REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, May 31, 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 May 31, 2021, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 10, 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

Northern Regional Construction Association

Presenters: Scott Bone, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Regional Construction Association, and Sheldon Boyes, President, IDL Projects
Topic:  High level overview of the current state of commercial and industrial construction in Prince George and Northern BC

D.

REPORTS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT DESIGN - HILLARY MORGAN, CHAIR

D.1

Advisory Committee on Development Design Terms of Reference

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee on Development Design attached as Appendix “B” to the report dated April 29, 2021, from the Chair of the Advisory Committee on Development Design, titled “ Advisory Committee on Development Design Terms of Reference.”

SELECT COMMITTEE ON POVERTY REDUCTION - COUNCILLOR MURRY KRAUSE

D.2

Select Committee on Poverty Reduction - Final Recommendations for Council Consideration

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 29, 2021, from the Chair of the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction, titled “Select Committee on Poverty Reduction- Final Recommendations for Council Consideration."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the recommendations of the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction, titled “Select Committee on Poverty Reduction Final Recommendations” in the attachment to the report dated April 29, 2021.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DISSOLVES the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction as the Committee has achieved the objectives outlined in its mandate as defined in the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESOLUTIONS - COUNCILLOR BRIAN SKAKUN, CHAIR

D.3

Update to Proposed 2021 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council ENDORSES, for submission to the 2021 UBCM convention, the resolution titled “Increasing Capacity in Provincial Court Systems through Alternative Coordinated Initiatives” set out in Schedule “A” to the report dated May 20, 2021 titled “Updated Proposed 2021 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council ENDORSES, for submission to the 2021 UBCM convention, amendments to the resolution titled “Improved Efficiencies in the Prosecution of Criminal Offences” set out in Schedule “A” to the report dated May 20, 2021 titled “Updated Proposed 2021 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to distribute the endorsed resolutions set out in Schedule “A” to the report dated May 20, 2021 titled “Updated Proposed 2021 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Resolutions” to all BC local governments and the North Central Local Government Association.

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

D.4

Cyber Security Risk Review

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Option 2 as described in the attached Staff Report to Standing Committee on Finance and Audit from Walter Babicz, Acting City Manager dated April 16, 2021, with funding in the amount of $40,000 from the Council Contingency Fund.

ACTING CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

D.5

2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and 2024 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals and Request for Funding

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the request from the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club to provide financial support of up to $250,000 towards hosting the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals to be funded from the Major Events Reserve to the extend possible and otherwise from the general tax levy, and subject to the Club entering into a Sponsorship Agreement with the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to Administration.

ACTING DEPUTY CITY MANAGER - IAN WELLS

D.6

Community Recreation, Social Health & Well-being Service Delivery Plan

Presenter: Laveleen Sahota, LevelUp Planning and Consulting

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 29, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled “Community Recreation, Social Health & Well-being Service Delivery Plan”.

D.7

Climate Forward Implementation Strategy – Phase 1

Presenter: Andrea Byrne, Environmental Coordinator

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Climate Forward Implementation Strategy - Phase 1 and staff report dated May 17, 2021.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST, SECOND and THIRD READINGS to “City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021.”

D.8

Development Variance Permit No. VP100588

Applicant: Lorne Ziemer
Location:  7135 Taft Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit No. VP100588" include:

• Staff report dated May 6, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Development Variance Permit No. VP100588";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100588;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100588; and
• Exhibit "B" to VP100588.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100588 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described as Lot 61, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Plan 18801, as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.1.6 2. to increase the maximum height of an accessory building from 5.0 m to 5.6 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” to VP100588.

D.9

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100589

Applicant: Lawrence Cook
Location:  8619 North Nechako Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100589" include:

• Staff report dated May 12, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100589";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100589; and
• Exhibit "A" to VP100589.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100589 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described Lot 10, District Lot 2098, Cariboo District, Plan 27069 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90 m² to 124 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100589.

      

D.10

3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location:  3000 15th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated March 17, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021" (Considered at the April 26, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and
• Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation.

City of Prince George 3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George 3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021."

D.11

2215 McBride Cresent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021

Applicant:  City of Prince George
Location:  2215 McBride Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "2215 McBride Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated March 12, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "2215 McBride Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021" (Considered at the April 26, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and
• Exhibit "B" - Proposed Subdivision.

