Councillor Garth Frizzell: 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
- 1,832
- Voted against
- 38
- 2% of votes cast; lone opponent 2 times
- In the minority
- 34
- of 304 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 3 of 94
- absent for part of 7 more
Split votes where they voted against
41 votes, 2 as the lone opponent, 31 to 41 shown. Newest first.
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 SampsonFrizzell: 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.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Snow and Ice Control Policy
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunFrizzell: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the budget impact if the City were to cease clearing driveways as described in the Snow and Ice Control Policy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Sampson (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 SkakunFrizzell: 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).
May 27, 2024 · item H.2 · Council and governance
Correspondence dated May 1, 2024 from Rick Jelfs, Secretary, Transport Action British Columbia: Restoring Passenger Rail Service - Sea-to-Sky Corridor
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Susan ScottFrizzell: AgainstThat Council PROVIDES a letter in support of the District of Lillooet’s efforts lobbying the province to reinstate Sea-to-Sky passenger rail service.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (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 ScottFrizzell: 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 ScottFrizzell: 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.1 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: D. Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Reintroduction of the Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Proposed Prince George Community Foundation – Rotary Destination Park (“Mega Park”)
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan ScottFrizzell: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to proceed with the next step in the Mega Park project by formalizing an agreement with the Community Foundation and Rotary Club, including preparation of a Stage Gate Review Process in accordance with the Council approved Organizational Capital Project Management manual.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (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 ScottFrizzell: 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).
Jun 12, 2023 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Report: D. Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100784 (Bylaw No. 9387) Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottFrizzell: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9387, 2023.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (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
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunFrizzell: AgainstThat Council: 1. APPROVES 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 subject to reinstating the option to purchase based on construction timelines of the existing covenant be satisfied; and 2. AUTHORIZES the Director of Planning and Development to execute the modification agreement.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (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 SkakunFrizzell: 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).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 3 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 7 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- July 20, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 20 votesMinutes
- April 13, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 11 votesMinutes
- March 9, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 17 of 31 votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 28 votesMinutes
- September 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 26, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 25 votesMinutes
- April 16, 2025 Special Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- August 19, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- January 15, 2024 Special Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- September 25, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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