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

Le comité consultatif du centenaire se réunira avec un ordre du jour standard comprenant l'approbation des procès-verbaux précédents et une mise à jour du spécialiste de la vision 100 ans. D'après les procès-verbaux antérieurs, la mise à jour portera probablement sur les demandes de subventions fédérales, les conceptions de panneaux de signalisation, les projets d'art public et la planification d'événements du centenaire.

• Mise à jour sur les demandes de subventions fédérales et réunion avec la Terrace Community Foundation
• Discussion sur les conceptions de panneaux d'entrée et les coûts des matériaux
• Possibles fresques murales sur le bâtiment Safeway et Gobind Mall
• Concours du logo du centenaire dans les écoles locales se terminant en juillet 2026
• Planification du char/stand des Riverboat Days et du concert de la chorale communautaire

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

Le conseil tient une réunion spéciale préalable à huis clos uniquement pour passer en séance à huis clos en vertu de la Charte des communautés. Aucune affaire publique ou décision n'est prévue. La séance discutera d'informations exemptées de divulgation en vertu des lois sur l'accès à l'information.

• Aucun élément public ; toute la réunion est à huis clos

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

Le Comité plénier discute et reçoit un rapport d'étape du budget préliminaire de 2027 qui prévoit une augmentation de 4,64 % de la taxe foncière générale, représentant 1 065 495 $ de nouveaux revenus. Le Conseil envisage également l'approbation du calendrier du projet de budget de 2027, qui reporte les discussions budgétaires détaillées à décembre 2026 en raison des élections municipales. Aucune décision finale n'est prise ; les rapports sont destinés à l'information et à la définition des orientations.

• Augmentation estimée de la taxe foncière de 4,64 % pour 2027, équivalant à environ 24,50 $ pour une maison moyenne
• Nouvelle exigence de revenus nets de 1 065 495 $ provenant des taxes foncières
• Le calendrier budgétaire repousse la première discussion budgétaire à décembre 2026, avec une adoption d'ici mai 2027
• Augmentation inflationniste estimée à 3 % dans tous les départements et de 1 % pour la gestion des actifs
• Les frais d'égout augmenteront de 4,5 % (8,84 $/an) et les frais d'eau de 3,5 % (9,63 $/an) pour une résidence moyenne

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Le Committee of the Whole examine un permis de construire pour 3212 Kalum Street. La proposition implique la réparation des dégâts d'eau et la mise à jour de l'extérieur du bâtiment avec un nouveau revêtement, de la peinture et des auvents reconstruits.

• Development Permit No. 09-2026 pour 3212 Kalum Street (Don Diego's Restaurant)
• Exigence d'une assurance responsabilité civile de $2,000,000 pour les auvents de trottoir
• Dépôt de garantie de $10,000 exigé du demandeur
• Installation d'une enceinte de collecte des déchets à trois flux

Regular Council

Le conseil examinera un rapport du personnel sur les modifications proposées au règlement de zonage pour réglementer les centres de données. Un rapport sur la réparation du mur est de la patinoire principale est également à l'ordre du jour. La réunion commence par une séance à huis clos pour discuter de questions dont la divulgation est interdite en vertu de la FOIPPA. Une délégation de Pacific Northern Gas présentera une mise à jour sur sa situation.

• Considérations sur les modifications du règlement de zonage pour réglementer les centres de données
• Rapport du personnel sur la réparation du mur est de la patinoire principale
• Réception du rapport annuel 2025
• Délégation de Pacific Northern Gas pour une mise à jour de situation
• Correspondance sur les priorités de la North Central Government Association

Council Remuneration Task Force

Le Groupe de travail sur la rémunération du Conseil examinera un rapport détaillant l'impact fiscal estimé des ajustements de rémunération proposés pour le Conseil municipal entrant de 2026, y compris une augmentation de 6 000 $ pour chaque conseiller et un salaire de 60 000 $ pour le maire.

