REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

We respectfully acknowledge the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh,
on whose land we live, work, and play.

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A.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 12, 2023, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 31, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 31, 2023, 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 passed by Council at that meeting.

C.

DELEGATION(S)

C.1

Everyone at the Table (EAT)

Presenters: Alex Rowan, Member, Everyone at the Table (EAT), and Lynn and Ed Gilliard, Owners, Queensway Farm
Topic: The Queensway 5 Coalition: An Opportunity to Grow Prince George's Food Security

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May 2023)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 1, 2023, from the Director of Planning and development titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (May 2023)”.

E.

REPORTS

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.1

Re-Introduction of the Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Proposed Prince George Community Foundation - Rotary Destination Park ("Mega Park")

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 12, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Re-Introduction of the Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Proposed Prince George Community Foundation – Rotary Destination Park (“Mega Park”)”.

E.2

College Heights Comprehensive Development

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 18, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development titled “College Heights Comprehensive Development”.

E.3

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100706 (Bylaw No. 9408)

Applicant: Bic Hayer Rental Properties Corp, Inc. In. BC1172923
Location:  6700 Southridge Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100706 (Bylaw No. 9408)" include:

• Staff report dated May 18, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100706 (Bylaw No. 9408)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9408; and
• College Heights Comprehensive Development Study.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100706 (Bylaw No. 9408)" include:

• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Lisa Marshall in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Owen Marshall in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Joseph Giesbrecht in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Ashley Bakke in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Casey Hoff in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Lenore Hoff in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9408, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9408, 2023."

E.4

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100707 (Bylaw No. 9409)

Applicant: Troika Developments Inc. for The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert
Location:  6100 O'Grady Road and 5958 Stringer Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100707 (Bylaw No. 9409)" include:

• Staff report dated June 2, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100707 (Bylaw No. 9409)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100707;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9409;
• College Heights Comprehensive Development Study; and
• Supporting Document.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100707 (Bylaw No. 9409)" include:

• Two correspondence items dated June 4, 2023 from Ashley Bakke in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Alisha Nixon in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Kaylin Martin in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Joseph Giesbrecht in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Lenore Hoff in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Jessica La Bounty in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Lisa Marshall in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Owen Marshall in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Kathleen Sturt noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Aaron Cowell in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Renee Deconto in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Wendy DeConto in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Desseray Stepski in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 5, 2023 from Anita Sharp in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated June 6, 2023 from Kathryn Heyd in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated June 6, 2023 from Jordan Kelley in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9409, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9409, 2023."

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9409 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of the North 1/2 of the North West 1/4 of District Lot 754, Cariboo District, Except: Plans 20248, 22835, 22932, 26624, PGP39017, PGP42509, and BCP7518 (Subject Area 1) that restricts development of the RM6 zone to a maximum of 6-stories and limits density to 80 dwellings/ha (556 dwelling units); and
  2. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot A, District Lot 753, Cariboo District, Plan 24027, Except Plans 26624, 29151, 30349, 30915 and BCP41482 (Subject Area 2) that restricts the development to a maximum of 6-stories.

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

E.5

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100200 (Bylaw No. 9410) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100712 (Bylaw No. 9411)

Applicant: Troika Developments Inc. for The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert
Location: 5743 Nicholas Avenue and 5958 Stringer Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100200 (Bylaw No. 9410) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100712 (Bylaw No. 9411)" include:

• Staff report dated June 2, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100200 (Bylaw No. 9410) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100712 (Bylaw No. 9411)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9410;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9411;
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100200;
• College Heights Comprehensive Development Study; and
• Supporting Document.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9411, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9411, 2023."

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2023/2024 Authorization Bylaw No. 9412, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2023/2024 Authorization Bylaw No. 9412, 2023."

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence received June 1, 2023 from Ashley Rowland: Support for the REAPS Growing Knowledge Community Compost Garden

G.2

Correspondence dated June 4, 2023 from Sharon Gregson, Coalition of Child Care Advocates for BC: Union of BC Municipalities Child Care Resolution

H.

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 (Gallery and Phone)
4. Closure of Hearing
5. Third Reading of Bylaw(s) (if appropriate)

H.1

Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)

Applicant: Atpar Developments Ltd., Inc. No. BC1213720
Location: 2690 Queensway

Note: At the May 8, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, a Public Hearing regarding the subject application was held and adjourned to reconvene on June 12, 2023.

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)" include:

• Staff report dated May 17, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Additional Information regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387) - 2690 Queensway - Traffic Impact Analysis";
• Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd., revised May 26, 2023;
• Previously submitted staff report dated March 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)" (Considered at the March 27, 2023 regular Council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9387;
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100784;
• Supporting Documents:
  • Riparian Assessment prepared by LTN Environmental Consulting LP, dated November 2022;
  • Preliminary Geotechnical Report prepared by Evertek Engineering Ltd., dated November 13, 2022;
  • Servicing Brief prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd., dated February 6, 2023; and
  • Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd., dated January 31, 2023.

Previously submitted correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)" include: 

• Correspondence dated March 19, 2023 from Mark Goudreau in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 from Margaret Jones-Bricker in opposition to the application; 
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 from Charlie and Joyce Burkitt in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 22, 2023 from Dale Barnard in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 22, 2023 from F. Vos and J. J. van Montfrans in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 26, 2023 from Anne Muirhead in opposition to the application.
• Correspondence dated May 2, 2023 from Margaret Jones-Bricker in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated May 3, 2023 from Hui and Karen Wong in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2023 from Anne Muirhead in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2023 from Amy Blanding noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2023 from Scott Brown noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence received May 8, 2023 from C Barnard noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated May 5, 2023 from Dale Barnard in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated May 7, 2023 from Lorraine Brash in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 17, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Additional Information regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387) – 2690 Queensway – Traffic Impact Analysis”.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023."

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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