St. John's public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a mix of routine approvals and substantive items. Council will consider several development applications, including a residential deck in a floodplain buffer and a driveway extension in wetlands, as well as adoptions of municipal plan amendments for properties on Little Street and King's Bridge Road. They will also review committee reports, including one on non-profit housing, and decide on the sale of city land at 352 Airport Heights Drive. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Development application for a residential deck in floodplain buffer at 24B Empire Avenue (DEV2100124)
• Proposed driveway extension at 2 Barrows Road (DEV2100117)
• Adoption of municipal plan amendment for 5 and 7 Little Street (MPA2000003)
• Adoption-in-principle for 19 King's Bridge Road (MPA2100004)
• Sale of city land at 352 Airport Heights Drive

Council approved a rezoning to allow a personal care home at 5 & 7 Little Street, adopted-in-principle amendments for 19 King's Bridge Road, and approved several development applications including home occupations and a deck. They also deferred a driveway extension pending a wetland study, approved funding for UV reactors, and awarded a wildlife management contract.

• Approved rezoning at 5 & 7 Little Street to A2 for personal care home (10-0)
• Adopted-in-principle amendments for 19 King's Bridge Road (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved home occupation retail at 5 Boland Street (10-0)
• Approved home occupation baking at 83 Wabush Place (10-0)
• Approved residential deck in floodplain at 24B Empire Avenue (10-0)
• Deferred driveway extension at 2 Barrows Road pending wetland study (10-0)
• Approved $3.83M weekly payment vouchers (10-0)
• Awarded wildlife management contract to Rentokil for $409,944 + HST (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposal to expand a municipal habitat stewardship agreement, a presentation on age-friendly cities, the replacement of UV reactors at the Windsor Lake water treatment plant, two planning applications (275 Elizabeth Avenue and 670 Kenmount Road), a traffic calming list update, and public engagement results on the Long Pond flood mitigation project. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and other business.

• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant Equipment Reserve Fund supply and install of UV reactors
• 275 Elizabeth Avenue, MPA2000013
• 670 Kenmount Road, REZ2100003
• Traffic Calming List Update
• Long Pond Flow Control Structure and Flood Mitigation public engagement results

The Committee of the Whole approved a request to apply for World Health Organization Age-Friendly City recognition and authorized funding for three UV reactors at the Windsor Lake water treatment plant. A rezoning for 275 Elizabeth Avenue was deferred for more information, while a 60-lot residential rezoning at 670 Kenmount Road was advanced to public consultation. The meeting also included presentations on habitat stewardship, traffic calming, and flood mitigation.

• Approved application for WHO Age-Friendly City recognition (motion carried)
• Approved funding for three UV reactors at Windsor Lake WTP (motion carried)
• Deferred rezoning at 275 Elizabeth Avenue for further developer information (motion carried)
• Advanced rezoning at 670 Kenmount Road to public meeting and environmental review (motion carried)

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting to discuss the role of internal audit, the audit planning process, and the status of outstanding audit recommendations and previously issued audit reports. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from July and September 2021, with the July minutes deferred due to lack of a seconder. Several follow-up reports on specific audits are attached for review.

• Discussion of the role of internal audit
• Review of audit planning process
• Summary of outstanding internal audit recommendations for Q3 2021
• Follow-up reports on Non-Profit Housing, eTendering, RHB Scale House Operations, and water distribution permits
• Status of previously issued audit reports as of Q3 2021

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider the 2022 budget, including proposed tax rates and fees, and to vote on several property-related items such as heritage designations, rezonings, and land sales. The agenda also includes committee reports, development applications, and routine approvals of minutes, permits, and payments.

• 2022 budget presentation with proposed tax rates (accommodation, business, property, utilities, water)
• Heritage designation by-law for 265 Lemarchant Road
• Request to set zone standards for an industrial lot at 240 Danny Drive (SUB2100061)
• Adoption of rezoning for 120 Barnes Road (REZ2100004) and 350 Kenmount Road/9 Kiwanis Street (MPA2000011)
• Sale of city land adjacent to 11 Beech Place

Council unanimously adopted the 2022 budget of $319,603,486, which includes funding for sidewalk snow clearing, public transportation, and paratransit services. Councillor Ridgeley expressed concerns about the property tax system but supported the budget. Council also approved several other items, including a heritage designation, zone standards, and various contracts.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $319,603,486 (11-0)
• Approved heritage designation for 265 LeMarchant Road (11-0)
• Approved zone standards for Industrial General lot at 240 Danny Drive (11-0)
• Approved renaming St. Pat's Ballpark entrance to Gordon Breen Way (carried)
• Approved renovations at 27 New Gower Street (carried)
• Approved creation of Youth Engagement Working Group (carried)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $7,644,875.04 (11-0)
• Awarded hazardous waste services contract to Revolution Environmental Solutions LP for $677,605.56 (11-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several administrative items, including adoption of minutes and payment vouchers. Key items include a notice of motion for a heritage designation by-law at 265 Lemarchant Road, an expropriation of an easement at 133 Blackmarsh Road, and a discussion on stormwater detention in the Galway Industrial area. The council will also receive development and building permit lists and consider art procurement for 2021.

• Notice of Motion - Heritage Designation By-Law for 265 Lemarchant Road
• Expropriation of Easement at 133 Blackmarsh Road
• Galway Industrial Stormwater Detention discussion with floodplain figures
• Art Procurement 2021 - artworks recommended for purchase
• Tender 2021157 - HRV Service for Non-Profit Housing

The St. John's City Council approved all items on the agenda unanimously (9-0), including a change of use at 1 Campbell Avenue to a clinic, a restaurant at 585 Torbay Road, weekly payment vouchers of $6,671,521.32, a $489,072 HRV service contract, expropriation at 133 Blackmarsh Road, a new council representative on the Transportation Commission, art purchases, and a stormwater detention facility. A notice of motion for heritage designation at 265 Lemarchant Road was introduced.

• Approved change in non-conforming use at 1 Campbell Avenue to clinic use for counselling/therapy services.
• Approved discretionary use for a restaurant at 585 Torbay Road.
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $6,671,521.32.
• Awarded HRV service contract to Clean Air Solutions for $489,072 per year.
• Approved expropriation of land at 133 Blackmarsh Road with compensation to be negotiated.
• Appointed Councillor Ron Ellsworth to the St. John's Transportation Commission.
• Approved Art Procurement Jury's recommendations for purchase.
• Approved creation of regional stormwater detention facility for Galway Industrial Area.

Regional Fire Services Committee

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several items, including the Affordable Housing Strategy annual update, potential redevelopment of city-owned vacant land for affordable housing, and a proposal to rename the entrance to St. Pats Ballpark as Gordon Breen Way. The committee will also consider heritage matters, including renovations at 27 New Gower Street and heritage designation for 265 LeMarchant Road, along with a youth engagement strategy update.

• Affordable Housing Strategy Annual Update
• City-owned vacant land identified for potential affordable housing redevelopment
• Proposed renaming of St. Pats Ballpark entrance to Gordon Breen Way
• 27 New Gower Street exterior renovations and extension
• 265 LeMarchant Road heritage designation

The Committee of the Whole approved the heritage designation of 265 LeMarchant Road and directed the Legal Department to amend the Heritage By-Law. They also approved renovations at 27 New Gower Street, the naming of the St. Pat's Ballpark entrance as 'Gordon Breen Way', and the creation of a Youth Engagement Working Group. Discussions on affordable housing land engagement were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved heritage designation of 265 LeMarchant Road and directed Legal to amend Schedule C of the Heritage By-Law.
• Approved renovations and extension at 27 New Gower Street, subject to conditions on materials and screening.
• Approved naming the entrance to St. Pat's Ballpark as 'Gordon Breen Way'.
• Approved creation of a Youth Engagement Working Group and directed staff to begin recruitment.
• Adopted the agenda and minutes of November 17, 2021.

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several development applications, including an accessory building at 2 Hunt's Lane, notices for 101-103 Long's Hill, and a height variance at 4 Paddington Place. Council will also discuss the City's Emergency Management Plan, parking extensions for Water Street and Churchill Square, and an expropriation at 133 Blackmarsh Road. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Accessory building in Commercial Neighbourhood Zone at 2 Hunt's Lane (INT2100115)
• Notices published for 101-103 Long's Hill (DEV2100159)
• Accessory building height variance at 4 Paddington Place (INT2100117)
• Expropriation of easement at 133 Blackmarsh Road
• Water Street paid parking extension and Churchill Square interim parking

Council approved making PayByPhone the only parking payment method on Water Street between Bishops Cove and Cochrane Street, excluding commercial permit areas, despite one councillor's concerns about access for those without credit cards or phones. Council also approved several development applications, including an accessory building at 2 Hunt's Lane, a dwelling unit at 101-103 Long's Hill, and a height variance at 4 Paddington Place. The city's 2021 Emergency Management Plan was approved, and a resolution supporting 16 Days of Activism was passed. The expropriation of an easement at 133 Blackmarsh Road was deferred to allow the homeowner to discuss it with staff.

• Approved PayByPhone as the only parking method on Water Street (Bishops Cove to Cochrane Street), excluding commercial permit areas (9-1).
• Approved a 36.6 sq m accessory building in the Commercial Neighbourhood Zone at 2 Hunt's Lane (10-0).
• Approved a discretionary use application for a dwelling unit on the 1st storey at 101-103 Long's Hill (10-0).
• Approved a 10% height variance for an accessory building at 4 Paddington Place (10-0).
• Approved the City of St. John's Emergency Management Plan - 2021 (carried).
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $7,746,306.83 for the week ending November 24, 2021 (10-0).
• Approved a resolution for 16 Days of Activism supporting the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (10-0).
• Deferred the expropriation of easement at 133 Blackmarsh Road to allow homeowner discussion with staff (10-0).

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to discuss two main items: stormwater detention for the Galway Industrial area, including floodplain maps with and without climate change, and the draft Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan, which includes separate adaptation and mitigation action plans. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of the September 24, 2021 minutes.

• Galway Industrial Stormwater Detention discussion with floodplain figures (2015, 2021 with/without climate change)
• Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan draft (adaptation and mitigation action plans)
• Adoption of minutes from September 24, 2021

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel received updates on two flood mitigation projects. CBCL presented the Rennie's River Flood Mitigation project, which includes a flow control structure at Long Pond, a concrete wall at Clinch Crescent, and two earth berms. The Panel also discussed a proposed regional stormwater detention facility in the Galway Industrial Area's climate change floodplain, with staff noting it would be located in the Protected Natural Area buffer. No formal decisions were made on these projects; the Panel provided feedback and was encouraged to submit additional comments.

• Adopted the agenda for November 26, 2021 as presented — motion carried.
• Adopted the minutes of September 24, 2021 as presented — motion carried.
• Received an update from CBCL on the Rennie's River Flood Mitigation project, including a flow control structure at Long Pond, a 2-foot concrete wall at Clinch Crescent, and two earth berms.
• Discussed the Galway Industrial Stormwater Detention proposal, with staff explaining the facility would be in the climate change floodplain and involve a filler berm and culvert control structure.
• Heard an overview of the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan draft, including a goal of Net-Zero by 2050 and a public consultation period running November 22 to December 3.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:59 p.m.

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation on the Street Naming and Civic Addressing Policy, and receive updates on inclusion training for municipal leaders, paratransit (GoBus), and accessibility features for the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or presentation.

• Presentation on Street Naming and Civic Addressing Policy
• Presentation on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Training for Municipal Leaders
• Paratransit update (GoBus)
• Annual Downtown St. John's Parade 2021 accessibility features

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several routine items, including proclamations, minutes, permits, and tenders. The most significant item is the adoption-in-principle for an apartment building at 68 Queen's Road, which has a long history of public meetings and submissions. Council will also consider a crown land grant at 9 Roberts's Road, notices for 228 LeMarchant Road, and an insurance policy renewal.

• Adoption-in-principle for apartment building at 68 Queen's Road (MPA1900002)
• Crown land grant to extend private property at 9 Roberts's Road (CRW2100003)
• Notices published for development at 228 LeMarchant Road (DEV2100160)
• Tenders for vehicle repair, overhead door maintenance, sports field lighting, appliances, and water/sewer parts
• Insurance policy renewal for 2021-2022

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to consider a heritage designation for 265 LeMarchant Road and to review exterior renovations and an extension at 27 New Gower Street. The panel will also discuss proposed heritage info sheets on building materials and features. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from previous sessions.

• 27 New Gower Street exterior renovations and extension
• 265 LeMarchant Road heritage designation
• Discussion of heritage info sheets on doors, windows, cladding, roofs, and commercial buildings
• Adoption of minutes from August 25, August 26, and September 22, 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports, including the 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall Review and an update on the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan. They will also receive updates on the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Program and the City's Emergency Management Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from various council committees.

• 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall Review with public and business survey results
• Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan Update
• City of St. John's Emergency Management Plan - 2021
• Update on International Urban and Regional Cooperation Program
• Adoption of minutes from November 3, 2021

The Committee of the Whole met and approved the City of St. John's Emergency Management Plan 2021, which includes updates to roles, shelter facilities, and terminology, and incorporates lessons from Snowmageddon and COVID-19. The plan was previously reviewed by the Emergency Coordination Center Committee and approved by the Province. Other items were informational, including a downtown pedestrian mall review and a climate plan update, with no other formal decisions made.

• Approved City of St. John's Emergency Management Plan 2021 (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of November 3, 2021

Seniors Advisory Committee

The St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss new business including Age-Friendly Cities next steps, a Health Accord inclusion and equity engagement submission, a Senior of the Year update, and a final update on Seniors Week 2021. The meeting is routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Age-Friendly Cities next steps discussion
• Health Accord Inclusion and Equity Engagement Submission
• Senior of the Year Award update
• Seniors Week 2021 final update and report

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider an amendment to the Taxi By-Law that would increase taxi rates, as well as four development applications for single detached dwellings, including three in the watershed. The council will also receive reports on the Churchill Park Music Festival 2022, approve weekly payment vouchers, and discuss citizen membership for the St. John's Transportation Commission.

• Amendment to St. John's Taxi By-Law to increase rates
• Proposed single detached dwelling at 111 Dogberry Hill Road Extension
• Proposed single detached dwelling in the watershed at 115 Dogberry Hill Road Extension
• Proposed single detached dwelling in the watershed at 119 Dogberry Hill Road Extension
• Request to approve 3-storey single detached dwelling at 6 Strawberry Marsh Road

Council approved an amendment to the St. John's Taxi By-Law, increasing flag rates to $3.92 for the first 0.1 km, $2.18 for each additional 0.1 km, and $35.22 per hour waiting time, effective January 3, 2022. The increase was deemed necessary to support the taxi industry, as costs have risen 200% since the last rate change in 2011. Council also rejected three proposed dwellings in the Broad Cove Watershed, approved a Land Use Assessment Report for a development at 6 Strawberry Marsh Road, and awarded a bridge rehabilitation contract.

