Terrace public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting will consider a budget amendment for the Sewage Treatment Plant Pipe Upgrade. The current project budget is $448,143, but the expected cost is $1,910,000, requiring an additional $1,600,000. The amendment would allocate $800,000 from the Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve and $800,000 from the Northwest Regional Funding Agreement Reserve. The project involves installing an upsized sanitary sewer, with a second phase planned for the final tie-in to the building.
- Budget amendment of $1,600,000 for Sewage Treatment Plant Pipe Upgrade
- Total project cost estimated at $1,910,000 (construction $1,672,000, consulting $41,000, staff time $23,000, contingency $174,000)
- Funding from Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve ($800,000) and Northwest Regional Funding Agreement Reserve ($800,000)
- Contractor Daudet Creek Contracting Ltd. selected as highest-scoring bidder
- Second phase of pipe tie-in to be planned for 2026-2030 capital plan
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will consider the 2024 City of Terrace Housing Needs Report, prepared by Makola Development Services and Turner Drake & Partners Ltd. The report updates housing needs data and projects five- and 20-year demand. Council may accept the report by resolution, after which staff will publish it and submit it to the Province by the January 1, 2025 deadline.
- Contract awarded to Makola Development Services and Turner Drake & Partners Ltd. for the Housing Needs Report
- Report includes five- and 20-year housing demand projections
- Budgeted $31,000, funded by Capacity Funding for Local Government Initiatives grant
- Report to be published on municipal website and submitted to Province
Regular Council
This is the agenda for the December 9, 2024 Regular Council meeting. Council will consider several bylaws, including a downtown revitalization tax exemption, cemetery regulation amendments, and parks and recreation fee changes, as well as receive reports on the Official Community Plan update and social development program. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss land and municipal services.
- First, second, and third reading of Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw (ADP-02-2423)
- First, second, and third reading of Cemeteries Regulation Bylaw Amendment (ADP-02-2424)
- First, second, and third reading of Parks, Recreation & Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment (ADP-02-2425)
- Report on 2024-2025 Official Community Plan Update – Stage 1 Public Engagement
- Delegation from Volunteer Terrace requesting letter of support for TAPS Program
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee will review and discuss the draft Housing Needs Report, which outlines current and projected housing needs in Terrace. The report highlights population growth, rising housing costs, and significant need, including for seniors and low-income households. The committee will also hear updates from the Director of Development Services and discuss committee priorities.
- Draft Housing Needs Report (December 2024) presented for review
- Report projects 1,916 new housing units needed by 2041 (~96 units/year)
- Median apartment rent increased 16% (2020-2023); median home sale price rose 30% (2019-2022)
- About 8% of households in Core Housing Need (2021); higher rates among Indigenous, seniors, and single-person households
- Committee priorities include seniors housing, community consultation, support for unhoused, and co-operative housing
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole - Development Services is considering a development variance permit for Daybreak Farms at 4423 Eby Street. The applicant requests permission to install a freestanding sign, which is not currently allowed under the Sign Bylaw for AR2 zoned properties. Staff recommend approval with specific size and setback limits.
- Development Variance Permit No. 11-2024 for Daybreak Farms (4423 Eby Street)
- Request for freestanding sign: max 2.4 sq m area, 2.4 m height, 7.0 m setback from lot line
- Sign Bylaw No. 2102-2016 currently permits only fence, sandwich board, wall, and window signs in AR2 zone
- Property zoned AR2, used as egg production facility with capacity of 80,000 hens
- Staff recommend approval; no financial implications
Regular Council
The Council will hear presentations regarding facilities for seniors and a downtown public art installation. The meeting also includes discussions on a structure fire aid agreement and various bylaw amendments.
- Skeena Valley Seniors Society request for land, building, and a letter of support
- Skeena Salmon Arts Festival Society request for downtown public art support
- Fire Chief report on Structure Fire Automatic Aid Agreement
- Proposed exemption to Street & Traffic Bylaw No. 1313-1993
- Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 3304 Munroe Street
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a proposed bylaw to allow alternative means of public notice, recommending a hybrid approach that combines online posting on the City website with newspaper publication. The committee will also review the Council Procedure Bylaw. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.
