St. John's public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including development applications, committee reports, and contract awards. Key items include a tennis court site work application at 4 Portugal Cove Road, a rezoning notice for 70 Circular Road, and several infrastructure purchases from reserve funds. The agenda also includes contract awards for sprinkler systems, truck parts, and a SCADA asset management project.

• Tennis court site work at 4 Portugal Cove Road (DEV2200158)
• Rezoning notice for 70 Circular Road (DEV2200150)
• Purchase of redundant bar screen for Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Plant from Regional Wastewater Reserve Fund
• Replacement of filter underdrains at Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant from Regional Water Reserve Fund
• Contract awards: sprinkler/standpipe inspection (2022214), Freightliner/Sterling/Western Star parts (2022219), Tenco parts (2022224), SCADA support services (CH2M Hill)

Council approved the design and construction of a shared-use path on Canada Drive and a pedestrian core expansion with winter recall. Several infrastructure funding requests and procurement contracts were approved. The city also authorized road closures for New Year's Eve events.

• Approved shared-use path design and construction on south side of Canada Drive (9-0)
• Approved pedestrian core expansion and winter pedestrian recall (9-0)
• Approved $4,561,928.46 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)
• Approved $246,231.00 SCADA Asset Management contract to CH2M Hill Canada Limited (9-0)
• Approved $73,629.90 annual sprinkler/standpipe service contract to Life Safety Systems (9-0)
• Approved funding for Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Plant bar screen and Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant filter underdrains (9-0)
• Approved road closure for George Street Association New Year's Eve event (9-0)
• Approved site work for tennis courts at 4 Portugal Cove Road and Heritage Use at 70 Circular Road (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including purchases from reserve funds for wastewater and water treatment plants, and pedestrian improvements. The agenda includes reports from various council members and specific proposals for equipment purchases and safety upgrades.

• Regional Wastewater Reserve Fund purchase of redundant bar screen at Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Regional Water Reserve Fund purchase of filter underdrains at Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant
• Canada Drive Active Transportation and Safety Improvements
• Pedestrian Core Expansion and Winter Pedestrian Recall
• Youth Engagement Working Group membership

The Committee of the Whole approved funding for wastewater and water treatment plant equipment. Council also authorized the design and construction of a shared-use path on Canada Drive and approved pedestrian core and winter recall expansions.

• Approved funding from Regional Wastewater Equipment Reserve for redundant bar screen at Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Plant (7-0)
• Approved funding from Regional Water Equipment Reserve for filter underdrain replacement at Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant (7-0)
• Approved design and construction of a shared-use path on the south side of Canada Drive (7-0)
• Approved pedestrian core expansion and winter pedestrian recall recommendations (7-0)
• Appointed Jil Medon to the Youth Engagement Working Group (7-0)

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting to review a fleet preventative maintenance audit report, the status of previously issued audit reports, outstanding internal audit recommendations, and the proposed 2023 audit plan. They will also hear a presentation from BDO, the external auditors, and adopt minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting.

• Review of Preventative Maintenance Process – Fleet Division Audit Report
• Status of Previously Issued Audit Reports (3rd Quarter 2022)
• Summary of Outstanding Internal Audit Recommendations (3rd Quarter 2022)
• 2023 Audit Plan
• Presentation by BDO – External Auditors

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council meets to hear the 2023 budget presentation and consider several items from committee, including a traffic calming policy update, a corporate buildings energy performance contract, and mobile vending at Holy Heart High School. Council will also review a demolition order for 276 Freshwater Road, art procurement recommendations, and routine lists of development and building permits.

• 2023 Budget Presentation
• Demolition of dwelling at 276 Freshwater Road
• Corporate Buildings Energy Performance Contract
• Art Procurement 2022 - artworks recommended for purchase
• Mobile Vending on parking lot of Holy Heart High School

Council approved a balanced 2023 budget with no tax increases, alongside several development and infrastructure authorizations. A decision on the Traffic Calming Policy was deferred to a future meeting.

• Adopted 2023 Budget balanced at $333,282,356 (8-0)
• Approved lounge application for 40 Hamlyn Road (8-0)
• Approved continued use of BlindSquare wayfinding technology for 2023 Downtown Pedestrian Mall (8-0)
• Deferred decision on Traffic Calming Policy to a future Committee of the Whole meeting (4-3)
• Authorized Energy Performance Contract Phase 1 implementation with costs up to $6,661,630 (7-0)
• Approved mobile vending at Holy Heart High School parking lot (7-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $6,918,170.97 (7-0)
• Granted demolition order for 276 Freshwater Road (7-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, hear a presentation from Neighbourhood Services, and discuss business arising from earlier sessions. New business includes a final update on Seniors Week 2022 and a discussion about the City Guide. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Neighbourhood Services (Jennifer McGrath)
• Review of action items from September 21, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Shared Use Path - Bike Plan
• Final update on Seniors Week 2022
• City Guide discussion

The committee received a presentation on the Healthy Neighbourhoods & Inclusion program and discussed the importance of maintaining printed City Guides for seniors. Members also reviewed action items regarding cooling stations and bus stop locations.

• Approved agenda for December 7, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from October 27, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Agreed to discuss Shared Use Path - Bike Plan at the next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for February 16 at 1:00 pm

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider by-law amendments related to electric vehicle charging stations, including paid parking regulations and ticketing for non-connected vehicles. Council will also review development applications, including a non-conforming commercial use extension at 758 Thorburn Road and parking relief at 55 Kiwanis Street, along with routine approvals of permits, payments, and contracts.

• Amendment to Paid Parking Regulations to add payment provision for EV charging stations on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• Amendment to Ticketing Amendment By-Law to ticket vehicles not connected to EV charging stations in designated spaces
• Extension of non-conforming commercial use in the watershed at 758 Thorburn Road (DEV2200152)
• Parking relief request at 55 Kiwanis Street (INT2200067)
• RFP 2022194 for engineering services to add a sixth Southlands pump at Ruby Line Pump Station

Council adopted by-law amendments to regulate electric vehicle charging station payments and parking violations. Several home occupation and parking relief applications were approved, while one commercial garage extension was rejected. The meeting also included the approval of weekly payment vouchers and various service contracts.

• Approved Paid Parking Regulations amendment for EV charging stations (8-0)
• Approved Ticketing Amendment By-Law with $60 minimum fine for non-EVs in charging spaces (8-0)
• Rejected commercial garage extension at 758 Thorburn Road (8-0)
• Approved 6-space parking relief for clinic at 55 Kiwanis Street (8-0)
• Approved home occupation for electric scooter support at 101 Pennywell Road (8-0)
• Approved home occupation for chocolate production at 174 Forest Road (8-0)
• Approved $14,768,988.95 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
• Awarded $153,377.80 engineering contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. (8-0)

Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee meeting on December 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to discuss the Heritage Plan and interpret residential bay window design standards for Heritage Areas 1-4. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from November 2, 2022, plus new business on these two topics.

• Heritage Plan Discussion
• Interpretation of Residential Bay Window Design Standards for Heritage Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Adoption of Minutes - November 2, 2022

The panel agreed with staff's approach to reject new bay window applications if no existing bay windows are present in the streetscape. Staff also announced that a strategic ten-year Heritage Plan will be drafted in 2023, with public consultation starting in March.

• Adopted November 30, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted November 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Affirmed staff interpretation to reject new bay windows that do not exist in the current streetscape

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a resident satisfaction survey presentation, an inclusion advisory committee report, a traffic calming policy update, a corporate buildings energy performance contract, and mobile vending at Holy Heart High School. Most items are for discussion or recommendation, not final decisions.

• Presentation of Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022
• Inclusion Advisory Committee Report - November 24, 2022
• BlindSquare Event Wayfinding Pilot Project Recommendations
• Traffic Calming Policy Update (November 30, 2022)
• Corporate Buildings Energy Performance Contract

Council approved a revised Traffic Calming Policy and authorized a self-funded energy modernization program for city buildings. The board also approved the continued use of BlindSquare wayfinding technology for the 2023 Pedestrian Mall.

• Approved changes to the Traffic Calming Policy process (7-0)
• Authorized implementation of Energy Performance Contract Phase 1 and financing up to $6,661,630 (7-0)
• Directed staff to submit a Capital and Grant proposal to FCM for energy performance (7-0)
• Approved continued use of BlindSquare wayfinding tool for 2023 Downtown Pedestrian Mall (7-0)
• Granted permission for mobile vending in the Holy Heart High School parking lot (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted the November 16, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including building line requests for properties on Beaumont Hamel Way and Petty Harbour Road, and a referral from Portugal Cove-St. Phillip's for a new dwelling on Thorburn Road. Council will also consider committee recommendations on a heritage renovation at 180 Military Road, active transportation improvements on Canada Drive, and a fee structure for new one- and two-family dwellings. Notices of motion propose amendments to paid parking and ticketing bylaws to accommodate electric vehicles. The agenda also includes routine items like permits lists, payment vouchers, and tenders.

• Building line requests at 5 Beaumont Hamel Way and 214, 216, 244 Petty Harbour Road
• Referral from Town of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip's for new dwelling at 923A Thorburn Road
• Heritage renovation at 180 Military Road, including possible removal of heritage designation for rear extension
• Canada Drive Active Transportation and Safety Improvements referred to SAMAC
• Notices of motion to amend Paid Parking and Ticketing bylaws for electric vehicles

Council approved several development setbacks and a new fee structure for one and two-family dwelling construction effective January 1, 2023. Multiple contracts were awarded, including downtown snowclearing and traffic control services. Council also approved the removal of a municipal heritage designation for a building extension.