• Approved taxi by-law amendment with new flag rate $3.92 (10-0)
• Rejected dwelling at 111 Dogberry Hill Road Extension in Broad Cove Watershed (10-0)
• Rejected dwelling at 115 Dogberry Hill Road Extension in Watershed (10-0)
• Rejected dwelling at 119 Dogberry Hill Road Extension in Watershed (10-0)
• Approved LUAR terms for 3-storey dwelling at 6 Strawberry Marsh Road (10-0)
• Approved 2022 Churchill Park Music Festival dates (motion carried)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $4,001,776.23 (10-0)
• Awarded bridge rehabilitation engineering contract to Harbourside Engineering for $320,447.50 (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular City Council meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and permits, plus several notable items. Council will consider a notice of motion to amend the Taxi By-Law to increase flag rates, five separate sales of city land, and an adoption-in-principle for a development at 130 Aberdeen Avenue. They will also review tenders for waste facility security and website redevelopment, and discuss holiday parade and Remembrance Day road closures.

• Notice of Motion to amend St. John's Taxi By-Law to increase flag rates
• Sale of City Land at front of 3 Dartmouth Place, rear of 7 Exeter Avenue, adjacent to 5 Mooney Crescent, and adjacent to 55 Springdale Street
• 130 Aberdeen Avenue, Adoption-in-Principle, MPA1900006
• Tender 2021164 - Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility Security Services (2022-2023)
• RFP 2021080 - Website Redevelopment

The council approved several routine items, including holiday parade road closures, a security services contract for Robin Hood Bay, a website redevelopment contract, and the sale of four city-owned land parcels. It also adopted-in-principle a municipal plan amendment for 130 Aberdeen Avenue, despite concerns from two councillors about airport noise. All votes were 10-0 except the Aberdeen Avenue motion, which passed 8-2.

• Approved 2021 holiday parade road closures (10-0)
• Approved Remembrance Day ceremony road closure (10-0)
• Approved $5,747,810.63 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)
• Awarded security services contract to Neptune Security Services Inc. for $409,256.25 (10-0)
• Awarded website redevelopment contract to eSolutions Group for $105,900 plus HST (10-0)
• Approved sale of city land at 3 Dartmouth Place, 7 Exeter Avenue, 5 Mooney Crescent, and 55 Springdale Street (10-0 each)
• Adopted-in-principle municipal plan and development regulation amendments for 130 Aberdeen Avenue (8-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed music festival in Churchill Park, a pilot project for Quidi Vidi Inner Gut, and a taxi rate increase. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and reports from various council committees.

• SERC – Churchill Park Music Festival 2022
• WWH Quidi Vidi Inner Gut Pilot Project
• Taxi Rates Increase

The Committee of the Whole approved a taxi rate increase, setting flag rate at $4.50, distance rate at $2.50/km, and waiting rate at $40.50/hour. They also approved the 2022 Churchill Park Music Festival for four event dates in August. The taxi increase will require a bylaw amendment and a communications plan, with further discussions with taxi owners before ratification.

• Approved taxi rate increase: flag $4.50, distance $2.50/km, waiting $40.50/hr (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 Churchill Park Music Festival for 4 dates in August (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 20, 2021 (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for November 1, 2021. Council will vote on three development applications (rear yard variance at 3 Colonial Street, building line setback at 34 O'Neil Avenue, and lot frontage variance near 72 Howlett's Line), ratify an e-poll, and receive committee reports including a new Emergency and Continuity Management Policy and a Windsor Lake water treatment plant equipment reserve fund for UPS battery replacement. They will also review weekly development and building permit lists, approve weekly payment vouchers, and consider a tender for RWIS and weather forecasting services.

• Rear yard variance request at 3 Colonial Street (SUB2100052)
• Re-establish building line setback at 34 O'Neil Avenue (INT2100106)
• Lot frontage variance for land adjacent to 72 Howlett's Line (SUB2100029)
• New Emergency and Continuity Management Policy
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant equipment reserve fund for UPS battery replacement

Council approved a new Emergency and Continuity Management Policy, several development variances, and funding for various projects. It also awarded a weather forecasting contract and allocated funds for a park revitalization plan. The meeting included a statement on suspending the Growlers from Mile One due to workplace conduct allegations.

• Approved rear yard variance at 3 Colonial Street (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved building line setback at 34 O'Neil Avenue (10-0)
• Approved lot frontage variance adjacent to 72 Howlett's Line (11-0)
• Approved new Emergency and Continuity Management Policy
• Approved funding for Windsor Lake WTP UPS batteries
• Approved funding for Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame ceremony
• Approved rezoning referral for 19 King's Bridge Road
• Awarded RWIS and weather forecasting contract to AMEC Foster Wheeler (11-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on Budget 2022 and Beyond, review the Arts Plan, and discuss Public Art 2021. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of the June 10, 2021 minutes.

• Presentation by Victoria Etchegary, Manager of Organizational Performance and Strategy, on Budget 2022 and Beyond
• Arts Plan Review with jurisdictional scan of arts plans
• Public Art 2021 discussion with William's Lane design sketch samples

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the St. John's City Council regular meeting on October 25, 2021. Council will consider development applications, approve minutes, and review committee reports. Notable items include the potential sale of city land adjacent to 55 Springdale Street, appointments to the 2025 Canada Summer Games Host Society, and several tenders for services such as janitorial work and engineering.

• Sale of city land adjacent to 55 Springdale Street
• Development applications at 1372 Blackhead Road, 279 Portugal Cove Road, and 541 Kenmount Road
• Tender 2021149 for janitorial services at Paul Reynolds Centre
• Tender 2021134 for engineering services for Gleneyre Street culvert replacement
• Tender 2021148 for supply and delivery of hydrated lime to water treatment facilities

The council approved three discretionary use applications: a heavy equipment storage building at 1372 Blackhead Road (10-1), an eating establishment at 279 Portugal Cove Road (11-0), and a satellite earth station antenna at 541 Kenmount Road (11-0). It also awarded contracts for janitorial services at Paul Reynolds Centre, engineering services for Gleneyre Street culvert replacement, and supply of hydrated lime to water treatment facilities. The council deferred a decision on a Canada Summer Games board appointment and approved the sale of city land adjacent to 55 Springdale Street.

• Approved heavy equipment storage building at 1372 Blackhead Road (10-1)
• Approved eating establishment at 279 Portugal Cove Road (11-0)
• Approved satellite earth station antenna at 541 Kenmount Road (11-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to Royal Cleaning Services Inc. for $321,512.40 (11-0)
• Awarded engineering services contract for Gleneyre Street culvert to Pinnacle Engineering Limited for $287,931.25 (11-0)
• Awarded hydrated lime supply contract to Graymont (NB) Inc for $2,062,945.33 (11-0)
• Deferred decision on Canada Summer Games board appointment to next meeting (11-0)
• Approved sale of city land adjacent to 55 Springdale Street (11-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear a delegation on the 2022 budget, and discuss several accessibility-related items including paratransit, a bike task force, and a Service NL ramps project. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items rather than decisions.

• Delegation: Victoria Etchegary, Budget 2022 and Beyond City Committee presentation
• Discussion: Pumpkin Walk
• Discussion: George Street
• Discussion: Service NL Ramps Up Project
• Discussion: Paratransit update

The Inclusion Advisory Committee heard a 2022 budget presentation and recommended Council prioritize sidewalk snow clearing, affordable housing, a living wage mandate, and accessible tourism. The committee also approved its agenda and September minutes, and discussed accessibility improvements for the Pumpkin Walk and George Street.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted the September 21, 2021 minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Recommended Council prioritize sidewalk snow clearing, affordable housing, living wage, and accessible tourism in 2022 budget
• Noted Pumpkin Walk accessibility features including accessible parking, gender-neutral toilets, and quiet viewing
• Recommended contacting ServiceNL on accessibility legislation for George Street
• Prioritized Ramps Up meeting over Bike Task Force meeting
• Agreed to survey members on returning to in-person meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a new emergency and continuity management policy, replacement of UPS batteries at the Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant funded by its equipment reserve, and two planning applications: a municipal plan amendment at 19 King's Bridge Road and a rezoning at 342 Main Road. The agenda also includes a quarterly strategic plan update and a request regarding the Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame ceremony.

• New Emergency and Continuity Management Policy
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant Equipment Reserve Fund replacement of UPS batteries
• 19 King's Bridge Road, MPA2100004 (municipal plan amendment)
• 342 Main Road, REZ2100001 (rezoning)
• Royal St. John's Regatta Committee Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Luncheon and Awards Dinner

The Committee of the Whole approved a new Emergency and Continuity Management Policy, rescinding related policies, and approved funding from the Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant Equipment Reserve Fund for UPS battery replacement. Council also approved funding for the Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame luncheon and half the Awards Dinner cost, and moved to rezone 19 King's Bridge Road to Commercial Neighbourhood, with a public meeting to follow. A rezoning application for 342 Main Road was deferred for further review.

• Approved new Emergency and Continuity Management Policy (carried)
• Approved funding for UPS battery replacement at Windsor Lake WTP (carried)
• Approved funding for Regatta Hall of Fame luncheon and half of Awards Dinner (carried)
• Approved rezoning of 19 King's Bridge Road to Commercial Neighbourhood, with public meeting (carried)
• Deferred decision on rezoning at 342 Main Road (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes development applications, ratification of e-polls, committee reports, and several tender/RFP items for contracts. Council will also discuss municipal diversion and travel to the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador 2021 Annual Conference.

• Establish building line setback at 69-71 Doyle's Road (DEV2100155)
• Notices published for 1372 Blackhead Road development (DEV2100149)
• Public utility notice for NL Power transmission line near 424 Airport Heights Drive (DEV2100137/CRW2100009)
• Tender 2021146: Inspection and testing of water/wastewater emergency generators
• Tender 2021152: Supply and deliver anhydrous ammonia to Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant

The council approved a building line setback for a new home, deferred a development application for further resident discussion, approved a Crown land lease and utility lines near Airport Heights Drive, and ratified weekly payment vouchers totaling $5,788,883.52. It also awarded four contracts, including sidewalk infill and tree debris processing, and approved a Municipal Diversion Initiative to resolve bylaw offenses outside of court. All votes were unanimous (11-0).

• Approved building line setback of 15.03m at 69-71 Doyle's Road (11-0)
• Deferred development application for 1372 Blackhead Road to later date (11-0)
• Approved Crown land lease and utility lines near 424 Airport Heights Drive (11-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $5,788,883.52 (11-0)
• Awarded generator inspection/testing contract to Sansom Equipment Ltd. for $88,333.95 + HST (11-0)
• Awarded sidewalk infill contract to Modern Paving Limited for $409,952.00 (11-0)
• Awarded tree debris processing contract to Infinity Construction Ltd. for $192,000.00 + HST (11-0)
• Approved Municipal Diversion Initiative for alternative bylaw enforcement (11-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items including minutes, permits, and payments. The most substantive item is an adoption-in-principle for a municipal plan amendment (MPA2000011) affecting 350 Kenmount Road and 9 Kiwanis Street, linked to Steele Auto Group. Council will also review tenders for retaining wall engineering services and Conway Building exterior upgrades, plus a film shoot road closure and a festival grant application.

• Adoption-in-principle for MPA2000011 at 350 Kenmount Road and 9 Kiwanis Street (Steele Auto Group)
• RFP 2021135: Engineering services for 2021 Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Program
• Conway Building Exterior Envelope Upgrades tender
• SERC film shoot road closure request
• Spirit Song Festival SEF grant application

Council approved several contracts and grants, including a $307,452.50 engineering services contract for the 2021 Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Program awarded to DMG Consulting Limited, and a $219,036.32 construction contract for Conway Building exterior envelope upgrades to J&T Construction. Council also adopted-in-principle a municipal plan amendment for land at 350 Kenmount Road/9 Kiwanis Street, approved road closures for a film shoot, and approved a $20,000 grant for the Spirit Song Festival. All motions passed unanimously (11-0).

• Approved $307,452.50 engineering contract for retaining wall rehab to DMG Consulting (11-0)
• Approved $219,036.32 construction contract for Conway Building upgrades to J&T Construction (11-0)
• Adopted-in-principle municipal plan amendment for 350 Kenmount Road/9 Kiwanis Street (11-0)
• Approved road closures and noise by-law extensions for film shoot on Oct 14 and 19 (11-0)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Spirit Song Festival (11-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $5,960,737.93 (11-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider a series of development applications, including requests for building line setbacks, parking relief, and floodplain work. The agenda also includes ratification of an epoll on mobile vending at Wishingwell Park, approval of minutes, and information items on permits and payments. Most items are routine approvals or deferrals, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Deferral of planning applications in wetland buffers
• Building line setback for rebuild at 11 Chafe's Lane (DEV2100151)
• Parking relief requests at 109 Blackmarsh Road and 44 Pleasant Street
• Riverbank repair in floodplain at 419 Allandale Road (DEV2100143)
• Southlands Area 9 Stage 2B and Southlands Boulevard Extension road alignments

Council voted unanimously to defer all planning and development applications in wetland buffers until the 2021 Wetlands Study Phase 2A is completed and implemented. It also approved several development-related items, including building line setbacks, parking relief, a temporary private park, a craft brewery, and road alignments. All motions passed 10-0.

• Deferred all planning and development applications in wetland buffers until 2021 Wetlands Study Phase 2A complete (10-0)
• Approved building line setback of 10.36m at 11 Chafe's Lane (10-0)
• Approved parking relief for 14 spaces at 109 Blackmarsh Road (10-0)
• Approved parking relief for 1 space at 44 Pleasant Street (10-0)
• Approved building line setback of 4.38m at 4 Primrose Place (10-0)
• Approved temporary private park at 161, 169, 171 Thorburn Road (10-0)
• Approved craft brewery at 27 New Gower Street (10-0)
• Approved $6,002,882.17 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from September 21, 2021. They will discuss development applications for a crown land lease near 861 Fowler's Road, a crown land transfer on Foxtrap Access Road, and parking relief at 17-19 Pippy Place. The council will also review a fuel process audit report, approve tenders for water and sewer improvements and supply of cutting edges, and consider board member replacements for St. John's Sports and Entertainment.

