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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, January 20, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT:

Her Worship Mayor Shari Green – Chairperson

Councillor Everitt Councillor Frizzell Councillor Hall Councillor Koehler

Councillor Krause Councillor Stolz Councillor Wilbur IN ATTENDANCE:

Ms. James, City Manager; Mr. Gaal, Superintendent of Operations; Wells, Director of Planning and Development; and Whitwham, Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities; and Ms. Soltis, Director of Corporate Services; Van Mook, Director of Community Services; Wasnik, Deputy Corporate Officer; and Dery, Legislative Support Clerk.

A. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of January 20, 2014, BE ADOPTED.

Carried Unanimously

B. MINUTES

B1. Staff Report dated January 7, 2014, from Walter Babicz, Director of Legislative Services,

regarding Adoption of Minutes

Regular Council Meeting held January 6, 2014

Council Voting Summary of January 6, 2014

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That the attached minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 6, 2014 be

adopted as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all 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.

Regular Council Minutes – January 20, 2014

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Hall, that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 6, 2014 be adopted as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all 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.

Carried Unanimously

C. DELEGATIONS

C1. Prince George Track and Field Club – Update on Activities and the 40th Anniversary is

Celebrated, and Identify Concern with Masich Place Stadium Maintenance Brian Martinson and Tom Masich, Prince George Track and Field Club, came to Centre Table. The presenters advised that the Prince George Track and Field Club has been involved in almost every major event for the past 40 years. They noted that it includes local meets and sport tourism which continually brings dollars into the community. The presenters explained that the “Track Rascals” program for six to eight year olds is the fastest growing segment of the club right now and is also being implemented provincially, and furthermore, youth from other communities train here for the national competitions. The presenters explained that there have been a number of outstanding athletes and coaches that have come through the Prince George Track and Field Club. They said Masich Place Stadium is heavily used by schools and for a number of walks including the Cancer Relay for Life. The presenters advised that the stadium is heavily used and the field is starting to wear, and puddles are forming on the track. They requested that Council protect the further deterioration of Masich Place by amending the City’s Capital Plan to include funding for resurfacing the track in 2014, and Council direct staff to facilitate discussion among field user groups to gauge their interest in looking at an improved infield at Masich Place for 2015. The presenters, and the Superintendent of Operations and Director of Community Services responded to questions from Council.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Koehler, that staff be directed to facilitate discussion among field user groups to gauge their interest in looking at an improved infield at Masich Place for 2015.

Carried Unanimously


D. CONSENT AGENDA – REPORTS FOR INFORMATION ONLY

Councillor Frizzell requested that Consent Agenda Item D2. be given separate consideration.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that Consent Agenda Item D1., BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

D1. Staff Report dated January 6, 2014, from Ian Wells, Director of Planning and

Development, regarding Monthly Building Permit and Development Permit Summary, December 2013

D2. Staff Report dated December 27, 2013, from Bill Gaal, Superintendent of Operations, regarding 15th Avenue and Quinn Street Pedestrian Traffic Signal Request

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that Consent Agenda Item D2., BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

G. REPORTS

CITY MANAGER

G1. Staff Report dated January 7, 2014, from Wendy Nordin, Manager of Policy Initiatives,

regarding Initiatives Prince George Shareholder Resolutions The City Manager provided a brief overview of the report.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT the Initiatives Prince George Development Corporation Shareholder

Resolutions, attached to this report, BE APPROVED.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that the Initiatives Prince George Development Corporation Shareholder Resolutions, attached to the report, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously


DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

G2. Staff Report dated December 27, 2013, from Ian Wells, Director of Planning and

Development, regarding Amendment to City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 7635, 2005 The Director of Planning and Development provided a brief overview of the report and responded to questions from Council.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT Council approve first three readings to the City of Prince George Development

Procedures Bylaw No. 7635, 2005 Amendment Bylaw No. 8531, 2013.

G3. 8531 – City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 7653, 2005,

Amendment Bylaw No. 8531, 2014

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw No. 7653, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 8531, 2014, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that the agenda BE AMENDED to consider Item G5. next.

Carried Unanimously

G5. Staff Report dated January 7, 2014, from Bill Gaal, Superintendent of Operations,

regarding City of Prince George Transport of Dangerous Goods Bylaw No. 8192, 2009 The Superintendent of Operations provided a brief overview of the report.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT Council approve first three readings to the City of Prince George Transport of

Dangerous Goods Bylaw No. 8192, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 8563, 2014.

