Mayor Simon Yu: 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
- 1,708
- Voted against
- 88
- 5% of votes cast; lone opponent 8 times
- In the minority
- 91
- of 302 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 7 of 94
- absent for part of 15 more
Split votes where they voted against
93 votes, 9 as the lone opponent, 61 to 90 shown. Newest first.
Feb 3, 2025 · item H.6 · Grants and community support
Correspondence dated 2025 from Scott McCarten, President, Capital Development, Providence Living: Request Resolution in Support Northern Development Trust Grant Application
Carried 7-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstThat the City of Prince George SUPPORTS the Providence Living's grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Northern Healthy Communities Fund Capacity Building Grant in the amount of up to $300,000 in support of Providence Living’s development of a new 200-bed intergenerational long-term care home, opening in Winter 2027/28.
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
- Absent
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 SkakunYu: 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
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 SkakunYu: 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).
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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.1 · Public safety
Report: Councillors Sampson, Ramsaym and Bennett: Notice of Motion: Community Safety Town Hall: Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against2. A. That Council COMMITS to participating in and DIRECTS Administration to coordinate a facilitated follow up workshop with Council and City Administration for the purpose of strategizing and identifying clear action items based on the information and data provided and gathered through the Town
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
- For
Apr 22, 2024 · Public safety
Report: Councillors Sampson, Ramsaym and Bennett: Notice of Motion: Community Safety Town Hall: Continued
Carried 8-1Against: Mayor Simon YuYu: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedHall at its soonest opportunity. B. That Council DIRECTS Administration to bring back a subsequent report to a public Council meeting with actionable items towards addressing the community’s concerns and the recommendations to a regular Council Meeting no later than one month following the completion of the workshop.
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
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Sampson (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.
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against2. APPROVES Phase 1a increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $1,300,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against3. APPROVES Phase 1b increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $1,850,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against4. APPROVES Phase 2 increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $7,900,000 with a funding source of MFA Regular Meeting of Council – April 22, 2024 8 Debt Proceedsu, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against5. APPROVES Phase 3 increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $4,500,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: Against6. APPROVES Phase 4 increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $6,600,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Mar 11, 2024 · item E.15 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development:Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000089 6019 Chief Lake Road
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council DENIES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000089 for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 2423, Cariboo District, Plan 22128.
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 4, 2023 · item E.2 · Council and governance
Report: Walter Babicz, City Manager: Council Code of Conduct Bylaw: City of Prince George Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 9439, 2023
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 9439, 2023” with inclusion of the following amendments: a. Section 9 (a) be deleted in its entirety and replaced with “contact Staff directly, unless the communication is minor and for the purpose of seeking administrative clarity, and shall instead direct questions and inquiries regarding departmental issues to the City Manager, or to the Director of the department or Corporate Officer with a copy to the City Manager.”; b. Section 10(1)(b) be deleted in its entirety and replaced with “make any disparaging comments about other council Members or Staff.”; c. Section 10(2) be deleted in its entirety and replaced with “When presenting their individual opinions and positions, Council Members shall explicitly state that it is their own personal view and that they do not represent Council or the City in those views. For a social media account, this may be accomplished through a statement on the Council Member’s profile.”; and d. Section 30(3) be added as follows “When Council imposes a remedy pursuant to subsection (1), it may include secondary remedies to take effect on a date set by Council in the event that the Council member fails to comply.”
Wording from the adopted 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (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 SkakunYu: 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 SkakunYu: 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 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 SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100651 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for Lot 20, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646, as follows: a. Vary Section 10.1.6 1. to increase the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90.0 square metres to 136.0 square metres, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100651; and b. Vary Section 10.1.6 2. to increase the maximum height of accessory buildings from 5.0 metres to 7.0 metres, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100651.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Aug 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 SkakunYu: 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.
