St. John's public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 9:30 PM
Inclusion Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Inclusion Advisory Committee reviews snow clearing and transit updates
The committee received presentations on city snow clearing practices and para-transit services. Updates were provided on the public engagement process for the City of St. John's Accessibility Plan. No policy changes were decided.
- Approved September 7, 2023 agenda
- Adopted May 18, 2023 minutes
- Adopted June 15, 2023 minutes
Virtual
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves multiple development permits and $630K waste tech platform
Council approved several discretionary use applications for retail, clinic, and home occupation uses. The city also awarded a waste management technology contract and ratified a sidewalk infill project. Additionally, Council rescinded a previous motion regarding Rural Tourism use definitions.
- Rescinded motion to add Rural Tourism use definition to development regulations (8-0)
- Approved retail use at 22 O’Leary Avenue (7-0)
- Approved clinic use at 255 Major’s Path (8-0)
- Approved hair salon home occupation at 775-777 Main Road (8-0)
- Approved 52-space parking relief for warehouse at 280-290 East White Hills Road (8-0)
- Rejected car sales lot application at 285 Thorburn Road (8-0)
- Ratified $372,215.90 sidewalk infill contract to Dexter Construction Company Limited (8-0)
- Awarded $630,508.00 waste management technology platform to Fleetmind Solutions Inc. (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of August 21, 2023, be accepted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council rescind the following motion approved at the Regular Council Meeting of August 7, 2023: SJMC-R-2023-08-07/357 Moved By Councillor Froude Seconded By Councillor Ridgeley That Council…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 22 O’Leary Avenue for a Retail Use.
7 yea · 1 abstain
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Ellsworth abstain
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 255 Major’s Path for a Clinic Use.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for a Home Occupation at 775-777 Main Road to allow a hair salon.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve parking relief for fifty-two (52) parking spaces for the proposed Warehouse Use at 280-290 East White Hills Road.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council reject the change of Non-Conforming Use application at 285 Thorburn Road for a Car Sales Lot as the proposed use is not more compatible with permitted or discretionary uses in the Rural…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve a 10% Variance at 78 Pepperwood Drive to allow a requirement for only 45% Front Yard Soft Landscaping.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council ratify the award of this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Dexter Construction Company Limited, for $372,215.90 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act, as it…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Fleet Phase 2 asset management strategy, budget implications and financing through surplus.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council consider a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to remove the 6-metre setback requirement for accessory buildings in unserviced areas.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 23, 2023, in the amount of $7,197,046.51, be approved as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 30, 2023, in the amount of $5,310,946.21, be approved as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council award to Fleetmind Solutions Inc. (Safefleet) in the amount of $630,508.00 based on evaluation of the proposals by the City’s evaluation team as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call, that was evaluated on a section-by-section basis to the top ranked proponent, Vision Packaging Supplies Ltd. Section 1 - $33,793.93 per year (HST not…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the road closures and noise by-law extension associated with the following events: Glenridge Cres Block Party on September 9, Provincial Marathon/Uniformed Services Run on…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council adopt the attached resolutions for Envision St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 23, 2023, to add a new Rural Tourism Use definition and add Rural Tourism use as a…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve exterior alterations, as proposed, to 81 Cochrane Street and 42 Bannerman Street, a designated Heritage Building.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Thu Aug 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM
Youth Engagement Working Group
✓ Decided: Youth Engagement Working Group rebrands youth panel as 'City Influencers'
The working group approved a new name and branding for the youth panel to better attract 18-30-year-olds. Members also provided feedback on the City's Accessibility Plan and discussed strategies to increase youth engagement in municipal government.
- Approved 'City Influencers' as the new name for the youth panel (Motion Carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Motion Carried)
- Accepted minutes from June 8, 2023 (Motion Carried)
Conference Room A, 4th Floor City Hall
Wed Aug 23, 2023 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
✓ Decided: Council approves Phase 2 fleet asset management strategy
The Committee of the Whole approved a new asset management strategy for blowers, loaders, and sidewalk units to be financed through surplus. Council also reviewed a 2023 Housing Needs Assessment report and public feedback on three proposed shared-use path projects.
