REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, November 18, 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 November 18, 2024, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 4, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held November 4, 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)

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

2024 Financial Report on Significant Capital Projects

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION, the report dated October 25, 2024 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “2024 Financial Report on Significant Capital Projects”.

D.2

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2024)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated November 4, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2024)”.

E.

REPORTS

COUNCILLOR KYLE SAMPSON SUPPORTED BY COUNCILLOR TIM BENNETT AND COUNCILLOR CORI RAMSAY

E.1

Celebrating Prince George Residents: Establishing an Annual Citizen Recognition Medal Program

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to establish a Select Committee, composed of 4 members of Council and 3 external members from the public, with the mandate to develop a framework and plan for an annual City of Prince George citizen recognition program. Administration is to provide a draft term of reference, and the committee will present a report to Council by the end of Q3 2025, aiming to launch the program for the 2026 cycle. The program will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the community in areas such as, but not limited to, arts, sports, volunteerism, philanthropy, social services, or heroism. City employees and Council members would be excluded from eligibility.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to review and enhance the existing employee Service Recognition Awards program to further recognize City employees for their long service and dedication to our community, and report back to Council with the results of that review. 

COUNCILLOR TIM BENNETT

E.2

City of Prince George Support for Santa Claus Parade

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES up to $1,750 from Council Contingency to help support Spirt of North Healthcare Foundation to cover costs payable to the City of Prince George for the 2024 Santa Claus Parade.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.3

City of Prince George 2025 Community Grants Program

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated October 22, 2024, from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events, titled “City of Prince George 2025 Community Grants Program”.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

E.4

Nuisance Abatement - 1105 Vancouver Street

1. Information from Administration
2. Presentation from Property Owner(s)
3. Council Consideration and Resolution
   1. Order the nuisance abatement and cost recovery (as presented in the staff report to Council); or
   2. Amend the nuisance abatement and cost recovery order; or
   3. Deny the nuisance abatement and cost recovery order.

Correspondence dated November 13, 2024 from Jarnank Manhas, Mohinder Manhas, Ram Manhas, and Sudershan Manhas: Written Response for 1105 Vancouver Street regarding notice of city council consideration of a written order for nuisance abatement and cost of recovery at the subject property – 1105 Vancouver Street, Prince George, BC

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, pursuant to section 3.2(a) of "City of Prince George Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8940, 2018", Council DIRECTS, by way of written ORDER, that Jarnanak Singh Manhas, Mohinder Kaur Manhas, Ram Singh Manhas and Sudershan Kumari Manhas (collectively the “Owners”), being the registered owners of the property with the civic address of 1105 Vancouver Street, Prince George BC and legally described as PID:  008-929-246, Lot 11 Block 208 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 1268 and PID: 008-929-262, Lot 12 Block 208 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 1268 (collectively the “Property”), immediately cease causing, or allowing to be caused, the following nuisance activities on the Property: 
     1. The discarding of waste and debris, including mattresses, garbage and cardboard outdoors;
     2. Yelling, shouting, screaming and fighting; and
     3. The lighting of outdoor fires.
  2. AND THAT Council DIRECTS that administration deliver to the Owners a copy of the written order regarding the Property together with a notice that if a nuisance activity prohibited by the order is abated or caused to be abated by the City under section 3.3 of the "City of Prince George Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8940, 2018", then the cost of such abatement may be recovered from the Owners pursuant to sections 4.1 to 4.3 and Schedule “A” of that bylaw.

E.5

Nuisance Abatement - 389 Nicholson Street

1. Information from Administration
2. Presentation from Property Owner(s)
3. Council Consideration and Resolution
   1. Order the nuisance abatement and cost recovery (as presented in the staff report to Council); or
   2. Amend the nuisance abatement and cost recovery order; or
   3. Deny the nuisance abatement and cost recovery order.