G6. 8563 – City of Prince George Transport of Dangerous Goods Bylaw No. 8192, 2009,



COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that City of Prince George Transport of Dangerous Goods Bylaw No. 8192, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 8563, 2014, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

HER WORSHIP MAYOR GREEN CALLED A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:55 P.M.

THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M.

Attendance was the same as at the time recess was called.

E. HEARINGS – COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE HEARING AT 7:00 P.M.

HEARING 7:00 P.M.

E1. Staff Report dated December 20, 2013, from Ian Wells, Director of Planning and

Development, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP100362 APPLICANT: Nolan Nicholson for Northern BC TrimLine Detailing Ltd. LOCATION: 2291 Nicholson Street Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Development Variance Permit No. VP100362:

1. Report dated December 20, 2014, from Ian Wells, Director of Planning and Development, recommending approval of the application.

The Director of Planning and Development provided an overview of the application. Applicant: The applicant was in gallery attendance and available to respond to questions from Council if requested.


Gallery: There were no submissions from the gallery.

THE HEARING ADJOURNED TO

THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:02 P.M.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:02 P.M.

E1. Staff Report dated December 20, 2013, from Ian Wells, Director of Planning and Development, regarding Development Variance Permit No. VP100362 APPLICANT: Nolan Nicholson for Northern BC TrimLine Detailing Ltd. LOCATION: 2291 Nicholson Street

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT Council APPROVE Development Variance Application No. VP100362 for Lot 4,

District Lot 8169, Cariboo District, Plan 16905 to vary Schedule “B” of the City of Prince George Sign Bylaw, No. 7202, 2001 as follows:

a. Vary Table 4 to allow one animated sign in an M1: Light Industrial zone; b. This variance applies only for the animated sign as shown on Exhibit “A”.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Hall, that Development Variance Application No. VP100362 for Lot 4, District Lot 8169, Cariboo District, Plan 16905 to vary Schedule “B” of the City of Prince George Sign Bylaw, No. 7202, 2001, BE APPROVED as follows:

a. Vary Table 4 to allow one animated sign in an M1: Light Industrial zone; b. This variance applies only for the animated sign as shown on Exhibit “A”.

Carried Unanimously

THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:03 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

7:03 P.M.


F. PUBLIC HEARINGS

F1. 8555 – City of Prince George Private Parking Lot Vehicle Removal Bylaw No. 8555, 2014 Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with City of Prince George Private Parking Lot Vehicle Removal Bylaw No. 8555, 2014:

1. Report dated December 30, 2013, from Rob Whitwham, Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities, recommending approval of the bylaw.

The Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities provided an overview of the report. Gallery: Bob Hillhouse, Majestic Management (1981) Ltd, came to Centre Table. Mr. Hillhouse advised that in August when it looked as though parking meters may be re-introduced to the downtown, he suggested Council ask Administration to review a private lot towing bylaw. He explained that with further review of the Motor Vehicle Act section 192, he now understands that within the municipality private owners already have authority to tow a vehicle within 72 hours. He said that as such he does not see the necessity of this bylaw as the number of tows within a year is minimal, and the bureaucracy and administration involved would be time consuming to manage. Mr. Hillhouse urged Council to not proceed with the proposed bylaw. The presenter and the Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities responded to questions from Council. Michael Karpes, Five Star Towing, came to Centre Table. Mr. Karpes advised that he has been charging the same rate for the past seven years, and that he has the same requirements for towing from private lots as from City lots. He noted that he needs the property owner, manager, or agent to be there and sign the paperwork or he won’t tow a vehicle. He said that towing a vehicle without a tow order and appropriate signature could result in being charged with car theft. Mr. Karpes explained that typically an ICBC tow means the vehicle is not drivable so the towing company would collect the fees for a tow to their yard, two days storage fee, and then a tow out to the repair shop, which is substantially more than just a one way tow. Mr. Karpes suggested that there are some parts of the bylaw that may contradict the Motor Vehicle Act, noting section 4.13 for drag lights regulations. Mr. Karpes said that if Council did want to proceed with the bylaw, there could be a requirement that the tower would need to tow vehicles to an ICBC and Superintendent of Motor Vehicles approved lot to solve the problem of vehicles being disposed of improperly.


