Celebrating Success

CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Thank you to outgoing Council members, Councillor Koehler, who has served seven years, and Councillor Merrick, who has served four years on the Prince George City Council. We thank you for your insights, guidance, and commitment to Prince George throughout your years of service.

Call to Order

A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

B. MINUTES
B.1 Report: Adoption of Minutes
Attachment: Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held October 15, 2018
Attachment: Council Voting Summary for October 15, 2018
Attachment: Minutes of Inaugural Council Meeting held November 5, 2018
Attachment: Council Voting Summary for November 5, 2018

RECOMMENDATION: That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held October 15, 2018 and inaugural Council meeting held November 5, 2018 BE ADOPTED as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all of the business before Council at those meetings and fully and properly record all of the resolutions and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at those meetings.

Consent Agenda

C. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR INFORMATION)
C.1 Report: 2018 Q3 Consultant Spending Report
Attachment: Consultant Spending Summary - Less than or equal to $25,000
Attachment: Consultant Spending Summary - Greater than $25,000
RECOMMENDATION: That the report dated November 5, 2018 from the Director of Finance titled "2018 Q3 Consultant Spending Report", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

C.2 Report: Procurement Quarterly Report 2018 - Quarter Three (July - September)
RECOMMENDATION: That the report dated October 26, 2018 from the General Manager of Administrative Services, titled "Procurement Quarterly Report 2018 - Quarter Three (July - September)", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

C.3 Report: Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2018)
Attachment: Building Permit Data for October 2016, 2017 and 2018
RECOMMENDATION: That the report dated November 5, 2018 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, titled "Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary (October 2018)", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

Item F.1

REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES - ROB WHITWHAM

Report: Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Evacuation Route Planning
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
SUPPORT the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund - Evacuation Route Planning grant application in the amount of $25,000 to conduct an 'Evacuation Plan' tabletop exercise in April 2019; and
AUTHORIZE the City's Financial Officer and General Manager of Community Services to sign grant application documents and any contract documents should grant approval be received.

Item F.2

GENERAL MANAGER OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS - DAVE DYER

Report: Hwy 97 and 22nd Avenue Intersection Traffic Pattern Changes
Attachment: Slide Presentation: Hwy 97N/22nd Avenue Intersection and Northbound Westwood Drive Traffic Pattern Changes
RECOMMENDATION: That the report dated November 15, 2018 from the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works titled, "Hwy 97 and 22nd Avenue intersection Traffic Pattern Changes", BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

Item F.3 & F.4

GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - IAN WELLS

F.3 Report: Marleau Road - O'Grady Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 8988, 2018
Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: Marleau - O'Grady Road
Attachment: Appendix A - Proposed Road Closure
Attachment: Exhibit A - Proposed Consolidation
Attachment: Exhibit B - Road Dedication
Attachment: Exhibit C - Location Map

F.4 Bylaw: Marleau Road - O'Grady Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 8988, 2018 (First and Second Readings)
RECOMMENDATION: That "Marleau Road - O'Grady Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 8988, 2018", BE GRANTED FIRST AND SECOND READINGS.

Item F.5 & F.6

F.5 Report: Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100606 (Bylaw No. 8987)
Applicant: Scott Atherton
Location: 4585 Martin Road
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 8987

F.6 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8987, 2018 (First and Second Readings)
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8987, 2018", BE GRANTED FIRST AND SECOND READINGS.

Item F.7

Report: Request for Concurrence - Proposed Rogers Wireless Communications Facility
Applicant: Marshall Rasmussen of Medallion Wireless for Rogers Communications Inc.
Location: 8715 Willow Cale Road
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Public Consultation Package

RECOMMENDATION: That Council instruct the Corporate Officer to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in writing that:
Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the City of Prince George;
The City of Prince George is satisfied with Rogers' public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and
The City of Prince George concurs with Rogers' proposal to construct a wireless communications facility provided it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Prince George for a 70.0 metres (m) tall antenna and ancillary equipment at 8715 Willow Cale Road (Lot 5, District Lot 749, Cariboo District, Plan BCP41575).

