Councillor Kasey Etreni is serving her first term as Councillor-at-Large on City Council and is keen to serve the residents of our community. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she has a Bachelor of Science, Honors Standing from Western Michigan University. Kasey is newly retired from her professional career as a Charge Radiation Therapist in our city’s Cancer Care program for over 35 years. Her career included research (personal and institutional), speaking engagements, authoring a course, and serving on numerous hospital committees. She has volunteered with professional and non-profit organizations at municipal, provincial and national levels and at different levels of governance. She thrives on process, policy and procedure development, governance, and evidence-based decisions. She strongly believes that results can be maximized through collaboration and partnerships. She is married to her husband Alf; together they have two daughters, Brooklyn, and Kayla.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, July 21, 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 2026CLS.015 (Growth - Development Services – Realty Services), we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the City’s interest in the property, being Lots 6-9 and Part of Lot 10, Block 4 Registered Plan W185, AND Part of the untravelled portion of Metcalfe Avenue Registered Plan W185, Thunder Ba
WITH RESPECT to Report 185-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the Statement of Continuity of Reserves and Reserve Funds (Attachment 2) for the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay be received by City Council for information purposes; AND THAT the $55,000 contribution to the McKellar Mall Reserve Fund that was temporarily suspended in the 2025 Budget be restored; AND THAT the “Hea
WITH RESPECT to Report 209-2026-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 B – Freedom Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site.
AND THAT Site F – Simpson as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site;
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.
WITH RESPECT to Report 101-2026-City Manager's Office-Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the draft Amendment to the Election Sign By-law, as outlined in this report and appended as Attachment A, be approved; AND THAT By-law Amendment 100-2026 be presented for approval to amend By-law 56-2022, being a By-law to manage and regulate Election Signs in the City of Thunder Bay as outlined in th
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 01-2026 Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, held on March 9, 2026, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the March 9, 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 Deputation - Requesting the City of Thunder Bay to pass a motion to enact Electoral Reform, we recommend that the content of this deputation be referred to City Council for discussion to determine if City Council has a position on this issue and/or seek if further information/background/research should be completed by Administration;
WITH RESPECT to the memorandum and motion from Councillor Etreni, we recommend that Administration review the motion supported by the Inter- Governmental Affairs Committee; AND THAT a memo be drafted on behalf of the Chair of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee for presentation to City Council;
WITH RESPECT to the December 10, 2025 meeting of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WE RECOMMEND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being PCL BLOCK-1 SEC M325; BLK L PL M325 MCINTYRE; THUNDER BAY (B25), municipally known as 144 Fanshaw Street, be declared surplus to the City’s requirements pursuant to the City’s policies and be designated as an area of site plan control;
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being PT LT 4, CON A, BEING PT OF PTS 1, 2, & 3 55R-10186, PT OF PICTON AVENUE PL M37 BEING PTS 7 & 8 55R-9082 CLOSED BY LT135107, LTS 81-107 PL M37, LTS 113 – 125 PL M37, PT LT 108 PL M37 EXCEPT PT 13 55R-9082, PT LT 109 PL M37 EXCEPT PT 12 55R-9082, PT LTS 110 & 111 PL M37 EXCEPT PT 11 55R-9082, PT LT 112 PL M37 EXCEPT PT 10 55R-9082, PT OF JU
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being PT LT 2 N/S CAMERON ST PL PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING MCINTYRE AS IN TBR395999 EXCEPT ROW THEREIN; THUNDER BAY, PT LT 2 N/S CAMERON ST PL PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING MCINTYRE PT 1 & 2, 55R4011; THUNDER BAY, PT LT 3 N/S CAMERON ST PL PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING MCINTYRE AS IN TBR308776; THUNDER BAY, PT LT 3 N/S CAMERON ST PL PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING MCI
AND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being PT LT C, PL PA59, S OF ARUNDEL ST, E OF 55R3639 EXCEPT PL 818; THUNDER BAY (E104), municipally known as 791 Arundel Street, be declared surplus to the City’s requirements pursuant to the City’s policies and be designated as an area of site plan control;
WITH RESPECT to Report 387-2025, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the City’s interest in the vacant property, being PCL BLOCK-1 SEC M325; BLK L PL M325 MCINTYRE; THUNDER BAY (B25), municipally known as 144 Fanshaw Street, be declared surplus to the City’s requirements pursuant to the City’s policies and be
WITH RESPECT to the position of Chair on the Inter-governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that Councillor Trevor Giertuga be appointed Chair of the Committee until November 14, 2026, or until such time a replacement has been appointed.
WITH RESPECT to the position of Vice-Chair on the Inter-governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that Councillor Shelby Ch’ng be appointed Chair of the Committee until November 14, 2026, or until such time a replacement has been appointed.
