Councillor Brian Hamilton was elected in 2018 on a platform of fairness, downtown revitalization and value for tax dollars. He is past president of the Bay & Algoma Business District where he helped establish the city’s first Buskers Festival. As a long time small business employer Hamilton brings a wealth of experience in economic growth, workforce development and fiscal stewardship. Hamilton is also a member of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board advocating for investments that support the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Hamilton continues to be a strong voice for community safety initiatives and often volunteers at neighbourhood youth programs. He believes in robust civic engagement and transparency holding many community meetings throughout the year. Hamilton is an avid runner and enjoys spending quality time with his family in the beautiful parks of Thunder Bay.
WITH RESPECT to the July 7, 2026 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Council
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & City Clerk, dated June 30, 2026 relative to appointments to the Waterfront District BIA Board of Directors, we recommend that Jim Comuzzi, Nikos Mantis and Sarah Boyechko be appointed for the remainder of 4 year terms expiring November 14, 2026, or until such time as replacements have been appointed. F
WITH RESPECT to Report 146-2026-City Manager’s Office - City Solicitor & Corporate Counsel, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the draft Signing Authority By-law as outlined in this report and appended as Attachment “A”, be approved; AND THAT the by-law as proposed in this report be
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that Councillor Michael Zussino be appointed Chair.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, May 26, 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 168-2026-Infrastructure & Operations-Administration, we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT Budget Appropriation 30-2025 be approved as presented; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Kristyn Lovato-Day, Policy & Research Analyst – Corporate Services dated May 12, 2025, 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 Priority Permits, on behalf of ScotiaBank, for oversized wall signs a
WITH RESPECT to Report 220-2026-City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk, 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 Camelot St, the McIntyre House located at 1017 Isabella Street East, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Assumption o
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 178-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 19 th day of May, 2026. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor
WITH RESPECT to Report 116-2026 - Corporate Services - Revenue, we recommend that Option 2 in paragraph 1 of the recommendation, be replaced with Option 1. For (1): Councillor Brian Hamilton Against (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen
WITH RESPECT to Report 130-2026 (City Manager's Office – Human Resources), a 2.7% increase to City Council remuneration be applied effective January 1, 2026; For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, and Councillor Dominic Pasqualino
AND THAT effective January 1, 2027, an increase of $3,067.14 be applied to City Councillor remuneration and $9,329.98 to the Mayor’s remuneration, representing a 9% increase; AND THAT the compensation strategy as outlined in this report be approved effective January 1, 2026; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (7): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Albert
WITH RESPECT to Report 162-2026 - City Manager's Office - Human Resources, we recommend that the 2025 Annual Safety Review Report be referred to City Council for discussion, for information.
WITH RESPECT to Report 123-2026 - Corporate Services - Internal Audit we recommend that the Finance and Administration Standing Committee support the updated Internal Audit Charter as presented; AND THAT the Standing Committee support the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan as presented; AND THAT Administration conducts the audits in accordance with the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan and presents the res
WITH RESPECT to Report 2026CLS.011 (Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that the nominees for Citizens of Exceptional Achievement be approved; AND THAT nominees and nominators be informed of the status of their recognition efforts. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councill
WITH RESPECT to Report 62-2026, we recommend that the City-owned surplus property, municipally known as 545 Algoma Street North and legally described as Lots 16-26, Block 42, Registered Plan 121, McIntyre, Part of Powley Street and Part of Lane, Block 42, Plan 121, being Parts 4- 7 on Reference Plan 55R-14379, be sold to 1001432176 Ontario Inc., or a permitted affiliated assignee, for the sum of $
WITH RESPECT to Report 102-2026-Community Services-Transit Services, we recommend that Administration move forward with implementing temporary schedule changes across various conventional transit routes starting May 10, 2026 to reduce the number of unplanned bus cancellations and improve system reliability; AND THAT Administration monitor staffing levels and incrementally increase conventional and
The Minutes of the following Meeting of Special Committee of the Whole, be confirmed: 1. Special Committee of the Whole - Long Term Financial Overview held on January 22, 2026; 2. Special Committee of the Whole - Operating Budget Review held on January 26, 2026; 3. Special Committee of the Whole - Operating Budget Review held on January 28, 2026. City Council – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 For (12):
