REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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Council Chambers of City Hall
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for August 16, 2021, BE ADOPTED.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held July 26, 2021, 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 and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at that meeting.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 5, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services “Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (July 2021)”.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY - CHRIS GOBBI, CHAIR
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council DIRECTS Administration to review existing City policies, procedures, and permitting processes regarding accessibility of safe pedestrian access to the pedestrian network in work zones to ensure the City aligns with best practices in promoting pedestrian safety and accommodation in work zones.

ACTING DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - DEANNA WASNIK
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 16, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Integrated Stormwater Management Plan – Regulatory Review & Financing Options”.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated August 5, 2021 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled “Downtown Creative Arts Hub Grant Application Update”.

Applicant: Marco Giroux and Carla Wainwright
Location:  9233 North Nechako Road

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Variance Permit Application No. VP100587" include:

  • Staff report dated June 24, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Variance Permit Application No. VP100587";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Development Variance Permit No. VP100587;
  • Exhibit "A" to VP100587;
  • Exhibit "B" to VP100587; and
  • Letters of Support.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100587 to vary City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 for the property legally described Lot 20, District Lot 2097, Cariboo District, PGP36539 as follows:

    1. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures from 90.0 m2 to 136 m2, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100587; and

       

    2. Vary Section 9.5.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of accessory development from 6.0 m to 7.3 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100587.

       

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. for T.R. Projects Ltd., Inc. No. BC0729296
Location:  2599 North Nechako Road and 4439 Craig Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100659 (Bylaw No. 9222)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated July 7, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100659 (Bylaw No. 9222)" (Considered at the July 26, 2021 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9222; and
  • Supporting Documents.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9222, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9222, 2021."

ACTING DIRECTOR OF CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES a budget amendment to Project #3333 – “Agriplex Updates” to show a total project budget of $300,000 that reflects the addition of $100,000 with funding from the “Community Works Fund”, as described in the report dated August 4, 2021, from the Acting Director of Civic Operations titled “Agriplex Updates Project."

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY
  • RECOMMENDATION #1:

    That Council under the authority provided in Section 73 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property provided in the staff presentation, DECLARES that the structures located on the property at 7695 Pearl Drive having a legal description of: Lot 31, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District Plan 22464 (Parcel Identifier: 006735843) are in an unsafe condition that requires remedial action to demolish and remove the damaged structures, and level the site, in order to eliminate the unsafe condition.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2:

    That Council pursuant to the authority provided in Section 74 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property, DECLARES the structure and yard located on the property at 7695 Pearl Drive having a legal description of: Lot 31, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District Plan 22464 (Parcel Identifier: 006735843)  is so dilapidated as to be offensive to the community and, as a result, is declared a nuisance that requires remedial action to clean up the property, and demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #3:

    That Council IMPOSES the following remedial action requirement on Benjamin H. COOK as the registered owner of the property at 7695 Pearl Drive having a legal description of: Lot 31, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District Plan 22464 (Parcel Identifier: 006735843) with respect to the property described above in Recommendations 1 and 2 to demolish and remove the damaged structure, level the structure site, and clean up and remove all waste and debris from the property including:

    • Tarps and tarp covered structures;
    • Discarded household appliances;
    • Derelict vehicles and campers;
    • Any other garbage and debris.

    In order to eliminate the unsafe condition and declared nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #4:

    Compliance and Reconsideration Notice Time Limit Recommendations

    That Council, pursuant to Section 76 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for completion of all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #5:

    That Council, pursuant to Section 78 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for giving notice of a request for Council to reconsider the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #6:

    Municipal Action at Defaulters Expense

    That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to take all appropriate action in accordance with Section 17 [Municipal Action at Defaulter’s Expense] of the Community Charter to ensure the subject property is brought into compliance with all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, provided that:

    • the property owner has not fully completed the remedial action requirements on or before the time limit specified in this Council resolution; and

    all costs incurred by the City to bring the property into compliance shall be at the expense of the property owner and, pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter, such costs shall be recovered from the property owner as a debt owed to the City of Prince George.

