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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 Monday, September 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Her Worship Mayor Shari Green Chairperson Councillor Everitt Councillor Frizzell Councillor Hall Councillor Skakun Councillor Stolz Councillor Wilbur IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. Bates, City Manager; Gaal, Superintendent of Operations; Whitwham, Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities; Wells, Director of Planning and Development; and Babicz, Corporate Officer; and Ms. Soltis, Director of Corporate Services; Van Mook, Director of Community Services; and Nielsen, Legislative Support Clerk. A. ADOPTION OF AGENDA B. MINUTES Council was provided with additional correspondence, as a handout, that was added to Item D1. Council was provided with a further handout, a report from Mayor Shari Green regarding City Manager Salary for 2012 that was assigned as Item C.C. under Consent Agenda. Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of September 10, 2012, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. B1. Regular Council Meeting held August 27, 2012

2 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 2 C. DELEGATIONS Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 27, 2012, BE ADOPTED. C1. Les Smith, regarding Prince George Child, Youth and Family Network Mr. Les Smith came to Centre Table to present information on behalf of the Prince George Child, Youth and Family Network Committee that outlined the organization s goals and successes. The Committee is seeking Council s support by designating a representative from City Council to actively participate in the Child, Youth & Family Network and work collaboratively with the community to create a child, youth & family agenda for Prince George. Mayor Green invited Mr. Smith to contact her office to have further dialogue on this matter. CONSENT AGENDA REPORTS FOR INFORMATION ONLY CC. Moved by Councillor Everitt, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that Consent Agenda Item CC. BE RECEIVED. (Handout) Report dated, September , from Mayor Shari Green, regarding City Manager Salary for 2012 E. REPORTS COUNCIL COMMITTEES E1. Report dated August 27, 2012, from the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit Committee, regarding Year 2013 Business License and Animal Control Fees Moved by Councillor Stolz, seconded by Councillor Hall, that changes to the Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule A-2(a) Business Licence Fees, Schedule C-1 Animal Control Fees, BE APPROVED and that Administration prepare the necessary bylaw amendments to the City of Prince George s Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw for Council s

3 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 3 consideration with enactment of the revised fees to be effective January 1, 2013 BE APPROVED. E2. Report dated August 29, 2012, from the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George (EnhancePG), regarding Free Outdoor Family Movie Night, Fort George Park, September 15, 2012 Ms. Linda Self, Chair, of the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George came to Centre Table to briefly speak about an outdoor family movie event at Fort George Park on September 15, 2012, hosted by Fortis BC and Investor s Group. The proceeds from the concessions will go towards the Prince George Ice Oval and an African church. Non perishable foods, collected by Investor s Group, will be benefitted to St. Vincent de Paul. Ms. Self encouraged everyone to attend the event. E3. Report dated August 31, 2012, from the Select Committee on a Core Services Review, regarding Core Services Review Project Update 3 Mayor Green gave a brief overview of the report presented regarding the Core Services Review Project Update 3. Phase 3 objectives were met and survey results gathered. The project has proceeded to Phase 4 which will be identifying and evaluating opportunities with Select Committee, staff and public input that was collected through Phase 3 workshops held in July Project invoices from KPM to City of Prince George processed to date total is $228, Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that the report regarding Core Services Review Project Update 3 BE RECEIVED. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES E4. Report dated August 31, 2012, from Kris Dalio, Manager of Financial Planning, regarding Uncollectable Property Taxes The Manager of Financial Planning came to Centre Table to respond to Council s questions. Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Hall, that an amended resolution to request approval from the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to write off a portion of the 2011 property taxes for the Prince George Masonic Temple Ltd

4 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 4 pursuant to section of the Local Government Act BE APPROVED. ACTING DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT E5. Report dated August 27, 2012, from Deanna Wasnik, Planning Team Lead, regarding Rezoning Application No. RZ The Acting Director of Planning and Development provided a brief overview of the report. APPLICANT: City of Prince George LOCATION: Lands zoned P1 north and west of Foothills Plaza E City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8354, 2011 APPLICANT: City of Prince George LOCATION: Lands zoned P1 north and west of Foothills Plaza Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that the First Two Readings of City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8354, 2011, BE RESCINDED. E7. Report dated August 28, 2012, from Donald Parent, Manager of Subdivision, Infrastructure and Building Inspection, regarding Certified Professional Program The Acting Director of Planning and Development provided a brief overview of the report. Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that Administration BE DIRECTED to draft a bylaw for Council s consideration which will allow the Certified Professional Program, as a complementary program to the plan and field review processes for Part 3 buildings as defined by the BC Building Code

5 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 5 SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONS E Transportation Capital Road Rehabilitation Projects (PowerPoint Presentation) The Superintendent of Operations, came to Centre Table to give a presentation on Transportation Capital Road Rehabilitation Projects, showing before and after photos of various projects along with information that indicated location and length of project. E Road Rehabilitation Projects (PowerPoint Presentation) The Superintendent of Operations answered questions from Council. Moved by Councillor Stolz, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that Items E8 and E9 BE RECEIVED. F. BYLAWS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION F City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8430, 2012 APPLICANT: Devinder Parmar for Manjeet Parmar and Sarjiwan Parmar LOCATION: 2112 Redwood Street G. CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 8430, 2012, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION. Councillor Everitt requested that Correspondence Items G9 and G10 be removed from the Correspondence Section and considered separately. Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that Correspondence Items, G1 to G8 and G11 to G12 BE RECEIVED.