• Crown land lease for agricultural use near 861 Fowler's Road (CRW2100012)
• Crown land transfer on Foxtrap Access Road (CRW2100005)
• Parking relief request at 17-19 Pippy Place (INT2100044)
• Review of Fuel Process Audit Report
• Tenders: 2021140 Water and Sewer Improvements; 2021141 Supply of Cutting Edges and Curb Runners

Council approved a $1,591,370.00 water and sewer improvements contract with Precision Excavation Ltd., the lowest bidder. They also approved several other items, including a Crown land transfer, parking relief, and road closures for upcoming events. A proposed Crown land lease for agricultural use was deferred for further discussion.

• Approved $1,591,370.00 water and sewer improvements contract to Precision Excavation Ltd. (10-0)
• Deferred Crown land lease application for 4.13 hectares adjacent to 861 Fowler's Road (10-0)
• Approved transfer of 4.6 hectares of Provincial Crown Land to Federal Crown Land along Foxtrap Access Road (10-0)
• Approved parking relief for one parking space at 17-19 Pippy Place (10-0)
• Approved Review of Fuel Process Audit Report and action plans (10-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $3,965,946.26 (10-0)
• Approved road closures for Cape to Cabot, C.L.B. Parade, and Tely 10 (10-0)
• Approved Firdale Drive drainage swale and walking trail connection to Pippy Park (10-0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting to review several development applications that encroach on wetland buffers or floodplains, including road extensions, a dock replacement, and a riverbank repair. The panel will also discuss a recommendation to defer planning applications within delineated wetland buffers until a Phase 2A wetlands study is completed. A budget presentation is also on the agenda.

• Southlands Area 9 Stage 2B road encroachment into wetland buffer
• Southlands Boulevard Extension through wetland buffer
• 8 Kensington Drive dock replacement (4.64m x 9.72m) and trailway in Virginia Lake floodplain
• 419 Allandale Road riverbank repair in floodplain
• 120 Barnes Road rezoning (REZ2100004) to reduce rear yard setback in RD zone from 6.0m to 3.5m

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel reviewed several development applications and made recommendations. It recommended deferring all planning applications within delineated wetland buffers until Phase 2A of the Wetland Study is complete, with exceptions for already-approved projects. The Panel also recommended approval for the Southlands road encroachments, the dock replacement at 8 Kensington Drive, the riverbank repair at 419 Allandale Road, and the Newfoundland Power transmission lines, with conditions. It supported the proposed rear yard reduction for the Residential Downtown Zone.

• Recommended deferral of all planning applications in wetland buffers until Phase 2A study complete
• Recommended approval of Southlands Area 9 Stage 2B road encroachment with engineered biofiltration solution
• Recommended approval of Southlands Boulevard Extension with same biofiltration condition
• Recommended approval of dock replacement at 8 Kensington Drive with pervious trail surface
• Recommended approval of riverbank repair at 419 Allandale Road
• Recommended approval of Newfoundland Power transmission lines at 424 Airport Heights Drive, contingent on Environmental Assessment
• Supported reduction of rear yard setback from 6.0m to 3.5m in Residential Downtown Zone
• Noted ongoing projects: EV chargers, energy performance contracting, transit electrification, naturalization, circular economy

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda, adopting minutes from August 25 and 26, 2021, and discussing 70 Queen's Road as a new business item. The item is marked 'For Discussion Only,' so no decision is expected. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion of 70 Queen's Road (for discussion only)
• Adoption of minutes from August 25, 2021
• Adoption of minutes from August 26, 2021

The Built Heritage Experts Panel met virtually on September 22, 2021, but could not adopt the agenda or minutes due to a lack of quorum. The only substantive item was a discussion-only review of the proposed design for 70 Queen's Road, a designated heritage building. The Panel raised concerns about the vertical siding, materials, and overall design coherence, and requested additional information from staff. No formal decisions were made; staff will prepare a Decision Note for future approval.

• Agenda not adopted due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not adopted due to lack of quorum
• Discussed 70 Queen's Road design (no decision)
• Requested full elevations, materials palette, and window details from staff

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several development applications, land sales, and routine approvals. Council will consider establishing a building line setback at 48 Toronto Street, ratify an e-poll for exterior renovations at 16 George Street, and review committee reports on a townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road and a fire escape design at 23 King's Bridge Road. They will also discuss the sale of city land at 11 Pennywell Road and adjacent to 4 March Street, and receive permit lists and payment vouchers. A wetland study Phase 2A is on the agenda as a tender/RFP item.

• Establish building line setback at 48 Toronto Street (INT2100094)
• Ratify e-poll for exterior renovations at 16 George Street (REN2100341)
• Townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road (SUB2100022)
• Fire escape design at 23 King's Bridge Road (REN2100002)
• Sale of city land at 11 Pennywell Road and adjacent to 4 March Street

Council approved exterior renovations at 16 George Street (8-2), with Councillors Burton and Froude opposed after discussion about lighting and heritage review. Council also approved a 7.2-metre building line setback at 48 Toronto Street, townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road with conditions, fire escape design at 23 King's Bridge Road, and awarded the 2021 Wetland Study Phase 2A to SEM Ltd. (10-0). Two city land sales were approved: 11 Pennywell Road and land adjacent to 4 March Street (both 10-0). Council unanimously recognized September 30 as a Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved 7.2m building line at 48 Toronto Street for front porch extension (10-0)
• Approved exterior renovations at 16 George Street (8-2)
• Approved townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road with conditions on materials, decorative elements, and art installation review
• Approved fire escape design at 23 King's Bridge Road
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $7,112,275.45 (10-0)
• Awarded 2021 Wetland Study Phase 2A to SEM Ltd. (10-0)
• Approved sale of city land at 11 Pennywell Road (10-0)
• Approved sale of city land adjacent to 4 March Street (10-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The St. John's Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes from July 20, 2021. They will hear a delegation on pedestrian mall engagement, receive an update on a meeting with a minister, and discuss a paratransit update. The meeting is largely procedural with these specific discussion items.

• Delegation on Pedestrian Mall Engagement
• Update on meeting with Minister
• Paratransit update
• Adoption of minutes from July 20, 2021

The Inclusion Advisory Committee discussed the 2021 Pedestrian Mall's accessibility features and provided feedback for future improvements, including earlier parklet applications, clearer GoBus drop-off locations, and enhanced training for businesses and security. The committee also heard updates on meetings with the provincial minister about accessibility legislation and on paratransit services. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted the September 21, 2021 agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted the July 20, 2021 minutes (motion carried)

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting virtually to review a fuel process audit report, discuss the status of recommendations from the SJSE Float Investigation (S17-01), and plan upcoming audits. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes from July 7, 2021.

• Review of Fuel Process Audit Report
• Status of Recommendations – SJSE Float Investigation (S17-01)
• Audit Planning
• Adoption of Minutes - July 7, 2021

Seniors Advisory Committee

The St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, then receive updates on Connections for Seniors, affordable housing, Seniors Week 2021, a community bus letter of support, the Senior of the Year Award, and Age-Friendly Cities. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of routine approvals and informational updates.

• Update on Connections for Seniors
• Update on Affordable Housing
• Seniors Week 2021 update
• Letter of Support for Community Bus
• Senior of the Year Award 2021 update

Regular Council Meeting

Council enacted a new comprehensive Heritage By-Law that expands the definition of heritage use to any use compatible with a heritage building, aiming to make heritage buildings economically viable. The by-law also strengthens standards for commercial and non-residential buildings and mandates public consultation for developments in heritage areas. The motion was carried unanimously (10-0).

• Enacted new Heritage By-Law (10-0)
• Approved 5.64m building line setback at 40 Connemara Place (10-0)
• Approved daycare center at 16 Blake Place (10-0)
• Deferred driveway extension at 2 Barrows Road until Wetland Study Phase 2 complete (9-1)
• Approved home occupation for music lessons at 52 Cape Pine Street (10-0)
• Ratified e-poll approval of commercial school at 585 Torbay Road (10-0)
• Permitted vertical siding at 16 George Street (motion carried)
• Approved restoration of 27 New Gower Street with conditions (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

Council voted to permit vertical siding for exterior renovations at 16 George Street, overriding the Built Heritage Experts Panel's rejection. The motion to reject the application failed, and a subsequent motion to allow the vertical siding carried. Other heritage-related approvals were granted for 27 New Gower Street, 68 Queen's Road, and 23 King's Bridge Road.

• Permitted vertical siding for 16 George Street renovations (motion carried)
• Rejected motion to reject 16 George Street application (motion failed)
• Approved restoration of 27 New Gower Street (Phase 1) with conditions
• Approved townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road with conditions
• Approved fire escape design at 23 King's Bridge Road

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a full agenda of development applications, contract ratifications, and land transactions. The most consequential items are the proposed approval of the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, and a notice of motion to adopt a new Heritage By-Law. Council will also consider several development applications, including a referral from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's for a building extension in the watershed, and ratify contracts for fire station uniforms, sewer work, and the H.G.R. Mews Centre replacement.

• Approval of Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
• Notice of motion to adopt new Heritage By-Law
• Ratification of contract 2021126 for H.G.R. Mews Centre replacement
• Development application for single detached dwelling at 6 Winter Avenue
• Lease of city land in front of 15 George Street

Council approved the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, a major policy document guiding future growth. It also awarded several contracts, including a $33.6M replacement for the H.G.R. Mews Centre, and approved development applications and land transactions. All votes were unanimous except for one against the Lambe's Lane apartment proposal.

• Approved Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations (9-0)
• Awarded H.G.R. Mews Centre replacement contract to J.W. Lindsay Enterprises Limited for $33,597,250 (9-0)
• Awarded Gould's Servicing Phase 3 force main contract to Dexter Construction for $6,989,595.35 (9-0)
• Awarded Goulds Servicing Phase 2 sanitary trunk sewer extension to Weir's Construction for $6,524,197.25 (9-0)
• Approved extension to commercial building at 901-909 Thorburn Road (Sharpe's Store) (9-0)
• Rejected Crown Land Grant for 0.19 hectares at 1040 Main Road (9-0)
• Approved change of Non-Conforming Use at 43 Welland Street to office use and soil testing (9-0)
• Adopted-in-principle apartment buildings at 6 Lambe's Lane (8-1)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review a townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road (application SUB2100022) and discuss new business at 23 King's Bridge Road. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, approval of agenda, and adoption of minutes.

• 68 Queen's Road townhouse design review (SUB2100022)
• 23 King's Bridge Road new business discussion

The Built Heritage Experts Panel reviewed revised plans for the townhouse development at 68 Queen's Road and unanimously recommended that Council reject the applicant's proposal for the East elevation, requiring reinstatement of previously proposed decorative elements. The Panel also discussed the interpretive art piece for the site, emphasizing it must be on Queen's Road and retain heritage value, and requested to be consulted on its final placement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended Council reject 68 Queen's Rd East elevation proposal (unanimous)
• Required reinstatement of decorative elements on East elevation to match front
• Requested consultation on final placement of interpretive art installation
• Noted 23 King's Bridge Rd fire escape design to be sent for final approval via e-poll

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several planning and development items, including the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, a draft Heritage By-Law, and a zoning interpretation for 23 Fourth Pond Road. The agenda also includes a funding item for electric vehicle infrastructure. Most items are listed for discussion or decision, but no final votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
• Draft Heritage By-Law – What We Heard and Revised Draft
• 23 Fourth Pond Road – Interpretation of Zone Lines
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
• Heritage Policy Working Group

The Committee of the Whole approved the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, dated September 2021, and recommended approval of nine recommendations for the St. John's Heritage By-Law. They also approved locations and funds for an electric vehicle charging network with a proposed fee structure. The meeting was procedural in part, with adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Approved Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 9 recommendations for St. John's Heritage By-Law (motion carried)
• Approved locations and funds for EV charging network with $1.50/hour fee for public chargers (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 11, 2021 (9-0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review two exterior renovation applications and discuss a townhouse design at 68 Queen's Road. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes from the June 30 meeting, and business arising from those minutes. No new business is listed.

• 16 George Street exterior renovations (REN2100341)
• 27 New Gower Street exterior renovations (REN2100307)
• 68 Queen's Road townhouse design (SUB2100022)
• Adoption of minutes from June 30, 2021 meeting

The Built Heritage Experts Panel unanimously recommended rejection of the exterior renovation application for 16 George Street because the proposed vertical siding violates heritage regulations, allowing the applicant to resubmit with horizontal siding. The panel also unanimously recommended approval of the window and door sizes for 27 New Gower Street, with conditions that curved windows and ramping/railing match the building's design, and requested combined elevation plans for both properties. Two items (68 Queen's Road and 23 King's Bridge Road) were deferred to August 26, 2021.

• Recommended rejection of 16 George Street exterior renovations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 27 New Gower Street window and door sizes (unanimous)
• Deferred 68 Queen's Road townhouse design to August 26, 2021
• Deferred 23 King's Bridge Road to August 26, 2021
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted June 30, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several substantive items, including adoption of rezoning bylaws for three properties, a Crown land lease for agricultural use, and the sale of city land. Council will also consider street renamings, a culvert replacement tender, and various event-related road closures and permits.

• Crown land lease for agricultural use at 474 Pipeline Road (CRW1800018)
• Adoption of rezoning for 119 Churchill Avenue (REZ2100005), 120 Barnes Road (REZ2100004), and 135 Cabot Street (REZ2100001)
• Sale of city land adjacent to 38 Fleming Street
• Street renaming of Sea Rose Avenue to Verafin Way and naming of Edmonds Place
• Tender 2021084 for Heavy Tree Road Culvert Replacement

Council voted 5-4 to reject the reopening of Duckworth Street from Cathedral Street to Prescott Street, continuing the pedestrian mall pilot project as scheduled until September 6. Council also approved a Crown land lease for agricultural use at 474 Pipeline Road, ratified an e-poll for a retail store at 50 O'Leary Avenue, and approved several development amendments and event permits.

