REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, July 12, 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 July 12, 2021, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes - June 28, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 28, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

C.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (June 2021)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 5, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (June 2021)”.

D.

REPORTS

MAYOR LYN HALL

D.1

Proposed Amendment to the Terms of Reference for the Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES amending the Terms of Reference for the Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community to extend the length of term and membership appointments until December 31, 2021 so that meetings and decisions are valid within the term of the Committee and with an active membership.

ACTING CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

D.2

Prince George Food Policy Council

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the three Food Policy Council structure options set out in the report dated June 24, 2021, from the Acting City Manager, titled “Prince George Food Policy Council” and provides direction to Administration.

D.3

Daycare Project Additions in the Financial Plan

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. APPROVES the Dagg Road Daycare Project detailed in the report dated July 2, 2021 from the Acting City Manager titled “Addition of Daycare Projects to the 2021-2025 Financial Plan” be added to the 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan with a budget of $2,381,493 to be funded by Grants; and
  2. APPROVES the Malaspina Avenue Daycare Project detailed in the report dated July 2, 2021 from the Acting City Manager titled “Addition of Daycare Projects to the 2021-2025 Financial Plan” be added to the 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan with a budget of $2,998,818 to be funded by Grants.

D.4

Major Events Reserve Information

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 30, 2021 from the Acting City Manager titled “Major Events Reserve Information”.

D.5

BC Restart Plan Phase 3 - Changes to Local Government Meetings

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 2, 2021 from the Acting City Manager titled “BC Restart Plan Phase 3 – Changes to Local Government Meetings”.

ACTING DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - DEANNA WASNIK

D.6

1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020

Applicant:  City of Prince George
Location: 1450 Taylor Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated May 10, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020" (Considered at the June 14, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure;
• Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and
• Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation.

City of Prince George 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020”.

D.7

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 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)";
• 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:

  That Council:

  1. GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020";
  2. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues;
  3. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George Solid Waste Management Plan and confirms there are no issues;
  4. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirms there are no issues;
  5. GIVES SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9173, 2020”;
  6. APPROVES the following public consultation process to fulfill the requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act:
     1. Two (2) Citywide Newspaper advertisements requesting written comment; and
     2. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100166;
  7. EXPANDS, from 30 metres to 500 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. 9173, 2020" and "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7580, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174, 2020";
  8. GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174, 2020”; and
  9. PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9174, 2020 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:
     1. Registration of a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant for a No Build and No Disturb on the portions of the subject property that contain significant slopes as defined by the Geotechnical Report on file.

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

D.8

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100174 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100703 (Bylaw No. 9203)

Applicant: Leif Norrgard for Boo Jinx Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1285869
Location:  9048 Sintich Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100174 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100703 (Bylaw No. 9203)" include:

• Staff report dated June 22, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100174 (Bylaw No. 9202) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100703 (Bylaw No. 9203)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9202
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9203; and
• Exhibit “A” to Application No. CP100174.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021";
  2. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues;
  3. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George Solid Waste Management Plan and confirm there are no issues;
  4. CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues;
  5. GIVES SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9202, 2021";
  6. 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; and
     2. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100174;
  7. GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9203, 2021”;
  8. PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9203, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:
     1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief.

         

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

D.9

Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000046 (Bylaw No. 9136)

Applicant: Koehler Land Surveying Inc. for 101178167 Saskatchewan Ltd., Inc. No. A0095152; 101100639 Saskatchewan Ltd., Inc. No. A0095153; and Frejno Holdings Corp., Inc. No. A0098760
Location: Western Acres

Documents of Council's consideration regarding "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000046 (Bylaw No. 9136)" include:

• Staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000046 (Bylaw No. 9136)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9136; and
• Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 2910, 1976 (Land Title Office Document No. M12699).

Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9136, 2020

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READINGS to "Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 28-76, Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, Discharge Bylaw No. 9136, 2020" to discharge Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 2910, 1976, registered as Land Title Office Document No. M12699, from the following legal titles, as shown on Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9136, 2020:

  • South West 1/4, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Except Plans H705, 13483, 13646, 14296, 18560, 25988, 25989, and 33086; North West 1/4, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Except Plans 18560, 25988, 25989, and 33086;
  • Lots 12 to 17, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646;
  • Lot 1, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 10485; and
  • Lot 1, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 9280, Except Plan 21612.

D.10

Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000018 (Bylaw No. 9216)

Applicant: Bruce Wayne Lambright for A. Bortolon Trucking Ltd., Inc. No. 187256
Location:  2707 Queensway

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000018 (Bylaw No. 9216)" include:

• Staff report dated June 24, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services" titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000018 (Bylaw No. 9216)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9216; and
• Restrictive Covenant (Land Title Office Document No. PG28330).

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9216, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to "City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9216, 2021" to discharge the Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. PG28330 from Lots 4 – 7, Block 35, District Lot 933, Cariboo District, Plan 727, Except Plan 28793; and Lot 8, Block 35, District Lot 933, Cariboo District, Plan 727, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9216; and
  2. PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9216, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:
     1. Registration of a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant that limits the use of the subject properties to “Retail, General” and “Residential Security/Operator Unit” as defined under City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007.

