MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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Council Chambers of City Hall
1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC
PRESENT:
  • Mayor Lyn Hall, Chair
  • Councillor Skakun
  • Councillor Ramsay
  • Councillor Frizzell
  • Councillor Scott
  • Councillor McConnachie
  • Councillor Sampson
  • Councillor Everitt
  • Councillor Krause
IN ATTENDANCE:
  • Ms. Leslie Kellett, Legislative Coordinator
  • Ms. Kathleen Soltis, City Manager
  • Mr. Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services
  • Mr. Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development
  • Mr. Kris Dalio, Director of Finance
  • Mr. Rob van Adrichem, Director of External Relations
  • Mr. Adam Davey, Associate Director of Community Services
  • Ms. Gina Layte Liston, Director of Public Works

Congratulations Murry Krause for receiving the "Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers" in recognition of your "significant, sustained and unpaid contributions" to Prince George.

  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That the agenda for the regular Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2019, BE ADOPTED.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 9, 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.

    Carried Unanimously

Presenter(s):  Steve Hamilton, President, and John Irving, Director
Topic: Update on Spruce City Wildlife Association and Outdoor Trout Fishing Pond

Mr. Dustin Snyder, Vice President, Ms. Carol Surbey, Director, and Mr. John Irving, Director, Spruce City Wildlife Association, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding an update on the activities of the Spruce City Wildlife Association and their plans to develop an outdoor trout fishing pond adjacent

Discussion commenced.  Mr. Snyder and Mr. Irving responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Skakun
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That Council REFERS to Administration to return to Council with a report regarding the City's contribution associated with the Outdoor Trout Fishing Pond project.

    Carried Unanimously

Presenter(s):  Co-Organizer's of Inspiring Women Among Us:  Zoe Meletis, Associate Professor, and Annie Booth, Professor, University of Northern British Columbia
Topic:  Outcomes of Inspiring Women Among Us 2018, and the Agenda for Inspiring Women Among Us 2019

Dr. Zoe Meletis and Dr. Annie Booth, Co-Organizers, Inspiring Women Among Us, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the outcome of Inspiring Women Among Us 2018 event and to present the agenda for Inspiring Women Among Us 2019.

Discussion commenced.  Dr. Meletis and Dr. Booth responded to questions of Council.

Councillor Frizzell requested further consideration of Consent Agenda item E.1.

Discussion commenced.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Sampson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    THAT the report dated September 25, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development titled Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (August 2019)”, BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

     

    Carried Unanimously

The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned to the Informal Hearing at 7:00 p.m.

Applicant: PG Rock and Gravel Ltd., Inc. No. BC1204621
Location: 5027 Sandberg Road

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000051:

  • Staff report dated September 19, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000051";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Temporary Use Permit No. TU000051.

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

Applicant:

The applicant was in attendance and available for questions.

Gallery:

There were no submissions from the gallery.

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

The Informal Hearing adjourned to the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:03 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000051 for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 4054, Cariboo District, Plan 15023.

    Carried Unanimously

Applicant:  Compass Group Canada Ltd., for Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Transport
Location:  4141 Airport Road

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Liquor License Application No. LL100165 include:

  • Staff report dated September 18, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding "Liquor License Application No. LL100165";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" Resolution for LL100165;
  • Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application; and
  • Current Liquor Primary License No. 74732.

The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned to the Informal Hearing at 7:03 p.m.

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

Applicant:

The applicant was in attendance and available for questions.

Gallery:

There were no submission from the gallery.

The Informal Hearing adjourned to the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:05 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Everitt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Scott

    Be it resolved that:

    1. Council supports the change to existing Liquor Primary License to increase occupancy from 38 to 68 persons for the Spruce Goose Lounge located at 4141 Airport Road 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.
    2. Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as set out in the September 18, 2019 staff report from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100165.
    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 October 7, 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 October 7, 2019.
    Carried Unanimously

The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned to the Formal Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.

