Prince George public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several recommendations, including directing staff to prepare options for a $1 million reduction to the Police Services operating budget and a 4.37% increase to the general operating levy. The agenda also includes public hearings for rezoning and OCP amendments, final adoption of fee and road closure bylaws, and information items on capital projects and the downtown pool.

• Directs report on $1M police budget reduction
• Directs report on 4.37% general operating levy increase
• Third reading for rezoning at 4798 Martin Road (Bylaw 9230)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 3300 Massey Drive (Bylaw 9235)
• Final adoption of fees and charges amendment (Bylaw 9269)

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit is meeting to receive information on the 2022 budget community engagement and operating budget guidelines, and to consider approving the draft 2022–2026 capital plan in principle to start procurement. The committee will also adopt minutes and approve its 2022 work plan.

• Receive report on Budget 2022 Community Engagement
• Receive 2022–2024 Operating Budget Guidelines
• Approve in principle the Draft 2022–2026 Capital Plan for procurement
• Approve 2022 Work Plan
• Adopt minutes from August 30, 2021 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving borrowing for capital projects, a forestry cluster development strategy, and multiple land-use applications. The agenda includes two delegations requesting funding, a bylaw services year-end review, and correspondence on emergency preparedness, railway taxation, and FortisBC's renewable gas program.

• Approve $25.5M borrowing for Four Seasons Leisure Pool replacement
• Approve $1.32M for Mausoleum Expansion Phase 2, $2.701M for Masich Stadium, $1.675M for Ron Brent Park, $1.025M for 14th Ave upgrades, $500K for Domano/St. Lawrence signalization, $800K for Highway 16 frontage, $420K for Goose Country Road culvert
• First reading of OCP amendment (Bylaw 9254) and rezoning (Bylaw 9255) for 2989 Barr Road
• Approve Temporary Use Permit TU000075 for 1191 1st Avenue (National Ski Experts)
• Approve Development Variance Permit VP100597 to reduce parking from 170 to 154 stalls at 1330-1380 Foothills Boulevard

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including how to name the new downtown pool, approve two development variance permits, and fund a digital sign upgrade at CN Centre. They will also receive reports on stormwater management and hear from the Hospice Palliative Care Society.

• Direction on naming new downtown pool: RFP naming rights vs. community engagement
• Development Variance Permit VP100605 at 1755 Foothills Blvd: increase building height to 18.72 m and 5 storeys
• Development Variance Permit VP100607 at 8712 McGuire Road: increase accessory building height to 7.3 m
• Add $150,000 capital project for CN Centre digital sign upgrades on Ospika Boulevard
• Final reading and adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 9263, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on a proposed whistleblower policy, approve the 2022 meeting schedule, and consider several land-use items including road closures, rezoning applications, and a development variance permit. The agenda also includes final adoption of several bylaws and a delegation from the BC Resources Coalition regarding the West Coast Olefins project.

• Proposed Whistleblower Policy approval
• Third reading for 1655 Boundary Road Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194
• Third reading for Tamarack/Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241
• First and second readings for rezoning bylaws at 3300 Massey Drive, 4798 Martin Road, and 2740 Recplace Drive
• Approval of Development Variance Permit VP100604 at 2351 Progress Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and planning matters, including cemetery fee amendments, permissive tax exemptions for 2022-2023, and multiple road closures and development variance permits. The agenda also includes a delegation from a church about converting it into a recital hall, and reports on capital project management and a FortisBC operating agreement.

