REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, November 08, 2021 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 AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 8, 2021, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes - October 18, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held October 18, 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.

DELEGATION(S)

C.1

BC Resources Coalition

Presenters: Paul Tiefensee, President, and Daniel Rae, Social Media Director, BC Resources Coalition
Topic: Rationale for the Careful Consideration of the Request from the University of Victoria Environmental Law Centre and Too Close 2 Home Concerning the West Coast Olefins Project

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2021)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated November 1, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2021)”.

E.

REPORTS

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

E.1

Proposed Whistleblower Policy

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the draft Whistleblower Policy attached to the report dated October 26, 2021 from the City Manager titled “Proposed Whistleblower Policy."

E.2

2022 Council Meeting Schedule

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the 2022 Council Meeting Calendar, as attached to the report dated October 15, 2021, from the City Manager, titled “2022 Council Meeting Schedule”.

E.3

Nomination of a Council Representative to the Prince George Public Library Board for 2022

• 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 December 1, 2021.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.4

Summary and Status Updates for Proposed West Coast Olefins Ltd. Projects

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated November 2, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled, “Summary and Status Updates for Proposed West Coast Olefins Ltd. Projects”.

E.5

1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194, 2021

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: 1655 Boundary Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194, 2021" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated September 7, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194, 2021" (Considered at the October 4, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and
• Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation.

City of Prince George 1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George 1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194, 2021”.

E.6

Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location:  2140 Tamarack and 2135 Spruce Street

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated September 21, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021" (Considered at the October 4, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Exhibit "A" - Location Map;
• Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation; and
• Exhibit "C" - Site Map.

City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021.”

E.7

Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. AR100036

Applicant: Albert Koehler for Panaich & Sandhu Holdings Ltd. Inc. No. BC0799696
Location: 10515 Jutland Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. AR100036" include:

• Staff report dated October 20, 2021, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. AR100036";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to AR100036;
• ALC Application; and 
• Ministry Letter.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. SUPPORTS the proposed subdivision of The North ½ of the North East ¼ of District Lot 624, Cariboo District as described in the report dated October 20, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled, “Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. AR100036”; and

  2. DIRECTS Administration to forward the resolution of support from Council to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).

E.8

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100709 (Bylaw No. 9235, 2021)

Applicant: P.W.R. Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. 65343
Location:  3300 Massey Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100709 (Bylaw No. 9235, 2021)" include

• Staff report dated October 20, 2021, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100709 (Bylaw No. 9235, 2021)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9235.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9235, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9235, 2021”.

E.9

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100710 (Bylaw No. 9230)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1168315 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1168315
Location:  4798 Martin Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100710 (Bylaw No. 9230)" include:

• Staff report dated October 15, 2021, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100710 (Bylaw No. 9230)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9230; and
• Soil Tech Consulting Ltd. Field Review Memo dated September 29, 2021.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9230, 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. 9230, 2021”, pursuant to Section 464 (2) of the Local Government Act.

E.10

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100717 (Bylaw No. 9248)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Limited for Pahal Holdings Inc., Inc. No. BC1106415
Location: 2740 Recplace Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100717 (Bylaw No. 9248)" include:

• Staff report dated October 20, 2021, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100717 (Bylaw No. 9248)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9248; and
• Supporting Documents.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9248, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9248, 2021.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS the Public Hearing for proposed Bylaw No. 9248 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Traffic Impact Analysis; and
  2. 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.

E.11

Development Variance Permit No. VP100604

Applicant: Brian Borden
Location: 2351 Progress Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit No. VP100604" include:

• Staff report dated October 18, 2021, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "Development Variance Permit No. VP100604";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100604; and
• Exhibit "A" to VP100604.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100604 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described Lot 26, District Lot 808, Cariboo District, Plan 20832 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings from 90.0 m² to 111.5 m² as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100604.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.12

Updated Trucked Waste Volume Charges under Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557 for 2022

City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9263, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9263, 2021."

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

E.13

Fire & Rescue Services Capital Project Amendment

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES amending Project #3326 – Firefighter Vehicle Extrication Equipment Replacement in the 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan from $400,000 to $360,000 with the full budget of the $360,000 allocated to 2022.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9251, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9251, 2021."

F.2

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020

Applicant: Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. for Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure Ltd., Inc. No. A0098496
Location:  2068 and 2542 PG Pulpmill Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020."

F.3

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174, 2020

Applicant: Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. for Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure Ltd., Inc. No. A0098496
Location:  2068 and 2542 PG Pulpmill Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174, 2020."

F.4

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9204, 2021

Applicant: Station One Architects for Pacific Peace Properties Inc., Inc. No. BC1190275
Location: 1330 – 1380 Foothills Boulevard

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9204, 2021."

F.5

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205, 2021

Applicant: Station One Architects for Pacific Peace Properties Inc., Inc. No. BC1190275
Location: 1330 – 1380 Foothills Boulevard

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205, 2021."

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated October 14, 2021 from Mayor Lisa Helps, City of Victoria: Paid Sick Leave for Workers

G.2

Correspondence dated October 26, 2021 from Tara Faganello, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs : Proposed Legislative Amendments in Bill 26, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021

G.3

Correspondence dated October 29, 2021, from Cory Heavener, Assistant Deputy Minister and Provincial Director of Child Welfare, and Renaa Bacy, Provincial Director of Adoption: Proclaiming November as Adoption Awareness Month

G.4

Correspondence dated October 22, 2021 from Premier John Horgan: Acknowledgement of a Meeting Held During the Virtual 2021 UBCM Convention

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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