Councillor Tim Bennett: voting record
Recorded votes in the 2022–2026 council term, from the City of Prince George’s voting summaries and minutes (94 of 102 council meetings on file). Counts only.
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Counts
- Votes cast
- 1,834
- Voted against
- 57
- 3% of votes cast; lone opponent 5 times
- In the minority
- 35
- of 315 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 3 of 94
- absent for part of 1 more
Split votes where they voted against
62 votes, 6 as the lone opponent, 31 to 60 shown. Newest first.
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonBennett: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report outlining implications and options for amending Section 10.0 'Arts, Culture and Heritage' of the Official Community Plan to include: a. Adding bold, aspirational wording to inspire a thriving cultural vision, per Strategic Plan 2023- 2026 (p. 1); something like: Prince George aspires to be a vibrant cultural beacon in northern Canada, building on its legacy of hosting major events and its lively cultural life, where creativity and heritage shape a dynamic future, nurture human thriving, and draw visitors from afar, reflecting the city’s rich and diverse community, including the foundational presence of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. b. Addressing the need for larger cultural event venues which allow for self-catering options to support our various cultures, under 10.1.2; c. Developing a Cultural Plan that includes our heritage, agriculture, horsemanship, First Nation and immigrant heritage to guide arts growth; and that the report recommend integration into Section 10.0 for community pride.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Defeated”, with Bennett, Frizzell, Polillo, Sampson, Scott opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Apr 9, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori RamsayBennett: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to report back addressing the consequences and options of amending Schedule 1: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025”, incorporating the Urban Containment Boundaries outlined as “Urban Area” in Schedule B-4: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Apr 9, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by changing the words “Tuesday, April 15” to “Wednesday, April 16”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Apr 9, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Tim BennettBennett: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedMain motion as amended: That Council POSTPONES further consideration of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025” and “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025” to a special Council meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried Unanimously”, with no one named as opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Apr 7, 2025 · item E.1 · Council and governance
Report: Walter Babicz, City Manager: Review of Committee Recommendations to Improve Bear Awareness
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Tim BennettBennett: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the 2026 Budget, recommendation 3 as described in the report dated March 28, 2025 from the City Manager titled "Review of Committee Recommendations to Improve Bear Awareness."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Mar 5, 2025 · item B.1 · Environment and climate
Report: Mayor Simon Yu: Inclusive Climate Action for Tunisian Municipalities (ICATM)
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council APPROVES submitting an application to participate in the Inclusive Climate Action for Tunisian Municipalities (ICATM) project. And further, that should the City of Prince George be selected, they sign the project MOU with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council: 1. POSTPONES consideration of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025” to a Council meeting following additional public consultation conducted by Administration regarding the proposed bylaw; and 2. DIRECTS the City to conduct the consultation as outlined below: a. Airport Authority; b. Connecting the OCP with the Capital Plan; c. Developers with projects already being discussed with staff; d. Large land holders e. Chamber of Commerce; f. CNC; g. UNBC; h. Northern Health; i. Other Business Groups; j. Industry; k. Seniors Groups; l. SD57; m. RDFFG; n. Aboriginal Housing; o. BC Transit; p. PG Rodeo; q. BCNE; r. MOTI; s. BC Transit; t. Ginter’s Green; u. Ring Road; v. Community Forest; w. Wildfire Mitigation; x. Value per Acre calculation to help inform the OCP; y. Any other organization identified through the process.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Feb 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by changing the word “a” to “the May 5, 2025 Regular” immediately before “Council meeting”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Feb 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Carried 5-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the 2025 Council Meeting Calendar by adding a Special Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for the Public Hearing regarding "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council POSTPONES consideration of agenda items E.2 and E.3 to a regular council meeting in March 2025.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried Unanimously”, with no one named as opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Dec 16, 2024 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Civic Core District Concept Plan Options
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by adding the words “as well as the conceptual vision as attached to the Mayor’s report dated December 10, 2024 titled “Civic Core District Development Conceptual Vision” after the words “Civic Core District Concept Plan Options”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Dec 2, 2024 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100791 (Bylaw No. 9515, 2024) 7277 Bear Road
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Tim BennettBennett: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGs to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9515, 2024”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Oct 21, 2024 · item D.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: 2024 Q3 Council Contingency Report
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit the report dated October 5, 2024 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “2024 Q3 Council Contingency Report” for consideration on how and whether unspent Council Contingency funds should be transferred into a Council Contingency Reserve.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Oct 21, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Sampson: Notice of Motion - Sustainable Finance Policy - Council's Capital Expenditure Oversight
Defeated 4-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonBennett: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit for further consideration the notice of motion from Councillor Sampson regarding the Sustainable Finance Policy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Oct 7, 2024 · item E.3 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Future of Mr. PG
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle SampsonBennett: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council regarding the installation of Mr. PG in two locations – one at Canada Games Plaza and one at the intersection of Highways 16 and 97.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Sep 9, 2024 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000095 Location: 7973 Rochester Crescent
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000095 for the property legally described as Lot 57, District Lot 2013, Cariboo District, Plan 23118.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Jul 22, 2024 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: Proposed 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
