REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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

A.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
 

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for May 30, 2022, BE ADOPTED.

B.
MINUTES
 

B.1
Adoption of Minutes - May 9, 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_to_Council_-_Adoption_of_Minutes_2022-05-09.pdf
2.Minutes_-_Regular_Council_Meeting_2022-05-09.pdf
3.2022-05-09_Voting_Summary_-_Regular_Council_Meeting.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 9, 2022, 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.

C.
REPORTS
 

CITY MANAGER - WALTER BABICZ

C.1
Proposed Amendments to Public Hearing Procedures and Guidelines Council Policy
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_to_Council_-_Public_Hearings_Procedures_and_Guidelines_Council_Policy_2022-05-30.pdf
2.Council_Policy_-_Public_Hearing_Procedures_and_Guidelines_(Clean_Version)_2022-05-30.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES the “Public Hearing Procedures and Guidelines Council Policy” as attached to the report dated May 16, 2022 from the Manager of Legislative Services titled “Proposed Amendments to Public Hearing Procedures and Guidelines Council Policy”.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADAM DAVEY

C.2
Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Grant Application
This item has attachments. 

1.CityPG_Staff_Report_BCFS_Grant_.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES that the City of Prince George submit an application to the Building Safer Communities Fund up to the amount of $1.8M to initiate the federal “Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence”; and AUTHORIZES the Director of Finance and Director of Public Safety to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.

DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY

C.3
2022-2023 Fees Structure for Pine Valley Golf Centre
This item has attachments. 

1.OPEN_Report_to_Council_2022-2023_Fees_and_Charges_Rates_for_Pine_Valley_Golf_Centre.pdf
2.Appendix_A_-_Recommended_Fees_Pine_Valley.pdf
3.Prince_George_Golf_Centre_Fee_Comparison(1).pdf
4.BL9313_Original.pdf

 


City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9313, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to "City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9313, 2022”.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK

C.4
Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100714 (Bylaw No. 9249)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_Report_To_Council_RZ100714_(Bylaw_No__9249).pdf
2.2022_Location_and_Zoning_Mapping_(Bylaw_No__4249).pdf
3.2022_Appendix_A_to_Bylaw_No__9249.pdf
4.2022_Exhibit_A_to_RZ100714.pdf
5.2022_Letters_of_Support_Received-_redacted.pdf
6.2022_RZ100714_Supporting_Document.pdf
7.RZ100714_Watt et al.pdf
8.BL9249_Original.pdf

Applicant: Paramjit Jhander for Rickjit Jhander, Lakhwinder Jhander and Paramjit Jhander
Location: 5576 Leland Road


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100714 (Bylaw No. 9249)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated April 11, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100714 (Bylaw No. 9249)" (Considered at the May 9, 2022 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9249, 2021;
  • Exhibit “A” to RZ100714;
  • Letters of Support;
  • Supporting Documents; and
  • Correspondence dated May 9, 2022 from Leone Watt, Amy Watt, Trevor Como, Justin Desmarais, Dale Watt, and Brian Webb in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9249, 2021."

C.5
Rezoning Application No. RZ100743 (Bylaw No. 9285)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_RZ100743_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_RZ100743_Location_and_Zoning_.pdf
3.2022_RZ100743_Appendix_A.pdf
4.BL9285_Original.pdf

Applicant: Faisal Qureshi for Rock Pacific Investments Inc., Inc. No. BC1243613
Location:  2093 Oak Street


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100743 (Bylaw No. 9285)" include:

  • Staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100743 (Bylaw No. 9285)";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9285.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9285, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION #1:

    That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9285, 2022”.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2:

    That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9285, 2022 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of administration:

    1. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal titles of Lots 37 and 38, Block 3, District Lot 932, Cariboo District, Plan 796 that restricts symmetrical facades and secondary suites from two-unit housing.

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

C.6
Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_RZ100748_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_RZ100748_Location_and_Zoning.pdf
3.2022_RZ100748_Appendix_A.pdf
4.BL9303_Original.pdf

Applicant: 1199562 BC Ltd. for Colin & Matthew Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0780710
Location: 7550 Hart Highway


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)" include:

  • Staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100748 (Bylaw No. 9303)";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9303.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9303, 2022”.