D.11

Development Variance Permit Application VP100590

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1200237 B.C. Ltd. Inc. No. BC1200237
Location:  0 Boundary Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application VP100590" include:

• Staff report dated June 22, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Development Variance Permit Application VP100590";
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100590;
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Exhibit “A” to VP100590; and
• Supporting Document – Subdivision Plan for Subdivision Application No. SD100615.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100590 to vary the City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No 8618, 2014 for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 748, Cariboo District, Plan EPP60445 Except Plan EPP99266 (PID 030-069-742) as follows:

  1. Vary Table 1 Section 7.3 by waiving the requirements for Highway works;
  2. Vary Table 1 Section 7.4 by waiving the requirement for Sewage Collection and Disposal system, including service laterals;
  3. Vary Table 1 Section 7.5 by waiving the requirement for Drainage and Storm Runoff Collection system, including service laterals; 
  4. Vary Table 1 Section 7.6 by waiving the requirement for Waterworks system, including service laterals and fire hydrant collection; and
  5. The variance only applies for the area identified on Exhibit “A” to VP100590 and for Subdivision Application No. SD100615.

D.12

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100592

Applicant: Jempland Construction Ltd., for Trend Equipment and Leasing Inc., Inc. No. BC0908948
Location:  6920 Boundary Court

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100592" include:

• Staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Development Variance Permit  Application No. VP100592";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100592; and
• Exhibit “A” to VP100592.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100592 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described Lot 6, District Lot 748, Cariboo District, Plan EPP46674, as follows:

  1. Vary Section 12.2.5 2. by increasing the maximum height for an industrial warehouse from 12.0 m to 12.7 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100592.

D.13

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000068

Applicant: Carrier Sekani Family Services for Beekman Printing Ltd., 453778
Location:  970 4th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000068" include:

• Staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000068";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000068; and
• Letter of Intent from the Applicant.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000068 for the property legally described as Lot 16 and Lot 17, Block 136, District Lot 343, Cariboo District Plan 1268.

D.14

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000070

Applicant: Mike Davis and Amy Johnson
Location:  1677 7th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000070" include:

• Staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000070";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000070; and
• Letter of Intent from the Applicant.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000070 for the property legally described as Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 180, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268.

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

City of Prince George 5 - Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9120, 2020, Amendment Bylaw No. 9207, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George 5 - Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9120, 2020, Amendment Bylaw No. 9207, 2021."

F.

CORRESPONDENCE

F.1

Correspondence dated June 28, 2021, from Minister David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing: Encampment in Prince George

F.2

Correspondence received July 5, 2021, from Chief Dolleen Logan, Lheidli T'enneh First Nation: Official Request to Change the Name of O'Grady Road

F.3

Correspondence dated June 11, 2021 from Terri McClymont, Theresa Healy, Roanne Whiiticase, Kym Gouchie, Catharine Kendall, and Alex Rowan, Everyone at a Table Collective: Food Security

F.4

Correspondence dated June 18, 2021, from Mayor Rob Martin, City of Colwood: Support of 988, a 3-Digit Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline

F.5

Correspondence dated June 23, 2021, from Karla Graham, Corporate Officer, City of North Vancouver: Revised UBCM Resolution on Safe Passing Distance for All Road Users

F.6

Correspondence dated June 14, 2021, from Mayor Bill Dingwall, City of Pitt Meadows: Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 75

F.7

Correspondence dated June 28, 2021 from Jenn and Quinn Matthews: Debate on "Safe Streets" and the Right to be in the World

F.8

Correspondence dated June 28, 2021 from Amelia Merrick, Together We Stand: Proposed Safe Streets Bylaw and Call to Action

F.9

Correspondence dated June 9, 2021, from Mayor Cindy Fortin, District of Peachland: BC Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

F.10

Correspondence dated June 29, 2021, from Mayor Fred Haynes, District of Saanich: UBCM Resolution on a Replacement BC Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

F.11

Correspondence dated July 2, 2021, from Mayor Fred Haynes, District of Saanich: Residential Schools

F.12

Correspondence dated June 17, 2021, from Mayor Dennis Buchanan, Village of Alert Bay: Support for Prince George 2021 UBCM Resolutions

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 in the Gallery or via Telephone
4. Closure of Hearing
5. Third Reading of Bylaw (if appropriate)

G.1

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100169 (Bylaw No. 9184) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100694 (Bylaw No. 9185)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Century Group Lands Corporation, Inc. No. 648774
Location:  St. Lawrence Avenue (PID 005-287-391)

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100169 (Bylaw No. 9184) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100694 (Bylaw No. 9185)" include:

• Staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100169 (Bylaw No. 9184, 2021)";
• Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9184;
• Consultation Area Map;
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Newspaper Notice;
• Public Correspondence Received;
• Correspondence dated June 24, 2021, from L&M Engineering Ltd., titled "Servicing Brief";
• Correspondence dated June 23, 2021, from L&M Engineering Ltd., titled "Traffic Impact Study Update Letter";
• Correspondence dated May 5, 2021, from Steve Royan, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 6, 2021, from Emile Begin, noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated June 9, 2021, from Steve Royan, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 8, 2021, from Girisha Thapar, noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated July 1, 2021, from Tim Archer, in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated July 2, 2021, from Jordana Archer, in opposition to the application;
• PowerPoint presentation received July 5, 2021, from Ashley Thandi, L&M Engineering, Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated July 6, 2021, from Stacey Larsen, noting concerns regarding the application; 
• Correspondence received July 6, 2021, from Lisa Sjostrom, noting concerns regarding the application;
• Previously submitted staff report dated April 23, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100169 (Bylaw No. 9184) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100694 (Bylaw No. 9185)" (Considered at the May 10, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9184;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9185;
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100169;
• Exhibit "B" to Application No. CP100169.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9184, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9185, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the staff report dated June 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100169 (Bylaw No.9184, 2021)."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9184, 2021."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9185, 2021."

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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