Councillor Ron Polillo: 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
- 1,883
- Voted against
- 64
- 3% of votes cast; lone opponent 2 times
- In the minority
- 30
- of 319 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 0 of 94
- absent for part of 11 more
Split votes where they voted against
68 votes, 2 as the lone opponent, 31 to 60 shown. Newest first.
Apr 23, 2025 · item D.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100697 Location: 7822 Sabyam Road
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan ScottPolillo: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100697 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 14, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 9563, Except Parcel A (Plan 21061) as follows: a. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings on a site from 90.0 m2 to 238.0 m2, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100697; and a. Vary Section 9.5.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of accessory development from 7.0 m to 7.4 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100697.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
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 Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottPolillo: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council on consequences and options regarding a Multi-Nodal Growth Strategy that includes: • Revising the OCP to incorporate a multi-nodal growth approach that distributes population and amenity investments across Prince George’s key suburban nodes, including the Hart, College Heights, Blackburn, and others. • Identifying and supporting the development of town centers in each node with mixed-use zoning, medium-density housing, improved public infrastructure, and reliable transit connections.
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 Klassen, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
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
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottPolillo: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council on consequences and options regarding the incorporation of strategic flexibility for development outside the Urban Containment Boundary which includes: • Creating policy and evaluation criteria for strategic exceptions to the UCB, where developments offer public benefit or economic value (e.g., major employers, affordable housing, neighbourhood stabilization). • Requiring a Comprehensive Neighbourhood Plan for any such proposals, ensuring coordination with infrastructure, environment, and transportation planning. • Identifying and mapping “Potential Future Urban Reserve Areas” to allow flexible growth scenarios beyond the current planning horizon (e.g., post-2040), without immediate servicing obligations.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
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
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunPolillo: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the words “return a report to Council on consequences and options regarding” with “incorporate the following into the Corporate Workplan following adoption of the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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 Bennett, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
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
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunPolillo: AgainstMain Motion As Amended: That Council DIRECTS Administration to incorporate the following into the Corporate Workplan following adoption of the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 communications and accessibility of the Official Community Plan which includes: • Producing a plain-language summary and visual guide to accompany the OCP, making key concepts, land designations, and planning impacts accessible to the public. • Ensuring the Urban Containment Boundary and land use maps are clearly explained as planning tools, not rigid development limits. • Exploring an interactive, digital version of the OCP with layered mapping, search tools, and dynamic updates.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
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
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori RamsayPolillo: AgainstTo ensure that the Prince George Airport Authority’s role is more formally recognized and that the development around the airport reflects both the City's vision for growth and the operational needs of the airport, which is vital for the region’s future development, that Council DIRECTS Administration to incorporate the following in the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025: 1. The Prince George Airport (YXS) is a member of the National Airports System (NAS), is regulated under federal laws and governed by the Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA). The transfer agreement and ground lease signed between Transport Canada and the PGAA grant the Authority the responsibility for operation, management and development of YXS. With respect to land development, PGAA approves a Land Use Plan and Master Plan for land included in the OCP's airport land use designation. 2. Airport expansion and aircraft and airport associated facilities are to be confined primarily to the airport land use designation. Non-airport related uses are to be discouraged in this area. 3. Planning in and around the airport should occur in partnership between the City and the Prince George Airport Authority. 4. OCP implementation through municipal plans and by-laws (as defined in 19.1.4 ) for the airport land use designation will be done in partnership with the PGAA. 5. The City recognizes the importance of the Aeronautics Act and should endeavor to advise land use applicants of the Airport Master Plan recommendations.