Carried 4-3Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonBennett: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council with options for alternative starting times for Council meetings.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jul 22, 2024 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100668 Location: 129 McDermid Drive
Defeated 1-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100668 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 72, District Lot 1427, Cariboo District, Plan 16288 (PID: 011-847-611) as follows: a. Vary Section 10.2.5. 7. by decreasing the minimum exterior side yard setback for the principal development from 3.0 m to 0.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100668.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Jul 8, 2024 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9453, 2024 Report: Walter Babicz, City Manager: Delegation of Authority for Grant Applications Bylaw: City of Prince George Delegation of Authority for Grant Applications Bylaw No. 9471, 2024
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Kyle SampsonBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS "City of Prince George Delegation of Authority for Grant Applications Bylaw No. 9471, 2024" Section 4.2 – “Reporting of Grant Applications” by replacing the word “year” with the word “quarter”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jun 12, 2024 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the motion to the August 19, 2024 regular Council meeting or earlier following a meeting between the City of Prince George and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation to discuss intent and goals in relation to the current and future “Addition to Reserve Applications”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Oct 30, 2023 · item E.2 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Update - Memorial Park Cemetery 2023
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Tim BennettBennett: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to continue with the existing industry standard process for charging a fee for services provided outside regular business hours.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 11, 2023 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100651 10365 Western Road
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100651 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for Lot 20, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646, as follows: a. Vary Section 10.1.6 1. to increase the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90.0 square metres to 136.0 square metres, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100651; and b. Vary Section 10.1.6 2. to increase the maximum height of accessory buildings from 5.0 metres to 7.0 metres, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100651.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Aug 16, 2023 · item E.1 · Other
Report: Mayor Yu: Amending Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the words “local media” with the words “local newspaper.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Aug 16, 2023 · item E.1 · Other
Report: Mayor Yu: Amending Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return for Council’s consideration an amendment to the “City of Prince George Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022” that includes “local newspaper” as a required means of publication for City of Prince George public notices in addition to the existing means of “Public Notice Page” and “Facebook Page.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jun 12, 2023 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100200 (Bylaw No. 9410) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100712 (Bylaw No. 9411) Location: 5743 Nicholas Avenue and 5958 Stringer Crescent Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9411, 2023
Defeated 2-7Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 31, 2023 · item E.10 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Permit with Variance Application No. DP100807 Location: 1177 Foothills Boulevard
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Tim BennettBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES Multiple Residential Form and Character Development Permit with Variance No. DP100807 for the property legally described as Lot 104, District Lot 2507 and 2609, Cariboo District, Plan 22809 as follows: a. The development of one (1) apartment, as shown on Exhibit “A” to DP100807; b. Vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” Table 7.4 by decreasing the required parking for 2-bedroom dwellings in Apartment Housing from 1.5 to 0.9 parking spaces and by decreasing the required visitor parking from 1 space per 7 dwellings to 1 space per 9 dwellings, as shown on Exhibit “B” to DP100807; and c. Vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” Section 10.14.5 5. by decreasing the minimum interior side yard setback from 3.0 meters to 1.1 meters, as shown on Exhibit “C” to DP100807.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Absent
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 8, 2023 · item E.11.1 · Land use and housing
Report: D. Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottBennett: AgainstThat Council DENIES a modification of Section 219 Covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 as amended by Land Title Office Document No. CA9428022 on the title of the property located at 4500 Ospika Boulevard, legally described as Lot 147, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan 28774 to allow for a 118-unit apartment offering congregate housing, as shown on proposed Development Permit No. DP100832.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
May 8, 2023 · item E.12 · Public safety
Report: A. Davey, Director of Public Safety: Encampment Update: Community Safety Options
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenBennett: AgainstThat Council APPROVES increasing the RCMP contract by two regular members from 147 to 149 to be dedicated to the new Provincial Repeat Violent Offender Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) using existing funds for 2023, and DIRECTS Administration to incorporate this increase as a funded initiative in the 2024 operating budget.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Apr 12, 2023 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunBennett: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 12, 2023 · item E.6 · Public safety
Report: Adam Davey, Director of Public Safety: Lower Patricia Encampment: Enhanced Security Options and Supporting the Province’s new “Homes for People” Action Plan to Close Encampments
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenBennett: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by adding the words “and utilizing RCMP enhancement funds to increase overtime of the RCMP for patrols in the Lower Patricia area.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 3 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 1 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- Only council meetings are covered (regular, budget, special and inaugural meetings), not committees or closed meetings. Procedural votes (adopting the agenda or minutes) count like any other vote.
- Split vote: at least one member voted against. In the minority: on a split vote, the member voted on the side that did not prevail (a tie defeats a motion, so on a tie those who voted for it are counted here). Lone opponent: the only member who voted against.
- Absent: the summary marks the member absent for that vote. That includes leaving the room for one item, for example after declaring a conflict of interest; the minutes say why. A meeting counts as missed when the member is marked absent on every recorded vote of it, and as partly attended when absent for some of them (arriving late or leaving early). Under the Community Charter a member present who does not vote is counted as voting for the motion.
- Topics are our own keyword grouping of the item titles, for filtering only.
- A few meetings have adopted minutes but no published voting summary; they are listed with their minutes and not counted, since the minutes name only the members opposed.
- These are counts only. Read the resolution and the minutes for the context of any vote.
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