- Proposed public notice bylaw for hybrid print and online notices
- Review of Council Procedure Bylaw
- Direct mailouts to properties within 50 metres to continue
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 Ksan Society's community needs and perceptions survey and an update on the Housing Needs Report. The committee will also discuss priorities such as seniors housing, community consultation, support for the unhoused, and co-operative housing.
- Ksan Society Community Needs and Perceptions Survey (open Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 15, 2025)
- Housing Needs Report update (legislated deadline Jan 1, 2025)
- Review of October 17, 2024 minutes
- Committee priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, unhoused support, co-op housing
Public Hearing
The City of Terrace is holding a public hearing to consider an application by Cedar Ridge Builders to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) designation and zoning for the property at 3304 Munroe Street. The proposal would change the OCP designation to Urban Residential and the zoning to R4 - Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, allowing for higher-density housing. The applicant also plans to subdivide the property, creating five R1 zoned lots and one R4 lot, with additional road dedication for Park Avenue required.
- OCP designation change to Urban Residential for 3304 Munroe Street
- Zoning change from R1 to R4 - Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
- Subdivision into five R1 lots and one R4 lot
- Additional road dedication for Park Avenue required
- R4 zoning permits apartments (70 units/ha) and townhouses (45 units/ha)
Regular Council
This regular council meeting includes a delegation from The Garage Community Space, correspondence from Skeena Gold + Silver requesting a letter of support for the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project, and several special reports on infrastructure and property matters. Council will also consider third reading of bylaws for a property at 3304 Munroe Street and adoption of the Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement Reserve Fund Bylaw. The meeting begins with an in-camera session to discuss personnel and land matters.
- Request for letter of support for Eskay Creek Revitalization Project from Skeena Gold + Silver
- Watermain replacement at 3229 Clinton Street Lane
- Remedial Action Requirements Order at 5036 Graham Avenue
- Park zoning and naming request for city-owned former Hughes Street parcel at 4826 Straume Avenue
- Third reading of Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment bylaws for 3304 Munroe Street
Committee of the Whole - FPA, Budget 2025
The Committee of the Whole will review draft capital and operating budgets for 2025-2029, including general, sewer, and water budgets, and discuss a proposal from the Terrace and District Museum Society to revitalize the Kin Hut building into a multipurpose event space. The meeting is for discussion and information; no final decisions are listed.
- Draft Capital Plan 2025-2029
- Draft General Operating Budget 2025-2029
- 2025 Draft Sewer and Water Operating Budgets
- Kin Hut building revitalization proposal by Terrace and District Museum Society
Regular Council
This is the agenda for the October 28, 2024 Regular Council meeting. Council will consider several grant applications, including for active transportation and business façade improvements, and will give first, second, and third reading to a reserve fund bylaw. They will also discuss correspondence, committee reports, and appointments to the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine.
- North Thomas Street Reconstruction – BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Application
- Northern Development Initiative Trust - 2025 Business Façade Improvement Program Funding Application
- Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement Reserve Fund Bylaw (First, Second & Third Reading)
- Public Works Equipment Purchases
- Appointment of Fire Chief/Designated Fire Department Member for Fire Inspections and Investigations
Committee of the Whole - General, Sewer, and Water Operating Budgets
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 draft general, sewer, and water operating budgets, along with the public consultation process for the budget. They will also discuss the general fund taxation distribution and a requested increase in internal vehicle charges. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion and review session.
- 2025 Draft General Operating Budget
- 2025 Draft Sewer and Water Operating Budgets
- General Fund Taxation Distribution and Service Review
- Requested Internal Vehicle Charges (IVC) increase
- 2025 Public Budget Consultation Process, including possible town hall on December 3, 2024
Housing Committee
The Terrace Housing Committee is meeting to review a proposed Housing Needs and Development Survey for 2024, which aims to gather resident input on housing issues. The committee will also receive an update from the Director of Development Services and discuss housing-related bylaws and committee priorities, including seniors housing and support for the unhoused community.
