St. John's public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider four rezoning applications listed as REZ2400024 (19 King's Bridge Road), REZ2400025 (364 Groves Road), REZ2400022 (45‑53 Blackmarsh Road) and MPA2400012 (51 Hazelwood Crescent). The council will also hear a recommendation for a St. John's Transportation Commission appointment and a presentation on funding for waste‑collection fleet renewal. Additional agenda items include reports from councillors on finance, public works, housing, economic development, arts, governance, development, transportation, sustainability and other business.

• Rezoning application REZ2400024 – 19 King's Bridge Road
• Rezoning application REZ2400025 – 364 Groves Road
• Rezoning application REZ2400022 – 45‑53 Blackmarsh Road
• Rezoning application MPA2400012 – 51 Hazelwood Crescent
• SJTC appointment recommendation

Regular Council Meeting

City Council will review the 2025 Budget presentation and consider several development applications and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes approvals for city employment policies and a review of an internal audit for the fire department's mechanical division.

• Budget 2025 Presentation
• Approval in Principle for Child Care Centre at 47 Claddagh Road
• Rezoning adoption for 26 Alexander Street
• Employment Equity and Attendance Management and Support Policy approvals
• SJRFD Mechanical Division Internal Audit report

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting to provide feedback and recommendations to Council on several environmental projects. Discussions include a specific landscaping application and updates on city-wide resilience and energy efficiency initiatives.

• Landscaping application for 16 Kensington Drive, including a proposed sports court
• Overview of Climate Resilience assessment tool for city owned buildings
• Update on the Coastal Communities Resiliency project with the Atlantic Infrastructure Network
• Update on Building Code Energy Efficiency Tiers Project
• Discussion on Energy Concierge program design implementation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several policy approvals and committee appointments. The agenda includes a planning review for a specific property and updates to equipment reserves.

• Planning application for 746 Blackmarsh Road (MPA2400011)
• Approval of Employment Equity Policy
• Approval of Attendance Management and Support Policy
• Environmental Services Equipment Reserve Updates
• Member recommendations for Seniors Advisory Committee and Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from September 11, 2024, hear a presentation from Susan Walsh of the Office of the Seniors Advocate, review outstanding action items and any business arising from the minutes, and examine the Seniors Day 2024 review and final report.

• Adoption of the September 11, 2024 minutes
• Presentation by Susan Walsh – Office of the Seniors Advocate
• Review of Seniors Day 2024 Review (PDF)
• Review of Seniors Day 2024 Final Report (PDF)
• Roundtable discussion

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will call to order, approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting. It will address any business arising from those minutes and consider new business, specifically a sign proposal for 54 Circular Road, with related documents attached.

• Adoption of agenda – November 27, 2024
• Adoption of minutes – October 30, 2024
• Business arising from the minutes
• New business: 54 Circular Road – sign proposal (attachments provided)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will vote to ratify the collective agreement with IAFF Local 1075. The meeting also includes several development applications, including a building line setback request at 9 Anderson Avenue and a crown land referral on George’s Pond Road. New business items cover art procurement recommendations, a discretionary use and heritage report for 265 LeMarchant Road, and the adoption of a rezoning for 725 Southlands Boulevard.

• Ratification of the Collective Agreement between the City of St. John's and IAFF Local 1075
• Re‑establish the Building Line Setback and Side Yard Variance – 9 Anderson Avenue (DEV2400147)
• Crown Land Referral – George’s Pond Road (CRW2400017)
• Adoption – Rezoning of 725 Southlands Boulevard (REZ2100009)
• Art Procurement Recommendations 2024

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group met virtually on November 25, 2024. The group reviewed the City Influencer Survey results, the Resident Satisfaction Survey overview, and a review of the Youth Voices in Business event. It also considered the internal YEWG Action Plan. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• City Influencer Survey Results – Healthy Neighbourhoods
• Resident Satisfaction Survey Overview
• Youth Voices in Business – Event Review
• YEWG Action Plan (from internal meeting)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive presentations from Destination St. John's and review the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey report. The meeting also includes standing reports from various councillors covering city departments.

• Presentation by Destination St. John's
• Review of Resident Survey 2024 Report
• Adoption of October 8, 2024 minutes

Anti-Racism Working Group

The Anti-Racism Working Group in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, held a meeting on November 14, 2024. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural, with no specific decisions or notable items listed in the provided text.