• Rejected reopening Duckworth Street from Cathedral to Prescott, continuing pedestrian mall pilot (5-4)
• Approved Crown land lease for 7.82 hectares at 474 Pipeline Road for agricultural use (9-0)
• Approved discretionary use of retail store and 13 parking spaces at 50 O'Leary Avenue (9-0)
• Approved Healthy City Strategy goals and implementation strategies (9-0)
• Approved street renaming to Sea Rose Avenue and naming of Edmonds Place (9-0)
• Approved Torbay Road turning lane additions and property acquisitions (9-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $31,018,760.01 (9-0)
• Awarded Heavy Tree Road culvert replacement to Pyramid Construction for $515,384 (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the Healthy City Strategy, which sets goals and implementation strategies for improving health and wellness, and authorized property acquisitions and utility pole relocations for turning lane additions on Torbay Road. It also approved street renaming and naming requests, and received presentations on food security and the Healthy City Strategy. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Healthy City Strategy goals and implementation strategies (7-0)
• Approved street renaming of Sea Rose Avenue (7-0)
• Approved street naming of Edmonds Place (7-0)
• Approved Torbay Rd turning lane property acquisitions and utility relocations (7-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider development applications, ratify e-polls, award tenders, and handle other business. Items include a proposed subdivision referral, parking for a service shop, the George Street Festival, and several contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, permits, and payment vouchers.

• Referral from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's for proposed subdivision at 111-125 Dogberry Hill Road Extension
• Request to set parking for proposed service shop at 2 Danny Drive
• E-poll for 2021 George Street Festival alcohol serving hours and noise by-law extension
• RFP 2021116 Galway Village Green Phase 1 Playground Development
• Sale of city land at rear of 2 Dartmouth Place

Council rescinded a previous resolution and voted to object to a proposed subdivision at 111-125 Dogberry Hill Road Extension, citing watershed concerns. It also approved the 2021 George Street Festival with COVID-19 mitigation, awarded multiple contracts, and approved routine payments and land sale.

• Rescinded Resolution SJMC-R-2021-07-13/327 and objected to subdivision at 111-125 Dogberry Hill Road Extension (8-0)
• Approved 13 parking spaces for Fuzz Wax Bar at 2 Danny Drive (8-0)
• Approved 2021 George Street Festival with noise and liquor extensions, and COVID-19 mitigation (8-0)
• Awarded Galway Village Green Phase 1 playground to Mill & Wright Landscape Architecture for $223,393.25 (8-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $2,503,514.53 and $5,933,918.51 (8-0)
• Awarded traffic signals maintenance to Black & McDonald Limited for $175,020.00 plus HST (8-0)
• Awarded unit turnover contract to WFC Property Services Ltd. for $147,076.19 (8-0)
• Approved sale of city land at rear of 2 Dartmouth Place (8-0)

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 26, 2021, with a full agenda of development applications, committee reports, and financial updates. The council will consider re-establishing a building line at 6 Chuckley Pear Place, accessory buildings at 99-101 Bennett's Road and 40 Newtown Road, and a rezoning at 135 Cabot Street. It will also receive notices for several development applications, including cell towers at 11 Ropewalk Place and 336 Logy Bay Road, and review the 2020 revenue and expenditure report.

• Re-establish building line setback at 6 Chuckley Pear Place (INT2100072)
• Rezoning at 135 Cabot Street (REZ2100001)
• Accessory building in watershed at 99-101 Bennett's Road (INT2100078)
• Accessory building in institutional zone at 40 Newtown Road (INT2100077)
• Cell tower notices at 11 Ropewalk Place and 336 Logy Bay Road

Council voted 5-3 to recommend adding a third shift to sidewalk snow clearing and ice control services at a total operating cost of $510,000 per year to the budget process. They also approved several development applications, including a pharmacy, day care, and telecommunications towers, and ratified the 2020 revenue and expenditure report.

• Approved third shift for sidewalk snow clearing, $510K/year, recommended to budget (5-3)
• Approved pharmacy at 201-203 Blackmarsh Road with 4 parking spaces (8-0)
• Approved day care centre at 40 Bavidge Street (8-0)
• Approved telecommunications tower at 18 International Place (8-0)
• Approved telecommunications tower at 11 Ropewalk Place (8-0)
• Approved telecommunications tower at 336 Logy Bay Road (6-2)
• Approved 2021 Royal St. John's Regatta event plan and road closures (8-0)
• Adopted 2020 revenue and expenditure report, kept surplus in reserve (8-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to send representatives, including Co-Chair Joby Fleming and CNIB's Debbie Ryan, to discuss accessibility issues and legislation with Minister Sarah Stoodley. The committee also received updates on election accessibility, paratransit, and accessible parking, and discussed concerns about accessible taxi availability.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of June 16, 2021 as presented.
• Carried a recommendation to have Joby Fleming, Debbie Ryan, City Staff, and Councillor Stapleton meet with Minister Sarah Stoodley to discuss accessibility issues and legislation.
• Joby Fleming announced his interest and will serve as the new IAC representative on the Paratransit Working Group.
• Staff will prepare a list of accessible parking and drop-off sites for committee members to circulate.
• Staff will contact the Bike St. John's Advisory Committee to set up a joint meeting for the fall.
• Committee members will contact cab companies to assess resources and interest in increasing accessible taxis.

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting where council members will discuss items under various portfolios, including a sidewalk snow clearing network expansion and a rezoning application for 135 Cabot Street. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed by portfolio without detailed descriptions.

• Sidewalk Snow Clearing 2021 Network Expansion Requests
• Rezoning application for 135 Cabot Street (REZ2100001)
• Adoption of minutes from June 30, 2021

Council voted 7-1 to recommend adding a third sidewalk snow-clearing shift, at a total operating cost of $510,000 per year, to the budget process. A motion to defer the item to the next Committee of the Whole was lost 2-6, and a motion to add both a new 11 km route and the third shift was also lost 2-6. Council also approved, 8-0, a text amendment to the St. John's Development Regulations to add Apartment Building, Micro Unit, and Office as discretionary uses in the Residential Downtown (RD) Zone for 135 Cabot Street, with advertising and a virtual public meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented (8-0).
• Adopted the minutes of June 30, 2021 as presented (8-0).
• Lost a motion to defer the sidewalk snow clearing item to the next Committee of the Whole (2-6).
• Lost a motion to add one 11 km sidewalk route and one additional shift to sidewalk snow clearing and ice control services (2-6).
• Carried a motion to recommend adding one additional shift at a total operating cost of $510,000 per year to the budget process (7-1).
• Carried a motion to consider a text amendment to the St. John's Development Regulations for 135 Cabot Street, adding Apartment Building, Micro Unit, and Office as discretionary uses in the Residential Downtown (RD) Zone, and to advertise and refer the application to a virtual public meeting (8-0).

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a text amendment allowing residential use at 6 and 8 Winter Avenue in the floodplain buffer of Rennie's River. It rejected a proposed subdivision at 111-125 Dogberry Hill Road Extension because the lots are in the Broad Cove Watershed. Council also approved several development applications, including building line setbacks, parking relief, and a takeout pizzeria, and denied a Crown Land Grant for a parking lot off the Foxtrap Access Road due to zoning.

• Approved text amendment for residential use at 6 and 8 Winter Ave (9-0)
• Rejected subdivision at 111-125 Dogberry Hill Road Extension (8-1)
• Rejected Crown Land Grant for parking lot off Foxtrap Access Road (8-1)
• Approved building line setback at 11 Sycamore Place (9-0)
• Approved building line setback at 44 Fourth Pond Road (9-0)
• Approved parking relief at 430 Topsail Road (9-0)
• Approved takeout pizzeria at 55 Kiwanis Street (9-0)
• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several planning, development, and community service items. Discussions include sidewalk projects, heritage incentives, and zoning interpretations.

• Inclusion Advisory Committee recommendation on bicycle, skateboard, and scooter use in the Pedestrian Mall
• Frampton Avenue sidewalks and lot layout/grading plans
• 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program
• 25 International Place zone line interpretation
• 120 Barnes Road rezoning (REZ2100004)

The Committee of the Whole voted 7-1 to allow bicycles, skateboards, and scooters in the downtown pedestrian mall, with safety education and monitoring. They also denied a sidewalk waiver on Frampton Avenue, approved 24 heritage grant applications, and approved a text amendment to reduce rear yard setbacks in the Residential Downtown Zone. Additionally, they approved a summer pilot closing Barrow's Road and Stone's Road to through traffic on weekends.

• Approved allowing bikes, skateboards, and scooters in pedestrian mall with monitoring (7-1)
• Denied sidewalk waiver request on Frampton Avenue
• Approved 24 heritage grant applications
• Approved advertising text amendment to reduce rear yard setback in RD Zone from 6m to 3.5m
• Approved closing Barrow's Road and Stone's Road to through traffic on weekends from July 5 to Sept. 7

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to consider one new business item: a heritage designation and townhouse development application for 68 Queen's Road (file SUB2100022). The agenda includes call to order, approval of the agenda, the new business item, and adjournment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda text; it is a discussion and review meeting.

• 68 Queen's Road heritage designation and townhouse development, SUB2100022

The Built Heritage Experts Panel unanimously recommended that Council adhere to existing processes for the 68 Queen's Road townhouse development, insisting on development approval considerations before any demolition. The Panel expressed concern that removing the heritage designation first would weaken protection for heritage features, and requested a second opinion on the brick integrity report.

• Carried unanimously: Recommend Council insist on development approval review before demolition consideration for 68 Queen's Road.
• Requested a copy of the report on brick integrity and suggested a second opinion be sought.
• Agreed that the demolition description in the LUAR be incorporated into the demolition plan.

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is meeting to consider a fireworks by-law, development applications including a building line setback and a basketball court in a floodplain buffer, and reports from the Committee of the Whole. They will also review weekly payment vouchers, development and building permit lists, and tenders for street rehabilitation and a Bowring Park labyrinth.

• Fireworks By-Law as per Notice of Motion given on June 14, 2021
• Establish Building Line Setback – 15 Waterford Heights South – DEV2100106
• Request for Basketball Court in the Floodplain Buffer - 42 Gallipoli Street – INT2100039
• 119 Churchill Avenue, REZ2100005
• 2021092 - 2021 Streets Rehabilitation Program Contract 2

Council voted 7-2 to amend the Noise By-Law and Open Air Fire Regulations to exclude fireworks and enact a new stand-alone St. John's Fireworks By-Law regulating their discharge. The motion was carried with Councillors Burton and Froude voting against. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved the new stand-alone Fireworks By-Law, excluding fireworks from the Noise By-Law and Open Air Fire Regulations (7-2).
• Approved a 15.0 meter building line setback at 15 Waterford Heights South for a single detached dwelling.
• Approved a basketball court partially in the floodplain buffer at 42 Gallipoli Street.
• Approved a temporary outdoor eating area and lounge at 66 The Boulevard, with hours 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily until October 31, 2021, no outdoor speakers.
• Approved the former Community Centre Site for a basketball court installation, funded from the Open Space Reserve.
• Appointed Theresa Minnett to the Shea Heights Community Centre Board of Directors as a resource member.
• Approved a text amendment to add Personal Care Home as a Discretionary Use in R2-Pleasantville, R2, and R3 zones, to be advertised and referred to a public meeting.
• Approved the Energy Opportunity Assessment report and authorized a procurement process for a self-funded building modernization and energy savings program.

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, development applications, committee reports, and lists of development and building permits. Council will also consider tenders for vehicles, pool chemicals, and plumbing services, plus a capital grant application.

• Establish building line at 32 Rostellan Place (DEV2100092)
• Notices published for 40 Kenmount Road (DEV2100084)
• Notices published for 653 & 655 Southside Road (DEV1900153)
• Tender 2021085: Two cube vans
• Tender 2021024: Supply and delivery of swimming pool chemicals

Council approved a paved parking area at 653 & 655 Southside Road by a 4-3 vote, with staff confirming storage containers or heavy equipment would not be allowed. Other approvals included a building line at 32 Rostellan Place, an outdoor eating area at 40 Kenmount Road, and several contracts. Council also approved a capital grant application for George Street United Church.

• Approved a 35.87 metre building line at 32 Rostellan Place for a single detached dwelling (7-0).
• Approved an outside eating area at 40 Kenmount Road (7-0).
• Approved a paved parking area at 653 & 655 Southside Road (4-3).
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $2,206,830.18 (7-0).
• Awarded contract for two cube vans to Cabot Ford Lincoln Sales Limited for $130,890.00 plus HST (7-0).
• Awarded swimming pool chemicals contract to Rockwater Professional Products for $1,243.00 per year (7-0).
• Awarded plumbing services for non-profit housing to Summit Plumbing and Heating Limited for $159,650.00 per year (7-0).
• Approved capital grant application for George Street United Church (7-0).

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2021, and to discuss the 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one substantive item on the incentives program.

• Adoption of minutes from June 2, 2021
• Discussion of 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program

The Built Heritage Experts Panel unanimously recommended that Council approve the 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program, including Heritage Maintenance and Conservation Grants. The Panel also recommended allowing two applicants who submitted only one contractor quote due to COVID-19 restrictions to be considered, while requiring two quotes for all future applications. The total grant request is just under the $60,000 budget, with totals of $57,546.80 (if exceptions accepted) or $49,367.18 (if not), plus permit waivers.

• Adopted minutes of June 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program (unanimous)
• Recommended exception for two applications with one quote due to COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Recommended two quotes required for all future applications (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a rezoning application for 119 Churchill Avenue and a related presentation on establishing two homes on Charter Avenue. The committee will also consider a basketball court installation, a board appointment, and corporate building energy savings. Most items are for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Rezoning application REZ2100005 for 119 Churchill Avenue
• Presentation by L'Arche Avalon Inc. and Karwood Contracting Ltd. re: two homes on Charter Avenue
• Basketball court installation in Airport Heights Community
• New board appointment for Shea Heights Community Centre
• Corporate building energy savings opportunities

Council voted unanimously to advertise a text amendment to the Development Regulations that would add Personal Care Home as a discretionary use in R2-Pleasantville, R2, and R3 zones, and to advertise L'Arche Avalon's discretionary use application for two homes on Charter Avenue at the same time. The amendment aims to support housing for individuals with intellectual disabilities and seniors. Council also approved a new basketball court in Airport Heights and initiated a process for a self-funded energy performance contract for city buildings.

• Adopted minutes of May 19, 2021 (10-0)
• Approved Airport Heights basketball court location and funding from Open Space Reserve (10-0)
• Appointed Theresa Minnett to Shea Heights Community Centre Board of Directors
• Approved advertising text amendment to add Personal Care Home as discretionary use in R2-Pleasantville, R2, R3 zones (10-0)
• Approved advertising L'Arche Avalon discretionary use application for Charter Avenue homes (10-0)
• Approved initiating procurement for self-funded energy performance contract

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss accessibility updates for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and a proposed pedestrian-only zone and traffic flow changes in Quidi Vidi. The committee will also hear a verbal update on its representatives to the Ad Hoc Budget Committee and discuss the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Routine items include approving the agenda, adopting minutes from May 18, 2021, and setting the next meeting date.

