Ken Boshcoff is the tenth Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay and a member of the 2022-2026 City Council. Ken is a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, and was first elected in 1979. He served as Councillor until 1997, when he was elected Mayor and served until 2003. Ken returned to City Council again in 2010-2014 to serve as Councillor At Large. Ken has been involved in Municipal issues serving on many boards and volunteering continuously for numerous organizations. Ken is the only Mayor who has been President of Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Good Roads Association. He has represented his City on numerous civic committees and boards, and is well known among many community groups for his volunteer work and leadership. Ken is very proud of his many initiatives including Crime Stoppers, 9-1-1, Friendship Games, Neighbourhood Watch, Women’s Shelters and Community Policing. He’s particularly proud of his early work in environmental stewardship and many eco-friendly programs, especially recycling. Ken was proud to initiate “The Mayor’s Walkabout” which fostered relationships with Indigenous and community groups, as well as city employees. Ken is extremely proud to have assisted with the launch of Leadership Thunder Bay and its significant role in training future leaders. Ken advocated and fundraised for the Regional Hospital and Medical School, as well as Chairing and serving on many boards such as the Royal Canadian Mint, the CNIB, the Airport Authority and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Ken is also proud of his years as an MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River, where he Chaired the Parliamentary Committee of Persons with Disabilities and worked hard on developing the Province of Ontario’s first Disability Act. He further represented Canada at several international conferences on environmental and peace endeavors. Ken attended Lakehead University receiving his Honours in Political Science and Economics, and later graduated from York University with his Masters in Environmental Studies and Systems Planning.
WITH RESPECT to Report 299-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture we recommend that Current River Arena be re-named the Itec Community Arena; AND THAT the name be limited to the term of the Naming Rights Agreement (10 years) in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Counc
WITH RESPECT to Report 192-2026 (City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that City Council temporarily delegate certain authorities to the City Manager, during a restricted period (sometimes referred to as “lame duck”) in the 2026 municipal election, pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as further set out in the draft by-law attached to this report; AND THAT
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law 316-2026 13. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (NW Corner 15th Side Road and 1655 Mountain Road). For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Ma
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 16, 2026 relative to Board Appointments to the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission(CEDC), we recommend that Samantha Finelli, Michael Fox and Roger Souckey be appointed as Community Directors of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission; A
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk, dated June 2, 2026, relative to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation Board of Trustees, we recommend that Justin McConnell be appointed. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey
WITH RESPECT to Report 222-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the Investment Policy Statement (IPS), as amended and appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved and included in the Corporate Policy Manual; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Quality of Life Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 256-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, we request endorsement from Standing Committee – Quality of Life to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT Current River Arena be re-named the Itec Community Arena; AND THAT the name be limited to the term of the Naming Rights Agreement (10 years) in form and content satisfactory to the City
WITH RESPECT to Report 189-2026-Growth-Development Services-Planning Services, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the issuance of a Letter of Concurrence for the proposed antenna structure location be authorized, relative to: 1. 1580 Arthur Street West, legally described as Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession
WITH RESPECT to Report 188-2026-City Manager's Office-Human Resources, we recommend that use of the Negotiation Method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-law 359-2024, be approved to purchase consulting services and subscription licensing required to implement the SuccessFactors HR modules in the City’s SAP Software System from NTT Data Business Solutions Incorporated (“NTT Data
WITH RESPECT to Report 190-2026 Corporate Services – Supply Management, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the draft Amendment to the Supply Management By-law, as outlined in this report and appended as Attachment A, be approved; AND THAT the by-law amendment as proposed in this rep
WITH RESPECT to Report 154-2026 - Corporate Services - Licensing & Enforcement, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the draft Incident Response Policy, as appended to this report, be approved as presented; AND THAT By-law 98-1984, being a by-law to regulate access to and use of pedes
WITH RESPECT to Report 181-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that Official Plan Amendment No. 22 be adopted; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 124-2026 1. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (300 Tokio Street). By-law Number: 155-2026 2. A By-law to establish tax policy decisions including tax ratios, and opti
WITH RESPECT to Report 039-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that the Use of Public Spaces By-law, which establishes a framework for the responsible and equitable use of public spaces while aligning with the City’s human-rights-based approach to encampments, be approved; AND THAT By-law 216-2026 be presented to City Council for ratification on May 19, 2026.
