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

Council adopted the 2025 budget of $349,151,881, including all associated tax and fee resolutions. Several development applications were approved or deferred, including a child care centre at 47 Claddagh Road (conditional) and a place of amusement at 187 Water Street. Council also approved a rezoning at 18 Mount Cashel Road, a new residential energy efficiency program, and various policies and appointments.

• Adopted 2025 budget of $349,151,881 (10-0)
• Deferred decision on apartment building at 5&7 Little Street (10-0)
• Approved child care centre at 47 Claddagh Road with conditions (10-0)
• Approved place of amusement at 187 Water Street (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning at 18 Mount Cashel Road to A1 (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning at 746 Blackmarsh Road to A1 (10-0)
• Approved Residential Energy Efficiency Coach and Financing Program with $60,000 in-kind (10-0)
• Approved parking relief of 50 spaces at 26 Alexander Street (10-0)

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

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel adopted minutes from August 30 and September 11, 2024, and made a recommendation on a landscaping application at 16 Kensington Drive. The Panel recommended that the proposed sports court be relocated to increase distance from the floodplain and that trees in the area be maintained, and also requested that accessory buildings in floodplains/buffers fall under its purview. Staff provided updates on climate resilience assessments for city buildings, the Coastal Communities Resiliency project, and an energy efficiency concierge program, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted minutes of August 30, 2024 (moved by Angela Antle, seconded by Mark White)
• Adopted minutes of September 11, 2024 (moved by Angela Antle, seconded by Mark White)
• Recommended relocating sports court at 16 Kensington Drive away from floodplain and maintaining trees (moved by Myles Russell, seconded by Angela Antle)
• Requested that accessory buildings in floodplains/buffers be considered by the Panel (included in same motion)

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

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

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

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

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

The Youth Engagement Working Group discussed the Downtown Pedestrian Mall long-term plan, providing feedback on improvements like longer duration, more vendors, and better amenities. They also reviewed survey results, planned upcoming events, and discussed volunteer recruitment for the 2025 Canada Games. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Adopted agenda as amended (moved by Katharine McKenney, seconded by Zeinab Salehiankia)
• Adopted minutes of May 14, 2024 (moved by Katharine McKenney, seconded by Samuel Bishop)
• Decided not to hold a pop-up at the Farmer's Market, in lieu of the Young Entrepreneurs Panel Event

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

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

The Inclusion Advisory Committee provided feedback on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, recommending permanent accessible washrooms, better parking signage, and more event awareness. They also discussed the Housing Accelerator Fund grant program, suggesting accessibility standards and resources for universal design. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adopted agenda for September 12, 2024 (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 16, 2024 (motion carried)
• Provided feedback on Downtown Pedestrian Mall, including accessible washrooms and parking signage
• Discussed Housing Accelerator Fund grant, recommending accessibility standards and resources

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

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.

The panel finalized its wetlands recommendation document, which will be formatted into a Decision Note for Council. Members will continue editing until September 12th, and the final document will be shared with the panel for a motion to forward to Council. No formal decisions were made at this meeting; it was procedural.

• Finalized wetlands recommendation document for Council (no vote)
• Set deadline for document edits: 2:00 p.m. Sept 12
• Agreed to include motion for Council approval in Decision Note

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

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to consider rezoning 7 Rickett's Road from Institutional to Apartment 1 for a proposed cluster development, contingent on a satisfactory Land Use Report and public advertising. Council also approved appointments to the Youth Engagement Working Group, the NL Sports Centre Board, and the Pippy Park Commission Board. A presentation on the Water System Master Plan was given but no decision was made.