Aug 16, 2023 · item E.1 · Other
Report: Mayor Yu: Amending Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council directs administration to return for Council’s consideration a report including the financial and operational benefits and implications on Council’s consideration of an amendment to the City of Prince George Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022 that includes advertising in local media as a required means of publication for City of Prince George Public Notices in addition to the existing means of “Public Notice Page” and “Facebook Page”.
Wording 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
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Jun 12, 2023 · item E.1 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: D. Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Reintroduction of the Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Proposed Prince George Community Foundation – Rotary Destination Park (“Mega Park”)
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan ScottYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to proceed with the next step in the Mega Park project by formalizing an agreement with the Community Foundation and Rotary Club, including preparation of a Stage Gate Review Process in accordance with the Council approved Organizational Capital Project Management manual.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jun 12, 2023 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100200 (Bylaw No. 9410) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100712 (Bylaw No. 9411) Location: 5743 Nicholas Avenue and 5958 Stringer Crescent Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9411, 2023
Defeated 2-7Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottYu: AgainstThat Council DENIES FIRST AND SECOND READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9410, 2023”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 8, 2023 · item E.11.1 · Land use and housing
Report: D. Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council: 1. APPROVES a modification of Section 219 Covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 as amended by Land Title Office Document No. CA9428022 on the title of the property located at 4500 Ospika Boulevard, legally described as Lot 147, District Lot 2003, Cariboo District, Plan 28774 to allow for a 118-unit apartment offering congregate housing, as shown on proposed Development Permit No. DP100832 subject to reinstating the option to purchase based on construction timelines of the existing covenant be satisfied; and 2. AUTHORIZES the Director of Planning and Development to execute the modification agreement.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Apr 24, 2023 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of agenda item E.5 regarding “Modification to Section 219 Restrictive Covenant Registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to Allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832" to the May 8, 2023 regular Council meeting and DIRECTS Administration to request from the Applicant the CB Richard Ellis Feasibility Study as referenced in their letter attached to the report dated April 5, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832.
Wording from the adopted 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 Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Apr 12, 2023 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Mar 27, 2023 · item E.10 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370) 9153 Twinberry Drive Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunYu: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- 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 Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.1 · Land use and housing
Notice of Motion: Councillor Kyle Sampson: Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shortage
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenYu: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS staff to organize a workshop to develop a strategic framework inclusive of current and potential initiatives the City and other community partners have undertaken/ identified to present to the following provincial representatives: The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, The Ministry of Health, The Attorney General and the Minister Responsible for Housing, Northern Health, BC Housing, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
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
- For
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 7 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 15 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- July 20, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 20 votesMinutes
- June 22, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 11, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- March 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 24 votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 28 votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 5, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- February 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 4 of 38 votesMinutes
- January 13, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 16 of 27 votesMinutes
- December 2, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- November 4, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 21, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- July 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- April 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 16 votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- March 11, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- February 26, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 25 votesMinutes
- January 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- August 16, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- July 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 12 votesMinutes
- June 26, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 20 votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 22 votesMinutes
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- Only council meetings are covered (regular, budget, special and inaugural meetings), not committees or closed meetings. Procedural votes (adopting the agenda or minutes) count like any other vote.
- Split vote: at least one member voted against. In the minority: on a split vote, the member voted on the side that did not prevail (a tie defeats a motion, so on a tie those who voted for it are counted here). Lone opponent: the only member who voted against.
- Absent: the summary marks the member absent for that vote. That includes leaving the room for one item, for example after declaring a conflict of interest; the minutes say why. A meeting counts as missed when the member is marked absent on every recorded vote of it, and as partly attended when absent for some of them (arriving late or leaving early). Under the Community Charter a member present who does not vote is counted as voting for the motion.
- Topics are our own keyword grouping of the item titles, for filtering only.
- A few meetings have adopted minutes but no published voting summary; they are listed with their minutes and not counted, since the minutes name only the members opposed.
- These are counts only. Read the resolution and the minutes for the context of any vote.
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