Item D.1

Subject: Variance Permit Application No. VP100521
Applicant: Shane Bunce for Glayne Guild
Location: 7731 Sabyam Road
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Variance Permit No. VP100521
Attachment: Exhibit "A" to VP100521
Attachment: Exhibit "B" to VP100521
Submission: Three (3) Letters in Support of the Application

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council APPROVE Variance Permit No. VP100521 to vary "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007" for the property legally described as Parcel A (N31219) of Lot 19, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 9563 as follows:
Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on site from 90.0 square metres (m2) to 207.0 square metres (m2), as shown on Exhibit "A" to VP100521; and
Vary Section 9.5.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of an accessory building from 6.0 metres (m) to 7.0 metres (m), as shown on Exhibit "B" to VP100521.

Item D.2

Subject: Liquor License Application No. LL100159
Applicant: Bailey Hoefels of Trench Brewing & Distilling
Location: 399 2nd Avenue
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Appendix "A" Resolution for LL100149
Attachment: Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch - Application for a Permanent Change to a Liquor License

RECOMMENDATION: Be it resolved that:
The Council supports the amendment of the hours of liquor service from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am Monday to Sunday for Trench Brewing & Distilling, located at 399 2nd Avenue, 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.
The Council's comments on the prescribed considerations are as set out in the November 1, 2018 staff report from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100159.
The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows: The views of residents were collected in a Public Hearing held on November 26, 2018 in Council Chambers. The public notice for this hearing included 1) a sign was posted on the property ten (10) days prior to the hearing, 2) written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of all parcels within the area that was the subject of the application, and within a distance 30 metres (m) from the land that was subject of this application ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and 3) advertisements were placed in two (2) consecutive issues of a newspaper, not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) days before the hearing.

The views of residents are as summarized in the minutes of the Public Hearing held on November 26, 2018.

Item D.3

Subject: Liquor License Application No. LL100157
Applicant: Canadian Brew House and Grill (Prince George) for 0948523 BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC0948523
Location: 3036 Recplace Drive
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Appendix "A" Resolution for LL100157
Attachment: Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Application
Attachment: Current Liquor Primary License No. 307760

RECOMMENDATION: Be it resolved that:
Council supports the change to the existing Liquor Primary License to increase occupancy from 298 to 360 persons for the Canadian Brew House and Grill located at 3036 Recplace Drive 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.
Council's comments on the prescribed considerations are as set out in the November 1, 2018 staff report from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, for Liquor Licence Application No. LL100157.
The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows: The views of potentially affected property owners were collected in a Public Hearing held on November 26, 2018 in Council Chambers. The public notice for this hearing included 1) a sign was posted on the property ten (10) days prior to the hearing, 2) written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of all parcels within the area that was the subject of the application, and within a distance of 30 metres from the land that was the subject of this application ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and 3) advertisements were placed in two (2) consecutive issues of a newspaper, not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) days before the hearing.
The views of affected property owners are as summarized in the minutes of the Public Hearing held on November 26, 2018.

Item E

FORMAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
1. Information from Administration
2. Presentation by Applicant
3. Representations by Members of Gallery
4. Closure of Hearing
5. Third Reading of Bylaw (if appropriate)

E.1 Subject: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100147 (Bylaw No. 8981, 2018) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100603 (Bylaw No. 8982, 2018)
Applicant: City of Prince George
Location: 8670 and 8766 Highway 16W
Report: Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100147 (Bylaw No. 8981, 2018)
Attachment: Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100147
Attachment: Request for Comment Letter
Attachment: Newspaper Notice
Report: Previously Submitted Staff Report: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100147 (Bylaw No. 8981, 2018) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100603 (Bylaw No. 8982, 2018) (Considered at the October 1, 2018 regular Council meeting)
Attachment: Location and Existing Zoning Map
Attachment: Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 8981, 2018
Attachment: Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 8982, 2018
Attachment: Exhibit "A" to Application No. CP100147

E.2 Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8981, 2018 (Third Reading)
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8981, 2018", BE GRANTED THIRD READING.