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
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
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 Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottPolillo: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the implications and options for amending the Official Community Plan to include the development of a "Provincial Ring Road", in Future Land Use in support of the Prince George’s vital role as the gateway to the northern economy and in collaboration with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
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 Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
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
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Ron PolilloPolillo: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report outlining implications and options for amending Section 9.0 'Economic Development' of the Official Community Plan to include: a. Positioning Prince George as a gateway to the north and Continental America and Asia, boosting Canada’s economic resilience via partnerships, per Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (p. 1); b. Supporting forestry, energy development and corridors, mining and logistics with targeted growth partnerships; c. Realizing Prince George Airport as an Asia-Pacific intermodal trade hub with federal/provincial support; d. Business inquiries representing over $5 million required to be presented to Mayor and Council; e. Residential development inquiries over 99 homes required to be presented to Mayor and Council. f. Take every opportunity to develop consequential relationships that build the northern economy with our regional district, municipal and First Nation neighbours.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
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 SampsonPolillo: 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 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 4-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunPolillo: AgainstCouncillor Frizzell declared a pecuniary conflict of interest as he is an instructor at both the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia, and is a Board Member at the Collect of New Caledonia, and exited Council Chambers at 8:34 p.m. That Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report outlining implications and options for amending the Official Community Plan to include reference to local post-secondary institutions.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Mar 24, 2025 · item G.1 · Roads, transit and utilities
Correspondence from Pete Pearson, President, Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association: Call for 2025 Resolutions Notice
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle SampsonPolillo: AgainstThat Council REFERS the correspondence from the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association regarding "Call for 2025 Resolutions Notice" to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, 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 SkakunPolillo: 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.6 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000103 3809 Pinewood Avenue
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle SampsonPolillo: AgainstThat Council APPROVES a two-year Temporary Use Permit No. TU000103 for the property legally described as Lot 68, District Lot 2611, Cariboo District, Plan 27420.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Scott (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 ScottPolillo: 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 ScottPolillo: 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 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 ScottPolillo: 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.
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000098 7714 Hart Highway
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan ScottPolillo: AgainstThat Council APPROVES a one-year Temporary Use Permit No. TU000098 for the property legally described as Lot 9, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District, Plan 9394, Except Plan 15765.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron PolilloPolillo: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES subject to obtaining statutory approval from the Inspector of Municipalities for Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025, an alternative approval process in accordance with section 86 of the Community Charter be used for the purpose of seeking approval of the electors in relation to Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item H.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence dated January 7, 2025 from Chris Gardner, President and CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA): Protecting Taxpayers from Overspending on Local Government Construction
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron PolilloPolillo: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to prepare a report highlighting opportunities to improve the City of Prince George's procurement practices, with considerations given to the correspondence dated January 7, 2025 from the ICBA, as well as the emerging "social procurement" practices being adopted by some municipalities, and that the report include recommendations to ensure procurement policies remain open, competitive, transparent, and most importantly that are beneficial to the local economy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- 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
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Mayor Yu (minutes).
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 ScottPolillo: 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).
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 SkakunPolillo: 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 SampsonPolillo: 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.8 · Council and governance
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Serivces/Corporate Officer: Committee Recruitment Methods
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunPolillo: AgainstThat Council RESCINDS the September 25, 2023 motion as follows: “That Council DIRECTS Administration to utilize Option 3 for advertising future internal/external committee recruitment opportunities as described in the report dated September 13, 2023 from the City Manager titled “Options for Advertising Council Committee Volunteer Recruitment Opportunities.” and DIRECTS staff to undertake recruitment as per our past and current practice.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Sampson (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 ScottPolillo: 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).
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 SkakunPolillo: 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 6, 2024 · item E.9 · Environment and climate
Report: B. McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: City of Prince George Fruit Tree Removal Incentive Program
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonPolillo: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Advisory Committee on Bear Awareness consideration and a report back to Council regarding the motion to create a Fruit Tree Removal and Incentive Program as described in the report dated April 9, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “City of Prince George Fruit Tree Removal Incentive Program.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Mayor Yu (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 SkakunPolillo: 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 ScottPolillo: 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 ScottPolillo: 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 ScottPolillo: 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).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 0 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 11 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- September 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 28 votesMinutes
- May 11, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 14 votesMinutes
- December 15, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 30 votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 28 votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- October 6, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 votesMinutes
- October 21, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- October 7, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- October 30, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- October 16, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- April 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 12 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.
- 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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