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 Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Wally Collins
  • Councillor Shawn Skinner
Regrets:
  • Councillor Dave Lane
  • 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
  • Shanna Fitzgerald, Legislative Assistant
Others:

  • Shelley Pardy, Communications & PR 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.”

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

2.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
 

3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 

3.1
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/585
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - November 9, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Nov09_2020 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/586
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That the minutes of the Regular meeting held on November 9, 2020 be adopted as presented. 



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

5.1
New Sign By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.New Sign By-Law.pdf
2.CSJ_Sign_Bylaw.pdf
3.Sign By Law Notice of Motion.pdf

In response to the Notice of Motion brought forward at the November 9, 2020 meeting, the following new Sign By-Law was introduced. This By-Law combines the provisions of the Sign By-Law with those of the Heritage Area Sign By-Law and the Mobile Sign By-Law. Changes were made to remove duplication, improve clarity, and ensure consistency. 

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/587
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council enact the new Sign By-Law as drafted.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

5.2
Snow Clearing By-Law Amendments
This item has attachments. 

1.Snow Clearing By-Law Amendments.pdf
2.Snow_Clearing.pdf
3.Snow Clearing By-Law Notice of Motion(1).pdf

In response to the Notice of Motion brought forward at the November 9, 2020 meeting, amendments to the St. John’s Snow Clearing By-Law were introduced.

In consultation with Communications and Public Works, the Legal Department has also drafted a section that clarifies that notice of the 24-hour parking restriction will be done online. Public Works has recommended that notice of the 24-hour parking restriction be handled similar to other snow advisories. This will be communicated to the public via the website and social media. 

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/588
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council approve the amendments to the Snow Clearing By-Law that give effect to the new winter parking restrictions as discussed at Committee of the Whole on October 28, 2020.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

6.
NOTICES PUBLISHED
 

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

7.1
Development Committee Report
 

1.
Request for Building Line Setback - 61 Boyle Street - DEV2000174
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee- Request for Building Line Setback at 61 Boyle Street- DEV2000174.pdf
2.Map.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/589
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council approve the 6.0 metre Building Line setback for 61 Boyle Street.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

2.
Request for Rear Yard Variance - 52 Regent Street - INT2000102
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee - Request for Rear Yard Variance at 52 Regent Street.pdf
2.INT2000102-52 REGENT STREET.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/590
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council approve the 7.3% Rear Yard Variance at 52 Regent Street to accommodate the proposed extension.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

8.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST  (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
 

8.1
Development Permits List for the Period November 5 to 11, 2020
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 November 5 to 11, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Permit List November 16, 2020.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 November 10, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending November 10, 2020.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/591
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council approve the Weekly Payment Vouchers for the week ending November 10, 2020 in the amount of $6,150,731.81.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
52 Stamp’s Lane Adoption - REZ2000006
This item has attachments. 

1.52 Stamp's Lane Adoption, REZ2000006.pdf
2.52 Stamp's Lane - Adoption Attachments.pdf
3.52 Stamps Lane - 1 submission_redacted.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/592
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council adopt St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 713, 2020, which will update the definition of Subsidiary Apartment.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.2
Film Shoot Road Closure
This item has attachments. 

1.E-Poll - Film Shoot Road Closure.pdf
2.E-Poll Results - Film Shoot Road Closures.pdf

Ratification of E-poll conducted November 10, 2020

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/593
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council ratify the e-poll and approve the requested road closure for The Surrealtor film shoot on November 11, 2020.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.3
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
This item has attachments. 

1.New Years Eve Fireworks.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/594
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the 2020 New Year’s Eve fireworks, with a firing time of 8pm.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.4
SERC – Road Closure Request
This item has attachments. 

1.SERC - Road Closure 2.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/595
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the requested road closure of Symonds Avenue between Blackmarsh Road and Albany Place Monday November 23, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for The Surrealtor film shoot.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.5
Council Meetings – Christmas Schedule
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Meetings - Christmas Schedule.pdf

Council was advised that there would be a small change to the recommendation to reflect that the final Regular Council meeting of 2020 will be held on December 14.

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-16/596
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council approve the suspension of the Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings for a three-week period beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020 and resuming Monday, January 11, 2021.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

13.6
Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Board – Appointment of City Representative
This item has attachments. 

1.Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Center Board - Appointment of City Representative.pdf
2.Letter to Mayor Danny Breen - City of St. John s re Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Board.pdf
  • SJMC-S-2020-11-16/597
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council reappoint Tanya Haywood, Deputy City Manager of Community Services, to the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Board for an additional term.  



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 0)

14.
VERBAL UPDATES FROM COUNCIL
 

Council was advised that an update on the Santa Claus parade will be forthcoming from Downtown St. John's. 

Councillor Hanlon requested that her request for free Veterans parking be referred to the Transportation Commission for discussion and an update be provided by staff. 

Deputy Mayor O'Leary requested that accessibility and universal design within subsidized housing be referred to the Inclusion Advisory Committee for review and discussion.

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:53 pm.

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