REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

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A.

FREEDOM OF THE CITY PRESENTATION

B.

ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 27, 2023 be amended by adding twelve (12) new items of correspondence to agenda item E.10 and three (3) new items of correspondence to agenda item E.12, and that the agenda, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

C.

MINUTES

C.1

Adoption of Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 13, 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.

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

E.

REPORTS

MAYOR SIMON YU

E.1

Proposed Amendment to 2023 Council Meeting Calendar

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council AMENDS the 2023 Council Meeting Calendar by rescheduling the Regular Council Meeting from May 29, 2023 to May 31, 2023.

E.2

Update on Council Resolution to Engage with Provincial Ministries

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the draft letter to Premier Eby attached to the report dated March 17, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu titled “Update on Council Resolution to Engage with Provincial Ministries.”

COUNCILLORS BENNETT, KLASSEN, POLILLO, RAMSAY, AND SAMPSON

E.3

Meetings with Other Locally Elected Officials

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. INVITES locally elected Provincial (MLAs) and Federal (MPs) officials to collaborate in an informal 'Team PG' information and strategy roundtable intended to strengthen and build a united, multi-jurisdictional approach for tackling local issues and initiatives by information sharing between each other on key initiatives, issues, or opportunities for the City/region;
  2. INVITES Lheidli T'enneh Chief, Council, and senior administrative officials to meet with City Council and senior City Administration for informal meetings intended to continue building on the relations between CoPG and LTN, to share information regarding key initiatives each organization is undergoing, as well as to address and highlight opportunities to advance reconciliation initiatives in Prince George; and
  3. INVITES School Board No. 57 elected and senior administrative officials to meet with City Council and senior City Administration for informal meetings intended to establish and maintain strong relations between the two organizations, and to share information regarding key initiatives each organization is undergoing.  

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

E.4

Evaluating Safety, Cleanliness, and Inclusion Initiatives – Final Report

Presenters (via Zoom): Tamara Kerr, Head of Project Management, and Dani Prapavessis, Design Lead, Coeuraj

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated March 17, 2023 from the City Manager titled, “Evaluating Safety Cleanliness, and Inclusion Initiatives – Final Report”.

E.5

Community to Community Forum Update

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated March 3, 2023 from the City Manager titled, “Community to Community Forum Update”.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.6

Proposed Funding Agreement - Hydrogen Hub Development

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council:

  1. AUTHORIZES Administration to enter a shared cost arrangement with the Province of British Columbia, represented by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Energy Decarbonization Branch, for the development of a regional hydrogen hub as described in the report dated March 15, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Proposed Funding Agreement – Hydrogen Hub Development”; and
  2. AUTHORIZES the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Finance and IT Services to sign any necessary funding agreements. 

E.7

Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100763 (Bylaw No. 9348)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for 1357316 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1357316
Location: Dawson Road (PID: 015-258-360)

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100763 (Bylaw No. 9348)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated February 16, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100763 (Bylaw No. 9348)" (Considered at the March 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9348.

Correspondence considered at the March 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100763 (Bylaw No. 9348)"  include:

• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Carissa Ng regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Gurneal Jaswal noting concerns regarding the application;
• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Samantha Kaseweter in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Jim and Allie Fenske in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Julia McLachlan in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Glen Schlivinsky in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 9, 2023 from Gerald and Margaret Bolduc in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 9, 2023 from Foji Dhansaw in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated March 9, 2023 from Joseph and Dianne Gagne in opposition to the application.

Correspondence received since March 13, 2023 for Council's consideration regarding  "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100763 (Bylaw No. 9348)" include:

• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Megan Hickey, Planner, L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9348, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9348, 2022."

E.8

Rezoning Application No. RZ100766 (Bylaw No. 9352)

Applicant: Koehler Land Surveying Inc. on behalf of Rajpreet Kaur Brar
Location: 7379 Aldeen Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100766 (Bylaw No. 9352)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated February 15, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100766 (Bylaw No. 9352)" (Considered at the March 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9352; and
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100766.

Correspondence considered at the March 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100766 (Bylaw No. 9352)" include:

• Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Jacques and Michelle Fournier noting concerns regarding the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9352, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9352, 2023."