- Review of proposed Housing Needs and Development Survey for City of Terrace 2024
- Update from Director of Development Services on housing projects
- Discussion of City of Terrace housing-related bylaws
- Committee priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, unhoused support, co-operative housing
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will discuss two development services items: a liquor licence change for the Terrace Curling Association and an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for a property at 3304 Munroe Street. The curling club seeks to change its licence from Liquor Primary Club to Liquor Primary, with no change to hours or capacity. The zoning amendment is proposed by Cedar Ridge Builders.
- Terrace Curling Association liquor licence change (No. 047830) from Liquor Primary Club to Liquor Primary at 3210 School Street
- Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment by Cedar Ridge Builders for 3304 Munroe Street
- Public input on liquor licence: no public comments received at September 9, 2024 meeting
- Liquor service hours unchanged: 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–12 a.m. Sun
Regular Council
This is the regular meeting of Terrace City Council on October 15, 2024. Council will consider adopting the new City of Terrace Building Bylaw and the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, and will hold first and second readings for an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning amendment for 3304 Munroe Street. The agenda also includes delegations from local organizations requesting letters of support, several committee reports, and a notice of motion for a memorial bench.
- Adoption of City of Terrace Building Bylaw (ADP-02-2416)
- Adoption of 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (ADP-02-2417)
- First and second reading of OCP amendment for 3304 Munroe Street
- First and second reading of zoning amendment for 3304 Munroe Street
- Delegations from Terrace Regional Hospice Network, Ksan Society, and Skeena Valley Men's Shed requesting letters of support
Committee of the Whole - General, Sewer, and Water Capital Budgets
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the draft Capital Plan for 2025-2029, reserve projections, and the future of the Kin Hut building, a former WW2 army hospital mess hall. The Kin Hut is currently used for storage but has air quality and structural concerns; a grant for a detailed assessment was not approved. The committee will also review the draft capital plan and reserve projections.
- Draft Capital Plan 2025-2029
- Reserve Projections Summary
- Kin Hut building (WW2 Army Hospital Mess Hall) - future use and structural assessment
- Heritage Conservation Plan for City of Terrace
- Heritage Park Museum boundary expansion request (not pursued)
Housing Committee
The Terrace Housing Committee will review preliminary findings from the updated Housing Needs Report, presented by M'akola Development Services and Turner Drake. The report projects a need for 793 housing units by 2026 and 1,916 by 2041, and includes data on income, rental vacancy, and core housing need. The committee will also discuss attendance at the BCNPHA Housing Central 2024 conference and receive an update from the Director of Development Services.
- Housing Needs Report interim update: projects 793 housing units needed by 2026 and 1,916 by 2041
- Discussion of committee attendance at BCNPHA Housing Central 2024 conference
- Update from Director of Development Services
- Review of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Committee priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, unhoused community, co-operative housing
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a closed session on land matters, followed by public discussions on amending the 2025-2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw to reflect a name change and on deferring off-site works requirements for a daycare development at 4617 Greig Avenue.
- Amend 2025-2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw to rename BC Old Age Pensioners Organization to Terrace Old Age Pensioners Association (3226 Kalum Street)
- Consider off-site works requirements for development at 4617 Greig Avenue, including deferring Emerson Street reconstruction for a 44-space daycare
- Move to in-camera to discuss land acquisition or disposition (Section 90(1)(e))
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a development permit application for a proposed Metis Nation of BC daycare at 4617 Greig Avenue. Staff recommend approval, noting the project meets urban design guidelines and zoning requirements. The permit would include conditions such as a $60,000 security deposit and an easement across city-owned land.
- Development Permit No. 14-2024 for Metis Nation of BC Daycare at 4617 Greig Avenue
- New asphalt parking lot with 14 spaces accessed from Emerson Street
- Fenced playground area of approximately 300 square metres
- Condition: $60,000 security deposit for permit conformance
- Easement for sanitary sewer main across city-owned 3115 Kalum Street
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration
The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Kermodei Tourism Society on its 2025 budget request. The society is asking for $132,600 in City of Terrace funding, the same amount as in 2023. The agenda includes the society's 2023 compiled financial statements and a projected 2025 budget with total potential revenue of $753,591 and expenses of $745,000.