• Quidi Vidi Pedestrian-Only Zone and Changes to Traffic Flow
• Downtown Pedestrian Mall Accessibility Update
• Ad Hoc Budget Committee IAC representatives – verbal update
• United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The Inclusion Advisory Committee discussed the proposed Quidi Vidi pedestrian-only zone and provided accessibility feedback, including concerns about bike and skateboard traffic, paratransit access, and accessible parking. The Committee passed a motion recommending that the downtown Pedestrian Mall limit access to pedestrians, wheelchairs, and assistive devices, requiring all other wheeled mobility to be walked. The recommendation will be brought forward to Council.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted the minutes of May 18, 2021 (motion carried)
• Carried motion recommending that bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other high-speed vehicles be restricted in the Pedestrian Mall, with access limited to pedestrians, wheelchairs, and assistive devices
• Selected Dr. Sulaimon Giwa, Debbie Ryan, and Alyse Stuart to represent the Committee on the ad-hoc budget committee

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several development applications, including building line setbacks and rezoning adoptions. Council will also consider a notice of motion on a fireworks by-law and a film shoot road closure. The most significant item is the approval of a townhouse development at 68 Queen's Road.

• Approval of townhouses at 68 Queen's Road (MPA1900002)
• Adoption of rezoning at 260 Paddy's Pond Road (REZ2000008)
• Building line setbacks at 8 Strawberry Marsh Road, 9 Malka Drive, 104 Linegar Avenue, 14B Walsh's Lane
• Notices published for developments at 29 Howley Avenue, 90 Duckworth Street, 351 Water Street, 60 O'Leary Avenue
• Fireworks by-law notice of motion

Council approved all development applications, including building line setbacks, a pet grooming salon, outside eating areas, and a fitness facility. It also adopted zoning amendments for 260 Paddy's Pond Road and 68 Queen's Road, and approved weekly payments of $4,856,879.30. A notice of motion was given to create a stand-alone fireworks by-law.

• Approved building line setbacks at 8 Strawberry Marsh Road, 9 Malka Drive, 104 Linegar Avenue, and 14B Walsh's Lane.
• Approved a change of non-conforming use for a pet grooming salon at 29 Howley Avenue Extension with zero parking spaces.
• Approved outside eating areas and lounges at 90 Duckworth Street and 351 Water Street, with temporary parking relief for one space at 90 Duckworth.
• Approved a discretionary use application for a fitness facility at 60 O'Leary Avenue.
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $4,856,879.30 for the week ending June 9, 2021.
• Approved a road closure for the Shallaway Youth Choir film shoot.
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment Number 722, 2021, rezoning 260 Paddy's Pond Road from Rural to Commercial Industrial.
• Adopted Municipal Plan Amendment Number 154 and Development Regulations Amendment Number 706 for three townhouses at 68 Queen's Road.

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review a proposed basketball court at 42 Gallipoli Street that partially sits in a floodplain buffer, discuss residential use in a floodplain at 6 Winter Ave., and consider draft assumptions for community energy modeling. The panel will also hear about St. John's joining the Canadian Circular Cities Network and plans for an ad hoc advisory committee for budget and strategic planning.

• Application for basketball court at 42 Gallipoli Street (INT2100039), partially in floodplain buffer
• Residential use in floodplain at 6 Winter Ave. (DEV2000191)
• Community Energy Modeling and NetZero assumptions draft for Resilient St. John's Climate Plan
• St. John's joins 15 municipalities in FCM's Circular Cities and Regions Initiative
• Creation of ad hoc advisory committee for budget cycle and strategic plan review

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine procedural items and discuss several ongoing topics. These include reviewing the Arts Plan, incorporating diversity and inclusion into calls, the Poet/Cultural Laureate, a pedestrian mall, and the signage by-law. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or update.

• Arts Plan Review
• Incorporating Diversity/Inclusion in Decisions re: Calls
• Poet/Cultural Laureate
• Pedestrian Mall
• Signage By-Law

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from March 25, 2021. Staff updated the committee on the Arts Plan Review, noting a sub-committee will include arts community members not currently represented. For diversity and inclusion in calls for art, staff will start with this summer's Public Art Call, working with the Inclusion Advisory Committee and Anti-Racism Working Group. The Poet/Cultural Laureate discussion was tabled for a later meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Adopted the minutes of March 25, 2021
• Tabled the Poet/Cultural Laureate discussion for a later meeting
• Noted staff will develop the Public Art Call with the Inclusion Advisory Committee and Anti-Racism Working Group

Regular Council Meeting

This regular City Council meeting includes review of multiple development applications, notices published for public input, and reports from committees. Council will also consider tenders for vehicles and engineering services, plus discuss trail paving at Kenny's Pond and the Bowring Park Labyrinth Project.

• Development applications at 48 Barrows Road, 141 Torbay Road, 7 Navigator Avenue, 50 Bonaventure Avenue, 395 East White Hills Road, 342 Freshwater Road, 424 Airport Heights Drive, and 11 Barrow's Road
• Tender 2021085 for two cube vans
• Tender 2021086 for two new cab and chassis
• RFP 2021023 for engineering services for filter upgrades at Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant
• Kenny's Pond Walk trail paving and Bowring Park Labyrinth Project discussions

The council approved a series of routine items, including development applications for accessory buildings, outdoor eating areas, and a substation, as well as contracts for vehicles and engineering services. It also approved funding for trail paving and a park labyrinth. All votes were unanimous except for one restriction on takeout hours at 50 Bonaventure Avenue, which passed 9-1.

• Approved accessory building at 48 Barrows Road (10-0)
• Approved outdoor eating areas at 141 Torbay Road, 7 Navigator Avenue, and 342 Freshwater Road (10-0 each)
• Restricted takeout at 50 Bonaventure Avenue to weekends until Sept 30 (9-1)
• Approved temporary extension for eating establishment at 50 Bonaventure Avenue (10-0)
• Established building line at 395 East White Hills Road (10-0)
• Approved substation at 424 Airport Heights Drive with zero parking (10-0)
• Approved 5 seasonal eating establishments at 11 Barrows Road with shuttle service (10-0)
• Approved $2,751,905.12 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to discuss a draft heritage by-law, including schedules and appendices. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, approval of agenda, and adoption of minutes, with the main business being the draft by-law under business arising from the minutes.

• Draft Heritage By-Law - BHEP.pdf
• Draft Heritage By-Law with Schedules ABCD and Appendices - March 18, 2021.pdf
• Additional Information.pdf

The Built Heritage Experts Panel discussed the draft Heritage By-Law, which would expand heritage protections and introduce new requirements like Heritage Reports. The Panel agreed to forward its minutes to the Office of Engagement for a 'What We Heard' document and expressed support for designating the Battery as Heritage Area 4. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was advisory.

• Agreed to forward meeting minutes to Office of Engagement for 'What We Heard' document
• Agreed to provide Panel with past Panel's discussion on the matter
• Expressed support for proposed Battery designation as Heritage Area 4

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear updates on the Senior of the Year 2021, Seniors Week 2021, and Age Friendly Cities, and review care home services and alternate heat sources. They will also discuss a Healthy City Strategy engagement session. The agenda is mostly updates and reviews rather than final decisions.

• Review of care home services and alternate heat sources, with a standards update dated May 17, 2021
• Update on Senior of the Year 2021
• Update on Seniors Week 2021
• Update on Age Friendly Cities initiative
• Discussion of Healthy City Strategy engagement session

The Seniors Advisory Committee discussed a review of care home emergency preparedness, learning that revised provincial standards will require emergency and business continuity plans but will not mandate alternate heat sources. The committee expressed disappointment and agreed to consider inviting a Department of Health official to a fall meeting. The committee also selected Patricia Wright as Senior of the Year 2021 and discussed updates on Seniors Week and the Age-Friendly Cities initiative.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Selected Patricia Wright as Senior of the Year 2021
• Agreed to consider inviting a Health & Community Services official to a fall 2021 meeting
• Agreed to seek communications strategy for Senior of the Year announcement
• Noted Mohamad Abdallah's interest in serving on the 2022 Budget ad hoc committee

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a new fireworks by-law, a residential use in a floodplain at 6 Winter Avenue, and the adoption of a rezoning for 22 Shaw Street. The agenda also includes development applications, committee reports, and routine approvals of minutes, permits, and payments.

• New Fireworks By-Law and amendments to Open Air Fire Regs and Noise By-Law
• Residential use in floodplain at 6 Winter Avenue (DEV2000191) with Amendment Number 721, 2021
• Adoption of rezoning for 22 Shaw Street (REZ2000013)
• Sanitation Regulations Amendment No. 1-2021 By-Law
• 331 Water Street - Revised Exterior Materials (DEV1900058)

Council approved a rezoning at 22 Shaw Street from Residential Special (RA) to Residential High Density (R3), allowing higher-density housing. It also rejected proposed material changes at 331 Water Street, approved several development applications, and adopted a new stand-alone Fireworks By-Law effective December 31, 2021.

• Adopted rezoning at 22 Shaw Street to R3 (6-3)
• Rejected vinyl replacement for brick and fibre cement at 331 Water Street (8-0)
• Approved 33m building line setback at 25 Connolly's Lane (8-0)
• Approved outdoor eating area at 5 Beck's Cove (8-0)
• Approved 5.99m building line setback at 1 Dumbarton Place (8-0)
• Approved Crown land lease for agriculture off Trans-Canada Highway (8-0)
• Deferred accessory building at 48 Barrows Road (8-0)
• Adopted new Fireworks By-Law effective Dec 31, 2021 (7-2)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including establishing building line setbacks at three properties and a request for an accessory building in a cemetery zone. The council will also review committee reports, including revised exterior materials for 331 Water Street, and consider tenders for a diesel generator replacement and voter list services. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Establish building line setback at 12-14 Dyer Place (SUB2100012)
• Establish building line setback at 12 Waterford Heights South (DEV2100077)
• Establish building line setback at 15 Allandale Road (DEV2100073)
• Request for accessory building in Cemetery (CEM) Zone at 16 Church Hill (INT2100050)
• Tender 2021079: Replacement of High Zone Pumping Station Emergency Diesel Generator (Windsor Lake WTP)

Council approved the replacement of the emergency diesel generator at Windsor Lake WTP, awarding the contract to Top Notch Electrical Ltd. for $441,600. Also approved were three building line setbacks for single detached dwellings, an accessory building in a cemetery zone, weekly payment vouchers of $3,374,505.06, and a voter list management contract with Datafix Comprint Systems. A motion to defer the 331 Water Street exterior materials decision was carried.

• Approved 6m building line setback at 12-14 Dyer Place (8-0)
• Approved 8.76m building line setback at 12 Waterford Heights South (8-0)
• Approved 7.25m building line setback at 15 Allandale Road (8-0)
• Approved 21.9m2 accessory building in Cemetery Zone at 16 Church Hill (8-0)
• Deferred decision on 331 Water Street exterior materials to later date (8-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $3,374,505.06 (8-0)
• Awarded $441,600 contract to Top Notch Electrical Ltd. for generator replacement (8-0)
• Awarded voter list and vote by mail contract to Datafix Comprint Systems (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

St. John's Committee of the Whole meets to discuss several items, including a new fireworks by-law, a 24-hour parking restriction, and a residential use proposal in a floodplain at 6 Winter Avenue. The committee will also hear a presentation from Newfoundland Power about a new substation in Airport Heights and consider membership for the Affordable Housing Working Group. Most items are for discussion and recommendation, not final decisions.

• New Fireworks By-Law with amendments to Open Air Fire Regulations and Noise By-Law
• 24-hour Parking Restriction
• Residential use in floodplain and buffer at 6 Winter Avenue (DEV2000191, Amendment 721, 2021)
• Presentation by Newfoundland Power re: new substation in Airport Heights
• Affordable Housing Working Group Membership

The Committee of the Whole approved a new stand-alone Fireworks By-Law, amending the Open Air Fire Regulations and Noise By-Law to exclude fireworks, with the new by-law effective December 31, 2021. The vote was 6-2, with Councillors Burton and Froude opposed. Council also approved the repeal of an obsolete grants policy, appointed two members to the Affordable Housing Working Group, and approved the summer meeting schedule. A presentation from Newfoundland Power on a new substation at Airport Heights was received, with a discretionary use application to come to Council on June 7.

• Approved new Fireworks By-Law, effective Dec. 31, 2021 (6-2)
• Repealed Policy 04-04-09 on Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations (8-0)
• Appointed Brian Butt and Alexis Foster to Affordable Housing Working Group (8-0)
• Approved 2021 summer meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved advertising amendment for residential use at 6 and 8 Winter Avenue (8-0)
• Agreed to continue 24-hour parking restriction program

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to discuss revised exterior materials for 331 Water Street, a possible delegation on the same property, an exterior fire escape at 23 King's Bridge Road, and a draft heritage by-law. The panel will also adopt minutes from its April 23, 2021 meeting.

• 331 Water Street – Revised Exterior Materials (DEV1900058) via e-vote
• 331 Water Street – possible delegation depending on May 17 Council outcome
• 23 King's Bridge Road – Exterior Fire Escape (REN2100002)
• Draft Heritage By-Law with Schedules ABCD and Appendices
• Adoption of minutes from April 23, 2021

The Built Heritage Experts Panel unanimously recommended Council reject the developer's proposal to substitute brick and fibre cement panels with vinyl cladding at 331 Water Street, and to reject the omission of roof screens. The panel also approved the location of a fire escape at 23 King's Bridge Road, with design details to be reviewed later. The minutes were adopted, and a special meeting was scheduled for June 2, 2021, to discuss the Draft Heritage By-Law.

• Approved fire escape location at 23 King's Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Rejected vinyl cladding substitution at 331 Water Street (unanimous)
• Rejected omission of roof screen/louvres at 331 Water Street (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 2, 2021 on Draft Heritage By-Law

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 23, 2021. The main business includes a paratransit update, a review of the Pedestrian Mall Accessibility Workshop (including feedback from 2020 and a May 10 workshop), and a discussion of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Paratransit update
• Pedestrian Mall Accessibility Workshop: review of 2020 feedback and May 10 workshop
• Accessibility topics: ramps (slope & location), accessible parking, accessible washrooms, wayfinding, Blind Square, training, Ramps Up Working Group
• United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The Inclusion Advisory Committee discussed accessibility for the 2021 Pedestrian Mall and made several recommendations, including limiting access to pedestrians and wheelchairs for safety, not adding extra ramps but using existing curb cuts, and exploring accessible washroom options. They also received an update on GoBus paratransit improvements and recommended staff training and a press conference on accessibility issues. No formal votes were taken on these recommendations; they will be brought to Council for consideration.

• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted March 23, 2021 minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Recommended limiting Pedestrian Mall access to pedestrians and wheelchairs (no vote, recommendation)
• Recommended not adding extra ramps, using existing curb cuts with 2m clear pathway (no vote, recommendation)
• Recommended exploring accessible washroom options, including Convention Centre and gender-neutral facilities (no vote, recommendation)
• Recommended staff training on accessibility, including lighting and gender diversity (no vote, recommendation)
• Recommended press conference acknowledging Pedestrian Mall accessibility issues (no vote, recommendation)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the St. John's City Council regular meeting on May 17, 2021. Council will consider development applications, including a crown land grant and a side yard variance, and will receive committee reports on items such as a rezoning at 260 Paddy's Pond Road, a corporate climate plan, and pedestrian recall changes. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, permit lists, and payment vouchers, plus other business such as overnight construction on Kenmount Road and a George Street redevelopment study.

• Crown land grant to extend private property at 9 Roberts's Road (CRW2100003)
• Side yard variance request for 47 and 53 Clifden Woods (INT2100043)
• Rezoning at 260 Paddy's Pond Road (REZ2000008)
• Revised exterior materials for 331 Water Street (DEV19000058)
• Intermittent overnight construction on Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer Phase 3 (Pippy Place to Team Gushue Highway Overpass)

Council adopted the St. John's Corporate Climate Plan, setting targets to reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (with a stretch target of 50%) and net-zero by 2050, and directed staff to establish a Corporate Energy Team. Council also approved several other items, including variances for semi-detached dwellings at Clifden Woods, a rezoning application for 260 Paddy's Pond Road, and a $200,000 allocation for the Place Marketing Strategy. All motions passed unanimously (9-0), except the Choices for Youth grant which passed 8-0 with one abstention due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted Corporate Climate Plan with 40% GHG reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 (9-0)
• Approved side yard variances at 47 and 53 Clifden Woods for semi-detached dwellings (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 260 Paddy's Pond Road to Commercial Industrial and advertised for public review (9-0)
• Directed staff to implement Option 2 for pedestrian recall, returning signals outside core to normal operation (9-0)
• Approved Special Events Regulatory Committee Terms of Reference (9-0)
• Revised advisory committee terms to require at least three meetings per year (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 for Place Marketing Strategy implementation (9-0)
• Approved $35,000 grant to Choices for Youth (8-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes adoption of minutes, development application notices for three properties, a building line setback request, committee reports, and permit lists. Council will also consider a notice of motion to amend the Sanitation Regulations By-Law, ratify an e-poll for leasing city land for construction hoarding at KMK Churchill Square, discuss a proposed pump track at Quidi Vidi Park, and review a demolition at 98 Mundy Pond Road. Tenders and RFPs for glass cleaning, rock cover material, and electrical consulting services are also on the agenda.

• Notices published for development applications at 10 King's Road, 284 Duckworth Street, and 502 Topsail Road
• Request to establish building line setback for building extension at 395 East White Hills Road (DEV2100049)
• Notice of motion to amend Section 14(b) of the Sanitation Regulations By-Law
• Ratification of e-poll for lease of city land for construction hoarding at KMK Churchill Square
• Proposed pump track at Quidi Vidi Park by Avalon Mountain Biking Association

Council approved $60,000 in funding from the Parks and Open Space Reserve Fund for the Avalon Mountain Biking Association's proposed pump track at Quidi Vidi Park, with the City administering the project. It also awarded contracts for glass cleaning to SqueeKleen ($83,738.40/year), rock cover material to Clarke's Trucking and Excavating Limited ($496,742.50/year), and electrical consulting services to Dormody Engineering Incorporated. All motions passed unanimously (8-0).

• Approved $60,000 for AMBA pump track at Quidi Vidi Park (8-0)
• Awarded glass cleaning contract to SqueeKleen for $83,738.40/year (8-0)
• Awarded rock cover material contract to Clarke's Trucking for $496,742.50/year (8-0)
• Awarded electrical consulting services to Dormody Engineering (8-0)
• Approved outdoor eating/lounge areas at 10 King's Road, 284 Duckworth St, and 502 Topsail Rd (8-0 each)
• Established building line setback at 395 East White Hills Road at 18.83 metres (8-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $3,252,175.72 (8-0)
• Approved temporary lease of Churchill Park parking lot for construction hoarding, fees waived (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a rezoning application for 260 Paddy's Pond Road, a corporate climate plan, and updates on transportation changes related to COVID-19. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting and reviewing terms of reference for advisory committees.

• Rezoning application REZ2000008 for 260 Paddy's Pond Road
• Corporate Climate Plan discussion
• Pedestrian Recall (Transportation Changes in Response to COVID-19) Spring 2021 Update
• Special Events Regulatory Committee Terms of Reference
• Strategic Plan 2021 Quarter 1 Report

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including the Special Events Regulatory Committee Terms of Reference, revised advisory committee meeting frequency, rezoning of 260 Paddy's Pond Road, pedestrian recall changes, and the St. John's Corporate Climate Plan. All motions carried unanimously (9-0). The climate plan sets targets to reduce corporate GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 (stretch target 50%) and net-zero by 2050.

• Approved Special Events Regulatory Committee Terms of Reference (9-0)
• Revised advisory committee meeting frequency to at least three times per year (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 260 Paddy's Pond Road to Commercial Industrial (9-0)
• Directed staff to implement Option 2 for pedestrian recall, returning signals outside core to normal operation (9-0)
• Adopted St. John's Corporate Climate Plan with 40% GHG reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 (9-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the adoption of the new Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, which will guide future growth and development. The council will also vote on rezoning applications for specific properties, review the 2021 streets rehabilitation program, and discuss a proposal for a downtown pedestrian mall.

• Adoption of Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
• Rezoning adoption for 28 Eric Street (REZ1900015)
• Rezoning adoption for 3 Park Place (REZ2000006, revised)
• 2021 Streets Rehabilitation Program list
• Proposal for Downtown Pedestrian Mall by Mobile Vendors Association

Council adopted the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, and appointed an independent commissioner for a virtual public hearing. Several rezoning and development applications were approved, including a rezoning at 28 Eric Street (8-2) and a Crown land lease for agricultural use. A tender for asphalt lab renovation was awarded to J & T Construction Limited for $357,378.83.

• Adopted Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and Development Regulations (10-0)
• Appointed Marie Ryan as independent commissioner for virtual public hearing on Envision St. John's (10-0)
• Rezoned portion of 28 Eric Street from Open Space to Residential High Density, with FAR of 1.14 (8-2)
• Approved revised Development Regulations Amendment 715 for 3 Park Place, allowing carriage house dwelling (10-0)
• Approved Crown land lease for 28 hectares off Trans-Canada Highway for agricultural use (10-0)
• Approved accessory building and fence at 42 Gallipoli Street in floodplain buffer (10-0)
• Awarded Asphalt Lab Renovation tender to J & T Construction Limited for $357,378.83 (10-0)
• Approved four mobile vending units in Downtown Pedestrian Mall (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider four development applications, including building line setbacks and accessory buildings, and to review weekly permit lists and payment vouchers. Council will also discuss a resolution on Census 2021, an application to the Circular Cities and Region Initiative, and amendments to the Sanitation Regulations By-Law. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.

• Establish building line setback at 67 Bay Bulls Road (INT2100033)
• Request for accessory building in Commercial Industrial zone at 420 Logy Bay Road (INT2100028)
• Proposed accessory building in Watershed zone at 81 Southern Shore Highway (INT2100033)
• Service connection in floodplain buffer and building line at 185 Waterford Bridge Road (DEV2100026)
• Tender 2021059 for supply and delivery of water, sewer, and hydrant parts

Council voted 4-5 against amending Section 2(t) of the Sanitation Regulations By-Law, which would have allowed blankets instead of nets for garbage carts. They approved amending Section 14(b) unanimously. Other approvals included development applications, a $3.26M payment voucher, a tender award, and support for the 2021 Census and a circular cities initiative.

• Approved 22.86m building line setback at 67 Bay Bulls Road (9-0)
• Approved 37m2 accessory building at 420 Logy Bay Road (9-0)
• Approved 30m2 accessory building at 81 Southern Shore Highway with conditions (9-0)
• Approved 13.11m building line and private services at 185 Waterford Bridge Road (9-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $3,257,039.57 (9-0)
• Awarded tender for water, sewer, and hydrant parts to lowest bidders (9-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 2021 Census (9-0)
• Rejected amendment to Sanitation By-Law Section 2(t) (4-5)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to select a chair, approve minutes from December 9, 2020, and discuss the draft Heritage By-Law, including schedules and appendices. The panel will also have a verbal discussion on the 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program, with background on St. John's Heritage Grants.

• Selection of Chair
• Adoption of minutes from December 9, 2020
• Discussion of Draft Heritage By-Law with Schedules ABCD and Appendices (March 18, 2021)
• Verbal discussion on 2021 Heritage Financial Incentives Program

The Built Heritage Experts Panel discussed the draft Heritage By-Law, including new heritage areas, design standards, and mandatory public consultation. No formal decisions were made; the Panel agreed that recommendations were premature and would be provided at a future meeting. The Panel endorsed the heritage impact assessment and suggested enforcement and litigation considerations.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Minutes of December 9, 2020 adopted unanimously
• Nick Lynch selected as Chair
• Recommendations on draft Heritage By-Law deferred to next meeting

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a rear yard variance at 6 Spruce Grove Avenue, an outdoor eating area at 115 Duckworth Street, and a discretionary use at 19 King's Bridge Road. They will also review committee reports on an interest-free payment plan, affordable housing catalyst grants, a rezoning at 130 Aberdeen Avenue, and the Re-Imagine Churchill Square concept plan. The agenda includes adoption of a rezoning for 22 Shaw Street, setting 2021 civic improvement assessment rates, and appointing members to the Affordable Housing Working Group. Routine items include approval of minutes, permits lists, and tenders for city equipment and services.

• Rear yard variance request at 6 Spruce Grove Avenue (INT2100027)
• Outdoor eating area and lounge at 115 Duckworth Street (DEV2100034)
• Discretionary use at 19 King's Bridge Road (DEV2100027)
• Adoption of rezoning at 22 Shaw Street (REZ2000013)
• Tenders: Windsor Lake water treatment plant extension, snowblower attachments, sweeper, glass cleaning

Council approved a motion to consider rezoning 130 Aberdeen Avenue from Commercial Regional to Apartment Medium Density and Residential High Density zones, allowing a residential development with single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhouses, and apartment buildings. The motion also directs staff to work with the St. John's International Airport Authority and the Province to update airport noise (NEF) maps and policies, and defers any future rezoning applications for new residential development within the 30 NEF line until Council decides on new NEF maps. The motion passed 7-2, with Deputy Mayor O'Leary and Councillor Froude against.

• Approved rezoning consideration at 130 Aberdeen Avenue for residential development (7-2)
• Approved 7.6% rear yard variance at 6 Spruce Grove Avenue (9-0)
• Approved outdoor eating area and lounge at 115 Duckworth Street, no outdoor speakers (9-0)
• Approved office use at 19 King's Bridge Road (9-0)
• Approved interest-free monthly payment plan for residential taxpayers (9-0)
• Approved 2021 Housing Catalyst Grant allocations, unawarded amount to 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Re-Imagine Churchill Square concept plan for future capital works (9-0)
• Approved $24,804,358.88 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting to review several items referred by City Council, including proposed amendments to residential driveway rules in floodplains, a development application at 185 Waterford Bridge Road with a sump in the floodplain, a draft information note on drive-through regulations, and a draft corporate energy and GHG reduction framework. The panel will also hear a presentation on the Littatrap pilot project in downtown St. John's.

• Presentation on NAACAP-DFO Littatrap pilot project in downtown St. John's
• Comment on proposed amendment for residential driveways in floodplains
• Comment on 185 Waterford Bridge Road development application with sump in floodplain
• Comment on draft drive-through regulation information note
• Comment on draft St. John's Corporate Energy and GHG Reduction Framework

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel discussed several items, including a proposed amendment to allow driveways in floodplains under certain conditions, which they agreed to support as long as a discretionary aspect is included. They also approved a development application at 185 Waterford Bridge Road that includes a sump in the floodplain. The panel reviewed drafts of a drive-through regulation information note and the Corporate Energy and GHG Reduction Framework, providing feedback with a one-week deadline. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• Agreed to support floodplain driveway amendment with discretionary aspect (no vote recorded)
• Approved development application at 185 Waterford Bridge Road with sump in floodplain (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed drive-through regulation draft, feedback due in one week
• Reviewed Corporate Energy and GHG Reduction Framework, feedback due in one week

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a vote on a bylaw amendment restricting parking of vehicles on residential front yards, a development application for a building line setback at 22 Kerry Street, and reports from the Audit and Accountability Committee. Council will also consider the sale of city land at two locations and approve routine items like permits, payments, and tenders.

• Bylaw amendment on parking vehicles on residential front yards
• Building line setback request at 22 Kerry Street (DEV2100041)
• 2021 Audit Plan and vendor master file audit report
• Sale of city land adjacent to 78 McNiven Place
• Sale of city land on Robinson Place and Columbus Drive

Council voted unanimously to amend the Residential Property Standards By-Law, clarifying that parking vehicles on residential front yards is prohibited. They also approved several development items, including a building line setback at 22 Kerry Street, the 2021 audit plan, and the sale of city land at two locations. Additionally, contracts for swimming pool chemicals and rainwear were awarded to the lowest bidders.

• Amended Residential Property Standards By-Law to prohibit front-yard vehicle parking (9-0)
• Approved 5.54m building line setback at 22 Kerry Street for a single detached dwelling (9-0)
• Approved 2021 audit plan (9-0)
• Approved Vendor Master File, EFT and Wire Transfer Audit Report and action plans (9-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $2,838,990.33 (9-0)
• Awarded pool chemicals contract to White's Pools and Spas and Rockwater Professional Products (9-0)
• Awarded rainwear supply contract to D'Costa Marketing Limited for $29,060.20
• Approved sale of city land adjacent to 78 McNiven Place (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on future development in sensitive heritage areas, an interest-free payment plan, affordable housing catalyst grant allocations for 2021, a proposed development at 130 Aberdeen Avenue, and the Re-Imagine Churchill Square concept plan. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Presentation by Jerry Dick, Executive Director of Heritage NL, on future development within sensitive heritage areas
• Interest-free payment plan proposal
• Affordable Housing Catalyst Grant Allocations 2021
• 130 Aberdeen Avenue, MPA1900006
• Re-Imagine Churchill Square Concept Plan

Council voted 7-2 to consider rezoning 130 Aberdeen Avenue from Commercial Regional to residential zones, allowing a mixed housing development, and to advertise it for public review. It also directed staff to work with the airport authority and province on updating noise maps and to defer new residential rezoning within the 30 NEF line until that review. Council approved a monthly interest-free payment plan for residential taxpayers on preauthorized payments, the 2021 Housing Catalyst Grant allocations, and the Re-imagine Churchill Square concept plan.

