REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 12, 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 April 12, 2023, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of  the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 27, 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

C.1

Prince George Humane Society

Presenters: Angela McLaren, Executive Director, Prince George Humane Society, and Joanna Koehler, Manager, Westwinds Mobile Veterinary Services
Topic: Access to Veterinary Care

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

E.

REPORTS

MAYOR SIMON YU

E.1

Proposed Resolution to Prioritize Municipal Input in Future RCMP Contract Policing Decisions

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council ENDORSES the proposed resolution that is attached to the report dated April 5, 2023 from the Mayor, titled “Proposed Resolution to Prioritize Municipal Input in Future RCMP Contract Policing Decisions”, in support of the City of Prince George joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in calling on the federal government to commit to ensuring that local governments are meaningfully consulted, fully informed, and at the table on issues related to policing costs given the municipal role in keeping our communities safe.

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

E.2

Council Code of Conduct

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council, after considering the prescribed principles for codes of conduct set out in the Principles for Codes of Conduct Regulation 136/2022, DIRECTS Administration to undertake a review of the existing Council Code of Conduct Policy, as attached to the report dated March 17, 2023 from the City Manager, titled “Council Code of Conduct” and to report back to Council with recommendations.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.3

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:

• Previously submitted staff report dated March 1, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)" (Considered at the March 27, 2023 Regular Council Meeting);
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9370.

Correspondence received at the March 27, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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;
• Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Chantel, Riku, Anya, and Katie Mae Saario in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 17, 2023 from Caleb and Melissa Sargent in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Ashley Thandi, Community Planner, L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Lauren Ray in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 23, 2023 from Megan and Chris Duperron in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Katie Bellefeuille in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Casey Bockus and Family in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Hannah Schmaus in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Ryan and Dian MacLean in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Heidi and Giles Palmer in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Lauren Sheedy and Tyson Russell in opposition to the application; and
• Correspondence dated March 27, 2023 from Mike and Tracy Gough in opposition to the application.

Correspondence received between March 27, 2023 and April 4, 2023 for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)" include:

• Correspondence dated April 3, 2023 from Marilyn Lichacz in support of the application;
• Correspondence received April 2, 2023 from Dan and Melina Smith in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated March 31, 2023 from Christopher Wiebe in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated April 4, 2023 from Kalyn Broster in opposition to the application;
• Correspondence dated April 3, 2023 from Dorothy Janse in support of the application;
• Correspondence dated April 4, 2023 from Kathy Janse in support of the application; and
• Correspondence dated March 30, 2023 from Ashley Thandi, Planner, L&M Engineering Ltd. (Applicant), in support of the application.

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

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

E.4

Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100637

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Prince George Global Logistics Park Inc., Inc. No. 0743999
Location:  1595 Torpy Road and 0 Boundary Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100637" include:

• Staff report dated March 15, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100637";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Development Variance Permit No. VP100637; and
• Exhibit "A" to VP100637.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100637 to vary Table 1 of “City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 8618, 2014” for the properties legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 748, Cariboo District Plan 11713, Except Parts in Plans EPP6474 and EPP59528 (PID 007-863-420), and Lot A, District Lot 746, Cariboo District, Plan 11017, Except Plan EPP6475 (PID 012-583-049) as follows:

  1. Vary Table 1 Section 7.3 by waiving the requirement for Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalks along Boundary Road;
  2. Vary Table 1 Section 7.3 by waiving the requirement for Highway Works;
  3. Vary Table 1 Section 7.4 by waiving the requirement for Sewage Collection and Disposal system, including service laterals;
  4. Vary Table 1 Section 7.5 by waiving the requirement for Drainage and Storm Runoff Collection system, including service laterals; and
  5. Vary Table 1 Section 7.6 by waiving the requirement for Waterworks system, including service laterals and fire hydrant collection. 

  This variance only applies to Variance Areas 1 and 2 identified on Exhibit “A” to VP100637.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.5

Engage Sport North - Partnership Proposal

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the request from Engage Sport North for registered targeted athletes to be provided free access to the Prince George Aquatic Centre as described in the report dated April 12, 2023 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events titled “Engage Sport North - Partnership Proposal”.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

E.6

Lower Patricia Encampment: Enhanced Security Options and Supporting the Province’s New “Homes For People” Action Plan to Close Encampments 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DIRECTS Administration to pursue “Option 1 – 12-hour overnight patrols within the vicinity of Lower Patricia (7pm to 7am)” on a trial basis for the remainder of 2023, as described in the report dated April 4, 2023, entitled, “Lower Patricia encampment: Enhanced security options & supporting the Province’s new “Homes For People” action plan, to close encampments,” from the Director of Public Safety.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to install No-Post concrete barriers along the accessway at Lower Patricia to ensure emergency vehicle access, as described in the report dated April 4, 2023, entitled, “Lower Patricia Encampment: Enhanced Security Options and Supporting the Province’s New “Homes For People” Action Plan to Close Encampments,” from the Director of Public Safety.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council POSTPONES consideration of final reading and adoption of proposed “City of Prince George Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9389, 2023” to a future regular Council meeting, following Council’s direction to Administration regarding the enhanced security options.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council ENDORSES the Province’s new “Homes for People” action plan that includes “more homes to support people experiencing homelessness” and “new actions to close encampments” by offering Prince George to serve as a pilot community to implement the new Provincial response teams and housing as soon as possible.

MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CORPORATE OFFICER - MAUREEN CONNELLY

E.7

Results of Alternative Approval Process for Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Certificate of Insufficiency attached as Appendix “A” to the report dated March 31, 2023 from the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer titled “Results of Alternative Approval Process for Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023.”

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023."

F.2

Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9389, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9389, 2023."

F.3

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9352, 2023."

F.4

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9392, 2023."

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated March 31, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the Department of Canadian Heritage: Letter of Support for the Carrier Sekani Family Services Grant Application

G.2

Correspondence dated March 31, 2023 from Mayor Simon Yu to the First Peoples' Cultural Council: Letter of Support for the Carrier Sekani Family Services Grant Application

G.3

Correspondence dated March 12, 2023 from Alissa Nyheim-Rivet: Lower Patricia Encampment

G.4

Correspondence dated April 2, 2023 from Margot Kupper: Miller Addition Residence Response to Moccasin Flats

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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