REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDAMonday, October 05, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Council Chambers of City Hall1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BCA.ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AGENDA RECOMMENDATION:That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 5, 2020, be amended to add one item of correspondence at agenda item D.8 and one item of correspondence at agenda item D.11, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.B.MINUTES B.1Adoption of Minutes 1.Adoption of Minutes - September 14, 2020.pdf2.Minutes_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2020-09-14.pdf3.Voting_Summary_2020.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 14, 2020, 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.1Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 1.Deleg_RDFFG.pdf2.RDFFG_DLC Update Materials (FAQ) WEB.pdf3.RDFFG_DLC Update Materials (Flyer) WEB.pdf4.RDFFG_Demolition-Land-Clearing-And-Construction-Waste-Toolkit.pdf5.DLC Diversion presentation CITY no notes.pdfTopic: Update to the Regional District's Demolition, Land Clearing and Construction Waste Diversion ProgramPresenter(s): Laura Zapotichny, Manager of Waste Diversion Program, Nathan Hartnett, Solid Waste and Waste Diversion CoordinatorC.2Prince George Spruce Kings 1.Deleg_Spruce Kings_Redacted.pdf2.Spruce Kings Community Value-Submission.pdf3.BCHL Letter - RMCA.pdfTopic: Return to Play for the 2020 - 2021 Hockey SeasonPresenter: Kyle Anderson, Business Operations ManagerD.REPORTS MAYOR LYN HALLD.1Fortis BC Update 1.Fortis BC Update.pdf2.Inland Gas Upgrades (IGU) - City of Prince George.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That the verbal presentation provided by Matt Mason regarding Fortis BC initiatives and updates BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEYD.22020/21 Arenas Winter Ice Season and Indoor Walking Program (CN Centre) 1.2020 21 Arenas Winter Ice Season and Indoor Walking Program at CN Centre.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council: CONSIDERS reopening the CN Centre for: the indoor walking program for the 2020/21 winter season from mid-October to mid-April, as detailed in the Report dated September 30, 2020, from the Director of Community Services and Public Safety; ice use in late October for the 2020/21 winter season, as detailed in the Report dated September 30, 2020, from the Director of Community Services and Public Safety; CONSIDERS reopening the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena for ice use in mid-October for the 2020/21 winter season, as detailed in the Report dated September 30, 2020, from the Director of Community Services and Public Safety. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - RAE-ANN EMERYD.3Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic 1.Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.pdf2.City_Of_PG_Corporate_COVID-19_Safety_Plan.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 28, 2020, from the Director of Human Resources, titled “Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.”GENERAL MANAGER OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS - DAVE DYERD.4Grant Application for Downtown Creative Arts Hub - 1310 3rd Avenue 1.Grant Downtown Creative Hub 1310 3rd Ave.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council: APPROVES the Community Arts Council 1310 3rd Avenue Building project to be added to the 2020 – 2024 Financial Plan for a total project cost of $5.62 million with funding sources of $4.12 million of third party funding and $1.5 million from the Northern Capital Planning Reserve Fund; APPROVES the City of Prince George submitting a grant funding application for the Prince George Downtown Creative Arts Hub through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Sub-stream; AUTHORIZES the City of Prince George Financial Officer and Acting City Manager to sign grant application documents and any resulting contract documents should grant approval be received. GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - IAN WELLSD.5Resolution of Support – Funding Application for UBCM Housing Needs Reports Program 1.Resolution of Support - Housing Needs Report Program.pdf2.2014 City of Prince George Housing Need and Demand Study.pdf3.housing-needs-report-2020-program-guide.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to submit a funding application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the development of a Housing Needs Report for the City of Prince George. D.61912 20th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9099, 2020 1.1912 20th Avenue Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure_.pdf3.Exhibit A 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure_.pdf5.BL9099_Original.pdfApplicant: City of Prince GeorgeLocation: 1912 20th Avenue Documents for Council's consideration regarding "1912 20th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9099, 2020" include: Staff report dated September 8, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "1912 20th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9099, 2020"; Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure; Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation. City of Prince George 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9099, 2020RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9099, 2020.”D.72217 Regents Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9147, 2020 1.2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure_.pdf3.Exhibit A 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure_.pdf5.BL9147_Original.pdfApplicant: City of Prince GeorgeLocation: 2217 Regents Crescent Documents for Council's consideration regarding "2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9147, 2020", include: Staff report dated August 28, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9147, 2020"; Appendix "A" - Proposed Road Closure; Exhibit "A" - Location Map; and Exhibit "B" - Proposed Consolidation. City of Prince George 2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9147, 2020RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George 2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9147, 2020.”D.8Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100659 (Bylaw No. 9123) 1.2020 RZ100659 Report to Council.pdf2.RZ100659_Location.pdf3.RZ100659_AppendixA.pdf4.Supporting Document - NNNP Figure F5 Land Use Plan.pdf5.RZ100659_Handout_Pearce.pdf6.BL9123_Original.pdfApplicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Rock ‘N’ Roll Aggregates Ltd., Inc. No. 0406286 and T.R. Projects Ltd., Inc. No. BC0729296Location: 5001 North Nechako Road, 2599 North Nechako Road, and 4439 Craig Drive Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100659 (Bylaw No. 9123)" include: Staff report dated September 23, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100659 (Bylaw No. 9123)"; Location and Existing Zoning Map; Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9123; Supporting Document - Figure F5: NNNP Land Use Plan; and Handout: Correspondence dated October 5, 2020, from Dr. Tristan Pearce, noting comments regarding the application. City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9123, 2020RECOMMENDATION:THAT Council: GIVES First and Second Reading to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9123, 2020; WAIVES the requirements for a public hearing for proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9123, 2020”, pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act; PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9123, 2020 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: Registration of a Section 219 Covenant that prohibits “housing, apartment” as a principal use, and restricts symmetrical facades for the “housing, two-unit” use on the following lands: Lot 1, District Lot 4050, Cariboo District, Plan 25854, Except Plan EPP89775; District Lot 4051, Cariboo District, Except: Firstly; Plan B3724, Secondly; Plan 22731, Thirdly; Plan BCP4770, Fourthly; Plan BCP4772, Fifthly; Plan BCP20972; and, Block A (Plan B3724), District Lot 4051, Cariboo District, Except Plan 22731. and, Registration of a Section 219 Covenant that prohibits development within the proposed AG: Greenbelt zoned area, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9123, 2020 on the following lands: District Lot 4051, Cariboo District, Except: Firstly; Plan B3724, Secondly; Plan 22731, Thirdly; Plan BCP4770, Fourthly; Plan BCP4772, Fifthly; Plan BCP20972; and, Block A (Plan B3724), District Lot 4051, Cariboo District, Except Plan 22731. In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development.D.9Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100668 (Bylaw No. 9139) 1.2020 RZ100668 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_RZ100668_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_RZ100668_Appendix_A.pdf4.2020_RZ100668_Letters_of_Support.pdf5.BL9139_Original.pdfApplicant: Grasshopper Retail Inc. for Commonwealth Campus Corporation, Inc. No. BC0877533Location: 409-445 George Street Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100668 (Bylaw No. 9139)" include: Staff report dated September 4, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100668 (Bylaw No. 9139)"; Location and Existing Zoning Map; Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9139; and Letters of Support. City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9139, 2020RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES First and Second Reading to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9139, 2020”.D.10Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100672 (Bylaw No. 9145) 1.2020 RZ100672 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_RZ100672_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_RZ100672_Appendix_A.pdf4.BL9145_Original.pdfApplicant: Elisabeth Pope for A-Tech Performance Transmission Ltd., Inc. No. BC0679104Location: 473 3rd Avenue Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100672 (Bylaw No. 9145)" include: Previously Submitted staff report dated August 31, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100672 (Bylaw No. 9145)" (Considered at the September 14, 2020 regular Council meeting); Location and Existing Zoning Map; and Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9145. City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9145, 2020RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9145, 2020."D.11Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100562 and Multiple Residential Form & Character Development Permit Application No. DP100725 1.2020 VP100562 DP100725 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_VP100562_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_VP100562_Permit.pdf4.2020_VP100562_Exhibit_A.pdf5.2020_VP100562_Exhibit_B.pdf6.2020_DP100725_Permit.pdf7.2020_DP100725_Exhibit_A.pdf8.2020_VP100562_Supporting_Document.pdf9.VP100562_Handout_Maakola.pdfApplicant: M’akola Development Services for Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George, Inc. No. 19321Location: 1919 17th Avenue Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100562 and Multiple Residential Form & Character Development Permit Application No. DP100725" include: Staff report dated September 14, 2020, from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100562 and Multiple Residential Form & Character Development Permit Application No. DP100725"; Location and Existing Zoning Map; Development Variance Permit No. VP100562; Exhibit "A" to VP100562; Exhibit "B" to VP100562; Development Permit No. DP100725; Exhibit "A" to DP100725; Supporting Document: AHSPG Design Rationale Phase 1 Prepared by Dys Architecture; Supporting Document: Parking Variance