Prince George public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

The Prince George City Council will review zoning bylaw amendments for properties on Balsum Road and Weisbrod Road. The agenda also includes the final adoption of a new Code of Conduct bylaw and a decision regarding a temporary use permit for 1755 Ogilvie Street. Additionally, council will receive updates on the Civic Core District Plan.

• Proposed zoning amendments for 3819 Balsum Road and 4054/4076 Weisbrod Road
• Recommendation to deny temporary use permit at 1755 Ogilvie Street
• Final adoption of Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 9439, 2023
• Final adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 9358, 2022 (Queensway)
• Notice of motion regarding retail cannabis business license fees

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

This meeting agenda for the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Prince George Heritage Commission

The Prince George Heritage Commission is meeting to approve its 2024 workplan and the 2023 Annual Report to Council. The agenda also includes an update on heritage interpretative signs.

• Draft Heritage Commission 2024 Workplan
• Draft Heritage Commission 2023 Annual Report to Council
• Heritage Interpretative Signs update

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will review the 2024 Work Plan and Calendar. The committee is also reviewing several staff reports regarding veteran community covenants, pilot shortages, gaming grants, and emergency social service reception centres.

• Approval of the 2024 Work Plan and Calendar
• Review of Veteran Community Covenant report
• Discussion on municipal role in fighting human trafficking
• Consideration of property tax recovery for childcare centres on school property
• Advocacy options regarding pilot shortages and gaming grants

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting and receive a report regarding Council Contingency for information. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Council Contingency report from the Director of Finance and IT Services
• Adoption of March 1, 2023, Committee of the Whole minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review the first three readings of a new Code of Conduct Bylaw and discuss responses to the provincial Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act. The agenda also includes several requests for municipal borrowing to fund civic facility repairs and street light replacements.

• First three readings of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 9439
• Borrowing $3,615,400 for Civic Facility Roofs Replacements
• Zoning amendment application for 7168 Elk Road
• $20,000 grant application for the Business Façade Improvement program
• Development Variance Permit for 4004 Stevens Drive to increase accessory development height

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit is reviewing several financial reports including the 2024-2026 operating budget guidelines. The committee is also tasked with approving a draft 2024-2028 capital plan to begin procurement processes.

• Approval of Draft 2024 - 2028 Capital Plan for procurement purposes
• Review of Budget 2024 Community Engagement Results
• Review of 2024 - 2026 Operating Budget Guidelines
• Approval of the 2024 Work Plan

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is considering a $75,000 enhancement for a fire services training site feasibility study. Other items include a new solid waste management plan, various development variance permits, and the Freedom of the City presentation to Trelle Morrow.

• Fire Services Training Site: $75,000 enhancement for phase 2 feasibility study
• Rogers Wireless Communications Facility: 32.0 m tower at 3051 McGill Crescent
• Temporary Use Permit: 4321 Grouse Road
• Development Variance Permit: 1751 and 1753 6th Avenue
• Development Variance Permit: 1475 Edmonton Street

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs is reviewing several motions referred from previous Council meetings. Items include updating wildfire hazard assessments and requesting a provincial Central Emergency Operations Centre in Prince George. The committee will also discuss pilot shortages and property tax recovery for childcare centres.

• Updating the 2009 Wildfire Hazard Assessment report
• Requesting a provincial Central Emergency Operations Centre in Prince George
• Identifying advocacy opportunities to address pilot shortages
• Considering options to recoup property tax equivalents for childcare centres on school property

Regular Council Meeting

Council will review several items including a $400,000 grant application for the SupportPG program and various development variance permits. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and several bylaw readings.

• Grant application for 'SupportPG' business and community development up to $400,000
• Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000087 for 356 George Street
• Development Variance Permit VP100654 for 108 Bedford Place
• Development Variance Permit VP100659 for 7000 Husband Drive
• Road Closure Bylaw No. 9428 regarding St. John Crescent

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several budget amendments and project approvals, including audio renewals at CN Centre and transformer replacements at City Hall. The agenda also includes multiple zoning, road closure, and development variance permit requests.

• CN Centre Audio System Renewal: $950,000 budget
• City Hall Transformer Replacement: $1,200,000 total cost
• Localized Urban Green Space Management: up to $60,000 for tree and brush thinning
• Road Closure Bylaw No. 9428, 2023 regarding St. John Crescent
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 9427 for 2591 Vance Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a $20,000 grant for a Downtown Vibrancy and Vitality Initiative. Other items include a new staff relations communications policy, an Arts Hall of Fame proposal, and several land-use bylaws.

