Here are some highlights from the February 2, 2026, City Council meeting. For more information – including the full agenda listing – read the Regular Council Meeting Agenda and its attachments.
Council remuneration
Council considered a report from the Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration. The two options put forward from the committee included implementing a performance-based compensation model, and the second option was a remuneration framework whereby the Mayor’s remuneration is tied to a percentage of provincial Minister remuneration and Councillor remuneration is tied to a percentage of Member of Legislative Assembly remuneration.
Council did not move forward with these recommendations and did not put forward any change to the formula for pay increases.
There was also a motion put forward to dissolve the Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration having fulfilled the mandate which passed.
Council directed administration to return a report by the end of the year that looks at options to remove or revise the section within the remuneration bylaw specific to the quadrennial review so that the work can be completed without making the neutral volunteer committees targeted and vilified.
FIFA World cup watch parties
Council received an update on the Expression of Interest process and available grant funding to support the hosting of FIFA World Cup watch parties. Council approved Administration applying for a Provincial grant of up to $50,000 to host free community event(s) in partnership with local organizations during the FIFA World Cup, taking place between June 11 and July 19, 2026. The grant may cover up to 85% of eligible expenses.
Council also approved up to $8,900 from the Major Events Reserve Fund to cover remaining event costs, should the grant application be successful. The proposed events would be free to the public and focus on celebrating soccer, sport, art, community, and multiculturalism.
Several organizations, including Tourism PG and the Prince George Youth Soccer Association, have expressed interest in supporting and participating in the planning and delivery of the events.
Cranbrook Hill development
A public hearing took place for a proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment and zoning bylaw amendment for 5310 Russman Road in Cranbrook Hill.
The applicant is looking to rezone a 21.1-hectare portion of the 47.8-hectare property off Cranbrook Hill Road at 5310 Russman Rd. from AF: Agriculture and Forestry to AR2: Rural Residential, another 4.4-hectare portion from AF to AG: Greenbelt and a final 2.4-hectare portion from AG to AR2.
This rezoning will facilitate a residential subdivision of no more than 12 lots on the subject property. After hearing from the applicant and from local residents during the public hearing, council voted to approve second reading of both the OCP amendment and rezoning amendment.
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