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, 61 to 90 shown. Newest first.
Apr 7, 2025 · item E.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of "City of Prince George 5-Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9538, 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
- 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).
Mar 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Council and governance
Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Proposed Amendment to the 2025 Council Meeting Calendar due to the Canadian Federal Election
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the 2025 Council Meeting Calendar by rescheduling the April 28, 2025 regular Council meeting to April 23, 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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Polillo (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 SampsonSampson: 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 24, 2025 · item G.2 · Roads, transit and utilities
Correspondence from Tamara Goyer, President, and Judy Radysh, Co-President, Quesnel-Hixon Road Restoration Association: Request for a Letter in Support of the Rebuilding of the Quesnel-Hixon Alternate Route to/from Quesnel and Prince George
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS the correspondence from the Quesnel-Hixon Road Restoration Association regarding the rebuilding of the Quesnel-Hixon alternate route to/from Quesnel and Prince George 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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
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 SkakunSampson: 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 SampsonSampson: 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 ScottSampson: 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 ScottSampson: 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 ScottSampson: 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
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DENIES 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
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Jan 22, 2025 · item C.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Fiscal Services
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES the Fiscal Services Service Category as outlined on pages 132, 133, 134, and 135 of the 2025 - 2029 Operational Financial Plan, attached to the January 22, 2025 Regular Council Budget Meeting agenda; and DIRECTS Administration to update the Fiscal Services Service Category to incorporate any amendments approved by Council the 2025 – 2029 Operational Financial Plan, and advise Council of the revised Revenues and Expenditures following Council’s deliberation of the 2025 – 2029 Operational Financial Plan.
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jan 22, 2025 · item C.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Fiscal Services
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the Contingency line item on page 133 of the 2025 – 2029 Operational Financial Plan by reducing it by $95,000.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (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 ScottSampson: 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.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Garth Frizzell: City of Prince George Support for Northern Angel Investment Summit
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES up to $5,000 from the council contingency budget in support of the upcoming Northern Angel Investment Summit.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 2, 2024 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100808 (Bylaw No. 9446, 2024) 8640 St. Lawrence Ave and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9445, 2024."
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 2, 2024 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100205 (Bylaw No. 9445, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100808 (Bylaw No. 9446, 2024) 8640 St. Lawrence Ave and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9446, 2024."
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (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 SkakunSampson: 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 SampsonSampson: 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 21, 2024 · item G.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence dated September 23, 2023 from Ambrose Young, Registrar, Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society: British Columbia Youth Parliament, 96th Parliament
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS to Administration to return a report to Council with options on reinstating sending student delegates to NCLGA, UBCM, FCM conferences and conventions, and providing a scholarship in support of a local youth delegate attending the Youth Parliament program in 2025.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- 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 Scott, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (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 SampsonSampson: 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).
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 SampsonSampson: 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 ScottSampson: 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 SampsonSampson: 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
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS administration to submit a letter, substantially similar to the draft letter attached to the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation” to Indigenous Services Canada in response to their request for a letter of support and technical comments.
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 Polillo, 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
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS administration to arrange the signing of a Letter of Understanding, substantially similar to the draft as attached to the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation” and begin negotiations with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation on associated agreements.
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 Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
May 27, 2024 · item H.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence from Dr. Annie Booth requesting funding for Inspiring Women Among Us 2024
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES a financial contribution of $7500 to the 2024 Inspiring Women Among Us event to be paid from Council Contingency.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (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 SampsonSampson: 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).
Jan 15, 2024 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
397 3rd Avenue - HEART and HEARTH Project
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat in response to the letter dated January 12, 2024 from BC Housing Re: Request for Contribution – Site Servicing 397 3rd Avenue, Prince George, Council CONSIDERS APPROVING a capital project as described in the report dated January 12, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “397 3rd Avenue – HEART and HEARTH Project” to be added to the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan with a total budget of $468,126 to be funded from the Capital Expenditure Reserve in the amount of $156,718, the Sewer Capital Expenditure Reserve in the amount of $133,958, and the Water Capital Expenditure Reserve in the amount of $177,450 subject to: A. Council approval of a temporary use permit to allow for the transitional housing facility use on the subject property; B. the City entering into a lease agreement with the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (BC Housing) for use of the subject property for the proposed transitional housing facility on terms and conditions satisfactory to Administration; and C. BC Housing providing a legally binding contract to the City that the transitional housing facility project described in the staff report will be constructed and opened as soon as practicable following completion of the servicing and site grading work described in the Servicing Brief dated December 15, 2023 prepared by L&M Engineering.
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
- Absent
Jan 8, 2024 · item C.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
The Exploration Place
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council amends the main motion by adding the words, “with the operational component be returned in time for budget discussions” after the word ‘information.’
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Nov 20, 2023 · item F.10 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000086 4321 Grouse Road
Carried 5-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000086 for one year on the property legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 1597, Cariboo District, Plan 25922.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Absent
- 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
- 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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