REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, June 27, 2022 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 June 27, 2022, be amended by adding four (4) items of correspondence to agenda item D.8, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of Minutes - June 13, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 13, 2022, 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 Downtown Business Improvement Association

Presenters: Colleen Van Mook, Executive Director
Topic: 2021 Annual Report

D.

REPORTS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL REMUNERATION - MARTIN TAYLOR, CHAIR

D.1

Proposed Amendments to City of Prince George Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 8414, 2012

City of Prince George Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 8414, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 9328, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 8414, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 9328, 2022.”

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

D.2

May 30, 2022 Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Agenda

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 10, 2022 from the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit titled “May 30, 2022 Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Agenda”.

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

D.3

Northern Sport Centre Limited Annual Report

Presenters: Don Bassermann, Chair, Rahim Somani, President, Board of Directors, and Alicia Smith, Manager, Northern Sport Centre Limited

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Northern Sport Centre Limited Shareholders’ Resolutions attached as Schedule “B” to the report dated June 17, 2022 from the City Manager titled “Northern Sport Centre Limited Annual Report”; and AUTHORIZES the City Manager to sign the Shareholders’ Resolutions.

D.4

City of Prince George 2021 Annual Report

1. Staff Presentation of City of Prince George 2021 Annual Report
2. Tourism Prince George Society Presentation
3. Prince George Public Library Presentation
4. Submissions and Questions from the Public (Gallery and Telephone)
5. Approval of City of Prince George 2021 Annual Report

Presenters:

City of Prince George: Walter Babicz, City Manager, Kris Dalio, Director of Finance, and Julie Rogers, Manager of Communications

Tourism Prince George Society: Paul Robison, Chair, Tourism Prince George Society Board, and Colin Carson, Chief Executive Officer

Prince George Public Library: Mike Gagel, Chair, Prince George Public Library Board, Jen Rubadeau, Manager of Communications and Engagement, and Paul Burry, Library Director

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021, attached as Appendix “A” to the report from the City Manager dated June 16, 2022, titled “City of Prince George 2021 Annual Report.”

DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

D.5

2022 Women’s World Curling Wrap-Up Report

Presenter: Glen Mikkelsen, Manager of Entertainment

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 27, 2022, from the Director of Recreation and Events titled “2022 Women’s World Curling Wrap-Up Report”.

D.6

2026 55+ BC Summer Games Co-Host Bid

Presenter: Debbie Heywood, Supervisor of Event Services

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES of the City of Prince George submitting a bid to co-host the 2026 55+ BC Summer Games with the City of Quesnel, with a direct financial commitment from the City of Prince George of up to $100,000, to be funded from the Major Events Reserve.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

D.7

Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022

Applicants: Minh Lam & Zhijian He and Northernview Custom Homes Ltd.
Location: Road adjacent to 2126 Tamarack Street and 2121 Spruce Street

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated April 11, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022" (Considered at the May 9, 2022 regular Council meeting);
• Appendix “A” – Proposed Road Closure Plan;
• Exhibit “A” – Location Map;
• Exhibit “B” – Proposed Consolidation; and
• Exhibit “C” – Site Map.

City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022."

D.8

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100619

Applicant:  Rod McLeod for R.G. McLeod Development Inc., Inc. No. BC1300885 and the City of Prince George
Location:  700 Kinsmen Place

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100619" include:

• Staff report dated June 1, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100619";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100619;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100619; and
• Supporting Document.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100619" include:

• Handout: Correspondence dated June 26, 2022 from Bob Hillhouse, Majestic Management, in support of staff's recommendation;
• Handout: Correspondence dated June 26, 2022 from Kasandraa Christie in opposition to staff's recommendation;
• Handout: Correspondence dated June 27, 2022 from Jenn Matthews in support of staff's recommendation; and
• Handout: Correspondence dated June 27, 2022 from Quinn Matthews in support of staff's recommendation.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100619 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 937, Cariboo District, Plan 22864, Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP40229; and Lot 2, District Lot 937, Cariboo District, Plan 22864 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 11.4.6 3. by increasing the maximum gross leasable floor area of an office in one tenancy from 280 m² to 1,967 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100619; and
  2. Vary Section 11.4.6 4. by increasing the maximum total gross leasable floor area of office uses for any site from 560 m² to 1,967 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100619. 

D.9

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100620

Applicant: Glen Schofield and Deborah Schofield
Location: 7925 Sabyam Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100620" include:

• Staff report dated June 1, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100620";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100620;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100620; and
• Supporting Documents.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100620 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 22183, Except Plans 24360 and 28929 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.2.6 5. by decreasing the minimum exterior side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.4 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100620. 