Applicant:  Peter Crosby
Location:  1733 Upland Street

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Rezoning Application No. RZ100635 (Bylaw No. 9059):

  • Staff report dated August 30, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100635 (Bylaw No. 9059) (Previously considered at the September 9, 2019 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9059.

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

Applicant:

The applicant was in attendance and available for questions.

Gallery:

There were no submissions from the gallery.

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Frizzell
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skakun

    That the Formal Public Hearing regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100635 (Bylaw No. 9059)", BE CLOSED.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Scott

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

    Carried Unanimously

Applicant:  City of Prince George
Location:  Southeast Corner of the Foothills Boulevard and North Nechako Road Intersection

Documents for consideration in conjunction with Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100157 (Bylaw No. 9070, 2019), include:

  • Staff report dated September 27, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100157 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9070, 2019);
  • Newspaper Notice;
  • Correspondence Received;
  • PowerPoint Presentation;
  • Staff report dated August 29, 2019 from the General Manager of Planning and Development regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100157 (Bylaw No. 9070, 2019) (Previously considered at the September 9, 2019 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9070;
  • Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9070;
  • Appendix "C" to Bylaw No. 9070;
  • Appendix "D" to Bylaw No. 9070;
  • Appendix "E" to Bylaw No. 9070;
  • North Nechako Neighbourhood Plan;
  • Submission dated October 2, 2019 from Chris Smith noting concerns regarding the application;
  • Submission received October 7, 2019 from Shane Perry noting concerns regarding the application; and
  • Submission dated October 7, 2019 from Jodi Robertson noting concerns regarding the application.

Applicant:

Mr. Tristin Deveau, Planner, City of Prince George, Ms. Ashley Thandi, Planner, Mr. Terry Fjellstrom, President, and Mr. Jason Boyes, Engineer, L&M Engineering Ltd., attended Centre Table and provided a PowerPoint presentation in support of the application including information on the process, an overview of the Official Community Plan amendment bylaw, and information regarding the proposed North Nechako Neighbourhood Plan.

Discussion commenced and Mr. Fjellstrom responded to questions of Council.

Gallery:

Mr. Tony Docanto attended Centre Table and spoke in opposition to the application noting concerns for disruption of the wildlife corridor and an increase in traffic onto North Nechako Road.

Ms. Thandi, Mr. Deveau, and Mr. Fjellstrom responded to questions of Council. 

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skakun

    That the Formal Public Hearing regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100157 (Bylaw No. 9070, 2019)", BE CLOSED.

    Carried Unanimously

Discussion commenced and W. Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Krause

    That Council GRANTS THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9070, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AUDIT - COUNCILLOR GARTH FRIZZELL, CHAIR

Councillor Ramsay declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest as her is Board Chair for the Two Rivers Art Gallery, an organization recommended for a Permissive Tax Exemption. 

Councillor Ramsay exited Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m.

Discussion commenced.  W. Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, and K. Dalio, Director of Finance, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Frizzell
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skakun

    That Council APPROVES the recommendation for permissive tax exemptions for the years 2020-2023 for the organizations listed in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated September 3, 2019 from the Director of Finance titled “2020 Permissive Tax Exemptions”.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Frizzell
    Seconded ByCouncillor McConnachie

    That Council GRANTS first three readings to the “City of Prince George Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 9075, 2019”.

    Carried Unanimously
GENERAL MANAGER OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS - DAVE DYER

Ms. Andrea Byrne, Acting Supervisor of Energy, Environment and Sustainability, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Wildfire Action Plan Update 2019 including information on the background and history of wildfire and mountain pine beetle risk assessments and treatments, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and the current Community Resiliency Investment project.