• Approved motion to consider rezoning 7 Rickett's Road from INST to A1 for cluster development, pending Land Use Report and public input (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Bradley Greeley and Zeinab Salehiankia to Youth Engagement Working Group (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Councillor Tom Davis and Tanya Haywood to NL Sports Centre Board (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Councillor Sandy Hickman to Pippy Park Commission Board (9-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (8-0)
• Adopted minutes of June 18, 2024 (8-0)

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)

The council approved all 10 motions on the agenda, including development applications, a demolition order, and $11,077,174.17 in weekly payment vouchers. It also designated the City Manager as Head of the Public Body under privacy legislation and set a public hearing for a rezoning at 188 New Pennywell Road. All votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved residential deck in wetland buffer at 45 & 47 Leonard J. Cowley St. (10-0)
• Approved Crown land grant at 179 Northern Pond Rd. (10-0)
• Approved home occupation for electrical contractor at 520 Main Rd. (10-0)
• Approved home occupation for retail grocery at 7 Duke St. (10-0)
• Approved building line setback for subdivision at 238 Portugal Cove Rd. (10-0)
• Rejected accessory building in watershed at 62 Kings Hill Rd. (10-0)
• Approved $11,077,174.17 in weekly payment vouchers (10-0)
• Approved demolition order for 4 Rowan St. (10-0)

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

The Environment & Sustainability Experts Panel reviewed the Team Gushue Highway extension and recommended that the City consider compensating for tree clearance and canopy loss, reducing tree removal, and adding pedestrian crossings. The panel also discussed wetland recommendations and set a September 13 deadline for final recommendations to Council.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of July 16, 2024
• Recommended compensation for tree clearance and canopy loss on Team Gushue Highway
• Recommended reducing tree clearance on highway side
• Recommended considering overpasses/underpasses for pedestrian crossings
• Set September 13, 2024 deadline for final recommendations to Council

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

The Built Heritage Experts Panel reviewed updated designs for an extension to the designated heritage building at 265 Lemarchant Road. The Panel provided feedback on the stepback, front door, signage, lighting, and balconies, recommending changes such as a more significant stepback and reinstatement of glass block panels. No formal approval was granted; staff will relay comments to the proponent for further revisions before final review.

• Adopted agenda for August 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reviewed revised design for 265 Lemarchant Road extension; provided feedback, no approval

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.

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to discuss several environmental initiatives, including a low-carbon fleet pathway study, a deep energy retrofit project, and updates on climate funding programs. The panel will also review its priorities for 2024-2025, noting that one priority—a commercial fleet decarbonization working group—has been accomplished. The agenda is largely informational with staff updates and no formal decisions listed.

• Low-carbon Fleet Pathway Study: review of Zero-Emission Vehicle Commercial Fleet Workshop findings
• Deep Energy Retrofits Proposed Project: staff overview of funding pursuit for local retrofit techniques
• Update on NRCAN Climate Resilient Communities Cohort Funding Program: status of two proposals
• ESEP priorities for 2024-2025: discussion on transportation transformation and watershed management logic
• Adoption of minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss new business including summer 2024 adult and seniors events, an Age-Friendly City Voice of Seniors event, and an update on Seniors Day 2024. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, delegations, and roundtable.

• Adult and Seniors Events and Programming - Summer 2024
• Age-Friendly City Voice of Seniors Event
• Seniors Day 2024 Update
• Adoption of minutes from March 14, 2024

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from October 27, 2023, and to discuss several items including the Poet Laureate introduction, Year of the Arts, Civic Art Collection exhibitions at Wyatt Hall, and grants to artists and arts organizations. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information. The meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Poet Laureate Introduction discussion
• Year of the Arts discussion
• Civic Art Collection - Wyatt Hall Exhibitions discussion
• Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations discussion
• Adoption of minutes from October 27, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes proclamations for National AccessAbility Week, National Health and Fitness Day, and National Deafblind Awareness Month. Council will consider development applications, including a notice for 34 Aldershot Street, an NL Power transmission line on Southern Shore Highway, a crown land grant at 130 Incinerator Road, and a parking relief request at 3 Cabot Street. They will also ratify several e-polls for contracts such as bridge rehabilitation, street rehab, and water/sewer relocation, and review various tenders and new business items.

