Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

4th Floor City Hall

Present:

• Mayor Danny Breen
• Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
• Councillor Maggie Burton
• Councillor Ron Ellsworth
• Councillor Sandy Hickman
• Councillor Debbie Hanlon
• Councillor Jill Bruce
• Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft
• Councillor Jamie Korab
• Councillor Ian Froude
• Councillor Carl Ridgeley

Staff:

• Kevin Breen, City Manager
• Derek Coffey, Deputy City Manager of Finance & Administration
• Lynnann Winsor, Deputy City Manager of Public Works
• Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
• Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
• Karen Chafe, City Clerk
• Kelly Maguire, Public Relations & Marketing Officer
• Stacey Corbett, 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.”

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

2.1

National Poetry Month

Poet - Daze Jefferies: Intro. by Ainsley Hawthorn, Writers NL President

3.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

3.1

Adoption of Agenda

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/173
  Moved By Councillor Ravencroft
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Leary

  That the Agenda be adopted as presented.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

4.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

4.1

Adoption of Minutes - April 17, 2023

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/174
  Moved By Councillor Bruce
  Seconded By Councillor Hanlon

  That the minutes of April 17, 2023, be accepted as presented. 

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

5.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

6.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

6.1

Development Committee – Variance Request on Building Height - 16 Mayor Ave – INT2300010

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/175
  Moved By Councillor Korab
  Seconded By Councillor Ravencroft

  That Council approve a 9.8% Variance for a Building Height of 8.78 metres for a Single Detached Dwelling at 16 Mayor Avenue.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

6.2

Notices Published – 5 Sinnott Place

The Deputy Mayor questioned how the property being on a turn would affect parking and it was advised that the traffic division reviewed the application and had no concerns.

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/176
  Moved By Councillor Korab
  Seconded By Councillor Ridgeley

  That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for a Home Occupation for family home childcare at 5 Sinnott Place.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

7.

RATIFICATION OF EPOLLS

8.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 

9.1

Permits List April 13 to April 19, 2023

10.

BUILDING PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

10.1

Building Permits List

11.

REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS

11.1

Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Week Ending April 19, 2023

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/177
  Moved By Councillor Ellsworth
  Seconded By Councillor Hickman

  That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending April 19, 2023, in the amount of  $ 1,665,498.77, be approved as presented.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

12.

TENDERS/RFPS

12.1

2023042 - Downtown Pedestrian Mall - Cleaning Services

The Deputy Mayor raised concerns over the wide discrepancy in the bids and how does the City ensure quality work by awarding it to the lowest bidder. The City Manager advised that the City is in regular contact with the contractor as there are any concerns and performance is actively monitored.

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/178
  Moved By Councillor Hickman
  Seconded By Councillor Ellsworth

  That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Integrated Staffing Limited, for $59,799.08 per year (HST Incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.1

20 Janeway Place, Adoption, MPA2200005

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/179
  Moved By Councillor Froude
  Seconded By Councillor Ravencroft

  That Council adopt the attached resolutions for Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 10, 2023 and Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 20, 2023, and appoint Ms. Anna Myers, MCIP, to conduct a public hearing on the amendments. The proposed date is Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s City Hall.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.2

Health and Wellness Centre Text Amendment, Adoption, REZ2300003

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/180
  Moved By Councillor Froude
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Leary

  That Council adopt Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 21, 2023, to add Health and Wellness Centre as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Kenmount, (CK), Commercial Mixed Use (CM), Commercial Office (CO) and Commercial Office Hotel (COH) Zones.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.3

Quarterly Housing Update

Councillor Ravencroft presented the Quarterly Housing Update.

14.4

SERC – 2023 Road Closures 1

• SJMC-R_2023-04-25/181
  Moved By Councillor Hanlon
  Seconded By Councillor Ravencroft

  That Council approve the road closures associated with the following events: ANE Mile on April 30, Coronation Celebrations on May 6, and the Battle of the Atlantic Parade and Ceremony on May 7.

  
  

  For (11)

  Mayor Breen, Deputy Mayor O'Leary, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Ellsworth, Councillor Ravencroft, Councillor Bruce, and Councillor Ridgeley

  
  
  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

15.

ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL

16.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.