• Approved new fee structure for one and two family dwelling construction (9-0)
• Awarded $876,836 traffic control contract for Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility to Safety First Contracting Ltd (9-0)
• Awarded $370,000 annual downtown sidewalk snowclearing contract to Alltask Excavating Inc. (9-0)
• Approved removal of municipal heritage designation from the rear extension of 180 Military Road (7-2)
• Rejected proposed single dwelling at 923A Thorburn Road (9-0)
• Approved $86,630.46 annual Cummins parts contract to Harvey & Company Ltd. (9-0)
• Approved $6,382,689.45 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)
• Referred Canada Drive active transportation improvements to the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee (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, and discussing several items including the successful proponent for the 'Come Home 2022' mural project, the 2022 Art Procurement Program, 2023 City Grants, and a call for new members. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Successful proponent for 'Come Home 2022' mural project
• 2022 Art Procurement Program
• 2023 City Grants – Community Services Grants Program
• 2023 Creative City Network of Canada Summit
• Call for new committee members

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several accessibility-related items, including recommendations from a BlindSquare wayfinding pilot, an annual parking enforcement report, pedestrian signal recommendations, and updates from working groups. The agenda is largely informational and advisory, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• BlindSquare Event Wayfinding Pilot Project Recommendations
• Parking Enforcement Annual Inclusion Advisory Committee Report
• Pedestrian Signal Recommendations
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Working Group Update
• New City Website Accessibility and Inclusion Landing Page

The Inclusion Advisory Committee approved recommendations for pedestrian signal expansions and the continued use of BlindSquare navigation technology for the 2023 Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The committee also reviewed parking enforcement data and a new website landing page for accessibility resources.

• Recommended Council approve continued use of BlindSquare wayfinding for 2023 Downtown Pedestrian Mall (Motion Carried)
• Approved recommendations for pedestrian core expansion, winter pedestrian recall expansion, and prioritized accessible pedestrian signal (APS) installation (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the November 24, 2022 agenda as amended (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the October 13, 2022 minutes (Motion Carried)
• Deferred Paratransit Update to January 26, 2023

Regional Fire Services Committee

This agenda for the St. John's Regional Fire Services Committee meeting on 2022-11-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including a development application to set zone requirements at 30 Cookstown Road, committee reports, and approval of permits and payments. Council will also consider tenders for grass maintenance and the supply of two new waste collection trucks, plus a road closure for a film shoot.

• Request to Set Zone Requirements – 30 Cookstown Road – DEV2200139
• Tender 2022195 – Grass and Grounds Maintenance for City Owned Properties
• Supply and Delivery of 2 New Waste Collection Trucks
• Aquatic Safety Audit Report from Audit & Accountability Standing Committee
• SERC – Film Shoot Road Closure 4

City Council approved several procurement contracts, including waste trucks and grounds maintenance. The council also directed staff to develop recommendations for a city-wide naloxone training program and approved specific zone requirements for a building extension.

• Approved $424,800 plus HST for two new waste collection trucks from Big Truck Rental (8-0)
• Approved $39,665.80 annual contract for grass and grounds maintenance to Greenwood Services Inc. (8-0)
• Directed staff to bring back recommendations for a Naloxone training program (8-0)
• Approved Aquatic Safety Audit Report and associated action plans (8-0)
• Approved Commercial Mixed Use zone standards for 30 Cookstown Road (8-0)
• Approved $4,689,546.33 in weekly payment vouchers for week ending Nov 16, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved road closure and noise by-law extension for 'SurrealEstate' filming (8-0)
• Suspended Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings from Dec 22, 2022, to Jan 9, 2023 (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a presentation on renovations to the designated heritage building at 180 Military Road, amendments to ticketing and paid parking by-laws, and a fee structure for new one and two family dwellings. The agenda also includes a purchase for a replacement pump at the Ruby Line Pump Station and active transportation improvements on Canada Drive.

• 180 Military Road, Designated Heritage Building Renovations (REN2200495)
• Regional Water Reserve Fund Purchase – Replacement Southlands Pump at Ruby Line Pump Station
• Ticketing Amendment By-Law Amendment
• Paid Parking Regulations Amendment (electric vehicles)
• Fee Structure for New One and Two Family Dwelling Construction

Council approved the removal of a municipal heritage designation for a building extension to allow for energy-efficient renovations. Other decisions included funding for water equipment and updates to residential construction fee calculations.

• Approved removal of municipal heritage designation from the rear extension of 180 Military Road (8-1)
• Approved funding from the Regional Water Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund for a replacement Southlands Pump at the Ruby Line Pump Station (10-0)
• Approved adjusted calculation scheme for new one and two family dwelling construction fees effective January 1, 2023 (9-0)
• Referred Canada Drive active transportation and safety improvements to the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Adopted the agenda (10-0)
• Adopted the October 19, 2022 minutes (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items including proclamations, minutes, and permit lists. Notable business includes a tender for an asphalt recycler, a road closure for a film shoot, and renovations to a designated heritage building at 70 Circular Road.

• Tender 2022176: Supply and Deliver Asphalt Recycler
• 70 Circular Road designated heritage building renovations (REN2200461)
• SERC film shoot road closure
• Proclamations for Global Entrepreneurship Week and National Child Day
• Weekly payment vouchers for week ending November 8, 2022

Council approved weekly payment vouchers totaling over $6.7 million and awarded a contract for an asphalt recycler. The body also updated the Built Heritage Experts Panel membership and approved specific road closures and heritage renovations.

• Approved weekly payment vouchers for week ending Nov 8, 2022, in the amount of $6,714,379.13 (8-0)
• Approved $268,927.50 contract to SNT Solutions for supply and delivery of asphalt recycler (8-0)
• Recommended appointment of William Simms and Brian Marler, and membership extensions for John Hancock, Katherine Hann, Michelle Sullivan, and Dawn Boutilier to the Built Heritage Experts Panel (8-0)
• Approved road closure requests for the filming of the television series SurrealEstate (8-0)
• Approved exterior renovations to the coach house at 70 Circular Road (8-0)
• Adopted the agenda (8-0)
• Adopted minutes from November 7, 2022 (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. The most consequential item is a notice of motion to rescind St. John's Development Regulations Amendment Number 11, 2022, which will be referred to this meeting. Council will also consider development applications, including a parking relief request for an additional dwelling unit at 38 Spencer Street, and several tenders for services such as bulk propane supply and archaeological consulting for Water Street infrastructure improvements.

• Notice of motion to rescind St. John's Development Regulations Amendment Number 11, 2022
• Parking relief request for 1 additional dwelling unit at 38 Spencer Street (INT2200062)
• Tender 2022154: Supply & Delivery of Bulk Propane
• Tender 2022183: Archaeological Consulting Services for Water Street Infrastructure Improvements (Phase 5)
• Tender 2022191: Traffic Signs and Traffic Control Devices

Council approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $3,427,064.23 and awarded several service contracts. The board also granted development approvals for a restaurant and a subsidiary dwelling unit, and authorized various road closures for community events.

• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $3,427,064.23 (7-0)
• Awarded bulk propane supply contract to NARL Marketing LP for $34,919.00 per year (7-0)
• Awarded archaeological consulting for Water Street to Blair Temple Associates for $55,430 (7-0)
• Awarded traffic signs contract to Construction Signs Ltd for $142,850.53 (7-0)
• Approved restaurant use on main level of 300 Torbay Road (7-0)
• Approved parking relief for one space at 38 Spencer Street for a subsidiary dwelling unit (7-0)
• Approved mural on front façade of 124 Water Street (7-0)
• Approved road closures for Remembrance Day and Christmas parades/events (7-0)

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

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

Anti-Racism Working Group

The Anti-Racism Working Group is meeting virtually to approve its agenda, review its terms of reference, and discuss overviews of the Inclusion Advisory Committee and the working group itself. The group will also consider membership approval and next steps. This is an organizational meeting focused on establishing the group's structure and direction.

• Review of Anti-Racism Working Group Terms of Reference
• Anti-Racism Working Group Membership Approval discussion
• Inclusion Advisory Committee Overview presentation
• Anti-Racism Working Group Overview presentation
• Discussion of next steps for the working group

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review results from a youth forum and the seventh youth engagement panel survey. The agenda includes a delegation from Advantage St. John's, approval of the agenda and minutes from October 4, 2022, and discussion of other business. This is a routine working meeting focused on reviewing past activities and survey findings.

• Delegation from Advantage St. John's
• Review of Youth Forum Results, Evaluation, and Summary of Table Discussions
• Review of Youth Engagement Panel Survey 7 and Social Media Results
• Adoption of minutes from October 4, 2022

The group approved the meeting agenda and the October 4, 2022, minutes. Members scheduled two virtual events for November 29 and January 26 to follow up on a recent Youth Forum. Two members volunteered to assist staff with the 'Advantage St. John's' marketing project.

• Approved agenda for November 1, 2022
• Adopted minutes from October 4, 2022
• Scheduled virtual events for November 29 and January 26
• Ony Anukem and Liam O'Neill volunteered for the Day in the Life project

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items like minutes, permits, and payments. The most notable item is a notice of motion to rescind St. John's Development Regulations Amendment Number 11, 2022, which will be referred to the November 7 meeting. Council will also discuss development applications, committee reports, and several other items.

• Notice of motion to rescind St. John's Development Regulations Amendment Number 11, 2022 (referred to Nov 7)
• Development applications: 314-316 LeMarchant Road, 30 Cookstown Road, 103 Major's Path
• Committee of the Whole report includes RHB Equipment Reserve expenses and development fee allocation for affordable housing (amended to remove $50,000/year cap)
• Tender 2022168 for roll-off truck services at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility
• 22 Gower Street designated heritage building exterior renovations (REN2200521)

City Council approved the allocation of 10% of development fee revenue to the Civic Housing Action Fund without a yearly cap. Other key actions included awarding a waste management contract and approving several discretionary use applications.

• Approved 10% of development fee revenue for Civic Housing Action Fund (8-0)
• Awarded $1,092,250.00 roll-off truck services contract to Farrell’s Excavating Ltd. (8-0)
• Approved retail use at 314-316 LeMarchant Road (8-0)
• Approved parking garage at 30 Cookstown Road (8-0)
• Approved clinic use at 103 Major’s Path (8-0)
• Approved funding for Robin Hood Bay Equipment Reserve replacement parts (8-0)
• Approved exterior renovations for heritage building at 22 Gower Street (8-0)
• Granted Fireworks By-Law exemption to The Hindu Temple of St. John’s for Nov 5 (8-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Ms. Susan Walsh, the Seniors Advocate, and to discuss final updates and reports on Seniors Week 2022. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Presentation by Ms. Susan Walsh, Seniors Advocate
• Final update on Seniors Week 2022
• Final report on Seniors Week 2022
• Adoption of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting

The committee hosted a presentation from Seniors Advocate Susan Walsh regarding her mandate and systemic priorities. Members discussed issues including food insecurity, senior employment, and the regulation of care homes. No policy changes or funding were decided during the meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 21, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Delayed review of September 21 action items to the next meeting

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including development applications, contract awards, and permit lists. Key items include sidewalk repairs, snow clearing for private lanes, and a sole-source contract for Windsor Lake Treatment Plant membrane modules. The meeting also includes proclamations, adoption of minutes, and payment vouchers.

