Councillor Brian Skakun: 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
- 1,581
- Voted against
- 108
- 7% of votes cast; lone opponent 28 times
- In the minority
- 109
- of 242 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 12 of 94
- absent for part of 11 more
Split votes where they voted against
111 votes, 30 as the lone opponent, 61 to 90 shown. Newest first.
Feb 24, 2025 · item H.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. CP100212 (Bylaw No. 9513, 2024) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100798 (Bylaw No. 9514, 2024) 880 Guay Road
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9514, 2024.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 16, 2024 · item E.4 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Civic Core District Concept Plan Options
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council IDENTIFIES Conceptual Design Option 2 as attached to the report dated November 28, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Civic Core District Concept Plan Options” as the preferred option and DIRECTS Administration to procure consultant services to prepare detailed site design, servicing feasibility studies (i.e.: Sanitary sewer, water, and storm), parking and pedestrian analysis and renderings; and incorporates the following considerations into the site design: • Swap location of the proposed hotel and residential building, and incorporate the possibility of mixed commercial/residential/hotel on both sites, and possibility of further sale of airspace of the PAC; • Include a partitioned auditorium with seating of a range of approximately 1400 seats and a multi- purpose use seating system for the Performing Arts Centre; and that the building possibly include a rehearsal/blackbox space; • Include the arts groups (e.g.: Studio 2880) in the layout of the site plan; • Consider the future land use of the Prince George Playhouse property; and • Maintain open-ended seating for the Arena with further exploration to help determine the best facility to meet our communities needs.
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
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 SkakunSkakun: 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 SkakunSkakun: 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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
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 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw Nos. 9445, 2024 and 9446, 2024 BE WITHHELD until registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of the property described as Lot 1, District Lot 1605, Cariboo District, Plan 30863, Except Plans 34562, PGP38585, PGP41824, PGP46265, PGP46269, BCP25534, BCP36464, EPP41947, and EPP131558 that: a. restricts “housing, apartment” as a principal use; b. restricts “club”, and “retail, convenience” as a secondary use; and c. limits density to a maximum of 75 dwelling units/hectare. In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding item must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development."
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
- For
- 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 SkakunSkakun: 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 7, 2024 · item E.4 · Parks, recreation and culture
Civic Operations: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Playground Renewal
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated October 1, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Playground Renewal”.
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Skakun (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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Sep 25, 2024 · item E.5 · Other
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Fox Drive Paving Estimate
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated September 13, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Fox Drive Paving Estimate."
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 25, 2024 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Location: 8640 St Lawrence Avenue and 2800 Vista Ridge Drive 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)
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion to a meeting following receipt of an updated Traffic Impact Study.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Sep 25, 2024 · item H.2 · Other
of Planning and Development: Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000027 (Bylaw No. 9478, 2024)
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING to "City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9478, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Sep 9, 2024 · item F.1 · Other
Bylaw: City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to “City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Aug 19, 2024 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jun 24, 2024 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Land-Use Bylaw Process Changes
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 5, 2024 from the Manager of Legislative Services, titled "Land-Use Bylaw Process Changes".
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jun 12, 2024 · item E.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Snow and Ice Control Policy
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the budget impact if the City were to cease clearing driveways as described in the Snow and Ice Control Policy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jun 12, 2024 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: 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.4 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: K. Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services and E. Anderson, Corporate Officer/Manager of Legislative Services: Prince George Aquatic Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw and Approval of the Elestors' Options
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councilor Frizzell (minutes).
