Here are some highlights from the June 26, 2023, City Council meeting. For more information – including the full agenda listing – read the Regular Council Meeting Agenda and its attachments.
Presentation from Downtown PG
Council was presented the annual report from the Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Association. Downtown PG had a big year and highlighted their commitment to supporting downtown businesses.
Some events included Winterfest, Summerfest and Fallfest plus Plaid Friday. They also discussed their beautification initiatives and clean and safe programs.
Reimbursement for medical services
Council approved a resolution for submission to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) advocating for financial support from the provincial government for medical services provided by municipal fire and rescue service departments.
The ask is that the provincial government develop a funding model to compensate local governments who provide emergency medical services through their fire and rescue services and comes in response to a significant increase in calls to respond to emergency medical incidents.
The report showed that there was a cost jump from $28,000 in 2015 to $69,000 in 2022.
This resolution will now be submitted for consideration at the 2023 UBCM Convention in September 2023.
Northern Sport Centre annual report
Northern Sport Centre Limited presented their annual report to council. The City and UNBC are equal shareholders in Northern Sport Centre Limited, which manages the operation of the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.
O’Grady Road name change update
Council was provided with the proposed notification and implementation plan for the road name change from O’Grady Road to “Dakelh Ti”. The date of the road name change and the replacement of the road name signs is the week of August 14, 2023.
Properties impacted by the road name change will be provided with a mailout notification. The renaming of the road was agreed to by council in June 2022.
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