  • RECOMMENDATION #1:

    That Council under the authority provided in Section 73 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property provided in the staff presentation, DECLARES that the structures and other things located on the property at 3951 Crawford Place having a legal description of: Lot B, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier:010435221) are in an unsafe condition that requires remedial action to demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the unsafe condition.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2:

    That Council pursuant to the authority provided in Section 74 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property, DECLARES the structure and yard located on the property at 3951 Crawford Place having a legal description of: Lot B, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier:010435221) is so dilapidated as to be offensive to the community and, as a result, is declared a nuisance that requires remedial action to clean up the property, and demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #3:

    That Council IMPOSES the following remedial action requirement on Dimitrije and Helene TOMIC as the registered owners of the property at 3951 Crawford Place having a legal description of: Lot B, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier:010435221) with respect to the property described above in Recommendations 1 and 2 to demolish and remove the damaged structure, level the structure site, and clean up and remove all waste and debris from the property including:

    • Tarps and tarp covered structures;
    • Discarded household appliances;
    • Derelict vehicles and campers;
    • Any other garbage and debris.

    In order to eliminate the unsafe condition and declared nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #4:

    Compliance and Reconsideration Notice Time Limit Recommendations

    That Council, pursuant to Section 76 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for completion of all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #5:

    That Council, pursuant to Section 78 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for giving notice of a request for Council to reconsider the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #6:

    Municipal Action at Defaulters Expense

    That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to take all appropriate action in accordance with Section 17 [Municipal Action at Defaulter’s Expense] of the Community Charter to ensure the subject property is brought into compliance with all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, provided that:

    • the property owner has not fully completed the remedial action requirements on or before the time limit specified in this Council resolution; and

    all costs incurred by the City to bring the property into compliance shall be at the expense of the property owner and, pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter, such costs shall be recovered from the property owner as a debt owed to the City of Prince George.

  • RECOMMENDATION #1:

    That Council under the authority provided in Section 73 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property provided in the staff presentation, DECLARES that the structures and other things located on the property at 3957 Crawford Place having a legal description of Lot A, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier 010435212) are in an unsafe condition that requires remedial action to demolish and remove the damaged structures and other things, and level the site, in order to eliminate the unsafe condition.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2:

    That Council pursuant to the authority provided in Section 74 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property, DECLARES the structure and yard located on the property at 3957 Crawford Place having a legal description of Lot A, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier 010435212) is so dilapidated as to be offensive to the community and, as a result, is declared a nuisance that requires remedial action to clean up the property, and demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #3:

    That Council IMPOSES the following remedial action requirement on Dimitrije, Helene, and Carolina TOMIC as the registered owner of the property at 3957 Crawford Place having a legal description of Lot A, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 19548 (Parcel Identifier 010435212) with respect to the property described above in Recommendations 1 and 2 to demolish and remove the damaged structure, level the structure site, and clean up and remove all waste and debris from the property including:

    • Tarps and tarp covered structures;
    • Discarded household appliances;
    • Derelict vehicles and campers;
    • Any other garbage and debris.

    In order to eliminate the unsafe condition and declared nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #4:

    Compliance and Reconsideration Notice Time Limit Recommendations

    That Council, pursuant to Section 76 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for completion of all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #5:

    That Council, pursuant to Section 78 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for giving notice of a request for Council to reconsider the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #6:

    Municipal Action at Defaulters Expense

    That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to take all appropriate action in accordance with Section 17 [Municipal Action at Defaulter’s Expense] of the Community Charter to ensure the subject property is brought into compliance with all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, provided that:

    • the property owner has not fully completed the remedial action requirements on or before the time limit specified in this Council resolution; and

    All costs incurred by the City to bring the property into compliance shall be at the expense of the property owner and, pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter, such costs shall be recovered from the property owner as a debt owed to the City of Prince George.

  • RECOMMENDATION #1:

    That Council under the authority provided in Section 73 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property provided in the staff presentation, DECLARES that the structures and other things on the property at 3962 Balsum Road having a legal description of Lot 3, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 18389 (Parcel Identifier 011113693) are in an unsafe condition that requires remedial action to demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the unsafe condition.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2:

    That Council pursuant to the authority provided in Section 74 of the Community Charter and after viewing the photographs of the property, DECLARES the structure and yard located on the property at 3962 Balsum Road having a legal description of Lot 3, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 18389 (Parcel Identifier 011113693) is so dilapidated as to be offensive to the community and, as a result, is declared a nuisance that requires remedial action to clean up the property, and demolish and remove the damaged structure, and level the site, in order to eliminate the nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #3:

    That Council IMPOSES the following remedial action requirement on Carolina TOMIC as the registered owners of the property at 3962 Balsum Road having a legal description of Lot 3, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District Plan 18389 (Parcel Identifier 011113693) with respect to the property described above in Recommendations 1 and 2 to demolish and remove the damaged structure, level the structure site, and clean up and remove all waste and debris from the property including:

    • Tarps and tarp covered structures;
    • Discarded household appliances;
    • Derelict vehicles and campers;
    • Any other garbage and debris.