• Meeting held on November 14, 2024
• Meeting type listed as 'Meeting'
• No specific agenda items or decisions recorded

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council will swear in Ward 3 Councillor-Elect Greg Noseworthy and review several development applications, including a proposed accessory building in a floodplain buffer and requests for parking relief at 130 University Avenue and 35 Aldershot Street.

• Swearing-in of Ward 3 Councillor-Elect Greg Noseworthy
• Proposed Accessory Building in the Floodplain Buffer – 8 Reddy Place
• Request for Parking Relief – 130 University Avenue
• Request for Parking Relief – 35 Aldershot Street
• Approval of Weekly Payment Vouchers for Weeks Ending October 30 and November 6, 2024

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes from previous meetings, review an update to the City of St. John’s brand standards, and approve the Reserved Street Names Inventory. It will also receive updates from the Accessible Parking Working Group and Paratransit services, and discuss the Inclusion Support Registration Process in a closed session. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2024.

• Approval of Reserved Street Names Inventory – approval of street names
• Update to City of St. John’s Brand Standards – review of brand guidelines
• Accessible Parking Working Group October 2024 Update
• Paratransit Update
• In‑camera discussion of Inclusion Support Registration Process

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Nov 4, 2024 in St. John's was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will hold a virtual meeting on Oct. 30, 2024. It will hear a heritage report on 39 Topsail Road (Leaside Manor), approve the meeting agenda, adopt the minutes from the Aug. 28, 2024 meeting, consider any business arising from those minutes, and discuss new business items.

• Heritage report on 39 Topsail Road – Leaside Manor
• Approval of the Oct. 30, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from Aug. 28, 2024
• Business arising from the adopted minutes
• Consideration of new business

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting on October 29, 2024 will vote on the adoption of a wetlands text and map amendment. It will also review multiple development applications, including accessory buildings in floodplain buffers, crown‑land grants for the Trans Canada Highway, 1030 Main Road and Incinerator Road, and parking relief requests. Additional items include a proposal for the 2025 Regatta Day holiday and the approval of a new member to the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee.

• Wetlands Text and Map Amendment – Adoption
• Crown Land Grant – Trans Canada Highway (CRW2400014)
• Crown Land Grant – 1030 Main Road (CRW2400016)
• Accessory Building in Floodplain Buffer – 61 Seaborn Street (INT2400083)
• Request for Parking Relief – 31 Wicklow Street (INT2400085)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will consider four subcommittee reports: a Poet Laureate update, a proposal to expand the city arts grants budget, the City Arts Plan, and the Civic Art Collection. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the agenda and adopting minutes from May 30, 2024. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will discuss the reports and any recommendations they contain.

• Poet Laureate Report
• City Arts Grants Subcommittee Report (budget expansion)
• City Arts Plan Subcommittee Report
• Civic Art Collection Subcommittee Report
• Approval of agenda and adoption of May 30, 2024 minutes

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for 2024-10-22 was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items.

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will vote to adopt rezoning proposals for 21 Merrymeeting Road (REZ2300018) and 242 Danny Drive (REZ2400018). The meeting also includes a designation of 4 Merrymeeting Road as a heritage building (REN2400431) and approval of the Building Safer Communities Strategy. Additional development items such as a subsidiary dwelling unit at 292A Main Road and a Crown Land grant at 905 Fowlers Road will be discussed.

• 21 Merrymeeting Road – REZ2300018 – Adoption (rezoning)
• 242 Danny Drive – REZ2400018 – Adoption (rezoning)
• 4 Merrymeeting Road – REN2400431 – Designated Heritage Building
• Approval of the Building Safer Communities Strategy
• Proposed Subsidiary Dwelling Unit – 292A Main Road – DEV2400137

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will discuss updates on accessible pedestrian signals, paratransit services, and the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The committee will also review a list of reserved street names.

• Access to pedestrian signals and Key2access update
• Paratransit service update
• Downtown Pedestrian Mall 2024 discussion
• Review of reserved street names inventory
• Adoption of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Anti-Racism Working Group

The Anti-Racism Working Group is meeting to review the scope, limitations, and considerations of its workplan. The group will also discuss research, information gathering, and engagement tools.

• Review of ARWG Workplan Scope, Limitations and Considerations
• Discussion on ARWG Workplan Research and Information Gathering
• Review of ARWG Workplan Engagement Tools and Questions
• Adoption of minutes from April 24, 2024 and September 18, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several planning applications, including 1‑5 Petty Harbour Road (MPA2400009) and 34 New Cove Road (MPA2300005), and discuss the 2024 Heritage Financial Incentives Program. It will also review presentations on finance, public works, housing, and economic development. The meeting includes a vote to approve the Building Safer Communities Strategy for 2024. Additional items include a youth entrepreneurship event and other departmental updates.