City of Prince George 2215 McBride Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George 2215 McBride Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021."

D.12

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100698 (Bylaw No. 9192)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for North Realty Group Ltd., Inc. No. 875402
Location:  1584 8th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100698 (Bylaw No. 9192)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated April 7, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100698 (Bylaw No. 9192)" (Considered at the April 26, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9192.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9192, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9192, 2021."

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9138, 2020."

E.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9159, 2020

Applicant: Ryan Gill for Devinder Gill
Location: 2139 Redwood Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9159, 2020."

F.

CORRESPONDENCE

F.1

Correspondence dated May 7, 2021, from Gordon Duke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prince George Airport Authority: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Prince George Airport Authority Inc. for the Food and Beverage Development and Expansion project.

F.2

Correspondence dated May 3, 2021, from Kevin Pettersen, Director of Competitions, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application

• 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 $300,000 for the snowmaking system expansion to the trails at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club from the Economic Diversification Infrastructure Account.

F.3

Correspondence dated May 13, 2021, from Mindy Stroet, Director of Development, Prince George Community Foundation: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Prince George Community Foundation for a grant of up to $ 7,800 for the Marketing & Community Outreach Program from the Prince George Regional Development Account.

F.4

Correspondence dated April 29, 2021, from Mayor Andy Adams, City of Campbell River: Logging of At-Risk Old-Growth Forests in the Province

F.5

Correspondence dated May 11, 2021, from Mayor Dan Law, District of Tofino: Support for the Expedient and Resourced Implementation of Old-Growth Strategic Review

F.6

Correspondence dated April 20, 2021, from Paolo Maiorino, Client Services, Canadian Radio - Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC): National Suicide Prevention Three-Digit (988) Hotline

F.7

Correspondence dated May 10, 2021, from Mayor Joan Atkinson, District of Mackenzie: Letter of Support for National Three-Digit (988) Suicide Prevention Hotline

F.8

Correspondence from Kathleen Barnard, Founder and President, Save Your Skin Foundation: Proclaiming May 2021 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

F.9

Correspondence dated May 3, 2021, from Barbara Murray: Request for Support for a Moratorium on Wolf Hunting in British Columbia

F.10

Correspondence dated May 17, 2021, from Mayor Mike Little, District of North Vancouver: BC Government's Use of Provincial Paramountcy to Undermine Local Government Bylaws

F.11

Correspondence dated May 21, 2021, from Todd Corrigall, CEO, Prince George Chambers of Commerce: Requesting Support for Funding for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

G.

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 via Telephone
4. Closure of Hearing
5. Third Reading of Bylaw (if appropriate)

G.1

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100164 (Bylaw No. 9156) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100678 (Bylaw No. 9157)

Applicant:  The Hub Collection Ltd.
Location:  4500 Ospika Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100164 (Bylaw No. 9156) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100678 (Bylaw No. 9157)" include:

• Staff report dated May 6, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100164 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9156)";
• Distribution Area Map (Exhibit “A” to CP100164);
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Newspaper Notice;
• Correspondence Received;
• Correspondence dated April 9, 2021, from Leah Lampert, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated April 6, 2021, from Vickie Brown, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated April 26, 2021, from Kevin Price, Managing Partner, Hub Collection Ltd. (Applicant) in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated May 19, 2021, from Mary Applegate, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2021, from Tom Filipovic, in support of the application; 
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2021, from Ricky Parmar, in support of the application;
• Executive Summary received May 20, 2021, from Kevin Price, Managing Partner, Hub Collection Ltd. (Applicant) in support of the application;
• Online change.org Petition including 44 names in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated May 24, 2021, from Mark and Julie Shrimpton, in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated May 30, 2021, from Richard Hough, in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated May 31, 2021, from Jana Korum, in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated May 31, 2021, from Joseph Balfour, in opposition to the application;
• Previously submitted staff report dated February 18, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100164 (Bylaw No. 9156) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100678 (Bylaw No. 9157)" (Considered at the March 8, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9156;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9157; and
• Exhibit "A" to CP100164.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9156, 2020

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9157, 2020

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CLOSES the formal public hearing regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100164 (Bylaw No. 9156) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100678 (Bylaw No. 9157)."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9156, 2020”.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9157, 2020."

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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