REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, February 27, 2023 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.

FREEDOM OF THE CITY PRESENTATION

B.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 27, 2023, BE ADOPTED.

C.

MINUTES

C.1

Adoption of Budget Council Meeting Minutes - January 30 and February 1, 2023, and Regular Council Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the Budget Council Meetings held January 30, 2023 and February 1, 2023, and the Regular Council Meeting held February 6, 2023, BE ADOPTED as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all of the business before Council at those meetings and fully and properly record all of the resolutions passed by Council at those meetings.

D.

DELEGATION(S)

D.1

Tourism Prince George and Northern BC Tourism Association

Presenters: Colin Carson, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Prince George, and Clint Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Northern BC Tourism Association
Topic: 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality Conference to be Held in Prince George, BC from March 1 to 3, 2023

E.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

E.1

2022 Q4 Consultant Spending Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 14, 2023 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “2022 Q4 Consultant Spending Report”.

E.2

2022 Q4 Delegated Authority Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 8, 2023 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “2022 Q4 Delegated Authority Report.”

E.3

Building Permit Statistics and Development Services Summary

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 13, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Building Permit Statistics and Development Services Summary”.

E.4

Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements for 2022 General Local Election - Failure to File

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated February 16, 2023 from the Corporate Officer/Manager of Legislative Services titled “Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements for 2022 General Local Election - Failure to File.”

F.

REPORTS

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

F.1

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Application for Elksentre Arena Refrigeration, Heat Recovery & Dehumidification Upgrades Project

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. DIRECTS Administration to submit a grant funding application for the Elksentre Arena Refrigeration, Heat Recovery & Dehumidification Upgrade project through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the City of Prince George Financial Officer and City Manager to sign grant application documents and any resulting contract documents should grant approval be received.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

F.2

City of Prince George Approving Officer Appointments

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. RESCINDS the appointment of Ms. Natalie Payne, Supervisor of Subdivision and Building Inspection, as Approving Officer; and
  2. APPOINTS Ms. Mandy Stanker, Supervisor of Subdivision and Building Inspection, as Approving Officer.

F.3

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100780 (Bylaw No. 9373)

Applicant: Hayer R. Construction Firm Inc., Inc. No. BC0905719
Location: 2718 Sanderson Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100780 (Bylaw No. 9373)" include:

• Staff report dated February 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100780 (Bylaw No. 9373)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9373.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9373, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9373, 2023”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9373 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 Lot 31, Block B, District Lot 8182, Cariboo District, Plan 9266 that restricts symmetrical facades on two-unit housing.

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

F.4

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100636

Applicant: Kenneth Watson and Deanna Watson
Location: 2626 Marleau Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100636" include:

• Staff report dated February 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100636";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100636;
• Exhibit "B" to VP100636;
• Supporting Documents:
  • Rationale Letter; and
  • Letters of Support and Associated Map.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100636 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot A, District Lot 754, Cariboo District, Plan PGP42304 as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.2.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures from 90.0 m² to 112.0 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100636; and
  2. Vary Section 10.2.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of an accessory building from 5.0 m to 6.9 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100636. 

G.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

G.1

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9275, 2021

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Limited for 5001 N. Nechako Road Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC1306112
Location: 5001 North Nechako Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9275, 2021."

G.2

City of Prince George 3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George 3701 McLarty Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9346, 2022."

G.3

City of Prince George Purchasing Bylaw No. 8841, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 9378, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Purchasing Bylaw No. 8841, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 9378, 2023."

G.4

City of Prince George Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9379, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9379, 2023."

G.5

City of Prince George Lease-In-Lease-Out Legacy Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9380, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Lease-In-Lease-Out Legacy Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9380, 2023."

G.6

City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9381, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 9381, 2023."

G.7

Downtown District Energy System Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9385, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "Downtown District Energy System Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9385, 2023."

G.8

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9340, 2022

Applicant L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Prince George Global Logistics Park Inc., Inc. No. 0743999
Location: 1595 Torpy Road and Lot A (Plan 11017) Boundary Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9340, 2022."

H.

CORRESPONDENCE

H.1

Correspondence dated February 1, 2023 from Nicole Bryant, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Regional Construction Association: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Northern Regional Construction Association for a grant of up to $20,000 to support marketing of the association.

H.2

Correspondence dated February 3, 2023 from Kathy Lewis, President, Outdoor Ice Oval Society of Prince George: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Outdoor Ice Oval Society of Prince George for a grant up to $100,000 towards the purchase of a water truck and spray system.

H.3

Correspondence dated February 7, 2023 from Bret Hutchinson, Pidherny Director, Prince George Cycling Club: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Grant Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust

• RECOMMENDATION:

  The City of Prince George SUPPORTS the Prince George Cycling Club’s application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for a grant of up to $100,000 to upgrade existing trails to make them suitable for adaptive cyclists at Pidherny Recreation Site under the Recreation Infrastructure program.

H.4

Correspondence dated February 1, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: Prince George Cycling Club Application to the BC Destination Development Fund for Trail Revitalization of 5 Trails

H.5

Correspondence dated February 3, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to Pacific Salmon Foundation: Spruce City Wildlife Association's Application to the Pacific Salmon Foundation Community Salmon Program for a Pacific Ocean Touch Tank Display

H.6

Correspondence dated February 3, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to Pacific Salmon Foundation: Spruce City Wildlife Association's Application to the  Pacific Salmon Foundation Community Salmon Program for a Habitat Assessment/Restoration Project

H.7

Correspondence dated February 7, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: Letter of Support for the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society's Grant Application to rebuild the Grizzly Den Cabin

H.8

Correspondence dated January 19, 2023 from Heather Smith: Request for Installation of Two Garbage Containers Between 5th Avenue and Tabor Boulevard Intersection and Anderson Street

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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