• Approval of the Building Safer Communities Strategy (2024)
• Review of 1‑5 Petty Harbour Road – MPA2400009 development application
• Review of 34 New Cove Road – MPA2300005 building stepback request
• Discussion of the 2024 Heritage Financial Incentives Program
• Youth Engagement Working Group Entrepreneurship Event

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will consider several development matters, including the adoption of rezoning for 231 Main Road. They will also review a lease of city land on Williams Lane for a propane tank and approve the 214 Waterford Bridge Road project. Additional items include a parking relief request for a seniors apartment at 45 East White Hills Road and an update on the public electric vehicle charging network funding.

• Adoption of rezoning for 231 Main Road (REZ2300017)
• Lease of city land on Williams Lane for a propane tank
• Approval of 214 Waterford Bridge Road (MPA2200006)
• Request for parking relief for seniors apartment at 45 East White Hills Road (DEV18000217)
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network update and funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several council items, including a presentation of the First Light First Annual Reconciliation Report and a finance travel report for the six months ending June 30, 2024. It will discuss rezoning proposals for 18 Mount Cashel Road (REZ2400021) and for Main Road and Shoal Bay Road in Goulds (MPA2400010). An update on the public electric‑vehicle charging network and its funding will also be presented.

• Rezoning of 18 Mount Cashel Road – REZ2400021
• Rezoning of Main Road and Shoal Bay Road, Goulds – MPA2400010
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network update and funding
• First Light – First Annual Reconciliation Report presentation
• Finance & Administration travel report for six months ended June 30, 2024

Anti-Racism Working Group

The St. John's Anti‑Racism Working Group will adopt its agenda and the April 24, 2024 minutes, receive verbal updates on the vice‑chair role, honorariums, and municipal operations orientation, and consider a proposed project plan (Final Revised ARWG Workplan). The meeting also includes a presentation and discussion of a jurisdictional scan of municipal anti‑racism plans and an update on a funding opportunity from the NL Settlement and Integration Program.

• Adoption of agenda and April 24, 2024 minutes
• Verbal updates on vice‑chair duties, honorariums, and municipal operations orientation
• Review of the Proposed Project Plan – Final Revised ARWG Workplan.pdf
• Presentation and discussion of Municipal Anti‑Racism Plans – Jurisdictional Scan (two PDFs)
• Funding opportunity update – NL Settlement and Integration Program

Regular Council Meeting

The council will discuss the proposed Team Gushue Highway Extension, which involves public works and infrastructure in a floodplain, floodplain buffer, wetland, and wetland buffer. They will also consider a deck proposal in the wetland buffer at 45 Leonard J. Cowley Street. A redevelopment application to change the non‑conforming use of 121‑125 Campbell Avenue to an apartment building will be reviewed. Additional items include an easement over Harbour Drive, overnight construction on Elizabeth Avenue SUP Phase 2, and a text amendment to the heritage use definition.

• Proposed deck in the wetland buffer – 45 Leonard J. Cowley Street (INT2400074)
• Redevelopment of non‑conforming building – 121‑125 Campbell Avenue (DEV2400113)
• Team Gushue Highway Extension – public works in floodplain and wetland areas
• Easement over Harbour Drive
• Overnight construction – Elizabeth Avenue SUP Phase 2

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group will review the Downtown Pedestrian Mall Long‑Term Plan during the consultation item. It will also present the City Influencer Survey results and provide updates on 2024 youth‑engagement events, the Young Entrepreneurs Panel with Economic Development, and the Youth Climate Corps. The meeting is otherwise procedural, covering standard approvals and scheduling the next session.

• Consultation on Downtown Pedestrian Mall Long‑Term Plan
• Presentation of City Influencer Survey results
• Update on 2024 Youth Engagement events and activities
• Discussion of Young Entrepreneurs Panel Event with Economic Development
• Discussion of Youth Climate Corps

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on city projects and grants. The session includes delegations regarding downtown accessibility and housing funds.

• Downtown Pedestrian Mall Engagement presentation
• Housing Accelerator Fund Grant update
• Paratransit update from the Manager of Accessible Transit Services

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel reviewed the final wetlands recommendation, including benefits of wetlands and the application of the WESP protocol. Members will edit the document, which staff will format into a Decision Note for Council. A motion will be prepared to forward the recommendations to Council for approval at the next meeting.