• Development application notices for 34 Aldershot Street and NL Power transmission line on Southern Shore Highway
• Crown land grant at 130 Incinerator Road (CRW2400006)
• Parking relief request at 3 Cabot Street (INT2400026)
• Ratification of e-polls for 2024 Bridge Rehabilitation Contract 1, Water & Sewer Relocation at Greenbelt Tennis Facility, and 2024 Street Rehab Contract 2
• Tenders for sweeper parts, leased loaders, and membrane systems

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole in St. John's, NL, scheduled for 2024-05-21, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee meets virtually to adopt minutes from March 21, 2024, and discuss accessibility initiatives. Key discussions include a presentation on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, a paratransit service update, and the Accessible Parking Working Group workplan. The committee also addresses meeting format and timing for future sessions.

• Presentation on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall by Christa Norman, Special Projects Coordinator
• Paratransit update presented by Carolyn Mills, Manager, Accessible Transit Services
• Verbal update on AccessAbility Week by Krista Gladney, Manager, Healthy City & Inclusion
• Review of the Accessible Parking Working Group workplan
• Discussion on meeting format and timing

Youth Engagement Working Group

The Youth Engagement Working Group is meeting virtually to hear presentations from Young Politicians of Canada and on the Healthy City Strategy. Members will also nominate and appoint a co-chair, approve the agenda and minutes, and discuss the 2024 Youth Engagement Strategy events and activities. Updates on new members and City Influencers survey results are also on the agenda.

• Presentation: Young Politicians of Canada
• Presentation: Healthy City Strategy
• Nomination and appointment of co-chair
• Youth Engagement Strategy 2024 events and activities
• City Influencers survey results (Summer Events, Holiday Waste)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including parking relief, a deck in a wetland buffer, and development approval extensions. Council will also review committee reports, approve new committee members, and discuss tenders for infrastructure projects. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and payment vouchers.

• Parking relief for seasonal patio at 4 Holdsworth Street
• Proposed deck in wetland buffer at 61 Leonard J Cowley Street
• Development approval extension for 395 East White Hills Road
• Tender for replacement of clarifier collector system at Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Tender for 2024 Street Rehab Contract 1

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including approval of minutes and announcements. The main substantive items are a planning application for 38 Robin Hood Bay Road and two heritage-related applications for properties on Harvey Road and Riverview Avenue. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion or presentation.

• 38 Robin Hood Bay Road – planning application MPA2400004 with site plan and zoning documents
• 30 Harvey Road – wall sign application with Built Heritage Experts Panel report
• 8 Riverview Avenue – heritage building exterior renovation application REN2400081
• Proclamation for Heart Failure Awareness Week
• Adoption of minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including development applications, a housing-related text amendment, committee reports, and multiple infrastructure contracts. The agenda includes several public hearings and notices for property developments, as well as reports from the Audit and Committee of the Whole. Council will also review tenders for concrete, sidewalk, and other infrastructure work.

• Development applications at 36 Liverpool Avenue, 40 O'Leary Avenue, and 85 Bond Street
• Text Amendment – Housing – REZ2400013
• Energy Performance Contract for 245 Freshwater Road
• Tenders for concrete, sidewalk, asphalt, and guide rail repairs
• Goulds Recreation Association Operational Grant

Anti-Racism Working Group

The St. John's Anti-Racism Working Group meets virtually to hear a presentation on the Building Safer Communities public engagement, receive verbal updates on its terms of reference, honorariums, and municipal operations orientation, and conduct business including vice chair selection and work plan development. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive presentation.

• Presentation: Building Safer Communities - Public Engagement by Michelle Smith and Tahira Tarique
• Verbal update: Terms of Reference by Krista Gladney
• Verbal update: Honorariums by Krista Gladney
• Verbal update: Orientation to Municipal Operations by Krista Gladney
• Business: Vice Chair Selection and Development of Work Plan

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review two heritage-related applications: a wall sign at 30 Harvey Road and an exterior renovation at 8 Riverview Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, adopting minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting, and addressing business arising from those minutes.

• 30 Harvey Road – SGN2400033 – Wall Sign application
• 8 Riverview Avenue – REN2400081 – Heritage Building Exterior Renovation application
• Adoption of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a housing-related text amendment, a heritage design approval, and a security enterprise agreement. The agenda also includes updates on Syme's Bridge and an energy performance contract, among other items.

