Terrace, BC

Special Council

The City of Terrace is holding a special meeting to appoint a Deputy Mayor for November and December 2026. This appointment is necessary because the councillor previously designated for this period has left office.

• Proposed appointment of Councillor James Cordeiro as Deputy Mayor for November to December 2026

Centennial Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Personnel and Administration

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Centennial Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a final discussion on a draft Fire Service Bylaw. This proposed bylaw would repeal and replace Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022 to align with provincial legislation and current fire service delivery models.

• Proposed repeal and replacement of Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022
• Proposed change to make fire investigation fees discretionary for structures with damage exceeding $5,000.00
• Proposed updated safety requirements and fuel type restrictions for outdoor cooking appliances

Regular Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to the second and third readings of the Official Community Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes reports on a skatepark feasibility study and a budget amendment for the library parking lot project.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw, Project No. ADP-02-2460 (Amend Second and Third Reading)
• Library Parking Lot Project Budget Amendment
• Terrace Skatepark Completed Feasibility Study
• Skeena Valley Guru Nanak Brotherhood Society request to host public fireworks display
• September 2026 Building Synopsis

Public Hearing

The City of Terrace is conducting a public hearing to consider amending at second reading and considering third reading of a bylaw to update the Official Community Plan. The proposed bylaw would repeal and replace Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018.

• Proposed repeal and replacement of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018
• Proposed updates to OCP Schedules A, B (Future Land Use), and C (Development Permit Areas)

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft Fire Service Bylaw intended to repeal and replace Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022. The proposed update aims to modernize fire service operations, align with provincial legislation, and clarify the authority of the Fire Chief.

• Proposed repeal and replacement of Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260-2022

Special Council

The Special Council meeting will address a request from the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Society. The body is considering providing a letter of support for a funding application to PacifiCan.

• Request for letter of support for the Terrace Investment Attraction Study Implementation Plan
• Proposed PacifiCan funding application for an investment attraction and marketing campaign
• Reference to an ongoing first phase of the project supported by $80,000 from the Province of British Columbia's REDIP

Committee of the Whole - Development Services

The Committee of the Whole is considering a zoning bylaw amendment for a property at 2511 Skeena Street. The proposal seeks to reduce the required setback from the Skeena River from 60 metres to 25 metres to allow for living space added above a garage in 2023.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 to reduce river setback from 60m to 25m at 2511 Skeena Street

Regular Council

The City of Terrace Council will meet to discuss a zoning amendment for a floodplain property exemption and the appointment of an external auditor. The meeting includes delegations regarding a skate park and the Community Safety Officer Program.

• Zoning Amendment (Floodplain Specification Property Exemption - 2511 Skeena Street) Bylaw ADP-02-2466
• Appointment of External Auditor for the 2026-2028 Fiscal Years
• Request for Letter of Support from Catherine Simms, Terrace Skate Park Association
• Support for the Community Safety Officer Program from Sharon Bandstra, The Garage Community Space

Centennial Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive an update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist and discuss committee priorities. The meeting follows previous discussions on the Centennial Plaza project budget and storytelling initiatives.

• Update from the 100-Year Vision Specialist
• Review of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee priorities

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a report on the first phase of updating the city's 10-year Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. This phase focused on community engagement regarding outdoor recreation, parks, and natural spaces. The findings will help guide future infrastructure and investment decisions.

• Phase One engagement results: 484 survey responses and 1,600+ residents engaged
• Reported priorities: trails, greenways, riverfront access, and safety improvements
• Youth requests: water play features, natural play elements, and climbing features
• Seniors' priorities: accessible routes, increased seating, and winter accessibility
• Upcoming Round 2 engagement (Fall 2026) focusing on indoor recreation and facilities

Housing Committee

The Terrace Housing Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers (3215 Eby Street) and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes approving the September 8, 2026 minutes, an update from the Director of Development Services, and new business on a BC Housing notice about an upcoming modular housing purchase opportunity. The committee will also discuss its priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, support and solutions for the unhoused community, and co-operative housing.

• BC Housing advance notice of a closed Offer to Purchase process for modular housing, administered through Asset Investment Recovery (AIR)
• Review and approval of the September 8, 2026 Housing Committee minutes
• Update from the Director of Development Services
• Discussion of committee priorities: seniors housing, community consultation, unhoused community support, co-operative housing
• Community forum/housing dialogue discussion carried over from prior minutes

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

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

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

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