• Wetlands Recommendation – final discussion; staff to create Decision Note for Council
• Document to be finalized by 2 p.m. September 12 with motion to forward by 4 p.m.

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and the Nav-CARE Program. The committee will also review updates for Seniors Day 2024 and the New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant.

• Downtown Pedestrian Mall Engagement presentation
• Nav-CARE Program presentation
• Seniors Day 2024 update
• New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Water System Master Plan and a planning application for 7 Rickett’s Road. The body will also discuss board appointments and youth engagement membership.

• Water System Master Plan
• Planning application for 7 Rickett’s Road (MPS2400006)
• Youth Engagement Working Group membership
• Appointment of City Council Representatives to NL Sports Centre Board
• Appointment of City Council Representative to Pippy Park Commission Board

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council will meet on September 3, 2024 to adopt a rezoning for 188 New Pennywell Road (REZ2200005). The agenda also includes a rezoning proposal for 242 Danny Drive (REZ2400018), a demolition order for 4 Rowan Street, and several development applications such as residential decks in the wetland buffer at 45 & 47 Leonard J. Cowley Street and a crown land grant at 179 Northern Pond Road. Additional items are contract award notices for August 6‑28 2024, a designation under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and updates on building and development permits.

• Adoption of rezoning for 188 New Pennywell Road (REZ2200005)
• Rezoning proposal for 242 Danny Drive (REZ2400018)
• Demolition order for 4 Rowan Street
• Proposed residential deck in the wetland buffer at 45 & 47 Leonard J. Cowley Street (INT2400070 & INT2400071)
• Crown land grant request at 179 Northern Pond Road (CRW2400012)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel will review the Issued for Tender package for the Team Gushue Highway extension, including new roundabouts, road realignments, and a new street on Heavy Tree Road. The panel will assess impacts on floodplain, floodplain buffer, wetland, and wetland buffer areas and provide recommendations for council permitting under Section 4.10(4) and (5) of the Development Regulations. Council has set a September 13, 2024 deadline for the panel’s final recommendations.

• Review of Team Gushue Highway extension (INT2400040) – roundabouts, road alignments, and new street crossing floodplain and wetland areas
• Presentation by Ducks Unlimited Canada on the WESP protocol, best practices and limitations
• Consideration of Wetland Study – Phase 2A report
• Council resolution setting a September 13, 2024 deadline for panel recommendations (Resolution SJMC-R-2024-08-06400)
• Discussion of draft summary of wetland recommendations prepared by staff

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting to discuss new business regarding a designated heritage building. The primary item for consideration is a proposed extension to the property at 265 Lemarchant Road.

• Proposed extension to a Designated Heritage Building at 265 Lemarchant Road

Regular Council Meeting

City Council will discuss various development applications, including floodplain buffer requests and heritage designations. The meeting also covers the potential sale of city land and road closures for a film shoot.

• Adoption of MPA2300007 for 50 Bennett Avenue
• Sale of City land on Welland Street
• Rezoning terms of reference for 1 Clift’s – Baird’s Cove (REZ2400016) and 358-376 Portugal Cove Place (REZ2200011)
• Designation of 79 Rennie’s Mill Road as a Heritage Building
• Road closure for SERC film shoot and block party

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting on August 6, 2024 will review several development applications, including an accessory building in a floodplain buffer at 37 Gairlock Street and a proposed demolition and rebuild at 846A Thorburn Road. The council will also consider an approval in principle for a child care centre located at 7 Ricketts Road. Additional items include ratifications of contracts for retaining wall rehabilitation, storm sewer upgrades, and a limited call for an artesian well water supply system. New business will address changes to procurement award approvals and heritage building designations.

• Proposed accessory building in floodplain buffer – 37 Gairlock Street (INT2400057)
• Proposal to re‑establish building line setback – 209 and 211 Hamilton Avenue (INT2400052)
• Approval in principle for child care centre – 7 Ricketts Road (DEV2400100)
• Ratification of 2024 retaining wall rehabilitation contract #1 (2024117)
• Tender for 2024 Asphalt Crack Seal Program (2024128)

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council meeting on July 23, 2024 will review and vote on a proposal to raise the limited call threshold. The council will also receive a report on the city’s revenue and expenditure for fiscal year 2023. Several development applications will be considered, including a parking relief request for 101 Springdale Street, a deck proposal in the wetland buffer at 51 Leonard J. Cowley Street, and a stormwater detention project at 384 Old Pennywell Road. Additional items include approvals for mobile vending locations on Brookfield Road and Hamilton Avenue, and a designation of 39 Queen’s Road as a heritage building.