E.9

Rezoning Application No. RZ100773 (Bylaw No. 9362)

Applicant: MacDougall Developments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0441994
Location: 6285 Monterey Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100773 (Bylaw No. 9362)" include:

• Previously submitted staff report dated February 15, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100773 (Bylaw No. 9362)" (Considered at the March 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9362;
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100773; and
• Supporting Document.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9362, 2022

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9362, 2022."

E.10

Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Westcan Property Ltd., Inc. No. BC1036637
Location: 9153 Twinberry Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)" include:

• Staff report dated March 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9370.

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)" include:

• Correspondence dated March 17, 2023 from Kalyn Broster in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 20, 2023 from Rebekah Gorham in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 20, 2023 from Daniel Smith in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 20, 2023 from Rita and Shayne Chadwick in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 18, 2023 from Richard and Tina Gorham in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 from Tina Gorham in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Chantel, Riku, Anya, and Katie Mae Saario in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 17, 2023 from Caleb and Melissa Sargent in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Ashley Thandi, Community Planner, L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Lauren Ray in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Megan and Chris Duperron in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Katie Bellefeuille in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Casey Brockus and Family in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Hannah Schmaus in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Ryan and Dian MacLean in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Heidi and Giles Palmer in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Lauren Sheedy and Tyson Russell in opposition to the application; and
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Mike and Tracy Gough in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9370 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Servicing Brief;
  2. Receipt of a Traffic Impact Study; and
  3. Registration of Section 218 Statutory Right of Way on the legal title of the South East ¼ of District Lot 2432, Cariboo District, Except Plans 20571, PGP39486, PGP40491 and BCP28538 that grants a right of way to provide the City with access to existing infrastructure on the subject property.

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

E.11

Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9374) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9375)

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. 9374) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9375)" include:

• Staff report dated March 8, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100198 (Bylaw No. 9374) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100781 (Bylaw No. 9375)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9374; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9375.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9374, 2023

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9375, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9374, 2023."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9375, 2023."

E.12

Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)

Applicant: Atpar Developments Ltd., Inc. No. BC1213720
Location: 2690 Queensway

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)" include:

• Staff report dated March 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9387;
• Exhibit "A" to RZ100784;
• Supporting Documents:
  • Riparian Assessment prepared by LTN Environmental Consulting LP, dated November 2022;
  • Preliminary Geotechnical Report prepared by Evertek Engineering Ltd., dated November 13, 2022;
  • Servicing Brief prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd., dated February 6, 2023; and
  • Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by L&M Engineering Ltd., dated January 31, 2023.
    

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387)" include: 

• Correspondence dated March 19, 2023 from Mark Goudreau in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 from Margaret Jones-Bricker in opposition to the application; 
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 from Charlie and Joyce Burkitt in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 22, 2023 from Dale Barnard in opposition to the application;
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 22, 2023 from F. Vos and J. J. van Montfrans in opposition to the application; and
• Handout: Correspondence dated March 26, 2023 from Anne Muirhead in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council RESCINDS FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9317, 2022."

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023."

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

E.13

2023 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community 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 twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to support the EOC Training plan for 2023/24 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.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.14

Prince George Conference and Civic Centre Flooring Project

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the change in scope for the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre flooring project as described in the report dated March 13, 2023 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events titled “Prince George Conference and Civic Centre Flooring Project.”

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND IT SERVICES - KRIS DALIO

E.15

BC Growing Communities Fund (GCF) Grant and Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw

City of Prince George BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9392, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9392, 2023”. 

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES that the grant revenue of $12,498,000 and transfer to the BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund be included in the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan.

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9319, 2022

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. for 1127415 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1127415
Location: 9048 Sintich Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9319, 2022."

F.2

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9320, 2022

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd., for 1127415 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC1127415
Location: 9048 Sintich Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9320, 2022."

F.3

City of Prince George Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 8689, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 9391, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 8689, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 9391, 2023."

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: Letter of Support regarding Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS)

G.2

Correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Prince George Community Foundation: Letter of Support for the Multicultural Heritage Society

G.3

Correspondence dated March 16, 2023 from the Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills: Response to the City of Prince George Letter regarding Veterinary Care in Northern British Columbia

G.4

Correspondence dated February 16, 2023 from Heather O'Hara, Executive Director, and Wylie Bystedt, President, Board of Directors, BC Farmers' Markets: BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program

G.5

Correspondence dated March 14, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Prince George Community Foundation: Letter of Support for the YMCA Childcare Grant Application

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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