REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, September 20, 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 AMENDED AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 20, 2021 be amended by adding two (2) items of correspondence at agenda item E.1 and one (1) item of correspondence at agenda item E.2, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes - August 30, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held August 30, 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

Prince George Airport Authority

Presenters: Gordon Duke, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Don Zurowski, Board Chair
Topic: Nominator Presentation - Summary of 2020 and a Look Ahead in 2021

C.2

Too Close 2 Home

Presenters: Dr. Annie Booth and Dr. Marie Hay, Co-Organizers
Topic: Follow Up on the West Coast Olefins Proposal

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (August 2021)

• RECOMMENDATION:

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

E.

REPORTS

ACTING DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - DEANNA WASNIK

E.1

Development Variance Permit No. VP100594

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for J A Brink Investments Inc., Inc. No. BC0525073
Location:  4087 Brink Place

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit No. VP100594" include:

• Staff report dated August 11, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Development Variance Permit No. VP100594";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100594;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100594;
• Correspondence dated September 14, 2021 from Brent and Stacy Bye in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated September 15, 2021 from Elaine Kienzle in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated September 20, 2021 from John Brink (Applicant) in support of the application; and
• Handout: Correspondence dated September 20, 2021 from Megan Hickey, Planner, L&M Engineering, Ltd. (Applicant) in support of the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100594 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described as Strata Lots 1-3, 8-13, and 31-33, District Lot 4221, Cariboo District, Plan EPS6462, Together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V, as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.8.5 5. by decreasing the minimum side and rear setback from 6.0 m to 3.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100594.

E.2

Development Variance Permit No. VP100599

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Giuliu Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0660654
Location:  9800 Sintich Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit No. VP100599" include:

• Staff report dated August 11, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Development Variance Permit No. VP100599";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100599;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100599;
• Correspondence dated September 14, 2021 from Nik Brkich in opposition to the application; and
• Handout: Correspondence dated September 16, 2021 from Ashley Thandi, Community Planner, L&M Engineering, Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100599 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described as the North East ¼ of District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Except Plans 15470, 16630, 18608, 18991, 20076, 23849, PGP36675, PGP42228 and EPP73945 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 6.5.3 by decreasing the minimum width of the landscape screen from 6.0 m to 3.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100599.

E.3

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000069

Applicant: A&P Thun Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. #223995 and Suki Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. #196129
Location:  1724 Strathcona Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000069" include:

• Staff report dated August 18, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000069";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000069;
• Letter of Intent from the Applicant;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Letter of Support;
• Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Lori Sutherland in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated September 14, 2021 from Jaedon McLane in support of the application; and
• Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Lorena Frazier in support of the application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000069 for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 22542 and Lot 12, Block H, District Lot 777, Cariboo District, Plan 5566.

E.4

Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000019

Applicant: A&P Thun Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. #223995 and Suki Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. #196129
Location: 1724 Strathcona Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000019" include:

• Staff report dated August 18, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000019";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Approval;
• Letter of Support;
• Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Lori Sutherland in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated September 14, 2021 from Jaedon McLane in support of the application; and
• Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Lorena Frazier in support of the application.

• 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 August 18, 2021, from Deanna Wasnik, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, for Cannabis Licence Application No. CN000019;
  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 Council Meeting held on September 20, 2021; and
  3. SUPPORTS the approval of the Cannabis Licence Application to allow the retail of cannabis for Cosmic Cannabis located at 1724 Strathcona Avenue subject to the approval of Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000069, 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.

E.5

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100175 (Bylaw No. 9218) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100704 (Bylaw No. 9219)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Niho Land (1986) Ltd., Inc. No. 311471
Location:  7920 Highway 97 S

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100175 (Bylaw No. 9218) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100704 (Bylaw No. 9219)" include:

• Staff report dated August 23, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100175 (Bylaw No. 9218) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100704 (Bylaw No. 9219)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9218;
• Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9218;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9219;
• Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9219; and
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100175.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021”, 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. 9218, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George 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. 9218, 2021”, 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. 9218, 2021."

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

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

  1. Two (2) Citywide Newspaper advertisement requesting written comment; and
  2. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100175.
• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council EXPANDS, from 30 metres to 150 metres, the distance, as required in the "City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 7635, 2005", for the mailing of notice of the public hearing for the "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218, 2021" and "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7580, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021.

• RECOMMENDATION #8:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9219, 2021."

