REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, February 06, 2023 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 February 6, 2023 be amended by adding two (2) new report items as agenda items D.12 and D.13 and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 16, 2023, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

C.1

Report on Land Sales Approved under the Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011 for October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the staff report dated January 20, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Report on Land Sales Approved under the Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011 for October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022”.

D.

REPORTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - COUNCILLOR GARTH FRIZZELL, CHAIR

D.1

Enhancing Veterinary Care in the Region

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council REQUESTS the Mayor’s office provide a letter to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills:

  1. in support of establishing a Veterinary Medicine Program at the University of Northern British Columbia with consideration given to practicum placement and retention of students in the region; and
  2. that requests a review and consideration of the potential impact of veterinarian retirement trends and changes to the degree qualification assessment and accreditation of all medical practitioners, including veterinarians, to help mitigate the service gap.

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

D.2

Strategic Plan: 2023 - 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the draft 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan as attached to the report dated January 31, 2022 from the City Manager, titled “Strategic Plan: 2023 – 2026.”

D.3

Update to the Budget Amendment for Daycare Projects

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RESCINDS the following resolutions passed at the January 16, 2023 regular council meeting:

  “That Council APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #3352 – Malaspina Avenue Daycare to decrease the budget from $5,135,299 to $4,795,299 with a funding source of Grants; and”

  “That Council APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #3353 – Dagg Road Daycare to increase the budget from $2,381,493 to $2,721,493 with a funding source of Grants.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #3352 – Malaspina Avenue Daycare to decrease the budget from $5,135,299 to $4,935,299 with a funding source of Grants.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #3353 – Dagg Road Daycare to increase the budget from $2,381,493 to $2,581,493 with a funding source of Grants.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

D.4

Jumpstart Multisport Court Project - Gift Agreement

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Gift Agreement between the City of Prince George and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the Jumpstart Multisport Court Project in the form attached to the report dated January 5, 2023 from the Director of Civic Operations  titled "Jumpstart Multisport Court Project - Gift Agreement", and AUTHORIZES the Director of Civic Operations to sign the Gift Agreement. 

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

D.5

3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022

Applicant: Renaud Dutrisac and Emilie Jean-St-Michel
Location: Adjacent to 3701 McLarty Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated December 14, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022" (Considered at the January 16, 2023 council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Proposed Consolidation Plan; and
• Location Map.

City of Prince George 3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George 3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022."

D.6

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100739 (Bylaw No. 9279)

Applicant: Scouten Engineering for Kidd Real Estate Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0821509
Location: 2026 McAndrew Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100739 (Bylaw No. 9279)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated December 21, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100739 (Bylaw No. 9279)" (Considered at the January 16, 2023 council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9279; and
• Supporting Document(s).

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9279, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9279, 2022”.

D.7

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100768 (Bylaw No. 9354)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd., for 1205192 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1205192
Location: 1710 6th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100768 (Bylaw No. 9354)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated December 21, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100768 (Bylaw No. 9354)" (Considered at the January 16, 2023 council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9354.

Previously submitted correspondence considered at the January 16, 2023 regular council meeting regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100768 (Bylaw No. 9354)" include:

• Correspondence received January 13, 2023 from Lucy Levitt in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated January 16, 2023 from Deana Bilinski in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated January 16, 2023 from Walter and Susan Steidle in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9354, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9354, 2022."

D.8

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100193 (Bylaw No. 9356) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100769 (Bylaw No. 9357)

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: 2021 Foothills Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100193 (Bylaw No. 9356) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100769 (Bylaw No. 9357)" include:

• Staff report dated January 17, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100193 (Bylaw No. 9356) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100769 (Bylaw No. 9357)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9356;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9357; and
• Exhibit "A" to CP100193.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9357, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022”, in conjunction with the current Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council GIVES SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022”.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

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

  1. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100193.
• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9357, 2022. 

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

D.9

Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832

Applicant: The Hub Collection for 1268628 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1268628
Location: 4500 Ospika Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Permit Application No. DP100832" include:

• Staff report dated January 25, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Permit No. DP100832;
• Exhibit "A" to DP100832;
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075); and
• Modification to Section 219 Covenant CA9074075 Land Title Office Document Number CA9428022.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES a modification of the Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 as amended by Land Title Office Document No. CA9428022 on the title of the property located at 4500 Ospika Boulevard, legally described as Lot 147, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan 28774 to allow for a 118-unit apartment offering congregate housing intended for seniors, as shown on proposed Development Permit No. DP100832, and AUTHORIZES the Director of Planning and Development to execute the modification agreement.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND IT SERVICES - KRIS DALIO

D.10

Procurement Authorizations

City of Prince George Purchasing Bylaw No. 8841, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 9378, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Purchasing Bylaw No. 8841, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 9378, 2023”.

D.11

Reserve Bylaws

City of Prince George Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9379, 2023

City of Prince George Lease-In-Lease-Out Legacy Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9380, 2023

City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9381, 2023

City of Prince George Downtown District Energy System Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9385, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9379, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Lease-In-Lease-Out Legacy Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9380, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9381, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Downtown District Energy System Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9385, 2023”.

D.12

2023 Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Equipment Financing BylawNo. 9382, 2023."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council AUTHORIZES an alternative approval process in accordance with section 86 of the Community Charter be used for the purpose of seeking approval of the electors in relation to “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council ESTABLISHES the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023 for receiving Elector Response Forms for the alternative approval process for “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council APPROVES the determination of the total number of electors of the area to which the alternative approval process applies for “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023” as 55,941 electors, on the basis described in this report.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council DIRECTS the Corporate Officer to report the results of the alternative approval process for “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023” and if approval of the electors has been obtained, to return “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023” for Council’s consideration of final reading and adoption.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

D.13

2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 6, 2023 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events titled “2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games”.

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1299141 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1299141
Location: 3221 and 3191 Highway 16

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021."

E.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd., for 1299141 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1299141
Location: 3221 and 3191 Highway 16

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021".

E.3

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9359, 2022

Applicant: Thrive Liquor and Cannabis Advisors for Brookwood Properties Inc., Inc. No. 762283
Location: 102 - 2626 Vance Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9359, 2022."

E.4

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9349, 2022

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd., for 0961279 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0961279
Location: 1050 and 1082 20th Avenue

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9349, 2022."

F.

CORRESPONDENCE

F.1

Correspondence dated January 17, 2023 from Kenna Jonkman, General Manager of Development Services, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation Grant Application - Partnership Consideration

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George applying for, receiving, and managing grant funding on our behalf through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation program.

F.2

Correspondence dated January 16, 2023 from John Huybers, Past President, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club for a grant of up to $99,999 for facility improvements at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club under the recreational infrastructure program.

F.3

Correspondence dated January 11, 2023 from Sasha Prynn, Program Officer, Union of BC Municipalities: 2019 Community Child Care Space Creation Program - YMCA Park House Care and Learning Centre

F.4

Correspondence dated January 26, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: Letter of Support for the Outdoor Ice Oval Society of Prince George's Grant Application for an Outbuilding

F.5

Correspondence dated January 23, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club application to the BC Destination Development Fund for Paved Competition Ski Trails

G.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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