Terrace, BC

Committee of the Whole

Housing Committee

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Special Council

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

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

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Terrace's Committee of the Whole is receiving an update from Planning Manager Ken Newman on the draft Official Community Plan (OCP), which Council gave first reading on August 24, 2026 to repeal and replace OCP Bylaw No. 2042-2018. The report asks Council to receive the update for information and gives the Committee a chance to review and give feedback on the draft plan. Staff sent formal referrals to agencies including the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Kitsumkalum First Nation, Kitselas First Nation, School District No. 82, the Agricultural Land Commission, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, Skeena District, and the Northwest Regional Airport, and received some feedback. A public open house is scheduled for October 15, 2026, with display panels attached to the report; the report states there are no financial implications.

• Draft bylaw would repeal and replace Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2042-2018; first reading completed August 24, 2026
• Public open house on the draft OCP scheduled for October 15, 2026
• Formal referrals sent to Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Kitsumkalum First Nation, Kitselas First Nation, School District No. 82, Agricultural Land Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Transit (Skeena District), and Northwest Regional Airport
• Feedback received most notably from the Agricultural Land Commission and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, Skeena District
• Report states no financial implications; recommendation is to receive the report for information

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Terrace's Committee of the Whole - Development Services meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at 3215 Eby Street to review three planning items. Council is asked to decide a development variance permit for extra signage at 4744, 4746 and 4750 Lakelse Avenue, and to consider a site-specific zoning amendment at 2611 Kerr Street and Official Community Plan and zoning amendments at 4937 Park Avenue. The agenda text supplied covers only the first item in detail; the other two appear as titles with page references.

• Development Variance Permit No. 09-2026 for 518235 BC Ltd. would raise maximum total sign area at 4744, 4746 and 4750 Lakelse Avenue from 22.08 sq m to 45 sq m
• Applicant Atlas Sign and Awning applied August 18, 2026 for extra signage tied to KFC restaurant renovations at 4750 Lakelse Avenue
• If approved, the 2023 DVP No. 02-2023 (which raised the limit to 30 sq m) would be discharged from the property title
• Site-specific zoning bylaw amendment for Takhar Trucking Ltd. at 2611 Kerr Street is on the agenda
• Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for 4937 Park Avenue are on the agenda

Regular Council

Terrace City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to consider zoning and official community plan amendments for 2611 Kerr Street and 4937 Park Avenue, and to give first, second and third reading to a new Fire Service Bylaw. Council will also hear delegations on a proposed art installation at 4600 Lakelse Avenue and an introduction from the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network. Several bylaws are up for adoption, including the Cemeteries Regulation Bylaw Amendment and the 2025-2027 Tax Exemption Bylaw. The meeting begins with a closed in-camera session to discuss matters relating to land.

• Zoning Amendment (2611 Kerr Street) Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2462 — first and second reading
• Official Community Plan Amendment (4937 Park Avenue) Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2463 and Zoning Amendment (4937 Park Avenue) Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2464 — first and second reading
• Fire Service Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2465 — first, second and third reading
• Cemeteries Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2459 and 2025-2027 Tax Exemption Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2461 — adoption
• Delegation: Joseph Lavoie, Terrace Downtown Improvement Association — proposed art installation, 4600 Lakelse Avenue

Special Council

Terrace City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a staff recommendation to add $26,330 to the 2026 Capital Plan for the Elks Playground Upgrades project, funded from the Terrace Community Forest Reserve. The funds would rehabilitate the existing steel hillside slide at Elks Park to meet modern safety standards, rather than removing it as originally planned. The meeting begins with a closed in-camera session to discuss land matters, followed by the public portion where the budget amendment will be decided.

• Proposed $26,330 budget increase to PR-0075 Elks Playground Upgrades, funded from Terrace Community Forest Reserve
• Rehabilitation of steel slide at Elks Park to comply with playground safety standards
• Work includes new support columns, slide chute repairs, and impact-absorbing surfacing
• Contractor Canadian Recreation Solutions awarded RFP in early August 2026
• Meeting opens with in-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(e) and (k)

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

This special meeting consists of procedural items to move into an in-camera session. The session will be closed to the public to discuss information prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Resolution to move In-Camera pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

Housing Committee

The Terrace Housing Committee is meeting to review and approve past minutes, receive an update from the Director of Development Services, and discuss new business including the upcoming Housing Central Conference and the committee's priorities. The agenda also includes discussion of the Tetrault Street Supportive Housing Development Project, which is expected to be presented to Council soon.

• Tetrault Street Supportive Housing Development Project: 35-unit building expected to be presented to Council soon
• Housing Central Conference - November 16-18, 2026
• Committee priorities: Seniors Housing, Community Consultation, Support and Solutions for the Unhoused Community, Co-Operative Housing
• Review and approve minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting

Centennial Advisory Committee

The Centennial Advisory Committee meets to review past minutes, receive updates on Terrace’s 100-year celebrations, and discuss the Art Plaza project. Members also hear a presentation from the Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce about aligning the 2027 Minerals North Conference with centennial activities.

• Review of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Centennial Plaza Project budget approval and advancement
• Storytelling Working Group report on centennial theme integration
• Art Plaza location options discussed, including Greig Avenue near Xpilaxha Trail
• Chamber of Commerce proposal to integrate Minerals North 2027 with Terrace’s 100-year celebrations

Regular Council

Terrace Council will hold a closed session at 7:00 PM, then reconvene publicly to consider several staff reports and bylaws. Key items include approving the Centennial Plaza project budget, amending the permissive tax exemption bylaw, and giving first reading to a new Official Community Plan. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Northwest Sports Dome Society requesting a letter of support for grant applications.

• Centennial Plaza Project budget approval and project advancement
• Amendments to 2025-2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (first, second, third reading)
• Official Community Plan Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2460 (first reading)
• Cemeteries Regulation Bylaw amendment for upright headstones in Old Section (first, second, third reading)
• Northwest Sports Dome Society request for letter of support for grant funding

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several development applications, including a new liquor licence for a virtual golf facility and multiple variance permits. The most significant item is the Official Community Plan (OCP) Update 2026, which involves a comprehensive review of the city's long-term planning guidelines. Staff recommend that Council endorse the submission of a resolution to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regarding the Tee Bones Virtual Golf application.

• Liquor Primary Licence application for Tee Bones Virtual Golf at 102, 4519 Lakelse Avenue
• Development Variance Permit No. 08-2026 for Tim Boyce at 2906 Sparks Street
• Development Variance Permit No. 07-2026 for Goodall at 5039 Medeek Avenue
• Development Variance Permit No. 10-2025 and Development Permit No. 15-2025 for Supportive Housing at 2810 Tetrault Street
• Official Community Plan (OCP) Update 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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