• Development applications at 2648 Trans-Canada Highway and 140 Campbell Avenue
• 2022 Sidewalk Infill Program ratification
• Sidewalk Infrastructure Repairs tender
• Supply and delivery of curb runners and cutting edges (2022184)
• Windsor Lake Treatment Plant membrane module replacement (Filmtec Corporation, sole-source)

Council approved several construction and maintenance contracts, including sidewalk infill and snow clearing. Two development applications were approved, and the city's 2022-2023 insurance policy renewal was authorized.

• Approved telecommunications tower at 2678 Trans-Canada Highway (8-0)
• Approved office use and parking relief at 140 Campbell Avenue (8-0)
• Awarded 2022 Sidewalk Infill Program to Weirs Construction Limited for $323,497.00 (8-0)
• Awarded sidewalk infrastructure repairs to Infinity Construction Ltd. for $124,005.00 (8-0)
• Awarded curb runners to LSW Wear Parts Ltd ($26,812.50/yr) and cutting edges to S&S Supply Ltd ($24,460.60/yr) (8-0)
• Awarded Windsor Lake Treatment Plant membrane modules to Filmtec Corporation for $154,080.00 USD (8-0)
• Awarded private lane snow clearing to Alltask Excavating Inc. for $49,680.00 (Section 1) and $19,320.00 (Section 2) annually (8-0)
• Approved road closures and noise by-law extension for 'SurrealEstate' filming (8-0)

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several city matters. Items include a presentation on repurposing places of worship for housing, a quarterly housing update, a development fee allocation for affordable housing, and a strategic plan update. The committee will also consider an expense from the RHB Equipment Reserve.

• Presentation by Trinity Centres Foundation on repurposing places of worship for housing and community programming
• Quarterly Housing Update
• Development Fee Allocation for Affordable Housing
• Strategic Plan Quarter 3 Update
• RHB Equipment Reserve Expense(s)

Council approved allocating 10% of the city's development fee revenue to the Civic Housing Action Fund, removing the proposed $50,000 annual cap. The fund will support affordable housing projects and the city's own housing stock. Council also approved funding for equipment repairs at the Robin Hood Bay facility. A delegation from Trinity Centres Foundation presented on repurposing faith properties for housing and community use, with Council directing staff to explore a partnership.

• Approved 10% of development fee revenue for Civic Housing Action Fund, no annual cap (9-0)
• Approved funding for Robin Hood Bay Equipment Reserve for replacement parts (9-0)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (9-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for October 17, 2022. Council will consider a request to relieve parking spaces for three townhouses with subsidiary dwelling units at 13-15 O'Neil Avenue, and will review notices published for a development at 161 Thorburn Road. The meeting also includes committee reports on pedestrian crossing improvements, water treatment plant equipment replacement, and other items, plus ratification of a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1289.

• Request to relieve parking for 3 townhouses at 13-15 O'Neil Avenue (SUB2200025)
• Notices published for development at 161 Thorburn Road (DEV2200131)
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant equipment reserve fund replacement of membrane modules
• Ratification of CUPE Local 1289 collective agreement and wage increases for management/council
• Tenders for playground equipment (2022166) and ornamental lighting (2022089)

Council rejected staff's recommendation to deny parking relief for three townhouses with subsidiary dwelling units at 13-15 O'Neil Avenue, then approved the parking relief unanimously (11-0). The decision allows the development to proceed with only three parking spaces, supporting accessible housing in a walkable area near transit. Council also approved a seasonal retail use at 161-171 Thorburn Road for Halloween and Christmas walks, and ratified the CUPE Local 1289 collective agreement with wage increases extended to management and council.

• Approved parking relief for 3 townhouses at 13-15 O'Neil Avenue (11-0)
• Approved seasonal retail use at 161-171 Thorburn Road for Halloween and Christmas walks (11-0)
• Approved $270,015 for pedestrian crossing service improvements (11-0)
• Approved funding for membrane filter modules at Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant (11-0)
• Approved $167,750.50 playground equipment contract to Coastline Specialties Ltd. (11-0)
• Approved $503,838 ornamental lighting equipment contract to McLoughlan Supplies Ltd. (10-0)
• Approved road closure and noise bylaw extension for George Street Mardi Gras on October 29 (11-0)
• Ratified CUPE Local 1289 collective agreement and applied wage increases to management and council (11-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on the Affordable Housing Strategy, and to discuss inclusive recreation programs, accessible taxi concerns, and a paratransit update. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and adopting minutes from the previous meeting.

• Housing Strategy Presentation by Judy Tobin & Mark Finch
• Inclusive Recreation Programs and Services Overview
• Accessible Taxi Concerns
• Paratransit Update
• Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Inclusion Advisory Committee passed a motion recommending that the City prioritize and expedite amending the City of St. John's Act to remove the Option C printout requirement from Canada Revenue Agency, calling it a barrier for vulnerable populations. The committee also received a presentation on the City's 10-Year Affordable Housing Strategy and discussed inclusive recreation programs, accessible taxi concerns, and a paratransit update.

• Motion carried to recommend amending City of St. John's Act to remove Option C printout requirement for affordable housing applications
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2022 as presented
• Renata Lang volunteered as Youth Representative on the committee

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for October 11, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, development and building permit lists, and weekly payment vouchers. Notable business includes a tender for the supply and delivery of gloves, a contract for the Whalesback Bridge rehabilitation in Bowring Park, and the formation of an advisory committee for the Creative Innovation District. A road closure related to the TV series 'SurrealEstate' is also listed.

• Tender 2022180 – Supply and Delivery of Gloves
• Tender 2022174 – 2022 Bridge Rehabilitation Program – Contract 4 – Whalesback Bridge, Bowring Park
• Advisory Committee to inform Creative Innovation District
• SERC – SurrealEstate Road Closure
• Development Permits List (Sept 29 – Oct 5, 2022) and Building Permit List

Council awarded a $144,894.19 contract to Talon Energy Services Inc. for the 2022 Bridge Rehabilitation Program, Contract 4, covering Whalesback Bridge in Bowring Park. The pedestrian bridge will be removed due to nearby crossing options. Council also approved a $33,625.40 annual glove supply contract to Source Atlantic Ltd, weekly payment vouchers of $3,574,286.64, and established an advisory committee for a Creative Innovation District.

• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $3,574,286.64 (11-0)
• Awarded glove supply contract to Source Atlantic Ltd for $33,625.40/year (11-0)
• Awarded bridge rehabilitation contract to Talon Energy Services Inc. for $144,894.19 (11-0)
• Approved advisory committee for Creative Innovation District (11-0)
• Approved road closure for SurrealEstate season 2 filming Oct 24-28 (11-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including improvements to pedestrian-activated street crossings, replacement of membrane modules at the Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant, and reports from the Inclusion Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and other business such as the Downtown Holiday Fair.

• Pedestrian Activated Street Crossings Service Improvements
• Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant Equipment Reserve Fund Replacement of Secondary Cell 2 and 3 Membrane Modules
• Inclusion Advisory Committee Report - May 19, July 7 & September 22, 2022
• Downtown Holiday Fair

The Committee of the Whole endorsed a plan to clear snow at 122 pedestrian-activated crossings within 72 hours after street widening, using 8 city employees, 1 supervisor, 2 leased loaders, and 2 light-duty trucks at a cost of $270,015. The committee also approved funding for membrane filter modules at the Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant and several Inclusion Advisory Committee recommendations, including forming working groups for accessible parking and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. All motions passed unanimously (9-0).

• Approved Option 3 for pedestrian crossing snow clearing, $270,015 (9-0)
• Approved funding for membrane filter modules at Windsor Lake Water Treatment Plant (9-0)
• Approved Paul Walsh remaining on Inclusion Advisory Committee and Transportation Commission with recusal conditions (9-0)
• Approved forming 2SLGBTQIA+ Working Group (9-0)
• Approved Accessibility & Inclusion Facilitator as liaison for Pedestrian Signals Working Group (9-0)
• Approved development of Accessible Parking Working Group (9-0)
• Approved Accessibility & Inclusion Staff as liaison between IAC and City Committees (9-0)

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group is meeting to hear a delegation from End Homelessness St. John's, approve the agenda and previous minutes, and discuss facilitator training, a youth forum, and youth panel feedback. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Delegation: End Homelessness St. John's – Julia Pritchett, Policy, Planning, and Research Analyst
• Adoption of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Discussion: Facilitator Training
• Discussion: Youth Forum
• Discussion: Youth Panel Feedback

The Youth Engagement Working Group received a presentation from End Homelessness St. John's on the 2022 Point-in-Time Count, noting that over 25% of homeless individuals identified in the 2018 count were youth under 24. The group also discussed planning for a Youth Forum, including agenda items on sustainability, transit, and economic development, and considered ways to connect with youth representatives on other city committees. No formal votes or decisions were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 13, 2022 (motion carried)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including proclamations, minutes, and permits, but also to discuss a resolution on guaranteed basic living income and to consider approval of an apartment building at 68 Queen's Road. The agenda includes several tenders for city contracts and a development application notice for 147 LeMarchant Road.

• Resolution re: Guaranteed Basic Living Income presented by Deputy Mayor O'Leary
• 68 Queen's Road apartment building approval (MPA1900002)
• Tender 2022147: Supply & deliver 2 waste collection trucks with automated arms
• Tender 2022135: Production of cover material at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility
• Tender 2022164: Supply and delivery of aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH) coagulant

Council approved a rezoning and development plan for a 5-storey apartment building and 3 townhouses at the rear of 68 Queen's Road, bordering Harvey Road, with a 10% height variance. The vote was 9-1, with Councillor Ravencroft opposed. Council also approved a resolution supporting Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (9-1), awarded contracts for waste collection trucks ($962,665), cover material ($1,181,078), and coagulant ($652,902), and approved road closures for two fall events.

