Regular Council Meeting held August 9, 2010 - City of Prince George

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the City of Prince George, held in theCouncil Chambers of City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, on Monday,August 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.PRESENT:His Worship Mayor Dan Rogers – ChairpersonCouncillor BassermannCouncillor FrizzellCouncillor GreenCouncillor Krause < 7:00 – 8:48 pm / 8:51 – 9:00 pm >Councillor SkakunCouncillor StolzCouncillor WilburIN ATTENDANCE:Mr. Bates, City Manager; Bain, Director of Planning and Development;Whitwham, Director of Public Safety and Civic Facilities; Kelly, ActingSuperintendent of Operations; and Babicz, Corporate Officer; and Ms. Soltis,Director of Corporate Services < 7:39 - 9:00 pm > ; Van Mook, Director of CommunityServices; and Dery, Legislative Support Clerk.A. ADOPTION OF AGENDAMoved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that theAgenda for the Regular Council Meeting held August 9, 2010, BEADOPTED.Councillor Stolz requested that the letter from Clayton Okeley, regarding FeralRabbits and Sale of Pet Rabbits, Item No. 12 from the Information Section, beincluded in the agenda as Item G1.B. HEARINGSMain motion, AMENDED as noted.Carried Unanimously

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 2THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED TOTHE HEARING AT 7:14 P.M.HEARING7:14 P.M.B1. Report dated July 23, 2010, from Deanna Wasnik, Planner, regarding LiquorLicense Application No. LL100086APPLICANT: Shooters Sports PubLOCATION: 1970 Ospika BoulevardCouncil considered the following documentation in conjunction with LiquorLicense Application No. LL100086:1. Report dated July 23, 2010, from Deanna Wasnik, recommending approvalof the application.2. Letter dated August 2, 2010, from Cameron Thun, First Litre Pub,expressing concerns to the extension of hours of operation.3. Letter dated August 2, 2010, from Robert Coole, Westwood Pub,expressing concerns to the extension of hours of operation.The Director of Planning and Development provided a brief overview of theapplication.Applicant:Jordy Hoover, Shooters Sports Pub; and Pascal Charest, Acting Agent, were ingallery attendance and came to Centre Table.Mr. Charest advised that this application is to increase floor area which wouldprovide for a dance floor and stage, while allowing an increase of 27 seats. It alsois for an extension of hours of operation. He expressed that they believe closing at1:00 a.m. is a little early for patrons, and that his business competes with theRiverstone Pub which is open until 2:00 a.m. Mr. Charest explained that thesurrounding property has the largest cluster of sports entertainment in the City, andthe subject property does not have an adjacent residential neighbourhood. Headvised that they have a lot of support from sports teams and players, noting thatthe later hours of operation would provide players the opportunity to come in andget food and a beverage after their game. He said that this business would providea clean, safe establishment for dancing, and that there would also be a shuttleservice to and from the establishment for patrons.

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 3Glen Scott, President, Prince George Senior Lacross, came to Centre Table.Mr. Scott advised that he was in attendance to offer support of the application. Hesaid the league’s games go fairly late in the evening and it is hard to get out of townteams to go out after the late games, however if they could simply go across thestreet for a bite to eat it would be nice. Mr. Scott advised that Mr. Hoover is a hugesupporter of Prince George Senior Lacross, and the league is reciprocating throughsupport for this application.Brian Marsh, Artesian Hockey Club, was in attendance and came to Centre Table.Mr. Marsh advised the he supports this application. He noted that he plays with thePrince George Recreational Hockey League and some of their games go to 12:30a.m., which leaves the players getting out of the building at about 12:50 a.m. Mr.Marsh presented a letter of support signed by approximately 13 players of theirteam.Diane Nakamura was in attendance and came to Centre Table.Ms. Nakamura expressed her support for this application. She advised that sheappreciates the idea of showcasing local talent, and wants somewhere safe for thistype of venue. Ms. Nakamura said she believes that there needs to be a more levelplaying field in this type of business, and that this would be a great place tosocialize.Gino Dlouhy, Sound Factory, was in attendance and came to Centre Table.Mr. Dlouhy expressed his support for this application. He said he believes that thiswill be a comfortable and safe venue, especially with a shuttle service beingprovided. Mr. Dlouhy advised that he likes the idea of showcasing local talentwhich is being proposed.Lucien Girard was in attendance and came to Centre Table.Mr. Girard advised that he belongs to one of the Prince George RecreationalHockey teams that supports this application. He noted that the games start at 10:00or as late as 10:45 p.m., and that when the game is over it is convenient to go justacross the street to eat. He advised that a letter of support with all of the teammembers listed on it has already been submitted.