Discussion commenced and A. Byrne, Acting Supervisor of Energy, Environment and Sustainability, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Sampson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council:

    1. APPROVES that Administration complete the application process for a grant under the Community Resiliency Investment Program – 2020 FireSmart Communities Funding & Supports, which is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities, to complete wildfire fuel removal activities.
    2. AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer and General Manager of Engineering and Public Works to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.
    Carried Unanimously
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS - CHRIS BONE

Discussion commenced.  K. Soltis, City Manager, and C. Bone, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Ramsay
    Seconded ByCouncillor Scott

    That the report dated October 7, 2019 from the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships titled "Downtown Washroom and Storage Pilot Project", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

    Carried Unanimously

Discussion commenced and C. Bone, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Skakun
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION, the report dated October 7, 2019 from the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships titled “Poverty Reduction”;

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That Council ESTABLISHES a Select Committee on Poverty Reduction.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Krause

    That Council APPROVES the proposed Terms of Reference for a Select Committee on Poverty Reduction.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Sampson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Frizzell

    That Council APPOINTS Councillor Ramsay and Councillor Krause as Council Representatives on the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction.

    Carried Unanimously
GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - IAN WELLS

Applicant:  Cypress Land Services for TELUS
Location:  7307 Giscome Road

Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That Council INSTRUCTS the Corporate Officer to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in writing that:

      1. TELUS has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the City of Prince George;
      2. The City of Prince George is satisfied with TELUS’ public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and,
      3. The City of Prince George concurs with TELUS’ proposal to construct a wireless communications facility provided it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Prince George for a 60.0 m tall tower and ancillary equipment at 7307 Giscome Road (The North East ¼ of District Lot 634, Cariboo District Except: Parcel A (D2212), and Plans 8488, 8956, 12915, 13121, 16233, 26295, PGP35818, BCP26911, and EPP22433).
    Carried Unanimously

Applicant:  Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. for Prince George Golf & Curling Club Ltd., Inc. No. 850240 and the City of Prince George
Location:  2604, 2626 and 2658 Recplace Drive

  • Moved ByCouncillor Skakun
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council GIVES First Reading to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9049, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Krause
    Seconded ByCouncillor Scott

    That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9049, 2019”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Ramsay
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9049, 2019”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George Solid Waste Management Plan and confirm there are no issues.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skakun

    That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9049, 2019”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council GIVES Second Reading to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9049, 2019.”

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Krause
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    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;
    2. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100154; and
    3. One (1) Public Consultation Meeting.
    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Frizzell
    Seconded ByCouncillor McConnachie

    That Council GIVES First Two Readings to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9050, 2019”.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Skakun
    Seconded ByCouncillor Scott

    That Council PERMITS the Public Hearing for proposed Bylaw No. 9049, 2019 and 9050, 2019 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

    1. Receipt of a Traffic Impact Study; and
    2. Receipt of a Servicing Brief.

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

    Carried Unanimously

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

  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ramsay

    That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9043, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Krause
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Cemetery Bylaw No. 8046, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 9071, 2019".

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sampson

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw No. 9055, 2019".

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Krause

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8942, 2018."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Frizzell
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. N1363, B-Law No. 3034, 1977; No. 0990, By-Law No. 3319, 1978; No. Y17477, Bylaw No. 4715, 1986, Discharge Bylaw No. 8943, 2018."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Sampson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ramsay

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9035, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Scott
    Seconded ByCouncillor Everitt

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George 2840 Vance Place Road Closure Bylaw No. 9045, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor Sampson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Krause

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George 2851 Gogolin Road Closure Bylaw No. 9046, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved ByCouncillor McConnachie
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ramsay

    That COUNCIL GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8984, 2019."

    Carried Unanimously

Councillor Everitt requested further consideration of Correspondence item J.1.

Councillor Frizzell requested further consideration of Correspondence item J.2

Councillor Frizzell requested further consideration of Correspondence Item J.3.

Discussion commenced.  G. Layte Liston, Director of Public Works, and K. Soltis, City Manager, responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Everitt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Skakun

    That Council REFERS to Administration to return to Council with options for a site for the purposes of a recycling and transfer station and sani dump facility.

    Carried Unanimously

THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT [TIME]

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

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