REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, September 09, 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 September 9, 2024, BE ADOPTED.

B.

MINUTES

B.1

Adoption of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held August 19, 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

Central Interior Native Health Society/PG Community Action Team

Presenters:

• Shobha Sharma, Executive Director
• Emily Christensen-Sweeney, Coordinator

Topic: Local Leadership United Phase 2 - Building Whole-Community Overdose Response

D.

CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)

E.

REPORTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AUDIT - CHAIR COUNCILLOR CORI RAMSAY

E.1

Budget 2025 Community Engagement

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES hosting an in-person public consultation session in the Fall of 2024 at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, to form part of the 2025 Budget Community Engagement.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU

E.2

Prince George Situation (SPIRIT) Table Reinvigoration

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council APPROVES Administration to provide a letter of support and receive funding from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General to reinvigorate the Prince George Situation (SPIRIT) Table as described in the report dated September 4, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled  “Prince George Situation (SPIRIT) Table Reinvigoration”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES Administration to enter into an agreement related to this funding substantially in the form of the agreement attached to the report dated September 4, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled  “Prince George Situation (SPIRIT) Table Reinvigoration” conditional on privacy impact assessment being conducted to the satisfaction of the City of Prince George Privacy Officer, and authorizes the Director of Administrative Services to sign the conditionally approved agreement and any other related agreements required to secure funding on behalf of the City. 

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

E.3

Kin Refrigeration and Heat Recovery Budget Amendment

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES increasing the additional scope and budget to the Financial Plan for Project #3368 Kin Centre Refrigeration Upgrades/Heat Recovery from $4,445,000 to $4,695,000 with the additional $250,000 to be funded from the BC Hydro CleanBC Incentive, as described in the report to Council dated August 19, 2024 from the Director of Civic Facilities and Events, titled “Kin Refrigeration and Heat Recovery Budget Amendment”.

DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH

E.4

Ferguson Lake Road - Washout Repair

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES the "Ferguson Lake Road - Washout Repair Project" detailed in the report dated July 30, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled "Ferguson Lake Road - Washout Repair" be added to the Financial Plan with a budget of $430,000 to be funded by the Capital Expenditure Reserve Fund.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

E.5

Support for Application to Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council SUPPORTS Administration’s application to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council APPROVES the required Action Plan, as detailed within the report dated August 26, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Support for Application to Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2”.

• RECOMMENDATION #3:

  That Council AUTHORIZES the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Finance and IT Services to sign any necessary funding agreements and attestations.

E.6

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100819 (Bylaw No. 9476)

Applicant: Stantec Consulting Ltd. on behalf of 1451187 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1451187
Location: 3737 Highway 16 East

Documents for Council's consideration of "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100819 (Bylaw No. 9476)" include:

• Staff report dated August 12, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100819 (Bylaw No. 9476)";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9476; and
• Supporting Documents
  • Application Letter
  • Preliminary Site Plans.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9476, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9476, 2024".

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9476, 2024 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration:

  1. Receipt of a Traffic Impact Study; and
  2. 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.

E.7

Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000026 (Bylaw No. 9477)

Applicant: Stantec Consulting Ltd. on behalf of 1451187 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1451187
Location: 3737 Highway 16 East

Documents for Council's consideration of "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000026 (Bylaw No. 9477)" include:

• Staff report dated August 12, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000026 (Bylaw No. 9477)";
• Location and Zoning Map;
• Exhibit "A" to RC000026;
• Exhibit "B" to RC000026; and
• Section 219 Restrictive Covenant (PT19913).

City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9477, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION #1:

  That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to "City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9477, 2024" to discharge Section 219 Covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. PT19913 on Lot A, District Lot 632, Cariboo District, Plan PGP48073.

• RECOMMENDATION #2:

  That Council EXPANDS from 30.0 metres to the area shown on Exhibit "B" to RC000026 as required in the "City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 9423, 2023", for the mailing of notice of the public hearing for "Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000026 Bylaw No. 9477, 2024".