• $20,000 allocation for Downtown Vibrancy and Vitality Initiative
• Road closure applications for St. John Crescent (Bylaw No. 9428)
• Zoning Bylaw amendment for 2270 - 2302 John Hart Highway
• Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 4292 22nd Avenue
• August 2023 building and development permit summary

Prince George Heritage Commission

The Prince George Heritage Commission will review several heritage-related proposals and updates. Discussions include a guest presentation on local schooling and interpretive signs, as well as updates on the Heritage Register and community outreach.

• Guest Presentation: Tiiu Noukas’ 'Local Schooling' & Interpretive Signs Project Proposal
• Heritage Interpretative Signs - Update
• Heritage Register - Update
• Community Outreach & Education – Update

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will review a request regarding BC Wildfire Service fire fighting equipment. The committee is also reviewing responses related to a UBCM resolution about reimbursing local governments for medical services provided by fire and rescue services.

• Discussion of BC Wildfire Service Fire Fighting Equipment correspondence
• Review of UBCM Resolution regarding medical service reimbursements for fire and rescue
• Approval of the 2023 Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Work Plan

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several items including a request for three public sessions regarding the 2024 Budget. They are also reviewing a grant application for wildfire fuel removal and various zoning amendments.

• Three in-person 2024 Budget community engagement sessions
• Wildfire fuel removal grant application and $53,050 expenditure approval
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 9417 for 9800 Sintich Road
• Denial of Development Variance Permit for 8391 Toombs Drive
• Denial of Development Variance Permit for 10365 Western Road

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit is reviewing several financial reports and policies. Key actions include recommending 2024 permissive tax exemptions and a new sustainable finance policy to Council.

• 2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions recommendation
• Sustainable Finance Policy proposal
• Budget 2024 Community Engagement report
• Reserve Funds balances/sources/uses for 2020 through 2022
• Budget Meetings Schedule feedback

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a cannabis license application at 2270 - 2302 Hart Highway. The agenda also includes first readings for new city fees and charges for 2024-2027. Several bylaws related to building, signage, and development are scheduled for final adoption.

• Cannabis License Application at 2270 - 2302 Hart Highway
• City Fees and Charges Bylaw for 2024-2027
• $45,000 grant for Next Generation 911 funding
• Rezoning application for 9800 Sintich Road
• Development Variance Permit at 2816 Killarney Drive

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes the final adoption of community plan and zoning amendments for properties on Ospika Boulevard. Council will also consider first readings for several development-related bylaws and a scope change for the Foothills Boulevard roundabout project. Additionally, officials will discuss grant applications for regional forums and arena maintenance.

• Final adoption of Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 4443 and 4505 Ospika Boulevard
• First readings for amendments to Subdivision, Development Procedures, Sign, and Building bylaws
• Support for $10,000 UBCM grant application for regional community forums
• Authorization of $30,000 Tire Stewardship BC grant for KIN 3 Arena skate floor replacement
• Approval of scope change for Foothills Boulevard 18th Avenue Roundabout Project

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will consider and likely recommend approval of the 2024-2027 Fees and Charges adjustments, as proposed in a report from the Director of Finance and IT Services. The committee will also review and approve its 2023 work plan, and adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation to approve 2024-2027 Fees and Charges adjustments
• Adoption of minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
• Approval of 2023 Finance and Audit Committee Work Plan

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council will consider supporting a Housing Accelerator Fund application, give third reading to two zoning amendments, and decide on a development variance permit. The meeting also includes delegations from UNBC and Tourism Prince George, plus routine adoption of minutes and information reports.

• Support for Housing Accelerator Fund application to CMHC
• Third reading of zoning amendment for 2414 Queensway (Bylaw 9312)
• Third reading of zoning amendment for 4393 Handlen Road (Bylaw 9398)
• Approval of Development Variance Permit VP100644 for 6261 Cranbrook Hill Road (reduce lot area from 2.0 ha to 1.4 ha)
• Final reading and adoption of bylaws for 2990 Gunn Road and 2599 North Nechako Road

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several zoning bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and a grant application for a Complete Community Assessment. They will also receive updates on asset management, bylaw services, and a building safer communities fund. A formal public hearing is scheduled for a covenant application at 2990 Gunn Road.