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 4Gallery:There were no further submissions from the gallery.THE HEARING ADJOURNED TOTHE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AT 7:38 P.M.REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING7:38 P.M.< 7:39 pm The Director of Corporate Services entered Council Chambers.>B1. Report dated July 23, 2010, from Deanna Wasnik, Planner, regarding LiquorLicense Application No. LL100086APPLICANT: Shooters Sports PubLOCATION: 1970 Ospika BoulevardMoved by Councillor Stolz, seconded by Councillor Krause, that:Re: Application for an Increase in Occupant Load for ShootersSports Pub/Restaurant – 1970 Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, BC,License Number 181029BE IT RESOLVED THAT:1. The Council supports the amendment of the license for thefollowing reasons:This application is consistent with the City of Prince George LiquorLicense Policy with respect to the suggested occupant load forliquor primary licenses outside the Central Business District.2. The Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as setout in the July 23, 2010 staff report by Deanna Wasnik for LiquorPrimary License Application No. LL100086.3. The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows:

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 5The views of residents were collected in a Public Hearing held onAugust 9, 2010 in Council Chambers. The public notice for thishearing included:1) A sign was posted on the property 10 days prior to the hearing,2) Written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of allparcels within the area that was the subject of the application,and within a distance of 30 m from the land that was subject ofthis application 10 days prior to the hearing, and3) Advertisements were placed in two consecutive issues of anewspaper, not less than 3 and not more than 10 days before thehearing.The views of residents are as summarized in the minutes of thePublic Hearing held on August 9, 2010.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Stolz, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that:Re: Application for an Extension to current Liquor Hours of Servicefor Shooters Sports Pub/Restaurant – 1970 Ospika Boulevard, PrinceGeorge, BC, License Number 181029BE IT RESOLVED THAT:1. The Council does support the extension of hours of liquor service to2:00 am for the subject property.2. The Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as setout in the July 23, 2010 staff report by Deanna Wasnik for LiquorPrimary License Application No. LL100086.3. The methods used to gather the views of residents are as follows:The views of residents were collected in a Public Hearing held onAugust 9, 2010 in Council Chambers. The public notice for thishearing included:1) A sign was posted on the property 10 days prior to the hearing,2) Written notification to owners and tenants in occupation of all

