Councillor Kyle Sampson: 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
- 1,782
- Voted against
- 94
- 5% of votes cast; lone opponent 17 times
- In the minority
- 67
- of 292 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 5 of 94
- absent for part of 9 more
Split votes where they voted against
102 votes, 19 as the lone opponent, 31 to 60 shown. Newest first.
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.1 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Vacancy to Vitality: Launching a Temporary Use Pilot for Empty Storefronts in C1 Zone Downtown
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the amended motion by replacing the words “contract with” with the word “contact”, and by removing the words “Planning Department”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- 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 Mayor Yu, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Vacancy to Vitality: Launching a Temporary Use Pilot for Empty Storefronts in C1 Zone Downtown
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstAMENDED AMENDMENT MOTION: That Council AMENDS the main motion by removing the words “, up to an amount of $10,000 from within department budget”, removing the words "Planning Department", and replacing the words "contract with" with the word "contact".
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.1 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Vacancy to Vitality: Launching a Temporary Use Pilot for Empty Storefronts in C1 Zone Downtown
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration for review and report back to Council.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- 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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Tim Bennett: Riverfront Vitality
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration for review and report back to Council.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- 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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.3 · Public safety
Report: Mayor Yu, Chair, Standing Committee on Public Safety: Block Watch Party Council Contingency Fund Recommendation
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council ALLOCATES up to $7500 from the Council Contingency Fund to support neighbourhood Block Watch Parties as described in the report dated August 26, 2025 from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety titled "Block Watch Party Council Contingency Fund Recommendation".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.4 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525 - Implementation of Council Resolutions from July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
Carried 4-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by changing the time of the public hearing from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Aug 18, 2025 · item D.1 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Vacancy to Vitality: Launching a Temporary Use Pilot for Empty Storefronts in C1 Zone Downtown
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the “Vacancy to Vitality” notice of motion to the September 3, 2025 regular Council meeting.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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 Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 28, 2025 · item D.1 · Public safety
Report: Councillor Sampson and Councillor Bennett: Business & Retail Crime Response Forum
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council AMENDS the main motion by removing the words “And, that Administration provides appropriate staff support and City resources to assist with planning and facilitation, and that any necessary costs associated with the city participating in the forum or coordinating related activities be absorbed within the existing administrative operating budget.”
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
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Bennett, Polillo, Sampson opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Jul 28, 2025 · item D.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council APPROVES option 2 – “Increased allowable snow levels on statutory holidays” as outlined in the report dated June 2, 2025 from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options.”
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Defeated”, with Bennet, Frizzell, Polillo, Sampson opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Jul 28, 2025 · item D.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES option 3 – “Prioritizing priority 1 and 2 routes and decreasing service levels for priority 3 routes on statutory holidays” as outlined in the report dated June 2, 2025 from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Jul 28, 2025 · item D.7 · Other
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: 2026 Council Meeting Calendar
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the proposed 2026 Council Meeting Calendar by moving the regular council meeting scheduled on September 21, 2026 to September 23, 2026.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Resolutions for Prince George Heritage Commission 2024 Annual Report
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to increase the number of Heritage Commission meetings from four (4) to seven (7) annually.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 2-7Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to amend the "urban Containment Boundary" of Schedule 1: Growth Management of the 2025 Official Community Plan to reflect the "Urban Area" of the 2011 Official Community Plan.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 2-7Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to redesignate Moore’s Meadow Park identified as PID 024-214-922 from “Urban Containment Boundary” and “Growth Priority” to “Rural” on Schedule 1: Growth Management Map of the proposed 2025 Official Community Plan.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DIRECTS Administration to replace Section 10.1.15 of the 2025 Official Community Plan that reads, "Prince George's identity as a winter city is showcased through its infrastructure, design, events and economy" with "Prince George's identity as a year round destination is showcased through its infrastructure, design, events and economy"; and to amend the policies in Section 10.1.6 of the 2025 Official Community Plan to reflect the replacement wording of Section 10.1.5.
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Klassen opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Jun 23, 2025 · item E.8 · Other
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: 2024 Statement of Finance Information (SOFI)
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to report to Council on expenses in the same manner as the Council currently reports of the City Manager, directors, the manager of legislative services, and the deputy corporate officer on a biannual basis.
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
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by removing the words ", with a budget of up to $100,000 annually, funded from the 2026 communications budget".
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
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstMain motion as amended: That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer to reinstate public notice advertising in the Prince George Citizen for all notices required under Section 94.1 of the Community Charter, effective Q1 2026. That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer Reduce
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
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by removing the words ", redirecting funds to the Citizen and other Canadian media, in line with Council’s resolution".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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 Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedMain Motion: That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer Reduce advertising on American platforms like Meta by 50% by Q2 2026, redirecting funds to the Citizen and other Canadian media, in line with Council’s resolution.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, 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.
May 5, 2025 · item D.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Library Skylight Renewal – Budget Amendment
Defeated 2-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion to the May 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and DIRECTS Administration to return at that meeting a comprehensive report containing the following information for Project #3457: Library Skylight Renewal: • A line-by-line breakdown of the $250,000 budget increase, specifying cost drivers (e.g., material costs, labor, contractor fees). • A line-by-line breakdown of the original $875,000 project budget, detailing all cost components to enable thorough analysis and establish a standard for future budget transparency. • Supporting evidence justifying the $250,000 increase, including vendor quotes, market data, cost escalation reports, or other relevant documentation. • A detailed explanation of how the project aligns with council’s strategic priorities and delivers measurable value to Prince George taxpayers.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- 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).
May 5, 2025 · item D.4 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: Procurement Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council SELECTS OPTION 3 in the report dated April 15, 2025 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “Procurement Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs” to continue to operate as normal.
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
- 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
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: 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 ScottSampson: 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 SkakunSampson: 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 SkakunSampson: 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
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: 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
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: 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 SkakunSampson: 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).
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 SkakunSampson: 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).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 5 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 9 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- February 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 26, 2026 Regular Council Budget MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- April 23, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- April 16, 2025 Special Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- April 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 29 votesMinutes
- April 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- February 26, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 25 votesMinutes
- September 25, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- July 10, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 22 votesMinutes
- April 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 12 votesMinutes
- March 27, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 26 votesMinutes
How this is counted
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- 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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- 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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