Councillor Albert Aiello was born and raised in Thunder Bay and proud of the City we all call home. He has been with the Boys & Girls Club of Thunder Bay for 29 years, and the Executive Director of the organization since 2001. He was instrumental in creating the City’s first Community Hub in the Boys & Girls Club. He strongly believes that results can be maximized through collaboration and partnerships. He is committed to ensuring that children and youth have appropriate facilities in which to play, grow, and have fun. He has played hockey at various levels and coached a variety of teams in hockey and soccer. He is a graduate of the inaugural Leadership Thunder Bay program. He is married to wife Lee; together they have a daughter, Sabrina and son, Baldino.
Zoning By-law Amendment WITH RESPECT to Report 241-2026-Growth-Development Services- Planning Services, Planning Services recommends that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands, being Part of Lot 16 CON 3 SKR, except Parts 1-11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23 on 55R-13811, Parts 1 to 8 inclusive on 55R-14477 & Parts 1 & 2 on 55R-14683, Plan 55M535, Block 10, Except Part 1 Plan 55R-1517
THAT the hour being 11:00 p.m., we continue with the business at hand. For (10): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Mayor Ken Boshcoff Absent (2): Council
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello dated June 24, 2026, we recommend that City Council direct Administration to consider the Granite Road surface treatment project as part of the 2027 Capital Budget process; AND THAT Administration report back to Council on this project as part of the 2027 Capital Budget reaffirmation process; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be sent to Cit
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 260-2026 - Corporate Services - Finance, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the dates for Special Committee of the Whole meetings to deliberate the 2027 Operating Budget and 2027-2028 Capital Budget for the City of Thunder Bay be approved in accordance with Ta
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kristyn Lovato-Day, Policy & Research Analyst – Corporate Services dated June 11, 2026, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the variance application from Sign By-law 135-1992 from Steel Art Signs Corp., on behalf of Sport Chek, for oversized wall s
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Coordinator- Board, Committees & Special Projects Tina Larocque, dated June 16, 2026, we recommend that the following person(s) be appointed: Accessibility Advisory Committee: Pamela Kaartinen to serve as a Parent or Guardian of a child with a disability representative for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2028, or as soon as a re
WITH RESPECT to Report 205-2026-Corporate Services-Corporate Information Technology, 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 implementation services and licensing subscriptions for the City’s Property Information System (AMANDA) from Granicus, LLC (Granicus); AND THAT the Commissioner Corporate Ser
WITH RESPECT to Report 211-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the 2026 Operating Budget be amended to remove the $780,000 contribution to the Renew Thunder Bay Reserve Fund with a corresponding increase to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) legislated levy; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Cou
WITH RESPECT to the recruitment of one individual to serve on the Tbaytel Board of Directors, we recommend that the following person be appointed: Borika Vucinic be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2029, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Et
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 194-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 2nd day of June, 2026. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew F
WITH RESPECT to Report 048-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that Site A – Current River Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site, subject to final floodplain mapping to establish final site boundaries; AND THAT Site A be operationalized upon Site B and Site F reaching a combined occupancy of 80%; City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (8): May
AND THAT Site B – Freedom Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (2): Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor
AND THAT Site F – Simpson as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor Michael Zussino Against (1): Councillor Tre
AND THAT Budget Appropriation 13-2026 be approved to establish and fund the Designated Encampment Fencing capital project in the amount of $208,500; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg
WITH RESPECT to Report 221-2026-Growth-Development Services, we recommend that the Pool 6 / Tug Boat Basin Waterfront Master Plan Update be adopted; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. City Council – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Counc
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 100- 2026 1. A By-law to amend By-law 56-2022, being a By-law to manage and regulate Election Signs in the City of Thunder Bay, in the District of Thunder Bay. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Council
WITH RESPECT to the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, and Councillor M
WITH RESPECT to Report 093-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands being Part of Mining Location R3 described as Parts 2-8 on Reference Plan 55R-2065 except Parts 1-4 on Reference Plan 55R- 10614, municipally known as 1240 Dawson Road, all shown as “Property Location One” on Attachment “A” to Report 093-2026, the
WITH RESPECT to Report 122-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, Planning Services recommends that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands, being Registered Plan M-25, Lots 5 to10, shown as “Property Location” on Attachment “A” to Report 236-2025, and municipally known as 116 and 222 Coady Avenue, to re-zone the subject lands from “FD” – Future Development Zone to “UL
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 90-2026 - City Manager's Office - Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the Report be referred back to Administration to include the feedback provided by the Finance and Administration Standing Committee and to bring Report 90-2026 - Election Sign By-law directly to City Council for approval.
