REGULAR COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING AMENDED AGENDA

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of City Hall

1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

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A.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That the agenda for the regular Council budget meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, BE ADOPTED.

B.

2026 - 2030 FINANCIAL PLAN (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS)

The items within this category are provided for reference.

B.1

2026 Budget and Finance Reference Guide

This guide is produced to assist Council and Administration in creating the 2026 - 2030 Operating and Capital Financial Plan. The document identifies finance guidelines which currently inform decisions of Council and Administration.

B.2

2026 - 2030 Financial Plan

This document includes the complete 2026-2030 Financial Plan. The sections of this plan are linked throughout the meeting agenda.

C.

BUDGET OVERVIEW AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS

C.1

2026 - 2030 Financial Plan and Presentation

Presenters: W. Babicz, City Manager, K. Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and C. Thwaites, Manager of Communications

Correspondence items received include:

1. Correspondence dated January 16, 2026 from Milt Mahoney: 2026 Budget.
2. Correspondence dated January 17, 2026 from Carol Stewart: Support for Senior Centers.
3. Correspondence dated January 18, 2026 from Gordon and Sandra Dorish: Seniors Help.
4. Correspondence dated January 20, 2026 from Jane Bulkley: Seniors.
5. Correspondence dated January 20, 2026 from Shirley Morin, Administrator, Spruce Capital Seniors Recreation Centre: Funding for Senior Centres in Prince George.
6. Correspondence dated January 21, 2026 from Milt Mahoney: Public Participation.
7. Correspondence dated January 21, 2026 from Board of Directors, Prince George Chamber of Commerce: 2026 Budget.
8. Correspondence dated January 21, 2026 from the Hart Pioneer Centre Association: Submission to the Proposed 2026-2030 Financial and Capital Plans (Budget).

Correspondence received between January 21, 2026 and January 26, 2026 include:

1. Handout: Correspondence dated January 22, 2026 from Chrisie Berry, Executive Director, Downtown Prince George: Request for Funding – Graffiti Removal Program ($10,000)
2. Handout: Correspondence dated January 22, 2026 from Bill and Carri McMullen
3. Handout: Correspondence dated January 22, 2026 from Holly Rake
4. Handout: Correspondence dated January 23, 2026 from Leslie Oien
5. Handout: Correspondence dated January 25, 2026 from John Zukowski: Targeted Administrative Reductions
6. Handout: Correspondence dated January 25, 2026 from D. Banham
7. Handout: Correspondence dated January 25, 2026 from Amelia Merrick
8. Handout: Correspondence dated January 25, 2026 from Amelia Merrick
9. Handout: Correspondence dated January 26, 2026 from Meg Labron
10. Handout: Correspondence dated January 20, 2026 from Prince George Council of Seniors
11. Handout: Correspondence dated January 26, 2026 from Andrea Krebs

C.2

Fiscal Services

D.

2026 - 2030 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PLAN

D.1

2026 - 2030 Capital Plan

E.

RECESS (5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.)

F.

SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS

F.1

Prince George Public Library

Presenters: Paul Burry, Library Director, Prince George Public Library, and Anna Duff, Chair, Prince George Public Library Board

F.2

Tourism Prince George

Presenters: Scott McWalter, Executive Director, Tourism Prince George, Sarah Kirk, Director of Corporate Services, and Jamie Valcourt, Chair, Tourism Prince George Board of Directors

G.

CORPORATE MANAGEMENT - WALTER BABICZ, CITY MANAGER

G.1

Office of the City Manager

G.2

Mayor and Council

G.3

Legislative Services

G.4

Human Resources and Corporate Safety

H.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ERIC DEPENAU, DIRECTOR

H.1

Police Protection

H.2

Fire and Rescue Services

H.3

Emergency Programs

H.4

Bylaw Services

H.5

Off-Street Parking

H.6

Communications

I.

CIVIC OPERATIONS - BLAKE MCINTOSH, DIRECTOR

I.1

Snow Control

I.2

Roads

I.3

Storm Drainage

I.4

Fleet Services

I.5

Street Lighting

I.6

Civic Operations Administration

I.7

Solid Waste Services

I.8

Cemetery

I.9

Sewer Operations

I.10

Water Operations

I.11

Parks

I.12

Asset Management and Capital Planning

I.13

District Energy

I.14

Transportation and Technical Services

J.

CIVIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS - ANDY BEESLEY, DIRECTOR

J.1

Aquatics

J.2

Civic Facilities and Events Administration

J.3

Project Delivery

J.4

Civic Initiatives and Partnerships

J.5

Facility Maintenance

J.6

Entertainment Services

J.7

Event Services

J.8

Event Operations

K.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - DEANNA WASNIK, DIRECTOR

K.1

Development Planning and Administration

K.2

Economic Development

L.

FINANCE AND IT SERVICES - KRIS DALIO, DIRECTOR

L.1

Risk and Procurement

L.2

IT Services

L.3

Financial Services

M.

REQUESTED ENHANCEMENTS

M.1

Human Resources Service Enhancement - Recruitment and Retention Advisor

M.2

Police Protection Service Enhancement - Court Liaison Officer

M.3

Police Protection Service Enhancement - Disclosure Positions

M.4

Fire & Rescue Services Service Enhancement - Fire Suppression

M.5

Bylaw Services Service Enhancement - Bylaw Enforcement

M.6

Solid Waste Services Service Enhancement - Bear Awareness Recommendations

M.7

Civic Facilities and Events Administration Service Enhancement - Arts, Culture and Heritage Coordinator

N.

ADJOURNMENT