- Approved Fleet Phase 2 asset management strategy and financing through surplus (6-1)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
- Accepted minutes from July 26, 2023 (6-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council approve the Fleet Phase 2 asset management strategy, budget implications and financing through surplus.
6 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Froude nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $4.6M for sanders and $1.8M for waste trucks
Council approved several high-value equipment contracts, including new sanders and waste trucks. The city also approved the terms of reference for a new crime and violence prevention strategy funded by a $1.83 million federal grant. Multiple discretionary use applications for businesses and home occupations were granted.
- Approved $4,627,214.75 contract for 10 tandem axle sanders from Nova Enterprises (7-0)
- Approved $1,780,200.00 contract for 4 tandem axle waste trucks from Shu-Pak Equipment (7-0)
- Approved Building Safer Communities Steering Committee Terms of Reference (7-0)
- Approved $454,089.00 for traffic poles from Traffic Structure Ltd. (7-0)
- Approved $422,745.06 for City Hall chiller replacement from G.J. Cahill & Company (7-0)
- Approved $220,000 (+HST) to buy out 2019 Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor lease (7-0)
- Approved discretionary use for car sales at 300 Torbay Road (6-0)
- Approved discretionary use for tasting room and museum at 21-23 Queen’s Road (7-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of August 7, 2023 are accepted as presented.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for a Car Sales Lot at 300 Torbay Road.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application to allow a Home Occupation for family childcare at 13 Cessna Street.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the application for a change of Non-Conforming Use at 16 Forest Road to allow a Clinic Use.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 167 Bay Bulls Road for a Restaurant (take-out).
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 21-23 Queen’s Road to allow an Office Use and a Heritage Use, which will include a tasting room (restaurant with liquor license) for…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the residential accessory building, deck, and fence in the floodplain buffer at 60 Pepperwood Drive, subject to meeting other applicable conditions of the Envision St. John’s…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the residential Fence in the Floodplain Buffer at 36 Smithville Crescent.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the attached Building Safer Communities Steering Committee Terms of Reference and Selection Process for Members.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 9, 2023, in the amount of $ 3,318,319.63 , be approved as presented.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending August 16, 2023, in the amount of $ 6,517,410.48 , be approved as presented.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award this open call to the top ranked proponent, Intercon Messaging Inc, for $70,000 per year (HST not included) as per the Public Procurement Act.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the bidder with the highest points as determined by the City’s evaluation team, Shu-Pak Equipment for the amount of $1,780,200.00 (Hst Included), as…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, G.J. Cahill & Company (1979) Limited, for $422,745.06 (HST Incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award this open call to the top ranked proponent, 10177 Nfld. Inc. (Colonial Adjusting & Appraisal Services), for $63,125 per year (HST not included) as per the Public…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to Dicks and Company Limited for $70,000.00 (HST not included) per year, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, as per the Public…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award open call 2023136 – Traffic Poles to the lowest, and only bidder meeting specification, Traffic Structure Ltd., for $454,089.00 (HST included), as per the Public…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approves for award of this open call to the bidder with the highest points as determined by the City’s evaluation team, Nova Enterprises for $4,627,214.75 (Hst Included), as per the…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve using the RHB Equipment Reserve to fund the buyout option at the end of lease of the 2019 Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor at a purchase price of $220,000 (+HST).
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council denies rural tourism use for 1274 Blackhead Road
City Council rejected a proposal for rural tourism use at 1274 Blackhead Road despite approving a general regulation amendment to allow such uses in rural zones. The council also approved several procurement contracts and over $18 million in weekly payment vouchers.
