REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 11, 2023 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 11, 2023, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 28, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held August 28, 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

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Presenter: Jim Burbee, Director, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
Topic: Request for a Letter in Support of the Club's License of Occupation Application to the Provincial Government

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

E.

REPORTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AUDIT - COUNCILLOR CORI RAMSAY, CHAIR

E.1

Budget 2024 Community Engagement

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES hosting three (3) in-person public consultation sessions in the Fall of 2023 including one in College Heights, the Hart, and at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre to form part of the 2024 Budget Community Engagement. 

E.2

Sustainable Finance Policy

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council CONSIDERS the proposed Sustainable Finance Policy as attached to the report dated August 18, 2023 from the Director of Finance and IT Services with options that addresses the intent set out in Policy 1.3 including the impact of the status quo, setting a percentage, or using non-market change. 

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.3

Official Community Plan Review Project - Update September 2023

Presenters: Melissa Clements, Project Manager, and Andrew Cuthbert, Community Planner, Urban Systems

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 28, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Official Community Plan Review Project – Update September 2023”.

E.4

Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Grant Application for Prince George Wildfire Mitigation Actions 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council:

  1. APPROVES that Administration complete the application process for a grant under the Community Resiliency Investment Program – 2023 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports, which is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities, to complete wildfire fuel removal activities; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the City’s Financial Officer 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 $53,050 from the City’s EVP Crown Land Forest account to fund the remainder of the wildfire fuel removal expenses should grant approval be received under the Union of BC Municipalities' Community Resiliency Investment Program - 2023 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports.

E.5

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100792 (Bylaw No. 9417, 2023)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Giuliu Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0660654
Location: 9800 Sintich Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100792 (Bylaw No. 9417, 2023)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated August 2, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100792 (Bylaw No. 9417, 2023)" (Considered at the August 28, 2023 regular council meeting);
• Location and Zoning Map; and
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100792.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9417, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9417, 2023”.

E.6

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100648

Applicant: Copper Falls Custom Homes Ltd. for James Yorston
Location: 8391 Toombs Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100648" include:

• Staff report dated August 14, 2023 from Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100648";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100648;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100648;
• Exhibit "B" to VP100648; and
• Supporting Documents:
  • Rationale Letters; and
  • Letters of Support and Associated Map.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100648 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for Lot A, District Lot 2099, Cariboo District, Plan 16953, as follows:

  1. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. to increase the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90.0 m² to 246.0 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100648; and
  2. Vary Section 9.5.6 2. to increase the maximum height of accessory buildings from 6.0 m to 7.4 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100648.

E.7

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100651

Applicant: Michael Gervais
Location:  10365 Western Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100651" include:

• Staff report dated August 11, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100651";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100651;
• Exhibit "A" to VP100651;
• Exhibit "B" to VP100651; and
• Supporting Documents:
  • Rationale Letter; and
  • Letters of Support and Associated Map.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100651 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for Lot 20, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646, as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.1.6 1. to increase the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90.0 m² to 136.0 m², as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100651; and
  2. Vary Section 10.1.6 2. to increase the maximum height of accessory buildings from 5.0 m to 7.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100651.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.8

PG Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS) - Funding Request

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 30. 2023 from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “PG Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS) - Funding Request”.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023."

F.2

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: 2021 Foothills Boulevard

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9356, 2022."

F.3

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9357, 2022

Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: 2021 Foothills Boulevard

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9357, 2022."

G.

NOTICE OF MOTION

COUNCILLOR TRUDY KLASSEN AND COUNCILLOR BRIAN SKAKUN

G.1

Council - Staff Relations Communication Policy

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the September 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting agenda for Council’s consideration.

COUNCILLOR TRUDY KLASSEN

G.2

Arts Hall of Fame

In accordance with City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, notice of the proposed motion is provided. The proposed motion will be included on the September 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting agenda for Council’s consideration.

H.

