REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, September 17, 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 September 17, 2025, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 3, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 3, 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 (August 2025)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 5, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (August 2025)”.

D.

REPORTS

COUNCILLOR RON POLILLO AND COUNCILLOR CORI RAMSAY

D.1

FIFA World Cup Viewing Watch Parties in June and July 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. DIRECTS staff to work with Tourism Prince George, Downtown Business Improvement Association, Prince George Youth Soccer, and Prince George Soccer Association to plan and execute a FIFA World Cup community outdoor watch parties at Canada Games Plaza in June and July of 2026; and
  2. DIRECTS staff to return a future report with an event budget for approval.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CITIZEN RECOGNITION PROGRAM - COUNCILLOR SUSAN SCOTT, CHAIR

D.2

Proposed Terms of Reference Amendment for the Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the amendment to the Terms of Reference of the Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program as outlined in the report dated September 7, 2025 from the Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program titled “Proposed Terms of Reference Amendment for the Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program”.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

D.3

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100851 (Bylaw No. 9568, 2025)

• Applicant: Raymond Guy Raby and Daniela Cook
• Location: 3556 Willowdale Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100851 (Bylaw No. 9568, 2025)" include:

1. Staff report dated July 21, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100851 (Bylaw No. 9568, 2025)";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map;
   2. Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9568; and
   3. Supporting Documents:
      1. Rationale Letter.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9568, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9568, 2025”.

D.4

Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Grant Application for Prince George Wildfire Mitigation Actions 2025

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES that Administration complete the application process for grant funding under the Community Resiliency Investment Program – 2025 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports, which is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities, to complete FireSmart activities and a Fuel Management Treatment; and AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer, Director of Administrative Services, and Director of Planning and Development to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES expenditures of $80,000 from the City’s Climate Action Reserve Fund to fund the remainder of fire resiliency activities above the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant maximum as described in the report dated August 22, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Grant Application for Prince George Wildfire Mitigation Actions 2025”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council SUPPORTS proposed wildfire resiliency activities; and AUTHORIZES Planning and Development and Emergency Programs to provide overall grant management. 

D.5

Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Strategic Priorities Fund Capacity Building Stream Grant Application for a Civic Facilities Master Plan

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES that Administration complete the application process for grant funding under UBCM’s Strategic Priorities Fund Capacity Building Stream for the creation of a Civic Facilities Master Plan; and AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer and Director of Civic Facilities & Events to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council SUPPORTS the proposed Civic Facilities Master Plan; and AUTHORIZES the Asset Management Division to provide overall grant management. 

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

D.6

Little Prince Train

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the options presented in the report dated August 25, 2025 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “Little Prince Train” in regard to a long-term operating agreement of the Little Prince and construction of a train storage shelter. 

D.7

Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council CONSENTS to the Province of British Columbia’s Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project taking place within the City of Prince George, and DIRECTS Administration to communicate the decision to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to prepare bylaw amendments to "Highways Bylaw No. 8065, 2008" by adding the definition of "E-Scooter" to accommodate the Province of British Columbia's Kick Scooter Pilot Project.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

D.8

Access to Public Washrooms in Downtown Prince George

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 7, 2025 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events, titled “Access to Public Washrooms in Downtown Prince George”.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

D.9

Parking Study Recommendation Implementation

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS staff move forward with recommendations #4a and #14a, regarding physical pay stations, as outlined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council DIRECTS staff to harmonize the number of hours of free parking in the downtown and hospital zones at _[two or three]_ hours, as outlined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council DIRECTS staff to review and update the Parking By-law (No. 6056, 1993) as outlined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council DIRECTS staff to explore a visitor parking pass program as outlined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

  That Council DIRECTS staff to include the 2nd Avenue two-way traffic conversion project in the 2026 Capital Plan as outlined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation”.

• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council REFERS to staff those items that are administrative in nature, as defined in the report dated September 10, 2025 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled, “Parking Study Recommendation Implementation. 

E.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

E.1

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9573, 2025

• Applicant: M'akola Development Services for Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George, S0019321
• Location: 1700 Yew Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9573, 2025."

E.2

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9545, 2025

• Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. on behalf of O’Brien Developments Ltd., Inc. BC0787781
• Location: 4330 Giscome Road

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9545, 2025."

E.3

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

• 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)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025."

E.4

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9513, 2024

• Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Eastway Sand & Gravel Ltd., Inc. No. 719195
• Location: 880 Guay Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9513, 2024."

E.5

Amending Schedule 12: Future Land Use Plan, City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to amend Schedule 12: Future Land Use Plan in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025” to reflect the amendments made by the following bylaws:

  1. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9445, 2024” (St. Lawrence Avenue);
  2. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9545, 2025” (Giscome Road);
  3. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9549, 2025” (Monterey Road West);
  4. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9513, 2024” (Guay Road).

F.

CORRESPONDENCE

F.1

Correspondence dated September 1, 2025 from Tianna Gibbs: Opposition to Union of BC Municipalities Resolution NR75 - Support Responsible Exotic Animal Education and Stewardship

F.2

Correspondence dated September 1, 2025 from Kalen Holm: Opposition to Union of BC Municipalities Resolution NR75 - Support Responsible Exotic Animal Education and Stewardship

F.3

Correspondence received September 10, 2025 from Richie Sai-Appiah, President, Prince George Soccer Association: Support for Motion to Host FIFA World Cup 2026 Community Watch Parties at Canada Games Plaza

F.4

Correspondence dated September 9, 2025 from Cassie Savage: Advocacy for Involuntary Treatment Facilities and Comprehensive Addiction Services

G.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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