Terrace, BC

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Centennial Advisory Committee

Housing Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

The Centennial Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve past minutes, and receive an update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist. They will discuss new business, including the art plaza project, and set committee priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive discussion focused on the art plaza and related centennial activities.

• Review and approve minutes from July 22 and July 8, 2026 meetings
• Update from 100-Year Vision Specialist on art plaza and staff renderings
• Discussion of art plaza alternative locations and awaiting info from Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Logo Working Group confirmed logo design and colour palette; merchandise to be ordered
• Goal to have promotional materials ready for Riverboat Days Opening Ceremony on July 31, 2026

Regular Council

The Terrace Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will consider staff reports on surplus and reserve transfers, health and dental benefits for elected officials, and bi-annual departmental reports. Council will also receive correspondence from provincial and municipal leaders regarding LNG development, climate action funding, and other matters. The meeting begins with a closed session for legal and personnel items.

• Surplus and Reserve Transfers report
• Health and Dental Benefits Options for Elected Officials
• Bi-Annual Reports from Administration, Engineering, Finance, HR, Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Correspondence from Minister of Health re: LNG Health Impact Assessment
• Letter from District of Kitimat re: LNG Canada flaring

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public input opportunity for residents and property owners within 50 metres of Tee Bones Virtual Golf at 102 – 4519 Lakelse Avenue to comment on a new liquor primary licence application. The licence would allow alcohol service without food at the indoor golf simulator facility. After the input, staff will report to Council for a resolution to forward to the LCRB.

• Public input on liquor primary licence application for Tee Bones Virtual Golf (102 – 4519 Lakelse Avenue)
• Applicant: Gordon Edmonds, owner of Tee Bones Virtual Golf Ltd.
• Facility capacity: 30 persons, hours 10 AM–1 AM Sun–Thu, 10 AM–2 AM Fri–Sat
• RCMP referral sent, no comment received as of report date
• Property zoned C1-A Urban Commercial, site-specific zoning amendment April 2026

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole is considering two development permit applications. One would allow Canadian Tire to repaint and reclad its exterior at 5100 Highway 16 West. The other would allow Raincoast Arboriculture to build a two-storey office/shop building at 5115 Keith Avenue. Both permits are recommended for approval by staff.

• Development Permit 13-2026 for Canadian Tire exterior renovation at 5100 Highway 16 West
• Development Permit 11-2026 for Raincoast Arboriculture new building at 5115 Keith Avenue
• Repainting building gray, adding teak timber-finish panels and black archways to Canadian Tire
• Construction of a 110-square-metre two-storey office/shop building with parking and landscaping
• Demolition of an existing residential building at 5115 Keith Avenue to make way for new development

Regular Council

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Centennial Advisory Committee

The Centennial Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from July 8, receive an update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist on Art Plaza and crosswalk progress, and discuss plans for a Riverboat Days 2026 information booth. No other new business is listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from 100-Year Vision Specialist on Art Plaza and crosswalk
• Discussion of Riverboat Days 2026 booth at opening ceremony on July 31
• Next meeting set for August 5, 2026

Regular Council

The Terrace City Council met to review various staff reports and committee minutes. Key actions included approving funds for arena maintenance and directing staff to amend zoning bylaws regarding data centers.

• $62,000 approved for Main Arena East End Wall repair
• Development Permit No. 09-2026 issued for façade improvements at 3212 Kalum Street
• Direction to staff to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2024 regarding data centers
• Adoption of the draft 2025 City of Terrace Annual Report

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee will discuss a request to allow an accessory building in the front yard of a residential property. The application seeks to reduce the required front setback from 7.5 metres to 1.6 metres to accommodate a partially constructed 10-square-metre greenhouse.

• Development Variance Permit No. 06-2026: 4501 Graham Avenue (greenhouse setback)
• Temporary Use Permit No. 02-2026: 1523954 BC Ltd. (5130 Highway 16 W)
• Special Event Liquor Licence Application: Luna's Pulse Event by Caleb Courtney

Centennial Advisory Committee

The Centennial Advisory Committee will meet with a standard agenda including approval of past minutes and an update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist. Based on prior minutes, the update will likely cover federal grant applications, wayfinding sign designs, public art projects, and centennial event planning.

• Update on federal grant applications and meeting with Terrace Community Foundation
• Discussion of gateway sign designs and materials costs
• Possible murals on Safeway building and Gobind Mall
• Centennial logo contest at local schools ending July 2026
• Planning for Riverboat Days float/booth and community choir concert

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

The council is holding a special pre-closed meeting solely to move into a closed session under the Community Charter. No public business or decisions are scheduled. The session will discuss information exempt from disclosure under freedom of information laws.

• No public items; entire meeting is in-camera

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

The Committee of the Whole is discussing and receiving a preliminary 2027 budget status report that projects a 4.64% increase in the general property tax levy, amounting to $1,065,495 in new revenue. Council is also considering approval of the draft 2027 budget schedule, which delays detailed budget discussions to December 2026 due to the municipal election. No final decisions are being made; the reports are for information and direction-setting.