• Approved agenda and minutes of March 24, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved creation of a monthly interest-free payment plan for residential taxpayers with current accounts on preauthorized payment, effective April 1, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved 2021 Housing Catalyst Grant allocations, retaining unawarded amount for 2022 (9-0).
• Approved to consider rezoning 130 Aberdeen Avenue from CR to A2 and R3 zones and advertise for public review (7-2).
• Directed staff to work with airport authority and province to update NEF noise maps and policies (7-2).
• Deferred future rezoning applications for new residential development within the 30 NEF line until Council decides on new NEF maps (7-2).
• Approved Re-imagine Churchill Square concept plan for future capital works consideration (9-0).

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including discretionary uses at 657 Topsail Road and 200 Pleasant Street, and a building line setback at 118 Ennis Avenue. They will also review committee reports on the 142 Old Pennywell Road rezoning, a draft heritage by-law, and a traffic calming policy update. The agenda includes adoption of the 68 Queen's Road townhouses plan, a resolution supporting local journalism, and a notice of motion on the Bike Master Plan.

• Adoption of 68 Queen's Road townhouses (MPA1900002)
• Discretionary use applications at 657 Topsail Road and 200 Pleasant Street
• Rezoning of 142 Old Pennywell Road (REZ2000012)
• Draft Heritage By-Law for public consultation
• Resolution to support a healthy ecosystem for local journalism

Council approved a $4,323,698.36 contract to Weirs Construction Limited for the Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer Phase 3, and awarded traffic control services to three companies. It also approved several development applications, including an outdoor eating area at 657 Topsail Road and a dwelling conversion at 200 Pleasant Street, and advanced plans for the Kelly's Brook shared-use path, a heritage by-law, and rezoning at 142 Old Pennywell Road. Council also issued a closure order for a dwelling at 434 Allandale Road and appointed two members to the St. John's Sports & Entertainment board.

• Approved $4,323,698.36 contract to Weirs Construction Limited for Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer Phase 3
• Awarded traffic control services to Eastern Safety Services, Safety First Contracting Limited, and Hi-Vis Traffic Control Inc.
• Approved discretionary use for outdoor eating area at 657 Topsail Road (Jungle Jim's) with parking relief for one space
• Approved discretionary use to convert clinic to dwelling unit at 200 Pleasant Street
• Approved rezoning of 142 Old Pennywell Road to R2 for three townhouses, to be advertised for public review
• Approved key design decisions for Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path, including asphalt surface and Graves Street alignment
• Approved advertising draft Heritage By-Law for public consultation and referral to experts panel
• Issued closure order for dwelling at 434 Allandale Road as a nuisance

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on seven development applications, including a building line setback, a discretionary use for an eating establishment, several home occupations, and an outdoor eating area. Council will also consider tenders for firefighter bunker gear, sanders, garbage trucks, a recycling truck, and bulk fuel supply. A report on the downtown pedestrian mall road closure for 2021 is also on the agenda.

• Building line setback at 67 Bay Bulls Road (DEV2100030)
• Discretionary use for eating establishment at 11 Barrows Road (DEV2100015)
• Home occupations at 221 Hamilton Avenue, 273 Thorburn Road, 29 Collier's Lane, and 72 Golf Avenue
• Outdoor eating area at 48 Kenmount Road (DEV2100022)
• Tenders for bunker gear, sanders, garbage trucks, recycling truck, and bulk fuels

Council approved the 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall, closing Water Street from Adelaide to Prescott from July 2 to September 6, and including sections 1 and 3 of Duckworth Street. Several development applications and equipment contracts were also approved, along with weekly payments of $10,011,180.04.

• Approved 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall road closures (8-0)
• Approved 10.04m building line setback at 67 Bay Bulls Road (8-0)
• Approved temporary eating establishment at 11 Barrows Road (6-2)
• Approved home occupation for hydroponic vegetables at 221 Hamilton Avenue (8-0)
• Approved home occupation for specialty teas at 273 Thorburn Road (8-0)
• Approved home occupation bakery at 29 Collier's Lane (8-0)
• Approved outdoor eating area at 48 Kenmount Road (8-0)
• Approved $10,011,180.04 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and adopt minutes from January 19, 2021. They will discuss an arts plan review, incorporating diversity and inclusion into decisions about calls, and a cultural laureate jurisdictional scan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval to share committee member email addresses
• Adoption of minutes from January 19, 2021
• Arts Plan Review discussion
• Incorporating diversity/inclusion in decisions re: calls
• Cultural Laureate jurisdictional scan

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee deferred discussion on the downtown pedestrian mall and agreed members could send feedback to staff. Members provided extensive input for the Arts Plan review, including calls for more arts funding, public spaces, and inclusivity. The committee also discussed making grant calls more inclusive and reviewed the poet/cultural laureate position, agreeing to circulate its terms of reference. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was largely advisory.

• Agreed to share committee member email addresses among the group.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of January 19, 2021 as presented.
• Deferred discussion on the pedestrian mall; feedback to be forwarded to Thea Morash.
• Agreed to circulate the poet laureate terms of reference to members for feedback by April 8.
• Agreed to investigate the poster by-law and refer it to a future meeting.
• Scheduled the next meeting for May 27 at 2:00 pm.

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Audit Plan, a report on the 2020 Fraud Hotline, a summary of 2020 internal audit activities, and an audit report on vendor master file, electronic funds transfer, and wire transfer processes. The committee will also adopt minutes from its December 16, 2020 meeting.

• 2021 Audit Plan
• Report on the Fraud Hotline - 2020
• Summary of 2020 Internal Audit Activities
• Vendor Master File, Electronic Funds Transfer, and Wire Transfer Audit Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and development items, including rezoning applications, a draft heritage by-law, and a policy on driveways in floodplains. They will also hear a delegation from residents about a property on Fourth Pond Road, review a downtown pedestrian mall road closure, and get updates on a shared-use path and traffic calming policy.

• Delegation from Mark and Leah Richards regarding 42-44 Fourth Pond Road (REZ2000011)
• Rezoning application for 142 Old Pennywell Road (REZ2000012)
• Discussion of residential driveways in floodplains policy
• Draft Heritage By-Law for public consultation
• Downtown Pedestrian Mall Road Closure 2021

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall, closing Water Street from Adelaide to Prescott Street from July 2 to September 6, and including Duckworth Street sections 1 and 3, but excluding sections 2, 4, and 5. The committee also approved rezoning 142 Old Pennywell Road to allow three townhouses, and agreed to advertise amendments to allow driveways in floodplains and a draft Heritage By-Law for public consultation. Additionally, it approved key design decisions for the Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path and 12 traffic calming policy updates for public engagement.

• Approved 2021 Downtown Pedestrian Mall: Water Street closed from Adelaide to Prescott, Duckworth sections 1 and 3 included, sections 2, 4, 5 excluded (July 2–September 6).
• Approved rezoning 142 Old Pennywell Road from R1 to R2 to allow three townhouses, and to advertise for public review.
• Approved advertising an amendment to allow driveways, wharves, and stages in floodplains at Council discretion, and referral to the Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel.
• Approved advertising the draft Heritage By-Law for public review, referral to a virtual public meeting, and to the Built Heritage Experts Panel.
• Approved key design decisions for Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path, including asphalt surface, Graves Street alignment, one-way Empire Avenue section, and illumination.
• Approved 12 traffic calming policy update areas to proceed to public engagement.

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and minutes, then discuss several items including the Kelly's Brook Shared Use Path surface treatment, the Re-Imagine Churchill Square concept plan, a paratransit update, the Ramps Up working group, and its terms of reference. The meeting is primarily discussion and review, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Kelly's Brook Shared Use Path surface treatment options
• Re-Imagine Churchill Square concept plan and renderings
• Paratransit update
• Ramps Up working group letter from David Brockerville
• Terms of Reference review

The Inclusion Advisory Committee recommended using asphalt for the Kelly's Brook shared use path, citing accessibility, and will continue to be consulted on detailed design. The committee also amended its terms of reference to allow up to nine meetings per year, up from six. Other items discussed included the Churchill Square concept plan and an update on paratransit RFP deadlines.

• Recommended asphalt for Kelly's Brook shared use path (motion carried)
• Amended terms of reference to allow up to nine meetings per year (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting covering development applications, committee reports, and tenders. Council will consider capital and grant allocations, several rezoning and development applications, and award contracts for Water Street infrastructure improvements and a food service provider for adult and seniors programs.

• Tender 2021035: Water Street Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4 (Clift's-Baird's Cove to Job's Cove)
• Tender 2021004: Food Service Provider for Adult & Seniors Program
• Rezoning applications: 22 Shaw Street (REZ2000013), 28 Eric Street (REZ1900015), 350 Kenmount Road and 9 Kiwanis Street (MPA2000011)
• Discretionary use of city land for outdoor patios and lounges (parklets) in Downtown and Churchill Square
• Home occupation application at 22 Mark Nichols Place (DEV2100019)

Council approved the 2021 Capital Grants including $100,000 for Compass Seniors Services, the 2021 Grant Allocations, and a $3.79M contract for Water Street infrastructure improvements. It also approved parklets in downtown and Churchill Square, a home occupation for coffee roasting, and deferred a rezoning at 28 Eric Street. All votes were unanimous (8-0) except the grant allocations, which passed 7-0 with one abstention.

• Approved 2021 Capital Grants incl. $100,000 for Compass Seniors Services (8-0)
• Approved 2021 Grant Allocations incl. $1,000 for Goulds 50+ Daffodil Club (7-0, one abstention)
• Approved parklets on city land in Downtown and Churchill Square, fees waived (8-0)
• Approved home occupation for coffee roasting at 22 Mark Nichols Place (8-0)
• Awarded $3,793,486.60 Water Street Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 to Dexter Construction (8-0)
• Awarded food service provider contract to The Hub, total $179,630 (8-0)
• Awarded sweeper parts supply contract to lowest bidders (8-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 28 Eric Street for more information (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for March 16, 2021. Council will consider a proposed change of occupancy for a non-conforming use at 1082-1088 Thorburn Road in the Broad Cove Watershed, and a proposed sale of city land adjacent to 104 Linegar Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, weekly permit lists, and payment vouchers.

• Proposed change of occupancy for non-conforming use, Broad Cove Watershed, 1082-1088 Thorburn Road
• Sale of City land adjacent to 104 Linegar Avenue
• Development permits list for March 4-10, 2021
• Building permits list for week of March 10, 2021
• Weekly payment vouchers for week ending March 10, 2021

Council approved a change of occupancy from office to retail (convenience store) at 1082-1088 Thorburn Road in the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, within the Broad Cove Watershed, with the condition that no building or parking lot extension is permitted. Council also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $6,503,263.13 and the sale of City land adjacent to 104 Linegar Avenue. The meeting was procedural, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0).
• Adopted the minutes of the March 8, 2021 meeting (7-0).
• Approved change of occupancy from office to retail at 1082-1088 Thorburn Road, subject to no building or parking lot extension (7-0).
• Approved weekly payment vouchers for $6,503,263.13 (7-0).
• Approved the sale of City land adjacent to 104 Linegar Avenue (7-0).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a travel report for 2020, capital and grant allocations for 2021, a housing division update, two rezoning applications, a collision report, and community feedback for a climate plan. The agenda includes both reports and items that may require decisions, but no final votes are listed.

• Travel Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
• Capital Grant Allocations 2021 and Grant Allocations 2021
• 22 Shaw Street rezoning (REZ2000013)
• 350 Kenmount Road and 9 Kiwanis Street municipal plan amendment (MPA2000011)
• St. John's Collision Report (2012-2019)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 Capital Grant allocations (8-0) and agreed to consider the Autism Society application despite missing the deadline. They also approved 2021 Grant Allocations for community, sport, and festivals (7-0, with one abstention). Rezoning applications for 22 Shaw Street and 350 Kenmount Road/9 Kiwanis Street were approved for public review. The committee adopted the St. John's Collision Report recommendations and directed staff to procure engineering services for top locations.

• Approved 2021 Capital Grant allocations (8-0)
• Agreed to consider Autism Society application despite missed deadline (8-0)
• Approved 2021 Grant Allocations for community, sport, festivals, artists (7-0, one abstention)
• Approved rezoning at 22 Shaw Street from RA to R3 for public review (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 350 Kenmount Road/9 Kiwanis Street from O to CK for public review (8-0)
• Adopted seven recommendations of St. John's Collision Report (8-0)
• Directed staff to procure engineering firm for top collision locations (8-0)
• Directed staff to update collision report annually (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with several items for decision or discussion. Council will consider a discretionary use application for a clinic and parking relief at 22 O'Leary Avenue, a revised capital out of revenue plan, a reserve fund purchase for a replacement compactor at the Riverhead wastewater facility, city-owned vacant land for affordable housing, a poet laureate term extension, and the strategic plan annual report. It will also ratify an emergency contract for filter replacement at the Bay Bulls Big Pond water treatment plant and receive lists of development and building permits and weekly payment vouchers.

• Discretionary use for a clinic and parking relief at 22 O'Leary Avenue (DEV2100014)
• 2021 Capital out of Revenue (revised) and Parks Reserve
• Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility reserve fund purchase – replacement compactor
• City-owned vacant land for affordable housing
• Emergency replacement of Filter 3 underdrain at Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant (contract award without open call)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 22, 2021, and to consider several items. Key business includes a request for a rear yard variance and building line at 612 Southside Road, and the adoption of a rezoning for 11 Tiffany Lane. The council will also review lists of development and building permits, weekly payment vouchers, and a tender for watermain fittings.

• Request for rear yard variance and building line at 612 Southside Road (DEV2000176)
• Adoption of rezoning at 11 Tiffany Lane (REZ2000001)
• Tender 2021009 for supply and delivery of watermain fittings
• Weekly payment vouchers for week ending February 24, 2021
• Building permits list for week of February 24, 2021

Council voted 9-0 to reject a rezoning application for 11 Tiffany Lane, which would have allowed two 6-storey personal care homes. The rejection was based on the proposed development being too intense for the area. Council also rejected the associated Land Use Assessment Report and the requested parking relief for 496 spaces.

