Minutes of Regular Meeting - City Council

Council Chamber, 4th Floor, City Hall

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Date:
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Location:
4th Floor City Hall
Present:
  • Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
  • Councillor Maggie Burton
  • Councillor Dave Lane
  • Councillor Sandy Hickman
  • Councillor Debbie Hanlon
  • Councillor Deanne Stapleton
  • Councillor Hope Jamieson
  • Councillor Jamie Korab
  • Councillor Ian Froude
  • Councillor Wally Collins
Regrets:
  • Mayor Danny Breen
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
Others:
  • Kelly Maguire, Communications 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.”


  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/320
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 19, 2019 be adopted as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED

Multiple submissions attached.

It was reported by the Chief Municipal Planner that a public meeting with respect to this application was previously scheduled but there being no one in attendance, the meeting was cancelled.  The matter is now before Council for consideration.

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/321
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    Recognizing the number of submissions from area residents to the recent public advertisement, that Council defer a decision on Municipal Plan Amendment 153, 2019 to allow for a public meeting to be scheduled and conducted prior to final consideration by Council.

     

     

    MOTION CARRIED

MPA1900001 - 9 Buchanan Street, 426 and 430 Water Street - Applicant: Fougere Menchenton Architecture

 

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/322
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council now adopt the attached resolutions for St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 152, 2019 and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 698, 2019, as amended. If the resolutions are adopted by Council, it is further recommended that Council appoint Mr. Cliff Johnston, MCIP, a member of the City’s commissioner list, to conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments. The proposed date for the public hearing is Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 7 p.m. at St. John’s City Hall.

    It is further recommended that Council advertise the General Assembly Discretionary Use with the Public Hearing notice.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted requesting permission to occupy a portion of the existing dwelling for a Home Occupation to allow for a Home Day Spa.

One submission attached

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/323
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the application to occupy a portion of an existing dwelling for a Home Occupation to allow a Home Day Spa be approved subject to all applicable City requirements.

    MOTION CARRIED

An Extension of a Non-conforming Use application has been submitted by Brewskies Pub requesting permission to convert a portion of the building to an Eating Establishment.

No submissions

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/324
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the application be approved subject to all applicable City requirements.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

Council was informed that the applicant has withdrawn the application.

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/325
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council refuse the application to rezone land in the area of Jillings Road/Foxtrap Access Road from the Agriculture (AG) Zone as the proposal is not supported by the Provincial Land Development Advisory Authority and the City does not support the rezoning of additional lands for unserviced residential development.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

Decision Note updated to reflect discussion at Committee of the Whole on August 21, 2019

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/326
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That the proposed text amendment to allow an authorized Officer of the City to set a reduced sight line be considered. It is recommended that the application be advertised for public review and comment. The application would then be referred to a regular meeting of Council for consideration of adoption.

    This is prompted by an application at 93-95 Merrymeeting Road but would apply to all areas outside of Downtown.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-19-03/327
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Jamieson

    That Council approve the design of buildings separate from the associated text amendment for changes to the sightline regulations for 93-95 Merrymeeting Road (corner of Mayor Avenue) and refer design to the Built Heritage Experts Panel for review.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/328
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Jamieson

    That the proposed text amendment to enable a maximum height of 18 metres in the Commercial Central Retail Zone be considered. Further that the application be advertised for public review and comment. The application would then be referred to a regular meeting of Council for consideration of adoption.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/329
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Froude

    That Council approve the 13.36 metre Building Line setback at 10 Maple Street.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/330
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Collins

    That Council approve the 4.2% Variance side yard for the proposed new building lot at 77 Sunset Street.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/331
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council approve the parking relief for 50 spaces, to allow a total of 77 spaces on the site of 160 Southlands Boulevard.

  • SJMC-R-2019-19-03/332
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    With the approval of the mover and seconder it was agreed that the request for parking relief for 50 spaces, to allow a total of 77 spaces on the site of 160 The Boulevard be deferred.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/333
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Jamieson

    That Council approve the use of a subsidiary apartment in the proposed dwelling at 164 Signal Hill Road.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/334
    Moved ByCouncillor Burton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council approve the Accessory Building subject to meeting all the requirements outlined in Section 8.3.6 - Accessory Buildings of the Development Regulations and maintain a 15-meter buffer from the highwater mark of the existing creek at 252 Groves Road.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

The Development Permits List for the period August 15-28 was provided for the information of Council.

  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/335
    Moved ByCouncillor Korab
    Seconded ByCouncillor Stapleton

    That the Building Permits List for the period August 15-28, 2019 be approved as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/336

    That Council approve the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 21, 2019 in the amount of $3,320,296.43

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/337

    That Council approve the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 28, 2019 in the amount of $3,269,402.04

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/338
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hickman

    That Council grant the Contractor permission to work outside the City’s noise bylaw hours, allowing the Contractor to work between 11:00pm and 7:00am for the Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer Project. This work is anticipated to be sporadic, and therefore public notifications will be provided through the City’s website prior to any overnight work taking place.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/339
    Moved ByCouncillor Collins
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hanlon

    That Council approve the request to exceed the maximum allowable tolerances as stipulated in the Sign By-Law as proposed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/340
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Korab

    That Council ratify the E-poll for Bid Approval Note 2019139 for the Supply of Sodium Bisulfite be awarded to UNIVAR CANADA LTD. in the amount of $840,420.00 (HST included), the lowest bidder meeting specifications as per the Public Procurement Act.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • SJMC-R-2019-09-03/341
    Moved ByCouncillor Froude
    Seconded ByCouncillor Lane

    That Council ratify the E-Poll for Bid Approval Note 2019162 re: 2019 Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Program to award to Weirs Construction Limited in the amount of $358,261.30 (including HST), the lowest bidder meeting specifications as per the Public Procurement Act.

    MOTION CARRIED

1.  Councillor Stapleton

  • Requested staff to order and enforce the removal of signs/posters that have been affixed to poles between Pearson Street and NL Drive.

2.  Councillor Korab

  • Requested staff to follow up with the City of Vancouver with respect to a by-law that addresses rodent control in an effort to address this issue in the City.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm