REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, November 04, 2019 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers of City Hall 1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC

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A.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held October 23, 2019, 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 and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at that meeting.

C.

DELEGATIONS

C.1

PG Ringette - Western Canadian Championships

Presenter(s):  Jennifer Erickson, Tournament Coordinator, 2020 Western Chair, and Brenda Atkinson, 2020 Western Vice Chair
Topic: Ringette Western Canadian Championships

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Procurement Quarterly Report 2019 - Quarter Three (July - September)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION the Staff Report dated October 23, 2019 from the General Manager of Administrative Services, titled "Procurement Quarterly Report 2019 - Quarter Three (July - September)".

D.2

Consultant Spending - Quarterly Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION the report dated October 28, 2019 from the Director of Finance titled "2019 Q3 Consultant Spending Report."

D.3

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (September 2019)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the report dated October 28, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development titled "Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (September 2019)", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

E.

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

E.1

Variance Permit Application No. VP100550

Applicant: JR and Sons Enterprises Ltd. for Andrew McLennan
Location: 6810 Dagg Road

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Variance Permit Application No. VP100550:

• Staff Report dated October 8, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Variance Permit Application No. VP100550;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Variance Permit No. VP100550;
• Exhibit A to VP100550;
• Correspondence received from Paul DuRocher in Support of the Application; and
• Correspondence received from Ken Spooner in Support of the Application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council APPROVES Variance Permit No. VP100550 to vary "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007" for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Plan 14806 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.1.6 1. by increasing the total maximum combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on site from 90.0 m2 to 108.0 m2, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100550

E.2

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000052

Applicant:  Cariboo Cannabis for 0829328 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC0829328
Location:  100 Tabor Blvd

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Temporary Use Application No. TU000052:

• Staff Report dated October 9, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000052;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Supporting Document(s);
• Correspondence dated October 24, 2019 from Ryan and Amanda Yorston in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated October 25, 2019 from Dr. Terah Albertson, DMD, in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated October 28, 2019 from Steven Burke, Chairman, Zion Lutheran Church and Christian School, in opposition to the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000052 for the property legally described as lot A, District Lot 1427, Cariboo District, Plan 20420.

E.3

Cannabis License Application No. CN000007

Applicant:  Cariboo Cannabis for 0829328 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC0829328
Location: 100 Tabor Blvd

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Cannabis License Application No. CN000007:

• Staff Report dated October 9, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Cannabis License Application No. CN000007;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix A Resolution for CN000007;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Supporting Document(s);
• Correspondence dated October 24, 2019 from Ryan and Amanda Yorston in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated October 25, 2019 from Dr. Terah Albertson, DMD, in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated October 28, 2019 from Steven Burke, Chairman, Zion Lutheran Church and Christian School, in opposition to the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That:

  1. Council supports the issuance of a Cannabis License at the subject property for the following reasons:
     
     The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Prince George Liquor and Cannabis License Policy. The impacts of a Cannabis License in this area of the community are unknown. Council, therefore, has considered a Temporary Use Permit that would facilitate a Retail, Cannabis use to allow the City of Prince George to gain an understanding of the extent of impacts a Retail, Cannabis use will have on the community in this area.
  2. Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as set out in the October 9, 2019 staff report from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, for Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000007.
  3. The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows:
     
     The views of potentially affected property owners were collected in a Public Hearing held on November 4, 2019 in Council Chambers. The public notice for this hearing included 1) a sign was posted on the property ten (10) days prior to the hearing, 2) written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of all parcels within the area that was the subject of the application, and within a distance of 30 metres from the land that was the subject of this application ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and 3) advertisements were placed in two (2) consecutive issues of a newspaper, not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) days before the hearing.
     
     The views of affected property owners are as summarized in the minutes of the Public Hearing held on November 4, 2019.

E.4

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000053

Applicant:  Earth to Sky Cannabis Company Ltd. for PRP Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0951609
Location:  1533 3rd Avenue

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000053:

• Staff Report dated October 9, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000053;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000053;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Supporting Document(s); and
• Correspondence dated October 29, 2019 from Lindy Steele, President, Auxiliary to University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, noting concerns regarding the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES "Temporary Use Permit TU000053" for the property legally described as Lot 9, Block 130, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268.