• 4.64% estimated property tax increase for 2027, equivalent to ~$24.50 on an average home
• New net revenue requirement of $1,065,495 from property taxes
• Budget schedule pushes first budget discussion to December 2026, with adoption by May 2027
• Estimated 3% inflationary increase across departments and 1% for asset management
• Sewer fees to rise 4.5% ($8.84/year) and water fees 3.5% ($9.63/year) for average residence

Regular Council

Council will consider a staff report on proposed zoning bylaw amendments to regulate data centres. A report on repairing the Main Arena east end wall is also on the agenda. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss matters prohibited from disclosure under FOIPPA. A delegation from Pacific Northern Gas will provide a status update.

• Zoning bylaw amendment considerations for regulating data centres
• Main Arena East End Wall Repair staff report
• 2025 Annual Report to be received
• Pacific Northern Gas status update delegation
• North Central Government Association priorities correspondence

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a development permit for 3212 Kalum Street. The proposal involves remediating water damage and updating the building's exterior with new cladding, paint, and reconstructed canopies.

• Development Permit No. 09-2026 for 3212 Kalum Street (Don Diego's Restaurant)
• Requirement for $2,000,000 liability insurance for sidewalk canopies
• $10,000 security deposit required from the applicant
• Installation of a three-stream waste collection enclosure

Council Remuneration Task Force

The Council Remuneration Task Force will review a report detailing the estimated taxation impact of proposed remuneration adjustments for the incoming 2026 City Council, including a $6,000 raise for each Councillor and a $60,000 salary for the Mayor.

• Review tax implications of proposed Council remuneration changes
• Councillor wage increase of $6,000 each (6 Councillors)
• Mayor remuneration increase to $60,000 annually
• Addition of $15,000 professional development budget
• Wi-Fi/phone stipend of $50 per month for each Council member

Housing Committee

The committee will evaluate the outcomes of the recent 'Room for All' Northwest Regional Housing Conference. Members will also discuss priorities regarding seniors housing, co-operative housing, and solutions for the unhoused community.

• Review of 'Room for All' conference report (53 delegates, 93% positive rating)
• Update on seniors housing meeting
• Discussion on support and solutions for the unhoused community
• Review of co-operative housing priorities
• Update on Tetrault Avenue Supportive BC Housing development permit

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will decide which provincial ministers and agencies to request meetings with at the 2026 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Annual Convention in September. Staff seek direction on priority topics to raise, such as housing, healthcare, transportation, and economic development. The deadline to request meetings is June 24.

• 2025 meeting topics included senior housing, physician shortages, Sande Overpass safety, and industrial impacts
• Provincial ministries available: 24 ministries including Housing, Health, Transportation, and Mining
• Agencies available: BC Housing, BC Hydro, ICBC, Northern Health, and RCMP
• Meetings with ministers limited to 15 minutes, staff meetings 30 minutes virtually
• Council must prioritize one to two topics per minister, max three topics per meeting

Regular Council

The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss personal information. In open session, Council will consider a letter of support for the Chamber of Commerce's bid to host Minerals North 2027. A staff report requests a budget for demolition and site remediation at 4807 Lazelle Avenue. Councillor Cordeiro introduces a notice of motion to explore data centre zoning regulations.

• Budget request for demolition and Phase 1 site remediation at 4807 Lazelle Avenue
• Letter of support for Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce's bid to host Minerals North 2027
• Notice of motion on data centre zoning regulations
• Committee of the Whole reports from March, April, and May 2026
• Housing Committee and Centennial Advisory Committee minutes presented for information

Centennial Advisory Committee

This meeting will review past minutes, receive an update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist, and continue discussions on the proposed Centennial legacy project at the Greig Avenue and Sparks Street intersection. The committee may endorse the proposed direction and provide feedback on landscaping and design elements.

• Endorse proposed direction for Centennial project at Greig & Sparks intersection
• Provide feedback on landscaping and design elements for the project
• Update from 100-Year Vision Specialist on legacy project and community grants
• Review and approve minutes of April 1 and May 6, 2026 meetings
• Discussion on forming working groups for project advancement

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

This special council meeting is entirely closed to the public under the Community Charter to discuss information prohibited from disclosure. The only agenda item is a resolution to move in-camera and adjourn to a closed session.

• Resolution to close meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will receive a verbal update on the Tetrault Avenue Supportive BC Housing development permit application. Members will also review the "Room for All" Housing Conference and discuss committee priorities including seniors housing, community consultation, and solutions for the unhoused community.

