Council · Regular

March 16, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

7 present · 0 absent

J. Cramer Mayor — J. Valstar Councillor — M. Wehner Councillor — N. Todd Councillor — R. Nitchie Councillor Electronic S. Drapala Councillor — S. Fowler Councillor —

Staff & officers present

Brad Ackerman Manager of Operations — Chantel Wiese Manager of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer — Laurie Cordell Manager of Planning Services — Terry Martens Chief Financial Officer — Trevor Seibel Chief Administrative Officer — Warren Smith Manager of Community Services —

Revisions

First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: THAT the March 16, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: THAT the February 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as circulated.
- · Motion 3 added: THAT the report titled “Royal Canadian Legion Request – Honorary Name, Crosswalk & Banner Program”, dated March 16, 2026 from the Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information; AND THAT the Legion be advised their requests have…
- · Motion 4 added: THAT Council directs staff to refer the Royal Canadian Legion's request to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration.
- · Motion 5 added: THAT the report titled “2025 Annual Bylaw and Dog Control Statistics”, dated March 16, 2026, from the Manager of Community Services, be received for information.
- · Motion 6 added: THAT Council authorizes the submission of a grant application for up to $400,000 ($200,000 per year for two years) through the Union of British Columbia’s (UBCM) 2026 Community Resiliency Investment Program to support eligible activities i…
- · Motion 7 added: THAT Council endorse Option 1 as outlined in the Benchmark Communities Policy Review report dated March 16, 2026 from the Chief Financial Officer; AND THAT staff bring forward an amended Benchmark Communities Policy for approval at the nex…
- · Motion 8 added: THAT Council directs staff to amend the Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1370, 1999 and the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 1889, 2022, incorporating the Community Truck Route Map, attached to the February 23, 2026 report by the…
- · Motion 9 added: THAT Council directs staff to return this matter for consideration after the completion of the Pleasant Valley Boulevard North construction.
- · Motion 10 added: THAT Council authorizes up to $111,500 from the Roads and Drainage Reserve to be used to implement phase 1 of the wayfinding program.
- · Motion 11 added: THAT Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 1949, 2026 be given first, second and third readings, by title only.
- · Motion 12 added: THAT Council directs staff to submit a letter to the Ministry of Health in support of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets' Nutrition Coupon Program.
- · Motion 13 added: THAT Council endorses the City of Prince George’s request to sign its petition to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, advocating for strengthened public safety measures.
- · Motion 14 added: THAT Council proceeds In-Camera pursuant to Section 90 (1) (g) of the Community Charter: litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
- · Motion 15 added: THAT the March 16, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
- · Attendance added: J. Cramer (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Drapala (present)
- · Attendance added: S. Fowler (present)
- · Attendance added: N. Todd (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Valstar (present)
- · Attendance added: M. Wehner (present)
- · Attendance added: Trevor Seibel (present)
- · Attendance added: Chantel Wiese (present)
- · Attendance added: Terry Martens (present)
- · Attendance added: Laurie Cordell (present)
- · Attendance added: Warren Smith (present)
- · Attendance added: Brad Ackerman (present)
- · Attendance added: R. Nitchie (remote)
- · Participation added: R. Nitchie depart