His Worship the Mayor – Colin Kinsley – Chairperson

Councillor Dezell

Councillor Goodkey

Councillor Grantham

Councillor Gratton

Councillor Krause

Councillor Martin

Councillor Rogers

Messrs. Paul, City Manager; Whitwham, Director of Administrative Services; Madden, Director of Leisure Services; Champagne, Director of Public Works; Chanter, Manager of Urban Development; and Chabot, City Clerk; and Mesdames Soltis, Director of Corporate Services; and Dery, Recording Secretary.

 

Theresa Healy, Chairperson, Community Heritage Commission; and Ernie Kaesmodel; both Co-Chairpersons, Conference Committee, 1999 Annual Conference of the Heritage Society of BC, were in attendance and came to Centre Table.

Mr. Kaesmodel provided a brief outline of the 21^st Annual Conference of the Heritage Society of BC, which will be held in Prince George June 24 – 27, 1999.

Ms. Healy noted the financial support of the City of Prince George, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum, as well as other businesses and organizations who are supporting the conference. She invited His Worship the Mayor and Councillors to attend the Welcoming Reception, to be held June 24, 1999, at the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum, as well as individual conference sessions.

Ms. Healy and Mr. Kaesmodel responded to questions from Council.

Susie Wheeler, Youth Around Prince Resource Centre, and Intersect, and Cst. Peter Tewfik, RCMP, both of the Prince George Sexually Exploited Youth Committee, were in attendance and came to Centre Table.

Ms. Wheeler provided a brief overview of the Youth Services Committee which includes an Alcohol and Drug sub-committee and a Sexually Exploited Youth sub-commttee. She noted that The Sexually Exploited Youth Committee was organized to address needs of sexually exploited youths.

Cst. Tewfik showed The National Magazine’s film clip Children of the Street, which was previously aired on CBC Television. Cst. Tewfik noted that denial and misunderstanding surround issues about the sexual exploitation of children.

Ms. Wheeler stated that The Sexually Exploited Youth Committee works with a variety of agencies and government in conjunction with sexually exploited youths, as participation by the youths is imperative to make the program successful in helping them. Ms. Wheeler advised that the committee is still developing its action plan, and at this time is seeking Council’s endorsement of its Goals and Objectives.

Ms. Wheeler introduced Diane Nakamura, who was in gallery attendance, and was recently hired by the Prince George Native Friendship Centre / Reconnect to work with street prostitutes and to prevent recruitment of youth into the sex trade.

Ms. Wheeler and Cst. Tewfik responded to questions from Council.

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that the letter, dated June 7, 1999, from Susie Wheeler, Committee Member of CASEY, requesting that Council endorse the Goals and Objectives of the committee, BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Grantham, that the Goals and Objectives of the Prince George Sexually Exploited Youth Committee, as attached to the letter, dated June 7, 1999, from Susie Wheeler, Committee Member of CASEY, requesting that Council endorse the Goals and Objectives of the committee, BE ENDORSED.

Carried Unanimously

7:50 P.M.

2.A.a)

7083 – Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 7083, 1999.

That the major portion of Lot 2, District Lot 1432, Cariboo District, plan 26464 except Plan 26796, be rezoned from C-5A (Highway Commercial) to C-2B (Neighbourhood Shopping Centre), to allow the redevelopment of a vehicle dealership as commercial retail, or other uses pursuant to the C-2B zoning designation.

APPLICANT: 565629 BC Ltd.

LOCATION: 3901 Walls Avenue

Council considered the following documentation in conjunction with Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 7083, 1999:

1. Report dated May 17, 1999, from the Manager of Urban Development, regarding Rezoning Application 99/7, recommending approval of the application.

2. Report dated June 9, 1999, from the Manager of Urban Development, regarding the Covenant associated with Rezoning Bylaw 7083, recommending approval of the discharge of THE covenant (Land Title Office Document P 17368) following final reading of the bylaw.

The Manager of Urban Development provided a brief overview of the rezoning application.

Gary Vaale, Brookwood Developments (1979) Ltd., parent company of 565629 BC Ltd., was in gallery attendance.

There were no submissions from the gallery.

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Rogers, that the Public Hearing respecting Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 7083, 1999, BE CLOSED.

Carried Unanimously

7:54 P.M.

APPLICANT: 565629 BC Ltd.

LOCATION: 3901 Walls Avenue

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 7083, 1999, BE GRANTED THIRD READING.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Krause, that the recommendation contained in the report, dated June 9, 1999, from the Manager of Urban Development, regarding the Covenant associated with Rezoning Bylaw 7083, 1999, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously

 

HEARING 7:55 P.M.

APPLICANT: Andrew Lyall

LOCATION: 5601 Brock Drive

The Manager of Urban Development provided a brief overview of the Development Variance Permit application.

Andrew Lyall, applicant, provided a drawing of the front view of the home as proposed with the proposed attached garage, noting that it will be built to the same height as the existing residence.

Tom Simpson, 5528 Brock Drive, stated that his initial concern with this proposal was with the height of the new garage, but after seeing the drawing the applicant has presented to Council, he would not have any objection if the garage is built as indicated in the drawing.

7:58 P.M.

APPLICANT: Andrew Lyall

LOCATION: 5601 Brock Drive

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Goodkey, that the recommendation contained in the report, dated May 21, 1999, from the Manager of Urban Development, regarding Development Variance Permit No. 99-DVP-480, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously

 

APPLICANT: L&M Engineering

LOCATION: Eugene Road between Helene Rd. and Highway 16W

The Manager of Urban Development provided a brief overview of the Development Variance Permit application.

David McWalter, L&M Engineering, applicant, was in attendance and came to Centre Table.