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: City Council Minutes - January 13, 2026 For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Councillor Domini
WITH RESPECT to Report 006-2026-Corporate Services we recommend that the Long-Range Financial Plan be adopted as presented; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, January 6, 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 the Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 388-2025-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT Operating Grant requests be capped at 22% of an organization’s total budget, up to a maximum of $40,000; AND THAT the total cap for the Operating Grant category remain at $220,000 for the 2027 intake; A
WITH RESPECT to Report 389-2025-Corporate Services-Revenue 2025 Unsuccessful Tax Sale Properties, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT Administration be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Crown relative to any Crown liens registered against the following property that did not sell in the 2025 tax sa
WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.044 (Human Resources) we recommend that the Memorandum of Settlement between the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and UNIFOR, Local 229 for the Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) District Paramedics be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary agreements; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to City Counc
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 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 368-2025, we recommend administration review an additional financial contribution of up to $650,000 for the capital costs associated Finance & Administration Standing Committee – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 with the construction of the indoor tennis facility, to be provided to the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre (TBCTC) in the form of a loan and/or grant and report back t
THAT the hour being 9:30 p.m. or later that Standing Committee continue with the business at hand.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 324-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 4th day of November, 2025. For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kase
WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.034 (Growth, Development Services - Realty Services), we recommend that the key terms of the lease to be negotiated between the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, as tenant (the “TBCA”) and the City, as Landlord, as outlined in 2022CLS.042 (Administration Services, Corporate Services & Long-Term Care) and Report 221-2022 (Corporate Services & Long Term Care), be adjus
WITH RESPECT to the deputation from Dane Parent and Bobbie-Sue Caratti requesting an exemption to the animal keeping By-law 120-1983, we recommend that Administration report back to City Council relative to the exemption of ball pythons; Finance & Administration Standing Committee Tuesday, October 14, 2025 AND THAT Administration report back on or before Q2 2026.
WITH RESPECT to Report 295-2025-Corporate Services, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT an additional $2.5 million be allocated to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for the capital costs associated with construction of the new Art Gallery facility; AND THAT the sources of financing for this additional contribution b
WITH RESPECT to Report 287-2025, we recommend that Appropriation 22-2025, to create a capital project in the amount of $60,000 for Encampment Response Team fleet vehicle, funded through the Health Canada grant, be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. For (12): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Sh
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, City Council – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 284-2025 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 (92 Machar Avenue). By-law Number: 285-2025 2. A By-law to designate areas of Si
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: - Confirmation of Agenda - Audit Committee Minutes - Community Communications Committee Minutes - Waterfront Development Committee Minutes - Appointment of Acting Mayors 2025-2026 For (12): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz,
THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council held on August 11, 2025.
WITH RESPECT to resolution from August 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting relative to Allowable Tent Encampment Areas, we recommend that ratification be deferred to the September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Brian Hamilton, Chair – District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB), dated July 28, 2025, we recommend that the following Position Papers: Child Care Workforce Development RECE Wage Structure COCHI & OPHI Investment in the District of Thunder Bay Community Housing Providers Challenges in LTB Application Processes 2-Y
THAT the Minutes of the following Meetings of the Thunder Bay City Council, be confirmed: 1. The Thunder Bay City Council meeting held on July 15, 2025.
WITH RESPECT to Report 154-2025 – City Manger’s Office – Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that Procedural By-law 51/2021 be repealed and replaced with the new Procedural By-law 217-2025 as substantially outlined within this report; AND THAT the Calendar of Meetings for 2025 and 2026 be approved; AND THAT the following Advisory Committees of Council be dissolved with thanks sent to all citize