- Denied discretionary use of Rural Tourism at 1274 Blackhead Road (2-4)
- Approved adding Rural Tourism as a discretionary use in RUR, RR, and RRI zones (6-0)
- Approved Heritage Designation By-Law for 21-23 Queen's Road (6-0)
- Approved $13,012,872.28 and $5,241,852.35 in weekly payment vouchers (6-0)
- Awarded $293,825.00 contract for a compact Wheel Loader to Brandt Tractor (6-0)
- Awarded $39,794.60 annual contract for Everest Parts to Western Hydraulic 2000 Ltd (6-0)
- Approved extension of alcohol sales hours for 2023 George Street Festival (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 369 Blackmarsh Road to R3 for public meeting referral (6-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council approve the Land Use Report (LUR) for 1274 Blackhead Road dated March 2, 2023; That Council approve the discretionary use of Rural Tourism at 1274 Blackhead Road, subject to further…
4 nay · 2 yea
Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary nay · Councillor Hickman nay · Councillor Bruce nay · Councillor Ridgeley nay
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jul 26, 2023 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
✓ Decided: Council moves forward with rezoning for semi-detached homes at 369 Blackmarsh Road
The Committee of the Whole approved a request to consider rezoning 369 Blackmarsh Road to allow for semi-detached dwellings, pending a public meeting. Council also moved to consider a text amendment to align daycare centre regulations with provincial standards and approved a sponsorship for a public works luncheon.
- Approved sponsorship of Canadian Public Works Association luncheon up to $1800 (6-0)
- Approved consideration of rezoning 369 Blackmarsh Road from R2 to R3 and referral to a public meeting (5-1)
- Approved consideration of text amendment to Envision St. John’s Development Regulations for Daycare Centres (6-0)
- Adopted the agenda (6-0)
- Accepted minutes of June 28, 2023 (6-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council consider rezoning 369 Blackmarsh Road from the Residential 2 (R2) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to allow semi-detached dwelling development, and that the application be advertised…
5 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Froude nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $3.9M for new sanders and multiple infrastructure contracts
Council approved several development applications for residential and commercial uses, including a hobby farm and a lounge. The city awarded multiple procurement contracts for equipment, road work, and a new 10-year Recreation Master Plan. Weekly payment vouchers totaling over $16.6M were also approved.
- Approved $3,916,337.65 contract to Harvey & Company for 10 new tandem axle sanders (8-0)
- Approved $148,991.70 contract to RC Strategies for a 10-year Recreation Master Plan (8-0)
- Approved $379,099.01 contract to Talon Energy Services Inc for retaining wall rehabilitation (8-0)
- Approved $256,875.50 contract to Farrell’s Excavating Limited for Southside Road sidewalk infill and speed cushions (8-0)
- Approved discretionary use for hobby farm at 322 Thorburn Road (8-0)
- Approved lounge use at 126 Duckworth Street (7-1)
- Approved relief of 10 parking spaces at 340 LeMarchant Road for Choices for Youth (8-0)
- Approved weekly payment vouchers for July 12 and July 19 totaling $16,610,543.16 (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for 126 Duckworth Street for a Lounge Use.
7 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary nay
The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $5.7M Elizabeth Avenue reconstruction and other infrastructure contracts
City Council approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including road reconstruction and vacuum machine services. The council also granted multiple development variances, approved heritage designation for a Queen's Road building, and authorized road closures for filming and the Pride Parade.
- Approved $5,703,002.95 contract to Pyramid Construction Limited for Elizabeth Avenue Reconstruction and Shared-Use-Path Phase 1 (8-0)
- Approved $5,271,753.71 contract to GRL Environmental Services Inc. for Vacuum Machine Service (8-0)
- Approved $824,456.10 contract to Brenntag Canada Inc. for chlorine supply to water treatment plants (8-0)
- Approved heritage designation of 21-23 Queen’s Road (8-0)
- Approved Discretionary Use for a Place of Amusement at 342 Freshwater Road (8-0)
- Approved 24/7 operation hours for Innovation Centre at 710 Torbay Road (8-0)
- Approved road closures for 2023 St. John’s Pride Parade on July 23 (8-0)
- Approved expropriation of an easement for a ditch on Bay Bulls Road (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of June 27, 2023, are accepted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the construction of a Fence in the Floodplain Buffer at 38 Ryan’s Place Road, with the condition that no further clearing of the land is permitted, other than what is required…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve a 10% Variance for 52 Mullock Street resulting in a Rear Yard setback of 5.4 metres.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 342 Freshwater Road for a Place of Amusement, which will include golf simulators and indoor mini-golf.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the revised hours of operation for the Discretionary Use at 710 Torbay Road, which would allow the previously approved Innovation Centre (a Light Industrial Use) to operate 24…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the noise by-law extension on July 6 - 7 and road closure on July 11, associated with the filming of Hudson and Rex.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award this limited call to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications, Talon Energy Services Ltd, for $206,226.59 (HST included) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the temporary wall signs at 172 Military Road, as proposed in the drawings dated May 10, 2023.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the proposed heritage designation of 21-23 Queen’s Road and direct the Legal Department to undertake a Designation By-law for Council’s consideration. Further, subject to an…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending June 28, 2023 in the amount of $2,596,356.86.