• Third reading of zoning amendment for 2599 North Nechako Road (RZ100772)
• Support for a grant application of up to $150,000 from the Complete Communities Program
• Final reading and adoption of zoning amendments for 1710 6th Avenue and 7168 Elk Road
• Approval of development variance permits for 604 Burden Street and 5055 Continental Way
• Public hearing on Section 219 covenant applications for 2990 Gunn Road

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion is meeting to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then discuss new business including a workshop on the Accessible BC Act principles, a refresher on committee procedures and terms of reference, and planning for Accessibility Awareness Days in 2023 and 2024. They will also review the updated 2023 work plan and an age-friendly presentation. The meeting is routine administrative and planning work.

• Adoption of May 4, 2023 minutes
• 2023 Accessible BC Act Principles Consensus Meeting Workshop
• Committee procedures and terms of reference refresher
• Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 and 2024 planning
• Updated 2023 work plan review

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the approval of the 2022 Annual Report, three zoning bylaw amendments, a development variance permit, and an amendment to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. They will also hear a delegation from the Downtown Business Improvement Association and receive updates on the O'Grady Road renaming and other reports.

• Approval of City of Prince George 2022 Annual Report
• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 9312 (2414 Queensway)
• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 9361 (2599 North Nechako Road)
• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 9398 (4393 Handlen Road)
• First three readings of Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 9413

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will receive for information reports on 2022 investment results, 2022 carry forwards, internal debt summary, and a financial report on significant capital projects. The committee will also consider approving its 2023 work plan.

• Receive report on investment results for year ending December 31, 2022
• Receive report on 2022 carry forwards
• Receive internal debt summary report
• Receive financial report on significant capital projects
• Approve 2023 work plan for the committee

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several planning items, including zoning bylaw amendments for properties in College Heights, a delegation on food security, and a public hearing for a rezoning at 2690 Queensway. The agenda includes first and second readings for two zoning amendments, denial recommendations for an OCP and zoning amendment, and final adoption of a transit operating agreement bylaw.

• Zoning amendment RZ100706 (Bylaw 9408) for 6700 Southridge Avenue – first and second reading
• Zoning amendment RZ100707 (Bylaw 9409) for 6100 O'Grady Road and 5958 Stringer Crescent – first and second reading, with conditions for final reading
• OCP amendment CP100200 (Bylaw 9410) and zoning amendment RZ100712 (Bylaw 9411) for 5743 Nicholas Avenue – recommended denial
• Public hearing for rezoning RZ100784 (Bylaw 9387) at 2690 Queensway – third reading
• Final adoption of Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement 2023/2024 Authorization Bylaw 9412

Prince George Heritage Commission

The Prince George Heritage Commission is meeting to adopt its agenda and March minutes, hear a guest presentation on local schooling by author Tiiu Noukas, and receive updates on heritage interpretive signs, community outreach, the heritage register, networking, and Heritage BC learning opportunities. The meeting also includes a recap of the Heritage Recognition Award and scheduling for the next meeting.

• Guest presentation 'Local Schooling' by author Tiiu Noukas
• Heritage Interpretative Signs update
• Heritage Register update with Heritage Inventory PDF
• Heritage BC webinars inventory
• Heritage Recognition Award recap

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will consider recommending to Council a resolution on a funding model to reimburse municipalities for medical services costs, for submission to the UBCM 2023 Convention. Other items include an update on the Emergency Programs Act, a referral on roadway traffic marking paint performance, and a verbal report on the Community Charter and intergovernmental powers.

• Recommendation to submit a resolution to the UBCM 2023 Convention on reimbursing municipalities for costs of medical services
• Update regarding the Emergency Programs Act
• Referral from May 8, 2023 Council meeting on Roadway Traffic Marking Program – Paint Performance for advocacy review
• Verbal report on Community Charter and Intergovernmental Powers (Chair, Councillor Garth Frizzell)

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will adopt the agenda and minutes from May 4, 2023, then discuss new business including meeting protocol and planning for Accessibility Awareness Day in 2023 and 2024. Old business includes a review of the updated 2023 work plan and an age-friendly presentation. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2023.

• Discussion of Accessibility Awareness Day 2023
• Discussion of Accessibility Awareness Day 2024
• Review of updated 2023 Work Plan
• Age-Friendly Presentation

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council will consider several rezoning applications, including third readings for properties on Brunswick Street, Queensway, and Elk Road, and first/second readings for a covenant discharge and modification at Gunn Road. Council will also vote on an updated Free Transit Fares Policy, a $27,000 park improvement project, and a resolution supporting a $300,000 grant for the airport's equipment storage expansion. Delegations will present on recycling society funding and temporary bike lanes.

