REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 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, 2024, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 27, 2024, 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)

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

May 29, 2024 Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Agenda

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 30, 2024 from the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit titled "May 29, 2024 Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Agenda".

E.

REPORTS

COUNCILLOR KYLE SAMPSON

E.1

Notice of Motion - On-Street Parking Revamp - Downtown C1 Zone, and Hospital Area

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to undergo a full review of the Downtown C1 zone, and Hospital area parking model within the Parking and Traffic Bylaw #6056, with the intent of modernizing it, and shifting to a mixed model of free/pay parking that will provide a better service for the customer, continue to encourage folks to visit downtown businesses, and make parking accessible. And, that Administration will return a report with the reviews recommendations to Council to revamp the parking bylaw with enough time to rollout the changes in Q3 2025. It is intended that the review include consultation with stakeholders.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to return to Council as soon as practicable with recommendations for amendment to alleviate pressures surrounding on-street parking at the hospital due to current and ongoing construction projects, which have impacted parking for healthcare providers, and patients. That these recommendations for Council’s consideration are intended to provide immediate relief on these pressures, while the overall full review of the Parking and Traffic Bylaw #6056 is being undertaken.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - COUNCILLOR GARTH FRIZZELL, CHAIR

E.2

Tax Sale Mandated Procedural Changes 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 4, 2024 from the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, titled “Tax Sale Mandated Procedural Changes 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS administration to send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to raise concerns regarding the challenges faced by the City in implementing the proposed changes to the municipal tax sale, substantially similar to the draft letter attached to the report dated June 4, 2024 from the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, titled “Tax Sale Mandated Procedural Changes 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council DIRECTS administration to send a copy of the letter addressed to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs referenced in the report dated June 4, 2024 from the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs titled “Tax Sale Mandated Procedural Changes 2024” to North Central Local Government Association members.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.3

Transit Service Pattern Review for Davis Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to work with BC Transit on implementing one of the three following options for a transit service pattern for the 88 Westgate and 89 Hart services:

  1. All trips travel via existing routing (no change from current), via Davis, Foster, and Baker Roads;
  2. All trips route via the proposed routing, via Ospika and Tyner Boulevards; or
  3. Some trips route via the existing routing, while some route via the proposed routing.

E.4

Snow and Ice Control Policy

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 4, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled "Snow and Ice Control Policy".

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

E.5

Proposed Amendments to Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Bylaw

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to "City of Prince George Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 8689, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 9481, 2024".

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

E.6

Addition to Reserve Application - Lheidli T'enneh First Nation

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS administration to submit a letter, substantially similar to the draft letter attached to the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation” to Indigenous Services Canada in response to their request for a letter of support and technical comments.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council DIRECTS administration to arrange the signing of a Letter of Understanding, substantially similar to the draft as attached to the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation” and begins negotiations with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation on associated agreements.

E.7

2024 UBCM Direct Submissions and Meeting Planning

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 30, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled "2024 UBCM Direct Submissions and Meeting Planning".

E.8

Nuisance Abatement Bylaw Review

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 30, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services titled "Nuisance Abatement Bylaw Review".

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.9

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100669

Applicants: Peter De Fauw & Henny De Fauw-Blomendal
Location:  4205 Austin Road W

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100669" include:

• Staff Report dated May 14, 2024 from Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100669";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100669;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100669;
• Rationale Letter;
• Letters of Support and Associated Map; and
• Correspondence dated June 4, 2024 from Owen Olson noting concerns regarding the application. 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100669 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 19, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Plan 9543, Except Plan PGP36687 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.2.4 1. by decreasing the minimum lot width from 15.0 m to 10.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A" to VP100669; and
  2. Vary Section 10.2.4 3. by increasing the maximum lot area from 0.2 ha to 0.3 ha, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100669.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9460, 2024

Applicant: Ridgecrest Development Group Ltd.

Location: 8640 St. Lawrence Avenue and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9460, 2024".

F.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9466, 2024

Applicant: City of Prince George

Location: City Wide

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9466, 2024".

F.3

City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9472, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9472, 2024".

F.4

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9458, 2024

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for NRH Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC1214368, Lithium One Homes Ltd., Inc. No. BC1393472, and Bragg & Co. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0931443

Location: 1788, 1798, and 1804 Upland Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9458, 2024".

F.5

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9459, 2024

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for NRH Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC1214368, Lithium One Homes Ltd., Inc. No. BC1393472, and Bragg & Co. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0931443

Location: 1788, 1798, and 1804 Upland Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9459, 2024".

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated May 24, 2024 from the Prince George Public Library regarding Support for the Prioritization of the Concrete Deck Upgrade at the Bob Harkins Branch of the Library

G.2

Correspondence dated May 29, 2024 from Mayor Yu to Pacific Economic Development Canada: Letter of Support for ICS - Hubspace's Submission to the Pacifican BizAP Pilot Service

H.

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100806 (Bylaw No. 9443)

Applicant:  McWalter Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Number 270 Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0787781
Location:   4330 Giscome Road

Documents for Council's Consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100806 (Bylaw No. 9443)" include:

• Previously submitted staff reported dated March 25, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100806 (Bylaw No.9443)" (Considered at the May 6, 2024 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9443;
• Exhibit "A" to Application No. RZ100806;
• Exhibit "B" to Application No. RZ100806;
• Application Letter and Concept Drawings; and
• Consultation Summary.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9443, 2024".

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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