Quesnel Special Council Highlights - Dec 30, 2025 mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Temporary Use Permit at 395 Elliott Street

Council approved a Temporary Use Permit for an emergency shelter at 395 Elliott Street for a maximum of 16 beds up to April 30, 2026. After the April 30th closure, the matter will be brought back to Council for review and future consideration. 

SUBJECT TO BC Housing:

1. Obtaining annual funding for operation through BC Housing’s Temporary Winter Shelter program.
2. Reporting the following to Council in May of 2026:
   1. issues and concerns identified during operation of the site as an emergency shelter;
   2. progress on working with City staff to establish a new site following the end of the temporary use permit;
   3. impacts on Northern Health services administered from the site; and
   4. demand for the shelter services experienced during its operation.
3. Maintaining nightly security patrols around the facility.