REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, January 08, 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 January 8, 2024, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held December 18, 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

The Exploration Place

Presenters: Tracy Calogheros, Chief Executive Officer, and John Calogheros, Chief Facilities Officer, The Exploration Place
Topic: Request for Funding in Support of the Little Prince Train

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

City of Prince George 2023 - 2026 Accessibility Work Plan

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated December 15, 2023 from the Director of Civic Facilities & Events titled “City of Prince George 2023 – 2026 Accessibility Work Plan.” 

D.2

Release of Council Resolutions from the December 4, 2023 Closed Council Meeting regarding RCMP Investigation into Missing Gravel

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated January 2, 2024 from the City Manager titled “Release of Council Resolutions from the December 4, 2023 Closed Council Meeting regarding RCMP Investigation into Missing Gravel.”

D.3

2023 Q4 Procurement Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated January 2, 2024, from the Director of Finance & IT Services, titled “2023 Q4 Procurement Report”.

E.

REPORTS

MAYOR SIMON YU

E.1

Mayor's Report - Information Reports on Mayor's Remuneration Bylaw Reports

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the reported dated December 22, 2023 from the Mayor titled, “Mayor’s Information Report on Mayor’s Remuneration Bylaw Reports.”

COUNCILLOR KYLE SAMPSON AND COUNCILLOR RON POLILLO

E.2

Revision of Business License Fees for Retail Cannabis

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to return to the next regular Council meeting with a proposed amendment to the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, to align the fees for Retail Cannabis with Retail Liquor. 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

E.3

Council Advocacy Options Related to Pilot Shortages

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated December 13, 2023 from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs titled,” Council Advocacy Options Related to Pilot Shortages”; and CONSIDERS the three (3) advocacy routes proposed. 

E.4

Advocacy for a Host Community Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the following resolution:

  
  WHEREAS the City of Prince George is proud, well positioned, and routinely provides host community support to the region as community’s grapple with more frequent emergencies, and;

  WHEREAS no dedicated facilities have been constructed in the region to appropriately manage this response, leading to frequent reception center relocations which add unnecessary strain on all involved;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Central Local Government Association request the province fund a permanent Host Community Reception Centre in the City of Prince George for the North Central Local Government Area.

E.5

Prince George Public Library Permission Request

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES the Prince George Public Library to enter into a written agreement to cooperate in the provision of library services with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George specifically for the appointment of one (1) member to the library board as permitted by section 48 of the BC Library Act. 

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES the Prince George Public Library to enter into a written agreement to cooperate in the provision of library services with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation specifically for the appointment of one (1) member to the library board as permitted by section 48 of the BC Library Act.

E.6

Gaming Grant Advocacy Options

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECIEVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated December 13, 2023, from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs titled, “Gaming Grant Advocacy Options” and consider the advocacy options presented.

   

E.7

Veterans Covenant 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council ADOPTS the City of Prince George Veteran and Families Community Covenant, as proposed in the report dated December 13, 2023 from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, to help guide Council, Administration, and the public in collaborating on issues important to the veteran community.

   

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That the tangible actions described in Appendix A to the report dated December 13, 2023 from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, titled City of Prince George, be REFFERED to Administration for further exploration.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.8

Official Community Plan Review Project – Update January 2024

Presenter: Urban Systems

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated December 21, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Official Community Plan Review Project – Update January 2024”.

E.9

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100799 (Bylaw No. 9432, 2023)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Bruce and Kathryn Kidd
Location: 3819 Balsum Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100799 (Bylaw No. 9432, 2023)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated November 20, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100799 (Bylaw No. 9432, 2023)" (Considered at the December 18, 2023 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; 
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9432;
• Correspondence dated December 9, 2023 from Steven McAlpine in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated December 15, 2023 from Evan and Maureen Rosen in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9432, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9432, 2023”.

E.10

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100797 (Bylaw No. 9433)

Applicant: Sukhwinder Kaur and Jaswant Singh
Location: 7168 Elk Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100797 (Bylaw No. 9433)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated November 6, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100797 (Bylaw No. 9433)" (Considered at the December 4, 2023 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9433; and
• Correspondence dated December 3, 2023 from Joseph Sedlock in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9433, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9433, 2023."

E.11

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100803 (Bylaw No. 9435)

Applicant: Andy Igel for Colin & Matthew Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0780710
Location: 4054 and 4076 Weisbrod Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100803 (Bylaw No. 9435)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated November 20, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100803 (Bylaw No. 9435)" (Considered at the December 18, 2023 regular council meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9435;
• Supporting Document; and
• Correspondence dated December 8, 2023 from Barb Tompkins noting concerns regarding the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9435, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9435, 2023”.

E.12

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100809 (Bylaw No. 9440)

Applicant: Justin Mousseau for 0833689 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0833689
Location: 484 Douglas Street

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100809 (Bylaw No. 9440)" include:

• Staff report dated December 18, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100809 (Bylaw No. 9440)";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9440; and
• Supporting Documents:
  • Letter of Intent; and
  • Letters of Support and Associated Map.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9440, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9440, 2023”.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

E.13

Union of BC Municipalities Emergency Preparedness Fund - Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. SUPPORTS the City submitting a grant application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) to support the EOC Training plan for 2024/25 and purchase additional equipment for the EOC; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the City’s Director of Finance and IT Services and Director of Public Safety to sign the grant application and subsequent contract documents should grant approval be received.

E.14

Union of BC Municipalities Emergency Preparedness Fund - Emergency Support Services (ESS) Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. SUPPORTS the City submitting a grant application to the Union of British Columbia (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund –Emergency Support Services (ESS) in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) to support the ESS training plan for 2024/25 and purchase additional equipment to support ESS responses within the municipality; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer and Director of Public Safety to sign the grant application and subsequent contract documents should grant approval be received.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated December 13, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to Pacific Economic Development Canada: Letter of Support for Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association's Application for PacificCan Funding

G.2

Correspondence dated December 13, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to BC Air Access Program: Letter of Support for the Prince George International Airport's Application for BC Air Access Program Funding

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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