• RECOMMENDATION #9:

  That Council DIRECTS the Public Hearing for proposed Bylaws No. 9218 and No. 9219, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of Servicing Brief.
• RECOMMENDATION #10:

  That Council DIRECTS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaws No. 9218 and 9219 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of Traffic Impact Study

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

E.6

Development Permit with Variance Application No. DP100787

Applicant: The Hub Collection for 1268628 B.C. Ltd. No. BC1268628
Location:  4500 Ospika Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Permit with Variance Application No. DP100787" include:

• Staff report dated  September 1, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Development Permit with Variance Application No. DP100787";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Permit with Variance No. DP100787;
• Exhibit “A” to DP100787;
• Exhibit “B” to DP100787;
• Exhibit “C” to DP100787; and
• Supporting Documents
  • Fire Hazard and Abatement Assessment prepared by TDB Consultants Ltd. dated April 9, 2021;
  • Rationale Letter from the Applicant; and
  • Application History from the Applicant.
    

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Multiple Residential Form and Character, and Wildfire Hazard Development Permit with Variance No. DP100787 for the property legally described as Lot 147, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan 28774 as follows:

  1. The development of one (1) apartment, as shown on Exhibit “A” to DP100787;
  2. Vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” Section 10.13.5 3. by increasing the maximum height from 15.0 m to 16.6 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to DP100787;
  3. Vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” Section 10.13.5 4. by increasing the maximum number of storeys from four (4) to five (5), as shown on Exhibit “B” to DP100787; and
  4. Vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” Table 7-4 by decreasing the required parking from 1.0 spaces per studio dwelling to 0.72 spaces per studio dwelling, as shown on Exhibit “C” to DP100787.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

E.7

Prince George Playhouse Reopening Update

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the September 7, 2021 report titled, “Prince George Playhouse: Reopening Update,” from the Director of Community Services and Public Safety.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2021/2022 Authorization Bylaw No. 9208, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9231, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2021/2022 Authorization Bylaw No. 9208, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9231, 2021."

F.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9196, 2021

Applicant: Jagdev Gill
Location:  2709 Petersen Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9196, 2021."

F.3

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9222, 2021

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for T.R. Projects Ltd., Inc. No. BC0729296
Location: 2599 North Nechako Road and 4439 Craig Drive

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9222, 2021."

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated September 10, 2021 from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Ministry of Children and Family Development: Celebrating October as Family Foster Month

G.2

Correspondence dated September 9, 2021 signed by 46 Members of the Public: Prince George Playhouse - Looking Forward

G.3

Correspondence dated September 3, 2021 from Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC, CUPE Local 873: Emergency Paramedics and Dispatchers: Who We Are and What We Do

G.4

Correspondence dated September 11, 2021 from Mike and Heather Empey: Opposition to Proposal by West Coast Olefins Ltd.

G.5

Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Members of the Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community: Correspondence to Mayor Hall, Chair, Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community

G.5.1

Correspondence dated September 15, 2021 from Mayor Lyn Hall, Chair, Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community in Response to Agenda Item G.5

H.

FORMAL PUBLIC HEARING(S) - COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.

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

H.1

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100166 (Bylaw No. 9173) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100689 (Bylaw No. 9174)

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

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100166 (Bylaw No. 9173) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100689 (Bylaw No. 9174)" include:

• Staff report dated September 2, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100166 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9173)";
• Distribution Area Map (Exhibit "A" to CP100166);
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Newspaper Notice;
• Correspondence Received;
• Previously submitted staff report dated June 22, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100166 (Bylaw No. 9173) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100689 (Bylaw No. 9174)" (Considered at the July 12, 2021 regular Council meeting)
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9173;
• Appendix “B” to Bylaw No. 9173;
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9174;
• Exhibit “A” to Application No. CP100166; and
• Prince George Refinery Renewable Diesel Facility Project Information.

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 2, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100166 (Bylaw No. 9173)”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020."

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174, 2020."

H.2

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100173 (Bylaw No. 9204, 2021) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100699 (Bylaw No. 9205, 2021)

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

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100173 (Bylaw No. 9204, 2021) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100699 (Bylaw No. 9205, 2021)" include:

• Staff report dated August 24, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100173 (Bylaw No. 9204, 2021)";
• Distribution Area Map (Exhibit "A" to CP100173);
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Newspaper Notice;
• Correspondence Received;
• PowerPoint presentation received from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Legacy Trust (Applicant) in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated September 13, 2021 from Shawn and Suzi Greydanus in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated September 17, 2021 from Joe and Debbie Van Calsteren noting concerns regarding the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated September 19, 2021 from Cheryl Barlow noting concerns regarding the application;
• Previously submitted staff report dated June 7, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100173 (Bylaw No. 9204, 2021) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100699 (Bylaw No. 9205, 2021)" (Considered at the June 28, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9204;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9205; and
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100173.

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 24, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100173 (Bylaw No. 9204, 2021).”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9204, 2021."

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205, 2021."

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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