- Request for $132,600 in City of Terrace funding for 2025, split between Tourism Terrace ($85,600) and Terrace Visitor Information Centre ($47,000)
- 2023 revenue totaled $817,610, including $132,600 from City of Terrace and $283,151 from Municipal & Regional District Tax
- 2023 expenditures totaled $817,610, with largest items being wages and benefits ($254,664) and marketing ($227,630)
- Projected 2025 revenue includes $442,241 from MRDT and $166,350 in unconfirmed grants
- Projected 2025 expenses include $320,000 for visitor services and $200,000 for marketing
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration
The Committee of the Whole is receiving budget presentations from two community partners: the Terrace Public Library and the Heritage Park Museum. The library is proposing a 2025 budget of $1,252,396, a 36.16% increase over 2024, largely due to a provincial enhancement grant and renovation costs. The museum is requesting a 3% overall budget increase to address inflation and staffing needs.
- Terrace Public Library 2025 proposed budget: $1,252,396 (up 36.16% from $921,445)
- Library's City of Terrace/RDKS funding request: $834,599 (up 3.51%)
- Library includes $294,983 for needs assessment and renovation
- Heritage Park Museum requests 3% budget increase for inflation and staffing
- Museum cites need for $50,000 cash float to cover summer staff before grants
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will discuss three development-related items: a liquor licence change for the Terrace Curling Association, and two development variance permits. The curling association wants to switch from a club licence to a primary licence, which would allow serving alcohol to non-members and advertising to the public. The variance permits involve properties at 4212 Eby Street and 5217 Halliwell Avenue.
- Application by Terrace Curling Association to change Liquor Primary Club Licence No. 047830 to a Liquor Primary Licence at 3210 School Street
- Development Variance Permit No. 07-2024 – Heenan (4212 Eby Street)
- Development Variance Permit No. 08-2024 – Hesketh (5217 Halliwell Avenue)
Regular Council
Terrace Council will hold a regular meeting with a delegation from Titanium Fitness regarding a building permit, and will consider several reports and bylaws. Key items include first three readings of a new Building Bylaw and a Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2025-2027, plus reports on SCADA radio upgrades, a councillor's leave of absence, and cancellation of the September 23 meeting. The meeting begins with an in-camera session on land matters.
- Delegation: Titanium Fitness president Julio Trigo to discuss failure to issue building permit
- First, second, and third reading of City of Terrace Building Bylaw (ADP-02-2416)
- First, second, and third reading of 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (ADP-02-2417)
- Report on SCADA communication radio upgrades
- Report on cancellation of September 23, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will review four development-related items, including a variance permit and a development permit for a property at 3328 Earle Street, a development permit for 4905 Keith Avenue, and a temporary use permit renewal for 2809 Kalum Street. The variance would allow an on-site septic system despite the property being within 200 metres of the city sewer, to support a small office building for Waste Management Inc. Staff recommend approval, citing the high cost of extending the sewer main.
- Development Variance Permit No. 06-2024 for 3328 Earle Street to reduce sewer radius from 200m to 140m
- Development Permit No. 13-2024 for 3328 Earle Street for a 520 sq ft office and outdoor storage for Waste Management Inc.
- Development Permit No. 09-2024 for 4905 Keith Avenue (Canada West Ventures)
- Temporary Use Permit No. 03-2024 renewal for 2809 Kalum Street (Technicon Industries Ltd.)
Regular Council
The Terrace Regular Council meeting on August 26, 2024, will begin with an in-camera session to discuss land acquisition or disposition and negotiations. The open meeting will consider several special reports, including the purchase of an electric ice resurfacer and a gravel truck, travel costs for the rematriation of talking sticks, and the July 2024 building synopsis. Council will also receive committee reports, including a verbal update from the Development Services Committee and a written report from the August 22 Committee of the Whole, which recommended supporting the transfer of forest tenures to Kitsumkalum First Nation.
