REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, August 19, 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 August 19, 2024, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - July 22, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held July 22, 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)

C.1

Urban Farmscape Society

Presenters:

• Karl Domes, President, Urban Farmscape Society
• Scott Monroe, Director, Urban Farmscape Society
• Richard Han, Director of Community Engagement and Food Systems, Public Health Association of British Columbia

Topic: From Historical Farm to Urban Farm - Urban Farmscape Society Update

C.2

Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR)

Presenters:

• Patience Rakochy, Regional Program Lead (Air Quality), Northern Interior Region, Fraser Basin Council
• Gail Roth, Senior Air Quality Meteorologist, Air Quality Section (Assessment and Stewardship), Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Environmental Monitoring and Assessments Branch

Topic: PGAIR Annual Update

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

Q2 2024 (April to June) Council Expense Summary

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 15, 2024 from Mayor Simon Yu titled “Q2 2024 (April to June) Council Expense Summary".

D.2

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (July 2024)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 6, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (July 2024)”.

D.3

Provincial Housing Target Order Information Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 30, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Provincial Housing Target Order Information Report”.

E.

REPORTS

MAYOR SIMON YU

E.1

The Need for a Joint, Regional Response to Local Challenges - Update

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Mayor:

  1. signing on behalf of Council, and
  2. inviting representatives from other orders of government to sign,

  an MOU in substantially the same form as the draft MOU set out in the report dated August 13, 2024 from Mayor Simon Yu titled “The Need for a Joint, Regional Response to Local Challenges - Update” .

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.2

3 Year Transit Improvement Process

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES “Scenario B” with the BC Transit Improvement Program for January 2026 as described in the report dated August 2, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “3 Year Transit Improvement Process".

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.3

City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024

City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024”.

E.4

Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Funding Allocation for the Sentinel Irrigation System Upgrades and Expansion Project

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the “Sentinel Irrigation System Upgrades Project” as described in the report dated July 22, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Funding Allocation for the Sentinel Upgrades and Expansion Project" be added to the Financial Plan with a budget of $110,000 to be funded from the City’s Climate Action Reserve Fund account.

E.5

Road Closure Application No. RCL00033 (Bylaw No. 9470)

Applicant: Duane Dagg
Location: Road Dedication adjacent to 3098 Hawke Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Road Closure Application No. RCL00033 (Bylaw No. 9470)" include:

• Staff report dated July 16, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Road Closure Application No. RCL00033 (Bylaw No. 9470)";
• Location Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9470; and
• Exhibit "A" to RCL00033 - Proposed Road Dedication Plan.

City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9470, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9470, 2024”.

E.6

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100820 (Bylaw No. 9488, 2024)

Applicant: Chernoff Thompson Architects North for Sinclair Group Forest Products Ltd., Inc. No. 1183841
Location: 3605 15th Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration of "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100820 (Bylaw No. 9488, 2024)" include:

• Staff report dated July 11, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100820 (Bylaw No. 9488, 2024)";
• Location and Zoning Map; and
• Exhibit "A" to Bylaw No. 9488.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9488, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9488, 2024".

E.7

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100208 (Bylaw No. 9490) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100822 (Bylaw No. 9491)

Applicant: Chernoff Thompson Architects North for Mayross Ventures Incorporated, Inc. No. BC1295460
Location: 1115 La Salle Avenue

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100208 (Bylaw No. 9490) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100822 (Bylaw No. 9491)" include:

• Staff report dated July 23, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100208 (Bylaw No. 9490) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100822 (Bylaw No. 9491)":
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9490;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9491;
• Conceptual Site Layout; and
• Notification Map.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9490, 2024

City of Prince George Official Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9491, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST READING to “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9490, 2024.”

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council CONSIDERS “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9490, 2024”, 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. 9490, 2024”, 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. 9490, 2024”, 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. 9490, 2024”.

• 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 CP100208; 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 GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9491, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION 8:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaws No. 9490 and 9491 BE WITHHELD until the following requirement has been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief.

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

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.8

Custom Efficiency Program Implementation Incentive Approval – CN Centre Boiler, Chiller, Condenser Upgrades and Elksentre Refrigeration Upgrades

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES Administration accepting an incentive offer from FortisBC to fund $704,288 towards completing a CN Centre Boiler, Chiller, and Condenser project, which will be placed in Questica for Council funding approval as a 2025 Capital Project.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES Administration accepting a pending incentive offer from FortisBC and amend the Financial Plan for project #3424 from the original funding source of $2,150,000 Debt Reduction Reserve if successful.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council AUTHORIZES the Director of Civic Facilities & Events to sign the FortisBC Implementation Incentive letter attached to the report dated August 9, 2024 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events titled "Custom Efficiency Program Implementation Incentive Approval - CN Centre Boiler, Chiller, Condenser Upgrades and Elksentre Refrigeration Upgrades" and the implementation incentive letter for the pending incentive for project #3424, if successful.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

E.9

Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to REVIEW options to incentivize businesses to screen their garbage, recycling and outdoor storage areas with a view to eliminate excess containers as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to REVIEW options to establish a cardboard recycling program with frequent pick up in the downtown core as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to REVIEW options to establish a program where pallets can be properly disposed of and/or recycled as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to REVIEW options to reduce the buildup of tires in the downtown core as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council REFERS to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs consideration to engage with BC Housing to examine the rules and restrictions of its provincially funded shelters in Prince George as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to meet with the RCMP on the detachments strategic plan where discussion on municipal priorities can be shared as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

• RECOMMENDATION #7:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to explore an event where the municipality can support the removal of derelict vehicles as described within the report titled, “Report on Enhanced Fire Patrols” dated July 11, 2024, from the Director of Administrative Services.