E.5

Cannabis License Application No. CN000008

Applicant:  Earth to Sky Cannabis Company Ltd. for PRP Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0951609
Location:  1533 3rd Avenue

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Cannabis License Application No. CN000008:

• Staff Report dated October 9, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Cannabis License Application No. CN000008;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix A Resolution for CN000008;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Supporting Document(s); and
• Correspondence dated October 29, 2019 from Lindy Steele, President, Auxiliary to University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, noting concerns regarding the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That:

  1. Council supports the issuance of a Cannabis License at the subject property for the following reasons:
     
     The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Prince George Liquor and Cannabis License Policy. The impacts of a Cannabis License in this area of the community are unknown. Council, therefore, has considered a Temporary Use Permit that would facilitate a Retail, Cannabis use to allow the City of Prince George to gain an understanding of the extent of impacts a Retail, Cannabis use will have on the community in this area.
  2. Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as set out in the October 9, 2019 staff report from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, for Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000008.
  3. The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows:
     
     The views of potentially affected property owners were collected in a Public Hearing held on November 4, 2019 in Council Chambers. The public notice for this hearing included 1) a sign was posted on the property ten (10) days prior to the hearing, 2) written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of all parcels within the area that was the subject of the application, and within a distance of 30 metres from the land that was the subject of this application ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and 3) advertisements were placed in two (2) consecutive issues of a newspaper, not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) days before the hearing.
     
     The views of affected property owners are as summarized in the minutes of the Public Hearing held on November 4, 2019.

F.

FORMAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.

F.1

Rezoning Application No. RZ100630 (Bylaw No. 9043, 2019)

Applicant:  BC Liquor Distribution Branch for Spruceland Shopping Centre Inc., Inc. No. 360048
Location:  737 Central Street

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Rezoning Application No. RZ100630 (Bylaw No. 9043, 2019):

• Staff Report dated September 26, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ100630 (Bylaw No. 9043, 2019) (Previously considered at the October 7, 2019 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix A to Bylaw No. 9043, 2019;
• Supporting Documents;
• Correspondence dated October 18, 2019 from Wendy Girard in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated October 24, 2019 from Nancy Murphy in opposition to the application.

F.1.1

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9043, 2019

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9043, 2019."

G.

REPORTS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES - ADAM DAVEY

G.1

2020 Western Canadian Ringette Championships

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES financial support of the 2020 Western Canadian Ringette Championship up to $14,500 for ice rental costs and that the funds come from the Major Events Reserve.

G.2

2020 World Women's Curling Championship - Update Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated October 23, 2019 from the Associate Director, Community Services titled "2020 World Women's Curling Championship - Update Report."

G.3

UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund: Emergency Support Services (ESS) - Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. SUPPORTS the Union of British Columbia (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund - Emergency Support Services (ESS) Grant Application in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to host and participate in the 8th Annual 2020 Northern Emergency Social Services Training (NESST) Conference and to acquire additional equipment to support future potential city evacuation responses; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the City's Financial Officer and Associate Director of Community Services to sign grant application and contract documents should grant approval be received.

GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - IAN WELLS

G.4

2224 Queensway Road Closure Bylaw No. 9068, 2019

Applicant:  City of Prince George
Location: 2224 Queensway

G.4.1

City of Prince George 2224 Queensway Road Closure Bylaw No. 9068, 2019

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to "City of Prince George 2224 Queensway Road Closure Bylaw No. 9068, 2019."

GENERAL MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - WALTER BABICZ

G.5

Nomination of Council Representatives to the Prince George Public Library Board

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council NOMINATES and APPOINTS one of its members to serve on the Prince George Public Library Board for a one year term, beginning on January 1, 2020.

H.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

H.1

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9059, 2019

Subject:  1733 Upland Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9059, 2019."

I.

CORRESPONDENCE

I.1

Correspondence dated October 17, 2019 from Bill Merklinger, Executive Director of Corporate Services, Curling Canada:  Request for Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust's Marketing Initiative Program from Curling Canada for a grant of up to $20,000 for the 2020 World Women's Curling Championship from the Prince George Regional Development Account.

J.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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