• Security Enterprise Agreement Cisco XDR Premier
• 113 Blackmarsh Road – MPA2400002 – Terms of Reference
• 121-125 Bay Bulls Road – MPA240003
• 34 Monkstown Road – New Building – Heritage Design Approval
• Text Amendment – Housing – REZ2400013

Audit and Accountability Standing Committee

The Audit and Accountability Standing Committee is meeting to review internal audit matters, including the 2024 audit plan, a report on the fraud hotline for 2023, and a summary of 2023 internal audit activities. The committee will also discuss a cyber security audit of operational technology in a closed in-camera session, and consider the annual code of ethics and independence declaration. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from November 20, 2023.

• 2024 Audit Plan
• Report on the Fraud Hotline for 2023
• Summary of 2023 Internal Audit Activities
• Cyber Security Audit – Operational Technology (in-camera)
• Annual Code of Ethics and Independence Declaration 2023

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including public works in floodplain buffers, a rezoning adoption for 255 Bay Bulls Road, and a rezoning at 31 Kilbride Avenue. They will also ratify e-polls for infrastructure maintenance and a change order for the Fortis Canada Games Complex, and review new policies and committee appointments.

• Adoption of rezoning for 255 Bay Bulls Road (REZ2400001)
• Rezoning at 31 Kilbride Avenue (REZ2400003)
• Development applications for floodplain/buffer work: Southlands Stage 1A, 36 Gallipoli Street, Thorburn Road, 157 Main Road
• Ratification of e-poll for 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance – Manhole and Catch Basin Repairs
• Approval of 2024 Streets Rehabilitation Program List

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a rezoning application for 31 Kilbride Avenue, a new stormwater management policy, and revisions to the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee's terms of reference. They will also consider establishing a Healthy City Advisory Committee and hear a National Poetry Month reading. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from March 13, 2024.

• 31 Kilbride Avenue rezoning application (REZ2400003)
• New Stormwater Management Policy draft
• Revisions to Building Safer Communities Steering Committee Terms of Reference
• Healthy City Advisory Committee terms of reference
• National Poetry Month reading

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 9, 2024, vote for a new chair, and receive updates on the 2024 Applause Awards Climate Leadership Awards and the Low Carbon Fleet Engagement. The panel will also discuss three floodplain infrastructure applications and a staff update on the Codes Acceleration Project.

• Vote for new chair
• Update on 2024 Applause Awards Climate Leadership Awards
• Low Carbon Fleet Engagement update
• Southlands Stage 1A, Area 11 – public works and infrastructure in the Floodplain and Buffer (SUB2300024)
• 157 Main Road – public works and infrastructure in the Floodplain and Buffer (INT240000)

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including proclamations, minutes, and permits, but also to decide on several development applications, approve tenders, and adopt a text amendment to the Institutional (INST) Zone. The agenda includes items such as a crown land grant, a crown land lease, parking relief, and a variance request.

• Crown Land Grant – Area of Ladysmith Drive (CRW2400005)
• Crown Land Lease – 2680 Trans-Canada Highway (CRW2400004)
• Request for Parking Relief – 42 Cedar Hill Place (INT2400015)
• Variance Request for Side Yard Setback – 34 Sugar Pine Crescent (INT2400010)
• Text Amendment – Institutional (INST) Zone – REZ2400004 - Adoption

Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Committee of the Whole in St. John's, NL, scheduled for March 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The St. John's Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, hear the Annual Accessible Parking Report for 2023, receive a paratransit update, and discuss committee relevance and future topics. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a round-table discussion on the committee's work and interests.

• Adoption of minutes from February 22, 2024
• Annual Accessible Parking Report, 2023, presented by Mary Beth Delaney, Supervisor, Parking Enforcement
• Para-Transit Update by Carolyn Mills, Manager, Accessible Transit Services
• Round-table discussion on relevance of paratransit report and committee highlights
• Discussion of National AccessAbility Week

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and January minutes, and discussing new business including a call for new members, heritage award nominees, and building materials. They will also revisit poll results and a protocol discussion regarding 34 Monkstown Road. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items.