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That, pursuant to section 3.2(a) of "City of Prince George Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8940, 2018",  Council DIRECTS, by way of written ORDER, that Leah Rose Dubois and Brian Joseph Dubois (collectively the “Owners”), being the registered owners of the property with the civic address of 389 Nicholson Street, Prince George BC and legally described as PID: 008-017-590, Lot 1 Block 73 District Lot 937 Cariboo District Plan 752 and PID: 008-017-638,  Lot B (72794M) Block 73 District Lot 937 Cariboo District Plan 752 (collectively the “Property”), immediately cease causing, or allowing to be caused, the following nuisance activities on the Property:
     1. The discarding and accumulation of garbage outdoors;
     2. Allowing dogs to run at large;
     3. Yelling, shouting, screaming and fighting; and
     4. The lighting of outdoor fires.
  2. AND THAT Council DIRECTS that administration deliver to the Owners, a  copy of the written order regarding the Property together with a notice that if a nuisance activity prohibited by the order is abated or caused to be abated by the City under section 3.3 of the "City of Prince George Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8940, 2018", then the cost of such abatement may be recovered from the Owners pursuant to sections 4.1 to 4.3 and Schedule “A” of that bylaw.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.6

Housekeeping Amendment to the Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 (Bylaw No. 9506)

City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9506, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9506, 2024”.

E.7

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100828 (Bylaw No. 9501, 2024)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. on Behalf of 1279841 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1279841
Location:  2262 Knell Road and 2294 Knell Road/4636 Hart Highway

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100828 (Bylaw No. 9501, 2024)" include:

1. Staff report dated October 21, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100828 (Bylaw No. 9501, 2024)";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map;
   2. Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9501; and
   3. Rationale Letter.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9501, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9501, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9501, 2024 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of confirmation that Lots 16 & 17, District Lot 4039, Cariboo District Plan 27675 have been consolidated.

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

E.8

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100679

Applicant: Peter Lawrence Jackson and Christine Ellen Janet Olson Jackson
Location: 163 McKinley Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100679" include:

1. Staff report dated October 16, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100679";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map;
   2. Development Variance Permit No. VP100679;
   3. Exhibit "A" to VP100679; and
   4. Rationale Letter and Drawings.
2. Correspondence dated November 14, 2023 from Joyce and Ted Clarke in support of the application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100679 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot 7, District Lot 1427, Cariboo District, Plan 16863 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.2.5 5. by decreasing the minimum front yard setback of principal development from 4.5 m to 1.2 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100679. 

MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CORPORATE OFFICER - ETHAN ANDERSON

E.9

Proposed Amendments to the Council Procedures Bylaw and the Committees, Commissions, and Boards Procedures Manual

City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9494, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9494, 2024.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES the amended “Committees, Commissions, and Boards Procedures Manual” as attached to the report dated October 16, 2024 from the Manager of Legislative Services titled “Proposed Amendments to the Council Procedures Bylaw and the Committees, Commissions, and Boards Procedures Manual” subject to “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9494, 2024” receiving final reading and adoption.

E.10

Repeal City of Prince George Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 9429, 2023

City of Prince George Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 9429, 2023, Repeal Bylaw No. 9521, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 9429, 2023, Repeal Bylaw No. 9521, 2024”.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9476, 2024

Applicant: Stantec Consulting Ltd. on behalf of 1451187 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1451187
Location:  3737 Highway 16 East

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9476, 2024".

G.

NOTICE OF MOTION

COUNCILLOR TIM BENNETT AND COUNCILLOR TRUDY KLASSEN

G.1

Access to Public Washrooms in Downtown Prince George

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the December 2, 2024 Council Meeting agenda for Council's consideration.

COUNCILLOR GARTH FRIZZELL

G.2

City of Prince George support for Northern Angel Investment Summit

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the December 2, 2024 Council Meeting agenda for Council's consideration.

H.

CORRESPONDENCE

H.1

Correspondence dated November 3, 2024 from Cheryl Wehr: Community Tree Grant Applications with Tree Canada for 2024 

H.2

Correspondence dated November 8, 2024 from Mayor Simon Yu to Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS): Letter of Support; College of New Caledonia Proposed Student Housing Project

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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