WITH RESPECT to the 2026 ROMA Conference, being held January 18-20, 2026, we recommend that all expenses for this conference be paid for Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Shelby Ch’ng, City Manager John Collin and Policy Assistant Larry Joy; AND THAT these expenses be paid through the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee budget.
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Growth Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 317-2025, we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT City Council pass the prescribed resolution (Exhibit A) to support the proposal from Versorium Energy Ltd. for development, construction, and operation of an electricity generation facility located at 579 Maureen Street; AND THAT City Council
WITH RESPECT to Report 303-2025-Planning Services, we recommend that the request by 1000479970 Ontario Limited to extend draft plan approval (58T-15501) as it applies to a portion of Mining Location R3 shown as PROPERTY LOCATION on Attachment "A" to Report 303-2025 (Planning Services), 1294 Dawson Road, to October 19, 2030, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment "B" for the draft plan as
WITH RESPECT to Report 312-2025-Community Services-Recreation & Culture, we recommend the following service level change for regular weekday ice bookings at the following arenas: •Grandview Arena be closed for weekday ice bookings on Mondays •Neebing Arena be closed for all weekday ice bookings, with some exceptions as noted in this report; AND THAT these changes be effective October 12, 2025. Cit
WITH RESPECT to Report 294-2025-Growth-Development Services-Realty Services we request endorsement of the Standing Committee to forward the following recommendation to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the property of approximately 1.08 ha (2.68 ac) within the Standing Committee – Growth, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Cultural Campus of Phase 2 of the Waterfront Development as shown on Attachment “A”
WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Krista Power, Director of Legislative Services & City Clerk, we recommend that the Terms of Refence appended to this memorandum be approved, as amended, for presentation to City Council.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Keri Greaves, Commissioner – Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Pre-Budget Consultations – Budget 2025 dated August 18, 2025, we recommend that the five recommendations contained in this memorandum be endorsed and submitted to the Federal Government’s Department of Finance; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
WITH RESPECT to the Monday, August 25, 2025 City Council (Public Meeting), we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT Councillor Andrew Foulds assume the Chair for the duration of the above noted item.
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair – Intergovernmental Affairs Committee dated July 29, 2025, we recommend that the position of the CEDC regarding the Rural Ontario Development Program be supported; AND THAT the province shall re-evaluate and reconsider Thunder Bay’s eligibility in the Rural Ontario Development Program, redefining “rural” to include geographic, ec
WITH RESPECT to the August 11, 2025 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Legislative Services & City Clerk Krista Power, dated June 23, 2025 relative to appointments to the Waterfront District BIA Board of Directors, we recommend that Frank Marino and Connor Remus be appointed for the remainder of 4 year terms expiring November 14, 2026 or until such time as replacements have been appointed.
WITH RESPECT to anticipated increased traffic on the Thunder Bay Expressway following City Council’s passing of the Designated Truck Route By-law, we recommend advocating to the Ministry of Transportation for improved safety measures on the Thunder Bay Expressway, including but not limited to early warning lights before intersections.
WITH RESPECT to the recommendation as contained in the Memorandum from Director-Legislative Services & City Clerk dated June 20, 2025 relative to Report 154-2025 City Manager's Office-Office of the City Clerk we recommend that the following be added to the end of the last sentence: "and includes the option to continue, amend, or revert to procedural By-law 51/2021."
WITH RESPECT to By-law 51/2021 A By-law to govern the proceedings of meetings of City Council and its Committees, we recommend that Rule 9.02(a)(1), as set out below, be suspended relative to City Council’s prior decision of May 5, 2025 relative to Report 143-2025: 9. 9.02(a)(1) Introduced at City Council AND THAT if the above noted rule is suspended that requires the timelines of introduction and
WITH RESPECT to Report 143-2025-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that Kam River Heritage Park be approved as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; AND THAT Appropriation Change Order 07-2025 be approved; AND THAT the Director, Strategy & Engagement have delegated authority to make decisions regarding operationalizing the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative; City Council
WITH RESPECT to the location of the proposed Temporary Village approved within Report 384-2024 (Enhanced Encampment Response – A Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan), we recommend that Administration review alternate locations for the Temporary Village that may include locations previously reviewed by City Council; City Council – Monday, June 23, 2025 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be present
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Legislative Services & City Clerk Krista Power dated May 26, 2025, we recommend that Denise Atkinson be appointed as a Community Director of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission; AND THAT Denise Atkinson's term of office shall be four years commencing June 2, 2025 and expiring June 2, 2029.
WITH RESPECT to Report 2025CLS.018 (Growth, Development Services – Realty Servies), we recommend that the property described in this Report be declared surplus to the City's requirements pursuant to the City's policies, and be disposed of in accordance with the method set out in this Report; AND THAT public notice of the proposed disposals be given in the manner set out in this Report; AND THAT th