REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, May 26, 2025 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 May 26, 2025, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 5, 2025, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

C.1

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (April 2025)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 14, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (April 2025)”.

C.2

BC Housing and Connective Support of HEART and HEARTH

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 20, 2025 from Mayor Yu, Chair, Standing Committee on Public Safety titled “BC Housing and Connective – Support for HEART & HEARTH.”

C.3

Unallocated Funds from Limited Duration Operating 2025 Grant Budget

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 24, 2025, from the Director of Civic Facilities & Events titled “Unallocated Funds from Limited Duration Operating 2025 Grant Budget.”

C.4

Snow and Ice Control Costing Breakdown (November 1st to December 31st, 2024) - Additional Detail

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 15, 2025 from the Director of Civic Operations titled "Snow and Ice Control Costing Breakdown (November 1st to December 31st, 2024) - Additional Detail.

D.

REPORTS

COUNCILLOR KYLE SAMPSON AND COUNCILLOR BRIAN SKAKUN

D.1

CN Centre 30th Anniversary Community Celebration

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. That Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council by June 23rd that outlines a plan to deliver a fun, financially accessible, safe, and community-oriented public event as part of the CN Centre’s 30th Anniversary celebration, to be hosted around September 30th, 2025.
  2. That Council DIRECTS Administration to explore partnerships or potential funding opportunities in support of the celebration.
  3. That Council EXPRESSES its intent to consider funding this celebration through Council Contingency, contingent upon the proposed plan outlined in the report demonstrating widespread accessibility, strong community impact, and sound budget justification. 

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

D.2

2025 - 2026 Annual Operating Agreement for the Prince George Transit System

Presentation: Elise Wren, Manager, Government Relations, BC Transit

City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2025 - 2026 Authorization Bylaw No. 9560, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2025-2026 Authorization Bylaw No. 9560, 2025”.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

D.3

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100699

• Applicant: Seko Construction Ltd. for Metso Canada Inc., Inc. No. A0129418
• Location: 1055 Legacy Road

Documents for Council's consideration include:

1. Staff report dated April 28, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100699";
   1. Location and Zoning Map
   2. Development Variance Permit No. VP100699
   3. Exhibit "A" to VP100699

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100699 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 2, District Lot 748, Cariboo District, Plan EPP133748 (PID 032-201-338) as follows:

  1. Vary Section 12.2.5 2. by increasing the maximum height from 12.0 m to 13.4 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100699. 

D.4

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100836 (Bylaw No. 9528)

• Applicant: Garry Gatzke for Janet Ann Gatzke
• Location: 4225 Turner Road

Documents for Council's consideration include:

1. Staff report dated April 28, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100836 (Bylaw No. 9528)";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map
   2. Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9528
   3. Servicing Brief
   4. Rationale Letter
      

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9528, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9528, 2025."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9528, 2025 BE WITHHELD until the following requirement has been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 23, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Plan 11060 that restricts the density to a maximum of 5 dwelling units.

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

D.5

Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100214 (Bylaw No. 9549) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100837 (Bylaw No. 9550)

• Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 646257 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1245290
• Location: 6174 Monterey Road West, 6166 Monterey Road West, and Monterey Road West (PID 015-217-493)

Documents for Council's consideration include:

1. Staff report dated May 2, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100214 (Bylaw No. 9549) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100837 (Bylaw No. 9550)";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map
   2. Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9549
   3. Exhibit “A” to Application No. RZ100837
   4. Exhibit “A” to Application No. CP100214
   5. Supporting Documents:
      •    Z17 Zone Redlined Version
      •    Trip Generation Letter
      •    Public Consultation Summary Report 

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9550, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025”, in conjunction with the current Financial Plan and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025”, in conjunction with the current Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan; and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025”, in conjunction with the City of Prince George Strategic Framework for a Sustainable Prince George and confirm there are no issues.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council GIVES SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025”.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

  That Council APPROVES the following public consultation process to fulfill the requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act:

  1. Request for written comment from properties identified on Exhibit “A” to CP100214; and
  2. Publish notification of public consultation in accordance with the “City of Prince George Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022”.
• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council EXPANDS from 30 metres distance to the notification area shown on Exhibit “A” to CP100214, as required in the "City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 9423, 2023", 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. 9549, 2025" and "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7580, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9550, 2025."

• RECOMMENDATION #8:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9550, 2025”.

• RECOMMENDATION #9:

  That Council PERMITS the Public Hearing for proposed Bylaw No. 9549, 2025 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief
  2. Receipt of a Traffic Impact Study

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

MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CORPORATE OFFICER - ETHAN ANDERSON

D.6

Results of Alternative Approval Process for Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9532, 2025, Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9533, 2025, and Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Certificates of Insufficiency attached as Appendices “A”, “B”, and “C” to the report dated May 20, 2025 from the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer titled “Results of Alternative Approval Process for Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9532, 2025, Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9533, 2025, and Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025.”

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9532, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9532, 2025."

E.2

Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9533, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9533, 2025."

E.3

Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025."

E.4

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9536, 2025

• Applicant: Grasshopper Retail Inc. for 1497990 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1497990
• Location: 498 - 450 Ospika Boulevard

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9536, 2025."

E.5

City of Prince George Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 9541, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 9541, 2025."

F.

NOTICE OF MOTION

COUNCILLOR TRUDY KLASSEN AND COUNCILLOR BRIAN SKAKUN

F.1

Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the June 9, 2025 Council Meeting agenda for Council's consideration.

F.2

UBCM Resolution Endorsement

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the June 9, 2025 Council Meeting agenda for Council's consideration.

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated May 5, 2025 from John Bowes, General Manager, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club: Request for City Support - Maintenance Equipment for New Paved Trail Network at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

G.2

Correspondence dated May 7, 2025 from Minister Ravi Kahlon, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: Acknowledging Receipt of City of Prince George Six-Month Housing Targets Progress Report

G.3

Correspondence dated April 23, 2025 from Mayor Huck Galbraith, City of Enderby: Bill7 - 2025: Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act

G.4

Correspondence dated May 10, 2025 from Drostan De Vere-Marwood: Indoor Water Park

G.5

Correspondence dated May 16, 2024 from Barry Pages, Chair, North Coast Regional District: Letter to the BC Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Northern Gas Proposed Increase of Natural Gas Delivery Rates

G.6

Correspondence from Mayor Simon Yu to the Spruce City Wildlife Association: Letter of Support for the Salmon Conservation Program

G.7

Correspondence dated April 30, 2025 from Mayor Simon Yu: Support for the Community Arts Council of Prince George and District's Application to the Province of British Columbia's Destination Events Program

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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