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending July 5, 2023 in the amount of $4,837,991.11.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award open call 2023089 - Combination Cleaning - Vacuum Machine Service to the lowest bidder meeting specification, GRL Environmental Services Inc., for $5,271,753.71 (HST…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the sole bidder meeting specifications, Pyramid Construction Limited, for $5,703,002.95 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this limited call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Talon Energy Services Ltd, for $227,565.30 (HST included) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the sole bidder, Western Hydraulic 2000 Ltd., for $41,860.90 a year (HST not Incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this contract award without open call for bids to the sole supplier, Brenntag Canada Inc., for $824,456.10 (plus HST), as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the request to exceed the maximum allowable tolerances as stipulated in the Sign By-Law as proposed.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the road closure and noise by-law extension associated with the filming of the TV show Son of a Critch.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the road closures associated with the 2023 St. John’s Pride Parade on July 23 (inclement weather date of Sunday July 30).
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Wed Jun 28, 2023 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
✓ Decided: Council approves heritage designation for 21-23 Queen’s Road
The Committee approved the heritage designation of 21-23 Queen’s Road and directed the Legal Department to create a Designation By-law. A request for wall signs at 172 Military Road was deferred for further review. The city also announced a name change and date extension for the holiday lights at Bowring Park.
- Approved heritage designation of 21-23 Queen’s Road (6-0)
- Deferred decision on wall signs at 172 Military Road pending traffic and timeframe review (6-0)
- Adopted agenda (6-0)
- Accepted May 31, 2023 minutes (6-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the agenda be adopted as presented.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea
That the minutes of May 31, 2023, be accepted as presented.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea
That the matter be deferred pending clarification of engineering staff input and temporary timeframe of sign.
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea
That Council approve the proposed heritage designation of 21-23 Queen’s Road and direct the Legal Department to undertake a Designation By-law for Council’s consideration. Further, subject to an…
6 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: St. John's Council approves several infrastructure and service contracts
Council approved multiple procurement awards for security, audit, and road maintenance services. The city also authorized the expansion of paid parking to five specific areas to manage high demand. Additionally, two development applications and a committee appointment were approved.
- Approved $3.5M in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
- Awarded $384,663.50 security contract for Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility to Spectrum Investigation & Security (1998) Limited (8-0)
- Awarded $870,435.00 five-year audit services contract to BDO Canada LLP (8-0)
- Awarded $784,472.50 manhole and catch basin repair contract to Modern Paving Limited (8-0)
- Approved $1.2M for Bell Mobility Inc. radio equipment and $67,800 annual service fee to the Province (8-0)
- Approved purchase of 8 sidewalk units from Saunders Equipment ($935,985.00) and Atlantic Trailer and Equipment ($1,240,804.00) (8-0)
- Approved Crown Land grant for 7 hectares near Scouts Pond, Pastureland Road (8-0)
- Approved driveway construction in floodplain buffer at 51 Bay Bulls Road (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of June 19, 2023, be accepted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Crown Land grant for seven (7) hectares of land near Scouts Pond, Pastureland Road. Any future development would require a Discretionary Use application due to its location…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the construction of the Driveway in the Floodplain Buffer at 51 Bay Bulls Road for a Single Detached Dwelling.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the weekly payment vouchers, for the week ending June 21, 2023, in the amount of $ 3,516,237.76.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Spectrum Investigation & Security (1998) Limited, for $384,663.50 (HST Incl.) as per the Public Procurement…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award this open call to BDO Canada LLP, for $870,435.00, for five years (HST included) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to lowest bidder meeting specifications, Modern Paving Limited, for $784,472.50 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award to Bell Mobility Inc. in the one-time amount of $1,204,236.00 + HST for radio equipment, installation, and configuration, and award to the Province of Newfoundland and…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council approve for award this open call to the highest scorers as determined by the City’s evaluation team, Saunders Equipment for 4 units, for the amount of $935,985.00 (HST Included), and…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council accept the recommendation to appoint Linda Griffiths to a two-year appointment to the Seniors Advisory Committee.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve George Street Association Big Birthday Bash, City of St. John’s Canada Day Events, and Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves security fence for George Street Stage and various development permits
Council approved several development applications, a security fence for the George Street Stage, and multiple procurement contracts. A request for a temporary outdoor eating area and parking relief at 75 Airport Heights Drive was denied.