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 6C. DELEGATIONSparcels within the area that was the subject of the application,and within a distance of 30 m from the land that was subject ofthis application 10 days prior to the hearing, and3) Advertisements were placed in two consecutive issues of anewspaper, not less than 3 and not more than 10 days before thehearing.The views of residents are as summarized in the minutes of thePublic Hearing held on August 9, 2010.Carried UnanimouslyC1. Mainland BC Military Family Resource Centre, regarding Potential for VolunteerMilitary Family Resource Centre in Prince GeorgeRick Cuttell, Executive Director, Mainland BC Military Family Resource Centre;and Ranjit Gill were in attendance and came to Centre Table.Mr. Cuttell advised that in the 1980’s it came to the forefront that spouses werefeeling that although the military was supporting the members of the military, itwas not offering enough support to their families. He said soldiers were preparedto serve but without the Canadian Forces’ support for families, the families werenot as prepared. Mr. Cuttell advised that the Federal Government announced theMilitary Family Services Program in 1991, a service that is governed by avolunteer Board of Directors that partners with communities. He explained thatPrince George has 40 families with a family member serving in the military, whileWilliams Lake has 19 and there are 10 more in the surrounding area. Mr. Cuttelladvised that Military Family Services needs to develop public awareness, anddeployment of support for pre, during, and post military service. He urged Councilto work with Military Family Services by:− Wearing red on Fridays as a visual reminder and to show support for thefamilies;− Wearing a yellow ribbon pin at all formal functions when representingCouncil;− Encouraging Community Business to support Red Fridays and donate to theMilitary Family Resource Centre; and− Encourage Civic Employees to wear red on Friday and hold a familybarbeque once a year with proceeds to go to the Military Family ResourceCentre.Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Krause, that the

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 7D. MINUTESmatter BE REFERRED to Administration for a report on ways theCity can support the Military Families Resource Centre.D1. Regular Council Meeting held July 19, 2010E. REPORTSCarried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that theMinutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 19, 2010, BEADOPTED.COUNCIL COMMITTEESCarried UnanimouslyE1. Report dated July 19, 2010, from the Policy Advisory Committee, regarding SolarHot Water Ready RegulationMoved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that thereport regarding Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation, BE RECEIVED.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that theCity of Prince George not request inclusion in the Province of BritishColumbia’s Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation.CITY MANAGERCarried UnanimouslyE2. Report dated August 3, 2010, from Initiatives Prince George, regarding Use ofResidual Proceeds from the Sale of ACS Call Centre Building to Terasen Inc.The City Manager provided a brief overview of the report and responded toquestions from Council.Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Stolz, that ClintDahl and Katherine Scouten of Initiatives Prince George be allowed to

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 8come to Centre Table to respond to questions from Council.Carried UnanimouslyClint Dahl and Katherine Scouten came to Centre Table and responded to questionsfrom Council.Moved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Skakun,that the following portions of the Initiatives Prince George (IPG) plan,BE APPROVED:1. IPG proposes the development of a building reserve fund of$327,757 for IPG’s First Avenue property. The fund will assist withshort-term and ongoing building maintenance requirements to keepthe property in good operating condition;2. Establishment of a fund in the amount of $50,000 administered byIPG for the development of a Downtown Marketing Prospectus;and3. Establishment of a fund in the amount of $100,000 to beadministered by the City of Prince George, earmarked for use bythe Prince George Regional Performing Arts Centre Society duringthe next (procurement) phase of their business plan development.To the greatest extent possible, these funds are to be leveraged andcapitalized. Any capitalized proceeds would be returned to IPGwith plan for use to be determined by IPG Board and ratified byCity Council.CarriedCouncillor Stolz was recorded opposed.Moved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Stolz, thatthe following IPG recommendation, BE SUPPORTED:IPG will work with the City of Prince George to examine the feasibilityof adding the First Avenue (Via Rail) Building to the forthcomingCommunity District Energy System, and also to see the value of theCity’s fibre optic cable servicing the building is marketed toprospective tenants.Carried Unanimously

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 10Moved by Councillor Green, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, that theRevitalization Tax Exemption Program for Downtown Prince GeorgeReport public submissions, BE RECEIVED.The City Manager responded to questions from Council.Carried Unanimously< 8:51 pm Councillor Krause returned to Council Chambers. >Moved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Green, thata proposed Downtown Incentives Program, including a newRevitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, be prepared for Council’sconsideration, with a view to implementation in January, 2011.DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIC FACILITIESCarried UnanimouslyE6. Report dated July 23, 2010, from Guy Gusdal, Manager of Bylaw Services,regarding Community Charter Designation of Animal Control OfficersMoved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that thereport regarding Community Charter Designation of Animal ControlOfficers, BE RECEIVED.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Wilbur, thatpursuant to Section 49 of the Community Charter, the followingemployees are designated as Animal Control Officers for the purpose ofenforcement of the animal control provisions:− Guy Gusdal;− Rachel Morey;− Randy Rae; and− Jamie Leonard.Carried Unanimously

