The following are highlights from the September 9, 2026, City Council meeting. For more information, including the full agenda, read the Regular Council Meeting Agenda and its attachments.
Changes to multiyear grants
Council approved proposed changes to the Multiyear Funding Grants Policy, including the removal of the Limited Duration Operation Stream.
Other proposed changes include allocating $50,000 to an Urgent Needs Grant stream for existing multiyear recipients and approving four-year funding terms for multiyear agreement holders.
Nechako and Fraser Riverfront Update
Council asked administration to continue long-term riverfront planning within City limits, including developing a detailed plan for consideration at a future Strategic Planning meeting after the 2026 General Local Election.
The discussion followed a report that provided an update on the Nechako and Fraser Riverfront Plan, including policy analysis, previously completed work, and engagement information.
The motion also asked staff to consider the long-term riverfront vision when evaluating potential land acquisition opportunities and to include the financial considerations, regulatory tools, and partnerships noted in the report.
Inland port support
Council will offer in-principle support for the “Prince George, Canada’s Northern Inland Port” proposal brought forward by MLA Rosalyn Bird.
The proposal outlines an integrated, multi-purpose national asset in Prince George. It would include a Canadian Armed Forces Logistics Support Base with capacity to operate a Primary Reserve Training Facility, an adjacent National Fire and Disaster Response Training Centre, and an expanded Foreign Trade Zone anchored at the Prince George Airport.
Council’s support would allow the City to use the proposal as a strategic advocacy resource when engaging with government and other stakeholders on economic development and transportation initiatives.
Beekeeping on residential properties
Council asked administration to bring forward bylaw amendments that would allow an unspecified number of beehives on single-family residential properties within city limits.
The direction came from a notice of motion noting that the current Animal Control Bylaw does not specify whether beekeeping activities are allowed.
The notice of motion includes information on apiary allowances from peer municipalities, including Chilliwack, Kelowna, Saanich, Kamloops, and Langley.
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