E.8

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000095

Applicant: Rick Edwards of Integrity Recovery Society for Paul Singh Powar
Location: 7973 Rochester Crescent

Documents for Council's consideration of "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000095" include:

• Staff report dated August 14, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000095";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000095; 
• Supporting Documents
  • Rationale Letter
  • Letters of Support and Associated Map; and
• Handout: Package including 38 Items of Correspondence as Described on the Handout Package Cover Sheet.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council DENIES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000095 for the property legally described as Lot 57, District Lot 2013, Cariboo District, Plan 23118.

E.9

Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000101

Applicant: Robin-Lee Jeanette Thibault
Location: 8997 Buckingham Road

Documents for Council's consideration of "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000101" include:

• Staff report dated August 8, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000101";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map;
• Temporary Use Permit No. TU000101; and
• Supporting documents
  • Letter of Intent
  • Letters of Support.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000101 for the property legally described as Lot 2, Block 20, District Lot 1593, Cariboo District, Plan 1385.

E.10

Request for Concurrence - Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104272)

Applicant: Cypress Land Services on behalf of TELUS Communications Inc.
Location: 9136 Milwaukee Way

Documents for Council's consideration of "Request for Concurrence - Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104272)" include:

• Staff report dated August 16, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Request for Concurrence - Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104272)";
• Location and Zoning Map; and
• Public Consultation Summary Package.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council INSTRUCTS the Corporate Officer to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in writing that:

  1. TELUS Communications Inc. (TELUS) has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the City of Prince George;
  2. The City of Prince George is satisfied with TELUS’ public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and,
  3. The City of Prince George concurs with TELUS’ proposal to construct a wireless communications facility provided it be constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Prince George for a 64.0 m self-supported tower and ancillary equipment (BC104272) at 9136 Milwaukee Way (Lot 1, District Lot 751, Cariboo District, Plan 21118).

E.11

Request for Concurrence – Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104269)

Applicant: Cypress Land Services on behalf of TELUS Communications Facility (BC104269)
Location: 9808 Kelly Road

Documents for Council's consideration of "Request for Concurrence – Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104269)" include:

• Staff report dated August 16, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Request for Concurrence – Proposed TELUS Wireless Communications Facility (BC104269)";
• Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
• Public Consultation Summary Package.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council INSTRUCTS the Corporate Officer to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in writing that:

  1. TELUS Communications Inc. (TELUS) has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the City of Prince George;
  2. The City of Prince George is satisfied with TELUS’ public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and,
  3. The City of Prince George concurs with TELUS’ proposal to construct a wireless communications facility provided it be constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Prince George for a 60.0 m self-support tower (plus a 4.0 m lighting rod) and ancillary equipment (BC104269) at 9808 Kelly Road (The Northwest 1/4 of District Lot 2432, Cariboo District, Except Plan PGP39486).

F.

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

F.1

City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION  to "City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024".

F.2

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 9483, 2024".

F.3

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 8618, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 9484, 2024".

F.4

City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9485, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Officer Positions and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8340, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9485, 2024".

F.5

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9486, 2024".

F.6

City of Prince George Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bylaw No. 8098, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 9487, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to City of Prince George Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bylaw No. 8098, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 9487, 2024".

F.7

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9453, 2024".

F.8

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9488, 2024".

F.9

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9479, 2024".

F.10

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

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

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9480, 2024".

F.11

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

Location: Road dedication adjacent to 3098 Hawke Road

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to "City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9470, 2024".

G.

CORRESPONDENCE

G.1

Correspondence dated August 21, 2024 from Mayor Michelle Staples, City of Duncan: 2024 UBCM Resolution - Fail to Appear Charges in Policing Statistics

G.2

Correspondence dated August 22, 2024 from Mayor Nicole MacDonald, City of Pitt Meadows: City of Pitt Meadows Resolutions to Reform the Farm Property Tax System

G.3

Correspondence dated August 12, 2024 from Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Folkfest Society, Theatre Northwest, and The Community Arts Council of Prince George: City of Prince George Multi-Year Arts Funding

G.4

Correspondence dated August 16, 2024 from Anne Hogan: Support for Urban Farmscape's Proposal to Acquire Land Located at "the Queensway Farm"

G.5

Correspondence dated August 30, 2024 from Residents of Fox Drive: Petition of 34 Names for the Repaving of Fox Drive

H.

ADJOURNMENT

• RECOMMENDATION:

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