation - Alternate Project Phasing Sequence
This item has attachments. 

1.Rennies River Flood Mitigation - Alternative Project Phase Sequencing.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/449
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council defer, pending further discussion, the alternate project phasing sequence for implementation of the Rennies River flood mitigation measures.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 1)

3.
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
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/450
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    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.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

4.
172 Campbell Avenue - Heritage Designation
This item has attachments. 

1.172 Campbell Avenue, Heritage Designtion (COTW).pdf
2.172 Campbell Avenue - Attachments.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/451
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    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.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

5.
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
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/452
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    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.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

6.
35 White Rose Drive - REZ2000007
This item has attachments. 

1.35 White Rose Drive, REZ2000007.pdf
2.35 White Rose Drive - Attachments.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/453
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    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.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

8.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST  (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
 

9.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST
 

9.1
Building Permits List for the week ending September 9, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Permit List September 14, 2020.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/454
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That the Building Permits List for the period ending September 9, 2020 be approved as presented.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

10.
REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS
 

10.1
Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Week Ending September 9, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending September 9, 2020.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/455
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending September 9, 2020 in the amount of $1,443,616.74 be approved as presented.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

12.1
Notice of Motion - Extension of Patio Season
 

Councillor Hanlon put forth a notice that at the next meeting she would make a motion to extend deck season from September 30 to November 1, 2020.

  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/456
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council waive the notice period for a motion to extend deck season from September 30 to November 1, 2020.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE PRESENT
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/457
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council extend the season for businesses with patios from September 30, 2020 to November 1, 2020.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE PRESENT

13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
Film Shoot Road Closures – The Surrealtor and Hudson and Rex
This item has attachments. 

1.Film Shoot Road Closures.pdf
2.e-Poll results - Film Shoot Road Closures.pdf

Ratification of E-Poll

  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/458
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council ratify an e-poll approving the requested road closures, detours and noise by-law extensions for 2 upcoming film shoots for The Surrealtor and Hudson and Rex.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.2
68 Queen’s Road LUAR public consultation MPA1900002
This item has attachments. 

1.68 Queen's Road LUAR public consultation MPA1900002.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/459
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council conduct one hybrid (in-person and online) public meeting as part of the ongoing public consultation on the revised land-use assessment report (LUAR) for 68 Queen’s Road, the proposed Parish Lane development. This meeting will be held simultaneously with the in-person portion meeting all public health guidelines.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION LOST (3 to 6)
  • SJMC-R-2020-09-14/458
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council hold two online public meetings as part of the ongoing public consultation on the revised land-use assessment report (LUAR) for 68 Queen’s Road, the proposed Parish Lane development.

     


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 2)

13.3
Go-Round
 

Deputy Mayor

  • requested staff's consideration for options that the City may undertake to provide for a safer Halloween for children during the current pandemic

Mayor Breen

  • requested the Deputy Mayor address with MNL the recent changes in the composition of government departments.  i.e. the City no longer has one department of Government to deal with municipal issues.  These issues are now distributed among three departments - ie. routine municipal issues, infrastructure and climate change 

14.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:03 pm

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