• Approved rezoning and development plan for 68 Queen's Road apartment building and townhouses (9-1)
• Approved resolution supporting Guaranteed Livable Basic Income, calling on province to establish all-party committee (9-1)
• Awarded $962,665 contract for 2 waste collection trucks with automated arms to Saunders Equipment (10-0)
• Awarded $1,181,078 contract for cover material at Robin Hood Bay to Capital Ready Mix (10-0)
• Awarded $652,902 contract for aluminum chlorohydrate coagulant to Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc. (10-0)
• Approved road closures for CLB Anniversary Parade (Oct 16) and Cape to Cabot road race (Oct 23) (10-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $5,749,864.01 (10-0)
• Approved costs for hosting Municipalities NL Urban Municipalities Conference (9-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for September 26, 2022. Council will consider a resolution on guaranteed livable basic income, review development applications, and vote on several tenders and the sale of city land. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, permits, and payment vouchers.

• Resolution re: Guaranteed Basic Living Income
• Parking relief request for rebuild at 20 McNeil Street (DEV2200120)
• Notices published for 30 Donovan's Road (DEV2200125)
• Tenders: Cold Mix Asphalt Supply, Watermain Pipe and Fittings, Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrades, Sodium Bisulphite
• Sale of City land on Brother McSheffrey Lane

Council awarded a $2,907,200 contract to Tristar Mechanical Ltd. for filter upgrades at the Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant. It also approved parking relief for a single detached dwelling at 20 McNeil Street, a home occupation for glass service work at 30 Donovan's Road, and the sale of city land on Brother McSheffrey Lane. A resolution on Guaranteed Basic Living Income was deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Approved $2,907,200 contract to Tristar Mechanical Ltd. for Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant filter upgrades
• Approved parking relief for one space at 20 McNeil Street for a single detached dwelling with subsidiary apartment
• Approved home occupation for glass service work at 30 Donovan's Road
• Approved sale of city land on Brother McSheffrey Lane
• Approved $3,934,393.56 in weekly payment vouchers
• Approved $309,062.50 cold mix asphalt supply contract to Modern Paving Limited
• Approved $375,637.15 watermain pipe and fittings contract to Crane Supply
• Approved $496,041.00 sodium bisulphite supply contract to Univar Canada

Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only embedded video and software interface text.

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on accessibility and inclusion initiatives. Items include the Anti-Racism Working Group, accessibility features for the Stanley Cup Parade, accessible pedestrian signals and parking, paratransit, and inclusion on city committees. The committee will also adopt minutes from July 7, 2022.

• Anti-Racism Working Group update
• Accessibility features of Stanley Cup Parade
• Accessible Pedestrian Signal Working Group update
• Accessible Parking Working Group decision note
• Paratransit update

The Inclusion Advisory Committee approved recommendations for accessibility staff to act as liaisons on the Pedestrian Signals Working Group and with city departments, and recommended forming an Accessible Parking Working Group. The committee also received updates on the Anti-Racism Working Group, GoBus paratransit, and the Stanley Cup Parade accessibility.

• Approved recommendation for Accessibility & Inclusion Facilitator to liaise with Pedestrian Signals Working Group (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for Accessibility & Inclusion staff to liaise with city departments and committees (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to form an Accessible Parking Working Group (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes as presented (motions carried)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from June 21, 2022, then discuss several updates and new business items. Topics include adult and seniors recreation programming, an Age-Friendly Cities update, Seniors Week 2022, seniors and technology, cooling stations, a community bus stop at Maplewood Apartments, a bike path plan, and signage. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and update.

• Adoption of minutes from June 21, 2022
• Adult and Seniors Recreation Programming update
• Age-Friendly Cities Update
• Seniors Week 2022 update
• Community Bus Stop - Maplewood Apartments

The Seniors Advisory Committee received updates on the Age-Friendly City policy drafting and Seniors Week 2022 events, with several sold-out programs. Members discussed technology barriers for seniors, cooling station planning, and neighborhood organization. No formal votes were taken; all actions were discussion-based or informational.

• Agreed to invite Neighbourhood Watch to a future meeting to discuss programming
• Agreed staff would obtain a list of established community groups and consult Neighbourhood Watch
• Agreed to invite Neighbourhood Watch to a future meeting (repeated action)
• Agreed staff would confirm cooling station availability for next summer
• SeniorsNL will approach Maplewood Apartments superintendent about Community Bus access
• Staff will gather information on bike path sharing concerns and report back
• Note to be sent to Regulatory Services about missing or incorrect signage
• Staff to circulate City policy approval process for Age-Friendly City designation

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

The scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for St. John's on September 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items or discussion topics were provided in the record.

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review two heritage-related items: a heritage and land use report for 4 Merrymeeting Road, and proposed extensions to designated heritage buildings at 39 Topsail Road and 26 Waterford Bridge Road. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting.

• 4 Merrymeeting Road, Heritage and Land Use Report, MPA2200003
• 39 Topsail Road and 26 Waterford Bridge Road, Extensions to Designated Heritage Buildings
• Approval of Agenda - September 21, 2022
• Adoption of Minutes - July 27, 2022

The Built Heritage Experts Panel discussed two development applications but made no formal decisions due to a lack of quorum. For 4 Merrymeeting Road, the panel reviewed a proposal to renovate Mount St. Francis Monastery and add an apartment building, requesting more details on materials and a second meeting. For 39 Topsail Road and 26 Waterford Bridge Road, extensions to Leaside Manor and Compton House were discussed, with the panel questioning design elements and requesting further information. The agenda and minutes could not be approved because a quorum was not present.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Agenda for September 21, 2022 not approved (no quorum)
• Minutes of July 27, 2022 not adopted (no quorum)
• Recommended second meeting for 4 Merrymeeting Road application
• Requested additional information on apartment building materials for 4 Merrymeeting Road
• Requested further details on extensions for Leaside Manor and Compton House

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a revised Special Events Policy, expanding building development and permit fee exemptions for affordable housing, and the 2022 Heritage Financial Incentive Program. Council will also consider a resolution on guaranteed basic livable income, adoption of a text amendment allowing restaurants in the Commercial Highway (CH) Zone, and a request to extend approval in principle for development at 168-170 Military Road. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, development and building permit lists, and weekly payment vouchers.

• Expansion of building development fee and permit fee exemptions for affordable housing
• Revised Special Events Policy
• 2022 Heritage Financial Incentive Program
• Resolution re: Guaranteed Basic Living Income
• Restaurants in the Commercial Highway (CH) Zone, adoption of text amendment

Council approved a revised Special Events Policy that removes references to rodeos, replacing existing policies on circuses and outdoor concert venue bookings. The decision was unanimous (10-0). Other approvals included expanding building fee exemptions for affordable housing, approving 23 heritage grant applications, and awarding a $402,201 retaining wall contract.

• Approved revised Special Events Policy removing rodeo references (10-0)
• Expanded building development and permit fee exemptions for affordable housing (10-0)
• Approved 23 heritage financial incentive grant applications (10-0)
• Awarded $402,201 retaining wall rehabilitation contract to Carew Services Ltd. (10-0)
• Awarded $183,972 engineering consulting contract to RV Anderson Limited (10-0)
• Approved $6,224,478.89 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)
• Granted 1-year extension for emergency shelter approval at 168-170 Military Road (10-0)
• Deferred resolution on Guaranteed Basic Living Income to next regular meeting (10-0)

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving a delegation from City of St. John's Communications Staff, and getting updates on the Youth Panel, MUN Orientation, and Youth Forum. They will also discuss a follow-up survey from the Youth Engagement Panel. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from City of St. John's Communications Staff
• Verbal update on Youth Panel
• Verbal update on MUN Orientation
• Youth Forum update
• Youth Engagement Panel follow-up survey discussion

The Youth Engagement Working Group discussed plans for an upcoming Youth Forum on October 18, 2022, including format, topics, and incentives. They also received updates on the Youth Panel and MUN Orientation, and reviewed survey results. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted agenda for September 13, 2022 (moved by Nathan Young, seconded by Liam O'Neill)
• Adopted minutes of July 26, 2022 (moved by Kristen Whittle, seconded by Samuel Bishop)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the St. John's City Council regular meeting on September 12, 2022. Council will consider several items including development applications, notices of motion to amend the ticketing and paid parking bylaws, and various property matters such as land sales, an expropriation, and a demolition order. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, permits lists, payment vouchers, and tenders.

• Proposed rebuild of dwelling and accessory building in watershed at 8A Ron's Road, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's (INT2200042)
• Notice of motion to amend Ticketing Amendment By-Law
• Notice of motion to amend Paid Parking Regulations to accommodate electric vehicles
• Demolition of building at 46 Blackwood Place
• Sale of City land at front of 29 Tobin's Road, between Lannon and Courtney Streets, and rear of 11 and 15 Exeter Avenue

Council approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $3,097,243.28, awarded a $93,500 towing contract to Perry Matthews Towing Inc., and approved several land transactions including sales at 29 Tobin's Road and between Lannon and Courtney Streets. All votes were 9-0. Notices of motion were given to amend ticketing and paid parking bylaws for electric vehicle charging enforcement.

• Approved $3,097,243.28 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)
• Awarded $93,500 light duty towing contract to Perry Matthews Towing Inc. (9-0)
• Awarded $281,530.92/year oil and lubricants contract to Grainger Canada (9-0)
• Approved demolition and rebuild of dwelling and accessory building at 8A Ron's Road in watershed (9-0)
• Approved discretionary use for home occupation sewing studio at 441-443 Main Road (9-0)
• Approved demolition order for 46 Blackwood Place (9-0)
• Approved sale of city land at 29 Tobin's Road (9-0)
• Approved expropriation and sale of land between Lannon and Courtney Streets (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a revised special events policy, expansion of building development fee and permit fee exemptions for affordable housing, the 2022 Heritage Financial Incentive Program, and amendments to ticketing and paid parking bylaws. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a travel report.