- Approved 2.5m high security fence on George Street Stage (7-2)
- Denied outdoor eating area and 5-space parking relief at 75 Airport Heights Drive (0-9)
- Approved Municipal Plan and Development Regulations amendments for 20 Janeway Place (9-0)
- Approved $1,600,385.08 in weekly payment vouchers (9-0)
- Awarded $135,613.75 guide rail repair contract to Coast to Coast Construction and Property Maintenance Ltd. (9-0)
- Awarded $117,938.25 for 3 SUVs to Hickman Motors (9-0)
- Approved $126,850.00 plus HST buyout of Robin Hood Bay Loader from John Deer Financial (9-0)
- Approved $10,000 sponsorship for SARSCENE 2023 (9-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council direct staff to proceed with the installation of a 2.5m (8ft) high security fence on the George Street Stage.
7 yea · 2 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Deputy Mayor O'Leary nay · Councillor Ravencroft nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 1:00 PM
Seniors Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Seniors Advisory Committee reviews Shared Use Path plans
The committee received a presentation on the City's Shared Use Path (SUP) network and public engagement goals. Members discussed safety, signage, and maintenance for the trails. No formal votes were taken on the SUP projects as final approval rests with Council.
- Approved agenda for June 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Adopted April 20, 2023 minutes with correction to 'white fleet fishery' (Unanimous)
- Requested addition of 'Supporting Your Neighbours' guide to City website
- Requested further discussion on requiring locking strips on retail shopping carts
- Scheduled combined presentation on sidewalk snow clearing for September meeting
Conference Room A, 4th Floor City Hall
Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM
Inclusion Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Committee reviews Downtown Plan and shared-use path planning
The Inclusion Advisory Committee provided feedback on the Downtown Neighbourhood Plan and shared-use path planning. A decision note to develop an Accessibility Working Group was referred to an e-poll due to a lack of quorum. The May 18, 2023, minutes were deferred.
- Approved the agenda as presented
- Deferred adoption of May 18, 2023 minutes
- Referred Accessibility Working Group development to e-poll due to no quorum
Virtual
Wed Jun 14, 2023 · 12:30 PM
Built Heritage Experts Panel
✓ Decided: Panel recommends designating 21-23 Queen's Road as a Heritage Building
The Built Heritage Experts Panel recommended that Council designate 21-23 Queen's Road as a Heritage Building. The panel also rejected two proposed wall signs for 172 Military Road due to regulatory non-compliance.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted May 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Rejected two proposed wall signs at 172 Military Road (unanimous)
- Recommended Council designate 21-23 Queen's Road as a Heritage Building (unanimous)
Virtual
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves multiple infrastructure contracts and downtown parking changes
Council approved several construction and maintenance contracts, including water and sewer improvements and asphalt repair. The city also increased time parking restrictions in the downtown core and adopted a new indoor facilities policy.
