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 Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
  • Councillor Shawn Skinner
Regrets:
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
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
  • Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
  • Maureen Harvey, 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-2021-02-09/55
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That the Agenda be adopted as presented.


    For (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, 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 1, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Feb01_2021 - English.pdf
  • SJMC-S-2021-02-09/56
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Burton

    That the minutes of February 1, 2021 be adopted as presented.



    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

6.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
 

7.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

7.1
Committee of the Whole Report - January 27, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Report - CoW_Jan27_2021 - English.pdf

1.
Non-Profit Housing Capital Improvements – Funding Approval
This item has attachments. 

1.Non-Profit Housing Capital Improvements – Funding Approval.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/57
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the above noted project using current capital reserves for Non-Profit Housing.


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

2.
Membership for the Inclusion Advisory Committee (IAC)
This item has attachments. 

1.Membership for the Inclusion Advisory Committee .pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/58
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council appoint Ashley Gosse as representative for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and reaffirm the membership of the following members to the Inclusion Advisory Committee:

    1. Debbie Ryan, CNIB – extend until November 2022
    2. Grant Genova, Public Representative - Universal Design – extend until November 2022
    3. Joby Fleming, Empower NL – extend until November 2022
    4. Kim Pratt-Baker, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association NL (CHHA-NL) – extend until November 2022
    5. Megan McGie, Newfoundland and Labrador Association for the Deaf (NLAD) – extend until November 2022
    6. Nancy Reid, Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (CODNL) – extend until November 2022


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

3.
Revised Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election
This item has attachments. 

1.DN REVISED Final Report - 2020 By-Election (Ward 2).pdf
2.REVISED Final Report 2020.pdf
3.Proposed Changes to By-Law.pdf
4.City of St. John s Elections Letter.pdf
5.Privacy Commissioner - response from K Breen Feb 2021.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/59
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council approve the following recommendation as  proposed in the Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election as follows:

    1.       Mandatory registration for VBM kits (requiring revision to the Vote By Mail By-Law)


    Against (8)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, Councillor Collins, and Councillor Skinner


    MOTION LOST (0 to 8)
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/60
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the recommendations proposed in the Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election as follows:


    1.       Increase the number of polling stations to enable more access to traditional voting


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/61
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council approve the recommendations proposed in the Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election as follows:


    3.       Continue to lobby Province about alternative progressive voting methods



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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

4.
Galway Decorative Lights
This item has attachments. 

1.Galway Decorative Lights.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/62
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skinner

    That Council retain any savings realized from the use of decorative street lights in Galway. 


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 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 Week Ending February 3, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Council List Week Ending February 3, 2021.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/63
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That the Weekly Payment Vouchers in the amount of $ 3,122,961.01 be approved as presented.


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

11.
TENDERS/RFPS
 

11.1
2020172 - Supply Install and Repair Chain Link Fence
This item has attachments. 

1.2020172 - Supply Install and Repair Chain Link Fence.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/64
    Moved ByCouncillor Hickman
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Provincial Fence Products Ltd., for $141,936.45 per year (including HST) as per the Public Procurement Act.


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

12.
NOTICES OF MOTION, RESOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND PETITIONS
 

12.1
Notice of Motion - St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law
This item has attachments. 

1.NOTICE OF MOTION - Transportation Commission By-Law.pdf

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

On behalf of Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab gave notice that she will at the next regular meeting of the St. John’s Municipal Council move to enact an amendment to the St. John’s Transportation Commission By-Law so as to increase the number of members appointed by Council from seven (7) to nine (9).

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13.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

13.1
St. John’s Transportation Commission – New Members
This item has attachments. 

1.St. John's Transportation Commission - New Members.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-08/65
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council refer the names put forward for appointment to the St. John's Transportation Commission (SJTC) back to the STJC to allow for consideration of the need for a person with marketing expertise.


    For (1)Councillor Skinner
    Against (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, and Councillor Collins


    MOTION LOST (1 to 7)
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/66
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council appoint Lynn Zurel and Tolulope Victoria Akerele to fill the two public representative positions on the St. John’s Transportation Commission


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.2
City Appointee to St. John’s Port Authority Board
This item has attachments. 

1.City Appointee to St. John's Port Authority Board.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/67
    Moved ByCouncillor Skinner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council reappoint Mr. Gerry Veitch to serve as the City’s representative on the St. John’s Port Authority Board of Directors.


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.3
42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive, Approval MPA2000002
This item has attachments. 

1.42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive, Approval MPA2000002.pdf
2.42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive Attachments - Approval.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/68
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the attached resolutions for St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 155, 2021 and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 711, 2021, as adopted, regarding 42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive.


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


    MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.4
68 Queen’s Road, Adoption-in-Principle MPA1900002
This item has attachments. 

1.68 Queen's Road, Adoption in Principle MPA1900002.pdf
2.68 Queen's Road - Attachments Feb 2021.pdf
3.Public Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2019 - 66-68 Queen's Road.pdf
4.Public Meeting Minutes - November 17 and 18, 2020 - 66-68 Queen's Road.pdf
5.2019 - Combined Submissions AGAINST or WITH CONCERNS redacted.pdf
6.2019 - Combined Submissions FOR redacted.pdf
7.68 Queens Road - Submissions from November 2020_Redacted.pdf
8.February 5, 2021 - additional submissions.pdf
  • SJMC-R-2021-02-09/69
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council adopt-in-principle the resolutions for St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment 154, 2021 and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment 706, 2020, regarding land at the front of 68 Queen’s Road allow the development of three townhouses which will replace the Cathedral Parish Hall. This process would commence immediately.

    Further, that Council direct staff to prepare a site-specific zone for the upper portion of 68 Queen’s Road, fronting Harvey Road, using an adopted site plan to control the development of the site for a proposed apartment building. Staff can then bring back the amendments for Council’s consideration.


    For (7)Mayor Breen, Councillor Burton, Councillor Hickman, Councillor Hanlon, Councillor Korab, Councillor Froude, and Councillor Collins
    Against (1)Councillor Skinner


    MOTION CARRIED (7 to 1)

14.
ACTION ITEMS RAISED BY COUNCIL
 

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:27 pm.

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