REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, April 27, 2026 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 April 27, 2026, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 13, 2026, 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

Cairnstone Planning on behalf of Northern Development Initiative Trust

Presenter: Peter Scholz, Registered Professional Planner and Professional Transportation Planner, Cairnstone Planning (via Zoom)

Topic: Update on the Prince George to North Vancouver Railway Engagement

C.2

Prince George Gymnastics

Presenters:

• Lauren Hawkes, President, Prince George Gymnastics
• Alencia Graham
• Danielle Bobbie

Topic: Information and Update on Prince George Gymnastics

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

D.1

2026 Q1 Consultant Spending Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 17, 2026 from the Director of Finance and IT Services, titled “2026 Q1 Consultant Spending Report”.

D.2

2026 Q1 Council Contingency Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 17, 2026 from the Director of Finance and IT Services, titled “2026 Q1 Council Contingency Report”.

D.3

2026 Q1 Delegated Authority Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the Budget Amendment Form attached to the report dated April 17, 2026 from the Director of Finance and IT Services, titled “2026 Q1 Delegated Authority Report".

D.4

2026 Q1 Successful Grant Applications Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 17, 2026 from the Director of Finance and IT Services, titled “2026 Q1 Successful Grant Applications Report”.

D.5

2026 Q1 Procurement Quarterly Report

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 17, 2026 from the Director of Finance and IT Services, titled “2026 Q1 Procurement Quarterly Report”.

D.6

Citizens on Patrol Program Expenses

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated March 30, 2026 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled “Citizens on Patrol Program Expenses”.

D.7

Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (March 2026)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 13, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (March 2026)”.

D.8

Q1 2026 (Jan to March) Council Expense Summaries

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 17, 2026 from Mayor Simon Yu, titled “Q1 2026 (Jan to March) Council Expense Summaries”.

D.9

Prince George Aquatic Centre Construction Update April 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated April 15, 2026 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events, titled “Prince George Aquatic Centre Construction Update April 2026”.

E.

REPORTS

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.1

2026-2027 Annual Operating Agreement for the Prince George Transit System

Presenter: Iris Brown, Manager, Government Relations, BC Transit

City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2026-2027 Authorization Bylaw No. 9625, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2026-2027 Authorization Bylaw No. 9625, 2026”.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602, 2025

• Applicants: Pratiksha Krantikumar and Rajtantra Lilhare
• Location: 2460 Foot Street

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602, 2025”.

E.3

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100716

Consideration of this agenda item is subject to Council granting final reading and adoption of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602, 2025" (Agenda item E.2).

• Applicants: Pratiksha Krantikumar and Rajtantra Lilhare
• Location: 2460 Foot Street

Documents for Council's consideration include:

1. Staff report dated April 1, 2026 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100716";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map;
   2. Development Variance Permit No. VP100716;
   3. Exhibit "A" to VP100716;
   4. Support Letters and Associated Map.

Correspondence for Council's consideration include:

1. Correspondence dated March 19, 2026 from Ryan and Wendy McMaster in opposition to the Application; and
2. Correspondence dated March 21, 2026 from  Dave Bullis in opposition to the Application.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100716 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 258 District Lot 2611 District Plan 21607 (PID 008-281-769) as follows:

  1. Vary Section 10.9.5 6 by decreasing the minimum front yard setback of a principal building from 4.5m to 0.5m as it applies to parking, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100716. 

E.4

Liquor Licence Application No. LL100204

• Applicant: Amit Singh Bindra for 0770088 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0770088 (Bonnet Eatery) 
• Location: 6957 Giscome Road

Documents for Council's consideration include:

1. Staff report dated March 31, 2026 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Liquor Licence Application No. LL100204";
   1. Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
   2. Rationale Letter.

Correspondence for Council's consideration include:

1. 1. Correspondence dated April 17, 2026 from JP Asquith in support of the Application.

• 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 March 31, 2026, from Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100204; and
  2. SUPPORTS the approval of the Patron Participant Endorsement for the Bonnet Eatery located at 6957 Giscome Road 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.

   

FINANCE AND IT SERVICES - KRIS DALIO, DIRECTOR

E.5

2026 - 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw

City of Prince George 5 – Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9621, 2026

City of Prince George Tax Rates Bylaw No. 9622, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of  “City of Prince George 5 – Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9621, 2026”.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Tax Rates Bylaw No. 9622, 2026”.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

G.

NOTICE OF MOTION

COUNCILLOR KYLE SAMPSON, COUNCILLOR BRIAN SKAKUN AND COUNCILLOR CORI RAMSAY

G.1

Enhanced Parking Accessibility for Seniors and Harry Loder Park

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 May 11, 2026 Council Meeting agenda for Council's consideration.

H.

CORRESPONDENCE

H.1

Correspondence dated March 17, 2026 from Heidi Martel, Event Coordinator, North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) AGM and Convention: NCLGA Sponsorship Options

H.2

Correspondence dated March 19, 2026 from Bettina Johnson, Communications Support, NCLGA: Consideration to Co-Sponsor City of Dawson Creek Resolution to the 2026 NCLGA AGM - Improved Access to Publicly Funded Mental Health Services

H.3

Correspondence dated April 13, 2026 from Amelia Merrick: Increased Duration Outdoors May Lead to Increased Demand for Public Toilets

I.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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