WITH RESPECT to Report 159-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Parks & Open Spaces, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT support for an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Enhance Your Community Funding Stream be approved for the Prince Arthur’s Landing
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda 2. Minutes of Previous City Council Meeting 3. Minutes of Previous Special Committee of the Whole Meeting 4. Finance & Administration Standing Committee Minutes 5. Non-Business Meeting Minutes 6. Northwood Ward Meeting Minutes 7. The District
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.006 (Community Services-Transit), we recommend that the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay receive the funding as indicated in this Report; AND THAT the Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to execute any agreements in relation to this funding. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Cou
City Council – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: - Confirmation of Agenda - Minutes of Previous City Council Meetings - February 3, 2026 - Minutes of Previous Special Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 3, 2026 - Finance & Administration Standing Committee Minutes -
WITH RESPECT to Report 096-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that Administration be directed to pursue funding to support the creation of a Home Energy Improvement Loan Program in the City of Thunder Bay; AND THAT the City continue to explore opportunities to collaborate on a regional third-party financing program with other municipalities in Northern Ontario; AND THAT any necessary
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello, Chair of the Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, dated January 23, 2026 we recommend that the following people be appointed to the Synergy North Board of Directors: • Murray Walberg be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2029, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed; • Gary Armstrong be appointed f
WITH RESPECT to Report 56-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to recommend the following to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT Schedule A of the Municipal Alcohol Policy be amended to add the following venues to the list of designated Municipal Facilities, Parks and Open Spaces for Alcohol Use: Waverley Park Tbaytel Multiplex; AND THAT an
WITH RESPECT to the January 22, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole - 2026 Operating Budget meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the January 13, 2026 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Cou
WITH RESPECT to Report 005-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be temporarily amended for a period of 20 years, on the subject lands, being Mining Location K EPT Registered Plan 55R-12151 PART 5, municipally addressed as 1755 John Street Road, by adding Site Specific Provision No. 113 to Schedule “B’ as follows: SP113: Site-specific provisi
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 15-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 13th day of January, 2026. For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey
Finance and Administration Standing Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 WITH RESPECT to Report 008-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we request endorsement from the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendation to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT funding in the amount of $450,000 be approved for Our Kids Count pursuant to an application submitted under the Community Partnership Fund to b
The Minutes of the following Meeting of Special Committee of the Whole, to be confirmed: 1. Special Committee of the Whole - Capital Budget held on November 24, 2025. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen
WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.035-Growth-Development Services- Realty Services, we recommend that the City enter into a lease as tenant with The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay (“Terrace Bay”) for an ambulance base facility to be constructed at “Old Scout Hall Property”, Highway 11/17, legally described as part of Lot 313, Registered Plan M121, Terrace Bay, Ontario; AND THAT the City e
WITH RESPECT to Report 393-2025-Corporate Services-Finance we recommend that the grant be increased by $130,000 and the loan be decreased by an equal amount. City Council – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 For (6): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Kristen Oliver, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino Against (7): Councillor Mark Be
WITH RESPECT to Report 321-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT $119,627 be reimbursed to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Inc. for eligible capital repair costs, to be funded from the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Capital Reserve Fund; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be p
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 254- 2025 1. A By-law to remove a Holding Symbol pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O., as amended (1510 Paquette Road). By-law Number: 256- 2025 1. A By-law to amend By-law 390-1981, being a by-law to designate The Waterfront District a
WITH RESPECT to Report 176-2025 Community Services – Recreation & Culture we recommend that an exception be granted to the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy to allow Administration to negotiate a naming rights agreement with a potential sponsor of the Multi-use Indoor Turf Facility without formally advertising this opportunity; AND THAT the Commissioner Community Services be authorized to execu