Sandy Clark, Ron’s Towing, came to Centre Table. Ms. Clark advised that their company does not tow vehicles from private property as they do not want to risk being charged with vehicle theft. She advised that the Warehouse Lien Act has regulations that need to be followed, even if the vehicle being towed is not worth much, and those regulations add to the towing company’s costs. Ms. Clark expressed concern that the proposed bylaw’s “Limit of Charge” may conflict with the Warehouse Lien Act. Howard Karpes was in attendance and came to Centre Table. Mr. Karpes advised that he is the owner of a downtown business with a parking lot in the rear, and he currently has a sign that says “Don’t Park Here”. He said the sign enables him to phone and have the offending vehicle towed within 15 minutes. Mr. Karpes explained that with this bylaw he would need to change his signage, as the sign and printing are both too small, and the sign is not reflective. He said he estimates that it would take about 20 minutes of his time to complete the paperwork to get a vehicle towed under this new bylaw, and noted that as an accountant his time has an associated cost. Mr. Karpes expressed his belief that the City should not determine what the charges between two businesses should be. Michael Karpes returned to Centre Table. Mr. Karpes noted that there is an average of 25 tows from private lots each month. There were no further submissions from the gallery.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that the Public Hearing regarding City of Prince George Private Parking Lot Vehicle Removal Bylaw No. 8555, 2014, BE CLOSED.

Carried Unanimously

THE PUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:37 P.M.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

7:37 P.M.


F1. 8555 – City of Prince George Private Parking Lot Vehicle Removal Bylaw No. 8555, 2014

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that City of Prince George Private Parking Lot Vehicle Removal Bylaw No. 8555, 2014, BE GRANTED THIRD READING.

Defeated Unanimously

G. REPORTS

SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONS


regarding Snow Operations The Superintendent of Operations provided an overview of the report. Both he and the City Manager responded to questions from Council.


regarding Prince George Transit Future Plan Todd Dupuis and James Wadsworth, BC Transit; and the Manager of Transportation came to Centre Table. The presenters advised that this is a 25 year plan that creates a vision for transit that supports land use plans and the economic, social and environmental sustainability goals of the City. It is a plan that will guide and prioritize future investment in the transit system, and identify the infrastructure needed to support the transit network. The presenters provided an overview of stakeholder engagement and consultation feedback. They said that the consultation process identified that riders are looking for increased service in the evening, and on weekends and statutory holidays, as well as for service into specific areas including the airport, Blackburn, and industrial areas. The presenters provided an overview of the implementation strategy, and both the short and medium to long term priorities. The presenters recommended that Council endorse the Transit Future Plan. The presenters responded to questions from Council.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): THAT Council endorse the Prince George Transit Future Plan.


COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that the Prince George Transit Future Plan, BE ENDORSED.

Carried Unanimously

G8. Staff Report dated December 27, 2013, from Bill Gaal, Superintendent of Operations,

regarding Downtown Transportation Network Improvement Options The Superintendent of Operations provided a brief overview of the report and responded to questions from Council.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. THAT the Staff Report be received. 2. THAT three separate projects be placed in the Capital Expenditure Program, one for

each of 2nd, 5th and 7th Avenues for the conversion of parallel parking to angle parking.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Stolz, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that three separate projects be placed in the Capital Expenditure Program, one for each of 2nd, 5th and 7th Avenues for the conversion of parallel parking to angle parking, using Option #2 presented in the report.

Carried Unanimously

H. BYLAWS – FINAL READING AND ADOPTION

H1. 8521 – Prince George Athletic Commission Bylaw No. 7952, 2007, Repeal Bylaw No. 8521,

2014

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that Prince George Athletic Commission Bylaw No. 7952, 2007, Repeal Bylaw No. 8521, 2014, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

Carried

Councillor Koehler was recorded opposed.

H2. 8562 – City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004,



COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Everitt, that City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 8562, 2014, BE GRANTED FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.

Carried

Councillor Koehler was recorded opposed.

I. CORRESPONDENCE

Her Worship Mayor Green requested that Correspondence Item I2. be given separate consideration.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Everitt, seconded by Councillor Hall, that Correspondence Item I1., BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

I1. Union of British Columbia Municipalities – Publication: The Compass, January 8, 2014

I2. 2015 Canada Winter Games – Requesting Support for its NDIT Marketing Initiatives Fund

Application

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Hall, that the City of Prince George support the 2015 Canada Winter Games Host Society request to Northern Development Initiatives Trust “Marketing Initiatives Fund” for a grant of $14,250.00 in support of the Visitor Experience Application development project.

Carried Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT:

COUNCIL RESOLUTION: Moved by Councillor Koehler, seconded by Mayor Green, that there being no further business, the Regular Council Meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Carried Unanimously


THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:35 P.M.

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