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Council · Regular

June 8, 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

18:00 – 23:10 · 5h 10m
9 present · 0 absent
Simon Yu Mayor — Brian Skakun Councillor — Cori Ramsay Councillor — Garth, A Frizzell Councillor — Kyle Sampson Councillor — Ron Polillo Councillor — Susan Scott Councillor — Tim Bennett Councillor Electronic Trudy Klassen Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Blake McIntosh Director of Civic Operations — Deanna Wasnik Director of Planning and Development — Debbie Heywood Senior Manager of Community Services and Civic Facilities/Acting Director of Civic Facilities and Events — Eric Depenau Director of Administrative Services — Ethan Anderson Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer — Kris Dalio Director of Finance and IT Services — Leslie Kellett Deputy Corporate Officer — Walter Babicz City Manager —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda for the regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 8, 2026 , be amended by: • Adding 35 items of correspondence to agenda item E.12 (Rezoning Application regarding 2000 Central St E); • Adding 1 item of correspondence as…
    • · Motion 2 added: That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 25, 2026, BE ADOPTED as read on this day and that such minutes as read set out all of the business before Council at that meeting and fully and properly record all of the resolutions…
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council DIRECTS Administration to engage collaboratively with the Community Arts Council of Prince George and District throughout future planning and redevelopment discussions related to the Studio 2880 site, with the objective of sup…
    • · Motion 4 added: That Council DIRECTS Administration to explore opportunities for proceeds associated with the redevelopment or disposition of the Studio 2880 lands to continue supporting long-term arts and cultural infrastructure in Prince George, includi…
    • · Motion 5 added: That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9548, 2025”.
    • · Motion 6 added: That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9548, 2025 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Registration of Section 219 Covenant on the lega…
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the words “Phase 2” with “Phase 1”.
    • · Motion 8 added: That Council; 1. DIRECTS Administration to ensure that the professional transportation engineer prioritizes the minimization of adverse impacts on surrounding residential neighbourhoods when evaluating future traffic management measures, a…
    • · Motion 9 added: That the Public Hearing regarding “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Application No. CP100226 (Bylaw No. 9617) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100866 (Bylaw No. 9618)”, BE CLOSED.
    • · Motion 10 added: That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 20, 2026 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Consultation for Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100226 (Amendment Bylaw No. 9617)”.
    • · Motion 11 added: That Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9625, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 9617, 2026”.
    • · Motion 12 added: That Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9625, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 9617, 2026”.
    • · Motion 13 added: That Council: 1. DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementat…
    • · Motion 14 added: That Council DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementation …
    • · Motion 15 added: That Council DIRECTS Administration to engage Prince George Fire Rescue Service, the RCMP, and Bylaw Services to re-establish joint overnight downtown patrols, and report back to Council regarding repeat contacts, repeat offenders, and rep…
    • · Motion 16 added: That Council EXTENDS the Regular Council Meeting to 11:00 p.m.
    • · Motion 17 added: That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated May 29, 2026, from the Director of Administrative Services titled, “RCMP Bi-Annual Review June 2026”.
    • · Motion 18 added: That Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion to the June 22, 2026 regular Council meeting.
    • · Motion 19 added: That Council APPROVES the 2026 Economic Development Strategy, as attached to the report dated May 27, 2026 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled "2026 Economic Development Strategy".
    • · Motion 20 added: That Council EXTENDS the Regular Council Meeting to 11:45 p.m.
    • · Motion 21 added: That Council AMENDS the agenda by moving immediately to agenda item E.5.
    • · Motion 22 added: That Council: 1. DIRECTS administration to develop a communication strategy encouraging residents to provide feedback to the province on the 2027 provincial budget, including information to support a push for reinstating the northern-rural…
    • · Motion 23 added: That Council: 1. CONFIRMS that its comments on the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch’s prescribed considerations are as set out in the report dated May 19, 2026, from Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development for Liquor Licen…
    • · Motion 24 added: That Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000115 for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan EPP102681.
    • · Motion 25 added: That Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100721 to vary Section 15.8.6 2. of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lots 2003, Cariboo District, Plan BCP2682…
    • · Motion 26 added: That Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9627, 2026.”
    • · Motion 27 added: That Council APPROVES administration to submit an Expression of Interest for the Mini Peaks Legacy Project, including a letter of support from the City, and authorizes Administration to advance the project, subject to the approval of the E…
    • · Motion 28 added: That Council APPROVES the City of Prince George submitting a bid to host the 2029 or 2030 55+ BC Games, with a direct financial commitment of $75,000 cash and $65,000 in-kind commitments, to be funded from the Major Events Reserve, if succ…
    • · Motion 29 added: That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the Certificates of Insufficiency attached as Appendices “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” to the report dated June 3, 2026 from the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer, titled “Results of Alte…
    • · Motion 30 added: That Council RESCHEDULES the June 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting to 12:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026.
    • · Motion 31 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Equipment Financing Bylaw No. 9607, 2026."
    • · Motion 32 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9608, 2026."
    • · Motion 33 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “CN Centre Building Envelope Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9609, 2026."
    • · Motion 34 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “Memorial Park Cemetery Expansion Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9610, 2026."
    • · Motion 35 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “Civic Facilities Roof Replacements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9611, 2026."
    • · Motion 36 added: That Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Election and Other Voting Procedures Bylaw 9629, 2026."
    • · Motion 37 added: That Council DIRECTS Administration to provide the North Central Labour Council and Labour Day Organizing Committee information on the City of Prince George grant stream process.
    • · Motion 38 added: That Council POSTPONES receipt of Correspondence items G.4, G.5, and G.14.
    • · Motion 39 added: That Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION all correspondence items except for G.4, G.5, G.14.
    • · Motion 40 added: That Council POSTPONES consideration of agenda items E.1, E.2, E.3, and E.4 to the June 22, 2026 regular Council meeting.
    • · Motion 41 added: That there being no further business the Regular Council Meeting, BE ADJOURNED.
    • · Attendance added: Simon Yu (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Bennett (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Garth Frizzell (present)
    • · Attendance added: Trudy Klassen (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ron Polillo (present)
    • · Attendance added: Cori Ramsay (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kyle Sampson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Susan Scott (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brian Skakun (present)
    • · Attendance added: Walter Babicz (present)
    • · Attendance added: Deanna Wasnik (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kris Dalio (present)
    • · Attendance added: Debbie Heywood (present)
    • · Attendance added: Eric Depenau (present)
    • · Attendance added: Blake McIntosh (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ethan Anderson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Leslie Kellett (present)
    • · Participation added: Trudy Klassen depart
    • · Participation added: Trudy Klassen arrive
    • · Participation added: Brian Skakun depart
    • · Participation added: Brian Skakun arrive
    • · Participation added: Brian Skakun depart