REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDAMonday, June 14, 2021 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 June 14, 2021, be amended by adding six items of correspondence as agenda item G.14, G.15, G.16, G.17, G.18, and G.19, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.B.MINUTES B.1Adoption of Minutes - May 31, 2021 1.Adoption of Minutes - May 31, 2021.pdf2.Minutes_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2021-05-31.pdf3.Voting_Summary_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2021-05-31.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 31, 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.1Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) 1.Deleg_ICBA.pdf2.Deleg PPT ICBA.pdfPresenter: Mike Davis, Regional Vice President, Independent Contractors and Businesses AssociationTopic: State of the Construction and Resource Development IndustryC.2Community Energy Association 1.Deleg_Community Energy Association.pdf2.Deleg_PPT_Community Energy Association.pdfPresenters: Megan Lohmann, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Community Energy Association, and Alison Conroy, Energy Advisor, Pelican Consulting and Director, Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Northern BCTopic: BC Energy Step Code and the Demonstrated Readiness of Prince George's Building Industry to Implement its Performance PathwayD.CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION) D.1Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May 2021) 1.2021 Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May).pdf2.Building Permit Statistics (May).pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 1, 2021 from the Acting Deputy City Manager titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May 2021)”.E.REPORTS ACTING CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZE.12024 Para Biathlon World Championships & 2024 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals and Request for Funding 1.2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals and Request for Funding.pdf2.Attch_ParaNordic_Documents Received.pdf3.Letter 051421 - CNSC response to PG City Council (from March 22, 2021 Council Meeting) (1).pdf4.March 22, 2021 Staff Report to Council re Funding Request from Caledionia Nordic Ski Club for 2024.pdf5.Agenda_Pkg_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2016-04-11.pdfIn Attendance via Zoom: Kevin Pettersen, Director of Competitions, Caledonia Nordic Ski ClubRECOMMENDATION: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 extent 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. E.2Tourism Prince George Municipal and Regional District Tax Renewal 1.Tourism Prince George Municipal, Regional District Tax (MRDT) Renewal .pdf2.BL8785_Certified_True_Copy.pdfIn Attendance via Zoom: Paul Robison, Board Chair, Elke Hierl-Steinbauer, Vice Chair, and Tracey McBride, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Prince GeorgeRECOMMENDATION:That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to prepare an application to the Province in conjunction with the Tourism Prince George Society for the renewal of the three percent (3%) Municipal and Regional District Tax for an additional five year period effective July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2027, for the purposes of delivering tourism marketing and development services in the City of Prince George.E.3Results of Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 9199, 2021 1.Results of Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 9199, 2021.pdf2.BL9199_Certificate_of_Insufficiency.pdf3.Schedule_B_-_BL9199_AAP_Summary_Table_2021-06-14.pdf4.Schedule C SRC APR 6.pdfConsideration of Final Reading and Adoption of City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9199, 2021 is scheduled at agenda item F.1.RECOMMENDATION:That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Certificate of Insufficiency attached as Appendix “A” to the report dated June 2, 2021 from the Acting City Manager, titled “Results of Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 9199, 2021.”DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEYE.42022 Women’s World Curling Championships (WWCC) 1.2022 Women's World Curling Championships (WWCC).pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council APPROVES up to $200,000 for in-kind costs associated with hosting the 2022 Women’s World Curling Championships to be funded from the Major Events Reserve.E.5Safe Streets Bylaw and Parks and Open Space Bylaw Amendment 1.Safe Streets Bylaw and Parks and Open Space Bylaw Amendment.pdf2.City_of_Prince_George_Downtown_Social_Well-being_Initiatives(1).pdf3.BL9209_Original.pdf4.BL9210_Original.pdf5.BL9211_Original.pdfCity of Prince George Safe Streets Bylaw No. 9209, 2021 City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 9210, 2021 City of Prince George Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9211, 2021RECOMMENDATION:That Council: GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Safe Streets Bylaw No. 9209, 2021”; GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 9210, 2021”; and ENDORSES, in principle, the draft “City of Prince George Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9211, 2021” to be completed and returned for Council’s consideration of first three readings at the June 28, 2021 regular council meeting. E.6Five-Year Contract Renewal with the SPCA 1.Animal Control Contract.pdf2.2020-24_BCSPCA_Agreement_Amendment.