Mr. McWalter provided Council with a copies of a letter dated March 8, 1999, to Development Services Department, regarding Eugene Road Subdivision Request for Development Variance for their information..

Mr. McWalter provided a brief overview of the Development Variance Permit application, which would waive the requirements for: concrete curb and gutter; underground power distribution, telephone, street lighting wiring and cablevision service; and a storm sewer system for the proposed infill subdivision.

Mr. McWalter urged Council to support Development Variance Permit application No. 476. He reviewed his letter of March 8, 1999, advising Councillors of his disappointment with the lack of response to his letter from the Development Services Department.

The City Manager advised Council that Section 4 of the Highways Act, provides that where public monies have been spent on a travelled road that has not been formally established as such, that expenditure declares the road a public highway, as Mr. McWalter’s presentation raised the issue of trespass on the subject property.

The City Manager; Manager of Urban Development; and Mr. McWalter responded to questions from Council.

Colin Clarkson, 6986 Tony Road, stated he is concerned with the small lot sizes. He feels it may lead to future rezoning to allow mobile homes on the lots, and that is something he does not support.

Daniela Mikes, 7060 Eugene Road, advised Council that she supports Development Variance Permit No. 476.

The Manager of Urban Development responded to questions from Council.

APPLICANT: L&M Engineering

LOCATION: Eugene Road between Helene Rd. and Highway 16W

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Development Variance Permit No. 476, BE APPROVED.

Defeated

Councillors Dezell, Goodkey, Krause, Martin, and Rogers and His Worship the Mayor recorded as opposed.

Moved by Councillor Goodkey, seconded by Councillor Martin, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 3, 1999, Item 7.A. be corrected by replacing the name Idem with Idiens wherever it appears therein, AND THAT the Minutes as corrected, BE ADOPTED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Goodkey, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 17, 1999, BE ADOPTED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Krause, that the report, dated May 26, 1999, from the Manager, Service and Collections, regarding 1999 Supplementary – Cycle 2, BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Krause, that the letter dated May 27, 1999, from Sharon Hurd, Executive Director, Phoenix Transition Society, regarding forgiving a portion of the cost of an additional City water connection to the Phoenix House, BE RECEIVED and REFERRED to the Social Grants Advisory Committee for a report.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that the Lheit-Lit’en Grave Site Restoration Project – Request for Financial Support, BE RECEIVED and REFERRED to the Director of Corporate Services for a report.

Moved by Councillor Goodkey, seconded by Councillor Grantham, that the motion BE AMENDED such that, the correspondence BE RECEIVED and the applicants BE REFERRED to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George for funding as a regional function.

Carried Unanimously

Main Motion as amended.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that the letter dated May 19, 1999, from Gail Russell, President, Prince George Youth Soccer Association, regarding Proposed Phase III Expansion – Rotary Stadium, BE RECEIVED and REFERRED to the Director of Leisure Services for a report.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Goodkey, seconded by Councillor Martin, that the recommendation contained in the report, dated June 8, 1999, from the Downtown Parking Commission, regarding Lease of 1412 Second Avenue to Jian Xiao, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Rogers, that the report, dated June 8, 1999, from the Special Needs Advisory Committee, regarding Access Award of Merit – 1999 Nominations, BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Martin, that the recommendation contained in the report, dated June 8, 1999, from the Purchasing Agent, regarding Visual Identity Program – Implementation Phase, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously

 

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Krause, that the report, dated June 1, 1999, from the Director of Public Works, regarding On Street Parking – North Side of 17^th Avenue Between Victoria Street and Quince Street, BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

APPLICANT: Apehtaw Kosisan Metis Child & Family Support Society

LOCATION: Houston Lane

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Martin, that the recommendation contained in the report, dated June 4, 1999, from the Manager of Urban Development, regarding Rezoning Application No. 99/9 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980 to allow the Subject Property to be used for a Preschool, BE APPROVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Goodkey, that Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 3482, 1980, Amendment Bylaw No. 7091, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST TWO READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Land Development Reserve Transfer Bylaw No. 7062, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Land Development Reserve Transfer Bylaw No. 7063, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Krause, that Land Development Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7074, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Martin, that Endowment Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7064, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Krause, that Endowment Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7065, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Rogers, that Capital Expenditure Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7066, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Capital Expenditure Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7067, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Capital Expenditure Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7068, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Grantham, that Capital Expenditure Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7069, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Fire Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7070, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Storm Sewer Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7071, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Grantham, seconded by Councillor Martin, that Roads Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7072, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Open Space Development Cost Charge Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7073, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Gratton, that Core Sewer Utility Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7075, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Water Utility Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7076, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Grantham, that Mobile Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7077, 1999, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Rogers, that Nechako Specified Sanitary Sewer Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5591, 1991, Repeal Bylaw No. 7079, 1999, BE ADOPTED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Dezell, seconded by Councillor Martin, that Garbage Collection Regulation Bylaw No. 6316, 1995, Amendment Bylaw No. 7081, 1999, BE ADOPTED.

Carried

Councillor Grantham recorded as opposed.

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Dezell, that Sanitary Sewer Bylaw, No. 2704, 1975, Amendment Bylaw No. 7082, 1999, BE ADOPTED.

Carried Unanimously

& B.

Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Grantham, that the Information Section, designated as Section 11.A., items "a" to "o", inclusive, AND, the Centre Table Section, designated as Section 11.B., items "a" to "c", inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Gratton, seconded by Councillor Goodkey, that the letter dated June 1, 1999, from Howard Lloyd, Chairman, Elks May Day Parade, expressing their appreciation for the assistance and cooperation regarding the May Day Parade, BE REFERRED to the Millennium Committee.

Carried Unanimously

CERTIFIED CORRECT