C.7
Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_RZ100750_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_RZ100750_Location_and_Zoning.pdf
3.2022_RZ100750_Appendix_A.pdf
4.BL9305_Original.pdf

Applicant: Cale Rusnell for 7 PEAKS Enterprises Ltd., Inc. No. BC1344220
Location: 100 Tabor Boulevard


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)" include:

  • Staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Rezoning Application No. RZ100750 (Bylaw No. 9305)";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map; and
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9305.

City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9305, 2022”.

C.8
Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_Open_Report_to_Council_-_Tamarack_Spruce_St_Road_Closure.pdf
2.Appendix_A_2022_Council_Report_-_Tamarack_Spruce_Street_Road_Closure.pdf
3.Exhibit_A_2022_Council_Report_-_Tamarack_Spruce_Street_Road_Closure.pdf
4.Exhibit_B_2022_Council_Report_-_Tamarack_Spruce_Street_Road_Closure.pdf
5.Exhibit_C_2022_Council_Report_-_Tamarack_Spruce_Street_Road_Closure.pdf
6.BL9308_Original.pdf

Applicants: Minh Lam & Zhijian He and Northernview Custom Homes Ltd.
Location: Road adjacent to 2126 Tamarack Street and 2121 Spruce Street


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022" include:

  • Staff report dated April 11, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022";
  • Appendix “A” – Proposed Road Closure Plan;
  • Exhibit “A” – Location Map;
  • Exhibit “B” – Proposed Consolidation; and
  • Exhibit “C” – Site Map.

City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to "City of Prince George Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9308, 2022."

C.9
Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100617
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_VP100617_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_VP100617_Location_Map.pdf
3.2022_VP100617_Variance_Permit.pdf
4.2022_VP100617_Exhibit_A_Map.pdf
5.2022_VP100617_Exhibit_B_Map.pdf
6.2022_VP100617_Letter_of_Support.pdf

Applicant: Dennis Pruden
Location:  8145 Bilnor Road


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100617" include:

  • Staff report dated April 29, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100617";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Development Variance Permit No. VP100617;
  • Exhibit "A" to VP100617;
  • Exhibit "B" to VP100617; and
  • Letters of Support.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100617 to vary "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007" for the property legally described as Lot 1, Block 8, District Lot 1592, Cariboo District, Plan 1385 as follows:

    1. Vary Section 9.4.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of an accessory building from 6.0 m to 7.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100617. 

C.10
Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100618
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_VP100618_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_VP100618_Location_Map.pdf
3.2022_VP100618_Variance_Permit.pdf
4.2022_VP100618_Exhibit_A_Map.pdf

Applicant: McElhanney Ltd. for the City of Prince George
Location: 6776 Dagg Road


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100618" include:

  • Staff report dated May 4, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100618";
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Development Variance Permit No. VP100618; and
  • Exhibit 'A" to VP100618.
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100618 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot 45, District Lot 4047, Cariboo District, Plan 11088 as follows:

    1. Vary Section 13.3.5 4. by decreasing the minimum interior side yard setback from 3.0 m to 0.8 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100618; and
    2. Vary Section 13.3.5 5. by decreasing the minimum rear yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100618.

D.
CORRESPONDENCE
 

D.1
Correspondence dated May 2, 2022 from Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier, Lead Minister and Board of Trustees Chairperson, Trinity United Church: Request for a Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Grant Application
This item has attachments. 

1.Correspondence_-_Request_for_Resolution_in_Support_of_a_NDIT_Grant_Application_-_Knox_Music_Hall_2022-05-02.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from Trinity United Church, Prince George for up to $145,838.00, for the Knox Music Hall project.

D.2
Correspondence dated May 4, 2022 from Lorraine Copas, Executive Director, Social Planning and Research Council (SPARC) BC: Celebrating Access Awareness Day on June 4, 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.Corres_SPARC.pdf

D.3
Correspondence dated May 10, 2022 from The Advisory Committee on Accessibility: Access Awareness Day
This item has attachments. 