• Expansion of Building Development Fee and Permit Fee Exemptions for Affordable Housing
• Revised Special Events Policy
• 2022 Heritage Financial Incentive Program
• Amendment to Ticketing Amendment By-Law
• Amendment to Paid Parking Regulations (Electric Vehicles)

Council approved a revised Special Events Policy that removes references to rodeos, effectively banning them within the city. The policy also rescinds two older policies on circuses and outdoor concert venue bookings. All 10 members present voted in favor.

• Approved revised Special Events Policy, removing rodeo references, and rescinded policies 09-14-02 and 09-14-03 (10-0)
• Expanded building development and permit fee exemptions for affordable housing projects with Rapid Housing Initiative funding or led by other levels of government (10-0)
• Approved 23 heritage financial incentive grants totaling $58,821.93 plus permit fee waivers (10-0)
• Discussed but did not vote on amendments to ticketing by-law and paid parking regulations for electric vehicle charging stations

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider development applications, including a parking relief for a public washroom at 108 McNiven Place and a proposed rebuild of a dwelling in the watershed at 661-665 Thorburn Road. Council will also ratify e-polls, adopt zoning amendments for 110 Hebron Way and 15 Verafin Way, and for driveways in the Residential Reduced Lot zone, and approve a development at 130 Aberdeen Avenue. Several contracts and tenders are on the agenda, including watermain lining, asphalt crack sealing, and public washrooms at Denis Lawlor Park.

• Parking relief for recreational use at 108 McNiven Place (INT2200046)
• Proposed rebuild of dwelling in watershed at 661-665 Thorburn Road (DEV2200102)
• Adoption of rezoning for 110 Hebron Way and 15 Verafin Way (REZ2200002)
• Adoption of text amendment for driveways in Residential Reduced Lot zone
• Approval of development at 130 Aberdeen Avenue (MPA1900006)

Council awarded a $9.18 million contract to Fer-Pal Construction for watermain lining and approved $296,932 for professional consulting services for the Bowring Park ice skating surface. It also approved parking relief for a public washroom at Dennis Lawlor Park, a rebuild of a dwelling in the watershed at 661-665 Thorburn Road, and the revised date and road closures for the St. John's Pride Parade on September 25. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved $9,178,983.75 contract to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. for 2022 CIPP watermain lining (11-0).
• Approved $296,932.88 to Mills & Wright Landscape Architecture for Bowring Park ice skating surface design (11-0).
• Approved parking relief for four spaces at 108 McNiven Place for a public washroom at Dennis Lawlor Park (11-0).
• Approved demolition and rebuild of dwelling at 661-665 Thorburn Road with conditions including reinstatement of clear-cut area (11-0).
• Approved revised date and road closures for St. John's Pride Parade on September 25 (11-0).
• Approved $249,037.56 contract to J & T Construction Limited for public washrooms at Denis Lawlor Park (11-0).
• Approved $281,175.00 contract to Crown Contracting Inc. for 2022 Asphalt Crack Seal Program (11-0).
• Approved appointments to Youth Engagement Working Group, Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, and Anti-Racism Working Group (all 11-0).

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for August 24, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a full agenda of development applications, committee reports, and tenders. Council will consider several development proposals, including a rebuild at 2 Outer Battery Road, variances, and crown land grants, as well as ratify an e-poll regarding the Stanley Cup Parade. They will also review reports on pedestrian signal operations, a youth forum, and other business items.

• Proposed rebuild of non-conforming accessory building at 2 Outer Battery Road
• Request for variance on accessory building height at 80 Grenfell Avenue
• Crown land grants for industrial use on Incinerator Road and residential use on Blackhead Road
• Tenders for sidewalk repairs, learn-to-swim program, snow clearing, culvert replacement, and Christmas lights
• Discussion on restaurants in CH Zone and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Council approved a Crown land grant of 400 hectares on Incinerator Road for industrial use, with conditions requiring a development application and delineation of waterways and wetlands. Councillor Ellsworth voted against, citing concerns about land size and potential impact on waterways. All other development applications, including accessory building rebuilds, home occupations, and a rezoning referral, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 400-hectare Crown land grant on Incinerator Road for industrial use (6-1)
• Approved rebuild of accessory building at 2 Outer Battery Road (7-0)
• Approved home occupation childcare at 8 Riverside Drive East (7-0)
• Approved change of non-conforming use to retail at 93 Casey Street (7-0)
• Approved pet grooming home occupation at 118 Montague Street (7-0)
• Approved 10% height variance for accessory building at 80 Grenfell Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rezoning referral for 20 George's Pond Road to R3, A2, CM zones (7-0)
• Approved $1.67M Gleneyre Street culvert replacement contract (7-0)

Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee meeting on August 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

St. John's Committee of the Whole meets to receive a presentation from End Homelessness St. John's and HomeConnect, and to discuss reports and updates across departments including finance, public works, housing, planning, and transportation. Items include a built heritage experts panel report, a rezoning terms of reference for 20 George's Pond Road, a traffic calming policy update, and pedestrian signal operations. The committee will also consider terms of reference for an emergency continuity management advisory group and a youth engagement working group report.

• Presentation from End Homelessness St. John's and HomeConnect
• 716 Water Street renovations and extension
• 20 George's Pond Road LUR Terms of Reference (REZ2000003)
• Traffic Calming Policy Update
• Pedestrian Signal Operations recall

The Committee of the Whole approved the Terms of Reference for the Emergency Continuity Management Advisory Group, the design for renovations at 716 Water Street, and a rezoning request for 20 George's Pond Road. They also directed staff to operate pedestrian signals on recall in the pedestrian core and approved a youth forum for Fall 2022. The traffic calming policy update was discussed but not voted on, with staff to bring final recommendations later.

• Approved Emergency Continuity Management Advisory Group Terms of Reference (9-0)
• Approved renovations and extension at 716 Water Street with horizontal cladding on sides (8-0)
• Approved rezoning request for 20 George's Pond Road and LUR terms of reference (8-0)
• Directed staff to operate pedestrian signals on recall in pedestrian core, with expansion via working group (7-0)
• Approved Youth Engagement Working Group to plan Fall 2022 youth forum (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a riverbank restoration project, parking relief requests, and a rear yard variance. Council will also ratify the CUPE 569 union agreement, approve tenders for safety supplies and electrical upgrades, and confirm appointments to working groups and boards.

• Proposed riverbank restoration/rehabilitation in floodplain at 70 Brookfield Road and 139 Doyle Street (DEV2100100)
• Request to relieve parking for warehouse use at 30 Jetstream Avenue (DEV2200011)
• Request for rear yard variance at 7 Kent Place (INT2200037)
• Ratification of CUPE 569 union agreement
• Tenders: 2022103 Safety Supplies, 2022142 Electrical Upgrades for Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations, 2022-129 Rental of Light Duty Vehicles

Council approved a 20-bed emergency shelter at 150 LeMarchant Road with a minimum of three parking spaces, a riverbank restoration project near the Waterford River, and a cannabis retail/café at 63 O'Leary Avenue. It also ratified the collective agreement with CUPE Local 569 and approved several contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved emergency shelter parking at 150 LeMarchant Road (3 spaces minimum) (9-0)
• Approved riverbank restoration at 70 Brookfield Road (9-0)
• Approved cannabis retail and café at 63 O'Leary Avenue (9-0)
• Approved home occupation psychiatric clinic at 15 Dartmouth Place (9-0)
• Approved parking relief for warehouse at 30 Jetstream Avenue (9-0)
• Approved 10% rear yard variance at 7 Kent Place (9-0)
• Ratified CUPE 569 collective agreement (9-0)
• Approved $10,042,486.57 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to review an updated submission for exterior renovations to the designated heritage building at 172 Military Road, discuss the 2022 Heritage Financial Incentives Program, and consider the length of term for public members. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a discussion of the Heritage Plan's communications and engagement plans.

• 172 Military Road designated heritage building exterior renovations (updated submission)
• 2022 Heritage Financial Incentives Program
• BHEP public members length of term (verbal discussion)
• Heritage Plan communications and engagement plans
• Adoption of minutes from April 20, April 27, and June 1, 2022

The Built Heritage Experts Panel recommended rejecting the proposed metal siding for the exterior renovation of the designated heritage building at 172 Military Road (Presentation Convent), citing incompatibility with the existing stone masonry and the Heritage Bylaw. The panel supported the project's concept but felt the material choice set a bad precedent. It also recommended rejecting a proposed wall sign at 139 Water Street and approved the 2022 Heritage Financial Incentives Program applications.

• Recommended rejection of metal siding for 172 Military Road renovation (unanimous)
• Recommended rejection of proposed wall sign at 139 Water Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Heritage Financial Incentives Program applications (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 27, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 7, 2022, and to discuss business arising from those minutes, including communications, social media, and a youth forum. Other business includes welcome and orientation activities for 2022, future discussion topics for the working group, a youth panel on emergency preparedness, and membership matters. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00–8:00 PM on July 26, 2022.

• Approval of agenda for July 26, 2022
• Adoption of minutes from June 7, 2022
• Discussion of Youth Forum
• Welcome and Orientation Activities 2022
• Youth Panel on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

The Youth Engagement Working Group recommended that Council approve planning for a youth forum in fall 2022, with a sub-committee formed to work out details. The group also discussed participating in Welcome and Orientation events at local universities and reviewed a recent Youth Panel on emergency preparedness.

• Approved motion recommending Council approve planning for a youth forum in fall 2022 (carried)
• Formed sub-committee (Maria Penney, Nathan Young, Jen Crowe) to plan the forum
• Agreed to participate in Welcome and Orientation events at Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic
• Discussed using QR codes for Youth Panel sign-ups at orientation events
• Identified communications and Advantage as top priority for future meetings
• Noted two membership replacements needed, with focus on inclusion and diversity

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for July 25, 2022. Council will consider a heritage designation amendment for George Street United Church, development applications, committee reports, and several tenders and contracts. Items include rezoning at 188 New Pennywell Road and 4 Merrymeeting Road, a retaining wall rehabilitation contract, and the sale of city land at 30 Penetanguishene Road.

