Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

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4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
  • Councillor Shawn Skinner
Regrets:
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
Staff:
  • Kevin Breen, City Manager
  • Derek Coffey, Deputy City Manager of Finance & Administration
  • Tanya Haywood, Deputy City Manager of Community Services
  • Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
  • Elaine Henley, City Clerk
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Maureen Harvey, Legislative Assistant
  • Susan Bonnell, Manager - Communications & Office Services
Others:

  • Brian Head, Acting Deputy City Manager - Public Works 

​​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
 

2.1
Proclamation for Heritage Day - February 15, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Heritage Day - February 15 2021(1).pdf

Mayor Breen read the proclamation followed by Councillor Burton who presented the following heritage awards:

Preserving or restoring the original character of a Heritage Building
Jennifer and Kirk Anderson for Canada House, 74 Circular Road

Preserving or restoring the original character of a building in Heritage Area 1
Isabelle Goodridge for Clifton, 71 Rennie’s Mill Road

Infill development that blends into a Heritage Area 1 neighbourhood
Bruce Blackwood for 29 Military Road

Infill development that blends into a Heritage Area 1 neighbourhood
Donald Hayes for 27 Military Road

3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 

3.1
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/70
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - February 9, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Feb09_2021 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/71
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 9, 2021 be adopted as presented. 


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

5.1
St. John's Transportation Commission (Amendment No. 1-2021) By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.Transportation Commission By-Law Amd No. 1-2021.pdf
2.NOTICE OF MOTION - Transportation Commission By-Law.pdf

Amendments to the St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law to increase the number of members from 7 to 9.

  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/72
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council approve amendments to the St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law to increase the number of members from 7 to 9.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
 

6.1
Establish Building Line Setback - 52 Stamp’s Lane - INT2100009
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee- Request to establish building line at 52 Stamps Lane- INT2100009.pdf
2.52stamp'slane.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/73
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the 6.21 metre Building Line setback for 52 Stamp’s Lane.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.2
Request to Set the Parking for the Sale of Wood - 70 Ruby Line - DEV2100006
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Application - Request to Set Parking Requirement - 70 Ruby Line - DEV2100006.pdf
2.Aerial Map.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/74
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council set 2 parking spaces as the requirement for the sale of wood (Forestry Use) at 70 Ruby Line.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.3
Request for Building Line Setback - 44 Densmore’s Lane - DEV200012
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Applications - Request for Building Line Setback - 44 Densmore's Lane - DEV2000012.pdf
2.Aerial Map - 44 DENSMORE'S LANE.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/75
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council approve the 8 metre Building Line setback at 44 Densmore’s Lane to accommodate the construction of a Single Detached Dwelling.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.4
Notices Published - Home Occupation - 32 Guzzwell Drive - DEV2100002
This item has attachments. 

1.Notices Published - 32 Guzzwell Drive.pdf
2.32 Guzzwell Drive - 4 submissions_REDACTED.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/76
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council approve the application for a home occupation at 32 Guzzwell Drive subject to meeting all applicable requirements.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.5
Notices Published - Home Occupation - 6 Caravelle Place - DEV2000201
This item has attachments. 

1.Notices Published - 6 Caravelle Place.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/77
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council approve the home occupation application at 6 Caravelle Place subject to meeting all applicable requirements.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.6
Tutoring Centre (Commercial School) 31 Peet Street DEV2100009
This item has attachments. 

1.Notices Published - 31 Peet Street.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/78
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the application for a tutoring centre at 31 Peet Street subject to meeting all applicable requirements.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

6.7
Discretionary Use Hours of Operation Change 83 Duckworth Street DEV2100008
This item has attachments. 

1.Notices Published - 83 Duckworth Street.pdf
2.Redacted submissions.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/79
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council reject the application for a change in operation hours at 83 Duckworth Street and that the revised hours of operation be as follows: (indoor operation) of Sunday to Thursday 7 a.m. - 12  a.m. and Friday and Saturday 7a.m. – 12 a.m.  to offset concerns from residents about the lateness of operation by these establishments, particularly in residential areas.

     


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

8.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
 

8.1
Development Permits List for the Period February 4 - 10, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.1 WEEKLY PERMITS LIST.pdf

Council considered the above noted Development Permits List for information. 

9.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
 

9.1
Building Permits List for the Period February 4 - 10, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Permit List February 15,, 2020.pdf

Council considered the above noted Building Permits List for information.

9.2
Building Permits List for week of February 17, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Permit List February 22, 2021.pdf

Council considered the above noted Building Permits List for information.

10.
REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS
 

10.1
Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Week Ending February 10, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending February 10, 2021.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/80
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the Weekly Payment Vouchers for the week ending February 10, 2021 in the amount of $7,006,830.92.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

10.2
Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Week Ending February 17, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending February 17, 2021.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/81
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the Weekly Payment Vouchers for the week ending February 17, 2021 in the amount of $ 4,432,245.41




    MOTION CARRIED

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

11.1
2020193 – Supply and Delivery of John Deere Parts
This item has attachments. 

1.2020193 -Supply and Delivery of John Deere Parts.pdf
2.2020193 - Spreadsheet for council.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/82
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council award open call 2020193 – Supply and Delivery of John Deere Parts, to the lowest and only bidder meeting the bid specifications, Brandt Tractor Ltd. for $96,112.62 (excluding HST), as per the Public Procurement Act. There is a price escalation allowance which is up to a maximum of the appropriate CPI index for years 3 and beyond. Specifications required a vendor to bid on minimum 80% of the items listed. The recommended vendor is the only one who met this requirement.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

11.2
2020194 – Supply and Delivery of Caterpillar Parts
This item has attachments. 

1.2020194 - Supply and Delivery of Caterpillar Parts.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/83
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council award open call 2020194 – Supply and Delivery of Caterpillar Parts, to the lowest and only bidder meeting the specifications, Toromont Cat for $102,831.36 (excluding HST), as per the Public Procurement Act.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

11.3
2020166 - CCTV and Door Access Standing Offer RFP
This item has attachments. 

1.CCTV Door Access RFP 2020166.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/84
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council award RFP 2020166 to Johnson Controls LP in the amount of $70,521.92 + HST based on an evaluation of the proposals by the City’s evaluation team as per the Public Procurement Act.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
138 Ladysmith Drive, Approval MPA2000007
This item has attachments. 

1.138 Ladysmith Drive, Approval MPA2000007.pdf
2.138 Ladysmith Drive - Attachments - Approval.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-22/85
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the attached resolutions for St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 156, 2021 and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 712, 2021, as adopted, regarding three proposed Townhouses at 138 Ladysmith Drive.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL
 

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm

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