• Third reading of rezoning bylaws for 611 Brunswick Street, 1616/1650 Queensway, and 7168 Elk Road
• First and second reading of covenant discharge (Bylaw 9406) and modification (Bylaw 9407) at 2990 Gunn Road
• Approval of revised Free Transit Fares Policy
• Approval of $27,000 Southwest Sector Park Improvement capital project
• Resolution supporting Prince George Airport Authority's $300,000 NDIT grant application

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will receive presentations and consider accepting the 2022 audited financial statements for the City of Prince George, the Prince George Public Library, and the Tourism Prince George Society. The committee will also review its 2023 work plan. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Acceptance of the City of Prince George 2022 Financial Statements
• Presentation from KPMG on the City's 2022 audit findings
• Receipt of Prince George Public Library 2022 audited financial statements
• Receipt of Tourism Prince George Society 2022 financial statements
• Review of the 2023 Finance and Audit Committee work plan

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several key items including first and second reading of a rezoning bylaw for 611 Brunswick Street, approval of a temporary use permit for 490 Lyon Street, and a modification to a restrictive covenant at 4500 Ospika Boulevard to allow a 118-unit congregate housing development. A major public safety report proposes increasing the RCMP contract by two officers, clearing a roadway through the Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment, and stopping overnight camping at Millennium Park. Council will also hold a public hearing for a rezoning at 2690 Queensway and give final adoption to the 5-year financial plan and tax rates bylaws.

• Rezoning first reading for 611 Brunswick Street (Bylaw No. 9388)
• Approval of temporary use permit at 490 Lyon Street
• Modification of restrictive covenant at 4500 Ospika Boulevard for 118-unit congregate housing
• RCMP contract increase by 2 officers for Repeat Violent Offender Intervention Initiative
• Authorization to clear roadway through Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment and stop camping at Millennium Park

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will hear a presentation on the Accessible British Columbia Act, discuss a Jumpstart accessible sports facility and sidewalk rehabilitation plans, and review its 2023 work plan. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and standing items.

• Overview of Accessible British Columbia Act by guest speakers Maria Paulson and Sarah Brown
• Jumpstart Accessible Sports Facility (Work Plan Item 1B) with court design options
• Sidewalk Rehabilitation (Work Plan Item 2C) with proposed 2023 list and map
• Standing item: Accessibility Week 2023 (May 28 to June 3)
• 2023 Work Plan Review

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will consider resolutions for submission to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Meeting, including one advocating for financial support for medical services provided by municipal fire and rescue services. The committee will also receive verbal updates on veterinary medicine's economic impact, Community Charter and intergovernmental powers, and outstanding action items, plus review its 2023 work plan.

• Consideration of a resolution advocating for financial support for medical services provided by municipal fire and rescue service department
• Verbal update from BC Cattlemen's Association on economic impact of veterinary medicine in the province
• Verbal report on Community Charter and intergovernmental powers
• Review of 2023 Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Work Plan

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider first three readings of the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw. They will also vote on a development permit with variance for an apartment at 1177 Foothills Boulevard and a modification to a restrictive covenant for a 118-unit congregate housing project at 4500 Ospika Boulevard. A public hearing is scheduled for an official community plan amendment and rezoning at 4443 and 4505 Ospika Boulevard.

• First three readings of 5-Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9395, 2023
• First three readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 9396, 2023
• Denial recommendation for Development Permit with Variance DP100807 at 1177 Foothills Boulevard (apartment, reduced parking and setback)
• Approval recommendation for modification of Section 219 covenant at 4500 Ospika Boulevard for a 118-unit congregate housing development
• Public hearing for OCP amendment (Bylaw 9334) and rezoning (Bylaw 9335) at 4443 and 4505 Ospika Boulevard

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is considering enhanced security options for the Lower Patricia encampment, including overnight patrols. Other items include a rezoning application for 9153 Twinberry Drive and a development variance permit for Torpy Road.

• Rezoning Application RZ100778 at 9153 Twinberry Drive
• Development Variance Permit VP100637 for 1595 Torpy Road
• Proposed 12-hour overnight patrols for Lower Patricia encampment
• Installation of concrete barriers at Lower Patricia accessway
• Engage Sport North partnership for Prince George Aquatic Centre access

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will hold an inaugural-style meeting to adopt its agenda and prior minutes, then move to new business. Members will introduce themselves, receive an overview of committee procedures, and vote to appoint a chair, vice-chair, and representatives to the Advisory Committee on Development Design. The committee will also review its 2023 work plan and correspondence regarding a civic facilities audit.

