REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

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Council Chambers of City Hall
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 22, 2021, be amended by adding twenty-one (21) items of correspondence to agenda item D.7 and one (1) item of correspondence to agenda item F.1, and that the agenda BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 8, 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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 5, 2021 from the Acting Deputy City Manager titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (January 2021)”.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 12, 2021 from the Director of Finance titled “2020 Q4 Consultant Spending Report”.

MAYOR LYN HALL
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council:

    1. APPROVES the City of Prince George to be considered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to host one (1) FCM Board of Directors meeting in either March or September 2023 or March or September 2024; and
    2. APPROVES a contribution of up to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) from the Major Events Reserve to support the event if it is awarded.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council ENDORSES the nomination of Councillor Cori Ramsay to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Board of Directors for the position of President.

ACTING DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council:

    1. APPROVES the addition of the purchase and installation of the Ninja Cross obstacle course to the scope of Project #1504 – “Four Seasons Leisure Pool Replacement”; and
    2. APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #1504 – “Four Seasons Leisure Pool Replacement” to show a total project cost of $36,250,000 with funding sources of $25,500,000 in MFA Debt Funding and $10,750,000 in Grants, utilizing both the Regional District of Fraser Fort George contribution of $750,000 and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant funding awarded to the project of $10,000,000.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council DIRECTS Administration on the future of the Four Seasons Leisure Pool (FSLP) regarding the following two options for consideration:

    1. Permanently shutdown the Four Seasons Leisure Pool and plan for demolition; OR
    2. Maintain the current status of Four Seasons Leisure Pool for future limited reopening consideration, following the partial resumption of leisure activities.
ACTING DEPUTY CITY MANAGER - IAN WELLS

Applicant: Finger Prints Learning Centre Ltd. for Kathed Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0552130
Location:  7092 Domano Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100686 (Bylaw No. 9167)" include:

  • Staff report dated January 27, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100686 (Bylaw No. 9167)";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Letter of Intent from Applicant; and
  • Letter of Support.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9167, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council:

    1. GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9167, 2020”; and

       

    2. WAIVES the requirements for a public hearing for proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9167, 2020”, pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act.

Applicant: Chad Harvey for Teya Contracting Inc., Inc. No. BC1029637
Location:  443 Melville Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100688 (Bylaw No. 9172)" include:

  • Staff report dated February 3, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100688 (Bylaw No. 9172)";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9172, 2020.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9172, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council:

    1. GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9172, 2020”; and

       

    2. WAIVES the requirements for a public hearing for proposed “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9172, 2020”, pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act.