May 6, 2024 · item E.4 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: K. Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services and E. Anderson, Corporate Officer/Manager of Legislative Services: Prince George Aquatic Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw and Approval of the Elestors' Options
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council: 1. subject to obtaining statutory approval from the Inspector of Municipalities for Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024, APPROVES 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 Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024; 2. AUTHORIZES the Elector Response Form for Prince George Aquatic Centre Mechanical and Building Envelope Update Phases 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9468, 2024 as attached to the report dated April 23, 2024 from the Director Finance and IT Services and Manager of Legislative Services titled “Prince George Aquatic Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options”; 3. ESTABLISHES the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024 for receiving Elector Response Forms for the alternative approval processes for Bylaw 9468, 2024; Regular Meeting of Council – May 6, 2024 Page 7 4. APPROVES the determination of the total number of electors of the area to which the alternative approval process applies for Bylaw 9468, 2024 as 55,126 electors, on the basis described in the report dated April 23, 2024 from the Director Finance and IT Services and Manager of Legislative Services titled “Prince George Aquatic Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options”; and 5. DIRECTS the Corporate Officer to report the results of the alternative approval process for Bylaw 9468, 2024 and if approval of the electors has been obtained, to return Bylaw 9468, 2024 for Council’s consideration of final reading and adoption.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
May 6, 2024 · item F.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
2024 Temporary Borrowing Bylaws
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FINAL READING AND ADOPTION to “Aquatic Centre Renewal and Upgrade Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9010, 2019 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 9462, 2024.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.1 · Public safety
Report: Councillors Sampson, Ramsaym and Bennett: Notice of Motion: Community Safety Town Hall: Continued
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstB. That Council DIRECTS Administration to coordinate the Town Hall, with a budget of up to $20,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for use towards venue, A/V, display materials, advertising/mailouts, a facilitator, and any other directly related expenses.
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Jan 8, 2024 · item C.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
The Exploration Place
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: 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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Sep 25, 2023 · item E.3 · Grants and community support
Report: Walter Babicz, City Manager: Partnering Agreement with Downtown Prince George
Carried 4-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council: 1. APPROVES $20,000 from the Council contingency fund to be allocated toward a Downtown Vibrancy and Vitality Initiative to be delivered and administered by the Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association (“Downtown Prince George”) on behalf of the City; 2. AUTHORIZES public notice to be posted of the proposed partnering agreement with Downtown Prince George for the purposes of the Downtown Vibrancy and Vitality Initiative; and 3. following posting of the public notice, AUTHORIZES the City Manager to execute a partnering agreement with Downtown Prince George to provide services on behalf of the City for the Downtown Vibrancy and Vitality Initiative, on the terms outlined in the report dated September 20, 2023 from the City Manager titled “Partnering Agreement with Downtown Prince George”, and in the form otherwise satisfactory to the City Manager.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Sep 25, 2023 · item F.1 · Land use and housing
Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9414, 2023
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9414, 2023."
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
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Polillo (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.
Sep 25, 2023 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment No. CP100196 (Bylaw No. 9371) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100779 (Bylaw No. 9372) 4292 22nd Avenue Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9371, 2023 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9372, 2023
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9372, 2023."
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
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Klassen (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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Sep 11, 2023 · item F.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Bylaw: City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023.”
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Aug 28, 2023 · item D.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and Audit: Fees and Charges 2024 - 2027 Bylaw: City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9420, 2023.”
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Aug 28, 2023 · item D.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100652 2438 Estate Road
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100652 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the subject property legally described as Parcel B (Being a Consolidation of Lots 45 and 46, See BB1003258), District Lot 808, Cariboo District, Plan 20832 as follows:
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Yu, Klassen, Polillo opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 12 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 11 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- September 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 17 of 28 votesMinutes
- August 31, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 22, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 8, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 17 of 34 votesMinutes
- February 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- February 2, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 26, 2026 Regular Council Budget MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 28 votesMinutes
- November 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- October 6, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 votesMinutes
- September 17, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 37 votesMinutes
- July 28, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 23, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 20 votesMinutes
- May 26, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 25 votesMinutes
- February 24, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 21 of 35 votesMinutes
- February 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 13, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- July 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 15, 2024 Special Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 30, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 26, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 22 votesMinutes
- February 6, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- 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.
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