REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

We respectfully acknowledge the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh,
on whose land we live, work, and play.

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A.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 25, 2025, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 9, 2024, BE ADOPTED as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all of the business before Council at that meeting and fully and properly record all of the resolutions passed by Council at that meeting.

C.

DELEGATION(S)

C.1

BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program

Presenter: Bruce Wayne
Topic: BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program

C.2

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District

Presenters:

• Eli Klasner, Executive Director, Community Arts Council
• Marnie Hamagami, Artistic Producer, Theatre Northwest
• Sue Judge, Executive Director, Coldsnap Festival
• Ken Hall, Executive Director, Prince George Symphony Orchestra

Topic: Prince George Arts Funding: Multiyear Funding Prince George Arts Organizations

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (August 2024)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (August 2024)”.

E.

REPORTS

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.1

Proposed Council Policy – Multiyear Funding Grants

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES the proposed Council policy titled “Multiyear Funding Grants (Standing Grants and Limited Duration Operating Grants)” attached to the staff report dated August 27, 2024, from the Director of Civic Facilities & Events, titled “Proposed Council Policy - Multiyear Funding Grants”, with necessary amendments to correspond with Council’s direction.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS that applications under the Multiyear Funding Grants policy be reviewed by one of the following Committees prior to being advanced to Council for final approval:

  Option A:  Standing Committee on Finance and Audit; or

  Option B:  Committee of the Whole  

  as described in the report dated August 27, 2024 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events titled “Proposed Council Policy – Multiyear Funding Grants” for the management of multiyear funding grants.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.2

Stormwater Infrastructure Fund Public Engagement Results

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the options 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as described in the report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Stormwater Infrastructure Fund Public Engagement Results”.

E.3

Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Grant Application for Prince George Wildfire Mitigation Actions 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES that Administration complete the application process for grant funding under the Community Resiliency Investment Program – 2024 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports, which is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities, to complete FireSmart activities and a Fuel Management Plan; and AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer and Director of Planning and Development to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES expenditures of $18,000 from the City’s Climate Action Reserve Fund to fund the remainder of fire resiliency activities above the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant maximum as described in the report dated August 29, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Grant Application for Prince George Wildfire Mitigation Actions 2024".

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

E.4

One Year Report on the Implementation of Defensive Force Options - Bylaw Services

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION, the report dated August 30, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services titled “One Year Report on the Implementation of Defensive Force Options – Bylaw Services”.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.5

Fox Drive Paving Estimate

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 13, 2024, from the Director of Civic Operations titled “Fox Drive Paving Estimate”.

E.6

People, Pets and Parks Off Leash Program Progress Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 25, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “People, Pets and Parks Off Leash Program Progress Report". 

MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CORPORATE OFFICER - ETHAN ANDERSON

E.7

Handouts at Meetings and Closed Agenda Posting

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the options described in the report dated September 13, 2024, from the Manager of Legislative Services, titled "Handouts at Meetings and Closed Agenda Publishing" and DIRECTS staff to undertake the option deemed appropriate by Council.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated September 16, 2024 from Mayor Yu to the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program: Letter of Support for the Association of Caledonia TrailBuilders' Grant Application

G.2

Correspondence dated September 16, 2024 from Kenna Jonkman, General Manager of Community and Development Services, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation Grant Application - Partnership Consideration

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George applying for, receiving, and managing grant funding on our behalf through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation program.

G.3

Correspondence dated September 16, 2024 from Dr. Jason R. Lacharite: Amending "City of Prince George Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8940, 2018"

H.

PUBLIC HEARING(S) - COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.

1. Information from Administration
2. Presentation by Applicant
3. Representations by Members of the Public (Gallery and Phone)
4. Closure of Hearing
5. Third Reading of Bylaw(s) (if appropriate)

H.1

Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100808 (Bylaw No. 9446, 2024)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Ridgecrest Development Group, Inc., Inc. No. BC1284633
Location: 8640 St. Lawrence Avenue and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive

Documents for Council's consideration of "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100808 (Bylaw No. 9446, 2024)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated June 28, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100808 (Bylaw No. 9446, 2024)" (Considered at the July 22, 2024 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9445;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9446;
• Exhibit "A" to CP100205;
• Supporting Documents;
• Staff report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445);
• Exhibit "A" to CP100205;
• Facebook Post;
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Public Correspondence;
• Traffic Impact Study;
• Servicing Brief;
• Presentation from L&M Engineering for Ridgecrest Development Group, Inc., Inc. No. BC1284633 in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated September 14, 2024 from Judy and Terry King in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated September 16, 2024 from Ashley Lozada noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated September 18, 2024 from Lisa Sjostrom in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated September 19, 2024 from Robyn and Ky Leischner in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9445, 2024

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9446, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445).”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9445, 2024."

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9446, 2024."

H.2

Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478, 2024)

Applicant; L&M Engineering Ltd. for Ridgecrest Development Group, Inc., Inc. No. BC1284633
Location: 8640 St. Lawrence Avenue and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive

Documents for Council's consideration of "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478, 2024)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated June 28, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478, 2024)" (Considered at the July 22, 2024 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Exhibit "A" to RC000027;
• Exhibit "B" to RC000027;
• Notification Map to Application No. RC000027;
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (Land Title Office Doc No. CA9371006);
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (Land Title Office Doc No. CA9371008);
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (Land Title Office Doc No. CA9371010);
• Staff report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478); and
• Rustic Trail As-Built Drawings.

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9478, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478).”

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9478, 2024."

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That there being no further business the Regular Meeting of Council, BE ADJOURNED.