• First three readings for Cemetery Bylaw No. 9220 and Fees/Charges Bylaw No. 9221
• Approval of 2022-2023 permissive tax exemptions for listed organizations
• Road closure and sale of 0.231 ha at 1655 Boundary Road (Bylaw No. 9194)
• Road closure at 2140 Tamarack and 2135 Spruce Street (Bylaw No. 9241)
• Denial of OCP and rezoning amendments at 1177 Foothills Boulevard (Bylaws No. 9214/9215)

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a major Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for a renewable diesel facility, two development variance permits, a temporary use permit and cannabis licence, and a development permit for an apartment building. The agenda also includes final readings of three bylaws, a public hearing, and informational reports on building permits and the Playhouse reopening.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw 9218 and Rezoning Bylaw 9219 for 7920 Highway 97 S (Niho Land) - first and second readings, public hearing withheld pending servicing brief and traffic study
• Development Variance Permit VP100594 for 4087 Brink Place - reduce side/rear setback from 6.0m to 3.0m
• Development Variance Permit VP100599 for 9800 Sintich Road - reduce landscape screen width from 6.0m to 3.0m
• Temporary Use Permit TU000069 and Cannabis Licence CN000019 for 1724 Strathcona Avenue (Cosmic Cannabis)
• Development Permit with Variance DP100787 for 4500 Ospika Boulevard - 5-storey apartment, height increase to 16.6m, reduced parking

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including final adoption of the Safe Streets bylaw and multiple zoning and development permits. Council will also hear delegations about the bylaw's impact on First Nations people, housing solutions, and a tent city near Lower Patricia Boulevard. Several reports and budget amendments are on the agenda for information or approval.

• Final adoption of Safe Streets Bylaw No. 9209, 2021
• Delegation from BC Assembly of First Nations on Safe Streets bylaw impact
• Proposed childcare centre at 8008 Malaspina Avenue: authorize up to $30,000 for geotechnical and site survey
• Rezoning amendment for 2709 Petersen Road (Bylaw No. 9196) - third reading
• Development variance permits: 4500 Ospika Boulevard (increase storeys to 5, reduce parking) and 7411 Riggs Crescent (increase industrial height to 13m)

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will consider amendments to the City of Prince George Cemetery Bylaw and related fees, approve a public engagement approach for the 2022 budget, and recommend 2022 permissive tax exemptions. The committee will also adopt its 2021 work plan and prior meeting minutes.

• Proposed amendments to Cemetery Bylaw No. 8046, 2008 and Schedule A-3 fees
• 2022 Budget Consultation Approach public engagement program
• 2022 Permissive Tax Exemptions schedule
• Adoption of May 31, 2021 committee minutes
• Approval of 2021 committee work plan

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council will consider several items, including declaring four properties unsafe/nuisances and ordering demolition, approving a variance permit, giving third reading to a rezoning bylaw, and receiving updates on stormwater planning and a downtown arts hub grant. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and a delegation from the cycling club.

• Declare properties at 7695 Pearl Drive, 3951 Crawford Place, 3957 Crawford Place, and 3962 Balsum Road unsafe/nuisance, order demolition and cleanup by Sept 24, 2021
• Approve Development Variance Permit VP100587 for 9233 North Nechako Road (increase accessory building size to 136 m² and height to 7.3 m)
• Give third reading to Rezoning Bylaw No. 9222 for 2599 North Nechako Road and 4439 Craig Drive
• Approve $100,000 budget amendment for Agriplex Updates (total $300,000) from Community Works Fund
• Receive information on Integrated Stormwater Management Plan regulatory review and financing options

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments, including a proposed rezoning at 2599 North Nechako Road and 4439 Craig Drive, and a denial of an OCP and rezoning at 8700 Sparwood Road and 4922 Chief Lake Road. They will also hold public hearings on discharging a land use contract in Western Acres and a restrictive covenant at 2707 Queensway. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving reports on consulting and procurement, and a delegation from the BC Lottery Corporation.