E.3 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8982, 2018 (Third Reading)
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8982, 2018", BE GRANTED THIRD READING.

Item F.8

GENERAL MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - WALTER BABICZ

Report: Council Representative Appointments to External Organizations

RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
APPOINT one (1) member of Council to serve as the City of Prince George representative on the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Regional Transit Service Committee until the 2022 general local election;
APPOINT one (1) member of Council to serve as the City of Prince George representative on the Canadian Urban Transit Associations (CUTA) Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC) until the 2022 general local election;
APPOINT up to two (2) members of Council to serve as Council liaison(s) to the Prince George Council of Seniors and its member organizations until the 2022 general local election;
APPOINT one (1) member of Council to serve as the City of Prince George representative on the Prince George Community Foundation Board of Directors until the 2022 general local election;
APPOINT one (1) member of Council and one (1) alternate member of Council to serve as the City of Prince George representative on the Mount Milligan Community Sustainability Committee until the 2022 general local election;
APPOINT one (1) member of Council to serve on the Prince George Public Library Board for a one year term ending December 31, 2019; and
APPOINT one (1) member of Council and one (1) alternate member of Council to serve as the City of Prince George representative on the Prince George Regional Advisory Committee (PG RAC) of the Northern Development Initiatives Trust until the 2022 general local election.

Item G

BYLAWS - FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

G.1 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8963, 2018
Applicant: Jacqueline Marion
Location: 1180 3rd Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8963, 2018", BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

G.2 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8962, 2018
Applicant: Keystone Architecture & Planning Ltd. for Kelson Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0754748
Location: 4441, 4427 and 4413 Glen Shee Road
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8962, 2018", BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

G.3 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8792, 2017
Applicant: Marnie Martin for Heinrich Tillmanns
Location: 2863 Range Road
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8792, 2017", BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

G.4 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8935, 2018
Applicant: Access Engineering Consultants for The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of

Prince Rupert
Location: 6700 Southridge Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: That "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8935, 2018", BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

Item H

CORRESPONDENCE

H.1 Correspondence received October 31, 2018 from Sylvia Layzell, President, Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association: Request for Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application for the Purchase of Portable Covered Bleachers

RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Prince George SUPPORT the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association for a grant of up to $30,000 for the purchase of Portable Covered Bleachers from the Prince George Regional Account.

H.2 Correspondence dated October 4, 2018 from Attorney General, David Eby, and the Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Issuing Licenses for the Retail Sale of Non-Medical Cannabis

H.3 Correspondence dated November 5, 2018 from Sue Judge, Artistic/Executive Director, Coldsnap, Prince George Folkfest Society: Request for Resolution in Support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application for the 2019 Coldsnap music festival

RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Prince George SUPPORT the application from Prince George Folkfest Society to Northern Development Initiative Trust's Fabulous Festivals and Events program for a grant of up to $5000 for Coldsnap 2019, to be paid from the Prince George Regional Development Account.

H.4 Correspondence dated October 25, 2018 from the Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development: Follow-up to the attendance of the City of Prince George's delegation at a meeting with the Ministry of Children and Family Development

H.5 Correspondence dated October 29, 2018 from the Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Follow-up to the attendance of the City of Prince George's delegation at a meeting with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing at the 2018 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention

H.6 Correspondence dated November 6, 2018 from Scott Sitter, Assessor, Northern BC Region, BC Assessment: Congratulations to Mayor and Council for their recent success in the 2018 Local Government General Election.

H.7 Correspondence dated November 2, 2018 from the Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development: Proclamation of November as Adoption Awareness Month

ADJOURNMENT