WITH RESPECT to Report 116-2026-Corporate Services-Revenue, we recommend that the tax ratios and tax rates included in Attachment 8, as appended to this report, and outlined in Option 2 be approved for the 2026 taxation year; AND THAT the final tax levy be due in two installments on August 5 and October 7, 2026; AND THAT By-law 155-2026 be presented at the May 19th City Council for ratification. F
WITH RESPECT to the April 28, 2026 Quality of Life Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Growth Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 175-2026 – City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee - Growth to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the properties known as the Doctor’s Cottage, located at 281 Ray Court, the Bank of Montreal, located at 27 Cumberland St S, the Thunder Bay District Court House, located at 277 Came
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.007 (Human Resources), a 3.0% general wage increase be applied, effective January 1, 2026, to all managerial and non-union employees governed by the Managerial and Non-Union By-Law, and that the Managerial and Non-Union Salary City Council – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Schedule be amended accordingly; AND THAT a 3.0% general wage increase be applied, effective January 1,
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 158-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 21st day of April, 2026. Absent (3): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, and Councillor Kristen Oliver
WITH RESPECT to Report 115-2026 - Corporate Services - Revenue, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the tax ratios and tax rates included in Attachment 8, as appended to this report, and outlined in Option 2 be approved for the 2026 taxation year; AND THAT the final tax levy be due i
WITH RESPECT to the April 13, 2026 meeting of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kayla Dixon, Commissioner - Infrastructure & Operations dated April 7, 2026, we recommend that David Tarini be appointed to the Chief of Fire for the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue effective April 8, 2026; AND THAT By-law 019-2026 - Appointment of Acting Fire Chief be repealed; AND THAT By-law 129-2026 - Appointment of Chief of Fire be presented to City Council for rat
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 87- 2026 1. A By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan – Repeal and Replace By-law Number: 129- 2026 2. A By-law to provide for the appointment of a Chief of Fire for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue By-law Number: 149- 2026 3.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 10-2025 Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, held on December 10, 2025, be confirmed.
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 108- 2026 1. A By-law to amend By-law Number 99-2005, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay for the Enforcement of Municipal Parking By-laws. By-law Number: 111- 2026 2. A By-law
WITH RESPECT to the February 24, 2026 Growth Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 17-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 3rd day of February, 2026. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andre
WITH RESPECT to the January 27, 2026 Quality of Life Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the January 26, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole - 2026 Proposed Operating Budget meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, Commissioner – Corporate Services & City Treasurer, dated January 20, 2026, we recommend that 2 full-time equivalent staff positions be added to the Human Resources Division budget with no additional financial impact; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, Commissioner – Corporate Services & City Treasurer, dated January 15, 2026, we recommend that the updated proposed user fees be approved as provided in Revised Schedule E, Revised Schedule I, and Revised Schedule P; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Deputation from the Thunder Bay Public Library relative to the recruitment and appointment process for the Thunder Bay Public Library board, we recommend that the subject matter be referred to Administration to report to Standing Committee – Finance and Administration on the options available that include a greater role for the Board to be involved in the recruitment and appoin
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WITH RESPECT to Report 354-2025 Corporate Services - Finance, we recommend that this item be deferred to the January 22, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole - Budget meeting.
City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 WITH RESPECT to Report 383-2025-Growth, we recommend that City Council adopt the Smart Growth Action Plan as presented; AND THAT Administration report to City Council two times per year on the implementation of the Plan; AND THAT as described in Item A4 of the Smart Growth Action Plan, that a renewed effort to continue the development of Thunder Bay's Water
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law 89-2025 1. A By-law to appoint two (2) Acting City Clerks for The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay By-law 250-2025 2. A By-law to close a portion of travelled dead-end roadway known as Part of Mountdale Avenue (formerly Mountain Avenue) By-law 359-202