• Rezoning RZ100659 (Bylaw 9222) at 2599 North Nechako Road and 4439 Craig Drive: rescind previous readings, give first and second reading, waive public hearing, with covenants required.
• Rezoning RZ100702 (Bylaw 9196) at 2709 Petersen Road: first and second reading, waive public hearing.
• OCP CP100172 (Bylaw 9197) and Rezoning RZ100701 (Bylaw 9198) at 8700 Sparwood Road and 4922 Chief Lake Road: deny first and second reading.
• Public hearing H.1: Discharge Land Use Contract Bylaw 9136 in Western Acres.
• Public hearing H.2: Discharge Restrictive Covenant Bylaw 9216 at 2707 Queensway.

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adding two daycare projects to the financial plan, giving readings to multiple bylaws for land use changes, and considering a food policy council structure. The agenda includes a road closure, rezoning for a renewable diesel facility, and various development permits.

• Dagg Road Daycare Project added to 2021-2025 Financial Plan with $2,381,493 budget funded by grants
• Malaspina Avenue Daycare Project added to 2021-2025 Financial Plan with $2,998,818 budget funded by grants
• Third reading of 1450 Taylor Drive Road Closure Bylaw No. 9165, 2020
• First and second readings for OCP and rezoning bylaws for Tidewater Midstream renewable diesel facility at 2068 and 2542 PG Pulpmill Road
• First and second readings for OCP and rezoning bylaws for property at 9048 Sintich Road

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on reopening indoor facilities, approving the 2020 annual report, and considering several rezoning and bylaw amendments. The agenda includes a delegation from the Downtown Business Improvement Association and multiple reports on budgets, fire dispatch, and community grants.

• Reopen all six City Arenas, Prince George Conference & Civic Centre, and Aquatic Centre using Provincial Restart Grant funding
• Approve 2020 Annual Report for City of Prince George
• First and second reading of OCP amendment (Bylaw 9204) and rezoning (Bylaw 9205) for 1330-1380 Foothills Boulevard
• First and second reading of rezoning (Bylaw 9181) for 1733 Nicholson Street (Deadfall Brewing)
• Support AWAC grant applications for $100,000 and $90,000 to Northern Development Initiative Trust

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several funding requests and bylaw readings. Key items include financial support for the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals, approval of in-kind costs for the 2022 Women's World Curling Championships, and first readings of bylaws related to transit, safe streets, and a rezoning. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Request for up to $250,000 for 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals
• Approval of up to $200,000 for in-kind costs for 2022 Women's World Curling Championships
• First three readings of Safe Streets Bylaw No. 9209, 2021 and related amendments
• First three readings of Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement Bylaw No. 9208, 2021
• First and second readings of OCP and rezoning amendments for 3751 and 3777 Barnes Drive

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will consider adopting its agenda and the minutes from May 10, 2021. The main business is receiving five information reports: 2020 investment results, reserve fund balances and uses for 2018-2020, 2020 carry forwards, a financial report on significant capital projects, and the committee's 2021 work plan. All items are for information only; no decisions are proposed.

• 2020 Investment Results report from Finance Department
• Reserve Funds balances/sources/uses for 2018 through 2020
• 2020 Carry Forwards report
• Financial Report on Significant Capital Projects with 2020 Significant Projects Report
• 2021 Work Plan for the committee

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several key items: a $250,000 funding request for the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships, final recommendations from the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction, a $40,000 cyber security risk review, and a climate action reserve fund bylaw. They will also hold a public hearing for an OCP amendment and rezoning at 4500 Ospika Boulevard, and vote on final adoption of two zoning bylaws.

• Funding request: up to $250,000 for 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals
• Cyber security risk review: $40,000 from Council Contingency Fund (Option 2)
• Climate Action Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9206, 2021 (first, second, third readings)
• Public hearing: OCP amendment (Bylaw 9156) and rezoning (Bylaw 9157) at 4500 Ospika Boulevard
• Final adoption: Zoning Amendment Bylaws 9138 (606-622 Zelkwas Ave) and 9159 (2139 Redwood St)

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several items, most notably the adoption of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws, which would set the city's budget and property tax rates. Council will also consider first and second readings for an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning on St. Lawrence Avenue, and final adoption of a zoning amendment for 1543 Victoria Street. The agenda includes numerous items of correspondence from other municipalities on topics like the 988 crisis line, BC Hydro street lighting rates, and invasive species management, which are for information or potential endorsement.