1.Corres_Accessibility Committee re Access Awareness Day_2022-05-10.pdf

D.4
Correspondence dated May 3, 2022 from Mayor Christine Fraser, Township of Spallumcheen: Luxury Tax on Recreational Boats
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-05-03-LTR_Dept_of_Finance_Support_District_of_Sicamous_Luxury_Tax_on_Recreational_Boats.Signed.pdf

E.
FORMAL PUBLIC HEARING(S) - COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
 

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

E.1
Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000051 (Bylaw No. 9300)
This item has attachments. 

1.LU000051_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_Location_and_Zoning_Mapping.pdf
3.2022_Appendix_A_to_Bylaw_No__9300.pdf
4.LUC_Land_Use_Contract_M39581_Bylaw_3074.pdf
5.LU000051_Submission_Evans.pdf
6.BL9300_Original.pdf

Applicant  L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Darcy Porsnuk and Denise Dykes
Location:  2016 Blackburn Road North


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000051 (Bylaw No. 9300)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated April 6, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000051 (Bylaw No. 9300)" (Considered at the April 25, 2022 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9300; and
  • Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3074, 1977 (Land Title Office Document No. M39581).

Correspondence for Council's consideration regarding "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000051 (Bylaw No. 9300)" include:

  • Correspondence dated May 24, 2022 from Alesha Evans in opposition to the application.

City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 37-77, Bylaw No. 3074, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9300, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 37-77, Bylaw No. 3074, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9300, 2022” to discharge Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3074, 1977, registered as Land Title Document No. M39581, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9300, 2022 from the legal title of Lot 4, District Lot 633, Cariboo District, Plan 9298. 

E.2
Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000052 (Bylaw No. 9306)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_LU000052_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_Location_and_Zoning_Mapping(1).pdf
3.2022_Appendix_A_to_Bylaw_No__9306.pdf
4.2022_Exhibit_A_to_LU000052.pdf
5.LUC_Land_Use_Contract_N29251.pdf
6.BL9306_Original.pdf

Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of B.E.K. Leasing Ltd., Inc. No. 122357
Location: 1215 Blackburn Road (Lot 9) and PID: 013-995-189 (Lot 10)


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000052 (Bylaw No. 9306)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated April 6, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000052 (Bylaw No. 9306)" (Considered at the April 25, 2022 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 9306;
  • Exhibit "A" to LU000052; and
  • Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3109, 1977 (Land Title Office Document No. N29251).

City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contrat No. LU 53-77, Bylaw No. 3109, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9306, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 53-77, Bylaw No. 3109, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9306, 2022” to discharge Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3109, 1977, registered as Land Title Document No. N29251, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9306, 2022 from the legal titles of:

    • Lot 9, District Lot 632, Cariboo District, Plan 1243, Except Plans 24288 and PGP37969; and
    • Lot 10, District Lot 632, Cariboo District, Plan 1243, Except Plan 24288.

E.3
Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000053 (Bylaw No. 9309)
This item has attachments. 

1.2022_LU000053_Report_to_Council.pdf
2.2022_LU000053_Location_Map.pdf
3.2022_LU000053_Appendix_A.pdf
4.2022_LU000053_Exhibit_A.pdf
5.2022_LU000053_Land_Use_Contract_M11116.pdf
6.2022_LU000053_Supporting_Document.pdf
7.BL9309_Original.pdf

Applicant: Camille Cote
Location:  7468 Giscome Road


Documents for Council's consideration regarding "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000053 (Bylaw No. 9309)" include:

  • Previously submitted staff report dated April 20, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Land Use Contract Discharge Application No. LU000053 (Bylaw No. 9309)" (Considered at the May 9, 2022 regular Council meeting);
  • Location and Existing Zoning Map;
  • Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9309;
  • Exhibit “A” to LU000053;
  • Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 2999, 1977 (Land Title Office Document No. M11116); and
  • Supporting Document(s).

City of Prince George Authorization Issuance No. LU 8-77, Bylaw No. 2999, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9309, 2022

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    That Council GIVES THIRD READING to “City of Prince George Authorization Issuance Land Use Contract No. LU 8-77, Bylaw No. 2999, 1977, Discharge Bylaw No. 9309, 2022” to discharge Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 2999, 1977, registered as Land Title Document No. M11116, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9309, 2022 from the legal title of Lot B, District Lot 635, Cariboo District, Plan 23559.

F.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • RECOMMENDATION:

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

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