• Heritage Designation Amendment By-Law for George Street United Church, 25 Buchanan St.
• Development application at 300 Torbay Road (DEV2200085) – notices published.
• Rezoning applications: 188 New Pennywell Road (REZ2200005) and 4 Merrymeeting Road (MPA2200003).
• 2022 Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Program – Contract 2 (2022109).
• Sale of City Land at 30 Penetanguishene Road.

Council approved a discretionary use application for a restaurant and lounge at 300 Torbay Road, awarded several contracts including a retaining wall rehabilitation, alarm monitoring, rock trucks, snow clearing, wayfinding signage, and landfill compactors, and adopted a heritage designation removal for the George Street United Church Annex. They also approved rezoning referrals for 188 New Pennywell Road and 4 Merrymeeting Road, a text amendment for driveways in the RRL zone, and various other items including the sale of city land and adoption of the 2021 revenue and expenditure report.

• Approved discretionary use for restaurant/lounge at 300 Torbay Road (10-0)
• Adopted heritage designation removal for George Street United Church Annex at 25 Buchanan St (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded retaining wall rehabilitation contract to WLH Contracting for $249,918.75 (10-0)
• Approved rezoning referral for 188 New Pennywell Road to R2C (10-0)
• Approved rezoning referral for 4 Merrymeeting Road to A1 (10-0)
• Approved text amendment for driveways wider than 3.6m in RRL zone (10-0)
• Awarded alarm monitoring contract to Chudworth Manor Holdings for $28,968.50/year (10-0)
• Approved sale of city land at 30 Penetanguishene Road (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a rezoning application, a municipal plan amendment, a water pump purchase, and the provision of recycling carts or nets. The agenda also includes a strategic plan update and a downtown plan terms of reference. Most items are for discussion, with no final votes indicated.

• Rezoning application for 188 New Pennywell Road (REZ2200005)
• Municipal plan amendment for 4 Merrymeeting Road (MPA2200003)
• Regional Water Reserve Fund purchase for replacement Southlands pump
• Provision of recycling carts or nets
• Downtown Plan terms of reference

The Committee of the Whole approved funding for a replacement Southlands pump from the Regional Water Reserve Fund, and agreed to monitor the recycling program for a year rather than adopt carts or nets. Council also approved terms of reference for land use reports on rezoning applications at 188 New Pennywell Road and 4 Merrymeeting Road, and a text amendment to allow wider driveways in the Residential Reduced Lot zone subject to snow storage plans. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Regional Water Reserve Fund purchase for replacement Southlands pump (10-0)
• Approved monitoring recycling program for a year, no carts or nets (10-0)
• Approved terms of reference for Land Use Report for rezoning at 188 New Pennywell Road (10-0)
• Approved terms of reference for Heritage and Land Use Report for rezoning at 4 Merrymeeting Road (10-0)
• Approved text amendment to allow driveways wider than 3.6m in RRL zone subject to snow storage plan (10-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with a full agenda of development applications, committee reports, and administrative items. Council will consider rezoning requests, development applications, a notice of motion to remove heritage designation, and various contracts and permits. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Rezoning applications for 110 Hebron Way and 15 Verafin Way (REZ2200002) and 1274 Blackhead Road (REZ2200004)
• Notice of motion to remove heritage designation for a portion of George Street United Church building
• Development applications for properties including 90 Duckworth Street, 33 Cedar Hill Place, 357 Main Road, 410 Old Pennywell Road, and 47 Harvey Road
• Tenders for winter salt supply, service truck bodies, and 2022 bridge rehabilitation (Contract 3)
• Proposed park and landscaping in floodplain at 150 Clinch Crescent (DEV2200076)

Council approved a $4,007,000 annual winter salt supply contract with A. Harvey & Company Limited, the sole bidder, and awarded several other contracts including bridge rehabilitation, service truck bodies, and vending units. Council also approved multiple discretionary use applications, including outdoor eating areas, an apartment building, a home occupation, and a dwelling unit conversion, all by unanimous 10-0 votes. A proposal to re-establish a building line at 30 Lemarchant Road was rejected due to safety concerns.

• Approved $4,007,000/yr winter salt contract to A. Harvey & Company (10-0)
• Approved $501,026 bridge rehabilitation contract to Pyramid Construction (10-0)
• Approved $116,767 service truck bodies contract to Action Car and Truck Accessories (10-0)
• Approved $47,280/yr vending units contract to Grainger Canada (10-0)
• Approved outdoor eating area at 90 Duckworth St with parking waiver (10-0)
• Approved 6-unit apartment building at 33 Cedar Hill Place (10-0)
• Rejected building line re-establishment at 30 Lemarchant Rd over safety (10-0)
• Approved $8,074,424.67 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several accessibility and inclusion initiatives. Items include updates on a 2SLGBTQIA+ working group, a wayfinding tool for the pedestrian mall, service animal relief areas, an outdoor events checklist, accessible taxi service, paratransit, and an anti-racism working group. The committee will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting.

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Working Group update
• BlindSquare wayfinding and navigation tool for pedestrian mall
• Service Animal Relief Area update for pedestrian mall
• Accessible Taxi Service discussion
• Paratransit update

The Inclusion Advisory Committee approved forming a 2SLGBTQIA+ working group to develop training resources and a work plan for fostering inclusive environments. The committee also voted to invite council and staff to discuss taxi industry regulations after a service animal refusal incident. Updates were provided on BlindSquare wayfinding, paratransit, and accessibility webpage plans, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved formation of 2SLGBTQIA+ working group (motion carried)
• Approved inviting council representative and staff to discuss taxi regulations (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 19, 2022 (motion carried)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review a landscaping and playground proposal at 150 Clinch Crescent, presented by Ronald McDonald House, and to discuss and vote on priority strategies for the coming year aligned with the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda, adoption of the May 26, 2022 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• 150 Clinch Crescent - DEV2200076 - Landscaping and Playground in Floodplain & Buffer
• Proposed playground upgrades: rubber surfacing, concrete walkways, multi-court, lighting, planting, pavilion, perimeter fencing
• Discussion and vote on ESEP 2022-2023 priorities tied to Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan
• Adoption of minutes from May 26, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including two rezoning applications, a report on Canada Drive, and bike lane pavement markings. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving updates from various council committees.

• Rezoning application REZ2200002 for 110 Hebron Way and 15 Verafin Way
• Rezoning application REZ2200004 for 1274 Blackhead Road
• Canada Drive What We Heard Report
• Bike Lane Pavement Markings report
• Built Heritage Experts Panel membership and Youth Engagement Working Group membership

The Committee of the Whole approved a text amendment to allow pedways to cross property boundaries, advertised for public review. It also approved a bike lane pavement marking maintenance plan, including removal of lanes on Canada Drive pending further review, and appointed members to two panels. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved text amendment to allow pedways to cross property boundaries (9-0)
• Approved advertising amendment for public review and comment (9-0)
• Approved terms of reference for Land Use Report on rural tourism at 1274 Blackhead Road (9-0)
• Approved bike lane pavement marking maintenance plan with resident notification and 30-day grace period (9-0)
• Appointed Tyler Stapleton to Built Heritage Experts Panel (9-0)
• Appointed Saadia Jamila Mary Azam to Youth Engagement Working Group (9-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting covering routine approvals, reports, and several notable items. Council will consider development applications for 140 Ridge Road and 899 Northern Pond Road, adopt the 2021 audited financial statements, and discuss the expropriation of 7 Gleneyre Street. Several committee reports and lists of development and building permits are also on the agenda.

• Development application notices for 140 Ridge Road (DEV2200067) and 899 Northern Pond Road (DEV2100067)
• Adoption of December 31, 2021 audited financial statements
• Expropriation of 7 Gleneyre Street
• Adoption of MPA1900002 for 68 Queen's Road apartment building
• Tenders for trackless parts, fire department supplies, asphalt repairs, and bridge dredging

Council approved two telecommunications tower applications, including an extension at 140 Ridge Road and a new tower at 899 Northern Pond Road, both by 9-0 votes. They also rejected a rezoning at 110 Cheeseman Drive to retain commercial land, approved the 2021 audited financial statements, and awarded several contracts for trackless parts, fire supplies, asphalt repairs, and bridge dredging.

• Approved telecom tower extension at 140 Ridge Road (9-0)
• Approved telecom tower at 899 Northern Pond Road (9-0)
• Rejected rezoning at 110 Cheeseman Drive to keep commercial zone (10-0)
• Approved revised Cash Handling and Petty Cash Policy (9-0)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (10-0)
• Awarded trackless parts contract to Saunders Equipment for $159,810.01/year (10-0)
• Awarded fire supplies contract to K&D Pratt for $133,176.68/year (10-0)
• Awarded asphalt repairs contract to Parsons Paving Ltd for $978,218.75 (10-0)

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from BDO on the audited financial statements, and to review the status of previously issued audit reports and outstanding internal audit recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by BDO on audited financial statements
• Status of Previously Issued Audit Reports – 1st Quarter 2022
• Summary of Outstanding Internal Audit Recommendations – 1st Quarter 2022
• Follow-up Summary Report on VMF, EFT and Wire Transfer Audit
• Follow-up Summary Report SJRFD Training Division

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Choices for Youth on the Snow Busters program, and to receive updates on Age-Friendly Cities, Seniors Week 2022, and adult and seniors summer programs. The committee will also discuss Health Accord NL and the Seniors Advocate. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Presentation by Chelsey MacNeil (Choices for Youth) on Snow Busters Program
• Update on Age-Friendly Cities
• Update on Seniors Week 2022
• Adult and Seniors Summer Programs and Events
• Discussion of Health Accord NL and Seniors Advocate

The Seniors Advisory Committee received a presentation from Choices for Youth on the Snow Busters program, which currently serves 99 seniors and persons with disabilities, and discussed a proposed expansion to serve 125 seniors at a cost of $65,716. The committee approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed updates on Age-Friendly Cities, Seniors Week 2022, and other programming. No formal decisions were made on the expansion request.

• Approved agenda with additions of NL Health Accord and Seniors Representative (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Joe Salas and Evan Simpson to Age-Friendly Cities Sub-Committee
• Agreed to invite Seniors Advocate Susan Walsh to next meeting

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items including adoption of minutes, development applications, permits lists, and payment vouchers. Council will also consider a tender for a playground at Galway Village Green, a text amendment on accessory buildings, and several road closures.