• Final reading and adoption of 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 9200 and Tax Rates Bylaw No. 9201
• First and second reading of OCP amendment Bylaw No. 9184 and rezoning Bylaw No. 9185 for St. Lawrence Avenue (Century Group Lands Corp.)
• Final reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 9189 for 1543 Victoria Street (Redwood Square Ltd.)
• Endorsement of four UBCM resolutions on forensic lab capacity, court systems, policing efficiency, and RCMP training
• Support for Prince George Italian Club grant application of up to $10,000 to Northern Development Initiative Trust

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will consider adopting the City of Prince George's 2020 financial statements after a presentation from KPMG LLP, and will receive information on the financial statements of the Prince George Public Library and Tourism Prince George Society. The committee will also consider three options for assessing the city's cyber-security risk and review its 2021 work plan.

• Approval of 2020 Financial Statements and audit presentation from KPMG LLP
• Receipt of Prince George Public Library 2020 financial statements
• Receipt of Tourism Prince George Society 2020 financial statements
• Consideration of three options for cyber-security risk review
• Adoption of 2021 work plan for the committee

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including first and second readings for two road closure bylaws and a rezoning amendment, plus a development variance permit. Council will also consider approving a $180,000 organizational capital project management review, funded from the Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund. Several reports and correspondence items are for information only.

• First and second readings for 3000 15th Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 9195, 2021
• First and second readings for 2215 McBride Crescent Road Closure Bylaw No. 9183, 2021
• Rezoning amendment RZ100698 (Bylaw No. 9192) at 1584 8th Avenue, with waiver of public hearing
• Development Variance Permit VP100585 at 3093 Charella Drive to reduce minimum lot width and increase maximum lot area
• Approval of Organizational Capital Project Management Review with $180,000 budget from Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a $2.5 million grant application to support unsheltered homeless populations, endorse the Prince George Transit Future Action Plan, and approve several development variance permits. The agenda also includes final adoption of multiple bylaws and a public hearing for a rezoning at 1543 Victoria Street.

• Approve $2.5M UBCM Strengthening Communities' Services Program grant application for homeless support
• Endorse Prince George Transit Future Action Plan
• First three readings of Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9199, 2021, with alternative approval process
• Final adoption of road closure bylaw (390 Nicholson Street) and three zoning amendment bylaws
• Public hearing for rezoning at 1543 Victoria Street (Bylaw No. 9189)

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is reviewing funding for international sporting events and several rezoning and permit applications. The body is also considering remedial action for a nuisance property on Adam Drive. Other items include a resolution to support local journalism and updates on the Mausoleum expansion.

• Proposed funding of up to $250,000 for the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals
• Nuisance abatement and demolition order for the property at 7003 Adam Drive
• Rezoning applications for 1543 Victoria Street, 7092 Domano Boulevard, and 443 Melville Avenue
• Development Variance Permit for accessory building height at 6980 Bench Drive
• Temporary Use Permit for 681 Ongman Road

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for 4500 Ospika Boulevard, a development variance for 7664 Moncton Crescent, and a temporary use permit and cannabis license for 2591 Vance Road. Council will also vote on adding a $639,425 wildfire mitigation fuel removal project to the financial plan, with most funding from a provincial grant. Several reports and annual updates from committees and advisory bodies are also on the agenda for information.