- Electric ice resurfacer and gravel truck purchase for 2024
- Travel costs for rematriation of talking sticks
- July 2024 building synopsis
- Committee of the Whole report recommending letter of support for Kitsumkalum forest tenure transfers
- In-camera session on land acquisition/disposition and negotiations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss two items: a request from the Kitsumkalum Economic Development Group for a letter of support for the transfer of former Skeena Sawmills forest tenures to Kitsumkalum First Nation, and a draft Building Bylaw to replace the 2004 regulations. Council will decide whether to direct staff to bring the bylaw forward for readings.
- Request for letter of support for transfer of TFL 41, FL A16885, and FL A16882 to 1355387 B.C. Ltd
- Draft Building Bylaw to replace Bylaw 1810-2004, with no fee increases since 2004
- Bylaw includes online permit platform (Cloudpermit) and Energy Step Code provisions
- Kitsumkalum bid selected for Skeena Sawmills assets, supporting 150 employees and 50 contractors
- Staff plan to publish bylaw info and host Contractor/Builder BBQ on Sept 27, 2024
Committee of the Whole - Development Services
The Committee of the Whole will discuss three development items: a variance to reduce parking at Pizza Hut (4657 Park Avenue) from six to five spaces, and two items for Ksan Society Affordable Housing at 2801 Kenney Street—a variance and a development permit. The committee is reviewing these proposals and may make recommendations.
- Development Variance Permit No.05-2024 – Pizza Hut (4657 Park Avenue) to reduce off-street parking from six to five spaces
- Development Variance Permit No.04-2024 – Ksan Society Affordable Housing (2801 Kenney Street)
- Development Permit No.06-2024 – Ksan Society Affordable Housing Apartment (2801 Kenney Street)
Regular Council
The Terrace Regular Council meeting on August 12, 2024, will consider adopting a zoning amendment for 3328 Earle Street, receive reports on temporary community safety officer positions and Northern Healthy Communities Fund applications, and review correspondence on forestry support and housing legislation. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss land, litigation, and negotiations.
- Zoning Amendment (3328 Earle Street) Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2415 (Adoption)
- Temporary Community Safety Officer (CSO) Positions 2024 report
- Northern Healthy Communities Fund Applications report
- May 2024 and June 2024 Building Synopsis reports
- Correspondence from Minister Ravi Kahlon on Bill 44 compliance
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving a verbal presentation on the draft Social Development Framework, which outlines the City's potential roles and responsibilities in addressing social challenges like housing, mental health, and community safety. The framework is based on a social needs assessment and a scan of local government practices. Council will discuss priorities and how the City should position its social development function.
- Draft Social Development Framework presented for discussion
- Social Needs Assessment highlights housing, homelessness, mental health, addictions, community safety, food security, and reconciliation
- Framework identifies key vulnerable populations: children and youth, Indigenous people
- Discussion on local government roles: planning, convening, community engagement, program provision, capacity building, advocacy
Public Hearing
The Terrace City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for the property at 3328 Earle Street, proposed by Shane Smith. The change would rezone the property from M1 (Light Industrial) to M2 (Heavy Industrial) to allow heavy industrial uses, including outdoor storage as a primary use. Staff support the application, noting the property's industrial context and adjacent M2 zoning. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has commented that stormwater and drainage must be managed on site to protect nearby highway infrastructure.
- Rezoning application for 3328 Earle Street from M1 to M2
- Proposed heavy industrial uses with outdoor storage as primary component
- Staff support application citing consistency with neighboring industrial properties
- MoTI referral response dated June 25, 2024, requires on-site stormwater management
- Applicant to construct small office building, subject to Industrial Development Permit Area guidelines
Regular Council
The Terrace Regular Council meeting on July 22, 2024, will consider a rezoning request for 4826 Straume Avenue, receive department biannual reports, and discuss a zoning amendment for 3328 Earle Street. The meeting begins with an in-camera session for legal and negotiation matters. Most agenda items are reports for information, with few decisions expected.
- Rezoning request for 4826 Straume Avenue
- Zoning Amendment (3328 Earle Street) Bylaw, third reading
- Pavement overlays report
- Kitselas and Kitsumkalum draft treaties report
- Municipal Insurance Association 2024 voting delegates