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 11E7. Report dated August 3, 2010, from the Director of Public Safety and CivicFacilities, regarding Coroner’s Reports: Recommendations for Local GovernmentConsiderationMoved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Krause, that thestaff report regarding Coroner’s Reports: Recommendations for LocalGovernment Consideration, BE RECEIVED.DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCarried UnanimouslyE8. Report dated July 15, 2010, from Dan Adamson, Manager of Environment,regarding Real Estate Foundation Grant Funding for City of Prince George NaturalAreas Mapping ProjectMoved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Green, that thereport regarding Real Estate Foundation Grant Funding for City ofPrince George Natural Areas Mapping Project, BE RECEIVED.Carried UnanimouslyE9. Report dated July 29, 2010, from Pam Hext, Supervisor of Current Planning,regarding Application under the Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption BylawNo. 7735, 2005APPLICANT: Robert Jay ScholtonLOCATION: 1085 – 3 rd Avenue (B&B Music Building)Moved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Green, that thereport regarding Application under the Downtown Revitalization TaxExemption Bylaw No. 7735, 2005, BE RECEIVED.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Wilbur, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, that theapplication from Robert Jay Scholton, Executor of the Will of MaryElla Scholton to enter into an agreement with the City of Prince Georgepursuant to the Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No.7735, 2005 related to the construction of the B&B Music building onParcel B (Being a Consolidation of Lots 1, 2 and 3 see BB755174), Block135, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268 as identified in this

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 12report and the draft agreement attached hereto, BE APPROVED.SUPERINTENDENT OF OPERATIONSCarried UnanimouslyE10. Report dated July 26, 2010, from Daniel Pearce, Supervisor of Transit Services,regarding Prince George Transit System – 2010/2011 Annual OperatingAgreementsMoved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Krause,that the report regarding Prince George Transit System – 2010/2011Annual Operating Agreements, BE RECEIVED.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Frizzell,that Council approve Bylaw No. 8300 in support of the 2010/2011Annual Operating Agreement for the Prince George ConventionalTransit System.Carried UnanimouslyMoved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Frizzell,that Council approve Bylaw No. 8301 in support of the 2010/2011Annual Operating Agreement for the Prince George Custom TransitSystem.Carried UnanimouslyE11. 8300 – Conventional Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement Bylaw No.8300, 2010Moved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Green, thatConventional Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement Bylaw No.8300, 2010, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.Carried UnanimouslyE12. 8301 – Custom Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement Bylaw No. 8301,2010

Regular Council Minutes – August 9, 2010 Page 13F. NOTICE OF MOTIONMoved by Councillor Bassermann, seconded by Councillor Krause,that Custom Transit Service Annual Operating Agreement Bylaw No.8301, 2010, BE GRANTED FIRST THREE READINGS.Carried UnanimouslyF1. Report dated July 31, 2010, from Councillor Brian Skakun, regarding PolicyDiscussion for Indemnifying City of Prince George Employees, Officers, Directorsand Elected Officials for Legal MattersThe Notice of Motion from Councillor Brian Skakun was received at this meetingand there will be the opportunity for discussion at the next Regular CouncilMeeting.G. ADDENDUM ITEMSG1. Letter from Clayton Okeley, regarding Feral Rabbits and Sale of Pet Rabbits(Item #12 from the Information Section)Discussion only.ADJOURNMENT:Moved by Councillor Krause, seconded by Councillor Frizzell, thatthere being no further business, the Regular Council Meeting BEADJOURNED.Carried UnanimouslyTHE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M.______________________CERTIFIED CORRECT___________________CHAIRPERSON