• First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 9156 and Rezoning Bylaw 9157 for 4500 Ospika Blvd (The Hub Collection Ltd.)
• Approval of $639,425 for Wildfire Mitigation Fuel Removal, funded by $555,625 UBCM grant and $83,800 City Crown Land Forest Reserve
• Development Variance Permit VP100580 for 7664 Moncton Crescent to reduce side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m
• Temporary Use Permit TU000066 and Cannabis License CN000017 for 2591 Vance Road (Dragon's Peak Cannabis)
• Final reading and adoption of four bylaws, including zoning amendments for 6499-6437 Hart Highway, 1919 17th Ave, and soil removal at 4117 Northwood Pulpmill Rd

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council will consider a budget amendment for the Four Seasons Leisure Pool replacement, now totaling $36.25 million, and decide the future of the existing pool. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning applications, including one for a cannabis retail store, and vote on several other rezoning and development variance permits.

• Approve $36.25M budget for Four Seasons Leisure Pool replacement, adding Ninja Cross obstacle course
• Decide future of Four Seasons Leisure Pool: permanent shutdown or maintain for limited reopening
• Public hearing for rezoning at 4114 Balsum Road (Bylaws 9115, 9116)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 6499-6437 Hart Highway and cannabis license for Grasshopper Retail Inc.
• First and second readings for rezoning at 7092 Domano Boulevard and 443 Melville Avenue

Regular Council Meeting

Council will make final decisions on the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, including a police service enhancement, and set tax and utility deadlines for 2021. Several rezoning applications and a road closure will be considered, along with grant support requests for local organizations.

• 2021-2025 Financial Plan final decisions, including Police Protection Service Enhancement
• Tax and utility deadlines for 2021 (Bylaws 9175 and 9176)
• Rezoning at 4555 Greenwood Street (Bylaw 9163) and 6499-6437 Hart Highway (Bylaw 9164)
• New Z21: Integrated Health & Housing Zone at 805/855 1st Avenue and 190 Ontario Street (Bylaw 9182)
• Support for NDIT grants: up to $50,000 (Golf and Curling Club), $300,000 (Exploration Place), $20,000 (Alano Society)

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

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Regular Council Budget Meeting

Prince George City Council is holding a budget meeting to review and approve the 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Plan. The agenda includes public input sessions and a series of recommendations to approve service category budgets for departments like fire, police, roads, and parks. Council will also consider a police protection service enhancement.

• Approval of 2021-2025 Capital Plan
• Approval of 2021-2025 Operational Financial Plan for all service categories
• Public input on financial and capital plans via telephone or written correspondence
• Consideration of Police Protection Service Enhancement
• Service agreements for Prince George Public Library and Tourism Prince George

Regular Council Budget Meeting

Prince George City Council is holding a budget meeting to review and approve the 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Plan. The agenda includes public input periods, a presentation on budget overview and consultation results, and a series of recommendations to approve service category budgets for departments like fire, police, community services, and civic operations. Council will also consider a police protection service enhancement. The meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2021, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with a recess from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Approval of the 2021-2025 Capital Plan (pages 141-146)
• Approval of the Office of the City Manager budget (pages 14-15)
• Approval of the Police Protection Service Category (pages 22-23)
• Consideration of a Police Protection Service Enhancement (pages 118-119)
• Approval of the Library Services and Tourism Prince George service agreements (pages 57-58, 61-62)

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several reports and recommendations, including approving a $400,000 budget reallocation to hire four bylaw officers for downtown, receiving preliminary recommendations from the Select Committee on Poverty Reduction, and approving recommendations from the Select Committee on a Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Community. Council will also give readings to bylaws for a rezoning at 4114 Balsum Road and a road closure at 2851 Gogolin Road, and final adoption to the transit operating agreement bylaw.

• Approve $400,000 reallocation from Civic Facilities to Bylaw Services for four new bylaw enforcement officers
• First and second readings for OCP amendment (Bylaw 9115) and rezoning (Bylaw 9116) at 4114 Balsum Road
• Third reading for road closure at 2851 Gogolin Road (Bylaw 9152)
• Final reading and adoption of Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2020/2021 (Bylaw 9169)
• Support grant application up to $30,000 for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club lodge roof replacement