Letter prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd.; Supporting Document: Building Code Compliance Report prepared by Jensen Hughes; and Handout: Correspondence dated October 5, 2020, from Christos Vardacostas, Executive Director, Aboriginal Housing Society Prince George, and Katy Fabris, Senior Project Manager, M'akola Development Services, in support of the application. RECOMMENDATION:That Council: APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100562 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described Lot 6, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 18815 as follows: Vary Table 7- 4 by decreasing the total required parking spaces for Apartment Housing, Row Housing and Stacked Row Housing from 1 per studio dwelling, plus 1 per 1 bedroom dwelling, plus 1.5 per 2 bedroom dwelling, plus 1.75 per 3+ bedroom dwelling, and plus 1 per 7 dwellings as designated visitor parking to 0.6 parking spaces per dwelling, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100562; and Vary Section 10.13.5 9. by decreasing the minimum setback between principal buildings from 6.0 m to 2.5 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100562. APPROVES Multiple Residential Development Permit No. DP100725 for Lot 6, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 18815, for the development of six (6) two-storey buildings of row housing, as shown on Exhibit “A” to DP100725. E.BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION E.1City of Prince George Ontario Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9095, 2019 1.BL9095_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdfApplicant: City of Prince GeorgeLocation: Portion of road located near 190 Ontario StreetRECOMMENDATION:That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Ontario Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9095, 2019."E.2City of Prince George 2895 Gunn Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9129, 2020 1.BL9129_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdfApplicant: City of Prince GeorgeLocation: Portion of road located adjacent to 2895 Gunn roadRECOMMENDATION:That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George 2895 Gunn Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9129, 2020."E.3City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9133, 2020 1.BL9133_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdfApplicant: Dana Mathison, Adam Mathison, Owen Mathison and Lorraine MathisonLocation: 1675 5th AvenueRECOMMENDATION:That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9133, 2020."F.CORRESPONDENCE F.1Correspondence dated September 10, 2020 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 1.Corres_Ambulance Paramedics.pdfF.2Correspondence dated September 15, 2020 from Mayor Jonathan Cote, City of New Westminster: Universal Access to No-Cost Prescription Contraception 1.Corres_Westminster.pdfF.3Correspondence dated September 16, 2020 from Prince George Taxi Ltd. regarding a Pending Increase in Taxi Rates 1.Corres_Prince George Taxi Increase.pdfF.4Correspondence dated September 17, 2020 from Emerald Taxi Ltd. regarding a Pending Increase in Taxi Rates 1.Corres_Taxi_Emerald.pdfG.ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDATION:That there being no further business the Regular Meeting of Council, BE ADJOURNED.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.1912 20th Avenue Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure_.pdf3.Exhibit A 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2020 Council Report - 1912 20th Avenue Road Closure_.pdf5.BL9099_Original.pdf1.2217 Regents Crescent Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure_.pdf3.Exhibit A 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2020 Council Report - 2217 Regents Cres Road Closure_.pdf5.BL9147_Original.pdf1.Corres_Ambulance Paramedics.pdf1.Corres_Westminster.pdf1.Deleg_Spruce Kings_Redacted.pdf2.Spruce Kings Community Value-Submission.pdf3.BCHL Letter - RMCA.pdf1.Deleg_RDFFG.pdf2.RDFFG_DLC Update Materials (FAQ) WEB.pdf3.RDFFG_DLC Update Materials (Flyer) WEB.pdf4.RDFFG_Demolition-Land-Clearing-And-Construction-Waste-Toolkit.pdf5.DLC Diversion presentation CITY no notes.pdf1.Corres_Prince George Taxi Increase.pdf1.Resolution of Support - Housing Needs Report Program.pdf2.2014 City of Prince George Housing Need and Demand Study.pdf3.housing-needs-report-2020-program-guide.pdf1.Corres_Taxi_Emerald.pdf1.2020 RZ100672 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_RZ100672_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_RZ100672_Appendix_A.pdf4.BL9145_Original.pdf1.2020 RZ100659 Report to Council.pdf2.RZ100659_Location.pdf3.RZ100659_AppendixA.pdf4.Supporting Document - NNNP Figure F5 Land Use Plan.pdf5.RZ100659_Handout_Pearce.pdf6.BL9123_Original.pdf1.2020 RZ100668 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_RZ100668_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_RZ100668_Appendix_A.pdf4.2020_RZ100668_Letters_of_Support.pdf5.BL9139_Original.pdf1.2020 VP100562 DP100725 Report to Council.pdf2.2020_VP100562_Location_Map.pdf3.2020_VP100562_Permit.pdf4.2020_VP100562_Exhibit_A.pdf5.2020_VP100562_Exhibit_B.pdf6.2020_DP100725_Permit.pdf7.2020_DP100725_Exhibit_A.pdf8.2020_VP100562_Supporting_Document.pdf9.VP100562_Handout_Maakola.pdf1.Fortis BC Update.pdf2.Inland Gas Upgrades (IGU) - City of Prince George.pdf1.Grant Downtown Creative Hub 1310 3rd Ave.pdf1.Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.pdf2.City_Of_PG_Corporate_COVID-19_Safety_Plan.pdf1.Adoption of Minutes - September 14, 2020.pdf2.Minutes_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2020-09-14.pdf3.Voting_Summary_2020.pdf1.BL9095_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdf1.BL9129_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdf1.BL9133_Cert_fr_MOTI.pdf1.2020 21 Arenas Winter Ice Season and Indoor Walking Program at CN Centre.pdf