• Appointment of one chair and one vice-chair for the term April 6, 2023 to March 31, 2024
• Appointment of one member and one alternate as representatives to the Advisory Committee on Development Design
• Review of the 2023 Work Plan for the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion
• Correspondence from Glen Mikkelsen regarding a Civic Facilities Audit (Work Plan Item 1A)

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a shared-cost agreement with the province for a regional hydrogen hub, multiple rezoning applications, and the establishment of a reserve fund with $12,498,000 in grant revenue. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a report on safety and cleanliness initiatives.

• Authorize shared cost arrangement with Province for hydrogen hub development
• Third reading for rezoning at Dawson Road (Bylaw 9348), 7379 Aldeen Road (Bylaw 9352), 6285 Monterey Road (Bylaw 9362)
• First and second reading for rezoning at 9153 Twinberry Drive (Bylaw 9370) with conditions
• Deny first and second reading for OCP and rezoning at 2679 Queensway (Bylaws 9374, 9375)
• Establish BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund with $12,498,000 grant (Bylaw 9392)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing a centralized encampment management approach and approving a temporary overnight sheltering site on Lower Patricia Boulevard, alongside several rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments. The agenda also includes annual reports from advisory committees, an RCMP year-in-review, and a housing needs report update.

• Endorse centralized encampment management and approve Lower Patricia site for temporary overnight sheltering (Bylaw No. 9389)
• Support application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for up to $300,000 for housing development capacity project
• Third reading of rezoning for 2718 Sanderson Road (Bylaw No. 9373)
• First and second reading of rezoning for Dawson Road (Bylaw No. 9348) with conditions including traffic study and covenant
• Final reading and adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for Inland Kenworth (Bylaws No. 9323, 9324)

Prince George Heritage Commission

The Prince George Heritage Commission is meeting to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then handle new business including introducing members, receiving an overview of committees, appointing a chair and vice-chair, and reviewing its 2023 work plan. The meeting is largely organizational and procedural, with no major decisions on specific heritage properties or projects listed.

• Adoption of agenda for March 9, 2023 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Heritage Commission 2023 Work Plan
• Discussion of working groups

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion is meeting to adopt its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss new business including a draft response letter regarding a Civic Facilities Audit, its 2022 Annual Report to Council, and the 2023 Work Plan. The committee will also discuss Accessibility Week 2023 and an Age Friendly Presentation. The meeting will close to the public to discuss personal information about an individual considered for a municipal award or honour.

• Draft letter of response re: Civic Facilities Audit (Work Plan Item 1A)
• 2022 Annual Report to Council
• 2023 Work Plan
• Accessibility Week 2023 discussion
• Motion to close meeting to public for discussion of municipal award or honour

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a report on fire services future planning and a training site feasibility study, presented by a consultant and the fire chief. The report is for information only, to inform future city budgetary planning starting with a 2024 service enhancement request. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting.

• Fire Services Future Planning and Training Site Feasibility Study report received for information
• Presentation by Dave Mitchell & Associates and Fire Chief Cliff Warner
• Report to inform 2024 City Budget service enhancement request
• Adoption of minutes from December 14, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting

Advisory Committee on Development Design

The Advisory Committee on Development Design is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from January 11, 2023, and to review its 2022 Annual Report to Council and its 2023 Work Plan. No specific development projects or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of January 11, 2023 minutes
• Review of 2022 Annual Report to Council
• Review of 2023 Work Plan

Standing Committee on Finance and Audit

The Standing Committee on Finance and Audit will receive a presentation from KPMG on the 2023 audit plan, consider three options for the 2023 tax rate structure to recommend to Council, and review its 2023 work plan. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• KPMG audit planning presentation for year ending December 31, 2022
• 2023 tax rate structure options (Option #1, #2, #3) from Director of Finance and IT Services
• 2023 Finance and Audit Work Plan review
• Adoption of December 20, 2022 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to handle a mix of routine approvals and notable items, including a rezoning application, a development variance permit, several bylaw adoptions, and support for grant applications. The agenda also includes a presentation from tourism organizations and several information reports.

• Rezoning application RZ100780 for 2718 Sanderson Road (first and second reading)
• Development variance permit VP100636 for 2626 Marleau Road to increase accessory building size and height
• Final reading and adoption of 8 bylaws, including zoning amendments, a road closure, and reserve fund establishments
• Support for grant applications: up to $20,000 for Northern Regional Construction Association, up to $100,000 for Outdoor Ice Oval Society, and up to $100,000 for Prince George Cycling Club
• Directs submission of grant application for Elksentre Arena refrigeration, heat recovery, and dehumidification upgrades

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider the draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, approve budget amendments for two daycare projects, and give first three readings to an equipment financing bylaw that will go to electors via an alternative approval process. Several rezoning and road closure bylaws are also up for third reading or final adoption.