• Call for new panel members (March 2024)
• Heritage award nominees discussion
• Building materials discussion
• Poll results review
• Discussion re: 34 Monkstown Road and member protocol

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes the swearing-in of Ward 4 Councillor-elect Tom Davis, followed by decisions on development applications, rezoning, capital and community grant allocations, and several land sales. Council will also consider expropriation of land for the Secondary Treatment Plant and adopt a wetlands text and map amendment.

• Swearing-in of Ward 4 Councillor-elect Tom Davis
• Rezoning at 255 Bay Bulls Road (REZ2400001)
• Adoption of rezoning at 46 Hazelwood Crescent (REZ2300019)
• Expropriation of land for Secondary Treatment Plant
• Sale of City land adjacent to 49 Forbes Street and on Groves Road

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review action items, and discuss several new business items including City of St. John's fitness programs, Age-Friendly Cities initiatives, and an update on the 2024 Applause Awards. A delegation from Connections for Seniors is scheduled. The agenda is routine with no major decisions listed.

• Delegation: Connections for Seniors (Rotary Presentation 2023)
• Discussion: City of St. John's Fitness Programs
• Discussion: Age-Friendly Cities - Voice of Seniors
• Update: Applause Awards 2024
• Adoption of minutes from February 1, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including capital project funding, a rezoning application, a wetlands regulation amendment, and a traffic calming update. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and travel reports.

• 2024 Capital out of Revenue and Parks & Open Spaces Reserve Project Approval
• 255 Bay Bulls Road – REZ2400001 rezoning application
• Text and Map Amendment – Wetlands (Development Regulations Amendment 36, 2024)
• 188 New Pennywell Road – Updated Lot – REZ2200005
• Traffic Calming Project Update 2023-24

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, ratify contracts for a shared-use path and snow removal, and review committee reports including a potential rezoning in Goulds and a housing proposal at 39 Janeway Place. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, payment vouchers, and permit lists.

• Development applications at 319 Hamilton Avenue, 12 Forest Pond Road, 125 George's Pond Road, 106 Old Pennywell Road, 29 Palm Drive, 47 Oxen Pond Road, and 50 Airport Road
• Ratification of RFP No. 2024005 for shared-use path from Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre
• Ratification of snow removal services for Kenmount Terrace
• Committee of the Whole report on Goulds zoning serviced area and rezoning at 39 Janeway Place (REZ2300005)
• Petition from Sheffield Estates residents concerning 46 Hazelwood Crescent

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a 2023 public engagement overview and evaluation report, as well as two planning items: a potential rezoning in Goulds and a rezoning application for 39 Janeway Place. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and department updates.

• Overview of 2023 public engagement and EngageStJohns.ca evaluation report
• Goulds zoning serviced area – potential rezoning from RRI to R1
• 39 Janeway Place – rezoning application REZ2300005
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2024

Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Advisory Committee will review a presentation regarding on-street electric vehicle charging options. The meeting also includes a report on paratransit services.

• Discussion on three options for on-street electric vehicle charging
• Para-Transit Update Report

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including public works in a floodplain at 374B Kenmount Road, an accessory building in the watershed at 841 Thorburn Road, and a building line setback at 22 Belfast Street. They will also ratify committee reports, approve travel for conferences, and adopt a text amendment regarding daycare centres. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Public works and infrastructure in floodplain at 374B Kenmount Road (SUB2200022)
• Accessory building, fence, driveway in watershed at 841 Thorburn Road (INT2400002)
• Re-establish building line setback at 22 Belfast Street (INT2400006)
• Adoption of text amendment for daycare centres (DR Amend No. 26, 2024)
• Tender for Crosstown Shared-Use Path from Canada Drive to T'railway (2024001)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental reports including finance, public works, and housing. Specific planning items include the adoption of a heritage report for 51 Harvey Road and a discussion regarding 50 International Place.

• Heritage Report Adoption for 51 Harvey Road (SUB2300020)
• Planning review for 50 International Place (MPA2300001)
• Adoption of January 30, 2024, minutes

Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel

The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel is meeting virtually to review a development application for storm sewer upgrades in a floodplain at 374B Kenmount Road, hear a presentation on wetland protections, and discuss Metrobus's zero-emission bus rollout, building retrofits, and climate resilience funding proposals. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a call for new members.