• Development applications at 35 Barrow's Road, 446 Topsail Road, and 50 White Rose Drive
• Tender 2022112 for Galway Village Green Phase 1 Playground Development
• Text amendment on accessory buildings in various zones
• Road closures for Hudson and Rex and a block party
• Travel authorization for a symposium on women and addiction

Council approved discretionary use applications for an outdoor eating area at 35 Barrow's Road, drive-throughs at 446 Topsail Road and 50 White Rose Drive, and awarded a $1,879,418.55 contract for the Galway Village Green playground. They also approved weekly payment vouchers of $26,111,589.81, road closures for filming and a block party, a text amendment for accessory buildings, and travel for Councillor Ravencroft. All votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved discretionary use for outdoor eating area and lounge at 35 Barrow's Road with parking relief (10-0)
• Approved discretionary use for drive-through at 446 Topsail Road (10-0)
• Approved discretionary use for drive-through at 50 White Rose Drive (10-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $26,111,589.81 (10-0)
• Awarded playground development contract to Can-Am Platforms & Construction Ltd. for $1,879,418.55 (10-0)
• Approved road closure for Hudson and Rex filming on June 27-28 (10-0)
• Approved text amendment for accessory buildings and advertising for public comment (10-0)
• Approved travel for Councillor Ravencroft to symposium (10-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and adopt minutes from October 2021. They will discuss several items under other business, including a call for new members, a cultural resilience workshop, Canada Day plans, public art updates (William's Lane and Harvey Road mural), the Music @ Concert Series, and Come Home Year 2022. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion and update meeting.

• Call for members to the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee
• Cultural Resilience Workshop with Creative City Network of Canada
• Canada Day planning discussion
• Public art updates: William's Lane and Harvey Road Come Home Year Mural
• Music @ Concert Series and Come Home Year 2022 discussions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend items including a revised cash handling and petty cash policy, a new planning engagement webpage, a proposed development at 110 Cheeseman Drive, and several advisory committee appointments. The agenda also includes a sponsorship request for Shad Memorial 2022 and a demolition at 17 Coronation Street. Most items are under review or discussion, with no final votes indicated.

• Revised Cash Handling and Petty Cash Policy with new PCI DSS procedures
• 110 Cheeseman Drive – MPA2200002 (planning application)
• Shad Memorial 2022 – Sponsorship of Breakfast
• Demolition of building at 17 Coronation Street
• Membership appointments to Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee and Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel

The Committee of the Whole approved a revised Cash Handling and Petty Cash Policy to meet PCI DSS compliance, sponsored a Shad Memorial 2022 breakfast at about $2,000, rejected a rezoning application at 110 Cheeseman Drive to retain commercial lands, approved memberships for two advisory committees, and granted a demolition order for 17 Coronation Street. All decisions were carried unanimously except one abstention on the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee membership.

• Approved revised Cash Handling and Petty Cash Policy (8-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Shad Memorial 2022 breakfast (8-0)
• Rejected rezoning at 110 Cheeseman Drive from CN to R1 (8-0)
• Approved 10 members to Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved renewed experts and new members to Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel (8-0)
• Granted demolition order for 17 Coronation Street (8-0)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular City Council meeting includes a proposed amendment to the Heritage By-Law's Schedule D (Heritage Area Design Standards), a development application at 500 Columbus Drive, and several routine items such as permits, payments, and tenders. Council will also discuss the 2022 Canada Summer Games, a Memorial Day parade and Canada Day block party, adoption of a municipal plan amendment for 130 Aberdeen Avenue, and 2022 civic improvement assessment rates.

• Heritage (Amendment No.1-2022) By-Law amending Schedule D
• Development application DEV2200065 at 500 Columbus Drive
• Tender 2022114 for 2022 Bridge Rehab - Contract 2
• Adoption of MPA1900006 for 130 Aberdeen Avenue
• 2022 Civic Improvement Assessment Rates

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the Heritage By-Law updating Schedule D design standards, several procurement contracts, and other routine items. All votes were 9-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved amendment to Heritage By-Law Schedule D (9-0)
• Approved discretionary use for rooftop telecom antenna at 500 Columbus Drive (9-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $2,953,603.87 (9-0)
• Awarded bridge rehab contract to Talon Energy Services Inc. for $349,695.16 (9-0)
• Awarded shop supplies contract to OMB Parts & Industrial Ltd. for $88,407.53/year (9-0)
• Awarded ready mix asphalt contract to three lowest bidders (9-0)
• Approved travel expenses for Councillor Hickman to attend 2022 Canada Summer Games (9-0)
• Approved road closures for Memorial Day Parade and Cornwall Crescent Block Party (9-0)

Regional Fire Services Committee

This agenda for the St. John's Regional Fire Services Committee meeting on June 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a delegation from RBC Youthful Cities, confirm Maria Rae Penney as chair, and approve the agenda and minutes from April 26, 2022. Members will also receive verbal updates on communications and the youth panel, and discuss a youth forum and member profiles. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Delegation: RBC Youthful Cities overview
• Confirmation of chair: Maria Rae Penney
• Adoption of minutes from April 26, 2022
• Discussion: Youth Forum
• Discussion: Member Profiles

The Youth Engagement Working Group heard a presentation on the RBC Youthful Cities Real Affordability Index, which found St. John's youth face a monthly deficit of $820.65. The group confirmed Maria Rae Penney as Co-Chair and discussed plans for a Youth Forum, social media strategy, and future topics like active transportation and housing. No formal decisions were made beyond the chair confirmation and routine approvals.

• Confirmed Maria Rae Penney as Co-Chair (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of April 26, 2022, with a correction to a date error
• Discussed forming a communications sub-committee with Advantage (no formal decision)
• Discussed holding a Youth Forum, with a sub-committee to be formed (no formal decision)
• Agreed members would submit profiles for the Youth Panel page by June 20, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including an accessory building in a floodplain buffer, a building line re-establishment, and zone requirements for a warehouse. They will also consider a heritage by-law amendment, a housing needs assessment, the sale of city land, and several contract awards for vehicles and infrastructure. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Proposed accessory building in floodplain buffer at 4 Connolly's Lane (INT2200018)
• Set zone requirements for warehouse in Industrial General zone at 235 Danny Drive (DEV2200020)
• Amendment to Schedule D of Heritage By-Law (Heritage Area Design Standards)
• Housing Needs Assessment and Affordable Housing Strategy 2019-2028
• Tenders: 2 new cab and chassis, 2022 water and sewer improvements, EV charging installation, 4 recycling trucks

Council approved several development applications, including an accessory building in a floodplain buffer, a building line setback, a warehouse zone requirement, a home child care, a rooftop antenna, and landscaping. It also ratified weekly payments of $3.47M and awarded contracts for cab and chassis, water and sewer improvements, EV charging stations, recycling trucks, and Labrie parts. A notice of motion was given for a Heritage By-Law amendment, and a housing needs assessment was discussed.

• Approved accessory building at 4 Connolly's Lane (8-0)
• Approved building line setback at 2 Florizel Place (8-0)
• Approved warehouse zone requirements at 225 Danny Drive (8-0)
• Approved home child care at 338 Topsail Road (8-0)
• Approved rooftop antenna at 100 Elizabeth Avenue (8-0)
• Approved landscaping at 76C Old Bay Bulls Road (8-0)
• Approved $3,471,513.48 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
• Awarded $1,203,170.25 water and sewer contract to Precision Excavation Ltd. (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.

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to hear delegations on three property matters: exterior renovations to a designated heritage building at 172 Military Road, a retaining wall at 70 Circular Road, and a rezoning application for apartment buildings at 4 Merrymeeting Road. The panel will also discuss the Heritage Plan's engagement and communications plans and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• 172 Military Road designated heritage building exterior renovations
• 70 Circular Road designated heritage building retaining wall (SIT2200028)
• 4 Merrymeeting Road rezoning for apartment buildings (MPA2200003)
• Heritage Plan engagement and communications plans
• Adoption of minutes from April 20 and April 27, 2022

The Built Heritage Experts Panel recommended Council approve replacing the failed retaining wall at 70 Circular Road with prefabricated structural wall blocks, pending an e-poll. The Panel deferred a decision on exterior renovations at 172 Military Road, requesting more material and elevation details. Rezoning for apartment buildings at 4 Merrymeeting Road was discussed but not decided. The agenda and minutes could not be adopted due to lack of quorum.

• Recommended approval of retaining wall replacement at 70 Circular Road (e-poll to be sent)
• Deferred decision on exterior renovations at 172 Military Road pending additional information
• Discussed rezoning at 4 Merrymeeting Road for apartment conversion; no decision made
• Agenda not adopted due to lack of quorum
• Minutes of April 20 and April 27, 2022 not adopted due to lack of quorum

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a proposal to redevelop 55 Military Road into a women's transitional house and offices, and a parking relief request at 4 Holdsworth Street. Council will also ratify a previously approved dredging project, receive committee reports on housing grants and heritage designations, and review lists of development and building permits.

• Approval in principle for redevelopment to lodging house and offices at 55 Military Road (DEV2200075)
• Parking relief request at 4 Holdsworth Street (INT2200022)
• Ratification of e-poll approving dredging at Carnell Drive, Rennie's River, Quidi Vidi Lake
• Housing Catalyst Fund 2022 recipients report
• Heritage designation of George Street United Church annex at 25 Buchanan Street/130 George Street West

Council granted approval in principle for a lodging house (transitional housing) and offices at 55 Military Road, subject to conditions. It also approved parking relief for a parklet at 4 Holdsworth Street, ratified a dredging contract, and approved several other items including a heritage designation removal and a development at 150 New Gower Street.

• Approved approval in principle for lodging house and offices at 55 Military Road (9-0)
• Approved parking relief for 7 spaces for outdoor lounge at 4 Holdsworth Street (9-0)
• Ratified dredging contract at Quidi Vidi Lake to Coady Construction for $161,850 (9-0)
• Approved Housing Catalyst Fund grants to selected applicants (9-0)
• Approved removal of heritage designation on annex of George Street United Church (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,610,272.32 contract for two rock trucks to Wajax Equipment (9-0)
• Approved development at 150 New Gower Street including municipal plan amendment (9-0)
• Approved $5,261,691.41 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting to review a referral for proposed landscaping and minor grading within the floodplain and buffer at 76C Old Bay Bulls Road, and to discuss renewing member appointments, supporting the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan, setting priorities, and scheduling future meetings.