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council AUTHORIZES the Acting City Manager to sign the Animal Pound Operation & Maintenance Agreement with The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and its North Cariboo Branch, in the form attached to the staff report to Council dated June 7, 2021, from the Director, Community Services and Public Safety, titled “Five-Year Contract Renewal with the SPCA.”ACTING DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSHE.7Prince George Playhouse Building Envelope Repair and Rigging Upgrade 1.PG Playhouse Building Envelope Repair and Rigging Upgrade.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council: RECEIVES for information the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Acting Director of Civic Operations titled “Prince George Playhouse Building Envelope Repair and Rigging Upgrade”. APPROVES that the temporary repair of the Prince George Playhouse existing façade failure be added to the 2021 – 2025 Capital Financial Plan with a budget of $140,000 to be funded by the Community Works Fund. APPROVES that the upgrades to the theatrical rigging components in the Prince George Playhouse to current safety standards be added to the 2021 – 2025 Capital Financial Plan with a budget of $271,500 to be funded by the Community Works Fund. E.82021-2022 Prince George Transit System Annual Operating Agreement 1.Prince George Transit System Annual Operating Agreement 2021-22.pdf2.2021-22 Annual Operating Agreement.pdf3.BL9208_Original.pdfCity of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2021/2022 Authorization Bylaw No. 9208, 2021RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2021/2022 Authorization Bylaw No. 9208, 2021.”DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - KRIS DALIOE.9Transit Operating Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 1.Transit Reserve Establishment.pdf2.BL9212_Original.pdfCity of Prince George Transit Operating Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9212, 2021RECOMMENDATION: That Council: GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Transit Operating Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9212, 2021”; and APPROVES, subject to adoption of proposed Bylaw No. 9212, 2021, the transfer of any surplus in transit operating expenditures for the 2021 calendar year into the Transit Operating Reserve Fund. ACTING DEPUTY CITY MANAGER - IAN WELLSE.10City of Prince George Downtown Arts Strategy 1.City of Prince George Downtown Arts Strategy - Draft Report.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 29, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled “City of Prince George Downtown Arts Strategy."E.111450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020 1.1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf3.Exhibit A 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf5.BL9165_Original.pdfApplicant: City of Prince GeorgeLocation: 1450 Taylor Drive Documents for Council's consideration regarding "1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020" include: Staff report dated May 10, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020"; 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, 2020RECOMMENDATION:That Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to “City of Prince George 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020”.E.12Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Bylaw No. 9178) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100691 (Bylaw No. 9179) 1.2021 CP100168 and RZ100691 Report to Council.pdf2.Location and Zoning Mapping.pdf3.Appendix A to Bylaw No. 9178.pdf4.Appendix B to Bylaw No. 9178.pdf5.Appendix A to Bylaw No. 9179.pdf6.Exhibit A to CP100168.pdf7.Supporting Document for CP100168.pdf8.BL9178_Original.pdf9.BL9179_Original.pdfApplicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Catla Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1034348Location: 3751 and 3777 Barnes Drive Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Bylaw No. 9178) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100691 (Bylaw No. 9179)" include: Staff report dated May 21, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Bylaw No. 9178) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100691 (Bylaw No. 9179)"; Location and Existing Zoning Map; Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9178; Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9178; Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9179; Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100168; and Supporting Document. City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9179, 2021RECOMMENDATION:That Council: GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021”; CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues; CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021”, in conjunction with the current Regional District of Fraser Fort-George Solid Waste Management Plan and confirm there are no issues; CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues; GIVES SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021”; APPROVES the following public consultation process to fulfill the requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act: Two (2) Citywide Newspaper advertisement(s) requesting written comment; and Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100168; GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9179, 2021”; and PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9179, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: Receipt of a Servicing Brief. In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Development, and Infrastructure Services.F.BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION F.1City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9199, 2021 1.BL9199_Original.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9199, 2021."F.2City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021 1.BL9206_Original.pdfRECOMMENDATION:That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021."G.CORRESPONDENCE G.1Correspondence dated May 21, 2021, from Todd Corrigall, CEO, Prince George Chamber of Commerce: Support for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's Funding Request 1.Corres_ T. CORRIGALL_E.5.pdfG.2Correspondence dated June 4, 2021, from Kelly Kenney, Corporate Officer, City of Langley: Support for 988 Suicide and Crisis Line Initiative 1.Corres_LangleyCity_Letter_of Support for 988 Suicide and Crisis Line.pdfG.3Correspondence dated June 2, 2021, from Minister Katrine Conroy, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: Modernizing Forest Policy 1.Corres_MOdernizing Forest Policy.pdfG.4Correspondence dated June 4, 2021, from Mayor Karen Elliott, District of Squamish: Province of British Columbia's Decision to End the BC Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) 1.CARIP Funding -District of Squamish.pdfG.5Correspondence dated June 1, 2021, from Mayor Fred Haynes, District of Saanich: British Columbia Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Ending 1.Corres_CARIP Ending -CAOs_ElectedOfficials.pdfG.6Correspondence dated May 12, 2021, from Anne Laughlin and Ted Price, Miracle Theatre: Prince George Playhouse Repairs 1.Corres_Ted_Price_and_Anne_Laughlin_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.7Correspondence dated May 26, 2021, from Colin and Judy Dix, Prince George Theater Workshop Society: Prince George Playhouse 1.Corres_Colin_Dix_and_Judy_Dix_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.8Correspondence dated May 26, 2021, from Nancy Spensley: Future Plans for the Prince George Playhouse 1.Corres__Nancy_Spensley_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.9Correspondence dated June 4, 2021 from Joy McKellar: Repair and Renovation of the Prince George Playhouse 1.Corres_Joy_McKellar_re_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.10Correspondence dated June 6, 2021 from Mary Bacon: Prince George Playhouse Theatre 1.Corres_Mary Bacon_PG Playhouse.pdfG.11Correspondence dated June 4, 2021 from Dave and Margaret Dunlop: Prince George Playhouse 1.Corres_Dave_Dunlop_and_Margaret_Dunlop_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.12Correspondence received June 9, 2021, from Kris and Phil Nellis, Prince George Theatre Workshop: Prince George Playhouse 1.Corres_Kris Nellis and Phil Nellis Prince George Playhouse.pdfG.13Correspondence dated May 25, 2021 from Michael O'Malley: Playhouse Importance to Our Community 1.Corres_Michael_O_Malley_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdfG.14Handout: Correspondence dated June 14, 2021, from Julian Legere, Together We Stand: Formal Feedback Regarding the Proposed Safe Streets Bylaw and Parks and Open Space Bylaw Amendment 1.Handout1_TogetherWeStand_Redacted.pdfG.15Handout: Correspondence dated June 13, 