CORRESPONDENCE

H.1

Correspondence dated August 22, 2023 from Linda Naess, President, David Douglas Botanical Garden Society: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) grant application from the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society in the amount of up to $20,000 to support marketing of the Botanical Garden Project from the NDIT Marketing Initiative Account.

H.2

Correspondence dated August 21, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to Northern Development Initiative Trust: David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Grant

H.3

Correspondence dated August 30, 2021 from Prince George Taxi Ltd.: Pending Increase in Taxi Rates

H.4

Correspondence dated August 18, 2023 from Kayden Peters: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Seeking Expansion - Resident Concern/Questions

H.5

Correspondence dated August 25, 2023 from Kathleen Haines: Letter in Support of the Proposed Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club License of Occupation Area

H.6

Correspondence dated August 26, 2023 from Susan Bond: Letter in Support for Facility Expansion at the Otway Nordic Centre

H.7

Correspondence dated August 29, 2023 from Mary Duck: Letter in Support of the Proposed Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club License of Occupation Area

H.8

Correspondence dated August 29, 2023 from Paul Schuetz, Vice President - Forestry Operations , and Rob Schuetz, President, Industrial Forestry Service: Letter in Support of the Expansion Areas Managed by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.9

Correspondence dated August 30, 2023 from Aron Reusch: Letter in Support of Land Tenure Application by Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.10

Correspondence dated August 30, 2023 from Simon Lamarche and Breanne Austin: Letter in Support of Land Tenure Application by Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.11

Correspondence dated August 30, 2023 from Scott Forrest: Letter in Support of Land Tenure Application by Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.12

Correspondence dated August 30, 2023 from Bill and Karen Warner: Letter in Support of the Proposed Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club License of Occupation Area

H.13

Correspondence dated August 30, 2023 from Gillian Recknell: Request for City of Prince George Letter of Support for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Tenure Expansion

H.14

Correspondence dated August 31, 2023 from Eric Karjaluoto: Letter in Support for Added Development at the Otway Nordic Centre

H.15

Correspondence dated August 31, 2023 from Donald Bond: Proposed Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Facility Land Use

H.16

Correspondence dated August 31, 2023 from Annie Hayes: Letter of Support for Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's License of Occupation

H.17

Correspondence received September 1, 2023 from Kristen Paterson: Support of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Application for Expansion of the License of Occupation Area

H.18

Correspondence dated September 1, 2023 from Bob Dewhirst: Letter of Support for Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's License of Occupation

H.19

Correspondence dated September 1, 2023 from Helina and Lauri Karjaluoto: Letter of Support for Otway Expansion

H.20

Correspondence dated September 3, 2023 from David Duck: Letter of Support for Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's License of Occupation

H.21

Correspondence dated September 4, 2023 from David and Moira Snadden: Letter of Support for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.22

Correspondence dated September 4, 2023 from Gail Fondahl and Ken Bilski: Letter in Support for Expansion of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club License of Occupation

H.23

Correspondence dated September 4, 2023 from John Bowes: Letter of Support - Caledonia Nordic Land Tenure Application

H.24

Correspondence dated September 4, 2023 from John Huybers: Request for City of Prince George Letter of Support for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Tenure Expansion

H.25

Correspondence dated September 5, 2023 from Kevin and Jacqueline Pettersen: Letter of Support for the Expansion of the Crown Land License of Occupation Application by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

H.26

Correspondence received September 5, 2023 from Gretchen Prystawik: Letter in Support of Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's Application for Expansion of License of Occupation

H.27

Correspondence dated September 5, 2023 from Nicole Haines: Support of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Expansion Application

H.28

Correspondence dated September 5, 2023 from Mark Earle: Support for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Application for Tenure Expansion

H.29

Correspondence dated September 5, 2023 from Andrew Watkinson: Letter of Support for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's Application for the Expansion of the License of Occupation

H.30

Correspondence dated September 5, 2023 from Phil Mullins: Request for the City to Provide a Letter of Support for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club's Application to Expand License of Occupation

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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