• Referral for landscaping and minor grading in floodplain and buffer at 76C Old Bay Bulls Road
• Discussion on renewing expert panel appointments for another 2-year term
• Discussion on ESEP's role in implementing the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan
• Discussion on 2022-2023 priorities and voting at next meeting
• Proposed meeting schedule for 2022

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular City Council meeting for May 24, 2022. Council will consider development applications, including a proposed accessory building in a floodplain buffer at 42 Beauford Place and notices for 46 Churchill Avenue. They will also review and potentially award multiple tenders for city services and infrastructure, including janitorial services, vehicle maintenance, tire supply, and two street rehabilitation contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Proposed accessory building in floodplain buffer – 42 Beauford Place (INT2200020)
• Notices published – 46 Churchill Avenue (DEV2200054)
• Tender 2022059 – Janitorial Services for Various City Properties
• Tender 2022074 & 2022102 – 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Program Contracts 1 & 2
• Tender 2022080 – Supply and Delivery of Tires

Council approved several contracts, including a $9.69M streets rehabilitation contract with Pyramid Construction, and a $4.31M contract with Modern Paving. They also approved a discretionary use application for townhouse lots at 46 Churchill Avenue, despite public opposition, and an accessory building in a floodplain buffer at 42 Beauford Place. All motions passed unanimously (8-0).

• Approved accessory building at 42 Beauford Place (8-0)
• Approved discretionary use for townhouse lots at 46 Churchill Avenue (8-0)
• Approved $1,710,188.52 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to Philrobben Janitorial and Iggy's Cleaning (8-0)
• Awarded light duty vehicle maintenance contract to Drive Line Machine Shop and Emergency Repair Ltd. (8-0)
• Awarded heavy truck maintenance contract to Harvey & Company, Reefer Repair, City Tire & Auto Centre (8-0)
• Awarded $9,690,973.53 streets rehabilitation contract to Pyramid Construction (8-0)
• Awarded tire supply and retreading contracts to Kal Tire (8-0)

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is reviewing various city accessibility topics. Discussions include pedestrian signal operations, pedestrian mall feedback, and resident input regarding accessible parking.

• Overview of City’s Pedestrian Signal Operation Including Accessible Pedestrian Signals
• 2020/21 Pedestrian Mall Inclusion & Accessibility Feedback and Resolutions
• Accessible Parking Resident Feedback
• Paratransit Update

The Inclusion Advisory Committee voted to recommend that Paul Walsh remain on both the IAC and the St. John's Transportation Commission for the remainder of his term, with recusal conditions. The committee also struck working groups on pedestrian signals, accessible parking, and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, and recommended a jurisdictional review on shared-use path safety.

• Recommended Paul Walsh remain on IAC and SJTC with recusal conditions (motion carried)
• Struck working group on pedestrian signals and pedestrian core expansion (motion carried)
• Recommended jurisdictional review on shared-use path and Pedestrian Mall safety (motion carried)
• Recommended public awareness campaign and working group on accessible parking (motion carried)
• Recommended formation of 2SLGBTQIA+ working group to develop online training (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Adopted March 31, 2022 minutes as presented (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the St. John's Committee of the Whole meeting on May 18, 2022. The committee will discuss and receive reports on several items, including the 2022 Housing Catalyst Fund recipients, a Built Heritage Experts Panel report, the Quidi Vidi Pedestrian Project, and the summer meeting schedule. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and recommendation to Council.

• Housing Catalyst Fund 2022 Recipients
• Built Heritage Experts Panel report (April 20 and 27) covering 13 George Street, George Street United Church annex, and 265 LeMarchant Road
• 2022 Quidi Vidi Pedestrian Project
• St. John's Transportation Commission Quarter 1 Report 2022
• Regular, Special and CotW Meetings – 2021 Summer Schedule

The Committee of the Whole approved five Housing Catalyst Fund grants totaling $110,000 for affordable housing projects, supported the removal of heritage designation on the George Street United Church annex, and approved a heritage report terms of reference for the former West Fire Station. All motions passed unanimously (11-0).

• Approved $110,000 in Housing Catalyst Fund grants to five organizations (11-0)
• Approved second storey deck and signage at 13 George Street, subject to Heritage By-Law amendment (11-0)
• Approved removal of heritage designation on George Street United Church annex and accepted staff report in lieu of Heritage Report (11-0)
• Approved draft Heritage Report terms of reference for 265 LeMarchant Road expansion (11-0)
• Approved summer meeting schedule for Regular, Special, and Committee of the Whole meetings (11-0)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the 6 Lambe's Lane development for three 6-storey apartment buildings, including municipal plan and development regulation amendments, parking relief of 185 spaces, and a 1.6% variance for a 5.9-metre rear yard. The motion passed unanimously (11-0). Council also approved two accessory buildings in floodplain buffers, awarded contracts for three single axle sanders and one heavy-duty truck, and approved renovations to a heritage building at 355 Southside Road.

• Approved 6 Lambe's Lane apartment development with plan/regulation amendments, parking relief of 185 spaces, and 1.6% variance (11-0)
• Approved accessory building in floodplain buffer at 8 Hall's Road (11-0)
• Approved accessory building in floodplain buffer at 27 Fourth Pond Road (11-0)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $8,737,682.76 (11-0)
• Awarded contract for 3 single axle sanders to Harvey & Company Ltd. for $1,086,111.92 (11-0)
• Awarded contract for 1 heavy-duty truck to Harvey & Company Ltd. for $186,547.83 (11-0)
• Approved renovations at 355 Southside Road heritage building (11-0)
• Approved road closures for Motorcycle Ride for Dad, Mews 8K, and Hudson and Rex filming (11-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The St. John's Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss business arising, including the Senior of the Year Award, Age-Friendly Cities update, Snow Busters program, and Census 2021. New business includes planning for Seniors Summer Bus Tours and Events and an update on Seniors Week 2022. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Senior of the Year Award - Applause St. John's 2022
• Age-Friendly Cities - 2022 Update
• Choices for Youth - Snow Busters Program
• Census 2021
• Seniors Summer Bus Tours and Events

The Seniors' Advisory Committee approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They discussed updates on the Senior of the Year Award, Age-Friendly Cities initiative, Snow Busters program, and upcoming events. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda for May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting with routine items including adoption of minutes, development and building permit lists, and weekly payment vouchers. Council will also consider several substantive items: a security services contract for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, a landlord survey and information session, approval of a development at 19 King's Bridge Road, and adoption of a rezoning for Black Mountain Pond on Incinerator Road.

• Tender 2022071 - Security Services for Downtown Pedestrian Mall
• 19 King's Bridge Road - approval of development application MPA2100004
• Black Mountain Pond, Incinerator Road - adoption of rezoning REZ2100014
• Landlord Survey and Information Session
• Proclamation - Municipal Awareness Week

Council approved a rezoning near Black Mountain Pond, Incinerator Road, from Rural to Mineral Working to allow a quarry, despite Deputy Mayor O'Leary's concerns and a failed deferral motion. Council also approved a $2.58M weekly payment voucher, a $167K security services contract for the downtown pedestrian mall, and a municipal plan amendment for commercial uses at 19 King's Bridge Road. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved rezoning near Black Mountain Pond, Incinerator Road from Rural to Mineral Working for a quarry (6-1)
• Approved weekly payment vouchers of $2,584,637.91 (7-0)
• Awarded security services contract for downtown pedestrian mall to Commissionaires NL for $167,344.09/year (7-0)
• Approved municipal plan and development regulations amendments for commercial uses at 19 King's Bridge Road (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of May 2, 2022 (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting of St. John's City Council. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes, followed by discussions on securing blue bags, weekly recycling collection, and the 'Come Home 2022' mural project. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Securing Blue Bags
• Weekly Recycling Collection
• Come Home 2022 Mural Project

The Committee of the Whole discussed options to secure blue recycling bags on windy days, including amending Sanitary Regulations, providing nets ($1.5M) or carts ($4M), or subsidizing resident purchases. No decision was made; staff will continue investigating and return with an update. Council also discussed increasing recycling collection frequency to weekly but took no action, requesting a volume update in 6-12 months.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (8-0)
• Adopted the minutes of April 6, 2022 (8-0)
• No decision on securing blue bags; staff to investigate further
• No decision on weekly recycling collection; staff to provide volume update in 6-12 months
• Requested letter to local MP on federal plastics ban

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including proclamations, minutes, and permit lists, along with several substantive items. Council will consider notices of motion to repeal the corporate social media policy and a rule on replacing service laterals when redeveloping residential property. They will also review development applications, tender awards for a 311 system, gas cylinders, and snow clearing, plus a text amendment for single detached dwellings on Maddox Cove Road.

• Notice of motion to repeal Corporate Social Media Usage Policy
• Notice of motion to repeal replacement of service laterals when redeveloping residential property
• Development applications at 49 Hillview Drive East and 35 Barrows Road
• Tenders: CRM system for 311, supply of gas cylinders, snow clearing at various city sites
• Text amendment for stand-alone single detached dwellings at 420-496 Maddox Cove Road

Council approved a 5-year contract with Arrias Technical Solutions/Verint for up to $965,981 to implement a Citizen Request Management System for 311. They also approved several other contracts, including snow clearing and gas cylinders, and made decisions on development applications and appointments. All motions passed unanimously (9-0).

• Approved $965,981 contract for 311 CRM system (9-0)
• Approved $849,666 snow clearing contract for three years (9-0)
• Approved $26,790.87/year gas cylinder supply contract (9-0)
• Approved home occupation at 49 Hillview Drive East (9-0)
• Approved restaurant discretionary use at 35 Barrows Road (9-0)
• Rescinded Corporate Social Media Usage Policy (9-0)
• Rescinded Service Laterals policy (9-0)
• Approved appointments to Arts & Culture Advisory Committee and Built Heritage Experts Panel (9-0)