REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

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A.

ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 10, 2022, be amended by adding a staff report at agenda item C.2 and two items of correspondence at agenda item E.6 and E.7, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes - December 20, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held December 20, 2021, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

C.1

Procurement Quarterly Report 2021 – Quarter Four (Oct - Dec)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated December 31, 2021, from the City Manager, titled “Procurement Quarterly Report 2021 – Quarter Four (Oct - Dec)”.

C.2

COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Clinic – Civic Centre

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated January 5, 2022 from the Director of Public Safety titled “Covid-19 Vaccination Booster Clinic – Civic Centre."

D.

REPORTS

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

D.1

Strategic Plan: 2022 - 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the 2022 - 2024 Strategic Plan as attached to the report dated January 4, 2022 from the City Manager, titled "Strategic Plan: 2022 - 2024".

D.2

Recognition of Financial Support from the Council Contingency Fund

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the following motion postponed from the December 20, 2021 regular Council meeting:

  Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor McConnachie, that Council DIRECTS Administration to create a framework for recognition and a report back to Council from organizations in receipt of financial support through the Council Contingency fund.

D.3

Appointment of Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2022 General Local Election

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPOINTS pursuant to Section 58(1) of the Local Government Act, for the 2022 general local election:

  1. Maureen Connelly, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer as Chief Election Officer; and
  2. Joan Switzer, Supervisor of Information, Privacy and Records Management as Deputy Chief Election Officer.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

D.4

2025 Special Olympics BC – Council Resolution

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES of the City of Prince George submitting a bid to host the 2025 Special Olympics BC, with a direct financial commitment of up to $35,000 and up to $60,000 of in-kind commitment, to be funded from the Major Events Reserve.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

D.5

Amendments to Official Community Plan Application No. CP100186 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100730 (Bylaw No. 9203)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Company Limited for 1127415 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1127415
Location:  9048 Sintich Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Amendments to Official Community Plan Application No. CP100186 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100730 (Bylaw No. 9203)" include:

• Staff report dated December 15, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Amendments to Official Community Plan Application No. CP100186 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100730 (Bylaw No. 9203)"; and
• Previously submitted staff report to Council dated June 22, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100174 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100703 (Bylaw No. 9203).

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RESCINDS FIRST AND SECOND READINGS of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council RESCINDS FIRST AND SECOND READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES FIRST READING AS AMENDED to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George Solid Waste Management Plan and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council GIVES SECOND READING AS AMENDED to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #8:

  That Council APPROVES the following public consultation process to fulfill the requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act:

  1. Two Citywide Newspaper advertisements requesting written comment; and
  2. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100186.
• RECOMMENDATION #9:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING AS AMENDED to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #10:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9203, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief.

  In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development.

D.6

Rezoning Application No. RZ100716 (Bylaw No. 9247, 2021)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1187150 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1187150
Location:  7215 and 7163 Kelly Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100716 (Bylaw No. 9247, 2021)" include:

• Staff report dated December 15, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100716 (Bylaw No. 9247, 2021)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9247;
• Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9247;
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100716;
• Traffic Impact Analysis;
• L&M Engineering Ltd. Public Consultation Summary Report;
• Letters from Applicants; and
• Correspondence Received.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9247, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9247, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council WAIVES the requirements for a Public Hearing for proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9247, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council EXPANDS the public mail out notice area to include the properties identified in Exhibit “A” to RZ100716.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9247, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief; and
  2. Receipt of a Section 219 Covenant restricting the “housing, apartment” use.

  In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development.

D.7

Rezoning Application No. RZ100723 (Bylaw No. 9260)

Applicant: Neelam Raju, Jaswinder Raju, and Rupinder Raju
Location:  7023 Irene Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100723 (Bylaw No. 9260)" include:

• Staff report dated December 13, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100723 (Bylaw No. 9260)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A' to Bylaw No. 9260.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9260, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9260, 2021."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9260, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of Servicing Brief;
  2. Lot Grading and Drainage Plan;
  3. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 9, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan 10790, that restricts symmetrical facades for two-unit housing;
  4. Registration of Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 9, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan 10790, that restricts secondary suites within two-unit housing; and
  5. Registration of Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 9, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan 10790, that restricts the construction of a basement.

      

  In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development.

D.8

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100727 (Bylaw No. 9262, 2021)

Applicant: Thrive Liquor & Cannabis Advisors for Copilot Cannabis
Location:  4141 Airport Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100727 (Bylaw No. 9262, 2021)" include:

• Staff report dated December 16, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100727 (Bylaw No. 9262, 2021)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Supporting Documentation from Applicant; and
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Fit and Proper.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9262, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9262, 2021”.

E.

CORRESPONDENCE

E.1

Correspondence dated December 15, 2021 from Rachel Dumas, Director of Corporate Services, District of North Saanich: Elected Officials Parental Leave

E.2

Correspondence dated December 15, 2021 from Mayor Peter Busse, District of Lillooet: BC Wildfires Petition

E.3

Correspondence dated December 13, 2021 from Chris Tupy, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of McBride: Forestry Announcement and Support Programs for New Harvest Restrictions

E.4

Correspondence received December 14, 2021: Proclaiming 2022 as "Year of the Garden" and June 18, 2022 as "National Garden Day"

E.5

Correspondence dated December 27, 2021 from Anne Laughlin, Miracle Theatre, Mindy Stroet, Prince George Community Foundation, and Donna Flood, Prince George Hospice and Palliative Care Society: Letter of Thanks to Council

E.6

Correspondence dated January 6, 2022 from Laura Weller: Feedback regarding Proposed "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9247, 2021"

E.7

Correspondence dated January 10, 2022 from Mayor Lyn Hall Regarding COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions in the City of Prince George

F.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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