Terrace

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

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

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

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