• Verbal update on Tetrault Avenue Supportive BC Housing development permit application
• Review of 'Room for All' Housing Conference
• Seniors housing information sessions held May 20-21, 2026
• Co-operative housing session held May 21, 2026
• Discussion of priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, unhoused community, co-op housing

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole is considering a development permit for Consbec Inc. to build a mobile explosives manufacturing facility on 36 hectares of Crown land at 201 Beam Station Road. The facility would include a bulk emulsions plant, storage magazine, and maintenance building. Staff recommend approval, noting the site is remote and regulated by Natural Resources Canada.

• Development Permit No. 05-2026 for a mobile explosives manufacturing facility on 36 ha at 201 Beam Station Road
• $5,000 security deposit required to guarantee permit terms
• Permit includes conditions for well reports and archaeological documentation
• Permit lapses if construction not substantially commenced within 12 months

Regular Council

The Terrace City Council will convene in-camera to discuss land matters before hearing a presentation from LNG Canada regarding facility operations, air quality, and environmental compliance. The meeting agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.

• LNG Canada presentation on flaring and air quality
• In-camera session to discuss matters relating to land
• Approval of Regular Council minutes from May 11, 2026
• Correspondence regarding provincial tax expansion and funding
• Committee of the Whole (Development Services) report

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

This special council meeting is entirely procedural, with the sole purpose of moving into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss personal information about an identifiable individual as permitted by the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution to move in-camera under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter for personal information discussion

Council Remuneration Task Force

The task force is reviewing remuneration data from seven comparison communities (Comox, Dawson Creek, Parksville, Powell River, Revelstoke, Summerland, Williams Lake) to consider recommendations for the 2026 Terrace City Council. They will also discuss whether positions are full-time or part-time, salary vs. attendance-based pay, number of council members, property tax base, and UBCM benefits age limitations. No final recommendations or votes are expected at this meeting; the task force is gathering information.

• Review comparison community remuneration data for Comox, Dawson Creek, Parksville, Powell River, Revelstoke, Summerland, Williams Lake
• Discuss full-time vs. part-time status of mayor and council
• Consider salary vs. meeting-attendance compensation
• Review property tax base information for each comparison community
• Examine age-related limitations in UBCM Group Benefits for Elected Officials

Regular Council

The City of Terrace Council will meet to adopt the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw and an amendment to the Election and Other Voting Procedures Bylaw. The body will also review financial statements, the BC Transit operating agreement, and the RCMP budget.

• Adoption of 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw (Project No ADP-02-2456)
• Adoption of Election and Other Voting Procedures Amendment Bylaw (Project No. ADP-02-2457)
• BC Transit 2026/27 Annual Operating Agreement
• RCMP Final Confirmation 2026/27 Budget
• Proposed direction for the Centennial Legacy Project

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Council will consider issuing Development Permit No. 06-2026 for renovations at 4519 Lakelse Avenue to allow a virtual golf centre. The work was done without permits in January 2026, but the owner has since applied for necessary permits and a rezoning. Proposed changes include an emergency exit door, a waste enclosure, and parking lot adjustments.

• Retroactive development permit for virtual golf centre in vacant portion of building
• Applicant performed unauthorized renovations, now seeking approval
• Requires $10,000 security deposit for permit compliance
• Addition of on-site waste enclosure for garbage, recycling, and organics
• Parking lot reduced to 14 spaces, including one accessible

Centennial Advisory Committee

The committee is asked to endorse a proposed $0-cost direction for the City's Centennial Project, focusing on pedestrian safety and placemaking at the Greig Avenue and Sparks Street intersection. The project includes a new crosswalk, pedestrian island, public art, seating, and wayfinding signage. A secondary initiative involves modest beautification at George Little House area.

• Endorse centennial project direction for Greig Avenue & Sparks Street intersection
• Install new crosswalk, cement pedestrian island, curb letdowns, accessibility improvements
• Signature public art/sculpture installation with seating and landscaping
• Wayfinding signage consistent with City's Wayfinding Strategy
• Secondary beautification at George Little House area with planters and hanging baskets

Council Remuneration Task Force

The Council Remuneration Task Force will review its terms of reference and select comparator municipalities to evaluate the pay and benefits of Terrace's elected officials. They will also elect a chair and set meeting frequency. The goal is to recommend remuneration adjustments for the next council term.

• Review Terms of Reference for remuneration review
• Select at least five peer municipalities for comparison
• Elect a chair if desired by the task force
• Decide number and frequency of meetings

Public Hearing

Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment for 4404 Thomas Street. The applicant seeks to rezone the 1.8-hectare property from Rural (AR2) to Rural Suburban Residential (RS1) to allow subdivision into two parcels for a family member to build a home. The hearing is a step before third reading and adoption of the bylaw.

• Rezone 4404 Thomas Street from AR2 (Rural) to RS1 (Rural Suburban Residential)
• Subdivision into two parcels (approx. 9,800 and 8,400 sq m) for family housing
• Condition to pay half cost of future Thomas Street reconstruction
• Covenant barring further subdivision until community sewer is available
• Property is outside urban containment boundary, serviced by well water and septic