D.7

Applicant: M'akola Development Services for Trustees of the Congregation of Trinity United Church, In Trust
Location:  606, 614, 622 Zelkwas Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100667 (Bylaw No. 9138)", include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated July 27, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100667 (Bylaw No. 9138)" (Considered at the August 17, 2020 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9138;
  • Supporting Documents;
  • A petition dated February 16, 2021, from the Rainbow Park Committee, including 63 signatures in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence received February 16, 2021, from Keith Annis, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence received February 16, 2021, from Barry Drover, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 4, 2020, from Jim Elson, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 18, 2020, from Rob and Bonnie Watt, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 18, 2020, from Sheldon and Shirley Hilde, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 18, 2020, from Amanda Annis, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 21, 2020, from Barbara Tessier, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 21, 2020, from Lynn Wiebe, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 24, 2020, from Allan Andersen, in opposition to the application
  • Correspondence dated September 29, 2020, from Jenn and Quinn Matthews, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 29, 2020, from John and Leonor Blanche, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated September 29, 2020, from Faye Taylor, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated October 18, 2020, from Jesse Thompson, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated January 28, 2021, from Gabriele Slater, Board Chairperson, Trinity United Church, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated January 27, 2021, from Dr. Marie Hay, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated January 28, 2021, from Professor Dawn Hemingway, Dr. Jacqueline Holler, Dr. Indrani Margolin, and Dr. Lela Zimmer, Northern FIRE Leadership Council, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated January 27, 2021, from Jacqueline Holler, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 3, 2021, from Heather Smith, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 4, 2021, from Lucille Duncan, Elder, Central Interior Native Health Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 4, 2021, from Christine White, Executive Director, North Coast Transition Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received February 8, 2021, from Lynne Stuart, Director of Omineca Safe Home Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 9, 2021, from Martina Irvine, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, UHNBC, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 9, 2021, from Dr. Christine Brenckmann, UHNBC, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 10, 2021, from Dr. Kirsten Miller, Medical Lead, Northern Health Authority Child and Youth Health Program, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Brie Altrogge, Executive Assistant and Interim Administration Manager, Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received from Arden Smith, Department Manager, South Peace Community Resources Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 11, 2021, from Joan Speckeen and Rev. Dr. Frederick Speckeen, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 11, 2021, from Kathi Heim, Executive Director, Elizabeth Fry Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Ashley Gueret, Blue Pine Primary Health Care Clinic, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from D. Homan in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Dave Trepanier, Executive Director, Prince George Activator Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 8, 2021, from Dr. Caroline Sanders, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, UNBC, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 10, 2021, from Trent Derrick, Chair, Board of Education, School District 57, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received February 12, 2021, from Cianna Pawluk, Registered Nurse, Central Interior Native Health Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received February 12, 2021, from M'akola Development Services (Applicant) and Project Partners, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received February 15, 2021, from Lauren Irving, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 14, 2021, from Les Waldie, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received February 16, 2021, from Johanna Jenkins, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Caroline A'Huille, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Denise Bradshaw, Director Provincial Health Initiatives, and Pamela Joshi, Project Manager, Provincial Perinatal Substance Use Project, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Provincial Health Services Authority, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received from Megan Homan in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 1, 2021, from Vanessa Salmons, Executive Lead, Perinatal Program, Northern Health, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Donald and Elizabeth MacRitchie, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received from Carol Mooring in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Judy Addie, Board Chairperson, Trinity United 2018 to 2020, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 5, 2021, from Erin Anderlini, President, Board of Central Interior Native Health Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Beth Quesnel, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 14, 2021, from Alvin R. (Sandy) Long, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Marjorie Wanner, Support Worker, Harmony House, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 12, 2021, from Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director, BC Society of Transition Houses, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence received from Madeline Wilson, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Mario Pascuzzi, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Maria Brouwer, Coordinator, Harmony House, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 13, 2021, from Shirley Wiebe, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 12, 2021, from Shannon Carson, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Sandra Saski, Board of Director Chair, Phoenix Transition Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Roberta Long, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from the Rainbow Park Committee, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Karen Underhill, Executive Director, Phoenix Transition Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Gordon and Margaret Smith, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Ed Carifelle, Indigenous Support Worker, Central Interior Native Health, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from LJ Simmons in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Dr. Sheona Mitchell-Foster, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UNBC, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence from Melissa Calcagno, Board Member, Phoenix Transition Society Board of Directors, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 16, 2021, from Shobha Sharma, Executive Director, Central Interior Native Health Society, in support of the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 11, 2021, from Amanda Annis, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Arshdeep Singh in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 15, 2021, from Lynn Wiebe, in opposition to the application
  • Correspondence from Elizabeth Tessier in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Ethan Tessier in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Joel Tessier in opposition to the application;
  • A petition dated February 16, 2021, including 71 signatures, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Keith Annis in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Barbara Tessier in opposition to the application;
  • Two items of correspondence from Amanda Annis in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 11, 2021, from Barb Tessier, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence from Alfredo Pascuzzi in opposition to the application; 
  • Correspondence dated February 17, 2021, from Honourable David Eby, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing, Government of British Columbia, in support of the application; 
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 17, 2021, from Dr. Montana Halliday, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 17, 2021, from the Rainbow Park Committee, in opposition to the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Torie Beram in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 11, 2021, from Ruby Doerksen, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Kim Hamilton, Acting Executive Director, Aboriginal Housing Society Prince George, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Ursula Morris in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Keith Annis in opposition to the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Jalen Tessier in opposition to the application
  • Handout: Correspondence from Nancy O'Malley in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated, February 18, 2021, from Olive Godwin, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence from Marion Bartlett in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 21, 2021, from Marta Tejero, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 21, 2021, from Maura O'Malley, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 20, 2021, from Jim Elson, in opposition to the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Jenn and Quinn Matthews, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 21, 2021, from Dr. Barbara Kane, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Jesse Thompson and Peter Stevenson, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Selene Maxwell, in support of the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Mario Pascuzzi, in opposition to the application;
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Jenn Matthews, in support of the application; and
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 22, 2021, from Alfredo Pascuzzi, in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9138, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9138, 2020."

Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 to add the Z21: Integrated Health & Housing Zone

Applicant:  City of Prince George

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100693 (Bylaw No. 9182, 2021) – Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 to add the Z21: Integrated Health & Housing Zone" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated January 12, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100693 (Bylaw No. 9182, 2021) – Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 to add the Z21: Integrated Health & Housing Zone" (Considered at the February 8, 2021 regular Council meeting);
  • Exhibit "A" to RZ100693;
  • Bylaw No. 9086, 2019; and
  • Staff Report to Council dated December 5, 2019, titled "OCP Amendment Application No. CP100159 (Bylaw No. 9085, 2019) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100643 (Bylaw No. 9086, 2019)".

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9182, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9182, 2021."

Applicant: Ram and Gurmanpreet Sandhu
Location:   2939 Hopkins Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100579" include:

  • Staff report dated February 3, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100579";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Development Variance Permit No. VP100579;
  • Exhibit "A" to VP100579; and
  • Letters of Support.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100579 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described as Lot 1, District lot 1433, Cariboo District, Plan EPP105126 as follows:

    1. Vary Section 10.2.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of accessory development from 5.0 m to 6.5 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100579.

       

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Prince George Cycling Club for a Recreational Facilities grant of up to $95,000 from the Prince George Regional Development Account for the development of an adaptive flow trail at the Pidherny Recreation Site.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from Downtown Prince George for a matching grant of up to $20,000 towards implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy.

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

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Kidd Real Estate Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC821509
Location: 4114 Balsum Road

Presenting On behalf of the Applicant: Ashley Elliott, Planner, L&M Engineering Ltd.

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100162 (Bylaw No. 9115) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100657 (Bylaw No. 9116)" include:

  • Staff report dated February 9, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100162 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9115)";
  • Distribution Area Map (Exhibit "A" to CP100162);
  • Request for Comment Letter;
  • Newspaper Notice;
  • Correspondence Received by Development Services;
  • Correspondence Received by L&M Engineering Ltd.;
  • Correspondence dated February 3, 2021, from Chris Borisoff and Charlotte Watts, in opposition to the application;
  • Correspondence dated February 4, 2021, from Terry Anatole (Eastman), in support of the application.
  • Handout: Correspondence dated February 17, 2021, from Dr. Tristan Pearce, in opposition to the application;
  • Previously submitted staff report dated December 15, 2020, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100162 (Bylaw No. 9115) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100657 (Bylaw No. 9116)" (Considered at the January 11, 2021 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9115;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9116; and
  • Exhibit "A" to CP100162.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9115, 2020

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9116, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9115, 2020."

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9116, 2020."

Applicant:  Joe Postnikoff for Volling Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. 122893
Location:   6499 - 6437 Hart Highway (Birchwood Mall)

Presenting on behalf of the Applicant: Joe Postnikoff for Grasshopper Retail, Inc.

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100685 (Bylaw No. 9164)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated January 14, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100685 (Bylaw No. 9164)" (Considered at the February 8, 2021 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9164.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9164, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9164, 2020”.

Applicant: Joe Postnikoff for Grasshopper Retail Inc.
Location:  6473 Hart Highway

Presenting on behalf of the Applicant: Joe Postnikoff for Grasshopper Retail, Inc.

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Cannabis License Application No. CN000018" include:

  • Staff report dated February 9, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Cannabis License Application No. CN000018";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council:

    1. CONFIRMS that its comments on the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch’s prescribed considerations are as set out in the report dated February 9, 2021 from Ian Wells, Acting Deputy City Manager for Cannabis License Application No. CN000018;

       

    2. CONFIRMS the methods used to gather the views of potentially affected property owners were in accordance with section 4: Public Consultation of the City of Prince George Liquor and Cannabis Licensing Policy and that the views of affected residents are as summarized in the minutes of the Public Hearing held on February 22, 2021; and

       

    3. SUPPORTS the approval of the Cannabis License Application to allow the non-medical retail sale of cannabis for Grasshopper Retail Inc. located at 6473 Hart Highway subject to the adoption of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9164, 2020, for the following reasons:

       

    This application is not expected to have a negative impact on the community or produce any significant negative land use impacts on adjacent properties.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

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

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