• Approval of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Budget amendments: Malaspina Avenue Daycare decrease to $4,935,299; Dagg Road Daycare increase to $2,581,493
• First three readings of Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9382, 2023, with alternative approval process (deadline March 30, 2023)
• Third reading for rezoning at 2026 McAndrew Crescent, 1710 6th Avenue, and 2021 Foothills Boulevard
• Final adoption of zoning bylaws for 3221/3191 Highway 16, 2626 Vance Road, and 1050/1082 20th Avenue

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 5, 2023, and discuss new business including a draft response letter regarding the Civic Facilities Audit and planning for Accessibility Week 2023. They will also revisit an Age Friendly Presentation and note the next meeting date.

• Draft Letter of Response re: Civic Facilities Audit (Work Plan Item 1A)
• Standing Item: Accessibility Week 2023
• Age Friendly Presentation (old business)
• Next meeting: March 2, 2023

Regular Council Budget Meeting

Council is holding a budget meeting to review and potentially approve the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Plan. The agenda includes public input sessions, presentations on the financial plan, and recommendations to approve numerous service categories across all city departments. Several service enhancements are also being considered, including additional RCMP and municipal police positions and a fire services training facility feasibility study.

• Approval of 2023-2027 Capital Plan
• Consideration of Police Protection Enhancement: Increase of Four (4) RCMP Positions
• Consideration of Police Protection Enhancement: Increase of Two (2) Municipal Employee Positions
• Consideration of Fire Services Training Facility Feasibility Study
• Approval of service categories for Library, Tourism, Police, Fire, Roads, Water, Sewer, Parks, and others

Regular Council Budget Meeting

Prince George City Council is holding a budget meeting to review and approve the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Plan. The meeting includes public input sessions and presentations on the budget, followed by recommendations to approve various service categories and specific enhancements, such as adding RCMP and municipal police positions.

• Approval of 2023-2027 Capital Plan
• Consideration of 4 new RCMP positions
• Consideration of 2 new municipal police positions
• Fire Services Training Facility Feasibility Study
• Public input on 2023-2027 financial plans

Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

The Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, discuss old business, and consider a recommendation to forward a report on enhancing veterinary care in the region to a future council meeting. The committee will also receive a verbal update on an invitation to the BC government for a cross-ministerial meeting in Prince George.

• Recommendation to approve including the report 'Enhancing Veterinary Care in the Region' on a future council agenda
• Correspondence from Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training regarding UNBC Veterinary Medicine Program
• Follow-up on invitation to BC government for cross-ministerial meeting in Prince George
• Adoption of minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Prince George City Council is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including rezoning and variance permits, as well as budget amendments for daycare projects and options for council remuneration. The agenda includes public hearings for a rezoning and a liquor license application. Several items involve public correspondence, both in support and opposition.

• Budget amendment for Malaspina Avenue Daycare (Project #3352) decrease from $5,135,299 to $4,795,299
• Budget amendment for Dagg Road Daycare (Project #3353) increase from $2,381,493 to $2,721,493
• Rezoning applications: RZ100767 (7062 Hart Highway), RZ100739 (2026 McAndrew Crescent), RZ100768 (1710 6th Avenue), RZ100753 (2690 Queensway)
• Development variance permits: VP100634 (2744 Merritt Road), VP100635 (8516 McGuire Road)
• Public hearing for rezoning RZ100771 and liquor license LL100182 at 102 - 2626 Vance Road

Advisory Committee on Development Design

The Advisory Committee on Development Design will meet to adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then review a development permit application (DP100807) for a seniors apartment building at 1177 Foothills Boulevard. The committee will discuss the project's drawings and design rationale. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of DP100807 - Seniors Apartments at 1177 Foothills Boulevard
• Adoption of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the January 11, 2023 agenda

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion will adopt its agenda and previous minutes, then hear a letter from the Director of Civic Facilities & Events about civic facility audits, a standing item on Accessibility Week 2023, and an Age Friendly presentation. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Letter from Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities & Events, regarding Civic Facility Audits (Work Plan Item 1A)
• Standing item: Accessibility Week 2023
• Age Friendly Presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023