- Approved Fleet Phase 1 asset management strategy and financing through surplus (8-0)
- Approved new Use of Indoor City Facilities Policy (7-0)
- Increased downtown parking limits to 3 hours on Water, Duckworth, George, Queen Streets and the Coves, and 4 hours on New Gower, Bates Hill, Cathedral Street, Churchill Hill, and Cavendish Square (8-0)
- Approved $5,784,560.37 in weekly payment vouchers (8-0)
- Awarded $2,407,284.65 water and sewer improvements contract to Pyramid Construction Limited (8-0)
- Awarded $1,599,592.50 asphalt repair contract to Pyramid Construction Limited (8-0)
- Awarded $438,836.55 culvert replacement at 301 Backline to Pyramid Construction Limited (8-0)
- Approved summer events including George Street NASCAR, Tely 10, and block parties (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of June 5, 2023, be accepted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Fleet Phase 1 asset management strategy, budget implications and financing through surplus.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the summer schedule for July and August as outlined above as well as the additional proposed changes also as outlined above, set to become effective following the summer schedule.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the new Use of Indoor City Facilities Policy
7 yea · 1 abstain
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Ellsworth abstain
That Council approves an increase in the time parking restriction on Water Street, Duckworth Street, George Street, Queen Street, and the Coves from two to three hours, and New Gower, Bates Hill…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending June 7, 2023, in the amount of $ 5,784,560.37, be approved as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
THAT Council award this RFP to Stantec Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $154,741.46 (HST included) based on the evaluation of the proposals by the City’s evaluation team as per the Public Procurement…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award open call 2023075 – Ornamental Lighting to the lowest, and only bidder meeting specification, Graybar Canada, for $170,251.64 (HST included), as per the Public…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Pyramid Construction Limited, for $2,407,284.65 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Pyramid Construction Limited, for $438,836.55 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Pyramid Construction Limited, for $1,599,592.50 (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Alltask Excavating Inc., for $150,000.00 per year (HST incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Alltask Excavating Inc., for $468,000.69 per year (HST not incl.) as per the Public Procurement Act.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the following summer events: George Street NASCAR event on June 23, Tely 10 on June 25, Block Party - Howley Avenue Extension on June 25, and Block Party – Cornwall Crescent on…
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the metal handrail at 3 Forest Road (Devon Place), a designated Heritage Building, as proposed.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 6:00 PM
Youth Engagement Working Group
✓ Decided: Youth Engagement Working Group reviews Urban Work Index and city planning
The group reviewed a report ranking St. John's 29th in the 2023 Urban Work Index and discussed public engagement for the Downtown Neighbourhood Plan and shared-use paths. Members also reviewed survey results regarding post-graduation employment and the rebranding of the Youth Panel.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Accepted the minutes of April 20, 2023
Virtual
Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $11.3M in street rehab and CCTV contracts
City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including two street rehabilitation projects and CCTV services. The council also granted multiple discretionary use and building permits for residential and business properties.
- Approved 2023 Street Rehab Contract 1 to Pyramid Construction Limited for $8,326,653.20 (9-0)
- Approved 2023 Street Rehab Contract 2 to Modern Paving Limited for $3,039,662.75 (9-0)
- Approved CCTV Services contract to Afonso Group Limited for $500,664.00 per year (9-0)
- Approved Townhouse Use at 425 Blackmarsh Road and Westview Avenue (8-1)
- Approved Home Occupation for spray tanning at 124 Carrick Drive (9-0)
- Approved 11-space parking relief for outdoor eating/lounge at 140 Harbour Drive (9-0)
- Approved residential Accessory Building in Floodplain Buffer at 18 Cousens Place (9-0)
- Approved road closures for Mews 8K and Motorcycle Ride for Dad (9-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application for Townhouse Use at 425 Blackmarsh Road and Westview Avenue.
8 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Korab nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 31, 2023 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
✓ Decided: Council approves $12.5M fleet renewal strategy using city surplus
Council approved a three-year asset management strategy for waste collection and sander vehicles funded by a $15.3M surplus. The city also adopted a new policy for the use of indoor city facilities and changed its regular meeting schedule to a bi-weekly format.
- Approved Fleet Phase 1 asset management strategy and $12.5M financing through surplus (9-0)
- Approved summer and permanent bi-weekly meeting schedule changes (9-0)
- Approved new Use of Indoor City Facilities Policy (8-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the agenda be adopted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of May 17, 2023, be accepted as presented.
8 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Fleet Phase 1 asset management strategy, budget implications and financing through surplus.
9 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the summer schedule for July and August as outlined above as well as the additional proposed changes also as outlined above, set to become effective following the summer schedule.
