Report dated August 23, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, regarding Adoption of Minutes.

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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the City of Prince George, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, on September 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Lyn Hall, Chair Councillor Everitt Councillor Frizzell Councillor Koehler Councillor McConnachie Councillor Merrick Councillor Scott Councillor Skakun <6:18 p.m. to 7:38 p.m.> IN ATTENDANCE: Ms. Kathleen Soltis, City Manager; Mr. Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services; Mr. Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development; Mr. Kris Dalio, Director of Finance; Mr. Dave Dyer, General Manager of Engineering and Public Works; Mr. Rob van Adrichem, Director of Finance; and Ms. Leslie Jackson, Legislative Assistant. A. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for September 11, 2017 be amended by removing Report Item E.7: Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Consideration of Killarney-Sussex-Wildwood Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Area Service Bylaw No. 8721, 2015 and PG Pulpmill Road Erosion Protection Local Area service Bylaw No. 8743, 2016, and that the agenda BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Report dated August 23, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, regarding Adoption of Minutes. Moved by Councillor Koehler, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held August 21, 2017 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. DELEGATIONS C.1 International Student Welcome Committee Ms. Anne Harris, International Education Operations Manager, College of New Caledonia, Ms. Sherry McKay, Tourism Prince George and Ms. Jen Tkachuk, Civic Events Coordinator, City of Prince George, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 8 th Annual International Student Welcome Event to be held on September 20, 2017 including information on the event format, international education in Prince George, and the organizing committee. Councillor Skakun entered Council Chambers at 6:18 p.m. C.2 Starlane Citizens Community members, Ms. Bonnie White, Mr. Byron White, Mr. Rob Bennett, and Ms. Sheanna Tinlin, provided a presentation regarding the Playground Equipment at Starlane Park including information on the previous play structure, current state of the park, and a request for the City to repair the existing hard surface basketball court/ice rink and consideration to install new playground equipment by Discussion commenced and K. Soltis, City Manager, responded to questions of

2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 2 Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that Council REFERS the request from the Starlane Citizens group to Administration for a report back to Council on the requests made by the Starlane Citizens delegation. E. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT E.1 Report dated August 28, 2017 from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, regarding 20 th Avenue and Victoria Street Business Improvement Area Society. Discussion commenced. K. Soltis, City Manager, D. Dyer, General Manager of Engineering and Public Works, and K. Dalio, Director of Finance, responded to questions of Moved by Councillor Everitt, seconded by Councillor Koehler, that Council: 1. RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the 20th Avenue and Victoria Street Business Improvement Area Society's Financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 as attached to the report dated August 28, 2017 from the General Manager of Planning and Development; and 2. APPROVES the 20th Avenue and Victoria Street Business Improvement Area Society's 2017 Budget. E.2 Report dated August 31, 2017 from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8792, 2017). E.3 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8792, 2017 Moved by Councillor Merrick, seconded by Councillor McConnachie, that Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8792, 2017" to rezone Lot 6, District Lot 1433, Cariboo District, Plan 17737, Except Plan from RS2: Single Residential to RM2: Multiple Residential, as shown on Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 8792, Moved by Councillor Koehler, seconded by Councillor Scott, that Final Reading of proposed City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8792, 2017 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Receipt of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 6, District Lot 1433, Cariboo District, Plan 17737, Except Plan that restricts: i. the height of development to 10.0 metres; ii. the number of storeys to 2.5; and iii. Symmetrical facades for two-unit housing. b. Receipt of a Servicing Brief. In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development.

3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 3 E.4 Report dated August 28, 2017 from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8884, 2017). Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of E.5 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8884, 2017 Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Merrick, that Council GIVES FIRST and SECOND READINGS to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8884, 2017" to: a. REZONE Parcel B (X9976), Block 126, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268 from C5: Visitor Commercial to Z12: Non-Profit Housing, as shown on Appendix "A" to Bylaw No. 8884, 2017; b. DELETE Section Z12: Non-Profit Housing Zoning District in its entirety and REPLACE with Section Z12: Non-Profit Housing, as shown on Appendix "B" to Bylaw No. 8884, 2017; c. AMEND Section 2.3 Definitions by adding "Housing, Transitional"; d. AMEND Table 7-4: Parking Requirements by adding "Housing, Transitional"; and e. AMEND Table 7.6: Bicycle Parking Requirements by adding "Housing, Transitional". Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Koehler, that the Public Hearing of the proposed "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8884, 2017" BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Receipt of a Landscaping and Screening Plan. Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Koehler, that Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 8884, 2017 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Receipt of security in the amount of 120% of the cost of landscaping and screening works identified on the Landscaping and Screening Plan. In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning and Development.