E.10

Support of Grant Application to UBCM Community to Community Program 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council SUPPORTS an application being submitted by the City of Prince George under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 Regional Community to Community (C2C) Program for up to $20,000 in grant funding to initiate two C2C forums between the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, City of Prince George and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and CONFIRMS that the City of Prince George will participate in the two planned C2C forums.

MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CORPORATE OFFICER - ETHAN ANDERSON

E.11

Proposed Amendments to the Council Procedures Bylaw

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the proposed amendments to the Council Procedures Bylaw as detailed in the report dated June 27, 2024 from the Manager of Legislative Services titled “Proposed Amendments to the Council Procedures Bylaw” and provides direction to prepare an amending Bylaw for Council’s consideration.

E.12

Consequential and Housekeeping Bylaw Amendments

City of Prince George Vehicles for Hire Bylaw No. 7853, 2007, Repeal Bylaw No. 9493, 2024

City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 9483, 2024

City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 8618, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 9484, 2024

City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 9485, 2024

City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9486, 2024

City of Prince George Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bylaw No. 9098, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 9487, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Vehicles for Hire Bylaw No. 7853, 2007, Repeal Bylaw No. 9493, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 9483, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 8618, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 9484, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #4:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9485, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #5:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9486, 2024”.

• RECOMMENDATION #6:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bylaw No. 8098, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 9487, 2024”.

E.13

Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Certificate of Insufficiency attached as Appendix “A” to the report dated August 12, 2024 from the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer titled “Results of Alternative Approval Process for Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024".

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024".

F.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9454, 2024

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. for Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Transport
Location: 4141 Boeing Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9454, 2024".

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated July 29, 2024 from Catharine M. Kendall, Executive Director, Connaught Youth Centre: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Connaught Youth Centre Society for a grant up to $97,000 in support of the Connaught Youth Centre’s Northern Fresh Food Centre, an 8’x12’ ebb/flow hydroponic grow system for growing year round greens/herbs for the community as an urban year-round farm to be located at Connaught Youth Centre at 17th Avenue and Victoria Street, to be funded from the Economic Infrastructure grant fund.

G.2

Correspondence dated July 29, 2024 from Ken Hall, Executive Director, Prince George Symphony Orchestra: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Prince George Symphony Orchestra in the amount of $4785.04 for their Branding and Awareness Campaign 2024-25 to be funded through the Prince George Regional Development Account.

G.3

Correspondence dated July 30, 2024 from Mayor Victor I. Cumming, City of Vernon: Eliminate Fossil Fuel Funding of Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) and Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

G.4

Correspondence dated August 7, 2024 from Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM): UBCM Seeks Member Feedback on Protocol with First Nations Leadership Council

G.5

Correspondence dated July 31, 2024 from Judy Greenaway, President, North Central Local Government Association: Advancing Progress on Wildfire-Related Resolutions

G.6

Correspondence dated August 7, 2024 from Dr. Barbara Kane: Petition for a Psychiatric Hospital in Northern BC

G.7

Correspondence dated August 9, 2024 from Raelene Stevenson, Lobby Coordinator, North East Region, BC Nurses' Union: Northern Nurse Retention

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

Official Community Plan Amendment No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9479) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9480)

Applicant: SPD Enterprises Ltd. for Yogendra Cheta
Location: 2679 Queensway

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9479, 2024) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9480, 2024)" include:

• Staff report dated July 31, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9479)";
• Request for Comment Letter;
• Landscaping and Parking Plan;
• Traffic Summary;
• Previously submitted staff report dated June 5, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9479, 2024) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9480, 2024)" (Considered at the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9479; and
• Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9480.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9479, 2024

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9480, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 31, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9479)”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9479, 2024".

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9480, 2024".

H.2

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No RZ100812 (Bylaw No. 9453)

Note: During the Public Hearing regarding Agenda Item H.2- "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100812 (Bylaw No. 9453)", members of the public will have the opportunity to comment on and/or present written submissions regarding Agenda Item H.2.1 - "Liquor License Application No. LL100195" which will be considered immediately following Agenda Item H.2.

When the public hearing is closed following agenda item H.2, no further submissions can be considered by Council for either application.

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Applicant: Majestic Management for Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd., Inc. No. 450109
Location: 556 North Nechako

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100812 (Bylaw No. 9453, 2024)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated June 6, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100812 (Bylaw No. 9453, 2024)" (Considered at the July 8, 2024 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Exhibit "A" to Bylaw No. 9453; and
• Letter of Intent.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9453, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9453, 2024".

H.2.1

Liquor Licence Application No. LL100195

Applicant: Marnie Hamagami for Theatre Northwest
Location: 556 North Nechako

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Liquor License Application No. LL1000195" include:

• Staff report dated July 12, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Liquor Licence Application No. LL100195";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Letter of Intent; and
• Occupancy Load Confirmation.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. CONFIRMS that its comments on the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch’s prescribed considerations are as set out in the report dated July 12, 2024, from Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100195;
  2. CONFIRMS the methods used to gather the views of potentially affected property owners were in accordance with Section 4: Statutory Notification and Public Consultation of the City of Prince George Liquor and Cannabis Licensing Policy and that the views of affected residents are as summarized in the minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 19, 2024; and
  3. SUPPORTS the approval of the Liquor Licence Application to allow a liquor primary use for Theatre Northwest located at 556 North Nechako Road subject to the adoption of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9453, 2024”, for the following reasons: This application is not expected to have a negative impact on the community or produce any significant negative land use impacts on adjacent properties.

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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