Minutes of Committee of the Whole - City Council

Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

4th Floor City Hall

Present:

• Mayor Danny Breen
• Councillor Maggie Burton
• Councillor Debbie Hanlon
• Councillor Deanne Stapleton
• Councillor Hope Jamieson
• Councillor Jamie Korab
• Councillor Ian Froude
• Councillor Wally Collins

Regrets:

• Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
• Councillor Dave Lane
• Councillor Sandy Hickman

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
• Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
• Elaine Henley, City Clerk
• Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
• Shanna Fitzgerald, Legislative Assistant
• Susan Bonnell, Manager - Communications & Office Services

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Approval of the Agenda

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Korab
  Seconded By Councillor Stapleton

  That the agenda be adopted as presented.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

3.

Adoption of the Minutes

3.1

Adoption of Minutes - December 11, 2019

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Froude
  Seconded By Councillor Jamieson

  That the minutes of December 11, 2019 be adopted as presented.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

4.

Presentations/Delegations

4.1

Mike Kirkland - Rogers Small Cell Program

Rogers Communication has proposed a development plan to deploy Small Cell wireless technology to the City. These low radio frequency power non-tower structures have a small footprint and range and are effective both outside and inside of buildings improving coverage and/or increasing capacity in higher populated areas. Mike Kirkland was in attendance on behalf of Rogers Communications to present on Rogers Small Cell Program with the objective to develop a plan with input from the City of St. John's to deploy Small Cells. Mr. Kirkland's PowerPoint presentation is attached to the agenda for reference.

4.2

Richard Pardy and Paul Chafe - 164 Signal Hill Road

Richard Pardy and Paul Chafe were in attendance to present on the application to build a residence at 164 Signal Hill Road. They referred to the details of their presentation contained in today's agenda.

5.

Finance & Administration - Councillor Dave Lane

6.

Public Works & Sustainability - Councillor Ian Froude

7.

Community Services - Councillor Jamie Korab

7.1

Inclusion Advisory Committee Report - October 30, 2019

1.

Accessible Parking in Churchill Square

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Stapleton
  Seconded By Councillor Froude

  That the revised parking plan based on feedback from Service NL, noted as Alternative 3, be forwarded to Council for approval.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

8.

Special Events - Councillor Hope Jamieson

9.

Housing - Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary

10.

Economic Development - Mayor Danny Breen

11.

Tourism & Culture - Councillor Debbie Hanlon

12.

Governance & Strategic Priorities - Mayor Danny Breen

13.

Planning & Development - Councillor Maggie Burton

13.1

Built Heritage Experts Panel Report - December 11, 2019

1.

Door and Garage Door Styles in Heritage Areas

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Burton
  Seconded By Councillor Jamieson

  That Council proceed in preparing a heritage information sheet dealing with acceptable door and garage door styles in Heritage Areas.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.2

Proposed Small Cell Antenna Installations - Rogers Communications - Various City Structures - INT200001

During discussion it was noted that the draft master agreement will return to Council when complete.

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Burton
  Seconded By Councillor Hanlon

  That Council approve the use of Small Cell antennas on City buildings where deemed appropriate upon consultation with the appropriate City department. As well, it is recommended to exempt these Small Cell antennas from the City’s public notification process in keeping with the protocols of Industry Canada.  The draft master agreement will return to Council when complete.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

13.3

Proposed Dwelling - Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) -Signal Hill - 164 Signal Hill Road

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Burton
  Seconded By Councillor Hanlon

  That the application be referred to the Built Heritage Experts Panel for comment on the size of the building.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (8 to 0)

14.

Transportation & Regulatory Services - Councillor Sandy Hickman

15.

Other Business

16.

Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:52 am.