• Development review: 374B Kenmount Road – storm sewer upgrade (900mm to 1200mm) in floodplain and buffer, part of Bristolwood Phase 7A
• Wetland Phase 2A Study presentation – 13 of 68 wetlands scored 5+ for protection; buffers maintained at 15m except Synod Lands West, Long Pond Marsh, George's Pond
• Metrobus Zero Emission Buses implementation and rollout plan discussion
• Corporate retrofit update and next steps for building retrofits and fleet emissions reduction
• Update on two proposals to NRCAN for Climate Resilient Communities funding

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a parking relief request at 22 Blatch Avenue and a building line setback at 488 Logy Bay Road. They will also review committee reports on a rezoning at 46 Hazelwood Crescent and a text amendment to institutional zone standards, plus approve tenders for infrastructure projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, permits lists, and payment vouchers.

• Parking relief request at 22 Blatch Avenue (INT2400003)
• Building line setback at 488 Logy Bay Road (INT2400002)
• Rezoning at 46 Hazelwood Crescent (REZ2300019)
• Text amendment to Institutional Zone standards
• Tender for Water Street Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review action items, and discuss new business, including findings from the Age-Friendly Cities 'Voice of Seniors' consultation, planning for Seniors Day 2024, and nominations for the Applause Awards Senior of the Year. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Review of Age-Friendly Cities 'Voice of Seniors' What We Heard report
• Discussion of Seniors Day 2024 planning
• Applause Awards 2024 – Senior of the Year nominations
• Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2023

Built Heritage Experts Panel

The Built Heritage Experts Panel will meet virtually to discuss a new dwelling exemption request for 34 Monkstown Road. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Hardie Plank and Applause Awards for Heritage.

• Exemption request for a new dwelling at 34 Monkstown Road
• Discussion regarding Hardie Plank
• Discussion regarding Applause Awards - Heritage Awards

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a rezoning application for 46 Hazelwood Crescent and a text amendment for Institutional Zone Standards. Members will also discuss draft policies regarding records and information management.

• Rezoning application for 46 Hazelwood Crescent (REZ2300019)
• Text Amendment – Institutional Zone Standards
• Draft Records and Information Management Policy and Procedures

Regular Council Meeting

The St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, permits, and payments, but also to review several development applications and zoning matters. Key items include a quarry permit referral, a parking relief request, and rezoning applications for properties on Merrymeeting Road and Bennett Avenue. The council will also consider adopting a new Development Design Manual and approving contracts for trucks, software maintenance, and other services.

• Quarry permit referral for 959 Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive (CRW2400001)
• Parking relief request for 323 Hamilton Avenue (INT2300073)
• Rezoning application for 21 Merrymeeting Road (REZ2300018)
• Municipal plan amendment for 50 Bennett Avenue (MPA2300007)
• Tender 2023115: Supply and delivery of two cab and chassis trucks

Youth Engagement Working Group

This agenda for the St. John's Youth Engagement Working Group contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a rezoning application for 21 Merrymeeting Road, a municipal plan amendment for 50 Bennett Avenue, adoption of a Development Design Manual, and an update on the shared-use path route. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from various council committees.

• Rezoning application REZ2300018 for 21 Merrymeeting Road
• Municipal plan amendment MPA2300007 for 50 Bennett Avenue
• Development Design Manual adoption
• Shared-Use Path Route Update: Summary of Feedback from Additional Engagement
• Adoption of minutes from December 19, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

St. John's City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, development applications, permits, and payments. Key items include adopting rezoning for 154 University Avenue and 27 Nils Way, and discussing revisions to the rules of procedure. Several development applications in floodplain buffers and notices for various properties are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of rezoning for 154 University Avenue (REZ2300004)
• Adoption of rezoning for 27 Nils Way (REZ2300011)
• Residential deck in floodplain buffer at 41 Leonard J Cowley Street (INT2300072)
• Accessory building (pool) in floodplain buffer at 223 Waterford Bridge Road (INT2300074)
• Parking relief for disc golf expansion at 108 McNiven Place (DEV2200057)