• Examiner les implications fiscales des changements de rémunération proposés pour le Conseil
• Augmentation du salaire des conseillers de 6 000 $ chacun (6 conseillers)
• Augmentation de la rémunération du maire à 60 000 $ par an
• Ajout d'un budget de développement professionnel de 15 000 $
• Indemnité Wi-Fi/téléphone de 50 $ par mois pour chaque membre du Conseil

Housing Committee

Le comité évaluera les résultats de la récente conférence régionale du Nord-Ouest 'Room for All' sur le logement. Les membres discuteront également des priorités concernant le logement pour les aînés, le logement coopératif et les solutions pour la communauté des sans-abri.

• Examen du rapport de la conférence 'Room for All' (53 délégués, taux de satisfaction de 93 %)
• Mise à jour sur la réunion sur le logement pour les aînés
• Discussion sur le soutien et les solutions pour la communauté des sans-abri
• Examen des priorités en matière de logement coopératif
• Mise à jour sur le permis d'aménagement du projet de logement supervisé de BC Housing sur l'avenue Tetrault

Committee of the Whole

Le Comité plénier décidera avec quels ministres et organismes provinciaux demander des réunions lors du congrès annuel 2026 de l'Union des municipalités de la Colombie-Britannique (UBCM) en septembre. Le personnel demande des orientations sur les sujets prioritaires à aborder, tels que le logement, les soins de santé, les transports et le développement économique. La date limite pour demander des réunions est le 24 juin.

• Les sujets des réunions de 2025 comprenaient le logement pour personnes âgées, les pénuries de médecins, la sécurité du viaduc Sande et les impacts industriels
• Ministères provinciaux disponibles : 24 ministères, dont le Logement, la Santé, les Transports et les Mines
• Organismes disponibles : BC Housing, BC Hydro, ICBC, Northern Health et RCMP
• Les réunions avec les ministres sont limitées à 15 minutes, les réunions avec le personnel à 30 minutes en virtuel
• Le Conseil doit prioriser un à deux sujets par ministre, maximum trois sujets par réunion

Regular Council

La réunion débute par une séance à huis clos pour discuter de renseignements personnels. En séance publique, le Conseil examinera une lettre de soutien à la candidature de la Chambre de commerce pour accueillir Minerals North 2027. Un rapport du personnel demande un budget pour la démolition et l'assainissement du site au 4807, avenue Lazelle. Le conseiller Cordeiro présente un avis de motion visant à explorer les règlements de zonage pour les centres de données.

• Demande de budget pour la démolition et l'assainissement de phase 1 du site au 4807, avenue Lazelle
• Lettre de soutien à la candidature de la Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce pour accueillir Minerals North 2027
• Avis de motion sur les règlements de zonage pour les centres de données
• Rapports du Comité plénier de mars, avril et mai 2026
• Procès-verbaux du Comité du logement et du Comité consultatif du centenaire présentés à titre d'information

Centennial Advisory Committee

Cette réunion examinera les procès-verbaux précédents, recevra une mise à jour du spécialiste de la vision centenaire et poursuivra les discussions sur le projet de legs du Centenaire proposé à l'intersection de l'avenue Greig et de la rue Sparks. Le comité pourrait approuver l'orientation proposée et fournir des commentaires sur les éléments d'aménagement paysager et de conception.

• Approuver l'orientation proposée pour le projet du Centenaire à l'intersection Greig & Sparks
• Fournir des commentaires sur les éléments d'aménagement paysager et de conception du projet
• Mise à jour du spécialiste de la vision centenaire sur le projet de legs et les subventions communautaires
• Examiner et approuver les procès-verbaux des réunions des 1er avril et 6 mai 2026
• Discussion sur la formation de groupes de travail pour l'avancement du projet

Special (Pre-Closed) Council

Cette réunion spéciale du Conseil est entièrement fermée au public en vertu de la Community Charter pour discuter d'informations dont la divulgation est interdite. Le seul point à l'ordre du jour est une résolution visant à passer à huis clos et à lever la séance pour une session à huis clos.

• Résolution visant à fermer la réunion au public en vertu de la Section 90(1)(j) de la Community Charter