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 Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
  • Councillor Shawn Skinner
Regrets:
  • 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
  • Kelly Maguire, Public Relations & Marketing Officer
  • Jennifer Squires, 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.”

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

2.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
 

3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 

3.1
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/156
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - April 5, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Apr05_2021 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/157
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the minutes of April 5, 2021 be adopted as presented.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

5.1
RPS By-Law Amendment - Parking of Vehicles on Residential Yards (Notice of Motion given at April 5 Regular Meeting of Council)
This item has attachments. 

1.Notice of Motion - Parking of Vehicles on Residential Front Yard.pdf
2.Parking of Vehicles on Residential Front Yards.pdf
3.Residential Property Standards Amd No 1-2021(1).pdf

As per the notice of motion given at the April 5 Regular Meeting of Council, Councillor Froude introduce a motion to amend the Residential Property Standards By-Law to clarify that the parking of vehicles on the front yard of a residential property is prohibited.

 

  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/158
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council amend the Residential Property Standards By-Law to clarify that the parking of vehicles on the front yard of a residential property is prohibited.  


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
 

6.1
Request for Building Line Setback - 22 Kerry Street - DEV2100041
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee - Establish Building Line at 22 Kerry Street - DEV2100041.pdf
2.Aerial Map 22 Kerry St.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/159
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council approve a 5.54 metre Building Line setback at 22 Kerry Street to accommodate the construction of a Single Detached Dwelling.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

7.1
Audit and Accountability Standing Committee - March 25, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Report - Audit and Accountability Standing Committee_Mar25_2021 - English.pdf

1.
2021 Audit Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Audit Plan.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/160
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council approve the 2021 audit plan.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

2.
Vendor Master File, Electronic Funds Transfer and Wire Transfer Audit Report
This item has attachments. 

1.Vendor Master File, Electronic Funds Transfer, and Wire Transfer Audit Report.pdf
2.VMF Audit Report.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/161
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the Vendor Master File, Electronic Funds Transfer and Wire Transfer Audit Report and the associated action plans put forth by management.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

8.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
 

8.1
Development Permits List April 1 - 7, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.1 WEEKLY PERMITS LIST.pdf

Council considered the Development Permits List for information.

9.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
 

9.1
Building Permits List for the week of April 7, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Permit List April 12.pdf

Council considered the Buildings Permits List for information.

10.
REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS
 

10.1
Weekly Payment Vouchers for Week Ending April 7, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending April 7, 2021.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/162
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending April 7, 2021 in the amount of $2,838,990.33 be approved.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

11.1
2021024 - Supply & Delivery Swimming Pool Chemicals
This item has attachments. 

1.2021024 Supply and Delivery Swimming Pool Chemicals.pdf
2.2021024 - Bid Summary.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/163
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council award this open call to the lowest bidders per section meeting specifications: Section 1 - White’s Pools and Spas Limited for $849.40 per year, Section 2 – Rockwater Professional Products for $17,999.00 per year, and Section 3 - Rockwater Professional Products for $30,940.50 per year (HST excluded from all values) as per the Public Procurement Act.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

11.2
2021056 – Supply and Delivery of Rainwear
This item has attachments. 

1.2021056 - Supply and Delivery of Rainwear.pdf
2.Spreadsheet for Council.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/164
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council award open call 2021056 – Supply and Delivery of Rainwear, to the lowest bidder meeting the specifications, D'Costa Marketing Limited for $29,060.20 (including 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.




    MOTION CARRIED

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
Sale of City Land Adjacent to 78 McNiven Place
This item has attachments. 

1.Sale of City Land Adjacent to 78 McNiven Place.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-04-12/165
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the sale of City land adjacent to 78 McNiven Place, as outlined in blue on the diagram below.


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.2
Sale of City land on Robinson Place and Columbus Drive
This item has attachments. 

1.Sale of City Land on Robinson Place and Columbus Drive.pdf
  • SJMC-S-2021-04-12/166
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council approve the sale of City land on Robinson Place and Columbus Drive, as shown in attached surveys


    For (9)Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Stapleton, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

14.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL
 

Councillor Collins referenced a number of potholes around Fort Amherst and would like staff to reach out to the contractor concerning this matter.

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:41.

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