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 Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
  • Councillor Shawn Skinner
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
  • Kelly Maguire, Public Relations & Marketing 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-2020-11-23/598
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

4.
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
 

4.1
Adoption of Minutes - November 16, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Nov16_2020 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/599
    Moved ByCouncillor Lane
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the minutes of November 16, 2020 be adopted as presented.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

Cancellation of Holiday Market

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/600
    Moved ByCouncillor Hanlon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council cancel the Holiday Market scheduled for downtown for two weekends in December given the status of the current pandemic.



    MOTION CARRIED (9 to 2)

6.
NOTICES PUBLISHED
 

6.1
Notices Published - 223 Hamilton Avenue
This item has attachments. 

1.223 Hamilton Avenue.pdf
2.Submission Redacted.pdf

A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted for a Home Occupation for Private Printing Press at 223 Hamilton Avenue.

The business involves producing and restoring books. The business will operate Monday to Friday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. No clients will visit the property; only off-site exchanges will occur. Total floor area used for the business is 25.73m2. The applicant is the sole employee. On-site parking is provided.

One (1) submission attached.

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/601
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That the discretionary use application for a Home Occupation for Private Printing Press at 223 Hamilton Avenue be approved subject to meeting all applicable requirements.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

6.2
Notices Published - 4329 Trans Canada Highway
This item has attachments. 

1.4329 TCH.pdf
2.Redacted Submission - 4329 Trans Canada Highway_Redacted.pdf

A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted requesting permission to use a parcel of land at 4329 Trans Canada Highway near Pasture Land Road as a quarry for Mineral Workings Use.


The proposed 1.81 hectares of Crown Land will be used for quarrying Borrow Material, Gravel, Rock, Sand, Stockpiled Material and Aggregate, which involves drilling, blasting, and crushing. 

Seven (7) submissions attached.

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/602
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That the application requesting permission to use a parcel of land at 4329 Trans Canada Highway near Pasture Land Road as a quarry for Mineral Workings Use be deferred.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

7.1
Committee of the Whole Report - November 12, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Report - CoW_Nov12_2020 - English.pdf

1.
Storm Water Management Policy
This item has attachments. 

1.Stormwater Management Policy.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/603
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council direct staff to prepare a revised Stormwater Management Policy that considers the recommendations provided. Further, that these recommendations are forwarded to developers for consideration and comment. 



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

2.
Steps and Laneways Snow Clearing Operations Revision
This item has attachments. 

1.Steps and Laneways Snow Clearing Operations Revision 2.pdf

Decision Note revised subsequent to COTW Meeting of November 12, 2020

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/604
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Item No. 9 be removed from the list contained in attached Decision Note. 



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/605
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary

    That Council approve the indicated changes, as shown in the Decision Note, to the Parks and Open Spaces Division snow clearing and ice control operations to enhance service level delivery as amended.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

3.
3 Park Place - REZ2000005
This item has attachments. 

1.3 Park Place, REZ2000005 .pdf
2.3 Park Place - Attachments.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/606
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council consider a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations to allow a Dwelling Unit in a designated Heritage Building (Carriage House) and advertise the proposed amendment for public review and comment.

    Further, that Council advertise the Discretionary Use of a Heritage Use (Carriage House) at 3 Park Place as per Section 5.5 of the Development Regulations, and refer the application to the Built Heritage Experts Panel for review.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

4.
Rawlin’s Cross Upgrade Options
This item has attachments. 

1.Rawlin's Cross Upgrade Options.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/607
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council direct staff to proceed with standard practice improvements to roadway and sidewalk infrastructure in the area of Rawlin’s Cross.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

5.
Mode Share Targets
This item has attachments. 

1.Mode Share Targets.pdf
2.Intensification Areas May 16 2019.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/608
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council adopt a sustainable mode share target which will be implemented through policy changes and investment..  This target is 16% by 2030 and 22% by 2050.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

7.2
Development Committee Report
 

1.
Request for 10% Side Yard Variance 65 Feild Street INT2000107
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Committee - Request for Side Yard Variance - 65 Feild Street - INT2000107.pdf
2.Extension Location.pdf
3.Aerial Map.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/609
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council approve the 10% Side Yard variance for 65 Feild Street to allow a Side Yard requirement of 1.08 m for the proposed extension.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

8.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS LIST  (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 
 

9.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
 

10.
REQUISITIONS, PAYROLLS AND ACCOUNTS
 

10.1
Weekly Payment Vouchers for the Week Ending November 18, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending November 18, 2020.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/610
    Moved ByCouncillor Stapleton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending November 18, 2020 be approved as presented in the amount of $ 2,934,013.27



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

12.1
Notice of Motion re Quarry Permit Approval for 4329 Trans Canada Highway
This item has attachments. 

1.Notice of Motion - Recision of Approval of Quarry Permit for CW Parsons Limited - 4239 TCH.pdf

Notice of Motion to Rescind the April 27, 2020, decision of Council to approve a quarry permit for 4329 Trans Canada Highway

Councillor Collins gave notice of his intention to put forth a motion at the next Regular Meeting rescinding the April 27, 2020 decision of Council which approved a quarry permit for 4329 Trans Canada Highway

12.2
Resolution - Housing Priority in Processing Development Applications
This item has attachments. 

1.Notice of Motion - Housing priority.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/611
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor O'Leary
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That Council give priority to the processing of all development applications with the support of CMHC's Rapid Housing Initiative to assist organizations with the rapidly construction of affordable housing to meet the program deadline. 



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
Sale of City Land – front of 3 Dover Place
This item has attachments. 

1.Sale of land at the front of 3 Dover Place.pdf
2.e-Poll results Sale of City Land - 3 Dover Place.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/612
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council approve the sale of City land at the front of 3 Dover Place, as shown in red on attached Decision Note. 



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

13.2
SERC – Road Closure for Film Shoot
This item has attachments. 

1.SERC - Road Closure 3.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/613
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the requested road closure for The Surrealtor film shoot.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

13.3
St. John’s Transportation Commission – Vacancies (Council Appointments)
This item has attachments. 

1.St. John's Transportation Commission - Vacancies Council Appointments.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/614
    Moved By
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That Council advertise for new public representatives and that the vacancies left by Councillors Froude and Lane be replaced by the following council representatives:
    - Councillor Maggie Burton
    - Councillor Jamie Korab.



    MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

14.
GO ROUND
 

14.1
Councillor Skinner
 

Councillor Skinner Requested that appropriate signage be placed around play structures to inform people of the rules during the current pandemic.

14.2
Councillor Collins
 

Councillor Collins requested consideration of a request from the residents of Gisborne Place who are asking for reimbursement of $3K of a $12K invoice they received for snowclearing services during Snowmaggedon.  

  • SJMC-R-2020-11-23/615
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That the request from residents of  Gisborne Place to assist with the payment of $3K towards a $12K invoice for snowclearing services during Snowmageddon be approved.  



    MOTION LOST (2 to 8)

14.3
Councillor Hanlon
 

Councillor Hanlon reported that upon receipt of information from Downtown St. John's as it relates to todays public health heightened restrictions around the pandemic, both the Downtown Holiday Market scheduled for the weekends of December 4th and December 12th along with the Santa and Friends event planned for November 28, 2020 have been cancelled. 

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm.

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