2021 from Kathleen Hebb: Comments Regarding Proposed Bylaw Changes to the "Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002" 1.Handout2_Hebb_ParksandOpenSpaceBL_Redacted.pdfG.16Handout: Correspondence dated June 12, 2021 from Will Lewis: Prince George Homeless - Displaced Persons Survey 1.Handout3_Lewis_Prince George Homeless Displaced Persons Survey_Redacted.pdfG.17Handout: Correspondence dated June 11, 2021, from Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations, Barb Ward Burkitt, Executive Director, PG Native Friendship Centre, and Karin Hunt, Executive Director, PGN Aboriginal Employment and Training 1.Handout4_OpenLetterEncampmentsandSafeStreetsBylaw.pdfInjunction Against Encampments and New Safe Streets Bylaw and a Call for a Humanitarian Approach in Dealing with Vulnerable CitizensG.18Handout: Correspondence dated June 14, 2021 from Mary MacDonald: Comments on Proposed Nuisance Bylaw and Unhoused People 1.Handout5_MacDonald_Redacted.pdfG.19Handout: Correspondence dated June 14, 2021 from Dara Campbell: Proposed Safe Streets Bylaw and Parks and Open Space Bylaw Amendment 1.Handout6_Campbell.pdfH.ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDATION:That there being no further business the Regular Meeting of Council, BE ADJOURNED.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf2.Appendix A 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf3.Exhibit A 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf4.Exhibit B 2021 Council Report - 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure.pdf5.BL9165_Original.pdf1.Deleg_Community Energy Association.pdf2.Deleg_PPT_Community Energy Association.pdf1.2021 Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May).pdf2.Building Permit Statistics (May).pdf1.2021 CP100168 and RZ100691 Report to Council.pdf2.Location and Zoning Mapping.pdf3.Appendix A to Bylaw No. 9178.pdf4.Appendix B to Bylaw No. 9178.pdf5.Appendix A to Bylaw No. 9179.pdf6.Exhibit A to CP100168.pdf7.Supporting Document for CP100168.pdf8.BL9178_Original.pdf9.BL9179_Original.pdf1.2022 Women's World Curling Championships (WWCC).pdf1.Adoption of Minutes - May 31, 2021.pdf2.Minutes_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2021-05-31.pdf3.Voting_Summary_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2021-05-31.pdf1.Results of Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 9199, 2021.pdf2.BL9199_Certificate_of_Insufficiency.pdf3.Schedule_B_-_BL9199_AAP_Summary_Table_2021-06-14.pdf4.Schedule C SRC APR 6.pdf1.Deleg_ICBA.pdf2.Deleg PPT ICBA.pdf1.BL9199_Original.pdf1.BL9206_Original.pdf1.Corres_LangleyCity_Letter_of Support for 988 Suicide and Crisis Line.pdf1.Animal Control Contract.pdf2.2020-24_BCSPCA_Agreement_Amendment.pdf1.Prince George Transit System Annual Operating Agreement 2021-22.pdf2.2021-22 Annual Operating Agreement.pdf3.BL9208_Original.pdf1.2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals and Request for Funding.pdf2.Attch_ParaNordic_Documents Received.pdf3.Letter 051421 - CNSC response to PG City Council (from March 22, 2021 Council Meeting) (1).pdf4.March 22, 2021 Staff Report to Council re Funding Request from Caledionia Nordic Ski Club for 2024.pdf5.Agenda_Pkg_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2016-04-11.pdf1.Corres_MOdernizing Forest Policy.pdf1.City of Prince George Downtown Arts Strategy - Draft Report.pdf1.Transit Reserve Establishment.pdf2.BL9212_Original.pdf1.Tourism Prince George Municipal, Regional District Tax (MRDT) Renewal .pdf2.BL8785_Certified_True_Copy.pdf1.PG Playhouse Building Envelope Repair and Rigging Upgrade.pdf1.Safe Streets Bylaw and Parks and Open Space Bylaw Amendment.pdf2.City_of_Prince_George_Downtown_Social_Well-being_Initiatives(1).pdf3.BL9209_Original.pdf4.BL9210_Original.pdf5.BL9211_Original.pdf1.CARIP Funding -District of Squamish.pdf1.Corres_CARIP Ending -CAOs_ElectedOfficials.pdf1.Corres_Colin_Dix_and_Judy_Dix_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Corres__Nancy_Spensley_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_Joy_McKellar_re_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_Mary Bacon_PG Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_Dave_Dunlop_and_Margaret_Dunlop_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_Kris Nellis and Phil Nellis Prince George Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_Ted_Price_and_Anne_Laughlin_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Corres_ T. CORRIGALL_E.5.pdf1.Corres_Michael_O_Malley_Prince_George_Playhouse.pdf1.Handout1_TogetherWeStand_Redacted.pdf1.Handout2_Hebb_ParksandOpenSpaceBL_Redacted.pdf1.Handout3_Lewis_Prince George Homeless Displaced Persons Survey_Redacted.pdf1.Handout4_OpenLetterEncampmentsandSafeStreetsBylaw.pdf1.Handout5_MacDonald_Redacted.pdf1.Handout6_Campbell.pdf