D.10

Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000021 (Bylaw No. 9265)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Limited on behalf of JST Ventures Ltd., Inc. No. 756941 and Margaret McWalter
Location:  2988 Cessna Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000021 (Bylaw No. 9265)" include:

• Staff report dated June 7, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000021 (Bylaw No. 9265)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9265; and
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (Land TItle Office Document No. CA3032636).

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Bylaw No. 9265, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Bylaw No. 9265, 2021” to modify the Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA3032636 on Lot 1, District Lot 629, Cariboo District, Plan EPP23281, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9265.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9265, 2021 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Registration of Section 219 Covenant modification of Land Title Office Document No. CA3032636 to prohibit a “wrecking yard” use as defined under City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007.

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

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - KRIS DALIO

D.11

2021 Statements of Financial Information (SOFI)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the 2021 Public Bodies Report attached to the report dated
  June 20, 2022 from the Director of Finance titled “2021 Statements of Financial Information (SOFI)”.

D.12

2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw

City of Prince George 5-Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9200, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9314, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George 5 - Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9200, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9314, 2022”.

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2022-2023 Authorization Bylaw No. 9322, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2022-2023 Authorization Bylaw No. 9322, 2022."

E.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021

Applicant: Paramjit Jhander for Rickjit Jhander, Lakhwinder Jhander and Paramjit Jhander
Location:  5576 Leland Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021."

F.

CORRESPONDENCE

F.1

Correspondence dated June 16, 2022 from Mayor William Beamish, Town of Gibsons: Resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities Regarding Hospice Services Funding

F.2

Correspondence dated June 17, 2022 from Anna Barford, Canada Shipping Campaigner, Stand.earth: Resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities Regarding Protecting BC Coasts from Acidic Washwater Dumping

F.3

Correspondence dated June 21, 2022 from Mayor Jonathan Cote, City of New Westminster: Resolution to Union of BC Municipalities Regarding Library Funding

G.

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

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

G.1

Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)

Applicant: 1199562 BC Ltd. for Colin & Matthew Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0780710
Location: 7550 Hart Highway

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)" (Considered at the May 30, 2022 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9303.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022”.

G.2

Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)

Applicant: Cale Rusnell for 7 PEAKS Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1344220
Location: 100 Tabor Boulevard

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)" (Considered at the May 30, 2022 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9305.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022”.

G.3

Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1299141 B.C. Ltd. Inc. No. BC1299141
Location: 3221/3191 Highway 16

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated February 16, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229)" (Considered at the February 8, 2022 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9228;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9229;
• Supporting Document(s);
• Staff report dated June 8, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228, 2021) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229, 2021)";
• Traffic Impact Analysis; and
• Geotechnical Assessment.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229)" include:

• Correspondence received June 15, 2022 from L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant) including 322 signatures in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated June 10, 2022 from Camron Mamic, Store Manager, Visions Electronics, in support of the application;
• Correspondence received June 17, 2022 from L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant) in support of the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated June 23, 2022 from Deanna McLeod in support of the application.

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9228, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 8, 2022, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000019 (Bylaw No. 9228, 2021) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100711 (Bylaw No. 9229, 2021)”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Bylaw No. 9228, 2021” to discharge the Section 219 restrictive covenant and modification registered as Land Title Office Document No. BB1020196 and CA2107776 respectively, from Parcel 1, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan BCP37635, Except Plan EPP60333, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9228."

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9229, 2021."

G.4

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Bylaw No. 9254) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100720 (Bylaw No. 9255)

Applicant:  L&M Engineering Ltd. for Ellen Barr
Location:   2989 Barr Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Bylaw No. 9254) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100720 (Bylaw No. 9255)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated November 15, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Bylaw No. 9254) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100720 (Bylaw No. 9255)" (Considered at the December 6, 2021 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9254;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9255;
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100183;
• Conceptual Site Layout;
• Staff Report dated June 8, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021)";
• Distribution Area Map (Exhibit "A" to CP100183);
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Newspaper Notice;
• Correspondence Received; and
• Supporting Document.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Bylaw No. 9254) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100720 (Bylaw No. 9255)" include:

• Correspondence received June 20, 2022 from L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant) in support of the application;
• Handout: Correspondence received June 23, 2022 from Patrick Stapleton in opposition to the application; and
• Handout: Correspondence received June 25, 2022 from Deborah Kopp in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 8, 2022, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100183 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021)”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, 2021”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, 2021”.

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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