9 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the new Use of Indoor City Facilities Policy
8 yea · 1 abstain
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Ellsworth abstain
That Council approves an increase in the time parking restriction on Water Street, Duckworth Street, George Street, Queen Street, and the Coves from two to three hours, and New Gower, Bates Hill…
9 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Mon May 29, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $1.86M curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair contract
City Council approved several development applications and a new street naming policy. The council also awarded two procurement contracts and appointed a new member to the St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. Board of Directors.
- Approved $1,855,858.50 contract to Black Diamond Construction Limited for curb, gutter and sidewalk repair (7-0)
- Approved $244,260.00 contract to Big Truck Rental for one tandem axle recycling truck (7-0)
- Approved new Street Naming and Civic Addressing Policy (7-0)
- Approved residential accessory building at 40 Gallipoli Street (7-0)
- Approved dwelling rebuild at 21 Scouts Place (7-0)
- Approved home occupation for handmade crafts at 3 Gosling Street (7-0)
- Appointed Ana Koren to the Board of Directors of St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. for two years (7-0)
- Approved road closure on Kings Road for June 4 for filming (7-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Agenda be adopted as presented.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the minutes of May 23, 2023, be accepted as presented.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the residential Accessory Building in the Floodplain Buffer at 40 Gallipoli Street subject to meeting the conditions of Section 6.2 “Accessory Buildings” of the St. John’s…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the rebuild of the Dwelling at 21 Scouts Place on an existing Non-Conforming Lot.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the Discretionary Use application at 3 Gosling Street for a Home Occupation for handmade crafts.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the new Street Naming and Civic Addressing Policy.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council share What we Heard including the recommendations from the YEWG within this note with relevant City staff and require follow up on which recommendations could possibly be actioned…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That the weekly payment vouchers for the week ending May 24, 2023, in the amount of $7,613,180.46, be approved as presented.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Black Diamond Construction Limited, for $1,855,858.50 (HST Incl.), as per the Public Procurement Act.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve for award this open call to the highest scorer as determined by the City’s evaluation team, Big Truck Rental, for the amount of $244,260.00 (Hst Included), as per the Public…
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council accept the recommendation from the selection committee to appoint Ana Koren for a two year appointment to the Board of Directors of St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
That Council approve the road closure associated with the filming of “Snook out on Bail”, on Kings Road, June 4.
7 yea
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea
Tue May 23, 2023 · 3:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves several equipment leases and parking relief requests
Council approved three equipment and security contracts and granted parking relief for two seasonal parklets and one townhouse unit. The city also authorized over $1.6 million in weekly payment vouchers.
- Approved parking relief for seasonal parklets at 135 Harbour Drive (10-0)
- Approved parking relief for seasonal parklets at 4 Holdsworth Street/346 Water Street (10-0)
- Approved parking relief for one space at 20 Anderson Avenue (7-3)
- Approved weekly payment vouchers totaling $1,689,523.96 (10-0)
- Awarded $737,947.53 contract to Toromont Industries Limited for two compact wheel loaders (10-0)
- Awarded $602,958.57 contract to Wajax Equipment for one wheel loader for Robin Hood Bay (10-0)
- Awarded $134,885.72 (+ HST) contract to Convergint Technologies for CCTV and door access (10-0)
- Approved road closures for the Shoppers Love You Run for Women on May 28 (9-0)
4th Floor City Hall
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That Council reject parking relief for one (1) parking space for the Subsidiary Dwelling Unit in the proposed Townhouse Dwelling at 20 Anderson Avenue due to limited on-street parking in the…
6 nay · 4 yea
Councillor Hickman yea · Councillor Korab yea · Councillor Ellsworth yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Mayor Breen nay · Councillor Burton nay · Councillor Hanlon nay · Councillor Froude nay · Councillor Ravencroft nay · Councillor Bruce nay
That Council approve parking relief for one (1) parking space for the Subsidiary Dwelling Unit in the proposed Townhouse Dwelling at 20 Anderson Avenue.
7 yea · 3 nay
Mayor Breen yea · Councillor Burton yea · Councillor Hanlon yea · Councillor Froude yea · Councillor Ravencroft yea · Councillor Bruce yea · Councillor Ridgeley yea · Councillor Hickman nay · Councillor Korab nay · Councillor Ellsworth nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.