• Limited Call Threshold Increase (item 14.1)
• Report on Revenue and Expenditure for Fiscal 2023 (item 14.2)
• Request for Parking Relief – 101 Springdale Street (item 6.2)
• Stormwater Detention – 384 Old Pennywell Road (item 14.4)
• Designated Heritage Building – 39 Queen’s Road (item 14.11)

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel will consider a development application (DEV2400083) for a provincial government road sign on Viscount Street near Portugal Cove Road, which lies within a floodplain buffer. Staff will present a GIS tool created for the Phase 2A wetland study, and the panel will review the ESEP Wetland Panel Review Tool. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and scheduling of the next session.

• DEV2400083: Development application for a provincial road sign on Viscount Street within a floodplain buffer
• Presentation of GIS tool to support Wetland Study Phase 2A discussions
• Review of the ESEP Wetland Panel Review Tool
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the June 27, 2024 panel meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The council will review multiple proposed amendments to city by-laws, including regulations for electrical, plumbing, and open-air fires. The meeting also includes discussions on various development applications and rezoning requests. Additionally, the agenda covers construction updates and new grant programs for backyard suites.

• Amendments to Commercial Maintenance, Electrical, Open Air Fire, Plumbing, and Sign By-Laws
• Development application for a child care centre at 20 Edmonds Place
• Rezoning requests for 231 Main Road and 26 Alexander Street
• Tender for the supply and delivery of medium-duty dump trucks
• Grant program for subsidiary dwelling units, backyard suites, and tiny homes

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel will hold a discussion regarding the scope of the Wetland Study Phase 2A engagement. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting.

• Scoping discussion of Wetland Study Phase 2A Engagement
• Adoption of June 3, 2024, minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several by-law amendments and development applications. The meeting also includes updates on the Paid Parking Management Strategy and reviews of infrastructure tenders for water, sewer, and road upgrades.

• Adoption of Housing Text Amendment
• Tenders for Lambe's Lane Upgrade and Water/Sewer Improvements
• Parking relief request at 3 Cabot Street
• Amendments to Commercial Maintenance, Electrical, and Sign By-Laws
• Expansion of non-conforming use at 15 Carnell Drive

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee will review audited financial statements presented by BDO. The meeting includes discussions on the status of previous audit reports and outstanding internal audit recommendations. This includes follow-up reports regarding the SJRFD Training Division and Paratransit Audit.

• Presentation of Audited Financial Statements by BDO
• Review of Status of Previously Issued Audit Reports (April 2024)
• Summary of Outstanding Internal Audit Recommendations
• SJRFD Training Division audit follow-up report
• Paratransit Audit follow-up report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several proposed changes to city by-laws, including regulations for plumbing, electrical, and open air fires. The agenda also includes a compliance audit regarding the Public Procurement Act and an update on the paid parking management strategy. A presentation from the Imagination Library is also scheduled.

• Amendments to Plumbing, Electrical, and Open Air Fire Regulations
• Audit of City Compliance with the Public Procurement Act
• Update on the Paid Parking Management Strategy (PPMS)
• Proposed amendments to Sign and Commercial Maintenance By-Laws
• Presentation by the Imagination Library

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee is reviewing several accessibility-related items for St. John's. Discussions include public washroom access at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and updates to the Building Accessibility Act. The committee will also receive reports on Rotary Park improvements and paratransit services.

• Access to accessible public washrooms at Downtown Pedestrian Mall
• Amendments to the Building Accessibility Act
• Rotary Park accessibility improvements
• Paratransit update
• Downtown Pedestrian Mall training update

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council will meet to discuss several development applications and regulatory amendments. Key items include the adoption of new wetland regulations and various building permits for residential and accessory structures. The council will also review tenders for waste collection trucks and water treatment supplies.

• Adoption of Development Regulations Amendment 36, 2024 regarding wetlands
• Proposed accessory buildings in floodplain buffers at 12 Gallipoli Street and 38 Viscount Street
• Tender for the addition of a sixth pump at the Ruby Line Pump Station
• Tender for two new waste collection trucks with automated arms
• Development application for 175 Ladysmith Drive

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024, in St. John's was cancelled. No agenda items were selected or listed for this session.