6 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 6 G1. City of Fernie, regarding Privatization of BC Liquor Distribution G2. Village of Granisle, regarding Persons with Disabilities Benefit G3. Village of Granisle, regarding Proposed Changes to Fisheries Act Section 35(1) G4. Union of British Columbia Municipalities, regarding Agricultural Land Commission New Directions G5. Union of British Columbia Municipalities, regarding Consultation on the Ministry of Health s Public Health Plan G6. Local Government Program Services, regarding Completion of Fuel Management Prescription G7. Ferguson Lake Rural Crime Watch Group, regarding Dumping and Fires at Ferguson Lake Road gravel pit G8. James Loughery, regarding Proposed Legislation re: Improve Management of Off Road Vehicles G9. Sample of 99 Cards of Petition, Requesting Keeping the Four Seasons Pool Publicly Operating Councillor Everitt wanted to ensure that all the Cards of Petition, as well as any future ones, be referred to KPMG. G10. Sample of 97 Cards of Petition, Requesting a Stop to Cutting Public Services: Clean, Safe, Well-kept Parks Councillor Everitt wanted to ensure that all the Cards of Petition, as well as any future ones, be referred to KPMG. Moved by Councillor Everitt, seconded by Councillor Hall, that Correspondence Items, G9 and G10 BE RECEIVED. G11. Northern British Columbia Tourism Association, regarding NBCTA AGM and Conference G12. Clean Air Coalition of BC, regarding City of Kamloops Smoke-Free Public Places Resolution to UBCM

7 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 7 HER WORSHIP MAYOR GREEN CALLED A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:57 P.M. THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. Attendance was the same as it was when the meeting recessed. D. HEARINGS COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE HEARING AT 7:01 P.M. HEARING 7:01 P.M. D1. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP (&HANDOUTS) APPLICANT: Rise Construction for Robert Olson LOCATION: 5487 York Drive Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Development Variance Permit No. VP100282: 1. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, recommending approval of the application. 2. Correspondence received from: Shehab Elshazly, Janet Black, Olga Brunner, Sheila Vezina, Maurice Vezina The Acting Director of Planning and Development provided an overview of the application. Applicant: The applicant, was in gallery attendance and available to respond to questions if requested. Gallery: Mr. Maurice Vezina, was in gallery attendance and cam to Centre Table. Mr. Vezina

8 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 8 was one of the people that submitted a letter of correspondence concerning this matter and was suggesting that the letters be read out loud. Mayor Green reassured him that the letters, being part of the agenda and therefore part of the official documents, were all read beforehand by Council. THE HEARING ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:04 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:04 P.M. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP (&HANDOUTS) APPLICANT: Rise Construction for Robert Olson LOCATION: 5487 York Drive Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that Development Variance Application No. VP for Lot 65, District Lot 753, Cariboo District, Plan to the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 BE APPROVED as follows: a) Vary Section of the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 by increasing the maximum site coverage from 30% to 34%; and; b) The variance applies only to the single detached house on the subject property, as shown on Exhibit A and Exhibit B. THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE HEARING AT 7:04 P.M. HEARING 7:04 P.M. D2. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP100286

9 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 9 APPLICANT: Radloff & Associates Inc. for Inc. No. BC and City of Prince George LOCATION: th Avenue Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Development Variance Permit No. VP100286: 1. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, recommending approval of the application. The Acting Director of Planning and Development provided an overview of the application. Applicant: Mr. Dan Milburn and Mr. Clint Dahl, on behalf of the applicant, were in gallery attendance and available to respond to questions of Council. Gallery: There were no submissions from the gallery. THE HEARING ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:09 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:09 P.M. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Jesse Dill, Planner, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP APPLICANT: Radloff & Associates Inc. for Inc. No. BC and City of Prince George LOCATION: th Avenue Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that Development Variance Application No. VP for Parcel A (Plan 18353), District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268, Except Plan to the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 BE APPROVED as follows: a) Vary Table 7.5 of the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No.

10 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page , 2007 by decreasing the required number of loading spaces from 5 to 2; and; b) The variance applies only to the proposed building to be constructed on the southwest portion of the subject property, as shown on Exhibit A. THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE HEARING AT 7:10 P.M. HEARING 7:10 P.M. D3. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Deanna Wasnik, Planning Team Lead, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP APPLICANT: Vern and Corinne Woods LOCATION: 9253 Inglewood Road Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Development Variance Permit No. VP100289: 1. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Deanna Wasnik, Planner, recommending approval of the application. The Acting Director of Planning and Development provided an overview of the application. Applicant: The applicant was not in gallery attendance. Gallery: There were no submissions from the gallery. THE HEARING ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:11 P.M.

11 Regular Council Minutes September 10, 2012 Page 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:11 P.M. Report dated August 22, 2012, from Deanna Wasnik, Planning Team Lead, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP APPLICANT: Vern and Corinne Woods LOCATION: 9253 Inglewood Road Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that Development Variance Application No. VP for Lot B, District Lot 2422, Cariboo District, Plan 21898to the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 BE APPROVED as follows: a) Vary Section of the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 to allow for the increase to the maximum height for an accessory development from 6.0 m to 6.71 m for the accessory building shown on Exhibit A ; and; b) The variance applies only to the maximum height for the accessory building as shown on Exhibit A placed at the location shown on Exhibit B. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Skakun, that there being no further business, the Regular Council Meeting BE ADJOURNED. THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:11 P.M. CERTIFIED CORRECT CHAIRPERSON