    In order to eliminate the unsafe condition and declared nuisance.

  • RECOMMENDATION #4:

    Compliance and Reconsideration Notice Time Limit Recommendations

    That Council, pursuant to Section 76 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for completion of all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #5:

    That Council, pursuant to Section 78 of the Community Charter, SETS THE TIME LIMIT for giving notice of a request for Council to reconsider the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, to be no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION #6:

    Municipal Action at Defaulters Expense

    That Council AUTHORIZES Administration to take all appropriate action in accordance with Section 17 [Municipal Action at Defaulter’s Expense] of the Community Charter to ensure the subject property is brought into compliance with all the remedial action requirements described in Recommendation 3, provided that:

    • the property owner has not fully completed the remedial action requirements on or before the time limit specified in this Council resolution; and

    all costs incurred by the City to bring the property into compliance shall be at the expense of the property owner and, pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter, such costs shall be recovered from the property owner as a debt owed to the City of Prince George.

Applicant: The Hub Collection Ltd.
Location:  4500 Ospika Boulevard

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9156, 2020."

Applicant: The Hub Collection Ltd.
Location:  4500 Ospika Boulevard

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9157, 2020."

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Capital Project Budget Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 9217, 2021."

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020."

  1. Information from Administration
  2. Presentation by Applicant
  3. Representations by Members of the Public in the Gallery and via Telephone
  4. Closure of Hearing
  5. Third Reading of Bylaw(s) (if appropriate)

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Catla Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1034348
Location: 3751 and 3777 Barnes Drive

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Bylaw No. 9178) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100691 (Bylaw No. 9179)" include:

  • Staff report dated July 22, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9178)";
  • Distribution Area Map (Exhibit "A" to CP100168);
  • Request for Comment Letter;
  • Newspaper Notice;
  • Previously submitted staff report dated May 21, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Bylaw No. 9178) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100691 (Bylaw No. 9179)" (Considered at the June 14, 2021 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9178;
  • Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 9178;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9179;
  • Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100168; and
  • Supporting Document.

City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9179, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated July 22, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100168 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9178)."

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178, 2021."

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9179, 2021."

Note: Agenda Item H.2: During the Formal Public Hearing regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100687 (Bylaw No. 9181)", members of the public will also have the opportunity to comment on and/or present written submissions regarding Agenda Item H.2.1 - "Liquor License Application No. LL100174", for the subject property noted above, which will be considered immediately following Agenda Item H.2.

When the public hearing is closed following agenda item H.2, no further submissions can be considered by Council.

 

Applicant: Deadfall Brewing Company Ltd. for Brookwood Properties Inc., Inc. No. 762283
Location:  1733 Nicholson Street

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100687 (Bylaw No. 9181)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated June 7, 2021, from the Acting Deputy City Manager, titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100687 (Bylaw No. 9181)" (Considered at the June 28, 2021 regular Council meeting); and
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9181, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9181, 2021."

Applicant: Deadfall Brewing Company Ltd. for Brookwood Properties Inc., Inc. No. 762283
Location: 1733 Nicholson Street

Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Liquor Licence Application No. LL100174" include:

  • Staff report dated July 7, 2021, from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Liquor Licence Application No. LL100174";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Supporting Documents; and
  • Correspondence dated July 21, 2021, from Brandon Baerwald, President, Deadfall Brewing Company, 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 July 7, 2021 from Deanna Wasnik, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100174;

       

    2. CONFIRMS the methods used to gather the views of potentially affected property owners were in accordance with section 4: Public Consultation of the City of Prince George Liquor and Cannabis Licensing Policy and that the views of affected residents are as summarized in the minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 16, 2021; and

       

    3. SUPPORTS the approval of the Liquor Licence Application to allow Lounge Area Endorsement for the Deadfall Brewing Company located at 1733 Nicholson Street 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.

  • RECOMMENDATION:

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

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