4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 4 GENERAL MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.6 Report dated September 1, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, regarding Proposed 2018 Council Meeting Calendar. Discussion commenced and W. Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, responded to questions of Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor McConnachie, that Council APPROVES the 2018 Council Meeting Calendar as attached to the report dated September 1, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services titled Proposed 2018 Council Meeting Schedule. E.7 Report dated September 1, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, regarding Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Consideration of Killarney-Sussex-Wildwood Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Area Service Bylaw No. 8721, 2015 and PG Pulpmill Road Erosion Protection Local Area service Bylaw No. 8743, This report item was removed from the agenda by resolution of (See Item A.) E.8 Report dated September 1, 2017 from Walter Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, regarding October 28, 2017 Assent Voting (Referendum). Discussion commenced and W. Babicz, General Manager of Administrative Services, responded to questions of Moved by Councillor Merrick, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 1, 2017 from the General Manager of Administrative Services titled October 28, 2017 Assent Voting (Referendum). D. FORMAL PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMENCING AT 7:05 P.M. The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned to the Formal Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Bylaw No. 8886) and Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8887) D.1 Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Bylaw No. 8886) and Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8887) APPLICANT: Don Kehler for Tabor View Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC LOCATION: 6055 Monterey Road Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Bylaw No. 8886) and Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8887): 1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2017 from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Amendment Bylaw No. 8886, 2017); 2. Distribution Area Map (Exhibit A to CP100140); 3. Request for Comment Letter; 4. Newspaper Notice; 5. Submission: Landscape Plan; 6. Submission: Drawing Site Plan; 7. Submission: Traffic Access Review for 6055 Monterey Road dated August 2, 2017 by McElhanney Consulting Engineers, Ltd.; 8. Previously Submitted Staff Report dated July 10, 2017 from Ian Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Bylaw

5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 5 No. 8886) and Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8887); 9. Location and Existing Zoning Map; 10. Appendix A to Bylaw No Appendix A to Bylaw No. 8887; and 12. Exhibit A to Application No. CP Applicant: The applicant was in attendance and available for questions. Gallery: Mr. Garry Doucette, 8169 Sabyam Road, attended Centre Table and spoke in opposition to the application noting concerns with the increase in the number of liquor stores on the Hart. Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of Mr. Stan Wheeldon, 9940 Belmont Road, attended Centre Table and spoke in opposition to the application noting concerns with the signage posted on the property regarding the proposed rezoning, the intended use of the remainder of the building and the increase in the number of liquor stores on the Hart and inquired on the use of the remainder of the building. Discussion commenced. I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, and Mr. Don Kehler (Applicant) responded to questions of Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that the Formal Public Hearing regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP (Bylaw No. 8886) and Rezoning Application No. RZ (Bylaw No. 8887), BE CLOSED. The Formal Public Hearing adjourned to the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:16 p.m. Regular Meeting of Council (7:16 p.m.) Discussion commenced and I. Wells, General Manager of Planning and Development, responded to questions of D.2 City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8886, 2017 Moved by Councillor Everitt, seconded by Councillor McConnachie, that City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8886, 2017, BE GRANTED THIRD READING. Councillor Skakun opposed. Carried D.3 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8887, 2017 Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Merrick, that "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8887, 2017, BE GRANTED THIRD READING. Carried Councillor Skakun opposed.

6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 6 DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS E.9 Report dated September 5, 2017 from Rob van Adrichem, Director of External Relations, regarding Talktober Discussion commenced and R. van Adrichem, Director of External Relations, responded to questions of Moved by Councillor Koehler, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report on the activities and schedule planned for Talktober 2017 as outlined in the report dated September 5, 2017 from the Director of External Relations titled Talktober F. BYLAWS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION F.1 Election and Other Voting Procedures Bylaw No. 6067, 1993, Amendment Bylaw No. 8892, 2017 Moved by Councillor Merrick, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that Election and Other Voting Procedures Bylaw No. 6067, 1993, Amendment Bylaw No. 8892, 2017, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. F.2 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8868, 2017 Moved by Councillor McConnachie, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8868, 2017, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. F.3 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8856, 2017 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8856, 2017, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. F.4 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8878, 2017 Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott, that City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8878, 2017, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. G. CORRESPONDENCE Councillor Frizzell requested further consideration of Correspondence items G.1, G.2 and G.3. G.1 Correspondence dated August 22, 2017 from Eoin Foley, President, Downtown Prince George regarding Angle Parking in Downtown Prince George G.2 Correspondence dated August 23, 2017 from Erica Hummel, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Prince George regarding Angled Parking in Downtown Prince George and a Traffic Control Signal at Queensway and First Avenue

7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council September 11, 2017 Page 7 Discussion commenced. K. Soltis, City Manager, and D. Dyer, General Manager of Engineering and Public Works, responded to questions of G.3 Correspondence dated August 30, 2017 from Colleen Van Mook, Executive Director, Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Association requesting a resolution in support of a Northern Development Initiative Trust grant application for the 2018 Downtown Winter Carnival Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that Council SUPPORTS the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from Downtown Prince George for a grant up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500) for the 2018 Downtown Winter Carnival event, from the Prince George Regional Development Account. Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that Correspondence items G.1 and G.2, BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Koehler, that there being no further business the Regular Meeting of Council, BE ADJOURNED. THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 7:38 P.M. CHAIRPERSON CERTIFIED CORRECT