• Approved the agenda with the addition of tabling the KPMG report (9-0).
• Adopted the minutes of the February 22, 2021 meeting (9-0).
• Approved a 10% rear yard variance and a 3.0-meter building line setback for a single detached dwelling at 612 Southside Road (9-0).
• Approved weekly payment vouchers for the week ending February 24, 2021, in the amount of $4,072,558.81 (9-0).
• Awarded the supply and delivery of watermain fittings contract to Emco Waterworks for $73,075.14 (HST included) (9-0).
• Rejected the rezoning of 11 Tiffany Lane from R2 to A2 zone, the associated LUAR, and parking relief for 496 spaces (9-0).

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on Natural Assets and the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative. They will also discuss the Rennies River Flood Mitigation Project and provide feedback on climate change impacts likelihoods and risk assessment consequence definitions. The panel will adopt minutes from its January 29, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation: Natural Assets and the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative
• Rennies River Flood Mitigation Project discussion
• Feedback on Climate Change Impacts Likelihoods
• Feedback on Risk Assessment Consequence Definitions
• Adoption of minutes from January 29, 2021

Committee of the Whole

St. John's Committee of the Whole meets to discuss several items, including a debrief of the January 17th snowstorm, city-owned vacant land for affordable housing, and the 2021 capital out of revenue. The committee will also hear presentations on noise exposure forecast zones and a proposed development by York Construction.

• Debrief of January 17th Snowmaggedon Event
• City-Owned Vacant Land for Affordable Housing
• 2021 Capital out of Revenue
• Noise Exposure Forecast Zones (130 Aberdeen Avenue, MPA1900006)
• Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility Reserve Fund Purchase - Replacement Compactor

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to publicly identify five city-owned parcels as potential affordable housing sites, develop a public engagement plan, and seek funding for pre-development work. Council also approved the 2021 Capital out of Revenue Listing and Parks Reserve Projects, including an additional $250,000 for land for the future Goulds fire station. A presentation on the proposed Hawkesbury Estates development (357 units) was heard, but no decision was made; staff will prepare NEF maps for further review. The committee also approved funding for a replacement compactor at the Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility and extended Mary Dalton's term as Poet Laureate through 2022.

• Approved the 2021 Capital out of Revenue Listing and Parks Reserve Projects (9-0).
• Approved public identification of five parcels for potential affordable housing, a public engagement plan, and seeking funding for pre-development work (9-0).
• Approved access to Riverhead WWTF Capital Replacement Reserve Fund for a replacement compactor (9-0).
• Approved extension of Mary Dalton's term as Poet Laureate to include 2021 and 2022 (9-0).
• Adopted the agenda and minutes of January 27, 2021 (9-0).
• Received a debrief on the January 17 Snowmaggedon event; four actionable items identified for follow-up.
• Heard a presentation on Hawkesbury Estates; no decision made, staff to prepare NEF maps for further review.

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider a by-law amendment that would increase the size of the St. John's Transportation Commission from 7 to 9 members. The agenda also includes several development applications, including requests for building line setbacks, a parking requirement change, and home occupation notices, as well as approval of a municipal planning application for 138 Ladysmith Drive. Council will also review weekly payment vouchers and consider tenders for equipment parts and security systems.

• Amendment to St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law to increase membership from 7 to 9
• Building line setback requests at 52 Stamp's Lane and 44 Densmore's Lane
• Parking requirement change for wood sale at 70 Ruby Line
• Home occupation notices at 32 Guzzwell Drive and 6 Caravelle Place
• Tenders for John Deere parts, Caterpillar parts, and CCTV/door access RFP

The St. John's City Council met on February 22, 2021, and approved all motions on the agenda by an 8-0 vote. Key decisions included amending the Transportation Commission by-law to increase membership from 7 to 9, approving several development applications, and awarding contracts for equipment parts and security systems. The council also approved weekly payment vouchers totaling over $11.4 million.

• Approved amendments to St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law to increase members from 7 to 9 (8-0)
• Approved 6.21m building line setback at 52 Stamp's Lane (8-0)
• Set 2 parking spaces for wood sale at 70 Ruby Line (8-0)
• Approved 8m building line setback at 44 Densmore's Lane for single detached dwelling (8-0)
• Approved home occupation at 32 Guzzwell Drive (8-0)
• Approved home occupation at 6 Caravelle Place (8-0)
• Approved tutoring centre at 31 Peet Street (8-0)
• Rejected change in operation hours at 83 Duckworth Street, setting hours to 7 a.m.-12 a.m. daily (8-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes from three prior meetings and discuss several updates, including accessibility improvements, anti-racism efforts, and emergency preparedness. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports and updates rather than decisions.

• Adoption of minutes from Nov 26, Dec 1, and Dec 10, 2020 meetings
• APS and Key 2 Access update on accessibility
• Universal Design engagement for Kelly's Brook Path
• Anti-Racism Working Group brainstorming session
• Healthy City Strategy and Emergency Preparedness updates

The Inclusion Advisory Committee approved a motion to organize a meeting with St. John's Transportation and key city departments to discuss wayfinding solutions like BlindSquare and PedApp for projects such as Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Path. The committee also discussed the Kelly's Brook path design, recommending further review of surface materials and engagement with the Universal Design Working Group. An adult playground request was discussed, with the committee recommending inclusive, intergenerational spaces rather than segregated facilities.

• Approved motion to organize meeting on wayfinding tech with city departments (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from Nov 26, Dec 1, Dec 10, 2020 (carried)
• Agreed to share committee member email addresses among group
• Recommended inclusive outdoor play spaces over segregated adult playground
• Noted GoBus RFP for new service provider scheduled for Spring 2021

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several items from the Committee of the Whole report, including funding for non-profit housing capital improvements, a revised report on the Ward 2 by-election, and decorative lights for Galway. Council will also vote on development approvals for 42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive and 68 Queen's Road, and consider a notice of motion to expand the Transportation Commission from 7 to 9 members. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Non-Profit Housing Capital Improvements – Funding Approval
• Revised Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election, including proposed by-law changes
• 42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive, Approval MPA2000002
• 68 Queen's Road, Adoption-in-Principle MPA1900002
• Notice of Motion to amend St. John's Transportation Commission By-Law to increase members from 7 to 9

Seniors Advisory Committee

The St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, welcome new members, and hear from Mayor Breen. They will discuss Kelly's Brook Trail, care home services and alternate heat sources, the Senior of the Year Award, and plans for Seniors Week 2021. The agenda includes several informational items with attached reports.

• Welcome of new members Shirley Ryan, Gordon Kirby, and Mohamed Abdallah
• Mayor Breen check-in with committee
• Discussion of Kelly's Brook Trail
• Update on care home services and alternate heat sources
• Update on Senior of the Year Award and Seniors Week 2021

Regular Council Meeting

This regular meeting of St. John's City Council includes decisions on two development applications: a request for an extension to a non-conforming use and re-establishment of a building line setback at 2 Beauford Place, and a variance for an accessory building floor area at 58 Arnold's Loop. Council will also ratify an e-poll conducted January 27, 2021, approving a road closure for a Hudson and Rex film shoot, and make appointments to the Seniors Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, weekly permit lists, and payment vouchers.

• Request for extension to non-conforming use and building line setback at 2 Beauford Place (DEV2000204)
• Request for accessory building variance at 58 Arnold's Loop (INT2100002)
• Ratification of e-poll for Hudson and Rex film shoot road closure (Jan 27, 2021)
• Appointments to Seniors Advisory Committee
• Weekly payment vouchers for week ending January 27, 2021

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to hear a verbal presentation on municipal policy, review climate change impacts drafted by the Sustainability Stakeholder Group, and discuss early 2021 engagements. The panel will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the December 11, 2020 meeting.

• Verbal presentation on municipal policy by Ken O'Brien
• Review of climate change impacts drafted by the Sustainability Stakeholder Group
• Feedback on proposed likelihoods for climate change impacts
• Feedback on consequence definitions for adaptation vulnerability and risk assessment
• Discussion of early 2021 engagements

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including funding approval for non-profit housing capital improvements, a final report on the Ward 2 by-election with proposed by-law changes, and a zoning interpretation for 58 Arnold Loop. The agenda also includes appointments to the Inclusion Advisory Committee and a discussion of Galway decorative lights. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no indication of final votes at this stage.

• Non-Profit Housing Capital Improvements – Funding Approval
• Final Report – Ward 2 By-Election with Proposed Changes to By-Law
• 58 Arnold Loop - Interpret Zone Boundary - INT2100002
• Membership for the Inclusion Advisory Committee (IAC)
• Galway Decorative Lights

The Committee of the Whole approved the recommendations from the Ward 2 By-Election Final Report, including mandatory registration for vote-by-mail kits, an increase in polling stations, and continued lobbying for alternative voting methods. The motion passed 6-3, with the mayor and two councillors opposed. Council also approved funding for non-profit housing capital improvements at Riverhead Towers, appointed a new member to the Inclusion Advisory Committee, and decided to retain savings from decorative lights in Galway.

• Approved mandatory registration for vote-by-mail kits and related by-law amendment (6-3)
• Approved funding for non-profit housing capital improvements at Riverhead Towers, 30 Hamilton Avenue (9-0)
• Appointed Ashley Gosse to Inclusion Advisory Committee and extended six members' terms to November 2022 (9-0)
• Approved retaining savings from decorative LED lights in Galway (8-0)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 13, 2021 (9-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the previous meeting's minutes and receiving committee reports. The council will also review weekly development and building permit lists, and approve weekly payment vouchers. A notable item is the proposed adoption of a rezoning for 3 Park Place, listed under other business.

• Adoption of rezoning application REZ2000005 for 3 Park Place
• Committee of the Whole report including Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant equipment reserve fund for pump replacement
• Approval of weekly payment vouchers for week ending January 20, 2021
• Receipt of development and building permits lists

Council adopted Development Regulations Amendment 715, 2021, expanding Heritage Use to allow a dwelling unit in a designated Carriage House, and approved the discretionary use of 3 Park Place as a Heritage Use (Carriage House). The motion carried 9-0. Other approvals included the Occupational Health and Safety Program manual, funding for a water pump replacement, and weekly payment vouchers.

• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 715, 2021, allowing dwelling units in designated Carriage Houses (9-0)
• Approved discretionary use of 3 Park Place as Heritage Use (Carriage House) (9-0)
• Approved Occupational Health and Safety Program manual and mandatory awareness program (9-0)
• Approved funding from Windsor Lake WTP Equipment Reserve Fund for replacement of High Zone Pumping Station Pump #3 (9-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $9,991,360.17 (9-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes from November 3, 2020, and electing a committee chair. They will also review the committee's terms of reference, discuss incorporating diversity and inclusion into calls, and consider a subcommittee for the Arts Plan review. Other business includes a possible poet laureate term extension, 2020 art procurement selections, the Trail Mix Project, Music @ Concerts 2021, and public art projects for 2021.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Terms of Reference Review/Advisory Committee Overview
• Incorporating Diversity/Inclusion in Decisions re: Calls
• Poet Laureate Term Extension
• Art Procurement Selections 2020

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications and routine administrative items. The agenda includes three public notice items: a takeout food establishment at 10 Hunts Lane, a rehearsal space for Terra Bruce Productions at 27 Mayor Avenue, and a quarry operation at 4329 Trans Canada Highway. Council will also review committee reports on parking requirements for the first two applications, and handle appointments, tenders, and payment vouchers.

• Change of Non-Conforming Use application for a takeout and prepackaged food establishment at 10 Hunts Lane (Ward 4)
• Change of Non-Conforming Use application by Terra Bruce Productions Inc. for rehearsal space at 27 Mayor Avenue (Ward 2)
• Discretionary Use application for a quarry on 1.81 hectares of Crown Land at 4329 Trans Canada Highway (Ward 5), deferred from Dec 7, 2020
• Tenders for a boom truck (2020192) and fleet maintenance consumables (2020160), plus annual software maintenance renewal
• Appointment to Bike St. John's Advisory Committee and council lead reassignment following Councillor Lane's resignation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a citizen satisfaction survey, an Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual, a water pump replacement at Windsor Lake, and decorative lights in Galway. Most agenda items are routine approvals or updates, with no major decisions listed.

• Citizen Satisfaction Survey presentation
• Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual review
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant: replacement of High Zone Pumping Station Pump #3
• Galway Decorative Lights discussion

The Committee of the Whole approved the Occupational Health and Safety Program manual and directed implementation of a mandatory awareness program for managers and supervisors. It also approved funding from the Windsor Lake WTP Equipment Reserve Fund for replacement of High Zone Pumping Station Pump #3. The Galway Decorative Lights matter was deferred to the next meeting on January 27, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Occupational Health and Safety Program manual and mandatory awareness program (carried)
• Approved funding from Windsor Lake WTP Equipment Reserve Fund for replacement of Pump #3 (carried)
• Deferred Galway Decorative Lights matter to January 27, 2021 meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider a new Sanitation Regulations By-Law, several discretionary use applications (including a home occupation at 5 Ayrshire Place, a bed & breakfast at 20 Gower Street, and a bakery at 203 Merrymeeting Road), and committee reports. The agenda also includes ratification of e-polls, adoption of minutes, and various administrative items.

• New Sanitation Regulations By-Law
• Discretionary use: home occupation (seamstress) at 5 Ayrshire Place
• Discretionary use: bed & breakfast and eating establishment at 20 Gower Street
• Discretionary use: retail home occupation at 79 MacBeth Drive (rejected via e-poll)
• Change of non-conforming use: bakery at 203 Merrymeeting Road with parking relief request

Council approved a new comprehensive Sanitation Regulations By-Law, repealing the 1986 version. It also approved several discretionary use applications, including a seamstress home occupation at 5 Ayrshire Place, a bed and breakfast at 20 Gower Street, and a bakery at 203 Merrymeeting Road, while rejecting a retail home occupation at 79 MacBeth Drive. Council ratified e-polls for contracts, appointments, and other items, and approved a collective agreement with NAPE Local 7808.

• Approved new Sanitation Regulations By-Law (10-0)
• Approved seamstress home occupation at 5 Ayrshire Place (10-0)
• Ratified e-poll approving B&B and eating establishment at 20 Gower Street (10-0)
• Ratified e-poll rejecting retail home occupation at 79 MacBeth Drive (10-0)
• Approved bakery non-conforming use change at 203 Merrymeeting Road (10-0)
• Approved parking relief for bakery at 203 Merrymeeting Road (10-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $13,964,895.48
• Approved collective agreement with NAPE Local 7808 (10-0)